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2-11-12
SATURDAY
CORDES CENTENNIAL BLOCK PARTY
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. in Cordes Lakes, featuring The Arizona Ghost Riders, Wells
Fargo Band, vendors, beer garden and many other activities ongoing through the
day. Horse Parade is 9:00-10:00 a.m. from Henry Cordes Park to the
Community Center. Come out and enjoy the fun!!
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2-11-12
SATURDAY
ARCOSANTI SPECIAL RECEPTION AT THE ARCOSANTI CAFÉ
TO MARK THE OPENING OF THE ARCOSANTI ANNUAL ART SHOW
from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the artists behind the
work and ask them questions. Some pieces will be available for sale during business
hours in the Gallery, between 9am and 5pm. The pieces will remain on display until
April 1st, 2012.

This year the exhibit will feature painting, jewelry, bronze sculpture, woodworking,
weaving, photography and more. This eclectic group of artists and craftspeople
come from a range of backgrounds and ages, but share a passion for art and life.

For more information, please contact the exhibit curator,
Cliff Hersted, at 928-632-6200.
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2-14-12
TUESDAY
SPRING VALLEY PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION GENERAL MEETING, 7:00 p.m., at
the Spring Valley Church Annex. YCSO Lt Commander Jeff Newmun will speak.
Come at 6:00 and enjoy the potluck before the meeting. The POA meets on the
second Tuesday of each month
except July and August.
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2-16-12
THURSDAY
SIDEKICKS perform at the Mayer Senior Center, 11:00-12:30 p.m.
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2-17-12 & 2-18-12
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
CORDES REACHING OUT IN LOVE MINISTRY OPEN, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., for clothing.
Located at 14720 S. Stagecoach Trail in the mobile at the Extra Self Storage in
Cordes. For information contact Carol Peck at 899-5050.
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2-18-12
SATURDAY
CORDES LAKES BRUSH YARD will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For Cordes
Lakes residents ONLY.
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2-19-12
SUNDAY
MAMOW YANKEE DOODLE LUNCH—COWBOY BBQ
at the Mayer Senior Center, noon. $6.00 adults, $3.00 children. Everyone welcome!
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2-20-12
MONDAY
THE SENIOR CENTER CLOSED FOR TODAY.
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2-20-12
MONDAY
MAYER FIRE OPEN BOARD MEETING, 6:00 p.m. at the Highway 60 location.
The board meets every third Monday of the month.
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2-21-12
TUESDAY
AMERICAN LEGION POST 122 MEETING, 2:00 p.m., at Cordes Lakes Community
Center. Be sure to attend to get your copy of the new monthly newsletter. Contact
Ron Johnson at 632-7819 for information. The Post meets every third Tuesday of the
month.
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2-21-12
TUESDAY
CORDES BIG BUG GEM AND MINERAL CLUB, 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center.
Come and help plan the next field trip. New members welcome. Contact Art Frame
713-5492. The club meets every third Tuesday of the month.
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2-21-12
TUESDAY
ARIZONA HIGHWAY 69 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GENERAL MEETING at 6:00 p.m. at
the Mayer Rec Center. Guest speaker: ABM Developement Svcs' new resort golf
course project and Century Link's recent construction project in our area. Open to
the public. RSVP requested. Please call or email to make your reservations
632-4355, highway69chamber@gmail.com
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2-23-12
THURSDAY
FREE SHOPPING TRIP TO WALMART AND FRY’S, leaves the Mayer Senior Center at
10:00 a.m. Call 632-7511 to reserve your seat in the van.
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2-23-12
THURSDAY
MAYER ELDERS CLUB MEMBERS MEETING, 12:30 p.m. at the Mayer Senior Center.
The club will be voting on the new 2012 board. If you are a member, please attend
and let your vote be counted. The club meets every fourth Thursday of the month.
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2-23-12
THURSDAY
YOUNGLIVES TEEN MINISTRY at the Cordes Community Center, 5:00 p.m.
YoungLives is a ministry about loving, mentoring and supporting teen moms.
For more information call Natasha Collins at 260-568-0747 or e-mail
NatashaCollins19@yahoo.com. Meetings are held every last Thursday
of the month.
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2-23-12
THURSDAY
MAYER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SCIENCE FAIR
at 6:00 p.m. at the gym. The Fair will feature working projects
that students have created.
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2-24-12 & 2-25-12
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
CORDES REACHING OUT IN LOVE MINISTRY open 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., for clothing.
Located at 14720 S. Stagecoach Trail in the mobile at the Extra Self Storage in
Cordes. For information contact Carol Peck at 899-5050.
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2-25-12
SATURDAY
Carpenter’s Pantry Food Bank located at 10051 South 2nd Street in Mayer open
from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. The program is open on the last Saturday of the month,
sponsored by Springs Church. For questions, contact Art or Sharon Frame 713-
5492. The Food Bank is open every
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2-28-12
TUESDAY
NACOG MEDICARE ADVOCATE at the Mayer Senior Center at 12:30 p.m. Call 632-
7511 for appointment.
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2-29-12
WEDNESDAY
HOME ALLIANCE PRESENTATION at the Mayer Senior Center, 12:00 p.m.
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3-7-12
WEDNESDAY
MAYER NITTY GRITTY COMMITTEE MEETING, 10:00 a.m. Mayer Senior Center. The
committee meets the first Wednesday of every month and welcomes newcomers to
participate even if you are not a member of the Mayer Elders Club.
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3-8-12
THURSDAY
MAMOW VETERAN'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION with Charlie Robinson and
His High Mountain Band performing, 12:30 p.m.
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3-8-12
THURSDAY
CORDES FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY meets at 4:00 p.m. at the Cordes Library.
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3-8-12
THURSDAY
CORDES LAKES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION GENERAL MEETING, 7:00 p.m., Cordes
Lakes Community Center, 16357 S. Cordes Lakes Drive. The meeting starts at
7:00 p.m. ADOT will be providing an update on construction at the junction. The
association meets every second Thursday of the month.
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3-9-12
FRIDAY
COWBOY POET AND AUTHOR DON FERNWALT will be performing at the Big Bug
Bakery and Sandwich Shop in Mayer from 11:30 until 12:30 p.m. Come have lunch
and enjoy an entertaining, uplifting experience. Don will perform at the bakery
each 2nd Friday of the month.
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3-17-12
SATURDAY
MAYER MEALS ON WHEELS ANNUAL WALKATHON AND BREAKFAST. All proceeds go
to the Mayer Meals on Wheels program only. Pledge sheets are available at the
Mayer Senior Center right now. Join your friends and neighbors at this annual
nationwide fundraising event. Come for the breakfast from 7:30-9:30 a.m. Walk
begins at 8:15 a.m.
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REGULARLY RECURRING
EVENTS

