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76-year-old Sun City resident Bonnie Archer never expected an average trip to Walmart would result in such an unforgiving nightmare. At approximately 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, Archer received a call from an unsuspecting Seattle number.
76-year-old Sun City resident Bonnie Archer never expected an average trip to Walmart would result in such an unforgiving nightmare.
At approximately 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, Archer received a call from an unsuspecting Seattle number.
Special Honoree attendees, all in their 90s, were recognized, honored, and thanked for their service to their country at ‘A Tribute to the Music of Glenn Miller’ concert by the Let’s Dance Big Band.
You are not alone if you have no idea what Mintonette is.
It is the original name of the game of volleyball. It was invented in 1895 by William G. Morgan. The game was designed to be a combination of basketball, baseball, tennis, and handball. The first volleyball net, borrowed from tennis, was only 6’6″ high (people were shorter in the nineteenth century).
The high winds we had 2-3 months ago managed to get behind one of my shutters and break it. With the nice weather, it’s time to replace it, but where do I get a replacement?
A sign with flashing yellow lights that is appearing at more and more crosswalks in McHenry County is meant to alert drivers to stop for pedestrians and cyclists.
With May being the wettest on record and temperatures on the rise, we are bracing for an intense start to mosquito season in Illinois. If weather conditions hold, multiple broods of floodwater mosquitoes are expected to hatch out by the end of June and nuisance levels will be high.
This is the third Toy Story sequel, and as usual, Pixar and Disney join hands providing us with another amazing production.
As you may or may not know, Nancy is President of the Sun City Bocce Club. Every year, from the beginning of May to the beginning of June, it is absolute chaos in the Dining Duo household. There are an average of 12 calls a day with such earth shattering questions like: “did I sign up for bocce ball last year, if so, when do I play,” and the ever popular, “where are the bocce ball courts?”
Having just succumbed to my second thoracic vertebrae (spinal area) fracture in 3 1/2 years, I thought it only fitting to discuss this unfortunately common malady found among seniors. The word, osteoporosis, is derived from the ancient Greek, osteo, meaning “porous bone.” It indicates an increase in size of the honeycombed display of small spaces inside the normally healthy bone. The occupant of the weakened bones may then, more likely through a fall, produce a break or fracture in the hip, wrist, or spinal area.
Recently Christopher, my son, his girlfriend, Celeste and I drove down to Tennessee. Each of us had our own purpose for making the trek. Christopher, as an incoming freshman, was attending the summer orientation for Middle Tennessee State University. This was his chance to register for classes, meet potential friends, and start to acclimate to literally a new climate. It was also important for him to share with his girlfriend where he would be spending the next four years.
As the summer begins to heat up, I’m concerned about my aging parents’ outdoor activities. They enjoy gardening and trail hiking. My dad plays golf at least twice a week. My mom likes to walk around outdoor craft shows and farmers markets. They even attend outdoor summer concerts. While I appreciate their active lifestyle, and by no means want to discourage it, I worry about their vulnerability to heat stroke.
Sew Hop’d Brewery opened its doors in Huntley April 27, 2019. Lance Lamb, one of the partners of the brewery, pointed at a large, three-panel stretched canvas reproduction of Borden’s Dairy building in 1908. “We wanted to remember the history of this structure,” he said. “We found this picture and decided we had to display it.”
Sew Hop’d Brewery opened its doors in Huntley April 27, 2019. Lance Lamb, one of the partners of the brewery, pointed at a large, three-panel stretched canvas reproduction of Borden’s Dairy building in 1908.
“We wanted to remember the history of this structure,” he said. “We found this picture and decided we had to display it.”
Previously I’ve written about my, I won’t say “aversion” to technology, but my general unease about it, which makes me sound like I’m one of those people who think Terminator’s Skynet will someday become a reality and take over the world. That’s hardly the case. Though Siri is a little unsettling sometimes. My unease isn’t so much paranoia but practical concern. Basically, I don’t trust it. It’s not dependable.
I went in today for my bi-annual dental cleaning. (Or semi-annual? Bi-sex-monthial? I don’t know. I go in every six months — you do the Latin.) Anyway, the deal went down the way it always does — Sue, the dental hygienist, asks me to open my yap, and after taking a gander she says: “Wow, wisdom teeth!”
I went in today for my bi-annual dental cleaning. (Or semi-annual? Bi-sex-monthial? I don’t know. I go in every six months — you do the Latin.)
