What the Heck? We’ve all seen them. Those funny looking squares that appear on magazine pages, newspaper ads, printed pages. What are they? Mazes? Maps to secret treasure? Some kind of fingerprint? Quick Response codes, or QRs, are easy ways to send folks to a website without them having to type a URL (web address). For example, you are in the mall, you see a poster for an event with a QR on it, or you’re leafing through a magazine and see one. By scanning the QR with your mobile phone, you’re linked. Names, addresses, directions, etc. Instant info. Not all phones have the ap, but we bet someone at SCCL’s computer club could tell you. It’s a new world folks…..pretty soon we’ll be sporting T-shirts with our own QR code on it!!!
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Not far from the gates, USC Lancaster’s Bundy Auditorium will be swinging. Tickling the ivories and belting out Sinatra and show tunes, this trio is one harmonious note. (Check them out on YouTube). Luck Be a Lady Tonight! Yeah! Call (803) 289-1494 for more info. And why not eat at Charlie’s on Main Street first?
Good through the end of December, Terrace Café in Ballantyne offers up Red Velvet Waffles, S’mores French Toast, Berry Splits to name a few. Go to 
Tired of Made-in-China Holly Jollies? Plan on spending an afternoon Uptown, at the Charlotte Fine Art Show, Dec 9-11. Located in the Convention Center, next to the Nascar Museum, this is one of the top juried art shows in the country. Their goal: “to create an atmosphere that enhances art and creates a relaxing environment for art lovers.” A quiet spot of calm and creativity, with no lines! Google Charlotte Convention Center for more info.
Festivals of lights abound. Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens, through Dec. 31st, “A Vintage Christmas.” McAdenville, NC, through Dec. 26th, after 5pm the whole town glows and it’s free! Charlotte Motor Speedway, through Dec. 1st, “Carolina Christmas,” over 3 million LED’s to view. Not enough local twinkle? Try 
I just had the new TiVo TV service installed here in Sun City and so far I like it. It opens up some interesting home entertainment options, such as streaming movies from Netflix (movies are free after small monthly payment), Pandora free internet radio, viewing photos stored on a computer, storing movies or TV shows on laptops, and so on. Nice for us semi-retired folks who have time for such frivolity. The guy from Comporium just came and swapped out my DVR for the new TiVo box. The channels are the same, but you do have to get used to a different remote and TV guide interface.
Saturday Dec 3rd, 11 am. You won’t want to miss this crazy display of golf carts decorated for Santa. The line up starts at 10:45 am at the Woodworkers/Dog Park parking lot. The parade will go to the end of Sun City Blvd and loop back down to Del Webb Blvd and end at Lake House. Come in and watch Santa “lunching” with the grandchildren at 11:30am-1pm. This party (sorry tickets are sold out) includes a Holiday craft and storytelling. Definitely a camera moment for all. Check it out so you can plan to invite your grandchildren next year.