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Tax status update
Members, the General Manager is planning an update on where we’re at with the 501(c)7 tax status issues. This update will be presented on Thursday, June 24, in the Social Hall. On that day, the Governing Board will be holding a Regular Board meeting, followed immediately by the Annual Membership Meeting. The meetings will be livestreamed on YouTube.
The June 24 Regular meeting is the Board’s last scheduled meeting of the Fiscal Year, before exiting Directors finish their terms on June 30 and new Directors are seated July 1. The Board typically recesses during the summer, with meetings resuming in September. However, meetings can be called by the President or by at least two Directors who make such a request in writing. All meeting agendas are posted at least 48 hours in advance at gb.suncitywest.com.
The Annual Meeting is a chance for all Owner Members to share their comments, ideas, suggestions and concerns with the Board.
Background information you may be interested in prior to the Regular and Annual meeting can be found down below:
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Governing Board training session this Thursday, June 17
The RCSCW Governing Board will be having a training session this Thursday, June 17, at 10 a.m. Residents are welcome to watch online on the SCW YouTube channel.
Governing Board Directors will be meeting virtually for this training, so there will be no in person attendance.
Agenda - YouTube link
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2021 RCSCW Annual Membership Meeting
Sun City West residents are invited to attend the 2021 RCSCW Annual Membership meeting at 9 a.m. Thursday, June 24, in the R.H. Johnson Social Hall. This is a great way to discuss and ask questions about RCSCW issues.
The Governing Board regular meeting will take place first, followed by the Annual Membership meeting.
Watch online
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Chance Shelter and RCSCW team up for informative videos
This past week, the Recreation Centers of Sun City West, in partnership with Chance Shelters of Surprise, released a series of informative videos for pet owners here in the community. Topics covered include safety tips for the summer heat and Chance Shelter's Neighbor to Neighbor program.
Watch online
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Lizard Acres Pub is open in SCW
Offering a casual environment where residents can socialize with each other, Lizard Acres Pub is located inside of the R.H. Johnson Sports Pavilion and is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Read more about Lizard Acres
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Palm Ridge update
Barring any setbacks, the parking lot project at Palm Ridge is currently scheduled to be finished by Friday, June 18. The Palm Ridge Recreation Center is scheduled to reopen Saturday, June 19, at 6 a.m.
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RCSCW guest policy reminder
As summer is quickly approaching, we would like to remind our residents about our guest policy.
View guest policy
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Fitness orientations for June
The Rec Centers will be having free, informational fitness orientations at their fitness centers during the month of June where you can learn the basics of using weight and cardio machines.
If you are interested in attending, please view the June schedule below and sign up at your fitness room of choice to reserve a spot.
June schedule
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June Rec Center News
The June edition of the Rec Center News is available for residents to view online.
June RCN
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COVID-19 resources
In an attempt to provide the community with the latest information concerning COVID-19, please consider visiting some of the links listed below to learn more.
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RCSCW Links
Looking for additional information? Consider visiting any of the links below.
GM Weekly Reports - Financial Reports - Member Services - RCSCW Governing Board
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Win a life-size Yoda while supporting the community
The Recreation Centers of Sun City West is excited to give Star Wars marathon goers an opportunity to bring home the great Jedi master – Yoda – with the purchase of a raffle ticket through Friday, July 30.
Raffle tickets are as followed:
- 1 raffle ticket for $1
- 6 raffle tickets for $5
- 15 raffle tickets for $10
- 30 raffle tickets for $20
Raffle tickets will be sold during the Star Wars Movie Marathon through July at the Stardust Theater. Tickets may also be purchased at the R.H. Johnson Box Office. Cash only please.
The raffle drawing will be held on Monday, Aug. 2. If you wish to see the Yoda statue, it is currently on display at the R.H. Johnson Box Office.
All proceeds will go towards Meals on Wheels in Sun City West.
The Rec Centers is also pleased to announce an anonymous donor will match up to $1,000.
Learn more about Meals on Wheels
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Lindsey Benedict and Jazzola Trio concert
Join the Recreation Centers of Sun City West this July for their first indoor concert in more than a year. Enjoy patriotic jazz tunes from Lindsey Benedict and Jazzola Trio.
This patriotic concert will take place at the Palm Ridge Rec Center on Thursday, July 8. Concert will begin at 7 p.m. with doors opening at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets are $10 per person and are available at the R.H. Johnson Box Office or online at suncitywest.com.
Learn More
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June Dive In Movies
This summer, catch a movie and relax by the poolside of the R.H. Johnson pool as the Rec Centers are happy to announce the return of Dive In Movies for the month of June!