Anyway, the deal went down the way it always does — Sue, the dental hygienist, asks me to open my yap, and after taking a gander she says: “Wow, wisdom teeth!”
Besides setting your biological clocks for the same time each night for sleep and the same time each morning to awaken, what else establishes a comfortable slumber environment in your house? For sure, dimmed lighting in a cooled temperature bedroom with a comfortable mattress and multiple pillows is critical for good sleep habits, the kind that establish deep-sleep rhythms.
The third annual veterans softball game is an event planned to honor all Sun City Veterans. Glenn Groebli began the tradition in 2016. “I want all Sun City Veterans this year to come out to the game on June 29. We want not only to recognize our softball veterans but all of the Sun City Veterans. I am asking that they just come. Show up at the 3rd base dugout at 2:30,” he said.
The third annual veterans softball game is an event planned to honor all Sun City Veterans. Glenn Groebli began the tradition in 2016.
“I want all Sun City Veterans this year to come out to the game on June 29. We want not only to recognize our softball veterans but all of the Sun City Veterans. I am asking that they just come. Show up at the 3rd base dugout at 2:30,” he said.
Over 70 Tall Oaks Tennis Club (TOTC) members, past and present, met at the courts on Sunday, May 26. Members were checked in and given their court rotation for the afternoon. Esther Skeggs, president of the TOTC, welcomed the participants for the afternoon. Cathleen and Richard Chay warmed everyone up on the stadium court with some yoga. Prince (aka Lou Gagliano) helped open the 1999 party.
Over 70 Tall Oaks Tennis Club (TOTC) members, past and present, met at the courts on Sunday, May 26. Members were checked in and given their court rotation for the afternoon. Esther Skeggs, president of the TOTC, welcomed the participants for the afternoon. Cathleen and Richard Chay warmed everyone up on the stadium court with some yoga.
Prince (aka Lou Gagliano) helped open the 1999 party.
I write the songs, Manilow might have said. But the residents at Sun City sing them. Sun City Dell Webb presented a Barry Manilow tribute show on Thursday, May 23. The Drendel Ballroom filled with residents and guests to enjoy the music of their youth. The tribute was advertised as: “No stranger to the tribute world, Jay Gates impersonation of Barry Manilow has ‘Fanilows’ agreeing that this act is rapidly becoming ‘the’ show to see! Be it the classic ‘Copacabana’ or the sing-along ‘Can’t Smile Without You’ or the show-stopping ‘Even Now,’ Jay’s Faithful representation of Barry’s voice, combined with a jaw-dropping visual portrayal and multi-media presentation, always leaves audiences wanting more!”
I write the songs, Manilow might have said. But the residents at Sun City sing them.
Sun City Dell Webb presented a Barry Manilow tribute show on Thursday, May 23. The Drendel Ballroom filled with residents and guests to enjoy the music of their youth. The tribute was advertised as: “No stranger to the tribute world, Jay Gates impersonation of Barry Manilow has ‘Fanilows’ agreeing that this act is rapidly becoming ‘the’ show to see! Be it the classic ‘Copacabana’ or the sing-along ‘Can’t Smile Without You’ or the show-stopping ‘Even Now,’ Jay’s Faithful representation of Barry’s voice, combined with a jaw-dropping visual portrayal and multi-media presentation, always leaves audiences wanting more!”
For this column, we have the opportunity to hear from Julie Janoski, the Plant Clinic Manager for The Morton Arboretum. As the Plant Clinic manager Julie is in charge of helping to field questions brought to the Arboretum by homeowners, gardeners and professionals.
Our fans in the bathrooms are rather noisy. Broan has new replacement fans that are supposed to be quieter and move more air. Have you had any experience with these and are they easy to replace?
Several years ago Annamarie and I left the confines of our home and headed for a warmer climate so we could thaw out for a few weeks. All well and good. We left Illinois on February 19th, at which time it was still Central Standard Time. Along the way we crossed into the Eastern Standard Time zone, which means we lose an hour, so when the clock now says it’s 4 P.M., my body still thinks it’s 3 P.M., which I guess isn’t that big of a deal.
Several years ago Annamarie and I left the confines of our home and headed for a warmer climate so we could thaw out for a few weeks. All well and good. We left Illinois on February 19th, at which time it was still Central Standard Time.
