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Christmas Magic Shines Through
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Story By NOKP Staff Photos by Adam & Shelba Porter Sun City Center – December 11, 2010. The temperature was low and dropping. A mist hung in the air trying desperately to get organized enough to turn to rain. But even the gray skies could not dampen the spirits of the hundreds gathered for this highly anticipated annual event. Tropical Santa stopped for a candid shot, shivering in shorts,
Carts on parade.
but still all smiles. Behind him lines of carts stretched off into the distance. But this was no race, no tournament, no long line waiting to play through the back nine. This was the 2010 Holiday Cart Parade, a true community event that brought together the residents of Sun City Center and Kings Point for a time of Ho-hoholiday fun like no other. One year after making a triumphant return to our
community, the Cart Parade was back again, and better than ever. Christmas Carols filled the air as brightly decorated carts, festooned with tinsel, lights and piloted by Santas of all shapes and sizes, lined up for judging. Amid the more traditional trees, elves and Clauses, there were holiday helicopters, doggie reindeer, giant snow globes and a colossal American eagle perched on high. Dignitaries
Kings Point Santa Rich Ciecwisz with Cory the Elf.
paused for pictures with participants and parade goers. Singers crooned favorite tunes a capella or backed by guitar, ukulele and, occasionally, hound dog. Creativity and goodwill were the order of the day as folks huddled close to keep warm and the multitude of Santas readied their sleighs for takeoff. When the parade started rolling kids – Continued on Page 2
South Shore Symphony in the Midst of Praiseworthy Inaugural Season
By NOKP Staff. Photos ©Joe Reilly. Used with permission. Variety. Opportunity. Excellence. When speaking of the South Shore Symphony Orchestra it is impossible to avoid these terms. Their commitment to this mission is too strong.
Commitment to practicing and performing a unique variety of music, from classical overtures to pops selections to favorites from the silver screen. Commitment to providing the opportunity for aficionados and fans to enjoy great music played well.
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Commitment to excellence in skill, and in production – and to maintaining, even increasing, that level of excellence. “We have a tremendous pool of talent in this area,” says Jeff Jordan, Artistic Director and Primary Conductor. “And we have a community that knows and understands good music.” Jordan goes on to explain how he, along with Southshore Symphony Orchestra President Dominick Galati and the members of the orchestra are committed to surpassing the community’s high expectations. Galati agrees. “It’s got to be good or we don’t do it. We use the same charts and play the same type of music you will hear from the Florida Orchestra. All of our musicians are working professionals or maintain that level of proficiency.” He adds that SSSO is always interested in adding more musicians to their ranks. “We want to give all those who love music, possess the ability and share our commitment to excellence the chance to use their God-given talents.” Rehearsals are held on
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Conductor Jeff Jordan leads SSSO at a recent show.
Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church of Sun City Center. While, currently, members and shows are focused in the 33573 area Galati says SSSO has plans to expand north into Brandon in order to offer a culture of great music to all of Southshore and East Hillsborough. But, SSSO concerts are not just about the music. The conductors and impresarios are also committed to edContinued on Page 13
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The Editor’s Corner Remember the Girl from Windber
By Adam Porter, EIC NOKP It was December 15th and I was sitting at my desk looking through January submissions when I heard the news. Dora Murray had written her last “That Was Then” article for News of Kings Point. In it she talked of Christmases past and of folks who used to sit around the table sharing Christmas dinner… “gone now,” she wrote, “but not forgotten.” Now, it seemed, Dora had joined them at a much larger table and a more glorious feast. I was first introduced to Dora Murray through a press release she submitted for the Pelican Players. It came almost exactly one year ago today. Her enthusiasm for the group shone through: “Become part of theater life on stage or off! These workshops encourage and teach all manner of theater skills.” The release went on to mention the Pot Luck Social and Open Mike night, the upcoming Pelican Players shows and the important charity work the groups does to fund scholarships for aspiring students of the arts. “We do good,” she wrote, “so please support our efforts.” She was tireless and completely devoted to promoting the group she loved. Her enthusiasm was so complete that she easily won me over. After reading through her submission I decided, nearly on the spot, to make the Pelican Players an upcoming feature article. I met with a few of those folks – Chet, Dick and Chuck – and learned that Dora’s enthusiasm was very well placed. It would be a few months before I heard from Dora again. The tone of her email was warm, albeit slightly nervous. She had written previously, she explained. A series of stories about growing up in the small town of Windber, Pennsylvania. Would I be interested in looking at one of the articles? Not certain what to expect, but already won over by her boundless enthusiasm, I agreed. Dora’s first “Windber” story was published in the News of Kings Point in September of 2010. In it she talked lovingly and poetically about the place she once called home: “I loved my little town. Mother Nature paints each season with her magic. The mines, once a source of work, are deserted, Bethlehem Steel looms a rusty hulk. Both silent! Both dead!
The voices of the workers no longer heard. The rattling of lunch buckets being opened stilled. It was said that there was a church on every corner and a bar on the opposite. But that was then and this is now. Some of our beautiful churches are closed, as are some of the bars. But Windber is ALIVE and WELL.” In November, she talked of a “Child’s Paradise.” Of sledding, skating and snow days. These things a boy from the Sunshine State finds hard to imagine, but with Dora’s help I could build them in my mind’s eye. Her December story was my favorite because in it she revealed not only her whimsy but also her pluck. She recalled being a Christmas Baby who refused to allow her loved ones to skip doubling up on presents. She would celebrate her birthday AND Jesus’, thank you very much! And, of course, she wrote about “then and now”: “Now one can go to the grocery store and they prepare the whole Christmas Dinner. Now you can see Scrooge with all his ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future on TV instead of listening to the tale on the radio with your parents. Mince meat pies are not made with meat. But that Christmas Spirit is alive and well. Merry Christmas!” She also spoke of those she had loved and lost: “Most of those I loved at those Christmas dinners are gone, but they live on in my memory. I close my eyes and there they are laughing, loving, just as I remember them. Time has not diminished my love for them.” When writing of her beloved hometown, Dora often closed with this: “For those of us who have moved on, She (Windber) lives on in our hearts and memories.” The author, of course, lives on much the same, in the hearts and memories of the many she touched. She will be remembered for her window back in time and her enthusiasm for the present. Both will be greatly missed. Farewell to the girl from Windber, the lady who always made me smile. Godspeed, Dora. You can read all of Dora’s articles online at www. NewsOfKingsPoint.com. Just click on the ARCHIVES link and scroll down to find the month you want then click on the paper and you can flip through online!
and kids at heart – tossed candy canes to excited onlookers as folks along the parade route waved and cheered for their favorites. As the parade wound its way around the community center and landed on the lawn, watchers hurried to folding chairs near the gazebo to learn the names of the winners. As Tropical Santa, Florida’s answer to Saint Nick, announced the names, excited parade participants representing four different entry categories came forward to accept their prizes, among them an elegant Lenox crystal trophy. The winners of each category, in no particular order were, as follows:
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Individual Chris and Vicki Robinson, of Kings Point Club or Organization The New England Club, Mark and Audrey Vietzke HOA Egret Point, John Jackson, Vice President Business Freedom Plaza Congratulations to all these deserving winners! Each will be allowed to keep the coveted crystal trophies for the year and then pass them to the 2011 winners. And thank you again to all the wonderful folks from Kings Point and Sun City Center who worked so hard and offered so much incredible creativity to make the 2010 parade another rousing holiday success. Continued on Page 3
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Winners! New England Club, Mark & Audrey Vietzke. Winners! Freedom Plaza.
Winners! John Jackson, Chris Robinson, Mark Vietzke.
Santa and the Sheriffs.
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Lucky’s Story
Submitted by Anne Smith We called her Lucky although she probably had many names. She was the alligator with only three legs who resided in the pond on hole #13 of Scepter Golf Course right behind my home. Somewhere along the line she had lost her front right leg in some mishap, probably with another alligator. Hence the name Lucky. She wasn’t a huge, scary alligator, but rather benign. Her favorite resting spot was along the bank about a hundred yards from the tee boxes. Occasionally, a golf ball would come to rest near her, and a smarter golfer would just let it be and drop a different ball. Others might have rumbled closer in their golf carts to scare Lucky into the water so they could retrieve their balls. As far as I could tell, she didn’t care about the golfers one way or the other, but she didn’t like anyone getting too close. Once disturbed, she would slide into the water, heading to a different spot. Perhaps a sigh would escape her jaws when she really didn’t feel like getting wet. We always looked for Lucky on #13 whether we were golfing or just relaxing on the lanai. When visitors arrived, we were proud to point out our favorite alligator, and of course, grandchildren were delighted to see a real live alligator in our “backyard pond”. We have countless photos of alligators in our albums, but only one Lucky without all her legs. I guess that’s why she was so valuable an asset to our area. She
was identifiable. She was ours. Unfortunately, Lucky is now gone. The alligator catcher was here on Tuesday, trapping Lucky out of the pond. The commissioner of the Master Association was supervising and informed us that the fishermen complained that Lucky was taking their fish off the lines, therefore bothering them, and it was decreed that Lucky must go. I am outraged. The fishermen aren’t really supposed to be on the golf course ponds but we let them do as they please after normal hours. The fish aren’t edible after being in a golf course pond which is likely contaminated with fertilizer from the courses. The fishermen catch and release the fish. Lucky probably considered the fish to be hers and if the fishermen lost a few fish and a few lures, so what. It is truly unfair and sad. I’m sure Lucky wasn’t relocated but rather killed for whatever profit exists in three-legged alligators. I didn’t think I would be so upset over the loss of an alligator, but it bothers me that a non-aggressive alligator like Lucky is just simply taken from her home for doing what is natural to her. Every time I look at the pond on hole #13, I will be thinking of Lucky and the pleasure she brought to all of us in the neighborhood.
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Join the GFWC Women’s Club
Written by Janet Cardulla, president Do you want to be a part of a group of women who make a difference? You may be retired, but you are not retired from life. Consider joining forces with the GFWC Sun City Center Woman’s Club! Women in the GFWC (General Federation of Women’s Clubs) have been addressing the diverse needs of their communities since the organization was founded in 1890 and now has become one of the world’s largest and oldest nonpartisan nondenominational women’s volunteer service organizations. There are over 10 million members in every state and 30 countries world- wide in affiliated clubs who work to support the arts, preserve natural resources, advance education, promote healthy lifestyles, encourage civic involvement and work toward world peace and understanding. Jane Croly, a professional journalist covering an assignment at an all-male press club was told women were not welcome so in response she formed the Sorosis Club for Women in 1868. In the 1930’s, seventy-five percent of the libraries had been established by these women’s clubs. Few people know that GFWC Florida, (1898) developed the Royal Palm Park which later, with their persistence, became a part of the National Everglades Park. Early in history, their members petitioned for laws against child labor and for compulsory education with children the focus of their reform efforts.
