Join us for an interactive, Jeopardy-style presentation designed specifically for adults 55+ who are exploring lifestyle changes, future housing options, or downsizing. The goal is to educate, empower, and make important decisions feel a little lighter, and a lot more fun.
Philadelphia, 1776: As tensions rise with King George III, Thomas Paine’s "Common Sense" electrifies the colonies, rallying public support for independence and inspiring George Washington’s weary army. Howard Fast’s "Citizen Tom Paine" vividly portrays the man and the moment that shaped a nation. Experience a staged reading performed by John Genette, Peter Strupp, and Phyllis Strupp, followed by a brief Q&A exploring the conflicts behind this revolutionary work.
Venture outside of your comfort zone and try something new and fun! Gently exercise your core and limbs through the ancient art of belly dance. This low impact, flowing class teaches graceful movements and simple steps to exotic melodies that leave you toned, relaxed, and proud. No experience needed to join the coin-jingling fun!
Explore the rich history of mining in the American Southwest, with a special focus on Cave Creek. From the ripple effects of the California Gold Rush to Arizona Territory’s early mining districts, discover how mineral pursuits shaped the region. Learn how mining flourished into the early twentieth century and uncover the lasting traces still visible in the surrounding hills today.
The second of this four-part series will review the short timeframe between the French and Indian War and the Declaration of Independence. A series of British authoritarian proclamations negate the freedoms enjoyed by the colonies. Loyal British subjects in America begin to believe they are not viewed by Parliament as full citizens of Great Britain and examine applicable options that include separation from the rule of King George III.
Venture outside of your comfort zone and try something new and fun! Gently exercise your core and limbs through the ancient art of belly dance. This low impact, flowing class teaches graceful movements and simple steps to exotic melodies that leave you toned, relaxed, and proud. No experience needed to join the coin-jingling fun!
Join fiddler & researcher Dr. Kate Rose, and guitarist Armand Ramirez, for a lively, all-ages interactive show exploring Arizona’s blended heritage through folk music, dance, fiddle tunes, and storytelling. Hear how pioneer and neighboring traditions merged—Celtic melodies and Hispanic rhythms—creating a unique Southwest sound shaped by land and culture.
The Sonoran Desert has sustained its own remarkable ecosystem for thousands of years. But the rapid urbanization of Arizona and the broader Southwest has put that balance under serious strain. Join us for a community conversation about our environment and what we owe the desert that has shaped life in Cave Creek for generations.