November at SCW Foundation: Giving Back & Gathering Together

November brings opportunities to gather, give back and celebrate the people who make our community special. Reserve your seat at upcoming events and discover how your creativity can support An Artistic Affair. You’ll also find AARP Tax-Aide scheduling details, meaningful ways to support the Foundation and a Sunny Side challenge to spread a little gratitude this season.

A helping hand when you need it—and a way to give back.

Sun City West Foundation’s Helping Hands offers short-term medical and children's equipment loans at no cost, including wheelchairs, walkers, shower chairs and more through their standard 90-day loan program. Children’s equipment and rollaway beds are also available to help you welcome visiting family and guests. While borrowing is free, donations are always appreciated and help support this community resource.

Stop by and see how Helping Hands can help you.
Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to noon, Helping Hands welcomes neighbors interested in borrowing, donating or purchasing equipment. Visit us at 14624 W. R. H. Johnson Blvd., Sun City West, AZ 85375, or call 623-975-5499 to ask about availability and loan details. You can also browse our online equipment catalog linked below.

For additional ways to connect with Helping Hands consider donating or purchasing equipment:

Give gently used equipment a new purpose.
If you have medical equipment you no longer need, consider donating it to Helping Hands. Your donation can help another neighbor access equipment that supports their mobility and independence.

Find an option for longer-term needs.
Helping Hands also offers gently used durable medical equipment for purchase. This may be a helpful option if you need equipment beyond the standard 90-day loan period or want to take it out of state.

Neighbors helping neighbors—that’s what community is all about.

Get ready for an evening of familiar tunes, friendly competition and community fun! Join Sun City West Foundation for Music Bingo on Thursday, November 12, 2026. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the fun begins at 6 p.m.

Registration is now open! Admission is free with donations encouraged. Registration is required and seating is limited, so reserve your spot today.

A special thank-you to Eileen Freydberg of HomeSmart Realty for sponsoring November’s Music Bingo and helping bring our community together.

Come for the music, stay for the fun and enjoy an evening connecting with your community!

Residents are invited to join Sun City West Foundation and the Arizona Attorney General’s Office on Tuesday, December 8, 2026, starting at 10 a.m. for a presentation on recognizing and avoiding common scams.

Learn how to spot computer fraud, phone scams and other deceptive tactics. Representatives from the Arizona Attorney General’s Office will share warning signs and practical steps to help protect your personal information and finances.

The presentation will take place at Sun City West Foundation, 14465 W R H Johnson Blvd., Sun City West.

Protect yourself by knowing what to watch for. Registration is required.

Registration is now live for Sun City West Foundation’s An Artistic Affair on January 28, 2027, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 3 p.m. Join us for a celebration of local creativity while supporting Foundation services that make a difference in our community.

The event will feature original artwork, themed baskets and a live auction led by an auctioneer, with heavy hors d’oeuvres and dessert. Guests are welcome to bring their own beverages, see more details on our website.

Join us on January 27, 2027 at the Foundation for a free preview day from 4 - 6:00 p.m. Browse the artwork and purchase bucket raffle tickets before the main event.

Calling all artists and crafters!
We’re accepting donations of original artwork and handcrafted pieces now through January 21, 2027. Whether you have a finished piece to share or are inspired to create something especially for the occasion, we invite you to contribute. There’s no need to wait, the Foundation can accept and store your donated creations starting now. Artists who donate and attend the event will receive a bundle of bucket raffle tickets.

Your generosity helps support Helping Hands equipment loans, ride resources and other Foundation services that help our neighbors.

We’re also pairing the event with a food drive benefiting Valley View Community Food Bank. Donations can decline after the holidays, but the need continues year-round. We’re excited to partner with VVCFB to help support our neighbors.

Tickets are required. Reserve your seat today!

To arrange an art donation or learn more, contact Teresa Brown, Marketing Coordinator, at marketing@scwfoundation.org or 402-312-0565.

Tax season is on the horizon! Sun City West Foundation is pleased to support the AARP Tax-Aide program, which offers free tax preparation assistance to local residents, by providing space at the Foundation.

