The News of January 2015 - ISSUE #78
...an official publication of the Sun City Center Community Association
SCC Holiday Breakfast Raises $2,240 for Fireworks
By Phyllis Hodges Sam and Joanne Sudman, organizers for the December 6 Holiday Walk Breakfast, send a big THANK YOU to the 125 volunteer workers and 756 people to whom they served breakfast. The SCC Fireworks Fund is a bit heftier with the $2,240 net proceeds. Pictures on Page 8.
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SCHEDULE
January 7 Annual Membership Meeting Community Hall – 7 p.m. 14 Board Meeting Rollins Theater – 9 a.m. 20 Community Leaders Meeting Florida Room – 9 a.m. February 11 Board Meeting Rollins Theater – 9 a.m. 12 Volunteer Picnic Florida Room – 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. 17 Community Leaders Meeting Florida Room – 9 a.m. Agendas for monthly Board Meetings will be posted on Official Bulletin Boards the Friday before and on CA website (suncitycenter.org – under “Association”). They will also be sent via “What’s New in the CA” email. Every Wednesday: Orientation for new members in the Board Room at 1 p.m.
CA Contact Information Phone: 633-3500 sccboard@suncitycenter.org Website: suncitycenter.org CA Newsline: 633-8200
Information Center 813-642-2044
On the Inside Arts and Entertainment......................21 - 23 Bulletin Board....................................... 18 & 19 CARE.................................................................. 37 Club News............................................... 10 -17 Crossword........................................................ 17 CryptoQuote.................................................. 29 Entertainment Corner................................. 21 Golf Scores............................................ 26 & 28 Library Update..................................................9 Lifestyles.............................................................9 Meet your Neighbor(s)................................ 33 Military.................................................... 34 & 35 Movies.............................................................. 23 Newcomers........................................................2 President’s Report...........................................3 Sports........................................................25 - 30 Sudoku............................................................. 30 Where Will You Take The SCC Story?...... 38
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Election Results
The verdict on the theater is in, 3 new directors elected
NEWS Staff One of the most contentious and hotly contested issues in recent memory is behind us. The question of when, where and how Sun City Center should build a new theater divided this community, creating a debate that continued to cause contention for much of 2014. Now the community has spoken. Definitively. Voters clarified any potential confusion by a strong statement in the ballot booth. A total of 5,015 votes were cast, with the ballot initiative being defeated
3,874 to 1,141, a more than threeto-one margin. On the question of financing for a new theater, 4,918 votes were cast. Financing was also soundly defeated, 4,037 to 881, a more than four-to-one ratio. Community Association members also voted to see three new faces on the Board of Directors. Elected were Richard Angerosa, Joe Elam and Ed Feder. Two elected directors, Angerosa and Feder, ran primarily on a “fiscal responsibility” ticket, speaking out fervently against a new theater. During their candidate
interviews, each new director also expressed their thoughts about leadership and a new direction for the Community Association. Here, in part, is what they said.
Angerosa - “I believe the current board is dictatorial and unresponsive to the voice of the residents. We need to keep SCC debt free, rebuild trust in the CA board and really listen to the residents. (The Board should) make decisions based on direct resident input, and honor the wishes of those residents.”
Elam - “The board has become so divided they are talking over each other rather than to each other. Having the courage of your convictions is great, but if you are thinking of your retort rather than listening, nothing will change. I will work to make SCC the most attractive community in this area.”
Feder - “Is is important that the Board represent the will of all CA members. I want the Board to exercise sound fiscal management. I would like to establish more comprehensive processes for the evaluation of major projects. Learning what projects should be considered requires active listening.”
NEWS Staff The 2014 Holiday Cart Parade was, once again, a smashing success. Scores of festively decorated carts cruised through Sun City Center, much to the delight of hundreds gathered along the route. Santa and his eclectic collection of holiday elves tossed candy, beads and endless good cheer out to attendees. After all the carts were parked and the awards were announced, everyone gathered to kick off the season with WinterFest. Thanks to Minto, the available prize money was bigger and better than ever. Nearly $6,000 was awarded for creativity and festive impact. Congratulations to all the winners and a big THANK YOU to everyone who participated, proving, once again, that, while we may not have a White Christmas, the holiday spirit is alive and well in Sun City Center!
Pictures and List of Winners on Page 20.
The 2015 Board officers will be as follows: David Floyd, President; Sam Sudman, Vice President; Neil Rothfeld, Treasurer; Joe Elam, Secretary. In addition to these results, the Membership Dues decrease was convincingly approved, 4,215 to 794.
