Events

Pickleball Tournament May 2026

Grab your paddle and your partner for a day of fun and competition at our upcoming Pickleball Tournament — open to members and non-members. Register today!

  • Date & Time: Saturday, May 9th  ·  3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
  • Location: 17010 S 48th St, Phoenix, AZ 85048
  • Formats:
    • Men's Doubles
    • Mixed Doubles
  • Registration Fees:
    • Members: $5
    • Non-Members: $10

Upcoming Events

Jul 18
Community

Volunteer Event

Food packing at Feed My Starving Children. Come make a difference — RSVP details coming soon.

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Aug 29
Celebration

Onam 2026

Kerala's beloved harvest festival celebrated with the whole community. Details coming soon.

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Dec TBD
Celebration

Christmas & New Year

Our annual Christmas and New Year celebration — date and venue yet to be announced. Stay tuned!

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Membership

Members and their families enjoy free entry into all regular events — including the Annual Picnic, Onam, and Christmas celebrations — plus discounted pricing for special events and the right to vote in association elections.

Member Benefits

  • Free admission to all regular events.
  • Free Onasadya and Christmas Feast.
  • Free Malayalam class to enhance language, culture, and tradition.
  • Eligibility for the Annual Picnic and selected sports events.
  • Annual Academic Excellence awards for kids, youth, and adults.
  • Opportunities to network with professionals and fellow Malayali families.
  • Opportunities to give back through volunteering and charity initiatives.
  • Represent Arizona Malayalees at national competitions and events.
  • 15% discount on tuition fees at Grand Canyon University.

Rates approved at the AGM on Feb 11, 2023. Membership is valid for 1 year from the date of joining.

🎓
Student
$30
per year
For enrolled students — enjoy events and community at a reduced rate.
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Single
$65
per year
For individuals looking to stay connected with the Malayali community.
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Couples
$100
per year
For couples staying connected with the Malayali community together.
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Patron — Lifetime
$1,250
one-time · lifetime
Lifetime access and recognition as a founding patron of our community.
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About Us

The Arizona Malayalees Association represents people from the gorgeous South Indian state of Kerala who have come to Arizona for various reasons. The language spoken by those from this tropical paradise is called Malayalam — hence the people from Kerala are called Malayalees. Kerala is a land of unsurpassed beauty, with tropical jungles, lush mountains, sparkling beaches, and is an eco-tourist's ultimate destination.

We are the oldest secular Malayalee organization in Arizona and have built a solid network among the Malayalee population through programs, cultural events, and more. The association aims to provide a forum that represents the great culture of Kerala and a source for Malayalees to connect with one another.

Arizona Malayalees is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, and is a 501(c)(3) organization. EIN: 04-3689201. Donations are tax-deductible. The IRS' NTEE classification is Cultural, Ethnic Awareness within the Arts, Culture and Humanities category.

Arizona Malayalees
(A Non-Profit Organization — EIN: 04-3689201)
P.O. Box 573, Gilbert, AZ 85299
www.azmalayalees.org  |  Email: President@azmalayalees.org

Committee 2026–28

Simon Francis
Simon Francis
President
Manju Pillai
Manju Pillai
Vice President
Vinitha Suresh
Vinitha Suresh
Secretary
Sunil Sam George
Sunil Sam George
Joint Secretary
Shabeer Ummer
Shabeer Ummer
Treasurer
Vibhu Menon
Vibhu Menon
Sports Secretary
John P Kattoor
John P Kattoor
Joint Sports Secretary
Nimmi Menon
Nimmi Menon
Cultural Secretary
Ritesh Menon
Ritesh Menon
Digital & IT
Lilly Ciriac
Lilly Ciriac
Executive Board Member
Rekha Mudappathi
Rekha Mudappathi
Executive Board Member
Manju Scaria
Manju Scaria
Executive Board Member

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