AARP Foundation Experience Corps Philadelphia

AARP PA, Halloween Fun Virtual Event, 10/26/21 Celebrate Halloween! Discover the history and origins of Halloween. Revisit the spooky traditions that makes Halloween one of our most popular holidays. Also, learn about Halloween at the White House and how Halloween has been celebrated by different presidents. October 26, 2021... 7:00 PM-8:00 PM ET Register By October 25, 20219:00 AM ET Click Here - https://aarp.cventevents.com//a93bb551-4222-4897-b/summary

Do you know some who has free time during the day and would love to give back to their community? Invite them to our information session on Wednesday so they can learn more about our literacy tutoring and mentoring program.

Experience Corps volunteers have already changed thousands of children’s lives across the country. Sign up today to keep the momentum going. https://www.aarp.org//experience-corps-cities-philadelphia/

Johnny Pacheco was the Dominican-American Father of Salsa. Learn his story and celebrate your Latinidad with AARP! https://fb.watch/8CEzhXyUh-/

We are still recruiting tutors for this school year!!!! Please share this on your Facebook so others can know about the great work our volunteers do every day. We are still recruiting for this school year. Please share this on your Facebook so others can know about the great work our volunteers do every day. Philadelphia’s public and charter schools during the 2021-2022 school year!... We are looking for adults age 50 and older who: Want to help children in their community succeed, particularly with reading Can serve from September to May Can complete 25 hours of training Possess a high school diploma or GED Will pass a basic literacy screening Will agree to and pass a criminal background check Email Lavonne for more information or to register at [email protected]

Join us for an AARP Virtual Free Concert celebrating the connection between music and health featuring Jon Secada. Register here: https://secure.aarp.org/applications/user/register

AARP PA, Dance for Brain Health Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 10/27/21 Groove to the music of the 70’s and 80’s for this fun-filled evening of dance! Join AARP PA and attendees from across the U.S. for a FREE virtual event on Wednesday, October, 27 2021 at 6:00 p.m. ET | 5:00 p.m. CT | 4:00 p.m. MT | 3:00 p.m. PT - AARP membership not required. Did you know movement like dancing can help keep your brain healthy? While we continue to practice physical distancing, we can still co...me together virtually and enjoy the world of dance. https://web.cvent.com//d6525289-68eb-419c-92de-898/summary

Event has been postponed and a new date will be given.

AARP Foundation Meal Pack Challenge 2020: Through the end of October, AARP Foundation is looking for volunteers to help our neighbors in need by delivering over 2 million servings of food to Capital Area Food Bank. Learn more: mealpackchallenge.org

Recipe of the Week! You’ll need a waffle iron, heated and ready to go. Ingredients... 1 Cup of Waffle / Pancake Mix 1 Teaspoon (tsp) of Ground Cinnamon 1 Egg 3 Tablespoons (T) of Oil 1 Teaspoon of Vanilla Extract 1 Ripe Banana 1 Cup of Whole Milk Directions Using a wire whisk, mix all ingredients together and whisk away large lumps. It is okay to keep small chunks of banana in the recipe. Pour the batter onto the hot waffle griddle iron until the device indicates (usually by a light) that the waffle is done. Serves: Three (3) large Belgian Waffles.

This week's events! Tuesday: Real Conversations with AARP featuring special guest: Vanessa Williams (5 PM ET) information and registration: https://bit.ly/37kinKb The Girlfriend Book Club Live Discussion: The Book of Lost Names (7:30 PM ET) information and registration: https://bit.ly/3o4ajmY ... Wednesday: One Day University: The Literary Genius of Shakespeare (5:30 PM ET) information and registration: https://aarp.cvent.com/onedayu_shakespeare AARP PA, Voter Panel Discussion- State of 2020 Election: What to Know Before you Vote Philadelphia (5:30 PM ET) information and registration: https://bit.ly/3dDjuWv Sisters From AARP LIVE Event: Finding Our Full Potential with Loni Love (6 PM ET) information and registration: https://bit.ly/2T5EThH Trivia (7 PM ET) information and registration: https://bit.ly/3oboUNF Thursday: The Girlfriend Talk with guest Heather Land (7:30 PM ET) information and registration: https://bit.ly/3dB6919 Friday: Movie: A Case of Blue (8 PM ET) information and registration: https://bit.ly/2T701Eg

