Land acquired through the 1854 Gadsden Purchase, between the United States and Mexico, defined the southern most portion of Arizona.
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Wednesday, February 4
Let's Talk Genealogy (SIGs)
9:30 am to 11:30 am La Posada Pavilion, Bldg, #60, 2nd Floor, Synergy Room
A NEW SIG!
Genealogy can be confusing. Sometimes, you just need to be with some friends to talk about a research problem. Maybe you want to share a breakthrough you have been working on for years. That's the purpose of "Let's Talk Genealogy" – friends talking about genealogy and family history. Sessions are held the first Wednesday of the month, in person, from 9:30am - 11:30am.
SIG Facilitator: Bob Pitcher
If you are not a SAGS member but would like to join, click HERE for more information.
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Saturday, February 7
Southern Arizona Genealogy Society: 2026 Seminar (Seminars)
9:00 am to 3:00 pm La Posada Recreation Center, 685 S. La Posada Circle, #37, Green Valley, AZ
SAGS is pleased to offer two programs to help you acquire some new skills or to enhance your current skills. Each program features well-known and experienced speakers in genealogy and technology. This is an in-person only event.
Morning Program (9:00a.m. - 12:00pm)
Speaker: Moreen Ferdie
Ms. Ferdie will cover 2 topics: (1) Those Years In-Between Census Years, and (2) Are You Using Family Search, Ancestry and MyHeritage to Your Full Advantage?
Afternoon Program (1:00p.m. - 3:00pm)
Speaker: Amy Urman
Ms. Urman will cover: Working Smarter: Using Premade Forms and Software to Process Your Genealogy
Registration is Now Open – click HERE for complete information and to register online or to download a mail-in form.
(click HERE for location & driving map)
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Tuesday, February 10
Storytellers: Writing Family Stories (Classes)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Friends in Deed, Room D, 301 E. Camino Casa Verde, Green Valley, AZ
Don't let your family stories or research get lost in time! Write stories to share with family and future generations.
This class is for SAGS members who enjoy writing the stories of their ancestors to share with family members and to pass to future generations. It is not a research, grammar, or punctuation class. There are assignments, in-class writing prompts, and time to share stories. We use pen/pencil and paper – no electronic writing devices. The class is limited to 12 and there is a reasonable commitment to attend each class, as others depend on your participation. This is not a drop-in SIG; you must register in advance to join the class. If you are interested, please contact Becky McCreary: rebeccamccreary764@gmail.com
Class Facilitator: Becky McCreary
If you are not a SAGS member but would like to join, click HERE for more information.
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Thursday, February 26
Beginning Genealogy SIG (SIGs)
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm HYBRID MEETING: Green Valley Genealogy Library and via Zoom
Our Beginner's Genealogy SIG, open to non-members & members, is a great way to get started with researching your family tree. Meetings are held on the 4th Thusday of the month from 3:00-4:30pm at the Genealogy Library at La Posada (665 S. Park Centre, Green Valley) and via Zoom. For more details, send an email to Jon Otto, SIG Leader, at jonotto48@yahoo.com. |
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Friday, February 27
DNA Special Interest Group (SIG) (SIGs)
9:30 am to 11:30 am LaPosada Recreation Center, 685 S. LaPosada Circle, BLDG. #37, Green Valley
This SIG will start with the basics through the experience of its leader, Mike Day. Mike is a former teacher and technologist who brings a decade of experience as a user of DNA testing services and a career of understanding technologies. If you have any questions or woud like more information, contact Mike at michaelhday@me.com. |
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Wednesday, March 4
Let's Talk Genealogy (SIGs)
9:30 am to 11:30 am La Posada Pavilion, Bldg, #60, 2nd Floor, Synergy Room
A NEW SIG!
Genealogy can be confusing. Sometimes, you just need to be with some friends to talk about a research problem. Maybe you want to share a breakthrough you have been working on for years. That's the purpose of "Let's Talk Genealogy" – friends talking about genealogy and family history. Sessions are held the first Wednesday of the month, in person, from 9:30am - 11:30am.
SIG Facilitator: Bob Pitcher
If you are not a SAGS member but would like to join, click HERE for more information.
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Tuesday, March 10
Storytellers: Writing Family Stories (Classes)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Friends in Deed, Room D, 301 E. Camino Casa Verde, Green Valley, AZ
Don't let your family stories or research get lost in time! Write stories to share with family and future generations.
