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Sun City West, AZ Welcome to America’s premier golf resort retirement destination
newsletter, the Rec Center News (delivered free the last Wednesday
Welcome! of each month in the Sun City West Independent), which contains
details about all there is to see and do here.
Welcome to the Recreation Centers of Sun City West, and your
new future in activeadult resort living! We are confident you’ve Please plan to attend one of our Newcomers’ Orientations and
chosen the absolute best golf retirement community in the nation, Coffees. They are held three times a year (January, April and Octo
and we’re proud to build upon the Del Webb legacy that’s earned ber) and are an enjoyable and convenient way to discover more
us an international reputation for excellence. about the Recreation Centers and other community organizations.
They also provide a wonderful opportunity to meet other newcom
As a new OwnerMember of our Association, you are another ers. No other forum packs in so much useful information about this
asset in this fine community, and we encourage you to take advan community.
tage of the many recreational, social, educational and physical ac You will want to visit all the recreation facilities and learn about
tivities offered by the Rec Centers. the programs available to you. Our friendly staff members have a
wealth of experience and are happy to assist you as you participate
This packet contains valuable information and, while we under in the active lifestyle that is the hallmark of Sun City West. If you
stand if you’re overwhelmed right now with all the activities and have any questions or concerns about the facilities or programs,
amenities your new community offers, we ask that you take the please feel free to stop back in the Member Services Office or call
time to review it carefully. We also recommend you keep it handy our main number at 6235446100.
so you can refer to it often; it is an invaluable source of information
about the Recreation Centers. Congratulations on selecting the incomparable Sun City West as
your home. We know you’ll be as proud of this Association as we
Similarly, we recommend you visit our official Association web are!
site, suncitywest.com, for the latest news, current events and up
todate information. You also will begin receiving our monthly – The Staff and Governing Board
of the Recreation Centers of Sun City West
Purpose Statement
To provide and promote a safe and attractive community with
Table of dynamic educational and recreational activities for funloving and
active adults.
Vision Statement
Contents Sun City West: The ultimate adult community. An exciting place
to live, work and play!
About Us..............................3 Hours of Operation...............9
Asset Preservation Fee.......26 Library...............................17
Box Office...........................19 Management........................8
Value Statements
CC&RS................................10 Member Services..................4 • We value courteous, prompt and quality service for all customers.
Clubs.............................1415 Newcomers..........................4 • We value teamwork.
Communications................20 Recreation Centers.............12 • We provide clear standards and expectations.
Contact Us............................5 Sports Pavilion....................16 • We value effective, clear and honest communications.
• We value integrity, ethics and adherence to all laws, bylaws,
Coyotes..............................25 TORCH..................................3
policies and procedures.
Employment.........................8 Travel Opportunities...........13
• We value a strong work ethic.
EXPLORE!...........................18 Underage Visitors.................6
• We value mutual respect and appreciation.
Golf...............................2224 Village Store.......................19 • We value a sense of humor. It makes this a fun place to live, work
Governing Board..................7 Vision & Values....................2 and play.
Guest Policy........................11 Volunteers..........................21 • We plan for the future.
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About Us
Sun City West is an unincorporated community within
the Northwest Valley of Maricopa County. Opened by
Del Webb in 1978, the community was completed in
1997 and includes about 17,500 homes and nearly
29,000 residents.
Sun City West is agerestricted, and at least one resi
dent in each household must be at least 55 years old.
No one under 19 is allowed permanent residency, al
though the Association abides by all Fair Housing Laws
and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
As an unincorporated entity, the community is gov
erned by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors.
The Recreation Centers of Sun City West Inc. was set up
by Del Webb to operate the community’s recreation
centers, golf courses, library, bowling center and other
Association property. The “Rec Centers,” as the Associ
ation is known, is governed by an elected ninemember
ENews: Governing Board. The directors are volunteers, receiv
Your best source for uptodate ing no compensation for their service.
Association news. Sign up at The Governing Board is responsible for setting poli
suncitywest.com cies and for hiring a General Manager. The General
Manager, in turn, is responsible for hiring professional
staff to carry out those policies.
TORCH about four to five
SIGN UP FOR TORCH
Registration forms are available
Want to learn more about how
an unincorporated community, hours per class. online at suncitywest.com, or by
It’s a big commit calling the Governing Board
with no centralized city govern‐ ment, but that’s
ment, functions as well as Sun because it’s such
Executive Assistant at
City West does? a comprehensive 6235446115.
class. You will
learn about Sun high taxes that come with incorporation.
The No. 1 way to learn the ins and outs You’ll learn about our budgeting and fi
about life in unincorporated Sun City West City West’s his
tory, its gover nances, recreation and golf divisions, fa
is by taking our sevenweek TORCH Citi cilities maintenance, public relations and
zens Academy. nance, how it
operates in coop marketing, bowling, library and more.
TORCH stands for Tapping Our Re You’ll hear from the experts who head
sources, Citizens and Heritage. The Acad eration with our sister nonprofit organi
zations that help Sun City West provide those areas, and enjoy behindthescenes
emy is held every fall and spring; each tours unavailable to the public.
academy is seven consecutive Thursdays, the many services we need, without the
You’ll hear from leaders of other com
munity groups such as the Sun City West
Foundation, Posse, PORA, PRIDES, Fire
District, Community Fund, Sun Health,
Helping Hands, Benevilla and more.
TORCH classes are limited to about 48
students to ensure the best experience
possible. That means classes fill up quickly,
so we encourage you to sign up early.
Since it began in Spring of 2009, hun
dreds of residents have graduated from
this prestigious academy better versed in
all things Sun City West. We highly en
courage you to join this elite group.
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Member Services
Member Services
R.H. Johnson Recreation Center
19803 R.H. Johnson Blvd.
Sun City West
6235446100
membership@suncitywest.com
Monday Friday
8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Our Member Services Office is located in
the upper section of the R.H. Johnson Rec the Sports Pavil Member must have their own
Center. Many services are available through ion using Visa, email address on file.) Visit
this office, as well as a variety of informa MasterCard or portal.suncitywest.com to
tional handouts, maps, and our main infor get started.
