🛟 Rescue Oasis opens in Surprise & stay out of the desert!!! 🌵😡

It’s hot… but I guess that is why the mass exodus is underway to cooler climates. If you’re one of us hardcore full-timers who stick it out through the summer, we’re glad you’re here and we’ll enjoy the summer together! 🙏🔥

COMMUNITY NEWS

~The City of Surprise recently held a ribbon cutting event celebrating the completion of the Rescue Oasis public safety and recreation complex.

‘Rescue Oasis includes four new facilities: Fire Station 309, Soak Station 309 Splash Pad, Rescue Oasis Park, and Oasis Swim Center. This brings together critical emergency services with recreational amenities for residents of all ages.’

Rescue Oasis Park and Soak Station 309 Splash Pad are now open, The Oasis Swim Center will be open to the public on May 24th. (link)

~One step closer to having a Buc-ee’s here in Arizona. Construction is set to begin this week on the Buc-ee’s location in Goodyear, at the corner of the I-10 & Bullard Ave. (link & map)

~QUICK REMINDER: Stay out of the desert when it’s hot outside. A 33 year old hiker died this past week while hiking in the Superstition Mountains. (link)

ARIZONA TRIVIA

Last week’s trivia question was, ‘What Arizona resident won the Indianapolis 500 in 1983?’ The correct answer: Tom Sneva

In 1983, Sneva captured his first Indianapolis 500 win, engaging in a duel with Al Unser and his son in the final 20 laps. Al Unser Jr. was widely criticized after the race for trying to impede Sneva to help his father win, as well as having passed several cars under caution, and jumping the final restart for which he received a two-lap penalty. (link)

EVENTS

This Week

[Sun City] Join the Del Webb Sun Cities Museum on Saturday, May 17th, as they celebrate the 126th birthday of the founder of Sun City, Del E. Webb. The Tip Top Dancers will be there for two performances, at 1030am & 11am. The entire celebration runs from 10am-1pm. (link)

[Sun City] The Sundial 2025 Summer Concert Series continues this week, as part of Sun City’s Hot Fun “Outta the Sun” Events. What to Eat Wednesdays offers a Food Truck Festival will be performing on Wednesday, May 14th from 430-730pm.

[Sun City] This week’s movie is ‘Home Team’. Showtimes are Wednesday 5/14 at 2pm & 7pm at the Marinette Rec Center & Saturday 5/17 at 2pm & 7pm at the Fairway Music Room.

[Sun City West] Stardust Theater Movie Night is showing The Agony & The Ecstasy, featuring Rex Harrison & Charlton Heston, Thursday, May 15th at 630pm. (link)

[The Grand] Indoor Farmers Market at The Grand, Saturday, May 17th from 9am-1pm at the Sonoran Plaza. (link)

[Sun City] The Tip Top Dancers are set to energize the Del Webb birthday party Saturday, May 17th, at the Sun Cities Museum, 10801 W. Oakmont Drive. The dancers will perform twice, at 10:30 a.m. and again at 11 a.m. Their performance underscores their dedication to the Sun City community and their support for the museum.

[Sun City West] Enjoy some cool tunes from YACHTZILLA, this six-piece band as they come to Sun City West on Wednesday, May 21st for a 5 p.m. performance at the Palm Ridge Recreation Center. Doors for the show open at 4:30 p.m. (link)

Weekly Events 

[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)

[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.

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

REAL ESTATE

HOME OF THE WEEK: A Sun City 2 bedroom twin home for under $200k? It’s still possible, and it is actually pretty nice inside!

See all the details & pics here.

How’s the market? Let’s have a look at some data.

Sun City & Sun City West saw an increase in the number of sales in April, compared to 2023, but The Grand saw lower sales than the year before.

Prices are in the Sun City communities remained fairly flat, which is similar to what we’re seeing throughout the Phoenix metro area.

Have questions about real estate? Reach out, the admin of Sun City Scoop, J.D. Manning is an agent with My Home Group.

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ODDS & ENDS

Did you know Sun City has it’s own radio station? Recreation Radio was recently launched and it plays online & commercial free. Tune in for the greatest hits of the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s & 80’s. Check it out here.

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