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SUMMARY:“Wild West Fiddle Project“ by Dr. Kate Rose AZ Humanities
DESCRIPTION:Wild West Fiddle Project: Discover Arizona’s Musical Heritage Through Music\, Dance\, and Story \nThe Wild West Fiddle Project: a participative musical talk about Arizona’s folk heritage \nExperience Arizona’s history in a way\, the attendees can hear\, feel\, and join. The Wild West Fiddle Project is an interactive musical journey through the diverse traditions that have shaped the Southwest\, bringing together fiddle tunes\, songs\, dance\, storytelling\, and fascinating historical insights from across the region. \nLed by folklorist\, musician\, and researcher Dr. Kate Rose\, the program explores the rich meeting of Indigenous\, Mexican\, Anglo\, African American\, European\, and other cultural traditions that have influenced Arizona’s musical landscape. Audiences discover forgotten melodies\, surprising historical connections\, and the stories of the people who carried these traditions across generations. \nDr. Kate Rose is a Flagstaff-based fiddler and tradition-bearer. Having spent two years studying with fiddling farmers in County Clare\, Ireland\, Dr. Rose brings a deep sense of music as rooted in landscapes and the rhythms of rural life. Her research and unique performing style reveal and revive the cross-cultural music and dance traditions of the American Southwest.  The music naturally intermingles with the deep roots of others’ traditions. \nHer talks\, which present history through true stories of Arizona musicians from the past\, are often accompanied by master rhythm expert Armand Ramirez. He is a guitarist\, a master multigenre player with decades of professional musicianship\, an amazing ear\, and a creative\, danceable flair. His wide-ranging experience includes jazz\, Celtic\, classical\, flamenco\, folk traditions\, and Latin music. He is also a passionate researcher of local history and his own family’s rooted Arizona connections\, bringing a multidisciplinary approach to cultural storytelling and music. \nMore than a concert\, the Wild West Fiddle Project invites everyone to participate. Learn a simple community dance\, clap rhythms\, sing along\, ask questions\, and experience the joy of traditional music as a living\, shared experience. Whether a lifelong Arizonan or new to the state\, all will leave with a deeper appreciation for the cultures\, histories\, and communities that continue to shape Arizona today. \nThis program and speaker combine scholarship\, performance\, and participation to celebrate the remarkable diversity and enduring spirit of Arizona’s living traditions. \nThis exciting presentation will be held on Wednesday\, October 21 in the Hopi-Pima Room of Rec 2.  Leisure World Foundation in cooperation with the Rec Dept are pleased to start the season with this special speaker. \n  \nDesert Financial will be present to answer questions about wills and trusts.  They provide the cookies\, which are served at the end of the presentation. \nThere will be no speakers for November or December.  Look for information on January 6\, 2027\, speaker in December issue of newspaper.
URL:https://leisureworldfoundation.com/event/wild-west-fiddle-project/
LOCATION:LW Rec 2 Hopi Room\, AZ
CATEGORIES:Premier Lecture Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leisure World Foundation":MAILTO:lwfoundationaz@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260319T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260319T170000
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SUMMARY:Foundation Charity Golf Tournament and Banquet 2026
DESCRIPTION:Lots of fun and games to help your team be Number One!  Win a new Lexus with a home-in-one on Coyote Run Hole 6!
URL:https://leisureworldfoundation.com/event/foundation-charity-golf-tournament-banquet/
LOCATION:Coyote Run
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leisure World Foundation":MAILTO:lwfoundationaz@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260318T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260318T190000
DTSTAMP:20251230T210617Z
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SUMMARY:TBD
DESCRIPTION:TBD.  Will update soon.
URL:https://leisureworldfoundation.com/event/tbd/
LOCATION:LW Rec 2 Hopi Room\, AZ
CATEGORIES:Premier Lecture Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leisure World Foundation":MAILTO:lwfoundationaz@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260218T190000
DTSTAMP:20251230T210438Z
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SUMMARY:Traveling in Arizona by April Taylor\, local tour guide.
