The city of Chandler recently announced two holiday-themed programs for folks at the opposite ends of the age spectrum.

The city’s Golden Neighbors program is hosting a free holiday gathering for senior residents from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 18, at the Tumbleweed Recreation Center, Cotton Room, 745 E. Germann Road.

Join the city’s Neighborhood Resources Department to celebrate the holidays with a hot breakfast, entertainment and holiday gifts.

Chandler residents planning to attend are asked to RSVP online at chandleraz.gov/GoldenNeighbors. Attendees also can call 480-782-4362 or email neighborhood.programs@chandleraz.gov to register.

The public can contribute to the Golden Neighbor gift list by purchasing a gift directly from the event’s Amazon Wish List that’s available online at chandleraz.gov/GoldenNeighbors.

The public can purchase a gift of their own and drop it off at the city’s Neighborhood Resources Department, 235 S. Arizona Ave. from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Fridays. Gifts will be accepted through Monday, Dec. 16. 

The city provides a holiday shopping opportunity for its youth living in Chandler’s public housing via its Site Bucks Store.

The incentive program allows youth to earn “site bucks” from positive behavior or actively participating in the afterschool program, finishing homework or being involved in community events. The earned site bucks can be used to purchase items from the store such as school supplies, toys, clothing and more.

The deadline to donate to this unique holiday store is Monday, Dec. 16. You may purchase items directly from an Amazon Wish List, purchase a gift/gift card of your choice and drop it off at the city’s Housing and Redevelopment Office, 235 S. Arizona Ave.  

For details, visit chandleraz.gov/SiteBucksStore or connect with Housing & Redevelopment Recreation Specialist Lavaughan Ballesteros at 480-510-1023.

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