This edition of the Sun City Insider is your go-to home and lifestyle guide, featuring trusted local businesses ready to help you refresh your space and embrace the season ahead. Inside, you’ll find plenty to enjoy—from wellness and dining highlights to entertainment, community stories, and a few puzzles to help you unplug and unwind. Flip to page 21 for a special heartfelt message from our Sun City Insider team!
Our cover features Sandie Young, a shining example of how retirement can open the door to meaningful new chapters. After a lifelong career in education, Sandie found renewed purpose in Sun City Shadow Hills, where her golden- hearted therapy dog, Shelby, brings comfort to hospital patients through the Paws & Hearts program. She also keeps her neighbors moving as a beloved line dance instructor, proving that life’s best moments are found in motion, compassion, and connection. Read her story on pages 26–28.
The Valley is buzzing with events this season, making it the perfect time to plan your next night out and upcoming holiday season. From Spotlight 29 to Desert TheatreWorks and Barry Manilow at the McCallum Theatre, plus many more local stages; there’s something for every taste and tempo. Check out our “Things to Do” guide on pages 24–25 to see what’s happening across the Valley.
Regards and Happy Reading!
Will Stephanie Wilson Editor | The Sun City Insider