DESCRIPTION:April Taylor’s talk about Traveling in Arizona will give you real-world tips and stories from someone who knows the state up close. She’s an experienced tour director who has guided trips in Arizona as well as other places like the Canadian Rockies and Alaska\, and she lives right here in Mesa\, Arizona\, so she knows this state well. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is great for anyone thinking about exploring Arizona soon or just wanting ideas for their next road trip. You’ll walk away with useful tips and inspiration to plan an adventure that fits you.
URL:https://leisureworldfoundation.com/event/april-taylor/
LOCATION:LW Rec 2 Hopi Room\, AZ
CATEGORIES:Premier Lecture Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leisure World Foundation":MAILTO:lwfoundationaz@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260214T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260214T210000
DTSTAMP:20251230T210442Z
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SUMMARY:Valentine's Dinner and Dance 2026
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss out—get your tickets and join us for a fun-filled Valentine’s Day celebration. Enjoy an all‑inclusive evening featuring a beautiful rose for the ladies\, sweet treats at every table\, our always‑exciting high‑stakes 50/50 raffle (cash only)\, stunning baskets in the silent auction\, and additional items in a lively live auction (cash or credit cards). \nTickets are $55 per person and include a full dinner (Baked Pit Hame with pineapple\, Beet Stroganoff\, Penne alla Vodka\, green beans with mushrooms\, parsley red potatoes\, mixed fruit salad\,  tossed Italian salad\, variety of rolls\, and carrot cake) plus entertainment from a dynamic DJ who will happily take requests. \nBe part of the fun. For more information\, contact Pat Connelly.
URL:https://leisureworldfoundation.com/event/valentines-dinner-dance-2026/
LOCATION:LW Rec 2 Hopi Room\, AZ
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260118T190000
DTSTAMP:20251230T210406Z
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SUMMARY:Arizona Road Trips and Hiking
DESCRIPTION:Roger Naylor’s talk on Arizona Road Trips and Hiking will take you on a fun journey through the best drives\, parks\, and hidden gems across Arizona. Naylor is an award-winning travel writer who’s written lots of books about exploring the state\, so his event will mix stories\, tips\, and local history that anyone can use to plan their own trip. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhether you want to plan your next trip or just love hearing about great places to explore\, this event will give you tips\, laughs\, and lots of inspiration to hit the road in Arizona.
URL:https://leisureworldfoundation.com/event/arizona-road-trips-and-hiking/
LOCATION:LW Rec 2 Hopi Room\, AZ
CATEGORIES:Premier Lecture Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250219T190000
DTSTAMP:20250120T163612Z
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SUMMARY:Images of a Sporting Life and other Fun Things in Life
DESCRIPTION:Jeff Bayer will be sharing his lifelong involvement with famous people and popular events in American culture. \nJeff began his photojournalism career as a game day assistant to the Public Relations team in the San Francisco 49ers Press Box in 1971.  During this period\, he also began working with legendary radio reporter Sam Skinner covering all the Bay Area sports teams for almost twenty years. \nJeff’s first year as a 49ers field photographer was in 1980.  The 49ers won their first of five Super Bowls the following year.  By the mid-1980s\, he was working more closely with the team and was privileged to travel with the 49ers for over 15 years.  He has been the featured photographer in three 49er books and has multiple awards from the Pro Football Hall of Fame.  He is listed in the 49ers Media Guide as one of the team’s “Historical Photographers”. \nIn 1999\, he was asked to become Director of Operations of the 49ers Foundation\, the non-profit arm of the team.  This began another chapter in his life – non-profit management.  Upon moving to Arizona and Leisure World ten years ago\, Jeff began working with Copa Health\, formerly Marc Community Resources.  Copa ‘s name should be familiar as they operate the Rendezvous Café within Leisure World. \nOver his career\, Jeff has also covered professional golf\, baseball and even a little basketball.  He is the lead photographer at the American Century Championship\, a celebrity golf event held annually at Lake Tahoe. \nHe will use a mixture of music and stories of his travels through the years.  He has used his camera for many events from concerts to star-studded events and important ceremonies.  Come and enjoy his enthusiastic telling of his involvement in various events. \nPlease join him on Wednesday\, February 19 in the Hopi/Pima Room at 6:00 pm.  This FREE event is co-sponsored by Leisure World Foundation and the Leisure World Rec Department.  Refreshments are also sponsored by Desert Financial:  Wills and Trust Division.
