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Welcome to the Wellness Maricopa Events page! Below are the monthly events happening across the district.
Events are listed by Month. Each month will have a variety of designations (e.g., blood donor month) along with links to websites for more information about those items. Most recent events are listed at the top of the page.
Each event will have a date, location, and time, and to the right of that information, you will see a "click here for more information" button, which will lead you to a flier about the event. On the flyer, you will find registration and contact information.
Your health is important. Take a moment to check out the Wellness Happenings across the district.
March 2026
March 2026
March
Free Community Health & Wellness Events
Free Community Health & Wellness Events
Greater Phoenix Area Farmer's Markets - multiple dates, times, and locations
Sunset Strength: Mat Pilates - Wednesdays, March 4, 11, & 18, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Register Online
West Valley 26th Annual Health & Wellness Expo - Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Register Online
FitPHX Morning Yoga - Saturday, March 14, 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. Register Online
East Valley 26th Annual Health & Wellness Expo - Saturday, March 21, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Register Online
South Mountain Community College Pickleball Open Courts - Monday to Saturday 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.
March
2, 9, 23, 30
Meditation Mondays
Meditation Mondays
Hosted by GateWay Community College
Join via Google Meet on Mondays from 12:00 p.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Join Kerry Sanderson at Gateway for some relaxing meditation every Monday. No experience is required.
WIC Qualifying Event if enrolled in an MCCCD Medical Plan and registered with the Personify Health Platform.
Attend when you can.
No registration required.
March
3, 10, 24, 31
GratiTuesday Gratefulness
GratiTuesday Gratefulness
Hosted by GateWay Community College
Join via Google Meet on Tuesdays from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday is the perfect day to give yourself some gratitude or to send graceful feelings toward others.
WIC Qualifying Event if enrolled in an MCCCD Medical Plan and registered with the Personify Health Platform.
Attend when you can.
No registration required.
March
3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 31
SMCC Employee Wellness Open Play Pickleball
SMCC Employee Wellness Open Play Pickleball
All experience and skill levels are welcome. No equipment - no problem! There is equipment available for use! On-site sessions to introduce the basics are available.
Tuesdays 7:30-8:30 a.m. & Thursdays Noon - 1:00 p.m. & Rotating Saturdays
Contact devi.strong@southmountaincc.edu for more information
7050 South 24th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85042
The pickleball courts are located on the far Southwest corner of campus near the gym and athletic fields.
March
4
VIRTA Webinar: Lose Weight & Boost Energy - Using Food That Works for You
VIRTA Webinar: Lose Weight & Boost Energy - Using Food That Works for You
Districtwide
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
WIC Qualifying Event if enrolled in an MCCCD Medical Plan and registered with the Personify Health Platform.
Registration Required
March
5, 12, 17, 26
Registration Required
Resources for Living Webinars
Resources for Living Webinars
Districtwide
Looking Within - Finding Your Inner Leader: Thursday, March 5, 2026, 1 p.m.- 2:00 p.m
15 Minute Recharge - Emotional Intelligence: Thursday, March 12, 12 p.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Learning the Art of Small Talk: Tuesday, March 17, 12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
15 Minute Recharge - Mindfulness Practice: Thursday, March 26, 2026, 12 p.m.- 12:15 p.m.
WIC Qualifying Events if enrolled in an MCCCD Medical Plan and registered with the Personify Health Platform.
March
6
2026 Alzheimer's Presentation Series - Building Brain-Healthy Habits
2026 Alzheimer's Presentation Series - Building Brain-Healthy Habits
Districtwide
Friday, March 6, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WIC Qualifying Event if enrolled in an MCCCD Medical Plan and registered with the Personify Health Platform.
