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For many Arizonans, happy hour isn’t about alcohol, it’s about connection

Amanda Berger

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OPINION — An 82-year-old Minnesota grandmother recently made national headlines after successfully leading an effort to pass a law allowing happy-hour gatherings at her senior living community.

The woman, Anita LeBrun, was not fighting for easier access to alcohol. She was fighting for something deeper.

“Happy hour is our connection, laughter, sharing stories from our lives,” LeBrun explained. “It brings friends together and helps make everyday moments special.”

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