Jean Rideout, GFWCSCC treasurer welcoming Lt. Col.Norma Vargus.
Our GFWC Sun City Center Woman’s Club, organized in 1962 has been working in service to the community since that time, initially founding the SCC Library, helping to form the Emergency Squad, starting the Meals on Wheels program, and donating, through the years, thousands of dollars each year to SCC volunteer service organizations and agencies. . By joining our club, you become part of the legacy of millions of women who have improved their skills, expanded their rights, and have applied their special sensitivities to society’s needs and problems. Our members work in commitment, caring, and service and, as bonuses, we experience fun, friendship and fulfillment. On November 13 ,there were over 250 persons in attendance at the first fundraiser, Fashions for Fun. In the 1960’s, the women made the clothes they modeled at SCC fundraising fashion shows. Times have changed! Our club members and husbands modeled fashionable clothing by Coldwater Creek and Bealls. No one who attended seemed to mind the absence of home made clothes! The Club thanks all the persons who attended. By attending our fundraisers, each person contributes to the welfare of all
“Woman Power” left to right: Uta Kuhn, President Patriot’s Club; Lt.Colonel Norma Vargus USCENTCOM McDill AFB; Janet Cardulla, President GFWCSCC Woman’s Club; Joyce Sandusky, Chair Public Affairs for the Military; Rosie Clifton, Communications Chair and former Navy Lieutenant.
as well as having an enjoyable experience The theme of the November 18, general meeting was “Woman Power” and celebrated women active in volunteer and military service. Members dressed in patriotic red, white, and blue and the table décor reflected this theme. Janet Cardulla, president, opened the meeting with narrative defining the power of women and changes in perception throughout history. The Club welcomed the featured speaker, Lt. Colonel Norma Vargus, Chief of the Analysis Branch Operations Directorate Joint Security Office US CENTCOM at McDill AFB. Having served 25 years in positions of intelligence officer, military science instructor, and program manager
for antiterrorism, she presented a history of women in the military, their successes and challenges and captured everyone’s attention with a very thorough and well-delivered account of her deployment in Iraq. In Iraq. this mother of three, established the Iraqi Military Police School. Her husband was in charge of training the civilian group, and she trained the all male Iraq military. What images she brought to mind! She captured the attention of her audience with her dynamic, vivid descriptions of situations the public has been shown by the media and what she personally experienced. Her success as the only woman in authority training all males within a male-dominated culture was inspirational.
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Adopt a Friend That C.A.R.E.s
Mac the Dog. Mac is a Retriever/Hound mix who survived off of McDonalds hand outs for over two weeks before a regular patron brought him to C.A.R.E. He arrived as a very frightened dog that didn't seem to know what a collar or leash was. Mac has been coming out of his shell more and more every day, walking on a leash, and learning to trust again. He also seems to like the company of other dogs. Mac is a handsome and gentle dog with a lot of love to give. Although Mac does like chicken nuggets, he is willing to give them up for a forever home. As part of his adoption, Mac will be neutered, brought current on his shots, and microchipped. Estimated DOB: September, 2009
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Dear Anne, I have noticed a lot of birds in my yard at certain times of year and then sometimes none. Are there plants I can plant in my yard to attract birds all year? Anneswer: Yes, just provide them with food and they will come. Birds add color, movement, and natural sound to our gardens. Florida is in the path of two popular migratory flyways, so the variety of birds we can attract to our gardens far surpasses that of most other states. Florida is a bird lover’s dreamland. Many people use feeders to attract birds. Feeders are a good idea and should always be used. An equally easy and more long-lasting, natural solution is to plant the garden or yard with plants that produce food and/ or nesting areas for the wildlife. There are lots of humming birds around here. Just put out a
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feeder or two and watch them come by for a snack. Trees are wonderful places for refuge and nesting. They also provide food, in the form of fruits, nuts, seeds, and the insects they attract. Oaks attract caterpillars that warblers, vireos, and tanagers feed on. Loose barked trees such pines are home to insects, spiders, and pupae which attracts woodpeckers and other wood-boring birds. Berry producing trees, such as hollys, red cedars, and magnolias attract robins, waxwings, jays, thrashers and tangers. Oaks are probably the most popular for nuts favored by birds such as jays, titmice, and woodpeckers, but other nut producing trees such as pignut hickory and black locust are popular. Wrens are great friends to nurseries because they are not ground feeders, not tree feeders but bush feeders. They are basically carnivores so insects and worms are their favorites. They like humans and often build permanent nests in our houses and out buildings. We see wrens hopping around chasing bugs in our greenhouses regularly and it reminds us not to use the “shotgun” approach to spraying insecticide. We use the sniper method. We specifically identify the target insect-type. Seeing generations of wrens come and go over the years is most rewarding, especially when you think of the millions of
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insects that they ate. Shrubs provide a denser and often safer refuge, and are preferred nesting locations for some bird species. Berry bushes are favored for several reasons. Many are dense and thorny, providing a safe place. Their flowers and fragrance attract insects for insect-eaters. And their berries usually appear during fall migration and in the winter, when high energy food is vital. The list of shrubs is almost endless, but some favorites include beautyberry, viburnums, elderberry, wax myrtle and hawthorns. Vines also produce fruit for birds. Muscadine grapes are a favorite. Coral honeysuckle, best known for its appeal to hummingbirds, also has berries that attract thrushes, orioles, mockingbirds, catbirds, and others. Flowers attract bees and other insects which flycatchers, warblers, and tangers like to
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eat. Other flowers such as sunflowers, asters, coreopsis, and zinnias provide seeds that attract sparrows, buntings, titmice, and finches. Rather than deadheading annuals when they go to seed, leave them standing so the seed heads form thus providing bird food. Grasses are often overlooked as bird plants. But some species, such as colorful buntings, prefer the tiny seeds of tickseed and many types of grasses. Once birds begin to make your yard their home, help keep them stay safe. Put a bell on your cat’s collar and keep it inside. Don’t use pesticides. Prune with caution, so as not to disturb nesting sites. Place all birdbaths and supplemental feeders in a safe location. Contrary to folklore it is perfectly OK to put a baby bird back into his nest. The mother will accept him just fine. Happy Bird Watching! Anne
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Hogan’s Golf News
Karen Bergmoser not shown in Photo. Mary Winter on left, Lorraine Rings in center, Carol Kowalski on right.
Kings Points Ladies 9-Hole Golf League . President's Cup Winners.
Submitted by : Lorraine Rings Games played: 10/25, 11/01, 11/08 & 11/15/2010 Lorraine Rings - 1st Place 126 Carol Kowalski - 2nd Place 131 Mary Winter - 3rd Place 138 Karen Bergmoser - 4th Place 139
Kings Points Ladies 9-Hole Golf League .
Game: Odd Holes FLIGHT A WINNERS (3 tied with 24) Sally Repetti Nita Schmierer Judy Trombley (2 tied with 25) Carol Kowalski Betty Irwin
FLIGHT B WINNERS Peggy Flippen 20 Susie Potratz 27 FLIGHT C WINNERS Barbara Nault 25 Karole Reiss 34 Games played: 11/29/2010
Submitted by: Lorraine Rings
Hogans Golf Club (of Sun City Center and Kings Point)
Date: Monday, 12/27/10 (45F cold & windy – but some Hogans still play) Course: Summerfield Play: match Of 80 Hogans members, two frosty SnoBirds played Summerfield. Fred Mayes scored a net 74 and Paul Maki an 81. The following picture explains all: (L-R: Fred Mayes & Paul Maki) Reservations are required to play with the Hogans. Contact: ArtSwallow@aol.com or visit http://hogans-golf.com/ The Club is open to all Sun City Center and Kings Point residents and their guests. Submitted by: Art Swallow
L-R: Fred Mayes & Paul Maki.
SCC Women’s Chorus is Searching for You
Submitted by Chris O’Hara Where are you? We are searching for you. You are out there somewhere. We know for certain that you love music and love to sing. How do we know that? We saw your faces light up at our Christmas concert as the recognition of well-known and new songs touched your hearts. What else? We caught you mouthing the words and when you had the opportunity to join us in song, we heard your lovely voices. Spouses or significant others were spotted tapping you on the shoulder as you were told how pleased we are to add new voices to our membership. Nothing much gets by our chorus. Sun City Center, Kings Point and surrounding communities hold quite a large population. Try as we may, and we are a persistent group, it would be almost impossible for us to find you. We make it easy for you to find us. Rehearsals for our Spring concert begin Thursday, January 13 from 9 – 11 a.m. at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 1239 Del Webb W. Take a look at our Facebook page (SCC Women’s Chorus). There you will find information as well as pictures and videos of our rehearsals and concerts. Call Betty 813.633.3862 or Mim 813.634.1148. Oh just come and join our chorus of merry music makers!