URL:https://leisureworldfoundation.com/event/sporting-life/
CATEGORIES:Premier Lecture Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250129T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250129T190000
DTSTAMP:20241231T164935Z
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SUMMARY:So\, You Lived at the Grand Canyon?
DESCRIPTION:Join longtime Grand Canyon resident\, educator\, photographer\, and author Mike Buchheit as he shares an intimate familiarity with the world’s most-famous chasm. Through personal accounts and a selection of his favorite images\, Mike will connect or reconnect audience members with the amazing landscape.  The Grand Canyon’s history\, biotic communities\, geology\, life-sustaining waterways\, pioneer and tribal histories.  Mike will include the many ways to enjoy the park from rim to river. \nMike’s work was juried into the prestigious exhibit Lasting Light: 125 Years of Grand Canyon Photography\, which toured the country as part of the Smithsonian Institute’s Traveling Exhibition Series. Arizona fine art galleries have showcased his work\, particularly Tanglewood Fine Arts in Flagstaff and Tilt Galleries in Scottsdale. \nRaised beside the Mississippi River in his native Iowa\, Mike relocated to Scottsdale in the late 80s.  His passion for the Grand Canyon backcountry was forged as a counterbalance to the hectic pace of corporate life in the Valley of the Sun. \nMike relocated to Grand Canyon National Park in 1994 where he is now director of the Grand Canyon Field Institute\, a leading outdoor education program\, where he also teaches landscape photography.  He was a full-time resident\, two-thousand-mile backpacker and frequent river runner. \nThough his interests are many\, it is in his capacity as a photographer that Mike has found the greatest artistic freedom in conveying his connection to the Grand Canyon.  “Living at the Grand Canyon is like living in a postcard\, “Mike said\, “It defies description in a way\, but it was always inspirational.” \nHe will be sharing his love of the Grand Canyon in his slide show presentation.  So\, step inside the Grand Canyon with Mike! \nThe Photography Club will display related images as part of this presentation.  So\, come at 5:30 to see their creative work. \nThis FREE presentation is made possible with cooperation of the Rec Department and Desert Financial: Wills and Trust Division AND your Leisure World Foundation.
URL:https://leisureworldfoundation.com/event/lived-at-grand-canyon/
CATEGORIES:Premier Lecture Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240321T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240321T170000
DTSTAMP:20231026T183620Z
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SUMMARY:Foundation Charity Golf Tournament and Banquet
DESCRIPTION:Four member teams. Scramble format-2 drives per team member. Men use men’s tees and women use women’s tees. Dinner to follow in Hopi Pima Room.
URL:https://leisureworldfoundation.com/event/foundation-charity-golf-tournament/
LOCATION:Coyote Run
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leisure World Foundation":MAILTO:lwfoundationaz@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240320T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240320T200000
DTSTAMP:20231128T172323Z
CREATED:20231128T172323Z
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SUMMARY:Awesome Arizona
DESCRIPTION:“Arizona is rugged and gorgeous and historic and weird and funny and utterly magnificent. It’s full of surprises\, not what most people expect at all.” Roger Naylor capsulizes what he wants to show the audience in this presentation. There will be fascinating commentary about his beloved state. Roger Naylor is Arizona’s premier travel writer and a member of the Arizona Tourism Hall of Fame. His current book\, Awesome Arizona\, adds to his previous books that celebrate the 48th State and its heritage. Readers have seen his writings in the Arizona Republic\, USA Today\, The Guardian\, and several other publications. \nLeisure World Foundation Community Grants are usually presented at this event\, beginning at 5:40 pm.