Learn More
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Star Wars tickets sold out, keep an eye out for cancellations
Tickets are now sold out. If you are still interested in attending, give the box office a call at 623-544-6093 to see if there have been any ticket cancellations.
Relive one of the most famous movie franchises in history this summer as the Recreation Centers of Sun City West will be having a Star Wars movie marathon this June and July!
All movies will be shown in their chronological order of events so you can follow along with the entire story of the Star Wars franchise. A raffle for Star Wars prizes will also be held at the end of July for those that participate in this marathon.
Tickets are free, grant you access to the entire marathon and are available at the R.H. Johnson Box Office.
Read More
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Learn more about Allied Tours & Travel and their 2021 plans!
Allied Tours and Travel have provided SCW residents with a quick and short video that goes over their plans for 2021 and what you can expect when you travel with them!
Watch Allied Tours and Travel 2021 video
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Brunch at Eggstasy and Butterfly Wonderland
Allied Tours and Travel
Tuesday, July 20; $118
Come along for a fun day as Allied Tours and Travel visits the Butterfly Wonderland, home to the largest butterfly pavilion in America. You will also get to enjoy brunch at Eggstasy, located in Scottsdale.
Learn More
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Los Angeles Dodgers
vs
Arizona Diamondbacks
Allied Tours and Travel
Friday, Sept. 24, 2021; $119
Catch a game at the ballpark this September as Allied Tours and Travels heads to Chase Field on Sept. 24 to watch the Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Arizona Diamondbacks. Seats will be located in the lower level, reserved baseline.
Learn More
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Medieval times dinner and tournament
Allied Tours and Travel
Thursday, August 5; $119
Join the Queen and her royal court for dinner and a tournament. Enjoy a "hands-on" four-course feast as heroic knights on horseback battle in a jousting tournament to become champion.
Learn More
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"The Addams Family" at Hale Theatre with lunch at RigaTony's Italian Restaurant
Allied Tours and Travel
Friday, Sept. 17; $144
Visit the fabulous Hale Theatre in downtown Gilbert for their production of "The Addams Family" this September. Before the show, you will also get to dine at RigaTony's Italian Restaurant.
Learn More
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Additional trips and tours
Looking for something else? Visit the trips and tours section of our website to see additional trips from our travel partners.
Reservations
For reservations or if you have any questions, please contact the RCSCW Tours and Scheduling department at 623-544-6129 or 6032.
Allied Tours and Travel health policies
In order to provide a safer and healthier travel experience, Allied Tours and Travel has new health policies in place.
Read more here
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Thursday night movies at Stardust
Escape from the Arizona heat this summer and catch a movie at Stardust Theatre. Movie showings take place every Thursday at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Hearing assisted devices are available for those that need one. Please no food or drink in the theatre.
A $2 donation at the door is encouraged as it helps support the library.
Check out the movies scheduled for June and July down below.
June movies - July movies
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Library volunteers needed
Looking for a fun and rewarding opportunity to serve the SCW community? The R.H. Johnson Library is currently looking for members that would be interested in volunteering at the library. Volunteers are an important part of the library's operations and perform a wide variety of duties.
If you are interested in volunteering, please call the library volunteer coordinator at 623-544-6164 to learn more about library volunteer opportunities.
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Adult summer reading program
The adult summer read program 2021 is back! Let the fun begin! The Theme of this year’s summer read is: “Reading Colors Your World.”
“The broad motif of “colors” provides a context for exploring humanity, nature, culture, and science, as well as developing programming that demonstrates how libraries and reading can expand your world through kindness, growth, and community.”
The goal is to have super fun! Participants can record, recommend, discuss books/authors, and have a chance to win great prizes!
Registration is available online here.
The adult summer reading began, Tuesday, June 8 and continues through Saturday, Sept. 4. Book logs will be made available online or you can pick up a printed log in the library.
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New booklists
To help place holds, the library now has a list of new books that you can browse for ideas to place holds. Use your library catalog login to place holds using the links below.
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Summer community puzzle now live at the R.H. Johnson Library
Educa’s 42,000-piece “Around the World” is this summer’s community puzzle. It provides a tour of the world´s leading places and landmarks designed by Adrian Chesterman.
The fun started on Wednesday, June 2 at the R.H. Johnson Library and continues during normal library hours (9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday) until the puzzle is completed. You may participate for as much or as little time as you wish. There will be a sign-up sheet to count how many participate and how many hours it takes to complete the puzzle.
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Summer House League Openings
It’s still not too late to get signed up for a Summer House League. Come see Tami (House League Coordinator, 623-544-6156 or tamara.bettin@suncitywest.com) at the Sports Pavilion/Johnson Lanes and she will answer all your questions!
