MY SUN DAY NEWS
A new racquet sport, padel, is gaining popularity and is taking the title of the USās fastest-growing sport. It was invented by the Mexican industrialist Enrique Corcuera. Padel blends racket games with elements of tennis, racquetball, and squash. There are over 25 million active padel players in over 170 countries.
A new racquet sport, padel, is gaining popularity and is taking the title of the USās fastest-growing sport. It was invented by the Mexican industrialist Enrique Corcuera. Padel blends racket games with elements of tennis, racquetball, and squash.
There are over 25 million active padel players in over 170 countries.
With the new year the scammers are out with a new batch of scams designed to take your money or your personal and financial information. They contact you by email, text message, or phone. They can easily disguise their caller ID, so donāt believe what you see.
McHenry County Treasurer Donna Kurtz is launching a series of presentations countywide to explain and promote the Senior Real Estate Tax Deferral Program, which offers tax relief for qualified senior citizens.āØ
Due to the massive winter storm and deep freeze, it is unfortunate to say that I was not able to go out to the theaters of late. My plan was to present to you another group of films, now that Oscar season is in full swing. A silver lining has come in the form of various steaming services. Your television can be your cinema. This is especially so if your screen is big enough to resemble a theater. Who needs the multiplex? Here are a couple of films for your consideration.
The new year is a time for planning ahead as well as reminiscing about the āgood olā days.ā Our thoughts wandered to our youth when there were drive-in restaurants and hot cars. Nancy grew up in Franklin Park and was the proud owner of a Ford XL with a 429 cu. in. engine with dual quad Holley carburetors. This was her pride and joy and her parentsā worst nightmare.
Iām writing to seek your advice regarding a matter close to my heart. During the holiday season, I noticed a subtle yet concerning shift in my elderly loved oneās behavior and health. Previously a vibrant and social person, my aunt seemed more withdrawn and fatigued, displaying a noticeable decline in her usual enthusiasm for family gatherings and festive activities.
Last year, on August 30, 2023, at a Sun City Softball game, one of the players, Dave Rodiek, collapsed.Ā Ā Laurie Pokorny, watching the game, said, āI remember it being a beautiful day, with the bleachers packed with fans for both teams. The teams got one inning in, and then, before they could start the second inning, Dave collapsed in the dugout.ā
Last year, on August 30, 2023, at a Sun City Softball game, one of the players, Dave Rodiek, collapsed.Ā Ā
Laurie Pokorny, watching the game, said, āI remember it being a beautiful day, with the bleachers packed with fans for both teams. The teams got one inning in, and then, before they could start the second inning, Dave collapsed in the dugout.ā
Blame the cold of January or the bleak sun-less days that zap me of my energy and motivation, but I have become a full-time seeker of pleasures. Throughout the day, Iāll do what I need to do, whether itās work or household chores, but if I donāt have a carrot dangling right before my nose, then what is it all for?
After the New Yearās celebrations wrap up, many will make their resolutions for 2024. In Sun City, many opportunities for volunteerism are available. The Sun City Sew N Sews charter club has groups that provide community and worldwide services. In 2023, one of the club groups, Sun City Project Linus, reached a milestone to celebrate.
About a week before Christmas, my daughter came to my house and noticed a worn, beat-up plastic water bottle on the nightstand next to my bed. āHow long has that been there?ā she asked. āProbably four or five years,ā I said. āI refill it in case I get thirsty through the night.ā
About a week before Christmas, my daughter came to my house and noticed a worn, beat-up plastic water bottle on the nightstand next to my bed. āHow long has that been there?ā she asked.
āProbably four or five years,ā I said. āI refill it in case I get thirsty through the night.ā
Sun City Residents Sue and Ed Birth are proud of their son, Eddy, who is coming into his own as a singer-songwriter. Sue said, “We have a talented singer-songwriter son. He has an EP and two albums to his credit. Eddy releases a new song every five weeks for his next album. He writes all the music and lyrics for his original portfolio of over 100 songs. Eddy performs regularly in Madison, Chicago, and the tri-cities. He plays guitar, harmonica, piano, accordion, theremin, ukulele, and pretty much any instrument he picks up. His musical story is amazing.”
Sun City Residents Sue and Ed Birth are proud of their son, Eddy, who is coming into his own as a singer-songwriter.
Sue said, “We have a talented singer-songwriter son. He has an EP and two albums to his credit. Eddy releases a new song every five weeks for his next album. He writes all the music and lyrics for his original portfolio of over 100 songs. Eddy performs regularly in Madison, Chicago, and the tri-cities. He plays guitar, harmonica, piano, accordion, theremin, ukulele, and pretty much any instrument he picks up. His musical story is amazing.”
For the past several months the headlines have heralded the news about weight loss drugs containing semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy). Their popularity has skyrocketed being featured on tv and the internet with endorsements by doctors and celebrities. As one local pharmacist I spoke with said Wegovy is āflying off the shelves.ā
3…2…1…Happy New Year! After all the bottles pop and the ball drops, the new year is already underway. But what if by the time you read this, a New Year’s resolution has not yet been made. It is not too late, so do not give up!
Following a public hearing at the Dec. 21 Huntley Community School District 158 (D158) Board of Education (BOE) meeting, board members agreed in a vote of 7-0, to adopt the 2023 tax levy.
How time flies when youāre having fun!!! After 12 years, 249 restaurants, and 4,380 cholesterol pills, weāre still alive and passionate about what we do. Itās not easy to constantly stuff fatty foods in our faces and live to tell about it. The truly amazing thing is our pictures are in the paper that is circulated around Huntley, and no one has suspected a thing.
