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Arts, crafts inspire healing at Sun City grief project

The Doing Grief Community Healing Project will offer four arts and crafts workshops in April, including Drum Making and Drum Painting, Healing with Freeform Fiber Sculpting and The Healing Properties …
HEALTH

Residents of the Sun Cities can learn about living with low vision

Seniors living with low vision have an opportunity to learn about the latest resources from an expert at Banner Olive Branch Senior Center.
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At CenterWell Senior Primary Care in Phoenix, It's About Time

"Julia is the best provider I've ever had. She's really taking great care of me, and I hope to have her until the end of my time." - CenterWell Sun City patient "This was an incredible …

Mary Lou Burgess

In Loving Memory Mary Lou was born, April 9, 1939, in St. Louis, Missouri. She lived most of her life in California. She retired to Sun City West, Arizona in 1990, where she enjoyed many clubs and …
NEIGHBORS

Sun City church slates meal, program schedule

Lakeview United Methodist Church, 10298 W. Thunderbird Blvd., has announced the meals and programs for its meal/fellowship program of TNT (Thursday Nights Together) for April. Meals begin at 5 p.m. …
MUSIC

Steel orchestra to perform at Sun City West church

The Desert Winds Steel Orchestra will present a concert 1 p.m. Sunday, April 7, at Advent Episcopal Church, 13150 Spanish Garden Drive. The group began performing with eight members in 1977 and has …
CLUBS

Patchers continue to honor veterans in Sun City West

Four combat veterans were honored March 20 with quilts and recognition by the Palo Verde Patchers Club. Lt. Col. David T. Olsen, Sr. was a career officer serving from 1952 in North Korea, and …
BUSINESS

Eve’s Place helps empower victims in the Sun Cities

Eve’s Place Community Services is celebrating 20 years of serving the community, including the Sun Cities.

Joseph Kurzweil

Joseph, age 97, of Sun City West, AZ, formerly of Addison, Il and Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2024. Born February 2, 1927, Joe is the son of the late Frank and Ella Kurzweil of …
COMMUNITY

Sun City West residents can give back and save tax dollars

Residents can make a donation to The Community Fund of Sun City West and use it towards an Arizona tax credit.
NEIGHBORS

Sun City church participates in Rainbow Festival

The Church of the Palms, United Church of Christ in Sun City, 14808 N. Boswell Blvd., whose message is to embrace unconditional love, justice and extravagant welcome, took its missive to Heritage …
CLUBS

Creative freedom encouraged at Sun City West club

Members of Scrapbooking, Papercrafts & More recently had the opportunity to learn from member Susan Lukachie how to make creative backgrounds for greeting cards using embossing folders. …

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OPINIONS WITH CIVILITY
Bill Schwind is leaving Sun City West. I am personally delighted. When I came to Sun City West, annual fees were in
Vote yes to retain safe streets as we all know them today during the upcoming Sun City West election March 25.
Concerning credit card fees discussions, it seems what is really needed is encouragement to use member credit as a less costly way of payment for golf and pro shop purchases.
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BOARD

RCSCW board plans special meeting this week in Sun City West

A special meeting of the Recreation Centers of Sun City West Governing Board will be held this week.
ELECTION

Sun City West residents elect three new directors

Sun City West residents chose three new directors and voted in favor of the parking referendum.
SAFETY

PORA Roads, Traffic and Safety meeting Thursday in Sun City West

Residents can learn more about traffic, roads and safety concerns in Sun City West at the next Property Owners and Residents Association committee meeting.
BUSINESS

Meet Your Business: Skin and Cancer Institute

Tym Claude, a Certified Physician Assistant at the Skin and Cancer Institute, 13613 W. Camino Del Sol, Suite 1, is originally from Florida where he started as a youth counselor and a high school science teacher.
BOARD

Sun City West board rescinds decision to remove Hurley

The Recreation Centers of Sun City West Governing Board is rescinding its March 18 decision to remove Tim Hurley as president and will hold a public meeting on this matter.
ENTERTAINMENT

Popular band returns to Sun City West

The Highway 85 Band returns to Sun City West at the April Dance at 7 p.m. Friday, April 26.

Arizona Realtors react to class action settlement

A landmark court case is going to change the way homes are bought and sold in this country, and local experts say the effects will hit Arizona.
CLUBS

Sun City West Republican club sets meeting, speakers

The Sun City West Republican Club will meet Saturday, April 6, at Church on the Green, 19051 R.H. Johnson Blvd. Social time is at 8:30 a.m. with coffee and donuts available, and the meeting …
NEIGHBORS

Catholic Daughters slate fashion show, luncheon in Sun City West

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court 2278, Our Lady of Lourdes, is hosting a fashion show and luncheon Saturday, April 20, in Madonna Hall, 19028 N. 12th Ave. Don Scott, from New Image …
CRIME

MCSO crime stats for the Sun Cities

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.
ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
The AZ Swing Kings with Director Jim Lee (inset) and Director Emeritus, Len King (gold jacket).

Swing Kings to introduce new leader at Sun City West concert

The Arizona Swing Kings big band will present its new director at a free concert 3-4:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, at Desert Palms Presbyterian Church, 13459 W. Stardust Blvd. A freewill offering …

Handbell Ringers to perform in Sun City

The Handbell Ringers of Sun City will perform their spring concert, “Just for Fun — Ringing Our Favorites,” 3 p.m. Sunday, April 7, at American Lutheran Church, 17200 N. Del Webb …

Westwind Harmony chorus plans dress rehearsal in Sun City West

The Westwind Harmony chorus is heading to California for its regional convention and competition, but before its leaves, it will host a free friends and family dress rehearsal.
Pictured are line dancers from the opening number, “Country Roads.”

Tickets on sale for DanceSensations variety show in Sun City West​

The DanceSensations variety show is 2 p.m. April 18 and 21 and 7 p.m. April 19 and 20 at the Stardust Theatre, 14401 W. R.H.Johnson Blvd. Tickets ($13 in advance) can be purchased online at …
The Lord of Life Big Band

Sun City West church hosts big band performance

Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 13724 W. Meeker Blvd., hosts a performance by the Lord of Life Big Band 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 2. They will play the music of greats like Duke Ellington and Maynard …
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