Cart Parade a Holiday Favorite
Did You Know?
You will be seeing some big changes at the Fitness Center in the coming weeks. A lot of new machines will be installed, most of them replacing equipment that was carried over from the Fitness Center when it was located in the space now occupied by the Dance Studio. Note: If you have a suggestion for this feature, send it to hodgespress@gmail.com
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CHANGES TO POLICY II, IV AND VI – to be voted on at the January 14, 2015 Board Meeting Deletions are noted as a strikeout and additions are bold. II. BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2.01 APPROVAL AUTHORITY I. Sun City Center Community Association Publication “The NEWS of Sun City Center”. 14. The NEWS shall not be used for electioneering/campaigning for political candidates for political office (county, state, or federal) or for Community Association office. 2.06 NOTIFICATION OF SEXUAL OFFENDERS SEXUAL PREDATORS AND SEXUAL OFFENDERS A. SEXUAL PREDATORS On March 31, 2008, Sun City Center was officially designated as a Senior Safety Zone as defined by Hillsborough County Ordinance Number 07-12. This Ordinance prohibits sexual predators from residing within the approved Sun City Center Senior Safety Zone. (Refer to Exhibit 2.06A) B. NOTIFICATION OF SEXUAL OFFENDERS (Former section 2.06 of Policy II to be included. Sections A –F to be number 1 -6) IV. COMMITTEES 4.01 STANDING COMMITTEESS C. Consumer Affairs 1. g. Vendors with two or more complaints may be removed from the vendor listing by the Consumer Affairs Committee, the President, or the Board of Directors. VI. FACILITIES 6.01B. REQUIREMENTS 3.b. There will only be two three (23) observed CA holidays (Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day) during which all CA facilities will be closed. In addition, CA facilities will be closed at 1:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, Thanksgiving Day, except for authorized functions. A skeleton crew will be on hand to open the remaining CA-observed holidays (Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day, and Thanksgiving Day).
HARDSHIP REQUESTS DUE BY FEBRUARY 27
Hardship financial relief for 2015 dues is available to Sun City Center members. The resident owner of the property applying for financial hardship assistance must have been a member of the community in good standing for a period of three years prior to applying for assistance. They must also complete a full financial disclosure. Applications for hardship must be submitted by February 27, 2015 to be considered for the current year. Please see Judy Hill at the CA office to pick up an application.
January 2015
List prepared by Linda Bowker from CA staff data. Report corrections, additions to CA at 633-3500.
First Rebecca William Clarence & Marlene Frank & Linda John & Cynthia Richard & Deborah David & Marilyn Renée James Donald & Vicky Donald Zilola Arthur & Diana Nancy Warren & Veida Anthony & Gail Ralph & Donna Gustavo & Lucia Michael & Susan John & Susan Irene Walter & Arlene Gerard & Patricia Wayne & Sandra Michael & Susan Mike & Lorrie Robert & Kathy David & Diana Henry & Heather Susan Fred & Kathryn
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In appreciation of your hard work, dedication and support given to the CA throughout the year, the Board of Directors cordially invites you to attend a picnic lunch in your honor on: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2014 FLORIDA ROOM 12:00 NOON TO 2:00 P.M.
DONATIONS TO THE SCCCA
Did you know that as a 501(c)(3) corporation, donations made to the Community Association are tax deductible? These donations are used in many ways for the betterment of our community. The NEWS of Sun City Center A publication of the SCC Community Association 1009 N. Pebble Beach Blvd. Sun City Center, FL 33573 813-633-3500 News Office 813-938-8721 (located in Old Town Hall) Editor-in-Chief Adam Porter newsofscc.ca@gmail.com 813-938-8721 Ext. 2 Reporter Phyllis Hodges hodgespress@gmail.com
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
By Jane Keegan
A YEAR IN REVIEW
