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Special Halloween sessions of Virtual Reality scheduled for Oct. 28 and 30
Do you enjoy the spooks and scares that come with the Halloween holiday? The R.H. Johnson Library will be having special Halloween Virtual Reality sessions on Oct. 28 and 30 at 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. each day. Guests may join sponsoring members. Children who are 10 years old and up are also welcome to attend when accompanied by a responsible adult. Mark your calendar for this fun time!
For questions about the Virtual Reality program and to make reservations, please contact 623-544-6644.
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Members encouraged to run for Governing Board
Interested in being more involved in the community and working alongside other SCW residents? Candidate packets for those interested in running for the Governing Board will be available Monday, Nov. 1, at the R.H. Johnson Admin Offices. Learn more at the link below or by calling Executive Assistant Karen Roepken at 623-544-6115.
Candidate packet info
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Village Store space slated for office and meeting space
The Recreation Centers of Sun City West have a new update available for members about the space formerly used by the Village Store, which will be renovated to create a home for the CC&R Department, as well as a new meeting room to make up for space lost in previous space utilization reorganizations.
Read press release
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Newcomers Orientation takes place tonight at Palm Ridge
After a lengthy hiatus, the Rec Centers' popular Newcomers Orientation event is back! Newcomers Orientation takes place tonight from 3 to 6:30 p.m. at the Palm Ridge Recreation Center. We hope to see you there!
Check out which chartered clubs are scheduled to appear!
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MCDOT projects in Sun City West
Residents, be aware of a few Maricopa County Department of Transportation projects taking place in Sun City West during the month of October. Maps for each project will be available below. If you have any questions, our recommendation is to reach out to MCDOT.
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AFMA bowling tournament for
breast cancer awareness
On Saturday, Oct. 16, help raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness while also enjoying a fun time bowling at the R.H. Johnson Sports Pavilion. AFMA Firefighters Charities will be hosting their Spare A Pair bowling tournament where a portion of proceeds will be donated to local Arizona Breast Cancer Non-Profits.
Learn more and get your bowling team registered at the link below!
Spare A Pair registration
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Have you heard about "SCW splitting in two!"
If you’ve heard a rumor about Sun City West being split in two, you can relax. There are no plans to cut our community in half. What you have probably been hearing about is a federally mandated process, required by the U.S. Constitution, to reevaluate America’s Congressional and Legislative districts every 10 years, after the censuses are complete.
Arizona appointed its Independent Redistricting Commission in January of 2021 to adopt new districts to meet this requirement. Proposed new maps have been released. The U.S. Constitution requires that each Congressional district within a state must have as identical a number of people as possible and each legislative district within a state must have close to the same number of people.
Since the 2010 census, Sun City West has been in U.S. Congressional District 8 and State Legislative District 22. Our representatives for US District 8 are Sens. Krysten Sinema and Mark Kelly, and Rep. Debbie Lesko. In State Legislative District 22, our representatives are Sen. David Livingston and Reps. Ben Toma and Frank Carroll.
From the maps the commission has published so far, it appears Sun City West will move from Congressional District 8 to District 9, and will move from Legislative District 22 to Legislative District 29.
For more information, please click here.
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SCW Posse drug take-back event
Do you have prescriptions that you no longer need? The SCW Posse will be hosting their semi-annual drug take-back event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, in front of the SCW Posse headquarters.
Deputies from the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office District III substation will be on site to assist residents in disposing their unused/expired prescriptions or over-the-counter drugs.
No glass, needles or liquids will be accepted. All drugs are disposed of properly by the Federal Drug Enforcement Agency.
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AFMA public Zoom webinar
Arizona Fire and Medical Authority will be hosting a free public webinar via Zoom on Monday, Oct. 18. The topic for this webinar is "What is AFMA?"
To register, please click here.
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Phase 2 of Kuentz parking lot project delayed
Phase one of the Kuentz Parking Lot/ Asphalt Mill & Replacement Project began on Wednesday, Sept. 15, with favorable soils conditions and was successfully completed on Thursday, Sept. 23, per schedule with immediate transition to phase two beginning in the south parking lot. After removal of the south lot’s old asphalt, it was determined that soil stabilization is a required step prior to the placement of new asphalt and was also impacted by that past weekend’s rain.
RCSCW General Manager and staff have agreed to extend the closure for natural drying and stabilizing to take place in lieu of the high cost of concrete powder soils stabilization process.
The decision to naturally dry the lot's soil prevents approximately $70,000 of additional costs, while requiring 3 to 4 weeks of inconvenient added closure time.