Submitted by Art Swallow The Hogans Golf Club was formed in February 2008 by Sun City Center and Kings Point residents who wanted to play with other golfers who chose to play the area public golf courses (including several private courses that offer “public” play). The Club has male and female golfers of various handicaps who enjoy the competition, camaraderie and relaxed fun and who like to play in a skins (typical) game at nominal cost. The USGA handicap indexing system levels the playing field among the golfers. In 2010 the Club will be playing various weekdays and Saturdays at a variety of public and private courses. The schedules are published for Nov – Apr and for May – Oct. Greens fees have been negotiated with the courses to provide for the best price available and to provide reliable tee-times. Membership in the Hogans costs $30 (includes GHIN membership) per year with meetings every two years (next meeting is December 2011). Election of officers is held in November/December. Twiceannual “SnoBird and SunBird”, simple social events (typically dinners) are arranged for the golfers and their spouses. Members hold impromptu pizza parties and the like, on occasion. Membership is open only to Sun City Center and Kings Point residents. Additional info (membership application, ByLaws, detailed schedules) may be had by contacting ArtSwallow@aol.com or visit http://hogans-golf.com/
Hogans SnoBird Schedule
1/1/2011 - 4/30/2011(last update12/11/2010) Course Date Day @ 11-12:30 GreensFee # T-Times (incl tax) (unlimited) 1/1 4 Sat Apollo Beach $35.00 4 1/4 Tue Riverside (@ 1:30) $24.00 1/6 Thur Diamond Hill $25.00 3 1/8 Sat Apollo Beach $35.00 4 1/10 Mon Summerfield $34.00 3 1/12 Wed Bloomingdale $31.18 3 1/14 Fri Buffalo Creek $40.22 4 1/15 Sat Apollo Beach $35.00 4 1/18 Tue Riverside $24.00 4 1/20 Thur Diamond Hill $25.00 3 1/22 Sat Apollo Beach $35.00 4 1/24 Mon Summerfield $34.00 3 1/26 Wed Bloomingdale $31.18 3 1/28 Fri Buffalo Creek $40.22 4 1/29 Sat Apollo Beach $35.00 4 2/1 Tue Riverside $24.00 4 SignUp at: http://www.signupsolutions.ws/WebData/50345/Website/ Hogans_2010_SunBird_Schedule.sheet1.aspx Reservation Manager: Terry Upson. Terry_Upson@yahoo.com. 352-259-7699 Reservation deadline is noon, two days before the event. Hogans scores are posted by the “GHIN Administrator” (Art Swallow) Price Phone # Course Apollo Beach $35.00 645-6212 T-time 11:30am eMail: PK2Morgan@verizon.net or Tom@ApolloBeachGolf.com Reg T’s = WHITE , Senior T’s = GOLD Bloomingdale $31.18 655-4653 T-time 11:00am eMail: GM@BloomingdaleGolf.com Mike Wyatt Reg T’s = GREEN , Senior T’s = WHITE 941-776-2611 (course) Buffalo Creek $40.22 T-time 12:30am 941-792-6773 (Mantatee County) fax line-up to: 941-723-4596 eMail: ?? Reg T’s = WHITE , Senior T’s = GOLD Diamond Hill $25.00 689-7219 T-time 11:30am eMail: none (John Olivetti) fax: 681-6527 Reg T’s = WHITE , Senior T’s = GOLD Riverside $24.00 645-2000 T-time 11:21am eMail: Greg.Sodetz@americanlandlease.com Reg T’s = WHITE , Senior T’s = GOLD $34.00 671-3311, then #1 Summerfield T-time 11:37am eMail: JB@summerfieldgc.com Jason Blanchard Reg T’s = GOLD , Senior T’s = BLACK
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Golf Scores - Hogans Golf Club (of Sun City Center and Kings Point)
Date: Saturday, 12/18/10 (between the rain-drops) Course: SandPiper Play: Match This is the last Hogans public play on this course which will go private 1/1/2011 1st : Don Mowry, 69 2nd : two-way tie @ 73’s – Paul Maki & John Schachte 3rd : Terry Upson, 76 Reservations are required to play with the Hogans. Contact ArtSwallow@aol.com or visit http://hogans-golf.com/ The Club is open to all Sun City Center and Kings Point residents and their guests. Submitted by: Art Swallow (Hogans President)
Date: Tuesday, 12/21/2010 Course: Apollo Beach Play: h-Skins 1st : John Schachte, 6 skins 2nd : two-way tie @ 2 skins each – Fred Mayes & Van daCosta Low-net: John Schachte, 61 (+ 2 skins) Low-gross: Dave Briton, 83 (2 skins) Also playing: Trav Lannsberry, Charlie Strimpell, Jenice Taylor & Dan Stephens Reservations are required to play with the Hogans. Contact ArtSwallow@aol.com or visit http://hogans-golf.com/ The Club is open to all Sun City Center and Kings Point residents and their guests. Submitted by: Art Swallow (Hogans President)
Date: Thursday, 12/23/2010 Course: Renaissance Play: h-Skins 1st : Paul Maki, 8 skins 2nd : three-way tie @ 2 skins each – Charlie Strimpell, Dave Briton & Jay Sparkman Low-net: Paul Maki, 72 (1 skin) Low-gross: Dave Briton, 88 Also playing: Bob Hull, Dan Stephens, Syl Amos & Jim Byrne Reservations are required to play with the Hogans. Contact ArtSwallow@aol.com or visit http://hogans-golf.com/ The Club is open to all Sun City Center and Kings Point residents and their guests. Submitted by: Art Swallow (Hogans President)
Date: Friday, 12/27/2010 Course: Buffalo Creek Play: h-Skins 1st : two-way tie @ 4 skins each – Dave Briton & Woody Nelson 2nd : six-way tie @ 2 skins each – Chip Wood, Bill Poirier, Syl Amos, John Schachte, Fred Mayes & Bob Harris Low-net: Chip Wood, 69, 2 skins Terry Upson, 67, new member - honorable mention Low-gross: two-way tie @ 80’s – Chip Wood & new member Ed Riech Also playing: Don Vazquez, Charlie Strimpell & new members Jim Byrne, Dan Stephens, Trav Lannsberry Reservations are required to play with the Hogans. Contact ArtSwallow@aol.com or visit http://hogans-golf.com/ The Club is open to all Sun City Center and Kings Point residents and their guests. Submitted by: Art Swallow (Hogans President)
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ucation. “We want to give the uninitiated person some knowledge so he or she can better understand the music.” Galati explains, “So at each show we talk about the composers, the music and the history and culture at the time it was composed.” To date this season the SSSO has performed two highly-regarded shows – an Oktoberfest concert featuring Brahms, Beethoven and Bach with a bit of Strauss thrown in for icing on a sweet German musical torte and the first annual holiday concert featuring Christmas-inspired music from Tchaikovsky, Yon and Anderson. Three more shows – January 30, February 27 and March 27 – will be performed this season. Each show begins at 4:00 p.m. and will be held at the United Methodist Church of SCC. With ticket prices starting
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at $15, SSSO is certainly doing its part to present excellent music at a tremendous value. Other support comes from donations and sponsorships. The group is currently in the process of pursuing not-for-profit status with the intention of providing college scholarships to students interested in studying music. The first scholarship recipient will be announced at the commencement of the 2010-2011 winter season. How can you do your part to support tremendous music and generations of inspiration? Bring a friend to a show. Visit www. thessso.org to learn more about the orchestra and the upcoming summer series. When you visit the site be sure to let SSSO know they type of music you look forward to hearing from them in the future. You can be sure it will be enlightening and enjoyable… and nothing less than excellent.
January, 2011
Three concerts remain on the Winter Schedule. All concerts are held at the United Methodist Church of SCC, 1210 Del Webb Blvd. Single Concert Tickets $15 and $20 plus tax. At the door $20 plus tax. Purchase tickets: 813.667.7776 or www.thessso. org. SUNDAY, January 30th at 4:00 p.m. “All About Overtures” will include music from: • Shostakovich – Festive Overture • Mozart – The Magic Flute • Wagner – Tannhauser • Verdi – Nabucco • Rossini – La Gazza Ladra • Williams – The Cowboys Overture
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SUNDAY, February 27th at 4:00 p.m. “A Salute to American Composers” Copland – Fanfare for the Common Man & Hoedown from Rodeo Barber – First Essay for Orchestra Bernstein – Selections from West Side Story Gershwin – Crazy for You Overture Williams – Adventures in Cinema
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33573 is provided by Jim Taze and his wife, Nell, from items submitted to them for publication. To submit events for future publications, send them by the 15th of the previous month. In addition to information about the event, it should contain cost, or state that it’s Free, and a contact name and/or e-mail address. Limit of six lines maximum. Jim and Nell Taze also publish Ads and Events, a weekly e-mail containing information about what’s happening in 33573. Your event will also appear in the weekly Ads and Events e-mail and on the website www.SCCAdsAndEvents.com . Send all events by e-mail to sccfreeads@ tampabay.rr.com. You only need to submit your Event one time each month for it to appear in both The News of Kings Point and SCC Ads and Events. PLEASE NOTE: 33573 Contains ONLY information about SPECIAL EVENTS for January, 2011. For WEEKLY, MONTHLY and ON-GOING EVENTS, please go to www. SCCAdsAndEvents.com and click on Monthly Meetings. SUN. JAN 2 – SINGLES SOCIAL DANCE CLUB WELCOMES THE NEW YEAR 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Florida Room, Atrium Bldg. Central CA Campus. Members $3.00; Non-members $5.00. Info: Janet 813.633.3558. Dance to the music of Thor Stevens. BYOB. Ice, water and snacks provided. Proper dress. MON. JAN 3 – MENTAL HEALTH and AGING COALITION SCREENING for DEPRESSION 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. In the privacy of your home. FREE. Contact Lucy Irizarry at 813.232.3200 extension 237 to make your appointment. You can leave a message 24 hours a day. All screenings are confidential. MON. JAN 3- MOUSE and KEYBOARD 2:00 – 4:15 p.m. SouthShore Regional Library. FREE. In part one, learn how to grip, move and click
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the buttons on the mouse. In part two, you will learn the keys on the computer keyboard. This is a beginner level class. Registration in person required no earlier than one hour prior to the start of the program. Free event is provided by the Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library. TUE. JAN 4 – INVESTING ON THE WEB 2:00 p.m. SouthShore Regional Library. Presenter, John Bostick – Learn about online investment tools to help manage your money. TUE. JAN 4, 11, 18, 25 – TUESDAY EVENING DANCE CLASSES 5:30 p.m. Beginning Waltz; 6:45 p.m. Intermediate Swing; 8:00 p.m. Beginning/ Intermediate Merengue. $5/per class. Dance Studio in the Atrium Bldg. Central CA Campus. Info: Bernice May 634.3205. Social Dance Classes sponsored by the Academy Dance Club. Open to all SCC and KP Residents. Couples and Singles welcome. TUE. JAN 4 – INTERNET: INTRODUCTION 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. SouthShore Regional Library. Introduction to the internet and related terminology. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are recommended. Registration in person required no earlier than one hour prior to the start of the program. Free event is provided by the Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library. WED. JAN 5 – HEARING LOSS ASSN. OF SCC MEETS 9:30 a.m. St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 1239 Del Webb Blvd. W. Info: Richard Herring at rhmann@tampabay.rr.com, Barbara Riley at 634.1706 or www.hla-scc.com. What’s New With Hearing Aids – for Those With Mild/ Moderate Loss and Those With Severe/Profound Loss will be discussed by Scott Simms, Au.D. Physicians Choice Hearing and Dizziness Center. CART (captioning) provided by Tess Crowder, Communication Access, Inc. WED. JAN 5 – FISHER HOUSE MANAGER TO ADDRESS MOAA 11:00 a.m. Florida Room, Atrium Bldg. Central CA Campus. $14.00. Reservations should be made by calling 1.877.332.3016 no later than Sun. prior to the Wed. meeting. Paula Welenc, who manages the Fisher House located at James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, will be the featured speaker at the SCC Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America. WED. JAN 5, 12, 19, 26 – WEDNESDAY DAY DANCE CLASSES 12:45 p.m. Beginning Cha Cha; 2:00 p.m. Intermediate Tango; 3:15 p.m. Advanced Rumba. $5/per class. Dance Studio in the Atrium Bldg. Central CA Campus. Info: Bernice May 634.3205. Social Dance Classes sponsored by the Academy Dance Club. Open to all SCC and KP Residents. Couples and Singles welcome. WED. JAN 5 – OPENING RECEPTION for NEW EXHIBIT AT THE ART GALLERY 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. The Gallery is located adjacent to the Art Room. New Art Show at The Gallery entitled “Decorate Your World” has opening reception. Show will be on display until Feb. 25. The Gallery is open to visitors every Tue and Thu from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. More Art Club news at www.artclubofscc.org. THU. JAN 6 – SCC REGISTERED NURSES CLUB MEETS 9:15 a.m. for social and 9:45 a.m. for monthly meeting. Caper Room, Atrium Bldg. Central CA Campus. Our program will be provided by Jeff Knott, author. He will speak on “Navigating the Healthcare Maze.” Club membership is open to all Registered nurses who are residents of SCC. Guests of members are welcome. Members are reminded to bring items from Sister Sara’s list and Campbell’s coupons for the Shriner’s Hospital Educational program. THU. JAN 6 – VA BENEFITS 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Sun Towers, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. FREE. RSVP 813.634.3347. VA Accredited Attorney, Amanda
