ASURA Seminar – Financial stress & behavioral money habits

Date: Monday, November 16, 2026 
Time: 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Arizona
Cost: Free 

Financial stress is one of the most common and impactful forms of stress employees experience, often influencing overall well-being, productivity, and decision-making. This session will explore the connection between money behaviors and financial stress, helping attendees better understand the “why” behind their financial habits. We’ll focus on practical, approachable strategies to build healthier money patterns, improve financial confidence, and reduce anxiety around day-to-day financial decisions. Attendees will walk away with actionable tools they can apply immediately. 

Sabrina McGurr has 18 years of experience in the financial services industry, she is Vice President and specializes in Financial Planning at CAPTRUST. Sabrina helps individuals and families identify and prioritize financial goals, optimize investments, and create strategic roadmaps for retirement income. She specializes in making complex topics—like tax planning, required minimum distributions, and retirement strategies—easy to understand. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Finance from the University of Washington and is enthusiastic about helping clients maximize their wealth and minimize taxes in retirement.

Registration is not required.

All presentations currently use the zoom application.   

To attend the seminar zoom:

1.        On the day of the seminar around 11:55 am click on the following link https://asu.zoom.us/j/84181815561 to join the zoom meeting and follow the directions.

2.        If you have not used zoom before you will be directed to install the application on your device before connecting you to the seminar.

No seminar in December 2026

2027 Seminar Dates

• ·        January 25, 2027
• ·        February 22
• ·        March 22
• ·        April 26
• ·        May 24
• ·        June 28
• ·        July 26
• ·        August 23
• ·        September 27
• ·        October 25
• ·        November 15
• ·        December no webinar

ASU Sidney Poitier New American Film School Tour

Tour: ASU Sidney Poitier New American Film School
Location: Downtown Mesa.  40 E Pepper Place, Mesa AZ.
When: Monday, December 7, 2026 10:00 am

Visit the Sidney Poitier New American Film School (MIX) in downtown Mesa. Major cross streets are Main Street and Center St for the film school. The school is about 1 block south of the Mesa Public Library and about a block north of the Mesa Arts Center. Easily accessible by car or metro light rail. Parking can be had in a lot on Pepper Street immediately south of the film school.

We have selected Monday, December 7, 2026 at 10:00 am for a guided tour of 12 people. The walking tour takes about 1 hour. If you wish to attend this free event, please notify John Brock, of the ASU Retirees travel committee at john.brock@asu.edu to be put an attendees list.

John H. Brock, ASURA Travel Committee chair.

Apache Trail & Dolly Steamboat One-Day Van Tour from Tempe

Date/Time: TBD (February 2027)
Location: Apache Trail & Canyon Lake
Van tour pickup at the Tempe Public Library parking lot
Cost: $152 (per person estimated cost includes tax and ASU Foundation overhead)

The ASU Retirees Association is planning a one-day van tour in February 2027 of the Apache Trail with a sightseeing trip on the Dolly Steamboat on Canyon Lake. The tour will begin at the Tempe Public Library parking lot where the vans from Across Arizona Tours will pick up tour participants between 8:00 am and 9:00 am. The vans will travel the legendary Apache Trail on the way to Canyon Lake. Once at Canyon Lake, participants will board the Dolly Steamboat for a trip around Canyon Lake. Vans will bring participants back to Tempe between 4:30 pm and 5:30 pm.

At this time, we are taking reservations to determine if there is sufficient interest in doing this one-day tour. We are looking to reserve two vans, each holding 10 people (for a total of 20) at an estimated cost of $152 per person for the round trip van ride and the ride on the Dolly Steamboat. Click here for more information.

If you are interested in this tour, please register by January 5, 2027.  No registration fees will be collected at this time. Once we know there is interest, we will set a date and then notify you of when payment is due, if you decide to participate in the tour.

Registration Options 

1. Online (preferred option) -- Click on the Register button
   
   
2. Call the ASURA office at 480-965-7668
   (Tu,We,Th: 10am-1pm)
   

John Denver Tribute Concert: Lunch  and Show at Silver Star Theater

Date/Time: Sunday, February 21, 2027 
Doors open for lunch at 1:30 pm
Show begins at 3:00 pm
Location: Silver Star Theater
5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa AZ 85205 [map]
(Cross Streets: Higley/University)
Cost: $63.00 (includes tax and ASU Foundation overhead)

Enjoy a John Denver Tribute from an incredible performer. Catch Cowboy Brad as he pays tribute to John Denver.  Brad has won numerous awards for his performances including “Cowboy Entertainer of the Year” and “Most Interesting Person,” not to mention the love for his shows. You are not going to want to miss this one! 

Please join fellow ASURA members for this lunch/show on February 21, 2027 at the Silver Star Theatre. Sign up on the ASURA website by January 15, 2027.  Tickets for this fantastic lunch/show are $63.00 (Includes show, taxes and ASU Foundation fee).  After registering, please send your check, made out to the ASU Foundation/ASURA to:

ASU Retirees Association
Arizona State University
PO Box 875504
Tempe, AZ 85287- 5504

Payment is due no later than January 22, 2027.

Registration Options

1. Online (preferred option) -- Click on the Register button
   
   
2. Call the ASURA office at 480-965-7668
   (Tu,We,Th: 10am-1pm)
   

Variety Show: Lunch  and Show at Silver Star Theater

Date/Time: Sunday, March 7, 2027 
Doors open for lunch at 1:30 pm
Show begins at 3:00 pm
Location: Silver Star Theater
5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa AZ 85205 [map]
(Cross Streets: Higley/University)
Cost: $63.00 (includes tax and ASU Foundation overhead)

The Silver Star Theatre Band performs a little bit of something for everyone.  Featuring music from the 1930’s to the 1970’s, the show incorporates different styles and genres from Rock ‘n Roll to Country, Big Band to Broadway, and “Blues” to Pop Favorites, all with hilarious comedy and as well as much more! 

Please join fellow ASURA members for this lunch/show on March 7, 2027 at the Silver Star Theatre. Sign up on the ASURA website by February 1, 2027.  Tickets for this fantastic lunch/show are $63.00 (Includes show, taxes and ASU Foundation fee).  After registering, please send your check, made out to the ASU Foundation/ASURA to:

ASU Retirees Association
Arizona State University
PO Box 875504
Tempe, AZ 85287- 5504

Payment is due no later than February 8, 2027.

Registration Options

1. Online (preferred option) -- Click on the Register button
   
   
2. Call the ASURA office at 480-965-7668
   (Tu,We,Th: 10am-1pm)
   

Canadian Rockies Adventure with Rocky Mountaineer Experience

April 26, 2027 - May 3, 2027
Cost: starting from $5,450 (plus tax) per person | Single: $6,430 (plus tax) (Taxes are $268.69 per person)

The ASURA Travel Committee is pleased to announce a Spring 2027 trip to the Canadian Rockies with Rocky Mountaineer Experience.

This 8-day trip (April 26 - May 3, 2027) travels from Vancouver to Calgary, featuring two scenic days aboard the Rocky Mountaineer (SilverLeaf Service) and private sightseeing tours in Jasper, Banff and Lake Louise.

Click here to learn more and view the full itinerary.

If you would like more specific information or have questions, please email Joy White at joywhite@asu.edu.

We look forward to you traveling with us!