🛩️ Jet noise, movies nights are back & home show 🏠

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I hope you had an amazing Independence Day! Holiday weekends are nice, but it is always nice to get back into the regular routine.

Things are a bit slower in the summer, so I may add some new & different things to the newsletter. As always, I love your feedback and suggestions. If you know of something happening in your community or club, please reach out to me. 🙏

Thank you for being here, have a great week!

COMMUNITY NEWS

~Did you see this letter to the editor on AZCentral.com?

The author of the letter expresses some frustration with the noise from the jets flying over his house, which it seems per tax records, was purchased in 2022. I can appreciate their sentiments, the jets are loud, but the jets are nothing new and they have been flying over our neighborhoods for decades, and it seems they want to point the finger of blame instead of accepting responsibility for making the choice to live near an active Air Force Base. (link)

~The Sun City Mineral Museum has been undergoing renovations and is scheduled to reopen on July 26th. Visitors can explore the newly updated exhibits, meet local geology experts, and even take home a free mineral specimen. The museum, located in the Sundial Recreation Center, is a local gem! 🤣 

Perfect for curious minds and rock lovers of all ages. Admission is free, learn more at SCrockMusuem.com

~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

EVENTS

This Week

[Sun City] This week’s movie is ‘THE MULE’, starring Clint Eastwood. Showtimes are Wednesday 7/9 at 2pm & 7pm at the Marinette Rec Center & Saturday 7/12 at 2pm & 7pm at the Fairway Music Room.

[Sun City] As part of Sun City’s Hot Fun “Outta the Sun” Events.THADDEUS ROSE, a cover band known for their flawless remakes of some of the best artists from the 80’s, will be performing on Wednesday, July 9th from 6-730pm. No tickets needed, and seating is first come first served. Show is at the Sundial Auditorium.

[Sun City] As part of Sun City’s Hot Fun “Outta the Sun” Events.THADDEUS ROSE, a cover band known for their flawless remakes of some of the best artists from the 80’s, will be performing on Wednesday, July 9th from 6-730pm. No tickets needed, and seating is first come first served. Show is at the Sundial Auditorium.

[Sun City West] Movie night at the Stardust Theatre is back and continuing through the months of July, August and September. See FIELD OF DREAMS on Thursday, July 10th at 6pm. (link)

[Glendale] The Maricopa County Home & Landscape Show is happening this weekend at State Farm Stadium. Need help or ideas on improvements for your home? Check out this indoor show from 10-5pm, Friday to Sunday, July 11-13th. Parking is free, and tickets are $10, but you can Buy One & Get One Free on their website.

Upcoming Events 

[Surprise] A unique art program is helping local veterans heal through creativity. “Veteran Art: A Path to Healing” at WHAM Art Center offers free monthly workshops, covering everything from watercolors to sculpture, designed to promote emotional wellness and community connection. Open to veterans, active duty service members, and their families, the initiative is fostering resilience and camaraderie through the power of art. This event is held the second Monday of each month (Monday, July 14th) from 10am-2pm at the WHAM Art Center at 16560 N. Dysart Road, Surprise, AZ 85378.

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)

[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)

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

HISTORY

Marinette: The town that came before Sun City

Story written by Bret McKeand, Marketing Committee Chairperson with the Del Webb Sun Cities Museum.

The month of July holds historical significance for two Arizona communities. For it was in July 1959 that the Del Webb Corporation began clearing the land to build Sun City – marking the very beginning of what would become the nation’s very first active-adult community.

Sun City is located in what was then still known as the town of Marinette. When Sun City opened in January 1960, Marinette would cease to exist forever. So, July of 1959 marked the beginning of Sun City – and the end of Marinette.

Two men from Marinette, Wis., originally purchased the land in the early 1900s. R.P. Davie eventually obtained the property and had big plans for a development he was calling Marinette Ranch.

Those plans never came to fruition, and eventually he sold the land to Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., which used it to grow cotton. The land was sold to the J.G. Boswell Company in the 1940s. At one point Marinette had a school, its own post office, two stores and a cotton gin.

By the late 1950s, however, the Boswells were concerned with the diminishing water table and sold the land to the Del E. Webb Corporation, which was looking for a site to build its new retirement community. The land soon sprouted houses instead of cotton. Little remained of Marinette by the time work began on the new community in July 1959, and within a few years all signs of Marinette had completely vanished.

The history of Marinette can today be found at the Del Webb Sun Cities Museum, 10801 W. Oakmont Drive, and at our website. 

REAL ESTATE

How’s the market? We all know that summer in the Sun Cities is a quieter time, and that is true for the real estate market as well. That said, it does not mean the market stops!!

The number of homes sold increased in all three of the Sun City communities, but the trend has been lower selling prices and longer times to get your home sold.

The key to the market right now, as a seller anyways, is to have an expectation based in reality when it comes to price. I just had a listing sell in 18 days, because we had honest conversations about what it will actually sell for. I’m seeing way too many homes that have been on the market for over four months and have had large price reductions. The sellers shot for the moon on price, and missed, and have spent those months slowly adjusting their price only to put themselves in a poor negotiating position.

Your chances of getting the best price are right away when you go on market, and if you spent months on market already, buyers see you as an opportunity to get a deal and will offer less than the property is worth.

Want to talk about the real estate market, or have a property you’re considering selling? Reach out to J.D. Manning, My Home Group, at (480) 797-8975

HOME OF THE WEEK: It’s hot out and feels like summer will never end some days. This backyard in The Grand looks like a great place to spend the summer and cool off!

See all the details & pics here.

Listing brought to you by Julie Laufer with Home Smart.

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