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SUN CITY HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION 2017 JANUARY NEWSLETTER The SCHOA Board and Staff wish all Sun City residents a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year!

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SUN CITY HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION

2017 JANUARY NEWSLETTER

The SCHOA Board and Staff wish all Sun City residents a

Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year!

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Congratulations to SCHOA Business Partners who

will be recognized at the Annual Meeting!

Coral Desert, Inc.

The Cleaning Monkey

Estavan Madera

Singletary Plumbing and Air Conditioning LLC

Ed Donohue and James Turner

CTR Construction and Renovation

RJ Locksmith

Dave Parece, Handyman

Hochstetler Home Improvements

First Impressions Landscape and Home Improvement

Amera Sun City Pest Control

RK Window Fashion LLC

SCHOA 2017 Board of Directors

(l-r) Jim Powell, Lloyd Maple, Sharon Major, Art Jenkins, Ritchie Miller (Secretary), Greg Eisert, Rita Tillery (Treasurer), Ben Roloff (Vice

President), Pam Schwartz (President), Jim Stark. Missing in photo: Steve Puck

SCHOA BOARD WELCOMES NEW RESIDENTS WITH FREE SCHOA

MEMBERSHIP

The Board of Directors has approved a “one-year free membership” to all new Sun

City residents who have purchased their home with a title search. This gift is a “Welcome” to new Sun

Citians offering them access to all SCHOA services. Each new buyer receives a welcome letter from

SCHOA including a membership card.

SCHOA LOOKS AHEAD* For Details, visit www.suncityhoa.org

Roads and Safety Committee – Wednesday, January 18 – 10:00 a.m.

SCHOA Annual Meeting – Thursday, January 19 – 10:00 a.m.

SCHOA Board Meeting – Tuesday, January 24 – 9:00 a.m.

*All events take place at the SCHOA office unless noted otherwise.

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EPCOR RATE CASE UPDATE

RATEPAYER OPEN COMMENT SESSION Arizona Corporation Commission

1200 W. Washington, Phoenix, AZ 85007-2996

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Let’s over-fill the hearing rooms… After-all, it’s your pocket book! Protect it…Find a way!

The case for consolidation of the five EPCOR Wastewater

Districts was brought about consequent to the re-opening of

a prior Commission Decision initiated by the ACC

reception of a petition from ratepayers in the Agua-Fria

District. A petition presented

by approximately 3,400 ratepayers from the Communities

of Cross River, Dos Rios, Corte Bella, and Coldwater Ranch

(part of Agua-Fria District), asked for rate relief and noted

they felt it unfair that other district rates were significantly

lower than theirs. Water/Wastewater Districts have been

and continue to be formed due to the formation of

developments/communities throughout the state. This

practice has existed for over 100 years and exhibits no

change in the near future.

Arizona has over three hundred (300) water/wastewater

companies exhibiting cost comparable variances from less

than $20 to greater than $100/mo. This is not abnormal. For

example, the states of Alabama (450), Georgia (450), Ohio

(430), North Carolina (402) and Wisconsin (575), all have

over four hundred water/wastewater companies exhibiting

price variances from less than $20 to greater than $100/mo.

This is why the principles of “cost causer” and “used and

useful” were developed and remain the staples of our rate

design today. It is clear that the rate divergence between

non-contiguous, separate and non-interconnected systems is

not only logical but fair, reasonable and in the Public’s best

interest.

Further, it is important to note, that pertaining to current

residential rates, all were vetted by all EPCOR Wastewater

District Interveners, RUCO, ACC Staff, assigned ACC ALJ

and a unanimous vote of the Commissioners to be fair,

equitable and in the public’s best interest as listed and

Agreed in the November 2014 Settlement Agreement. This

a further testament against the attempted consolidation to a

single residential rate.

When analyzing water/wastewater utility infrastructure

development for the above noted development type

communities, logic has historically shown they are indeed

disconnected and different systems. These systems follow

a typical time curve exhibiting similar traits:

Initial Development

Growth

Peak – sell out

Static/No Growth

Infrastructure Degradation

This timeline produces a somewhat inverted bell cost curve.

