What a beautiful week we’re having here in the Sun City communities.

Lots of history in this edition of the Scoop, I love learning more about the stories behind all of the things that make Sun City such a unique place.

In this week’s Scoop:

Have an amazing week out there…🙏

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~ The Recreation Centers of Sun City West will close Johnson Lanes beginning Monday, April 27, as new masking units and pinsetters from Brunswick are installed. The installation is expected to take 10 to 11 weeks to complete.

While the bowling lanes will be shut down, other amenities inside the Sports Pavilion will remain open. (link)

~ Costco is alerting customers to a recall involving certain beds due to a potential safety issue, according to a recent report. Shoppers who purchased a bed from Costco are encouraged to check the recall details and follow instructions for returns or repairs. It is another reminder to keep an eye on product recalls, especially for larger household items that may pose a risk. (link)

~ Rita Hanner Ward, a Sun City West resident & author is earning national recognition after winning a romance fiction award, putting a local name on the literary map. The honor highlights the growing creative talent within the community and offers a point of pride for residents. It is always great to see Sun City West stories making headlines beyond the neighborhood. See the full article at YourValley.net or visit Rita’s website.

~ Sun City & RCSC Media Studio posted a new video to YouTube that shares more detail & the story behind the Sundial Recreation Center. It is a great video & worth a watch.

It sounds like a joke setup. An English landmark, a desert city, and a real estate developer walk into a deal. But the story of how the London Bridge ended up in Lake Havasu City is very real, and one of the most unique chapters in Arizona history.

Read the full article here.

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Who’s Keeping an Eye on Your Home While You’re Gone?

The Sun City Posse’s Vacation Watch is a solid community service, but it’s a surface-level check. No one is inside the home looking for leaks, HVAC issues, or early warning signs. That’s where a professional home watch inspection comes in, catching problems early while your home sits unoccupied.

Phoenix Home Watch provides professional visual inspections of your property, looking for obvious issues before they turn into costly repairs. We communicate with you in real time and serve as your trusted advocate while you are away.

Your home does not get a summer break. Neither do we.

Visit PhxHomeWatch.com or call Phoenix Home Watch at (623) 226-8299

[Sun City] This week’s movie is ‘MRS. DOUBTFIRE’. Showtimes are Wednesday 4/15 at 2pm & 7pm at the Marinette Rec Center & Saturday 4/18 at 2pm & 7pm at the MOUNTAIN MUSIC ROOM (New location). See the APRIL movie lineup here.

[Sun City West] Movie Night at the Stardust Theatre Join them for a matinee showing of ANACONDA on Thursday, April 16th, at 6pm, and SCHOOL OF ROCK, on Friday, April 17th at 1pm (link)

[Sun City] The RCSC Spring Sun Bowl Concert Series is underway and this Sunday, April 12th, MOE FLAVOUR will be bringing delightful tones and a big sound, this collaboration of artistic musicians offers a live show featuring the enjoyable sounds of “groove jazz.” (link)

[Sun City West] The Sun City West Friday Farmers Market. The market is every Friday from 10am-2pm at the Lord of Life Lutherans Church. (link)

[Sun City] The Sun City Farmers Market is back at the Bell Center, on 99th Ave just south of Bell Road. The market will be held every Thursday from 9am-1pm. (link)

[Surprise] Surprise Farmer’s Market, every Saturday from 3-7pm. A weekly market featuring fresh local ingredients, homemade goods, and artisanal crafts from nearby farms and ranches. (link & map)

[Sun City West] The Sun City West Desert Garden Club hosts weekly PLANT SALES from 9:00am to noon each Thursday Club members will be on hand during sales to answer questions and offer gardening advice. Visitors are encouraged to tour the adjacent botanical garden during their visit to the greenhouse. The plant sales are open to the public and payments can be made by cash, check, or credit card. Supporting Education and the Community.

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[Sun City] Don’t miss your chance to finally get rid of your old electronics responsibly, at the upcoming Electronics Recycling Event hosted by the Sun City HOA, where residents can safely dispose of old TVs, computers, and other electronics. It’s an easy way to keep harmful materials out of landfills while freeing up space at home.

This event will be held on Tuesday, April 21st, from 8-11am, at the Bell Road Recreation Center parking lot. (link & map)

[Sun City West] Banner Health’s “Big Pink Bus” mobile mammography unit will be at the R.H. Johnson Library on Thursday, April 23rd, offering convenient, on-site breast cancer screenings for the community. It’s an easy way to take care of an important health check without leaving the neighborhood, with appointments helping ensure a smooth visit. (link)

[Sun City] Clear out your filing & medicine cabinets with the Sun City Posse, who is hosting a Drug Take-Back & Shred-a-thon event where residents can safely dispose of old TVs, computers, and other electronics. It’s an easy way to keep harmful materials out of landfills while freeing up space at home. The event is on Saturday, April 25th, from 9am-12pm. (link & map)

The real estate market here in the Sun Cities has been a bit of a rollercoaster ride so far in 2026. A very slow start led to a ‘Buyer’s Market’ in many communities, but March was a very different story. Find out all the details in the April Market Update from the Sun City Real Estate News.

Curious how the real estate market is doing in the Sun City Communities? Be sure & subscribe to the Sun City Real Estate News, for monthly updates & insights on all things Sun City real estate.

This is Bruno. He’s part Husky, part wild Banshee, or something like that. 😎 He’s just a pup and sometimes that puppy energy gets the best of him and he can’t control himself. We still love him all the same though! My stepson ‘went to look’ at the Humane Society and of course Bruno made the trip home to be part of our family.

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