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33573 From Page 13 reconnecting to intuition and imagination, and discovering a personal pathway to the Soul. By Intuitives Velora Peacock, CHt and Lynne Nichols, MQP. SAT. JAN 8 – ACADEMY OF BALLROOM DANCE CLUB’S JANUARY DANCE 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Community Hall, S. Pebble Beach Blvd. Members free, guests $6.00 which includes a free West Coast Swing Lesson at 6:15 p.m. prior to the dance. Info: Jean Kostka 813.634.1235. Coffee, cookies and door prizes at intermission. Dressy casual, BYOB. Everyone Welcome! SUN. JAN 9 – SHOWCASE 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. $10.00. Info 642-2001. Tickets available at Atrium Kiosk Mon-Wed-Fri, 9:00 a.m. – noon (or at door day of show). 15-17 acts “strut their stuff.” An amazing event! Audience can come and go as they please. Food available for purchase from Softball Club. SCC and KP residents invited. Also open to the public. MON. JAN 10 – KINGS POINT AMATEUR RADIO CLUB (KPARC) MEETING 2:00 p.m. in the Craft Room located in KP Main Clubhouse. KPARC provides emergency communication links to Hillsborough Emergency Services, National Weather Services and other amateur stations around the country. KPARC members meet on the 2nd Monday of every month. Membership in KPARC is open to all interested persons in our community. This MONTHLY meeting can be seen in the future at our website, www.SCCAdsAndEvents. com. MON. JAN 10 – MUMMERS STRING BAND SHOW 7:30 p.m. (doors open 7:00 p.m.) Main Clubhouse at Kings Point. Tickets are $5.00 per person. Presented by Pennsylvania Club. TUE. JAN 11 – “CRUISE” LECTURES, BRIDGE LESSONS – 7 WEEKS 9:00 a.m. Horizon Room, Atrium Bldg. Central CA Campus. $5.00 per session. Register early by calling: Marian Howarth 642.0719. 7 Different Topics as advertised on Horizon Room Bulletin Board. Kings Point residents welcome. There are 5 different Bridge classes being offered during January. TUE. JAN 11 – MEET LINDA BURHAM, AUTHOR of “GOODNIGHT and GOD BLESS” 10:00 – 11:00 A.M. Sun Towers, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. FREE. RSVP 813.634.3347. a COLLECTION OF WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF HER LOVING MOTHER. The book is a humorous and heartfelt story to inspire and assist anyone with the challenge of being the caregiver to a loved one. With over 30 years experience in leadership positions in corporate America, she now is one of Tampa Bay’s leading women entrepreneurs and an inspirational speaker! TUE. JAN 11 – ART CLUB in SCC OIL PAINTING CLASSES 10:00 a.m. – Noon. Art Room in SCC. Tuition is $40.00 for four-class series, payable in advance. Info: Virginia Laudano 633.6042. Linda Scloa will be conducting classes in “alla prima” oil painting. Sign-up sheet, and list of supplies needed for the classes available in the Art Room. Club membership required. TUE. JAN 11 – BROADWAY MUSIC at SUN TOWERS 2:00 p.m. Sun Towers, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. FREE. RSVP 813.634.3347. Join Sun Towers Residents as we enjoy the music from Broadway with Audrey Hammond. A good time is promised for all! Refreshments will be served. Be sure to RSVP WED.JAN 12 – DEFENSIVE PLAY BRIDGE LESSONS FOR 8 WEEKS 9:00 a.m. Horizon Room, Atrium Bldg. Central CA Campus. $50.00. Price includes textbook. Register early by calling: Leslie Cox 634.4296. Kings Point residents welcome. There
are 5 different bridge lesson series offered in January for various levels. WED. JAN 12 – KINGS POINT LINE DANCERS COUNTRY/WESTERN DANCE 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Borini Theatre. Tickets are $5.51 available at the box office. Info: Jan 634.6226. Open to KP and SCC residents and their guests. JAN 12, 13, 14, 15 - “MARK TWAIN IN REMINISCENCES and OTHER LIES” 7:30 p.m. Rollins Theater. Tickets $10.00 on sale now, Mon – Fri. 9:00 a.m. to Noon at the SCC Atrium Ticket Kiosk. Credit Card orders: 813.642.0606. British performer, Gavin Wilson stars as “Mark Twain in Reminiscences and Other Lies,” for a limited engagement, presented by SCC’s Performing Arts Club. TUE. JAN 13 – BIDDING JUDGMENT BRIDGE LESSONS FOR 8 WEEKS 9:00 a.m. Royal Room, Atrium Bldg. Central CA Campus. $50.00. Price includes textbook. Register early by calling: Virgil Eveleigh 642.9005. Kings Point residents welcome. THU. JAN 13 – REHEARSALS FOR SCC WOMEN’S CHORUS SPRING CONCERT 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 1239 Del Webb Blvd. W. Info: Betty 813.633.3862 or Mim 813.634.1148. Take a look at our Facebook page “SCC Women’s Chorus.” Or just come and join our chorus of merry music makers.! THU. JAN 13 – “HIDDEN TREASURES IN YOUR HOME.” 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Sun Towers, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. FREE. RSVP 813.634.3347.Dale Smrekar, ASEL,C.A.G.A. Professional Estate Liquidator and Certified Personal Property Appraiser presents: “Hidden Treasures in your home, The value of antiques in an Internet world.” Have you ever seen Antique Roadshow? This event is better! Be sure to bring one special treasure for Dale to provide an informal verbal appraisal of your item. THU. JAN 13 – SOUTH SHORE CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION LUNCHEON 11:00 a.m. Doors Open; 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Luncheon and Program. Club Renaissance, 2121 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. $17.00 inclusive. Please call 813.938.4320 or 813.383.7540 or email aunt. butler@gmail.com for reservations or cancellation before noon, Mon. Jan 10. Temple Brown-in-MusicAll that Jazz. Optional dress with Hats, boas and beads. Inspirational speaker Tempe Brown, “Former supper club singer accepted Christ after reading Gideon Bible in hotel room.” THU. JAN 13 – MENTAL HEALTH and AGING SUPPORT GROUP 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. Sun Towers, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. FREE. RSVP 813.634.3347. Edmond Dubreuil MSW, RCSWI mental health professional facilitates this support group for those suffering from depression, loss or grief or are the caregivers of someone facing those issues. Supported by: South Shore Coalition on Mental Health and Aging and The United Methodist Church of SCC. THU. JAN 13 – IRISH CONNECTION ANNUAL MEETING 6:30 p.m. Caper Room, Atrium Building, Central CA Campus. Annual dues of $5.00 is also payable at this time. All members are requested to attend. A discussion about planned club events for 2011 and exciting new ideas for our future should make for a lively meeting. Refreshments will be served and valuable door prizes will be given. Please make every effort to attend. Your attendance is important to us. FRI. JAN 14 – INTERNATIONAL FORUM PROGRAM ON PANANA CANAL 9:30 a.m. – Noon. Florida Atrium, Central CA Campus. Info: Dean Mahin 633.9403. Panel discussion on history and operations of the Canal, construction of third set of locks to accommodate larger
vessels, and impacts on Tampa and other eastern US ports. Each of four panelists was senior executive of Panama Canal Commission for over 20 years. Open to all SCC residents. FRI. JAN 14 – MICHIGAN CLUB POT LUCK DINNER 5:00 p.m. Banquet Room of KPN. Members $5.00, Guests $7.00. Info: Ad Laforet 813.642.3590. Meat is provided. Bring a dish for 8. Ticket sales Jan 4 and Jan 11 KPN Lobby. KP and SCC residents are always welcome. FRI. JAN 14 – NEW ENGLANDERS CLUB OF KP “SOCK HOP” 5:30 p.m. Doors open. Borini Theater. $5.00 for members $7.00 for guests. Vocal renditions of the 50s, 60s plus popular songs of today, will be provided by “The Dukes” for your listening and dancing pleasure. Tickets will be on sale from 9:00 a.m. to noon on Mon. Jan 3 and Wed. Jan 5 in the lobby of the KP Main Clubhouse. Dress will be casual or 50’s and 60’s style if you desire. Free door prize drawings for those in attendance. FRI. JAN 14 - THE FABULOUS HUB CAPS 7:00 p.m., Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd., SCC. $23. Info 642-2001. Tickets available at Atrium Kiosk Mon-Wed-Fri, 9:00 - noon (or at door day of show). Come dance or just sit back and listen to the Hub Caps. SCC and KP residents invited. Also open to public. BYOB and snacks. Tables of 10 but do not need to fill your own table. SAT. JAN 15 – FELINE FOLKS WILL CONDUCT ITS LOW COST SPAY/ NEUTER CLINIC (OFF) 7:30 a.m. Drop off at C.A.R.E. Pickup time 2:30 p.m. $10 per Cat or Kitten (must weigh 4 pounds and be at least 4 months old). Reservations Required. Must call 813.633.7302. Feline Folks will
conduct its Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic (OFF) Operation Feline Fix for free-roaming cats. No soft-sided carriers allowed. Only one cat per trap or hard-sided carrier. SAT. JAN 15 – GADABOUTS MONTHLY MEETING 10:00 a.m. Community Hall. Due to Community Association activities it was deemed best to postpone the December meeting to this date to discuss plans for future ventures. Anyone desiring to sign up for a trip should call 633.5999. Several seats are still available for scheduled January excursions. To join this stellar travel club, call Terry at 633.0369. SAT. JAN 15 – COCHLEAR IMPLANT SUPPORT GROUP 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Sun Towers, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. FREE. RSVP 813.634.3347. The Quarterly meeting of the Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of the Bionic Ear Assn. Come join us for another informative session on the wonder of cochlear implants for those who have severe/profound hearing loss. Our CART recorder will be in attendance to provide real-time captioning. You can pre-send your questions to Sheila Adams, Sheila_ ci777@yahoo.com also, please RSVP to Sheila. Refreshments will be provided. SAT. JAN 15 – AMICI HOSTING TARANTELLA DANCERS of ST. PETERSBURG 7:00 p.m. Banquet Room at KP North Club. Members $3.00, Non-Members $5.00. INFO: 634.0955. A limited number of tickets are available. The Dancers perform Italian Folk Dances from the different regions of Italy and have performed throughout the Bay Area and West Coast of Florida. Admittance will be by ticket only. 33573 Continued on Page 15