Discover. Soon you will be able to add
mation desk (6235446120) if you have
Member Credit to your account from the
questions. Please do not hesitate to stop by HOLIDAY CLOSURES: The Member
Web Portal.
if there is any way we can help you. Services Office is closed for most nation
You may also visit Member Services to
ally recognized holidays: New Year’s Day,
have a new rec card printed, order key
SERVICES: Civil Rights Day, Presidents’ Day, Memo
chain style rec cards; handle a change to
You can pay your annual Owner dues or rial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day,
your membership (deed change, status
Associate Member and Tenant card fees; Thanksgiving (Thursday and Friday), and
change, death certificate, etc.) or other
put money into your Member Credit ac Christmas.
such matters.
count and purchase golf cards at the Mem
ber Services Office or by calling SERVICES VIA MAIL: You may mail in LANDLORDS & TENANTS
6235446100 during regular business your renewal dues and fees. Please mail
hours. You can also purchase Member as early as possible to allow sufficient If you plan to rent to tenants, or you
Credit at any of time to process your payment prior to are considering renting here, please
our seven golf your expiration date. visit the Membership link on suncity
courses seven west.com for important information
days a week. You ONLINE SERVICES:
regarding fees, temporary forfeiture of
can purchase day If we have an email address on file for
owner privileges, tenant requirements,
passes at any of you, you may set up an online account
etc. For information, call 6235446100.
the rec centers or and pay your dues online. (Each Owner
Newcomers’ Orientation and Coffee
Because you decided to move here, we’ll assume you already know
there are countless opportunities awaiting you, from clubs and con
certs to dances and trips, not to mention all the facilities with which
you’ll want to familiarize yourself.
The Rec Centers makes it easy for you to learn about all these won
derful opportunities at our Newcomers’ Orientation and Coffees.
Please plan on attending one of the sessions held twice a year
(March and October) in Palm Ridge Summit Hall and we’ll get you
started on the exciting path of life in Sun City West!
Keep an eye out for specific times and dates announced in our
weekly enews and online. We’ll provide coffee and refreshments, and
lots of information about things to do and see in your new commu
nity. You’ll also have the chance to chat with staff and Governing
Board Directors, as well as visit with some of our clubs and commu
nity service organizations, and get answers to your questions. Enjoy!
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Contact Us
suncitywest.com • twitter.com/rcscw • facebook.com/suncitywest
Phone & EMail Directory
Main: 6235446000
BEARDSLEY REC CENTER GOLF OPERATIONS 6235446037
Swimming Pool/Fitness 6235446525 Course Conditions/Weather 6235446175
Mini Golf 6235446526 Deer Valley 6235446016
Desert Trails 6235446017
KUENTZ REC CENTER Echo Mesa 6235446014
Swimming Pool 6235446561 Grandview 6235446013
Fitness 6235446561 Crooked Putter Restaurant 6235446090
PALM RIDGE REC CENTER Pebblebrook 6235446010
Swimming Pool 6235446581 Stardust 6235446012
Fitness 6235446581 Trail Ridge 6235446015
RH JOHNSON REC CENTER
Swimming Pool 6235446107 ADMINISTRATION
Mini Golf, Table Tennis & Racquetball 6235446108 General Information 6235446120
Tennis Reservations 6235446151 Box Office 6235446093
Fitness 6235446107 EXPLORE! Adult Learning 6235446024
RH Johnson Library 6235446130 General Manager 6235446110
Data Resource Center 6235446644 Human Resources 6235446123
Johnson Lanes Sports Pavilion 6235446140 Member Services 6235446100
Memo’s Bistro 6235446116 Rec Center News 6235446519
Village Store 6235446135 Recreation Manager 6235446114
Social Hall 6235446109 Tours & Scheduling 6235446032
EMail
Administration: info@suncitywest.com Governing Board: gb@suncitywest.com
You may send an e‐mail to any Rec Centers Administrative Department at info@suncitywest.com.
Just put the department or person's name in the subject area.
Only correspondence with the sender's name & Rec Card number will be answered.
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Underage visitors
GENERAL RULES
• Host members are responsible for the conduct of guests and
for any damages to facilities or equipment by their guests.
• Children under age 16 must be accompanied by a responsi
ble adult at all times. There are no exceptions.
• Children are guests and as such must be signed in by a mem
ber with a valid recreation card using guest credits.
• Children must follow all rules of the Association and must
not interfere with the peaceful enjoyment of the facilities by res
idents and other adult guests.
BILLIARDS: Children who are taller than 52 inches and can
demonstrate to the satisfaction of the monitor that they can
properly use the cue stick without causing damage to the table
may use the Billiards Room.
BOWLING: Children may bowl at the R.H. Johnson Sports Pavil
ion if they can safely handle a bowling ball.
FITNESS CENTERS & HOT TUBS: Children under the age of 16
are not permitted in these facilities. unaccompanied by a host member are not permitted to use the
Data Resource Center computers. Only the holder of a valid
GOLF: Children may play golf when they can demonstrate to recreation card may check out library materials.
the satisfaction of the starter that they understand the rules of
golf and are capable of playing without disturbing the play of MINIGOLF: Children old enough to walk and carry a golf club
members. Children may not play during weekly club play. Chil safely and who do not interfere with the peaceful enjoyment of
dren must be 18 years of age with a valid driver’s license to op members may play miniature golf.
erate a golf cart on RCSCW golf courses.
POOLS: Children under age 16 may swim during the desig
LIBRARY: Children under the age of 16 may use the Library nated Family Swim Hours; check suncitywest.com for a list of
when accompanied by a parent or guardian; children under 19 hours. Children who are not toilet trained must wear a swim di
aper while in the pool. Adult supervision must be provided at all
Members and guests are responsible for conducting times for the duration of the swim. Children are not permitted
themselves in a safe and healthful manner while using in the spas. They may not be in the pool area at times other than
Association facilities. These rules will be enforced by the the designated children’s swim hours.
monitors and starters to ensure proper use of Association
facilities for the enjoyment of residents and their guests. OTHER FACILITIES: Children under age 16 may use other As
Your cooperation is appreciated. sociation facilities when accompanied by a recreation card
holder or other responsible adult at all times. (See Guest Policy).
