The Official Newsletter of the Sun Cities Area Historical Society Spring 2018 Volume 27 Number 1

Happy Birthday! Sun City West celebrates its 40th anniversary! See More, Pages 8-9 Inside our spring newsletter ...

Play Ball! A look back at when the “Boys of Summer” spent their springs in Sun City. Spring Meeting Gala Fun! See Page 13 The glory of the Sundome is recalled Jubilee Gala III celebrates Arizona’s at museum spring meeting April 4. Western heritage. See Page 2 See Page 4 delwebbsuncitiesmuseum.org 10801 W. Oakmont Drive, Sun City, Arizona (623) 974-2568 Del Webb Sun Cities Museum * Spring 2018 * Page 2

The Sundome Center for Performing Arts, with a seating capacity of 7,000, was once billed as the larg- est single-level theater in the nation. Gone, But Not Forgotten Museum’s spring talk recalls history of Sundome Center for Performing Arts By Edson Allen public and admission is free. As vice president of marketing ention the “Sundome” for the Webb Corp., Don tried to and it brings a smile convince John Meeker to build of recognition to the two, smaller auditoriums of differ- faces of long-time ent sizes, but Meeker’s mind was residents,M and a questioning look made up. to recent newcomers. It played a The Sun Bowl that he had built major role in the entertainment life in Sun City regularly played to of Sun City West for more than 30 crowds of upwards of 7,000 resi- years. dents, and he wanted to put that Don Tuffs served as the Sun- number indoors in air-conditioned dome’s general manager in its early “The Sundome -- Gone, comfort in his new community of years, and will share his experi- But Not Forgotten” Sun City West. ences at the Del Webb Sun Cities Featuring: Don Tuffs, Construction of a building of that Museum spring presentation on Former Sundome size was an enormous challenge April 4. General Manager for the Webb Corp. as the interior The program will begin at 10 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 4 was nearly the size of two football a.m. in the R.H. Johnon Lecture Lecture Hall at fields, side by side! Hall, 19803 R.H. Johnson Blvd., R.H. Johnson Recreation Center Don had booked performers for Sun City West. Sun City West the Sun Bowl, and took over the The presentation is open to the Admission: Free role of managing the Sundome Del Webb Sun Cities Museum * Spring 2018 * Page 3 Sundome Center for Performing Arts

Don Tuffs, shown here escort- ing Wayne Newton into the The Sundome Center for Performing Arts officially opened Sundome, was the general Sept. 13, 1980 with a concert featuring the Lawrence manager of the Sundome when Welk Orchestra. Over the years, the theater -- which had it was owned by the Webb Cor- a seating capacity of 7,169 -- hosted performances by the poration. Mr. Tuffs will share biggest names in show business, a popular speakers se- his experiences during a talk ries, local organizations and fundraisers and high school April 4 in Sun City West. graduations.

The Sun City West Variety Show, a fund- raiser for local health care, was held for years at the Sundome. The Del Webb Sun Cities Museum is home to six seats that once were part of the Sun- dome Center for Performing Arts.

Center for the Performing Arts it difficult to book the latest Broad- Beginning,” which was shown to upon its completion. way shows. prospective Sun City buyers in the He has many amusing, behind- The Sundome was torn down in 1960s. the-scenes stories to share about his 2013 and is now the site of a Fry’s The exhibit was made possible experiences with the entertainers. grocery store. by a generous donation from Don He made sure that show content The Sundome may be gone from Tuffs who has been an active mem- was tailored to a senior audience Sun City West, but it lives on in an ber of the Sun Cities Area Histori- and even got the Vienna Symphony exhibit at the Del Webb Sun Cities cal Society and currently serves on Orchestra to change the music they Museum. the Board of Trustees. played here from the rest of its It’s a dual-purpose exhibit as 60-location U.S. tour. the room displays the history of Edson Allen is a long-time mem- Don also oversaw the transition the facility, and serves as a the- ber and former president of the Sun of the Sundome to Arizona State ater. Nicknamed “Sundome Jr.,” Cities Area Historical Society. He University ownership in 1984, it is Arizona’s smallest theater is the editor “Sun City West: A Sil- and will explain the reasons for it. and seats six in seats saved from ver Celebration,” available at the ASU managed the facility for 20 the Sundome before it was razed. Del E Webb Sun Cities Museum. years before stage limitations made Entertainment is the film “The Del Webb Sun Cities Museum * Spring 2018 * Page 4

