After more than a calendar year of virtual experience and a plethora of Zoom video conferences, presenters and students for the Rio Institute for Senior Learning, programs are scheduled to be back on the brick-and-mortar campus.

The state of Arizona and Maricopa County now have the dubious distinction of having the fastest growing homeless population in the nation. What should we do, from a public policy standpoint, in response to this problem?

Karen McAdam was the lone logical voice on the Recreation Centers of Sun City board.

I voted for Karen McAdam and want her back on the Recreation Centers of Sun City Board of Directors.

I appreciate the detailed information provided by Rusty Bradshaw in an article (“Agencies Work to Solve issues,” Sun City Independent, June 30, 2021).

The state of Arizona and Maricopa County now have the dubious distinction of having the fastest growing homeless population in the nation. What should we do, from a public policy standpoint, in response to this problem?

The problem I see with the Condo Owners Association giving advice (“Agencies work to solve issues,” Sun City Independent,” June 30, 2021) is that it should begin with informing their members they are not condominiums.

I am in support of Olga Linneborn in her letter (“Still disagree with way fees were changed,” Sun City Independent, June 23, 2021) on Recreation Centers of Sun City fees.

Maricopa County announced this week that it will comply with the Secretary of State’s direction and replace the tabulation equipment that was subpoenaed by the Arizona Senate Republican leadership and provided to an uncertified contractor.

My wife and I attended the last Sun City Home Owners Association Roads and Safety Committee meeting in hopes of prodding the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office into some kind of action on the speeding problem that has become so serious on West Peoria and on other through streets in Sun City, such as 103rd and 107th avenues south of Grand Avenue.

You’re on the 11th hole at the North Golf Course, 12650 N. 107th Ave., and you find yourself in the fairway bunker.

The Mission of the Sun City Community Assistance Network is to, “Connect people with resources to enhance their standard of living.”

Northwest Valley Connect volunteers have a concern for those not vaccinated, who remain vulnerable to the possibility of contracting the virus. If one should be you, our volunteers have a solution: they have made themselves available for your assistance.

This is in response to a letter to the editor (“Still disagree with way fee was changed,” Sun City Independent, June 23, 2021).

The Sun City Fire and Medical Department has documented an increase in residential home fires. One of the noted sources of the increase in fires has been correlated to the soldering of pipes when making home repairs.

Speakers at Recreation Centers of Sun City board meetings are now limited to three minutes (“Speakers now limited at meetings,” Sun City Independent, June 23, 2021).

One way to clean up the mess that Washington is today would be to send in a dozen or so exorcists who could get rid of the demons that are in control of our government.

It is a challenging residential real estate market in a number of ways right now. There are so many gimmicks from listing the home for a short period of time in order to encourage bidding wars, promises like “making sure” you can stay in your home for weeks to months after closing (a concerning prospect on a whole new level), various discounts for using a particular agent or lender, to promising to purchase your home if it doesn’t sell.

I saw your article on the wasted water or how to save water in Sun City and surrounding communities.

My idea of a good day begins with two-hour breakfast with someone who is interesting.

Sun City Community Assistance Network would like to thank Long Realty West Valley and owner, Gordon Nichols, for underwriting the cost of our “Free Lock Box” program.

The pandemic forced the Sun City Poms to close its performances season September 2020 to May 2021.

Sunday, June 27, is National Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Injury Awareness Day. It is a day dedicated to raising awareness around the signs, symptoms and stigma associated with PTSD.

The Sun City Posse’s Citizen’s Observer program is a cool and exciting way to get to know what it is like to patrol the streets of our community.

I moved here in 2003, the year the Recreation Centers of Sun City board changed the annual property assessment from “individual” members to “household.”

Recreation Centers of Sun City management recently revealed their plans for the Mountain View Center remodel.

I take offense at the Condo Owners Association of Sun City COA newsletter.

Healing yourself emotionally is key to your peace, your health and your whole being.

One is regarding the lady who wrote in and said that single people should not have to pay as much of a Recreation Centers of Sun City property assessment as couples. When we all bought a home in Sun City it was very clear that you pay a fee per household not per person and that you pay the fee regardless of whether or not you use the facilities. It would be wrong to change that after people bought into the system the way it is.