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Governing Board BOARDDOCS
Our centralized repository for Governing Board informa
Governing Board Office tion is called BoardDocs. Agendas, meeting schedules and
6235446115 minutes can be found there, as can Bylaws, Articles of In
gb@suncitywest.com corporation, Policies and other important information.
Visit:
The Governing Board is an elected body of nine resident Owner
Members who establish bylaws and policies, and oversee the op
eration of the Recreation Centers of Sun City West. gb.suncitywest.com
Governing Board members serve staggered threeyear terms.
OwnerMembers elect three new directors each year.
Governing Board meetings are held 9 a.m. the fourth Thursday
of each month, except November, December and January, when Call the Governing Board Office at 623‐544‐6115 to
the dates are moved due to the holidays. There are usually no confirm meeting times, dates and locations.
meetings in July and August. Workshops are generally held at 9
a.m. the second Friday of each month. Workshops and regular
meetings are typically held in the Lecture Hall. Meetings are open
to the general membership. Governing Board Elections
Beginning in March 2017, the Association began conducting
its annual Governing Board elections online. Provisions also are
made to allow inperson balloting on Election Day for those
who do not use computers.
Only OwnerMembers in good standing may vote. Informa
tion is provided well in advance through the Rec Center News,
online and on bulletin boards.
If you wish to vote online, we encourage you to provide your
email address well in advance of the election (which is held in
March), so we can email your ballot. Each OwnerMember
must have their own email address on file to vote online
(spouses may not share an email address). You only need to
register your email address once and it will remain in force for
subsequent elections, unless you change it.
Who’s Who - RCSCW & PORA
Because Sun City West is unincorporated, facilities owned and operated by the Associa Below is a summary of just a few of the dif
the community relies on the efforts of many tion, our special events, our activities and our ferences in our two organizations, to help
different organizations to provide services that chartered clubs. guide you as you learn who to turn to for the
a city would normally provide. One of the many other organizations that different services you need.
Although the Rec Centers is wellknown by helps keep the other parts of Sun City West To learn more about our other sister organ
most residents, we are not the city govern running in lieu of a city government is PORA izations who provide important services in Sun
ment. We are more of a parks and recreation (Property Owners and Residents Association). City West, we encourage you to take the
department. We do not handle roads or traffic Membership in this organization is voluntary, TORCH Citizens Academy. More information
or crime or businesses, or the like. but encouraged, as it is highly affordable and about that important program can be found in
We are responsible for the properties and they do so much good work in our community. the front of this magazine.
REC CENTERS: 623-544-6120 PORA: 623-584-4288
Services: • Golf Services: • Representation from:
• Governing Board • Library • Represents the community on m County Tax Assessor
• General Manager • Village Store issues that affect Sun City West m State Attorney General
• Member Services • Johnson Lanes Sports Pavilion • Consumer Services m US Senator
• CC&R Enforcement • Environmental Services • Visitors Center
• Tours & Scheduling • Facilities Maintenance • PORA Adult Learning Classes
• Box Office, Special Events • Chartered Clubs • Weekly Bingo
• Explore! Adult Learning • Liaison with Maricopa County
• All Recreation Facilities PAGE 7
Association Management must be included in all correspondence. In addition, all
managers maintain opendoor policies and invite you to
email@suncitywest.com stop in and see them.
6235446110 Member Comment Forms are the easiest way to bring
questions or concerns to staff’s attention. The forms allow
An organizational staff to track issues, note trends, and ensure members are
Annual Meeting chart available at sunci contacted personally if they want a direct response.
The Association operates on a tywest.com shows the Member Comment Forms are available at all the recre
fiscal year, from July 1 to June 30. Association’s manage ation centers, at the Administrative Offices, and at suncity
As such, our Annual Meeting ment levels. The Gov west.com. You may submit the Member Comment Form
comes at the end of our season, in erning Board is online, or give a completed form to a monitor at any of the
June. responsible for hiring a Association recreation centers, deliver it to the Administra
Per Arizona law (ARS 331804), tive Offices, send it to email@suncitywest.com, or fax it to
General Manager. The
notice of this annual meeting is
provided by mail or handdelivery General Manager, in 6235446050.
to every OwnerMember. We pro turn, hires and manages Bylaws and Policy Statements that Management adheres
vide this notice in the Rec Center the staff. to are available on the Governing Board pages of our web
News, which is hand delivered to The Governing Board site.
every property address. Notice is responsible for setting
also is provided online and on our policy, while Manage Employment Opportunities
bulletin boards.
ment is responsible for
Attendance is not mandatory
but is encouraged. It is a great op developing procedures More than half of the 480plus employees of the Associ
portunity to share with the Gov to carry out those poli ation are Sun City West residents who work fulltime or
erning Board any questions, cies, and running the parttime in a variety of positions. Employment opportuni
concerns or ideas you have about daytoday business of ties are posted online at employment.suncitywest.com,
the Association. the Association. and at the Human Resources Office, 19803 R.H. Johnson
You may contact a Blvd. The office is open between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. week
staff member by sending an email to days.
email@suncitywest.com; or by sending a letter to the Ad Visit employment.suncitywest.com. to apply for open po
ministrative Offices at 19803 R.H. Johnson Blvd., Sun City sitions.
West, AZ 85375. Your name and Member Card number For further information call 6235446123.
An exciting place to live work and play!
We’re happy you’ve made the decision to
live in Sun City West! You’ve chosen a great
activeadult community to call home. The
Rec Centers’ Governing Board and staff
take their responsibilities for managing this
community to heart, and it shows.
In 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2018, we won
top honors for the Arizona Parks and Recre
ation Association’s Best Active Adult Program for our
TORCH Citizens Academy, Happy Camp, Summer Library
Program, and Virtual Reality Program, respectively.
Additionally, we are proud to say we received honors
from 55places.com, a top website for activeadult commu
nity rankings. The site ranked us No. 1 in Arizona and No. 8
in the United States for “Best 55+ Active Adult communities
of 2019.”
We’ve held similar honors in the site’s previous year rank
ings, as well as on its “Best Value” active adult community
PAGE 8 listings.