The OK Chorale Cowboy Trio at last year’s “Jubilee Gala III.” A Celebration of History Western-themed ‘Jubilee Gala III’ pays tribute to Jim Green he Del Webb Sun Cities Jim Green, left, Museum held its third an- receives the nual Jubilee Gala fund- Del Webb Sun raiser in November, with Cities Museum Ta theme that celebrated Arizona’s “Friend of the Western heritage. Sun Cities Award” from Held Nov. 9 at Palmbrook Coun- Emcee Paul try Club, “Jubilee Gala III” fea- Herrmann. Mr. tured a rollicking performance by Green passed the popular OK Chorale Cowboy away March Trio and the presentation of the 17, 2018. museum’s annual “Friend of the Sun Cities Award.” This year’s award recipient was the lalte Jim Green, a long-time executive at Sun Valley Lodge and former Sun Cities Area Historical ees. Society Trustee. The gala for the first time fea- In addition, Mr. Green once tured musical entertainment. served as president of the Sun City The OK Chorale Cowboy Trio Community Fund, Northwest Val- from Fountain Hills provided an ley Chamber of Commerce and a hour-long show of Western music founding member of the Sun Cities sprinkled with bits of humor and Art Museum. audience sing-alongs. The meeting, emceed by Paul Herrmann, also included the elec- At right, a member of the OK Cho- tion of the 2018 Sun Cities Area rale Cowboy Trio tells a joke during Historical Society Board of Trust- the trio’s Western program. Del Webb Sun Cities Museum * Spring 2018 * Page 5

RCSC supports Webb Museum The Recreation Centers of Sun City surprised the Del Webb Sun Cities Museum Board of Trustees at its first board meeting of 2018 by presenting the museum with a check for $9,020.29. Each year the Recreation Cen- ters of Sun City, Inc. Management Team selects a community non- profit organization for its fundrais- ing efforts. Donations are collected through- out the year at several RCSC events, including the Ring That Bell Ceremony in July and the Fall Welcome to Sunshine Service Festival, culminating in December People, meeting needs of people is what Sunshine Sunshine Service, Inc has received local, state and Service is all about. Sunshine Service lends medical and national recognition. Awards received include the George with the Winter Celebration Golf children’s equipment to residents of Sun City and we Washington Honor Medal for services to the sick and Tournament and the Sun City Holi- have been doing so for over 52 years. We are a chari- handicapped from the Freedoms Foundation of Valley day Celebration at Lakeview. table non-profit Arizona corporation and are funded by Forge in Pennsylvania. voluntary contributions and memorial gifts. In the top left photo, Theresa “The Cleanest and Most Sanitized Cirino, RCSC director of member While the equipment is available for the use of all resi- Equipment Around” dents or visitors staying with residents, the equipment services, presents the check to Gail must not be taken out of Sun City on a permanent Warmath, 2018 Board of Trustees basis. As a matter of control, equipment is loaned only president, and Bret McKeand, 2017 to Sun City residents. New Knee Board of Trustees president. Records show that as the population of Sun City grew, Scooters In the photo on the right, RCSC so did use of our medical equipment. Savings for Arrived! management team members pose Sun City residents have been calculated periodically; in 2015, it was estimated that residents saved over two with members of the Board of million dollars in cost of equipment for that year alone. Trustees. From left: M. Cirino, Trustee Doris Palmer, Trustee Ed Some Of The Many Items We Carry: Arm Exerciser • Bath Bench • Bed Rails • Bedside Commodes • Companion Allen, Trustee Steve Held, Board Chair Crutches • Foot Massager • High Chairs • Hospital Beds • Lift Chairs President Gail Warmath, Trustee Overbed Tables • Pack-N-Play • Ramp - Aluminum • Rollaway Beds Tim Erickson; Angie Nelson, Strollers Trapeze Walkers • Weights • Wheel Chairs Translator Chairs • Knee RCSC comptroller; Chris Herring, Monday-Friday • 9am-4pm RCSC assistant general manager; 9980 W. Santa Fe Dr. • Sun City 85351-3197 David McClain, RCSC building & 623-974-2561 infrastructure manager. Del Webb Sun Cities Museum * Spring 2018 * Page 6 Message from the President Play ball! Museum showcases

