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Well, the summer is here and nature’s broiler is back at full whack. Here is to a week full of indoor activities and ice cold AC. 🙏 

COMMUNITY NEWS

~There will be a full closure of the Lakeview Recreation Center on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. This impacts all areas of the center. This is due to the water being shut off for the water heater replacement. Please be aware on June 11 and 12, the center will be open but there will be no hot water available. Thank you for your understanding.

~Sun City West group, Computers West, is collecting old cell phones in support of Cell Phones for Soldiers. Old unused cell phones can be donated at several drop box locations throughout Sun City West. Look for the Cell Phones for Soldiers boxes in the Computers West office at Palm Ridge as well as PORA, the R. H. Johnson Library, the Posse, the Fire District Administration Office, Helping Hands and Credit Union West branches.. (link)

~E-bikes are very popular currently, they provide the rider with the opportunity to go further with less effort, but they also go faster, which can be a problem in some locations. Recreation Centers of Sun City West officials are reminding residents no motorized vehicles are allowed on the Javelina Trail. And this also includes e-bikes.

The trail is north of Deer Valley Drive an is open to pedestrians, runners and traditional bicycles.

Be considerate of other residents on this trail, keep your E-bike on the street. Sun City West’s Urban Walking Guide, as well as a bike route recommended by the Cyclists Club, can be found here.

~The first Cinnabon Swirl location in Arizona is now open, at the corner of Happy Valley Road & Lake Pleasant Road, in Peoria. Cinnabon Swirl offers unique mashup dessert items unavailable anywhere else, using cinnamon rolls and soft serve ice cream from Carvel. (link)

ARIZONA TRIVIA

Last week’s question was ‘In what decade did Arizona have a Navy?’

Arizona briefly had a "navy". This small naval force was created in 1934 during a dispute with California and the federal government over Parker Dam. The "navy" consisted of two boats, the Julia B and the Nellie T. Bush, and was deployed to inspect the dam's construction without Arizona's permission. The boats became tangled in cables from the dam's construction, highlighting the comical nature of the situation

EVENTS

This Week

[Sun City] This week’s movie is ‘THE FOUNDER’. Showtimes are Wednesday 6/11 at 2pm & 7pm at the Marinette Rec Center & Saturday 6/14 at 2pm & 7pm at the Fairway Music Room.

[Sun City West] Stardust Theater Movie Night is showing THE TROUBLE WITH HARRY, featuring JOHN FORSYTHE & SHIRLEY MACLAINE, Thursday, June 12th at 630pm. (link)

[Sun City West] Desert Dixie will be performing on Wednesday, June 11th, at 5pm, as part of the Sun City West Sizzling Summer Series. (link)

[Sun City] On Wednesday, June 11, at the Sundial Recreation Center, RSCS will host The Circus Farm. Doors open at 5 p.m. with the one-hour show beginning at 6 p.m. The Circus Farm is a family friendly show with a twist: the show includes LED light props, aerial work, a unicycle, a stilt walker, walking globe, juggling and more. The performance is free for RCSC member cardholders and their escorted guests. Call 623-561-4680 for more information. (link)

[Sun City] The Sun City Ukulele Club is hosting an orientation for potential new members on Thursday, June 12th at 130pm. This is your chance to learn about the club, learn a few chords and sing some songs. No previous experience needed. Ukuleles will be provided for those who do not have one. (link)

[Sun City] You’re invited to Meet with Mike, RCSC’s interim General Manager, on Thursday, June 12th from 11am-1230pm in the Lakeview Rec Center Board Room. Lunch will be served.

Upcoming Events 

[Sun City] As part of Sun City’s Hot Fun “Outta the Sun” Events. SURVEY SAYS, an audience inclusive game, where teams of 8 will share a table and work together to win games & prizes, will be held on Wednesday, June 11th from 430-730pm. Bring your friends or meet some new ones!

[Sun City] Maricopa County Sheriff Jerry Sheridan will speak about the challenges facing law enforcement and take questions at an informal summer gathering of Arizona LD29 Republicans in Sun City. Wednesday, June 19th at 630pm at the West Valley Republican Office.

Weekly Events 

[Sun City West] The Sun City West Friday Market has moved indoors for the summer. You will find them every Friday from 9am-1pm, at the Briarwood Country Club. (link & map)

[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)

[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)

[Sun City] The Royal Oaks Art Gallery announces a new show with 30 artists from the area, including Sun City and Sun City West. The show begins April 1 and runs until June 30th. The display is located inside the Royal Oaks care facility at 10015 W. Royal Oak Road. The show and reception are free and open to the public, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. daily.

[Sun City] Lakeview United Methodist Church in Sun City, has announced the menus for their TNT meal & fellowship program. Thursday Nights Together will be held each Thursday in June. Chef prepared meals are $8 per person, $9 per person for meals to go. Reservations are required, and can be made by calling (623) 974-5821. (link)

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

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HISTORY

The Del Webb Sun Cities Museum has recently published History Makers to their YouTube channel, which is a series of interviews discussing the history of Sun City.

A Del Webb Foundations grant made it possible to produce the History Makers videos. These are first-person reports of events that took place in Sun City and Sun City West. Additional video interview interviews are also found in this section.

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