Ostomy Group to Meet
The next monthly meeting of the Huntley-Elgin area Ostomy Support Group will be Wednesday, Nov. 12, from 2-3 p.m. Helpful tips from its free newsletter will be discussed for urostomy, ileostomy, or colostomy care. Guest Speaker will be Mark Drugs discussing Ostomy supplies. Location: Advocate Sherman Hospital, Conference Room on the lower level (elevator available) – 1425 N. Randall Road, north of Big Timber Road, south of I-90. Free Valet parking. New attendees welcome; confidentiality respected. Sun City Huntley contact is Ken Kozy 847-659-1897; for Elgin area, contact Tom Wright, 847-741-6513.
Polish American Club welcomes novelist Kym Brunner
The Nov. 17 meeting will begin at 1:30 p.m. in the Oak/Elm room at Meadow View Lodge. Novelist Kym Brunner will be our guest. Brunner is the daughter of Ed Obrachta, a former member of the club. Her latest book, “One Smart Cookie,” is a story about three generations of Polish women who have a family owned bakery. The story is humorous, true to life, and can bring back memories. There are many Polish references in the story. In fact, the character Busia in her book is based on both of Kym’s grandmothers who lived with the Obrachta family for fifteen years. It seems we will have to read the book to find out which one is the “Smart Cookie.” Ms. Brunner will speak about her book and answer any questions. The book is available online at Amazon.com for those who would like to read it before the meeting. Kym will also have books available for sale at the meeting. The Paperback book is $20.00.
For more information, contact Phill Kopczynski at 847-802-4973.
Tennis Club donates $1K in scholarships to HHS tennis program
At the Fall General Meeting of the Tall Oaks Tennis Club (TOTC), a motion was passed unanimously to donate $1,000 in Scholarships in 2015 for the Huntley High School Tennis Program. Kay Winkelhake, the outgoing President of the Club, will coordinate this program. In a couple of meetings with Varsity Coach Barry Wells, the Club is also exploring the High School players coming to Sun City for matches, exhibitions, etc. It is hoped that we will also help support their program by attending their matches. As a note, the Girls Tennis Team has just concluded their season and the Boys Team begins in the Spring. GO HUNTLEY!! Also, at the Tall Oaks Tennis Clubs Fall Banquet, the Club raised $160 for the Grafton Food Pantry. and has stressed the importance of giving back to our Community and will try to find more ways to do this. The TOTC will soon begin its 2015 Registration process. If you are a member, these Tennis Packets will be mailed to you. If you are NOT a member and would like to try Tennis (or come back to Tennis if you have not played in a number of years), the Club will be offering a low cost “Trial Run” in the Spring which includes a 2015 membership. You cannot beat that deal!. Look for information on this in the Lifestyles early next year. For more information on TOTC you can contact Jules Pelka, President, at 847-515-1640 or any Board Member (check web site)
N-38 Holiday Dinner
Saturday, Dec. 13, is the date for our Holiday Christmas celebration at Pinecrest Country Club beginning at 5 p.m. Musical entertainment provided by Sal Barbarito. Please join us for an evening of fine dining with friends and neighbors. Call Peggy Rizio for reservations and further information at
815-260-7250.
The Tiara Tea Luncheon will be at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at the New Brunch Cafe Restaurant in Huntley. Please RSVP to Jane Martinex at 847-669-6306 by Nov. 10. Space is limited to the first 25 people.
The Theatre Company of Sun City Huntley is accepting applications
The Theatre Company of Sun City, a charter club of the Community Association, is looking for qualified, interested, and experienced candidates who would like to work with a talented group of Sun City residents for our 2015 show schedule.
The Director, working with the musical director and choreographer, oversees the casting of the show, blocking of the scenes, and provides overall direction to the set designer, set decoration committee, and sound and light personnel, as well as coordinating with the show producer.
The Musical Director, working with the director, determines how much of the vocal portions of the show are appropriate to support the overall vision of the show, works with the cast on the musical numbers and shall have the artistic decision making necessary to make that musical vision a reality.
The Choreographer, working with the director, determines how much of the dance portions of the show are appropriate to support the overall vision of the show and shall have the artistic decision making necessary to make that dance vision a reality.
The cast and crew are drawn from residents of Sun City Huntley only with young adults and children usually being relatives of Sun City residents.
Pajama Game
SHOW DATES: April 23-26 2015
AUDITION DATE: January 21 & 22, 2015
REHEARSALS: Mon & Wed 6:30-9:00 PM; Sat 12:00-4:00
Experience required. You will be paid as an independent contractor and compensation is a flat fee. Work is temporary, part-time.
