May 2026 | Scottsdale Human Services | Human Services Facebook page
Senior ServicesBeat the Heat Donations
Scottsdale Senior Services is now accepting Beat the Heat donations. Donations help provide homebound seniors in our community with the essentials they need to get through the Arizona summer. Donations can be dropped off at Granite Reef Senior Center 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday through May 15. For items needed and more information, visit ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search "Beat the Heat."
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Join us for our upcoming free presentations.
- The Art of the Con - Spotting and Avoiding Modern Scams: 11 a.m. – noon Tuesday, May 19, at Granite Reef Senior Center
- Genealogy Educational Lecture: 10 – 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 12, at Via Linda Senior Center
- Water Conservation Adult Education: 10 a.m. – noon Tuesday, May 26, at Via Linda Senior Center
Become Tech Savvy with our Upcoming Classes
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Granite Reef and Via Linda Senior Center 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.
- Zoom Workshop: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 7, at Granite Reef Senior Center
- Backing Up Your Data: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 14, at Granite Reef Senior Center
- Protect Your Digital Life: 10 – 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 8, at Via Linda Senior Center
- Tech Time: 9 – 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 14, at Via Linda Senior Center
- Tech Tutors: 9 – 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 16, at Via Linda Senior Center
- Ask the Experts: 10 a.m. – noon Thursday, May 28, at Via Linda Senior Center
Mother's Day Tea
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Join us from noon to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, for a Mother's Day Tea at Granite Reef Senior Center as we celebrate the mothers and mother figures in our lives. We'll sip tea, enjoy a light lunch with live music and honor the incredible these women with joy, laughter and cherished moments.
Registration is $10 for residents and $13 for non-residents.
Music & Muffins
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Join from 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19, at Via Linda Senior Center for Music and Muffins – an hour of connection through the joy of music. Led by an AZ Music Fest facilitator, the group will explore favorite songs and playlists. Participants will receive playlists by email before the session. Coffee and muffins will be provided.
Karaoke Bash
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Be the star of the afternoon at Karaoke Bash at Via Linda Senior Center! Step up to the mic and unleash your inner superstar with your favorite tune.
Come sing along with us from 1 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20.
Learn more about daily activities and programs at Via Linda Senior Center.
Learn more about daily activities and programs at Granite Reef Senior Center.
Dementia Friendly Fair
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Senior Services recently hosted the third annual Dementia Friendly Resource Fair at Granite Reef Senior Center, bringing together 130 attendees and vendors to learn how Scottsdale is becoming a dementia-friendly city. Seventeen organizations shared information and resources for individuals living with dementia, as well as their caregivers and families.
Guest speakers Janice Greeno presented "Cultivating Positivity in Caregiving," and Dr. Mike Malek Ahmadi discussed "The Science of Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease."
This annual event strengthens the community by raising awareness of dementia, reducing stigma and providing support for those living with the condition and those who care for them.
Back to School Donations Needed
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Scottsdale's Back to School Program helps income-eligible Scottsdale students from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th grade get the necessary school supplies, clothing and shoes to start the new school year right.
Donations can be dropped off at Granite Reef Senior Center from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays, April through August.
Enrollment, eligibility requirements and donation items can be found at ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search "Back to School."
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.
Vista Family Fridays
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Join us at Vista del Camino for our upcoming free family-friendly recreation programs. Register for upcoming Family Fridays at Recreation.ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search "Spring Family."
- Petals & Garden Gnomes: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 8
- Ice Cream Social: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 22
Vista Tutoring Program
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The last day for homework help with Vista's tutoring program (PDF) will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 20. Tutoring program will restart from 3 to 5 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 3, in accordance with Scottsdale Unified School District’s first day of school.
Youth and Family Services
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Scottsdale Mayor's Youth Council Applications Now Open!
Does your student have an interest in local government and civic responsibility? Have them apply to be a part of the Scottsdale Mayor's Youth Council (SMYC)!
SMYC is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year. Applicants must be a sophomore, junior or senior during the 2026-2027 school year, live in Scottsdale or attend a Scottsdale school. Applications are due Friday, May 22, and interviews will take place in June.
Learn more at ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search "Mayor's Youth Council."
Agency Spotlight: Phoenix Rescue Mission
Phoenix Rescue Mission (PRM) works every day to bring Christ-centered, life-transforming solutions to people facing hunger, homelessness, addiction and trauma. Guided by the vision of bringing love, hope and transformation to every neighbor in the Valley. PRM reaches some of the community's most vulnerable residents with compassion and practical help by providing outreach and navigation services to help clients access treatment, housing pathways, food resources and assistance with legal or court-related barriers. PRM works closely with the City of Scottsdale, which funds five navigators who support unsheltered residents.
Michelle Cook, Criminal Justice Diversion Case Manager and Outreach Team Member for PRM, highlights Community House and Vista del Camino Day Relief Center as a particularly impactful partnership - providing food, clothing, showers, pet resources and a safe place for clients. Michelle describes the work as meeting people where they are - literally and emotionally. "The most rewarding part of my job is helping clients overcome barriers that feel impossible to them. Small things we take for granted can mean the world to someone who has lost hope." She supports clients in attending appointments, accessing care and rebuilding trust.
Thank you Michelle and Phoenix Rescue Mission for your continued support and partnership!
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