November Pre-Retirement Seminar – Are you ready to write your retirement story?

Date: Monday, November 17, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM-1:00 PM (UTC-07:00) Arizona.
Location: https://asu.zoom.us/j/86272418208
Cost: Free

Are you ready to write your retirement story?

Hear from a Certified Financial Planner on what to expect financially in the current economic landscape. Tips and tricks of the trade will make your journey comfortable and predictable. 

Buck Bandura started his career as a financial advisor in 1998.  In 2004 he obtained the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification.  Currently Matrix Wealth Management oversees over $343million as of 10/27/2025. Buck is a native Arizona resident, graduated with a degree in finance from Arizona State University and bleeds maroon & gold!  After eight years at a prestigious national brokerage firm Buck decided it was time to own his own business.  Matrix Wealth Management opened its doors in downtown Scottdale May of 2006 and strives to give clients a boutique, small office feel with the breadth of products that come with being associated with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC.  Buck's goal for the future is to enhance the principles of investment planning by a simple common sense approach toward our client's preservation of wealth.

Registration is not required.

All presentation are currently 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/86272418208 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.

Save the 2026 Dates - subject to change

• December 8, 2025 – No presentation
• January 26, 2026
• February 23
• March 23
• April 27
• May 25
• June 22
• July 27
• August 24

ASURA Luncheon at Mirabella (Free)

Date:           Thursday, November 20, 2025
Time:           11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location:  Mirabella at ASU
              65 E. University Drive, (click for map)
              Tempe, AZ  85281
Parking:    Free Valet Parking

Join us for a wonderful new experience this fall.  Mirabella at ASU has invited ASURA members and guests to a special FREE luncheon.  Please join us for this opportunity to visit and learn more about Mirabella.

The luncheon program will include: a 15-minute presentation by Lindsey Beagley, Sr. Director of Lifelong University Engagement about ASU’s evolution to becoming a university that is capable of meeting the needs of learners at every stage of life and work, perspectives from current residents of Mirabella at ASU, and a performance by one of the members of the Mirabella at ASU student Artist-in-Residence (AIR) program.

Each year, four graduate level music, dance or music therapy students are selected to receive room and board in the building in exchange for conducting nearly 400 musical performances and interactive events each year. This year, the AIRs in our 5^th cohort share their talents in collaborative piano, piano performance, cello, and guitar.  Following lunch, tours of Mirabella will be offered.

Agenda:

• 11 – 11:20 Arrival and take lunch orders while Artists-in-Residence perform
• 11:20 – 11:25 Welcome to Mirabella, overview of the Student Artist-in-Residence program
• 11:25 – 11:45 ASU’s Evolution: Meeting the Needs of Learners Across the Lifespan
• 11:45 – 12:00 Current Mirabella resident perspectives
• 12:00 – 12:45 Lunch served and visiting
• 12:45 – 1:30 Tours

Space in this event is limited, so sign up today!

Register online -- see below. Please register before Nov 13, as we need a headcount. (The number of guests does not include you.)

You may register for this event by either:

1. Registering on line (number of guests does not include you)
   Important: Use the above link to register, do not use the register button on the Upcoming Events page.
2. Calling the ASURA Office at 480-965-7668 (Tu, W, Th 10:00am-1:00pm)
   
3. Reply to this email with your name and # of guests. Use this option if there is any issue with online registration.

ASURA Holiday Potluck, Bake Sale and Entertainment

Date: December 11th 2025
Time: 11:30AM - 1:30PM
Location: SkySong, Synergy Room II
      1365 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85257 < click for map

Get ready for Winter—at least Arizona style! Enjoy great food, company and entertainment! Purchase delicious goodies to support ASURA!

Join us for our Annual Holiday Potluck, Bake Sale and Entertainment! This is always a great, fun event and this year, we will be in a new location--SkySong!

Even parking is free, see map

Please bring a dish to share. For example, you can choose to bring:

• ·         Appetizer
• ·         Salad
• ·         Side dish
• ·         Main Dish
• ·         Dessert
• ·         More Dessert

If you can’t bring a dish—please just bring yourself! We always have plenty of food!

If you like to bake bring something for the Bake Sale. If you do not like to bake, buy something from the Bake Sale.

We will provide soft drinks and necessary items for lunch, such as plates, cups, plastic “silver”-ware, and ice.

Entertainment - details available later.

Register online. Please register before Dec 05, as we need a headcount. (The number of guests does not include you.)

You may register for this event by either:

1. Registering on-line (number of guests does not include you)
   Important: Use the above link to register, do not use the register button on the Upcoming Events page.
2. Calling the ASURA Office at 480-965-7668 (Tu, W, Th 10:00am-1:00pm)
   
3. Reply to this email with your name and # of guests. Use this option if there is any issue with online registration.

Register soon. What are you waiting for? As with everything space is limited, time is limited and of course money is limited. But there is no charge, no hidden fees, convenience fees, taxes or fuel surcharges.

We look forward to seeing you!

Tour: ASU Sidney Poitier New American Film School
Location: Downtown Mesa.  40 E Pepper Place, Mesa AZ.
When: Friday, December 12, 2025, 1pm-2pm

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 Friday December 12, 2025, at 1 PM for a guided tour of 15 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.

The Magic of Mata Ortiz: A Journey into Mexico's Art and Culture (2026)

From: February 26, 2026
To: March 1, 2026
Cost: $750 per person

Embark on a captivating 4-day, 3-night adventure to Mata Ortiz, a cultural gem tucked just north of the stunning Sierra Madre mountains in Chihuahua, Mexico. This immersive experience takes you beyond sightseeing — it’s a chance to truly connect with the soul of the region.

Click here for the full trip flyer describing the trip.  If you would like more specific information or have questions, please email Joy White at mailto:joywhite@asu.edu

We look forward to you traveling with us!

Northern Spain and Portugal in 2026

From: March 31, 2026
To: April 16, 2026
Cost: starting from $6,445 per person

The ASURA Travel Committee has an upcoming trip to Northern Spain and Portugal in March/April, 2026.

If you have never experienced Basque country, this is your chance.  We’ll visit Pamplona, home of the July running of the bulls, beautiful San Sabastian, the Guggenheim in Balboa.

We’ll be able to walk the “camino” trail for a short time, visit the Cathedral de Compastella.  Then we’ll float on the Duro River and visit Oporto, Portugal. 

There is also an optional trip to Lisbon, which, if you haven’t been there, you won't want to miss!

Click on this link for the full trip flyer describing the trip.  If you would like more specific information or have questions, please email Joyce Hartman Diaz at mailto:Jaysea2022@gmail.com

We look forward to you traveling with us!