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Surprise resident to play in Sun City West concert

Saxophonist Gary Tschudy will perform in the “Song of the South” spring concert presented by the Westernaires Chorus of Sun City West next month. more

3/15/24

Sun City West club members contribute to Luke ‘Rage Room’

The Sun City West Clay Club has added a new, permanent feature in its club: a box specifically designated for members to drop in their unwanted clay creations. The items are then transported to Luke … more

3/15/24

Residents can recycle electronics in Sun City West

Desert Garden United Church of Christ is partnering with AZStRUT to help the Sun City West community in the recycling of used or non-working electronics. more

3/15/24

The Fun in the Sun Pickleball “All for Charity” event raised more than $60,000. Richard Livengood, Sun City West Foundation; Ralph Johnson, Property Owner and Residents Association, Bob Bass, Community Fund; Orion Willis (center) & Associates, Prime Wealth Advisors, Rodney Bertram, PORA; Mike Saini, Saini Smiles Dentistry, Gary Schroer, Sun City West Prides; Alisa Chatinsky and Shannon Armstrong, Northwest Valley Connect (Sun City West Pickleball Club/submitted photo)

More than $60,000 raised for charity in Sun City West

The Sun City West Pickleball Club, in partnership with the Sun City West Foundation, recently completed the 2024 Fun In The Sun “All for Charity” Pickleball Tournament and Ball Drop at the Palm Ridge Recreation Center’s Liberty Courts. more

3/14/24

MCSO crime stats for District 3

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. more

3/14/24

Art “Karts” Huseonica training on Watson Lake in Prescott

Sun City resident preps for two expeditions

Sun City resident Art “Karts” Huseonica, 73, is back on track in his preparations for his Yukon River expedition Yukon 2020. Last year he paddled all but 100 miles/160km of the 2,000 … more

By Karen Carlsen Huseonica | Special to Independent Newsmedia | 3/14/24

Pictured, seated, are Rosemary Dougherty and Father Brian Kennedy; standing are Lori Duryea and Dorothy Alexander, recording secretary of the court.

Catholic Daughters hold Lenten retreat in Sun City West

Catholic Daughters Court 2278, Our lady of Lourdes, held a Lenten retreat March 9. Presenter was Father Brian Kennedy, CSC, pastoral director of Andre House of Hospitality in Phoenix. A … more

3/14/24

Board candidate Jolene Piaskowski speaks to residents from Sun City West about community concerns.

Candidates meet with residents in Sun City West event

More than 150 residents gathered March 13 to take part in a candidate meet and greet. more

By Jennifer Jimenez
Mail | X: @SCW_Independent | 3/14/24

Banner Health will host a health care decision day for residents

Banner Health will hold two free events on “Health Care Decisions Day” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, at Banner Sun Health Research Institutes’s Morin Auditorium, 10515 W. Santa Fe Drive. more

3/13/24

Have coffee with firefighter

The Sun City Fire District will host Frappuccino with a Firefighter from 10 a.m. to noon April 15 at Starbucks on the northwest corner of 107th Avenue and Bell Road. Acting Chief Rob Schmitz will be … more

3/13/24

MCSO crime reports for District 3

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. more

3/13/24

Men’s doubles 4.5 medalists Terry Pellam, Lonne Kaufman, Mark Friedenberg, Jim Hackenberg, Bob Shepard and Cliff Chapin.

Sun City West pickleball tournament raises $53,000 for local charities

The 2024 Sun City West Fun in the Sun pickleball tournament and All for Charity event was March 5-7. Prime Wealth Advisors were title sponsors while Eileen Freydberg, HomeSmart Realty and other local … more

3/13/24