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33573 From Page 14 SUN. JAN 16 - PREVIEW TO RIGOLETTO 2:00 p.m., Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd., SCC, $10 (or buy all three operas for $25). Info 642-2001. Tickets available Atrium Kiosk Mon-WedFri, 9:00 a.m. - noon (or at door day of show). St. Petersburg Opera Co. presents Preview to Rigoletto: Bad Boys and the Girls Who Love them. SCC and KP residents invited. Also open to public. SUN. JAN 16 – ST. ANDREW FINE ARTS CONCERT 3:00 p.m. St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 1239 Del Webb Blvd. W. Tickets $9.00 for the individual concert at the door day of concert or can be purchased at the church office. Info: Church Office 813.634.1252, Judy Voorhees 642.8125 or John Scott 813.642.9554. The violin piano duo of Alfonso Lopez and Michelle Tabor will perform. Mr. Lopez is the Concertmaster of the Venezuelan Symphony Orchestra and Mrs. Tabor accompanies him on his concert tours of the U.S. SUN. JAN 16 - OLDIES BUT GOODIES DANCE 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Community Hall, S. CA Campus. Club members are free and others pay $5.00 at the door. Info: 633.5649. Entertainment will be provided by Tony and Tricia. The dress is casual. EVERYONE (Singles and Couples; SCC and KP) is welcome. BYOB. Come dance with us. MON. JAN 17 – BEGINNING BRIDGE LESSONS FOR 9 WEEKS 9:00 a.m. Royal Room, Atrium Bldg. Central CA Campus. $50.00 Price includes textbook. Register early by calling John Foster 634.3240. Kings Point residents welcome. There are five levels of Bridge Lessons being offered in January. MON. JAN 17 – SINGLES SOCIAL DANCE CLUB DANCE 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Florida Room, Atrium Bldg. Central CA Campus. Members
$3.00; Non-members $5.00. Info: Janet 813.633.3558. Dance to the music of Thor Stevens. BYOB. Ice, water and snacks provided. Proper dress. Yes, Monday is correct for this dance. TUE. JAN 18 – INTERMEDIATE BRIDGE (DECLARED PLAY) LESSONS FOR 8 WEEKS 9:00 a.m. Horizon Room, Atrium Bldg. Central CA Campus. $50.00. Price includes textbook. Register early by calling: Pat Rippel 642.9216. Kings Point residents welcome. TUE. JAN 18 – LIVING WELL AFTER YOUR EMERGENCY 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Homewood Residence, 3910 Galen Court, FREE. Please RSVP to 813.633.4340 by the Fri prior to this session if you wish to attend. Living well after your emergency: community resources, rehabilitation and support. Featured speakers: Kim McKell, FN, MSN, Stroke Coordinator, Aaron Gibson, MS, MBA, Cardiac Rehabilitation Manager; Sharon Hiser RN, BSN, Director of Case Management, American Heart Association Representative. Refreshments will be served. TUE. JAN 18 – ALZHEIMER’S ASSN. CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Sun Towers, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. FREE. RSVP 813.634.3347. Join Katie Colwell Williams, MA, CMC from Bayshore Geriatric Solutions, Inc. for our Alzheimer’s Association Caregivers Support Group. The needed resources are endless! WED. JAN 19 – POWER, PASSION and PARTICIPATION in the 2ND Half OF life 10:00 A.M. Heritage Room, Atrium Bldg. Central CA Campus. FREE. Open to the Public. Speaker: Reverend and Shaman Penny Weaver has guided, taught, and attuned thousands of individuals on their Spiritual Paths to Greater Empowerment. Her published work is: The integration of Body Mind and
Spirit. Rev. Weaver is a certified Spirit Medium and she gives Spirit Messages from the Platform. Rev. Weaver will also take some before and after auto photos to demonstrate the effects of the attunement. WED. JAN 19 – CANADIAN CLUB MEET and MINGLE 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Kings Point Banquet Room. $3.00 at door, or for advance tickets and info call 633.4595. All Canadians residing in KP and SCC are invited to attend this wine and cheese event. Live entertainment. Representatives from Clublink, RBC Bank and Minto will also be there to greet you. WED. JAN 19 – PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. Sun Towers, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. FREE. RSVP 813.634.3347. Marcia A. McCall, M.T.S. Coordinator of Research Department of Neurology College of Medicine USF will be here for our first Parkinson’s Support Group. WED. JAN 19 – CLASSICAL MUSIC APPRECIATION 3:30 p.m. Kings Point main clubhouse, East-West Social Room. Free. Info: Arthur C. Joy 813.633.9783 acjjr@tampabay. rr.com. All lovers of classical music are invited. WED. JAN 19 – DIALYSIS PATIENTS and FAMILY MEMBERS SUPPORT GROUP 4:45 – 5:30 p.m. Sun Towers, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. FREE. RSVP 813.634.3347. Our facilitator is Virginia Winn MSW who is a dialysis and medical social worker with 18 years of experience. Guest speakers and educational information will be provided along with much needed resources. WED. JAN 19 – BRITISH CONNECTION NIGHT AT THE CAR RACES 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Florida Room, Atrium Bldg. Central CA Campus. $5.00 per person for members and $7.00 for non-members. Contact Helen Roberts at 633.6008 for reservations
no later than Fri. Jan 14. Mail your check payable to The British Connection to Helen Roberts, 206 Stonehouse Court, 33573. BYOB and a main course dish to share for six. Salad, tea, coffee, dessert and setups provided. After dinner, tables will sponsor a simulated Formula One car in a racing event as at Brands Hatch, England. WED. JAN 19 – SCC DANCE CLUB DANCE 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Community Hall, South CA Campus. Members Free. Info: 633.7173. Guests $5.00 per person at door. Music by “dj” Darlene with a variety of music. Attire: Dressy Casual. Singles always welcome. BYOB and Snacks. THU. JAN 20 – “CONSIDERING JOINT or SPINAL SURGERY?” 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Sun Towers, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. FREE. RSVP 813.634.3347. Join South Bay Hospital as they bring us Aaron Gibson, MS, MBA Rehab Manager who will discuss your options if you are facing this decision. THU. JAN 20 – GALAXY 1 BRIDGE MEETS 11:30 a.m. Florida Room, Atrium Bldg. Central CA Campus. $11.00 cost of bridge and lunch, payable to Galaxy 1. For reservations and cancellations, please call Jeanne 634.8284 or Betty 634.8073. Newcomers and Singles Welcome. THU. JAN 20 – GFWC SCC WOMAN’S CLUB MEETS 12:30 p.m. Social Time; 1:00 p.m. Meeting begins. Community Hall, S. Pebble Beach Blvd. Guests are welcome. Call Nora Nelson, Membership Chair at 316.1255 for info. Refreshments will be served. The theme will be “sharing Our Talents.” Winners of the arts and crafts show will present descriptive instructions related to their fields of expertise and members will but this is optional. 33573 Continued on Page 16
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33573 From Page 16 THU. JAN 20 – BRIDGE – BEGINNER LESSONS1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Kings Point main clubhouse in the West Social room. Cost is $35.00 plus book. Call Jack Mulford 634.4213 to enroll. The lessons are for eight weeks. For those who want to learn bridge or for those who want to reinforce and update the basics. THU. JAN 20 – LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Sun Towers, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. FREE. RSVP 813.634.3347. Alina Moser RN BSN will facilitate this group. This will be an open forum where we will discuss overview of basic vision deficits, simple safety measures and availability services covered 100% by Medicare in your home. A FREE quick vision health questionnaire assessment will also be provided. THU. JAN 20 – AMERICANS OF ITALIAN HERITAGE PASTRY NIGHT 6:45 p.m. Doors open. Borini Theater. Members Free. Nonmembers $5.00. E-mail Annette at dancingmac2@aol.com or call her at 633.9697. Please indicate type of pastry: Cannoli or Sfogliatelle. Everyone welcome. Demitasse Coffee and Sambvca. Nonmembers please send check made payable to AIH to Annette Macdonald, 2450 Kensington Greens Dr. 33575 and indicate pastry. Reservations only, cut-off date Jan 14. No table assignments. Music by Salvina. FRI. JAN 21, 28 – FREE CRIBBAGE LESSONS 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Atrium room at the KP Main clubhouse. Free. Info: Jack Mulford 634.4213. Everything supplied. All KP and SCC people welcome. Learn to play cribbage free and have fun doing it. FRI. JAN 21 – MENTAL HEALTH and AGING COALITION SCREENING for DEPRESSION 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
In the privacy of your home. FREE. Contact Lucy Irizarry at 813.232.3200 extension 237 to make your appointment. You can leave a message 24 hours a day. All screenings are confidential. SUN. JAN 23 - NEW ODYSSEY 2:30 p.m., Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd., SCC. $16. Info 642-2001. Tickets available at Atrium Kiosk (or at door day of show), Mon-Wed-Fri, 9;00 a.m. - noon. Three guys play 30 instruments. Totally amazing. SCC and KP residents invited. Also open to public. Wine and cheese reception immediately following show; included in price of ticket. MON. JAN 24 – ART CLUB TRIP TO NEW DALI MUSEUM 9:00 a.m. Bus to the museum will leave from SCC library. Cost of the trip is $30.00 per person. The Art Club in SCC is sponsoring a trip to the NEW Dali Museum. Make check to Art Club in SCC and mail to Marsha Lucidi at 2328 Platinum Dr. 33573 no later than Jan 15. All welcome. Club Membership not required. MON. JAN 24 – SCC LOW VISION CLUB MEETING 1:00 p.m. Florida Room, Atrium Bldg. Central CA Campus. First meeting free, Yearly Dues $10.00. Info: Ben Green 813.385.5590. Everyone is welcome at our interesting and informative meetings. We will have guest speakers and you will have the opportunity to interact with others who may have answers to some of the problems we may encounter in our everyday lives. TUE. JAN 25 – YOU COULD BE A WINNER! 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Sun Towers, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. FREE. RSVP 813.634.3347. Phyllis Black from “Clutter Chasers” will announce the winner of Sun City’s Messiest Closet who will then receive a
FREE closet makeover. Just submit a photo and short description as to why your closet is the messiest prior to Jan 20th to Debie Caneen at Sun Towers or directly to Phyllis at clutterchasers@gmail.com. WED. JAN 26 – COL. GEORGE MERCER BROOKE CHAPTER DAR – ANTIQUE ADVANTURE 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Community Hall. $20.00 donation includes Gourmet hors d’oeuvres and appraisal of 1 item. Appraiser will be Roger Wilson, renowned Sarasota Antique Dealer. Reservations: Mail check payable to CGMB Chapter to Jo Prater, Treasurer. P O box 5544, 33571-5544. Info: call Jan Bassett 642.0691 or Mary McIntyre 634.3818. Proceeds will go to “Paws for Patriots,” Southeastern Guide Dogs’ Program for Wounded
Veterans. There will be a Guide Dog Demonstration. SUN. JAN 30 – SINGLES MINGLE DANCE CLUB DANCE 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Kings Point Main Clubhouse Studio Room. Admission is $5.00 for everyone. Info: Jeanette 813.634.5560. Dance to the music by Thor Stevens. Attendance is the key to continuing these dances, so please come and enjoy meeting old and new friends. BYOB. Ice and water provided. Proper dress. PLEASE NOTE: 33573 Contains ONLY information about SPECIAL EVENTS for January, 2011. For WEEKLY, MONTHLY and ONGOING EVENTS, please go to www. SCCAdsAndEvents.com and click on Monthly Meetings.
