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P.E.O. Founders’ Day luncheon next month in Sun City West

The Reciprocity Council of the Sun City West/Surprise P.E.O. chapters will host their annual Founders’ Day luncheon Jan. 25, 2025, at Church on the Green, 19051 N. R.H. Johnson Blvd. The …
LEADERSHIP

RCSC elections Dec. 10

Six candidates are competing for five open positions on the 2025 Recreation Centers of Sun City board of directors. Three positions are for three-year terms and two are for one-year terms. Vote …
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At CenterWell Senior Primary Care in Phoenix, It's About Time

"Julia is the best provider I've ever had. She's really taking great care of me, and I hope to have her until the end of my time." - CenterWell Sun City patient "This was an incredible …
MUSIC

Ukulele Club performs at Sun City arts, crafts festival

As they have each year, members of the Sun City Ukulele Club performed at the Sun City Arts and Crafts Festival on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The audience represents many ages; some are …
HOLIDAYS

Christmas events coming to the West Valley arts scene

Editor's note: This article first appeared in  Sun Life Magazine ,  a Daily Independent publication . * ARTS A NIGHT OUT Live music, plays, a couple Christmas classics …
HISTORY

Sun Cities museum debuts second video

Ed Allen’s legacy in the Sun Cities was celebrated Nov. 19 at Banner Olive Branch Senior Center with the debut of the second video in the Del Webb Sun Cities Museum’s History Maker …
HOLIDAYS

West Valley has a sleigh full of ways to celebrate the season

You’ll need a lot more than 12 days to experience all the Christmas celebrations around the West Valley this month.
NEIGHBORS

Arizona Questers gather in Sun City

The Arizona Questers recently held their 2024 fall state conference at the Sun City Country Club, with the Sun Cities Roadrunner Quester chapter as co-hosts. The program was “Sun City …
NEIGHBORS

West Valley congregation offering Hanukkah course, support group 

Beth Emeth Congregation of the West Valley, 13702 W. Meeker Blvd., will host a mini course, “What is Hanukkah?” led by Hazzan Lev Ettelson, 4-5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, 11 and 18. Ettelson …
New sheriff

New Maricopa County Sheriff says he’s ready to lead

There’s a new sheriff in town, Maricopa County. Jerry Sheridan, a 40-year law enforcement veteran, is set to take the reins as Maricopa County sheriff from Russ Skinner early in 2025. …

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OPINIONS WITH CIVILITY
The moment Thanksgiving dishes are washed and put away, the world seems to transform. Twinkle lights appear, Santas inflate all over the neighborhood, and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” …
While Arizonans may be feeling excited or anxious based on top-of-the-ticket election results, votes taken across our state reveal we are more settled and in agreement than not when it comes to …
For more than a decade, Giving Tuesday has been one of the biggest fundraising days of the year, raising nearly $3.1 billion last year alone. This designation was created to encourage people to …
FIRE

Sun City Fire District opts out of merger

In a meeting that saw the reseating of David Vandernaalt and Phil La Barbera and the addition of Charles Vickers to the Sun City Fire District board, the members voted to opt out of a potential …
NEIGHBORS

Sun City church gets creative burst of color

Worshipers at Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran Church, 11025 N. 111th Ave., were greeted with a kaleidoscope of color as crocheted blankets, lap covers, scarfs and handmade quilts were recently draped …
BUSINESS

Union Hills Golf Course lays down rock

Swing First Golf has ordered more than 600 tons of decomposed granite to be spread around all derelict areas along Lindgren and Conestoga avenues to address neighborhood’s concerns of dust and …
CLUBS

Sun City Ukulele Club salutes first president

Successful Sun City clubs often have a history that is lost to the general membership over time. When the Sun City ukulele group was initiated by Mark Baker in 2011, about a dozen people joined. …
CLUBS

Sun City club names artist of the month

The Palo Verde Artists art club has named Ron Toel its artist of the month for December. Toel hails from Iowa but settled in Sun City in 2001. Following graduation from high school, he joined …
Entertainment
SwingTime members Dan Reed, Clark Chaffee and Ellie Chaffee, with special guest Nicole Pesce.

SwingTime to perform at Sun City church

The group SwingTime, with special guest Nicole Pesce, will present “Make the Season Bright,” a program of Christmas favorites, 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, at American Lutheran Church, 17200 N. …
The select tap and jazz dance classes prepare for the annual show celebrating the club’s 40 years.

Tip Top Dancers prepare for Sun City show

The Tip Top Dancers are gearing up for their annual variety show and 40th anniversary Feb. 16. Under the guidance of Traci Mann, a dancer, instructor and show director, these dancers are working to …
The a cappella ensemble Sweet Honey in the Rock performs “Celebrating the HolyDays” 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, at the Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts.

Sweet Honey in the Rock to play in Wickenburg

Sweet Honey in the Rock, an a cappella ensemble, will perform “Celebrating the HolyDays” 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, at the Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts, 1090 S. Vulture Mine …
The Rhythm Ramblers is a 19-piece big band started by Del Webb in 1963.

Rhythm Ramblers big band seeks Sun City musicians

The Rhythm Ramblers, Sun City’s original big band and first chartered club, will hold auditions in January for open positions in the band. Applicants must be Recreation Centers of Sun City …

Sun City Sings! slates debut performance

The Sun City Players Community Theater is bringing back music to its repertoire of activities with the formation of Sun City Sings!, a 38-member mixed chorus. Led by artistic director Roy Spicer with …
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