Expenses are high in the earlier phases and again increase

as infrastructure has to be replaced due to aging and

increased failure. This is evidenced across the State of

Arizona as well as the Country by the divergent costs of

service by the numerous independent communities

exhibiting such.

These communities were envisioned and developed as

unique and independent entities. Their utility needs

were/are also engineered to fit those unique community

needs. If one were to combine a number of very different

and disconnected systems into a single entity, ratepayers in

one system would/could end up paying for facilities they do

not use. The current system was/is based on the “cost

causer” ratemaking platform, which has been, and continues

to be validated as the most appropriate methodology here.

Water/Wastewater are scarce resources, like land. It is

important that when people choose where to live and

industry chooses where to locate that the true

environmental costs be reflected in the costs of the land

and water/wastewater. If water/wastewater is subsidized,

more people will choose to live in unsustainable areas.

Local control, environmental impacts and growth are

intricately linked. Severing the link between rates and

costs will adversely impact local land-use planning. The

proximity criterion reflects more than the ability to

remotely manage an area like an absentee landlord.

Under normal ratemaking policy, a utility is entitled to

recover necessary, on-going expenses incurred in the

business of providing utility service. In this case,

consolidation of the Sun City District would undeniably

result in a rate for the Sun City District Ratepayers that is

unjust and unreasonable in its consequence and therefore

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would not prove consistent with good public policy. By

EPCOR’s own numbers, their estimated cost to provide the

Sun City District Residential Ratepayer is $25.03/month, as

noted in their Docketed Statement. The Consolidated per

month Rate as proposed by EPCOR is $41.05, which is

$16.02/mo. in excess of the cost of providing service, as

noted by EPCOR. This further translates to close to five

million dollars ($5M) per year being charged to the current

Sun City District Ratepayers for infrastructure that does not

currently, nor is likely to exist in the District any time soon.

Further, the consolidation of the EPCOR Districts simply

causes a shifting of costs from one set of customers to others

that could conceivably even lead to higher overall customer

rates in general, over time. This consolidation option is

more about relief of outlying communities paying for their

unique infrastructure costs at the expense of the other more

established community ratepayers. The Sun City District,

which includes the Town of Youngtown has a population of

approximately 40,000. It is unimaginable that we could not

have at least 500 ratepayers attend the open “Comment

Session” on Monday, January 23, 2017 beginning at

9:30am (Be there by 7:30am).

Submitted by Greg Eisert, Chairman, Government Affairs Committee

FROM THE SUN CITY FIRE CHIEF’S DESK

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the citizens of Sun City for supporting the bond issue in November’s election. This

bond will allow the Sun City Fire and Medical Department to replace and repair critical infrastructure and equipment that has

been neglected due to the economic downturn and lack of funding by the State of Arizona for fire districts that occurred in 2008.

I know that this places an additional financial burden on homeowners, but this equipment and infrastructure is badly needed to

provide the level of emergency services required within the Sun City Fire district. The district was allowed to place a bond on

the ballot for $18 million, but chose wisely to be fiscally responsible and only asked for the absolute funds needed which

amounted to $10 million. While expenses and calls to 911 for emergency services continue to escalate, the State continues to

decrease funding by imposing levy limits and limiting recovery of property value to 5% or less per year through artificial caps.

Due to this legislation, it will take 20 years to get back to the budget level that it took to operate this Fire Department in 2008.

During the last legislative session, the state of

Arizona allowed a two-year period for fire districts

to increase the levy limit by $.25 per $100 of

assessed primary property value through a voter

approved override. This override would be in effect

for five years and then sunset. The legislature would

use this five-year period to conduct a study on how

fire districts are funded and how to resolve the issue.

