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Senior Services

Upcoming Events and Programs

Medical Loan Equipment

The Granite Reef and Via Linda Senior Centers both offer medical equipment loan closets to support seniors in the community. These programs provide access to gently used mobility and care items at no cost, helping residents maintain independence and safety at home.

Available items include canes, walkers, wheelchairs, knee scooters and new adult incontinence care products. Learn more.

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

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

Aging Wellness Series

The Aging Wellness Series is a free educational program designed to help older adults live healthy, safe, and independent lives. The series provides practical information, helpful resources, and educational opportunities through partnerships with community organizations and knowledgeable professionals. Learn more and register.

Personal Safety: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, at Via Linda Senior Center.

Medicare: 1-2:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at Via Linda Senior Center.

Harvest Hoedown

Celebrate the season with friends, music, dancing, fall treats and trivia-plus show off your festive style for chance to win prizes in the best fall attire contest.

Registration is encouraged. Learn more and register.

When: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20
Where: Via Linda Senior Center
Location: 10440 E. Via Linda
Cost: $10(R)/$13(NR)

Mah Jongg Party Friendly Tournament

American version of ancient Chinese game of skill & luck, using the current 2026 National Mah Jongg League Rule Card. Standard Rules of Play. Three rounds of four games each, with rotations to different tables, for points and prizes. Check in begins at 10 a.m. and games begin at 11 a.m. Registration is encouraged. Learn more and register.

When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17
Where: Via Linda Senior Center
Location: 10440 E. Via Linda
Cost: $35(R)/$40(NR)

Matter of Balance

This eight-week program is designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. Set goals for increasing activity, reduce fall risks at home and promote exercise to increase strength and balance. This program is 70 percent lecture and 30 percent exercise.

This program runs for eight weeks from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Fridays, Oct. 9 through Nov. 20, at both Granite Reef and Via Linda Senior Centers. Learn more and register.

When: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Fridays, Oct. 9 through Nov. 20
Where: Granite Reef and Via Linda Senior Centers
Cost: Free

Trunk-or-Treat

Join us for a fun and festive Trunk or Treat event, hosted by the Scottsdale Police Department at Granite Reef Senior Center! This outdoor event is open to the community. Bring your family and enjoy a fun evening of Halloween treats, costumes and community spirits.

When: 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29
Where: Granite Reef Senior Center
Location: 1700 N. Granite Reef Road
Cost: Free

41^st Annual Arts and Crafts Fair

Mark your calendars for live entertainment, food vendors, a balloon artist, children's crafts and more than 100 art vendors at the 41^st Annual Arts and Crafts Fair. Currently accepting applications for art vendors.

41^st Annual Arts and Crafts Fair
When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7
Where: Granite Reef Senior Center
Location: 1700 N. Granite Reef Road
Cost: Free

Veteran Community Series

Join us for an inspiring workshop series designed to inform, connect and empower veterans and the Scottsdale community. This four-week program is hosted by the Scottsdale Veterans Advisory Commission and Granite Reef Senior Center, and open to veterans of all ages and community members alike. Enjoy light refreshments. No registration required.

When: 11 a.m.-noon, Thursdays, Oct. 8, 15, 22 and 29
Where: Granite Reef Senior Center
Location: 1700 N. Granite Reef Road
Cost: Free

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's Free Homework Help Program

Students in grades 2 - 4 can get free homework help and academic support at Vista del Camino starting on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Registration is required at Recreation.ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search "Vista Homework Help."

For more information, call 480-312-0061 or email [email protected].

Vista's Family Recreation Program

Come join us this fall for our Fall Family Fridays consisting of fun activities for all to enjoy:

Happy Campers (adventure and camp-themed activities)
5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9.
Creative Pumpkins (pumpkin carving and crafting)
5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23.

Registration is required online at Recreation.ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search "Vista Family."

For more information, call 480-312-0061 or email [email protected]..

Staff Spotlight:
Traci Weis, Supervisor, Family Resource Center

Meet Traci Weis, supervisor of Scottsdale's Family Resource Center. Traci first joined the city in 2017, playing a key role in opening the center and shaping its early direction. With a background in education, she was immediately drawn to the center's mission to strengthen, nurture, and connect families.

After stepping away for four years to raise her daughter, Traci returned to the work she loves, leading programs that empower parents and support early childhood development. Under her leadership, the center offers classes, workshops, support groups and parent child activities, along with essential items including diapers, car seats, formula and food boxes. These no cost services are funded by the First Things First grant and supported by partners including Partners for Paiute and Scottsdale Leadership teams, who help enhance the center’s offerings and space. Together, they ensure families receive meaningful, high quality support during the most critical years of a child's life.

Traci is honored by the trust families place in her team. Many parents don’t know this kind of help exists, and once they discover it, they’re deeply grateful, sometimes even asking,

"What's the catch?" The answer is simple: there isn't one. The center exists to uplift families, prevent child abuse and give children the strongest possible start.

Outside of work, Traci lives in Mesa and enjoys spending time with her husband and their eight year old daughter. A former teacher, she loved being in the classroom but feels truly called to work directly with families and young children. Human Services is fortunate to have someone who brings such joy, positivity, and compassion to parents navigating moments of uncertainty and vulnerability.

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