Iām a widow in her seventies seeking advice on managing seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Over the last few years, Iāve found myself slipping into a state of loneliness and melancholy after the rush of the holiday season. The isolation of widowhood, compounded by the gloomy weather, weighs heavily on me. Iāve heard that engaging in hobbies and activities can combat SAD. However, as someone who spends a lot of time alone, I struggle to find motivation or inspiration to pursue such interests.
Here is hoping you had a wonderful Christmas and your New Year is bright with possibilities. How does one create the opportunity for the kind of growth and change? Sometimes out of painful experiences we can be free to heal and move forward. Others continue to wallow in those feelings in order to function. This may seem like a rather heavy introduction, but it only fitting to ponder this when sitting down to watch Netflixās May December.
After four days in Barcelona, we decided to take the train versus the plane from there to Madrid as we wanted to see more of the countryside. We were surprised to find, as the song goes, mainly āthe plain in Spain.ā Long stretches of the plain were only occasionally broken with a vineyard or small herds of roaming cattle but otherwise, only gently rolling hills. I wasnāt sure what I expected but still, the ride was quiet, comfortable, and restful. Once we entered Madrid, all that changed. From the quiet of the countryside to the chaos of the city!
Crystal Lake residents Heather and John Barnes not only welcomed a new addition to their family but also now happen to hold the honor of having the first baby to be born in 2024 at Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital.
Letters for the week of January 11
Making gingerbread houses originated in Germany during the 16th century. Cookie dough is cut and shaped into appropriate components to build a house. The elaborate, cookie-walled houses, decorated with icing and a variety of sweets, became associated with Christmas tradition. Gingerbread houses also became popular with the Brothers Grimmās Hansel and Gretel. They find a house made entirely of treats deep in the forest.
Making gingerbread houses originated in Germany during the 16th century. Cookie dough is cut and shaped into appropriate components to build a house. The elaborate, cookie-walled houses, decorated with icing and a variety of sweets, became associated with Christmas tradition.
Gingerbread houses also became popular with the Brothers Grimmās Hansel and Gretel. They find a house made entirely of treats deep in the forest.
As a āband wife,ā Iāve attended hundreds and hundreds of band concerts, band festivals, and marching band performances because my husband is a high school and college band director. I miss very few performances. I donāt go because Iām obligated, but because I love it.
For Sun City resident Nedra Reeves, the hills are alive with the sound of Christmas this year. Reading about book clubs online, she came across clear ornaments filled with miniatures of books. She started making a unique ornament for her granddaughter to commemorate her role in Sun Cityās production of The Sound of Music.
For Sun City resident Nedra Reeves, the hills are alive with the sound of Christmas this year.
Reading about book clubs online, she came across clear ornaments filled with miniatures of books. She started making a unique ornament for her granddaughter to commemorate her role in Sun Cityās production of The Sound of Music.
Ask someone to share their favorite Christmas memory, and theyāll probably tell you about that cherished present they got when they were young. Or the joy in their childrenās eyes when they came downstairs to see all the presents beneath the tree. Or the snowy trip into the pines to find the perfect tree to cut down. Something like that. But for me, itās cookies.
Ask someone to share their favorite Christmas memory, and theyāll probably tell you about that cherished present they got when they were young. Or the joy in their childrenās eyes when they came downstairs to see all the presents beneath the tree. Or the snowy trip into the pines to find the perfect tree to cut down. Something like that.
But for me, itās cookies.
Mike Ciffone, a Sun City resident, remarked about the elegantly-decorated Prairie Lodge and noted the decorated bar in the Fountainview area. Sun City Sunflower Garden Charter Club members are responsible for many of the trees and holiday decorations. Ciffone said, āFirst and foremost, I would like to thank our Board of Directors, as they responded to community input concerning the Welcome Center and rescinded to remove the bar.
Mike Ciffone, a Sun City resident, remarked about the elegantly-decorated Prairie Lodge and noted the decorated bar in the Fountainview area. Sun City Sunflower Garden Charter Club members are responsible for many of the trees and holiday decorations.
Ciffone said, āFirst and foremost, I would like to thank our Board of Directors, as they responded to community input concerning the Welcome Center and rescinded to remove the bar.
Sun City’s Tall Oaks Tennis Charter Club members continued their supported The Rotary Club of Huntley’s second āRunning of the Elvesā on Saturday, December 2, in downtown Huntley. The race benefited the Huntley community and Scholarships for Huntley Students. The Very Merry Huntley event was held downtown with a farmer’s market, craft fair, cookie walk, carols, and many other activities. Over 30 members of the Tennis Club joined.
Sun City’s Tall Oaks Tennis Charter Club members continued their supported The Rotary Club of Huntley’s second āRunning of the Elvesā on Saturday, December 2, in downtown Huntley.
The race benefited the Huntley community and Scholarships for Huntley Students. The Very Merry Huntley event was held downtown with a farmer’s market, craft fair, cookie walk, carols, and many other activities. Over 30 members of the Tennis Club joined.
As many Sun City residents pack for warmer climates, it is important to spend an hour or so to prepare your house for the winter. When you are going to be away for a week or more you should prepare your home so there will be no surprises on your return.
What, exactly, is a Christmas movie? The definition has gone through some transmutations. Traditionalists rail against ever adding new works to this cultural canon. No Die Hard or The Nightmare Before Christmas for you! I am not a particular fan of these two; however, movies like this are a kind of prism with which many shades are noticeable. Some see joy, others feel melancholy. A Charlie Brown Christmas has endured because of this dichotomy. This is where The Holdovers is nestled in.
Iām a daughter-in-law, and this Christmas, my husband and I will be hosting his elderly parents at our home. While Iām looking forward to spending time with them and creating cherished memories, Iām also concerned about making the holidays as comfortable and enjoyable as possible for them.
Letters for the week of December 14.
