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Jan 25, 2026

Blue Zones Scottsdale Volunteer Summit this February connects residents with nonprofit opportunities

Community members are invited to attend the Blue Zones Scottsdale Volunteer Summit from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 28, an event focused on connecting volunteers with local nonprofit organizations.
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Jan 14, 2026

Desert Mountain Club Earns Prestigious Blue Zones Approved Triple Designation, Setting a New Standard for Well-Being in a Leading Luxury Lifestyle Community

Desert Mountain Club, one of the most exclusive golf clubs in Scottsdale, is proud to announce it has achieved the distinction of being a Blue Zones Approved™ Participating Organization by the Blue Zones Project®. This honor places the Club among a select group of organizations worldwide committed to exceptional standards of vitality, longevity, and purposeful ...
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Dec 12, 2025

Scottsdale orgs partner to deliver 450 meals to Scottsdale restaurants

Community organization Blue Zones Project Scottsdale partnered with a number of organizations to help provide holiday meals to 450 Scottsdale families.
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Nov 14, 2025

Scottsdale Ramps Up Food Security Efforts with Enhanced Distribution and Partnerships

The city of Scottsdale is actively reinforcing its food security network, ensuring that those in need have access to nourishing groceries, as reported by ScottsdaleAZ.gov. In a collaborative move, Scottsdale Human Services is joining forces with an array of partners, including nonprofits, healthcare providers, and regional food agencies, to upgrade its food distribution and to bolster ...
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Oct 23, 2025

More years, better years- Sarah Kearney, Blue Zones Project Scottsdale

Sarah Kearney is passionate about helping people live better lives – both in terms of quality AND quantity. She has found her calling as executive director of Blue Zones Project Scottsdale.
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Sep 16, 2025

Blue Zones: Scottsdale Schools celebrates 5 sites as Blue Zones Project approved

The Scottsdale Unified School District is celebrating five more official school locations as Scottsdale Blue Zones Project approved.
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Sep 12, 2025

Five More SUSD Schools Become Blue Zones Project approved

Scottsdale Unified School District just had another five schools, including its first high school, become Scottsdale Blue Zones Project approved.
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Aug 19, 2025

Scottsdale project launches platform to connect volunteers with opportunities

PHOENIX — Finding volunteer opportunities in Scottsdale just became easier thanks to a new platform from Blue Zones Project Scottsdale.
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Aug 18, 2025

Jaime’s Local Love Podcast: Blue Zones Project Scottsdale

In this episode, we talk to Danielle Anderson and Maureen Aldrich of Blue Zones Project Scottsdale. It is a community-driven well-being initiative inspired by the lifestyles of the world’s longest living people. Learn about The Power 9 and why you may want to add more downshifting, walking, and connection to your life. Blue Zones Project Scottsdale ...
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May 14, 2025

Indoor Walking Moai Series

Fox 10 Arizona interview with Blue Zones Project Scottsdale at Scottsdale Fashion Square
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Feb 17, 2025

Scottsdale aims to become Arizona’s first designated ‘Blue Zone’ community

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The City of Scottsdale is pursuing certification as Arizona’s first designated “Blue Zone,” joining a growing movement that promotes longevity through community-wide wellness initiatives.
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Jul 26, 2023

Sarah Kearney selected as executive director of Blue Zones Project Scottsdale

Blue Zones Project Scottsdale’s new executive director brings her expertise in tourism and community development to the job as the organization works to improve quality of life for Scottsdale residents. Read the Article >>
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Mar 31, 2023

Blue Zones Project comes to Scottsdale

HonorHealth, Cigna Healthcare and Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona are announcing the launch of Blue Zones Project in Scottsdale to help residents live better, longer lives. Blue Zones Project is a comprehensive initiative that transforms the environments where people live, work, learn, and play to measurably improve community well-being, resilience and economic vitality. Read the Article >>
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Aug 11, 2022

HonorHealth & Blue Zones Update

Watch the HonorHealth Blue Zones Update >>
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Jan 07, 2022

Scottsdale is Arizona’s first city to conduct a Blue Zones® assessment

HonorHealth, a leading Valley healthcare system serving 1.6 million people in the greater Phoenix and Scottsdale area, and the City of Scottsdale have announced today that they are working with Blue Zones® to bring its expertise in well-being innovation to Scottsdale. Read the Article >>
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