Sun City West Independent

09/01/2024

Community Fund continues to work

While the Community Fund members took a summer break, the mission continues.

09/01/2024

Crafters, shoppers in Sun Cities can plan for upcoming market

The Sun City West Posse is a community organization run by resident volunteers and financially supported through donations from private residents and other community organizations and the organization works to use monetary resources to the fullest potential.

08/31/2024

Arrowhead Republican Women encourage residents to get involved

The Arrowhead Republican Women are hosting an upcoming luncheon in Sun City West and want residents to attend and learn more about the organization and the upcoming election.

08/30/2024

Betty's Rooste closed for Labor Day weekend

https://www.yourvalley.net/sun-city-west-independent/stories/bettys-rooste-closed-for-labor-day-weekend,531275

08/30/2024

RCSCW closes some offices on Labor Day

https://www.yourvalley.net/sun-city-west-independent/stories/rcscw-closes-some-officers-on-labor-day,529831

08/30/2024

The Rip ‘N’ Sew Club of Sun City West regularly supports many charities. For example, Sewing from the Heart, a special-interest group within the club, supports the monthly drive-by baby shower on Veterans Administration property in Phoenix.

08/30/2024

The Sun City West Model Railroad Club is open 9 a.m.-noon Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, at the HO-N scale club room at R.H. Johnson. All RCSCW card holders are welcome to join and operate the club equipment or bring their own.

08/30/2024

Free health presentation for seniors

The Sun Health Foundation will offer Prostate Cancer: Early Detection and Modern Treatment Strategies Dr. Oliver Ko.

08/29/2024

Sun City West Realtor focuses on community’s beauty

Realtor Fred Jackson, with HomeSmart, is ready to serve residents in Sun City West.

08/29/2024

Sun City West Assisted Living turned up the heat this summer with a lineup of events that included building sandcastles indoors and bingo tournaments.

Sun City West Assisted Living turned up the heat this summer with a lineup of events that included building sandcastles indoors and bingo tournaments. One of the highlights was the …

08/29/2024

Sun City West Moderates start new club

The Sun City West Moderates is a new club looking for political moderates to join.

08/28/2024

Sun City West Posse mindful of budget resources

The Sun City West Posse is a community organization run by resident volunteers and financially supported through donations from private residents and other community organizations and the organization works to use monetary resources to the fullest potential.

08/28/2024

The Sun City West Republican Club will meet Saturday, Sept. 7, at Church on the Green.

The Sun City West Republican Club will meet Saturday, Sept. 7, at Church on the Green, 19051 R.H. Johnson Blvd. Doors open at 8 a.m., social time is at 8:30 a.m., with coffee and donuts …

08/28/2024

Notify MCDOT app helps Sun City West residents

Notify MCDOT is a free application residents can use to report non-emergency roadway concerns in Maricopa County.

08/27/2024

Spiritual leader marks one year at Sun City West synagogue

Hazzan (Cantor) Lev Ettelson is now entering his second year as spiritual leader of Beth Emeth Congregation, 13702 W. Meeker Blvd., which is affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.

08/27/2024

Members of Scrapbooking, Papercrafts and More have access to different brands of die cutting machines, including an extensive library of metal dies that are used in conjunction with the machines.

Simple card making can be accomplished with scissors and a ruler. However, as craftier individuals advance in skill, they often upgrade to more complex tools possessing extra artistic capabilities. …

08/27/2024

Registration for Sun City West Senior Softball is open

Sun City West Senior Softball is now open for the Fall 2024 season for Sun City West residents.

08/26/2024

Gameday Men’s Health touts services geared toward seniors

Gameday Men’s Health franchise owner Vicki Castleman is ready to offer seniors a men’s health clinic that specializes in four core treatments, with a focus on men knowing their personal numbers. Gameday Men’s Health, 18555 N. 79th Ave., is open 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

08/26/2024

When the club began in 1990 there was team of eight ladies who represented the West Valley in the USTA Love 50 Regional Tennis Tournament at Gainey Ranch, Scottsdale.

The Sun City West Tennis Club celebrates its 45th anniversary this year. When the club began in 1990 there was team of eight ladies who represented the West Valley in the USTA Love 50 Regional …

08/26/2024

Sun City West Foundation pushes out survey

https://www.yourvalley.net/sun-city-west-independent/stories/sun-city-west-foundation-pushes-out-survey,528237?

The Sun City West Find Your Ride program has rescheduled its ride-booking resource class for 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, at the Sun City West Foundation Quail Room, 14465 W. R.H. Johnson Blvd.

08/26/2024

Experts hope to avoid topping record heat deaths in 2023

More than 110 Arizonans have succumbed to heat-related deaths in 2024 and experts say the elderly are among the most vulnerable. Also among the most vulnerable are those living in manufactured …

08/26/2024

Residents can learn about wills and trusts

Residents have the opportunity to attend a lunch and learn at the Property Owners and Residents Association, 13815 Camino del Sol.

08/25/2024

Annual Christmas market looking for community involvement

American Lutheran Church of Sun City is preparing for the upcoming annual Christmas Market 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at 17200 N. Del Webb Blvd. Wreaths and trees can be pre-ordered before Tuesday, Nov. 2.

08/25/2024

Sun City, Sun City West MCSO crime stats

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.

08/24/2024

Radiant Church pantry puts heart first

Radiant Church is putting its heart and compassion first with its food and clothing pantry on the Sun City campus, 10701 W. Boswell Blvd. “If you walk through the door, you’re …

08/24/2024

Mountain View Headache and Spine Institute

Residents in the Sun Cities looking for help with headache and spine pain have as an option Dr. Ruchir Gupta at Mountain View Headache and Spine Institute, 14810 N. Del Webb Blvd. This business offers a variety of pain-relieving therapies, including epidural steroid injections and IV infusion therap...

08/23/2024

ADOT unveils three new specialty license plates

Arizonans have more choices to support their favorite charitable causes as the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division offers three additional specialty license plates.

08/23/2024

Casino bus route to Harrah’s stops next month

A popular service for Sun City West residents will stop next month.

08/23/2024

Sun City West church available with Fry’s rewards program

Prince of Peace Roman Catholic Parish, 1418 W. Deer Valley Road, can now be selected as a charitable organization in the Fry’s Community Rewards Program.

08/22/2024

Desert Garden United Church of Christ is offering the community an opportunity to explore the influence that the Christian nationalism ideology could have on faith communities, government and civil liberties.

Desert Garden United Church of Christ is offering the community an opportunity to explore the influence that the Christian nationalism ideology could have on faith communities, government and civil …