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Longtime Village Store manager to retire after 16 years
The Recreation Centers of Sun City West would like to congratulate
Katie Van Leuven, Village Store manager for the past 16 years, on her upcoming retirement. Thank you Katie for all the work you have done for our Sun City West community. From managing the Village Store to putting together the Rec Centers' annual craft fairs, your efforts have been greatly appreciated.
If you happen to be in the store and see Katie before she moves on to enjoying her retirement, be sure to congratulate her!
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Village Store temporarily closing after April 28
The Village Store will be temporarily closing after Wednesday, April 28, as the Rec Center staff and the Governing Board will be working to determine the correct tax classification for some chartered clubs. More details on this topic can be found by watching the replay of the April 9 Governing Board workshop where the general manager went into great detail on the subject.
April 9 Workshop Replay
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Budget session replays available
Replays of last week's budget sessions with the RCSCW General Manager are available for residents to watch online on the SCW YouTube channel. These sessions are a great way for the community to learn about the proposed fiscal plan for 2021-22.
Session one replay
Session two replay
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AFMA charities car wash
Support AFMA charities while also getting your car cleaned! AFMA will be hosting a car wash from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, May 7, at the R.H. Johnson Recreation Center.
Learn More
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Posse drug take-back event
Do you have prescriptions that you no longer need? The Posse will be hosting a drug take-back event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday, April 24, in front of the SCW Posse headquarters. No glass, needles or liquids will be accepted. Deputies from MCSO District III will be on site to assist residents in disposing of their unused/expired prescriptions or over-the-counter drugs.
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Vacation watch service provided by the SCW Posse
The soon-to-be exodus of homeowners from Sun City West will kick the Posse volunteer vacation watch program into full swing for the summer. One of the free services the Posse offers to SCW residents is a vacation watch house check while residents are away. If you are registered in the program and have a signed card on file, simply call the Posse at 623-584-5808 and provide your dates on the phone. If you are new to the program, stop in and register at the Posse office (across from Kuentz Rec Center) or go online to the Posse website, click on the vacation watch tab and fill out the required forms. The Posse wishes everyone a safe and happy summer!
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Volunteer for a RCSCW committee
Interested in serving the Sun City West community? Consider volunteering on a Rec Centers' Standing Committee or short-term special committee. Committees recommend policy changes, analyze problems and review operations as required to support the Governing Board's oversight responsibilities.
Visit here to fill out an application if you are interested in serving on a committee.
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Personal training and massage services available for residents
Looking to improve your physical health and achieve your fitness goals? The Rec Centers have a personal training and massage team available for residents at RCSCW fitness centers. Learn more by clicking the links below.
Personal training team - Massage team - Free fitness orientation
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PEMF demo at Kuentz Recreation Center
Ashley Keyworth from Reflective Enterprises will be holding a demo on pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) sessions from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, April 26, at the Kuentz treatment room. 15 minute sessions will be offered for $10 on a first come, first serve basis. She will also be happy to answer questions, explain what PEMF is and the benefits associated with it.
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RCSCW Governing Board regular meeting this Thursday at 9 a.m.
Sun City West residents are invited to attend the Governing Board's regular meeting at 9 a.m. Thursday, April 22 in the Social Hall. For those who wish to watch from home, the meeting will be livestreamed on the SCW YouTube channel.
GB Regular Meeting - Agenda
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GB President office hours
As a reminder, RCSCW Board President George Kuchtyak holds office hours from 9 to 11 a.m. Mondays. Appointments are encouraged and can be made by calling 623-544-6115. Please note, President office hours will not be held on June 21 and 28.
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COVID-19 vaccine info for residents
Updated April 2
As a way to help residents with receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, the Rec Centers have compiled vaccine resources for residents.
Click here to view vaccine resources
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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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Upcoming capital projects
The Recreation Centers of Sun City West are planning a series of capital projects starting this April and continuing until June.
View the tentative schedule 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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Star Wars movie marathon set for this summer
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 and grant you access to the entire marathon. They are available to SCW residents only and can be picked up starting Tuesday, May 4, at the R.H. Johnson Box Office.
Read More
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April Concert in the Park
It's been quite a while since the last time there was a live musical performance for SCW but we're happy to announce the return of our Concert in the Park event this month! SCW favorite Faded Jeans will be performing at 7 p.m. Friday, April 23, at Beardsley Park.
Tickets will be $5 per person and are on sale now at the R.H. Johnson Box Office. Only SCW residents can purchase tickets. Limit two per household.
Click here for more information
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April Movies in the Park
Update: Tickets for "News of the World" and "War with Grandpa" are sold out
Movies are back at Beardsley Park this April with an expanded lineup! Beginning Thursday, April 8, a new movie will be played every week for the month of April. A limited amount of tickets will be made available for each movie. Tickets are for SCW residents only and will be limited to two per household.
Click here for more information
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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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Southwestern Adventure: Lake Powell, Horseshoe Bend, Durango Railroad and Mesa Verde
Allied Tours and Travel
August 23 through 27
Enjoy a spectacular day exploring the beautiful Verde Valley countryside! Start your adventure by exploring the historic mining town of Jerome. Afterwards you will have lunch at the charming Manzanita Restaurant, followed by a visit to Page Springs Cellars where you will get to sample some excellent wines.
Learn More
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Lynx Lake and lunch at the historic Hassayampa Inn in Prescott
Allied Tours and Travel
Wednesday, June 9; $113
Come along with Allied Tours and Travel as they beat the heat and head north to the tranquil waters of Lynx Lake. You will have the opportunity to stroll the trails, take pictures and enjoy all the wildlife and scenery.
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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Chat with local authors this May
The R.H. Johnson Library is happy to announce their first "Chat with the Local Author" event in well over a year. Stop by the library from 10 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, May 4, to chat with three new local authors.