What an interesting year this has been for Sun City Center as we have actually watched the Long Range Building Plan come to fruition. Power Contracting, General Contractors, signed the official contracts for $2,800,000 in April. Following that signing, ground breaking ceremonies were held, and the first shovels of dirt were turned on April 9. All this activity followed a very successful FunFest celebration, which was a great success and very well attended. On the suncitycenter.org website, aerial photos were posted all throughout the summer and showed the progress being made. The summer rains in June were accompanied by high winds and many Sun City Center homes suffered roof damage, but Power Contracting continued their work and progress was made. The parking lot north of the Atrium and Fitness Center was unavailable all summer. However, a portion of the lot was opened to members months early on November 4, just in time for the National Lawn Bowling Tournament. We also have 28 new trees, new plantings and irrigation areas, and new lighting that all complement our parking areas. This month the four new buildings will be open for use as soon as the Certificate of Occupancy is released by Hillsborough County. We welcome the new Information Center, the expanded Librar y addition, the new Multi-Purpose Building for use by the dance clubs, the Photography Club, and the Mac Club, and last, but not least, the
PHOTO BY JUDY STIMSON
President’s Report
CLUB/ORGANIZATION Monday Movies Polish Heritage Club Sew N’ Sews Front Porch Pickers Needlecrafters Club
AMOUNT $762 $100 $150 $810 $500
APPLIED TO Offset License Fees Library Information Center Hardship Fund Operations
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER SUN CITY CENTER A special thank you to the Community Foundation for their grants in 2014 benefiting the:
Samaritan building. In addition, the Artisan Coffee and Tea Bar in the Atrium, Café DeLuna, across from the Florida room opened on June 18, and it became an immediate success. Our campus has changed dramatically and has taken on a whole new dimension. We have taken on a new and improved look and have brought new amenities for our members in the process. We have stayed on or ahead of schedule and under budget throughout this building process. DUES In December, the members voted to lower the dues by $5 for 2015; $270 will be the amount of our dues, and all payment of dues will be handled through BB&T Bank. No payment will be accepted in the Community Association office. An envelope is included in your dues statement for your convenience in mailing your payment. Also, it is very easy to pay electronically, saving a stamp and a trip to the bank. FINAL COLUMN The last four years have gone by quickly for me—serving as a Director, Club Liaison, Vice President, and President. A special thank you is given to Lyn Reitz, Carol Donner and the CA Office Staff who worked diligently with me this year—thank you for your unwavering support.
Lawn Bowling Club $13,440 for the installation of cement walls around the Lawn Bowling Courts from the “Hadley A. & Helen Bryant Hill Fund” Library $13,812 from the “Durward & Janet Siville Fund” Photo Club $7,000 for equipment for new Photo club room/teaching lab from the “Hadley A. & Helen Bryant Hill Fund”
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Wednesday, January 7, 2015 • 7 p.m. Community Hall (refreshments at 6:30 p.m.)
200 Members Required For a Quorum -Agenda-
I. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance II. Approval of Minutes: October 22, 2014 Membership Meeting III. Treasurer’s Report IV. Community Manager’s Report V. Awards & Recognition VI. Installation of newly elected Directors VII. President’s Report VIII. General Discussion by Members IX. Adjournment
SPECIAL RECOGNITION TO THE FOLLOWING CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS WHO CONTRIBUTED $1,000 & OVER TO THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION IN 2014 (thru 12/19/14) NAME AMOUNT APPLIED TO Aquasizers Club $1,675 $1,000 for pool maintenance, $180 for FunFest, $270 for noodles & $225 for storm detector Dog Owners Group $2,000 Their share of maintaining the dog park Lapidary Club $1,000 $500 for Library and $500 for Hardship Fund Men’s Club $16,098 Sliding Doors for Information Center, Multi-purpose building & Good Samaritan building Minto Communities $10,000 Fireworks Fund Monday Movies $4,212 To offset licensing fees Needlecrafters Club $1,547 $850 for door replacement, $197 for FunFest and $500 for Operations Photo Club $2,963 80” TV for the Caper Room Softball Club $4,500 $2,500 for their share of maintaining the softball field & $2,000 donation to the Replacement Fund Tennis Association $10,250 Their share of maintaining the tennis courts Interfaith Social Action Council $3,000 Library for large print books Brandon Honda $3,350 Wine & Cheese after Sunday Series Shows Woman’s Club $1,583 $1,500 for the Library & $83 for FunFest Computer Club who paid $4,680 to provide Wi-Fi service in the Computer Room and Atrium Lawn Bowling Club who paid $17,875 as their 1/2 share of the maintenance of the lawn bowling courts RV Club and Tillers & Toilers for maintaining their own areas. Minto Communities for providing the cash prizes totaling $6,000 for the golf cart parade winners.