URL:https://leisureworldfoundation.com/event/awesome-arizona/
LOCATION:LW Rec 2 Hopi Room\, AZ
CATEGORIES:Premier Lecture Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leisure World Foundation":MAILTO:lwfoundationaz@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240221T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240221T200000
DTSTAMP:20231128T172204Z
CREATED:20231128T172204Z
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SUMMARY:Grammar Guru
DESCRIPTION:Roving grammarian Ellen Jovin travels all over the country and she’s landing in Leisure World\, all the way from New York. She will set up her “Grammar Table” to tackle hot-button topics (capitalization chaos! Oxford comma disputes! Semicolon phobia!) at Wednesday morning coffee time. She will answer questions from residents about writing whether it’s in a note or in a journal or a business letter. Then in the evening\, she will feature parts of her book\, Rebel with a Clause\, which is a conversational guide to English language rules\, errors and linguistic debates or burning questions about grammar. She has been featured on CBS Sunday Morning Show and Parade magazine and other venues.
URL:https://leisureworldfoundation.com/event/grammar-guru/
LOCATION:LW Rec 2 Hopi Room\, AZ
CATEGORIES:Premier Lecture Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leisure World Foundation":MAILTO:lwfoundationaz@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240214T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240214T220000
DTSTAMP:20231026T183216Z
CREATED:20231026T182910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T183216Z
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SUMMARY:Valentine's Dinner and Dance 2024
DESCRIPTION:Tickets go on sale January 2024
URL:https://leisureworldfoundation.com/event/valentines-dinner-and-dance-2024/
LOCATION:Location Coming Soon\, AZ
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240117T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240117T200000
DTSTAMP:20231128T172047Z
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SUMMARY:The History of Arizona Highways Magazine
DESCRIPTION:Arizona Highways Magazine has approached the 100th year of business. As mainstream magazines continue to fail in the digital age\, how has a publication that began as a brochure in the early 1920s continued to succeed for over nine decades? In this presentation\, former publisher Win Holden will share the compelling back story of this world-renowned magazine and how it has not only survived but thrived using an unconventional business model incorporating licensing\, retail ancillary products and featuring world-class landscape photographers. While owned by the State of Arizona and remaining part of the Arizona Department of Transportation\, the magazine receives no state funding support. It’s a compelling and unorthodox story of a magazine that delivers over $65 million in annual economic impact to the state by enchanting subscribers every month in all 50 states and 100 countries. \nA display by Leisure World Photography Club will be available at 5:30 to enhance the presentation.
URL:https://leisureworldfoundation.com/event/the-history-of-arizona-highways-magazine/
LOCATION:LW Rec 2 Hopi Room\, AZ
CATEGORIES:Premier Lecture Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20231115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20231115T200000
DTSTAMP:20231128T171913Z
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SUMMARY:Come Fly with Me
DESCRIPTION:Keith Urbach\, a Polson\, Montana and Leisure World resident\, has enjoyed a long and decorated\ncareer in the Air Force that culminated with piloting Boeing 707s carrying the first ladies\, vice\npresidents and other dignitaries. Have you ever wondered what it takes to be on Air Force 2\nand planning those trips? There’s a lot of coordination of security people\, limousines\, and\ncountless other supplies. He will tell us about his flying experiences and his famous passengers\,\nFirst Lady Betty Ford\, President Ronald Reagan and Vice President Walter Mondale.
