MY SUN DAY NEWS
March 11, 2021
Sun City author, Michele May was always a passionate reader but didn’t start writing until she was 50. May said, “I finally realized what I wanted to be when I grew up. An author.”
Sun City author, Michele May was always a passionate reader but didn’t start writing until she was 50.
May said, “I finally realized what I wanted to be when I grew up. An author.”
During the stay-at-home order, most people cleaned their closets, caught up on their reading, did puzzles, and learned about Zoom. Cathleen Chay wrote a book.
While we may see an influx of pandemic-inspired novels after this worldwide crisis, Chay brings a unique perspective to living life and gives her readers a way to reach calmness in her collections of poems in her new book published this month, Life with Intention.
In a time when attending in-person classes is only a memory from the past, Colleen Koziara has changed the game. She offers a relaxing afternoon of painting virtually on Wednesday afternoons. Koziara has been teaching art classes here in Sun City for four years. But this year has brought challenges.
Roni Schmidt said, “I have been painting with Colleen for four years now. When I saw she was starting the online classes I was thrilled. I love them. Because of COVID and a recent surgery, I am stuck inside and painting keeps me calm. Time just flies when I am painting. The best thing about the online class is I can finish my painting and perfect it at my leisure. I even turned our den into my studio.”
Sun City resident Janette Dennis resurrected “The Golden Age of Radio” with the show Vintage Voices on Huntley Community Radio, but her time as director is coming to a close.
“Vintage Voices was established under the leadership of then-President Myron Shellist and assisted by Bob Gienko, a board member. Allen Pollack was executive director of the station and first recording engineer for Vintage Voices shows. Jim Eggers has succeeded him.”
The Sun City Theatre Company takes to the stage this fall for the musical, Kiss Me Kate, based on William Shakespeare’s comedy, The Taming of the Shrew, set to music and lyrics by Cole Porter.
You’ve seen him with his classic rock band, OLD’S COOL, but you’ve never seen him like this. Friday night, Oct 4, TR Kerth will play a solo acoustic show on guitar and harmonica at Lucky Bernie’s in Huntley, from 7-9 p.m. The performance will feature songs that span many styles and generations, including folk, pop, rock, blues, country, Irish, reggae–and even a few quirky originals spawned from the mind of TR Kerth.
You’ve seen him with his classic rock band, OLD’S COOL, but you’ve never seen him like this.
Friday night, Oct 4, TR Kerth will play a solo acoustic show on guitar and harmonica at Lucky Bernie’s in Huntley, from 7-9 p.m. The performance will feature songs that span many styles and generations, including folk, pop, rock, blues, country, Irish, reggae–and even a few quirky originals spawned from the mind of TR Kerth.
The Huntley Hoofers and for the first time including the new group the Sun City Spirits, are getting together to have an Open House/Show on September 11 in Drendel Ballroom in Prairie Lodge at 7 p.m. They are looking forward to demonstrating the dances that they have been working on and hope to provide an entertaining evening. They hope to dance, shake and cheer to delight the audience.
“I never took an art class,” said Maryanne Olson, Sun City resident, who is also a jewelry maker and quilter. Despite formal training, Olson persists.
“I never took an art class,” said Maryanne Olson, Sun City resident, who is also a jewelry maker and quilter.
Despite formal training, Olson persists.
The Neil Simon play, “The Odd Couple” comes to life on the Drendel Ballroom stage in July, highlighting the hilarity of two mismatched roommates trying to share a New York apartment with very different standards of cleanliness and decorum.
Special Honoree attendees, all in their 90s, were recognized, honored, and thanked for their service to their country at ‘A Tribute to the Music of Glenn Miller’ concert by the Let’s Dance Big Band.
I write the songs, Manilow might have said. But the residents at Sun City sing them. Sun City Dell Webb presented a Barry Manilow tribute show on Thursday, May 23. The Drendel Ballroom filled with residents and guests to enjoy the music of their youth. The tribute was advertised as: “No stranger to the tribute world, Jay Gates impersonation of Barry Manilow has ‘Fanilows’ agreeing that this act is rapidly becoming ‘the’ show to see! Be it the classic ‘Copacabana’ or the sing-along ‘Can’t Smile Without You’ or the show-stopping ‘Even Now,’ Jay’s Faithful representation of Barry’s voice, combined with a jaw-dropping visual portrayal and multi-media presentation, always leaves audiences wanting more!”
I write the songs, Manilow might have said. But the residents at Sun City sing them.
