Survey Results

Thank you to all residents who participated in our Fitness/Lifestyles Survey. The feedback is incredibly valuable in driving our programs and maintaining our successful active adult programs.   For Survey Results, Click Here

Consumer Showcase

A day of food, fun, prizes and learning what our business vendors have to offer you!  Click Here. 

Food Choices: Box lunches available in the Hickory Room from 11 am –2 pm. For menu and costs Click Here.  Jameson’s Restaurant: Reservations are strongly encouraged.

Please note that the Fountain View back entry door will be locked out of consideration for the vendor tables in that area.

Open – 5:00 pm.

Dogtober

End the season with a Halloween Costume Contest!



So much fun and great costumes that we deemed that all the dogs were winners.  Congratulations to all our winners and thank you to our sponsor Pet Vet.  Click here for photo.

Large Dog Winners

• 1^st Wrigley (Cubs)          
• 2^nd Chewy (Deputy Dog)              
• 3^rd Baily (Dorothy of Oz)

Small Dog Winners

• 1^st Tinker (Clown)           
• 2^nd Sadie (Elf)   
• 3^rd Teddy (Taco)

Movie Monday 

Downton Abbey: A New Era:  

The continuing story of the Crawley family, wealthy owners of a large estate in the English countryside in the early twentieth century.  Sponsored by The Oaks of Bartlett.

Click here for trailer. To register, click here 

Classes

Try a new class. Expand your horizons. Bring a friend. So many classes to chose from. Click Here

Lifelong Learning Lecture

LSC1308 Tricks & Treats: Join us Friday, October 28 at 10am in the Birch Room to hear speaker William Pack share the cultural history of Halloween. Click here. 

A few reminders; You can register your non-resident guests 7 days after a new trip is introduced. Also, when trips are sold out, be sure to add your name to the Waitlist in case someone has an unexpected cancellation

Registration for all trips can now be completed online or at a Member Service Desk.

Tickets are still available for Christmas Remembered at Rosewood – Thurs., Dec. 1. Celebrating the music and memories of the season! Rosewood’s unique theater features themed cabaret-styled musical productions with state-of-the-art sound and lighting along with a chef prepared meal. Click HERE for details

New Year’s Eve Lunch & Entertainment Celebration at Arcada Theatre, Dec. 31. Start your New Year celebration early with champagne, appetizers, a Prime Rib carving station an open bar and dancing with the Sam Savage Band! Click HERE for complete details.

To view ALL trips, CLICK HERE

Take a sneak peek at upcoming workshops, events, and classes! Click here.

Fitness Class Schedule

Fitness Class Schedule (October 24 - October 30) click here.

Fitness Class Schedule (October 31 - November 6) click here.

Class Event Codes for October 2022, click here. 

Class Event Codes for November 2022, click here. 

FL6357 Aqua 4 Life

Join instructor Barb Dvorak for this energetic circuit style water class. Class is broken up into 25-minutes of cardio followed by 3 segments of muscle conditioning using Water Weights, Noodles & Spri Tubing.  Class begins with a warm-up and ends with a calming stretch.

Thursdays 10-10:50AM (10/27/22 ) $4

JAZZERCISE Sculpt & Stretch

Make the most of your workout in this 50-minute Sculpt & Stretch class from Jazzercise.  Begin with major muscle toning using your body’s own resistance followed by dynamic and static stretching.  You will leave feeling longer, stronger, and ready to take on the day!

Starts Monday 11/7/22, 10-10:50am PL Fitness Studio, $6, L. Palczynskii

October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 

Join us on Wednesday October 26^th from 5-6PM at the Pavilion, wear pink and enjoy some Mammo Graham S’mores!

Registration is required. FREE, FSE311. Click here. 

FSE307  Passport To Fitness Challenge

Sign up to participate in our ‘Passport to Fitness’ challenge during the entire month of October. You will receive a passport that requires you to participate in at least 15 out of 20 fitness events/classes. You must get your passport signed after completing each event/class.

Return your passport to either Prairie Lodge or Meadow View Lodge Fitness Desk at the end of the month.  Prizes awarded to those completing their passport. Cost is $8. Click here. 

