Wellness presentation slated
at Awaken Chiropractic
“Built to Last: Keys to Wellness & Longevity” is the topic of a presentation 10-11:30 a.m. Aug. 23 at Awaken Chiropractic, 3941 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee.
Free tickets are at eventbrite.com/e/built-to-last-keys-to-wellness-longevity-tickets-1553346243429?aff=oddtdtcreator.
The wellness-themed event features local Ahwatukee professionals sharing practical tips and mini demos on how to move, feel, and live well and longer.
Information: IlluminateYouFitness.com.
LD 12 Dems and Donuts features Save Our Schools co-founder
LD12 Democrats & Donuts meets at 8 a.m. Aug. 20 at Denny’s, 7400 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler.
The speaker is Alison Porter, chair of the ADP Small Business Council, chair emerita of LD12 Democrats, and a co-founder of Save Our Schools Arizona. Guests are asked to arrive early.
Information: email juliafleeman@cox.net.
East Valley Hadassah group
invites area women
Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America has a chapter in the East Valley called Devorah Hadassah that sponsors events, programs and fundraising activities to support Hadassah Medical Center in Israel and other Hadassah initiatives
Information: desertmountain@hadassah.org
Ahwatukee Toastmasters
invite new members
Ahwatukee Toastmasters helps members to improve their public speaking and leadership skills and provides a supportive and positive learning experience that produces greater self-confidence and personal growth.
It meets 7-8 a.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at Esperanza Lutheran, Church, 2601 E Thunderhill Place, Ahwatukee.
Information: ahwatukeetoastmasters.toastmastersclubs.org.
Ironwood Library lists a variety
of upcoming programs, events
Ironwood Library, 4333 East Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee has listed a number of recurring and special events.
Storytimes: Baby, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, for up to 2 years old; Music & Movement, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Thursdays and Saturdays, up to age 5.
Music & Movement (Ages 0-5) Every Thursday and Saturday, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sing, dance and move in this fun, active program that builds reading skills. A short community playtime follows.
The Any Book Book Club, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Fridays. Kids in grades 4-6 read a book of their choosing and bring it to share with the group. Have fun with a book-related activity, craft, or game.
MakersBase, 3-4 p.m. Saturdays. Kids 6-11 can drop into a self-guided makerspace where they learn by doing. Explore creative hands-on ways to design, experiment, and make. All materials provided.
Game Night Extravaganza, 4-5:30 p.m. Thursdays. Join library staff for an afternoon of play. All ages welcome to choose from a variety of tabletop games or join the card table for euchre, spoons, spades, and more.
Next Chapter Book Club. 3:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Inclusive community-based book club for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, regardless of current reading ability.
Sit & Stitch, 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16. All are welcome to sit and stitch. Knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch, needlepoint. All welcome.
Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m-2:30 p.m. Aug. 25. To make an appointment: redcrossblood.org and select “Donating Blood.”