While I made it clear that we would need to

participate in the override to continue to fund

firefighter salaries and day-to-day operations costs,

in addition to placing the bond on the ballot in

November, I have decided not to place the override

on the ballot next year. I feel that Sun Citizens have

stepped up to support us through the issuance of the

bond and do not feel it is appropriate to ask for more

money from the tax payer at a time when the Federal Government is reducing the amount received in Social Security checks. I

believe it is the responsibility of the State Legislature to recognize and rectify the problem with funding fire districts throughout

the state through appropriate legislative measures. Once again I would like to thank everyone who supported us and I understand

what this meant in the way of sacrifice by individuals with fixed incomes.

Recently we have received a lot of calls regarding the sale of the bonds. There was a recent article in the Independent stating that

if you are interested in purchasing bonds to call us at our administration building (623)974 – 2321. The article neglected to state

that we would advise the community when the purchase date became available. We have received several calls about this issue,

but have no sell date available at this time. The community will be advised how and when the purchases will be available once

the paperwork and legalities have been properly addressed.

As a result of passing the bond, the Sun City Fire and Medical Department is preparing to break ground on the new station in

Youngtown. The Sun City Fire and Medical Department and the Town of Youngtown will be co-hosting a community forum on

January 23 at 6 PM in the Youngtown Council Chambers. We will be unveiling the architectural drawings for the proposed

station and answering questions regarding construction timelines, traffic issues, community impact and projected completion

dates. All community residents and business members are encouraged to attend as there will be a lot of information disseminated.

Please place this date on your calendar.

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On another issue, the Sun City Fire and Medical Department received a grant for the installation of smoke detectors within the

district. There have been articles in the local newspapers about this program and how to contact us if you are in need of a working

smoke detector. This program is underway and detectors are being installed in homes throughout the district. If you are interested

in participating in the program, please contact the department at (623) 974-2321.

We will have a fire department representative at the next SCHOA Board meeting to update members on these and many other

issues facing the Department and the community. If you have any questions at that time we will do our best to answer them.

There are several other issues that we will be discussing in future newsletters regarding our new ambulance operations and

ongoing Fire Department issues, but in attempt to keep our articles interesting while not too lengthy I will close at this time.

Thank you, Michael Wayne Thompson, Fire Chief, Sun City Fire and Medical Department

NEWS FROM SUPERVISOR CLINT HICKMAN

I am pleased to report that Sun City has a new

resource at its library. The Maricopa County

Library District Sun City branch has launched a

Low Vision Resource Center to help people who

are visually impaired. The new features include a

desktop magnifier, large print/high-contrast

keyboards and adaptable computer equipment.

This addition was made possible with a donation

from the Isabel Duncan Trust. If you’d like to use

the equipment, just check in with the front desk

at the library. You can see a video about the

equipment online at

https://youtu.be/PhQbubILhuo.

As we enjoy the holiday spirit, we all love to

warm ourselves by a fire. Maricopa County and

the state are asking residents and businesses to

help improve our air quality by choosing more

environmentally friendly alternatives to wood.

Have you considered a gas fireplace or an electric

alternative? The campaign this year is titled Burn

Cleaner, Burn Better.

And finally, I’d like to wish my colleague, Supervisor Andy Kunasek, well in retirement. We thank the District 3 supervisor for

his 19 years of service to the county!

As ever, please feel free to contact me with your comments, questions, and concerns. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! Submitted by Clint Hickman, District 4, Chairman, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, www.maricopa.gov/dist, 602-506-7642

SENATOR DEBBIE LESKO’S MONTHLY UPDATE

2016 was a good year at the Arizona legislature. We increased funding for education, reformed the firefighter and police

pension plan, passed legislation to grow jobs in Arizona, and focused on promoting free markets and limiting burdensome

regulations.

The 2017 legislative session starts on January 9th. I will be serving

as Senate President Pro-Tempore and Appropriations

Chairman. One of my duties as the Appropriations Chairman is to

help balance the state budget.

