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Sun City senior center unveils food menu

The Banner Olive Branch Senior Center, 13049 N. 103rd Ave., offers dine in meals, to go meals and food pantry services. The food pantry is available at no cost 7:00–11:00 a.m. …
Directors Jana Mapes and John Bressett after a June board meeting.

Sun City board proposes amendments to articles of incorporation

The Recreation Centers of Sun City held its monthly board meeting Sept. 24 to provide members an update on RCSC happenings. Rick Gray, RCSC treasurer, said the group’s total operating expense …
AL/CL League champions managed by Mike Raynor. Pictured are Scott Cole, Mark Sertic, George Fairbanks, Steve Wolf, Mike Cross, Tony Perillo, Phil Shroyer, Ted Sindlinger, Jay Marty, Jack McCormack and Derek Sobczyk.

Sun City Softball Club moves practice

Summer Session Update and Open Practice The Sun City Softball Club summer session with the neighboring Sun City West Softball Club has come to an end. While the Sun City field is closed for a …
A flower made by Palo Verde Artists member, Deb Dahlin.

Sun City resident wins artist of the month

Deb Dahlin, a member of the Palo Verde Artists, was recently recognized as the club’s September artist of the month. Dahlin, who has been teaching art for 26 years, uses very bright vivid colors to …
Sharon Word, 87, said she feels like the “Little Engine That Could” every day.

Oldest Sun City Pom follows the yellow brick road

Sharon Word was born in 1939, the same year “The Wizard of Oz” was released. Throughout her life, the classic movie has been extremely important, particularly as a model for how unpredictable …
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Community News

Sun City church starts food drive

Lakeview United Methodist Church, 10298 W. Thunderbird Blvd., is sponsoring a Thanksgiving Turkey Drive by collecting monetary and non-perishable food donations for the Valley View Food Bank and …
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More Arizonans living alone as households get smaller

Arizona is adding people, but the state’s households are not necessarily getting bigger.
Club members Kevin Wilson, Greg Wygle, Mae Gardina, Maxine Brandolini and Jane Higgs.
Clubs

Sun City Ukulele Club holds performance

The Sun City Ukulele Club has three or four major all-club performances each season while members also often provide performances on their own for smaller groups, such as senior centers, birthday …
World Languages Club President Clyde Thorne stands with the clubs new sign and logo.
Clubs

Sun City World Languages Club adjusts to name after change

As the new class season is set to kick off for Sun City’s World Languages Club, its officers want to set the club in a new direction. For more than 50 years, the group was known as the Spanish …
Moon Valley NJROTC Color Guard members Chief Rivera, Lt. Maramolejo, Master Chief Dimas and Ensign Hooey.
Clubs

Sun City Elks honor missing veterans

The Sun City Elks Lodge #2559 recently held its annual Prisoner of War/Missing in Action service to welcome, honor and express gratitude to the veterans from MANA House for their service and …
Chrys Main, Cindy Kress, Sherry Cantrell, Debbie Kruep, Jan Desmond, Tammy Ruocco and Sally Alef.
Community News

Sun City Poms kick off new season

The Sun City Poms recently began its 2026-2027 season with the group’s inaugural pep rally at Valley Vista High School by celebrating the school’s homecoming. During the two rallies, the …
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) passes against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif. on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026.
NFL

Late push not enough as Cardinals fall to 49ers 36-30

The Arizona Cardinals (1-2) fought back against their division rival, but ultimately fell to the undefeated San Francisco 49ers (3-0), 36-30, Sunday in Santa Clara. First-half penalties hurt the …
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Opinion

Rep. David Livingston’s record: Conservative or extreme?

OPINION — David Livingston entered the Arizona Legislature as a conservative voice. Fourteen years later, his record has moved beyond traditional conservatism toward extremism. His positions on disability services and reproductive rights — and his use of a term-limit loophole — show why Legislative District 28 needs a change.
Opinion

Why I’m not voting Andy Biggs for governor

OPINION — As a Sun City resident, I am always happy to walk and drive through my neighborhood and see lots of solar panels and a growing number of hybrid cars and electric cars. ... Andy Biggs has fought this forward movement in sustainable energy. 
Alexis A. Hermosillo
Opinion

Finding a home is only half the dream

OPINION — Long before a home is permitted or built, someone has imagined a life inside it. Sometimes that dream arrives at 28. Sometimes at 68. It may mean a first set of keys, a smaller home for retirement, a few quiet acres or remaining in a house that has grown unsafe without becoming any less loved.
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Members of the Mini Golf Club of Sun City.

Sun City mini golf club kicks off new season

Golf courses come in all shapes and sizes, but for members of the Mini Golf Club of Sun City, the game takes on a smaller scale. Here, golf isn’t just a sport — it’s a miniature experience …
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Sun City church to host program on Medicare

Faith Presbyterian Church, 16000 N Del Webb Blvd., is hosting a free community education program on Medicare beginning at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, at the church. Rentha Person, a Medicare …
Nancy Russell won the Sun City Senior Expo raffle prize.

Sun City Senior Expo brings together residents, doctors and more

Another successful Independent Newsmedia Sun City Senior Expo is in the books after hundreds of residents took in valuable information at the Sundial Recreation Center, 14801 N. 103rd Ave., Sept. 23. …
Tommie Sebring at a recent Razzle Dazzle Dancers’ event.

Sun City’s Razzle Dazzle Dancers to celebrate member's 90th

The spirit of the Razzle Dazzle Dancer family will shine brightly this week as the dancers gather for their regular dance class at the Banner Olive Branch Senior Center to celebrate a member’s 90th …
Attendees browse health, lifestyle and service booths during the 2025 Independent Newsmedia Senior Expo.

Senior Expo returns to Sun City

Independent Newsmedia’s Senior Expo is returning to Sun City 9 a.m.–noon Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the Sundial Recreation Center, 14801 N. 103rd Ave. Attendees can learn how to improve their daily …
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