Sun City Dell Webb presented a Barry Manilow tribute show on Thursday, May 23. The Drendel Ballroom filled with residents and guests to enjoy the music of their youth. The tribute was advertised as: “No stranger to the tribute world, Jay Gates impersonation of Barry Manilow has ‘Fanilows’ agreeing that this act is rapidly becoming ‘the’ show to see! Be it the classic ‘Copacabana’ or the sing-along ‘Can’t Smile Without You’ or the show-stopping ‘Even Now,’ Jay’s Faithful representation of Barry’s voice, combined with a jaw-dropping visual portrayal and multi-media presentation, always leaves audiences wanting more!”
Sometimes two clubs are better than one. This year, two Sun City clubs joined together to share the experience of creating ceramic pieces with their grandchildren. According to Cathleen Chay of the Clayground, the event was a success.
Sometimes two clubs are better than one.
This year, two Sun City clubs joined together to share the experience of creating ceramic pieces with their grandchildren.
According to Cathleen Chay of the Clayground, the event was a success.
The Sun City Strutters are back for their annual performance, dancing their way through music of the 30s, 40s, and 50s with lively tap, ballet, and jazz dance routines. The group is comprised of Sun City residents ranging in age from 50 to 80+ who share the mutual love of dance. Performances will feature special guest vocalists Sara Tustin and Ray Thomas. The Strutters’ 16th anniversary performance, “Life is a Cabaret,” comes to Drendel Ballroom on Wednesday, June 12, then to the Huntley High School Performing Arts Center on Saturday, June 15.
The Sun City Strutters are back for their annual performance, dancing their way through music of the 30s, 40s, and 50s with lively tap, ballet, and jazz dance routines. The group is comprised of Sun City residents ranging in age from 50 to 80+ who share the mutual love of dance. Performances will feature special guest vocalists Sara Tustin and Ray Thomas.
The Strutters’ 16th anniversary performance, “Life is a Cabaret,” comes to Drendel Ballroom on Wednesday, June 12, then to the Huntley High School Performing Arts Center on Saturday, June 15.
As the Let’s Dance Big Band prepares for its June 10 concert, Richard Chay explains the theme of this year’s performance. “2019 marks the 75th year of Glenn Miller’s disappearance,” said Chay, who plays the drums and is the leader of the Let’s Dance Big Band.
As the Let’s Dance Big Band prepares for its June 10 concert, Richard Chay explains the theme of this year’s performance.
“2019 marks the 75th year of Glenn Miller’s disappearance,” said Chay, who plays the drums and is the leader of the Let’s Dance Big Band.
In an epic crossover event, two Sun City Clubs have gotten together to create a fun event for grandchildren. This unprecedented event will happen on May 5, from 1-3 p.m. for Sun City grandparents and their grandchildren.
Audience members will be transported to Transylvania Heights to see the hilariously ill-fated tale of Dr. Frederick Frankenstein (or is it FRONK-en-shteen?), grandson to the late Dr. Victor von Frankenstein. The New York doctor is hesitant to admit he is even related to his feared and evil grandfather, until he finds out he has inherited his grandfather’s castle.
Sun City’s Prairie Singers will present their 19th annual Christmas concert December 15 at Huntley High School’s performing arts center. The curtain rises at 2 p.m.
OK, this is it–your LAST CHANCE to see OLD’S COOL this year! I know it’s cold, but this show is gonna be HOT!
The Sun City Theatre Company proudly presents “South Pacific,” coming to the Drendel Ballroom for performances November 15-18. The musical, scored by iconic singer/songwriter duo Rodgers and Hammerstein, is based on a collection of Pulitzer Prize-winning short stories by author James Michener. The musical premiered on Broadway in 1949, and has remained a beloved musical ever since, followed by a Hollywood release film in 1958 and many of the songs, such as “Some Enchanted Evening,” “There is Nothing Like a Dame,” and “I’m Gonna Wash that Man Right Outa My Hair” earning their place as popular standards still played today.
John and Arlene Angerame are a tour de force, at least when it comes to Chicago. “We have been doing tours for 7 or 8 years,” said John. The Sun City couple leads historical and literature-based excursions around Chicago. Most recently, they held a “Devil in the White City” tour based on the book by Erik Larsson. The book tells the tale of the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893 and the exploits of serial murderer Dr. Henry H. Holmes.
John and Arlene Angerame are a tour de force, at least when it comes to Chicago.
“We have been doing tours for 7 or 8 years,” said John.