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BASCW
BASCW (Bowling Association Sun City West) has started the Tuesday Summer No Tap Red Pin. They bowl every Tuesday at 1 p.m. If you’re interested in joining this fun event, signup sheets are available at the center table in the bowling alley.
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Bowling pricing
Please click the graphic above to see the current bowling prices.
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Lizard Acres Pub
Come on into the bowling alley and check out the new gathering place. Lizard Acres Pub (formally the shuffleboard room) is open during the summer hours of 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Closed on Sundays. The dart boards and the wooden shuffleboard table have been moved into the pub area.
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Sports Pavilion summer hours
Click graphic to enlarge
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Memo's Bistro
Stop by Memo's Bistro this summer!
Open Saturday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Message from RCSCW Environmental Services Manager
The Rec Centers would like to pass along the following message from the RCSCW Environmental Services Manager conerning this year's transition period from winter ryegrass to summer bermudagrass.
Read transition period message
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June specials at Grandview Pro Shop
Attention SCW golfers! The Grandview Pro Shop is running specials throughout the month of June. Stop by and save some money on your purchases this month.
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Grandview summer maintenance
The Grandview Golf Course, practice range and pro shop will be closed for summer maintenance June 17-21, however the Crooked Putter will remain open during that time.
There will also be repairs to the restrooms, which should take two weeks but also result in their closure during that time. Portable toilets will be brought on premises for customer and staff use during this time. They will be located near the practice range. The portable toilets are scheduled to be delivered on June 16. Facility Maintenance personnel will oversee and direct their placement.
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Pebblebrook Putting Green update
On Thursday, June 3, work continued on the Pebblebrook putting green project as the RCSCW environmental team sprayed two truck loads of stolons onto the area. The stolon will continue to be fertalized and watered over the next few weeks.
Quick note about the color: Right now, the stolon has a bright and beautiful green color but sometime over the next week or so, you may drive by Pebblebrook and see that it has turned brown, making it look like it has died. There is no need to worry about the loss of color! As the stolon is watered, the green fiber wears off, making it turn a brown color. As the environmental team continues to water and maintain the area, the stolon will eventually return to its green color.
Photos - Drone Video
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Which golf card is right for you?
Sun City West golfers who want to get a deal on their golf can choose from an array of discount card options. But how do you decide which card is the best deal? The Rec Centers have put together a "cheat sheet" to help you decide which card makes sense for you.
Golf card cheat sheet
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May and June holes-in-one
Who has hit a hole-in-one during the months of May and June? Click the link below to see the golfers who hit a hole-in-one on a Sun City West golf course.
May Holes-in-one - June Holes-in-one
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Updated Golf Maintenance schedule
The RCSCW Golf Maintenance team would like to pass along to golfers an updated maintenance schedule for the summer.
Aerification
- Deer Valley - June 3 through June 7
- Pebblebrook - June 10 through June 14
- Grandview - June 17 through June 21
- Desert Trails - June 24 through June 29
Summer Closures
- Stardust - Closes Monday, June 7 and opens Tuesday, Oct. 19
- Trail Ridge - Closes Monday, July 5 and opens Tuesday, Oct. 19
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Golf course maintenance schedule for 2021
The SCW Golf Operations team has provided residents with the latest maintenance schedule for 2021. Please click the link below to view the entire schedule.
2021 maintenance schedule
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New rates and starting times for June
Interested in knowing the golf rates and starting times for June? Please click here to see the rates and starting times.
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Limited in-door clubhouse seating, pre-COVID-19 golf cart rules now in place at RCSCW golf courses
As we slowly get back to normal in our Golf Operations Department, a return to pre-COVID-19 golf cart rules and limited in-door clubhouse seating is now in place at RCSCW golf courses.
Read More
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The golf lottery
What is the golf lottery and how does it work? Click the links below to learn more about the golf lottery and the process of placing a lottery request.
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Online golf reservations
The Rec Centers have implemented a new web portal. For golfers who use the portal for online tee time reservations, please check out the links below to learn more about the new portal and online tee time process.
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Crooked Putter is open at Grandview Golf Course
The best in the "West," The Crooked Putter! How about a hearty breakfast plate, a quarter-pound burger for $2.79 or the best fish fry in town? Check out the best handmade (not frozen) burger right here in Sun City West from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday nights. Don't forget to try the fish fry on Wednesday or Friday nights. Visit the Crooked Putter at Grandview to find a great selection of dishes for your dining pleasure. Check out the menu and hours of operation here.
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