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Community Association Volunteers BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jane Keegan, President Sam Sudman, Vice President David Floyd, Corporate Secretary Neil Rothfeld, Treasurer Al Alderman Chuck Collett Howie Griffin Mike Killian Helen Lewis BUDGET COMMITTEE Neil Rothfeld, Oversight of Committee Jerry Mahoney, Chair Dave Mohl Gene Morris CONSUMER AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Mike Killian, Board Liaison Dale Potter, Chair (thru 4/9/14) Susan Muise (thru 4/9/14) Joan Shinsky (thru 4/9/14) Ted Verzino (thru 4/9/14) ELECTIONS COMMITTEE Howie Griffin, Board Liaison Shelba Fields, Chair Barbara Rein, Vice Chair Jim & Joellen Benken Barbara Biddle Dave & Nancy Birkett Jim & Kathy Bittman Sheila Borchert Lori Collom Paul & Eileen Courter Roselyn Cruthis Vernon Elarth Eleanor Folley Priscilla Gruber Stan & Karen Kesler Uta Kuhn Dawn Luckett Anne Marshall Mary Moquin Ray & Donna O’Karma Brenda Perkins Myrna Persinger Maggie Pliska Judy Pyle Kyle & Betty Rollins Janice Spitz Susan Swift Rita Tibbetts Lou & Mary Jane Tovey Barbara Walker Jean Wheat Cookie Wiseman GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Sam Sudman, Board Liaison Bob Shangraw, Co-chair Don Nathan, Co-chair
INTERNAL AUDIT COMMITTEE Regina Shaefer, Chair
HISTORY SOCIETY John Bowker, Chair Sylvia Willis RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS COMMITTEE Paul Wheat, Chair Kim Droege Chester Ferguson, Notary Dolores Whitfield, Notary CO-AP MEETINGS Howie Griffin, Board Liaison Bill Odell, Chair BINGO COMMITTEE Mike Killian, Board Liaison Jan Love, Chair Bob Ake Patricia Bauman Marilyn Bell Jack Burgess Betsy Burns Janet Chick Tom Coover John Cortese Sharon DeBerry Janet Doherty Dixie Dugan Betty Duncan Debbie Fiedler Helen Foti Edie Hazelton Karen Hanson Anita Hill Linda Hughes Robin LeMaster Linda Lewis Tineke Lockwood Karen Marmon Anne Marshall Marie McCann Swede Nolder Sandra North Barb O’Donnell Elsa Petursson Betty Pompei Larry & Jeanne Ratcliff Geraldine Ready Gale Rust Peg Stockett Fran Tiedemann Sandy Torok Pauline Yannotti FITNESS CENTER COMMITTEE Sam Sudman, Board Liaison Ernie Kociban, Chair Bruce Andersen Jim Blackstone Kevin Burke Kathy Panzer Doug Seipelt Paula Terrenzi
COMMUNITY INFO. CENTER Janet Ditmore, Chair Jerry & Gert Affayroux Elaine Armstrong Bruce & Naomi Arnold Dick and Dee Babbits Corrine Bailiff Dave Bartku Jack Baytos Frank Bosch John & Linda Bowker Norine Brinck Judy Bullock Linda Clapp Nancy Cottrell Carol Croll Roz Cruthis Annette Dispenziere Elaine Dow Mae-Ellen Dowdy Joe Elam Tom Fallon Jim & Donna Frasier Ann Funicello LaVerne Garcia Kathy Gauthier Lori Germain Bob & Judy Hackett Elysa Hendricks Phyllis Hodges Judy Hokanson Doris Howard Vivian Kann Dee Kelly Joyce Kline Ernie & Dorothy Kociban Kathie Koren Uta Kuhn Barbara Lewis Valerie Liotta Vinnie LoRusso George Lott Kathy Mahoney Cam McGary Anne McGervey Phyllis McGrath Russ & Ilona Merritt Marcia Mooney Alice Murphy Charles Nichols Andy Nove Carmen O’Kane Donna O’Karma Bill & Doris Palmer Eldon Peck Jackie Potts Jeffrey Rein Robert Riddle Ginny Rottman Marsha Russell Sally Schierkolk Monica Schofield Carol Scoble Rosemary Skummer Susan Swift Margaret Then Margaret Vaske Bonnie Vinciguerra Howard & Dorothy Volgenau Elaine Wardlow Barbara Wurth
HI NEIGHBOR Janet Ditmore, Chair Gert Affayroux Elaine Bagley Judy Bullock John & Linda Bowker Linda Clapp Brenda Coman Roz Cruthis Judy Dellinger Elaine Dow Judy Hackett Frank & Peggy Hein Linda Jester Dorothy Kociban Alice Murphy Jackie Potts Margaret Vaske HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE Janet Ditmore, Chair THE PROJECTS OFFICE (TPO) Al Alderman, Chair Bob Deutel Howie Griffin Mike Killian Lou Lee Patrick Long George Lott Chuck McGervey Gene Morris Cheryl Sari Don VanGelder LONG RANGE PLANNING IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE David Floyd, Chair John Luper Martha McTeague Jim Rottman Rozanne Seeley LIBRARY Rose Ainslie Sharon Baker Jean Beardsley Eileen Bishop Sheila Borchert Marge Brown Carol Burns Bobbie Carroll Lue Daughenbaugh Rose Ann Denton Helen Faden Lo Gibson Mary Ellen Ginnetti Linda Hansen Barbara Henbest Judy Herreweyers Charlene Hollars Katherine Howell Betty Jones Rosalie Kelleher Rebecca Keller Sharon Kennedy Mary Kroner Pat Kuzmik Inge Laucks
