🌧️ So much rain...Happy Mother's Day 🌸

Happy Tuesday! Are you like me, and enjoy a couple of days of rain & clouds? Is reverse seasonal depression a thing? ☀️🤔

The official total was .35” of rain, but it sure seemed like more than that.

Thank you for being here, have an amazing day. 🙏 

COMMUNITY NEWS

~If you’re heading north this next week, now through May 10th, be prepared to use some of the new ‘flex lanes’ constructed as part of the ongoing I-17 improvement project.

Northbound traffic has been shifted into the two newly constructed flex lanes that run adjacent to the two existing southbound lanes of I-17. This temporary traffic shift is necessary while crews complete work on the existing northbound general purpose lanes between Coldwater Road and Sunset Point. The newly constructed lanes are not yet operating as “flex lanes.” The two flex lanes will be used only as a detour route to move northbound I-17 traffic while the two existing northbound general purpose lanes are closed for ongoing work.

The Recreation Centers of Sun City (RCSC) Board of Directors is looking for interested RCSC Members to fill the vacancy left by resigning Director Connie Jo Richtmyre.

Interested RCSC Members should send an e-mail to the RCSC Board at [email protected].

~Ticket packages are now on sale for the Sun City West Sizzling Summer Series, with performances on June 11th, June 25th & July 2nd. (link)

ARIZONA TRIVIA

Last week’s trivia question was, ‘What famous Sinagua Native American Cliff dwelling is located in the Verde Valley?’ The correct answer: Montezuma Castle.

Montezuma Castle National Monument protects a set of well-preserved dwellings located in Camp Verde, Arizona, which were built and used by the Sinagua people, a pre-Columbian culture closely related to the Hohokam and other indigenous peoples of the southwestern United States, between approximately AD 1100 and 1425. The main structure comprises five stories and about 20 rooms and was built over the course of three centuries. (link)

EVENTS

This Week

[Sun City] The Sundial 2025 Summer Concert Series begins this week, as part of Sun City’s Hot Fun “Outta the Sun” Events. Traveler will be performing on Wednesday, May 7th at 6pm.

[Sun City] This week’s movie is ‘My Best Friend Anne Frank’. This is a feature presentation in German, with English Subtitles. Showtimes are Wednesday 5/7 at 2pm & 7pm at the Marinette Rec Center & Saturday 5/10 at 2pm & 7pm at the Fairway Music Room.

[Sun City West] Stardust Theater Movie Night is showing The Bookshop, featuring Florence Green, Thursday, May 8th at 630pm. (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.

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)

[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.

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REAL ESTATE

HOME OF THE WEEK: It is that time of year when many residents are set to ‘lock & leave’ their winter homes. This remodeled unit would be a great option!

See all the details & pics here.

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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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