Vision group to share devices, tips
Vision Group: On Monday, March 16, attendees will share their favorite devices and tips to living a full life with low vision from 10 to 11 a.m. Also, a resource list will be available at the Prairie Lodge Drendel Ballroom A.
On April 20, Rich King, a TV sportscaster in the Chicago area and the author of the book "My Maggie," will speak. His book is a story of courage, love and the resiliency of the human spirit.
These free meetings, from 10 to 11 a.m. the third Monday of the month at the Prairie Lodge Drendel Ballroom A, are 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 or other low vision issues.
For details or transportation, call Nancy Turngren, Centegra's Sun City Wellness Center program manager, at (847) 515-2078.
Polish American Club: At the Monday, March 16, meeting, Huntley Village Trustee Pam Fender will provide an update on what's happening in Huntley. She will also let you know what the future holds for Huntley.
In addition, Jeffrey Roberts will share some history about Casimir Pulaski, whose birthday was celebrated this month. With the Easter season coming soon, Roberts also will talk about the customs of Poland for that holiday. Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. at Meadow View Lodge. For details, call Diane Faubl at (847) 515-7418.
National Poultry Day: The Walleye Grill Restaurant, located at Sun City in Huntley, is celebrating National Poultry Day at The Walleye Grill from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 19. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat broasted chicken dinner, regularly priced at $9.95, at 50 percent off. No other discounts are allowed and a beverage must be purchased with meal. The Walleye Grill is at 12880 Del Webb Blvd., Huntley. Visit www.prairie-lodge.com. For details and to make a reservation, call (847) 515-7675.
Sun City Historians: Sun City Historians' program will cover Japanese-American internment during World War II at 1 p.m. Friday, March 20, at the Meadow View Lodge. Not many Americans know that many noncitizen foreigners were sent to detention camps during the war. On the other hand, most Americans do know that during World War II West Coast citizens of Japanese descent were put into detention camps.
The motives for this are now recognized to have been based on race feelings and economic exploitation of their assets. Of course, the avowed motive was to prevent their support of Japan.
This presentation will discuss the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II when virtually the entire West Coast population of this group of people were summarily forced from their homes and incarcerated in 10 detention camps in desolate locations in the western United States.
The presentation will also cover the campaign to provide a legislative remedy for this tragic injustice. The presentation will be given by Bill Yoshino, Midwest director of the Japanese American Citizens League, the oldest and largest Asian-American civil rights organization in the United States. Residents interested in American and world history are invited to attend. Presentations are followed by discussions. For details, call Hermann Faubl at (847) 515-7418 or Fred Leznek at (847) 515-3221.
Neighborhood 11: Neighborhood 11 is having a breakfast buffet at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 28, at Golden Corral Restaurant, 1591 S. Randall Road in Algonquin. Come join the fun at the Corral's buffet and celebrate spring. This is a great way to socialize and meet your neighbors. Cost of the buffet for seniors is $8.34, which includes beverage. Payment will be made at the cashier when you arrive, but they need a head count. Call Bonnie Bayser at (847) 515-1602 or Carole Skorey (847) 961-6782 by Saturday, March 21, to attend.
The Tiara Tea Society: The society invites you to lunch at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26, at the Pinecrest Restaurant, 11220 Algonquin Road, Huntley. Lunch will be off the menu and you will receive separate checks. Selections range in price from $8 to $13 and include soups, sandwiches, wraps, full lunch, desserts, and beverages. Reservations must be made by Friday, March 20. Call Carole Wechet at (847) 515-3799 or Alice Molo (847) 515-1497 to reserve a space. Carpooling from Carole's at 14081 Moraine Hills (Neighborhood 22).
Cribbage: On March 4, Dave Carey won with a score of 476 followed by Pete Moseler with a 471. Individual high hands were played by: 24 (Harry Krewer, Jim Pfotenhauer, Chuck Zucker); and 20 (Terry Burkhardt, Bill Lenz, Bill Macomber, Susan Sennot, Ralph Wehnes). There were 10 skunks. The club welcomed two new members: Dave Carey and Harry Krewer.
Wednesday contract bridge: The results from March 11 are: Pat Danna, 5390; Tom Merle, 4870; Esther Auster, 4270; Ed Slomski, 4150; Chuck Zunker, 4010; Ann Danna, 3980.
Tuesday evening contract bridge (pairs): On March 10, the results were: Ann and Pat Danna, 5,770; Jan Zimmerman and Bill Macomber, 5,120; Betty and Bob Zimmerman, 3,870; Irene Crawford and Betty Smith 3,290; 5. Joan Iwinski and Marie Nugent, 3,250.
Monday Duplicate Bridge: The results for March 9 are: Bill Macomber and Ron Tenggren; Irene Crawford and Shirley Bruns; Ardythe Edwards and Arvind Shah and Walt Figge and Jan Zimmerman.
Friday duplicate bridge: The results for March 6 are: North/South: Grace Selby and Nancy Berg; Ron Joniak and Janet Zimmerman; Jan Koerner and Betty Smith; Mary Belcher and Jean Clifton. East/West: Irene Crawford and Paul Clark; Doris Kopp and Kay Schuckert; Ardythe Edwards and Loraine Rassmussen; Bob and Carolyn Peterson.
Thursday Men's League: The combined weekly standings as of March 5 are: Smokin Joes, 38.0, 18.0; Ten Pins, 38.0, 18.0; High Rollers, 34.0, 22.0; Ringers, 29.0, 27.0; Big Cahones, 27.0, 29.0; Marx Bros. 22.0, 34.0; Big Dogs, 21.0, 35.0; OTH Gang, 15.0, 41.0.
Men's High Game Scratch: Bud Reyes 232, Rich Ouradnik 225.
Mens High Game Handicap: Bud Reyes 264, Rich Ouradnik 261.
Men's High Series Scratch: Dave Shefcik 593, Jim Swift 564.
Men's High Series Handicap: Jim Swift 678, Dave Shefcik 665.