MY SUN DAY NEWS
March 22, 2018
“I have woven 1,900 baskets.” Mary Price smiles while she shares her passion with Sun City residents. She has been teaching at Sun City since 2003.
“I have woven 1,900 baskets.”
Mary Price smiles while she shares her passion with Sun City residents. She has been teaching at Sun City since 2003.
The Healing Gallery at Presence Saint Joseph Hospital is a rotating gallery that exhibits works of art from local artists. Starting January 9, the Healing Gallery is displaying the works of the artists of the Sun City Pencil and Palette Club for two months.
It’s on Facebook – so it must be true.
“I found out the news from my daughter. She called me and congratulated me for being selected for the Chicago 16-Inch Softball Hall of Fame (HOF) – she saw it on Facebook,” said Glenn Groebli.
It was a familiar storefront for over 14 years. The Hallmark store sat next to Jewel on Route 47 in Huntley. Later, the storeowners abandoned the Hallmark brand and brought in “A New Dawn Boutique” last July. But on January 31, the boutique closed its doors.
“I can’t tell you how much we appreciate you being here,” said Scott Iddings, Leggee School Principal. Iddings explained just how much help is needed in the school. The tasks start at the beginning of the year, getting kindergarten students off the bus and into the classroom.” Sara Dubose, a kindergarten teacher, said of the volunteers, “You are true angels in the building.”
“I can’t tell you how much we appreciate you being here,” said Scott Iddings, Leggee School Principal.
Iddings explained just how much help is needed in the school. The tasks start at the beginning of the year, getting kindergarten students off the bus and into the classroom.”
Sara Dubose, a kindergarten teacher, said of the volunteers, “You are true angels in the building.”
Wimbledon in the winter? Tall Oaks Tennis Club hosts tennis socials during the winter months for members and prospective members to meet, play tennis, and of course, eat! Tennis socials are a great opportunity to swing away the pounds and crush your stress away and to meet new people through the game.
Wimbledon in the winter?
Tall Oaks Tennis Club hosts tennis socials during the winter months for members and prospective members to meet, play tennis, and of course, eat! Tennis socials are a great opportunity to swing away the pounds and crush your stress away and to meet new people through the game.
Music therapy sessions are helping people with Parkinson’s disease, but how? Music, particularly rhythm, can become a template for organizing a series of movements.
Music therapy sessions are helping people with Parkinson’s disease, but how?
Music, particularly rhythm, can become a template for organizing a series of movements.
The Merriam-Webster definition of New Year’s resolution: a promise to do something differently in the New Year. About 40% of American people make New Year’s resolutions to make themselves better people. This tradition did not originate here in America. Historical documents show that the Babylonians made promises to the gods for the New Year hoping to get a favor in return for their promise such as getting out of debt.
The Merriam-Webster definition of New Year’s resolution: a promise to do something differently in the New Year. About 40% of American people make New Year’s resolutions to make themselves better people.
This tradition did not originate here in America. Historical documents show that the Babylonians made promises to the gods for the New Year hoping to get a favor in return for their promise such as getting out of debt.
“Music and merriment go right together,” according to Ed Richards. This is evident from the very first step into the Richards’ holiday house, known for its extensive holiday happiness.
Joe Nitti knows how to entertain. “I can do the Fox Trot but not show dancing,” he said. He continued to explain his success: “I thank Barbara O’Neil, she is a gift from God,” Nitti praises. “She is patient with me.”
Joe Nitti knows how to entertain.
“I can do the Fox Trot but not show dancing,” he said. He continued to explain his success: “I thank Barbara O’Neil, she is a gift from God,” Nitti praises. “She is patient with me.”
Eileen Delahanty, Volunteer Coordinator District 158 is working to get some Del Webb residents to make the short trip to Leggee Elementary School. Delahanty is working with Sarah DuBose, Leggee Kindergarten Teacher and a member of the Real-World Application Committee. Dubose said, “We want to tie in with the outside world with us. We want to have ‘Buddies’ within our school.”
Eileen Delahanty, Volunteer Coordinator District 158 is working to get some Del Webb residents to make the short trip to Leggee Elementary School.
Delahanty is working with Sarah DuBose, Leggee Kindergarten Teacher and a member of the Real-World Application Committee. Dubose said, “We want to tie in with the outside world with us. We want to have ‘Buddies’ within our school.”
Santa’s elves aren’t the only ones who are making gifts for girls and boys. Sun City’s Sew N Sew and Woodchucks members recently displayed some of the wood-crafted toys and hand-pieced quilts that they plan to donate to the Grafton Food Pantry.
Santa’s elves aren’t the only ones who are making gifts for girls and boys.
Sun City’s Sew N Sew and Woodchucks members recently displayed some of the wood-crafted toys and hand-pieced quilts that they plan to donate to the Grafton Food Pantry.
“We love what we do!” said Kim Larson, Executive Director of Family Alliance. Larson’s enthusiasm and assistance are having an impact in our Sun City community. Family Alliance worked with Alan Mogilner; Sun City Resident and facilitator of the Parkinson Support Group, to find a venue for their meeting needs.
“We love what we do!” said Kim Larson, Executive Director of Family Alliance.