MONDAYS

THE BIG BUG CHARITY QUILTERS
Mayer Senior Center
9:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.

TUESDAYS

MAYER HOSPICE OF THE PINES LOSS
SUPPORT GROUP
Mayer Senior Center
12:30 p.m.
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CORDES AL ANON OPEN MEETING
Cordes Community Center
9:30 a.m.
Suspended until December 7, 2012.
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CORDES LAKES EVENT PLANNERS
Cordes Community Center

WEDNESDAYS

CORDES LAKES FOOD PROGRAMS
Cordes Community Center
2nd and 3rd Wednesdays
8:00 a.m.
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CORDES PUBLIC LIBRARY STORYTIME
Cordes Community Center, 4:00 p.m.

MAMOW CRAFT DAY
Mayer Senior Center
12:30 p.m.
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MAYER SPRINGS CHURCH FOOD BANK
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CORDES WOMEN ONLY A.A. AND ALANON
Southern Baptist Church
9:30 a.m.
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MAYER FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Mayer Senior Center
12:30 p.m.
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MAYER BINGO NIGHT
Mayer Senior Center
Open 5:00 p.m., play starts 6:00 p.m.
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MAYER BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS
Mayer Senior Center
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

THURSDAYS

MAYER BEADING CLASS
Mayer Senior Center
10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

CORDES LAKES FREE PRODUCE
DISTRIBUTION
Cordes Community Center
4th Thursday, 8:00 a.m.

FRIDAYS

CORDES TOPS
Cordes Community Center
9:15 a.m.

EVERY MONDAY,
WEDNESDAY& FRIDAY

CORDES EXERCISE CLASSES
Cordes Community Center
8:00-9:00 a.m.
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