Thank you for being here, I know last week went without an edition of the Sun City Scoop. Life & business have been extremely busy, and it was just too much last week and I was not able to get the newsletter put together.

Moving forward, the Scoop will be published on Wednesday each week. This small shift will help me to handle what needs to be handled and still put out a useful edition of the newsletter.

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~ After seven years on the road, Glendale Mayor Jerry P. Weiers has completed a unique patriotic mission: raising the same Arizona-made American flag at all 50 state capitols. The journey, which wrapped up ahead of America’s 250th birthday celebration, was designed to promote unity, patriotism, and appreciation for the nation’s history. Read the full article at ABC15.com or learn more at the City of Glendale website.

~ A young coyote in Surprise found itself in a painful predicament after becoming covered in dozens of cactus spines. Fortunately, wildlife rescuers were able to safely remove the spines and provide care, and the pup is now recovering well. The story serves as a reminder that even Arizona's native wildlife can run into trouble navigating the desert landscape. See the full article & video at 12news.com

~ 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

Long before Phoenix existed, jaguars quietly prowled Arizona's mountains, canyons, and desert grasslands.

Most people associate jaguars with the rainforests of Central and South America. The image of a powerful spotted cat stalking through a tropical jungle seems a world away from the cactus-covered landscapes of Arizona.

But for thousands of years, jaguars were a native part of Arizona's wildlife.

In fact, the largest cat in the Americas once roamed across much of the Southwest, including parts of southern Arizona, long before statehood, highways, or even the arrival of European settlers.

Read the full article here.

The sun is here and we're back outside!

Longer days, lighter hangs, and THC gummies that fit the vibe. Grab a free pack of gummies from Cycling Frog! Just cover $4.99 shipping. Fruity, perfectly dosed, and made for campfires, park days, and whatever summer turns into.

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[Sun City West] Jazz, rock, country – get a wide sampling of music styles at this year’s Sun City West Sizzling Summer Series inside the air conditioned Palm Ridge Rec Center. (link)

Performances are scheduled for June 3rd, 17th and July 1st , all of which fall on Wednesday. All shows begin at 5 p.m. with doors opening at 4:30 p.m.

[Sun City] This week’s movie is ‘AIRPORT (1970)’. Showtimes are Wednesday 6/3 at 2pm & 7pm at the Marinette Rec Center & Saturday 6/6 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, June 3rd at the Sundial Recreation Center. Come out for the Jump, Jive & Wail Dance Party and Concert. (link)

[Sun City West] This summer, learn to play new games as part of the Recreation Centers of Sun City West’s free “Game Night” events! During these free summer events, you can drop into the Men’s Club on Monday, June 8th and 22nd to learn how to play a variety of games taught by volunteers.

Both scheduled events run from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and are free to attend, you’ll just need to RSVP online through our ticketing site, suncitywest.com/tickets, as space is limited.

[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)

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[Sun City] Rec Centers of Sun City “HOT FUN OUTTA THE SUN” concert series is happening on Wednesday, June 10th at the Sundial Recreation Center. Come out for Mayberry Memories with Bill Knotts. (link)

[Sun City West] Movie Night at the Stardust Theatre Join them for a matinee showing of AMERICAN PSYCHO, on Thursday, JUNE 11TH, at 6pm, and POMS, on Friday, JUNE 12th at 1pm (link)

[Sun City West] This summer, fill your calendar with some entertainment and get out of the Arizona heat as Stardust Theatre welcomes a great lineup of talented musicians, along with a hilarious comedy act, to perform in Sun City West as part of the “Live At Stardust” summer event!

Taking place inside the air conditioned Stardust Theatre, located on the Kuentz Recreation Center, members can enjoy a variety of shows on Thursdays during the months of June, July and August at 2 p.m. Doors for each show open at 1:30 p.m. (link)

[Sun City West] Set the stage this summer and bring a full theatre production to life from start to finish! The Stardust Theatre, located in Sun City West, invites students between the ages of 9 and 13 to join their theatre camp this summer and learn the different aspects of theatre production alongside other students, culminating in a public performance of your finished production! (link)

HOME OF THE WEEK: See this rare waterfront twin home in Sun City.

See all the details & pics here.

Property listed by Nancy Bau with Long Realty Unlimited

Sun City Players Community Theater - invites you to the next Readers Theater Ensemble (RTE) session to be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 10:00 am to noon at Fairway Center AZ Rooms 1&2, which is located at 10600 W. Peoria Ave. For more information, contact Ray Schiel at 323-336-5437 or via email at [email protected]. In addition, be sure to join the Sun City Players for a potluck dinner and entertainment on the second Saturday of the month, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm in the summer months, at Fairway Recreation Center. On Saturday, June 13, 2026, you will be treated to a Readers Theater performance entitled, "America 250." No RSVP is necessary. Please bring a potluck item, plates, silverware, and beverages. The potlucks are open to all Sun City Residents with a RCSC Member ID card.

Visit their website at SunCityPlayers.org

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