Keyword: Sun Cities

Sound therapy event, ceremony coming to Wickenburg

9/26/2023
Wickenburg resident Serenity Risvik will host a sound meditation ceremony in October.

Dates changed for Sun City town hall meetings

9/26/2023
The Recreation Centers of Sun City have scheduled several town hall meetings to discuss strategic alternatives, long range planning and budget and finance. Sessions are 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. …

Goncalves: Stop feeding the wild birds

9/25/2023
Why do some people in Sun City West insist on feeding wild birds? There are no severe winters here with snow and freezing temperatures. Nature provides them with the ability to …

Johnson: Are Sun City West's CC&Rs enforceable?

9/25/2023
This is in response to Sept. 13 edition of Sun City West Independent and opinion letter from Mack Gilham: “Time for some meaningful CC&R penalties.” I agree with all you who are …

Sun City Rockhounds celebrate diamond anniversary

9/25/2023
The Sun City Rockhounds begin a year of celebration 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, honoring its 60th anniversary as a club at Fairway Recreation Center. Sixty years ago, three Sun city residents …

Crowell: Truth must come out on Trump

9/25/2023
I must respond to the letter “Trump charges are politically motivated.” I’m sick and tired of politics. I am an independent. I yearn for facts and tired of truth those who are …

Sun City West Posse working to protect from falling …

9/25/2023
Volunteers with the Sun City West Posse respond to several various types of calls, including welfare checks and accident assistance.

Crooks: Political parties switched positions after …

9/24/2023
Sarah West’s critique of my comments on slavery demands a response. She accurately points out that the Democratic Party did virtually nothing to help slaves in the 19th century. However, we …

Harmon: Club touts benefits of yoga

9/23/2023
Members of the Sun City West Yoga Club know the benefits of regular yoga practice, but recent research led by Harvard scientists revealed a connection between the practice of yoga by seniors and …

Kvaran: Argument on slavery lacks relevant facts

9/23/2023
It is always amusing to see the lengths that people will go to devise “rational” arguments to support positions that their emotions drive them into. (“Democrats are the root of …

Andrews: Resident stands by political view

9/23/2023
Thank you for publishing a recent letter of mine criticizing President Biden’s America last policies (Sun City Independent, Aug. 20, 2023). If I had sent this piece to a left-leaning newspaper …

Officials promote reflective strips for Sun City West …

9/23/2023
A Sun City West organization continues to advocate for residents with a current plan to improve safety for drivers.

Surprise bakery owners open cafe

9/22/2023
Years before The Boyer Cafe, which recently opened in Sun City, Liz Boyer would pass that location near Boswell Boulevard and Bell Road and think what a great place for their cafe.

Sun City Posse history captured in time

9/22/2023
Following the Sept. 5 general meeting of the Sun City Posse, Posse members and visitors were treated to a one-time event to celebrate and commemorate the Posse’s 50th year serving the Sun City …

Sun City West residents visits the border

9/22/2023
A Sun City West resident visited the southern border and will present to the community in an upcoming event.

Sun City church celebrates anniversary with car show

9/21/2023
Faith Presbyterian Church, 16000 N. Del Webb Blvd., is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a vintage car show 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5. There will be vintage vehicles, multiple food trucks and …

Richards: Values lacking in Arizona today

9/20/2023
Since moving to Arizona, I have seen some very unusual things. I have seen money over safety, now money over integrity. My philosophy is driving is a privilege not a right. Owning a home is a …

Hector: Scam warnings important for seniors

9/20/2023
I read the article about fraud against seniors in the Independent. I’m grateful that someone is looking out for the safety and welfare of the elderly. The Independent’s article cites …

Residents unhappy with club tracking in Sun City West

9/20/2023
Sun City West residents are speaking out on plans developed by the Recreation Centers of Sun City West Space Utilization Working Group in terms of recommendations for which of the more than 100 chartered clubs get what space.

Masters: Amazed at those defending Trump

9/19/2023
I am amazed at the letters written to this publication that think Donald J. Trump is being picked on because Democrats don’t want him to be president of United States. Trump told America …

Johns: Newspaper not the place for ‘drive-by’ …

9/19/2023
JF Todd’s letter addressing another letter from Rick Andrews is an unprofessional attack on Mr. Andrews. I don’t know either of these readers and I never even read Mr. Andrew’s …

Holocaust survivor speaks at Sun City church

9/19/2023
A program titled “Surviving the Holocaust” is 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, at Desert Garden UCC, 18818 N. 128th Ave., in the church’s Fellowship Hall. Holocaust survivor Esther …

Grom: West Valley saguaros victim to unrelenting heat

9/19/2023
As we’re now into the final weeks of the 2023 Arizona monsoon season, I was glad to see and read the excellent and very informative article in the Sept. 6 issue of the Independent about the …

Lust: Thank you to Sun City health care workers

9/19/2023
On Aug. 27, our son Michael was taken by Sun City Paramedics to Banner Boswell Hospital. Our son passed away early Sunday morning. My husband Mike and I want to thank the paramedics for their …