Staff is making efforts to reach out to The Foundation for assistance in additional parking to accommodate Softball and Theatre Events scheduled during this timeframe.
View current capital project schedule
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October Rec Center Tours
Interested in learning more about Sun City West and all the amenities offered here? Join a RCSCW tour this September with Phil Dauterive and see many of the club rooms, amenities and much more!
View October tour schedule
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October Talent Spotlight
Watch and support some of the local talent here in Sun City West with the return of Talent Spotlight! Shows will take place at the Kuentz Courtyard from 11 a.m. to noon, Wednesdays, Oct. 13, 20 and 27. Visit the link below to see the scheduled acts.
October Talent Spotlight
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Reflective Enterprises demo days and specials for October
Reflective Enterprises will be running a special for their plasma pen this October for SCW members. They will also be having demo days for their plasma pen and PEMF treatments. Learn more about both at the links below.
Plasma pen special
Demo Days calendar
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Fitness classes for October
Work towards your health and fitness goals with one of the many West Valley Personal Training group fitness classes being offered at RCSCW rec centers. The October schedule of classes is available to view online at the link below
View schedule
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Catch all the football action at Lizard Acres Pub
Looking for a fun environment to root for the home team this season? Stop by Lizard Acres Pub every Sunday and watch all the action alongside other football fans in the community. Lizard Acres is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sundays.
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GB and Committee meetings
A few more committee and Governing Board meetings remain for the month of October. View every meeting from this month at the link below.
October Meetings
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GB President office hours
Friendly reminder that the Governing Board president would like to hear from you! GB President Sue Fitzsimons is available to talk to residents every Monday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Stop by and ask for Sue at the reception desk inside Member Services at the R.H. Johnson Recreation Center.
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Make sure your emergency contact info is up to date
Did you know that in an emergency, Member Services is often contacted for information? Make sure your emergency contact information is current and up to date by contacting Member Services at 623-544-6100 or membership@suncitywest.com.
Learn more
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Need assistance with
Member Services?
Did you know that you can schedule an appointment. Members with appointments will have minimal wait time while walk in members may experience a longer wait time. We have also reimplemented our numbering system to better serve you.
The payment window outside of Member Services is also open for dues payments and member credit. Window hours are from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Regular office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Give Member Services a call at 623-544-6100 to schedule your appointment today.
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TORCH returning spring of 2022! Registration now open
Pictured above is the TORCH class of spring 2019
The Rec Centers are excited to announce TORCH is returning in the spring of 2022! Members who are interested in taking part in our seven-session TORCH Citizens Academy (every Thursday for seven weeks) can sign up beginning in October.
Registration opened first to those whose saw their session close down due to COVID. On Friday, Oct. 1, registration was opened to anyone else interested in taking the course.
Call 623-544-6115 to register for the academy.
For additional information, click here.
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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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Popular Santa Letters program returns for 2021 holiday season
The Rec Centers are happy to announce the return of last year's very popular "Santa Letters" program this holiday season. From Oct. 12 through Nov. 23, fill out a grandchild questionnaire form and submit it to our Events Department at the RHJ Box Office. Our staff will then create a letter from Santa for your grandchild using your submitted questionnaire and have them mailed out in time for them to arrive during the month of December. All letter will be postmarked from the North Pole!
Learn More
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Dance into 2022 with
Hi-Fi All Stars Band
Ring in the new year with the Hi-Fi All Stars Band! The annual New Year's Eve Dance is scheduled for 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31 at the Palm Ridge Recreation Center.
Tickets are $35 per person and are currently available at the RHJ Box Office. The first two weeks of ticket sales will be exclusive to SCW residents only.
Learn More
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Food Truck Friday at
Pebblebrook Golf Course
Grab some good eats and refreshing drinks with your friends while enjoying music from our own radio station in Sun City West, KSCW. The Rec Centers will be hosting Food Truck Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22, at Pebblebrook Golf Course.
Learn More
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Maricopa County Safety Fair at Beardsley Park
Join Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel and Sheriff Paul Penzone at a free event to learn about the issues that affect our communities the most. Twelve county agencies will be available for residents to talk to.
The Maricopa County Safety Fair takes place from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Nov. 6, at Beardsley Park. The event is limited capacity, please register online here.
Please bring your own chair for the event.
COVID-19 vaccines and booster shots will also be available during the safety fair. Learn more by clicking here.
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October Concerts in the Park
Celebrate the transition from the summer heat to the cool autumn breeze this October with the Rec Centers' October in the Park series! From Oct. 9 to Oct. 23, a concert will be held every Saturday at Beardsley Park. Tickets for each show are $5 and are on sale right now.
