🌱 How protected are Sun City West seniors from elder abuse risks?

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In today's newsletter:

• How protected are Sun City West seniors from elder abuse risks?

Also on today's calendar: Holiday Party and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 79 and low of 48 degrees.
• Friday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 76, low: 48.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 77 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Study Highlights Where Arizona Ranks for Elder-Abuse Protection (thunder981.com) — With cities like Sun City West made up of about 86% retirees, Arizona’s protections against elder abuse matter deeply for local residents and their neighbors. A new WalletHub study sparks a look at how fast the state’s senior population is growing, what counts as elder abuse, and why staying alert and reporting concerns can help protect vulnerable older adults.
   

📸 Around Sun City West

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Sun City West

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 11

• Mayer Area Quail Run 4-H Club Open House
  Cordes Lakes Public Library, 15989 S Cordes Lakes Dr, Cordes Lakes
  5:00 pm

Friday December 12

• Meditation Class
  R.H. Johnson Library - Members Only, 13801 W Meeker Blvd, Sun City West
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• Writing Wild Writer's Group
  Wickenburg Public Library , 164 E Apache St , Wickenburg
  10:00 am
• Holiday Party
  R.H. Johnson Recreation Center , 19803 N R H Johnson Blvd , Sun City West
  5:30 pm
• Thew Band, Orchestra & Choir Concert
  Thew Elementary School , 2130 E Howe Ave , Tempe
  6:00 pm
• Fees Dance Concert
  Fees College Preparatory Middle School , 1600 E Watson Dr , Tempe
  6:30 pm

Saturday December 13

• Christmas in the Park
  Beardsley Recreation Center , 12755 W Beardsley Rd , Sun City West
  9:00 am
• Navigating Aging Discussion Group
  13801 W Meeker Blvd , Sun City West
  5:00 pm
• Westernaires - Christmas Shines Bright
  Stardust Theatre , 14401 W R H Johnson Blvd , Sun City West
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Gentle Yoga
  Synergistic Living Massage & Wellness Center , 10451 W Palmeras Dr Suite 223W , Sun City
  9:00 am
• Arizona Broadway Theater Presents: The Nutcracker Musical
  Arizona Broadway Theatre , 7701 W Paradise Ln , Peoria
  10:00 am
• Thread Painting with Panels (2 day class) - Sun City West, AZ
  Cactus Quilting LLC , 13930 W Camino Del Sol Suite 113 , Sun City West
  10:00 am
• Cozy Crafters - Knit, Crochet, and Crafting
  El Mirage Branch at Program Room
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I was @ the Entenmans store today,
  And they gave me a extra goodie bag With: 8 glazed donuts Thomas English muffins Artisans Hawaiian buns Artisan bakery tolls (2) little bites cake… (Nextdoor W Deer Valley Dr)

• Goodwill Industries of Central and Northern Arizona posted a job opening for Donation Attendant Part Time in Surprise. Apply here.
• Fry’s Food Stor posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Surprise. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sun City West here.

🗞 Nearby News

Surprise

• 2 killed in crash on Loop 303 in Surprise (azfamily.com)
• Former Arizona school bus driver arrested on suspicion of molestation (fox10phoenix.com)
• LivAway Suites breaks ground on 4th Phoenix-area location (hoteldive.com)

Sun City

• El Mirage teen accused of killing his father during fight with his wife (azfamily.com)

Ok Sun City West! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I could get canned for this!
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