Annual Post-Tax Day - Chapter Anniversary - April Fun Event


The Mesa East Valley Chapter schedules a fun event each April after tax day instead of a dinner and educational session meeting. Fun events in the past have included wine tasting, plays, concerts, trips to the Desert Botanical Gardens and a lovely brunch with mimosas.  Mark your calendar for Saturday April 21st and plan to join us for a wonderful networking and social event to celebrate another year of our chapter and the end of a busy tax and audit season.



2018 AFWA Mesa East Valley Chapter April Fun Event
Saturday April 21st - 11:30am - 2:00pm
Desert Belle Narration Cruise
14011 N Bush Hwy, Mesa, AZ
RSVP online below by April 15th



Originally launched in 1964, the Desert Belle has been cruising the waters of Saguaro Lake for over fifty years. Relax in air-conditioned comfort on one of her 90 minute narrated public cruises and see exotic Arizona wildlife, towering canyon walls, and dramatic desert vistas. The Desert Belle is a unique way to enjoy all the beauty that Arizona has to offer.

Saguaro Lake is located within the Tonto National Forest, just 20 minutes from Mesa, Arizona. Experience the magnificence of both desert beauty and natural wildlife of one of the Valley’s hidden treasures, spectacular Saguaro Lake.

Witness the flora and fauna first-hand, as you navigate pristine Sonoran desert canyons. Watch birds of prey soaring high on desert thermals as you photograph breath-taking desert vistas.

Along the way, we’ll see:
  • Geological Formations – The beauty created by wind and water over millions of years on the desert landscape
  • Flora – Prickly pear, barrel, jumping cholla and majestic Saguaro cacti, mesquite, ironwood and Arizona’s state tree, the Palo Verde
  • Desert fauna – Both predators and prey, including ring-tailed cats, bobcats, mountain lions, coyotes, javalina, bighorn sheep and deer
  • Avian Species – Vultures, falcons, eagles, hawks and many others to catch your eye

Click here to learn more about the Desert Belle Cruise.  

Members, friends and family are welcome to join us.

Tickets: $40 each includes cruise ticket and boxed lunch

Lunch includes: Sandwiches crowned with Tomato, Lettuce and Red onion shaves, chips or cookies, pickle spear, brownie byte and a bottle water or soda.

ENTREE CHOICES:
Roast Beef and Cheddar with Horsey Spread
Ham and Swiss with Honey Dijon Spread
Roasted Turkey with Provolone and Cranberry Chipotle Spread
Classic Club of Ham, Turkey, Bacon, Cheddar and Romano Spread
Caribbean Cranberry Vinaigrette Salad (Vegan - Sun-dried Tomatoes, Carrots, Cukes, Nuts, Garbanzo Beans, Craisons, Cranberry Vinaigrette)

Please register each member of your party below with their lunch selection.

After registration, you will have the option to pay online with our PayPal button for one or more tickets or visit our Payment page.


Online registration is closed. Please email us at afwamev@gmail.com if you are interested in attending the April Fun Event.