Amigos Center is a satellite program of Wesley Community Center offering English classes, GED and Adult Education, Child Development, Boy and Girls Scouts, Computer Instruction and Conversational Spanish. Programs are open to local residents and is based at Calvary United Methodist Church, 7949 W. Indian School Road. Participation is also encouraged in civic and neighborhood volunteer projects.
One of several graduating classes of English As a Second Language at Amigos Center is pictured above. For more information please call 623-849-1676 and ask for Lucas Cabrera, Amgios Center Director.
Amigos Center meets at Calvary United Methodist Calvary Church, 7949 W. Indian School, Phoenix, Arizona 85033.
Contact: 623-849-1676 or lcabrera@wccphx.net
2010 News
Amigos Center is now part of the Maryvale on the Move Project. This four year effort will promote active living and healthy lifestyles among children ages 5-15 in the Maryvale area. Partners include Wesley Community Center, Golden Gate Community Center, Rehoboth Community Development Corporation and St. Luke's Health Initiative among others. This project is funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. More details will be forthcoming.
Amigos Center was the site of the All Neighborhood Kickball Tournament held on Saturday February 13, 2010 on the grounds of Calvary United Methodist Church. Kickball teams included Amigos Center and the three surrounding neighborhoods: Starlight Park, Tomahawk and Heatherbae. A healthy lunch was provided that included fresh fruits and vegetables. There was also kickball games and other activities for children. Approximately 150 persons were in attendance and had a GREAT TIME!