The Arizona Senior Academy was formed in 1994 as a non-profit corporation in the state of Arizona to provide the means for seniors to remain actively engaged with life,with learning,with teaching and with service to the community.

Members may attend courses and lectures, participate in discussion groups, improve on a favorite activity and enjoy concerts and other artistic performances. They will have access to the University of Arizona library and communication technology and they will have the opportunity to create their own contributions. Membership qualification for the Arizona Senior Academy are outlined below.

Membership in the Arizona Senior Academy

The Academy is a 501(c) organization, the tax-exempt status of which is based on its educational and charitable mission. The latter includes services to senior citizens. Therefore, resident membership is intended primarily for individuals 55 years or better in age, although younger individuals may be included as long as they do not constitute the majority of resident memberships.

It is anticipated that the interests and expectations of prospective Academy members will fall into one or more of the following categories:

• Desire for continued learning or for continued professional or creative involvment in a chosen field or new fields.

• Desire to participate as a volunteer in community or other service.

• Desire to share professional, educational or other experience and expertise with learning, cultural, artistic and human service organizations.

• Desire to contribute to the vitality, programs and/or operations of The Arizona Senior Academy or the Academy Village.

• Desire to benefit from the programs of The Arizona Senior Academy.

Prospective members are asked to complete the Membership Application(one per household) and the Biographical Information Form (each member of a household). The information on these forms will assist us in identifying specific member interests, structure Academy programs and develop a directory of members.

Applications and information for the Arizona Senior Academy can obtained by contacting :

ARIZONA SENIOR ACADEMY

312 Marvin D. Johnson Bldg

1111N. Cherry Avenue

PO Box 210109

Tucson, AZ 85721

or by calling

(520) 621-9658

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