Back Row (left to right): Helen Ehlers, Gwen De- Pinto, and Ann DiValerio of Huntley. Front Row (left to right): Lt. Colonel Patti Klop and Mal Glassbrenner. (Photo provided)
A meeting of Marines
On February 24, the Illinois Chapter of the Women Marine Reserves met to celebrate the 69th anniversary of its origin. Most of the women served in WWII; however, we have some members that have served in Korea, Vietnam, and Afghanistan.
Any woman who has served in the Marines and is interested in joining this interesting group, please contact Ann DiValerio at 847-515-1493.
Breast cancer support hour news and next meeting
The Breast Cancer Support Hour is happy to announce their new leadership team for next year: Front Row: Audrey Munger, group leader; Barb Terrill, planning; Pat Oakley, membership. Back Row: Luanne Lukasziewski, treasurer; Sherri Manz, sunshine lady, Andrea Berebitsky, publicity.
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Since the inception of their yearly fundraiser, You’re Not Alone, the BCSH has donated over $20,000 to the three Sun City charities, Head Huggers, Project Linus, and Baby Caps, and local patients needing financial assistance due to cancer.
The next meeting of the Breast Cancer Support Hour will be a luncheon at The Olive Garden by Springhill Mall on Wednesday, May 2 at 12:30 p.m. Please call Audrey Munger at 847-669-3598 for information and carpool options.
This group is open to all breast cancer survivors in Sun City. For further information on this group, please call Audrey Munger or Pat Oakley at 847-669-6090.
Music and more
In the year 2000, a few musicians living in Sun City decided to come together to make music. The first rehearsals had nine members. The group quickly grew to 15 within a year. It was decided the band needed an audience. The Multi-purpose Room was chosen as the venue.
To encourage attendance, free refreshments were offered using the Sun City mantra: “provide free food and they will come.” Since that time, with the support of Sun City residents, the band has grown to 56 members. Some members have spent their entire adult life as musicians, music teachers, or band directors. Others returned to their instruments after many years. We work hard and enjoy making good music. Come to the concert and you will agree!