Two recent events have made balancing the state budget more

challenging. The passage of Proposition 206, which raises the

minimum wage, will cost the state general fund at least $25 Million

extra this year and the adverse ruling by the courts in the Hall Case

against pension reforms done five years ago, will cost the state $10

Million this year alone. When voters passed Proposition 206 I don’t

know if they realized that the extra cost to increase the wages for

state-funded care-givers for the elderly and disabled and for entry

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level school workers would have the effect of diverting money from other important priorities like raising classroom

spending. The legislature had no control over the passage of Prop. 206 and the legislature had no control over the court ruling,

but it is the legislature that has to fix the problem.

So when the unexpected happens, the state has to do the same thing a family does when unexpected costs occur…we re-prioritize,

figure out where we can shave off spending in some places to add it in others. It is a challenge, but one that can be done and will

be done. If you believe there is problem that needs legislation to solve, contact me. If you would like me to speak to your group or you want

a tour of the state capitol, let me know. Contact me anytime at [email protected] or 602-926-5413. Together, we can make a difference.

SUN CITY RESIDENTS ACTION PROGRAM (SCRAP) DECEMBER The month of December saw a large portion of Sun City walls repainted. About 23,000 square feet of walls on Lindgren and

99th north of Lindgren as well as Alabama and 99th from Grand Avenue to Pebble Beach Avenue were power washed, sealed and

repainted to the delight of residents living in those areas.

This was a big undertaking, but just a tip of the iceberg of walls that are in need of sprucing up in Sun City!

The painting in December was accomplished due to an influx of donations that were received by SCRAP in conjunction with

SCHOA during December. The SCRAP Committee is grateful for the wonderful support that has been received from donors

supporting this project. As long as the donations continue, the Sun City Residents Action Program will be able to complete

and continue its mission of making Sun City look brighter.

Lloyd Maple is chairman of the SCRAP Wall Committee.

ROADS AND SAFETY COMMITTEE The Roads and Safety Committee provides an opportunity for

residents to bring concerns to the attention of local experts in the fields

of roads and safety, namely the Arizona Department of

Transportation, Maricopa County Department of Transportation,

Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, Sun City Fire and Medical and the

Sun City Posse. This panel of experts participates in Roads and Safety

Committee meetings to provide insight to community concerns.

Residents are invited to bring their opinions regarding Sun City streets

and safety to the monthly Committee meetings for discussion and

resolution which meets the third Wednesday of each month at 10:00

am at SCHOA.

Sun City is fortunate to have

wide streets and little street

parking which keep streets safe,

and protecting children and pets coming from behind parked cars.

Even though this environment provides Sun City with a high level of

safety on our streets, there are challenges from vehicles traveling at

different speeds, including autos, golf cars, bicycles and occasionally

even a power chair. It can happen at any time……one may become

frustrated (consciously or unconsciously) if someone behaves

differently than we wish them to act. Anger and/or road rage won’t

solve a concern. Common courtesy is the solution. If we all practice

common courtesy, roads and safety in Sun City will be safer for all. Together, we can all make a difference.

Jim Powell is Chairman of the Roads and Safety Committee; Ritchie Miller is Vice Chairman.

MARICOPA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (MCDOT) The intersection of 99th Avenue and Union Hills Drive is scheduled to be closed between 9:00 p.m. Thursday, January 12th 2017

through 5:00 a.m. Monday, January 16th2017. The intersection will be closed in order for construction crews to pave the roadway.

Please watch for and obey construction signs. Also, make sure to give yourself extra time to get where you are going as there

may be traffic delays. Work on the intersection is expected to be complete by the end of February/beginning of March.

While MCDOT has been applying preservative seal on residential streets in the Sun City for a few months now, beginning in

late January the work will be expanded to include arterial streets. Preservative seal is applied lengthen the lifespan of the road.

Residents can expect lane closures as the work is being done. The streets on the list include:

103rd Avenue: Olive Avenue to 99th Avenue 107th Avenue: Olive Avenue to Union Hills Drive

111th Avenue: Olive Avenue to Grand Avenue

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Alabama Avenue: 111th Avenue to 99th Avenue

Bell Road: Del Webb Blvd to Burns Drive

For further information, contact Bryan Pahia, Public Information Officer, Maricopa County Department of Transportation at

602 506 0543 or email [email protected].

