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As the nation recognizes Veterans Day on Nov. 11, it’s a time to honor and pay respect to those who have fought for the United States of America.

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If you need affordable health insurance because of recent issues dealing with the pandemic or unemployment, you can get coverage with substantial savings through a special enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

SAN ANTONIO – Did you know that approximately 45 million Americans are 65 and older? Some of that has gone toward the World Heritage Site right here in San Antonio to help preserve our historic Missions. “In 2015, San Antonio’s five Spanish colonial missions -- San Jose, San Juan, San Concepción, Espada and the Alamo -- all became a UNESCO World Heritage Site,” said Colleen Swain, director for the World Heritage Office. “We are the only World Heritage Site in the state of Texas and one of only 24 in the entire U.S. To learn more about AARP’s grant towards the World Heritage Site watch the video above, or click tap or click here.

As we inch closer to Thanksgiving and Christmas, people are looking for new ways to incorporate healthy foods into their menus. AARP is partnering with Palo Alto College for several free, virtual workshops focused on healthy and active lifestyles. In this session, you can learn about carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, minerals and water—and how to incorporate each into your diet, followed by a demonstration of roasted brussels sprouts and roasted butternut squash. If you’re free on Friday, Dec. 4 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., bring the grandkids for the “Holiday Game Day” session. To register for the virtual workshops, click here or call 877-926-8300.

The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center is getting ready for its annual Day of the Dead programming, and it’s partnering with AARP for workshops. Community members are invited to build altars to celebrate their loved ones who have passed. For those who are not as familiar with Day of the Dead (Dia de Muertos), AARP has listed some insight on the celebration. “The main thing that goes into it is the love and remembrance of their loved ones,” said Cristina Balli, executive director for the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center. If you are interested in watching a virtual Day of the Dead virtual altar workshop with AARP, the livestream will start at 7 p.m. on the AARP Texas Facebook page.

Greg Abbott extended the early voting window, which had been scheduled to open a week later, helping voters avoid long Election Day lines. The portal will have poll location information starting two days before Election Day. Yes, early voting runs from Oct. 13 to Oct. 30. Registered voters can cast their ballot at any early voting location in their county. The secretary of state has issued an extensive list of health protocols for polling stations and is encouraging Texans to make use of the early voting period.

SAN ANTONIO – Now through Oct. 15, it’s Hispanic Heritage Month, and AARP Texas is back in full force with virtual events to celebrate with the community. “Hispanic Heritage Month is a national celebration of culture, history and contributions of Hispanic people," said Ismael Herrera, AARP lead in San Antonio. "AARP participates in the celebration by joining local organizations in San Antonio and artists to present programming that both educates and entertains.”AARP is partnering with the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with its monthlong online workshop series, San Antonio Hispanic Heritage Music Series: Intro to Flamenco. Space is limited, and if you register, you can get access to a series of on-demand instructional videos, plus weekly live group virtual classes. To get more information about the free virtual events, click here.