An official publication Sun City’s close ties to baseball of the Sun Cities Area ing site for the Milwau- Historical Society arch in Arizona © 2018 SCAHS means spring kee Brewers for a number 10801 Oakmont Drive training time of years. The Fountains at Sun City, AZ 85351 M Sun City Apartments are and baseball is in the air! (623) 974-2568 What could be better than in that location now (but email: look closely: the outer [email protected] a seat in the sunny stands, a fat hot dog in one hand wall of the parking lot is www.delwebbsuncities and a cold beverage in the the outfield wall of Sun museum.org other? City Stadium!) Sun City became the The Sun Cities Area Many of us have guests Historical Society is this month and the Del home of the Saints in certified by the Arizona Webb Sun Cities Museum 1965. They were a fast- Gail Warmath Historical Society should be on the “must do 2018 President pitch women’s softball • • • • • list” for all visitors. Sun Cities Area Historical Society team. Too young to live The Sun Cities Area Historical The museum has many in the Sun City, but they Society is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) stories about the history really drew the crowds! organization dedicated to the Dan Topping, eventually preservation and presentation of baseball in Sun City. The Saints won the of the records and artifacts for You can learn about Del sold the team to CBS for American Softball As- Sun City, Arizona, (the world’s $14 million. first Active Adult Retirement Webb as a young player sociation national cham- Community), and its sister city, Early Sun City resi- Sun City West. The Society’s -- at 13 years old, 6 feet pionship in 1979. The headquarters are located in the 3 inches and 130 pounds. dents wanted to play ball Sun City Poms started out Del Webb Sun Cities Museum, and, in 1962, a field was in one of the five original Sun His teammates said he being the cheerleaders for City model homes. was “the best first base- scraped from the brush the Saints. Visit the mu- along Grand Avenue near Museum Hours: man in Fresno.” He seum and see the Saints’ 1-4 p.m. Monday earned $2.50 a game, and 107th. Fifteen men played scrapbook and other 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wed. & Friday the first game on that Or for groups of six or more wanted to be a profes- interesting memorabilia. by appointment field. Office Manager: Julie Glass sional baseball player. Each of these chapters But that would not work In 1965, a new park, in the history of Sun City Board of Trustees out for him. which could seat 1,000 baseball is told in greater Gail Warmath Follow him through his fans, was built at 108th detail in the museum. I’d President ownership of the New and Grand Avenues. encourage you to make it Edson Allen Coors Brewery erected a Vice President York Yankees purchased your first stop for you and large scoreboard for the Tim Ericson in 1945 for $2.8 mil- your guests before head- Treasurer lion. He was proud of his field. ing out to see a spring Doris Palmer “one contribution” to the In 1971 a 12.5-acre training game. Secretary park was built at 111th Bret McKeand Yankees — the hiring of We look forward to Past President Casey Stengel as coach. and Grand Avenues, your seeing you at the Casey led the Yankees to which seated nearly 3,500 museum. Also follow us A.J. Kovac people. You could even Paul Herrmann five consecutive World on Facebook for short Seve Held Series — a record that watch the games from historical stories and pic- Toni Ashby your golf cart! Barb Wagers has never been equaled. tures of the area. Don Tuffs With his own history That stadium eventually Play ball! became the spring train- Contributors: with baseball, Del Webb Edson Allen, Ben Roloff, was more at home with Bret McKeand See Page 13 for more photos Layout and composition his team than most own- by the Sun City Independent ers! He and his partner, of Sun City’s baseball history! Del Webb Sun Cities Museum * Spring 2018 * Page 7

Unlock the Mystery of History The past comes to life at the only museum in the nation devoted to the world’s very first active adult retirement communities! Located in the first of five model homes built in Sun City, the museum offers a living tribute to the history of Sun City and Sun City West, and to the enduring spirit of those who Become a Member! pioneered an exciting new lifestyle! Show your support for the museum and its efforts to preserve our community’s unique heritage! r Gold Circle $100 r Silver Circle $50 r Clubs/Organizations $50 r Turquoise $25 Exhibits, Historical Artifacts and More! r Businesses $100

Name: Address: City: Tours, Volunteer Speakers Bureau Meeting Facilities State: Zip: Opportunities Telephone: email: Make checks payable to Sun Cities Area Historical So- ciety, and mail to 10801 Oakmont Drive, Sun City, AZ 85351. SCAHS is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization.

