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Sun City West church installs guild officers

Our Lady’s Guild at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 19002 N. 128th Ave., will install new officers for 2024-25 at the May 6 general meeting in Madonna Hall. Our Lady’s Guild meets …
CLUBS

Oregon club hosts farewell picnic in Sun City West

The State of Oregon Club gathered April 20 for its farewell picnic at the Beardsley Recreation Center. The last event of the season started with a business meeting and the election of next …
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At CenterWell Senior Primary Care in Phoenix, It's About Time

"Julia is the best provider I've ever had. She's really taking great care of me, and I hope to have her until the end of my time." - CenterWell Sun City patient "This was an incredible …
SERVICES

ACC approves EPCOR rate increase for Sun City

The Arizona Corporation Commission has voted to approve the Luke 303 Wastewater rate consolidation sought by EPCOR, a utility company that manages water, wastewater, natural gas and electricity …
NEIGHBORS

Royal Oaks Strummers perform at Sun City church

The Royal Oaks Strummers of Sun City recently performed at the Congregational Church of Sun City, 18041 N. 99th Ave., under the leadership of musical director Jane Higgs. Higgs, a retired music …
CLUBS

LGBT club honors Sun City resident

The LGBT Club of Sun City implemented a program to give back to the volunteers who continue to give so much to the community on an ongoing basis. The March recipient of this award, Marsha Rory, …
NEIGHBORS

Sun City Daughters create greeting cards

Members of the Sun City Daughters of the American Revolution, Agua Fria Chapter, met to create 127 greeting cards for the chapter chaplain, who sends chapter members birthday, get well and sympathy …
NEIGHBORS

Sun City church supports children’s camp

Willowbrook United Methodist Church in Sun City selected Camp Genesis as a recipient for its special Easter offering. Camp Genesis is a summer camp for children whose parents are incarcerated. On …
COMMUNITY

AAUW elects new officers for the upcoming year

The American Association of University Women Northwest Valley installed new officers at a luncheon at Angela's Kitchen in The Grand April 18. There were more than 50 ladies in attendance.
MCSO

MCSO District 3 crime stats

Editor’s Note: The following information is obtained from Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office District 3. This column lists arrests, not convictions, unless otherwise stated. Arrested persons listed here who are later found not guilty are welcome to inform the Independent by calling 623-972-6101.

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OPINIONS WITH CIVILITY
Some people are acting as if abortion is a God-given right. I’m sure that God, who values all human life, would not be in favor of abortion. He must be crying in Heaven, seeing all the …
Back in the day, many years ago, together with my wife, I became a homeowner. That day was so exciting we were both almost vibrating. It was our first house, but not our last. Between then and now …
We all know there is one political party who constantly attacks network news as fake. Let me give you a perfect example of network TV fake news. The other evening we were having a burger at a …
Open House

CenterWell celebrates new location

CenterWell Senior Primary Care across the Valley held an open house April 17 for seniors to tour the facility and meet the doctors, nurse practitioners and staff. The national company opened its …
HEALTH

Seniors can ask a cardiologist during a Surprise event

Abrazo Surprise Hospital, 16815 W. Bell Road, will offer a special ‘Ask-a-Cardiologist’ educational opportunity for the community.
CLUBS

AAUW installs officers

The American Association of University Women Northwest Valley installed new officers during a luncheon at Angela’s Kitchen in The Grand. More than 50 ladies were in attendance to witness …
EVENT

Banner hosts blood drive for mothers

Banner Olive Branch Senior Center will host blood drive from 2-5:30 p.m. May 3 in the dining room. To schedule an appointment, call 877-258-4825 or visit vitalant.org and use blood drive code …
Entertainment

Sun City man publishes third book

A passion for telling stories has led to three books in varying styles from Sun City resident Joe Merrell. Born and raised in Southern California, Merrell joined the military shortly after …
Entertainment
Sounds of the Southwest Singers

Choirs team for concerts in Sun City, Sun City West

The West Valley’s own Sounds of the Southwest Singers and Sounds of the Southwest Chorale community choirs are uniting in song to perform their Sacred Sounds Concert, highlighting various …

Sun City church hosts Desert Winds Steel Orchestra concert

First United Methodist Church and Pastor Kathleen Puntar host the Desert Winds Steel Orchestra in concert 3 p.m. Sunday, April 21, at 9849 N. 105th Ave. The event is free for the community and a …

Tremble Clefs present concert at Sun City church

The Tremble Clefs will perform 2 p.m. Sunday, April 21, at Sun City Christian Church, 9745 W. Palmeras Drive. Light refreshments will be served. The Tremble Clefs are music groups for people …
Several dozen vendors greet local residents for the Peoria Independent Senior Expo held in Westbrook Village. (Independent Newsmedia)

The Peoria Independent senior expo returns for another event

The Valley’s premiere senior event is now here! It’s that time of year again for the Peoria Independent Senior Expo, 9 a.m.-noon., March 28, at Westbrook Village, 19281 N. Westbrook …
The Desert Winds Steel Orchestra

Steel orchestra to perform at Sun City West church

The Desert Winds Steel Orchestra will present a concert 1 p.m. Sunday, April 7, at Advent Episcopal Church, 13150 Spanish Garden Drive. The group began performing with eight members in 1977 and has …
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