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Here's another look back to some of the Friendship Club's wonderful shows of 2019: In August, The Friendship Club presented Hollywood Revisited, a truly dazzling display of costumes that were worn by the stars in the original Hollywood films for which the costumes were made. Top- notch Broadway and Hollywood performers wore the costumes and presented the songs that were sung by the stars who wore them in those original shows. From the 1930s to the 1960s, Hollywood directors were told to "put the light where the money is," which often meant spectacular costumes. Studios hired the biggest designers and fashion icons to bring to life the glitz and glamour that moviegoers expected. Edith Head, Adrian, Walter Plunkett, Irene, and Helen Rose were just a few that became household names because of their designs. In many cases, their creations were just as important as the plot of the movie itself. Greg Schreiner, Curator of Special Collections at the Hollywood Museum in Hollywood, shared his film costume collection in the show. His wonderful collection houses over 300 masterpieces. Filled with music, memories and fun, the revue allowed the audience to genuinely feel as if they were revisiting the days that made Hollywood a dream factory. The wardrobes of Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, Julie Andrews, Gene Kelly, Bette Davis, Katharine Hepburn, Mae West, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby and Judy Garland were just a few from the vast collection that dazzled the audience. Hollywood Revisited was much more than a visual treat. Acclaimed vocalists sang and danced to movie-related music while wearing the costumes. Schreiner, a concert pianist, provided all the musical accompaniment and anecdotes about the designer, the movie, and the scene for each costume. The show won critical praise from movie buffs, film historians, and city-wide newspapers. Hollywood Revisited left the audience in awe as it presented the original historic costume designs of Hollywood's Golden Age. The Club will roll over all membership dues from 2020 to 2021, and begin the new year with a fabulous show in January called Motown Moments. The Friendship Club is driven totally by its membership dues and ticket sales. Member support has made it possible for the Club to bring the finest entertainment to Sun Lakes. The Club looks forward to continuing its long tradition that has brought such wonderful shows to our community each month. Meanwhile, stay safe and healthy! | SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | SEPTEMBER 2020 | 35 Paisano Club The Paisano Club won't be meeting again this year. The Club's Board of Directors will meet in November to assess the situation. All checks will be returned to members with a letter explaining further details, including what will be done with collected dues for 2020 and how the Club will handle the annual Board elections. If you have any questions, please call Jeri Wall at (909) 731-3311. Meanwhile, stay safe and healthy! Just in case: Check with your club contact to confirm meeting place, date, and time. Members of Cruizin' Cronies enjoy showing off their spiffy classic cars, and we look forward to gathering again when things go back to normal here in Sun Lakes. When that happens, we encourage you to check out our club at 8 am on the first Saturday of each month with our display of classic cars in the Main Clubhouse parking lot. A short meeting in the Multipurpose Room follows at 8:30 am, and then we go to breakfast at a local restaurant. There are no dues, no extra fees, just friendship, stories, and lots of laughter. Call Sandra Glickman at (951) 267-1113 for more information. Cruzin' Cronies If you or your spouse are 80 years old or older, you are eligible to be a member of the wonderful 80s Plus Club., though we may be one of the last clubs to reconvene after this pandemic. Though another version of the shutdown has occurred, I have seen more people going out and about now with variations on their choices of whether to wear masks or not. Each person has to make those decisions for themselves. We have been gathering each month for a social dinner and first rate entertainment. We are always in the South Clubhouse at 3 pm. Our gatherings will not be happening now until further notice and we will be looking on down the line for our next decision about resuming our get togethers. 80s Plus Club The Friendship Club

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