This class is for SAGS members who enjoy writing the stories of their ancestors to share with family members and to pass to future generations. It is not a research, grammar, or punctuation class. There are assignments, in-class writing prompts, and time to share stories. We use pen/pencil and paper – no electronic writing devices. The class is limited to 12 and there is a reasonable commitment to attend each class, as others depend on your participation. This is not a drop-in SIG; you must register in advance to join the class. If you are interested, please contact Becky McCreary: rebeccamccreary764@gmail.com
Class Facilitator: Becky McCreary
If you are not a SAGS member but would like to join, click HERE for more information.
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Monday, March 16
FamilyTree Maker SIG (SIGs)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm ZOOM MEETING
An email with the ZOOM meeting link will be sent out approximately 5 days prior to the meeting to those on the group email list. To have your name added to the group list, send an email to webmgr@azsags.org.
SIG Leader: Karen Feeney
If you are not a SAGS member but would like to join, click HERE for more information.
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Thursday, March 19
SAGS Monthly Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm In-person Meeting
SAGS ANNIVERSARY PARTY
A celebration of the 50 years SAGS has been in existence – originally known as "Green Valley Genealogy Club" then as "Green Valley Genealogy Society", and presently as the "Southern Arizona Genealogy Society". This event will be held at the Recreation Center at La Posada.
* Meeting Location Info:
La Posada Recreation Center, 685 S. La Posada Circle, Bldg. #37, Green Valley, AZ (click HERE for location & driving map).
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Saturday, March 21
Arizona Genealogy Day 2026 (Conferences: Regional)
8:30 am to 3:00 pm FREE ONLINE EVENT / OPEN TO GENERAL PUBLC
Join the Arizona Genealogical Advisory Board and the Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records for their annual FREE Arizona Genealogy Day event!
Reserve you spot now for this popular free online event!
Registration is now open – click HERE to register and to get more details.
WATCH PARTY: Come join us at the La Posada Recreation Center at 685 S. La Posada Circle, Bldg. #37, Green Valley, AZ. Doors will open at 8 am, on Saturday, March 21. Bring your own lunch. Questions – contact Pat Edwards, SAGS Education Coordinator ( education@azsags.org) to let her know you will be attending. |
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Thursday, March 26
Beginning Genealogy SIG (SIGs)
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm HYBRID MEETING: Green Valley Genealogy Library and via Zoom
Our Beginner's Genealogy SIG, open to non-members & members, is a great way to get started with researching your family tree. Meetings are held on the 4th Thusday of the month from 3:00-4:30pm at the Genealogy Library at La Posada (665 S. Park Centre, Green Valley) and via Zoom. For more details, send an email to Jon Otto, SIG Leader, at jonotto48@yahoo.com. |
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Friday, March 27
DNA Special Interest Group (SIG) (SIGs)
9:30 am to 11:30 am LaPosada Recreation Center, 685 S. LaPosada Circle, BLDG. #37, Green Valley
This SIG will start with the basics through the experience of its leader, Mike Day. Mike is a former teacher and technologist who brings a decade of experience as a user of DNA testing services and a career of understanding technologies. If you have any questions or woud like more information, contact Mike at michaelhday@me.com. |
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Wednesday, April 1
Let's Talk Genealogy (SIGs)
9:30 am to 11:30 am La Posada Pavilion, Bldg, #60, 2nd Floor, Synergy Room
A NEW SIG!
Genealogy can be confusing. Sometimes, you just need to be with some friends to talk about a research problem. Maybe you want to share a breakthrough you have been working on for years. That's the purpose of "Let's Talk Genealogy" – friends talking about genealogy and family history. Sessions are held the first Wednesday of the month, in person, from 9:30am - 11:30am.
SIG Facilitator: Bob Pitcher
If you are not a SAGS member but would like to join, click HERE for more information.
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Tuesday, April 14
Storytellers: Writing Family Stories (Classes)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Friends in Deed, Room D, 301 E. Camino Casa Verde, Green Valley, AZ
Don't let your family stories or research get lost in time! Write stories to share with family and future generations.
This class is for SAGS members who enjoy writing the stories of their ancestors to share with family members and to pass to future generations. It is not a research, grammar, or punctuation class. There are assignments, in-class writing prompts, and time to share stories. We use pen/pencil and paper – no electronic writing devices. The class is limited to 12 and there is a reasonable commitment to attend each class, as others depend on your participation. This is not a drop-in SIG; you must register in advance to join the class. If you are interested, please contact Becky McCreary: rebeccamccreary764@gmail.com
Class Facilitator: Becky McCreary
If you are not a SAGS member but would like to join, click HERE for more information.
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Thursday, April 16
SAGS Monthly Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm In-person Meeting & via Zoom
MAIN PROGRAM: TBD
* Meeting Location Info:
La Posada Recreation Center, 685 S. La Posada Circle, Bldg. #37, Green Valley, AZ (click HERE for location & driving map).
