Located in eastern Tucson at the foot of the Rincon Mountains, the non-profit ASA supports lifelong engagement with learning, creativity and public service for adults in (un-) retirement.

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“Winter Scenes for Solo Piano”
Russell Ronnebaum
11:30 a.m.-12:30, The Arizona Senior Academy Building
Pianist Russell Ronnebaum, newly appointed music director and composer-in-residence at Tucson’s Rogue Theatre, will get us into the holiday spirit with his unique arrangements of traditional Christmas Carols as well as his original pieces that tell the story of Winter, as recorded in his album, Winter Scenes. Read more . . .

“SmartAg/DigitalAg: Impact on Future of Agriculture”
Norm Scott
2:30-4:30 p.m.,
The Arizona Senior Academy Building
Academy Village resident Norman Scott, Professor Emeritus at Cornell University, will describe how SmartAg/Digital Ag will transform our agriculture to provide the 20-70% more food needed to meet the demands of the 9-10 billion people we expect to populate the world by 2050. Read more . . .

“Dementia and Memory Care
in Our Aging Population “
Teri Waldman
2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.,
The Arizona Senior Academy Building
Teri Waldman, Manager of Hacienda at the Canyon’s Assisted Living and Memory Care Programs, will discuss signs of dementia, how we can notice if a loved one is beginning to show signs of mental changes, what we can notice in ourselves as we age, and what care is available for dementia patients. Read more . . .
The non-profit Arizona Senior Academy (ASA) is the cultural hub of the Academy Village/Altura retirement community for active adults in eastern Tucson and we have a public service mission to enhance lifelong learning and creativity. Located at the foot of the beautiful Rincon range in eastern Tucson, we are on the southern side of Saguaro National Park East, not far from Vail, AZ. (See map)
To attend an event: Public concerts and lectures at the ASA are free of charge. But if you wish to assure seating, you should arrive somewhat early.
Postal Address: 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson, AZ 85747
The ASA is supported solely by membership dues from Villager residents and tax deductible donations from fans, families and friends. All contributions welcome with thanks!

Samples of past events: Classical cello and piano by Sanda Schuldmann and Harry Clark; concert from Vail Chorale led by Academy member, Fritz Reinagel; lectures on topics in science and art; ASA concert by steel drum band from Empire High; concert by Ronstadt Generations; pre-season Downton Abbey preview at ASA via PBS and KUAT

The non-profit Arizona Senior Academy was conceived by former UA president Henry Koffler before any homes were built in our community. Then and now, the ASA mission has been to support extended learning, creative engagement, mentoring and public service over the entire span of retirement.
The lectures and concerts each week are open to the public and cover a wide range of content from science and technology to health, humanities and creative arts. This diversity also complements the aims of those who are not yet fully retired but wish to explore new interests or prepare for “encore” careers.
Our village is an over-55 community and all residents become full dues-paying Academy members at age 60, providing support for the ASA. In addition to the concerts and lectures each week, the resident members have a number of amenities available to them. For example, the ASA support organization, Academy Services Corporation, runs the Academy Health Care Program on a subscription basis for resident members.
Many supporters from east Tucson and nearby Vail who attend our public events also make contributions to the ASA as “Friends” and “Fans” of the Academy. From time to time, our members and friends also make direct donations to sponsor the appearance of an artist or expert of special interest.
This mosaic depicts a sampler of past events, including a concert by the Vail Chorale founded and led by an Academy member, plus an early preview of the the final season of Downton Abbey which was co-hosted by ASA and our local PBS station KUAT.
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