THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1
“Home for the Holidays,” 6 p.m., repeats December 2 to December 3, December 7 to December 10, December 14 to December 17, December 21 to December 23, Barleen’s Dinner Show, 2275 E. Old West Highway, Apache Junction, tickets start at $40 for adults, 480-982-7991, barleensdinnershow.com
Game Day: Mexican Train Dominoes, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursdays, Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
Holiday-Themed Bingo, 1 to 2 p.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
Game Day: Rummikub, 2 to 3 p.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2
“A Silver Star Christmas,” 5:30 p.m. repeats December 3, December 8 to December 11, December 15 to December 18, December 21 to December 23, Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, $49 for adults, $35 for children, 480-288-0300, silverstartheater.com
Guided Meditation, 9 to 10 a.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
Cornhole, 11 a.m. to noon, Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
Movie and Popcorn: “12 Mighty Orphans,” 1 to 3 p.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
Westernaires Chorus of Sun City West’s “A Merry Little Christmas,” various times through December 5, Sun City West in the Stardust Theater, 14401 N. RH Johnson Boulevard, Sun City West, $12 in advance, $15 at the door, https://bit.ly/WesternairesConcert
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3
Vinaigrettes and Salads, 2 to 3 p.m., Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, $30, registration required, 480-488-2286, dfla.org
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
Voyager: A Tribute to Journey, 7 p.m., The Venue at Farnsworth Hall, 6159 E. University Drive, Mesa, call for charge, 480-672-3223, yourconcerttix.com, t2presents.com
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4
Holidays with Orpheus: Celebrate the Season, 3 p.m., Church at Litchfield Park, 300 N. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, $25 adults, $20 seniors/students, free for children younger than 12, orpheus.org
MONDAY, DECEMBER 5
Veterans Coffee Chat, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
Gourd Holiday Ornaments, 10 a.m., The Holland Center, 34250 N. 60th Street, Building B, Scottsdale, 480-488-1090, hollandcenter.org
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6
Holidays with Orpheus: Celebrate the Season, 7:30 p.m., Velda Rose United Methodist Church, 5540 E. Main Street, Mesa, $25 adults, $20 seniors/students, free for children younger than 12, orpheus.org
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
Mahjongg, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
Wii Bowling, noon to 1 p.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7
Mindful Art, 1 to 2 p.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
Helping Seniors Navigate Through Life’s Changes: Part 2, 10 a.m., The Holland Center, 34250 N. 60th Street, Building B, Scottsdale, 480-488-1090, hollandcenter.org
How to Prevent Falls, 1 p.m., The Holland Center, 34250 N. 60th Street, Building B, Scottsdale, 480-488-1090, hollandcenter.org
Stop the Bleed, 3 p.m., The Holland Center, 34250 N. 60th Street, Building B, Scottsdale, 480-488-1090, hollandcenter.org
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8
Support Group for Family Caregivers, 10 to 11:30 a.m., repeats December 22, Christ Evangelical Church, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, free, reservations required, 602-274-5022, ext. 115, poulos@duetaz.org. The second and fourth Thursday of every month.
“The Curious Savage,” 7 p.m.; repeats 7 p.m. December 9; 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. December 10; 3 p.m. December 11, Sun City Grand Sonoran Theater, 19753 N. Remington Drive, Surprise, $15, granddrama.com, suncitygrand.com
Brain Stroke and Aneurysm Survivor Support Group, 2 to 4 p.m., Acute Rehab Unit, first floor conference room, Abrazo Central Campus, 2000 W. Bethany Home Road, Phoenix, free, registration required, 1-877-649-3311, abrazohealth.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
Farm Basket Bingo, 1 to 2 p.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
Game Day: Yahtzee, 2 to 3 p.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9
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
Mesa Art League Reception and Sale, 5 to 8 p.m., OneOhOne Gallery, 101 W. Main Street, Mesa, free admission.
