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Julie Augenstein, MD

What Happens from the House to the Hospital?

Parents and caregivers spend every day working to keep their children safe. They buckle car seats, put helmets on little heads, supervise swimming, lock away medications and teach children how to …
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) makes a touchdown catch against New York Giants cornerback Deonte Banks (2) during an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.

Cardinals fall to Giants 36-24 after late interception

The Arizona Cardinals (1-3) came up just short against the Giants (3-1), 36-24, Sunday in East Rutherford. This was the third straight game in which the Cardinals have given up 30 or more points. …
Maintenance crews continue to work on the golf  course in Sun City West.

Governing board looks for golf vacancies solutions

The Recreation Centers of Sun City West posted 10 jobs during the month of August, which human resources officials are working “diligently” to fill.
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Weather impacts revenue on the golf courses in Sun City West

Despite the recent rainfall in Sun City West Recreation Centers, Environmental Services Manager Todd Patty said the water remained on throughout the seven courses owned by the association.
Civic Engagement Beyond Voting Co-director Cathy Sigmon will be the featured speaker at the Oct. 14 Northwest Valley Democrats meeting.

Northwest Valley Dems to host ballot propositions, judicial retention presentation

The Northwest Valley Democrats meeting will feature a presentation by Cathy Sigmon, Civic Engagement Beyond Voting (CEBV) co-director, beginning 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, at the Sun City West Foundation Building, 14465 R.H. Johnson Blvd., Sun City West. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Opinion

I’m voting again for Abe Hamadeh; here’s why

OPINION — I wanted to meet with Congressional District 8’s Rep. Abe Hamadeh to form my own opinion and ask some questions which I felt were important before I could give this man my vote.
Jennifer Sheets
Opinion

What’s next for integrity of home health and hospice?

OPINION — Fraud in home health and hospice care is real, and it hurts everyone who touches this industry — patients, who deserve care they can trust, taxpayers, who fund the Medicare program, and the honest providers, whose reputations are dragged down every time a bad actor makes headlines.

The latest issue of the Sun City West Independent

Question of the Week: Are you voting by mail this year or going to the polls Nov. 3?

There has been plenty of bluster about mail-in voting, some of the negative coming from President Trump  — who votes by mail himself. Do you believe in the integrity of voting by mail through …
Opinion

Rep. David Livingston’s record: Conservative or extreme?

OPINION — David Livingston entered the Arizona Legislature as a conservative voice. Fourteen years later, his record has moved beyond traditional conservatism toward extremism. His positions on disability services and reproductive rights — and his use of a term-limit loophole — show why Legislative District 28 needs a change.
Peoria City Council member Jon Edwards for the Willow District leads the pantry.
VOLUNTEERS

10 places to volunteer in Sun City West

Volunteer opportunities are happening all around Sun City West.
DONATION

Pancake breakfast nets $3,500 for nurses training scholarships

A $1,000 donation helped Forty & Eight Voiture Locale 1154’s September 12 Pancakes with a Purpose breakfast raise $4,100, with $3,500 of the net proceeds being applied toward Nurses Training scholarships.
Members of the Sun City West Clay Club work on projects.
CLUBS

Clay club meets in Sun City West

The Sun City West Clay Club, located in the Beardsley Recreation Center, meets 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.
Arizona Fire & Medical Authority Paramedic Engineer on Ladder 332 in Sun City West goes through medical supplies at the fire station.
COMMUNITY

Unnecessary supplements can impact more than health

Supplements and medications do not always mix.
CLUBS

Washington state club readies for new season in Sun City West

The Washington State Club is hosting it general membership meeting 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, at the Palm Ridge Recreation Center, Summit “A.”
Sun City West Posse volunteers Tom Slezewski, Steve Carlson and Rick Horn help to keep posse vehicles on the ground.
SCW POSSE

Volunteers keep Sun City West Posse cars rolling

Volunteers within the Sun City West Posse organization serve the community through funding provided solely by donations for residents and businesses in Sun City West.
R.H. Johnson Pool
REPAIRS

SCW Rec Center to complete repair projects

The Recreation Centers of Sun City West closed R.H. Johnson Pool Sept. 28, to complete two different repair projects.
AFMA

AFMA Firefighters Charities partners with Yaquis football

Arizona Fire & Medical Authority Firefighters Charities partners with Guadalupe Yaquis Youth Football.
COMMUNITY

Church offers shred event in Sun City West

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Daughters Court 2278 Charities, is hosting an upcoming shred event.
The Recreation Centers of Sun City West Governing Board took part in the Sept. 24 workshop.
COMMUNITY

Board will no longer vote on content discussed during closed sessions

The Recreation Centers of Sun City West Governing Board completed motions in the Sept. 24 workshop to ensure compliance with Arizona Revised Statues.
OPINIONS WITH CIVILITY
OPINION — In response to the recent letter thanking Abe Hamadeh for his support of the One Big Beautiful Bill, I’m not thanking him for these 10 things:
OPINION — I used to be a Republican. I voted for Ronald Reagan. To me, Reagan embodied the Cowboy Code of actor singer Gene Autry. The code included that the cowboy must never shoot first, hit a smaller man or take unfair advantage. He must always tell the truth. He must help people in distress.
OPINION — I’m replying to Annarose Lilly’s labor bargaining comments. America's Charters of Freedom already give Arizonans the power to bargain, so why would they pay a third party to negotiate their individual labor that would be in the union's best interest as a collective for all? The end doesn’t seem to justify the means for an individual.
ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
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Tai Chi sessions available in the Sun Cities

A Tai Chi class led by Rev. Deanne Hodgson is planned for eight one-hour sessions 10-11 a.m. every Thursday beginning Thursday, Oct. 1 at Faith Presbyterian Church, 16000 Del Webb Blvd. Tai Chi …
Outdoor hand painted artist mural at the VALLEYLIFE Phoenix campus on Hatcher Rd.

35th annual VALLEYLIFE golf tournament comes to Sun City

VALLEYLIFE  has announce its 35th annual charitable golf tournament Friday, Sept. 18, at Palmbrook Golf Club, 9350 W. Greenway Rd . The tournament will bring golfers, sponsors and community …
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Northwest Valley Democrats to host Sun Cities meeting

As the midterms intensify and the presidential election looms, America’s labor unions are mobilizing, shaping endorsement strategies, sharpening their policy priorities and preparing to influence …
Published and self-published authors from throughout Arizona, representing all  genres, are invited to submit their books for the opportunity to be featured in the second annual Walking Through Words exhibit Nov. 3–28 at WHAM Art Center in Surprise.

Surprise art house seeks authors for Walking Through Words exhibit

Through Oct. 13, WHAM Art Center is accepting submissions for the second annual Walking Through Words.
Russ Robbins blows the shofar with Rabbi Dana Evan Kaplan and Cantor Baruch Koritan at Temple Beth Shalom of the West Valley.

Temple invites non-members to High Holy Days services

Temple Beth Shalom of the West Valley is welcoming non-members to participate in its High Holy Days services in September. Rosh Hashanah starts Friday, Sept. 11, and commemorates the creation of …
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