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Dating after 65 comes with a different kind of excitement than the whirlwind years of youth. It’s less about proving yourself and more about enjoying the ride. In Arizona, where sunshine is abundant and the social scene is surprisingly rich, opportunities to rediscover romance are closer than many think. Whether it’s walking a desert trail, lingering over coffee, or signing up for a new class, love at this stage of life can be just as thrilling, only with a little more wisdom guiding the way.

Arizona is full of savvy entrepreneurs and blossoming businesses. The 2024 Fortune 500 list recently made its debut and to no surprise, 10 Arizona-based businesses ranked throughout the prestigious list. 

You can’t drive anything too ordinary on the roads in Scottsdale or Paradise Valley without feeling like you’re blending into beige. Luxury cars feel like part of the Arizona lifestyle—just like poolside margaritas and triple-digit forecasts. But let’s be honest: driving something high-end here takes a little more effort than keeping it waxed and gassed up. Arizona isn’t exactly gentle on vehicles, especially the ones with sensitive sensors and handcrafted leather interiors.

Retirement used to be all about slowing down, but in Phoenix, seniors are proving that it’s just the start of something new. Across the Valley, retirees are ditching the old-school idea of taking it easy and instead filling their days with fresh hobbies, social adventures, and meaningful community connections. Whether it's learning a new skill, exploring Arizona’s stunning landscapes, or just embracing the city’s thriving senior social scene, Phoenix is redefining what it means to grow older—and it looks a lot more fun than you might expect.