Hours of Operation
MAIN (623.544.6000) & INFORMATION (623.544.6120)
Monday Friday 8 a.m. 3 p.m. Closed Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays
BOX OFFICE (TICKETS) (623.544.6093)
Monday Friday 8 a.m. 3 p.m. CLOSED Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays
SWIMMING POOLS & SPAs
Winter Summer
November 1 March 31 April 1 October 31
RH Johnson (Outdoor Pool) 6 a.m. 9 p.m. 623.544.6107
Beardsley (Indoor Pool) 6 a.m. 9 p.m. 623.5446525
Kuentz (Outdoor Pool) 6 a.m. 9 p.m. 623.544.6561
MondayFriday 5 a.m. 9 p.m.
Palm Ridge (Indoor Pool) 623.544.6581
Saturday and Sunday 6 a.m. 9 p.m
Palm Ridge (Outdoor Pool) 9 a.m. 8 p.m. 6 a.m. 9 p.m. 623.544.6581
CHILDREN'S SWIM HOURS
RH Johnson (Outdoor Pool) 10 a.m. 1 p.m. * Special Children's Swim Hours
Beardsley (Indoor Pool) 5 8 p.m. may be authorized during the year
Palm Ridge (Outdoor Only) 3 6 p.m. (indoor during inclement weather) by the General Manager
RECREATION CENTERS
Winter Summer
November 1 March 31 April 1 October 31
8 a.m. 12 noon
Mini Golf Beardsley 1 p.m. 5 p.m. 623.544.6526
Closed June, July, August
Activity Center (RHJ): MiniGolf, Bocce,
9 a.m. 9 p.m. 623.544.6108
Racquetball, Handball, Table Tennis
RHJ Tennis Center 7:30 a.m.11:30 a.m. 6 a.m.10:30 a.m. 6235446151
FITNESS ROOMS
RH Johnson 6 a.m. 9.pm 623.544.6107
Beardsley 6 a.m. 9.pm 623.544.6525
Kuentz 6 a.m. 9 p.m. 623.544.6561
Palm Ridge Fitness & Monday Friday 5 a.m. 9 p.m.
623.544.6581
Indoor Walking Track Saturday Sunday 6 a.m. 9 p.m.
SPORTS PAVILION & JOHNSON LANES AT RH JOHNSON (623.544.6140) (Call for open lanes)
Winter September 1 April 30 Summer May 1 August 31
Monday Friday: 8 a.m. 9 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday: 9 a.m. 9 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. 9 p.m. Thursday, Friday: 9 a.m. 5 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. 8 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. 5 p.m.
VILLAGE STORE AT RH JOHNSON (623.544.6135)
September June July August
MondayFriday: 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Mon.Fri.: 9 a.m. 1 p.m. CLOSED
Open Saturdays: October May, 9 a.m. 1 p.m. Closed Saturdays: June September
R.H. JOHNSON LIBRARY ( 623.544.6130) & DATA RESOURCE CENTER (623.544.6644)
Open Tuesday Saturday Year Round 9 a.m. 4 p.m.
GOLF OPERATIONS (623.544.6037)
Business Office open 7 a.m. 3 p.m. Monday through Friday (Course hours vary with the season.) PAGE 9
CC&Rs
The following items do not represent all the CC&Rs
(Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions) or policies set by the
Recreation Centers of Sun City West. You were furnished a com‐
plete set of CC&Rs when you purchased your property.
If you are a property Owner in Sun City West, you have
agreed to follow your Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions
(CC&Rs). These include, but are not limited to, the following:
• No motor home, boat, RV, truck, trailer, bus or commercial
vehicle may be parked for more than a total of 72 hours in any
one month. Such vehicles may not be used as living quarters at
any time.
• Shrubs, trees, grass and plantings must be kept neatly
trimmed and may not be allowed to overhang or otherwise en
croach upon sidewalks, streets, pedestrian ways or neighboring
properties. Property must be kept free of trash, weeds and • Residential properties may not be used to conduct busi
other unsightly materials. ness.
• All properties must be kept in good repair and adequately • Signs of 6 square feet or less may be posted temporarily on
painted. Carports and garages must be kept in a tidy manner if the property and must be removed immediately following the
visible from the street. No visible rubbish or debris shall be per rental, sale, or the advertised event.
mitted.
• No storage buildings, sheds, or other structures may be
• Only generally recognized household pets are permitted. erected or placed on the property other than the original single
No pet may be allowed to make an unreasonable amount of residence.
noise or to become a nuisance. Maricopa County leash laws
apply. • No loud speakers, horns, whistles or other sound devices
(with the exception of security devices) shall be erected that
• One member of the household must be at least 55 years of may interfere with the peaceful enjoyment of the community
age, and no one younger than 19 may reside in Sun City West. by its residents.
Visiting children may not stay for more than a total of 90 days
in a oneyear period. • Television antennas and satellite dishes are permitted as
long as they are kept at a reasonable height and are unobtru
sive. Please see complete CC&Rs for details.
• No wall, fence or hedge greater than 2 feet in
height may be constructed closer than 20 feet to the
front of any lot. Side and rear walls may not exceed
6 feet.
• No outside clotheslines or other facilities for dry
ing clothes may be erected.
Because Sun City West is unincorporated, Mari‐
copa County is the official governing body responsi‐
ble for this community. The county is governed by a
Board of Supervisors, and Sun City West falls into Su‐
pervisorial District 4. The county has various regula‐
tions and restrictions to which residents must
adhere. For information, visit maricopa.gov, or call
PAGE 10 the District 4 Supervisor at 602‐506‐7642.Guest Policy
• A Guest Fee is required for participa soon to the Web Portal. Once logged into
tion by a guest in all activities, with the ex your account you will be able to put
ception of bowling and golf, where money into your Member Credit with a
separate guest fees are charged. Visa, Mastercard, or Discover.
• Member Credit may be purchased by
• All guests must be checked in by a a member, associate member or tenant.
member when visiting facilities. The ap They are available in increments of $1.
propriate fee will be deducted from the These funds have no expiration date.
host’s Member Credit account. Alterna
tively, if a member does not have credit on • Each guest who pays the daily fee may
their account, they may use a credit card use all facilities available to him/her on
at the checkin station to pay for guests for the day of payment. (Guests may not
that day’s visit. check materials out of the Library.)
