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The April Senior Programming calendar at the Maricopa Community Center is now available for your use.
Joan Koczor's April Newsletter ".. keeping you informed" has been posted to Joan's Corner for your reading enjoyment.
Central Arizona Aging is hosting another Virtual Healthy Living with Diabetes Workshop
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
Advancing Maricopa - the Maricopa General Plan update process
What's the General Plan, and why should you care?
Maricopa is growing, and so is its vision. The city is embarking on a two-year journey to update the General Plan - s blueprint that will shape our community's growth, economy, and quality of life for the next 10-20 years. From transportation to business opportunities to parks and recreation, this plan sets the stage for what's next.
Why now?
According to state law, all municipalities in Arizona are required to have a General Plan. These plans must also be updated and ratified by voters every ten years. The City of Maricopa's current General Plan was last ratified by voters in 2026, so the city is starting its update now to prepare for 2026.
Take an active role in your city's future
This isn't just about plans and policies - it's about you. Throughout the process, you will have opportunities to participate in community surveys, attend workshops and special events, or engage in our youth outreach programs.
To learn more about the General Plan and the Update process: HOME | Maricopa General Pla
Take a virtual tour of the 1st Community Outreach session that was just held at the Maricopa Library and Cultural Center.
There was a good turnout and interesting questions. Check out what happened and more importantly take the survey to voice your interests and concerns for the future direction of the City. Check the following site: Community Workshop #1 (Virtual) | Maricopa General Pla
TAKE THE SURVEY - A real opportunity to be heard and contribute to the next General Plan.
The CarFit Program has been rescheduled to Friday, April 25th, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Located at the City of Maricopa Fire Administration Building, 20340 N. Estrella Pkwy, Maricopa, AZ 85139
CarFit is a FREE, interactive and educational program that teaches participants how to make their personal vehicle "fit" them better to increase safety and mobility when they hir the road.
A 12-point inspection is provided to identify proper tilt for your steering wheel, proper seat belt use/fit, and properly adjusted head restraints. Each of these adjustments can be important in improving your safety in the case of an accident.
Learn how to use and adjust your car's safety equipment.
Each checkup takes about 20 minutes, and you can leave with some important insights on how your car's safety equipment can best protect you.
For more information on this event check the following flyer:
CarFit flyer for April 25, 2025Download
To sign up for the April 25th event and gather more information about the CarFit program, visit: Carfit
Good news! Residential Lock boxes are back in stock! New fire safety survey.
Those of you who have been on a wait list for a new residential lock box should be contacted in the near future by a Maricopa Senior, Inc. volunteer to arrange for a delivery/install appointment.
If you are considering getting a lock box and want more information, click on the TAG (right side of screen) for the Residential Lock Box Program for more information and how to order a lock box if you are interested.
Maricopa Fire and Medical Risk Reduction Survey -
If you have a couple of minutes, the Maricopa Fire and Medical Department would greatly appreciate it if you could take the following home risk assessment survey. They are using the information from these surveys to help construct specific risk deduction programs to improve residential fire safety for residents. Thank you for participating!
To take the survey please click on this link: Maricopa Fire Residential Risk Assessment
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.
If you like this website, please tell a friend. Share the link so that others may be able to take advantage of the content. www.maricopaseniorliving.org
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.
Thursday, April 24th at 1 p.m. at the Maricopa Community Center - 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.
Grief Journey, Thursday, April 24th, from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Maricopa Community Center, Free
Support Group for the bereaved. Please contact Monica White, MSW at 520-421-7143 or monica.white@compassus.com for more information.
Friday, April 25th - Maricopa Historical Society Field Trip Friday - Chandler Museum
To participate in this trip, meet in the Historical Society Museum parking lot at 9:30 a.m. We'll arrive at the Chandler Museum at 10:00 a.m. The Chandler Museum is located at 300 S Chandler Village Drive, Chandler, AZ 85226.
Lunch will be at 11:30 a.m. at Chompie's. Chompie's is located at 3481 W. Frye Rd., Chandler, AZ 85226.
RSVP Required for this event. Call or text: Denny Hoeh at 520-431-7067
Friday, April 25th, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., CarFit Event at the Fire Administration Building at 20340 N Estrella Pkwy, Maricopa, AZ 85 85139
Event flyer:
Sunday, April 27th 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, April 27th, from 3 to 5 p.m. - Tortosa Concert in the Park!
Oh hey, Tortosa neighbors! � Guess what? You've got PLANS on April 27th. Big ones. Cancel everything because from 3-5 pm our very own neighborhood park is transforming into the concert venue of the year (well, at least for our little corner of the world).
