AARP Free Classes

• Beware of Deepfakes! Learn about AI Scams
  Artificial intelligence-generated voices and videos allow scammers to convincingly impersonate loved ones and trusted officials. Don’t be fooled by deepfakes.
  Monday, Oct 13, 2025
  3:00 p.m. ET
• AARP Theater: ‘Don Quixote’
  Be dazzled by the display of high spirits, virtuosity and Spanish temperament in “Don Quixote,” an audience favorite performed by prestigious companies worldwide.
  Monday, Oct 13, 2025
  8:00 p.m. ET
• Dreading the Holidays? Get Tips on Easing Stress
  Stock up on holiday tips for managing stress such as creating a realistic plan of activities, budgeting (and spending accordingly), and setting boundaries,
  Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
  12:00 p.m. ET
• Protect Your Home Equity From Misleading Lenders
  Learn to spot and avoid misleading home equity “investment” loans that put your hard-won home equity at risk. What are the warning signs?
  Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
  12:00 p.m. ET
• What Are the Signs of Alzheimer’s and Dementia?
  Worried about memory changes in yourself or someone you care about? Discover 10 early signs of Alzheimer’s and learn what steps to take if you recognize them.
  Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
  12:00 p.m. ET
• Caring for a Loved One? Tap New Technology
  Join our “Nuestra Salud” celebration to explore how technology is breaking barriers for caregivers and older adults. Stay for a concert celebrating culture and care.
  Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
  1:00 p.m. ET
• Cooking Class: We’re Making a Cajun Classic
  Join AARP’s “Maximum Flavor, Minimum Fuss” virtual cooking series to prepare mouthwatering meals with simple ingredients. Today we’re making Cajun Shrimp & Grits.
  Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
  2:00 p.m. ET
• Health: Strengthen Your Immune System
  Equip yourself with the tools to boost your immunity and enhance your body’s natural ability to fight off infections and stay healthy.
  Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
  3:00 p.m. ET
• Tour Philly Magic Gardens: A Unique Art Space
  Take a virtual tour of the Philadelphia Magic Gardens. Explore stunning mosaics, learn the story behind this iconic art space and get a behind-the-scenes look.
  Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
  5:00 p.m. ET
• Stay Strong, Stay Sharp: Maintain a Healthy Gut
  Discover why and how your gut is key to healthy aging in Part 3 of our series on functional medicine. Find out how it powers your energy, immunity and mood.
  Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
  6:00 p.m. ET
• Medicare 101: Understanding Your Benefits
  Get an overview of what you need to know about the different parts of Medicare, and coverage, costs and plan options. We’ll share resources to help you choose.
  Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
  7:00 p.m. ET
• Medicare Enrollment: Key Questions to Consider
  Looking to boost your Medicare know-how as you get ready to enroll? Join us to find out what you need to know to choose a Medicare plan that meets your needs.
  Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
  7:00 p.m. ET
• It’s That Time! Cooking with Pumpkin
  Join us for a cozy, seasonal webinar exploring the many sweet and savory ways to cook with pumpkin. Pumpkin mac and cheese, anyone?
  Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
  8:30 p.m. ET
• Take Steps to Prevent Breast Cancer — or Beat It
  Learn about the factors that contribute to breast cancer prevention and to early detection from the director of a hospital breast health program.
  Wednesday, Oct 15, 2025
  11:00 a.m. ET
• Edgar Allan Poe’s Connection to Spiritualism
  Discover how Poe’s tales of death and the afterlife aligned with Spiritualism’s rise and shaped its beliefs, through seances, “spirit writing” and eerie storytelling.
  Wednesday, Oct 15, 2025
  1:00 p.m. ET
• Big-Batch Cooking: Discover Versatile Oats
  Expand your repertoire of healthy overnight oats varieties and create a breakfast bar of oatmeal plus toppings from fruit and nuts to onions and hot sauce.
  Wednesday, Oct 15, 2025
  4:00 p.m. ET
• Test (and Expand) Your Financial Vocabulary
  Join us to enhance your fluency in the language of saving and investing. Understanding the vocabulary of the moves you’re making can help you do a more skillful job.
  Wednesday, Oct 15, 2025
  5:30 p.m. ET
• Struggling to Pay the Bills? Investigate Relief
  Many older adults miss out on benefits that can help eligible people meet certain expenses. Join AARP Live to learn how to get the help you deserve.
  Wednesday, Oct 15, 2025
  7:30 p.m. ET
• Movie: ‘Aging in America: Survive or Thrive’
  This documentary examines the promise of greater longevity and related public policy challenges such as ageism, economic insecurity and Alzheimer’s disease.
  Wednesday, Oct 15, 2025
  8:00 p.m. ET
• Cooking Demo: Entertain Without Stress
  Host a dinner — stress-free — featuring easy, healthy recipes. Enjoy a gourmet crostini appetizer, an elegant fish dish and a decadent five-minute dessert.
  Thursday, Oct 16, 2025
  11:30 a.m. ET
• Get Started Tapping the Power of Google Photos
  Discover how to take advantage of the essential features of Google Photos to upload, organize, edit and share your photos and videos from any device.
  Thursday, Oct 16, 2025
  12:00 p.m. ET
• Protecting Your Personal Information Online
  Join us as we cover the ins and outs of protecting your personal information online. With so much of our information in cyberspace, we all need to stay vigilant.
  Thursday, Oct 16, 2025
  12:00 p.m. ET
• Do I Need a Trust? A New Home? A Divorce?
  Come get a refresher on issues of aging tackled this year by our Aging Academy, from legal priorities and elder abuse to a late-in-life marital breakup.
  Thursday, Oct 16, 2025
  1:00 p.m. ET
• Medicare Open Enrollment: Do I Need a New Plan?
  Do you need assistance navigating Medicare open enrollment? Join our Tele-Town Hall for insights and guidance on how to weigh your Medicare coverage choices.
  Thursday, Oct 16, 2025
  1:00 p.m. ET
• Strategies for Boosting Well-Being This Winter
  Embrace winter’s unique opportunities, develop a positive mindset and create a self-care plan that helps you thrive, because shorter days don’t have to mean lower spirits!
  Thursday, Oct 16, 2025
  6:30 p.m. ET
• Speak Up & Be Heard at the Doctor’s Office
  Discover tools to speak up at doctor visits. Learn to prepare ahead, ask questions and understand instructions, using techniques for effective two-way communication.
  Friday, Oct 17, 2025
  10:00 a.m. ET
• Fall into a Fresh Start: Downsize & Declutter!
  Get ready to clear out the clutter and find some clarity! As the leaves begin to turn, it’s the perfect time to turn over a new leaf at home.
  Friday, Oct 17, 2025
  1:00 p.m. ET
• What Are My Best Social Security Moves?
  Join AARP’s final Money Matters event of 2025 to learn how to maximize your Social Security benefits. How can you raise the odds of a secure retirement?
  Friday, Oct 17, 2025
  1:00 p.m. ET
• French Bistro Cook-Along
  Join our chef for a French cooking experience. Watch as she prepares Coq au Vin and Crème Brulee in this live, hands-on class designed to build your confidence in the kitchen.
  Friday, Oct 17, 2025
  2:00 p.m. ET
• Film Screening & Discussion: ‘Facing the Wind’
  Follow the courageous jouney of caregivers whose loved ones are coping with Lewy body dementia. A discussion about LBD and caregiving follows the screening.
  Friday, Oct 17, 2025
  3:00 p.m. ET
• Mental Health Wellness: Understanding Depression
  Join us to unpack the causes of depression, challenge stigmas and discover pathways for support. Learn how to navigate depression and improve your well-being.
  Friday, Oct 17, 2025
  8:00 p.m. ET
• Making Music: Join a Virtual Rhythm Circle
  A rhythm circle, also widely known as a drum circle, can offer a fun and engaging way to reduce stress, boost morale and promote brain health.
  Saturday, Oct 18, 2025
  10:00 a.m. ET

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Please note that you must sign in to your AARP.org account or create one to register. AARP membership is not required to create an account. Please do not opt out of event-related emails, as you will be emailed a link to join the lecture prior to the event.