The Sun City couple leads historical and literature-based excursions around Chicago. Most recently, they held a “Devil in the White City” tour based on the book by Erik Larsson. The book tells the tale of the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893 and the exploits of serial murderer Dr. Henry H. Holmes.
If you were one of the hundreds of people who enjoyed dancing to Sun City’s favorite party band Old’s Cool at either Fountainview or at Drendel Hall in August, you won’t want to miss their show at Trio Grille in Marengo on Sunday, September 30, because this will be your last chance to see them this summer and fall season.
When your choir director retires, a typical scenario might be – what do we do now? Do you know anyone who might help in a search, or, who might be a candidate for a replacement? You had a unique and special relationship with your recent director, how do you find someone else who is equally desirable? In Sun City’s Prairie Singers choir, however, none of the above was necessary.
When your choir director retires, a typical scenario might be – what do we do now?
Do you know anyone who might help in a search, or, who might be a candidate for a replacement? You had a unique and special relationship with your recent director, how do you find someone else who is equally desirable?
In Sun City’s Prairie Singers choir, however, none of the above was necessary.
The Hoofers are getting ready for their annual show. The show is Wednesday, September 12, at 7 p.m. in Drendel Ballroom at Prairie Lodge in Sun City. Ticket sales will be in the Fitness Studio at Prairie Lodge: Thursday, September 6, from 3-6 p.m. and Monday, September 10, from 4-7 p.m. Tickets are $5.00 each.
The Huntley Park District is bringing more theatre productions to Huntley. Rikki Lee Travolta, who founded the “Its Showtime Theatre of Huntley” is working in cooperation with the Huntley Park District and has put together a production using the talent of the community. Deborah Swinford, one of the catalysts to utilize the Cosman Theatre to bring more quality productions to Huntley, said, “I am helping with the fund-raising, creative concept and theatre group itself.”
The Huntley Park District is bringing more theatre productions to Huntley. Rikki Lee Travolta, who founded the “Its Showtime Theatre of Huntley” is working in cooperation with the Huntley Park District and has put together a production using the talent of the community.
Deborah Swinford, one of the catalysts to utilize the Cosman Theatre to bring more quality productions to Huntley, said, “I am helping with the fund-raising, creative concept and theatre group itself.”
One year after it began, Sun City’s Vintage Voices is still producing successful radio plays of the 1930-1960s. Janette Dennis, currently director of a familiar series, said, “Radio gives us an opportunity to correct a mistake. It produces a seamless perfect dialogue.”
One year after it began, Sun City’s Vintage Voices is still producing successful radio plays of the 1930-1960s.
Janette Dennis, currently director of a familiar series, said, “Radio gives us an opportunity to correct a mistake. It produces a seamless perfect dialogue.”
“Arsenic and Old Lacehas something for everyone,” said Janette Dennis, the Director of The Theatre Company’s Summer Presentation. “It’s a mystery, comedy, tragedy, historical fiction, romance, drama and farce with a brilliant script.”
Around Sun City’s lodges, we see the beautiful art of creating: painting, sculptures of ceramic and clay, and even glass are a part of the wide range of media that artists use – but what about toothpicks? Cesar Vega, a Peruvian-American resident of Sun City, uses the skills of an architect and the vision of an artist, to create intricate toothpick replicas.
Around Sun City’s lodges, we see the beautiful art of creating: painting, sculptures of ceramic and clay, and even glass are a part of the wide range of media that artists use – but what about toothpicks?
Cesar Vega, a Peruvian-American resident of Sun City, uses the skills of an architect and the vision of an artist, to create intricate toothpick replicas.
Huntley, its leaders say, is “The Friendly Village with Country Charm.” What does that really mean?
Huntley, its leaders say, is “The Friendly Village with Country Charm.”
What does that really mean?
Christmas is truly a unique, universal and global holiday celebration. No other holiday in the world can match its widespread appeal to so many cultures and celebrations. It is the oldest, most popular, and widely observed holiday in human history. Its concepts of faith and hope have been embraced throughout the world in an infinite variety of ways.
Christmas is truly a unique, universal and global holiday celebration.
No other holiday in the world can match its widespread appeal to so many cultures and celebrations. It is the oldest, most popular, and widely observed holiday in human history. Its concepts of faith and hope have been embraced throughout the world in an infinite variety of ways.
The Hoofers and Hunks are excited to tap their feet to some great music when they perform in their 15th Annual Show Sunday, September 24 at 2:30 PM and Monday, September 25 at 7 p.m. Both shows will be at Sun City’s Prairie Lodge in Drendel Ballroom. Tickets are $5 and will be available at the door.
