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Whenever someone you know passes away and their name comes up in conversation, a mental image of that person will rush to the surface of your thoughts — and often it’s one very specific image of one very singular moment, before other images come flooding into your mind’s eye. It’s like that with me whenever I hear the name of Chicago Bears middle linebacker Dick Butkus — “the most feared tackler of all time” according to the NFL Network — who passed away two weeks ago on October 5.
Whenever someone you know passes away and their name comes up in conversation, a mental image of that person will rush to the surface of your thoughts — and often it’s one very specific image of one very singular moment, before other images come flooding into your mind’s eye.
It’s like that with me whenever I hear the name of Chicago Bears middle linebacker Dick Butkus — “the most feared tackler of all time” according to the NFL Network — who passed away two weeks ago on October 5.
Jim and Nancy do not disclose the fact that they will review a restaurant before they attend, ensuring their reviews are unbiased and uninfluenced by their position with the Sun Day.
Fifty years ago, after dating for six weeks, I asked the moron to marry me. My parents said it was a “mistake,” and made us wait a year to marry. To celebrate us proving them wrong, we decided to commemorate our 49th year anniversary with an elegant meal at St. Charles Place Steakhouse in St. Charles.
The last flashes of summer have given way to a chill that can only mean one thing; autumn is upon us. And as we settle into darker nights, our collective screens reflect a certain mood. Whether at home or in a theater, we seek out movies to give pause and even a slight tingle down our spine. Well, Disney Plus has just the ticket for you then.
My son, Christopher, graduated college in May. He lives in Tennessee, and we have been meeting virtually each Friday to discuss his job search. I can unabashedly say it is the highlight of my week. Our weekly chats give him an opportunity to let me know what he has accomplished and for me to give him feedback and ideas of where he should be focusing his efforts. The feeling that I am tangibly helping him to chart his future is very rewarding. As Elie Tahari observed “Sooner or later, you realize that real fulfillment comes only from helping others. All of the rest is just temporary.”
My aging parents recently experienced a fire scare in their home, and it’s left us all concerned about their well-being. My parents are at an age where certain physical limitations might pose challenges in the event of an emergency. I want to be proactive in helping them create a safer living environment, but I’m not sure where to start or what steps to take.
Into the night they gather and enter a cave from many directions, unseen by the naked eye. Only a few walk passed there. At times voices could be heard screeching sounds and wails of laughter. Hidden out of sight a brave man observed what went on there.
Below you find some reader submissions of 2023 that never made it into print, but we have a chance to print now. Some, most, may appear out of date or out of context, so they may demand some patience, but that doesn’t diminish their importance.
Letters for the week of October 19.
For the first time in over a decade, adults and children alike gather in the same performing room at Sun City to practice blocking, sing songs, and come together as a community for the upcoming fall musical The Sound of Music. For one cast member, Jocelyn Doden, The Sound of Music is extra special.
For the first time in over a decade, adults and children alike gather in the same performing room at Sun City to practice blocking, sing songs, and come together as a community for the upcoming fall musical The Sound of Music.
For one cast member, Jocelyn Doden, The Sound of Music is extra special.
Terri Pearl, a Sun City resident, rocked the audience at the Rock the Ages concert on August 29. Pearl performed four songs and a solo honoring the queen of rock ‘n’ roll, Tina Turner, with an explosive performance of Proud Mary. This is not Pearl’s first time taking the stage.
Terri Pearl, a Sun City resident, rocked the audience at the Rock the Ages concert on August 29. Pearl performed four songs and a solo honoring the queen of rock ‘n’ roll, Tina Turner, with an explosive performance of Proud Mary.
This is not Pearl’s first time taking the stage.
It can be a bit jarring to learn that you’re part of a demographic, especially if it’s one you didn’t particularly want to be part of. Oh, sometimes we choose our demographics willingly, if unconsciously. If you watch a lot of Duck Dynasty, you’re probably glad to see ads for camouflage outdoor wear. Watch a lot of Golden Girls reruns, and you’ll find the best prices for hearing aids and hemorrhoid cream.
It can be a bit jarring to learn that you’re part of a demographic, especially if it’s one you didn’t particularly want to be part of.
Oh, sometimes we choose our demographics willingly, if unconsciously. If you watch a lot of Duck Dynasty, you’re probably glad to see ads for camouflage outdoor wear. Watch a lot of Golden Girls reruns, and you’ll find the best prices for hearing aids and hemorrhoid cream.
It was a nearly perfect fall morning, the kind with a clear blue sky as sharp as glass. The tips of trees were just starting to be touched by edges of gold and red. My gas tank was full, and I’d thrown my overnight bag into the back seat. I was taking a quick trip up to Wisconsin to visit some relatives who were staying at my parents’ house.
