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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 …
CHARITY

Angels on Patrol provides resources to officers

A law enforcement officer’s duty is to enforce the law, but many times they find themselves in situations that are not violations, but help is still needed. There are many stories of officers …
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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 …
thigns to do

Come out for Day of Giving event at Peoria Sports Complex

Come out for the annual Day of Giving in Peoria, 9:00 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N 83rd Ave.
NEIGHBORS

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 …
CLUBS

Sun City residents celebrate Zumba

More than 150 people gathered to celebrate 10 years of Zumba classes in Sun City. Those attending the event last month at the Sundial auditorium were able to participate in different types of …
LEADERSHIP

SCHOA elects 4 to board

Four new leaders were elected to the Sun City Home Owners Association board of directors Nov. 17. Board President Ed Van Ness was reelected with the highest number of votes at 294 and will serve …

Del Webb Sun Cities Museum unveils third 'History Makers' video Dec. 20

The Del Webb Sun Cities Museum this month unveils its third in a series of five “History Maker” video presentations – an interview Wally Britton, vice president of construction for …
HOLIDAY

Dozens join inaugural Sun City Christmas tour

Dozens of homes have already signed up to be part of the Sun City Home Owner’s Association first Merry and Bright Christmas Lights Contest to celebrate the spirit of the holiday season. …
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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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 …
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 …
Entertainment
Pictured are part of the committee: from left, Judy Neigoff, President Rosemary Dougherty, Melinda Lewandowski, Jeanie Pennington and Sharon Phelps.

AAUW announces fashion show fundrasier

The American Association of University Women will host its annual women’s scholarship fundraiser and fashion show Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 at Briarwood Country Club, 20800 N. 135th Ave. The …
The quartet is comprised of Brett Omara and Anna Morris on violins, Michaela Borth on five-string and Liz Gergel on cello.

Crossover string group to perform in Sun City

Instrumental crossover string group Spinphony will perform 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, at the Sundial Center, 14801 N. 103rd Ave. The group breaks down barriers between classical, rock and pop …
The Sounds of the Southwest Singers

Singers, chorale slate Sun City concerts

The West Valley’s Sounds of the Southwest Singers and Sounds of the Southwest Chorale community choirs have announced their upcoming Christmas concert schedule. Sounds of the Southwest …
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 …
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