URL:https://leisureworldfoundation.com/event/come-fly-with-me/
LOCATION:LW Rec 2 Hopi Room\, AZ
CATEGORIES:Premier Lecture Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leisure World Foundation":MAILTO:lwfoundationaz@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230315T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230315T190000
DTSTAMP:20220728T002328Z
CREATED:20220726T013343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T002328Z
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SUMMARY:“Play Ball!”  135 Years in the Grand Canyon State
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re a baseball nut or a casual fan\, Bill Harrison is going to tell the story about the pride\, passion\, and history of “America’s Sport” in Arizona.  In the 1930s\, when professional baseball teams were being lured away from Arizona\, Governor Rose Mofford successfully enticed them to stay in Cactus League.   And\, of course\, the Arizona Diamondbacks are always in the hunt for the World Series win. \nBaseball is not just a sport\, its history is rooted in soldiers at remote forts and incarcerated Americans of Japanese descent who played to survive their circumstances. \nIt’s that time of year when the crowds start coming to enjoy Spring Training games\, so . . . \nLet’s Play Ball! \nLeisure World Foundation Community Grants are usually presented at this event.
URL:https://leisureworldfoundation.com/event/play-ball/
LOCATION:LW Rec 2 Hopi Room\, AZ
CATEGORIES:Premier Lecture Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leisure World Foundation":MAILTO:lwfoundationaz@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230222T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230222T190000
DTSTAMP:20220728T002719Z
CREATED:20220726T013245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T002719Z
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SUMMARY:Mary Elizabeth Jane Colter: Legendary Architect of Southwest
DESCRIPTION:A traveler to Grand Canyon National Park\, including the Hopi House\, Hermit’s Rest\, Lookout Studio and the Watchtower\, will have seen the work of Mary Colter.  Her architectural work has been recognized in the Mary Jane Colter National Landmark District in “recognition of their exceptional value to the nation.”  Eleven of Mary’s buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places and four are listed as National Historic Landmarks.  How did a woman in 1901 rise and become so recognized in a male-dominated building industry?  Bill Harrison will talk about Mary Colter’s forty-seven year career with twenty-one completed major construction projects.  She had to be tough\, outspoken\, stubborn and tenacious.
URL:https://leisureworldfoundation.com/event/mary-colter/
LOCATION:LW Rec 2 Hopi Room\, AZ
CATEGORIES:Premier Lecture Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leisure World Foundation":MAILTO:lwfoundationaz@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230118T190000
DTSTAMP:20220728T002741Z
CREATED:20220726T013146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T002741Z
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SUMMARY:Ancient Ruins of Arizona
DESCRIPTION:What happened to bring dozens of ancient cultures to this place called Arizona?  Bill Harrison will be helping to examine the lives and dwellings of some of the best-preserved ruins in the world.  Casa Grande Ruins was the very first to be granted protection by the U.S. Government in 1892 when it was designated a Cultural reserve.  It became a national monument in 1918. \nMontezuma Castle was nearly destroyed by careless visitors in the 1890s.  It was rescued and protected as a National Monument in 1906.  The ancient sites are easy to find and to visit. \nHowever\, one of the ruins near Leisure World\, is so remote that few people have even heard of it.  It is located at the top of the Superstition Mountains.  Circlestone has baffled scientists for years.  It’s a huge circle of heavy sandstone blocks that took thousands of years to create.  Was it used for sacred ceremonies\, recording the passage of time or perhaps to make celestial observations?  Find out by attending this presentation. \nThe LW Photography Club will also be displaying members’ works.
URL:https://leisureworldfoundation.com/event/ancient-ruins-az/
LOCATION:LW Rec 2 Hopi Room\, AZ
CATEGORIES:Premier Lecture Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leisure World Foundation":MAILTO:lwfoundationaz@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221109T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221109T190000
DTSTAMP:20220726T012931Z
CREATED:20220726T012719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220726T012931Z
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SUMMARY:From Fire to Empire - The Remarkable Burkhorn Baths Story
DESCRIPTION:Over the course of seven decades\, the Buckhorn Mineral Baths and Wildlife Museum became one of Mesa’s and the State’s most recognizable and memorable Main Street icons.  Residents have seen it on the corners of Main Street and Recker Road.  People have wondered “what’s going on there?” \nBuckhorn Mineral Baths attracted celebrities and others to its healing waters\, wildlife museum and quirky amenities.  It was a principal influence on enticing major league baseball to begin annual training in Mesa and the Valley.  The fascinating account of Ted and Alice Sliger and their rags-to-riches story is part of the Buckhorn Book\, co-authored by Jay Mark.  Come to hear the story and the future of Buckhorn Mineral Baths.
