American Association of Retired Persons
Web site of the pre-eminent nonprofit senior social welfare and advocacy organization with a full range of information of interest to seniors.
The American Legion
Keep up on veterans' issues, read The American Legion magazine, or find your state chapter. Explore links to the Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion, and Citizens' Flag Alliance.
Elderhostel
Check out the educational adventures for seniors offered by ElderHostel. Browse the catalog online by state or search by interest. Register online or print out forms to fill out and mail in.
Gray Panthers
This intergenerational organization advocates for social and economic justice. Find local chapters and read "Information" for details on their activist agenda. If you are particularly activist-oriented, check out "Links" to connect with other organizations and "Organize" for action steps you can take to promote Social Security, Medicare and universal health care.
OASIS
Oasis offers continuing adult education for seniors. Check out the volunteer opportunities. Don't miss the "Links." No local Oasis Web site is available.
Senior Corps
The home page for the National Senior Service Corps, where people age 55 and over share their skills with their communities. Information on the Foster Grandparent, RSVP or Senior Companion programs.
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Take a history quiz, check out VFW programs and order from VFW's merchandise catalog. Be forewarned, this site loads very slowly. The animated graphics and frames are confusing. Use the top bar of tabs to navigate.
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