Because it's a newer community, though, its median age tends to be about five years younger than in Sun City. Many of the more expensive homes are built facing a golf course. Sun City West also has a Sheriff's Posse to keep crime down and a Prides volunteer organization to keep neighborhoods tidy. Proceeds from the sale of luminarias go toward the Sun City West Community Services Center. A club list from the visitors center, for instance, lists almost 100 organizations, from the Agriculture Club to the Yoga Club.
Folks regularly get together for jazz dancing, water therapy, bicycling and other sports.
And don't forget the ubiquitous golfing. The community has nine golf courses, seven of which are owned by the residents. One is a public course, and another is part of a private country club. It also runs town halls with community leaders, provides consumer information, raises funds for charity and answers gardening questions. Social halls host various kinds of dancing, bingo and other weekly activities.