Protein: Are You Getting Enough? 10 to 11 a.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
Healthy Cooking Demo: High-Protein Recipes with Chef Lucille, 11 a.m. to noon, Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
Movie and Popcorn: “Elvis,” 1 to 3 p.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10
The Catholic Daughters of America, Court Our Lady of Lourdes, Sun City West, “Cookie Walk,” 1 to 5 p.m., Our Lady of Lourdes, Madonna Hall, 19002 N. 128th Avenue, Sun City West, free admission, charge for cookies, 623-760-8479
A Beach Boys Christmas (Tribute Show), 7 p.m., The Venue at Farnsworth Hall, 6159 E. University Drive, Mesa, call for charge, 480-672-3223, yourconcerttix.com, t2presents.com
Oh What Fun! A Family Holiday Festival, 11 a.m., The Holland Center, 34250 N. 60th Street, Building B, Scottsdale, 480-488-1090, hollandcenter.org
Oh What Fun! After Dark: A Holiday Cabaret, 6:30 p.m., The Holland Center, 34250 N. 60th Street, Building B, Scottsdale, 480-488-1090, hollandcenter.org
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11
Holidays with Orpheus: Celebrate the Season: 3 p.m., Camelback Bible Church, 3900 E. Stanford Drive, Paradise Valley, $25 adults, $20 seniors/students, free for children younger than 12, orpheus.org
Swing into Christmas, 3 to 5 p.m., The Wigwam Resort Lawn, 300 E. Wigwam Boulevard, Litchfield Park, free, azswingkings.com
Late Nite Catechism: Sister’s Christmas Catechism, 2 p.m., The Venue at Farnsworth Hall, 6159 E. University Drive, Mesa, call for charge, 480-672-3223, yourconcerttix.com, t2presents.com
Swing into Christmas with AZ Swing Kings Jazz Orchestra, 3 to 5 pm., Wigwam Resort Lawn, 300 E. Wigwam Boulevard, Litchfield Park, free, azswingkings.com
MONDAY, DECEMBER 12
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
Holiday Recipe Swap Makeovers, 10 to 11 a.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13
Game Day: Mahjongg, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
Loteria! 1 to 2 p.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
Scottsdale Civil War Roundtable with Jeffrey William Hunt, 5 p.m., Zoom, 203-645-1387, scottsdalecwrt.org
The Supreme Court: Jim Sherbert Lecture Series, 4 p.m., The Holland Center, 34250 N. 60th Street, Building B, Scottsdale, 480-488-1090, hollandcenter.org
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14
Stamping and Card Making, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
Scottsdale Society of Women Writers Welcome Carolyn V. Hamilton, 6 p.m., Zoom. RSVP: 480-250-5556, patricia@plbrooks.com
Be Our Guest Luncheon, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
Brain Games: Holiday Teasers and Trivia, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
Holiday Scams: FBI Community Outreach Series, 5:30 p.m., The Holland Center, 34250 N. 60th Street, Building B, Scottsdale, 480-488-1090, hollandcenter.org
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15
Farm Basket Bingo, 1 to 2 p.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
Gelli Printing 102: More Basics, 1 p.m., The Holland Center, 34250 N. 60th Street, Building B, Scottsdale, 480-488-1090, hollandcenter.org
Game Day: Rummikub, 2 to 3 p.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16
Fellowship Square Holly Jolly Holiday Event, 5 to 7 p.m., Fellowship Square Historic Mesa, 35 W. Brown Road, Mesa, free admission, 480-834-0600, fellowshipsquareseniorliving.org
Staying Connected: A Key to Better Health, 10 to 11 a.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
Cornhole, 11 a.m. to noon, Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
Movie and Popcorn: “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” 1 to 3 p.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
Art, Coffee and Conversation: Pre-Raphaelites, 10 a.m., The Holland Center, 34250 N. 60th Street, Building B, Scottsdale, 480-488-1090, hollandcenter.org
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17
“No More Dried Chicken Breast or Overcooked Veggies,” 2 to 3 p.m., Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, $30, registration required, 480-488-2286, dfla.org.
Country Christmas, 7 p.m., The Venue at Farnsworth Hall, 6159 E. University Drive, Mesa, call for charge, 480-672-3223, yourconcerttix.com, t2presents.com
“You Can Be Happy…No Matter What!” 1 p.m., The Holland Center, 34250 N. 60th Street, Building B, Scottsdale, 480-488-1090, hollandcenter.org
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18
Happy Hanukkah!
MONDAY, DECEMBER 19
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
Neighborhood Meet and Greet Social, 10 to 11 a.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20
Game Day: Mahjongg, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
December Birthday Social, 1 to 2 p.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21
Coloring and Conversation, 10 to 11 a.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
Book Club: “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” 11 a.m. to noon, Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
Charity Crafting, 1 to 3 p.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22
Farm Basket Bingo, 1 to 2 p.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
Game Day: Yahtzee, 2 to 3 p.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23
Guided Meditation, 9 to 10 a.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24
Merry Christmas Eve!
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25
Merry Christmas!
MONDAY, DECEMBER 26
Christmas Day Observed
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27
Game Day Mahjongg, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28
“Old Time Rock ‘n’ Roll,” 6 p.m., Barleen’s Dinner Show, 2275 E. Old West Highway, Apache Junction, tickets start at $40 for adults, 480-982-7991, barleensdinnershow.com
Travel Around the World: Germany, Streamed, Humana Neighborhood Center, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29
“Rockin’ and Rollin’ Throughout the Years,” 6 p.m., Barleen’s Dinner Show, 2275 E. Old West Highway, Apache Junction, tickets start at $40 for adults, 480-982-7991, barleensdinnershow.com
Farm Basket Bingo, 1 to 2 p.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
Game Day: Rummikub, 2 to 3 p.m., Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30
“Variety Show Spectacular,” 5:30 p.m., Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, $49 for adults, $35 for children, 480-288-0300, silverstartheater.com
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31
New Year’s Eve Celebration, 5:30 p.m., Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, $79 for adults, 480-288-0300, silverstartheater.com
“Variety Spectacular,” 6 p.m., Barleen’s Dinner Show, 2275 E. Old West Highway, Apache Junction, tickets start at $40, 480-982-7991, barleensdinnershow.com