With this payment, the guest will re • Member Credit can be added at the
ceive a printed receipt from the monitor. Member Services office during regular • Golf and bowling do not require a
The receipt must be retained for the rest working hours: MondayFriday, 8 a.m. to Guest Fee, but nonresident greens
of the day and will serve as evidence of 3 p.m or by calling 6235446100. fees/lineage rates must be paid for each
payment for that guest(s), who may then use.
use other facilities for the remainder of • Member Credit can also be added at
the day at no additional charge (excluding any of the golf courses during regular op • Sun City West residents who are not
golf and bowling). erating hours, usually between 7 a.m. and members of the Association may NOT use
5:30 p.m., excluding some holidays the facilities as guests. If they are living in
• Guests under the age of 16 must be the household of a member, they may
accompanied by a responsible adult at all • The ability to add Member Credit to purchase an Associate Membership.
times. your account remotely will be coming
PAGE 11Recreation Centers
We have four beautiful recreation centers to meet your social, physical, educational, and creative needs. Each has
something special to offer, so be sure to check out all of them, not just the one closest to your new home!
Public Wi‐Fi is available at all four Recreation Centers, the Library, Sports Pavilion and all seven Golf Courses.
Kuentz
14401 R.H. Johnson Boulevard (at Stardust)
Facility Supervisor: 6235446580
• Outdoor Swimming Pool (5446561)
• Fitness Center & Indoor Spa (5446561)
• Tennis Courts
• Arts and Crafts Clubs
• Card and Game Rooms
• Woodworking Club Shop (5464722)
• Women’s Club (5464236)
• Stardust Theatre
R.H. Johnson • Softball Field
19803 R.H. Johnson Blvd. (at Meeker) • Outdoor Walking Track
Facility Supervisor: 6235446524
• Outdoor Pool & Spa Metal Club
(5446107) This standalone facility is located at
• Fitness Center (5446107) 13849 W. Camino del Sol
• Coffee Bar & Snack Shop 6235840150
• Fitness on Demand
• Indoor Spa Auto Restoration Club
• Mini Golf (5446108) This standalone facility is located at
• Bocce Ball 19803 R.H. Johnson Blvd.
• Table Tennis & Racquetball Bldg. B2
• Lawn Bowling 6235183226
• Outdoor Walking Track
• Doggie Parks Small and Large Dogs
• Tennis & Pickleball Court Reservations (5446151)
• Social Hall (5446109)
• Village Store (5446135)
• Arts & Crafts Clubs Palm Ridge
• Johnson Lanes Sports Pavilion (5446140) 13800 W. Deer Valley Drive (at Williams)
Wii Game Room, Billiards Facility Supervisor: 6235446580
• Men’s Club (5446150)/Broadcast Club/LGBT
• R.H. Johnson Library (5446130) • Fitness Center/Pools (5446581)
• Outdoor & Indoor Pools & Spas
Beardsley • Pickleball Courts
12755 Beardsley Road (at Stardust) • Indoor Walking Track
Facility Supervisor: 6235446524 • Stained Glass Club (5446586)
• Computers West Club (2141546)
• Arts and Crafts Clubs
• Summit Hall Ballrooms
• Indoor Swimming Pool & Spa (5446525)
• Meeting Rooms
• Fitness Center (5446525)
• Dance Studio
• Mini Golf (5446526)
• Garden Railroad Smoking (including electronic cigarettes) is not permitted in any in‐
• Beardsley Park & Ramadas door areas of Association buildings nor within any fenced outside areas
• Card and Game Rooms including swimming pools, racquet sports or softball. Smoking also is
• Horseshoe Pits not permitted within 25 feet of any entrance or exit to any Association
facilities or fenced outside areas adjacent to swimming pools, racquet
PAGE 12 sports and softball facilities.Travel Opportunities
Take a Trip with the Rec Centers!
6235446129 or 6235446032
• Reservations may be made in person at the Tours & Scheduling Desk (or
can be made by phone if using a credit card) located in the Administration
Building of the R.H. Johnson Recreation Center.
• Deposit or full payment is required to hold your reservation.
• Check, cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover Card are accepted.
• Checks for tours and cancellation protection should be made payable to Allied Tour & Travel or Kindred Tours.
• Trips are offered to residents of Sun City West and the public. In order to provide the most varied choices, we may combine
certain excursions with other community groups.
• Seating is limited and reservations are on a first
come, firstserved basis.
• Fliers with complete details about trips are avail
able at the Tours & Scheduling Desk, the recreation
centers, and at suncitywest.com, and at the library.
A Word About Cancellations
Our carriers, Allied Tour & Travel and Kindred Tours,
offer cancellation protection on some tours for a fee.
Details are available on the trip information flier, or
by stopping by the Tours desk.
Scheduling
6235446129
Hours: 8 a.m.3 p.m. MF
(inside the Admin Offices at
R.H. Johnson Rec Center)
In addition to booking trips at our
Tours and Scheduling Desk, you may
reserve rooms and equipment for
your social events. Chartered Clubs
are given a certain number of free
reservations. Rental fees are charged
for nonsanctioned club events.
PAGE 13SCW’s CHARTERED CLUBS:
Sun City West is built and managed on the interest out there. Contrast the calm of Yoga with the en
ergy of Rock ‘n’ Roll Dance; the earthly arts of Agriculture
philosophy of “Something for Everyone!” and Garden, with the machineoriented work of Computers
West and the Metal and Wood shops. There are those from
That theme couldn’t be more true than in our Chartered Canine Companions and Sunshine Animal clubs who focus
Clubs, which are more than 100 strong. From Agriculture on fur babies, while a dozen or more groups love to hone
to Zymurgy, there truly is something for just about every their skills in various arts and crafts.
We have clubs for dancing, socializing, exercising, golfing,
tennis, pickleball, softball and cycling.
Maybe radio broadcasting or restoring old cars is your
PAGE 14SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!
thing. We’ve got you covered!
Perhaps you like books, or stamps or cards? How about
singing? Yep, we’ve got those, too! Sewing, horseshoes,
bowling, photography? Yep, yep, yep and yep!
We even have clubs for those who want to speak Spanish,
weave, work with stained glass or paint porcelain.
Maybe you’re more of the outdoorstype. We have clubs
specializing in fourwheeling, RVing and rock hounding,
among a host of other fun and adventurous activities.
