💻 AARP Virtual Community Center - FREE Social Security Events/Classes (members,non members)

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These Social Security AARP events and classes are FREE for members and non members.

Each MONTHLY event is listed BELOW for your convenience.  ⬇️

AARP Virtual Community Center!!!

FREE interactive online events and classes designed for learning, self improvement, and fun.

USE LINK BELOW TO REGISTER FOR THESE EVENTS AND CLASSES. Search by "category" or "date".

https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/

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UPCOMING EVENTS - registration required. Use link in 1st post at top of this area for more information & to register.

‌‌‌‌‌➡️‌‌‌‌‌[*** July 8th.

‌‌‌‌‌➡️‌‌‌‌‌[*** July 10th.

‌➡️‌[*** July 15th.

‌➡️‌[*** July 30th.

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EVENT NAME - Social Security: What You Need to Know to Maximize Your Benefits!

FROM EVENT SITE.

Learn about the Social Security program from an expert: Michael Teixeira, a public affairs specialist at the Social Security Administration. He will provide:

[1] An overview of how Social Security benefits work.

[2] Eligibility requirements.

[3] Information on how to apply for Social Security benefits.

[4] Guidance on how to appeal a decision.

[5] Other tools that can help you secure your today and tomorrow.

Get your questions answered!

DATE: Wednesday - Jul 30, 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.

Zoom - Free Online Event.

For questions, contact AARP California at KRitualo@aarp.org.

USE LINK IN 1ST POST AT TOP OF THIS AREA FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO REGISTER.

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EVENT NAME - Social Security 101: What You Need to Know!

FROM THE EVENT SITE.

As retirement nears, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by conflicting information. In this live webinar, Josh Weller, public affairs specialist with the Social Security Administration, will explain:

[1] How benefits are calculated.

[2] Eligibility requirements.

[3] The application process.

[4] Types of benefits available.

Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions during the Q&A session. Don’t miss this chance to get clear, accurate answers about your future benefits.

DATE: Tuesday - Jul 15, 2025.

TIME - 2:00 p.m. ET • 1:00 p.m. CT • 12:00 p.m. MT • 11:00 a.m. PT.

Duration: 60 Minutes.

Zoom - Free Online Event.

For questions, contact AARP Colorado at coaarp@aarp.org.

USE LINK IN 1ST POST AT TOP OF THIS AREA FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO REGISTER.

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EVENT NAME - Understanding Survivor Benefits: Social Security for Widows and Widowers!

FROM THE EVENT SITE.

Join us to learn about Social Security survivor benefits. We’ll cover key topics including your eligibility, the application process and how your benefits change if you remarry. 

Equip yourself with the knowledge to navigate Social Security confidently!

DATE: Tuesday - Jul 1, 2025.

TIME - 2:00 p.m. ET • 1:00 p.m. CT • 12:00 p.m. MT • 11:00 a.m. PT.

Duration: 60 Minutes.

Zoom - Free Online Event.

For questions, contact AARP Virginia at aarpva@aarp.org.

USE LINK IN 1ST POST AT THE TOP OF THIS AREA FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO REGISTER.

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EVENT NAME - Social Security: You Earned It. Now Let’s Figure Out How We All Keep It!

FROM EVENT SITE.

Social Security has been a stable and popular program since its inception. But the program faces a long-term financial shortfall. If Congress doesn’t act to protect Social Security in the next 10 years, payments could be cut.
In this presentation, we’ll review the most common proposals to ensure that Social Security can pay the full benefits Americans have earned.
AARP is advocating to protect Social Security, and we’re here to help you understand each of the proposed solutions. After all, you earned your Social Security benefits through a lifetime of hard work.

DATE: Thursday - Jul 10, 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.

Zoom - Free Online Event.

For questions, contact AARP California at KRitualo@aarp.org.

USE LINK IN 1ST POST AT TOP OF THIS AREA FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO REGISTER.

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‌‌🇺🇸‌‌  Veterans Forum: Social Security!

FROM THE EVENT SITE.

Join our virtual Veterans Forum for a year of insightful sessions tailored to veterans and their families. From navigating the Department of Veterans Affairs website to resources for caregivers, each session offers valuable information and practical tips.

This month’s topic is Social Security, a major part of most veterans’ lives. We’ll review Social Security benefits, proposed changes to protect the longevity of the program, and how they may affect your future.

DATE: Tuesday - Jul 8, 2025.

TIME - 2:00 p.m. ET • 1:00 p.m. CT • 12:00 p.m. MT • 11:00 a.m. PT.