Along the way we crossed into the Eastern Standard Time zone, which means we lose an hour, so when the clock now says it’s 4 P.M., my body still thinks it’s 3 P.M., which I guess isn’t that big of a deal.
How does one fully encapsulate a life in two hours? I am completely baffled as to how to work that out properly. All the many nuances that make up one’s experience, what do you leave in and how do you remove the rest? Then you have to add music onto that, to boot. Some musical biopics hit the mark while others just fall into the same clichés that would you would find in a Behind the Music television special. “Rocketman” splits the difference.
Spring is in the air, tra-la, tra-la. Nancy’s mind turns to thoughts of . . . landscaping. She gave me a reprieve for the last two years due to my bionic knee and hip replacements. As a result, all of our perennials somehow turned into annuals. It was now time for me to pay the piper. We took a ride to our local nursery and began looking in the “no watering required and impossible to kill” plant section. After hundreds, and hundreds, and hundreds of dollars spent on “supposed” perennials, and a must have concrete smiley face sculpture for another couple hundred dollars, the two of us and our wallets were both running on empty. In keeping with the garden theme, we decided to have lunch at Lily Garden Restaurant in Lake in the Hills.
Are there services available for seniors who live alone and need a little help? Can I arrange temporary care without having to sign my dad up for long-term care?
Robert G. Higgins, who has been a real estate attorney for over 40 years, made a special deal 5 years ago. It kick-started his annual 270-mile bike ride from Boston to New York. Higgins explains, “In the fall of 2014, my wife got me a Father’s Day gift for a four-day cycling wine trip in California. I had a conflict with a real estate closing that was scheduled for the same time. I approached the client, Steve Lattimer, to extend the closing to October and explained the situation. Steve focused on the word, ‘cycling.’ He asked me if I did much cycling. When I responded that I did, he agreed to extend the closing only if I agreed to ride in the Tri-State Trek. And that was the start of it.”
Robert G. Higgins, who has been a real estate attorney for over 40 years, made a special deal 5 years ago. It kick-started his annual 270-mile bike ride from Boston to New York.
Higgins explains, “In the fall of 2014, my wife got me a Father’s Day gift for a four-day cycling wine trip in California. I had a conflict with a real estate closing that was scheduled for the same time. I approached the client, Steve Lattimer, to extend the closing to October and explained the situation. Steve focused on the word, ‘cycling.’ He asked me if I did much cycling. When I responded that I did, he agreed to extend the closing only if I agreed to ride in the Tri-State Trek. And that was the start of it.”
It’s May 22, and I’m back from my morning run. Dressed in long running pants, a long-sleeve sweatshirt, and shoes soggy from the cold rain. It’s 49 degrees, and yet June is only one week away. With a winter like ours, it’s not unreasonable to be thankful it’s rain and not snow.
My buddy Jack is a high school science teacher — the kind of teacher you wish you had when you were in school. That’s because he goes out of his way to make science real and interesting in an everyday way. Take his asparagus study, for example.
My buddy Jack is a high school science teacher — the kind of teacher you wish you had when you were in school. That’s because he goes out of his way to make science real and interesting in an everyday way.
Take his asparagus study, for example.
The Anglers have an interesting history. “Bob Ward our past president, and current Board member has been researching our club history,” said Randy Johnson. “He has a committee that has done considerable work in discovering our roots. Bob is a long-time resident of Dell Webb, and been involved with the Anglers for over a decade.” While their history might have been unclear at the start, it’s anything but fishy.
The Anglers have an interesting history.
“Bob Ward our past president, and current Board member has been researching our club history,” said Randy Johnson. “He has a committee that has done considerable work in discovering our roots. Bob is a long-time resident of Dell Webb, and been involved with the Anglers for over a decade.”
While their history might have been unclear at the start, it’s anything but fishy.
We know that dementia causes irreversible, progressive and ultimately fatal cognitive decline. It doesn’t just affect memory but also impairs the executive (decision-making) function, learning, language, and basic movements such as swallowing and walking. Keeping this in mind, it is no wonder that caregivers are in great demand today.
Sometimes two clubs are better than one. This year, two Sun City clubs joined together to share the experience of creating ceramic pieces with their grandchildren. According to Cathleen Chay of the Clayground, the event was a success.
Sometimes two clubs are better than one.
This year, two Sun City clubs joined together to share the experience of creating ceramic pieces with their grandchildren.
According to Cathleen Chay of the Clayground, the event was a success.
