It’s the first, and many people say, the best. Most of the standard features of a 55+ adult community originated here in Sun City, Arizona, including the idea of building an entire community dedicated to leisure and recreation for the active retired adult. Through more than 60 years it has prospered and matured into one of the best values in the country. Our legacy is to continue providing our residents the best place to retire in the state, in our nation, and in the world. Bret McKeand- who is the President of Sun City Historical Society- tells the story of the events leading up to Sun City – the nation’s first active adult community – and how Del Webb refused to listen to the experts who claimed that - old people wouldn’t leave their families.