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Q&A on Chartered Club tax issues
Members, as the Rec Centers continue to work and refine solutions for the various tax-status issues facing some of our chartered clubs, this week we would like to answer some of the thoughtful questions our members have posed to us over the last week at the link below.
Tax Issue Q&A
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SCW community puzzle featured on Fox 10
In case you missed it, the Sun City West community puzzle at the R.H. Johnson Library was featured in a segment on Fox 10 news.
Watch it here!
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Kuentz deck cleaning closure
From 6 to 8 a.m. Thursday, July 8, the Kuentz pool and spa will be closed for cleaning of the pool deck. Our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.
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R.H. Johnson Library used book sale
Well over a year since their last book sale, the R.H. Johnson Library and Friends of the Library will be having a used book sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, in the Social Hall. Open to the public, books from all categories and subjects will be available for sale. Other items that will be available are CD's, DVD's, books on CD & tape and jigsaw puzzles.
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Guest fee changes on July 1
Effective July 1, a tiered guest fee will be introduced for RCSCW facilities. More details can be found at the link below.
Guest fee changes
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Upcoming capital projects
The Rec Centers have a tentative schedule available online for upcoming capital projects .
View schedule
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Northwest Valley Connect offering vaccine rides
Community life is a buzz going forward from the COVID-19 pandemic phase and while residents watch activities return to a new normal, there are seniors questioning whether or not the pandemic is over.
Northwest Valley Connect Volunteers have a concern for those not vaccinated and remain vulnerable to the possibility of contracting the virus. If one should be you, NVC volunteers have a solution, they have made themselves available for your assistance. Just one phone call to NVC and a call center representative or dispatcher will schedule your vaccine site visitation, at home pick-up and delivery.
Northwest Valley Connect is an essential transport service for seniors 65 years and older, individuals with disabilities and veterans residing independently in the west valley who are without access to personal rides or lack public transportation because services are nonexistent or fragmented. Please keep in mind - a free ride service is just one-click-away.
Learn more about Northwest Valley Connect
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Watch championship basketball at Lizard Acres Pub
Looking for a fun environment to watch Phoenix battle for the championship this postseason? Stop by Lizard Acres Pub and cheer for your team with other fans. Lizard Acres is open during the summer from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Closed on Sundays.
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Member Services appointments help speed up your visit
Did you know that you can schedule appointments at Member Services? Members with appointments will have minimal wait time. Walk in visits may experience a longer wait time. Member Services' payment window is still open for dues payments and member credit. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Call Member Services at 623-544-6100 to schedule your appointment today.
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Group fitness classes, health Q&A scheduled for the month of July
Work towards your health goals this summer with group fitness classes being held at the R.H. Johnson Swim and Fitness building. Hosted by West Valley Personal Training, these classes provide a fun group environment for you to get active in activities such as zumba, B-fit cardio and more!
West Valley Personal Training will also be hosting a Q&A session where residents can attend and ask fitness and nutrition based questions to their team of personal trainers. Visit the link below for more information and their complete schedule of classes.
July Health and Wellness classes
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July Rec Center News
The latest edition of the Rec Center News is now available to view online.
July Rec Center News
Rec Center News Correction: In the July 2021 edition of the Rec Center News, the calendar on page 5 mistakenly has the July 8 Lindsey Benedict show starting at 1 p.m. The correct start time for that show is 7 p.m. Our apologies for the mistake.
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Use member credit for guest and green fees
Member Credit may be used to pay for guests and green fees. There is no expiration on these funds. The minimum amount of member credit being placed on an account is now $25 if purchased at Member Services; there is no minimum if placed at an RCSCW golf course. In addition, members can pay with a credit/debit card ONLY (Visa, Master and Discover) for a one-day use at any of the monitor stations at the four recreation centers.
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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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Tickets still available for concert this Thursday
A limited amount of tickets are still available for this Thursday's Lindsey Benedict and Jazzola Trio show at the Palm Ridge Recreation Center.
The first RCSCW indoor concert in well over a year, it promises to be a good show with patriotic jazz tunes from the performers.
Tickets are available at the R.H. Johnson Box Office and online.
Learn More
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July Dive In Movies announced
The movie lineup for the July Dive In Movies is now available to view online at the link below. All movies will start at approximately 7:45 p.m. on the day of their screening.
SCW members and their paid guest 16 and older are welcome to attend.
July Dive In Movies
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Star Wars Movie Marathon
All tickets for the summer Star Wars Movie Marathon are currently sold out. If you are still interested in attending, give the box office a call at 623-544-6093 to see if any tickets have been returned.
Star Wars Movie Marathon
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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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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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Stardust Theatre Movie Night
"Land"
Thursday, July 8
Movie Trailer
This week's Stardust movie is "Land," a 2021 drama movie starring Robin Wright and Demian Bichir.
