TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1
Game Day: Mahjongg, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
Bingo, 6:30 p.m. doors open, every Tuesday, Greenfield Village Resort, 111 S. Greenfield Road, Mesa, price varies depending on cards purchased, 480-832-3844, greenfieldvillage.com
Gentle Tai Chi Qigong, 1 to 1:55 p.m. Tuesdays, Kaleidoscope Dance, 2848 S. Carriage Lane, Mesa, $14 drop in, $48 for four classes, 602-345-0496, kaleidoscope-dance.com
Gentle Tai Chi Sequences, 11 to 11:55 a.m. Tuesdays, Kaleidoscope Dance, 2848 S. Carriage Lane, Mesa, $14 drop in, $48 for four classes, 602-345-0496, kaleidoscope-dance.com
Wii Bowling, noon to 1 p.m., repeats Nov. 15, Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2
HMO Plan Review 2023, 9 to 11 a.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
Mindful Art, 11 a.m. to noon, Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3
Game Day: Mexican Train Dominoes, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. repeats November 10, November 17, Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
Farm Basket Bingo, 1 to 2 p.m., repeats Nov. 10 and Nov. 17, Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
Gentle Tai Chi Qigong, 10:30 to 11:25 a.m. Thursdays, Kaleidoscope Dance, 2848 S. Carriage Lane, Mesa, $14 drop in, $48 for four classes, 602-345-0496, kaleidoscope-dance.com
Youth for Troops: Freedom Isn’t Free, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, free, 480-488-2286, dfla.org. This open house-style event is open to all ages and will include a donation drive, special holiday projects, box decorating and appreciation card writing.
Swingin’ in the Park w/The AZ Swing Kings Jazz Orchestra featuring Sherry Roberson and Vito Maynes, 7 to 9 p.m., Murphy Park, 5850 W. Glendale Avenue, Glendale, free, 847-287-5325, azswingkings.com
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4
West Valley Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Club Meeting, noon, Briarwood Country Club, 20800 N. 135th Avenue, Sun City West, reservations required, 623-826-0101. Lunch and a technical presentation by Dr. Kendall Van Keuren-Jensen of the Translational Genomics Research Institute, TGen, (part of City of Hope). The topic will be “The Use of Extracellular Vesicles as Carriers of Information from Tissues for Monitoring the Body.”
Coffee and Cards, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
Food and Mood: What’s the Connection? Cooking demo with Chef Melanie, 10 a.m. to noon, Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
Movie and Popcorn: “Marry Me,” 1 to 3 p.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
Gentle Tai Chi Qigong, 1 to 1:55 p.m. Fridays, Kaleidoscope Dance, 2848 S. Carriage Lane, Mesa, $14 drop in, $48 for four classes, 602-345-0496, kaleidoscope-dance.com
Yappy Hour to Benefit Puppy Luv Animal Rescue, call for time, Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, call for charge, 480-488-2286, dfla.org
Listen to the Music! A Tribute to the Doobie Brothers, 7 p.m., The Venue at Farnsworth Hall, 6159 E. University Drive, Mesa, call for charge, 480-672-3223, yourconcerttix.com, t2presents.com
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5
Scottsdale Arts and Crafts Festival, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Granite Reef Senior Center, 1700 N. Granite Reef Road, Scottsdale, free admission, scottsdaleaz.gov
The Marine Corps’ 247th Birthday Ball, 4 p.m., Sun City Elks Club, 10760 W. Union Hills Drive, Sun City, tickets start at $50, m.kudla@yahoo.com, surpriseazmarines.org. Menu is filet mignon, roasted half chicken or baked salmon. Open to the public; attire is formal or business.
Crane Dance-Gentle Tai Chi, 9:15 to 10:10 a.m. Saturdays, Kaleidoscope Dance, 2848 S. Carriage Lane, Mesa, $14 drop in, $48 for four classes, 602-345-0496, kaleidoscope-dance.com
The Buckeye Valley Chapter of the Daughters of American Revolution, 1 p.m., the first Saturday of each month, except for May to August, Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce, 508 E. Monroe Avenue, Buckeye, free, 623-386-3465
American Legion Post 34 Auxiliary’s Craft Fair and Bake Sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., American Legion Post 34, 6272 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, free admission.
