ASURA Seminar - Planning to retire from ASU? Join us to learn what comes next

Date: Monday, October 26, 2026 
Time: 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Arizona
Cost: Free 

Planning to retire from ASU? Join us to learn what comes next.

Learn about the ASU retirement process and what to expect as you transition into retirement. Topics include ending active benefits, retiree health insurance options, life insurance, vacation payouts, the Retiree Accumulated Sick Leave Program (RASL), ASU retiree benefits, and rules for working after retirement. You’ll also learn how to initiate retirement in Workday and notify your department for approval.

This session is led by Justin Oblinger, Senior Total Rewards Consultant at ASU, who has supported employees through retirement since he started at ASU 6 months ago.  He previously worked in retirement benefits at several Fortune 500 companies including Jacobs Solutions, Honeywell, and Wells Fargo.

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/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.

Save the 2026 Dates - subject to change

• November 16 Financial
• December no webinar

ASURA Seminar – OHR

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

MORE INFORMATION ON THIS SEMINAR WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN EARLY NOVEMBER 2026.

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/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.

• December no webinar

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 (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 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!