Indeed, there’s an endless list of activities to keep you
busy. You won’t be the first person who says you’re busier
now than before you reached “retirement age.” Come to one
of our Newcomers’ Coffees, or check out the club news in
each monthly Rec Center News to find out more. Better yet,
browse the scwclubs.com website to find the clubs that suit
your interests.
After all, this is Sun City West where there’s “Something
for Everyone!”
For more information on our Chartered Clubs, visit
scwclubs.com, or call our Chartered Clubs Specialist
at 623‐544‐6193.
Charters come with
perks, responsibilities
The Chartered Clubs are an integral part of the Associa
tion and are supervised by the Association.
They are required to follow all Rules, Regulations and
Procedures for Chartered Clubs. They do not own the
equipment or facilities they use; those are all property of
the Association.
The Chartered Clubs are the means by which the Asso
ciation carries out its assigned task: that of providing
leisure, social and recreational activities in a nondiscrim
inatory manner. Chartered Clubs have priority use of As
sociationowned facilities.
Independent clubs, on the other hand, are free to or
ganize and operate in any manner they see fit. They may
tailor their membership to serve selected groups, and
they may include people from outside Sun City West. They
may also spend their money as they wish. Use of Associ
ationowned facilities is on a spaceavailable basis, and
rental charges are assessed.
The buildings and other facilities of the Association are
owned and operated for the benefit of its members. On
going operational costs (utilities, maintenance and super
vision) are supported by the annual dues charged to all
members. PAGE 15Johnson Lanes & the Sports Pavilion 6235446140
Located on the R.H. Johnson campus, the Sports Pavilion houses a stateoftheart 30lane bowling facility,
billiards room and multipurpose room with shuffleboard courts and Wii bowling. Equipment is available for
your use. Stop by the facility or visit suncitywest.com for bowling fees.
Bowling Watch for daily specials. Weekly fish frys are also avail
Thirty finely calibrated lanes, automatic scoring and a pro able. Hours are 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Fri
shop make bowling at Johnson Lanes fun for people of all skill day; and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
levels. Coaching classes are offered weekly by certified in
structors for bowlers of all levels who are interested in im Shuffleboard Room
proving their scores. More than 35 leagues, plus open The Shuffleboard Room is home to portable shuffle
bowling, keep the Sports Pavilion one of the busiest facilities board courts as well as Wii Bowling Leagues. It is avail
in the community. able to the community for events and club meetings.
Billiards Your Strike Shop
The Billiards Room offers 27 pool tables, one snooker table, 6235848972
and one billiards table. The Perfect Pocket features stateoftheart measur
ing and drilling equipment with the latest technology.
Memo’s Bistro Fullytrained staff are certified by the International
6235446141 Bowling Pro Shop and Instructors Association, and are
Hungry? Memo’s Bistro of current on the latest products and technology. They un
fers great breakfasts, lunches, derstand bowling from the bowler’s perspective.
soups, salads, sandwiches, de
licious full dinners and
desserts made from scratch.
PAGE 16R.H. Johnson Library
& Data Resource Center Data Resource Center
6235446130 6235446644
The Data Resource Center offers 12 PCs with internet access, Mi
crosoft Office software, scanning, and printing. WiFi is available
throughout the library, and four private study rooms are wired so
you may bring your own laptop and plug into one of the ports.
Virtual Reality
The library is pleased to be the new home of the Rec Centers’ Vir
The R.H. Johnson Library, with its clock tower and chimes, is the tual Reality program, which offers residents an opportunity to es
most recognized building in Sun City West. Renovated and ex cape to new worlds and adventures through an interactive visual
panded in 200708 and refreshed in 2017, the facility now boasts a and audio experience. The program’s very nature makes it suitable
Data Resource Center, WiFi and Homebound Services. It is open for all audiences, regardless of physical abilities and program pref
yearround from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. erences.
The Library was established in October 1979, and currently
houses more than 45,000 items. Books, large print books, audio
books on CD, magazines, games, music CDs, jigsaw puzzles, 18,000
DVDs and Bluray videos, eBooks, digital audiobooks, and digital
magazines are all available for checkout by Association members.
Online resources include Ancestry.com for Libraries, Value Line In
vestment Center, Morningstar Investment Research Center, and IQ
Trends. Universal Class offers over 500 free continuing education
courses. Your valid Rec Card is your ticket to the world of informa
tion offered by your library’s professional staff and resident volun
teers. Online computer access makes it easy to find, download,
renew and reserve library materials 24/7.
Online Catalog, Digital Books,
and Digital Magazines Children’s Storytime Events
scwlibrary.com
The library offers Story Times for visiting children during the sum
mer and at holidays. Call the library at 6235446130 for details. The
Friends of the Library Children’s Nook has books, audiobooks, and jigsaw puzzles that may
The library is supported by a Chartered Club known as the Friends be checked out.
of the R.H. Johnson Library. Membership is open to all Association
members for a nominal annual fee. The Friends’ fundraising pro Thursday Night Movies
grams include: movies at the Stardust Theatre every Thursday The Friends’ Thursday Night Movies begin at 7 p.m. in Stardust
evening and some Saturday afternoons; an annual Endowment Theatre. A $2 donation is accepted at the door. Hearingassisted de
Fund Drive; book sales held throughout the year; and the Fry’s vices are available for your use.
Foods Rewards Program. All proceeds purchase new materials and
services for the library. PAGE 17EXPLORE! Adult Education Program
The EXPLORE! Adult Education Program offers a diverse
selection of educational and fun classes for residents of Sun
City West and nearby communities. Subjects include fi
nance, fitness, food, health, history, nature, personal de
velopment, skill building and technology.
EXPLORE! catalogs with class details and instructor de
scriptions are available at all Rec Centers, the Library and
online. A listing of upcoming classes is published monthly
in the Rec Center News.
EXPLORE! program instructors are selected based on their
expertise, teaching ability and experience educating older
adult audiences. Most EXPLORE! classes are held in Rec
Centers’ facilities. Class fees vary based on program format
and length.
For more information, to view a digital brochure, or to
register for classes, visit suncitywest.com/explore. For as
sistance with registration, call 6235446024 or stop by the
Administrative Offices from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays.
