🇺🇸 A new flag, a new ambulance fee & baby owls 🦉

One last touch of winter today, before we head into spring & summer! I hope you are able to get outside & enjoy this beautiful weather.

In today’s edition:

• Sun City has a new flag

• Sun City Fire & Medical has a new fee

• Arizona trivia & history

• Tons of fun events

• Baby owls !!!

Thank you for being here, have a great week! If you are feeling kind, forward this email to a neighbor so they can enjoy the Sun City Scoop 😎

COMMUNITY NEWS

~The results are in from the City of Surprise survey of residents, and what businesses they most desire to be added to their community. See what restaurants & retail options they would like to see in Surprise. (link)

~Starting July 1st, Sun City Fire & Medical will be charging a new fee for calls & medical services that do not result in transport. Calling the fire department for help getting your cat out of the tree, is now going to cost you $315.80. (link)

~Sun City has unveiled the newest version of its flag. Read more about this new flag and it’s history. (link)

~Recreation Centers of Sun City West voters on chose three new Directors in their latest vote. Anne Becknell, Nick Turner and John Chattin will serve three-year terms and Sandra Forsey will serve a one-year term, beginning on July 1st. (link)

EVENTS

This Week

[Sun City West & Sun City] True Value Hardware stores are having their spring parking lot sale this week on Thursday & Friday, April 3rd & 4th. The sale is happening at the locations in Sun City West & Sun City.

[Sun City West] SCW Desert Garden Club has two sales this week, Thursday, April 3rd from 9am-12pm and Saturday, April 5th from 8am-12pm.

[Sun City] This week’s movie is ‘Back in Action’ featuring Jamie Foxx & Cameron Diaz. Showtimes are Wednesday 4/2 at 2pm & 7pm at the Marinette Rec Center & Saturday 4/5 at 2pm & 7pm at the Fairway Music Room. (link)

[Sun City West] Stardust Theater Movie Night is showing Runaway Jury, featuring Gene Hackman & Dustin Hoffman. Thursday, April 3rd at 630pm. (link)

[Sun City] Mick Adams & The Stones, the Rolling Stones tribute band, will be performing on Wednesday, April 2nd, as part of the Sun City Ticketed Concert Series at the Sundial Auditorium. (link)

[Sun City] 303 West Band will be performing on Sunday, April 6th, as part of the Sun Bowl Spring Concert Series. (link)

Weekly Events

[Sun City West] The Sun City West Garden Club is hosting a plant sale this Thursday (and every Thursday through May) from 9am-12pm, at the Beardsley Recreation Center

[Sun City] Sun City Farmers Market, every Thursday from 9am-1pm (link & map)

[Sun City West] Every Thursday through May, Photography West ‘The Camera Club of Sun City West’ hosts a brief club meeting & member presentations featuring their own photography. (link)

[Sun City West] Sun City West Farmers Market & Craft Show. Every Friday from 9am-2pm. Open to the public & pet friendly. (link & map)

[Surprise] Surprise Farmer’s Market, every Sunday from 3-7pm. A weekly market featuring fresh local ingredients, homemade goods, and artisanal crafts from nearby farms and ranches. (link & map)

Upcoming Events

[Sun City West] Munchie Mondays with Munchkins is scheduled for upcoming Mondays (April 21st) at the R.H. Johnson Library’s parking lot. Bring the grandkids out and enjoy food trucks, activities such as parades and a dunk tank, and get to meet and learn about the Chartered Clubs here in Sun City West as they’ll be invited to schedule with the Rec Centers to host a booth at these events. (link)

[Sun City West] Tickets are on sale for the Bash with Sundown show on Tuesday, April 8th. (link)

[Sun City] The Salt River Brass will be performing at the American Lutheran Church on Sunday, April 13th. (link)

[Sun City West] Easter in the Park will be held on Saturday, April 19th at Beardsley Park. Tickets are free but each child must have one, registration begins on March 4th. (link)

[Sun City] Registration is open for the Midnight Madness golf tournament on Saturday, April 12th at the Lakes East Golf Course. (link)

[Sun City] Sun City Resident Orientation. Join the Sun City Home Owners Association (SCHOA), the Condominium Owners Association of Sun City (COA) and the Recreation Centers of Sun City (RCSC) for a joint Sun City Resident Orientation. Learn about your unique community, how things work and who is responsible for what. This program will be held by Wednesday, April 23rd. (link)

Have an event you want listed here? Please reach out!

ARIZONA TRIVIA

Last week’s trivia question was, ‘What town is sometimes referred to as Arizona’s “Billion Dollar Copper Camp?’ The correct answer Jerome.

Jerome overlooks the entire Verde Valley with views equal to that of the Grand Canyon. Jerome would prove to be one of the richest mining camps in the world, often being called the Billion Dollar Copper Camp. (link)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

[Lake Pleasant] Join me and my son Tyler on Saturday, April 19th from 8-11am, as we volunteer as part of the Earth Day Clean Up event at Lake Pleasant. This is a litter clean up event and 100 volunteers are needed. This is one of our favorite places in Arizona, so come out and enjoy a beautiful day in Lake Pleasant Regional Park!! (link)

[Sun City] The Long Range Planning Committee is seeking volunteers that are Sun City residents and members in good standing, especially members who have City Planning and/or Masterplan experience, to serve on the committee. Please contact Jim Rough at [email protected]

Hospice Promise is seeking volunteers for its Volunteer Program.

Our Hospice volunteers offer patients who are at end of life, and their families, comfort, support, and companionship. Hospice Promise volunteers are men and women of all ages and backgrounds, offering services to patients in their homes, nursing homes, group homes, wherever the patient calls home.

To learn more or volunteer, contact Avivah Fluhr Volunteer Coordinator. Call (623) 209-7003 or email [email protected]

Do you know of organizations looking for volunteers in or near the Sun City communities? Please reach out with details so I can add them to future newsletters.

REAL ESTATE

HOME OF THE WEEK: This beautiful twin home is located on the golf course and has been remodeled throughout, including a new kitchen & wood look tile floors.

See all the details & pics here.

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HISTORY

Did you know Del Webb owned the New York Yankees?

I didn’t! He was part of a group who owned the Yankees during one of the greatest runs in professional team sports. They purchased the team in 1945 and owned the team for 20 years, during which they played in 15 World Series, winning 10 of them.

I learned this and so much more about his diverse career during my first visit to the Del Webb Sun Cities Museum. I enjoyed it so much that I became a member, and I’m looking forward to another visit and looking through the extensive archives they have on their website. If you haven’t been, you need to go and experience it for yourself.

ODDS & ENDS

As the weather warms and days lengthen, adjust your irrigation timer to water more frequently. Be sure to run your system long enough to wet the top two feet of soil. Deep, infrequent watering is much better than a daily sprinkle.

Get more tips for your garden & landscaping, courtesy of the Garden Club of Sun City. (link)

Another beautiful image from my friend & local photographer, Bruce Donaldson. He captured this shot of baby owls this week in Arrowhead Ranch in Glendale.

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