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Does Your Home Meet Your Future Needs?

Join our FREE two-part AARP HomeFit® virtual seminar series to learn changes to make today so you can thrive in your home for years to come.

Part 1: Wednesday, December 4, 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT Sign Up Now

Part 2: Tuesday, December 11, 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT Sign Up Now

AARP Day at Beardsley Zoo

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW DIRECTIONS REGARDIGN SECURING TWO TICKETS.

Friday, Nov 8, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET

In Person: Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, Bridgeport, CT
Tea & Coffee Tuesdays: The Truth About Recycling

Recycling pro Mark Bowers returns to TCT to help demystify what items are recyclable, what we can do to reduce waste and how to manage organic materials.

Tuesday, Nov 12, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET

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Tips on Decluttering and Downsizing

Gain some tips and tactics that can help make your decluttering or downsizing project less daunting.

Tuesday, Nov 12, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. ET

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AARP Grants Help to Improve Public Spaces

Seven entities in Connecticut received AARP Community Challenge grants totaling $56,883. AARP Connecticut also awards grants of up to $5,000 each to similar projects.…
Is Your Outdoor Space An Enjoyable Haven or Lurking With Hazards?

Ever since the pandemic, Americans have placed a higher priority on their outdoor living spaces. Whether it’s a deck, a yard, a garden, balcony or the front porch of a house, we’re spending more time…
Grant Program Seeks to Boost Livability in Connecticut

AARP Connecticut will be awarding grants this year to help cities, towns and nonprofits make their communities more livable.…

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Home & Community Resources

AARP HomeFit® Guide

More and more, people want to stay in their home for a lifetime. Learn how to make your house, apartment, or mobile home safer and comfortable for all stages of your life.

Creating Community Gardens for People of All Ages

Community gardens can have many benefits – from improving health to alleviating food insecurity. Learn how to build invigorating and intergenerational community gardens and outdoor spaces.

Many communities are designed for automobiles with little consideration for pedestrians and their safety. Learn how to assess the safety and walkability of your community and how to inspire any needed change.

AARP Bike Audit Tool Kit

Most community streets just aren’t designed for the growing number of cyclists. Learn how to evaluate how safe your streets are for cyclists and how you can advocate for any needed improvements.