The “critical race” philosophy that is being bantered about today is not new.

I just finished reading the article about the coyotes (“Coyotes infiltrating neighborhood,” Sun City Independent, May 26, 2021). I am wondering if as humans we will ever be able to coexist with anything.

Many Arizonans can relate to that sinking feeling in their stomach when they return to their parking spot, only to find their car is gone.

The Mission of the Sun City Community Assistance Network is to, “Connect people with resources to enhance their standard of living.”

I want to thank Kristi Svendsen for taking time to raise the lack of Americans with Disabilities Act considerations in the recent building remodel.

The coyotes were here first.

Maybe before thanking Chris Herring of the Recreation Centers of Sun City, Kristi Svendsen (“ADA has a place in this world,” Sun City Independent, May 26, 2021) should spend a little time in my shoes.

Sun City continues to be a secure and enjoyable place to live, not only because of the committed and wholehearted dedication of the Sun City Posse, but also because there is a program available to residents called Vacation Watch.

I read the article about coyotes in neighborhoods (“Coyotes infiltrate neighborhood,” Sun City Independent, May 26, 2021).

This is in response to Carol Landesman’s letter to the editor (“Residents should decide what to include,” Sun City Independent, May 19, 2021).

I read your article regarding residents and tennis (“Residents fighting to expand tennis,” Sun City Independent, May 19, 2021) and appreciate you quoting my concern about having variety.

Here comes the slow play.

I moved to Sun City March 13 this year so am not quite sure what the real issue is about (“RCSC board ejects survey,” Sun City Independent, May 12, 2021) but — and there is always a but.

Would you like to get involved? Have you ever thought of running for the Recreation Centers of Sun City Board of Directors?

I recall a couple of things my Mother said to me that I believe still apply today.

It has been my observation of late (several months) that many of the “old” letters to the editors have disappeared.

This is in response to the opinion from Bruce Lamb (“Some employees don’t live in Sun City,” Sun City Independent, April 28, 2021).

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced that fully vaccinated Americans can gather indoors with friends and family — without wearing masks or social distancing.

Maricopa County government is not involved in the Cyber Ninja audit, but we have provided the Arizona Senate eight terabytes of data, ballots and election equipment involved in the 2020 General Election as commanded by the subpoenas.

With the hope of clarity, I read Mr. Kepler’s missive (“Reader tried to correct perceptions,” Sun City Independent, April 28, 2021) on the “real” statistics of illegal immigration.

I have seen the nasty flags and bumper stickers about President Joe Biden!

Many people look forward to retirement and all the enjoyment it can bring after having worked so hard for decades.

My concerns are about the person who left a hateful, unkind note in the mailbox of an elderly person unable to correct the condition of her American flag.

The Mission of the Sun City Community Assistance Network is to, “Connect people with resources to enhance their standard of living.”

This is a suggestion to the director of golf in Sun City.

I am utterly amazed at Jan Elk suggesting we return to normal when the state is only 25% vaccinated with two shots.

The short-term rental platforms are working hard to spin their recent loss. They would have you believe that they offered legislation to “fix” the STR rental problems that they created in our towns and throughout the state, only to have it rejected without reason.

The idea that a person who wants to mail-in their ballot has to have their signature notarized defeats the purpose of using mail-in ballots to simplify the process.

After a one-year hiatus, residents April 24 were eager to dispose of unused drugs and documents at the Sun City Posse’s Take-Back-Drugs and Shred-A-Thon.

Having read twice now in recent weeks about the misconception of “open boarders,” let’s correct a few perceptions.

The Recreation Centers of Sun City Board of Directors is looking at reopening on May 17 to give those employees 55 and younger to get their shots.

Supreme Court Justice George Sutherland (who also was a former U.S. Senator and congressman from Utah) famously noted in the landmark 1926 case of Euclid v. Ambler Realty Co. that: “A nuisance may be merely a right thing in the wrong place — like a pig in the parlor instead of the barnyard.”