Duration: 60 Minutes.

Zoom - Free Online Event.

For questions, contact AARP Florida at flaarp@aarp.org.

USE LINK IN 1ST POST AT THE TOP OF THIS AREA FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO REGISTER.

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👍  Register early.

‌‌🇺🇸‌‌  Veterans Forum: Social Security!

FROM THE EVENT SITE.

Join our virtual Veterans Forum for a year of insightful sessions tailored to veterans and their families. From navigating the Department of Veterans Affairs website to resources for caregivers, each session offers valuable information and practical tips.

This month’s topic is Social Security, a major part of most veterans’ lives. We’ll review Social Security benefits, proposed changes to protect the longevity of the program, and how they may affect your future.

DATE: Tuesday - Jul 8, 2025.

TIME - 2:00 p.m. ET • 1:00 p.m. CT • 12:00 p.m. MT • 11:00 a.m. PT.

Duration: 60 Minutes.

Zoom - Free Online Event.

For questions, contact AARP Florida at flaarp@aarp.org.

USE LINK IN 1ST POST AT THE TOP OF THIS AREA FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO REGISTER.

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EVENT NAME - Understanding Survivor Benefits: Social Security for Widows and Widowers!

FROM THE EVENT SITE.

Join us to learn about Social Security survivor benefits. We’ll cover key topics including your eligibility, the application process and how your benefits change if you remarry. 

Equip yourself with the knowledge to navigate Social Security confidently!

DATE: Tuesday - Jul 1, 2025.

TIME - 2:00 p.m. ET • 1:00 p.m. CT • 12:00 p.m. MT • 11:00 a.m. PT.

Duration: 60 Minutes.

Zoom - Free Online Event.

For questions, contact AARP Virginia at aarpva@aarp.org.

USE LINK IN 1ST POST AT THE TOP OF THIS AREA FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO REGISTER.

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Wonder which of the MANY proposals they will be promoting?  There are tons of them.

SSA.gov - Proposals to Change Social Security 

• Will they want to promote the concept of just fixing the shortfall with only changes that promote this solid goal?
• Will they promote the concept of giving some people more within the whole concept and then go about fixing the whole resulting shortfall based on these new expenditures?
• Will they consider ALL of the beneficiaries that have contributed into the system?  Or will they pick and choose based on, perhaps those who have prepared better or worse for their retirement or promoting some sort of means testing?
• Will they consider any societal or economic results of the changes they will promote?  The Social Security Actuaries have mentioned these in many of their analysis of the various proposals.
• Will they try and promote things that could actually get passed in a bipartisan way in a government body that has up to this point only ignored the problem or promoted and passed things (recently) that has only made matters worse.
• Will they promote changes to preserve the earned benefit concept of this three-pronged program - Retirement (including Spousal)/ Survivors benefits / Social Security Disability Insurance - or will they promote it to be more of a welfare type program?

Yea, there is a little of everything in some of these proposals - there are a few that do solve the financial problems of the Social Security but when we give Congress free-reign in handling these matters as we all know, they throw in other stuff too that gums up the works.  Seems the KISS principle should be invoked - “ KEEP IT SIMPLE, STUPID “ ( KISS Principle ).  Fix the shortfall fairly with the least amount of societal or economic upheaval to our economy, preserve the programs as an earned benefit and then let anything else be done afterwards.  

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‌🇺🇸‌  Veterans Forum: Social Security!

FROM THE EVENT SITE.

Join our virtual Veterans Forum for a year of insightful sessions tailored to veterans and their families. From navigating the Department of Veterans Affairs website to resources for caregivers, each session offers valuable information and practical tips.

This month’s topic is Social Security, a major part of most veterans’ lives. We’ll review Social Security benefits, proposed changes to protect the longevity of the program, and how they may affect your future.

DATE: Tuesday - Jul 8, 2025.

TIME - 2:00 p.m. ET • 1:00 p.m. CT • 12:00 p.m. MT • 11:00 a.m. PT.

Duration: 60 Minutes.

Zoom - Free Online Event.

For questions, contact AARP Florida at flaarp@aarp.org.

USE LINK IN 1ST POST AT THE TOP OF THIS AREA FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO REGISTER.

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EVENT NAME - Understanding Survivor Benefits: Social Security for Widows and Widowers!

FROM THE EVENT SITE.

Join us to learn about Social Security survivor benefits. We’ll cover key topics including your eligibility, the application process and how your benefits change if you remarry. 