* Zoom Info:
Coming soon.
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Thursday, April 23
Beginning Genealogy SIG (SIGs)
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm HYBRID MEETING: Green Valley Genealogy Library and via Zoom
Our Beginner's Genealogy SIG, open to non-members & members, is a great way to get started with researching your family tree. Meetings are held on the 4th Thusday of the month from 3:00-4:30pm at the Genealogy Library at La Posada (665 S. Park Centre, Green Valley) and via Zoom. For more details, send an email to Jon Otto, SIG Leader, at jonotto48@yahoo.com. |
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Friday, April 24
DNA Special Interest Group (SIG) (SIGs)
9:30 am to 11:30 am LaPosada Recreation Center, 685 S. LaPosada Circle, BLDG. #37, Green Valley
This SIG will start with the basics through the experience of its leader, Mike Day. Mike is a former teacher and technologist who brings a decade of experience as a user of DNA testing services and a career of understanding technologies. If you have any questions or woud like more information, contact Mike at michaelhday@me.com. |
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Wednesday, May 6
Let's Talk Genealogy (SIGs)
9:30 am to 11:30 am La Posada Pavilion, Bldg, #60, 2nd Floor, Synergy Room
A NEW SIG!
Genealogy can be confusing. Sometimes, you just need to be with some friends to talk about a research problem. Maybe you want to share a breakthrough you have been working on for years. That's the purpose of "Let's Talk Genealogy" – friends talking about genealogy and family history. Sessions are held the first Wednesday of the month, in person, from 9:30am - 11:30am.
SIG Facilitator: Bob Pitcher
If you are not a SAGS member but would like to join, click HERE for more information.
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Tuesday, May 12
Storytellers: Writing Family Stories (Classes)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Friends in Deed, Room D, 301 E. Camino Casa Verde, Green Valley, AZ
Don't let your family stories or research get lost in time! Write stories to share with family and future generations.
This class is for SAGS members who enjoy writing the stories of their ancestors to share with family members and to pass to future generations. It is not a research, grammar, or punctuation class. There are assignments, in-class writing prompts, and time to share stories. We use pen/pencil and paper – no electronic writing devices. The class is limited to 12 and there is a reasonable commitment to attend each class, as others depend on your participation. This is not a drop-in SIG; you must register in advance to join the class. If you are interested, please contact Becky McCreary: rebeccamccreary764@gmail.com
Class Facilitator: Becky McCreary
If you are not a SAGS member but would like to join, click HERE for more information.
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Monday, May 18
FamilyTree Maker SIG (SIGs)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm ZOOM MEETING
An email with the ZOOM meeting link will be sent out approximately 5 days prior to the meeting to those on the group email list. To have your name added to the group list, send an email to webmgr@azsags.org.
SIG Leader: Karen Feeney
If you are not a SAGS member but would like to join, click HERE for more information.
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Thursday, May 21
SAGS Monthly Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm In-person Meeting & via Zoom
MAIN PROGRAM: State of the Society
Includes a Treasurer's Update, Education Update, Publicity Update, and Membership Update, along with a member discussion about the Society for the next year and beyond.
* Meeting Location Info:
La Posada Recreation Center, 685 S. La Posada Circle, Bldg. #37, Green Valley, AZ (click HERE for location & driving map).
* Zoom Info:
Coming soon.
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Friday, May 22
DNA Special Interest Group (SIG) (SIGs)
9:30 am to 11:30 am LaPosada Recreation Center, 685 S. LaPosada Circle, BLDG. #37, Green Valley
This SIG will start with the basics through the experience of its leader, Mike Day. Mike is a former teacher and technologist who brings a decade of experience as a user of DNA testing services and a career of understanding technologies. If you have any questions or woud like more information, contact Mike at michaelhday@me.com. |
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Thursday, May 28
Beginning Genealogy SIG (SIGs)
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm HYBRID MEETING: Green Valley Genealogy Library and via Zoom
Our Beginner's Genealogy SIG, open to non-members & members, is a great way to get started with researching your family tree. Meetings are held on the 4th Thusday of the month from 3:00-4:30pm at the Genealogy Library at La Posada (665 S. Park Centre, Green Valley) and via Zoom. For more details, send an email to Jon Otto, SIG Leader, at jonotto48@yahoo.com. |
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Monday, July 20
FamilyTree Maker SIG (SIGs)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm ZOOM MEETING
An email with the ZOOM meeting link will be sent out approximately 5 days prior to the meeting to those on the group email list. To have your name added to the group list, send an email to webmgr@azsags.org.
SIG Leader: Karen Feeney
If you are not a SAGS member but would like to join, click HERE for more information.
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