The Friends of the Library show movies at Stardust Theatre, located at the Kuentz rec center, every Thursday at 7 p.m. or when all seats are filled. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Entry is free but a $2 donation at the door is greatly appreciated as it helps support purchasing new material for the R.H. Johnson Library.
July Movie Schedule
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Stardust Theatre film committee volunteers needed
The Thursday Night Movies Film Committee is looking for volunteer greeters and hearing unit monitors. You don’t need any prior experience, just willingness to greet patrons as they come into the theatre or hand out hearing units as necessary, and watch great movies about one Thursday night a month. The committee welcomes both snowbirds and year-rounders to their film committee family. If you’re interested, please call the volunteer coordinator at 602-391-4067 for details.
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Reader advisors volunteers
The library is looking for volunteers to be reader advisors one day a week, Wednesday through Friday. Reader advisors recommend books they have read to residents. They set up a table with a selection of books they recommend and can talk to residents about the books. The books can be fiction or non-fiction. Contact the library at 623-544-6130 or stop by in person to learn more.
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Universal Classes
Did you know that the R.H. Johnson Library has over 500 universal classes available online for residents. Universal classes cover over 30 subject areas and are designed and led by professional instructors. Classes include videos, assignments, quizzes, tests, and options for social media interaction with other learners. Patrons may take multiple classes and learn at their own pace.
Visit the link below to log in and start taking universal classes today!
Log in with your SCW library catalog account
Universal classes login
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New print option available
The Data Resource Center has a new print option available for members looking to send print jobs from their digital devices. From your device, you can email print jobs to print@suncitywest.com. To pick up your print job, go to the monitor station in the DRC and tell them you are there for a print job sent to the print email and they will print the item for you. There is a printing cost of 15 cents a page. All jobs will be deleted from the system at the end of the day so the DRC will not be able to retrieve any information the next day.
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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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Library catalog tip: How to distinguish different formats for books
When you are searching the library catalog, you will see books that are available in different formats. The library has standard print, large print, digital eBooks, audiobooks, and books on CD. Digital eBook and audiobooks are available through Overdrive and the Libby app. Large print books have “LP” at the end of their title and at the beginning of the call number. Books on CD have “CD” at the end of their title and at the beginning of their call number.
PDF Tutorial: Distinguish different book formats
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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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Fall leagues signup
Fall bowling leagues are forming now! Johnson Lanes has 32 leagues planned for fall of 2021.
- Men's leagues, women's leagues and mixed leagues are available
- There are standard 10 pin leagues and No Tap leagues
- Leagues are held six days a week, some starting at 8:45 a.m. and leagues that finish at 8 p.m.
- Sanctioned and non-sanctioned leagues are available, as well as scratch and handicapped leagues
- Johnson Lanes also has Saturday evening red pin events
Johnson Lanes has it all.
If you are ready to sign up or have any questions, please stop by the information desk or contact Tami Bettin, league coordinator, at 623-544-5156.
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Watch championship basketball at Lizard Acres Pub
Looking for a fun environment to watch Phoenix battle for the championship this postseason? Stop by Lizard Acres Pub and cheer for your team with other fans. Lizard Acres is open during the summer from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Closed on Sundays.
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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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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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Golf tournament schedule for Fall 2021 and Spring 2022
Prepare your golf bags and get ready for a fun slate of golf tournaments later this year and early into 2022 as RCSCW Golf Operations has released their tournament schedule for Fall of 2021 and Spring of 2022. View it online at the link below.
Fall 2021/Spring 2022 Golf Tournaments
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Golf Maintenance schedule
Updated 6-30-21
The RCSCW maintenance team would like to pass along to golfers the upcoming maintenance schedule for this summer.
Summer Aerification
- Deer Valley - Closes Thursday, July 8. Reopens Tuesday, July 13.
- Echo Mesa - Closes Thursday, July 15. Reopens Tuesday, July 20.
- Pebblebrook - Closes Thursday, July 22. Reopens Tuesday, July 27.
- Desert Trails - Closes Thursday, July 29. Reopens Tuesday, Aug. 3.
- Grandview - Closes Thursday, Aug. 5. Reopens Tuesday, Aug. 10.
Summer Closures
- Stardust - Closed starting Monday, June 7. Reopens Tuesday, Oct. 19.
- Trail Ridge - Closed starting Monday, July 5. Reopens Tuesday, Oct. 19.
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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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2021-22 golf fees and start times
The golf fees and start times for the 2021-22 fiscal year are now available to view online. Be aware that these new fees and start times begin on July 1, 2021.
View 2021-22 golf fees and start times
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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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June holes-in-one
Who has hit a hole-in-one during the month of June? Click the link below to see the golfers who hit a hole-in-one on a Sun City West golf course.
June Holes-in-one
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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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