In the hopes that all of us have a few extra moments this fall to read here is information about a few gardening books, blogs, e-newsletters and a YouTube channel that I thought you might enjoy.
Sept. 26 marked a momentous occasion in the village as a project that has been considered a long-running joke among community members, finally had its grand opening after six years in the making.
Homes in Sun City are between 14 and 24 years old. In that length of time, some things may need to be reset. One of my neighbors complained that the shower temperature is not as hot as it used to be. Many people set the temperature higher on the water heater, but that is inefficient because all the water in the water heater is being stored at a temperature higher than necessary.
Sun City resident Glenn Groebli started a tradition at the softball field: an event that included a softball game between Sun City veterans. On Saturday, September 16, the sixth “Honor the Veterans Game” took place.
As the days grow shorter and the chill of autumn settles in, I find myself feeling a mix of anticipation and worry about the upcoming season. You see, I’m in my 70s, and with the colder weather approaching, I’m concerned about the possibility of becoming inactive and isolated during the fall and winter months.
The Sun City Huntley Pickleball tournaments were held September 7, 8, and 9. Except for a two-hour weather delay, all ran smoothly thanks to the exceptional organizational skills of Jan and Dan Robinson, their daughter Sarah, and assistant organizers Rob Brow and Phil Haugens.
You may not realize from our articles, but Jim and I do eat fruits and veggies, and we actually go out of our way to get super fresh produce. We needed to stock up and headed to Valli Produce in Hoffman Estates. On our way there, we decided to try a new “local” restaurant that took the place of the Tilted Kilt on Higgins Road in Schaumburg. This venue is now the Local Kitchen and Tap.
As we enter the spookiest month of the year, the most horrifying prospect has been less films to go see. However, as of this deadline, the Writers’ Guild has come to an interim agreement with the five major studios. Great news! This doesn’t affect films that have been delayed, so we will have to wait to see Paul Atreides ride that sand worm. Looking at you, Warner Bros. Regardless some studios are still putting out movies this fall. Here are a couple that may pique your interest.
After nearly a 24 year long run delivering Sun City’s mail in Huntley Illinois, carrier Maggie Thielen made the final stop of her career on August 11. She had been the city’s mail carrier “since its beginning.”
This is a slightly different travel story as it’s from a friend’s 30-year-old daughter. I definitely WOULDN’T do everything she did, nor would I expect you to follow in her footsteps but she did have some experiences I think everyone could enjoy. Covid hit Jess Coder hard and her company gave her time to ‘reset’ with a month off, so she decided a new adventure was in store. Now, where to go?
Support can sometimes come in various forms. Some of the time it happens when it is least expected. For Robert Bostrom and Bob Orlando, they found support in one another as teammates on the softball diamond. Upon realizing they both were diagnosed with prostate cancer, they felt it was only natural to start up a support group.
Support can sometimes come in various forms. Some of the time it happens when it is least expected.
For Robert Bostrom and Bob Orlando, they found support in one another as teammates on the softball diamond. Upon realizing they both were diagnosed with prostate cancer, they felt it was only natural to start up a support group.
Note: The views expressed in these political submissions do not reflect those of the Sun Day, its staff, or those associated with My Sun Day News.
Letters for the week of October 5.
Sun City Homeowners Association Board of Election candidates Rita Schank, Diane Hirshberg, Art Ryden and Pat Bosi responded to My Sun Day News’ candidates survey.
This news media company acknowledges but rarely acts on social media posts about us (most news media companies do the same). But every now and again (the last time was three years ago for us), a post appears somewhere that needs addressing due to certain inaccuracies, assumptions, and/or accusations either intentionally or unintentionally meant to mislead its readers.
As summer peaks and edges toward autumn, and with winter not far ahead down the road, I cherish my morning bike ride more and more each day. Early every morning, weather permitting, I ride out of Sun City southward along Sandwald Road all the way to Timber Creek and back, a roundtrip of a bit more than seven miles that lasts me the better part of an hour. I wish it were longer, but that’s as far as I can go in the countryside without too great a risk of being squashed like a bug by a truck or car.
As summer peaks and edges toward autumn, and with winter not far ahead down the road, I cherish my morning bike ride more and more each day.
Early every morning, weather permitting, I ride out of Sun City southward along Sandwald Road all the way to Timber Creek and back, a roundtrip of a bit more than seven miles that lasts me the better part of an hour. I wish it were longer, but that’s as far as I can go in the countryside without too great a risk of being squashed like a bug by a truck or car.
Although Covid pushed off many activities, 2023 is bringing them all back. One of these activities is honor flights. The Honor Flights Network provides free transportation to United States Military Veterans to see the memorials in Washington D.C. that are dedicated to the wars fought. The national nonprofit offers veterans the chance to travel from across the nation, visit memorials, honor their fallen comrades, and reminisce.
Letters for the week of September 21.
