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Sun City event’s golf car shuttles draw concerns

A notice from the Recreation Centers of Sun City to members that the golf car shuttle service for the Sun City Arts & Crafts Fall Festival at Sundial Recreation Center in November may be …
MEETING

How guests use RCSC facilities top exchange meeting

A haphazard enforcement of rules regarding Recreation Centers of Sun City guest passes before policies have been changed ignited the ire of several members Sept. 9 at the organization’s first …
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"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 West church hosts blessing of the pets

Shepherd of the Hills Church, 13658 W. Meeker Blvd., is hosting a blessing of the pets 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. The event will include a celebration, blessings and activities, beginning with …
NEIGHBORS

Sun City residents partner to provide toys for children

The Sun City Posse and elves from Santa’s Workshop at Royal Oaks LifePlan Community are collaborating to provide strikingly designed wood toys for youngsters who call the community of Aguila …
CLUBS

LGBT club honors two Sun City residents

The LGBT Club of Sun City implemented a program to give back to the volunteers who give so much to the community on an ongoing basis. The August recipients of this award, Sandy van Deweghe and …
CHARITY

Youngtown charity in danger of closing

The Youngtown Community Fund Medical Lending Center is facing an unprecedented financial crisis and is at risk of closing its doors. For more than 60 years, the Medical Lending Center has …
RELIGION

Sun City temple hosts interfaith course

Temple Beth Shalom of the West Valley presents an interfaith course, “Middle East Update: What is Happening Now and Why in Israel?” 10-11 a.m. Mondays, Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 12202 N. …
CHARITY

Men’s Club donates to RCA

The Sundial Men’s Club presented the Retirement Community Association with a $2,000 donation Sept. 3. “We are very appreciative of the financial support from the Men’s Club and …
EVENT

Gearing up for Sun City Expo

The Sun City Senior Expo, hosted by Independent Newsmedia, is coming soon to give seniors the opportunity to engage with business representatives and explore available resources. The expo will …

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OPINIONS WITH CIVILITY
In tax policy during Trump’s rally in Tucson Thursday: On the path to elimination of all taxes? Eliminate overtime pay from taxes? How is that equitable for a salaried worker making the …
The fall season is a special time of the year in Sun City with lovely cool mornings, our “snowbird” friends return, and SCHOA meetings that help connect and support our community start up …
I have a question for the people on both sides of the political spectrum. What do you think you are accomplishing by defacing and stealing the political signs that have been posted now during our …
CLUBS

Sun City Ukulele Club hosts new member orientation

The Sun City Ukulele Club is hosting orientation sessions 1:30-2:30 p.m. Oct. 3 and 17 in the Fairway Center Music Room. Newcomers will learn to play and sing a few simple songs to help them discover …
NEIGHBORS

Sun City West church hosts Tai Chi classes

Jan Stittleburg will soon lead Tai Chi Easy, a flow form of gentle exercise involving Tai Chi basic movements, qigong stretching and balance exercises, breathing techniques, and a bit of …
ENVIRONMENT

SCHOA shifts from mail to email

The Sun City Home Owners Association will begin sending membership renewal letters through email this month in an effort to be more efficient and environmentally friendly. “You asked for …
NEIGHBORS

Sun City Daughters make plans

Officers from the Sun City National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Agua Fria chapter, met to plan the upcoming nine months of meetings, programs and activities. This new group of …
EVENT

SCHOA hosts solar seminar

Green Muscle Solar will present an educational solar seminar from noon to 2 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Sun City Home Owners Association office, 10401 W. Coggins Drive. The seminar is free and open to all. …
Entertainment
“Drinking Habits” director Greg Engstrom

Sun City Players present ‘Drinking Habits’

Opening night for the Sun City Players production of “Drinking Habits” is Friday, Nov. 15. This farcical play by Tom Smith will be directed by Greg Engstrom, who is no stranger to Sun …
Shayla and Mack Blake

Sun City church slates final summer concert

The 2024 Summer Sundae Sunday concert series at Bellevue Heights Church concludes Sept. 22 with an evening of music and worship featuring Shayla and Mack Blake. The concert begins at 6 p.m. in …
Tom Achtenberg is a founding member of the club that’s now the Northwest Valley Ukulele Club.

Ukeleles to play for good cause in West Valley

The Northwest Valley Ukulele Club is organizing a ukulele driveway concert to benefit Rosie’s House, a nonprofit music academy for children.
Dr. Lydia Woods of Drum Arizona, Inc. with drum makers at Doing Grief Community Healing Project. In front, from left, Woods and Shea Darian; in back, Deborah Fleming, Beth Georges, Elizabeth Copus and Patricia Bunch.

Drumming kicks off fall programs at Sun City Healing Project

The healing power of drumming became personal for Dr. Lydia Woods in 2014 when she was completing a chaplain internship at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. She was one of six chaplains on call …
The West Side Tremble Clefs will present their first concert of the 2024-25 season 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, at the New Song United Methodist Church.

Tremble Clefs slate first concert of the season

The West Side Tremble Clefs will present their first concert of the 2024-25 season 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, at the New Song United Methodist Church, 16303 W. Bell Road. The public is welcome to …
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