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| SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | FEBRUARY 2023 | 63 From Courtney, the publisher: My NY resolution was to listen to less news, more music. Right now I'm going through a 1930s and 40s stage; I appreciate the innocent messaging and simple orchestration. The music of my generation is 80s alternative bands like OMD, REM, and INXS (we REALLY liked acronyms back then, although INXS is just a clever use of letters). About 15 years ago, they started playing "my songs" on the oldies station and I thought, "Hey! The oldies station isn't playing stupid oldies anymore," then of course I realized MY music WAS stupid oldies. Sigh. That was a slap in the face. But I'm not married to one genre. I like a little bit of everything. One project I have on my to-do list is to make my "Funeral Playlist." I used to lean toward Lynyrd Skynyrd's Sweet Home Alabama because I thought it would cheer people up (very upbeat) while also confusing people (I've never been to Alabama). Now I'm leaning to Lenny Kravitz's American Woman — it's similarly upbeat but more accurate as I am an American woman. Bill Withers' Ain't No Sunshine isn't a bad second choice as it will make people cry and that will make me feel good as I'm looking down on friends and family. I can't leave this playlist to amateurs. They'll pick something trite like My Way or obvious like Amazing Grace and I'll have to haunt them forever. Aside from randomly including someone in your will (surprise!), it's the last truly important, long-lasting, and personal decision you'll make. So here's my secret question for a prize: What is your #1 song to play you off the stage of life? Now back to the Get the Joke stuff: To win a free dinner, find the ad, article or just weird, out-of-place, completely made- up (and hopefully funny) item in this month's Lifestyles. When you find it, fill out the box below and (new!) EMAIL IT TO sunlakesnews@yahoo.com before noon on the sixth of the month. If you are the first correct guess chosen at random, you will win a free dinner. Good luck! Congratulations to this month's Dinner Winner: AUDREY IVERSON Please call Kelly in the Admin. Office for your Sun Lakes Restaurant dinner. Having lived in Australia, I know about a BillaBong, a beer song and a beer bong. Don't know about a beer pong, but I'm willing to learn. Joyce C. 'Fraid that would be too much for me to beer. Barbara C. How about Diet Root Beer Pong for the diabetics? Jack R. Can we just come and watch? It sounds entertaining…especially the longer people play! Sharon R. Sounds like my kind of fun. Deanne S. Ninety nine pong balls hit the wall, ninety nine ping pong balls… Betty B. Sounds like an "interesting" (to say the least) way to have fun. Janie H. Sounds like a fun way to spend the evening to me! I like beer, and occasionally disinfected ping pong balls. Staying up till 2 am might be a challenge though! Laurie W. Sounds like fun... but can I bring wine instead? Will bring my box to share! Jeanne V. Sounds like great fun! Jim S. Do I get to choose the beer? Amber Bock anyone? Jerry C. Love the info you give us! Karen Z. I think this club has possibilities. Nancy B. your comments: GET THE JOKE! I found the joke! Resident name (first & last): ________________________________________ This was the joke: _______________________________________________ Comments (we LOVE your notes - about anything!): _______________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Send your entry to sunlakesnews@yahoo.com or drop it at the Main Clubhouse NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS: This year I really want to make a difference by serving our beautiful community in a more impactful way. Sharon Robinson My New Year's Resolution is to maintain my sense of humor through all the travails and challenges ahead. Victor Gassman Last month's joke: Night Beer Pong

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