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Fixing a wobbly chair

This is the 10th year the Woodchucks have opened the shop to the community to repair furniture and other wooden objects. This event, appropriately named Ask the Woodchucks, is held twice a year in April and in October. 25 to 35 woodchucks donate a day of their time to repair furniture for residents of Sun City. The most common item repaired is a wobbly chair. We typically fix 18 chairs each time the event is held, or 36 chairs per year.

In-home and out

Keeping seniors living independently at home is the goal of two local organizations. Though both share the above interest, they do so in two very different ways.

Laughter by Paul: February 23, 2012

Three elderly gentlemen were talking about what their grandchildren would be saying about them fifty years from now.

A Chocolate and Champagne Valentine’s Day Neighborly Celebration

My husband travels for his job, and he was out of town on Valentine’s Day. Being that I love to celebrate on Valentine’s Day and did not want to do it alone, I decided to ask friends, neighbors, and family over for a chocolate and libations Valentine’s Happy Hour. Granted, it was a last-minute invitation; however, I decided to do it anyway and see how the evening would unfold.

Feedback forum

The Civic Committee and Lifestyles Department is sponsoring a Feedback Forum on Wednesday, March 14 in the Willow Room at Sun City’s Meadow View Lodge from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sun City Resident Linda Carroll is serving on a committee to improve communication and bring collaboration to a higher level of effectiveness and efficiency between …

Good people doing good things

Christmas Spirit. It can’t be bought; it must come from the heart. I know it is the end of February, but reminiscing about the past Christmas Season gives me pause. I joined the Sunflower Garden Club because gardeners tend to be happy, generous people willing to share knowledge and time.

Thinking inside the box

Whoever takes home these boxes may have a hard time justifying their bid, as they must work to decipher the first puzzle that allows them just to get the boxes open.

You’re never too young to be confused

Whenever I sit down to write, and I’m staring at that daunting, impenetrable Blank Page, I make a promise first to myself and then to readers that I will get to the point as quickly, as effectively, and as efficiently as possible. That’s called good writing. That’s called active voice. How many times have you read something that rambles on and asked yourself, Is there a point to this?

Niko’s Lodge offers s’more than just good service

Niko Kanakaris has been in the restaurant business his entire life. His father owned a restaurant in Huntley, and this inspired Kanakaris to strike out on his own. “I loved the business, but I didn’t want to take over the breakfast, lunch, and dinner operation…. I just wanted to have lunch and dinner, or just dinner,” said Kanakaris.

Understanding the Heart’s Tremendous Capabilities

This cardiovascular system organ, grapefruit-sized and cone-shaped, is located more centered in the body than most people realize. It is found under the breast bone and between your lungs and is protected by your ribs.

Hang Your Hat: February 9, 2012

Letters to the editor for the week of February 9.

Spelling out what TIF could mean for Huntley

Last December, the Village of Huntley approved a study to determine whether or not to designate downtown Huntley a tax increment financing district. The study will examine costs, risks, and feasibility of the process and will give village officials the information to decide whether or not to go through with the plan. The eventual goal for downtown Huntley is to attract new investment by renovating and redeveloping some of the older buildings.

Chinese tea ceremony brings authentic experience to Sun City

In China, tea has brewed its own culture, complete with a detailed method of preparation that calls for equal attention to not only tea leaves, cups, and teapots, but to the pouring method and water used.

Can senior volleyballers jump?

White men can’t jump – remember the Hollywood movie that tried to prove that point? Can Sun City seniors jump? Yes, they can. A member of the community’s Senior Volleyball League proved it the other day. During a match at the Cosman Center gym, he slammed the ball into the opponent’s court for a winner and exclaimed, “Hey, my left foot was all the way off the floor!”

The retirement state of our state

Did you have an opportunity to hear Gov. Pat Quinn deliver his State of the State speech before the Illinois Assembly earlier this month? The commentary that followed was quite critical, asserting that the Governor missed the most critical issues – Medicaid and government pensions. “I felt like I was listening to a game of fantasy government,” said Tom Cross, House Minority Leader. Apparently, the big issues will be addressed by the Governor in a follow-up speech later this month.