PAGE 18Box Office & Events Box Office
6235446093
The Recreation Centers of Hours: 8 a.m. 3 p.m.
Sun City West is proud of the Monday through Friday
many topname acts we have
brought to the community as
well as the varied, locally pro Some events may require
you to show proof of Sun
duced entertainment oppor
City West membership, so be
tunities we have provided to sure to bring your Sun City
our residents. West rec center card with
Tommy Dorsey and the Fly you when you come to buy
Boys, the Oak Ridge Boys, tickets.
Texas Tenors, The Duttons Tickets also are available
and some of the best tribute on suncitywest.com – click
bands around have per Box Office and Events are located at the Administrative Offices of the R.H. on Buy Event Tickets!
Johnson Recreation Center, 19803 RH Johnson Blvd.
formed in our facilities! We encourage you to sign
In addition, our Events staff needs and interests of our Rec Center News, in the e up for the Rec Centers’
puts together a handful of community. news, on suncitywest.com, weekly enews publication
fun and entertaining events Your calendar will be full and in the local newspapers. to ensure you’re among the
first to hear about ticket
for our community! They do of plenty of things to do! Be sure to check out the ad sales announcements. Visit
their best to think outside of Events are advertised in vertisements so you do not suncitywest.com to sign up.
the box to meet the changing our Association’s monthly miss out on anything.
Village
The
Store
Located on the R.H. Johnson
Campus, the Village Store offers
STORE HOURS
oneofakind items made by the 6235446135
resident artists and crafters of our
Chartered Clubs. Each piece is lov September
ingly fashioned and sold through MondayFriday 9 a.m.4 p.m.
Saturday Closed
the Village Store on a consignment
basis. The store, as well as the two OctoberMay
annual Arts and Crafts Fairs held in MondayFriday 9 a.m.4 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m.1 p.m.
March and November, are open to
the public. Proceeds from sales, June
less the consignment fees, are re MondayFriday 9 a.m.4 p.m.
turned to the artists for reinvest Saturday Closed
ment in their hobbies. Items made July
for sale at the Village Store or the MondayFriday 9 a.m.1 p.m.
fair must be made in whole or part Saturday Closed
at the club facility. These items can August
only be sold in the Village Store or Closed for the month.
at the fairs. PAGE19Communications
We keep our residents informed in many ways: Digital Media & Social Networking
Sign up for our weekly enewsletter, follow
Rec Center News us on Twitter and Instagram, become a fan of
Delivered the last Wednesday of each month in the Rec Centers on Facebook, and check out
the Sun City West Independent, the Rec Center our YouTube videos:
News is the Association’s primary means of com
munications with all its residents. The Independ • suncitywest.com
ent is a free community weekly; to request • twitter.com/rcscw
delivery, call 6239726101.
• facebook.com/suncitywest
• youtube.com/suncitywestaz
suncitywest.com, scwclubs.com,
• instagram.com/suncitywest_az
golf.suncitywest.com
The Association’s websites are easytouse resources with
a wealth of information about the Recreation Centers’
Newspapers
The Association’s press releases about news, events and
events, activities, amenities and business.
activities are published in the local media. Some of these
Along with standing information and Board agendas, the
papers are delivered free to Sun City West households.
latest news is posted regularly, and an archive of press re
leases is maintained. The clubs and golf website provide
valuable information specific to those areas.
We have WiFi available throughout our facilities to facil Bulletin Boards
itate your web browsing. The WiFi is not secured and indi Check out the various bulletin boards on Association
viduals use it at their own risk and discretion; those who property for posters and news releases.
access the WiFi indemnify the Rec Centers from any liabil
ity associated with such use.
PAGE 20A Community of Volunteers
We’re so glad you have chosen to son with Maricopa County and has
live in our premier activeadult com been successful as our lobbying
munity. Hopefully, this bit of history voice. In 1979, Del Webb Corp.
will help you gain a better apprecia formed the Recreation Centers of
tion of how Sun City West has evolved Sun City West (RCSCW) to manage
to become such an amazing place and and maintain the Association’s facili
how it is we’re able to continue to ties and programs.
offer such a uniquely special lifestyle In January 1981, residents ran for
to our residents. our first Advisory Board election.
These volunteers worked closely
Del Webb’s first Sun City retirement
with the developer who was still sup
community just east of us was such an
porting the facilities, programs, and
overwhelming success that he
amenities as the community grew. As
planned Sun City West as a natural fol
the Del Webb Corp. came closer to
low up. Our construction began in
selling all homes, oversight of the op
1978. Droves of “pioneer” residents
erations and maintenance personnel
moved here beginning in 1979. We al
was turned over to residents in Jan
ways have been and continue to be an
uary 1993. Today, a ninemember
unincorporated “island” within Mari
volunteer Governing Board provides
copa County. That concept is foreign
oversight to our Association.
to many of us, for our life’s experi
ences generally include living within structured municipal Sun City West is not just comprised of one or two organ
ities. We have no mayor, no chief of police, no layer of local izations. The Sheriff’s Posse of Sun City West was devel
government (and its associated expense). oped in 1978 to supplement the services of our county’s
Sheriff’s Office. Its volunteers work countless hours to help
So how does it all work? It works, and has worked very
keep us one of the safest communities of its size in the na
well for decades, because of the dedication, cooperation,
tion. PRIDES was formed in 1982, and works tirelessly to
and participation of our fantastic volunteers. Volunteers are
keep Sun City West looking so pristine.
the heart of Sun City West! That’s what makes this whole
experience in retirement living so unique. For more than Together, just those two volunteer organizations save our
35 years, supportive residents have contributed to protect, residents hundreds of thousands of dollars each year for
maintain, preserve, and further enhance this town of about services they render that would otherwise appear in tax
17,500 homesites and all the activities and amenities we bills. The Sun City West Foundation, Community Fund, Sun
enjoy here. They’ve “paid it forward” making it such an Health Auxiliary, and Arizona Fire and Medical Authority’s
attractive environment that you’ve decided to buy a home Fire Corps Volunteers are just a few of the other local or
here. ganizations making this community safe and successful.