SUN CITY COMMUNITY FUND ASSISTS SUN CITY RESIDENTS The Sun City Community Fund campaign for 2016-2017 is in full swing. In November, more than 800 former donors received

personal requests for support. An additional 1,000 residents received special requests for help.

The most visible program that the fund-raising campaign supports is the Personal Needs Fund administered by SCHOA. This

cash fund helps Sun City neighbors who are experiencing financial emergencies. Support comes for a wide variety of financial

crises. Medicine, home repairs and appliance replacement, dental work, rent and

mortgage payments and car repairs are examples of the help the Fund provides our

neighbors.

The only income for Personal Needs Fund comes from Sun City residents who want

to help their neighbors. And, 100% of the funds raised in Sun City remain in Sun City! More than 1,700 residents received a

myriad of services last year. A great number of additional people were affected by our help.

The Sun City Community Fund is Valley of the Sun United Way

at work in Sun City. The SCHOA staff members administering

the Personal Needs Fund have the full resources of the entire

United Way organization and its more than 100 partners to

complement local resources.

For ways you can support the Sun City Community Fund or to

learn more about The Personal Needs Fund, contact Carole

Studdard, Marketing/ Public Relations Coordinator, at SCHOA,

623-974-4718, ext. 211.

SUN CITY COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE NETWORK (SCCAN)

Little Known Tax Refunds for Low Income Seniors

Arizona Property Tax Credit The Arizona Property Tax Credit (PTC) is a state program

that provides a refundable credit based on the amount of

property tax paid during the calendar year. It is available to

qualifying low income seniors (age 65 or older) and others

who receive SSI. The maximum refund is $502 per year. A

graduated schedule is used to determine the actual refund

amount. Renters can also participate by having their

landlord complete a Department of Revenue Form 201

disclosing the amount of property tax paid on the rental unit.

For a person living alone, the maximum annual income,

over and above social security, is $3,751 and for

households with more than one person the maximum

amount, over and above social security, is $5,501

(combining the income for everyone in the household).

Again, neither social security, the social security equivalent

of railroad retirement, nor veteran’s disability count when

determining the maximum annual income of $3,751 or

$5,501. You must be an Arizona resident for the entire year.

Form PTC-140 must be filed by April 15th.

Arizona Increased Excise Tax Refund The Arizona Increased Excise Tax Refund (ET) is a

program available to lower income citizens of Arizona.

Eligible individuals receive a check for $25 for an

individual or $50 for a married couple.

To be eligible, you must be a resident of Arizona on

December 31, 2016 and your adjusted gross income must be

less than $12,500 for an individual or less than $25,000 for

a married couple. In most cases, this does not include social

security.

How do you claim these refunds? On Fridays during tax season (February 1-April 15 each

year), Sun City Community Assistance Network (SunCity

CAN) helps people file for these refunds. Last year we

helped about 500 people! Appointments are available by

calling the CAN office at 623-933-7530. The CAN office

is located at 10195 W. Coggins Drive in Sun City.

FREE LOCK BOX PROGRAMThe Sun City Fire Department has a program that installs lock

boxes on Sun City residencies. The boxes are installed adjacent to

the front door. Inside the box is a key to the front door which will

allow Fire Department personnel to enter the residence in an

emergency when the occupant is incapacitated. Otherwise, there

would have to be a forced entry with resulting property damage.

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Normally the cost of installing a lock box is $65, but Sun City

Community Assistance Network (Sun City CAN) has a program

that provides lock boxes at no cost to certain low income residents.

The program is currently only available to persons who live alone

since they are the most vulnerable.

If you are interested and would like to apply for a free lock box, call Sun City CAN at 623-933-7530 and make an appointment to meet with a

Benefits Assistance Counselor.

