Sun City residents – new and seasoned – are invited to the first joint Resident Orientation planned among the Sun City Home Owners Association, the Condominium Owners Association of Sun City and the Recreation Centers of Sun City in decades.

The trio of community organizations are joining forces to help residents understand the unique character of Sun City, and how to get the most out of the lifestyle offered. The last time SCHOA and RCSC discussed a joint orientation was in 2003, according to newspaper articles at the Del Webb Sun Cities Museum.

Guests will receive information and presentations, which will explain how Sun City – which is not a city at all – functions, and the important roles each organization plays.

“This joint effort is responding to requests, and the need, for a comprehensive introduction to our unique community,” said Lisa Gray, general manager of SCHOA, which has for years hosted its own New Residents Orientation. “I am super excited for the opportunity to partner with the RCSC and COA to connect both our new residents, as well as those who have been here for years, to information and organizations that will help them thrive. It is important that residents understand the differences between our three organizations, and how each work to support the community.”

A general idea of how the three organizations differ can be summed up as:

• SCHOA oversees and enforces the mandatory deed restrictions and works to protect the age overlay and watch out for government regulations that could impact the community.
• RCSC maintains the eight recreation centers, eight golf courses, and hosts dozens of clubs, activities and events for its members.
• COA supports the 386 condominium associations in Sun City that impact homeowners of condos, Geminis, apartments and patio homes.

“At the RCSC we provide so many activities, that many joke that you have to work hard to be bored in Sun City,” said RCSC board vice president Chris Nettesheim. “This orientation is a great way to proactively reach and educate our members about who we are, what is available to them, and the roles other organizations play in their lives, and help them plug into what matters to them the most.”

While SCHOA, COA and the RCSC will host the event, several other community organizations will have tables and will also provide information in welcome bags provided to guests.

“One of the greatest roles we play at the COA is educating and empowering our community,” said Sue Clark, president of the COA. “I would encourage any Sun City resident who is confused about how Sun City works and where to go for specific needs, to attend this orientation.”

The Sun City Resident Orientation takes place 9 a.m.-noon Wednesday, April 23, at the Sundial Recreation Center. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. Additional community groups that will be present are the Sun City Posse, Del Webb Sun Cities Museum, Sun City PRIDES, Sunshine Service, Sun City CAN, Friends of the Library, SCHOA Foundation, the Sun City (RCSC) Foundation, Sun City Fire & Medical Department, the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office and Banner Olive Branch Senior Center.

Space is limited and goodie bags will be available; RSVP at suncityhoa.org/SCRO or 623-974-4718.