AARP Rewards

This season, we want you to share the joy of saving!  Let’s hear from YOU!  Tell us how you save using the AARP Rewards program to make the holidays brighter!  Whether it’s stacking points, redeeming rewards for gifts, or stretching their budget during the holidays. Simply reply to the post to enter with your tip, idea, or story (50 -100 words) on how you save using the AARP Rewards porgram.    Entry period is from November 3rd through December 12, 2025.  Official Rules - https://community.aarp.org/t5/AARP-Rewards-Connect/Share-the-Joy-of-Saving-Contest-2025-CONTEST-OFFICIAL-RULES/ 

I don’t know why I hadn’t done this before, as I used it in my old computer days. Boolean Search Operators. Im still tinkering with it, but wanted to see if it would work if I filtered out Greeting cards, guides, and subscriptions, coloring books.  So far so good.  Trying to see if other strings will work for say New, or Points with plus operator after. Try this this  1.Once in Redeem for all Rewards   2. Go to Sort  area and you’ll see the SEARCH  box next to it it. ( where it gives an example you can put in like restaurant) 3 Put this below in that box which is what you are going to search. No spaces between the minus and word you want to exclude from your search, but space between next word -Subscription -Guide -Coloring -Greeting  I’m still tinkering but so far works the way I want.  Hoping something doesn’t fall through the cracks. Next up will be if I can do just Points only or New.  With plus sign.&n

I’m remembering 3 cards per month allowed for points, correct?

You have to be in it to win it.motion creates more motion.keep up to date on topics that interest you.best wishes for the Holidays.

For your own well being and for those around you. Stay engaged in activities and keep updated on the news with topics that interest you.best wishes for peaceful Holidays

Anybody who can help me get to the "Official Entry Form"?

I have found there are gift cards out there for points that do not show up when you filter for points.  Home Depot, Ulta, DSW, Petsmart, Sheetz, AMC and Bass Pro.  I found them by searching with the word 'gift card' but you have to look through a lot to find them. So just search for the particular one you want.  Happy hunting.

Do you plan your redemptions or spend points as you earn them?

When will AARP post the winners of the August sweepstakes drawings? If the drawing can't be held because of the loss of entries during the recent AARP website hack... Could our points at least be REFUNDED? Each account has a record of what sweepstakes were entered and how many points were redeemed. Waiting for a response...

It’s now mid-November, and AARP has still not posted the September 2025 sweepstakes winners list. The August list was delayed, and now September is missing entirely. Members invest time and points into these sweepstakes. When results are delayed without explanation—and when sweepstakes are quietly extended beyond their original end dates—it undermines trust and raises serious questions about fairness. AARP, please clarify:When will the September winners list be posted?Why were some sweepstakes extended into October without prior notice?What steps are being taken to prevent future delays?Transparency matters. If there’s a technical issue, say so. If rules changed, disclose it. Silence is not acceptable.

Welcome to the "glitch of the month" club. This month's latest glitch is that the "For Points" filter is not working when new points-only gift cards are added. Or maybe this should be "glitch of the day" club, since there are multiple glitches that happen each month.  🙄

We have four confirmed winners!  We are still waiting to hear from the others - check your email to see if you are a winner!  What a great collection of posts we combed through and it was really tough choosing the winning posts!   Here are the winning posts that have claimed prizes!   https://community.aarp.org/t5/AARP-Rewards-Connect/AARP-Rewards-Online-Community-Empty-Nest-Contest-2025/m-p/2625712#M8676   https://community.aarp.org/t5/AARP-Rewards-Connect/AARP-Rewards-Online-Community-Empty-Nest-Contest-2025/m-p/2625735#M8682    https://community.aarp.org/t5/AARP-Rewards-Connect/AARP-Rewards-Online-Community-Empty-Nest-Contest-2025/m-p/2627397#M8846    https://community.aarp.org/t5/AARP-Rewards-Connect/AARP-Rewards-Online-Community-Empty-Nest-Contest-2025/m-p/2632769#M9045       

Today's Newsletter has 2 gift cards for points that do not show up on the rewards site: Jersey Mike's 14,000 pointsChipotle 17,000 points

Get ready for something sweet!  AARP Rewards members can be the first to play Fruit Merge, a juicy new puzzle game that blends strategy and fun as you combine matching fruits to grow bigger and better combos.   For the next two weeks (10/29 - 11/12/2025), AARP Rewards participants can redeem 5,000 points to unlock early access and enjoy Fruit Merge before it becomes available to all players. It's your chance to test your merging skills and watch your fruit tower reach new heights!   Here's how to play early: Log in to aarp.org Make sure you are signed up for the AARP Rewards Program! Use your points to start playing Fruit Merge! Experience a fresh, colorful twist on puzzle play - simple to start but satisfying to master.   Not an AARP Rewards member yet? It's easy - and free.  Sign up here to begin earning points and unlocking excusive early access to game like this one!    