FSE308 Halloween Hustle

Join us Thursday October 27^th as we are led by Fitness Instructor Barb Dvorak on a 3-mile fun walk in your favorite costume!!

We’ll enjoy seeing everyone in costume and looking at the decorated houses along the way.

We will gather at PR Fitness Center then head out to the parking lot for a brief warm-up. We’ll walk down Del Webb Blvd taking a left onto Farm Hill Dr., taking a left onto Cold Springs Dr. and taking a left returning to Del Webb Blvd and back to Prairie Lodge. Refreshments will be provided post event. Registration required. Cost $5.  Click here. 

To view more Wellness offerings, please below.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Northwestern Medicine will host collection sites for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The event provides a safe, convenient and responsible way to dispose of unused opioids and other prescription medications. If you throw unused medications in the trash, they can be retrieved and abused or illegally sold. If you flush them, they can contaminate the water supply. *Please note, sharps and liquids will not be accepted. Take Back Day is for community members, not commercial organizations. For more information, click here.

DATE: Saturday, October 29

TIME:  10AM-2PM

LOCATION:   Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital

Bone Health & Osteoporosis

Jennifer Schaffer, physical therapist from Northwestern Medicine Rehab in Cary, will discuss osteoporosis and bone health. She will teach ways to improve your posture and avoid painful injuries or decreased mobility. Complimentary osteoporosis screenings will be available after the lecture from 2 - 4 PM by appointment. For more information or to register for this complimentary in-person presentation and screening, please contact the Wellness Center at 847.515.2078.

DATE: Tuesday, November 8

TIME:  Lecture 1pm-2pm/ Osteoporosis Screenings 2pm-4pm

LOCATION: Hickory Room, Prairie Lodge

What is the Veterans Independence Program?

The Veterans Independence Program (VIP) is a new way of providing you with assistance you need to remain at home. Lovell FHCC VA Medical Center has teamed up with AgeGuide to bring VIP assistance to you.

VIP is a more flexible option than traditional in-home services. You can get the help you want when you want it. While working with a trained options counselor, you will determine what kind of help you need in order to maintain your independence. Using an approved amount of VA funds, you will be able to hire and manage your own help. Click here for more details. 

Pickleball:  Come and find out what Pickleball, the fastest growing sport in the U.S. is all about. Pickleball can still be played outdoors as long as weather permits. The winter option is playing at the indoor courts at Huntley Park District in the Rec Center gymnasium on weekdays from 7:30 am - 2:00 pm. For details and fees view the catalog on the Huntley Park District website huntleyparkdistrict.org. Sun City Pickleball members are available to offer you instructions. Please email schpickleball@gmail.com if you are interested. 

Tennis Club:  2022-2023 EARLY BIRD TENNIS MEMBERSHIP PLEASE SIGN UP BEFORE DECEMBER 31ST FOR THE SPECIAL DISCOUNT.

Sign up in Person at Prairie Lodge in the Hickory Room November 15 & December 10, 10 – 11:30. If you have any questions regarding membership, please contact Robin Chambers at robins325@gmail.com Keep your tennis game going and meet other Del Webb Players during the winter months. Northwestern Tennis in Huntley offers special rates for Sun City Residents! Drills are offered on Monday & Wednesdays at 1:00 P.M. starting this week! Call Kathleen Pudlo at 847-802-7014 for more information! Hope to see you on the courts!

Theatre Company: Tickets will be on sale Monday, November 7, from 2 to 4:30 PM in the Cedar Room in PL/FV. Tickets are $20.00. Checks or the exact amount of cash please. The Sun City Theatre Company’s Fall production will be, “Anything Goes” featuring music and lyrics by Cole Porter. Performances are Thursday and Friday, November 17 and 18 at 7 PM, Saturday, November 19 at 3PM and Sunday, November 20, at 1:30 PM. You won’t want to miss the comedy, dancing, and wonderful Cole Porter’s music, so be sure to mark your calendars now! Ticket information call: 847-515-1583 or 847-515-8545.

Amenity Hours Available For All Residents

Don’t forget to call the Hotline, where we post current and updated information on outdoor concerts, activities, and canceled events.