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Winter visitors in the Sun Cities fluctuate

Winter visitors start heading out of the Sun Cities around April to pursue the tradition of returning to their home states for the summer. Then, around October these same residents come back to Arizona.
CLUBS

PA club supports Sun City food bank

The Pennsylvania Club had 41 members gather for their third annual Dine and Donate at Chompies in the Arrowhead Mall. The breakfast and food collection benefited the Valley View Food Bank. A total of …
NEIGHBORS

Northwest Valley Democrats welcome summer

More than 30 members of the Democrats Club attended the group’s annual spring picnic April 9 on the patio adjacent to the Botanical Garden at Beardsley Recreation Center. The club has one …
COMMUNITY

RCSC seeks new leadership with three position openings

The Recreation Centers of Sun City is hiring for multiple leadership positions, including a new board member following the resignation of Director Connie Ritchmyre in March. The board is also …
NEIGHBORS

Sun City church members bring mission to Rainbow Festival

This is the second year members of the Church of the Palms, United Church of Christ in Sun City, whose message is to embrace unconditional love, justice and extravagant welcome, took its mission to …
STOCK MARKET

Sun Citians watch Trump's tariffs — and their retirement accounts

SUN CITY, Ariz. (AP) — Susan Hemphill said she's always been frugal with her spending. But the recent volatility in the stock market caused by President Donald Trump's on-again, off-again tariffs …
Community

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MUSIC

Musicians continue to entertain Sun City

Although the 2020 Covid lockdown doesn’t bring many found memories to most people, one group of Sun City Ukulele Club members had decided to form a small band they named Uke at Sandy’s, …
SPORTS

More than 70 play in Sun City octogenarian tournament

The Sun City Ladies' 31st Octogenarian Tournament was recently held at the Lakes East Golf Course, 10433 W. Talisman Road. Seventy-five ladies participated in the two-day tournament April 7 and …
SENIOR EXPO

Sun City West Senior Expo returns April 15

The Sun City West Independent Newsmedia Senior Expo is coming this month to provide resources and business information.

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OPINIONS WITH CIVILITY
When the Phoenix Suns fired Coach Monty Williams a few years, and a few head coaches ago, I wrote that in my experience watching pro sports for the past half century teams who fire a coach because …
Recently, I have been reading about the staggering number of medical professionals leaving their profession because of all the pressure and burnout being placed on them due to significant staff …
I’m puzzled by the complaint that the Bell Recreation Center pool is “so cold” in winter. It’s the only outdoor pool that is designed for fitness lap swimming with a …
COMMUNITY

Sun City CAN accepting donations for services

The Sun City Community Assistance Network has a number of programs that can assist the low-income residents of the community. Some of the programs offered by Sun City CAN include annual tax …
NEIGHBORS

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 …
MCSO

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.
SPORTS

Townsend wins Sun City golf tournament for the 8th time

Lori Townsend again won the Lakes West Women’s 9-hole Golf League’s 2025 March golf tournament. She was awarded Club Champion by tournament co-chair Ann Babcock at the league’s …
NEIGHBORS

Sun City Healing Project offers ‘ArtShare’ grief support group

Doing Grief Community Healing Project, based in Sun City, will offer a grief support group called “ArtShare” noon Thursday, April 17, at Banner Olive Branch Senior Center, 13049 N. 103rd …
Entertainment

Sun City Concert Band slates spring performance

The Sun City Concert Band will perform its spring concert, “Into the Joy of Spring,” 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at the Sundial Auditorium, 14801 N. 103rd Ave. The program includes …

Sun City Players slate final meeting of the season

The last Monday night meeting of the Sun City Players Community Theater, before the summer hiatus, is 7 p.m. April 21 at the Mountain View Recreation Center, 9749 N. 107th Ave. Doors open at 6:15 …

Gallery features Sun City, Sun City West artists

The Royal Oaks Art Gallery announces a new show with 30 artists from the area, including Sun City ad Sun City West. The show begins April 1 and runs until June 30. There will be an artist reception …

Sun City Players call for auditions

“Farce of Nature,” by Jones Hope Wooten Plot Summary: This farcical comedy highlights one crazy day in the life of the Wilburn family at their run-down Ozark fishing lodge in Mayhew, …
Carol Fagerland, Denise Troxel and Pat Messamer.

Vocalists shine in Sun City Sings! mixed chorus

Three singers are bringing years of musical experience to the 38-member Sun City Sings! mixed chorus. Carol Fagerland holds a bachelor of music education degree and has sung in numerous choirs …
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