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Vintage vehicle enthusiasts will not be disappointed in the selection of cars, trucks and other modes of transportation during the Motors and Meals event.
Motors and Meals back in West Valley
It’s back! Motors and Meals will make its return after being idle during the COVID-19 pandemic. more
Local author announces new book, concert
Sun City West resident Richard Lee Tucker has a new book out. Entitled “Birds and Beasts I Have Known,” the book recounts a number of close encounters and “conversations” … more
Pastor John Maroni
Shepherd of the Desert welcomes new pastor
Earlier this summer, the members of Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran Church welcomed Pastor John Maroni to serve as their new Senior Pastor. Pastor Maroni is a native of Youngstown, Ohio. He … more
Ferris Whitfield
Sun City resident publishes new book
Sun City resident Ferris Whitfield has recently published her new book as an ebook on kobo.com and bn.com, coming soon to kindle. “Life After Death: A Widow’s Journey of Love” is … more
Pictured are Jody Johnson, Joyce Rozon, Amanda Conley, Sharon Mather and Jerrie Pierce. [Submitted photos]
Sun City West volunteers continue to lend ‘Helping Hands’
The Helping Hands volunteers at Advent Episcopal Church, 13150 Spanish Garden Drive, recently received a free 20 pound box of pillow premium fiber fill from a company called Fairfield World. The … more
Pictured are Shirley Staggs, Ronald Lougnot (U.S. Navy), Debbie Schneider (USAF), John Devries (USAF), Keith Roberts (USAF), Ronal McCann (U.S. Army), Ronald Lagasse (U.S. Army) and Leslie Eaton. [Submitted photo]
Phoenix-area veterans recognized for their service
The Sunland Memorial Park, 15826 N. Del Webb Blvd., provides coffee and donuts 9 a.m. on the second Tuesday of each month to any veteran who wishes to attend.   Terri Flowers, Veteran … more

David Finnegan-Hosey
Church hosts webinar on mental health
Desert Garden United Church of Christ, 18818 N. 128th Ave., is offering a free webinar on a spectrum of mental health and mental illness concerns 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8. The Rev. David … more
Pictured are Rosemary Dougherty, Regent of Catholic Daughters, and Joyce Stalians, Past Regent. [Submitted photo]
Benefit shred-a-thon announced
An AARP-sponsored shred-a-thon to benefit Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Daughters Court 2278 and the Full Circle Program is 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 19, at 19002 N. 128th Ave. Donation are … more
Pictured are jewelry ladies who clean and repair donated jewelry for those purchasing it at the bazaar: Peggy Caruso, Linda Flathau, Karen Czaplewski and Helen Adams. [Submitted photo]
Guild readies for November bazaar
Our Lady’s Guild, of Our Lady of Lourdes, is getting ready for a bazaar scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Nov. 4 and 5, in Madonna Hall. There will be many booths including baking, odds and … more
Pictured from left are Colleen Fay, Judy Hamer, Regina Vernaskas, Jo Pawlowski, Holly Zody, Eileen Soltis, Chair of the Card Group Sandee Donohue, Shirley Rahilly and Regent Rosemary Dougherty.
Local court gathers for lunch, games
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court #2278, Our Lady of Lourdes, hosts weekly lunch and hand and foot games at Tivoli Gardens in Surprise. These ladies have been meeting for more than two … more
The orange line on this map marks the trail used by wagons bringing forage for the mules working the Vulture Mine. The blue line indicates the Arizona Canal, completed in 1887.
Signs of the past: Old Vulture Road has ‘rich’ history
The story of traveling the Old Vulture Road begins with a mine discovered by Henry Wickenburg in 1863. more
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Smoot Hall will be filled with a large variety of household items, including baked goods, at the annual rummage sale Oct. 21 and 22. [Submitted photo]
Lakeview announces annual rummage sale
Lakeview United Methodist Church, 10298 W. Thunderbird Blvd., is hosting its annual rummage sale 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, and 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 22.  There will be furniture, … more
Pictured are docents Diana Lamb and Peggy Hann. [Submitted photo]
Be a part of preserving, sharing Sun City history
The Del Webb Sun Cities Area Museum is looking for volunteers interested in serving as docents. The docents help guide museum visitors through the house and tell the story of Del Webb and the Sun … more

