Looking to treat yourself, connect with new friends, enter a contest or giveaway, explore cultural and entertainment events, try something different, play a fun game or freshen up your fitness routine? Check this space or your inbox each week (a new e-newsletter issue arrives each Tuesday) for free opportunities and offerings that we think Sisters readers will enjoy.
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Here's what's happening between September 3, 2024, and September 13, 2024
Sisters From AARP Soul Sanctuary: Visit Our Members-Only Facebook Group Anytime!
You are cordially invited to join the Sisters From AARP Soul Sanctuary private Facebook group! It’s the ultimate online social media space designed exclusively for Sisters to get together and share our journeys of health, wellness and happiness in a safe, supportive, members-only environment. No drama, just a healthy daily dose of laughter, love, support and celebration created just for you by Sisters From AARP. Welcome! We look forward to meeting you!
Sisters From AARP Cultural Cues Word Search on AARP Games—Play Anytime!
This unique version of the Daily Word Search, created by the Sisters From AARP team, invites you to explore African-American culture and history in your world with featured and weekly puzzles. Become a master word searcher by discovering clues about fascinating people, places and things. Up, down, backwards and diagonal – words are hidden everywhere! How fast can you find them?
AARP Virtual Community Center
These scheduled events are online. Join from anywhere! Have a question about any event? Contact the email listed with the details for that event to connect with the team that is hosting it.
Cooking Class: Avocado English Muffins Brunch
Wednesday, Sep 4, 2024
12:00 p.m. ET • 11:00 a.m. CT • 10:00 a.m. MT • 9:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 30 Minutes
Temp your tastebuds with a delicious and nutritious brunch recipe for Avocado English Muffins.
Fall Cooking and Nutrition Series: Apples
Wednesday, Sep 4, 2024
1:00 p.m. ET • 12:00 p.m. CT • 11:00 a.m. MT • 10:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
Celebrate apple picking season with two homemade recipes: Fresh Apple Salad and Fall Apple Crisp (with variation for Fall Apple-Cranberry Crisp).
Cooking for Caregivers: Casserole Meals
Thursday, Sep 5, 2024
11:00 a.m. ET • 10:00 a.m. CT • 9:00 a.m. MT • 8:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
You don’t have to be a caregiver to enjoy a cooking demonstration on how to prepare Sausage Breakfast Casserole and Sweet Potato Pecan Casserole.
Tech Talk - Cutting the Cord: Switching to Streaming
Thursday, Sep 5, 2024
3:00 p.m. ET • 2:00 p.m. CT • 1:00 p.m. MT • 12:00 p.m. PT
Duration: 90 Minutes
Is it time to cut the cable or satellite TV cord and switch to smart TV? This session will explore streaming services such as Hulu Live, YouTubeTV, Apple TV+, Netflix and others.
Cooking for Caregivers: Southern Loves
Friday, Sep 6, 2024
11:00 a.m. ET • 10:00 a.m. CT • 9:00 a.m. MT • 8:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
You don’t have to be a caregiver to join this class and enjoy a cooking demonstration on how to prepare yummy Pimento Cheese Spread, Chicken Fried Steak and Butter Brown Maple Glazed Carrots.
First Fridays with AARP
Friday, Sep 6, 2024
12:00 p.m. ET • 11:00 a.m. CT • 10:00 a.m. MT • 9:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 30 Minutes
Discover how to manage your blood pressure with tips from the American Heart Association.
Cooking Class: Oven-Fried Chicken & Chocolate Chip Cake
Saturday, Sep 7, 2024
11:00 a.m. ET • 10:00 a.m. CT • 9:00 a.m. MT • 8:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
Find new ways to prepare some of your food favorites during this heart-healthy cooking class; this time making Oven-Fried Chicken, Panzanella and Chocolate Chip Cake.
Balance and Mobility Class: Strengthen Your Stability
Monday, Sep 9, 2024
11:00 a.m. ET • 10:00 a.m. CT • 9:00 a.m. MT • 8:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 45 Minutes
This 45-minute beginner class includes a warm-up with aerobic exercise, balance and joint mobility exercises and a cooldown. No equipment is required.
IndoRican Fitness: Jazz Dance
Monday, Sep 9, 2024
1:00 p.m. ET • 12:00 p.m. CT • 11:00 a.m. MT • 10:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
Get your jazz hands ready and join this virtual dance exercise series that explores the history and styles of jazz dance.
Back to Basics: Breathing and Your Health
Tuesday, Sep 10, 2024
1:00 p.m. ET • 12:00 p.m. CT • 11:00 a.m. MT • 10:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 90 Minutes
No matter how fit you are, you won’t benefit fully if you are not breathing properly. Join this workshop to uncover why breathing technique is so important to well-being.
Holistic Wellness Workshop Series: Strong Back and Healthy Hips
Tuesday, Sep 10, 2024
3:00 p.m. ET • 2:00 p.m. CT • 1:00 p.m. MT • 12:00 p.m. PT
Duration: 90 Minutes
Your hips don’t lie! Learn exercises to release tension and strengthen muscles to support your hips and spine. Movements from Pilates and yoga and guided meditation will be included in this session.
Cooking Class: Healthy Snacks
Wednesday, Sep 11, 2024 to Thursday, Sep 12, 2024
12:00 p.m. ET • 11:00 a.m. CT • 10:00 a.m. MT • 9:00 a.m. PT
Duration: email msaarp@aarp.org for more info
Got the munchies? Learn to make an assortment of flavorful, healthy snacks.
Treat Yourself to a Virtual ‘Paint and Sip’ Class
Wednesday, Sep 11, 2024
6:00 p.m. ET • 5:00 p.m. CT • 4:00 p.m. MT • 3:00 p.m. PT
Duration: 90 Minutes
Grab your favorite drink and try your hand at painting Fall Love. Supplies needed: canvas, canvas board, or acrylic paper (recommend 9"x 12" or 11" x 14"); acrylic paints: red, blue, yellow, white and black; 3-5 brushes, from large to fine-detail sizes ; pencil for sketching ; a cup of water to rinse brushes ; small plate to mix colors ; and paper towels.
Yoga and Mindfulness for Relaxation
Thursday, Sep 12, 2024
1:00 p.m. ET • 12:00 p.m. CT • 11:00 a.m. MT • 10:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 45 Minutes
Try out gentle movements designed to improve flexibility, strength and mobility. Plus, mindfulness techniques you can use to find calm off the mat in your daily life.
Writing and Living with Purpose Series
Thursday, Sep 12, 2024
2:00 p.m. ET • 1:00 p.m. CT • 12:00 p.m. MT • 11:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 90 Minutes
Participants will be prompted to reflect on and write about moments when they have felt a strong sense of purpose in their lives and how it affected them.
Hot Water Bath Canning: Making Salsa
Friday, Sep 13, 2024
1:00 p.m. ET • 12:00 p.m. CT • 11:00 a.m. MT • 10:00 a.m. PT
Duration: 60 Minutes
Participants will learn the basics of hot water canning, a technique used for tomatoes and other produce with a high acid content, to make salsa. Canning produce also helps prevent food waste and provides greater access to healthier and lower-cost foods.
Movies for Grownups: ‘Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World’
Friday, Sep 13, 2024
8:00 p.m. ET • 7:00 p.m. CT • 6:00 p.m. MT • 5:00 p.m. PT
Duration: 90 Minutes
Chuck Berry and Little Richard were among the legendary musicians who performed at the 1969 Toronto Rock and Roll Revival festival.