As we head into Memorial Day weekend, I want to wish everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday filled with family, friends, and the unofficial start of summer. Whether you’re traveling, firing up the grill, or simply relaxing at home, let’s be sure to remember and honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

In this week’s Scoop:

Have an amazing week out there…🙏

Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up here

~ Construction activity has picked back up at the future Take 5 Oil Change site on Bell Road near Boswell Boulevard in Sun City, after months of little to no visible progress. The project had sparked plenty of questions from residents earlier this year, especially after work appeared to stall following the initial site prep. Read the previous article on this location.

~ Florence Carter, a Sun City resident an original “Rosie the Riveter” recently celebrated her 100th birthday, marking a remarkable milestone for one of the women who helped support the World War II effort on the home front. Her story is a living piece of American history and a reminder of the generations that helped shape the country through resilience, hard work, and sacrifice. Read the full article at YourValley.net

~ More Arizona residents may now qualify for utility bill assistance thanks to expanded income limits and updated programs aimed at helping households keep up with rising energy costs. The changes could provide relief for seniors and fixed-income residents in communities like Sun City and Sun City West, especially as summer temperatures begin climbing across the Valley. Learn more in the full article from YourValley.net

~ Sundial Fitness Center in Sun City will be closing for renovations on June 1st to early August. Plan accordingly…

Long before Arizona became known for retirement communities, spring training, or explosive population growth, the state built its identity on one thing buried deep underground: copper.

In fact, Arizona once supplied the majority of America’s copper, helping power the country’s industrial growth during the late 1800s and early 1900s. The metal became so important to the state’s economy and identity that Arizona is still known today as the “Copper State.”

Even the copper-colored star on the Arizona state flag is a tribute to the industry that helped shape modern Arizona.

Read the full article here.

Aramore’s MIT & Harvard co-founders developed a special complex to help boost back skin’s NAD+, the molecule that controls how we age. Best part: you’ll see results in just one skin cycle, or 28 days.

Start your skin transformation with 20% off. Use code NEWSLETTER20.

Shop Now

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 West] Pull out your tie-dye and let your hair flow as the Recreation Centers transports residents back to 1967 with its Kick Off to Summer show featuring Summer of Love!

This concert starts at 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 19th, inside the Palm Ridge Rec Center. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.

Tickets are $15 per person and go on sale Tuesday, April 7, at the R.H. Johnson Box Office or online and suncitywest.com/tickets.

[Sun City] This week’s movie is ‘MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: DEAD RECKONING’. Showtimes are Wednesday 5/20 at 2pm & 7pm at the Marinette Rec Center & Saturday 5/23 at 2pm & 7pm at the MOUNTAIN MUSIC ROOM (New location). See the MAY movie lineup here.

[Sun City] Rec Centers of Sun City “HOT FUN OUTTA THE SUN” concert series is happening on Wednesday, May 20th at the Sundial Recreation Center. Come out for Music Video Bingo

[Sun City West] Sun City West residents – come on down to the Palm Ridge Rec Center and test your wits in a high-paced game show event – “Survey Says… Success! On Thursday, May 21st at 6 p.m. put your knowledge to the test and join the Recour knowledge to the test and join the Rec Centers for a high-stakes series of interactive games. (link)

[Sun City West] The Sun City West Friday Farmers Market. The market is every Friday from 9am-1pm 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, through the end of May. (link)

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

[Sun City] Rec Centers of Sun City “HOT FUN OUTTA THE SUN” concert series is happening on Wednesday, May 27th at the Sundial Recreation Center. Come out for Hypnotist Gary Conrad.

[Sun City West] Movie Night at the Stardust Theatre Join them for a matinee showing of NOW YOU SEE ME, NOW YOU DON’T, on Thursday, May 28th, at 6pm, and HAMNET, on Friday, May 15th at 1pm (link)

[Sun City] Sun City Hatha Yoga Club Hosts 2026 Open House. The Hatha Yoga Club is holding an open house from 2-3:00PM on Saturday, May 30th, in the yoga room at Sundial Recreation Centerto celebrate 40 years of yoga classes in Sun City. Enjoy class demonstrations and an opportunity to speak with the yoga instructors. The club offers mat and chair yoga classes year-round, Monday through Saturday, with classes available during the day and in the evening. This event is open to all RCSC members.

Visit HathaYogaClub.org for more information and come see what
it is all about!

HOME OF THE WEEK: This Sun City West twin home has been recently remodeled and has a sleek modern look to it.

See all the details & pics here.

Property listed by Christine Fisher with AZHome2day.com

What happened in the Sun Cities real estate markets in the month of May? Find out in this month’s edition of the Sun City Real Estate News.

A simple Facebook post sparked a meaningful act of generosity from members of the Sun City Leather Club, leading to the creation of new opportunities for students in Wickenburg.

After reading about Wickenburg High School teacher Miss Matarozzo’s efforts to gather supplies for a new leather crafting program, club member Lisa Wedekind-Rakoz brought the idea to her fellow leathercrafters. Inspired by the initiative, club members quickly rallied together, donating their own duplicate tools and extra materials to support the budding program.

Over the course of three weeks, donations steadily poured in, with the Sun City Leather Club serving as a staging area for the growing collection of supplies.

On April 21, Lisa, along with fellow members Mona Loniewski, Bobby Monares, and John Lamberton, traveled to Wickenburg to personally deliver the items. While there, they were given a tour of what will soon become the Wickenburg Leather Shop and had the opportunity to meet student Megan, whose passion and vision are driving the program forward with strong guidance from Miss Matarozzo.

Both the students and teacher expressed deep appreciation for the contributions, which will play a key role in introducing leather crafting skills into the classroom.

The visit concluded on a warm and collaborative note, as the group shared lunch together and exchanged ideas, stories, and techniques—truly “talking shop” in the spirit of craftsmanship and community.

What began as a social media post has now grown into a partnership rooted in generosity, creativity, and the passing down of a timeless trade to the next generation.

Sun City Leather Club is located at the Lakeview Rec Center, 10626 Thunderbird Blvd, Room 213. Stop by to visit and see the beautiful leather items our members have created.

Please reply to this email or send details on your club to [email protected]

The Sun City Scoop Newsletter is growing fast, and in an effort to make sure I’m providing the content you want to see, please do me a favor and complete this survey. Thank you 🙏

Thank you to everyone who has completed the survey! 🙏

If you know someone who would benefit from the Sun City Scoop, please forward this email to them. 🙌

If you want to learn more about who is publishing this newsletter, click here.