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Dumais: Had plenty of time to be prepared in Sun City

Dear Mr. Schroeder (Recreation Centers of Sun City board president), OK, now we get this email condemning the “few” people who have complained about not being able to use the facilities while the golf courses remain unaffected (literally}.

COVID-19 scams spreading as quickly as the virus

To get an idea of how fast scams are developing around the coronavirus, just ask Katie Conner, a spokeswoman for Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich. “It seems like every day ... a new …

St. Mary’s needs more food donations

St. Mary’s Food Bank stepped up to distribute more than 20 million pounds of emergency food to Arizona families in need since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic — millions of pounds helping tens of thousands more than during the same period last year.

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SUN CITY LOCAL NEWS & OPINIONS

Local news

Maricopa County reports increase in building permit submissions

Data from the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department shows some encouraging signs for the nation’s fastest-growing county. Building permit submissions are up …

Lesko to reopen Surprise office June 1

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) plans to reopen her district office in Surprise on Monday, June 1.

Luke AFB’s new commander arrives from Baghdad, Iraq

Luke Air Force Base airmen welcomed their new wing commander May 27 as Brig. Gen. Gregory Kreuder took command of the 56th Fighter Wing from Brig. Gen. Todd D. Canterbury. Mr. Kreuder, a command …

O’Connor U launched by Sandra Day O'Connor Institute

The Sandra Day O’Connor Institute has launched a new transformational initiative to bring its educational programs online, O’Connor U. The initiative provides innovative civics …

Opinion

Collins: Parks & Sons has been there every day in Sun City

Has anyone else noticed that in the months of the COVID-19 scare and shelter in place advice, that Parks & Sons has not missed a garbage pick up day?

Shive: Not easy to maintain social distance in Sun City

This is in response to the letter (“Reader is concerned with pedestrians,” Sun City Independent, May 6, 2020) regarding people walking in the streets.

Linneborn: Fees should be lowered with no use in Sun City

Since we cannot use the rec centers, I believe that our fee should be half price.

Tesar: Pandemic makes it easier to volunteer in Sun City

Before the COVID-19 pandemic I volunteered at a church thrift store and another non-profit thrift store.

Duncan: Sun City residents can still get help with lock boxes

The mission of the Sun City Community Assistance Network is to, “Connect people with resources to enhance their standard of living.”

SUN CITY CLUBS & NEIGHBORS

Neighbors

Meals keep on rolling

With Arizona restaurants cautiously opening to dine-in status last week, it has been business as usual — mostly — for the Sun City Meals on Wheels program.

West Valley Mavericks award $375,000 in grants to 82 area nonprofits

The West Valley Mavericks Foundation awarded more than $375,000 in grants to 82 local non-profit organizations, the organization announced in a May 21 news release. The foundation is a 501(c)(3) …

Club members serve those who serve others

Members of the Sun City Grand Music Club honored some of the unsung heroes in its local hospitals—both Banner Del Webb and Banner Boswell—by providing lunch to those who clean the …

Walgreens takes 'Red Nose Day' digital, championing fight against child poverty

Red Nose Day is back for the sixth year at Walgreens, with 240 locations across Arizona. While the mission to raise money to end child poverty remains more important now than ever, the "Red Nose" …

Sun City Posse unveils revamped website

There is a new look to the Sun City Posse website that officials believe will provide residents with a more clear picture of the organizations.

Facial masks still in demand in Sun City

When Jim Hunter, Sun City Home Owners Association board president, arrived at the office an hour before a mask giveaway there, he saw a long line of residents waiting to get them from AT&T.

Meals of Joy awarded $10,000 Microsoft grant

Meals of Joy, a Litchfield Park-based nonprofit meal delivery service for West Valley seniors in need, has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Microsoft COVID-19 Response Fund. Funds will be …

Sun City walkers out in force

Walking has taken on new life in Sun City since the coronavirus came along.

Clubs

Above, from left, are Rose Lewis, from Boswell Hospital, Eileen Tellefson, Jessie Salazar, Peter Salazar, and Johnathan Hughes, Environmental Services Director, Del Webb.

Club members serve those who serve others

Members of the Sun City Grand Music Club honored some of the unsung heroes in its local hospitals—both Banner Del Webb and Banner …

Ms. Delaney, pictured with Warren Pinter, is also a member of the Bell Metal Club and designed a sign for the Clay Corner. Once the club has reopened, the sign will be hung to commemorate the fact it is members’ “happy place.”

Club member shares support through scones

It wasn’t long after Arizonans were ordered to isolate in their homes that Marinette Clay Club member Dawn Delaney began thinking …

Business

Study: Home prices up in first quarter of 2020

Business

Arizona Eye Institute debuts trifocal implant

Entertainment

Gallery 37 has gone virtual as the program’s participants work on the latest West Valley Arts’ project.

West Valley Arts’ summer program goes virtual

West Valley Arts’ summer art program for students, Gallery 37, has gone virtual for the first time in 20 years of the …

Saguaros are blooming at the White Tanks Regional Park, 20 miles west of Sun City. Guests can easily stay in a car to see them, as Ruth Welscott of the Sun City Camera Guild did to capture this image May 1.

Walk by moonlight at upcoming White Tanks event

While there are fire bans and social distancing requirements, White Tank Mountain Regional Park is open for fun. The park, located …

Residents in the area of Cameo Drive and Boswell Boulevard gathered at safe distances to enjoy a free driveway concert May 13 in Sun City.

Sun City musicians wrap up driveway concert series

A group of Sun City musicians on May 13 performed their third and final driveway concert of the season to entertain neighbors and …

Jesse Ramirez of the Valley View Community Food Bank accepts a donation from Clark Chaffee on behalf of neighbors and friends on Via Montoya Street in Sun City West following an outdoor driveway concert.

Sun City West musicians perform to raise donations

Sun City West musicians dubbed “FlashDrive” for their impromptu appearances raised donations for the Valley View Community Food …

John Leo, Guy Dobbins, Larry Kubyiack and Scott Severtson hope to bring Rockin’ The Blues back to West Valley stages soon.

Combo hoping return to live playing coming soon

As some dine-in venues across the West Valley begin the process of re-opening Monday, May 11, as Gov. Doug Ducey announced this past …

Jesse Allen recently moved to Sun City from Florida, and is anxious to book some venues when locations start the process of safely re-opening.

Musician new to town looking to finally find some gigs

Having recently moved to Sun City from Florida’s Gulf Coast, musician Jesse Allen had hopes to find venues to bring his live …

The Arizona Highways Collection presents Photography by Barry M. Goldwater

Since 1925, Arizona Highways has been sharing the history, culture and natural beauty of Arizona with readers around the world. And …

Rich La Rose and Priscilla Pinches will perform as The Priscilla Rose Duo in a weekly live stream every Wednesday.

West Valley duo returns to playing through streaming

The Priscilla Rose Duo is bringing its live tunes to live streaming. The duo, who were regular performers across the West Valley in …

Sandra Bassett is the West Valley Arts Council’s new president and chief executive officer.

West Valley Arts Council appoints new president, CEO

West Valley Arts Council, 16126 N. Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, announced that Sandra Bassett, an accomplished arts and culture and …

April 22 will mark 50 years of Earth Day.

Celebrate Earth Day’s 50th anniversary online

Wednesday, April 22, marks Earth Day’s 50th anniversary, and although coronavirus precautions have canceled at least one West Valley …

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