Welcome Retirees!
We hope you find this site useful with quick access to vital information for managing your retirement lifestyle. In the future you will find important announcements and updates affecting City of Phoenix Retirees here on this page. If there is something you would like to see, or comments you would like to make, feel free to contact a board member by email or telephone.
TO DO
Free FitPHX Program: Morning Yoga
Jump-start your day at Encanto Park Clubhouse with a FREE yoga class every second Saturday of the month. Wake up your body, boost your energy, and enjoy a refreshing morning flow. Class begins at 9 a.m. Registration is required. Visit Phoenix.gov/FitPHX.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
- Board meetings are held monthly on the 2ndThursday of each month, except for June, July and August.
- — Location: Washington Activity Center, 2240 W Citrus Way (23rd & Glendale Ave), Phoenix, AZ 85015 – Held in the Auditorium
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COPERS: Classes Catalog in Financial Wellness & Retirement Readiness!
The Retirement Office Department (COPERS) is happy to launch a brand-new catalog of classes designed to help you manage your money and feel confident about your financial future. Whether you’re just starting your career or counting down the days to retirement, these classes will help you prosper. The classes will start in June through August 2026. More classes to come later in the Fall! So, stay tuned.
These 21 classes are specifically designed for all civilian City of Phoenix active and retired employees. Angie Diaz will provide the personal guidance designed to help you with financial wellness and achieve retirement readiness.
NOTE: VTL = Virtual Class. ITL = In-Person Class.***Click the link(s) below for any class you would like to attend.
What’s in the New Catalog?
RET110-VTL-Emergency Savings
RET111-VTL-Maximazing Your Retirement Accounts
RET111-ILT-Maximizing Your Retirement Accounts
RET112-VTL-Financial Wellness 101
RET113-VTL-The Human Side of Retirement
RET114-VTL-Asset Allocation
RET114-ILT-Asset Allocation
RET115-ILT-Understanding 457, 401a, & PEHP Plans
RET116-ILT-The Process: Getting Ready for Retirement
RET117-VTL-Vacation & Sick Leave Conversions/Payouts
RET118-VTL-How to Purchase Service Credit
RET119-VTL-Beneficiary Review
RET120-VTL-Merging Retirement Accounts
RET121-VLT-457 Roth & 457 Roth Conversions
RET122-VTL-Divorce & QDRO’s
RET123-ILT-Distributions from your Retirements Plans
RET124-ILT-How Pension Works with DCP Plan
RET124-VTL-How Pension Works with DCP Plans
RET125-VTL-Housing Options after Retirement
RET126-VTL-Retiring Out of the Country
RET127-VTL-Aging and Disability
RET128-VTL-Education & Working After Retirement
RET129-VTL-Lifestyle Changes & Adjustment after Retirement
RET130-ILT-Understanding your 457b, 401a, & PEHP Plan
Why Should You Attend?
These sessions offer practical tips to reduce financial stress and maximize your valuable City of Phoenix benefits. Investing in your financial education is the best way to secure your future. All civilian employees are welcome to attend these classes whether you are brand new to the City, middle career or ready to retire! Please take advantage of this amazing opportunity. We hope to see you starting in June!
Who will be teaching these virtual and in-person webinars?
Angie Diaz-Pavich, CRC®
COPERS – Curriculum & Trainer CoordinatorRetirement professional with 20 years of experience helping individuals master financial wellness. Angie is on a mission to teach retirement readiness, helping individuals/participants to trade financial stress for a healthy, happy future. Bilingual in English and Spanish, and dedicated to education, she turns retirement goals into reality. Angie is always ready to help!
Key Highlights to Include:
• Experience: 20 years in financial services and retirement plans.
• Certification: Certified Retirement Counselor (CRC®).
• Bilingual in Spanish and English and happy to serve.
Membership Is Our Strength
COPRA’s continued success depends upon your active membership! Many improvements and protections of our pensions and other retirement benefits have come through the efforts of COPRA, a tireless advocate for City of Phoenix retirees
Don’t miss what’s new in this month’s Chronicle – become a member for access to the Monthly Chronical. Follow link for membership: Official COPRA Website – City of Phoenix Retirees Association.