I have been reading about HR 1/S.1, the so-called “For the People Act,” which is under consideration in the U.S. Senate.

Maricopa County is one of the fastest growing counties, which means having to constantly navigate safely around work zones and orange cones.

To E. Wisniewski, in my original letter about short term rentals (“Reader offers suggestions for short rentals,” Sun City Independent, March 31, 2021), I was answering an email request for my opinion from Rusty Bradshaw and generally writing to Sun City Home Owners Association sharing my opinion at the same time.

I’m writing in response to the letter from Bonnie Boyles of Sun City (“Reflecting on impotent society,” Sun City Independent, April 7, 2021).

Distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine is well underway. We all hope this is a means to an end of social restrictions and making our way back to life as we once knew it.

This is my response to Ms. Mary Ann Moore (“Resident offers suggestion for short term rentals,” Sun City Independent, March 31, 2021) on her suggestion to use an owned home in Sun City to rent out to roomers.

How many times a day does technology affect our lives? The level of comfort using technology varies across our residents.

I wanted to shout out a huge thank you and appreciation to the worker or workers that take care of the beautiful roses at Sun Bowl.

I’m sending you another plea for a new Sun City flag at the corner of Grand and 107th avenues.

Until recently, I was the news writer for the Palo Verde Artists in Sun City and wrote all of their articles for more than three years.

The Mission of the Sun City Community Assistance Network is to, “Connect people with resources to enhance their standard of living.”

I was on hold for 45 minutes before a gruff customer service representative snapped, “Can I help you?”

Thank you for your informative and well written article (“Filling the SCHOA roster,” Sun City Independent, Marh 31, 2021).

To whom it may concern. Parks and Sons will not take the dog poop bag out of anyone’s trash can.

Again I feel compelled to chime in on another of your articles. This one, to me, is really about what’s right and common sense.

Here is my opinion and suggestions for the Sun City Home Owners Association about the “short term rentals” debate.

The recently enacted “American Rescue Plan” does not provide help directly to Sun City, because we are unincorporated.

I live in Sun City near 99th Avenue and Royal Oak.

I think Sun City has more important things to worry about.

This year-long pandemic has put the skids on most of what life was like in Sun City. But no more!

Thank you for asking for input from Sun City residents regarding short-term rental properties (“Short term rentals on hot seat,” Sun City Independent, March 10, 2021).

When will we lift all restrictions at RCSC? When will we allow guests at RCSC facilities? These are questions the board of directors get asked in emails or hear frequently at board meetings. I can guarantee that every board member and every senior management staff member would love to go back to normal, but that is not the safe thing to do right now.

This is my first time taking action like this but as a Sun City homeowner I have concerns as well.

Just wanted to thank Steve Stockmar for the story on my gig at Winery 101 recently. It was a great success and no small part due to him. There were people there that said they had seen the story …

I support legislation that regulates short-term rentals to owner-occupied homes (“Short term rentals on hot seat,” Sun City Independent, March 10, 2021) during the rental and that renters meet the various CC&Rs that maintain the restricted age limitations that make Sun City an attractive residential choice for seniors.

Short term rentals (aka Airbnb or vrbo) are businesses and don’t belong in residential zones(“Short term rentals on hot seat,” Sun City Independent, March 10, 2021). This shouldn’t be complicated, it is a zoning issue.

We purchased property in Sun City for the relaxing atmosphere, no out of control parties, no noise produced by people who have no respect for others and no cars racing down the streets at all hours, plus property management companies that work with the HOAs to maintain the communities.

The idea that anyone should be able to do anything they want with their property is just selfishness.

A big thank you for all the AARP tax volunteers for your time and patience in getting the seniors returns done.

In golf, one of the most overlooked areas of importance is how you hold the club.

I recently experience a health issue, which was very serious. This letter is about MD Anderson Cancer Center and Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center, both at 14502 W. Meeker, Blvd., Sun City West.

I believe the letter (“Restrictions should stay in place,” Sun City Independent, March 3, 2021) was directed at me so I feel compelled to respond.

I am opposed to closed meetings by the Recreation Centers of Sun City board.