COMPLIANCE CORNER

CC&R Highlight of the Month: Vehicle Restrictions (Paragraph 6 of our CC&Rs)

My daughter-in-law served in the United States Navy as an interpreter. She is fluent in multiple languages, including Arabic. I

have often expressed my envy to both she and my son; between them they speak 7 languages. What makes this even more

astounding is that my son had some difficulty understanding just English in his youth. However, I am not without interpretive

skills of my own. For example, I will interpret the following from our CC&R’s:

“No vehicles, including without limitation cars, trucks, commercial vehicles, motor homes, mobile homes, trailers (including but

not limited to travel trailers, tent trailers, and boat trailers,) camper shells, detached campers, recreational vehicles, boats,

motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, golf carts, and off-road vehicles, shall be parked or maintained on any portion of a lot (except

in a garage,) or on public streets, in excess of 72 hours.”

Interpretation: NO PARKING IN THE STREET. RV’s and TRAILERS RESTRICTED.

The 72-hour provision is interpreted to be in a calendar month; it is intended to accommodate loading / unloading of RV’s or

campers, trailers, etc. As residents of Sun City we have a terrific RV and trailer storage facility available to us at minimal rates.

Thank you for keeping our streets clear and for complying with the CC&Rs.

Your Compliance Officers are committed to the fair and consistent enforcement of all our CC&Rs to protect the property values

of all Sun City homeowners. Thank you for your compliance. Submitted by Jim Hunter, Compliance Officer

MONTHLY INCIDENT REPORT - Each month, SCHOA will be providing an Incident Report. There are four

compliance officers who address CC&R concerns that have been brought to the attention of SCHOA. Sun City covers 14-1/2

square miles. Due to the size of the Community, the Compliance Department appreciates the assistance of residents who report

concerns to the office. All reports are addressed and the names of residents who bring their concerns to SCHOA are always kept

confidential.

The following incident report is for violations that were opened and closed during the 2016 calendar year.

Violation Opened Closed

Age Restriction 117 124

Animal Restrictions 145 157

Business In Home 72 65

Condition of Property 1,981 2,086

Construction Standards 11 13

Dwelling Condition 12 12

Fences 28 32

Grandfather 29 27

Setbacks 50 63

Sheds 121 128

Vehicle 978 1,015

January Business Partner of the Month

Frye Realty

Appreciation is expressed to Frye Realty. Vicki Frye is

highly invested in providing her services to Sun City and its

residents. She is actively involved with the Sun City

Community Fund which assists residents who are dealing

with extenuating circumstances. Vicki also participates in

SCHOA meetings supporting the value of the CC&Rs

which protect property values in Sun City.

Vicki for supporting Sun City residents!

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RESALE/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FEE

If you are about to buy or sell your home or if you are a realtor or title company, SCHOA is able to provide information regarding the

property to be assured there are no current violations and/or fees owed. The transfer fee for this service is $200. For more

information, contact 623-974-4718.

SCHOA Welcomes New Business Partners

All businesses that are part of the Business Partner Program have qualified under SCHOA guidelines to be members.

This program is highly respected in the Sun City Community.

NuFlow Services of Phoenix, LLC

Moore Law Firm

Mangum Garage Doors

Creekside Contractor

American Network Advisory Group

SCHOA BUSINESS PARTNERS OFFER JANUARY WORKSHOPS

JANUARY, 2017 – NVC GROUP TRIPS Call Northwest Valley Connect, 623-282-9300, Monday –

Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to reserve your ride

Due to the number of riders requesting these trips please

only sign up for two trips and you can be put on the waiting

list for the others – in order to give everyone a chance to

enjoy an excursion.

Pick-up Points for

Group Trips

Surprise =

Birt’s Bistro

Sun City West = RH Johnson Rec Center in front of

the Social Hall

Sun City = Visitors Center, at front bench

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Our van holds 5 passengers & the Driver. The Driver will pick

you up starting at 3:00pm where he dropped you off for the

return trip home, unless otherwise noted!

