SATURDAY, AUGUST 6
Malt Shop Memories, 5:30 p.m., Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, $49, silverstartheater.com.
Mick Adams and the Stones, 7 p.m., The Venue at Farnsworth Hall, 6159 E. University Drive, Mesa, visit website for ticket information, fhtheater.com.
Crane Dance-Gentle Tai Chi, 9:15 to 10:10 a.m. Saturdays, Kaleidoscope Dance, 2848 S. Carriage Lane, Mesa, $14 per drop-in class, $48 for four-punch card, 602-345-0496, kaleidoscope-dance.com, info@kaleidoscope-dance.com.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 7
Celebrate those who take care of us.
It’s Aged Care Employee Day!
MONDAY, AUGUST 8
The Healing Pathway, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, free admission, 480-488-2286, dfla.org. The open-ended group provides practical tools and supportive conversation for those grieving.
Coffee and Crosswords, 10 to 11 a.m., Humana, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707 to RSVP.
Mindful Art, 11 a.m. to noon, Humana, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707 to RSVP.
Sun Lakes Democratic Club Meeting, 6:30 p.m. meet and greet, 7 p.m. meeting, Sun Lakes Country Club’s Navajo Room, 25601 E. Sun Lakes Boulevard North, Chandler, free, wlkariz@aol.com. The meetings are held in person (masks recommended) and Zoom. Email for Zoom link.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 9
Get Lit Book Club, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, free admission, 480-488-2286, RSVP at dfla.org. This month’s book is “Dark Archives” by Megan Rosenbloom at the library. Join the group for drinks and light refreshments, and book discussion.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10
Charity Crafting, 11 a.m. to noon, Humana, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707 to RSVP.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 11
Brain, Stroke and Aneurysm Survivor Support Group, 2 to 4 p.m., Acute Rehab Unit, Abrazo Central Campus, 2000 W. Bethany Home Road, Phoenix, free, register at 1-877-649-3311, abrazohealth.com/events#4018.
The West Valley Survivors of Stroke Group Meeting, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month, Abrazo West Campus’ second-floor conference room, 13677 W. McDowell Road, Goodyear, free, RSVP at abrazohealth.com/events.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 12
Chapter2Books Monthly Sale, various times, Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, free admission, 480-488-2286, dfla.org.
Find Relief from Back Pain, 10 to 11 a.m., Humana, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707 to RSVP.
Movie and Popcorn: “Cruella,” 1 to 3 p.m., Humana, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707 to RSVP.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 13
Boombox Blast, 5:30 p.m., Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, $49, silverstartheater.com.
Dementia-Friendly Awareness Day, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Glendale Main Library, 5959 W. Brown Street, Glendale, free, register at https://bit.ly/GlendaleAZDementia. The event includes community resource fair, presentations by Banner Alzheimer’s Institute and free brain health checks.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 14
It’s time to cool down on
National Creamsicle Day!
MONDAY, AUGUST 15
Coffee and Word Search, 10 to 11 a.m., Humana, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707 to RSVP.
Simple Changes for Managing Cholesterol, 11 a.m. to noon, Humana, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707 to RSVP.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 16
Project Presley: A Celebration of the Music of Elvis with Chance Tinder, 7 p.m., The Venue at Farnsworth Hall, 6159 E. University Drive, Mesa, visit website for ticket information, fhtheater.com.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17
Coffee Chat with Customer Care Specialist: Aaron, 10 to 11 a.m., Humana, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707 to RSVP.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 18
Five-Way Street: The Music of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, The Venue at Farnsworth Hall, 6159 E. University Drive, Mesa, visit website for ticket information, fhtheater.com.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 19
Foods to Boost Your Brain Power, 10 to 11 a.m., Humana, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707 to RSVP.
Healthy Cooking Demo: Brain-Boosting Foods with Chef Melanie, 11 a.m. to noon, Humana, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707 to RSVP.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20
Solid Gold Rock ‘n’ Roll, 5:30 p.m., Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, $49, silverstartheater.com.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 21
It’s National Senior Citizens’ Day!
MONDAY, AUGUST 22
The Healing Pathway, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, free admission, 480-488-2286, dfla.org. The open-ended group provides practical tools and supportive conversation for those grieving.
Good Fats, Bad Fats, 10 to 11 a.m., Humana, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707 to RSVP.
Heart Health Jeopardy, 11 a.m. to noon, Humana, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707 to RSVP.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 23
Appreciate your significant other on
Hug Your Sweetheart Day!
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24
Charity Crafting, 11 a.m. to noon, Humana, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707 to RSVP.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 25
If a creamsicle wasn’t enough earlier in the month, try National Banana Split Day!
FRIDAY, AUGUST 26
Decompress from Stress, 10 to 11 a.m., Humana, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707 to RSVP.
Movie and Popcorn: “The Lost City” (2022), 1 to 3 p.m., Humana, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707 to RSVP.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 27
Variety Show Spectacular, 5:30 p.m., Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, $49, silverstartheater.com
Hendricks Cocktail Party and Class, 2 to 3 p.m., Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, $15, 480-488-2286, RSVP at dfla.org. Join the group for an educational class that teaches guests how to create gin-based cocktails using at home ingredients and Hendricks gin.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 28
Dress up! It’s National Bowtie Day!
MONDAY, AUGUST 29
Stamping and Scrapbooking, 11 a.m. to noon, Humana, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707 to RSVP.
Coffee and Brain Teasers, 10 to 11 a.m., Humana, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707 to RSVP.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 30
Show empathy on National Grief Awareness Day.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31
August Birthday Social, 1 to 2 p.m., Humana, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707 to RSVP.