Return to Woodstock, 7 p.m., The Venue at Farnsworth Hall, 6159 E. University Drive, Mesa, call for charge, 480-672-3223, yourconcerttix.com, t2presents.com
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6
St. Henry Catholic Church’s Holiday Festival, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the courtyard, 24750 W. Lower Buckeye Road, Buckeye, free admission, 602-526-1037. Event features craft and food vendors, bake sale, raffles and silent auction.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7
Veterans Day Celebration, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
Battling the Aging Brain, noon to 1 p.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
Art Critique, 4 to 5 p.m., Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, free, 480-488-2286, dfla.org
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8
Game Day: Yahtzee, 1 to 2 p.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9
Health and Aging Expo, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Banner Sun Health Research Institute, 10515 W. Santa Fe Drive, Sun City, free, 623-832-3248, bannerhealth.com. Free “Brain Health Check-In” evaluations will be available for those who register in advance. Space is limited. Contact Paula at 623-832-5747 to schedule an evaluation.
PPO Plan Review 2023, 9 to 11 a.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
Coloring and Conversations, 10 to 11 a.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
Charity Crafters, 1 to 3 p.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
Arizona Genealogy 101: Part I, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, free, 480-488-2286, dfla.org
Sun Lakes Republican Club Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Sun Lakes Country Club’s Navajo Room, 25601 S. Sun Lakes Boulevard, Sun Lakes, free admission, 262-880-4620, slgop.org. Cindy Biggs and Keith DeGreen will discuss “The Principles We Hold Dear.”
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10
Support Group for Family Caregivers, 10 to 11:30 a.m. the second and fourth Thursday of each month, Christ Evangelical Church, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, free, 602-274-5022, ext. 115, poulos@duetaz.org
Brain Stroke and Aneurysm Survivor Support Group, 2 to 4 p.m., Abrazo Central Campus’ Acute Rehab Unit, first floor conference/classroom, 2000 W. Bethany Home Road, Phoenix, free, 1-877-649-3311, abrazohealth.com/events#4018
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11
Sales Seminar 2023, 9 to 11 a.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
Coffee and Cards, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
Movie and Popcorn: “Operation Mincemeat,” 1 to 3 p.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
Variety Spectacular, various times, repeats November 12, November 17, November 19, November 24, November 25, Barleens, 2275 E. Old West Highway, Apache Junction, call for pricing, 480-982-7991, barleensdinnershow.com
Tennessee Whiskey: A Tribute to Chris Stapleton, 7 p.m., The Venue at Farnsworth Hall, 6159 E. University Drive, Mesa, call for charge, 480-672-3223, yourconcerttix.com, t2presents.com
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12
Desert Valley Orchid Society November Sale and Auction, 2 p.m., Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Preschool, Room 12, 3641 N. 56th Street, Phoenix, free admission, dvos-az.com. The society will have a “buy now” selection of plants and a live auction for the flowering selection of plants.
Make Tantalizing Parsley Hummus, 2 to 3 p.m., Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, $30, registration required, 480-488-2286, dfla.org. Use this recipe as a guide to creating your flavor combinations for a delicious experience.
Lura Turner Homes’ Holiday Boutique and Craft Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Cross Roads United Methodist, 7901 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, free admission, luraturnerhomes.org. Dozens of venders will offer everything from original art to baked goods to homemade Christmas decorations to jewelry. Vendors from Magic Moments’ longtime boutique will be present, too. A chili lunch is available for $5. All proceeds from this free event benefit Lura Turner Homes for Adults with Developmental Disabilities. To reserve a booth, call Dixie at 602-943-4789.
Shine on Floyd: The Ultimate Tribute to Pink Floyd, 7 p.m., The Venue at Farnsworth Hall, 6159 E. University Drive, Mesa, call for charge, 480-672-3223, yourconcerttix.com, t2presents.com
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13
It’s World Kindness Day!
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14
Coffee and Word Search, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
Simple Changes for Managing High Blood Pressure, 11 a.m. to noon, Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15
It’s I Love to Write Day!
