Aster Aging

Every Friday, an amazing group of artists gets together and paints portraits at the Red Mountain Senior Center from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm.

Bring a brush and canvas and join us, or stop by to see the magic happen and learn more!

Living on a fixed income requires a different relationship with money than working years do. The margin for error is smaller. But you're managing a predictable amount coming in and a set of expenses you largely control. That's actually a workable situation. It just takes intention.

Keep reading: https://www.asteraz.org/news/news-archive.html/article/2026/06/03/making-every-dollar-work-how-older-adults-on-fixed-incomes-can-build-financial-stability

One way to beat the heat this June is to play cards at the Red Mountain Senior Center. Mahjong, Pinochle, Canasta, Mexican Train Dominoes - you name it, we play it.

Participation at the Senior Center is free for adults 60+ in our community.

View all upcoming events and activities: https://www.asteraz.org/news/calendar.html

There are things you can do to help your parent continue to live well independently, even when you are far away.

Keep reading: https://www.asteraz.org/news/news-archive.html/article/2026/06/02/long-distance-and-still-present-how-to-support-an-aging-parent-from-far-away

A kind word to a stranger, a small donation to a cause you believe in, a few hours volunteered driving seniors to essential appointments — these feel like contained acts. You do them, someone benefits, and life moves on. But research suggests that's not really how generosity works at all.

Keep reading: https://www.asteraz.org/news/news-archive.html/article/2026/05/26/why-small-acts-of-generosity-have-bigger-ripple-effects-than-you-think

Honoring Veterans at the Mesa Downtown Senior Center. We thank you for your service.

Aster Aging was awarded a $7,500 grant by Alpha Gamma Delta International Fraternity to fund the Meals on Wheels Program. This initiative will provide 1,500 additional hot, nutritious home-delivered meals and wellness checks to vulnerable homebound seniors in Mesa, Arizona. The expansion will enable approximately 75 additional older adults to receive weekday meals and safety checks for about one month. The program is designed to reduce hunger, malnutrition, and isolation while improving participants’ health, safety, and ability to remain independent in their own homes.

Established in 1979, Aster Aging is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving older adults in Mesa and the East Valley. Aster’s mission is to empower and support older adults and their families to remain independent and engaged in their communities. More information is available at asteraz.org.

“We are committed to being a partner in this important work. As programs fighting hunger at the most local level are needed now more than ever, we’re thrilled to continue to stand alongside those working on the frontlines to ensure individuals in this community are getting their basic needs met,” Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation CEO Julie Waitman states. “Food insecurity is happening all around us, and we’re honored to partner with organizations dedicated to fighting hunger.”

During the 2025-26 fiscal year (June 1, 2025-May 31, 2026), the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation awarded $300,000 to 38 organizations across the U.S. fighting hunger in their communities. The grant marks more than $2.3 million awarded by the Foundation in its effort to help fight hunger across the United States and Canada since 2017.

The Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation was established in 1962 as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. In 1919, Alpha Gamma Delta International Women's Fraternity was the first National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) organization to establish an external philanthropic cause. For more information, please visit the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation website.

Happy Friday from the Senior Centers! Join us Monday through Friday for exciting activities for many different interests ranging from Tai Chi to Karaoke and Coffee.

Downsizing is one of the most common transitions older adults experience — and one that many are not prepared for. For most people, the harder part isn't figuring out where things go. It's deciding what the things mean, and what to do with everything.

Keep reading: https://www.asteraz.org/news/news-archive.html/article/2026/05/27/downsizing-after-60-what-to-do-with-a-lifetime-of-stuff

The June Newsletter is here! You can be the first to read it each month online.

https://www.asteraz.org/news/newsletter.html