Senior Services

Upcoming Events and Programs

Granite Reef Senior Center's 20^th Anniversary Celebration

Join Granite Reef Senior Center and McDowell Village Senior Living to celebrate 20 years of partnership, connecting, learning and community. Hear from Scottsdale leadership, browse through a classic car show, indulge in coffee and food trucks and enjoy family-friendly activities.

This free event will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, at Granite Reef Senior Center.

Register for Entertainment Extravaganza

Whether you sing, dance, perform magic or have a stand-up routine, now is your chance for the spotlight! Registration forms for the annual Entertainment Extravaganza are now being accepted through Friday, March 20. Pick up a form at the front desk at Granite Reef Senior Center.

For more information, visit ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search "Entertainment Extravaganza."

Educational Presentations

Join us for our upcoming free presentations.

Risks for Falls and Injury: 11 a.m. – noon Monday, March 2, at Granite Reef Senior Center
Messinger Mortuary: 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, at Via Linda Senior Center

Become Tech Savvy with our Upcoming Classes

Via Linda and Granite Reef Senior Centers are offering a variety of technology-based classes to make you more confident and savvy when it comes to working with your phone, tablet or laptop.

iPhone Camera Basics: 9 – 10 a.m. every Tuesday, March 3–17, at Via Linda Senior Center
Ask the Experts: 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at Via Linda Senior Center
iPhone Essentials: 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, and Thursday, March 12, at Granite Reef Senior Center

Sound Bath & Meditation

Take a moment and escape the noise of daily life from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, March 30, with the serenity of a sound bath with singing bowls. Whether you’re seated comfortably in a chair or on the floor, you'll be enveloped by the calming tones of crystals and Tibetan healing bowls, chimes and rain sticks. Enhance with guided meditation and timeless wisdom, this journey promotes deep rest, renewal and holistic well-being. Registration is required at $15 for residents and $20 for non-residents.

Learn more about daily activities and programs at Via Linda Senior Center.

Learn more about daily activities and programs at Granite Reef Senior Center.

Vista del Camino Community Center

Vista del Camino Community Center provides a variety of services to Scottsdale residents to prevent homelessness, meet the basic needs of individuals and families in crisis, relieve economic and emotional stress and provide recreation activities for families.

The Helping Hub

Are you in need of assistance through Scottsdale's Human Services? Stop by Civic Center Library for a one-on-one conversation with a social worker to learn about resources available to you. The Helping Hub is a free drop-in service with no appointments necessary from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday.

Learn more at ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search "The Helping Hub."

Vista Family Fridays

Join us at Vista del Camino for our upcoming free family-friendly recreation programs. Register for upcoming Family Fridays at Recreation.ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search "Winter Family."

Movie Night - Space Jam: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 13
Winter Game Night: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 27

Housing and Community Assistance

Celebrating Success: Family Self-Sufficiency 2026 Graduates

Last month, Scottsdale Housing Agency proudly celebrated four graduates of the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program. The FSS Program is a multi-year commitment that is designed to help families receiving housing assistance achieve economic independence.

Through personalized case management, goal setting and access to resources such as education, job training, and financial literacy, participants work toward self-sufficiency and long-term stability. Congratulations to our four Scottsdale 2026 graduates for their hard work and dedication in reaching this milestone!

Operation Fix-It

If you are needing assistance with an open code enforcement case, we're here to help! Apply now to see if you are an eligible property owner.

Are you a volunteer group looking to make a difference in your community? Contact us to get paired with an eligible property for March or April.

Learn more at ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search "Operation Fix-It."

Paiute Neighborhood Center

Check out our upcoming events and programs:

Movies at Paiute (PDF): Friday, March 13, beginning at 6 p.m.
Paiute Sci-Tech Fun Festival (PDF): 9 a.m.–noon Saturday, March 28
Free English Class (PDF): 5–7 p.m. every Tuesday through April 21

Agency Spotlight: Scottsdale Police Department

Officer Michelle Mitchell has served with the Scottsdale Police Department (SPD) for 18 years, including the past 10 as a School Resource Officer (SRO) at all five Scottsdale Unified School District high schools and several middle schools. After working patrol in Old Town Scottsdale, she discovered her passion for supporting youth.

At Cocopah Middle School, she noticed many students found police officers intimidating. To build trust, she began coaching cross country to form strong relationships and help students see officers as supportive resources. As trust grew, students opened up and began turning to her for guidance.

A part of the partnership between Youth & Family Services and SPD is the Restorative Justice Intervention Program (RJIP). This program provides an alternative to the traditional court system. Referred students complete courses in decision-making, life skills and substance use education, along with community service. "This approach allows students to learn from their mistakes without carrying a court record," Officer Mitchell says. "It's about helping them grow, not just punishing them."

Officer Mitchell, thank you for all you do for the Scottsdale community!

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