AARP has free online classes for seniors on topics like searching for a job, making your car fit you better, cooking 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.
- Master Your Mind: A Workshop on Managing Stress
Learn how to manage stress by understanding its origins, and how to transform pressure into innovation. You’ll boost your brain health, too.
Thursday, Feb 20, 2025 12:30 p.m. ET - Aging Academy: Navigating Housing Options
Join us for an insightful conversation about aging in place and navigating housing options as you age – making the right choice starts with the right questions.
Thursday, Feb 20, 2025 1:00 p.m. ET - Digital Wallets: Convenience at Your Fingertips
We’ll discuss how to use digital wallets for payments, tickets and loyalty cards, as well as privacy tips to protect your personal information.
This event is full
Thursday, Feb 20, 2025 2:00 p.m. ET - Cooking Class: Fish & Shrimp Stew with Okra
Our virtual healthy cooking series celebrates Black History Month with Low Country Fish & Shrimp Stew with Okra and Black Rice, complemented by Cornbread Crackers.
Thursday, Feb 20, 2025 4:00 p.m. ET • 3:00 p.m. - Understanding Long-Term Care Planning
Join us for a discussion with Illinois licensed elder law attorney Steve Andersson on understanding long-term care planning.
Friday, Feb 21, 2025 11:00 a.m. ET - Fraud Watch Friday: Crypto Scams Unmasked
Learn how fraudsters are leveraging cryptocurrency to deceive others and get practical tips to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Friday, Feb 21, 2025 1:30 p.m. ET - Love in a Bowl: Chicken Stock & Soup Cook-along
Learn how to make rich, homemade chicken stock and transform it into a hearty chicken vegetable soup with Chef Liz Barbour.
Friday, Feb 21, 2025 2:00 p.m. ET - Strategies to Help You Enhance Your Job Search
Join AARP for a free, interactive virtual seminar featuring career expert and author Kerry Hannon, who will share tips to help you improve your job search.
Friday, Feb 21, 2025 2:00 p.m. ET - Virtual Art Workshop: Soft Chalk Pastel Series
The sixth class in our virtual soft chalk pastel series will focus on florals, part two, including applying petal and leaf techniques to your favorite flowers.
Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 12:00 p.m. ET - Finding Roots: African American Genealogy Tools
Join us for this online African American genealogy workshop to learn about the invaluable tools and strategies to trace your ancestry.
Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 3:00 p.m. ET - Fraud-Fighting Fraudlettes: Cryptocurrency Scams
This month, the Fraudlettes will host an engaging discussion on what you need to know about scams involving cryptocurrency, including Bitcoin.
Monday, Feb 24, 2025 11:00 a.m. ET - Advance Care Planning: Document Your Wishes
Join the third session in our series on advance care planning to learn how to ensure that your decisions are understood and respected.
Tuesday, Feb 25, 2025 11:30 a.m. ET - Enhancing Intimacy in Long-Term Relationships
We’ll offer tips on how to keep intimacy alive in your long-term relationship and debunk myths about sexual satisfaction and desire.
Tuesday, Feb 25, 2025 12:00 p.m. ET - The Role of Our Ancestors in History
In the fourth and final session of our series, we’ll discuss research tools to identify the role of our African American ancestors in shaping the past.
Tuesday, Feb 25, 2025 12:00 p.m. ET - CarFit Virtual Workshop: Vehicle Safety and Fit
Learn what you can do to improve the way you fit in your vehicle and how making those adjustments can keep you safer on the road.
Tuesday, Feb 25, 2025 2:30 p.m. ET - Exploring Afro-Latino Heritage With Kim Haas
Explore the rich Afro-Latino cultures of the Caribbean and Central and South America with Kim Haas, host of a PBS travel series on the topic.
Tuesday, Feb 25, 2025 3:00 p.m. ET - Kickstart Your Health: An Interactive Webinar
Ready to make lasting changes to your health? Join wellness instructor Diane Butera to learn daily practices to enhance your overall well-being.
Wednesday, Feb 26, 2025 1:00 p.m. ET - How to Create Stunning Images with AI
Join our virtual demo to discover how artificial intelligence can turn your ideas into realistic images in seconds.
Wednesday, Feb 26, 2025 3:00 p.m. ET - The Science of Sleep and Brain Health
Sleep physician Nicholas Anderson will unlock the secrets of sleep science and explore the impact of sleep and sleep disorders on brain health.
Wednesday, Feb 26, 2025 3:00 p.m. ET - Barry Wiesenfeld on Music of American Folk
We’ll explore the evolution of American folk music, how it’s reflected our history as a country and what it means to us as a people.
Wednesday, Feb 26, 2025 7:00 p.m. ET - Movies for Grownups: ‘Black Panther’
King T’Challa returns home to the African nation of Wakanda to serve as his country’s new leader. However, he soon finds that he is challenged for the throne.
Wednesday, Feb 26, 2025 8:00 p.m. ET - Cooking Class: Guacamole and Mexican-Style Steak
Join the classes in our “My Kitchen is Your Kitchen” (“Mi Cocina es Tu Cocina”) cooking series to explore tasty, traditional Latin American cuisine.
Thursday, Feb 27, 2025 11:00 a.m. ET - Finding Meaning After Loss
Grief can feel overwhelming, but finding meaning in loss can be healing. We’ll explore David Kessler’s transformative approach to grief and recovery.
Thursday, Feb 27, 2025 11:30 a.m. ET - Modern American Canasta: Part 1 – The Basics
Dig out that deck of cards – we’ll learn the basics of this popular card game while working to enhance our memory, concentration and strategic thinking.
Thursday, Feb 27, 2025 12:00 p.m. ET - Monthly Matinee Series: Good Clean Fun
Join us every month for a matinee of entertainment and fun — this month features energetic party band Good Clean Fun.
Thursday, Feb 27, 2025 2:00 p.m. ET - A Window on Biomedical Research at Virginia Tech
Hear about exciting medical research underway at Virginia Tech Carilion – in exercise medicine, health behaviors, neuroscience, heart disease and more.
Thursday, Feb 27, 2025 3:00 p.m. ET - Car Tech Workshop for Women
Learn how the latest vehicle technology can make driving safer & easier in AARP’s virtual interactive workshop, taught by women for women.
Thursday, Feb 27, 2025 7:00 p.m. ET - Connecting Safely in the Digital Age
Learn how to recognize the red flags of relationship scams and stay safe when communicating online.
Thursday, Feb 27, 2025 8:30 p.m. ET - Fighting Fraud: Job Scams
We’ll discuss how to spot red flags for common employment scams and how to protect yourself during your online job search.
Friday, Feb 28, 2025 12:00 p.m. ET - Strategies to Help You Enhance Your Job Search
Join AARP for a free, interactive virtual seminar featuring career expert and author Kerry Hannon, who will share tips to help you improve your job search.
Friday, Feb 28, 2025 12:00 p.m. ET - Ask the Doc: Still Sizzling – Sex & Aging
Dive into your golden years with a spark! Ask the Doc about changes that come with aging and how to maintain a healthy and fulfilling sex life.
Friday, Feb 28, 2025 1:00 p.m. ET - Dynamic Grandparenting: Aiding Academic Success
This webinar will help grandparents find creative ways to get involved and help boost the learning of their grandchildren at all levels of development.
Friday, Feb 28, 2025 5:30 p.m. ET
View more AARP 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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