Elinor Lennox Elmer Leverett Angela Lewit Barbara Longo Donna Machmer Susan McBride Marcia McKee Evelyn McLean Sally McLeish Ann Miller Eileen Myers Bill Pappmeier Clara Rafinski Solange Rangel Shirley Rigsby Mary Robinson Norma Tuthill Lanna Wheatley Jennette White Sylvia Willis James Windle Kathy Woelfel Mary Kay Young MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY Sam Sudman, Board Liaison John & Linda Bowker George Lott Tom Schmitt Dee Williams NEWS OF SUN CITY CENTER Howie Griffin, Board Liaison Mike Killian, Asst. Board Liaison Karen Jones, Editor-in-Chief (thru 8/31/14) John & Linda Bowker Agnes Baker Uta Kuhn Phyllis Hodges Ilona Merritt Kai Rambow Judy Stimson SUN CITY CENTER WEB SITE Nan Baytos, Co-Chair Maggie Pliska, Co-Chair TV IN THE ATRIUM Bill Hodges Phyllis Hodges FUN FEST Mike Killian, Board Liaison Susan Muise, Chair Elaine Armstrong Bill Barron Joanne Baskinger Dave Birkett Joe Elam Bill & Phyllis Hodges Richard Hud Lynne Murphy Bob Powers Judy Schings Roxann Seeley
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Community Association Volunteers GOLF CART PARADE COMMITTEE Dave Birkett, Chair Bill Barron Nancy Birkett Erma Faron Bill & Phyllis Hodges Ludi Kulihin Bob Powers Hud Richards Chris & Vicki Robinson Jordan Siebert Rick Sochon Lyle Watson Members of CERT Members of the Radio Club Members of Security Patrol RECORDS RETENTION PROGRAM Joye Gasser Tom Schmitt MONDAY MOVIES Roy & Helen Skinner OUTDOOR LAWN CONCERTS David Mohl HOLIDAY BREAKFASTS Sam & Joanne Sudman, Co-chairs Jerry & Gert Affayroux Chuck Alber Al & Martha Alderman
Nancy Anderson Rose Ausburn Marilyn Balkany Millie Ballard Ed & Nancy Barnes Joanne Baskinger Pat Bennett Judy Betts Phyllis Black Jim & Bunny Blackstone Jud & Linda Bleser Kay Bogart Charna Bogdany Alice Boose John & Linda Bowker Gary & Sue Bowman Mary Boyes Marge Brown Nick & Bara Caleca Janet Cardulla Lannie Cardwell Sue Childress Nick & Patti Christy Linda Clapp Jim Clarke Chuck Collett Chris Crain Lenny Crooks John & Linda Crouch Roger Daft Pam Davis Wally & Doris DeArment Beatrice Despres Suzanne Devlin Janet Ditmore Ed & Mae Ellen Dowdy Mary Dufton Gina Fader Mel & Marcia Fader
Tom & Fran Fallon Martha Finley Dave & Phyllis Fitzgerald Edna Fleming David & Julie Floyd Vickie Frank Carla Freedman Lori Germain Dick & Barbara Gingrich Priscilla Gruber Trudy Haller Larry & Karen Hanson Gerry Harding Dick & Sarah Hardy Pete & Deb Hartman Doug & Edie Hazleton Harry Hintz Phyllis Hodges Chi Chi Horvath Jan James Stan Juczak Gary & Jane Keegan Dee Kelly Dave & Ladonna Kiefer Mike & Kathy Killian Ernie & Dorothy Kociban Peggy Kotila Judy Kucera Uta Kuhn Carol Kunkel Phyllis Laufer Helen Lea John & Sue Lea Andy & Bev Ledoux Jerome & Brenda Levy Barbara Lewis Helen Lewis Bill & Phyllis Liles Fred Lofland
Mark Lorenz Don & Sue Lynch Pete Mathieu Ann Martisen Lorraine McDaniel Suzanne McFadyen Carl & Cam McGary Chuck & Ann McGervey Terry & Ellen McGovern Nan McNamara Terrie McNamara Steve & Martha McTeague Nancy Mercer Dolores Miller Deanna Montes de Oca Phyllis Mueller Susan Muise Connie Murray George & Claire Mutti Bill Odell Dave & Barb O’Donnell Dave & Debbie Poland Eleanor Pritham Jim Rechtin Ann Renshaw Bob & Linda Ricedorf Dick & Debby Ris Tara Rishter Flavia Roberson Rita Rodda Ron & Denise Rosen Frank Rotger Jim & Ginny Rottman Charles Russ Nan Ryan Cathey Sandquest Pete Schissel Fred Schreiber Richard & Peggy Seagrave
Janet Selavka Jeanne Shannon Joan Shinsky Jesse & Nancy Shrom Roy & Helen Skinner Sue Slesnick Eileen Spector Jan Spitz Cathy Thomas Susan Torres Bev Turner Phil & Margaret Vaske Vicki Waller Donna Ward Lyle & Carol Watson Marge Weber Jeannette White Dolores Whiteside John Wilkens Jim & Diann Williard Carol Yudofsky
ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE Howie Griffin, Board Liaison Judy Schings, Entertainment Director Janet McRee, Assistant to Director Joanne Baskinger Nan Baytos Rose Ciaravalo Linda Clapp Jack Craig Barbara Gingrich Larry & Barbara Henbest Sandy Kepley Margaret Kuss Marvin & Ilene Lent
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Donations to the Community Association from Members in 2014 (thru 12/12/14) Thank you all from the Board of Directors
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Aipel, Stephen & Elizabeth Atkins, Jean Bassette, Beverly Baum, Annette Beck, Myra Benford, Robert & Lee Bergstrom, Gerald Bio, Darlene Anne Bizzano, Robert & Katherine Boyd, Vivian Bradford, Constance Brock, Peter & Rose Brown, James & Mary Bukowski, John & Barbara Bullock, Annette Bullock, Judith Burns, Leonard Cantrell, Edward Cartier, Michael & Deborah Chitre, Dilip & Shobha Chordas, David & Judy Clapp, Richard & Paula Cohen, Tina Conaway, Robert & Helen Conway, David & Portia Cori, Robert & Joan Cronn, Alice
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Daane, Gail Da Costa, Wanir Dashevsky, Patricia Davenport, Paul & Martha Davis, Paul & Elaine
Dempsy, Hildegard DeWilde, Nancy Dieden, Robert & Cornelia Donnelly, Bernard & Rosemarie Dowdy, Edward & MaeEllen Doyle, Fred & Georgia Engles, Beverly Erath, Grace Farrell, Evelyn Finley, Martha Fitzpatrick, Mary Ann Folley, William & Eleanor Frercks, Elizabeth Friedenreich, Harry & Carole Friesz, Kenneth
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Gasser, Joye Gehring, Mr. & Mrs. Boyd Genevie, Syble Golden, Marie Haas, John Hagge, John & Judith Hall, George & Harriet Hamm, Alfred & Dolores Hammaker, Ron Hardy, Richard & Sarah Hill, Robert & Mable Hiller, Margaret Holse, Karen Hopke, Barbara Howell, Kathy
Jones, Karen Kann, Vivian Kaprive, Debra Robert Keene Keeney, James & Augustine Keller, John & Rebecca Kelley, Mr. & Mrs. Steven Kepley, Frank & Sandra Kester, Robert & Irene Klinger, Robert & Teresa Kuechemeister, John & Aleeta La Torre, S. J. Lander, Jeananna Lascola, Harry Lee, Robert & Phyllis Lerch, Jerri Levine, Arthur & Bernice Lisko, Louis Littrell, Paul & Kristine Lombardi, Paul & Margaret Lott, George
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Mallak, Thomas Mannon, John & Betty Lou Miller, Donald & Janet Miller, Martha Morrell, Howard & Eleanor Muise, Susan Murray, Connie Narton, Susan Newman, William & Nancy Odell, William
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Pappmeier, William Payne, Charles & Gail
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Pelton, Ron & Pat Perry, Gene Ransbury, David & Karen Robinson, Mary Rogers, William Rottman, James & Ginny Russell, Robert & Cheryl Ruth, Jane
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Salmoiraghi, Louis Scaccheti, Donald Scheller, Marion Schueren, Mr. & Mrs. V. L. Shackelford, Ronald & Beverly Sherburne, John & Melinda Shirley, William & Karen Smalenski, Stanley & Mary Ellen Stoops, Jack & Judith Sturniola, David & Norma Sudman, Sam & Joanne Takcott, Charles & Catherine Treadwell, Anthony & Pamela Trizio, Leonard & Suzanne Tuthill, Dallas & Norma Vesche, Nickie & Dolores
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Walker, Peter & Barbara Warren, Kirk & Helena Watson, Lyle & Carol Wayland, James & Vivian Weeks, Jo Ann Weisner, Robert & Alice
Weitzman, Charles & Adele Werle, Gerard & Barbara Wick, Gerald & Mary Wilson, Jane Wurth, Barbara Wyrick, Donald
DONATIONS TO THE LIBRARY IN MEMORY OF: Dorothy Churchill AAUW SCC/Southshore Branch
Peg Staple
Aaron Staple Peter Staple Elizabeth Pettersson Ursula H. Smith Yvonne Weiser Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert Arbuckle Mr. & Mrs. Domenic D’Ginto Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Gold Mr. & Mrs. Ray Musgnug Mr. & Mrs. David Thompson
Marilyn Valentine Arbor Glen Breakfast Group Beverly Engles Mr. & Mrs. Jack Stoops
Daniel S. Lamar, MD Orthopedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine Specialist Dr. Lamar will discuss common causes of knee pain and options for improving comfort and reducing pain.
