Aster Aging

08/26/2026

THIS FRIDAY - Join us at the Mesa Downtown Senior Center for a special talent show, showcasing the skills of our center participants.

FREE | 10:00 - 11:00 am | Mesa Downtown Senior Center - 247 N Macdonald St, Mesa, AZ, 85201

RSVP: https://www.asteraz.org/news/event/2026/08/28/mesa-downtown-talent-show/574085

08/21/2026

Starting in September, The University of Arizona Nursing students take the lead on a weekly Wednesday morning Health & Wellness Workshop at the Mesa Downtown Senior Center, sitting down with you to talk through practical, everyday health topics — and in the process, both sides walk away better for it.

Keep reading: https://www.asteraz.org/news/news-archive.html/article/2026/08/21/health-wellness-workshops-with-u-of-a-nursing-students

08/19/2026

Thank you to Chase Community Manager Sylvia for providing an informative class on scam and fraud prevention titled "Protect Your Finances" at the Mesa Downtown Senior Center.

Missed the session, but still want to attend? Join us next week for the same class at the Red Mountain Senior Center on Tuesday, August 25 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM.

Register online: https://www.asteraz.org/news/event/2026/08/25/financial-wellness-presented-by-chase-bank/570634

08/14/2026

Hot off the press! Did you know that you can be the first one to read Aster's monthly newsletter by subscribing to the Scene Over Email list, or reading it directly on our website? Email [email protected] to learn more.

08/13/2026

As thanks for your optional contribution of $24 or more per year, you can become an official member of the Senior Center. It's a simple way to say, "This place matters to me, and I want to help it keep going."

Keep reading: https://www.asteraz.org/news/news-archive.html/article/2026/07/20/your-senior-center-your-community-why-membership-matters

08/12/2026

Join us next Monday for a thoughtful discussion on how pets keep us well at the Red Mountain Senior Center.

(Yes, these are real pet photos from our participants!) 🐶

RSVP: https://www.asteraz.org/news/calendar.html/event/2026/08/17/workshop-how-pets-keep-us-well/570626

08/10/2026

The Red Mountain Senior Center celebrated summer with a fun and festive Luau last week! 🌺

08/10/2026

There's still time to sign up for tomorrow's AARP Driver Safety Course at Mesa Downtown!

JOIN US NEXT WEEK - AARP DRIVER SAFETY COURSE 🚗

Mesa Downtown Senior Center | Tuesday, August 11, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Defensive driving looks different today than it did in the past. Learn all the latest on driver safety - some insurance providers may offer discounts on your rates for successful completion of the class, talk to yours to see if you quality.

Cost: $20/AARP Members, $25/Non-AARP Members

RSVP to Barbara Skinner, AARP Trainer: [email protected] or 480-383-9187

08/07/2026

We truly appreciate our friends at Arizona Museum of Natural History who provided a fun and informative workshop for participants at the Mesa Downtown Senior Center titled "Hollywood vs Science" exploring what the movies get right and wrong about dinosaurs. 🦕

Join us for the next session, titled "What Is a Dinosaur?" at the Mesa Downtown Senior Center on Tuesday, September 22 from 10:00 to 11:00 am. RSVP to [email protected] or call 480-962-5612.

08/06/2026

JOIN US NEXT WEEK - AARP DRIVER SAFETY COURSE 🚗

Mesa Downtown Senior Center | Tuesday, August 11, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Defensive driving looks different today than it did in the past. Learn all the latest on driver safety - some insurance providers may offer discounts on your rates for successful completion of the class, talk to yours to see if you quality.

Cost: $20/AARP Members, $25/Non-AARP Members

RSVP to Barbara Skinner, AARP Trainer: [email protected] or 480-383-9187