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Recently posted local and national issues of interest. Plus, a calendar of upcoming events and activities . . .
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The May Maricopa Community Center Senior Programming calendar is now available for your use.
Joan Koczor's May Newsletter ".. keeping you informed" has been posted to Joan's Corner for your reading enjoyment.
Lots of interesting, fun and useful information! Take a look. Joan has done a lot of research for this newsletter. She has also written an interesting piece on Vietnam given that it is the 50th anniversary of the conclusion of this conflict.
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Central Arizona Aging is hosting another Virtual Healthy Living with Diabetes Workshop - REGISTER by May 23rd!
The Diabetes Self-Management Workshop will cover healthy eating, menu planning, preventing high and low blood sugar and physical activities to manage blood sugar, improve strength, flexibility and endurance and techniques to deal with stress, depression, fatigue, and preventing and delaying complications.
Virtual workshop meets over Zoom for 2 hours, once a week for 6 weeks.
Check the following link for more information and registration procedures. This workshop is FREE of charge and includes an excellent workbook.
Diabetes Workshop flyerDownload
This is a great workshop! Highly recommended if you have diabetes.
UPCOMING EVENT-
Keep your calendar free on Tuesday, June 17th, from 10 am - noon for an important event! Maricopa Senior Living has now become a nonprofit organization and for its FIRST EVENT it will be offering a special presentation - Is it Forgetfulness? Or Something Else? What's Actually Normal as We Age and What Really Isn't?
Come join our presenter Elaine Poker-Yount in the Redwood Room of the Maricopa Library and Cultural Center for an insightful presentation. Elaine was very well received when she spoke at the 2024 Senior Info/Expo.
Ron Smith says "come listen to Elaine . . . I always learn something new when I listen to her. She has a very comfortable way of speaking to the somewhat scary topic of dementia."
Click on the following link for a copy of the flyer!
Flyer for event: Is it Forgetfulness or Something Else?Download
Got a question? Need to provide some feedback. Wonder what they (the City) were thinking?
The City of Maricopa Senior Advisory Committee would like to help channel your feedback as a Maricopa resident to the right people in local government. So as an experiment, I'm going to collect your feedback through the email link at the bottom of this page and forward it to the Senior Advisory Committee and their Council Liaison, Bob Marsh for their review. They will categorize the input and try to plan a more direct method of collecting feedback from our more mature residents. Hopefully this feedback will help to identify senior issues and provide evidence of identified needs.
Please try to avoid political rhetoric and off-color remarks that I will have to wade through. We're trying to find a way of better identifying senior needs and finding solutions. Your cooperation and assistance are greatly appreciated (I hope!).
Thank you!
Remember to use the "Please Share Your Feedback" box at the bottom of this page to send your email.
Looking for an interesting Arizona road trip?
Click on the Arizona Travel category box for lots of interesting ideas. This state is amazing. Check it out.
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Event Calendar - Upcoming Events and Activities
Movie Matinee Schedule - Maricopa Community/Senior Center - Fridays at 1 p.m., FREE
Come and watch a movie with friends. You are welcome to bring your own snack and drink to enjoy during the movie.
Monday, May 19th from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Absolute Beginner Line Dancing, FREE
Join in on some dancing fun for absolute beginners. Bring water and wear sturdy shoes that will slide. You are participating at your own risk.
Tuesday, May 20th from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Meet & Greet at the Community Center, FREE
This is a great chance to socialize and meet some fellow seniors that are living here in Maricopa, all while enjoying a free donut & coffee.
Tuesday, May 20th at the Community Center - Coffee with Friends at 1:30 p.m., FREE
Formerly known as Friends of the Library, now Coffee with Friends invites everyone to enjoy a chance to get to know your neighbors! Come socialize!
Wednesday, May 21st from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. - Care giver's-Dementia or Alzheimer's Support Group, FREE
A safe, supportive environment where you can share your experiences and encourage other caregivers in their journey.
Wednesday, May 21st from 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Community Center - Beginning Line Dancing, FREE
Join in on some dancing fun. Bring water and wear sturdy shoes that will slide. You are participating at your own risk.