Special offer Free Join at the Gold Level Admission! Donations Welcome ($100) and receive a FREE copy of “Images of America: Call or Stop By Today! Sun City” (Limited offer; while supplies last.) 10801 Oakmont Drive, Sun City, Arizona (623) 974-2568 * delwebbsuncitiesmuseum.org Museum Hours: 1-4 p.m. Monday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday & Friday Del Webb Sun Cities Museum * Spring 2018 * Page 8

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Sun City West celebrates its 40th40 anniversary! Feb. 15, 1978 marked the official some 300 residents and guests. n Residents relaxed Saturday groundbreaking for the new com- Twelve “Pioneers” – people who evening listening to the Southwest munity. moved in between October 1978 Surfers, Arizona’s premiere Beach Sun City had filled up faster than and December 1979 – were hon- Boys tribute band, perform at expected, and John Meeker’s “New ored. Several still live in their orig- Beardsley Park. Sun Rising in the West” began to inal homes. The evening’s speaker n Forty colorful, three-foot long take shape three miles to the west was Ed Allen who recounted the lizards were spread out through the of Sun City. history of Sun City West: “Lizard Sun City West golf courses, recre- Fast forward to February 2018 Acres to Lush Oasis.” ation centers, walking trails, club and a month of celebration. n A sold-out 5K Run/Walk was windows, and facilities as part of a Among the activities were: held Saturday, Feb. 17 at Stardust Lizard Scavenger Hunt. Residents n “Memory Lane,” an exhibit Golf Course, with proceeds benefit- had from January 15 to February spanning Sun City West’s 40 years ting the American Heart Associa- 15 to track them down with prizes was prepared by the museum for tion. going to those who found the most. display at the Sun City West Li- n Sat. Feb 17 also saw the Sports A total of 118 participants found all brary during the month of February Pavillion offer a 40-cent special 40! – and has proved very popular. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Everything n The parade on Monday, Feb. n A 40th Year Anniversary cost 40 cents -- games, snacks, 15, began at R.H. Johnson Rec- Dinner at Palm Ridge attended by soda, and hot dogs. reation Center and moved along Del Webb Sun Cities Museum * Spring 2018 * Page 9 Sun City West 40th Anninversary Parade While the day of the parade dawned dark with some early sprinkles, they didn’t affect the enthusiasm of the participants nor the cheering on- Resident Don Middleton (left), an lookers along the attorney for the Del Webb Corp. three-mile route. in the 1970s, pointed out the land parcels he acquired for the build- ing of Sun City West. The exhibit covers both sides of the two pan- els and spans the 40-year his- tory of the community. Don also shared experiences working with Mr. Webb at the Feb. 15 banquet.

Meeker Boulevard and Beardsley Road to the Beardsley Park Rec- reation Center. The hour-long ex- travaganza featured 97 entries with nearly 1,000 people participating. n Big-band entertainment closed out the festivities on Mon- day, Feb. 19, at Palm Ridge with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and the Flyboys playing the music of the 1930s and ‘40s.

SCW ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL!! The history of Sun City West’s first 25 years is described in this 290-page book available at the Museum. Regularly $15 ...... Anniversary Special Photos: Sun Cities Area Historical Society/ just $10! Del Webb Sun Cities Museum Purchase at the museum or online at delwebbsuncitiesmuseum.org Del Webb Sun Cities Museum * Spring 2018 * Page 10

History Tidbits One small step for man: Sun City citizens share thoughts on historic moon landing