Volunteers, past or present, please join our new Volunteer Facebook Group! Join Here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1211492222583094 This Group is a space for current and former volunteers to interact and connect in a more personal way. We hope this Group will be a place for volunteers to support each other, discuss their experiences, and share stories. We also hope to provide exclusive content that offers value for volunteers, in addition to the content posted on our main Facebook page. See you there!

8 Steps to Make Sure You Don't Go Broke in Retirement: https://www.aarp.org//info/8-steps-to-never-go-broke.html

Pandemic Has Created Loneliness Epidemic, New Report Shows: https://www.aarp.org//in/isolation-survey-coronavirus.html

Olney Elementary School is our longest existing school partnership!

This week's events! Monday: Trivia (7 PM ET) information and registration: https://bit.ly/3nGhVf5 ... Tuesday: Webinar: Medicare: Coverage, Costs and Open Enrollment: Part 1 (7 PM ET) information and registration: https://bit.ly/3dhiWWk Wednesday: One Day University: The Science of Sleep and Stress (5:30 PM ET) information and registration: https://bit.ly/3iShqem Trivia (7 PM ET) information and registration: https://bit.ly/3dhSlbz Thursday: A People’s Vision of Public Safety (3 PM ET) information and registration: https://bit.ly/34LYWr2 The Girlfriend Talk: With Susan Lucci (7:30 PM ET) information and registration: https://bit.ly/3nBS0p1 Friday: Movie: Herb Alpert is (8 PM ET) information and registration: https://bit.ly/3iLbzHH

A great impact story from from one of our volunteers, showing that volunteering should be fun as well as educational. Share this post to show the great work happening at AARP Foundation Experience Corps Philadelphia!

Recipe of the Week: Betsy Conner's Curry Lentil and Brown Rice Meal! *****If you make this delicious recipe share it with us! Post a picture of your creation in the comment section below. Ingredients:... o 1 small onion, chopped o 1 garlic clove, minced o 1/2 tsp curry powder o 1/2 cup washed brown rice o 2 cups water o 1/2 cup washed lentils o 1 bag spinach o 1 small container plain yogurt o 2 or 3 ripe tomatoes cut in 1/2 cubes (I salt the tomatoes so there is some juice to pour over, but this meal is flavorful without salt) o Small amount oil Directions: o In a large frying pan, sauté the onion, garlic, curry powder and rice in small amount oil for a short time. o Add 2 cups water and the lentils. o Cover and cook for 45 minutes, adding spinach on top (and then re-cover) for the last 3-5 minutes. o Serve with plain yogurt topped with tomatoes. Stir a little to mix in the yogurt.

This week's events! Monday: Trivia: (7 PM ET) information and registration: http://aarp.cvent.com/virtualtrivia2020... Tuesday: Sisters From AARP Live Event: How to Financially Thrive (8 PM ET) information and registration: https://www.facebook.com/events/3348481951898355/ Wednesday: One Day University Lecture: Women of the American Revolution (5:30 PM ET) information and registration: https://aarp.cvent.com/onedayu_womenrevolution Disrupt Aging Masterclass (12 PM ET) information and registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/disrupt-aging-master-class-tic Thursday: The Girlfriend Talk with Megan Collins (7:30 PM ET) information and registration: www.facebook.com/thegirlfriendletter Friday: Movie: I am a Woman (8 PM ET) information and registration: https://aarp.cvent.com/variety_iamwoman

Navigate Pandemic Social Life Without Fracturing Friendships: https://www.aarp.org//info-20/social-life-coronavirus.html

A great impact story from from one of our volunteers, showing that volunteering with Experience Corps is rewarding for both student and tutor. Share this post to show the great work happening at AARP Foundation Experience Corps Philadelphia!