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The Community Event Center from AARP hosts FREE interactive online events and classes designed for learning, self improvement, and fun. In addition to virtual events, Movies for Grownups helps fight ageism in the entertainment industry by encouraging films that resonate with older audiences.

Nutritious Cooking Demo: Chermoula Chickpea Stew and Sweet & Sour Cabbage Soup
Nutritious Cooking Demo: Chermoula Chickpea Stew and Sweet & Sour Cabbage Soup
Date: Tuesday, Mar 25, 2025
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET • 12:00 p.m. CT • 11:00 a.m. MT • 10:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
Event Description: For National Nutrition Month, join AARP and Brunch, Lunch & Munch dynamic duo Bea Moore and Vernita Harris for a cooking demo featuring nutritious dishes. On the menu this month:

Chermoula Chickpea Stew with Chard, featuring a flavorful herb sauce and nutrient-rich ingredients like chard and chickpeas
Sweet & Sour Cabbage Soup, which combines carrots, red cabbage and a tangy blend of brown sugar and apple cider vinegar
Air-fryer Jerk Chicken provides a crispy, flavorful meal option with a simple marinade
Baked Pears and Berries with fresh berries, blue cheese and honey
Celebrate with these wholesome recipes that nourish both body and soul! If you like, you can download a list of ingredients to have on hand.

Link: https://local.aarp.org/vcc-event/nutritious-cooking-demo-chermoula-chickpea-stew-8hn6w5mktp7.html
Wills vs. Trusts: Choosing the Best Path for Your Legacy

Wills vs. Trusts: Choosing the Best Path for Your Legacy

Date: Friday, Mar 21, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. ET • 10:00 a.m. CT • 9:00 a.m. MT • 8:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 30 Minutes

Event Description: Join AARP Illinois and elder law attorney Steve Andersson for a 30-minute session on key differences between wills and trusts, and how each can impact your legacy.

Discover the benefits and limitations of both options to make informed decisions about preserving and passing on your assets.

Link: https://local.aarp.org/vcc-event/wills-vs-trusts-the-best-path-for-your-legacy-x5nntpvcqrs.html
Virtual Book Club: ‘Night Flyer: Harriet Tubman and the Faith Dreams of a Free People’

Virtual Book Club: ‘Night Flyer: Harriet Tubman and the Faith Dreams of a Free People’

Date: Tuesday, Mar 25, 2025
Time: 4:00 p.m. ET • 3:00 p.m. CT • 2:00 p.m. MT • 1:00 p.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes

Event Description: Join us for a special Women's History Month virtual book club featuring guest speaker Linda D. Harris, director of programs at the Harriet Tubman Museum in Cambridge, Maryland.

We'll discuss Night Flyer: Harriet Tubman and the Faith Dreams of a Free People by Tiya Miles (Penguin Press, 2024). This powerful book reexamines the life of Harriet Tubman, uncovering her humanity, mysticism and enduring inspiration. Miles delves into Tubman's world, offering fresh insights into her journey and connection to other enslaved women.

Link: https://local.aarp.org/vcc-event/book-club-harriet-tubmans-life-and-legacy-7bnx7l6kphs.html
Fraud Prevention Workshop: Relationship and Cryptocurrency Scams

Fraud Prevention Workshop: Relationship and Cryptocurrency Scams

Date: Thursday, Mar 27, 2025
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET • 12:00 p.m. CT • 11:00 a.m. MT • 10:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 75 Minutes

Event Description:
This webinar will explore the latest trends as well as scam-prevention tips and tools to help you identify and avoid romance and crypto scams. Speakers include Bill Hamilton, an AARP Fraud Team volunteer who will discuss relationship scams, and Madalyn Stoner from the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation, who will cover cryptocurrency scams.

Link: https://local.aarp.org/vcc-event/fraud-workshop-relationship-and-crypto-scams-t4nr7xb7bjj.html

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