It's the "Tortosa Concert in the Park" - and yes, it's a LOCAL EVENT! Groundbreaking, right? We're going to drive maximum engagement by doing something totally wild: having fun. Outdoors. With music. Mind blown yet? Bring your kids, bring your grandparents, heck, bring that weird uncle – there's fun promised for all ages! Wouldn't you rather spend your afternoon with us than binge-watching some series you'll forget about in a week? Thought so. So, save that date like it's the last piece of cake at a birthday party – April 27th won't know what hit it.
See you there... or see you square. #TortosaConcertInThePark #LocalEventExtraordinaire
MEET & GREET - Tuesday, April 29th from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at the Maricopa Community Center, FREE
This is a great chance to socialize and meet some fellow seniors. A free donut and coffee only make it better!
Tuesday, April 29th from 1:30 at the Maricopa Community Center - Coffee with Friends, FREE
Formerly known as Friends of the Library, now Coffee with Friends invites everyone to enjoy a chance to get to know your neighbor. Come socialize with us!
Friday May 2nd - Sunday May 4th - Our Lady of Grace Festival
Saturday, May 3rd - 7:30 am - 11:00 am at the Veterans Center
41614 W. Smith-Enke Rd., Suite 110, Maricopa, AZ 85138
- Pancakes
- Sausages
- Coffee
- Water
Cost: $ 7.00 per person
3.00 per child under 10
20.00 per family
HOSTED BY: American Legion Auxiliary Post 133
All proceeds go to: The American Legion Auxiliary to aid and benefit our Maricopa Veterans
Tuesday, May 6th at 5 p.m. in the Maricopa Library - Maricopa Historical Society monthly meeting (note the date change)
Guest speaker: The Gud Ark Staff
Thursday, May 8th, 12:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., East Valley Chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America monthly meeting
Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, 9248 East Riggs Rd, Sun Lakes, AZ, Classroom #1
For more information contact:
Ron Tallman, 480-882-8972, rontallman1@gmail.com
Roz Siebold, 520-548-2550, rozseibold@gmail.com
Saturday, May 10th from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Garden Gurus offered by the Pinal County Master Gardeners at the Maricopa Library and Cultural Center
Just how DOES your garden grow, Maricopa?? Pinal County Master Gardeners come to the Maricopa Library the second Saturday of the month with some great resources for your Arizona gardening challenges. From flowers to trees to food crops, get the lowdown on how to help your greenery survive and thrive in our specifically challenging environment. The program takes a hiatus in June, July and August, so be sure to get in on a session while the planting season is going strong.
To register for this event:
Saturday, May 10th from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Friends of the Library Mini Sale #2
Friends of the Library future book sales are also scheduled for the following Saturdays:
- July 26, 2025 - Mini Sale #3
- September 20, 2025 - Mini Sale #4
- November 15, 2025 - FALL SALE (BIG sale!)
Cash or debit/credit cards accepted
NOTE: The Book Nook is open daily during Library hours. (Pay at the cash box in the book nook)
Saturday, May 10th, Mother's Day Concert - A joint event with both the Maricopa Music Circle and the Maricopa Chorus, 3 p.m. at the Maricopa Agricultural Center.
Special bonus - the opening of a new abstract art gallery with the reception following the concert!
Check out the following YouTube video promoting this special event: Maricopa Music Circle and Maricopa Chorus Mother's Day Concert 2025
Maricopa Music Circle chamber orchestra teams up once again with our musical partners Maricopa Chorus community choir to bring you a special afternoon to all our wonderful MOMS and families.
Sweet springtime melodies you know and love like Edith Piaf's La Vie en Rose, Shostakovitch's Waltz No. 2 and Edvard Grieg's Peer Gynt Medley are on tap for the orchestra, and delightful dishes like Eva Grill's arrangement of An Irish Blessing, and Gary Zaimont's jazzy go at Call Me Irresponsible will have us all tapping our toes with the chorus.
And special treats and gifts abound for the amazing MOMS in our lives, starting with HALF-PRICE TICKETS! And of course, no MOTHER'S DAY would be complete without plenty of chocolate and flowers! We may even have more goodies up our sleeves. Come ENJOY an enchanting afternoon of music for MOTHER'S DAY and make her day one to remember. ❤ 🙂
Sunday, May 11th 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
THURSDAY, May 15th, Lunch & Learn from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.- Better Money Habits - Zachary Webb of Thrivent
Learn how to build healthier financial habits and more.
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.
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
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
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