Registration Required
March
7, 14, 21, 28
Gilbert Farmer's Market at CGCC Saturdays
Gilbert Farmer's Market at CGCC Saturdays
Hosted at Chandler-Gilbert Community College - Pecos
March 7, 14, 21, 28 (and almost every Saturday in the year)
8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
2626 E Pecos Rd, Chandler, AZ 85225
Mar
9, 10
Mobile Eye Care - Sight on Site (SOS)
Mobile Eye Care - Sight on Site (SOS)
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Monday, March 9, & Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Appointments are available between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Schedule Online
Mar
11, 12
Mobile Eye Care - Sight on Site (SOS)
Mobile Eye Care - Sight on Site (SOS)
Estrella Mountain Community College
Wednesday, March 11, & Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Appointments are available between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Schedule Online
March
14
UNITED FOOD BANK 5K FLYER.pdfCGCC joins United Way for 5K Food For All Run
CGCC joins United Way for 5K Food For All Run
This community-powered fun-run/walk supports families, children, and seniors facing food insecurity in Arizona. Help provide nutritious meals and be part of a meaningful opportunity to champion health and hope.
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Registration begins at 7 a.m. | Race starts at 8 a.m.
Freestone Part, 1045 E Juniper Ave, Gilbert, AZ
WIC Qualifying Event if enrolled in an MCCCD Medical Plan and registered with the Personify Health Platform.
Registration Required
March
23
VIRTA Support Group: Food, Feelings, and Awareness - Understanding Emotional Eating
VIRTA Support Group: Food, Feelings, and Awareness - Understanding Emotional Eating
Districtwide - An inclusive group for both Virta members and those exploring Virta
Monday, March 23, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.
WIC Qualifying Event if enrolled in an MCCCD Medical Plan and registered with the Personify Health Platform.
No Registration Required
March
25
Learn Personify Health: Activate Your Wellness Journey
Learn Personify Health: Activate Your Wellness Journey
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.
Are you new to the Personify Health platform or simply need a refresh? Join this event to learn a few easy ways to get started earning points and activating your wellness journey!
WIC Qualifying Event if enrolled in an MCCCD Medical Plan and registered with the Personify Health Platform.
Mar
26
Mobile Eye Care - Sight on Site (SOS)
Mobile Eye Care - Sight on Site (SOS)
GateWay Community College
Thursday, March 26, 2026.
Appointments are available between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Schedule Online
Mar
30, 31
Mobile Eye Care - Sight on Site (SOS)
Mobile Eye Care - Sight on Site (SOS)
Mesa Community College - Dobson Campus
Monday, March 30, & Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
Appointments are available between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Mar
31
Artie Has a Heart Walk & Wellness Fair
Artie Has a Heart Walk & Wellness Fair
At Scottsdale Community College
March 31, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
9000 E Chaparral Rd, Scottsdale, AZ
We will start at Two Water Circle. Please park in lot D.
For more information: sel@scottsdalecc.edu | 480.423.6590
April 2026
April 2026
April
Free Community Health & Wellness Events
Free Community Health & Wellness Events
Greater Phoenix Area Farmer's Markets - multiple dates, times, and locations
Gilbert Farmer's Market at CGCC - most Saturday's throughout the year
South Mountain Community College Pickleball Open Courts - Monday to Saturday 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.
FitPHX Morning Yoga - Saturday, April 11 from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. at Encanto Park Clubhouse, Register Online
Grocery Guru Online: Pro Tips for Slashing Your Supermarket Spending - April 19, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Register Online
Digital Wellness: Parenting in the AI Generation - April 16 from 4 p.m. to 1 p.m. at SMCC, Register Online
Digital Wellness: AI Ethics and Safety - April 23 from 4-5 p.m. at SMCC, Register Online
Tucson 26th Annual Health and Wellness Expo - April 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Register Online.
April
6, 13, 20, 27
Meditation Mondays
Meditation Mondays
Hosted by GateWay Community College
Join via Google Meet on Mondays from 12:00 p.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Join Kerry Sanderson at Gateway for some relaxing meditation every Monday. No experience is required.
WIC Qualifying Event if enrolled in an MCCCD Medical Plan and registered with the Personify Health Platform.
Attend when you can.
No registration required.
