Elaine Rowinski is the newly elected president of the club.

Rowinski said, “With me on the executive leadership team are vice president Marsha Natkins, recorder Darlene Pratt, and treasurer Joy McGahan.”

This year, the club hosted an open house. Organizers decorated the main building with patriotic displays and added decorations outside at the G-scale model train exhibit. The entrance was filled with patriotic decorations to welcome visitors. Outside, a 20-by-50-foot American flag hung from the building’s upper railing. The flag stood out not just for its size, but also for its historic design with 48 stars.

The club launched an aquatic challenge on April 25, rallying its members to collectively swim and water-walk a monumental 250 miles. Crushing that initial milestone with waves of enthusiasm, the determined athletes refused to slow down, instantly resetting their sights on a second goal.

Today, Dombro has exchanged his lab coat for a paintbrush, channeling that same lasting passion into a vibrant second career in photography and water media.

Carol Didricksen, Lions Chairperson and a Sun City resident, shared, “Since 1965, Illinois Lions have traveled throughout the state offering free vision screenings to the public. Today, it includes retinal screening and hearing screenings in their Mobile Screening Unit. Trained technicians staff it.”

Hosting its open house from 6-8 p.m. at the Millgrove Building (13400 Sun City Blvd), the club’s “Give the Trains a Try” event delivers a hands-on opportunity to operate the trains.

The partnership began with a rod-building seminar in Coach Lachel’s classroom, where the rods could dry safely.

His life began in his adopted homeland with a deep devotion to service and education.

Vega said, “After serving as a U.S. Navy veteran, I got a strong base in engineering at Roosevelt University.”

“My parents retired at 55 and moved to the original Sun City in Arizona,” Fischer shares. “They loved Sun City and truly lived their best life.”

Among those driving the effort are residents James Papak, Sheri Goldstein, and Amy Sanecki, as well as staff members Debby Seger and Liam Sullivan. The group is charged with breaking down barriers to resident engagement and creating implementable strategies to increase active participation—a mission that directly advances the Association’s wider Strategic Goal 5.

Sun City residents Donna Scott and Carol Burgett are behind every flawless silhouette, historically accurate bodice, and quick-change seam, transforming fabric into living art.

Tinker came into Mary and Al Novak’s life when Mary retired. Mary said, “She only weighed half a pound when we got her.”

While the event is always a success, this year’s picnic featured a special milestone that highlights the lasting impact of this club.

Newman began with a modest desire to help by walking dogs, but her dedication quickly deepened when she recognized a critical behind-the-scenes need. Her passion for animal welfare began nearly two decades ago. She started volunteering in 2007 at the Colorado Humane Society.

“I got hooked,” Newman recalled. “The more you volunteer, the more you want to give of yourself.”

“I cover everything from breathing techniques and foundational poses to focused exercises for joint health, balance, and muscle tone. Each chapter is designed to help you move with confidence and purpose,” he said.