🔥 Extreme heat warning & free ice cream 🍨

Extreme summer temps are here, but it does look like there may some relief in the forecast for next week. Be careful out there this week, if only for a trip to the store.

I may have messed up last week’s trivia question 🤔🤷🏻‍♂️ I’m sure it won’t be the last time, lol.

Thank you for being here, have an awesome week! 🙏

COMMUNITY NEWS

An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect until 8pm on June 20th. Please take precautions for being outside this week, even if it is just for a few minutes.

Friday is your chance to get a pint of FREE ice cream from Kroger brand stores (Fry’s Food Stores). Kroger is celebrating the first day of summer by giving away 92,000 pints of ice cream!

You can claim your free pint beginning at midnight Arizona time on June 20th. Visit this website to learn more and get your coupon.

The City of Surprise announced they will be ending the WeRIDE pilot program on June 30th. WeRIDE is subsidized by the city governments it operates in. The program operates in four West Valley cities: Avondale, Goodyear, Peoria and Surprise. Its hours and boundaries vary from city to city. (link)

~Sun City West Rec Centers are looking for feedback on its movie program.

‘As the summer shows progress, staff will evaluate the program’s success and possibly make adjustments for the fall. The Rec Centers also want to hear from you! Members are encouraged to leave feedback about what they would like to see after this summer’s trial period ends by clicking the link below and filling out a quick online survey. This survey will be available until July 11’ Click here to complete the survey

ARIZONA TRIVIA

Last week’s question was ‘Near what Arizona City would one fine Becker Lake & Becker Creek?’ I believe I made a mistake on last week’s trivia question. The correct answer was indicated as Tuba City, but in reviewing the map, Becker Lake & Becker Creek are much closer to Greer than they are Tuba City. I apologize for the confusion and mix up on my part!!

Most of the trivia questions come from an Arizona Trivia game and I may have put too much faith in the the answer on the card. I’ll be sure and do more homework on the correct answers!!

EVENTS

This Week

[Sun City] This week’s movie is ‘FALLING INN LOVE’. Showtimes are Wednesday 6/18 at 2pm & 7pm at the Marinette Rec Center & Saturday 6/21 at 2pm & 7pm at the Fairway Music Room.

[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 18th from 430-730pm. Bring your friends or meet some new ones!

[Sun City West] The 2025 Annual Membership meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 19 at 9 a.m. in the Palm Ridge Rec Center. Members are invited to attend in person or watch online. (link)

Upcoming Events 

[Sun City West] SwingTime will be performing on Wednesday, June 25th, at 5pm, as part of the Sun City West Sizzling Summer Series. (link)

[Sun City West] A Celebration of Independence Day Concert. Celebrate Independence Day with the Rec Centers as they present their “A Celebration of Independence Day” concert featuring the AZ Swing Kings Orchestra at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 3, at the Palm Ridge Rec Center. Tickets are $7 and available online at suncitywest.com/tickets and in person at the RHJ Box Office. Doors for the concert open at 10:30 a.m.

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!

REAL ESTATE

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See all the details & pics of 10325 W. Prairie Hills Circle, Sun City, AZ 85351 

If you know what to look for, it is pretty easy to tell which homes are unoccupied for the summer. The question is, are you closing the door when you leave and hoping everything will be ok when you open it back up on your return?

Find out how a professional home watch service can help you while you’re away for the summer. Learn more at PhxHomeWatch.com

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