MY SUN DAY NEWS
February 14, 2013
SUN CITY- While some have always had a strong interest in writing, and others would never claim themselves to be writers, the Write On group makes one thing very clear: everyone has a story to tell.
To my Sun City friends diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, I am sending this Valentine of love as I write my four-part series on your debilitating disease. For all of our residents, these articles will teach us lessons of courage and hope.
EDGEWATER — Snow is falling steadily outside, and the wind is picking up. But inside Creekside Lodge, the fireplace glows warmly as residents gather around card tables for an afternoon of fun and games.
Well-behaved women rarely make history.” That certainly sums up my personal philosophy. I am going out on a limb to talk about the preponderance of second marriages and second relationships in Active Adult Communities and the larger world as well.
With Chinese New Year right around the corner, Roland and I decided on some Chinese food at Little Panda, 267 S. Randall Rd., in Elgin. I had heard some very favorable comments about this place. We were already on the road and decided to stop and order our food and eat right at the restaurant.
With all due respect, the Italian beef is a mess. There’s just no way to avoid it: the meat is drenched in au jus and piled high atop an already soaked bun. Add to that (if you so choose) greasy hot or sweet peppers and you’ve got a sandwich made to stain shirts and destroy even the toughest napkins.
The Sun City Community Association is completing a lengthy period of transition. Pulte Homes has completed its 15-year build-out of the approximately 5,400 dwelling units in Sun City
A dispute over money given to the wrong charity last fall may be near its resolution.
Anthony Kawalkowski isn’t sure if he’s going to make this month’s mortgage – that’s how much he believes (and has personally invested in) his style of show: a 22-musician orchestra that brings musicality and entertainment to audiences.
Hannah Martin Elementary School is looking for volunteers to help their 3rd to 5th graders with their reading comprehension. Hannah Martin is a pilot school for the 1:1 initiative that involves students using tablets to read most of their schoolwork.
As we age, our metabolism slows up to 5 percent per decade, according to AARP’s October/November 2012 edition. The magazine states that to help fight seniors’ susceptibility to chronic inflammation associated with heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis, it’s important to “shed excess pounds, eat a good diet, and exercise.”
One of my favorite instruments is the vibraphone, or vibes, as they are commonly known. Over the years, three performers stand out as the best vibes players ever: Lionel Hampton, Red Norvo, and Gary Burton.
Since I have been writing this column, several friends have suggested nearby restaurants for review. One of those places is Our Place Restaurant at 889 N. La Fox Street, in South Elgin. This old establishment has a whole lot of character.
There comes a time in the lives of many living in Active Adult communities when the husband approaches his wife with the following observation:
If Edgewater is mad over manchego and brie parties are all the rage over the next few weeks, it is all because of Creekside Cookers.
Whether flying model airplanes or launching real aircraft, members of the Aviation Interest Group know it’s never too late to spread their wings.
It may sound like a contradiction in terms, but the Huntley Historical Society is one of the newest and youngest organizations in the community. At three years old, the group has about 75 members, including businesses, couples, and individuals living throughout the Huntley community.
Many inquiries have come to the Sun Day about the odd-shaped building being constructed next to Heritage Assisted Living at Regency Square and Farm Hill Roads, next to the Village of Huntley fire station. The three-winged building, with the wings extending out in three directions from a central core, is being built by Deerpath Supportive Living Community and BMA Management LLC.
Many inquiries have come to the Sun Day about the odd-shaped building being constructed next to Heritage Assisted Living at Regency Square and Farm Hill Roads, next to the Village of Huntley fire station.
The three-winged building, with the wings extending out in three directions from a central core, is being built by Deerpath Supportive Living Community and BMA Management LLC.
Since 1992, one Chicago group has taken its four voices around the country, opening for notable names like Martin Short, Wayne Brady, the late Bernie Mac, and Sen. Al Franken.
Looking to make a life-changing New Year’s Resolution? Here’s a goal we as seniors should all attempt to keep – to strive for maximum health as we age.
This past August, Centegra physician Dr. Jared Ko was appointed to become Sun City’s new medical director at Sun City’s Wellness Center. The 43-year-old physician earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign College of Medicine and completed his residency from the same medical school in Chicago.
It’s bowling night. It’s your favorite sport…join your best friends for friendly competition, relax and enjoy life for a few hours. You’re good enough at it so you can enjoy the competition and the camaraderie. If you have a good game or two and your team wins, it’s a bonus.
When it’s time to put on their traveling shoes, Edgewater residents don’t have to search very far to find adventure and entertainment, both locally and beyond.
As I left the doctor’s office early this morning, I suggested that Roland and I get some breakfast. He immediately thought of a place that he had seen in his travels up and down Route 31, in South Elgin. We arrived at the Foxtrail Restaurant, 800 North La Fox Street, at the front end of a strip mall, across from the Fox River.
Moving into an active adult community requires a major adjustment. And I’m not referring to a chiropractic adjustment but an adjustment of one’s attitude.
No mode of transportation has fascinated modern man as much as trains. Trains…trains…trains. They transformed the wild west into the noisy west. They spawned songs, musicals, poems, and story after story.
In six years, Holiday Magic has established itself as not only the largest holiday event in Edgewater, but the largest event the community hosts all year. This year’s edition, held Dec. 9 at the Seville in Streamwood, drew about 300 residents to a brunch and dessert served both to tables and buffet-style.
Come January, Sun City may be awash in snow, but there will be an oasis for frozen residents: Drendel Hall.
Euchre players really know how to party. When they pay their $5 annual dues, they are promised a regular weekly schedule of opportunities to play their favorite card game. They also are informed that every four to six weeks, they will have a party featuring an impressive array of food and beverage options.
If you still feel stuffed from your Thanksgiving dinner, you might not like this fact: the average person consumed 3000 calories on that particular holiday. You would have to run for four straight hours, walk for 12 hours, or play tennis for six hours to burn off those calories.