From left are Rabbi Dana Evan Kaplan, Temple President Fay Henning-Bryant, Cantor Baruch Koritan and Shofar blower Russ Robbins. [Submitted photo]
Celebrate High Holy Days at Temple Beth Shalom
Like all Jews around the world, the staff and leadership of Temple Beth Shalom of the West Valley are preparing for 2022 High Holy Days, which begin Sept. 17 with Selichot. Services will again be led … more
The staff at Wyyerd, a broadband fiber company, stands outside its Surprise office. The company moved into the city two years ago.
Wyyerd looks to fill broadband gaps in Surprise
Beyond a broadband capacity grant that will help expedite connection speeds in two areas of the city that lack it, Surprise-based Wyyerd Fiber is looking to fill other gaps in far-flung areas of the … more
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Pictured are Christine Gernot, Co-Leader; Irene Tyndall, Leader; Joe Comito, New Member Coach; Linda Castro, Secretary; Penina Spinka, Promotion Chair; Molly Davis, Keep Off Pounds Sensibly Liaison; Donna Kirk, Assistant Weight Recorder; and Violet Kaufman, Weight Recorder. [Submitted photo]
Local TOPS group gathers for meeting
Sun City Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 0234 celebrated its officers, weight-recorders, new member helper, Keep Off Pounds Sensibly coordinator and publicity chair with a breakfast meeting Aug. 16 … more
Awards from the DAR Continental Congress were presented at a working brunch. Regent Nancy Nixon is pictured with the certificates and ribbon awarded to Estrella Chapter. [Submitted photo]
NSDAR regent, treasurer attend Tucson workshop
Regent Nancy Nixon and Treasurer Claudia Burr, of the Estrella Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, attended “Happy Talk” in Tucson, a welcome back workshop held at the Hilton … more
Pictured are committee members Suzanne James, Recording Secretary and Co-Chair; Rosemary Dougherty, Chair and Regent of the Catholic Daughters; Regina Vernaskas, Treasurer; Joyce Stalians; Holly Zody, Chief Chef; Dorothy Alexander; and Narcine Lohse, Chef. [Submitted photo]
Catholic Daughters plan pasta dinner
Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court #2278, Our Lady Of Lourdes, Sun City West, are having their annual pasta dinner Saturday, Oct. 29, in Madonna Hall, 19002 N. 128Th Ave. Servings are 3-5 … more
Club celebrates member’s 108th birthday
Members of the Palo Verde Patchers helped Isabelle Margeson celebrate her 108th birthday during last week’s meeting, singing “Happy Birthday,” showering her with cards and topping … more
Rich Mock, of Sun City, is celebrating the 100th birthday of his Ford Model T. [Submitted photo]
Resident touts 100-year-old Model T
Rich Mock, of Sun City, is celebrating the 100th birthday of his Ford Model T. “I always wanted to learn how to drive a Model T,” he stated. “When this came available I jumped at … more

Local cozy mystery authors Ann I. Goldfarb and James E. Clapp, writing as J.C. Eaton, announce the release of “Mischief, Murder and Merlot.” [Submitted photos]
New J.C. Eaton mystery now available
Local cozy mystery authors Ann I. Goldfarb and James E. Clapp, writing as J.C. Eaton, added another romp in New York’s Finger Lakes to their wine trail series. “Mischief, Murder and … more
Pictured in the center is Rosemary Dougherty, Hospitality Chair, who arranged all of the four summer survivor luncheons. Next to her is Karen Bunting, President of AAUW, Northwest Valley.
AAUW group meets for final summer luncheon
The American Association of University Women, Northwest Valley, held their final Summer Survivor Luncheon at Mimi’s Restaurant in Peoria. There were more than 30 members in … more
Local church supports community center
Annie Ansell, Executive Director of the Dysart Community Center, received a gift of $534.31 from Advent Episcopal Church, 13150 Spanish Garden Drive. The donation, presented by rector The Rev. … more
Steve Wiegand
Local author’s new book focuses on 1876 America, the creation of the Wild West
Sun City West author Steve Wiegand has a new book, “1876 – Year of the Gun: The Year Bat, Wyatt, Custer, Jesse and the Two Bills (Buffalo and Wild) Created the Wild West, and Why … more
Barb Sloan and Gini Baker [Submitted photo]
Masters swimmers do it again
The anticipation is over as Arizona Masters Swimming just released the 25-yard short course state records for 2022. The grit and determination of the Sun City West Masters Swimming Women’s … more
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