Monday, October 12 features Dr. Stephen Nash and his presentation on Archaeology in the Southwest, followed by Dr. Carolyn Babcock on Wednesday, October 14 and her presentation on nonverbal communication. Ending the week, Friday October 16 is the return of Ryan David Green and his "Guitar Dreams" concert.
Engage. Create. Serve. The non-profit Arizona Senior Academy (ASA) is the intellectual and cultural hub of the Academy Village community in eastern Tucson. Founded by a former University of Arizona president, the ASA leverages its unique UA affiliation to provide a premier weekly schedule of professional concerts, scholarly lectures, and creative activities. We offer adults in or near retirement a vibrant environment where curiosity and engagement never retire.
ASA live lectures and concerts are open to ASA members and the public. The Arizona Senior Academy building and parking are wheelchair accessible. For the hearing impaired, the Koffler Great Room is equipped with both a traditional audio loop and Auracast™ broadcast audio technology. If you wish to donate and continue to help the ASA fund more programs and concerts, click here! Thank you for your continued support!
TANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Weekly Highlights
LECTURES
If you cannot attend the lectures in person, you may attend via Zoom. Click this link for access!
Monday, October 12
3:00-4:00 pm Koffler Great Room at ASA and Zoom
Visit with Respect: Archaeology Southwest, Preservation Archaeology, and You
Dr. Stephen Nash, President and CEO of Archeology Southwest
What does it mean to “visit with respect?” Dr. Stephen Nash, CEO of Archeology Southwest, answers this question with examples from diverse archeological sites and cultures. Read More…
Wednesday, October 14
3:00 – 4:00 pm ASA Koffler Great Room & Zoom
Nonverbal Communication: It’s More Than a Smile
Dr. Carolyn Babcock, Professor Emerita, Communications, Department of Liberal Arts, Savannah College of Art and Design
Nonverbal communication is our “body language” comprising facial expressions, touch, posture, and eye contact. Come and understand the messages you are sending with your unspoken communication. Read More…
LIVE CONCERTS
Friday, October 16, 11:30 a.m.
ASA Koffler Great Room
ASA Concert – Fleet-fingered guitarist/songwriter Ryan David Green returns to ASA for a solo show, introducing his new album “Guitar Dreams.” His music has been described as virtuosic acoustic guitar that is always in service of unmistakable melodies, blending instrumental guitar and delicate vocal tunes.
Past lectures are available as Video Lectures: Click here.
Past concerts are available as Video Concerts. Click here
Art Exhibits
The Fall ASA Art Gallery exhibit with featured artwork from Sean Toomey. This exhibit will run until the end of October. Don’t forget that most work is available for purchase.
Creative Showcases
PLAY READINGS: The Saguaros are buzzing because Mary Mitchell and her band of merry ASA Play Readers have done it again. Grab your popcorn and prepare to laugh once more with the desert’s biggest hit, the live reading of When Harry Met Sally. Click here for video.
About Us
The ASA mission supports extended learning, creative engagement, mentoring and public service over the entire span of retirement. It is located within Academy Village, a 55-plus community in Southeast Tucson, Arizona: 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson, AZ; 85747.
All residents of Academy Village become full dues-paying Senior 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.
The ASA support organization, Academy Services Corporation, runs the Academy Villas, an assisted living residence.
Live lectures and musical programs are available to ASA members and the public; and videos of lectures and recorded concerts on videos are available on this website.
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.
