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Events

Treat yourself, connect with new friends, enter contests, explore cultural events, try something new, enjoy a game, or refresh your fitness routine—all in one place! Check here or your inbox each month for our latest newsletter, featuring free opportunities and offerings we think you’ll love.

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Find Friendship & Community

Please note that most events and games require a free, one-time registration for an AARP.org account—membership is not necessary. Create an account and start enjoying the fun!

Gather & Grow

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Local Events

You’re not alone in feeling alone. Here’s your chance to find and form your squad.

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Virtual Events

Share your milestones, experiences and achievements in an uplifting environment.

Sisters Sanctuary

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Join Sisters Sanctuary

Sisters Sanctuary is the ultimate online social media space designed exclusively for Sisters to gather and share our health, wellness, or happiness journeys in a safe, supportive, members-only environment.

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Community Updates

Launched in 2018, our free, award-winning digital newsletter brings real talk to subscribers every Tuesday. We’ve featured interviews with Gabrielle Union, Debbie Allen, Mary Wilson, Nikki Giovanni and others.

Travel Guides & More

Read vacation guides written by fellow Ethels, as well as carefully curated travel content from The Ethel and AARP to help you plan your next fabulous getaway.