Sun City clubs

Sun City Historians: On April 17, Sun City resident Alan Scott will present information on the arsenal for peace at 1 p.m. In the 1960s, in response to the Soviet military buildup, the U.S. Navy commissioned and launched a total of 41 SSBN type Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarines, FBMs. These first FBMs were then known as the "41 for Freedom" These ships, carrying half the U.S. nuclear arsenal, comprised the U.S. Navy's nuclear deterrent force. These submarines contributed directly to the safety and security of the United States and may have contributed to the safety and the security of the entire planet. Without question, the "41 for Freedom" helped to bring the so-called Cold War to a peaceful resolution without a shot ever having to be fired.

Residents interested in American and world history are invited to attend. Meetings are at 1 p.m. the third Friday of the month at the Meadow View Lodge. Presentations are followed by discussions. For details, call Hermann Faubl at (847) 515-7418 or Fred Leznek at (847) 515-3221.

Lions Club of Sun City Huntley: The sixth mostaccioli dinner will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 17 at the Huntley High School. The menu will include salad, garlic bread, mostaccioli and sauce, with or without meatballs, ice cream, cookies and a beverage: coffee, tea, lemonade, or milk. The cost is $8 adults, $7 seniors, and $5 children under age 10. Call for tickets: (847) 515-1694 or (847) 961-5477. All proceeds go toward local charities and the Lions Club work to prevent blindness.

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 (847) 669-9200. The March meeting was canceled.

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 Group). 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, and learn practical solutions and resources to enhance their independence. For details or transportation, call Turngren at (847) 515-2078.

Polish American Club: At the Monday, April 20 meeting, the featured speaker will be the 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.

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, mostaccioli, 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. 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 are available at Prairie Lodge and at the Huntley branches of Castle Bank, Citizen's Bank, and Harris Bank. The cost is $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 Ballroon 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 8, Pete Moseler took first place with a perfect score of 484 points. Second place was won by Mary Lou Chiodo with a score of 479. High individual hands were posted by Moseler 24, 21; Chiodo and Chuck Zunker 24, 20; Ed Dunn, Harry Anderle and Ralph Wehnes 24; and Jim Jemilo, Dave Carey, Jean Huismann, Tom Fleming and Bill Lenz 20. There were 4 skunks. Jean Huismann was welcomed as a new member to the club.

Euchre: On April 9, the results were: Joe Piotrowski, 64; Helen Suarez, 61; Karen Klein, 59; and Jeanne Boddy, 57.

Wednesday contract bridge: The results from April 8 are: Paul Clark, 6410; Pat Danna, 5640; Olivine Groves, 5510; Candy Goldfar, 4810; Carol Charpentier, 4720; Ann Danna, 4710; Tom Merle, 4490.

Tuesday evening contract bridge (pairs): On April 7, the results were: Ann Dlugos and Jan Koerner, 4230; Nancy and Wally Carlson, 3790; Betty and Bob Zimmerman, 3710; Betty Smith and Irene Crawford, 3610; Janice Apel and Carol Smith, 3580.

Monday Duplicate Bridge: The results for April 6 are: Bill and Heike Kingery; Marilyn Bailey and Mary Ann Harju; Ron Joniak and Walt Figge; Irma Lee and Ann Durgin.

Friday duplicate bridge: The results for April 3 are: Section A, North/South: Paul Clark and Irene Crawford; Grace Selby and Nancy Berg; David Germaine and John Javella; Caralee and Ron Hopman. East/West: Marilyn Bailey and Holly Borkowski; Candy Goldfarb and Olivine Groves; Betty and Bob Zimmerman; John James and Sue Vintner.

Section B, North/South: Jay Kadakia and Ron Schwarz; Joan Mudd and Jim Howard; Janice Apel and Carol Smith; Nancy and Wally Carlson. East/West: Jeanne Shore and Mary Lebar; Joe and Suzanne Wallace; Shirley Bruns and Lois Stachnik; Bob and Carolyn Peterson.

Thursday Men's League: The combined weekly standings as of April 9 are: Ten Pins, 58-26; Smokin Joes, 53-31; High Rollers, 46-38; Big Cahones, 44-40; Ringers, 44-40; Big Dogs, 39-45; Marx Bros., 35-49; OTH Gang, 17-67.

Men's High Game Scratch: Jerry Roberts 226, Dave Shefcik 225.

Men's High Game Handicap: Jerry Roberts 257, John Vistine 252.

Men's High Series Scratch: Jerry Roberts 584, Roger Tomlinson 575.

Men's High Series Handicap: Jerry Roberts 677, Kan Dace 670.