1st Wednesday January 4, 2017: Zoo Lights - Round trip cost

is $12.00

2nd Wednesday January 11, 2017: Shopping at Costco,

Arrowhead Mall, or a movie at AMC 14 Theater Or

Shopping at Arrowhead Crossing - Round trip cost is $7.00

3rd Wednesday January 18, 2017: Shopping at the Outlets at

Anthem - Round trip cost is $12.00

4th Wednesday January 25, 2017: Desert Diamond Casino,

Shopping at Tanger Outlets, Or Westgate 20 AMC Theater - Round trip cost is $10.00

Nonprofit Charitable Organization; Northwest Valley

Connect’s (NVC) Coordination Call Center offers referrals and

information about transportation services available in the

Northwest Valley. NVC’s Ride Connect program offers rides

to those people whose trips don’t have another option. NVC is

looking for volunteers in the following areas: Office and Phone

Operator, Drivers, Projects, Ambassadors, and Volunteer

Coordinators

SCHOA WELCOMES NEW STAFF MEMBER Pauline Wilson (l), Denise Namio (r) In December, Denise Namio joined the SCHOA front office team providing customer service support to Sun City residents.

SCHOA expressed appreciation to Pauline Wilson for providing her caring assistance for the past two years. SCHOA wishes

you well!

SUN CITY HOME OWNERS ASSOCATION MEMBERSHIP – Did You Know? SCHOA is a valuable organization in Sun City; though small, it has great value. From Compliance to Membership, to an

accredited Business Partner Program, to marketing/educational outreach programs as well as an active and committed Board of

Directors which is highly proactive on behalf of Sun City, the SCHOA is invested in “working for Sun City.” Membership

continues to remain reasonably priced at $20/year and is voluntary. Members recognize the value received for available services

and appreciate the commitment to keep membership manageably priced for all residents. If you would like to become a

SCHOA member, please submit the application in the newsletter or a membership application has been added to the website

www.suncityhoa.org. Once you have completed the information, you are able to submit the form directly to the membership

staff at the SCHOA office. Payment may be made online for your convenience. For more information, contact the office or

[email protected]. Members are also committed to supporting SCHOA’s Outreach Programs.

All SCHOA members have access to the extensive Business Partner Program listing that is available on line offering an

excellent source of qualified businesses serving Sun City.

“Your SCHOA Membership Protects All Sun City Property Values” APPLICATION FOR SCHOA MEMBERSHIP

Annual Dues: $20.00 per Household

Name(s) ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Telephone: _____________________________________Email Address: _________________________________________

Sun City Address: _________________________________________________________Zip Code: ____________________

(Email addresses assure members are informed through email notifications.)

Payment: Cash ( ) Visa ( ) Master Card ( ) Discover ( )

Do you want to be listed in the Sun City Directory? □ Yes □ No If so,

please fill out below.

Home Town _____________________________Former Occupation(s) _________________________________________

(Please print clearly)

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SCHOA MEMBERHSHIP CARDS

All SCHOA members receive a membership card that indicates when it is time to renew. Thank you for sending your renewal in when you

notice it is time; this is an effort to save postage expenses if a renewal reminder doesn’t need to be mailed. Renewal notices are sent the

month prior to your renewal date. Your membership allows SCHOA to continue its services to the Sun City Community. Your assistance is

appreciated.

SHREDDING SERVICES – Shredding services are available at the SCHOA offices from 9:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.

COA OFFICE The Condominium Owners Association (COA) office has moved to 11132 California Avenue, Youngtown, AZ 85363. Their

phone number is 623 974 9035.

Sun City Service Organizations Network (Important Community Phone Numbers)

SCHOA – 623 974 4718

Sun City CAN – 623 933 7530

(Community Assistance Network)

Sunshine Service – 623 974 2561

RCSC – 623 561 4600

Sun City Posse – 623 972 2555

Sun City PRIDES – 623 972 6558

Sun City Community Fund – 623 974 4718

Sun City Foundation 623 561 4600

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Hours – 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Excluding Holidays)

10401 W Coggins Drive

Sun City, AZ 85351

623 974 4718

Fax – 623 977 7097

www.suncityhoa.org.

SCHOA MISSION STATEMENT

“To provide for the wellbeing of Sun City through fair and universal

compliance with the CC&Rs.”

(Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions)