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October 5, 2017

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Solar firecrackers visible with upcoming eclipse

If you view the solar eclipse on August 21, you may be surprised by the awesome sight of “Solar Fire Crackers.”

Two snowbirds remember their vacation to “La La Land”

Sun Citians: If you are now making preparations for next year’s winter escape to warmer climates, here is a brief diary of the Koplos’ (my husband of 48 years and myself) recent 2017 three month stay in Venice, Florida. 

Hang Your Hat: June 29, 2017

Letters for the week of June 29.

Hang Your Hat: June 15, 2017

Letters for the week of June 15.

Country boy and city girl celebrate 70th anniversary

Jean and Paul Souchek were married on March 29, 1947 (Joan 18, Paul 22) at Norwood Heights Evangelical Free Church in Norwood Heights, Illinois. Their 70th wedding anniversary party was on April 1 in Drendel Hall.

Hang Your Hat: April 20, 2017

Letters for the week of April 20.

Hang Your Hat: April 6, 2017

Letters for the week of April 6.

Electronic Personal Assistants: Caveat Emptor

We’ve all heard the shocking news stories:

• Approximately one billion user accounts have been stolen from Yahoo, the company confirmed. The data breach is the largest from a single site in history.

Hang Your Hat: January 12, 2017

Letters for the week of January 12.

Korean, Vietnam Veteran gives ‘after-action’ report on honor flight

This Honor Flight was one of the most emotional events in my life. It was well-organized from beginning to end. All the volunteers were top notch. They took time off work to make sure we had a great flight. I did have a great flight due to these heroes. I do appreciate and thank them all.

Hang Your Hat: November 3, 2016

Letters for the week of November 3, 2016.

Sun City’s Run and Walk Race Champs

In the years 2013 and 2014, Neighborhood 32 resident Nick Koplos successfully completed his running races (male 74 to 79) to earn two 2nd places from CARA (Chicago Area Running Association). This past year of 2015, Nick’s efforts were again rewarded, this time with a 1st place trophy from CARA.

Sun City’s Very Own Two “Learn to Swim Clinics”

For the past three years, Terry Hora, long-time member and past president of the StingRays Swim Club, has continued his own initiated FREE “Learn to Swim Program” here at Sun City. This past June saw 20 residents of varying skill levels participate in Prairie Lodge’s indoor pool on all or any of the month’s five Wednesdays.

Hang Your Hat: October 6, 2016

Letters for the week of October 6.

Political Place: September 22, 2016

Note: The views expressed in these political submissions do not reflect those of the Sun Day, its staff, or those associated to the Sun Day.

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Grant Fritz (20), a long-distance triathlete of St. Charles, son of Gary Fritz, Sun City resident neighborhood 35, competed in Ironman Coeur d’Alene in Idaho on August 21.

Bocce Ball’s Best of 2016

The 2016 Summer Olympics are over, but the thrill of competition is alive and well in the Sun City Bocce Ball Club.

Hang Your Hat: September 8, 2016

Letters for the week of September 8.

Hang Your Hat: August 25, 2016

Letters for the week of August 25.

Hang Your Hat: August 11, 2016

Letters for the week of August 11.

Hang Your Hat: July 28, 2016

Letters for the week of July 28.

Political Place: July 28, 2016

Note: The views expressed in these political submissions do not reflect those of the Sun Day, its staff, or those associated to the Sun Day.

Hang Your Hat: July 14, 2016

Letters for the week of July 14.

Political Place: July 14, 2016

Note: The views expressed in these political submissions do not reflect those of the Sun Day, its staff, or those associated to the Sun Day.

Shopping the Racks!

Sherwin’s VIP Fashion Service and Fashion Show delighted its audience in Drendel Ballroom on Wednesday, June 29. Accompanied by a delicious luncheon provided by Jameson’s, one highlight of the program featured “The Price is Right” game with Kristi Buckman and Judy Koplos winning wardrobe items sold that day in Prairie Lodge’s hall outside the show venue. 

Hang Your Hat: June 30, 2016

Letters for the week of June 30.