Equip yourself with the knowledge to navigate Social Security confidently!

DATE: Tuesday - Jul 1, 2025.

TIME - 2:00 p.m. ET • 1:00 p.m. CT • 12:00 p.m. MT • 11:00 a.m. PT.

Duration: 60 Minutes.

Zoom - Free Online Event.

For questions, contact AARP Virginia at aarpva@aarp.org.

USE LINK IN 1ST POST AT THE TOP OF THIS AREA FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO REGISTER.

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UPCOMING EVENTS - registration required. Use link in 1st post at top of this area for more information & to register.

‌‌‌➡️‌‌‌[*** July 1st.

‌➡️‌[*** July 8th.

‌➡️‌[*** July 10th.

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EVENT NAME - Social Security: You Earned It. Now Let’s Figure Out How We All Keep It!

FROM EVENT SITE.

Social Security has been a stable and popular program since its inception. But the program faces a long-term financial shortfall. If Congress doesn’t act to protect Social Security in the next 10 years, payments could be cut.
In this presentation, we’ll review the most common proposals to ensure that Social Security can pay the full benefits Americans have earned.
AARP is advocating to protect Social Security, and we’re here to help you understand each of the proposed solutions. After all, you earned your Social Security benefits through a lifetime of hard work.

DATE: Thursday - Jul 10, 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.

Zoom - Free Online Event.

For questions, contact AARP California at KRitualo@aarp.org.

USE LINK IN 1ST POST AT TOP OF THIS AREA FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO REGISTER.

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👍  This event is TOMORROW. There is space. Registration required.

EVENT NAME - Maximize Your Social Security Benefits: What’s Right for You?

DATE: Wednesday - Jun 18, 2025.

TIME - 7:30 p.m. ET • 6:30 p.m. CT • 5:30 p.m. MT • 4:30 p.m. PT.

Duration: 60 Minutes.

YouTube and RFD-TV - Free Online Event.

For questions, contact AARP VT at vtaarp@aarp.org.

USE LINK IN 1ST POST AT THE TOP OF THIS AREA FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO REGISTER.

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‌👍‌  This event is TOMORROW. There is space. Registration required.

EVENT NAME - What Lies Ahead: Planning for the Future!

FROM THE EVENT SITE.

This conversation geared toward Black men over 40 focuses on what you need to know about caregiving, estate planning, ‌‌➡️‌‌[*** Social Security, Medicaid and Medicare.

DATE: Saturday - Jun 14, 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.

Facebook and YouTube - Free Online Event.

For questions, contact AARP IL at ilaarp@aarp.org.

USE LINK IN 1ST POST AT TOP OF THIS AREA FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO REGISTER.

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👍  This event is THIS SATURDAY. There is space. Registration required.

EVENT NAME - What Lies Ahead: Planning for the Future!

FROM THE EVENT SITE.

This conversation geared toward Black men over 40 focuses on what you need to know about caregiving, estate planning, ‌➡️‌[*** Social Security, Medicaid and Medicare.

DATE: Saturday - Jun 14, 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.

Facebook and YouTube - Free Online Event.

For questions, contact AARP IL at ilaarp@aarp.org.

USE LINK IN 1ST POST AT TOP OF THIS AREA FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO REGISTER.

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‌👍‌  There is still space in the following date below. Use link in 1st post at the top of this area for more information & to register.

DATE: Monday - Jun 9, 2025.

TIME - 11:00 a.m. ET • 10:00 a.m. CT • 9:00 a.m. MT • 8:00 a.m. PT.

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👍  There is still space in the following date below. Use link in 1st post at the top of this area for more information & to register.

DATE: Monday - Jun 9, 2025.

TIME - 11:00 a.m. ET • 10:00 a.m. CT • 9:00 a.m. MT • 8:00 a.m. PT.

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⚠️  I just checked and the event for TOMORROW [6/7/25] is NOW FULL!!!

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🇺🇸  Veterans Forum: Social Security.

FROM THE EVENT SITE.

Our series offers insight into issues that impact veterans. This month, our session will cover Social Security benefits and proposed changes to the program.

DATE: Tuesday - Jul 1, 2025.

TIME - 2:00 p.m. ET • 1:00 p.m. CT • 12:00 p.m. MT • 11:00 a.m. PT.

Duration: 60 Minutes.

Zoom - Free Online Event.

For questions, contact AARP Florida at flaarp@aarp.org.

USE LINK IN 1ST POST AT THE TOP OF THIS AREA FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO REGISTER.

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EVENT NAME - Understanding Survivor Benefits: Social Security for Widows and Widowers.

FROM THE EVENT SITE.

Get your questions answered about eligibility, how to apply and the impact of remarriage on benefits.

DATE: Tuesday - Jul 1, 2025.

TIME - 2:00 p.m. ET • 1:00 p.m. CT • 12:00 p.m. MT • 11:00 a.m. PT.

Duration: 60 Minutes.

Zoom - Free Online Event.

For questions, contact AARP Virginia at aarpva@aarp.org.

USE LINK IN 1ST POST AT THE TOP OF THIS AREA FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO REGISTER.

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EVENT NAME - Fraud Watch Friday: Outsmarting Scammers—AI, Social Security Schemes & Text Message Traps.

FROM THE EVENT SITE.

AI scams, fake texts and [***➡️  Social Security fraud are on the rise. Join us and learn about today’s top scams and how to protect yourself.

DATE: Friday - Jun 20, 2025.

TIME - 1:30 p.m. ET • 12:30 p.m. CT • 11:30 a.m. MT • 10:30 a.m. PT.

Duration: 60 Minutes.

Free Online Event.

For questions, contact AARP WA at waaarp@aarp.org.

USE LINK IN 1ST POST AT TOP OF THIS AREA FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO REGISTER.

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👍  Register Early.

EVENT NAME - Fraud Watch Friday: Outsmarting Scammers—AI, [***➡️  Social Security Schemes & Text Message Traps.

FROM THE EVENT SITE.

AI scams, fake texts and Social Security fraud are on the rise. Join us and learn about today’s top scams and how to protect yourself.

DATE: Friday - Jun 20, 2025.

TIME - 1:30 p.m. ET • 12:30 p.m. CT • 11:30 a.m. MT • 10:30 a.m. PT.

Duration: 60 Minutes.

Free Online Event.

For questions, contact AARP WA at waaarp@aarp.org.

USE LINK IN 1ST POST AT TOP OF THIS AREA FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO REGISTER.

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EVENT NAME - What Lies Ahead: Planning for the Future!

FROM THE EVENT SITE.

This conversation geared toward Black men over 40 focuses on what you need to know about caregiving, estate planning, ➡️[*** Social Security, Medicaid and Medicare.

DATE: Saturday - Jun 14, 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.

Facebook and YouTube - Free Online Event.

For questions, contact AARP IL at ilaarp@aarp.org.

USE LINK IN 1ST POST AT TOP OF THIS AREA FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO REGISTER.

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👍  Register Early.

EVENT NAME - What Lies Ahead: Planning for the Future!

FROM THE EVENT SITE.

This conversation geared toward Black men over 40 focuses on what you need to know about caregiving, estate planning, ➡️[*** Social Security, Medicaid and Medicare.

DATE: Saturday - Jun 14, 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.

Facebook and YouTube - Free Online Event.

For questions, contact AARP IL at ilaarp@aarp.org.

USE LINK IN 1ST POST AT TOP OF THIS AREA FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO REGISTER.

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EVENT NAME - Understanding Social Security.

DATE: Wednesday - Jun 4, 2025.

TIME - 2:00 p.m. ET • 1:00 p.m. CT • 12:00 p.m. MT • 11:00 a.m. PT

Duration: 60 Minutes.

Zoom - Free Online Event.

For questions, contact AARP FL at flaarp@aarp.org.

USE LINK IN 1ST POST AT TOP OF THIS AREA FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO REGISTER.

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EVENT NAME - Understanding Social Security.

DATE: Wednesday - Jun 4, 2025.

TIME - 2:00 p.m. ET • 1:00 p.m. CT • 12:00 p.m. MT • 11:00 a.m. PT

Duration: 60 Minutes.

Zoom - Free Online Event.

For questions, contact AARP FL at flaarp@aarp.org.

USE LINK IN 1ST POST AT TOP OF THIS AREA FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO REGISTER.

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EVENT NAME - Learn How to Maximize Your Social Security Retiree Benefits.

DATE: Saturday - Jun 7, 2025.

TIME - 3:30 p.m. ET • 2:30 p.m. CT • 1:30 p.m. MT • 12:30 p.m. PT.

Duration: 60 Minutes.

Zoom - Free Online Event.

For questions, contact AARP HI at hiaarp@aarp.org.

USE LINK IN 1ST POST AT THE TOP OF THIS AREA FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO REGISTER.