Celebrate the Season with Holiday Movies at Aster’s Senior Centers

Aster’s Senior Centers are spreading holiday cheer with FREE weekly movies starting at 12:30 pm throughout December. Whether you enjoy classic films, nostalgic favorites, or lighter modern comedies, this month’s lineup offers something for everyone who wants to relax and enjoy a seasonal story with friends.

• Downtown Senior Center shows movies on Thursdays
• Red Mountain Senior Center shows movies on Tuesdays

RSVP by phone, email, or in person to secure your seat. 

Email: cbs@asteraz.org | Phone: 480-964-9014 | In person - visit the Senior Center during business hours and sign up at the front desk.

December Movie Lineup

Downtown Senior Center Thursdays

December 4 | White Christmas | 1954 | G

Begin the month with this classic musical set in postwar America. Two entertainers team up with a pair of sisters to put on a holiday show at a Vermont inn. Their effort to save the inn, combined with memorable songs and choreography, has made this film a seasonal tradition for generations.

December 11 | Elf | 2003 | PG

This modern holiday comedy follows Buddy, a human raised at the North Pole, as he travels to New York City to find his father. The story mixes broad humor with a simple message about family, belonging, and the power of holiday spirit. It remains one of the most popular Christmas films of the last twenty years.

December 18 | A Christmas Story | 1983 | PG

Told from the perspective of young Ralphie Parker in the 1940s, this nostalgic comedy centers on his mission to get a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas. Familiar scenes involving schoolyard challenges, family rituals, and holiday mishaps have made this film a cultural staple.

December 25 | Center Closed for Christmas Holiday

Red Mountain Senior Center Tuesdays

December 2 | A Holiday to Remember | 1995 | Not Rated

This gentle made for television drama follows Carolyn, a divorced mother who returns to her hometown with her daughter. While revisiting her past, she reconnects with an old flame and takes in a troubled young boy. The result is a reflective story about healing, community, and renewed purpose during the holidays.

December 9 | Scrooge | 1935 | Not Rated

This early film adaptation of Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol presents the familiar transformation of Ebenezer Scrooge after he is visited by three spirits on Christmas Eve. Its straightforward approach and period atmosphere make it a strong representation of the original story.

December 16 | A Christmas | Without Snow | 1980 | Not Rated

Recently divorced Zoe moves to San Francisco and joins a church choir as she tries to rebuild her life. Under a demanding choirmaster, the group works toward a major holiday performance. The film focuses on personal reinvention, cooperation, and the search for connection.

December 23 | The Great Rupert | 1950 | Not Rated

This lighthearted comedy features a performing squirrel who unwittingly helps a struggling family during the holiday season. With a mix of simple humor and gentle sentiment, the film offers a cheerful and uncomplicated viewing experience.

December 30 | All About Steve | 2009 | PG 13

Closing out the month is this offbeat romantic comedy starring Sandra Bullock as Mary, a crossword creator whose enthusiasm leads her on an unusual pursuit of a television cameraman. The film combines eccentric humor with a story about finding confidence and independence.