COPA SENIORS Meeting, Thursday May 22nd at 9:30 am at the Maricopa Community Center
41614 WEST SMITH ENKE RD SUITE #100, MARICOPA, ARIZONA
The meeting will start off as usual with Jim Irving, Facilitator of Copa Seniors will open the meeting with updates about a variety of topics.
Joan Koczor will provide information about topics of interest, resources available.
Ted Yocum will provide an always informative, always interesting up to date report on what the City of Maricopa has been up to.
Please save the date and make plans to attend.
Thank you.
Joan Koczor
NOTE: COPA SENIORS WILL BE TAKING A SUMMER BREAK. OUR NEXT MEETING WILL BE SEPTEMBER 2025. DATE AND TIME WILL BE PROVIDED CLOSER TO THE ACTUAL MEETING DATE.
JIM, TED AND I WANT TO THANK EVERYONE OF YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT AND ATTENDANCE AT THE COPA SENIORS MEETINGS.
COPA SENIORS WAS DESIGNED FOR YOU TO BRING MUCH NEEDED INFORMATION ABOUT RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS AVAILABLE. WE CAN ONLY DO THAT WITH YOUR HELP. PLEASE LET US KNOW IF THERE IS A PROGRAM OR RESOURCE YOU WANT TO SEE IN MARICOPA. DO YOU WANT TO SEE SPEAKERS AT FUTURE MEETINGS?
HOPE YOUR SUMMER IS FILLED WITH FUN THINGS TO DO. NEW ADVENTURES. TIME SPENT WITH THOSE WHO ARE VERY SPECIAL TO YOU.
.. see you in September!
Thursday, May 22nd at 1:00 p.m. - Bingo with Dan, FREE
This untraditional bingo is sure to have you giggling while shouting out "BINGO!" Join us on the 4th Thursday of every month with this one-of-a-kind white elephant bingo.
Thursday May 22nd at the Maricopa Community Center - Grief Journey from 1 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., FREE
Support Group for the Bereaved. Please Contact Monica White, MSW at 520-421-7143 or monica.white@compassus.com for more information
Friday, May 23rd, Maricopa Historical Society Field Trip Friday - TBA
Sunday, May 25th from 10 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Central Arizona College - Maricopa, Copa Farmers Market
17945 N Regent Drive, Maricopa, AZ 85138
Fresh produce, farm eggs, organic products, pet adoption, arts & crafts, live entertainment and more.
Event Dates
EVERY OTHER SUNDAY 10AM-2 PM
Feb 2, 16 | Mar 2, 16, 30 | Apr 13, 27 | May 11, 25 | Jun 8, 22 | Jul 6, 20
Aug 3, 17, 31 | Sep 14, 28 | Oct 12, 26 | Nov 9, 23 | Dec 7, 21
Tuesday, May 27th from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Meet & Greet at the Community Center, FREE
This is a great chance to socialize and meet some fellow seniors that are living here in Maricopa, all while enjoying a free donut & coffee.
Tuesday, May 27th at the Community Center - Coffee with Friends at 1:30 p.m., FREE
Formerly known as Friends of the Library, now Coffee with Friends invites everyone to enjoy a chance to get to know your neighbors! Come socialize!
Wednesday, May 28th from 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Community Center - Beginning Line Dancing, FREE
Join in on some dancing fun. Bring water and wear sturdy shoes that will slide. You are participating at your own risk.
Thursday May 29th at the Maricopa Community Center - Grief Journey from 1 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., FREE
Support Group for the Bereaved. Please Contact Monica White, MSW at 520-421-7143 or monica.white@compassus.com for more information
Monday, June 2nd, 5 p.m. at the Maricopa Library - Monthly meeting of the Maricopa Historical Society
Guest speaker: TBA
Saturday, June 7th, Maricopa Library 1-4 p.m., Black Maricopa Chamber of Commerce Financial Literacy Series - The Importance of Life & Health Insurance
Sunday, June 8th from 10 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Central Arizona College - Maricopa, Copa Farmers Market
17945 N Regent Drive, Maricopa, AZ 85138
Fresh produce, farm eggs, organic products, pet adoption, arts & crafts, live entertainment and more.
