Welcome to the fourth in a series of essays that explore topics intended to help us all experience a more mindful, present, and connected life. This month, Eastmark Event and Program Coordinator Mandy Rogers challenges us to turn our passion into action. “Passion is energy. Passion propels us forward. It’s the reason we do what […]

Have you ever caught yourself at lunch with friends, chatting about what you’re having for dinner that night? At Eastmark, we know that sometimes there is nothing better than sitting down with family or friends to enjoy a delicious, savory meal. Studies have shown that food can contribute to happiness – eating can actually make […]

Awesome is a fresh start. An opportunity to renew ourselves. Our health. Our spirit. Or whatever is most important to you. Springtime: A road to renewal. March 20th marks the first day of spring. The air is sweet, the trees are budding, the wildflowers are blooming and the drizzle of rain is washing away the […]

You know you remember it. The joy that getting dirty brought you as a child. There were no cares or concerns about the consequences. Just innocent fun to splash and splatter, play and get dirty. Luckily for us adults, we can relive our childhood thrill of getting down and dirty at Tough Mudder. What exactly […]

On January 31, 2015, over 200 Eastmark Originals received custom Eastmark beach cruisers. These were specially designed by Jim Decker, a local bike enthusiast and owner of Soul Beach Cruisers. Jim is a big believer in the power of community and promoting healthy environments. The Eastmark Cruiser Culture movement is helping neighbors meet neighbors, children […]

Music, at its essence is what gives us memories. And the longer a song existed in our lives the more memories we have of it. -Stevie Wonder This morning, standing in line at the local coffee shop, I hear it. It’s one of my favorites. The instrumental intro followed by the opening lyrics: “They say […]

Welcome to the third in a series of essays that explore topics intended to help us all experience a more mindful, present, and connected life in the year to come. This month, Eastmark Marketing Director Garilyn Bourgeois taps into curiosity and creativity. “Curiosity about life in all of its aspects, I think, is still the secret […]

“Leadership is about vision. The ability to not just see a garden, but the ability to touch and taste the tomato.” This was part of the inspirational message that former Mesa Mayor Scott Smith delivered to the 24 members of Eastmark Leadership’s inaugural class on Feb. 19. In addition to vision, Mayor Smith shared other […]

Eastmark is awesome, and we celebrate it! Please join us for the first annual Eastmark AwesomeFest, a celebration of all things awesome. The festivities are taking place on Saturday, April 18 from 5 to 10 pm at The Eastmark Great Park®.

Their life revolves around family. So does their community. After having two kids of their own, Shane and Kristen Self adopted four more. All of their adopted children were from the same family, so the kids could grow up together. Watch their unique and inspiring story and see why they chose to live at Eastmark. […]