By Ben Rolloff landing interviews. Over 100 resi- dents were lined up and waiting for ix hundred million TV the TV crew at Fairway when they viewers around the globe arrived. collectively held their Fifteen were interviewed from breath Sunday July 20, the queue, and by sheer luck were S1969, as Neil Armstrong slowly the first from around the country to emerged from a small opening have their comments aired by CBS. in the Lunar Lander to proclaim, A few of the responses were a “One small step for man. ...” little surprising. Almost all Sun Virtually all Sun City residents Citians showed immense national were glued to their TV screens. pride, but one lady was addition- There were the usual reasons, but ally hoping for some personal life Sun City residents had a special improvement from the scientific interest. triumph as well. Local newspapers alerted the Her announced hope was that area that several Sun City residents space research and scientific would likely be interviewed by progress would translate into better Walter Cronkite’s team at CBS and products to help with cleaning the asked their viewpoints on the mis- house. sion during the network’s pre-land- One resident professed concern ing programming. Additionally, it that returning astronauts would was possible that several more Sun bring a form of virus or bacteria City residents would be selected to Sun City to conduct interviews for back with them for which there was express viewpoints on Cronkite’s the pre-landing airing. Interviews no known protection. continuous coverage to follow the were conducted on the patio of Yet another local held the rather landing if successful. Fairway’s swimming pool. extreme view that the whole pro- There was great confidence Almost all residents interviewed duction was an illusion cleverly among scientists at NASA prior to expressed great national pride orchestrated by NASA by combin- the mission, and the world news in the scientific achievements in ing radar with radio photography. media prepared. meeting the giant challenge to Those were the extremes. Most CBS shared that confidence and NASA issued by President Ken- proclaimed their national pride and announced long prior to the launch nedy to put a man on the moon patriotism. that residents from six USA cities and to overwhelm the space effort Do you remember that historical from around the country would be of the USSR and their “Sputnik” evening when Armstrong and Al- in interviewed with Sun City being program. drin cavorted on the moon’s surface one of the lucky six. Those from Sun City lucky and the tension that followed the Representatives of each of the enough to be chosen enjoyed their next day in their attempt to return chosen communities would be “30 minutes of fame.” to the Command Module? chosen at random and given an op- While packing up their equip- History experts continue to list portunity to express their hopes or ment after the pre-landing shots, the first moon landing and return concerns as the mission developed. KOOL-TV crew members an- among the top historical triumphs KOOL-TV, the local CBS af- nounced they would return again when reviewing the story of the filiate, sent a newsroom anchor to on Monday morning for post-lunar USA. Del Webb Sun Cities Museum * Spring 2018 * Page 11 Meet our Business Members: Associated Appliance Sales Have you met Al and Leona Callender of Associated Appliance Sales? Al and Leona Callender own Associated Appliance Sales in Sun City. They are also valued business members of the Sun City Historical Society. The Callenders moved to Ari- zona from Chicago about 20 years ago. They took over ownership of Associated Appliance Sales (previ- ously known as Associated Sales) 18 years ago when it was located at 43rd Avenue and Bell Road. Leona Callender of Associated Appliance Sales. Al worked at the store at that time and Leona worked for Lund Leona states good customer Thank you to our Cadillac in the service department. service is a priority for she and Al. Al has been in the appliance busi- This week, Leona says she went Business Members ness for 30-plus years. to a resident’s home (90 years old) n Adultcare Assistance to show her how to use her micro- About eight years ago, they Homecare moved the business to Sun City as wave and Al has gone to several the area where they were located customers’ home to change their n Associated Appliance Sales was becoming somewhat de- air filters if they are unable do it n Edward Jones Investments/ pressed. They were concerned that themselves. William Freeman moving so far out they might lose The Sun City Historical Society n Ford World Travel their contractors, but with the lower has other business members and n tax base in Sun City, the contrac- very much appreciates their sup- Moore Graphics tors were thrilled. port. Quality Custom Printing Services The Callenders love being in Sun If you think it is important to n Steve Held Realty Group / City, stating that residents are very help preserve the Sun City his- Keller Williams Professional loyal, good customers and happily tory, we would really enjoy talking Partners spread the word that Al and Leona with you about partnering with us. have great prices and great cus- Please call the museum at 623-974- n Sun City Thrift Shop tomer service. 2568 for more information.