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Submitted by Deputy Chris Girard, HCSO Hey folks. As a new year dawns I wanted to take a moment to remind you of some rules that will go a long way toward helping you stay safe in the coming year. In recent weeks there have been some reports of drifters moving through our community. Several of these people have been causing our residents some trouble. One of the most recent reports tied to these drifters is the “emergency scam.” Here’s how that works: A stranger, sometimes two, will come to the door and ask for your help. They will often appear panicked or desperate. They will claim an emergency of some kind and ask the resident to come help or ask to use the phone. While they are distracting the resident an accomplice will slip into the house and rob the resident. They take jewelry, electronic goods and anything they believe to be valuable. This scam is especially effective if they can convince the resident to follow them out of the house, but it also works if they can keep the resident in one room while the accomplice sneaks into the house. A similar scam does not require the perpetrator to enter your home at all. Perhaps you or a neighbor has been approached by an alarm company going door to door asking residents to place a company sign in their yard to receive a free alarm installation. The first question
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these people ask is nearly always: “Do you have an alarm system in your home?” When they ask you that question, ask yourself this: “Do I know who that person is who just asked me if my home was secure?” Just because they are wearing company identification, that doesn’t make them trustworthy. Another example of this occurring in our community has been several instances of door-to-door salesmen asking residents for their social security numbers or other personal information. Again, ask yourself: “Do I know the person who just took down my most personal information?” To avoid this and other dangers posed by drifting scam operators, follow these simple rules: •Never open your door to a stranger. •Never allow a stranger into your home for any reason. •Never give a “cold call” salesperson – on the phone or at your door – any personal or contact information.
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•Never tell anyone, for any reason, whether or not you have an active alarm on your home. •If you receive an unexpected package delivery ask the delivery person to leave it on the porch or front stoop. •Never allow a stranger to use your cell phone for any reason. That gives them access to your phone number and the numbers of everyone in your phone book. •In case of an emergency, get the individual’s name and offer to dial 911 for them, but
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do not give them your phone, even outside the house, for any reason. •If you are approached but the person refuses to allow you to call 911 for them or leaves abruptly, call the HCSO immediately and report the situation. These may seem like simple rules, but in the stress of the moment, these scammers are very accomplished at appealing to your emotions to get you to go along. Happy New Year and have a fun and fulfilling 2011. Be safe out there. Deputy Chris
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Learn to Play Bridge The Bridge Teachers of Sun City Center are offering lots of ways to learn about our fascinating game. We have classes on all levels and welcome people who play social bridge and want to improve their game as well as people who have always wanted to learn to play bridge. Bridge is a great “retirement” hobby and you can really get hooked on this challenging game. A beginning bridge class- nine weeks- is being offered by John Foster, beginning on January 17, every Monday from 9 until 11:30 a.m. in the Royal Room. This class
is for beginners and novices. John is well known for “getting people hooked on bridge” with his comfortable and knowledgeable style of teaching. John always wants to speak to new students prior to the beginning of the class, so call him at 634-3240. A class on declarer play is being taught by Pat Rippel beginning on January 18, every Tuesday morning from 9 until 11 in the Horizon Room. This 9 week class teaches how to develop tricks by promotion and length, finessing, trump management, discarding, transfers, slam
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bidding, preempting, responses and bidding over preempts. An eight week class on Defense will begin on January 12, offered by Leslie Cox. For those who play bridge, you know that we play defense twice as often as we are
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be on Wednesday mornings. An eight week class on Improving your bidding judgment will be taught by Virgil Eveleigh on Thursday mornings, beginning on January 13 in the Royal Room. This class will include hand evaluation, doubles, successful slam bidding, balancing doubles, and meeting the challenges of pre-emptive bids. Books are included, interested students are invited to call or email the individual teachers or the Director of Bridge Education, Ronda O’Farrell, rondastart@aol. com to register or to ask further
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questions. 8 or 9 week classes are $50; Mini lectures are $5 per session. All materials are included. A series of seven “cruise lessons without the food” on various topics is being offered by Marian Howarth on Tuesdays, beginning January 11 at 9 a.m. in the Royal Room. These topics are advertised on the bulletin board in the Horizon Room and on the web site of the bridge club, sccbridge. com. Topics include loosing trick count, takeout doubles, the rule of 11, the rule of 7, and signaling. Each class is $5 and you can take all or as many as fit your interest and schedule.
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Dixon’s Day Trips: Community Christmas
Words & pictures by Eddie Dixon Okay, so this is one you may want to clip out and stick on the fridge for next year. Trust me, you’ll wish you did. I’m a bit ashamed to say that, in all my years gallivanting around the Sunshine State for this and that, I’ve never taken a moment to stop and stroll Church Avenue…until last night. Looking for something to do a little different this Christmas, the Missus and I hit the road a hop, skip and jump up I-75 to Dade City, a sleepy little country town halfway between Tampa and Ocala. Our destination – Church Avenue for the annual Church Street Christmas Stroll. Yep, Church Street. See, it used to be a street, but now it’s an avenue. Whether that’s a move up or a lateral move or a promotion without a pay raise I’m not certain, but the event kept the name that has drawn people to this cozy little hamlet for years. We arrived just after dark – the stroll begins about 6:00 p.m. and runs till about 10:00 p.m. – but if you get into town a little early it’s just a short walk from the parking lots along Church Avenue to great downtown boutique shopping and dining. We were parking just as the local constabulary was closing off Church Avenue for the stroll, but the lights were already on and the folks were already gathering on porches and in driveways. Somewhere down the lane a voice was singing a timeless carol. As we melted into the crowd at one end of the street kids in costume slipped by on the grass, headed for a miniature Bethlehem set up in front of the one of the several churches on the avenue. The chill in the air, the brick streets, the classic old houses and the companionable crowd made stepping down off the curb into the “stroll” a bit like stepping into a Rockwell or Kinkade. While there are precious few places one can feel safe in a throng these days, somehow, on the stroll, the folks around made you feel safer. Of course, when I say “throng” and “crowd” I’m speaking in relative terms. This is not Black Friday at the Mall or midday at Disney World, this is just enough folks to make people watching one of the charms of the stroll. There are no streetlights to illumine the path. Paper lanterns line the walks and light-festooned homes make it easy to see. And there is plenty to draw the eye: little gymnasts dressed as frolicking elves, puppy dogs in reindeer ears, lights of all shapes and sizes and the occasional shepherd or trio of Wise Men headed for the City of David. We found ourselves singing along as we passed children’s choirs, solo singers and banjo players strumming out a bluegrass Christmas. One of the most visible draws was the guy standing in his yard “conducting” his lights to the sounds of Trans Siberian Orchestra. Absolutely brilliant. The Missus, of course, was drawn like a magnet to the petting zoo just outside Bethlehem, where ponies, bunnies and sheep patiently endured the attention of a steady line of visitors. Others Bluegrass Christmas.
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formed lines up the steps of the churches. Each was open and offering services and communion, warm light spilling down worn steps that had seen many strolls and welcomed countless worshippers. And there is as much to warm the tummy as there is to warm the heart. Local businesses set up cocoa and coffee stands, offering steaming cups of Christmas cheer for free or for donations to a chosen charity. Kids sold Christmas cookies and other homemade sweet treats for pocket change. The rest of us strolled, sang and smiled. And some, including the Missus and myself, discovered a new holiday tradition. The Church Street Stroll is but one of three holiday-themed events Dade City hosts each year, and the last of the three. It is usually held on December 21-23 each year, but consult www.dadecitychamber. org or call 352.567.3769 for more information. Happy travels folks.