A “special” dinner at Francesca’s Campagna

Recently, my wife Judy and I celebrated our 51st anniversary dining out with a few friends from the days when we were just teens. Joining us were Larry and Joy, married 54 years, Jim and Judy K., married 50 years, and Bob and Judy S., both widowed and now engaged to be married. This made the occasion even more special.

Tips for Avoiding Scams

Recent scam: You receive a phone call or email from a person pretending to be your grandchild or a friend. This person states they are traveling in a foreign country and have been robbed or injured. They ask you to wire money to help them get home. Do not send money. Check with someone you know who will be able to confirm the wellbeing of this person.

The cure for primary fever: Thinking locally

For the last several months, we’ve all been overrun with talk, news articles, meetings, campaign telephone calls, and the like touting the presidential primary elections. Who is in the lead in the Republican Party? That is very important, but apparently not something that Sun City residents will have much effect upon. Illinois is the 31st state to hold a primary election or a party caucus. By March 20, the Presidential candidate issue will likely be pretty well decided.

Cooking With The Geezer: Meatloaf or Meatballs

Our special recipe is another treasure from Emma Burns of Neighborhood 33. Emma invites you readers to make use of this great soup. Thanks, Emma, for contributing to the column.

What’s Up, Mac?

Many Sun City residents have asked Computer Club members, “What is a Mac?” It is not just a big hamburger, and it’s also more than just a computer. If, when you hear “Apple” you think of a fruit, or the words “Safari,” “Snow Leopard,” or “Lion” make you imagine the continent of Africa rather than computers, you’re not alone. These words all also reference Apple (formerly Apple Computer, Inc.) in one context or another. For instance “OS X Lion” is the newest version of Apple’s operating system – an upgrade from “Snow Leopard” – that uses the latest “touch pad” and “swipe” technology as well as the more conventional mouse and keyboard.

Surge Protection for your electronics

Every year, we add to our homes more electronics that are vulnerable to power surges. You probably added another device this Christmas. Some of the devices I am talking about are computers, the circuit boards in your refrigerator, oven, microwave, dimmer switches, your TV, DVD player, garage door opener, and the GFI outlets (Ground Fault Interrupt outlets in your bathroom and kitchen). The repair bill for a single surge on an unprotected house can exceed $10,000.

Current Events January 31 meeting summary

A number of subjects in the news were discussed. The first was a consideration of the Steve Chapman column of the preceding Sunday’s Chicago Tribune. Chapman focused on whether the legal drop-out age should be increased to 18, as proposed by President Obama and Governor Quinn. Chapman targeted the negative consequences of forcing children who would otherwise drop out to stay in school.

Ask an Angel: February 9, 2012

Q. I was just released from the hospital, and I wonder if my bill is on the up and up. How do I make sure I didn’t get overcharged for things, or even more, get billed for things I didn’t use?

Laughter by Paul: February 9, 2012

Jane had just become a widow and needed to put an obituary in the paper about her late husband, Bubba. She called the newspaper and asked, “How much does it cost to put an obituary in the paper?”

Bending, not breaking

“…seven, eight, nine…ten, eleven.” There were 11 links on the left side, therefore there must be 11 on the right as well. “I count it so that way it can be perfect, you know?” Gladys H. Martinez Vega, N.31, said, explaining her method.

Why eat your cake in a closet, when you can watch it on TV?

On the day that you receive this edition of the Sun Day, you can trust that I’ll be a very happy man indeed. You might wonder why I say this. Maybe I struck it rich in the Lotto (my ticket bought at Drendel’s Corner, of course), and I’m taking a very early retirement (33 is old enough, right?).

Annual “Groundhog Days” Festival Celebrates Cinematic Memories and Seasonal Prognosis

In Woodstock, Illinois, there is more behind the groundhog than merely his shadow. Although the town has annually celebrated its “Groundhog Days” event for the past two decades, this year means something more. To mark the 20th anniversary of filming the movie “Groundhog Day,” which took place in Woodstock, the week-long celebration, starting January 29, will be its biggest yet.

Sunny D

As I searched for a source of gaining the benefits of more sunshine for our bodies in the short days of winter, I discovered the new superhero among vitamins, Vitamin D.