Interested candidates should submit a resume outlining experience to TTCSCHS@aol.com. no later than Dec. 15, 2014.
Neighborhood 11 fourth annual holiday breakfast buffet Saturday, Dec. 13 Jameson’s in Huntley 10 a.m., no early seating
Come join your neighbors and celebrate the holiday season at Jameson’s Restaurant. This is a great way to socialize and meet your neighbors.
Menu: Scrambled eggs, Country pork sausage, Smoked Bacon, Hash brown potatoes, Waffles with strawberry sauce and whipped cream, Mini Bagels and Cream Cheese, Fresh Fruit Display, Assorted Juices
OPTIONAL: Join in the fun of a white elephant gift exchange*. Bring a gift and select another. Invite friends or neighbors. Guests are welcome. Cost of the buffet is $16 per person all inclusive, reservations are required.
Make checks payable to: Neighborhood 11.
Please RSVP to Donna Oostdyk at 847-669-1873, 13221 Stratford Lane, by December 6.
White elephant gifts are typically inexpensive, humorous items or used items. The term “white elephant” refers to items whose maintenance costs exceed its usefulness or are re-gifted items.
Women Speak With Thread
Sun City Historian Club meeting on Friday, November 21st, 2014 at Meadow View Lodge in the Oak/Elm Room at 1:00 p. m.
Program is Free to first time visitors
Guest speaker, Sandy Schweitzer, Quilting expert
“Women Speak With Thread”
This session consists of a lecture and trunk show of quilts that hearken back to the 1800s and cover the time-span to current views. There will be 16-18 antique, vintage, and newly made quilts to see. Women have historically expressed their views, even though they did not have the vote, in the quilts they made. Some of the quilts will express political views; others focus on issues such as slavery, community, aging, technology and more.
Italian American Club
Upcoming Events for December and January
December 17, Wednesday – Christmas Dinner Dance at Drendel Ballroom. Cocktails 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. Music by Tony Cassano. For reservations and information, please contact Ann (Danno) Benker at 847-669-7676 or Mary Luisi at 224-858-4625.
Reservations must be made no later than Wednesday, December 10. Guests are always welcome!
Wild about poker
Come on Sun City poker players, let’s start dealing.
The poker club is looking for men, and women who are interested in playing poker.
I have set-up 32 groups to date, but we are in need of players at this time for a men’s group and women’s group.
Each poker group has 6 to 7 players. All games are played in the player’s residence. I always have openings in an existing group or if I have enough new players, I will start a new group. Would you like to play twice a month or every week. Perhaps
You would just like to sub in an existing group.
If interested contact Betty Barnett at 224-569-6755.
The annual Grandma, Grandpa & Me Breakfast with Santa will be held on Sunday, December 14 in Drendel Hall. The Breakfast Buffet is provided by Jameson’s. In addition to visiting with Santa, we will have entertainment and Holly Veach will once again be taking pictures. There are two seatings: 9-10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets are $16 adult (14 and over); $8 children ages 3-13; and children 2 and under are free, but still need a ticket.
Tickets for the annual Grandma, Gran will be on sale starting at 6 p.m. outside our normal meeting room (Multi-Purpose Card Room in Prairie Lodge) prior to our next General meeting at 7 p.m. on November 5. They will also be sold outside our meeting room on Thursday, November 20 from 1-2 p.m., with Final ticket sales on Tuesday, December 2 from 6-7 p.m. If you haven’t already paid your dues, you may do so when you purchase your tickets.
If you have any questions, please contact Karen Czerwinski at 224-569-6253 (event) or Nancy & Steve Piotrowski at 847-515-1107 (tickets).
You must be a member of the Grandma, Grandpa and Me Club to attend these events. Annual membership is $15 per household and runs from July 1st to June 30th. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month in the multipurpose room at 7 p.m. Events (not the monthly business meetings) are open to the grandparents, grandchildren and/or significant other child and their parents. For more information contact Cindy Ptak, clptak@aol.com or 630-987-9365.
Marine Corp Birthday
Attention all Marine Corps Veterans & Active Personnel
Sun City Del Webb Huntley is inviting ALL MARINES to the 239th Birthday on Nov. 10.
Cost per person is $30 (Non-refundable), time of event 4:30 to 10 p.m.
Entertainment by 20-piece “Let’s Dance” swing band, choice of four dinners from Jameson’s Restaurant, cake/ice cream, cash bar, and non-alcoholic drinks.
For further information, contact John Martinez at 847-669-6306.