Learn More
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National poetry month
Checkout the library's collection of audiobooks on poetry to listen to this month in celebration of National Poetry Month.
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Library volunteers needed
The R.H. Johnson Library is offering an opportunity for library enthusiasts to serve their community by becoming a volunteer.
Volunteers comprise an important part of the library’s operations and perform a variety of duties. Whether you are employed or retired, you will be a welcomed addition to the R.H. Johnson library team.
There are volunteer opportunities throughout the library system, although there may not be vacancies for all positions at any given time. The library is seeking book sorters, circulation volunteers, instructors, monitors and shelf readers.
Volunteers must be willing to commit to a regular schedule of 3 1/2 hours per week. A.m. shifts are from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and afternoon shifts are from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
All volunteers must have a valid rec card. If interested in these opportunities, please ask for an application at the circulation desk.
If you have questions, contact the Library Volunteer Coordinator at 623-544-6164.
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R.H. Johnson Library updates
Patrons of the library, please be aware of the following updates.
Holds
- As the library moves towards normal services, they have changed back to only putting holds on items not currently available in the library.
Overdue library materials
- Starting April 6, the library has started issuing fines for overdue materials again.
Library is open
- Guests are welcome and activities such as scrabble, chess and puzzles can be played in the library. All computers in the DRC and Information Center are available. Study rooms can be requested in the DRC. Appointments for Virtual Reality can also be made in the DRC or by calling 623-544-6644. One-on-one help with iPhones and iPads can be booked in the DRC too.
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Virtual reality available at the R.H. Johnson Library
Virtual Reality is back! It is an opportunity to do some of the things we haven’t been able to do for over a year. You can take a trip to Rome or London, explore a coral reef and watch the manta rays and a smack of jelly fish or other interesting sea creatures. Perhaps you’ve always wanted to fly with the Blue Angels or ride the roller Coaster at Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany. Drive a Formula 1 race car? These adventures and much more are available at the virtual reality sessions at the R.H. Johnson Library right here in Sun City West.
No Passport required! Best of all, it is free to residents!
The R.H. Johnson library presents Virtual Reality twice daily on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. A maximum of four seats are available at each session and guests 18 years of age or older are welcome when accompanied by a Rec Card holder.
To sign up for a session, visit the Data Resource Center or call the library at 623-544-6644.
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Tech help
The R.H. Johnson Library is offering one-on-one training for patrons who need help with their smartphones, tablets or computers. This includes iPhones, iPads, Android phones and tablets as well as with laptop computers. Instruction is by appointment only and is done in one-hour segments, but you are free to schedule as many appointments as you need. The times that are available are scheduled based on the availability of the library's instructors.
Call the library at 623-544-6644 to book an appointment or 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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Johnson Lanes closure
The bowling alley will be closing Monday, April 26, for three weeks as system upgrades are made. The current plan is to re-open on Monday, May 17. The Sports Pavilion April calendar with current operating hours and upcoming events is available here. If you have any questions, please give the Sports Pavilion a call at 623-544-6140.
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George Cross celebration tournament
The Sports Pavilion will be hosting the George Cross celebration tournament at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 22. The format will be Handicap Singles/Three Games. Entry fee is $20 per person.
To register: text your name and average to 303-905-2698 or contact Bill Cross at 303-905-2698
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Summer Wii bowling
Get out of the summer heat! Come on down to the air-conditioned Sports Pavilion and join a Wii bowling team. Leagues will run from May 17 through August 25. Contact Bill Warren to sign up. Click here to view the sign up form, hours and contact information.
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Sign-up for summer and fall bowling leagues
How do I get signed up for a bowling league in one of the top bowling centers in the country?
Great bowler? Haven’t bowled in years? Never bowled? Doesn’t matter!
Come see Tami (House League Coordinator, 623-544-6156 or tamara.bettin@suncitywest.com) at the Sports Pavilion/Johnson Lanes (R.H. Johnson Recreation Center) and she will answer all your questions!
We have mixed, men’s, women’s, scratch & handicapped leagues. Something for everyone! Sign up as a team, or she will help you find a team!
Don’t wait, leagues filling up fast for the summer and fall!
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Sunday open bowling special
Hurry on in to enjoy the Sunday Special from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. This special is only running for two more weeks; April 18 and 25. Residents can bowl for $2 per game. Non-Residents can bowl for $2.40 per game. Shoe rental is available for $1.75.
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VIP Cards on sale April 1
The VIP Card program is back. Cost of the VIP card is $35 and entitles the cardholder to bowl an unlimited number of games at the price of $1.30 per game from May 1 through Sept. 31.
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Today's Barryism
What is on Barry's mind this week?
Click here to find out.
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Bowling pricing
Please click the graphic above to see the open bowling fees.
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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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Updated COVID-19 policies for RCSCW golf courses
The RCSCW Golf Ops team has recently updated their COVID-19 policies for Sun City West golf courses and clubhouses. Read the latest updates by clicking the button below.
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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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April holes-in-one
Who has hit a hole-in-one during the month of April? Click the link below to see the golfers who hit a hole-in-one on a Sun City West golf course.
April Holes-in-one
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Golf Lab fitting events and trade-ins
Looking to upgrade your golf game? The Golf Lab at Grandview Golf Course will be hosting several fitting events during the month of April:
- Mizuno - Thursday, April 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
If you are interested in any of the fitting events, call 623-544-6577 to make an appointment.
The Golf Lab is also taking trade-ins for your old clubs. Give them a call at 623-544-6577 if you are interested in trading in your clubs.
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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 April
Interested in knowing the golf rates and starting times for April? Please click here to see the rates and starting times.
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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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