URL:https://leisureworldfoundation.com/event/from-fire-to-empire/
LOCATION:LW Rec 2 Hopi Room\, AZ
CATEGORIES:Premier Lecture Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leisure World Foundation":MAILTO:lwfoundationaz@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220325
DTSTAMP:20220125T030651Z
CREATED:20220122T034220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T030651Z
UID:1915-1648080000-1648166399@leisureworldfoundation.com
SUMMARY:Challenge Days – Golf Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Challenge Days\nGolf Tournament \nMore info coming soon.
URL:https://leisureworldfoundation.com/event/golf-tournament-2022/
LOCATION:Location Coming Soon\, AZ
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leisure World Foundation":MAILTO:lwfoundationaz@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220323T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220323T190000
DTSTAMP:20220125T031804Z
CREATED:20220125T031629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T031804Z
UID:1919-1648058400-1648062000@leisureworldfoundation.com
SUMMARY:Challenge Days Grants will be Awarded at Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Challenge Days Grants will be awarded at the Mar 23rd Lecture \nStories about each Grant recipient will be published in the LW News later this year. \n  \nThe 2022 Grant Recipients are: \n\nAssistance League of East Valley – Assault Survivor Kits\nBag and Boob Babes – Knit and sew items for breast cancer patients\, which are distributed to individuals\, surgeons\, and facilities free of charge.\nChild Crisis Center – Pre-K Education for <100% of Poverty Level\nLutheran Social Services – Emergency Lodging Program for Homeless Families and Women Without Children\nMathew 25 Prison Ministry – Fund Education Courses for Incarcerated Women\nSave the Family – “Valor on Eight” Housing Units for Homeless Female Veterans
URL:https://leisureworldfoundation.com/event/challenge-days-grants/
LOCATION:LW Rec 2 Hopi Room\, AZ
CATEGORIES:Premier Lecture Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leisure World Foundation":MAILTO:lwfoundationaz@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220323T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220323T190000
DTSTAMP:20211102T014428Z
CREATED:20211102T014428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T014428Z
UID:1888-1648058400-1648062000@leisureworldfoundation.com
SUMMARY:LECTURE: Series Info- UNDER Arizona\, Our Strange & Magnificent Caves
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Bill Harrison\, “Arizona’s Road Scholar” \n“Arizona is an enchanted land with limitless panoramas and distances dwarfed by the clear\, dry air. A land of sage and cedar and mountain forest; of broad mesas and rich\, peaceful valleys.” Roger Birdseye wrote these words in 1926\, praising the exquisite beauty to be found in Arizona. At the time\, he didn’t realize another magnificent landscape existed just under his boots. Kartchner Caverns in Southern Arizona are called “the last undiscovered treasures of the American West.” Two young men discovered the caverns in 1974. To protect the cave from vandals\, they kept the location secret for 14 years. Today\, Kartchner Caverns State Park attracts millions of visitors who want to experience this extraordinary environment. Grand Canyon Caverns\, off Historic 66 in Northern Arizona\, could be one of the largest caves in the world. Research indicates there are massive chambers yet to be explored in this dry\, pristine condition after decades of tourists\, still has intriguing secrets to share.
URL:https://leisureworldfoundation.com/event/under-arizona/
LOCATION:LW Rec 2 Hopi Room\, AZ
CATEGORIES:Premier Lecture Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leisure World Foundation":MAILTO:lwfoundationaz@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220317
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220318
DTSTAMP:20220125T030648Z
CREATED:20220122T034035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T030648Z
UID:1912-1647475200-1647561599@leisureworldfoundation.com
SUMMARY:Challenge Days – Pickleball AZ Lottery
DESCRIPTION:Challenge Days\nPickleball AZ Lottery \nMore info coming soon.
