Sun City clubs
Vision Group: On Monday, April 20, WGN-TV sportscaster Rich King will speak about his book, "My Maggie," a story of courage, love, and the resiliency of the human spirit.
King will discuss his book and his relationship with his childhood sweetheart and wife, Maggie, who met the challenges of Usher's Syndrome (vision and hearing loss) and battled cancer while maintaining her humor and passion for life.
All are welcome to attend this free one-hour presentation at 10 a.m. Monday, April 20, at the Prairie Lodge, Drendel Ballroom Rooms A and B, at Sun City - Huntley. The event is sponsored by the Visually Impaired Support and Assistance Group.
Attendees need to call Nancy Turngren at the Wellness Center at (847) 515-2078 to reserve a place. King has appeared on the "Today Show" and the "Bonnie Hunt Show." King had been a sports broadcaster at WBBM and is now at Channel 9 WGN-TV.
These free meetings are from 10 to 11 a.m. the third Monday of the month at the Prairie Lodge Drendel Ballroom A, and presented by the Sun City Interest Group VISA (Visually Impaired Support and Assistance).
Many attendees or someone in their family have macular degeneration, diabetes, glaucoma, and other low vision issues. Through new information, mutual sharing, and problem solving members learn to cope with daily challenges, realize they are not alone, and learn practical solutions and resources to enhance their independence. For details, or transportation, call Nancy Turngren, Centegra's Sun City Wellness Center program manager, (847) 515-2078.
Polish American Club: At the Monday, April 20 meeting, the featured speaker will be Rev. Michael Barry. He will share some of his experiences at the Consulate in Cracow. His focus will be on the development of the Polish national anthem and other traditional, patriotic songs of Poland. Father Barry will provide an interesting history of these songs and how they relate to Polish history. Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. at Meadow View Lodge. For details, call Diane Faubl at (847) 515-7418.
The Prairie State Life Organ Club: The next meeting will be at 11 a.m. the third Saturday in April at the Music Education Center in Huntley. New classes will be starting soon. If interested, call the Huntley store at (847) 669-9200.
Neighborhood 11: The annual Pizza Party will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 30 at Lou Matnati's Pizzeria, 8515 Redtail Drive, Lakewood. The menu is all-you-can-eat salad, mostaciolli, with meat and marinara, sauces, pizza, cheese, sausage, and pepperoni, soft drinks and coffee. The cost is $15 per person. They need 40 people for a private room so reserve your place ASAP. For details, call Bonnie Bayser, (847) 515-1602 or Carole Skorey, (847) 961-6782. Payment can be made by check, payable to Neighborhood 11 or cash and reply no later than April 19. Give reservations to Bonnie, 13256 Stratford, or Carole 13261 Stratford, or to your block captain.
Prairie Singers: The Prairie Singers of Sun City Huntley will present their spring concert, "American Songbook," at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 2, and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at Huntley High School Performing Arts Center, 13719 Harmony Road. American composers, including George Gershwin and Stephen Sondheim, will be featured in show tunes, folk songs, and patriotic music. The Sun Tones also will perform, and members of the Sun City concert band will accompany the Prairie Singers. Ticket sales begin Monday, March 23, at Prairie Lodge and at the Huntley branches of Castle Bank, Citizen's Bank, and Harris Bank. Details are on the posters and monitors at both lodges, Channel 96, and the Web portal. The cost remains the same as last season: $10 for adults and $3 for children, age 2 to 12.
Sun City Concert Band: On Thursday, May 14, the Sun City Concert Band will present "Movies and Musicals," a tribute to American musical entertainment at 7 p.m. in the Drendel Ballroom at the Prairie Lodge in Sun City. The program is designed to please the audience with a variety of musical renditions. Selections are sure to bring back memories of familiar tunes and shows. Concert tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children. They will be sold at the Prairie Lodge from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 13. On Friday, May 1, they will be sold from 8:30 a.m. until tickets are sold out. For details, call Cheryl Rotermund at (847) 961-5905.
Cribbage: On April 1, Jim Jemilo took first place with a score of 480 points. There was a tie for second place between Bill Lenz and Sue Chiodo, both with 473 points. High individual hands were posted by Chuck Zunker 24, 20, 20; Susan Sennot 24; Carol Charpentier 24, 20, 20; Jim Marett 21, 20; Ralph Wehnes 21; Jerry Jarvis (2) 20; Pete Moseler, Dave Carey, Bill Lenz 20. There were 7 skunks.
Wednesday contract bridge: The results from April 1 are: Janice Apel, Nanci Sorensen, Loren Stuvick, Tom Merle, Dan Bressler and Helen Hays.
Tuesday evening contract bridge (pairs): On March 31, the results were: Ann and Pat Danna, 3710; Joan Iwinski and Marie Nugent, 3700; Geri and Larry Dale, 3300; Elaine and Tom Kelly, 3200; Mary Ann Harju and Harry Leopold; 2860; Helen and Linda Hays, 2830.
Monday Duplicate Bridge: The results for March 30 are: Marilyn Bailey and Mary Ann Harju; Ron Joniak and Walt Figge; Shirley Bruns and Irene Crawford; Janice Apel and Mary Belcher; Hank O'Neill and Celeste Sullivan.
Friday duplicate bridge: The results for March 27 are: North/South: Nancy Riley and Charlotte Irvine; Arvind Shah and Kay Burda; Nancy Berg and Grace Selby; Caralee and Ron Hopman. East/West: Ann and Pat Danna; Jeanette Shannon and Michelle Taylor; Shirley Bruns and Lois Stachnik; Barbara Bonner and Vivian Kilzer.
Thursday Men's League: The combined weekly standings as of April 2 are: Ten Pins, 54-23; Smokin Joes, 49-28; High Rollers, 43-34; Ringers, 41-36; Big Cahones, 37-40; Big Dogs, 35-42; Marx Bros., 32-45; OTH Gang, 17-60.
Men's High Game Scratch: Kim Fischer 212, Craig Hardt 193.
Men's High Game Hdcp: Kim Fischer 243, Len Kraus 231.
Men's High Series Scratch: Mike Neigebauer 530, Kim Fischer 528.
Men's High Series Hdcp: Emil Rukhaberlen 632, Dennis Sebo 617, Mike Neigebauer 617.