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Eric Sundberg, MD Orthopedic Surgeon, Spine Specialist Dr. Sundberg will discuss back pain and current alternatives for finding relief from chronic pain.
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SCC Holiday Breakfast from page 1. ALL PHOTOS BY BILL OR PHYLLIS HODGES
Sam and Joanne Sudman, breakfast organizers, were pleased at the turnout of 756.
Not everybody sees the “folks in the kitchen” who make sure the servers are well supplied.
Holiday music was wafting throughout the campus, thanks to Joe LaPiana, aka, Mr. Ovah De Hill.
The Gone Stampin’ club was doing a brisk business with handmade holiday items (L to R) Kathy Rogers, Barbara Nightingale, Sally Ann Dickey.
The gleam in Larry Hardesty’s eye was put there by grandson Reed Miller’s delight while controlling the train. Morgan Jones, Model Railroad Club member, was there to assist.
Marcia Hanson was on hand in the Art Club display room to talk about inspiration for the exhibit featuring her paintings.
The Sawdust Engineers outdid themselves cleaning up the sawdust to prepare for visitors.
The Holiday Walk and Breakfast was a great occasion to bring guests in to see a SCC community event.
Ingrid Regula assists Joan Juczak and Rebecca Gonda at the Lapidary Club counter.
Iris McLaughlin demonstrates a weaving technique to Del Deverr while Judy Schmedin, a fellow Weavers Club member, watches.
Donations to Tax Aide Club in 2014 Allen, Jean Amazzo, John & Gloria Barfield, Opal Bohachek, Theodore & Ann Buhr, Diane Butner, Jim Caudill, Benton & Eileen Connine, Robert & Lillian DeWitt, JoAnn Dornick, Robert & Evelyn Doyle, Linda Foster, Edward Frisella, Samuel & Linda Gibson, John Gilbert, Sandra Hann, Harold Hartnett, Joan Herd, Walter & Phyllis Jahns, Donald & Tomiye James, Dale & Mary James, Paul & Irma Johnson, Louise Jose, Joyce Kelley, Jane Kelly, John & Elizabeth Kratoville, Harry Kuechenmeister, John & Oleeta Lara, Luis Lenox, Beth Liehr, Douglas Littrell, Paul & Kristine Mast, Walter & Nancy Mazzoni, Jane McCoy, Robert & Marion Merrill, Dean & Mary Merrill, Lew & Mary Mitchell, James Moberly, Tom Mueller, Ella Novosel, Elaine Roberts, William Sanborn, Joan Schafers, Judith Schermesser, James & Betty Sherburne, John & Melinda Siegel, Irving & Gladys Simandi, Anna Sinacore, Antonio Teates, Cathy Varney, Tommye Vincent, Roberta Wells, Ida Joy Williams, Betty Zielke, Robert & Avis Zito, Norma Jean
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By Phyllis Hodges Ceramics Club If you haven’t been in the Ceramics Club room (located by Pineapple Plaza), you have missed a treat. The club has part of its space dedicated to a “store” where visitors can browse, with proceeds from sales going to charity. Creating ceramic pieces is indeed an art and these members are dedicated. Whether they are making an item for themselves, for gifting or for selling, they are committed to making each piece beautiful. Carol Cook, who just stepped down from the top post, says she has enjoyed her leadership role, but every club needs new blood. Carol came to SCC in 1993 from New York where ceramics was a hobby but on a smaller scale. She takes pride in the fact that the club is flourishing and attributes some of its vibrancy to the new things being done. For example, they hold free classes so that newcomers can see if ceramics is for them. “The classes have been full, with 12 people per class, and most of the people who take them do join the club,” she said. “We also had a membership drive that worked.” Rita Mealey, formerly first vice president, assumed the presidency in 2015. She moved here four years ago from Pennsylvania. In checking out all the activities, she took a close look at the club since she had dabbled in ceramics in the ‘70s. She apparently dived in head first, because she is one of the cadre of about 10 members who claim the club as their home away from home. Rita is excited about her new role but realizes she has big shoes to fill. She takes comfort in the fact that Carol will still be around. “Carol has always been willing to offer a helpful hand
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Carol Cook, left, president for past four years and who earlier served a two-year stint, is handing over the helm of the club to Rita Mealey.