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B U L L E T I N Don’t Miss the Antique Adventure on Jan. 26
Left to right; Jo Prater, Bunny Blackstone, Mary McIntyre and Jody Masterson. Submitted by Jo Prater
Col. George Mercer Brooke Chapter is busy planning their second Antique Adventure. Mark your calendars for January 26, 2011. Last year was such a success that it will be held in Community Hall this time to allow more people to attend. Net proceeds will go to “Paws for Patriots.”
Kings Point Lawn Bowling Submitted by Suzanne Maguire
UCC Women Provide Toddler & Baby Shower
Shown are Circle Hostesses Betty Lou Pratt, Jean Windrow and Metropolitan Ministries Executive Assistant Linda Shaw. Article and photo by Hazel Martin
The United Community Church Women’s on Fellowship Circle Two visited the Metropolitan Ministries. The Circle selects a mission every month to feature as a program and project. They were so excited about the children in the Day Care area; they decided to give a Toddler/Baby Shower the next month. The women brought wonderful toys and clothing. Metropolitan Ministries really appreciated and were joyous and elated over the gifts. For more information about the Fellowship Circle and their activities contact UCC of SCC at 813.634.1304.
SCC 50th Anniversary Celebration Submission and Photo by Hazel Martin
The holiday party took place Friday, December 17th, at the Banquet Room of the North Club and banquet it was with super food, service and mounds of Christmas gifts. Members and their guests had their choice of Beef or Pork along with accompanying veggies, salad and dessert. Seeing as it was a BYOB, there were many different size and shape bottles on each table of eight. Rene Aube, president informed us of the progress that he had made with Management regarding the playing field. In addition, he highly praised his associates, especially Joe White, John Copenhaver and Carole Robek for all their help during his presidential year. He then presented Dave Woods with a plaque in appreciation for his past services. Special mention was made that both Dave Woods and Peter Kurdeka would be resigning from lawn bowling due to physical restrictions. They will be missed. Past president, Ron Doncouse introduced the 2011 Board; President, John Robek, Doug Crippen, Sam Giliberto, Joan Kelly, Marion Woods, Karen Crippen, Irene Williams and Gretchen Johnson. The evening ended up with each person willy nilly picking a Christmas gift from a huge assortment. After unwrapping their gift and displaying it, they could either keep it or walk around and exchange with the others who had picked gifts ahead of them. This resulted in rather interesting and funny scenes. Bottle shaped gifts were a definite hit among both the ladies and gents, with chocolate and Christmas items following. A good old fashioned time was had by all.
KP Condo Owners News
Submitted by Charles Hassell, President, COA
On Wednesday, January 5th the Kings Point Condominium Owners Association will have their monthly Membership Meeting at 7pm in the Banquet room of the Main Clubhouse. The speaker will be Susan Romeo of Canadian Meds South. A possible way to get our medications as less cost. On Saturday, January 15th The Kings Point C. O. A. will have their annual community social. It will be a catered sit down luncheon in the “Borini Theatre”. The doors will open to ticket holders at 11:30 and we will be served at Noon. Tickets are $10 and the luncheon will be catered by Suncoast Caterer. The grand Door Prize will be a 42” HD-TV, and other prizes. Tickets are on sale at the C.O.A. office.
The Holiday walk 50th Anniversary Breakfast was a great success. Proceeds of the breakfast benefited the Golden Anniversary fund. Janet Selavka organized and supervised the wait staff for the breakfast. She is pictured here with 50th Anniversary chair Ann Marie Leblanc. The Anniversary cash drawing winners were $1,250 - Dr Ken Barringer, $750 – Bob Spitzner and $500 – Tom Crosswell. The next breakfast will be July 4th, 2011.
Feature Artist Submitted by Manny De Bono
Lynn White moved to Kings Point in Sun City Center twelve years ago from Dover, N.H. She has always loved Stained Glass and was thrilled when the studio opened at the South Club House in Kings Point. Lynn began doing traditional pieces using foil and solder. She started fusing jewelry when that became popular. Now she has moved on to her current passion of fusing glass and teaching other club members to fuse plates, dishes and bowls.
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B U L L E T I N Upcoming Landscaping Seminar
Award to be Presented to . Women of Distinction
The Sun City Chapter of the Am Assoc of University Women is very pleased to announce the recipients of the 2011 Women of Distinction Award. The three outstanding women are professional leaders and community achievers. The honorees are Jane Castor, Chief of Police, Tampa Police Department; Karen Mincey, VP Information Technology and CIO, TECO and Barbara Mainster, Executive Director of Redlands Christain Migrant Assoc (RCMA). The presentation will occur at a luncheon on Tues, Feb 08, 2011 at the SCC Community Hall at 11:30. Tickets are available for $20.00. Contact Sandy Zeligman at 813.634.5959 for information and tickets. This event supports the scholarship fund for mature women.
South Shore Arts Camp Teaches . Kids to be Creative
Providing excellent, accessible and affordable character based after school activities with daily classes in the visual and performing arts. The vision for South Shore Arts Camp is to offer elementary age school children in South Hillsborough County a wholesome environment in which they may explore the visual and performing arts after regular school hours. Starting on January 3, 2011, we will offer transportation from Cypress Creek, Reddick, Ruskin, and Wimauma Elementary schools to our campus at The United Methodist Church in Sun City Center. In addition to classes in various forms of art, dance, and music Photo credit: Linda Maslyk? facilitated by staff and community volunteers, the children will 1st row (L-R): Paul Woods and John Cornelius?2nd row: Sheila Houlihan Area 1 LL&I Rep., LarryD’Agostino, Chairman LL&I Committee and Tom have a structured time with snacks and character-based activities to enhance self-esteem and values. The camp will be held daily Canter, Area 1 LL&I Rep? ? ? Monday through Friday until 6:30 p.m. To learn more about the new South Shore Arts Camp program and John Cornelius, Branch Manager of Valley Crest Landscape student registration, please contact Elizabeth Parry, Arts Director Maintenance, and Paul Woods, OLM, presented an informational at 813.817.1662 (email: elizabeth@parrydesign.com) or Pat Hill, seminar to over 90 Kings Point Area 1 Presidents and POC’s. Director of Spiritual Growth and Ministries at 813.634.2539, or visit John Cornelius reported on Bahia grass testing sites. Paul Woods our website, explained the goals of rejuvenation pruning. The Annual Lawn, www.sccumc.com, The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center, Landscape and Irrigation Meeting for all Kings Point Presidents and 1210 Del Webb Blvd. West, Sun City Center, FL 33573. POC’s is scheduled for March 3, 2011.
Senior Rights Seminar
Submitted by Beth Israel Sisterhood
Beth Israel Sisterhood of Sun City announces a senior rights seminar on Scams and Frauds, to be held at the Henry Gibson Social Hall in Sun City Center, on January 4th, at 1:00 p.m. Mr. Slade V. Dukes. Esq. will be the featured speaker. Mr. Dukes has a distinguished background and now serves as program and project fellow at Stetson Law. He frequently speaks at community seminars, appears in print, and broadcast interviews. Don’t miss this important event. The Beth Israel Jewish Congregation of Sun City Center is proud to announce that Sisterhood President, Ellen Stein was one of the women chosen as The Bobbe Karpay Women of Distinction. She was presented with the award on Tuesday, December 14th, at the Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa. It is an honor so well deserved by this extraordinary lady! Beth Israel Sisterhood has a wonderful Judaica Shop filled with unique gifts for holidays and special occasions. Elayne Grossman has a flair for selecting a variety of things to tempt you. You can see her collection at the Temple at 1115 Del Webb Blvd. E., Sun City Center
Americans of Italian Heritage Carnivale Dinner Dance Annette Macdonald
The Americans of Italian Heritage will be having their annual Carnivale Dinner Dance on Monday, February 14. It will be held in the Borini Theater in Kings Point. The doors open at 5 PM. Banquet Masters will cater a baked ham carving and a roast turkey carving with stuffing, gravy and sweet potatoes and yams together with crab stuffed fillet of sole and vegetables. They will have an appetizer table of cheeses, cut-up vegetables, crackers and dip. There will be a 14 item salad bar. There will be 2 self-serve wine tables featuring 2 different wines. We are fortunate to have Steve Fuller from St. Petersburg playing the music until 9:30 PM. Everyone is welcome. The cost is $25 per person. Annette will start selling tickets on Fri., January 14th and Mon., January 17th in the Kings Point North Main Clubhouse between 10 AM and 12 Noon. Tickets will also be sold at the January 20th Pastry Night Party at the Borini Theater in KP. Tickets may also be purchased by mail using a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Sent to: Annette Macdonald, 2450 Kensington Greens Dr., SCC 33573. Cut-off date is February 5th. Annette can be reached by telephone at 633-9697 or e-mail at dancingmac2@aol.com.
British Connection Night at the Races
Rev your engines and join the British Connection for a night at the car races on Wednesday, January 19th from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Florida Room at the Sun City Center Atrium. (Doors open at 5:45). All residents of Sun City Center and King’s Point are welcome. BYOB and a main course dish to share for six (6). Salad, tea, coffee, dessert and setups will be provided. After dinner, tables will sponsor a simulated Formula One car in a racing event as at Brands Hatch, England. Cost for the event will be $5 per person for members and $7 per person for non-members. Contact Helen Roberts at 633-6008 for reservations NO LATER THAN Friday, January 14, 2011. Mail your checks payable to The British Connection to Helen Roberts, 206 Stonehouse Court, Sun City Center, FL 33573.
Life After Loss Bereavement Group Meeting
Life After Loss Bereavement Group is open to help those who have recently lost a loved one or are having difficulty coping or adjusting to life on their own. The group meets at The United Community Church at 1501 La Jolla Avenue, Sun City Center in the Church Chapel on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 2:303:30 PM. Mitzi Campbell will lead the group. For information, call Mitzi 813.938.4955.
AAUW Meeting
Submitted by Sandra S. Dillmuth
Dr. Victor Peppard, Professor of Russian and chair of World Languages at USF will be the featured speaker at the January8th meeting. His topic will be “World Languages Today”. He will discuss the trends and their place in US education. Dr. Peppard has published many works on the Russian language. He has a passionate interest in the correlation of language and culture. AAUW meets monthly on the second Saturday of the month at 11:15 in the Florida Room, Atrium. Guests and prospective members are always welcome. Please call Maryellen Thomas at 634-5659 for lunch reservations.