Sun Cities Area Historical Society/Del Webb Sun Cities Museum 2018 Board of Trustees President Secretary Paul Herrmann Gail Warmath Doris Palmer Don Tuffs Toni Ashby Vice President Trustees Edson Allen A.J. Kovac RCSC Liaison Treasurer Barb Wagers Dave Wieland Tim Ericson Steve Held Newsletter Printing Courtesy Sunshine Service ... Thank You! Del Webb Sun Cities Museum * Spring 2018 * Page 12 Meet a Docent ... The Del Webb Museum simply retired now and in December 2017 could not exisit without its dedicat- they sold their home in Moline and ed volunteers. Whether it’s a board moved into an apartment in Mo- trustee, a docent or those who pitch line. They will reside there when in to provide upkeep and repairs not in Sun City. to the building, our volunteers are Tom has volunteered at the mu- truly the lifeblood of the operation seum for four years now and says and the organization couldn’t exist it appealed to him because he loves without them. history and is curious about histori- cal events. Meet Museum Docent Tom He enjoys the visitors and ap- McGhee preciates learning where they are Tom McGhee was born in Mo- from and why they came to Ari- line, Ill. and lived his adult life in zona. He is very encouraged when Moline. He is married to Sarah and the visitors show interest in all the they have two children and a “bo- museum has to offer and finds it is nus son” who Tom and Sarah took very gratifying when they enjoy the into their home when he was 15 tour. Besides his duties at the mu- years old. He is 20 years old now seum, he loves to ride his bicycle, and in U.S. Army. play pickleball, volunteers for the Tom and Sarah had friends from Tom McGhee Prides and is a member of a local Moline who relocated to Sun City book club. and they came to visit one winter. was still working full time as a Our volunteers are so valuable to They also visited Florida that same government contract attorney. the museum and we could not exist year. The weather in Sun City Five years ago, Tom and Sarah without them! If you like people convinced them they needed to be bought a home in Sun City and and history, call the museum at in Arizona in the wintertime! have been snow birds for those 623-974-2568 and find out more For a couple of years, they came years, staying in Sun City about about this fun experience. only for a month at a time as Tom three months in the winter. Tom is Love history? Questers offer exciting opportunity The Arizona Questers State The Questers was started in 1944 President Daphne Davis gave a by Bess Bardens in Philadelphia as presentation at the museum Feb. 21 “show and tell” club. Today, it has to introduce several Sun City resi- 1,600 chapters in the United States dents to the Questers organization. and Canada, 29 chapters in Arizona Ms. Davis explained the history and five in Sun City. and mission of the Questers. Its If you share the Questers motto members enjoy the excitement of that “It’s Fun to Search and a Joy searching for that perfect treasure to Find,” contact Vicki Metcalf at to add to their collections and to 928-707-3643 to learn about join- learn more about their significance. ing their organization. The Questers take special pride Does your club or organization in working with preservationists need a place to hold an event? The like the Del Webb Sun Cities Mu- McMillin Terrace accommodates seum, and have made significant groups of up to 20 individuals. contributions to the museum over For scheduling, contact the mu- the years. seum at 623-974-2568. Daphne Davis Del Webb Sun Cities Museum * Spring 2018 * Page 13 A look back at spring training in Sun City

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1 and 2.)Large crowds visited 2 the old Sun City Stadium, located at 111th and Grand avenues, each spring to watch the Milwaukee Brewers. Some of the game’s greatest players practiced each spring at the stadium, including 3.) Hank Aaron, 4.) Reggie Jackson and 5.) Robin Yount. The stadium was also home to the Sun City Saints, a national champion- ship-winning women’s softball team. The Del Webb Sun Cities is home to an exhibit detailing the history of Sun City Stadium.

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suncitylibraryfriends.org Del Webb Sun Cities Museum * Spring 2018 * Page 15 Looking for a speaker? Thank you to our Museum offers free talks on history of the Sun Cities Jubilee III Gala sponsors! Does your civic, church or educational group have visiting speakers to talk about different Presenting Supporting topics? Did you know that the Del Webb Sun Sponsor Sponsors Cities Museum offers a number of talks on lo- cal history? Some of the popular subjects are: • How Sun City got started • The remarkable Del Webb • The role of the Boswell family in the development of the Sun Cities Patron Sponsors • The visionary John Meeker • The beginnings of Sun City West Gala Sponsor There is Powerpoint available if desired and talks can range from 20 minutes to 45 minutes. If interested, please give the museum a call at 623-974-2568 or go to our website www. delwebbsuncitiesmuseum.org for more infor- mation or to schedule a speaker.

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