URL:https://leisureworldfoundation.com/event/pickleball-az-lottery/
LOCATION:Location Coming Soon\, AZ
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leisure World Foundation":MAILTO:lwfoundationaz@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220219
DTSTAMP:20220125T030645Z
CREATED:20220122T032835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T030645Z
UID:1904-1645142400-1645228799@leisureworldfoundation.com
SUMMARY:Challenge Days - Tennis Club Gently Used Clothing Sale
DESCRIPTION:Challenge Days\nTennis Club Gently Used Clothing Sale \nMore information coming soon!
URL:https://leisureworldfoundation.com/event/clothing-sale/
LOCATION:Location Coming Soon\, AZ
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leisure World Foundation":MAILTO:lwfoundationaz@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220216T190000
DTSTAMP:20220122T032535Z
CREATED:20211102T014254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220122T032535Z
UID:1885-1645034400-1645038000@leisureworldfoundation.com
SUMMARY:LECTURE: Series Info- The Benefits of Aging
DESCRIPTION:This Event has been canceled. \nSorry for the inconvenience.
URL:https://leisureworldfoundation.com/event/benefits-of-aging/
LOCATION:LW Rec 2 Hopi Room\, AZ
CATEGORIES:Premier Lecture Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leisure World Foundation":MAILTO:lwfoundationaz@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220130
DTSTAMP:20220125T030534Z
CREATED:20220122T032246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T030534Z
UID:1896-1643414400-1643500799@leisureworldfoundation.com
SUMMARY:Challenge Days - Tennis Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Challenge Days\nTennis Tournament \nMore information coming soon!
URL:https://leisureworldfoundation.com/event/challenge-tennis/
LOCATION:Location Coming Soon\, AZ
CATEGORIES:Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://leisureworldfoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2022_TennisTournament.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Leisure World Foundation":MAILTO:lwfoundationaz@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220127T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220127T120000
DTSTAMP:20220122T033430Z
CREATED:20210915T230839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220122T033430Z
UID:1875-1643284800-1643284800@leisureworldfoundation.com
SUMMARY:Challenge Days - Gold Buy Back - Sell Gold\, Silver & Platinum
DESCRIPTION:The Leisure World Foundation is pleased to once again offer a “gold buy back” event so you can earn cash for gold\, silver and platinum items you no longer use or want.  Event will be Thursday\, January 28\, 2021 from noon to 5 p.m. in the Queen Card Room.  Masks and social distancing required. \nThis year is by appointment only!  Contact Laurie Quartermaine via email at “Laurie@valleygoldmine.com” or call her at 480-277-1545.  She will chat with you to determine the length of appointment you will need. \nValley Goldmine has partnered with the Leisure World Foundation for 10 years to provide this service to our residents and their friends.  It is a win-win for everyone.  If you choose to sell your items\, you receive a check on the spot and at the end of the day the LW Foundation is paid 10% of the total paid out.  This is their advertising budget.  You must present a valid driver’s license in order to be paid. (AZ state law to prevent fraud.) \nValley Goldmine is rated A+ by the BBB and has been featured on local news stations.  They buy yellow\, white and rose gold\, sterling silver\, platinum and even dental gold.  No silver plate!
URL:https://leisureworldfoundation.com/event/gold-buy-back-sell-gold-silver-platinum/
LOCATION:LW Rec 1 Queen Card Room\, AZ
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Laurie Quartermaine":MAILTO:Laurie@valleygoldmine.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220126T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220126T190000
DTSTAMP:20211102T014132Z
CREATED:20211102T014132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T014132Z
UID:1883-1643220000-1643223600@leisureworldfoundation.com
SUMMARY:LECTURE: Series Info- Arizona’s Scenic Roads and Hikes
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Roger Naylor\, travel writer featured in USA Today and the AZ Republic \nLet the adventure begin! Roger will point the way toward the very best the state has to offer. Travel from the sun-kissed deserts to the summits of snow-capped mountains\, from the cosmic abyss of the Grand Canyon to the red rocks of Sedona and the haunting hoodoos of the Chiricahua Mountains. Visit ancient Native American villages\, chase Old West legends\, and travel on historic Route 66.
