Ak-Chin Indian Community feature 3 great ways to celebrate Mother’s Day

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You’ll find some great opportunities to honor the moms in your life by visiting the Ak-Chin Indian Community on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 14.

The 347 Grill at the UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle will be hosting a Mother’s Day Brunch buffet that is sure to please. Available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the buffet will include a salad bar, fresh fruit, muffins and pastries, and lots of breakfast favorites like an omelet station, eggs, bacon, pancakes, and biscuits and gravy. It’s not just a breakfast buffet, though — you’ll also find grilled mahi-mahi, chicken cordon bleu, prime rib au jus, and a vast assortment of pies and cakes. E

very mother will receive a flower. The price is $21.95 for adults, $14.95 for children aged 6-12, and kids 5 and under eat free. Reservations strongly recommended. Call 520-233-2426 or visit the 347 Grill online.

Arroyo Grille at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club will feature a selection of specialty menu items just for Mother’s Day, available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Choices include Eggs Benedict, French toast casserole, prime rib and eggs, Salmon Lyon, and fried chicken. Entree prices vary. Reservations are recommended. Contact Arroyo Grille at 520-426-6832.

A spectacular Mother’s Day Brunch will also be available at The Buffet at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The cost is $31.99 per person. The menu offers up delicacies such as horseradish crusted prime rib, hot crab legs, made-to-order crepes, citrus and lavender salmon, and roasted leg of lamb. If you still need a gift for mom, don’t panic! Come check out the gift shop at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino. You’ll find great presents like jewelry, music boxes, purses, candles, and more to help make mom feel special.

Beyond an excellent buffet spread, there are a few other ways to celebrate mom at Harrah’s Ak-Chin.

In the casino, guests age 21 and older can receive $10 in free slot play on Mother’s Day. After earning at least one Tier Credit, re-insert your Total Rewards card into any slot machine to receive this promotion. If you want to make a night of it, the country band Western Fusion plays in The Lounge from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Your biggest challenge on Mother’s Day might be deciding where to celebrate Mom when you visit the Ak-Chin Indian Community!

Carolyn Sostrom

Carolyn Sostrom is a long-time Arizona resident who loves desert sunsets, warm weather, Zumba, and the Western lifestyle. She attended Saguaro High School in Scottsdale and then Arizona State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Similarly to the protagonist in *The Devil Wears Prada*, Carolyn moved to New York City right after college. She started working for the fashion magazine company Conde Nast but never transitioned to the dark side. After a few years, she left New York in the rearview mirror and returned to her home state, taking a reporter job at the *Apache Junction Independent*. With over 30 years of freelance writing experience, Carolyn especially enjoys writing about community events and profiling individuals who are making a difference in their communities. She had the pleasure of interviewing a variety of cowboy personalities for an article she wrote for the *Scottsdale Independent* about the history of DC Ranch and its roots as a working ranch. Now, her Western adventures with CLN have her diving into the rugged automotive scene, exploring the trucks and rigs cowboys rely on for work, home, and play, a niche where grit meets horsepower. She works at Raising Special Kids, a nonprofit resource center for families of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs. Carolyn also volunteers with the Autism Society of Greater Phoenix. Carolyn believes that everyone has a story, and she loves connecting with others to hear their stories. She’s dedicated to ethical journalism and accurate reporting, which shines through in her storytelling.