Meet Our Members – Ryan

How long you’ve been an active member in the League and what committee are you on?  This is my 2nd year active, both of which I’ve spent on ROCKETS.  What made you want to become a member of the Junior League of Phoenix?  I had some friends tell me about it after I had asked… Read More

Rosson House 35th Anniversary Celebration

On May 2, 2015 the Rosson House-Heritage Square Foundation and Guild celebrated their 35th Anniversary Celebration and received a dedication by Councilwoman Kate Gallego. The Rosson House Museum is a fully-restored 1895 Queen Anne Victorian house museum which interprets the history of Phoenix. Tours of the house include all living areas and offer visitors a… Read More

Pomegranates and Prickly Pears: Cobb Salad

Cobb Salad makes for the perfect lunch/dinner in this Arizona heat! Light and refreshing, but still substantial enough as a meal. I made this for dinner earlier this week, using the recipe in Pomegranates and Prickly Pears: Flavorful Entertaining from the Junior League of Phoenix, and have been craving it since. And if you are… Read More

My favorite JLP memory – Farrah

I had such an incredible experience my provisional year because my provisional group (AKA “Sasha Fierce”) was made up of such dynamic and incredible women with whom I became great friends. While it took us a couple of months to get to know each other, we made a monthly effort to get together as a group… Read More

Let’s start by talking about nutrition!

It’s no secret that developed countries are faced with soaring obesity rates, particularly for children but also adults. Type 2 diabetes affects more than 27 million Americans. And poor dietary habits are a critical factor in the onset of cardiac disease. None of this is the result of lack of food; it’s the result of,… Read More

Community Forum: Fertility and IVF

Many of us, as working women, have to keep our fertility in mind as we navigate our career and personal lives.  The Junior League of Phoenix is excited to present a Community Forum that addresses this very issue.  Join us Thursday, October 8th!  A reception will be held at 6pm, with the 715pm Speaker Series… Read More

Volunteering your way through a career change

In my years working in career services at Arizona State University, I have met many students who have chosen to go back to school in order to make a career transition. While earning a formal degree in your desired field is sometimes a necessity, most of the time, you can build the skills you need… Read More

Miss Arizona United States

Congratulations to newly Active member and Miss Phoenix, Victoria Sharpe, who won Miss Arizona United States on May 3. Victoria competed at the Miss United States pageant in Washington, D.C. in late June. The pageant consisted of an interview, an on-stage question, a swim/fitness competition and evening gown wear. Victoria is a social worker for… Read More

Sip and Shop Social at Kendra Scott

Join The Junior League of Phoenix and Kendra Scott on October 14 for the Kendra Gives Back Winter Launch event. Enjoy delicious sips and – of course – jewelry from 5-8 pm at the Scottsdale Quarter location! Kendra Scott will be debuting her Winter 2015 collection during this exclusive event, where a portion of the… Read More

Community Impact Projects

The Junior League of Phoenix (JLP) Community Impact projects are volunteer-led, one-day projects that support an urgent need in our community.  The Community Impact Committee strives to offer a variety of shifts so that JLP members can help with something they are passionate about. Highlights from the 2014 – 2015 year include members participating in… Read More