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16
HMO Plan Review 2023, 9 to 11 a.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
Genealogy Gems in Government Documents: Part II, 2 to 3 p.m., Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, free, 480-488-2286, dfla.org
Book Club: “The Five People You Meet in Heaven,” 11 a.m. to noon, Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
November Birthday Social and Interactive Jenga, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17
The American Association of University Women-Northwest Valley Branch Monthly Meeting, 9 a.m., Sun City West Foundation, 14465 W. RH Johnson Boulevard, Sun City West, free, 774-284-0471. Nicky Idicavitch and Kristin Roberts will discuss SOS, nonpartisan, community-based organization “fighting for strong public schools for a strong Arizona.”
Drum Circle: Healing Rhythms, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, free, 480-488-2286, dfla.org
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18
Sales Seminar 2023, 9 to 11 a.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
Coffee and Cards, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
Empowered Relief, 10 a.m. to noon, Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
Movie and Popcorn: Home for the Holidays, 1 to 3 p.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
Rockin’ and Rollin’ Through the Years, various times, Barleens, 2275 E. Old West Highway, Apache Junction, call for pricing, 480-982-7991, barleensdinnershow.com
ABBAFAB! The Tribute to ABBA, 7 p.m., The Venue at Farnsworth Hall, 6159 E. University Drive, Mesa, call for charge, 480-672-3223, yourconcerttix.com, t2presents.com
Variety Show Spectacular, call for time, repeats November 24, Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, call for ticket info, 480-288-0300, silverstartheater.com
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19
National Society Daughters of the British Empire: Annual Christmas Fundraiser Tea, 1 to 3 p.m., Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, $25, treasurepauly@gmail.com, dfla.org. The DBE extends greetings to women of British or Commonwealth of Nations birth or ancestry, residing in the United States to join them in fellowship, fundraising and a great “cuppa.”
Solid Gold Rock ‘n’ Roll, call for time, Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, call for ticket info, 480-288-0300, silverstartheater.com
Patio Sale, 9 a.m. to noon, Greenfield Village Resort, 111 S. Greenfield Road, Mesa, free admission, 480-832-3844,
greenfieldvillage.com. Cash only.
Julie Lee Dance, 7 p.m., Greenfield Village Resort, 111 S. Greenfield Road, Mesa, $12 at the door, 480-832-3844,
greenfieldvillage.com
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20
Mark McCurties’ “Making Meaningful Change: How God’s Love Can Change Your Life and the World,” 2 p.m., First Church of Christ, Scientist, 14140 W. Meeker Boulevard, Sun City West, free, cschurchscw.org, cs1scw@gmail.com
Ronstadt Revival, 6 p.m., The Venue at Farnsworth Hall, 6159 E. University Drive, Mesa, call for charge, 480-672-3223, yourconcerttix.com, t2presents.com
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21
Coffee and Sudoku, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
Anxiety: Managing Worries and Fears, 11 a.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22
Friendsgiving Celebration, 1 to 2 p.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23
It’s Thankful for My Dog Day!
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24
Happy Thanksgiving!
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25
Rock ‘n’ Roll Jukebox, call for time, Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, call for ticket info, 480-288-0300, silverstartheater.com
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26
Chef Ador’s Grandma’s Salsa Recipe and Indigo Goddess Salsa Class, 2 to 3 p.m., Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, $30, registration required, 480-488-2286, dfla.org. Use this recipe as a guide to creating your flavor combinations for a delicious experience.
Old Time Rock ‘n’ Roll, call for time, Barleens, 2275 E. Old West Highway, Apache Junction, call for pricing, 480-982-7991, barleensdinnershow.com
Precious Time: A Tribute to Pat Benatar, 7 p.m., The Venue at Farnsworth Hall, 6159 E. University Drive, Mesa, call for charge, 480-672-3223, yourconcerttix.com, t2presents.com
Ultimate Hits, call for time, Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, call for ticket info, 480-288-0300,
silverstartheater.com
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27
True Country, call for time, Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, call for ticket info, 480-288-0300,
silverstartheater.com
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28
Coffee and Word Search, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29
It’s Giving Tuesday!
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30
Stamping and Card Making, 10 to 11 a.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
Charity Crafters, 1 to 3 p.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
