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Now that the warmer months of more exercise-friendly weather have departed, more discipline is needed for seniors to get in their daily exercise routines. Why am I such a crusader for moving the aging body? The truth is, Sun Citians, you can’t afford to not get moving!
When a journalist covers a game, he usually observes the action, takes notes, interviews participants, and writes a story about who won and how. Last week at the Sun City Cribbage Charter Club, I took a different approach: I played the game while at the same time gathering information about it and the players.
Sun City Theatre Group’s cast/crew gear up for a dress rehearsal of upcoming production My Fair Lady. Photos provided.
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With age comes wisdom, and whether that wisdom is bred by proud moments or mistakes, most grandparents have plenty to pass on to their children and grandchildren. Few, however, receive five years’ worth of wisdom the way Ryan Higgins did. That knowledge came as a gift from his grandfather Warren Higgins, who believes his role was to be a “stabilizing force” and a role model in his grandchildren’s lives.
I am exactly the person that will peer through the keyhole, open the box (save for coffins), brush aside the curtain, and eavesdrop. And I admit this without shame. The entire world of journalism (and even bigger world of writing) is built on peeking through the cracks. Where do you think our material comes from? Google? Well, maybe some get it from Google but the great journalists and writers out there are masters at decoding interaction, which is the key to inspiration and the formula for any Pulitzer prize-winning journalism piece or any classic novel. If Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle isn’t a peek through the keyhole, then I don’t know what is.
The lights in the room are dimmed, and conversation ceases as soft, relaxing music begins to play. The students of Yoga From The Heart instructor Nancy May settle on their exercise mats, center their thoughts, and adopt an attitude of serenity as they enact a transformative practice that originated some 5,000 years ago.
The story of a cockney flower girl who, with the help of a phoneticist, blossoms into a “well born lady” is set to hit the stage next month in the latest installment of the Huntley Theatre Company’s 2012 season.
Times are tough. This fact becomes even more acute around the holidays. Thankfully, Jerry Macey of the former Share Food Buying Club has helped bring Loaves and Fishes of Crystal Lake, McHenry Evangelical Free Church, and Mid America Foods to McHenry County to help residents purchase food at a reduced rate.
I’d like to take a break from Sun City sports and recreational activities this week to ask our readers a question: Who is Phil Knight? And Bill Bowerman? Carolyn Davidson? Jeff Johnson?
There is no single proven test available to diagnose one’s pain. The diagnosis generally used begins with questions about the pain’s location, frequency, and duration. Asking the patient to rate the pain’s intensity on a one to 10 scale is usually included. A physician next will look for painful areas on the person’s body during a physical exam and ask what kind of pain is being perceived.
While walking through my neighborhood the other day, I was stunned by how much I suddenly missed seeing TV antennas standing tall on every house, each as different from the others as the families who slept beneath them.
My mom has been in great health until recently. She is 81 and I see her decline, and I recognize she needs an extra set of eyes on her. I still work full-time and cannot afford to retire right now to care for her. Someone told me to check into adult day care, but quite frankly, I never heard of that before. Can you explain the difference between day care and home care options?
Question: I have a Mackinac model that was built in 2002 with a York air conditioner. We moved into it in 2005. Twice when I have had the AC annual checkup done (I have it done every two years), I have been told by the repairman that I need to replace a rusted capacitor 40/50MFD-370V at around $130 each time. Has this been the normal practice for this type of AC or have I been taken to the cleaners each time?
If you are a frequent computer user, you’ve likely heard the term “cut and paste.” You know that scissors are not involved here, but did you know how this – as well as “copy and paste” – actually works? It sounds easy and it is, but it does take some serious technology to manage this task.
It started off as any normal day. I kissed my husband goodbye as he headed off to his office, and I returned to the kitchen to have coffee and read the paper. I remember thinking of what a nice weekend we’d had. Saturday and Sunday spent together was the perfect mix of alone and couple time. Today I had the entire day to do exactly as I pleased starting with cranking up the stereo (yes, we still have one) really loud with music he doesn’t like.
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Letters for the week of November 1.
The pumpkin is a rather grotesque-looking type of squash, so much so that it inspired a centuries’-old tradition of carving spooky illuminated faces into the rough orange hide. Today, some dedicated pumpkin growers hold contests to see who can grow the largest of these bumpy behemoths – some weighing over a ton.
Sometimes I walk into a scene from “Lord of the Rings” following a big battle. Swords, battle axes, bows and arrows are strewn across the floor, and loose pieces of armor make me question exactly what happened while I was away.
Perhaps the only field Kane County Board candidate and Edgewater resident Robert “Ragman” Getz is not versed in is partisan politics.
Tens of millions of Americans suffer from chronic pain. In fact, one in every three people is dealing with chronic pain as I write this report. Chronic pain can be mild or excruciating, episodic or continuous, merely inconvenient or totally incapacitating.
Grandpa Kerth, my father’s father, died when I was very young, so I have few memories of him.
Huntley High School is taking a leap into mostly uncharted territory with its planned medical academy, a school-within-the-a-school that will prepare students for careers in various medical fields.
Most Sun Citians probably perceive Whisper Creek Golf Course as a Sun City facility, used mostly by Sun City residents and the community’s golf club, with a few opportunities for the general public available for extra income.
Good news and bad news regarding the burglaries in Sun City was delivered last week by Huntley Police Chief John Perkins. First, the good news on finding the perpetrators.
As many Sun City residents pack for warmer climates, it is important to spend an hour or so to prepare your house for the winter.
Welcome to the new restaurant review column “Eating around the Edge.” I’ve lived in Edgewater for five years with my husband, Roland. Together we like to explore restaurants in and around the area. He calls it “his turn to cook.”
This week’s recipe is from me, and as you might expect, it’s traditional Italian. More specifically, it is Sicilian, which is my heritage. All four of my grandparents were born and raised in a small town near Palermo.
One thing is for certain about seniors: we love deals, especially meal deals! If you are a Seinfeld fan, you probably remember the episode when Jerry visits his parents in Florida and they go out for dinner. They arrive just as some of his parents’ friends are leaving the restaurant. The friends immediately question why they arrived after the early bird specials. What typifies the senior crowd more than catching the early bird bargains? Seniors love deals whatever the time of day!