Italian Pastry Night
Americans of Italian Heritage, CANNOLI OR SFOGLIATELLE, Demitasse Coffee & Sambvca, Thursday, January 20th, KP Borini Theater. Doors open at 6:45 PM. Music by SALVINA. Everyone welcome! Members - Free, non-members $5.00. E-mail Annette at dancingmac2@aol. com or telephone her at 813.633.9697. Please indicate type of pastry. Non-members please send a check made payable to AIH to Annette Macdonald, 2450 Kensington Greens Dr., SCC 33575 and indicate pastry. Reservations only, cut-off date January 14th. No table assignments.
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B U L L E T I N Outdoor Adventure Film Series Begins
The Eagle Audubon Society of Kings Point announces it’s 28th Annual Outdoor Adventure Film Series for 2011. Each of the films is narrated by the filmmakers themselves and brings their personal storytelling styles to their travelogues. This year’s 3 films will be on the Saturdays of Jan.15, Feb. 19, and Mar. 19 in the KP Clubhouse Borini Theater. Tickets are now available at the KPCH Box Office, M-F, and cost $7.50 for each film and $18 for the entire series. Tickets may also be purchased just prior to the 7:30 PM performances. The first film on Jan.15th is partictularly timely and is entitled “Iran-Then and Now “to be presented by west coast radio and TV personality Buddy Hatton. The second film on Feb. 19th presents a country with a vast array of wildlife and spectacular scenery in “ South African Safari “ narrated by John Wilson ; and the final film of the series on Mar. 19th narrated by Tom Sterling will take the theater-goer to an almost mystical land in a presentation entitled “ Bhutan , The Cloud Kingdom “. This is truely a unique series of adventure films that should satisfy the travel and adventure curiosity of almost everyone.
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Organ/KeyBoard Club Elects Officers for 2011 Submitted by Barb Carlini, publicity chairman
Pictured left to right; Bob Mulcahy, treasurer; Frank Guffin, president, Mark Vietzke, vice-president; Bill Bartell, special advisor; seated Cathy Katz, secretary; Barb Carlini, past president.
The Organ/Keyboard Club meets every Thursday at 9:00 a.m. in the Florida/Armstrong Room for a group lesson, $3 per person. Beginners through advanced, music is included and yours to keep. No instrument needed. SCC and KP residents welcome. Call 813.633.2022 for more info. Men’s
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SCC Dance Club welcomes you to our Dance on Wednesday January 19th. Community Hall, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Music by “dj” Darlene with a variety of music. Attire: Dressy Casual. Members Free. Guests $5 per person at door. Singles always welcome. BYOB and Snacks. For more information call 813.633.7173.
Italian Pastry Night
Americans of Italian Heritage, CANNOLI OR SFOGLIATELLE, Demitasse Coffee & Sambvca, Thursday, January 20th, KP Borini Theater. Doors open at 6:45 PM. Music by SALVINA. Everyone welcome! Members - Free, non-members $5.00. E-mail Annette at dancingmac2@aol. com or telephone her at 813.633.9697. Please indicate type of pastry. Non-members please send a check made payable to AIH to Annette Macdonald, 2450 Kensington Greens Dr., SCC 33575 and indicate pastry. Reservations only, cut-off date January 14th. No table assignments.
British Connection Night at the Races
Rev your engines and join the British Connection for a night at the car races on Wednesday, January 19th from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Florida Room at the Sun City Center Atrium. (Doors open at 5:45). All residents of Sun City Center and King’s Point are welcome. BYOB and a main course dish to share for six (6). Salad, tea, coffee, dessert and setups will be provided. After dinner, tables will sponsor a simulated Formula One car in a racing event as at Brands Hatch, England. Cost for the event will be $5 per person for members and $7 per person for non-members. Contact Helen Roberts at 633-6008 for reservations NO LATER THAN Friday, January 14, 2011. Mail your checks payable to The British Connection to Helen Roberts, 206 Stonehouse Court, Sun City Center, FL 33573.
Picture by Hazel Martin Senior Minister Dr. Michael Evans, Men’s Club Members Richard Grove and Richard Schaffer.
Members of the Sun City Center Men’s Club, Richard Schaffer of The Health Care Program and Richard Grove, Director of the Parkinson’s Program presented a donation to Dr. Michael Evans of the United Community Church, 1501 La Jolla Ave. The donation was for the church’s generous offer of their facilities and hospitality to allow the Men’s Club to promote their cancer and healthcare programs.
Hard Knox was created by Kings Point’s own Artist in Residence, Bob Ewing.
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January Poem Submissions To Be An American
By Gareth R. Schumacher To be an American fills me with pride. A multitude of ghosts are here by my side. Those who have died in defense of this nation. Protecting Old Glory, they took no vacation. This Nation was founded by those trusting God. On Bible and Flag, they allowed none to trod Growing and prospering became a great land. We’ve been blessed and touched by God’s loving hand. We honor today those who are gone from our ranks. Their sacrifice goes beyond any thanks. That their deaths be in vain, we cannot allow We must bring honor back to this nation somehow. Stop thinking that we are the ones who are wrong. Start pledging our Flag and sing freedom’s song. Never forget of the price that they paid. Or how many sons at rest we have laid. We must retain God in our motto, my Friend. Honor of God and flag cannot end. Please, join with me, sing loud and long. The wonderful words of our freedom’s song. God Bless America.
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Spiritual Lover?? By Terryanne You come to me in the dark of night? Nudging my spirit to come hold you tight? My spirit wakes and rises above? To come to you in Divine Love?? I sit and talk and stay awhile? Voice with innocence of a child? We join our hearts they beat as one? Knowing we are when all is done?? Embracing you I caress your brow? With wonderment of and Knowing how? The miles transcend they fall by the side ? The Love we possess will never die?? The day is breaking and it’s time to depart? I’m settled in place within your heart? Silence befalls us our reality is here? Time to arise and see what is near?? The confusion that lingers from the evening before? The craving, the hunger, you know you seek more? Hesitation breeds fear in what step to take? For without the elements your heart will break?? Releasing this angel comes at such cost? The days I resist are the days that are lost? For once the Divine has entered in? Life is now changing and starts to begin.?? ?
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Contract Bridge
By Steve Becker A NECESSARY ASSUMPTION
If a contract can be made only when the defenders’ cards are divided in a certain way, declarer must play for that distribution to exist. He lays his plans accordingly and dismisses all other distributions from his mind. Here is a typical case: West leads the king of clubs, won by dummy’s ace. The situation is far from promising, since it is possible to lose three hearts, a club and a diamond. However, there is a good chance that West, who overcalled, has the king of diamonds, in which case one loser can be lopped
off. Furthermore, dummy’s fourth diamond offers the prospect of saving still another trick. But this latter possibility is complicated somewhat by the built-in block in diamonds. Thus, suppose declarer draws three rounds of trumps immediately and leads the diamond queen. Whether West plays the king on this trick or the next, South is unable to utilize dummy’s fourth diamond, and he goes down one. This threatening complication should start South on a train of thought that will lead him to the winning solution. He should cash the Q-J of trumps and then lead the queen of diamonds, leaving one trump at large. It does not matter whether or not West covers; in either case, South plays three diamonds in succession, ending in his hand. As it happens, West cannot ruff the third diamond, and South makes the contract, since he can next cross to the king of spades and discard a loser on the nine of diamonds. It is true that declarer runs the risk of the second or third diamond being ruffed, but, because making the contract is his primary consideration, he has no choice but to proceed on the assumption that the winning distribution actually exists. © 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Strange But True By Samantha Weaver
• It was American author, social critic, economist and political commentator Thomas Sowell who made the following sage observation: “Much of the social history of the Western world over the past three decades has involved replacing what worked with what sounded good.” • Visiting the longest chain of mountains on Earth requires some rather special arrangements -aquatic ones, to be precise. The 10,000-mile-long Mid-Atlantic Ridge, as its name indicates, is located on the floor of the Atlantic Ocean. The only parts of the chain above water are a few volcanic islands, including Iceland and the Azores. • Those who live in Florida probably won’t be surprised to learn that they live in the state with the most instances of lightning every year. • If you travel to Alaska, you can go to the North Pole -- the town of North Pole, that is. It’s not the real deal, though. The town is actually 1,700 miles south of Earth’s geographic North Pole. • Famed American composer Philip Glass was a member of both the cab driver’s union and the steelworkers’ union before he became enough of a success in his chosen field to become a
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member of the musicians’ union. • In 2000, psychiatrists at Italy’s University of Pisa published their finding that being in love is biochemically indistinguishable from severe obsessivecompulsive disorder.
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Week of January 3, 2011 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A hectic period begins to wind down. Take time to draw some deep breaths and relax before getting into your next project. A long-absent family member makes contact. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You’re eager to move forward with a new challenge that suddenly dropped in your lap. But you’d be wise to take this one step at a time to allow new developments to come through. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You’re almost ready to make a commitment. A lingering doubt or two, however, should be resolved before you move ahead. An associate could provide important answers. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Caution is still the watchword as you move closer toward a decision about a new situation. If you act too fast, you might miss some vital warning signs. Go slowly and stay alert. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Your new goal looks promising, and your golden touch does much to enhance its prospects for success. In your private life, Cupid does his best to make your new relationship special. VIRGO (August 23 to Sept. 22) That impatient side of yours is looking to goad you into moving before you’re ready to take that big step. Stay calm and cool. Let things fall into place before you act. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct 22) A legal matter you hoped could finally be settled could be a pesky problem for a while, until all the parties agree to stop disagreeing with each other. Be patient. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov.21) Partnerships -- personal or professional -- which began before the new year take on new importance. They also reveal some previously hidden risks. So be warned. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Your associates are firmly on your side, and that persistent problem that has caused you to delay some activities should soon be resolved to your satisfaction. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan.19) Favorable changes continue to dominate, and you should be responding positively as they emerge. Someone wants to become more involved in what you’re doing. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb.18) A friend wants to share a secret that could answer some questions y o u ’ v e wondered about for a long time. Meanwhile, travel aspects continue to be strong. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Stay on your new course despite so-called well-meaning efforts to discourage you. Rely on your deep sense of self-awareness to guide you to do what’s right for you. YOU BORN THIS WEEK: You have the capacity to meet challenges that others might find overwhelming, and turn them into successful ventures. © 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.
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