5 things for seniors to do in Scottsdale in July and #2 sounds like an absolute thrill-fest

All Scottsdale's senior citizens who know that age is just a number are in for a treat.

PUBLISHED JUL 7, 2024

Here are a number of events to cater to those basking in the golden glow of that fourth wind.

Sottsdale, Arizona: Kids...blah, blah. Teens...blah, blah, adults...blah, blah. Seniors...everyone's listening. All Scottsdale's senior citizens who know that age is just a number are in for a treat with a number of events line up to cater to those basking in the golden glow of that fourth wind. Here's what's in store.

Visit the Heard Museum

On Thursday, July 18, at 10am discover the rich and vibrant world of American Indian art, from traditional artworks to contemporary creations, live events and a world-class museum shop and café. Contact the Granite Reef Senior Center at 480-312-1700 or the Via Linda Senior Center at 480-312-5810 to register.

Hold on to your hats, it's 'Twisters'

'Twisters' is the sequel to the 1990 hit 'Twister'.

On July 23, it's movie day at Harkins Theater, which will be screening 'Twisters' the sequel to the 1990 hit 'Twister' (RIP Bill Paxton) at 1pm. Please contact the Granite Reef Senior Center at 480-312-1700 or the Via Linda Senior Center at 480-312-5810 to register.

The art of crafts

If you're more of a creator than an observer then the 39th Annual Arts & Craft Fair is the thing for you. Applications will be available online at 8.m Monday, July 29, to reserve your eight-foot table inside or outside the Granite Reef Senior Center.

The cost for individual vendors is $65 per table, individual vendors (two or more tables) is $55 per table, business vendors is $80 per table The fair will take place from 9am–2pm Saturday, November 2, at Granite Reef Senior Center.

Bingo!

It's Bingo time every Friday from 9–11am at the Granite Reef Senior Center. No registration required, just show up and be prepared to shout.

Have food, will eat

In-person lunches are offered at both Via Linda and Granite Reef senior centers. (Photo Robin Stickel)

In-person lunches are offered at both Via Linda and Granite Reef senior centers. Monthly lunch menus are available. Meals are provided fresh, and reservations are required. The cost is $4 for seniors 55 and older and $7 for everyone else. And in case you wanted some chat with your canapes, there are pre-lunchtime activities and socializing between 9-11am Monday through Friday.

Lunches vary by times, below are the days and times lunch will be served:

Granite Reef Senior Center: 480-312-1700

Monday – Friday; doors open at 11am.

Via Linda Senior Center: 480-312-5810

Tuesday and Thursday; doors open at 11am.