Laurie Pokorny, watching the game, said, “I remember it being a beautiful day, with the bleachers packed with fans for both teams. The teams got one inning in, and then, before they could start the second inning, Dave collapsed in the dugout.”

Sue said, “We have a talented singer-songwriter son. He has an EP and two albums to his credit. Eddy releases a new song every five weeks for his next album. He writes all the music and lyrics for his original portfolio of over 100 songs. Eddy performs regularly in Madison, Chicago, and the tri-cities. He plays guitar, harmonica, piano, accordion, theremin, ukulele, and pretty much any instrument he picks up. His musical story is amazing.”

Gingerbread houses also became popular with the Brothers Grimm’s Hansel and Gretel. They find a house made entirely of treats deep in the forest.

Reading about book clubs online, she came across clear ornaments filled with miniatures of books. She started making a unique ornament for her granddaughter to commemorate her role in Sun City’s production of The Sound of Music.

The race benefited the Huntley community and Scholarships for Huntley Students. The Very Merry Huntley event was held downtown with a farmer’s market, craft fair, cookie walk, carols, and many other activities. Over 30 members of the Tennis Club joined.

Ciffone said, “First and foremost, I would like to thank our Board of Directors, as they responded to community input concerning the Welcome Center and rescinded to remove the bar.

That’s the power of music. That’s an occurrence that happens often at Sun City’s Prairie Lodge. Sun City resident Jim Sura plays the grand piano in the lodge while residents walk, play cards, or meet near the Fountain View area. He even plays when no one is around.

Colleen Flaherty, marketing assistant, said, “SHS has a unique peer-to-peer model to caregiving. Seniors connect best with other seniors because of their common life experiences, compassion, and appreciation for the aging process. Seniors who need services, receivers, are carefully matched with seniors who render services, providers, creating mutually rewarding relationships.”

Family, neighbors, and friends attended the celebration. The weather cooperated, allowing the guests to wander outside for conversation and enjoy the perfect weather. Other guests sat upstairs in the loft and watched while others danced to the familiar music of their youth provided by the band Rick Lindy and the Wild Ones.

The sculptures gave pause to residents as they passed them on the way to a meeting or getting their steps in for the day. The three sculptures tell a story.

The bursts of fall snow did not stop residents from dropping by and bring their donations.

This year the event is on December 14, from 1-5 p.m. Sun City residents’ homes, decorated for the holidays, will be open to visitors. This is a ticketed event and may sell out.

Applegate is aware of some of the story.

“My father retired in August 1975 at the rank of E—9, Chief Master Sergeant serving in the Strategic Air Command (SAC), working at The Vault,” he said.

Cuttle, who has been a member of Woodchucks for 17 years, not only won a blue ribbon and first place, but also took the honor of “Best in Show in All Crafts.” “Best in Show” includes categories of metal, wood, ceramic, and glass, and Cuttle won for his beautiful segmented vase. The vase was made with white ash, mahogany, wenge, and bloodwood cherry, with six coats of Minwax Tung Oil.

The Artisan Fair will showcase 75 high-quality local talent vendors. There are 22 new exhibitors, along with favorite sellers from past fairs.

Karen Makowski, Sun City resident and board member of the Huntley Historical Society, said, “We are hoping to preserve this history of the Village of Huntley, which was founded in 1851 by Thomas Huntley. His home still stands here in Huntley.”

This is not Pearl’s first time taking the stage.

Nancy Cihlar, Club Vice-President said, “The club exceeded their goal. We achieved 291 miles. That is over half a million yards.”

Gilbert said, “The story of the quilt began with my visit to Yad Vashem in Israel; The World Holocaust Remembrance Center in 1996. Inspiration hit me when I saw the sculpture of a train car. I came home to make the quilt. I cried while I was making this quilt.”