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Banner Olive Branch Senior Center notes meals, other offerings

Banner Olive Branch Senior Center, 13049 N. 103rd Ave., offers in dining, to-go meals and food pantry services. The food pantry available at no cost 7-11 a.m. Tuesday–Thursday. Call the center …
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Local man is sharpest tool in shed in Surprise

The Surprise Independent periodically highlights a business that does work in the Surprise area.
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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 …
NEIGHBORS

Sun City church plans annual pancake breakfast/brunch

The United Methodist Men from Lakeview United Methodist Church, 10298 W. Thunderbird Blvd., are hosting their annual pancake breakfast/brunch 7 a.m.-noon Tuesday, March 4, in Smoot Hall. For $8 …

Sun City, Sun City West MCSO crime stats

Editor’s Note: The following information is obtained from Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office District 3. This column lists arrests, not convictions, unless otherwise stated. Arrested persons listed here who are later found not guilty are welcome to inform the Independent by calling 623-972-6101.
CLUBS

Lifelong Learning instructor discusses important documents, moments in American history

Dr. Marty Feess presented several important American documents for Lifelong Learning Club members during an evening class at Fairway Recreation center. He listed a dozen initiatives of the Franklin …
Clubs

Surprise area P.E.O. celebrates its Founders Day

The SCW-Surprise Reciprocity Council of P.E.O. held its Founders’ Day luncheon on Jan. 25 at Church on the Green in Sun City West.
COMMUNITY

New officers join Sun City Posse

The Sun City Posse held its monthly general meeting Feb. 4, as an opportunity for residents to gain better understanding of how the Posse and the community work together. MCSO Capt. Brian …
COMMUNITY

Cardiac Solutions celebrates doctor’s 400th procedure

A Cardiac Solutions doctor in Sun City recently celebrated a milestone with the Watchman procedure.
NEIGHBORS

Panhellenic luncheon next month in Sun City

The West Valley Panhellenic group invites local alumnae and collegiate sorority club members, as well as interested non-members, to a luncheon and program that will help raise money and other …

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OPINIONS WITH CIVILITY
I was so happy to see Don Schordje’s letter printed in the Sun City Independent Jan. 29, 2025. When I read Tom Marone’s letter about how the Sun City Players could practice for their …
When the Recreation Centers of Sun City’s main focus is golf, it should be maintained by ambulating golfers. Year upon year, RCSC takes our money and neglects our needs. RCSC has lost its …
A dear friend claims that Sun City is “sleepwalking” through the Trump/Musk takeover of the U.S. government. Well, I am as mad as hell and I am not going to take it anymore. Who is with …
CLUBS

Sun City Tennis Club holds dinner, dance with Italian theme

The Sun City Tennis Club, consisting of 140 members, recently held its annual dinner and dance party at the Lakeview center. This years theme was Italian-based, including a table traveling accordion …
CLUBS

Sun City Ukulele Club salutes webmaster

A key figure in the Sun City Ukulele Club’s success is webmaster Paul Willemssen. Willemssen designed the club’s website soon after its approval as a sanctioned club in 2011 and has …
COMMUNITY

ASU design students visit Sun City museum to study senior-living communities

A group of architecture students from Arizona State University have been given the task of designing a 21st-century senior living community – and what better way to begin their studies than by …
COMMUNITY

Posses in the Sun Cities keep residents safe

The Sun City West Posse and Sun City Posse are the eyes and ears of each community, helping to keep residents safe and assist the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office.
SPORTS

Charity golf tournament returns to Sun City

The Knights of Columbus Frank Comaianni Charity Golf Tournament will be March 22 at the Willowcreek Golf Course, 10600 N. Boswell Blvd. This event is sponsored by the St Elizabeth Seton Knights of …
Entertainment

ProMusica to perform in Sun City, Phoenix

ProMusica Arizona Chorale & Orchestra is presenting Dan Forrest’s “Creation” 3 p.m. Saturday, March 29, at All Saints Lutheran Church, 15649 N. 7th St., and 3 p.m. Sunday, March …

Handbell Ringers of Sun City slate spring show

The Handbell Ringers of Sun City, directed by Libbie Randels, are rehearsing for their upcoming concert, “That Old Time Gospel Ring,” to be presented 3 p.m. April 6 at American Lutheran …
The Desert Aires Barbershop Chorus

Desert Aires to present Sun City concert

The Desert Aires Barbershop Chorus presents “American Bandstand Meets Barbershop” 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, at the Sundial auditorium, 14801 N. 103rd Ave. The chorus was formed in 1976 …
Rob Verdi

Sun City Concert Band presents annual Sousa show

“A Little Sousa and a Lotta Sax” is the Sun City Concert Band’s annual Sousa concert, which will be performed 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, in the Sundial Auditorium, 14801 N. 103rd …
1930s and 1940s radios that are part of the collection on display at the Arizona Antique Radio Museum in Youngtown. Models like these were used during the pre- and post-World War II period.

Partial cast noted for upcoming Sun City Players production

“The 1940’s Radio Hour,” the spring musical production for Sun City Players Community Theater, was written by Walton Jones and is set during a live broadcast of the Mutual Manhattan …
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