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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.

Arizona has joined a nationwide initiative to document and preserve the oral histories of Indigenous individuals who experienced life at federal boarding schools as children, marking a significant effort to create a permanent oral history collection.  

When most people think of U.S. movie business locales, they usually think of California or New York. A lesser number might say New Mexico because of the TV show “Breaking Bad” or Georgia, made famous by the Tyler Perry film universe. To this end, Arizona wouldn’t likely be in the top 10 list of answers to the question, “What are the top film states?”

Santa will be making his annual appearances in Phoenix this holiday season, giving kids and families multiple meet and greet opportunities in his winter wonderland. Get the chance to have your photo taken, see Santa’s elves up close, share your wishlist, have breakfast with Mr. Claus and experience other festive moments with Santa himself at these Phoenix locations.