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Love lost and love found once more

SUN CITY – As people enter their golden years, they must face the facts of diminishing health and lost loved ones, but also the hope for new beginnings. Sun City residents Dick and Rose Beu of N. 32B have been married for about seven years now.

Video gaming thrives at Village Inn – is Jameson’s next?

HUNTLEY – Video gaming has made a successful debut at Huntley’s Village Inn and may be coming to Jameson’s in Sun City later this year. “We have video gaming now,” reads the huge hand-written notice on the Village Inn’s front window. Folks driv­ing by on Main Street on the town square would have a hard …

Firm envisions repurposing old customer service building

SUN CITY – Back in the ear­ly days of Sun City, Del Webb set up a customer service center on Farm Hill Road on the east­ern edge of the community.

Getting along major theme of supervisor candidate forum

In 1850, when Grafton Town¬ship was founded, Thomas Stilwell Huntley was elected its first supervisor. According to the township website, he was “much loved and respected by residents.” Joy, friendly camaraderie, and a positive confidence in the township’s future abound¬ed, so say historians.

Candidates want to keep township bus, may alter service

SUN CITY – According to the four candidates for Grafton Township Supervisor, recent rumors of the township’s bus service being scrapped are false.
Candidates gave insight into what they plan to do with the bus service through interviews with the Sun Day and comments made during a Feb. 6 candidate forum at Drendel Ballroom.

Hi ho, hi ho, I think his name is … D’oh!

My memory isn’t what it used to be. Well, maybe it is. How would I know?

Sun City residents find time to Write On

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.

More on ‘Sun City Discounts’

In my last column I shared the brainstorming discussion that I had experienced during a social gathering of neighbors who were concerned about the continual increase in rates from service providers like Comcast. I floated the idea of having a designated person from our community to act as a liaison with common service providers.

Blue (and red) light special

Blue (and red) light special

Parkinson’s disease: A journey of hope

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.

How salt got its reputation

Without salt, life is impossible. Salt is as important as oxygen and water. Back before 450 BC, Hippocrates, the father of medicine, recognized the healing powers of salt for infections, clearing congestion, and curing disease of the spleen.

Safety tips for avoiding falls

Keep your floors free of clutter and tripping hazards. Arrange furniture to provide open walking pathways.

Peanut Butter Candy

Recently, Judy and I were at the Lessners’ home for game night. On this particular night, Denise Lessner served these scrumptious homemade delights called Peanut Butter Candy.

Sponsor’s offers tasty food but prices are hit-and-miss

One of the reasons I love writing this column is that so many of you write me with your restaurant suggestions. Last month, one of my friends called to tell about the opening of a new restaurant in town.

The harmonica, a unique spice in the jazz cookbook

Here’s an instrument that has a long history in jazz music, but very little recognition. Its unique sound capabilities add a warm, bluesy quality to any arrangement.

Laughter By Paul 2/14/13

The teacher was conducting an American history class when she called on Johnny Smith.

Corian countertop maintenance

Many of the homes in Sun City have Corian countertops. Over the years, many of these have developed stains and scratches that need to be removed.

Ask an Angel 2/14/13

Family is so important. It is the glue that holds many of us together. We raise and nurture our children to move out of the “nest,” but we do so believing and hoping that the relationship will continue to be close as they grow into their own personhood.

A crash course in computers

Did you know you can’t run a computer keyboard through the dishwasher? I didn’t. Apparently, you can’t use bacon fat to loosen a stuck key either. It works but it only smells good for a day or two.

Senior pet care, part 1

I will be writing a three-part series on senior pet care. Though this may not be the most popular topic to write about, it is an incredibly important one.

It’s all fun and games on Tuesdays at Edgewater

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.

A new year can bring new beginnings and second chances

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.

Little Panda’s great value puts it above other local Chinese spots

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.

Da King of Beef

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.

Sun City’s 2013 budget a glimpse into priorities

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

Moore agrees to pay back accidentally contributed money

A dispute over money given to the wrong charity last fall may be near its resolution.

Chicago native hopeful that Feb. 3 concert can be a breakthrough

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.