Although we have no umbrella organization that coordi We realize residents want to keep living costs as low as
nates all of this for us, nu possible. By volunteering, you can help maintain the best
merous organizations financial bargain for an
work individually and col activeadult community
lectively to make Sun City in the country. Look for
West the success it is. opportunities to become
involved. And don’t for
In 1979, our pioneer
get that Sun City West
residents organized the
has a lower sales tax than
Property Owners and
surrounding cities. Shop
Residents Association
local merchants to help
(PORA). Besides provid
keep your costs low!
ing many other important
services, PORA is our liai
PAGE 21Regulation Courses Trail Ridge
21021 N 151st Avenue 6235446015
Seven beautiful golf courses await you as If target golf is your game, Trail Ridge is the course for you.
a member of the Association. This fun course, designed by Billy Casper, offers unique desert
Web Reservations: scw.totalegolf.com landscapes, lakes and bunkers. While accurate tee shots and ap
Weather hotline: 6235446175 proaches are always rewarded, five different tees provide a
challenge level for everyone.
Pebblebrook TEE PAR RATING SLOPE YARDAGE
18836 N 128th Avenue 6235446010
Blue 72 71.2 128 6,581
One of the first golf courses built in Sun City West, Pebble
brook features a parklandstyle layout with wideopen fairways White/Men’s 72 69.6 122 6,119
bordered by mature trees and challenging approaches to large
sloped greens. White/Women’s 72 74.5 127 6,119
TEE PAR RATING SLOPE YARDAGE Gold/Men’s 72 66.7 115 5,640
Blue 72 70.0 120 6,410 Gold/Women’s 72 71.8 118 5,640
White/Men’s 72 68.6 116 6,116 Red/Men’s 72 66.1 113 5,497
White/Women’s 72 74.5 125 6,116 Red/Women’s 72 70.6 117 5,497
Gold/Men’s 72 67.4 111 5,883 Green/Men’s 72 61.4 103 3,911
Gold/Women’s 72 72.9 122 5,883 Green/Women’s 72 62.8 104 3,911
Red/Men’s 72 66.5 109 5,709
Deer Valley
Red/Women’s 72 71.8 121 5,709
13975 W Deer Valley Drive 6235446016
Green/Men’s 72 61.0 97 4,411
A design collaboration between Greg Nash and Billy Casper,
Green/Women’s 72 64.3 105 4,411 Deer Valley is the newest and most playerfriendly regulation
course in Sun City West. Wide fairways and large greens provide
Grandview a more relaxed golf experience. Water hazards and bunkers in
crease the challenge, but it’s an excellent course to try for your
14260 W Meeker Blvd. 6235446013 personal best.
The longest of the seven Recreation Centers’ courses, Grand
TEE PAR RATING SLOPE YARDAGE
view hosted the LPGA Legends Tour tournament for several
years. The contoured fairways, lakes and bunkers place a pre Blue 72 70.5 122 6,547
mium on wellplaced tee shots. Residents and guests alike who
are serious golfers come to Grandview to test their game. White/Men’s 72 68.3 118 6,080
TEE PAR RATING SLOPE YARDAGE White/Women’s 72 73.5 121 6,080
Blue 72 72.0 127 6,775 Gold/Men’s 72 66.6 112 5,667
White/Men’s 72 69.9 123 6,365
Gold/Women’s 72 71.1 116 5,667
White/Women’s 72 75.5 127 6,365
Red/Men’s 72 64.3 107 5,293
Gold/Men’s 72 66.8 117 5,805
Red/Women’s 72 69.2 110 5,293
Gold/Women’s 72 72.5 121 5,805
Green/Men’s 72 61.0 100 4,380
Red/Men’s 72 65.8 115 5,621
Green/Women’s 72 64.4 101 4,380
Red/Women’s 72 71.4 115 5,621
Grandview Pro Shop can accommodate all your equipment and
Green/Men’s 72 60.8 106 4,330
apparel needs. Grandview also is home to the Golf Lab, which
Green/Women’s 72 63.8 100 4,330 offers professional instruction, custom golf club fitting, and club
repair. Call 623‐544‐6577. Grandview’s full‐service restaurant – The
PAGE 22 Crooked Putter ‐ serves delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner.Executive Courses Echo Mesa
20349 N Echo Mesa Drive 6235446014
Echo Mesa is an exceptionally demanding executive course
featuring lakes, sand and grass bunkers. From the blue tees,
the longest of the three tees, it is considered one of the most
challenging of all our seven courses.
TEE PAR RATING SLOPE YARDAGE
Blue/Men’s 60 60.6 96 4,145
Blue/Women’s 60 62.8 97 4,145
White/Men’s 60 58.5 90 3,513
White/Women’s 60 59.2 90 3,513
Red/Men’s 60 55.0 83 2,973
Red/Women’s 60 56.4 86 2,973
Desert Trails
22525 N Executive Way 6235446017
Stardust
12702 W Stardust Blvd. 6235446012 The newest of all our courses, Desert Trails is a par 61 exec
utive course designed by Billy Casper. It features 7 par 4s and
The original executive course, Stardust’s traditional layout fea challenges the golfer to use every club in the bag.
tures treelined fairways, subtle greens and deep bunkers with
three tees on each hole. The back nine is considered the more TEE PAR RATING SLOPE YARDAGE
difficult with water coming into play on four different holes. Blue/Men’s 61 59.6 89 4,027
TEE PAR RATING SLOPE YARDAGE Blue/Women’s 61 61.6 97 4,027
Blue/Men’s 60 60.3 94 4,267 White/Men’s 61 58.4 88 3,696
Blue/Women’s 60 63.7 98 4,267 White/Women’s 61 59.8 92 3,696
Red/Men’s 61 56.2 80 3,090
White/Men’s 60 59.2 91 3,954
Red/Women’s 61 57.1 82 3,090
White/Women’s 60 61.8 94 3,954
Red/Men’s 60 57.4 84 3,489
Red/Women’s 60 59.0 86 3,489
A snack bar featuring sandwiches, soft drinks,
wine and beer is available at each of our courses
except Grandview, where you can find the
Crooked Putter.
The Crooked Putter
This fullservice restaurant located at Grandview serves
breakfast and lunch daily. Allyoucaneat fish fry is offered
Wednesdays and Fridays from 3 to 7:30 p.m., and Thursday
is Burger night. All meals are available dinein or takeout.
6235446090
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