Learn More
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October Movies in the Park
Movies in the Park are back this October! Every Sunday from Oct. 10 through 31, relax in the cool autumn weather at Beardsley Park and spend the night watching a free movie with your fellow Sun City West neighbors. What movies will be showing? Check out the movie lineup at the link below!
October Movies in the Park
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Free movie showing
Pearl Harbor
The Rec Centers will show remembrance of the "Day that will live in infamy," with a free screening of the 2001 film "Pearl Harbor."
Showtime is at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, in the Palm Ridge Rec Center.
Tickets are free and will be available at the RHJ Box Office starting Tuesday, Oct. 26, at 8 a.m. Must show rec card, limit two per household.
Movie Trailer
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Music on the Green
Enjoy a free hour of music with your SCW neighbors as the Rec Centers are happy to announce "Music on the Green," a series of free musical shows taking place on the RHJ Great Lawn! The next show of the series takes place Wednesday, Nov. 17, at 6 p.m. and will feature The Many Sounds of 9SW.
Learn More
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Fall Fest 2021
After almost a two-year hiatus, Beardsley Park will be welcoming back the very popular Fall Fest concert series. Tickets for this year's two-night event are currently on sale at the RHJ Box Office and online at suncitywest.com.
Thursday, Nov. 4 show is sold out
Learn More
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Tickets still available for Veterans Day Concert
Tickets are still available for this year's Veterans Day Concert at the Palm Ridge Recreation Center. They are free and available for pick up at the RHJ Box Office. Must show rec card when picking up, limit 2 per card.
Learn More
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Check out upcoming trips
Want to see what else Allied Tours & Travel has planned for 2021?
Click the link below to see the remaining tours for this year.
Remaining 2021 tours
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Valley of the Sun tour
Allied Tours and Travel
Tuesday, Nov. 9; $69
A true must for newcomers! Get to know the Phoenix area as there is a lot to learn about your hometown! This tour will include the past and present of the Metropolitan Phoenix area.
Learn More
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"Mary Poppins" at Hale Theatre with lunch at Sal's
Allied Tours and Travel
Friday, Nov. 12, 2021; $159
Watch Hale Theatre's production of "Mary Poppins" this November with Allied Tours and Travel. Before the show, you'll get to enjoy a delicious italian lunch at Sal's, a favorite local restaurant in Gilbert.
Learn More
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Overnight to Algodones, Mexico
Allied Tours and Travel
Nov. 17 through 18
Join Allied Tours for an overnight trip to Algodones, Mexico! You will have plenty of time on this trip to enjoy the colorful history of this Arizona board town.
Learn More
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Prescott Christmas Parade and Courthouse Lighting with lunch at Hassayampa Inn
Allied Tours and Travel
Saturday, Dec. 4; $117
Celebrate the holiday season with a trip to Prescott for their Christmas Parade, of their most beloved traditions!
Learn 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
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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Friends of the Library Board Meeting
The Friends of the R.H. Johnson Library, a Recreation Centers of Sun City West Chartered Club, will be holding a regular board meeting at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, in the library. All members are welcome.
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Writers Group
Writers Group will be holding its first meeting back at 1 p.m. this Thursday, Oct. 14.
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Chat with local author
Drop by the R.H. Johnson Library on Tuesday, Oct. 19, to chat with local author Jeff Hall. Jeff will be there from 10 a.m. to noon.
Jeff, an avid long distance runner, is the author of "Tales of a Dirt Bag Runner, A 50 State Marathon Journey," a book that reflects on his growth as a runner and as a person.
Learn More
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Read magazines in Libby
If you have not tried to read a digital magazine, check out this video on how to find and view digital magazines using the Libby app.
You can also sign up for help in the Data Resource Center by
calling 623-544-6644.
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Culture Pass program now available at R.H. Johnson Library
The R.H. Johnson Library is happy to announce that the Act One Culture Pass program is now available for patrons of the library. This new program at the library is available in the Information Center and provides free admission for two people at participating arts and cultural institutions.
Learn more
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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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R.H. Johnson Library Homebound Program
“HOME” what a wonderful place to be!
However, some people are homebound and cannot come and go as they once did. Sightseeing, shopping, attending events, and coming to the library are not possible due to their current circumstances.
Recent research reveals that more than 30% of seniors aged 60 and above have disabilities that affect self-care. One of the main goals of the Recreation Centers of Sun City West is to provide quality experiential options to our more than 28,000 residents.
Therefore, the R.H. Johnson Library is offering the “Homebound” program, which provides books, magazines, DVD’s, Blu-Ray’s, and CD’s. to lighten and brighten the days for people who cannot leave their homes.