A month or so ago, I got a phone call out of the blue from a guy named Larry. He heard about Sun City Community Assistance Network’s Paint the Town program.

Thank you to all of the individuals who joined us Feb. 21 for the Ninth Annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life of the Sun Cities drive-through in the Sun City West Foundation parking lot.

As Sun City Home Owners Association Board of Directors president, it has been my pleasure to have the opportunity to meet so many wonderful people who give some of their time to the betterment of our community.

The article on the front page says a first-term legislator convinced other lawmakers in our State House to ignore mask mandates. It wasn’t a lawmaker, politician or president who created …

The Knights of Columbus, Our Lady of Lourdes Council 11809, and Valley View Community Food Bank thank all those who helped make the “Give From The Heart” food drive Feb. 13 for the local needy and hungry of the community such a success.

This is in response to your story on changes sought for Lakeview park (“Changes sought for RCSC visitor restrictions,” Sun City Independent, Feb. 17, 2021).

What is harsh? Are you emotional? Angered? Hurt? Embarrassed?

With many people still facing financial difficulties related to the coronavirus pandemic, it’s good to know there are programs available to help in 2021.

Having lived in Sun City since 2004, I have seen and heard much that is good and some not so good.

It’s a bit distressing that our administrators of the Sundial Center are relying on a principle of using a “recreation” clause to thwart the high public purpose of inoculating Sun City residence against COVID-19.

Mr. Shaw, your disgust with both Sen. Rick Gray and Rep. Kevin Payne (“Reader admits making error,” Sun City Independent, Feb. 3, 2021) is completely out of place.

This year the Recreation Centers of Sun City Board of Directors repurposed one of our standing committees.

It was a year ago when COVID-19 struck and our world changed.

The pandemic is a grave emergency that we at the Sun City Posse are serous-minded about.

Several months ago I lost my medic alert bracelet on my morning walk.

This is an open letter to the Recreation Centers of Sun City management.

Super seniors need help in navigating the COVID-19 vaccine sign-ups.

Staying well requires a strong, balanced immune system combined with reducing exposure to pathogens.

This is an open letter to all elected officials at the federal, state and local levels.

Please ask before picking fruit off trees. At the corner of Camden Avenue and Cumberland Drive someone helped themselves to all the lemons off the tree on this corner house.

The weekly Sun City Independent included an article (“RCSC will not pursue Sun City vaccination site,” Sun City Independent, Feb. 3, 2021) about the RCSC’s refusal to allow any of its recreation centers to be used as a point of distribution for COVID vaccinations.

The 2020 census for Sun City contains lots of interesting information. Visit worldpopulationreview.com/us-cities/sun-city-az-population.

This is in response to the letter about living on a golf course (“Living on course not what expected,” Sun City Independent, Jan. 27, 2021).

As the chairwoman of the Sun City Home Owners Association Government Affairs Committee it is my privilege to be a part of SCHOA’s advocacy efforts, particularly as they relate to utility rates.

I feel compelled to respond to L Dick (“Payne is rep, did not run unopposed,” Sun City Independent, Jan. 27, 2021).

Sadly, the rhetoric coming from you in the letter (“Newspaper should report important items,” Sun City Independent, Jan. 20, 2021) in our local paper, I could hear you yelling.

This is a response to Jan Palson’s letter (“Newspaper should report important items,” Sun City Independent, Jan. 20, 2021).

We began the new year with a new meal service provider.

Why doesn’t Sun City ever get COVID-19 locations?

The Mission of the Sun City Community Assistance Network is to, “Connect people with resources to enhance their standard of living.”

Just because you’re teeing off doesn’t mean you need to tee me off.

Mr. Shaw, your lack of knowledge of the facts is showing (“Senator ignores those from other party,” Sun City Independent, Jan. 13, 2021).

The year 2020 is finally behind us and many of us are filled with hope for good things in 2021.

On Sunday afternoon, Jan. 10, a kind and caring gentleman found my purse in the parking lot of Safeway in Sun City and turned it in to their customer service.

A new year brings new resolutions for many and those New Year’s resolutions could also lead to some health benefits.