April
7, 14, 21, 28
GratiTuesday Gratefulness
GratiTuesday Gratefulness
Hosted by GateWay Community College
Join via Google Meet on Tuesdays from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday is the perfect day to give yourself some gratitude or to send graceful feelings toward others.
WIC Qualifying Event if enrolled in an MCCCD Medical Plan and registered with the Personify Health Platform.
Attend when you can.
No registration required.
April
7, 14, 23, 28
Registration Required
Resources for Living Webinars
Resources for Living Webinars
Districtwide
April 7, 12 - 12:15 p.m., 15-minute recharge: Improving productivity
April 14, 12 - 1 p.m., Don’t wait until Monday: Get motivated now
April 23, 12 - 12:30 p.m., Unplug to recharge
April 28, 12 - 12:15 p.m., 15-minute recharge: Build energy and focus
WIC Qualifying Events if enrolled in an MCCCD Medical Plan and registered with the Personify Health Platform.
Apr
7
E.A.R.T.H. Forward 2026: Living Desert - Where Nature, Culture, and Sustainability Converge
E.A.R.T.H. Forward 2026: Living Desert - Where Nature, Culture, and Sustainability Converge
Estrella Mountain Community College
April 7, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Explore sustainability through Education, Adaptation, Resilience, Technology, and Humanities in an exciting day dedicated to shaping a greener, smarter, and more resilient future.
Can Sign Up
Apr
7
Annual Glendale Community College Health & Wellness Fair
Annual Glendale Community College Health & Wellness Fair
Glendale Community College
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Student Union Breezeway
April
7 & 8
Mobile Eye Care - Sight on Site (SOS)
Mobile Eye Care - Sight on Site (SOS)
Rio Salado College Community College
Tuesday, April 7 and Wednesday, April 8, 2026
View the event flyer to schedule an appointment online or view the FAQ page.
Schedule Online
April
8
Pre-Retirement Event #1:
ASRS Route 3: Destination in Sight presented by ASRS
Pre-Retirement Event #1:
ASRS Route 3: Destination in Sight presented by ASRS
Wednesday, April 8, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
No Registration Required.
April
9
Pre-Retirement Event #2:
Pre-Retirement Workshops featuring Financial Planning, Medicare, and Social Security
Pre-Retirement Event #2:
Pre-Retirement Workshops featuring Financial Planning, Medicare, and Social Security
Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
No Registration Required.
Apr
13
Mobile Eye Care - Sight on Site (SOS)
Mobile Eye Care - Sight on Site (SOS)
Paradise Valley Community College
Monday, April 13, 2026
View the event flyer to schedule an appointment online or view the FAQ page.
Schedule Online
April
15
Learn Personify Health: Activate Your Wellness Journey
Learn Personify Health: Activate Your Wellness Journey
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.
Are you new to the Personify Health platform or simply need a refresh? Join this event to learn a few easy ways to get started earning points and activating your wellness journey!
WIC Qualifying Event if enrolled in an MCCCD Medical Plan and registered with the Personify Health Platform.
April
18
Dash with Rio
Dash with Rio
Kiwanis Park North Field at 101 W. Baseline Road, Tempe AZ, 85283
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 7:30 a.m.
Join Rio Salado College for the 8th annual Dash with Rio 10km, 5km, and 1 mile, raising money to benefit students wishing to further their education.
Register in Advance
April
20
VIRTA Support Group
VIRTA Support Group
Districtwide - An inclusive group for both Virta members and those exploring Virta
Monday, April 20, 2026 from 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.
WIC Qualifying Event if enrolled in an MCCCD Medical Plan and registered with the Personify Health Platform.
No Registration Required
Apr
29
Mobile Eye Care - Sight on Site (SOS)
Mobile Eye Care - Sight on Site (SOS)
Phoenix College
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
View the event flyer to schedule an appointment online or view the FAQ page.
Schedule Online
April
29 & 30
Blood Drive
Blood Drive
Rio Salado College
Wednesday, April 29 and Thursday, April 30, 2026
More information to come.
More information to come.
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