CENTRL Regional Connection
Superior, az
THURSDAY, Friday & Saturday
October 2-4, 2025

A gathering of Project CENTRL alumni & friends to connect, learn, and celebrate the people, progress, and place that define Superior, AZ

Thursday October 2, 2025 (optional)

5:30pm Welcome to Superior & State of the Town with Mayor Mila Besich
Location: Besich Park, 100 W Main St, Superior, AZ
Join the community for Mayor Besich’s annual address on Superior’s progress and future. Performance by Superior Dance Company. Light food fare provided.

6:30 pm Dinner on Your Own (https://www.superiorarizona.com/food-drink)

Friday October 3, 2025

7:30 am Optional: Service Learning with Mike Montiel, Class 34 and the Reap Goodness Heartland Trial
Location: Boyce Thompson Arboretum, 37615 E Arboretum Way, Superior, AZ 85173 Once you are on E. Arboretum Way follow the signs for Reap Goodness Heartland Trial

Registered: Lisa Fletcher, Class 32; Heather Floyd, Class 22; Richard Knott, Class 34; Vince Mariscal, Class 33; Craig McGinnis, Class 30; Lydia Miles, Class 34; Mike Montiel, Class 34; Regina Ortega-Leonardi, Class 30; Ashley Schimke, Class 29; Monica Timberlake, Class 30

This work will involve light to medium labor. Volunteers should wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing suitable for physical outdoor work. Gloves and tools will be provided. Helpers will need to bring their own water bottles and sun protection. Please note: the food forest is located on uneven terrain with natural trails, and it borders National Forest, so it's important to be aware of your surroundings and proceed with caution. There is a chance of encountering local wildlife. If you stay until Sunday, there is an opportunity to work this service project with Mike Montiel. Please let Mike know if you are interested in working on Sunday.

12:00 pm Lunch on Your Own

6:00 pm Friday Dinner & Networking on the Patio
Welcome by Heather Floyd, Class 22
Location: Silver King Smokehouse 404 Main St Superior, AZ 86173

Registered: Teresa Bailey, Class 33, Mikayla Baker, Class 33 & Austin White; Helen Bartels, Class 27 & Dieter Bartels; Kathleen Dixon, Class 28; Lisa Fletcher, Class 32; Heather Floyd, Class 22; Vince Mariscal, Class 33; Craig McGinnis, Class 30; Lydia Miles, Class 34; Mike Montiel, Class 34; Regina Ortega-Leonardi, Class 30; Ashley Schimke, Class 29; Tiffany Selchow, Class 24, Hayes & Jordan Selchow; Monica Timberlake, Class 30

Saturday October 4, 2025– Leadership, Community, and Connection!

Registered: Teresa Bailey, Class 33, Mikayla Baker, Class 33 & Austin White; Helen Bartels, Class 27 & Dieter Bartels; Kathleen Dixon, Class 28; Lisa Fletcher, Class 32; Heather Floyd, Class 22; Scott Koenig, Class 21; Vince Mariscal, Class 33; Craig McGinnis, Class 30; Lydia Miles, Class 34; Mike Montiel, Class 34; Regina Ortega-Leonardi, Class 30; Everett Rhodes, Class 3 & Gladys Chisolm; Ashley Schimke, Class 29; Tiffany Selchow, Class 24; Hayes & Jordan Selchow; Kayle Skorupski, Class 32; Monica Timberlake, Class 30; Tricey Wilks, UA/Maricopa Cooperative Extension; Michelle Yerkovich, Class 31

7:00 am Breakfast in the Park- Besich Park, 100 W Main St, Superior, AZ
Eat and Walkabout: “Mural Madness” & Farmer’s Market Pop-Up
Stroll through Superior’s public art and murals.

8:00 am Depart/ Carpool to Boyce Thompson Arboretum
37615 E Arboretum Way, Superior, AZ 85173 (10-minute drive)

8:15 am Heartland Trial Tour with Mike Montiel, Class 34
introduced by Vince Mariscal, Class 33 
Location: Boyce Thompson Arboretum, 37615 E Arboretum Way, Superior, AZ 85173 Once you are on E. Arboretum Way follow the signs for Reap Goodness Heartland Trial

9:00 am Rooted in Community at Boyce Thompson Arboretum Tour with Arboretum staff about the site’s role in tourism, education, and local engagement.

10:30 am Depart/ Carpool to Superior Enterprise Center
98 N High School Ave, Superior, AZ 85173 (10-minute drive)

10:45 am Leadership Panel: Rebuild, Revitalize, Superior introduced by Heather Floyd, Class 22 
Invited: Mayor Mila, Arlynn Godinez & Manuel Guzman

12:15 pm Depart for Porter’s Café 
Location: 695 Main St, Superior, AZ 85173 (5-minute drive)

12:30 pm Lunch at Porter’s Café Location: 695 Main St, Superior, AZ 85173

1:30 pm  End of Scheduled Events

Town of Miami Mining Expo Cancelled due to flooding

Places to Stay: https://www.superiorarizona.com/stay-the-night

Here are some local resident recommended accommodations:

Hotel MAGMA – 100 W Main St Charming historic hotel with 15 rooms plus a cozy sleeping porch. reservations@hotelmagmasuperior.com

Copper Mountain Motel 577 West Kiser Street, Superior, AZ On Hwy 60.
$79 a night https://www.magnusonhotels.com/hotel/copper-mountain-motel/

VRBO Rentals: https://www.vrbo.com/search?regionId=6339934

On site at Boyce Thompson Arboretum The Picket Post House:
 https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1280470219907470335?viralityEntryPoint=1&s=76&adults=1&unique_share_id=D40E1136-75A4-4308-A46E-8630F8BAE3EC&source_impression_id=p3_1752165256_P3qJk2H38xPl5uKC

Globe, AZ is located 24 miles East of Superior and you can find other accommodations there https://gotoglobeaz.com/

If you have questions contact Regina Ortega Leonardi at 808-373-0032 or leonardir001@gmail.com