Online appointment scheduling opens January 15, 2027, at noon.

Appointments are expected to fill up quickly, so don’t delay! Please register through AARP's link below.

At Sun City West Foundation, generosity helps neighbors access Helping Hands equipment loans, transportation referrals and community programs. If you’re considering a gift, employer matching and charitable giving from an IRA may offer meaningful ways to support this work.

Explore Employer Matching
Did you know your employer may match your charitable donation? Check with your employer, or former employer if you’re retired, to see whether your donation to Sun City West Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, qualifies for a matching gift. An employer match can extend the impact of your gift, helping the Foundation serve more neighbors in our community.

Turn Your RMD Into Community Support
As the year comes to a close, your retirement giving decisions can make a difference close to home. If you’re eligible, a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) allows you to transfer funds directly from your IRA to Sun City West Foundation. This gift can count toward all or part of your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) and may be excluded from your taxable income.

Your generosity helps sustain programs such as Helping Hands and Find Your Ride, connecting neighbors with equipment loans and transportation resources.

Speak with your financial adviser or IRA custodian about eligibility and arranging a QCD. For information about supporting the Foundation, call 623-584-6851. Your gift can make a lasting difference right here in Sun City West.

Thousands of pickleballs will fall from the sky for a good cause—and one could be your ticket to a prize!

The Sun City West Pickleball Club’s All-for-Charity Pickleball Drop and Community Day returns Saturday, February 27, 2027, at Liberty Courts Pickleball Center, 13800 W. Deer Valley Drive. The balls are scheduled to drop at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy free hot dogs and burgers, free beginner pickleball lessons and prize drawings.

Big news for this year: 3,500 numbered balls will be available! That's 500 more than last year! Entries are $10 for one ball or $25 for three, and you do not need to be present to win.

Presented by the SCW Pickleball Club with title sponsor PRIME Wealth Advisors, the event supports various organizations serving our community: SCW Foundation/Helping Hands, PRIDES, PORA, SCW Posse, Community Fund of SCW, Valley View Community Food Bank and the AFMA Fire Corps Program.

Tickets will be available online and at Helping Hands, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to noon, and through the Sun City West Pickleball Club. Please visit our website on November 16 for more details, including when ticket sales will open.

Mark your calendar, invite your neighbors and help turn a little pickleball fun into meaningful support for our community.

Cooler weather makes it a great time to get outside and enjoy a walk around the neighborhood. With fewer daylight hours, it’s also a good time to think about how easily others can see you.

Sun City West Foundation’s Safe Walker Program offers free reflective wristbands to help make you more visible in low light. Whether you’re walking the dog before breakfast or catching up with a friend after dinner, a reflective wristband is a simple addition to your routine.

Haven’t picked yours up yet? Visit the Foundation Monday–Thursday, from 8 a.m. to noon, and encourage your walking companions to stop by, too.

Wristbands are available one per person, with a maximum of two per household. Donations are appreciated to help support the program.
Enjoy the fresh air, stay connected and remember: Be Seen, Stay Safe.

Looking for a fun afternoon right here in our community? Join PORA BINGO! Please see more details below.

https://porascw.org/bingo/

The Sunny Side: A Little Gratitude Goes a Long Way

November invites us to pause and appreciate the people who make our days brighter. A neighbor who checks in, a volunteer who lends a hand or a friend who always makes us laugh, each gives us something to be thankful for.

This month, we challenge you to turn that gratitude into a small act of kindness. Leave a thank-you note, call someone who has made a difference in your life or invite a neighbor to join you for coffee. A few thoughtful words can mean more than we realize.

November’s Sunny Side Challenge:
Thank someone who might not hear it often. Let them know how they’ve made your day, or our community, a little brighter.

Our Vision: A community where life is enriched every day.

Our Mission: Enrich lives by providing facilities, services, events, and support to community partners.

Our Values: Ready to Help, Do the Right Thing, People First, Build Together, and Solution-Focused. These values shape how we serve neighbors through programs like Helping Hands, Find Your Ride, educational classes, and community events.

Want to learn more about how Sun City West Foundation serves the community, or how to get involved? Visit our website anytime.