Lansing, MI – Every month, AARP offers quality programs and events that are free and open to the public, both online and in person. Check out what’s happening across the state in August and register using the provided link. To see a full menu of all upcoming events, visit aarpmi.org/events.
EVENTS
Get the Scoop on Social Security – Lansing (IN PERSON)
Join AARP Michigan at the State Capitol to celebrate 90 years of Social Security and rally to protect its future. Enjoy a summer treat, take home a special gift and be part of a live taping of The Real Possibilities TV show. This is more than a celebration — it’s your chance to make a difference. Local members of Congress have been invited.
o Wednesday, August 6
o 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
o Location: Southeast Corner of the MI State Capitol lawn, 100 N. Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI
48933
o Register here: https://events.aarp.org/Social_SecurityAugust2025
Fresh from the Mitten: A Summer Cooking Series (VIRTUAL)
Join AARP for the first of their Fresh from the Mitten: Summer Cooking Series for a taste of Michigan’s summer bounty—right from your own kitchen! In this lively lunchtime series, you’ll learn to prepare fresh, simple and seasonal recipes using local ingredients.
o Wednesday, August 13
o 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
o Register here: https://events.aarp.org/freshfromthemitten08-13
AARP Disrupt Aging Book Club (Virtual)
Join the Disrupt Aging Book Club to discuss the lighter side of life and topics related to aging! You can come for the great conversation and book selections and leave with new friends and experiences. The book selection for August is :The Small and the Mighty” by Sharon McMahon.
o Monday, August 25
o 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
o Register here: https://events.aarp.org/bookclub8-25]
Fresh from the Mitten: A Summer Cooking Series (VIRTUAL)
Join AARP for the second of their Fresh from the Mitten: Summer Cooking Series: Join for a taste of Michigan’s summer bounty—right from your own kitchen! In this lively lunchtime series, you’ll learn to prepare fresh, simple, and seasonal recipes using local ingredients.
o Wednesday, August 27
o 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
o Register here: https://events.aarp.org/freshfromthemitten08-27
About AARP
AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation’s largest circulation
publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin.
To learn more, visit www.aarp.org/about-aarp/, www.aarp.org/español or
follow @AARP, @AARPenEspañol and @AARPadvocates on social media.
