RICHMOND, Va. — AARP Virginia invites adults across the Commonwealth to explore a variety of free virtual learning opportunities this September. From budget-friendly cooking demonstrations and Virginia history programs to practical guidance on downsizing and understanding Social Security, these online events offer education, inspiration and opportunities to connect from the comfort of home.
Registration is free and AARP membership is not required.
Dinner in a SNAP: Teriyaki Pork & Fried Rice
Date: Sept. 1, 2026
Time: 5-5:30 p.m.
Join AARP and Mercy Chefs for a virtual cooking demonstration featuring Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin and Fried Brown Rice. Participants will learn how to prepare a healthy, affordable meal using ingredients that can be purchased with SNAP benefits.
Register: https://events.aarp.org/ds0901
Dinner in a SNAP: Catfish Nuggets
Date: Sept. 8, 2026
Time: 5-5:30 p.m. ET
Learn to prepare Crispy Catfish Nuggets with Rice and Beans in this budget-friendly cooking class presented in collaboration with Mercy Chefs.
Register: https://events.aarp.org/ds0908
Date: Sept. 9, 2026
Time: 1:30-3 p.m.
Popular presenter Dan Sherman explores the life of Alexander Hamilton through history and selections from the award-winning Broadway musical. The program also examines the musical’s cultural impact and place in American theater.
Register: https://events.aarp.org/llivt0909
Dinner in a SNAP: Sautéed Tilapia
Date: Sept. 15, 2026
Time: 5-5:30 p.m.
This cooking demonstration features Sautéed Tilapia with Lemon Rice and Cole Slaw, offering another affordable and nutritious meal option for participants.
Register: https://events.aarp.org/ds0915
Virginia Treasures: Romantic Virginians
Date: Sept. 16, 2026
Time: 1-2 p.m.
Presented in collaboration with the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, this program explores nearly 400 years of love, loss and relationships through personal letters, diaries and manuscripts from Virginians across generations.
Register: https://events.aarp.org/vt0916
Downsizing & Decluttering Tips
Date: Sept. 17, 2026
Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Licensed counselor and AARP Community Ambassador Leslie Pendleton shares practical and emotional strategies for tackling downsizing and decluttering challenges, with a focus on adults age 50 and older. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation.
Register: https://events.aarp.org/dd0917
Dinner in a SNAP: Creamy Chicken and Broccoli
Date: Sept. 22, 2026
Time: 5-5:30 p.m.
Mercy Chefs demonstrates how to prepare Creamy Chicken and Broccoli over Egg Noodles using affordable ingredients that can be purchased through SNAP benefits.
Register: https://events.aarp.org/ds0922
Dinner in a SNAP: Cheeseburger Macaroni
Date: Sept. 29, 2026
Time: 5-5:30 p.m.
Participants will learn how to make Cheeseburger Macaroni with Peas in the final session of the September Dinner in a SNAP series.
Register: https://events.aarp.org/ds0929
Date: Sept. 30, 2026
Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m.
AARP Community Ambassador Jack Whittington provides a straightforward overview of Social Security, addresses common misconceptions and answers participants’ questions during a live Q&A session.
Register: https://events.aarp.org/ss0930
AARP Virginia works to empower people to choose how they live as they age. Through free educational programs, advocacy and community engagement, AARP helps Virginians build financial resilience, improve health and strengthen communities.
For more information about AARP Virginia events and programs, visit https://www.aarp.org/virginia/.
With about 1 million members in Virginia, AARP is the largest organization working on behalf of people age 50-plus and their families in the Commonwealth. To learn more about AARP Virginia, like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/aarpvirginia and follow @AARPVa on X at www.x.com/aarpva. Find AARP events in your community at aarp.org/nearme.
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