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Library Lecture: The Truth About Alzheimer’s Disease

Rec Center - RHJ - Social Hall 19803 N R H Johnson Boulevard, Sun City West, AZ, United States

Fact or Fiction: The Truth About Alzheimer's Disease   When it comes to Alzheimer’s disease, we are constantly bombarded with ads touting the latest, greatest prevention strategy. This interactive session helps sort through the noise and reveals the truth about where we are and where we’re headed. You’ll leave with easy steps you can take […]

Ikebana Presentation

Rec Center - RHJ - Library/Data Resource Center 13801 W. Meeker Blvd., Sun City West, AZ, United States

Ikebana PresentationPresented By: Sandy Ehler Sandy Ehler, a certified Sogetsu School of Ikebana Sensei (teacher), will be presenting at the RHJ Library at 10AM on Saturday, December 2. Sandy will provide a short history of ikebana and the Sogetsu School of ikebana.  She will demonstrate 3-4 arrangements with a holiday theme and answer questions.  This […]

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Library Lecture: Writing Arizona- From Journalism to Fiction

Rec Center - RHJ - Library/Data Resource Center 13801 W. Meeker Blvd., Sun City West, AZ, United States

Library Lecture: Writing Arizona- From Journalism to Fiction This month’s Friends of the Library lecture is a combination of lecture and author book talk with author Leo W. Banks. He will talk about getting his start in journalism and moving on to writing fiction.  Leo W. Banks will talk about his time as a journalist […]

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Library Lecture: By the Time They Came- African American Men of Arizona

Rec Center - RHJ - Library/Data Resource Center 13801 W. Meeker Blvd., Sun City West, AZ, United States

The Friends of the R.H. Johnson Library Lecture: By the Time They Came- African American Men of Arizona This month’s lecture is presented by Akua Duku Anokye. In this presentation, Dr. Anokye, explores the untold stories and accomplishments of African American men in Arizona. Dr. Anokye focuses on identifying the common threads of the African […]

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Friends of the R.H. Johnson Library Lecture: Abraham Lincoln

Rec Center - Kuentz -Stardust Theatre 14401 RH Johnson Blvd, Sun City West, AZ, United States

The Emancipation ProclamationNationally recognized Abraham Lincoln presenter and historian, John Voehl will be returning to Sun City West for another lecture. This presentation will have historian John Voehl speaking as President Lincoln of Lincoln’s promise, purpose, and how the bloodiest day in US History allowed its public release; how he prepared the country, the New […]

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Library Lecture: Banner Alzheimer’s Institute & Sun Health Research Institute

Rec Center - Palm Ridge - Summit A 13800 W Deer Valley Dr, Sun City West, AZ, United States

The Science of Preventing Alzheimer's Disease Can scientists find a way to stop Alzheimer’s disease before it ever affects your memory and thinking? Research efforts to prevent the disease are now focused on individuals who may be at risk for Alzheimer’s but do not show any symptoms. This fascinating presentation will provide an overview of […]

Homescaping Class

Rec Center - RHJ - Library/Data Resource Center 13801 W. Meeker Blvd., Sun City West, AZ, United States

Homescaping Class: How to Create a New Look for 2024What is the first thing you see when you open your front door? Come attend a library class taught by Bevy McGill, an interior designer whose focus is on using what you already own and love. Learn how to re-envision those treasured items in this "How […]

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Library Lecture: One Supreme Court: What & How Does the US Supreme Court Do What it Does

Rec Center - Palm Ridge -Summit 13800 W Deer Valley Dr, Sun City West, AZ, United States

This month’s Friends of the R. H. Johnson Library lecture is titled One Supreme Court: What and How Does the US Supreme Court Do What it Does presented by Dr. Thomas Davis. Date: March 27, 2024Time: 2:00 pmLocation: SUMMIT HALL of the Palm Ridge Rec Center. The event is free and open to all, no tickets […]

Mystery Writing Class

Rec Center - RHJ - Library/Data Resource Center 13801 W. Meeker Blvd., Sun City West, AZ, United States

Mystery Writing ClassThe mystery behind mysteries! Mystery readers, in general, love working alongside the detectives to sleuth out the criminals. One sure-fire method to do so is to listen to the characters. Their mission in the story is to guide the reader unknowingly toward or away from the solution.Join mystery writer, Linda Chamley Johnson, in […]

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Library Lecture: Dark Skies Over Arizona

Rec Center - Palm Ridge -Summit 13800 W Deer Valley Dr, Sun City West, AZ, United States

This month’s Friends of the R. H. Johnson Library lecture is titled Dark Skies Over Arizona presented by Historian Kevin Schindler. Date: April 24, 2024Time: 2:00 pmLocation: SUMMIT HALL of the Palm Ridge Rec Center. The event is free and open to all, no tickets required.There’s nothing like standing under a dark, star-spangled night sky […]