AARP has free online presentations for seniors this week, with topics like using AI, cooking, caregiving, fall prevention and more.
Several times a week, AARP sponsors free classes that you can stream to your computer or smartphone. Each lecture is presented by an expert and is followed by a live Q&A where you can ask questions.
These events are FREE to everyone (AARP membership not required) but you must register in advance to attend. The schedule for some of the top free Virtual Lectures is below.
If you are interested in one of the events, visit the AARP Virtual Community Center and click on the event. Registration is limited and often closes quickly. After you register, AARP will email you a link to the live event which you can view on your computer or smartphone.
- Fresh Eats Cooking Series: Roasted Butternut Bisque
Join us for a virtual cooking demo as chef Emily Larsen uses ingredients from the garden to make Roasted Butternut Bisque with Maple Croutons.
Monday, Dec 2, 2024 6:00 p.m. ET - Artificial Intelligence, Part 6: Revolutionizing Health Care
Find out how AI is transforming health care, to the benefit of patients.
Tuesday, Dec 3, 2024 11:00 a.m. ET - End-of-Life Planning: Making Your Final Arrangements
Our webinar on planning your final arrangements can help you make what will be a painful time for your loved ones easier to bear.
Tuesday, Dec 3, 2024 11:30 a.m. ET - Managing the Gluten-Free Diet Around the Holidays
Learn about celiac disease and other gluten-related conditions and get tips on how to navigate the holidays with dietary restrictions.
Tuesday, Dec 3, 2024 12:00 p.m. ET - Embracing Caregiving: The Journey for the Spirit
The final session of our series on accepting caregiving will help you clarify your priorities, listen to your intuition and practice letting go.
Tuesday, Dec 3, 2024 4:00 p.m. ET - AARP Holiday Movie Night: ‘A Christmas Story’
Enjoy a free virtual screening of this favorite Christmas classic movie starring Peter Billingsley as young Ralphie Parker.
Wednesday, Dec 4, 2024 12:00 a.m. ET - Healthy Living for Brain and Body: Reducing Dementia Risk
Get tips and insights on how to maintain a healthy brain and body, potentially mitigating the risks associated with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Wednesday, Dec 4, 2024 1:00 p.m. ET - Tele Town Hall: HomeFit: Making Home Safe & Livable for All
Join our HomeFit experts as they share their insights and answer your questions around staying safe at home—and staying in your home longer.
Wednesday, Dec 4, 2024 1:00 p.m. ET - Holiday Sneak Peek: The Magic of ‘A Longwood Christmas’
Longwood Gardens undergoes a magical holiday transformation featuring thousands of ornaments and hundreds of yards of brightly colored lights.
Wednesday, Dec 4, 2024 5:00 p.m. ET - A Virtual HomeFit Workshop: In-Home Fall Prevention
AARP’s illustrated HomeFit Guide offers smart ways to make homes safer and more comfortable for older adults aging in place.
Wednesday, Dec 4, 2024 7:00 p.m. ET - Online Cooking Demo: ‘Sinless Sweets’ for Every Occasion
Clean eating advocate and cookbook author Terry Walters wraps up the year with healthful “sinless” desserts, including skillet apple cobbler.
Wednesday, Dec 4, 2024 7:00 p.m. ET - Coping With Complicated Grief
Grief is always difficult, but if yours feels especially painful and lasting, you may be experiencing complicated grief.
Thursday, Dec 5, 2024 11:30 a.m. ET - Communicate More Effectively with Healthcare Professionals
Get tips and resources to better navigate the healthcare system during this live health and wellness tele town hall for family caregivers.
Thursday, Dec 5, 2024 1:00 p.m. ET - Entertainment: The World of Podcasts, at a Glance
Learn what podcasts are all about and where you can find these increasingly popular audio programs on a whole range of subjects.
Thursday, Dec 5, 2024 2:00 p.m. ET - Cooking Around the World: Lemon-Dill Salmon & Bannock
Our virtual cooking series celebrates National Native American Heritage Month with Baked Lemon- Dill Alaskan Sockeye Salmon.
Thursday, Dec 5, 2024 4:00 p.m. ET - Discover the Everyday Uses of Artificial Intelligence
Find out how AI technology is being applied today across industries and how you can take advantage of AI tools yourself.
Thursday, Dec 5, 2024 6:30 p.m. ET - How Family Doctors and Caregivers Can Work Together
When family caregivers and family doctors come together and cooperate as partners on the same care team, everyone benefits.
Thursday, Dec 5, 2024 7:00 p.m. ET - Movies for Grownups: ‘Janis Ian: Breaking Silence’
When Janis Ian scored a hit in 1966 with “Society’s Child” about an interracial relationship, she ignited controversy and launched an illustrious career.
Thursday, Dec 5, 2024 8:00 p.m. ET - Online Class: Cavatappi with Zucchini & Garlic Baked Chicken
Cook along with culinary nutritionist Michelle Fox as she demonstrates how to make Cavatappi with Zucchini & Garlic Baked Chicken.
Thursday, Dec 5, 2024 8:30 p.m. ET - How Family Doctors and Caregivers Can Work Together
When family caregivers and family doctors come together and cooperate as partners on the same care team, everyone benefits.
Thursday, Dec 5, 2024 10:00 p.m. ET - Aging and Driving: ‘We Need to Talk’ Virtual Seminar
Find out how you can assess an older driver’s skills and have those difficult conversations about when it’s time to limit or stop driving.
Friday, Dec 6, 2024 3:00 p.m. ET - Movies for Grownups: ‘Taking Care’
This documentary shares the experiences of Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen as they face advancing Alzheimer’s disease in Lauren’s mom.
Friday, Dec 6, 2024 8:00 p.m. ET - Cooking Class: Quick and Easy Holiday Appetizers
Chef Christine will demonstrate five easy and delicious holiday appetizer recipes that your family and friends will love!
Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 11:00 a.m. ET - AARP Theater: ‘From Here to Eternity’ (Musical)
Tim Rice’s musical production is set in 1941 Pearl Harbor, where even on an army base, love and desire are never very far away.
Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 7:00 p.m. ET - Fraud Fighting Fraudlettes: Spotting Holiday Scams
Join Teresa Jones and Courtney Hedderman as they provide tips on how to protect yourself and your family from holiday scams.
Monday, Dec 9, 2024 11:00 a.m. ET - Dynamic Grandparenting: Making Holidays Memorable
Grandparents are invited to join this session to learn how to incorporate legacy-sharing strategies into family holiday planning.
Monday, Dec 9, 2024 1:30 p.m. ET - Aging and Driving: ‘We Need to Talk’ Virtual Seminar
Find out how you can assess an older driver’s skills and have those difficult conversations about when it’s time to limit or stop driving.
Monday, Dec 9, 2024 3:00 p.m. ET
View more events at: AARP Virtual Community Center
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.
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