Merrylyn Moran Smith,EdD

My Two Homes: New Orleans & Lexington, Ky. Thoughts and Tweets my own. Follows, mentions, and RT's are not endorsements. Member @AARPKY Executive Council.

[Merrylyn Moran Smith,EdD @SwanQueen504]

Technology is opening new access to health care in our rural areas. My hope is working together we remove barriers to serve more Kentuckians and their #caregivers with affordable, high-quality #broadband. Via @heraldleader2 https://t.co/zKUfD8pNNK #telehealth

[AARP Kentucky @AARPKY]

2025 Statewide Veterans and Military Families Conference Focuses on Health Finance Education.
Hosted by @kyveterans⁩
🗓️ February 4 in Louisville
➡️ Registration now open!
#veterans #AARPsalutesVets https://t.co/CHQ4or952H

[AARP Kentucky @AARPKY]

📢Hey Kentucky! The 2025 @AARPLivable #AARPCommunityChallenge grant program is open! We are excited to accept applications in three funding opportunities – Flagship Grants, Demonstration Grants & Capacity-Building Microgrants. Learn more + apply: https://t.co/oYyvQKI8PC #grants

[AARP Kentucky @AARPKY]

Don't Waste Your Money | Be cautious when purchasing gift cards as scammers are on the rise https://t.co/xC2SucrZeW via @WDRBNews

[AARP Kentucky @AARPKY]

AARP Kentucky shares scam prevention tips at Summer Scam Jam https://t.co/kQbTnwXQwh @SpectrumNews1KY #FraudWatchNetwork #scams

[AARP Kentucky @AARPKY]

Metcalfe County student’s essay on bond with ‘Mamaw’ wins retired educators’ essay contest https://t.co/bSxaMVRlsp #grandparenting #teachers

[AARP Kentucky @AARPKY]

Grow Smart Academy 2024 - Retrofitting Urban Sprawl in Lexington with @GalinaTachieva kicks off @FayetteAlliance Grow Smart Academy on May 7 at 5:30p - 8:00p in Kentucky Theatre. A free community event. Registration is required. Visit, https://t.co/HkZ6i4WCsG
#urbanism

[AARP Kentucky @AARPKY]

Scammers beware! Join us for expert tips on spotting and stopping scammers before they strike at our free webinar. Register today: https://t.co/P31jhsU5B6

[AARP Kentucky @AARPKY]

It's Derby Weekend in Kentucky! A special welcome to all our members and guests in the Bluegrass for the 150th Kentucky Derby! Thanks to @KyDerbyFestival for an exciting week of fun for everyone. Happy Derby!
#MyDerbyMemory #KYDerby

[AARP Kentucky @AARPKY]

It’s Day 17 of KY’s General Assembly. Our local @AARPKY advocates are in session today reviewing legislation. These volunteers will be leading our push to “Make Life More Affordable for the 50+” during Lobby Day (Feb.8). #Kentucky. #Lexington #KYGA24

[AARP Kentucky @AARPKY]

Investing a few minutes today could help fund your next local project.
Join today's @AARPLivable Webinar - January 31 2:00p ET.
➡️ Learn more about the #AARPCommunityChallenge program and application process.
➡️ Register: https://t.co/37phOkDIKB
#grants #nonprofit #government

[AARP Kentucky @AARPKY]

"We have never made a statue worthy of our dreams," Charles Williams (@mirror4768). This Black History Month, AARP is celebrating Black artists. We're excited to celebrate Kentucky artists of every age and especially - Charles! More: https://t.co/8fVf9L7BFV #BlackHistoryMonth

[AARP Kentucky @AARPKY]

$600 billion in unpaid labor: lawmakers push financial relief for nation’s caregivers. Some 610,000 Kentuckians are caregivers today. https://t.co/iPSzj1AvGz via @WYMT

[AARP Kentucky @AARPKY]

“Making a Difference” Congratulations to all 2024 honorees of the @ArchLouKY Office of Multicultural Ministry and African American Catholic Ministries. We’re proud to see Louisville AARP volunteer, Jocqueline Frierson-Stamps, honored with the 2024 Genevieve Boone Award. #BHM

[AARP Kentucky @AARPKY]

Louisville groups want to make the city more age friendly @AgeFriendlyLou https://t.co/ZQjhGez90E @aarplivable #agefriendly #livable #Louisville

[AARP Kentucky @AARPKY]

Tuskegee Airman Legend Finally Gets Recognition After 74 Years https://t.co/uRuvhaDc4g #AARPsalutesVets #BlackHistoryMonth

[AARP Kentucky @AARPKY]

A few changes will make a big difference! Thank you to Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Council Members and @MayorGorton for making the city’s Accessory Dwelling Units regulations even better! https://t.co/kRRwe9milt #ADU

[AARP Kentucky @AARPKY]

“A dedicated champion of the 50+ in Kentucky.” AARP South Region volunteer leaders, staff offices staff and regional leadership joined in celebrating and honoring the years of service @AARPKY volunteer state president, Charlotte Whittaker. #AARPvolunteers

[AARP Kentucky @AARPKY]

New Orleans is home for Merrylyn. She’s wishing she could be there today celebrating with her sister — Charlotte Whittaker. So, we’re sending some big love from Lexington to #NOLA ❤️
#AARPvolunteers

[AARP Kentucky @AARPKY]

The @AARP Purpose Prize is a one-of-a-kind national award honoring people age 50-plus like Robert Perez who have proven they are using their knowledge and life experience to make a difference! https://t.co/x7tlPxCrZL #AARPPurposePrize #Lexington

[AARP Kentucky @AARPKY]

Exciting news today! @AARPKY State Director @TroyJBroussard is proud to announce Gary W. Adkins has been selected as our next Volunteer State President, succeeding Charlotte Whittaker @Charlotte_KY whose term ends Dec.31, 2023. More: https://t.co/DrHogEMlux #volunteers #aarpky