🌱 Thinking of retiring locally? See why Coolidge stretches Social Security checks

Hi Coolidge! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Thinking of retiring locally? See why Coolidge stretches Social Security checks

Also on today's calendar: Career Services - Need Help Finding a Job? and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 85 and low of 54 degrees.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 91, low: 65. 🌶 Hot!
• Sunday: Warm; breezy in the morning, with a high of 96 and low of 62 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Social Security Is All You Need In These 9 Astonishingly Affordable Arizona Cities (familydestinationsguide.com) — Coolidge gets a strong shout-out here as a low-cost, low-stress retirement option where Social Security can comfortably cover housing, daily needs, and healthcare, with Casa Grande and Phoenix still within easy reach. The piece also compares Coolidge with eight other Arizona cities, emphasizing open streets, small-town friendliness, and nearby attractions like Casa Grande Ruins for budget-conscious retirees.
   

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📸 Around Coolidge

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Coolidge

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday April 21

• Get Hooked On Crochet
  Coolidge Public Library, 160 W Central Ave, Coolidge
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday April 19

• VFW Sunday Bingo
  VFW Post 3713 , 328 W. Coolidge Ave , Coolidge
  2:30 pm

Monday April 20

• DAV Chapter 36 Veterans Museum
  Coolidge Chamber of Commerce , 320 W. Central Ave. , Coolidge
  10:00 am

Tuesday April 21

• DAV Koffee Klatch
  DAV , 340 S. Main St. , Coolidge
  7:00 am

Wednesday April 22

• DAV Chapter 36 Veterans Museum
  Coolidge Chamber of Commerce , 320 W. Central Ave. , Coolidge
  10:00 am

Thursday April 23

• Career Services - Need Help Finding a Job?
  Coolidge Public Library , 160 W Central Ave , Coolidge
  2:00 pm
• The Remix: Book Club
  Coolidge Public Library , 160 W Central Ave , Coolidge
  2:30 pm

Friday April 24

• United Way of Pinal County 2026 Golf Tournament
  Francisco Grande Hotel & Golf Resort , 12684 W Gila Bend Hwy , Casa Grande
  7:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday April 17

• DAV Chapter 36 Veterans Museum
  Coolidge Chamber of Commerce , 320 W. Central Ave. , Coolidge
  10:00 am
• The Windmill Winery April 2026 Schedule of Events
  The Windmill Winery
  5:30 pm
• VFW Friday Night Events
  Coolidge Chamber of Commerce , 351 N Arizona Blvd # 5 , Coolidge
  6:00 pm
• City of Coolidge Movie In The Park-Zootopia
  Coolidge Chamber of Commerce , 351 N. Arizona Blvd , Coolidge
  7:15 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• New to the area.
  Looking for a part time job in the Coolidge area if possible. I have an Associates degree plus my Specialist Certification in Medical Billing and… (Nextdoor Heartland Ranch)

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🗞 Nearby News

Florence

• Pinal County responds to attempt to dismiss county attorney's lawsuit (kvoa.com)
• SRP Brings 55 MW Solar Project Online (inbusinessphx.com)
• Marlin Whitney (1935 (thevillagereporter.com)

Casa Grande

• Arizona Grain highlights community development and ethanol production leadership (grandcanyontimes.com)
• Trump Voters Have Had Enough (theatlantic.com)
• Home on the Road (pepperdine-graphic.com)

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Ok Coolidge! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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