Larson’s enthusiasm and assistance are having an impact in our Sun City community. Family Alliance worked with Alan Mogilner; Sun City Resident and facilitator of the Parkinson Support Group, to find a venue for their meeting needs.
Ten years ago, Laurie Larkin got a phone call from her friend, Annalee Boles. Larkin recalls that call: “Annalee just asked me – ‘do you want to help me organize a food drive?’ And I said, Sure.” That is how Sharing our Blessings Food Drive began. Boles said, “I saw that the Grafton Food Panty here in town recognized the needs of our community and I wanted to help.”
Ten years ago, Laurie Larkin got a phone call from her friend, Annalee Boles. Larkin recalls that call: “Annalee just asked me – ‘do you want to help me organize a food drive?’ And I said, Sure.” That is how Sharing our Blessings Food Drive began.
Boles said, “I saw that the Grafton Food Panty here in town recognized the needs of our community and I wanted to help.”
Sun City Softball had its own World Series and the Mustangs waved the “W.”
Glenn Groebli announced that once again “We have brought home the gold.” Groebli, a team member for 16-inch softball and manager of the 70-plus division confirmed that, “We have dominated the race for the gold on the 6 County Senior Olympics in softball for the last 5 out 6 years.”
Glenn Groebli announced that once again “We have brought home the gold.”
Groebli, a team member for 16-inch softball and manager of the 70-plus division confirmed that, “We have dominated the race for the gold on the 6 County Senior Olympics in softball for the last 5 out 6 years.”
On Sunday Afternoon, September 24, the Chicago Bears took on the Pittsburgh Steelers, and Alex and Rita Schank brought the full home entertainment experience outside, with a television set situated in their backyard and Stadium Seating for their neighbors. “The admission price of appetizers or dessert is well worth it,” said Kathy Martelli, neighbor.
On Sunday Afternoon, September 24, the Chicago Bears took on the Pittsburgh Steelers, and Alex and Rita Schank brought the full home entertainment experience outside, with a television set situated in their backyard and Stadium Seating for their neighbors.
“The admission price of appetizers or dessert is well worth it,” said Kathy Martelli, neighbor.
If you’re close to 60 or older, you understand the disconnect between your own perception of your age and your actual age. It’s easy being a beauty at 16, but at 60, it takes some care and work. Sheila Osborne gave away some of the secrets for ageless skin recently in a class here in Sun City.
If you’re close to 60 or older, you understand the disconnect between your own perception of your age and your actual age. It’s easy being a beauty at 16, but at 60, it takes some care and work.
Sheila Osborne gave away some of the secrets for ageless skin recently in a class here in Sun City.
Forget fast food and BPA-laden food storage containers for good! Joyce Lande, certified nutritionist and Kitchen coach introduced some new ideas to Sun City residents in her class presentation “Mason Jar Food Fun.” “I want to ensure nutritional meals for families. And I will show you with Mason jars some quick and easy meals snacks and desserts,” she said.
Forget fast food and BPA-laden food storage containers for good! Joyce Lande, certified nutritionist and Kitchen coach introduced some new ideas to Sun City residents in her class presentation “Mason Jar Food Fun.”
“I want to ensure nutritional meals for families. And I will show you with Mason jars some quick and easy meals snacks and desserts,” she said.
Interested in playing American Mahjongg? Well, Holly Ravitz President and Carole Lange Vice President are ready to welcome you as an experienced or beginner player in Sun City’s Mahjongg Club.
Glenn Groebli has been involved with senior softball for 20 years, playing with the “Chicago Geezers 75s,’ a USA National traveling tournament league. “It’s good to be active as you grow older. You have to find your hobby – your sport” Groebli advised. “And what’s really nice is the camaraderie.” Groebli, president of the Sun City Softball Club decided to honor the many veterans in their softball club and bring the community to Eakin Field.
Glenn Groebli has been involved with senior softball for 20 years, playing with the “Chicago Geezers 75s,’ a USA National traveling tournament league. “It’s good to be active as you grow older. You have to find your hobby – your sport” Groebli advised. “And what’s really nice is the camaraderie.”
Groebli, president of the Sun City Softball Club decided to honor the many veterans in their softball club and bring the community to Eakin Field.
Can you guess what this picture is? If you attended the presentation by Mike Ptak on June 30 on “The Soldier in The War for Independence,” you know the answer.
Margitta (Kitty) Rizzo and her granddaughter, Maddy Popp, share a certain kind of heart: a caring one. This time, it’s Popp who is in the spotlight.
Margitta (Kitty) Rizzo and her granddaughter, Maddy Popp, share a certain kind of heart: a caring one.
This time, it’s Popp who is in the spotlight.
There is a remarkable group of women who are impacting in our community.
As spring begins, mother Mallard ducks lay eggs in parks, planters, and other usual spots. This year, Sun City resident Gilberto Raffanti and his dog, Basil, discovered a duck nest with six eggs in their own back yard. That discovery was the beginning of an adventure that dominated Raffanti’s life for almost a month.
As spring begins, mother Mallard ducks lay eggs in parks, planters, and other usual spots.
This year, Sun City resident Gilberto Raffanti and his dog, Basil, discovered a duck nest with six eggs in their own back yard. That discovery was the beginning of an adventure that dominated Raffanti’s life for almost a month.
