News from SCW’s Community Organizations – May 2026
As a community service, the Recreation Centers of Sun City West is sharing the following updates from our community groups who we were not able to fit into the Rec Center News.
PORA, SCW Foundation team up for Emergency Management Conference
Residents and community leaders in Sun City West are invited to attend the upcoming Emergency Management Conference Sun City West, focused on preparedness, safety, and local risk awareness.
The Emergency Management Conference Sun City West will be from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, May 21, in the Webb Room at the Sun City West Foundation, 14465 W. R.H. Johnson Blvd. This is a free community event, however RSVPs are encouraged.
The event is open to Sun City West residents as well as local community organizations and leadership, including representatives from public safety, healthcare, and community services.
This community-centered event is presented by Maricopa County Emergency Management and Maricopa County Department of Public Health, and co-hosted by the Sun City West Foundation (SCWF) and the Property Owners and Residents Association (PORA).
The conference will bring together county experts and local leadership to provide residents with clear, actionable information on how emergencies are managed and how individuals can better prepare.
To reserve a spot, visit: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/emergency-management-conference-scw-maricopa-countys-all-hazards-approach-to-incidents
SCW Foundation introduces new program
The Sun City West Foundation cares about pedestrian safety, and to that extent has launched the Safe Walker Program.
Residents like to take advantage of cooler temperatures at dawn and in the evenings by walking around Sun City West. However, with lower light conditions, it makes it difficult for drivers to see pedestrians. The Foundation has developed a precaution to help both drivers and walker – free reflective wrist bands.
To pick up your free wrist band, stop by the Foundation office at 14465 W. R.H. Johnson Blvd. Office hours are 8 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday. Cost is free (one per person or two per household. Free-will donations will be accepted.
OHOA is here to help guide HOAs
The Organization of HOAs in Sun City West is here to make Sun City West HOAs stronger and more knowledgeable through education.
OHOA provides seminars for members on information that is important for running an HOA, including the changing of laws, each year. These seminars encompass roofing, paving alleys, and the best practices in an emergency.
The Association offers Leadership Academies in January that teach board members how a meeting should be run according to AZ State Statutes, how to overcome issues in an HOA, what duties as a board member entail, including information on audits and reserve studies.
The OHOA website offers lists to assist members in finding a management company, insurance companies that specialize in homeowner associations, attorneys, CPAs, etc.
If your homeowner association is not a member, have someone from your board call for an appointment to find out more about what we have to offer.
Or if you have an interest or would like to be a part of this amazing board, please contact our office at 623-214-6006 or achoscw@aol.com.
Stay focused while driving
Distracted driving is one of the most preventable, widespread dangers on the road. Every time you look at a phone, adjust the radio, eat or let your mind wander, you lose seconds of awareness that can mean the difference between safety and tragedy.
Staying focused behind the wheel isn’t just a personal responsibility, it’s a commitment to everyone sharing the road. A single distraction can change a life forever, which is why choosing to stay alert is one of the simplest and most powerful ways to protect yourself and others.
For emergencies call 911. For non-emergencies, contact the Posse at 623-584-5808.