(Lyn's note: Please feel free to send us any pictures you'd like included. Here's the link to this week's Pictures of the Week.)
http://carefreetruth2.com/54-22-pictures-of-the-week.html
Photo by Kandace French Contreras
Here are your bonus rounds from Herbert.
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/1822-sunset.html
Here are your bonus rounds from Herbert.
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/1822-sunset.html
Photos by Herbert Hitchon
Here is the link to the Maricopa County & Rural/Metro emergency
preparedness presentation from 6/27/19. This is good info to keep saved
on your computer.
Emergency Preparedness Presentation by R/M & County: 6/27/19
http://carefreetruth2.com/carefree-truth-763.html
PLEASE SHARE SHARE SHARE
HELLLLOOOOOO!
I am a beautiful 5 yr old all White German Shepherd that wants to snuggle and watch TV! I also love to play ball and ride in the car🐾💙🐾
If you are worried about leaving me when you go on trips, foster Mom said she could help and babysit.
I am house and crate trained. Mom says I will do best in a calmer home.
I want to be an only pet and I do not need to be walked … just a yard to stretch my legs.
Please share to all you know!!!
Contact 602-617-2656 Marie at The Fetch Foundation
preparedness presentation from 6/27/19. This is good info to keep saved
on your computer.
Emergency Preparedness Presentation by R/M & County: 6/27/19
http://carefreetruth2.com/carefree-truth-763.html
PLEASE SHARE SHARE SHARE
HELLLLOOOOOO!
I am a beautiful 5 yr old all White German Shepherd that wants to snuggle and watch TV! I also love to play ball and ride in the car🐾💙🐾
If you are worried about leaving me when you go on trips, foster Mom said she could help and babysit.
I am house and crate trained. Mom says I will do best in a calmer home.
I want to be an only pet and I do not need to be walked … just a yard to stretch my legs.
Please share to all you know!!!
Contact 602-617-2656 Marie at The Fetch Foundation
On Saturday May 7th, I will be one of 10 writers participating in the “For the Love of a Story” program “Under the Big Top” at the Sanderson Pavilion in the Carefree Desert Gardens. I will be sharing of the “Songlines” in my Driftwood Collection titled “House on Hill.”
I have been blessed with the storytellers gift. And like Minstrels and Troubadours through the ages the only way the storytellers circle of life can grow and prosper is to share the true tall tales of everyday living we write. So please accept my invitation to join me for what promises to be a fascinating afternoon of storytelling.
There is no admission fee to attend the program. Let me know if you have any questions.
Also, attached for your listening pleasure is an audio file of my songwriting partner Dr. Eric Abrams singing the song “House on a Hill” which was the starting point for the story I will be telling. Enjoy
Hope to see you on the 7th.
Phil Corso
(Lyn's note: Herbert will be there to record the event. See the flier below under the non profit info.)
I have read with interest comments about the future of Carefree and after living here for 25 years I have come to the conclusion that Carefree just does not have its own personality. Unlike Cave Creek, which is a destination for many due to the road houses, Frontier Town, funky coffee shops, entertainment venues and unique shopping , Carefree has no such attractions.
Our restaurants are OK, but none of them are special. Certainly none would engender a drive up from Phoenix or mid Scottsdale. I would be hard pressed to identify a uniqueness. This is not a criticism. They are fine but not special. Hopefully the new hotel will provide a steady audience for local fare.
There is no magnet to draw outsiders to Carefree. We have no iconic shop to require a visit by outsiders. Yes our gardens are nice, but they are more of an amenity for local residents than a draw for outsiders.
What Carefree needs is a bell cow. It has to be a 5 star restaurant that people will drive miles to visit or a truly unique shop. However, given our seasonality, I’m not sure that would even work. Nor am I sure there would be a spillover to the other retail shops.
There is a community with 3,000-4,000 residents several miles away, Desert Mountain, but they have 6-7 restaurants that seem to meet their needs. My friends there would be naturals to use Carefree, but they rarely leave The Mountain.
Sadly there is no compelling reason to go to Carefree, unless there is a specific event, like an Art Show, Farmers Mkt, etc. They seem to draw well, but I don’t know how that spills over to the other retailers.
Might be time to just recognize what Carefree is: a nice small town with very limited growth potential.
No name was provided
(Lyn's note: We have lived here since 1991, when our house was completed. We bought our lot and moved here from from suburban Philly in 1988. My parents ate out most nights, and I grew up going to very nice restaurants. I must say that I disagree with you about the restaurants in Carefree. Confluence, for instance, which opened in 2018, won Phoenix Magazine's award for Best New Restaurant in the Valley, and is often written up in Valley publications. We have a neighbor who travels internationally for his business. He commented that he has eaten at restaurants with Michelin rated 5 Star chefs who don't know what they are doing. He says that Brandon, the owner/chef at Confluence, knows what he's doing. That is just one of many "special" restaurants within Carefree's borders. Herbert and I eat out frequently, and we know great food. We have numerous excellent restaurants, and people do come here from Scottsdale and Phoenix to dine in Carefree, as do numerous tourists. We talk to them.
Carefree also has some lovely shops. Cave Creek has some excellent restaurants too, and a few nice shops, but many of the Cave Creek shops are just tourist junk. Carefree's shops tend to carry higher end products. We do think Carefree has its own personality.
The residents of Carefree want police and fire protection, and want streets to be maintained. This cannot be done without economic development. For better or for worse, this is not the same small town that it was when you and I arrived here all those years ago.)
Lyn,
Regarding your response to my comments, intimidating that they somehow are reflective of “sticking heads in the sand” is unfortunate. That being said, I am making the assumption that your reference was general in nature and was not directed at me personally. Having a different view about the future of Carefree from that of others is healthy and does not represent a desire to keep things as they are. Time will tell how the current economic development initiatives for Carefree will play out. To date, the Arches, the Hotel and the tightly spaced Condo’s/rental properties , in my opinion, are not enhancements to the reputation/image of Carefree. To justify these economic development initiatives (and those yet to be implemented) on the basis of additional revenue creation begs the question of what vision do we, (all of us) wish for Carefree. One does not need to be mutually exclusive of the other. Only time will tell.
Concerning Mr. D’Aliesio’s comment, he his correct that I am not aware of any ongoing abuse of the Council and Staff. Where he is incorrect is that having such knowledge would change “my tune”. My view of how Carefree will navigate the future is not linked to personal interactions between Carefree residents and elected officials. I am sure that he would agree with me that the sign of mature leadership is to respect and appreciate competing opinions, no matter the topic.
John Nimsky
(Lyn's note: It was definitely not aimed at you or at those with different viewpoints that are expressed with civility. My comments, and Vince's, are aimed at those who have done nothing but complain and attack, without ever suggesting positive initiatives. They are not the ones who create. They are the ones who are only interested in destroying others to empower themselves. They have nothing else to offer. There have been numerous ones over the years, and it seems that when they move away or die, others pop up to take their place. I truly believe that the vast majority of Carefree residents are very nice. But the few nasty ones tend to be the loudest, and the most outrageous, and their attacks involve truly vicious lies that they keep repeating. It's quite disheartening to their victims, the good Council members and the staff.)
𝐖𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 - 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞.
Here at Dynamic Appliance Repair, we work together as a team to achieve a common goal. We have enthusiasm to encourage employee growth through paid education, training, and vast resources. If you know of our reputation in the industry, you would be proud to work for our company. We have an excellent track record and a strong example of leadership in the industry.
https://dynamic-appliance-repair.careerplug.com/j/010nkau
PLEASE 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤. 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮.
Kathy Slipek
Managing Director
Dynamic Appliance Repair
(480) 590-3533
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I have been blessed with the storytellers gift. And like Minstrels and Troubadours through the ages the only way the storytellers circle of life can grow and prosper is to share the true tall tales of everyday living we write. So please accept my invitation to join me for what promises to be a fascinating afternoon of storytelling.
There is no admission fee to attend the program. Let me know if you have any questions.
Also, attached for your listening pleasure is an audio file of my songwriting partner Dr. Eric Abrams singing the song “House on a Hill” which was the starting point for the story I will be telling. Enjoy
Hope to see you on the 7th.
Phil Corso
(Lyn's note: Herbert will be there to record the event. See the flier below under the non profit info.)
I have read with interest comments about the future of Carefree and after living here for 25 years I have come to the conclusion that Carefree just does not have its own personality. Unlike Cave Creek, which is a destination for many due to the road houses, Frontier Town, funky coffee shops, entertainment venues and unique shopping , Carefree has no such attractions.
Our restaurants are OK, but none of them are special. Certainly none would engender a drive up from Phoenix or mid Scottsdale. I would be hard pressed to identify a uniqueness. This is not a criticism. They are fine but not special. Hopefully the new hotel will provide a steady audience for local fare.
There is no magnet to draw outsiders to Carefree. We have no iconic shop to require a visit by outsiders. Yes our gardens are nice, but they are more of an amenity for local residents than a draw for outsiders.
What Carefree needs is a bell cow. It has to be a 5 star restaurant that people will drive miles to visit or a truly unique shop. However, given our seasonality, I’m not sure that would even work. Nor am I sure there would be a spillover to the other retail shops.
There is a community with 3,000-4,000 residents several miles away, Desert Mountain, but they have 6-7 restaurants that seem to meet their needs. My friends there would be naturals to use Carefree, but they rarely leave The Mountain.
Sadly there is no compelling reason to go to Carefree, unless there is a specific event, like an Art Show, Farmers Mkt, etc. They seem to draw well, but I don’t know how that spills over to the other retailers.
Might be time to just recognize what Carefree is: a nice small town with very limited growth potential.
No name was provided
(Lyn's note: We have lived here since 1991, when our house was completed. We bought our lot and moved here from from suburban Philly in 1988. My parents ate out most nights, and I grew up going to very nice restaurants. I must say that I disagree with you about the restaurants in Carefree. Confluence, for instance, which opened in 2018, won Phoenix Magazine's award for Best New Restaurant in the Valley, and is often written up in Valley publications. We have a neighbor who travels internationally for his business. He commented that he has eaten at restaurants with Michelin rated 5 Star chefs who don't know what they are doing. He says that Brandon, the owner/chef at Confluence, knows what he's doing. That is just one of many "special" restaurants within Carefree's borders. Herbert and I eat out frequently, and we know great food. We have numerous excellent restaurants, and people do come here from Scottsdale and Phoenix to dine in Carefree, as do numerous tourists. We talk to them.
Carefree also has some lovely shops. Cave Creek has some excellent restaurants too, and a few nice shops, but many of the Cave Creek shops are just tourist junk. Carefree's shops tend to carry higher end products. We do think Carefree has its own personality.
The residents of Carefree want police and fire protection, and want streets to be maintained. This cannot be done without economic development. For better or for worse, this is not the same small town that it was when you and I arrived here all those years ago.)
Lyn,
Regarding your response to my comments, intimidating that they somehow are reflective of “sticking heads in the sand” is unfortunate. That being said, I am making the assumption that your reference was general in nature and was not directed at me personally. Having a different view about the future of Carefree from that of others is healthy and does not represent a desire to keep things as they are. Time will tell how the current economic development initiatives for Carefree will play out. To date, the Arches, the Hotel and the tightly spaced Condo’s/rental properties , in my opinion, are not enhancements to the reputation/image of Carefree. To justify these economic development initiatives (and those yet to be implemented) on the basis of additional revenue creation begs the question of what vision do we, (all of us) wish for Carefree. One does not need to be mutually exclusive of the other. Only time will tell.
Concerning Mr. D’Aliesio’s comment, he his correct that I am not aware of any ongoing abuse of the Council and Staff. Where he is incorrect is that having such knowledge would change “my tune”. My view of how Carefree will navigate the future is not linked to personal interactions between Carefree residents and elected officials. I am sure that he would agree with me that the sign of mature leadership is to respect and appreciate competing opinions, no matter the topic.
John Nimsky
(Lyn's note: It was definitely not aimed at you or at those with different viewpoints that are expressed with civility. My comments, and Vince's, are aimed at those who have done nothing but complain and attack, without ever suggesting positive initiatives. They are not the ones who create. They are the ones who are only interested in destroying others to empower themselves. They have nothing else to offer. There have been numerous ones over the years, and it seems that when they move away or die, others pop up to take their place. I truly believe that the vast majority of Carefree residents are very nice. But the few nasty ones tend to be the loudest, and the most outrageous, and their attacks involve truly vicious lies that they keep repeating. It's quite disheartening to their victims, the good Council members and the staff.)
𝐖𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 - 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞.
Here at Dynamic Appliance Repair, we work together as a team to achieve a common goal. We have enthusiasm to encourage employee growth through paid education, training, and vast resources. If you know of our reputation in the industry, you would be proud to work for our company. We have an excellent track record and a strong example of leadership in the industry.
https://dynamic-appliance-repair.careerplug.com/j/010nkau
PLEASE 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤. 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮.
Kathy Slipek
Managing Director
Dynamic Appliance Repair
(480) 590-3533
Visit Our Website
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LOOK FOR SHEILA AND CHERYL IN THE CAREFREE POST OFFICE IN JUNE.
COME SEE US, TELL US WHAT IS ON YOUR MINDS AND PICK UP A (CHOCOLATE) CIGAR!
COME SEE US, TELL US WHAT IS ON YOUR MINDS AND PICK UP A (CHOCOLATE) CIGAR!
My name is Cheryl Kroyer and I am running for re-election to the Carefree Town Council. It is an honor to serve my community and I thank you all for your past support. And, I’d like to ask for your continued support in the coming election on August 2, 2022.
I hope that my accomplishments will demonstrate my love for and dedication to our Town. Over my tenure on the Council I have been instrumental in:
*** making sure that all Town residents have access to a quality water supply.
*** making our roadways safe for pedestrians.
*** finding sources of revenue that can provide for fire and police services to keep our Town safe.
*** working on signage strategies to get visitors into our town and once here to easily find our wide assortment of restaurants, shops, galleries and services
Please consider voting for me to continue the work to make our Town vibrant, viable and livable in the years to come. Thank you.
I hope that my accomplishments will demonstrate my love for and dedication to our Town. Over my tenure on the Council I have been instrumental in:
*** making sure that all Town residents have access to a quality water supply.
*** making our roadways safe for pedestrians.
*** finding sources of revenue that can provide for fire and police services to keep our Town safe.
*** working on signage strategies to get visitors into our town and once here to easily find our wide assortment of restaurants, shops, galleries and services
Please consider voting for me to continue the work to make our Town vibrant, viable and livable in the years to come. Thank you.
Non profit Info:
This is advance info on the AT&T 3 Miler Race that will take place in Carefree on November 5th to benefit veterans.
https://vimeo.com/679591967
https://vimeo.com/679591967
American Legion Post 34
VETERANS ADVISORY
American Legion Post 34 celebrates 75-year anniversary with freedom-focused salute, activities
American Legion Post 34 turns 75 this year and veterans have planned a year chock full of events, tributes, patriotism and the celebration of freedom. Faces of Freedom will produce a Korean War event from the era this May.
As part of an event planned for Saturday, May 21, 2022, American Legion Post 34 will invite veterans and the public to learn about the Post’s role during the Korean War, also known as the forgotten war.
The day begins with a brunch at 9 AM, which will feature a Bloody Mary and mimosa bar and egg burritos. At 10 AM, Post 34 will install its new officers for the coming year. Afterwards, the Town of Cave Creek will present Post 34 with the Local Landmark award for its long-standing role as a leader that helped shape the community. At 1 PM, Post 34 will feature Bill Johnson, well-known Bob Hope impersonator; the one-hour show will take place in its courtyard. Johnson has performed his tribute to the late, great Bob Hope across the US and the South Pacific to rave reviews. His tribute has been showcase at numerous events including as master of ceremonies, tributes to the troops and corporate gatherings. Tickets, which are $15 per show and $20 at the door, if available, can be purchased at the Post (after 10 AM). Seating is limited. A BBQ, served by Top Hat Catering, will take place from 2:30-5 PM. In addition, Korean War veterans will be honored during the event, which wraps up with music by the Painted Cave Band from 2:30-7:30 PM.
“There will be nostalgia everywhere as we transport people back in time to places our veterans knew,” adds Brian Fernandez, Post 34 Legion commander. ”While we will share veteran stories throughout the years, we also will feature war eras and our veterans’ role in supporting freedom. For this event, Korean veterans are invited to attend so they can be honored by all in attendance.”
Chartered in 1947, American Legion Post 34 has been giving back to community charitable organizations for more than 75 years. The Post, whose mission is to support and advocate on behalf of veterans, active military and their families, consistently reaches out to assist veterans and others in need.
Young veteran shares the importance of camaraderie, love of country
Chris Kennedy, a US Navy veteran who served enlisted active duty from 2000-2009 as an aircraft electrician and flight deck troubleshooter, understands the power of camaraderie, teamwork and patriotic duty. As the world continues to see bold international fights for freedom taking place, Kennedy speaks to the importance of relationship building and brotherhood – especially for veterans.
Kennedy, who is 39 years old, first pursued a leadership role with American Legion Post 34 in 2020 to help with by-laws and the constitution.
“I enjoy helping the American Legion,” says Kennedy. “It is a way to give back to my other fellow brothers and sisters in service, veterans and their families, and to ensure there is a place for veterans and their families to come to and reflect and engage in community so they don’t feel alone or forgotten. My goal is to show the community that the Legion is here for them. I hope to garner younger veterans to show them that the American Legion is not just group of older individuals that gather together, but rather a collaboration of people of different ages, from different industries and backgrounds whose common unique purpose is to help and provide avenues and information to veterans and their families that are seeking or in need of help.”
Today, Kennedy is the junior vice commander at Post 34 in Cave Creek. The Navy veteran worked with multiple squadrons from combat sea-going commands to testing evaluation of R&D systems, equipment and weapons and aggressor enemy squadrons.
Kennedy deployed three times: the first on the USS George Washington in 2002 in support of operation southern watch and operation enduring freedom. The second time took place in 2004 aboard the USS John F. Kennedy in support of operation enduring freedom and operation Iraqi freedom. Between 2005 and 2007, Kennedy left combat sea commands to pursue testing and evaluation operations, equipment and aircraft systems and provide aggressor squadron support for flight tactics training.
The Post 34 veteran also deployed in 2009 on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in support of the global war on terror. At the end of 2009, he left the Navy to pursue a Bachelor’s of Science in Aeronautics at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Fla.
Kennedy kept pursuing his patriotic interests after receiving FAA certifications for private pilot single and multiple engine land aircraft, mechanics airframe and power plant ratings and he achieved a parachute rigger certification.
Kennedy graduated and became a flight service engineer overseas working at multiple maintenance repair and overhaul stations for large heavy aircraft around the world in Germany, Ireland, Austria, Canada, China, Malaysia and Malta. He later held a position in Scottsdale at the Flight Standards District Office for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as an aviation safety inspector managing aircraft accident investigation and federal oversight of civil aviation companies ranging from maintenance tech schools, flight schools, business charters and air commuters, repair stations, designee oversight and aircraft modifications, among others.
Kennedy learned his trade in one of America’s great military services and turned it into a career for which he is eternally thankful and blessed. He understands well the value of education, strong leadership and relationships, but more importantly, the value of freedom. Get to know your local veterans.
VETERANS ADVISORY
American Legion Post 34 celebrates 75-year anniversary with freedom-focused salute, activities
American Legion Post 34 turns 75 this year and veterans have planned a year chock full of events, tributes, patriotism and the celebration of freedom. Faces of Freedom will produce a Korean War event from the era this May.
As part of an event planned for Saturday, May 21, 2022, American Legion Post 34 will invite veterans and the public to learn about the Post’s role during the Korean War, also known as the forgotten war.
The day begins with a brunch at 9 AM, which will feature a Bloody Mary and mimosa bar and egg burritos. At 10 AM, Post 34 will install its new officers for the coming year. Afterwards, the Town of Cave Creek will present Post 34 with the Local Landmark award for its long-standing role as a leader that helped shape the community. At 1 PM, Post 34 will feature Bill Johnson, well-known Bob Hope impersonator; the one-hour show will take place in its courtyard. Johnson has performed his tribute to the late, great Bob Hope across the US and the South Pacific to rave reviews. His tribute has been showcase at numerous events including as master of ceremonies, tributes to the troops and corporate gatherings. Tickets, which are $15 per show and $20 at the door, if available, can be purchased at the Post (after 10 AM). Seating is limited. A BBQ, served by Top Hat Catering, will take place from 2:30-5 PM. In addition, Korean War veterans will be honored during the event, which wraps up with music by the Painted Cave Band from 2:30-7:30 PM.
“There will be nostalgia everywhere as we transport people back in time to places our veterans knew,” adds Brian Fernandez, Post 34 Legion commander. ”While we will share veteran stories throughout the years, we also will feature war eras and our veterans’ role in supporting freedom. For this event, Korean veterans are invited to attend so they can be honored by all in attendance.”
Chartered in 1947, American Legion Post 34 has been giving back to community charitable organizations for more than 75 years. The Post, whose mission is to support and advocate on behalf of veterans, active military and their families, consistently reaches out to assist veterans and others in need.
Young veteran shares the importance of camaraderie, love of country
Chris Kennedy, a US Navy veteran who served enlisted active duty from 2000-2009 as an aircraft electrician and flight deck troubleshooter, understands the power of camaraderie, teamwork and patriotic duty. As the world continues to see bold international fights for freedom taking place, Kennedy speaks to the importance of relationship building and brotherhood – especially for veterans.
Kennedy, who is 39 years old, first pursued a leadership role with American Legion Post 34 in 2020 to help with by-laws and the constitution.
“I enjoy helping the American Legion,” says Kennedy. “It is a way to give back to my other fellow brothers and sisters in service, veterans and their families, and to ensure there is a place for veterans and their families to come to and reflect and engage in community so they don’t feel alone or forgotten. My goal is to show the community that the Legion is here for them. I hope to garner younger veterans to show them that the American Legion is not just group of older individuals that gather together, but rather a collaboration of people of different ages, from different industries and backgrounds whose common unique purpose is to help and provide avenues and information to veterans and their families that are seeking or in need of help.”
Today, Kennedy is the junior vice commander at Post 34 in Cave Creek. The Navy veteran worked with multiple squadrons from combat sea-going commands to testing evaluation of R&D systems, equipment and weapons and aggressor enemy squadrons.
Kennedy deployed three times: the first on the USS George Washington in 2002 in support of operation southern watch and operation enduring freedom. The second time took place in 2004 aboard the USS John F. Kennedy in support of operation enduring freedom and operation Iraqi freedom. Between 2005 and 2007, Kennedy left combat sea commands to pursue testing and evaluation operations, equipment and aircraft systems and provide aggressor squadron support for flight tactics training.
The Post 34 veteran also deployed in 2009 on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in support of the global war on terror. At the end of 2009, he left the Navy to pursue a Bachelor’s of Science in Aeronautics at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Fla.
Kennedy kept pursuing his patriotic interests after receiving FAA certifications for private pilot single and multiple engine land aircraft, mechanics airframe and power plant ratings and he achieved a parachute rigger certification.
Kennedy graduated and became a flight service engineer overseas working at multiple maintenance repair and overhaul stations for large heavy aircraft around the world in Germany, Ireland, Austria, Canada, China, Malaysia and Malta. He later held a position in Scottsdale at the Flight Standards District Office for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as an aviation safety inspector managing aircraft accident investigation and federal oversight of civil aviation companies ranging from maintenance tech schools, flight schools, business charters and air commuters, repair stations, designee oversight and aircraft modifications, among others.
Kennedy learned his trade in one of America’s great military services and turned it into a career for which he is eternally thankful and blessed. He understands well the value of education, strong leadership and relationships, but more importantly, the value of freedom. Get to know your local veterans.
American Legion Post 34 is located at 6272. E. Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek, Ariz. The American Legion, formed in 1919, supports and advocates on behalf of veterans, active military and their families. The 501(c)(19) also supports the initiatives and programs of the American Legion while fostering patriotism and responsible citizenship. American Legion Post 34 is a non-secular, non-political organization.
Cave Creek Museum
Stamp Mill demonstrations and The Arizona Gold Mining Experience at the Cave Creek Museum
“Cave Creek Museum is proud to feature Arizona’s mining history,” says Johnson. “Our historic stamp mill and tramway is from the Golden Reef Mine on Continental Mountain and is the only one in Arizona within five miles of its original site. We want people to come and experience how gold mining was done back in the day. And, plan to spend time exploring our exciting new The Arizona Gold Mining Experience, which includes blacksmithing, a mine and gold panning.
The stamp mill will be operated on the second Saturday of each month during the museum’s 2022 season.
Arizona Gold Mining Experience expands, adds mine shaft
A new exhibit has just opened at Cave Creek Museum’s Arizona Gold Mining Experience. The new mine shaft is a replica of a typical hard rock Arizona gold mine. To enhance the experience, lights flash and the earth shakes to replicate sequential dynamite explosions. Visitors will learn how the introduction of dynamite and compressed air rock drills increased a mine’s output, but also made it far more dangerous for Arizona miners at the time.
About the Experience
The Arizona Gold Mining Experience features the mine, a tram, a crusher and the 10-stamp mill as part of a 90-minute fascinating demonstration. The Arizona Gold Mining Experience runs the second Saturday of every month, October through May. 11 AM-12:45 PM in the museum lobby and admission is $7 for adults; $5 for seniors; children under 12 are free. Visitors should plan on arriving early so they can purchase admission prior to the event. We encourage guests to purchase their tickets in advance by visiting them museum’s website at cavecreekmuseum.org to avoid waiting in line at the register.
The Arizona Gold Mining Experience, the last “experience" of the season at Cave Creek Museum, will take place on Saturday, May 14, 2022.
Cave Creek Museum and Kiwanis Family Days present Celebrate the USA
Cave Creek Museum will present a Kiwanis -sponsored event, Celebrate the USA on May 15, 2022 from 2-4 PM.
Visitors will enjoy patriotic-themed activities to focus on historical events and figures celebrating such holidays as Memorial Day, Flag Day, Fourth of July, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President’s Day and more. Rediscover your freedom-loving roots during this inspiring event. Free to the public.
Cave Creek Museum Presents The Unknown Soldier Story
Cave Creek Museum Presents will host The Unknown Soldier Story on Saturday, May 21, 2022 from 2-4 PM.
May 21 is the perfect time to learn more about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and its connection to our troops and veterans – especially with Memorial Day around the corner on May 30. Feel your patriotism in remembering those who died in active military service.
Presenter Matthew Scott is a Life Associate Member of the Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Scott will talk about the selection and burial of the first Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery.
Cave Creek Museum to wrap 2021-22 season
Cave Creek Museum will remain open through Sunday, May 29, 2022, the last day of its 2021-22 season.
“We opened the doors in October 2022 with a record number of visitors,” says Evelyn Johnson, interim executive director. “The momentum has continued through the end of our season, which is May 29.
Johnson says the museum enjoyed many firsts throughout the season including record crowds for the new Arizona Gold Mining Experience, ghost adventures, record museum store sales and standing room only for its many Cave Creek Museum Presents series. The last program in the series will feature the Unknown Soldier Story on May 21 and the final Kiwanis Family Fun Days to Celebrate the USA takes place on May 15.
“I encourage Arizonans and visitors to bring friends and families to the museum before the end of May to see this year’s exhibits,” adds Johnson. Then, mark your calendar to return next season to see the changes that happened during the summer. However, there are many tasks to accomplish when we close our doors to the public: calendar planning, fund-raising, program decisions, painting and mailings to say nothing of the exhibit changes that take shape. If you can help make these changes happen, please send an email or call. We look forward to another season of engagement with the community.”
Cave Creek Museum
Stamp Mill demonstrations and The Arizona Gold Mining Experience at the Cave Creek Museum
“Cave Creek Museum is proud to feature Arizona’s mining history,” says Johnson. “Our historic stamp mill and tramway is from the Golden Reef Mine on Continental Mountain and is the only one in Arizona within five miles of its original site. We want people to come and experience how gold mining was done back in the day. And, plan to spend time exploring our exciting new The Arizona Gold Mining Experience, which includes blacksmithing, a mine and gold panning.
The stamp mill will be operated on the second Saturday of each month during the museum’s 2022 season.
Arizona Gold Mining Experience expands, adds mine shaft
A new exhibit has just opened at Cave Creek Museum’s Arizona Gold Mining Experience. The new mine shaft is a replica of a typical hard rock Arizona gold mine. To enhance the experience, lights flash and the earth shakes to replicate sequential dynamite explosions. Visitors will learn how the introduction of dynamite and compressed air rock drills increased a mine’s output, but also made it far more dangerous for Arizona miners at the time.
About the Experience
The Arizona Gold Mining Experience features the mine, a tram, a crusher and the 10-stamp mill as part of a 90-minute fascinating demonstration. The Arizona Gold Mining Experience runs the second Saturday of every month, October through May. 11 AM-12:45 PM in the museum lobby and admission is $7 for adults; $5 for seniors; children under 12 are free. Visitors should plan on arriving early so they can purchase admission prior to the event. We encourage guests to purchase their tickets in advance by visiting them museum’s website at cavecreekmuseum.org to avoid waiting in line at the register.
The Arizona Gold Mining Experience, the last “experience" of the season at Cave Creek Museum, will take place on Saturday, May 14, 2022.
Cave Creek Museum and Kiwanis Family Days present Celebrate the USA
Cave Creek Museum will present a Kiwanis -sponsored event, Celebrate the USA on May 15, 2022 from 2-4 PM.
Visitors will enjoy patriotic-themed activities to focus on historical events and figures celebrating such holidays as Memorial Day, Flag Day, Fourth of July, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President’s Day and more. Rediscover your freedom-loving roots during this inspiring event. Free to the public.
Cave Creek Museum Presents The Unknown Soldier Story
Cave Creek Museum Presents will host The Unknown Soldier Story on Saturday, May 21, 2022 from 2-4 PM.
May 21 is the perfect time to learn more about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and its connection to our troops and veterans – especially with Memorial Day around the corner on May 30. Feel your patriotism in remembering those who died in active military service.
Presenter Matthew Scott is a Life Associate Member of the Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Scott will talk about the selection and burial of the first Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery.
Cave Creek Museum to wrap 2021-22 season
Cave Creek Museum will remain open through Sunday, May 29, 2022, the last day of its 2021-22 season.
“We opened the doors in October 2022 with a record number of visitors,” says Evelyn Johnson, interim executive director. “The momentum has continued through the end of our season, which is May 29.
Johnson says the museum enjoyed many firsts throughout the season including record crowds for the new Arizona Gold Mining Experience, ghost adventures, record museum store sales and standing room only for its many Cave Creek Museum Presents series. The last program in the series will feature the Unknown Soldier Story on May 21 and the final Kiwanis Family Fun Days to Celebrate the USA takes place on May 15.
“I encourage Arizonans and visitors to bring friends and families to the museum before the end of May to see this year’s exhibits,” adds Johnson. Then, mark your calendar to return next season to see the changes that happened during the summer. However, there are many tasks to accomplish when we close our doors to the public: calendar planning, fund-raising, program decisions, painting and mailings to say nothing of the exhibit changes that take shape. If you can help make these changes happen, please send an email or call. We look forward to another season of engagement with the community.”
The 51-year-old museum’s mission is to preserve the artifacts of the prehistory, history, culture and legacy of the Cave Creek Mining District and the Cave Creek/Carefree foothills area through education, research, and interpretive exhibits. The Cave Creek Museum is located at 6140 E. Skyline Drive in Cave Creek, Ariz., 480.488.2764. Open October through May.
Desert Foothills Library
MAY 2022 Adult Events/Programs
Information for events: Contact Heather Wurr, Youth & Teen Services Manager, Desert Foothills Library, 480-488-2286, hwurr@dfla.org, www.dfla.org
Where: Desert Foothills Library, 38443 North Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, 85331
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Library Closure: Monday, May 30th in observance of Memorial Day
Desert Foothills Art Gallery
Trending Showcase March 17th - May 12th
FEATURED PROGRAMS
Trending Showcase Reception
Saturday, May 21, 4:00 pm
Desert Foothills Art Gallery welcomes you to a wonderful reception to celebrate the artists in the Trending Showcase. Light refreshments are served.
No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Desert Foothills Art Gallery Presentation
Thursday, May 26, 4:00 pm
Join the Desert Foothills Art Gallery to learn more about the wonderful artists featured in the Trending Showcase!
No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
WEEKLY PROGRAMS
Mahjongg 101: Brain Healthy Fun
Mondays, April 25-May 16, 1:00-4:00 pm
Learn the foundations of how to play this stimulating rummy-like tile game. Fun, challenging, and addictive it helps to improve memory, decision-making skills, and patience. Instructor provides individual attention in a small-group friendly setting and guides students in understanding MahJongg and how the game is played. The 2019 Mahjongg Card is required available at www.nationalmahjonggleague.org.
Class limited to 8 students, minimum 4 students
RSVP at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: $90.00 for a 4-week series
Craft N Chat
Mondays, 1:00-3:00 pm
Do you knit, crochet, or practice another table craft? Join other local enthusiasts weekly for companionable creating and conversation. Any portable craft is welcomed! New crafters and all skill levels are always welcome!
No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
eBook and Online Database Help
Tuesdays, 11:00-12:00 pm
Downloading eBooks and eAudiobooks can be easy through the library’s digital collection! Each week there will be an informal drop-in class for anyone with questions about Libby, Cloud Library, or any of the apps the library offers. We will show you how to download the apps to your phone or tablet and how to navigate the digital collection. No question is too small! Please bring your device and have your library card ready! For Apple users your Apple ID will be needed.
No registration
Cost: FREE
MahJongg 103: Unsupervised Play
Thursdays, 1:30-3:30 pm
Informal MahJongg play for any level! Groups, individuals, and recent students of MahJongg 101 & 102 looking for a place to come and enjoy playing with people in your community. This group is unsupervised. No sets are provided, must bring your own.
No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: $5
Alcoholics Anonymous
Thursdays, 5:00-6:00 pm
A.A. meetings are being held at Desert Foothills Library on Thursdays.
No registration
Cost: FREE
Jubilate Conservatory of Music Spring Semester Classes
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday January-May
Scholarships are available!
Jubilate Conservatory of Music, a school of classical music, where young students learn to read and write music, begins in-person music classes in September. The Fall Semester lasts fourteen weeks. Violin, viola, cello and choir will be instructed in an after-school format. Online lessons and classes will continue with a particular favorite, Online Collaboration, where students work together online to create a music video. Information about Jubilate Conservatory of Music may be found at jubilateconservatoryofmusic.org. Saturday Music Classes are offered free of tuition.
Mondays 4:00-5:00 pm – Beginning Violin Class. For students 8 years and older; students learn to read music and play the violin in a focused setting with a class limited to 6 students. $364.00 for the semester plus $6.00 registration fee.
Tuesdays 4:15-5:30 pm – Jubilate Choir & Voice Class. For students age 10 and older; students learn how to sing with others in a group setting, read music and follow a director, singing several different styles of music. $364.00 for the semester plus $6.00 registration fee.
Wednesdays 4:00-5:00 pm – Ensemble for Strings. For student age 10 and older who know how to read music and play violin, viola, or cello; students enjoy playing music together in a group and increase their ability to read music and engage with other young musicians. $364.00 for the semester plus $6.00 registration fee.
Saturday 10:00-1:00 pm – Saturday Strings. For age 5yrs and older. 10:00-11:00 am – Advanced/Intermediate strings. 11:00-11:30 am – Beginning Strings (Advanced/Intermediate Students on Break). 11:30-12:00 pm – Jubilate Violin Orchestra, combined class rehearsal. $6.00 registration fee only.
Saturday 12:15-1:00 pm – Musicianship Class. For all ages, (very young children should be accompanied by their parent). Students learn to sing their way through music theory in a fun and lively classroom setting. $6.00 registration fee only.
Saturday, May 21, 1:00 -3:00 pm – Jubilate Music Concert
This is a class through Jubilate Conservatory of Music. Instruments are not provided. If you are interested in joining, please contact Laya Field for more information at 480-993-6147 or jubilateconservatoryofmusic.org.
MONTHLY PROGRAMS
Death Café
Wednesday, May 4, 12:30-2:30 pm
Death Cafe is a gathering to talk about death and dying. The aim is to increase awareness of death to help people make the most of their (finite) lives. It is a global, non-profit movement begun in London in 2011: to date, more than 7,000 Death Cafes have been held in 63 countries. Death Cafe does not promote beliefs, agendas, or products, nor is it a bereavement or grief support group. Join us for open, respectful, interesting conversation about topics relevant to all of us but often considered “dark” or even taboo. From more information go to www.deathcafe.com
No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
International Film Series: Women Directors with Gary Zaro
Friday, May 6, 2:00 pm – Wadjda (PG; 2012, Saudi Arabia, 98 minutes)
Friday, May 13, 2:00 pm – Mostly Martha (PG; 2001, Germany, 109 minutes)
Film is the most popular form of art and entertainment in the world and a wonderful way for us to communicate with each other. The International Film Series gives us a glimpse into other cultures to see their uniqueness, history, and what is important to them. It is also a great look into the universality of all countries and cultures and allows us the opportunity to see often times we share more than we realize. Travel around the world with us as we explore innovative films and fascinating cultures. A post film discussion will follow each screening with Gary Zaro.
RSVP at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
Music at the Movies
Thursday, May 12, 2:00 pm
Join us for a celebration of movies with interesting or significant music. Movies range from dramas, musicals, comedies, and more! Hosted by music enthusiast, Annis Scott. This Month: Pavarotti.
No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286
Cost: FREE
Chapter2Books Monthly Sale!
May 13 & 14
Monthly book sales provide a wonderful opportunity to purchase quality books and other media at even lower prices than the everyday bargain prices in Chapter 2. The monthly book sale is throughout Chapter 2, the Jones/Coates Room, and our patio *weather permitting*. Chapter 2 Monthly Sales are offered on the second Friday and Saturday of every month. Can’t make a Sale? Check out our amazing selection on Amazon. There are hundreds of books as well as CDs, DVDs and audiobooks listed there that are not on display in the bookstore.
Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Medicare 101 with ASC Insurance
Tuesday, May 17, 4:00 pm
We’ll discuss and cover:
· Knowing your rights, options, and entitlements.
· The correct time to enroll in Medicare
· What Medicare does and does not cover
· Medicare Advantage
· Medicare Supplement insurance
· Medicare review for post 65 beneficiaries
· Medicare Part D
RSVP by contacting: Derrick Cooper at 480-648-5052 or derrick.cooper@ascinsuranceaz.com OR Michael Smith at 602-793-1925 or mpsmith.benefits@gmail.com
Little Known Stories of WWII with Gary Zaro
Friday, May 20, 2:00 pm – A Woman in Berlin (2008)
Friday, May 27, 2:00 pm – My Italian Secret (2014)
This film series offers little known war stories filled with daring, intrigue, and sometimes such improbability they have to be seen to be believed. At the heart of each one, are the men and women who made World War II modern history’s seminal event, one that still effects our lives and world today. Everyone is invited to participate in the discussion following each film.
RSVP at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
Puzzle Exchange
Friday, May 27, 9:00-5:00pm
Are you sick of your puzzles at home because you have completed all of them multiple times? Come drop off your gently used puzzles and pick out a new one for free! Leave one puzzle and take four, the more the merrier. Offered on the last Friday of every month. All ages and skill levels encouraged!
No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
LITERARY PROGRAMS
Writer’s Connection
Friday, May 6, 1:00-3:00 pm
Today's world is literally at a writer's fingertips. A few keyboard strokes can open the information gates to help you create stories that are distinctively credible and compelling. This Month: Bridging Timelines Together with Ease. Most stories we write about are created with a few different timelines. Whether we are giving backstory, or writing about incidents from our childhood, or we’re including various characters from different generations, time can be a tricky thing to work around in our writing.
Knowing what parts of various timelines to include in our stories takes practice.
In Unapologetically Enough, Author Carrie Severson, starts off her book with a particular incident that happened in seventh grade to paint a picture. And by the end of the first chapter, she’s in college.
This workshop will provide tips and tools to help you for the aircraft to make your next epic story unfolds with ease.
Carrie Severson is an author and the Chief Executive Officer of the Unapologetic Voice House, a hybrid book publishing business. She has been in the storytelling industry for nearly twenty-five years. She started the Unapologetic Voice House in 2019 after spending years pitching literary agents in the hopes of being published traditionally. All her rejection letters from literary agents came down to the same thing. They all loved the work. They all compared the work to well-known authors. But because she didn’t have a big enough platform, agents always passed on her. Carrie used that pivot in life and launched a company that could help women just like her―unapologetic in their stories without massive following. She’s married to her best friend and on her next soul quest to become the next version of herself. She can be reached at UnapologeticallyEnough.com
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
Get Lit Book Club
Tuesday, May 10, 5:00-6:30 pm
Get Lit Book Club, a happy hour book club! Not for the faint of heart. Weird, odd, and unique books are chosen for a great discussion, so get ready for something you might not choose every day! Books will include non-fiction, classics, contemporary fiction, and memoirs to list a few. Get Lit is at a different restaurant every month to support local businesses. Everyone is welcome! This Month: Choose a book from the Villains series by Serena Valentino. We will be meeting at Mountain View Pub (7033 E Cave Creek Rd; (480) 575-7782).
RSVP at dfla.org so we may give accurate numbers to the restaurant. | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE but we encourage you to eat, drink, and be merry in support of our local businesses.
Library Book Club
Thursday, May 12, 10:00-12:00 am
Tuesday, May 24, 10:00-12:00 am
Book Club is offered twice every month! Same book, same facilitator, different days. Choose which day is best for you to join. Everyone is welcome! This Month: Mao’s Last Dancer by Li Cunxin.
RSVP at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
Literary Salon
Thursday, May 19, 10:00 am
An informal discussion of books, film and theater, led by a facilitator. No requirements to read or see any particular book, film or play. Everyone is invited to share ideas and reflections on the selected theme. This Month: Our May Salon salutes Spring Flowers. Choose any book, film, music or other literary genre in which flowers, gardens or springtime play a prominent role. Some book ideas: “The Language of Flowers,” “The Secret Garden,” “Dandelion Wine,” “Flowers For Algernon,” “The Sunflower Forest,” and “Desert Flower.” In song, “Where Have All The Flowers Gone.” On film, the funny and poignant “Cactus Flower.” How do flowers fit into the context of the story, poem, song? Is it a metaphor, a physical entity, or both? Is it treated as a character, a natural element, or a blend the two? We’ll consider these questions and more as we explore Spring Flowers.
No registration | Questions please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAMS
Exercise Over 50
Friday, May 6, 11:00 am
Natural methods of repair are superior to managed methods of relief. We will assess your abilities such as balance, strength, body alignment. We will discuss pain and discomfort. You can regain mobility, realign the body, reduce and eliminate pain. This builds self-confidence and creates a joyful aging experience.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please contact instructor, Rev. Dr. Karen Cimaglia at rockinvibs21@gmail.com or 602-721-7714.
Cost: $10
Gentle Chair Yoga
Mondays, 11:00-12:00 pm
Yoga for Every Body! Through a slow flow of poses coordinated with breath you’ll begin strengthening your heart, bones, balance and sharpening the mind. You are only one yoga class away from a good mood! Marina started practicing yoga in 1995, and for the past seven years has taught locally. Marina also offers Gentle Yoga every Wednesday at 11:00am. Chairs are provided.
No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286
Questions about Gentle Chair Yoga please contact instructor, Marina Kachur, at 480-510-6572 or yokama14@gmail.com.
Cost: $10 cash, paid to instructor at each class
Tai Chi – Qigong for Everyone!
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:00-10:00 am
Tai Chi & Qigong is a self-care practice. It is a choice of a healthy lifestyle and living well. It improves balance, flexibility, brain plasticity, inner peace and overall wellness. This class is offered every Tuesday and Thursday. Bina Bou is a senior trainer at IIQTC. She has been sharing the ancient practice for over a decade in our community. She believes no matter where you are on your healing journey Tai Chi practice can help improve your quality of life. To learn more about her classes visit mindfocusbodyqi.com
No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Questions about Tai Chi & Qigong for Everyone please contact instructor, Bina Bou, at bina.b75@gmail.com.
Cost: $10 cash, paid to instructor at each class
Gentle Yoga
Wednesdays, 11:00-12:00 pm
Yoga for Every Body! Through a slow flow of poses coordinated with the breath you’ll begin strengthening your heart, bones, balance and sharpening the mind. You are only one yoga class away from a good mood! Marina started practicing yoga in 1995, and for the past seven years has taught locally. Marina also offers Chair Yoga every Monday at 11:00am. Please bring a yoga mat and a blanket.
No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286
Questions about Gentle Yoga please contact instructor, Marina Kachur, at 480-510-6572 or yokama14@gmail.com.
Cost: $10 cash, paid to instructor at each class
Meditation with Reiki Healing
Wednesday, May 4 & 18, 1:00-2:00 pm
Meditation and relaxation have been proven to promote mental and physical changes in a person. Come and experience meditation with guidance. Discuss your experience. Discover the power of healing through guided meditation. If you are interested in expanding your meditation practices, the reiki healing will provide a unique opportunity to experience the healing affects.
No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Questions about Meditation with Reiki Healing please contact instructor, Karen Cimaglia at rockinvibs21@gmail.com
Cost: $10 cash, paid to instructor at each class
Yoga Fusion
Thursdays, 12:00-1:00pm
Please join Elizabeth Boisson for an intermediate-level course of Yoga Fusion on Thursdays from 12:00-1:00 pm! We will start with breathing exercises, go through a series of stretching movements to open our hearts and our hips, and then move into Vinyasa or Flow yoga and several standing sequences, including balance exercises. We finish with 5 minutes of Savasana at the end of class.
No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Questions about Yoga Fusion, please contact instructor Elizabeth Boisson: 480-363-5275 or evboisson@yahoo.com.
Cost: $10 cash, paid to instructor at each class
The Healing Pathway
Monday, May 9 & 23, 9:30-11:00 am
Join us on this journey of grief. This group will guide and support you as you discover your "new normal". The open-ended group will provide you with practical tools and supportive conversation as you are processing your personal grief journey. The group shares a common language of grief.
No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
Reiki Healing
Wednesday, May 13 & 27, 1:00-2:00 pm
Learn and explore through a variety of energy healing methods including Reiki. We will play with the energy for a better understanding, how you can use it and how you can consciously control more of the energy that makes up all that is you. Each person is here for their unique experience, no matter the age or belief system there is something for you to glean from knowing more about yourself and how better to know yourself than through the part of you that is unseen. Healing is the focus of Reiki and healing is multi-level.
No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Questions about Reiki Healing, please contact instructor, Rev. Dr. Karen Cimaglia at rockinvibs21@gmail.com.
Cost: $10 cash, paid to instructor at each class
Longevity, Healthy Aging, and Regeneration
Friday, May 11 & 25, 11:00 am
What are the habits of those who have lived into extreme old age? This has been studied and documented for centuries. What do these studies have in common? What patterns emerge. Can we change our patterns or lifestyle, if so, how and what effect will this have?
No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
Nutrition Over 50
Friday, April 15, 12:00 pm
Learn and discuss nutrition and how it changes with age. Discuss healthy food options and a menu for a week. Learn the philosophy behind fasting and intermittent fasting, create a plan to change your eating patterns.
RSVP @ dfla.org | Questions, please contact instructor, Karen Cimaglia at rockinvibs21@gmail.com or 602-721-7714.
Cost: $10
Desert Foothills Library
MAY 2022 Youth, Teen, & Family Events/Programs
Information for events: Contact Heather Wurr, Youth & Teen Services Manager, Desert Foothills Library, 480-488-2286, hwurr@dfla.org, www.dfla.org
Where: All events below take place at Desert Foothills Library, 38443 North Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, 85331
All youth and teen programs are free but require registration unless otherwise noted.
Library Closed: Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day
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Baby Storytime
Every Other Friday, 10:30-11:00am – May 6 & 20
Children ages 0 to 18 months and families are encouraged to join Miss Heather for a storytime featuring songs, rhymes, movement, & stories to stimulate language and literacy development.
Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Toddler Storytime
Tuesdays, 10:30-11:00am – May 10, 17, 24, 31
Children ages 1 to 3 years old and families are encouraged to join Miss Heather for a storytime featuring developmentally appropriate songs, movement, & stories to foster early literacy skills. Afterwards, there will be a craft or activity to expand upon storytime.
Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Preschool Storytime
Thursdays, 10:30-11:00am – May 5, 12, 19, 26
Children ages 4 to 6 years old and families are encouraged to join Miss Heather for a storytime featuring developmentally appropriate songs, movement, & stories to foster early literacy skills. Afterwards, there will be a craft or activity to expand upon storytime. Please register beforehand as space is limited and so there are enough supplies for crafts.
Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Jubilate Music Classes
Mondays, 4:00-5:00pm
Tuesdays, 4:15-5:30pm
Wednesdays, 4:00-5:00pm
Saturday, 10:00-12:00pm
Saturday, 12:15-1:00pm
Jubilate Conservatory of Music, a school of classical music, where young students learn to read and write music, presents in-person music classes at Desert Foothills Library. Violin, viola, cello and choir will be instructed in an after-school format. Online lessons and classes will continue with a particular favorite, Online Collaboration, where students work together online to create a music video. Information about Jubilate Conservatory of Music may be found at jubilateconservatoryofmusic.org. Saturday Music Classes are offered free of tuition. These classes are through Jubilate Conservatory of Music. Instruments are not provided.
If you are interested in joining, please contact Laya Field for more information at 480-993-6147.
May Flower Fairies
Thursday, May 12, 3:30-4:30 pm
April showers bring May Flower Fairies! Use pipe cleaners, felt, fake flower petals, and your imagination to make a fairy complete with their own outfit to match their powers or the season. All supplies will be provided.
This program is suited for ages 7-12.
Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Dungeons & Dragons
Saturday, May 14, 1:00-3:00pm
Interested in Dungeons & Dragons but don’t know how to get started? Love D&D but don’t have a group? Join Librarian Heather as she leads adventurers through a campaign, explaining the basics along the way. Both seasoned players and people new to RPGs are welcome! If you are able, please come with a filled out character sheet (blank ones will be available in the library). There will also be premade characters available on the day of. If you missed the last meeting – don’t worry! We’ll find a way to introduce your character to the party.
This program is suited for ages 12-18.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
LEGO Build Your Own Monster
Tuesday, May 17, 4:30-5:30pm
This LEGO challenge requires creativity and engineering! Participants will be designing and building monsters out of LEGO bricks. Librarian Heather and Teen Volunteers will be on hand to help spark ideas and problem solve when needed.
This program is suited for ages 6-12.
Questions, please call 480-488-2286
Parenting 101 in 2022
Saturday, May 21, 1:00-2:30pm
Being a parent is one of the most challenging jobs you will ever have, as well as one of the most rewarding. The end goal is to raise, confident, self-reliant, and well-grounded children. Discover options and solutions to the support you in your daily role as a parent, towards achieving that goal.
This class will be presented by Michele Guy Syne, who is a Professional Engineer and Certified Hypnotherapist. Michele teaches monthly classes, and gives private sessions to support her Clients in finding the resources within themselves to improve their lives by removing limiting beliefs, patterns of behavior, and painful emotions and memories which no longer serve them.
This program is for parents, guardians, and caregivers.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Teen Book Club: Manga Edition
Laid-Back Camp Vol. 1 by Afro
Wednesday, May 25, 3:30-4:30 pm
Librarian Heather is diving into the world of manga and needs your help – either as a guide or as a fellow beginner! Each month, we will read the first volume of a different manga series to discuss it and manga in general. May’s book is Laid-Back Camp Volume 1 which chronicles the adventures of a group of friends who travel around the country to different campsites. A perfect read as you get ready for summer break. Snacks will be provided! Copies of the book are available for checkout.
This program is suited for ages 13-18.
Questions, please call 480-488-2286
MAY 2022 Adult Events/Programs
Information for events: Contact Heather Wurr, Youth & Teen Services Manager, Desert Foothills Library, 480-488-2286, hwurr@dfla.org, www.dfla.org
Where: Desert Foothills Library, 38443 North Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, 85331
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Library Closure: Monday, May 30th in observance of Memorial Day
Desert Foothills Art Gallery
Trending Showcase March 17th - May 12th
FEATURED PROGRAMS
Trending Showcase Reception
Saturday, May 21, 4:00 pm
Desert Foothills Art Gallery welcomes you to a wonderful reception to celebrate the artists in the Trending Showcase. Light refreshments are served.
No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Desert Foothills Art Gallery Presentation
Thursday, May 26, 4:00 pm
Join the Desert Foothills Art Gallery to learn more about the wonderful artists featured in the Trending Showcase!
No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
WEEKLY PROGRAMS
Mahjongg 101: Brain Healthy Fun
Mondays, April 25-May 16, 1:00-4:00 pm
Learn the foundations of how to play this stimulating rummy-like tile game. Fun, challenging, and addictive it helps to improve memory, decision-making skills, and patience. Instructor provides individual attention in a small-group friendly setting and guides students in understanding MahJongg and how the game is played. The 2019 Mahjongg Card is required available at www.nationalmahjonggleague.org.
Class limited to 8 students, minimum 4 students
RSVP at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: $90.00 for a 4-week series
Craft N Chat
Mondays, 1:00-3:00 pm
Do you knit, crochet, or practice another table craft? Join other local enthusiasts weekly for companionable creating and conversation. Any portable craft is welcomed! New crafters and all skill levels are always welcome!
No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
eBook and Online Database Help
Tuesdays, 11:00-12:00 pm
Downloading eBooks and eAudiobooks can be easy through the library’s digital collection! Each week there will be an informal drop-in class for anyone with questions about Libby, Cloud Library, or any of the apps the library offers. We will show you how to download the apps to your phone or tablet and how to navigate the digital collection. No question is too small! Please bring your device and have your library card ready! For Apple users your Apple ID will be needed.
No registration
Cost: FREE
MahJongg 103: Unsupervised Play
Thursdays, 1:30-3:30 pm
Informal MahJongg play for any level! Groups, individuals, and recent students of MahJongg 101 & 102 looking for a place to come and enjoy playing with people in your community. This group is unsupervised. No sets are provided, must bring your own.
No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: $5
Alcoholics Anonymous
Thursdays, 5:00-6:00 pm
A.A. meetings are being held at Desert Foothills Library on Thursdays.
No registration
Cost: FREE
Jubilate Conservatory of Music Spring Semester Classes
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday January-May
Scholarships are available!
Jubilate Conservatory of Music, a school of classical music, where young students learn to read and write music, begins in-person music classes in September. The Fall Semester lasts fourteen weeks. Violin, viola, cello and choir will be instructed in an after-school format. Online lessons and classes will continue with a particular favorite, Online Collaboration, where students work together online to create a music video. Information about Jubilate Conservatory of Music may be found at jubilateconservatoryofmusic.org. Saturday Music Classes are offered free of tuition.
Mondays 4:00-5:00 pm – Beginning Violin Class. For students 8 years and older; students learn to read music and play the violin in a focused setting with a class limited to 6 students. $364.00 for the semester plus $6.00 registration fee.
Tuesdays 4:15-5:30 pm – Jubilate Choir & Voice Class. For students age 10 and older; students learn how to sing with others in a group setting, read music and follow a director, singing several different styles of music. $364.00 for the semester plus $6.00 registration fee.
Wednesdays 4:00-5:00 pm – Ensemble for Strings. For student age 10 and older who know how to read music and play violin, viola, or cello; students enjoy playing music together in a group and increase their ability to read music and engage with other young musicians. $364.00 for the semester plus $6.00 registration fee.
Saturday 10:00-1:00 pm – Saturday Strings. For age 5yrs and older. 10:00-11:00 am – Advanced/Intermediate strings. 11:00-11:30 am – Beginning Strings (Advanced/Intermediate Students on Break). 11:30-12:00 pm – Jubilate Violin Orchestra, combined class rehearsal. $6.00 registration fee only.
Saturday 12:15-1:00 pm – Musicianship Class. For all ages, (very young children should be accompanied by their parent). Students learn to sing their way through music theory in a fun and lively classroom setting. $6.00 registration fee only.
Saturday, May 21, 1:00 -3:00 pm – Jubilate Music Concert
This is a class through Jubilate Conservatory of Music. Instruments are not provided. If you are interested in joining, please contact Laya Field for more information at 480-993-6147 or jubilateconservatoryofmusic.org.
MONTHLY PROGRAMS
Death Café
Wednesday, May 4, 12:30-2:30 pm
Death Cafe is a gathering to talk about death and dying. The aim is to increase awareness of death to help people make the most of their (finite) lives. It is a global, non-profit movement begun in London in 2011: to date, more than 7,000 Death Cafes have been held in 63 countries. Death Cafe does not promote beliefs, agendas, or products, nor is it a bereavement or grief support group. Join us for open, respectful, interesting conversation about topics relevant to all of us but often considered “dark” or even taboo. From more information go to www.deathcafe.com
No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
International Film Series: Women Directors with Gary Zaro
Friday, May 6, 2:00 pm – Wadjda (PG; 2012, Saudi Arabia, 98 minutes)
Friday, May 13, 2:00 pm – Mostly Martha (PG; 2001, Germany, 109 minutes)
Film is the most popular form of art and entertainment in the world and a wonderful way for us to communicate with each other. The International Film Series gives us a glimpse into other cultures to see their uniqueness, history, and what is important to them. It is also a great look into the universality of all countries and cultures and allows us the opportunity to see often times we share more than we realize. Travel around the world with us as we explore innovative films and fascinating cultures. A post film discussion will follow each screening with Gary Zaro.
RSVP at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
Music at the Movies
Thursday, May 12, 2:00 pm
Join us for a celebration of movies with interesting or significant music. Movies range from dramas, musicals, comedies, and more! Hosted by music enthusiast, Annis Scott. This Month: Pavarotti.
No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286
Cost: FREE
Chapter2Books Monthly Sale!
May 13 & 14
Monthly book sales provide a wonderful opportunity to purchase quality books and other media at even lower prices than the everyday bargain prices in Chapter 2. The monthly book sale is throughout Chapter 2, the Jones/Coates Room, and our patio *weather permitting*. Chapter 2 Monthly Sales are offered on the second Friday and Saturday of every month. Can’t make a Sale? Check out our amazing selection on Amazon. There are hundreds of books as well as CDs, DVDs and audiobooks listed there that are not on display in the bookstore.
Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Medicare 101 with ASC Insurance
Tuesday, May 17, 4:00 pm
We’ll discuss and cover:
· Knowing your rights, options, and entitlements.
· The correct time to enroll in Medicare
· What Medicare does and does not cover
· Medicare Advantage
· Medicare Supplement insurance
· Medicare review for post 65 beneficiaries
· Medicare Part D
RSVP by contacting: Derrick Cooper at 480-648-5052 or derrick.cooper@ascinsuranceaz.com OR Michael Smith at 602-793-1925 or mpsmith.benefits@gmail.com
Little Known Stories of WWII with Gary Zaro
Friday, May 20, 2:00 pm – A Woman in Berlin (2008)
Friday, May 27, 2:00 pm – My Italian Secret (2014)
This film series offers little known war stories filled with daring, intrigue, and sometimes such improbability they have to be seen to be believed. At the heart of each one, are the men and women who made World War II modern history’s seminal event, one that still effects our lives and world today. Everyone is invited to participate in the discussion following each film.
RSVP at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
Puzzle Exchange
Friday, May 27, 9:00-5:00pm
Are you sick of your puzzles at home because you have completed all of them multiple times? Come drop off your gently used puzzles and pick out a new one for free! Leave one puzzle and take four, the more the merrier. Offered on the last Friday of every month. All ages and skill levels encouraged!
No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
LITERARY PROGRAMS
Writer’s Connection
Friday, May 6, 1:00-3:00 pm
Today's world is literally at a writer's fingertips. A few keyboard strokes can open the information gates to help you create stories that are distinctively credible and compelling. This Month: Bridging Timelines Together with Ease. Most stories we write about are created with a few different timelines. Whether we are giving backstory, or writing about incidents from our childhood, or we’re including various characters from different generations, time can be a tricky thing to work around in our writing.
Knowing what parts of various timelines to include in our stories takes practice.
In Unapologetically Enough, Author Carrie Severson, starts off her book with a particular incident that happened in seventh grade to paint a picture. And by the end of the first chapter, she’s in college.
This workshop will provide tips and tools to help you for the aircraft to make your next epic story unfolds with ease.
Carrie Severson is an author and the Chief Executive Officer of the Unapologetic Voice House, a hybrid book publishing business. She has been in the storytelling industry for nearly twenty-five years. She started the Unapologetic Voice House in 2019 after spending years pitching literary agents in the hopes of being published traditionally. All her rejection letters from literary agents came down to the same thing. They all loved the work. They all compared the work to well-known authors. But because she didn’t have a big enough platform, agents always passed on her. Carrie used that pivot in life and launched a company that could help women just like her―unapologetic in their stories without massive following. She’s married to her best friend and on her next soul quest to become the next version of herself. She can be reached at UnapologeticallyEnough.com
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
Get Lit Book Club
Tuesday, May 10, 5:00-6:30 pm
Get Lit Book Club, a happy hour book club! Not for the faint of heart. Weird, odd, and unique books are chosen for a great discussion, so get ready for something you might not choose every day! Books will include non-fiction, classics, contemporary fiction, and memoirs to list a few. Get Lit is at a different restaurant every month to support local businesses. Everyone is welcome! This Month: Choose a book from the Villains series by Serena Valentino. We will be meeting at Mountain View Pub (7033 E Cave Creek Rd; (480) 575-7782).
RSVP at dfla.org so we may give accurate numbers to the restaurant. | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE but we encourage you to eat, drink, and be merry in support of our local businesses.
Library Book Club
Thursday, May 12, 10:00-12:00 am
Tuesday, May 24, 10:00-12:00 am
Book Club is offered twice every month! Same book, same facilitator, different days. Choose which day is best for you to join. Everyone is welcome! This Month: Mao’s Last Dancer by Li Cunxin.
RSVP at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
Literary Salon
Thursday, May 19, 10:00 am
An informal discussion of books, film and theater, led by a facilitator. No requirements to read or see any particular book, film or play. Everyone is invited to share ideas and reflections on the selected theme. This Month: Our May Salon salutes Spring Flowers. Choose any book, film, music or other literary genre in which flowers, gardens or springtime play a prominent role. Some book ideas: “The Language of Flowers,” “The Secret Garden,” “Dandelion Wine,” “Flowers For Algernon,” “The Sunflower Forest,” and “Desert Flower.” In song, “Where Have All The Flowers Gone.” On film, the funny and poignant “Cactus Flower.” How do flowers fit into the context of the story, poem, song? Is it a metaphor, a physical entity, or both? Is it treated as a character, a natural element, or a blend the two? We’ll consider these questions and more as we explore Spring Flowers.
No registration | Questions please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAMS
Exercise Over 50
Friday, May 6, 11:00 am
Natural methods of repair are superior to managed methods of relief. We will assess your abilities such as balance, strength, body alignment. We will discuss pain and discomfort. You can regain mobility, realign the body, reduce and eliminate pain. This builds self-confidence and creates a joyful aging experience.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please contact instructor, Rev. Dr. Karen Cimaglia at rockinvibs21@gmail.com or 602-721-7714.
Cost: $10
Gentle Chair Yoga
Mondays, 11:00-12:00 pm
Yoga for Every Body! Through a slow flow of poses coordinated with breath you’ll begin strengthening your heart, bones, balance and sharpening the mind. You are only one yoga class away from a good mood! Marina started practicing yoga in 1995, and for the past seven years has taught locally. Marina also offers Gentle Yoga every Wednesday at 11:00am. Chairs are provided.
No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286
Questions about Gentle Chair Yoga please contact instructor, Marina Kachur, at 480-510-6572 or yokama14@gmail.com.
Cost: $10 cash, paid to instructor at each class
Tai Chi – Qigong for Everyone!
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:00-10:00 am
Tai Chi & Qigong is a self-care practice. It is a choice of a healthy lifestyle and living well. It improves balance, flexibility, brain plasticity, inner peace and overall wellness. This class is offered every Tuesday and Thursday. Bina Bou is a senior trainer at IIQTC. She has been sharing the ancient practice for over a decade in our community. She believes no matter where you are on your healing journey Tai Chi practice can help improve your quality of life. To learn more about her classes visit mindfocusbodyqi.com
No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Questions about Tai Chi & Qigong for Everyone please contact instructor, Bina Bou, at bina.b75@gmail.com.
Cost: $10 cash, paid to instructor at each class
Gentle Yoga
Wednesdays, 11:00-12:00 pm
Yoga for Every Body! Through a slow flow of poses coordinated with the breath you’ll begin strengthening your heart, bones, balance and sharpening the mind. You are only one yoga class away from a good mood! Marina started practicing yoga in 1995, and for the past seven years has taught locally. Marina also offers Chair Yoga every Monday at 11:00am. Please bring a yoga mat and a blanket.
No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286
Questions about Gentle Yoga please contact instructor, Marina Kachur, at 480-510-6572 or yokama14@gmail.com.
Cost: $10 cash, paid to instructor at each class
Meditation with Reiki Healing
Wednesday, May 4 & 18, 1:00-2:00 pm
Meditation and relaxation have been proven to promote mental and physical changes in a person. Come and experience meditation with guidance. Discuss your experience. Discover the power of healing through guided meditation. If you are interested in expanding your meditation practices, the reiki healing will provide a unique opportunity to experience the healing affects.
No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Questions about Meditation with Reiki Healing please contact instructor, Karen Cimaglia at rockinvibs21@gmail.com
Cost: $10 cash, paid to instructor at each class
Yoga Fusion
Thursdays, 12:00-1:00pm
Please join Elizabeth Boisson for an intermediate-level course of Yoga Fusion on Thursdays from 12:00-1:00 pm! We will start with breathing exercises, go through a series of stretching movements to open our hearts and our hips, and then move into Vinyasa or Flow yoga and several standing sequences, including balance exercises. We finish with 5 minutes of Savasana at the end of class.
No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Questions about Yoga Fusion, please contact instructor Elizabeth Boisson: 480-363-5275 or evboisson@yahoo.com.
Cost: $10 cash, paid to instructor at each class
The Healing Pathway
Monday, May 9 & 23, 9:30-11:00 am
Join us on this journey of grief. This group will guide and support you as you discover your "new normal". The open-ended group will provide you with practical tools and supportive conversation as you are processing your personal grief journey. The group shares a common language of grief.
No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
Reiki Healing
Wednesday, May 13 & 27, 1:00-2:00 pm
Learn and explore through a variety of energy healing methods including Reiki. We will play with the energy for a better understanding, how you can use it and how you can consciously control more of the energy that makes up all that is you. Each person is here for their unique experience, no matter the age or belief system there is something for you to glean from knowing more about yourself and how better to know yourself than through the part of you that is unseen. Healing is the focus of Reiki and healing is multi-level.
No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Questions about Reiki Healing, please contact instructor, Rev. Dr. Karen Cimaglia at rockinvibs21@gmail.com.
Cost: $10 cash, paid to instructor at each class
Longevity, Healthy Aging, and Regeneration
Friday, May 11 & 25, 11:00 am
What are the habits of those who have lived into extreme old age? This has been studied and documented for centuries. What do these studies have in common? What patterns emerge. Can we change our patterns or lifestyle, if so, how and what effect will this have?
No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Cost: FREE
Nutrition Over 50
Friday, April 15, 12:00 pm
Learn and discuss nutrition and how it changes with age. Discuss healthy food options and a menu for a week. Learn the philosophy behind fasting and intermittent fasting, create a plan to change your eating patterns.
RSVP @ dfla.org | Questions, please contact instructor, Karen Cimaglia at rockinvibs21@gmail.com or 602-721-7714.
Cost: $10
Desert Foothills Library
MAY 2022 Youth, Teen, & Family Events/Programs
Information for events: Contact Heather Wurr, Youth & Teen Services Manager, Desert Foothills Library, 480-488-2286, hwurr@dfla.org, www.dfla.org
Where: All events below take place at Desert Foothills Library, 38443 North Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, 85331
All youth and teen programs are free but require registration unless otherwise noted.
Library Closed: Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day
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Baby Storytime
Every Other Friday, 10:30-11:00am – May 6 & 20
Children ages 0 to 18 months and families are encouraged to join Miss Heather for a storytime featuring songs, rhymes, movement, & stories to stimulate language and literacy development.
Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Toddler Storytime
Tuesdays, 10:30-11:00am – May 10, 17, 24, 31
Children ages 1 to 3 years old and families are encouraged to join Miss Heather for a storytime featuring developmentally appropriate songs, movement, & stories to foster early literacy skills. Afterwards, there will be a craft or activity to expand upon storytime.
Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Preschool Storytime
Thursdays, 10:30-11:00am – May 5, 12, 19, 26
Children ages 4 to 6 years old and families are encouraged to join Miss Heather for a storytime featuring developmentally appropriate songs, movement, & stories to foster early literacy skills. Afterwards, there will be a craft or activity to expand upon storytime. Please register beforehand as space is limited and so there are enough supplies for crafts.
Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Jubilate Music Classes
Mondays, 4:00-5:00pm
Tuesdays, 4:15-5:30pm
Wednesdays, 4:00-5:00pm
Saturday, 10:00-12:00pm
Saturday, 12:15-1:00pm
Jubilate Conservatory of Music, a school of classical music, where young students learn to read and write music, presents in-person music classes at Desert Foothills Library. Violin, viola, cello and choir will be instructed in an after-school format. Online lessons and classes will continue with a particular favorite, Online Collaboration, where students work together online to create a music video. Information about Jubilate Conservatory of Music may be found at jubilateconservatoryofmusic.org. Saturday Music Classes are offered free of tuition. These classes are through Jubilate Conservatory of Music. Instruments are not provided.
If you are interested in joining, please contact Laya Field for more information at 480-993-6147.
May Flower Fairies
Thursday, May 12, 3:30-4:30 pm
April showers bring May Flower Fairies! Use pipe cleaners, felt, fake flower petals, and your imagination to make a fairy complete with their own outfit to match their powers or the season. All supplies will be provided.
This program is suited for ages 7-12.
Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Dungeons & Dragons
Saturday, May 14, 1:00-3:00pm
Interested in Dungeons & Dragons but don’t know how to get started? Love D&D but don’t have a group? Join Librarian Heather as she leads adventurers through a campaign, explaining the basics along the way. Both seasoned players and people new to RPGs are welcome! If you are able, please come with a filled out character sheet (blank ones will be available in the library). There will also be premade characters available on the day of. If you missed the last meeting – don’t worry! We’ll find a way to introduce your character to the party.
This program is suited for ages 12-18.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
LEGO Build Your Own Monster
Tuesday, May 17, 4:30-5:30pm
This LEGO challenge requires creativity and engineering! Participants will be designing and building monsters out of LEGO bricks. Librarian Heather and Teen Volunteers will be on hand to help spark ideas and problem solve when needed.
This program is suited for ages 6-12.
Questions, please call 480-488-2286
Parenting 101 in 2022
Saturday, May 21, 1:00-2:30pm
Being a parent is one of the most challenging jobs you will ever have, as well as one of the most rewarding. The end goal is to raise, confident, self-reliant, and well-grounded children. Discover options and solutions to the support you in your daily role as a parent, towards achieving that goal.
This class will be presented by Michele Guy Syne, who is a Professional Engineer and Certified Hypnotherapist. Michele teaches monthly classes, and gives private sessions to support her Clients in finding the resources within themselves to improve their lives by removing limiting beliefs, patterns of behavior, and painful emotions and memories which no longer serve them.
This program is for parents, guardians, and caregivers.
RSVP online at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
Teen Book Club: Manga Edition
Laid-Back Camp Vol. 1 by Afro
Wednesday, May 25, 3:30-4:30 pm
Librarian Heather is diving into the world of manga and needs your help – either as a guide or as a fellow beginner! Each month, we will read the first volume of a different manga series to discuss it and manga in general. May’s book is Laid-Back Camp Volume 1 which chronicles the adventures of a group of friends who travel around the country to different campsites. A perfect read as you get ready for summer break. Snacks will be provided! Copies of the book are available for checkout.
This program is suited for ages 13-18.
Questions, please call 480-488-2286
