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October 22, 2026

Caring Connections – Stay connected while navigating memory changes

Thursday, October 22, 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, October 22, 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

Paul's Car Wash

Thursday, October 22, 2026 through Friday, October 23, 2026

Support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona! More about: Paul's Car Wash

October 22, 2026

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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 …

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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:

Horrified at Dysart’s minimum passing grade for sports

OPINION — I honestly read in disbelief that the pass-to-play athletic-eligibility floor at Dysart Unified School District is a D grade. Is that really what we want to communicate to …

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 …

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