The program is free to Sun City West residents with valid recreation cards.
You can be on the “Homebound” program for short term for example if you are planning to have surgery and won’t be able to travel to the library during your recovery.
The “Homebound” adventure begins with a phone call to 623-544-6130. After your approved application, choose 5 items which will be delivered to your door by a mail carrier.
When you have finished with the items during the allotted time, you place them in the provided mail bag and return them to the library. Upon receipt of your items, we send the next 5 items you requested.
The United States Postal Service helps make this possible with the “Free Matter” program which provides free mail services for nonprofits who deliver needed matter to people who are audio, visually, and/or physically challenged.
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Reader advisor volunteers needed
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.
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Volunteer with the R.H. Johnson library
Do you like volunteering? Working or helping with others?
If you answered yes, then we want you! The R.H. Johnson Library is looking for circulation volunteers and Virtual Reality volunteers. Come join a fun team and play with us.
If interested, pickup an application at the checkout desk. For questions, call Audrey at 623-544-6164.
If not available, leave a message and she will get back to you.
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Stardust Theatre Movie Night
"Cruella"
Thursday, Oct. 7
Movie Trailer
IMDB Page
This week's Stardust movie is "The Second Time Around," a 2016 romance film starring Linda Thorson and Stuart Margolin.
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.
October Movie Schedule
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What's happening at the Sports Pavilion with bowling leagues
The Sports Pavilion is buzzing with activity this month with the Fall/Winter league season in full swing. It's not too late for you to join in on the fun as many leagues are still looking to add to their rosters.
Visit the link below to see what leagues are available for you to join.
Fall/Winter leagues
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Catch all the football action at Lizard Acres Pub
Football season is here! Bring your family and friends to the Lizard Acre’s Pub every Sunday, Monday, and Thursday to enjoy watching your favorite professional football teams play. College football games will also be available on Saturdays.
The Fall/Winter hours for Lizard Acre’s Pub are Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sundays.
Fall/winter hours of operations
Lizard Acres drink menu
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Fall/Winter Wii Bowling
Wii League bowling is gearing up for a start date of Monday, Sept. 27. There is still time for you to sign up!
You can join as an individual, couple or a team of 3 or 4 people. Will bowling runs until March 15, 2022.
Wii Bowling schedule is Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9:30, 1:30 and 3:30.
If you don't have a team, you can sign up as a single or couple and we'll match you with other bowlers to form a team. Questions? Call Bill Warren at 623-544-6171 or email w.e.warren@sbcglobal.net.
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Bowling pricing
Please click the graphic above to see the current bowling prices.
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Hours of operation
To enlarge, click any of the graphics below.
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Memo's Bistro
Stop by Memo's Bistro and enjoy some delicious food!
Current Hours
- Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Reminder about fall overseeding schedule
Sun City West golfers, remember that starting this Thursday, Sept. 23, Echo Mesa and Deer Valley will be joining Stardust and Trail Ridge as the golf courses currently closed for overseeding. The fall overseeding schedule can be seen down below.
Tee times will be limited, so your best opportunity to book a tee time will be through the golf lottery, located on the SCW web portal. If you need assistance, please call Golf Ops at 623-544-6037 or any of our open Pro Shops.
- Pebblebrook Golf Course - Closes Oct. 21, opens Nov. 16
- Stardust Golf Course - Currently closed, opens Oct. 19
- Grandview Golf Course - Closes Oct. 21, opens Nov. 16
- Echo Mesa Golf Course - Closes Sept. 23, opens Oct. 19
- Trail Ridge Golf Course - Currently closed, opens Oct. 19
- Deer Valley Golf Course - Closes Sept. 23, opens Oct. 19
- Desert Trails Golf Course - Closes Oct. 21, opens Nov. 16
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Double check lottery request
Whenever a lottery request is submitted on the web portal, regardless of whether a lottery request confirmation email is received or not, the booking member should check their “My Itinerary” file to ensure the request was completed. If the request doesn’t appear in the “My Itinerary” list, the lottery request should be resubmitted, more than likely due to not completing the original lottery request.
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Stay updated about SCW golf courses
Did you know that Sun City West Golf has a text alert system available for golfers? Text "scwgolf" to 844-728-0158 to start receiving updates from our Golf Ops team about course closures and delays for weather and maintenance.
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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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2021-22 golf fees and start times
The golf fees and start times for the 2021-22 fiscal year are available to view online. Please note that the peak start time for September is 6:30 a.m.
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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October Holes-in-one
Who hit a hole-in-one during the month of October? Find out at the link below!
October 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 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, which is all you can eat. 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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