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Sundial Men’s Club supports CAN

The Sundial Men’s Club donated $5,000 to Sun City’s Community Assistance Network last month. The club is able to raise this money by running the Thursday night Bingo games, which are …
NEIGHBORS

Reduced summer hours noted for Sun City Library bookstore

Books Around the Corner, the store selling used books in the Sun City Library at the Bell Recreation Center, will operate on reduced hours during July and August. Store hours those months will …
RCSC

Frustration grows as Mountain View project slowly progresses in Sun City

After more than a decade of delays, the long-awaited Mountain View Center renovation project is finally entering the programming phase, but many Sun City residents say they’re losing patience. …
VOLUNTEER

Seniors in the Sun Cities can volunteer as interviewers for local study

The Banner Sun Health Research Institute is seeking volunteers to assist the Center for Healthy Aging by interviewing research participants by phone or in person. Volunteers are also needed to perform data entry.
NEIGHBORS

Sun City church members support food bank, farmers market

Willowbrook United Methodist Church supports Valley View Community Food Bank by volunteering at its new location, 10733 W. Peoria Ave. Volunteers serve at Valley View on the first Wednesday of each …
NEIGHBORS

Sun City Daughters participate in veteran internment

The unclaimed cremated remains of 15 veterans were laid to rest May 21 with full military honors at the National Memorial Cemetery of Phoenix. The Missing in American Veterans Recovery Program …
COMMUNITY

Sun City's Lakeview Center closes June 10

There will be a full closure of the Lakeview Recreation Center Tuesday, June 10.  This impacts all areas of the center and is due to the water being shut off for the water heater …
Community

Catch the Arizona Rattlers in action — and support local journalism

Here’s your chance to catch an Arizona Rattlers game against a heated rival — and support local community journalism. The Daily Independent at YourValley.net is partnering with the …
NEIGHBORS

Sun City bowlers support local veterans

Sun City bowlers continued their support of Bowling for Veterans Link. Last year members helped raise $13,600 for veterans; this year, they helped raised $14,200. All this money stays in Arizona …
NEIGHBORS

Expansion continues at Sun City church

Grace Bible Church, 19280 N. 99th Ave., is expanding their building almost 12,000 square feet to fit the needs of their ever growing ministry. The construction will be completed in two phases …

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OPINIONS WITH CIVILITY
As Arizona’s triple-digit temperatures rise, it's more important than ever to check in on the older adults in your life — whether it’s a neighbor, friend or family member. A quick visit can help ensure their safety and well-being.
While many recent letters to the editor have been about the autism school, our country is suffering an onslaught of our rights as Americans, and most here in Sun City West, Sun City, Grand, etc. don’t notice, don’t care or don’t have the full story.
I read the article twice, looking for specifics on how proposed changes to Medicaid will affect seniors living in Sun City. Two of your resource people discussed Medicare and the third briefly mentioned one major change... but it was not made pertinent to seniors.
MCSO

MCSO crime stats for District 3

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

Sun City club celebrates International Day of Yoga

The International Day of Yoga is observed globally every year on June 21, promoting the wellness practice of yoga. Yoga exercises have proven to offer significant benefits for both physical and …
NEIGHBORS

Sun City Rotary Foundation awards scholarship

President Mary Zongolowicz awarded Washington High School senior Rebeca Castro Rubio a scholarship to Glendale Community College on behalf of the Sun City Rotary Foundation. Rubio’s mother, …
Community

Sheriff to speak to local GOP group in Sun City

Maricopa County Sheriff Jerry Sheridan will speak at an informal summer gathering of Arizona LD29 Republicans in Sun City
NEIGHBORS

Birds showcase flocks to Sun City

Artists by the Lake of Sun City announces the exhibition of more than 30 new pieces, by 20 artists, as the result of the latest challenge titled “Birds.” The showcase and art gallery for …
Entertainment
Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church is hosting a celebration of freedom and community featuring music and food.

Sun City West church slates patriotic event

Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church is hosting a celebration of freedom and community Sunday, July 6, at 13658 W. Meeker Blvd. The festivities begin during the 10 a.m. worship service …

Comedian to perform in Sun City

Comedian Randy Riggle brings “The Nostalgia Comedy Show” to Sun City Wednesday, July 16, at the Sundial Recreation Center, 14801 N. 103rd Ave. This is a free performance for RCSC member …
Art educator and fiber artisan Ellen Merchant will offer a Freeform Fiber Sculpting workshop at Doing Grief Community Healing Project–Banner Olive Branch Senior Center June 12.

Sun City Healing Project offers fiber sculpting workshop

Ellen Merchant, an art teacher whose students range from grade schoolers at Catalina Ventura Elementary School in Phoenix to older adults at Doing Grief Community Healing Project in Sun City, will …

Sun City Ukulele Club slates orientation session

The Sun City Ukulele Club is offering an orientation session for potential members 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 12, in the Fairway Center’s Arizona Room #1. Learn about the club, learn some chords …

Circus Farm to entertain Sun City

The Recreation Centers of Sun City will host The Circus Farm Wednesday, June 11, at the Sundial Recreation Center, 14801 N. 103rd Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. with the one-hour show beginning at 6 p.m. …
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