Sweepstakes Winners lists   Daily Instant Wins here:  http://winlists.helloworld.com/245438_IW.pdf   Sweeps: http://winlists.helloworld.com/245438_SW.pdf

Now that the nest is empty, it’s your time to soar — and we want to celebrate your journey with AARP Rewards!   Join the AARP Rewards Connect Forum for a fun, feel-good contest focused on how you’re embracing this next chapter — and share your story.  Starting Monday, September 8, 2025 reply to this post sharing ways you are reconnecting, revelling in downtime or reinventing your weekend.    We look forward to seeing your great posts!  Official Rules can be found here  -https://community.aarp.org/t5/AARP-Rewards-Connect/AARP-Rewards-Online-Community-Empty-Nest-Contest-2025-Official/m-p/2623489 

AARP Rewards Online Community Share the Joy of Saving Contest 2025 CONTEST OFFICIAL RULES   NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. BRIEF OVERVIEW: The AARP Rewards Online Community Share the Joy Saving contest (“Promotion”) takes place between November 3, 2025 at 9:00 am ET through December 12, 2025 at 11:59 am ET.  (“Promotion Period”). The Promotion consists of a grand prize contest. More specific details are stated below in these official rules (“Official Rules”).   ELIGIBILITY: The Promotion is open to all legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia, who are at least 18 years old as of the date of entry (“Entrants”), except for current officers, directors, and employees (and members of their household and immediate families, i.e., parents, children, spouse, siblings) of  AARP (also referred to as “Administrator”), its subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising/p

Today marks the launch of Cubis-2, an underwater-themed cube-matching game that we’re sure you’ll love – if you’re signed up for AARP Rewards.   For the next two weeks, AARP Rewards participants can spend 5,000 points to get early access to this relaxing 3D puzzler. All you have to do is make sure you’re logged into to aarp.org, ensure you’re signed up for Rewards, and head to this link: https://games.aarp.org/games/cubis-2 to play.   This is a unique opportunity to get ahead of the game.    Not signed up for AARP Rewards? It’s easy – and free. Just click here to start earning.

Thursday, October 2nd, Panera, $25 gift card save 20%.   Friday, October 3rd, Barnes & Noble, $25 gift card save 20%.   Monday, October 6th, Gap, $25 gift card save 20%.   Tuesday, October 7th, AMC Theatres, $25 gift card save 20%.   Wednesday,  October 8th, PetSmart, $25 gift card save 20%.   Thursday, October 9th, Nintendo eShop, $25 gift card save 20%.   Friday, October 10th, Jersey Mike's, $25 gift card save 20%.   Posted daily on the Redemption page, links will be live from 12pm - 2pm ET while supplies last!

Get early access to this fun game Hex Puzzle Adventure! with your AARP Rewards points!    Head to a land of relaxation – and hexagons – in Hex Puzzle Adventure. Stack colored hexagonal blocks on a honeycomb-shaped level and watch as similar colors jump from tile to tile, and then, when the stack is big enough, watch them get removed from the game. Remove enough tiles to beat the level and then head to the next – it’s hours of fun puzzle play!   Have more questions?  Check out our Tips -How do power ups work in Hex Puzzle Adventure? and How can I make sure I don't run out of tiles?

What happened to the September sweepstakes?  In September, my wife and I both earned and invested 185,500 points worth of entries in 12 different sweepstakes, all of which were to end on Sept 30, according to the rules printed on the entry page.  Now we see that those same sweepstakes have been extended until Oct 31.  By extending the sweepstakes another month, the value of our September entries is diluted, since the pool of entries will now be so much larger.  Had we known that this extension was going to happen, we would have planned our points investments differently.  Talk about changing the rules in the middle of the game!  Isn't there an obligation to conduct these sweepstakes according to the printed rules?  Should AARP be able to simply say, "Sorry, no winners drawn this month, let's wait a while"?

AAARP Rewards is currently experiencing technical issues impacting the Extra Credit lessons. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience as we work on a resolution.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This is what I'm seeing at about ~ 11:30 am est - with of course that big glitch sanjay/ CVS/ B&N Extra Credit lesson; but also notice how they spell   AAARP - make me throw up my arms and shake my head oy vey !!! Update 10-2: finally able to complete first Extra Credit lesson; but lost out on the chance for the CVS gift card. 😐   

 I'd like to make suggestions to AARP Rewards about what we members would be interested in seeing so please post. I would like Kentucky Fried Chicken

Does anyone have a fitness tracker synced and are getting points for steps everyday?  For me, no luck with Fitbit and it seems trackers might not be working for anyone. If successful, please share your brand/model. 

Sweepstakes and Instant Wins are now available. To give you even more time to enter, we have extended all September sweepstakes to end October 31st. Find all live sweepstakes and instant wins here: https://www.aarp.org/rewards/redeem/sweeps/