URL:https://leisureworldfoundation.com/event/arizona-scenic-roads-and-hikes/
LOCATION:LW Rec 2 Hopi Room\, AZ
CATEGORIES:Premier Lecture Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leisure World Foundation":MAILTO:lwfoundationaz@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211117T190000
DTSTAMP:20211102T013923Z
CREATED:20210504T002950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T013923Z
UID:1863-1637172000-1637175600@leisureworldfoundation.com
SUMMARY:LECTURE: Series Info- Songs and Sounds of WWII
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Bill Quehrn from the Arizona Commemorative Air Force  \nBill will tell the story of the amazing role popular music played in the life of the “Greatest Generation” at home and in uniform in WWII. Like no other time in history\, the music of the 1940s\, the “Golden Age of the Big Bands”\, delved into the patriotic heights and personal depths of those living through those frightful years. The program features sound clips of 20 songs selected from over 150 titles by the top writers\, arrangers\, and performers of that era. The songs speak of courage\, sacrifice\, commitment\, valor\, and eventual victory performed by the most popular artists of the period. Voices of General Eisenhower\, Prime Minister Churchill\, and others add to the richness of the music.
URL:https://leisureworldfoundation.com/event/songs-sounds-wwii/
LOCATION:LW Rec 2 Hopi Room\, AZ
CATEGORIES:Premier Lecture Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leisure World Foundation":MAILTO:lwfoundationaz@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210325T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210325T170000
DTSTAMP:20210206T042628Z
CREATED:20210206T042130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210206T042628Z
UID:1809-1616677200-1616691600@leisureworldfoundation.com
SUMMARY:Charity Golf Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Tee Time @ Coyote Run \n• Win a Lexus!  Hole-in-One on #6\n• Four member teams\n• Scramble format-2 drives per team member\n• Men use men’s tees and women use women’s tees\n• Dinner to follow in Hopi Pima Room \nPlayers should bring cash for games and mulligans.
URL:https://leisureworldfoundation.com/event/charity-golf-tournament/
LOCATION:Coyote Run
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leisure World Foundation":MAILTO:lwfoundationaz@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210317T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210317T190000
DTSTAMP:20220728T003047Z
CREATED:20201224T050831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T003047Z
UID:1635-1616004000-1616007600@leisureworldfoundation.com
SUMMARY:LECTURE: Still Getting Our Kicks on Historic Arizona Route 66
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Bill Harrison \nKnown as the “Main Street of America\,” Route 66 has become a symbol of freedom\, of innocence\, a reminder of the last good time America ever had. Over 158 Miles of the original highway are still drivable in Arizona\, including the longest unbroken stretch in existence. \nIf you have not traveled Historic Route 66 in Arizona\, or it has been ages since you have immersed yourself in the dazzling landscape and matchless Americana along this famous stretch of meandering highway – this presentation is for you. \nOur journey will begin at the Petrified Forest National Park on the eastern border of Arizona\, then we will drive west for a pleasant stopover in Winslow\, Flagstaff\, Williams\, Seligman\, and Kingman. Finally\, we will explore the once booming gold-mining town of Oatman near the California border. \nOur unique road trip will be filled with breathtaking scenery\, memorable people\, curious facts\, persistent myths\, friendly ghosts\, and enduring legends that have made Route 66 an Integral part of the history of Arizona. \nAll lectures are co-sponsored by the LW Foundation and the Recreation Department.
URL:https://leisureworldfoundation.com/event/route66/
LOCATION:LW Rec 2 Hopi Room\, AZ
CATEGORIES:Premier Lecture Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leisure World Foundation":MAILTO:lwfoundationaz@gmail.com
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