Event Dates
EVERY OTHER SUNDAY 10AM-2 PM
Feb 2, 16 | Mar 2, 16, 30 | Apr 13, 27 | May 11, 25 | Jun 8, 22 | Jul 6, 20
Aug 3, 17, 31 | Sep 14, 28 | Oct 12, 26 | Nov 9, 23 | Dec 7, 21
Tuesday, June 17th, from 10:00 - noon - Maricopa Senior Living Event at the Library and Cultural Center - Is it Forgetfulness? Or Something Else? What's Actually Normal as We Age and What Really Isn't?
This event features Elaine Poker-Yount as the guest speaker. Elaine is a well know and popular dementia professional. This event is the first offered by the new Maricopa Senior Living nonprofit. The event is intended to kick off a new campaign focusing on new and expanded services for people living with dementia or dementia related illnesses. Come and meet several specialists in the field and collect valuable information on this greatly feared illness. The event is free and will include refreshments.
Is it forgetfulness? Or something else?Download
THURSDAY, June 19th, Lunch & Learn from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.- Meet the Mayor - Mayor Nancy Smith of Maricopa
Learn new city updates and helpful information from the mayor.
Registration is Required 72 hours prior to the event if you would like lunch. Go to ActiveNet to register. The cost of lunch is $5.00 and will be provided by Sprouts.
If you want to just listen to the speaker, arrive at 11:30 a.m., no registration is necessary and there is no fee.
NOTE: Lunch & Learn events are now on the 3rd THURSDAY of every month instead of on the 3rd Friday.
Sunday, June 22nd from 10 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Central Arizona College - Maricopa, Copa Farmers Market
17945 N Regent Drive, Maricopa, AZ 85138
Fresh produce, farm eggs, organic products, pet adoption, arts & crafts, live entertainment and more.
Event Dates
EVERY OTHER SUNDAY 10AM-2 PM
Feb 2, 16 | Mar 2, 16, 30 | Apr 13, 27 | May 11, 25 | Jun 8, 22 | Jul 6, 20
Aug 3, 17, 31 | Sep 14, 28 | Oct 12, 26 | Nov 9, 23 | Dec 7, 21
Friday, June 27th (and the rest of summer) - NO Maricopa Historical Society Field Trip Fridays
Thursday, July 4th from 7 - 9:30 pm at Copper Sky Regional Park - Great American 4th Fireworks Show 2025!!
Copper Sky Regional Park is at 44345 W Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Maricopa, AZ 85138
Sunday, July 6th from 10 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Central Arizona College - Maricopa, Copa Farmers Market
17945 N Regent Drive, Maricopa, AZ 85138
Fresh produce, farm eggs, organic products, pet adoption, arts & crafts, live entertainment and more.
Event Dates
EVERY OTHER SUNDAY 10AM-2 PM
Feb 2, 16 | Mar 2, 16, 30 | Apr 13, 27 | May 11, 25 | Jun 8, 22 | Jul 6, 20
Aug 3, 17, 31 | Sep 14, 28 | Oct 12, 26 | Nov 9, 23 | Dec 7, 21
Sunday, Jul 20th from 10 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Central Arizona College - Maricopa, Copa Farmers Market
17945 N Regent Drive, Maricopa, AZ 85138
Fresh produce, farm eggs, organic products, pet adoption, arts & crafts, live entertainment and more.
Event Dates
EVERY OTHER SUNDAY 10AM-2 PM
Feb 2, 16 | Mar 2, 16, 30 | Apr 13, 27 | May 11, 25 | Jun 8, 22 | Jul 6, 20
Aug 3, 17, 31 | Sep 14, 28 | Oct 12, 26 | Nov 9, 23 | Dec 7, 21
Saturday, November 1st from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Hearing Loss Association of America: Walk4Hearing
Walk4Hearing is a nationwide campaign which brings hope to people with hearing loss in21 cities, meeting them in their communities to raise awareness and show support.
For more information and registration information, check the following flyer:
2025 Arizona Walk4Hearing flyerDownload
