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December 17, 2026

Caring Connections – Stay connected while navigating memory changes

Thursday, December 17, 2026

Caring Connections is a twice-monthly support group for couples in which one partner is living with mild cognitive impairment or early-stage dementia. More about: Caring Connections – Stay connected while navigating memory changes

Expressive Connections - Stay Connected While Navigating Memory Changes

Thursday, December 17, 2026

Free monthly art-based experiences for individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment or Early-Stage Dementia. and their care partners. More about: Expressive Connections - Stay Connected While Navigating Memory Changes

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Rep. David Livingston’s record: Conservative or extreme?

OPINION — David Livingston entered the Arizona Legislature as a conservative voice. Fourteen years later, his record has moved beyond traditional conservatism toward extremism. His …

10 things I’m not thanking Rep. Hamadeh for right now

OPINION — In response to the recent letter thanking Abe Hamadeh for his support of the One Big Beautiful Bill, I’m not thanking him for these 10 things:

Trump, GOP don’t embody the Cowboy Code

OPINION — I used to be a Republican. I voted for Ronald Reagan. To me, Reagan embodied the Cowboy Code of actor singer Gene Autry. The code included that the cowboy must never shoot …

America's Charters of Freedom give Arizonans the power to bargain

OPINION — I’m replying to Annarose Lilly’s labor bargaining comments. America's Charters of Freedom already give Arizonans the power to bargain, so why would they pay a third …

No need to expand collective-bargaining efforts in Arizona

OPINION — This is a response to Annarose Lilly's recent letter, Arizonans deserve real bargaining power. I read Ms. Lilly’s opinion with great interest. She seems to be advocating …

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