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Christie Nunes and Bev Burger at the Huntsman Games where the Sun City West Liberty Angels finished first in the 74 plus division.

Neighbors

Sun City West softball super fan celebrates 100th birthday

Clubs

Sun City Sings! prepares for upcoming performances

This aerial photo shows construction a few months prior to Sun City’s opening and what existed at Grand and 107th avenues: five model homes, a grocery store, golf course and recreation center. What’s left of the Town of Marinette can be seen in the upper right.

Things To Do

Sun Cities Museum to host special program

The RCSC board listens to members during the Oct. 12 exchange meeting.

Community News

Sun City board launches member motions forum

Clubs

Sun City Ukulele Club offers mentorship program

Your new internet and mobile provider Spectrum says ‘hi!’

Spectrum is now the Internet, Mobile, and TV provider for former Cox customers in the Valley. “We’re now part of your community in all of the Phoenix metro area, and we couldn’t be more …

Placing first, second and third, respectively, at the 9th Annual Songwriters Contest in Glendale were, from left, Michelangelo Caggiano, Jerry Scarsbrook and Dianna Garbers.

West Valley songwriting contest crowns 3 winners

Winners have emerged in the West Valley Country Music Association’s 9th Annual Songwriters Contest.

Sun City church to host pet contest

Lakeview United Methodist Church, 10298 W. Thunderbird Blvd., is hosting Bark-O-Treat Pet Blessing and Costume Contest 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 in the church courtyard. Pets and their owners are …

Rachel Wolfenden won first place at last year’s tournament.

Sun City to welcome lawn bowling tournament

The greens of Sun City will once again take center stage this fall as Bowls USA brings the 2026 US Open of Lawn Bowls to the West Valley Nov. 1–7. Now in its third consecutive year in the Sun …

Phoenix among best markets for small business expansion

Phoenix is one of the nation’s stronger markets for small-business expansion, but Tucson is facing a more challenging economic outlook, according to a new study comparing 56 major U.S. metropolitan areas.

Sun City libraries set November schedule

Libraries throughout the country typically have more to offer than just books. Residents can also check out movies, instruments, board games and other fun things. Additionally, libraries offer …

Community News

Sun City Rec Centers announce board candidates

The Recreation Centers of Sun City Board of Directors and the Elections Committee announced the names of the candidates who will be on the ballot in this year’s election. The candidates …

Community News

Sun City Banner Olive Branch releases menu

The Banner Olive Branch Senior Center, 13049 N. 103rd Ave., offers dine in meals, to go meals and food pantry services. The food pantry is available at no cost 7–11 a.m. Tuesday–Thursday. …

Arizona Cardinals kicker Chad Ryland, top, is congratulated by teammates after kicking the game winning field goal against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026.

Sports

Cardinals stun rival Rams on walk off field goal 18-16

NFL teams don’t typically win games exclusively scoring points via the field goal, but that’s exactly what the Arizona Cardinals (2-4) just did, as they took down the Super Bowl favorite and …

MCSO

MCSO District three crime stats for the Sun Cities

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.

Arizona Cardinals Head Coach Mike LaFleur speaks to the media following a preseason to the Dallas Cowboys.

Cardinals Notebook

Nearly a third through, Cardinals season hangs in the balance

The Arizona Cardinals are through roughly a third of their games and, sitting at 1-4, are also a third of the way towards their preseason projected win total of 3.5, according to DraftKings. The …

EXPO

Sun City West Independent Senior Expo coming soon

The Sun City West Independent Senior Expo is coming later this month.

OPINIONS WITH CIVILITY

Opinion

What a coyote might say to its neighbors

OPINION — If a coyote could have a cordial conversation with its neighbors in The Grand, I imagine that this is what it might say: My name is Wyly, and I would like you to know that I have as much right to be here as any of you, perhaps more.

Opinion

Sun City Meal on Wheels grateful for clients, supporters

OPINION — As we move into fall, and the season of sharing, I want to thank our clients and our supporters for helping us through donations as we strive to serve our community with nutritious, affordable meals.

This is one of four decorative stones donated for Willowcreek Golf Course beautification that are missing.

Opinion

Sun City golfer hopes someone returns Willowcreek decorative stones

OPINION — I think it’s a sad day in Sun City when things are stolen in plain sight. Our Willowcreek women’s league has a beautification person who helps improve the looks of the course as much as possible.