Denise Foreman (right) is the new First Vice President; Sharon Gilson is second vice president.
since I joined the club four years ago,” she says. The club now has almost 100 members, although many of those do not participate regularly. As in many art clubs, it’s common for a member to reach a point where they have all the ceramic pieces they can use, as do their friends and family members who have been the happy recipients of ceramic gifts. Each member is responsible for buying paints and the raw form or “green ware” needed for personal use items; for pieces made for the club to sell, club supplies are used. For more information about the club or a three-week class session that starts January 12, call the clubroom at 813642-2040 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Thursday, January 8th • 10 am - 1 pm
Grand O pening Celebration Brunch with Gourmet Food Stations Dessert Table & Chocolate Fountain Live Entertainment Spectacular Door Prizes
What’s New at the Library?
By Elaine Birkinshaw One hundred years ago the Great War began in Europe, changing the world’s political scene and culture forever. Many European countries are holding commemorative services this year and BBC has produced an excellent documentary, Royal Cousins at War, that revisits the conflict between Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany and King George V of England. This study of the fall of monarchy as Europe’s prime form of government is now available at the library. Mystery fans will enjoy the Murder, She Wrote series we added this month. The set consists of all twelve seasons starring Primetime Emmy Award nominee Angela Lansbury as amateur sleuth and mystery writer Jessica Fletcher. Each season is packaged as a series so that it can be checked out as one item. Because we now have a larger selection of series on DVD, we are allowing each person to check out two series at a time along with three 7-day DVDs. Many of the television series in our collection started out as donations of a few seasons. Our goal for the next year is to try to fill in the gaps of the series that have been popular so that
they can be complete. We now have the complete set of the popular West Wing series starring Martin Sheen, as well as Columbo and 24. We have all four past seasons of Downton Abbey and will be adding Season 5 in January. Anthony Horowitz was commissioned by the Arthur Conan Doyle estate to create new works of fiction continuing the story after the death of Sherlock Holmes. Following up on the success of his 2011 book The House of Silk: A Sherlock Holmes novel, Horowitz now gives us Moriarty a new villain who is stepping up to take the place of Holmes’ arch-rival. British actress Judi Dench has written a pictorial memoir of her life and career filled with wonderful photos of and anecdotes from her long and illustrious history in theater. The talented Dame Judith Dench has excelled in everything from Shakespeare to comedy, live theater to the big screen. Behind the Scenes provides a candid look at her personal and professional life. Thank you to all of our patrons and volunteers for your support during 2014. Wishing you a happy and healthy 2015. Happy Reading!
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Club News Irish Connection Win 1st Place SCC Holiday Golf Car Competition
New York Club Dinner Dance
The Irish are jigging with joy! The Irish Connection’s decorated golf car entry in the “Holiday Fun in the Sun” themed 2014 SCC Annual Parade Competition won First Place with a Holiday Merry-go-Round designed and built by Ian Donnelly and Larry Vaughan with helpful assistance by Phyllis Donnelly and Marilyn Vaughan. The reindeer and the horses were beautifully decorated by Phyllis. Everyone showed a keen interest in the mechanization of this creative wonder as the festive horses and a reindeer went round and round Winning entry Irish Connection Holiday and up ‘n down as well! Fabulous job, Merry-go-Round. well done, many thanks, you make our members so proud!
L to R: Larry Vaughan, Phyllis and Ian Donnelly, Marilyn Vaughan with prize packet.
Art Club Exhibit
By Mel Solochek January is a big month for the Art Club in Sun City Center, highlighted by the annual art show later in the month and the gallery opening exhibit on January 7. This month’s gallery show, which was open to all art club members featuring “ Safari Animals.” Members will bring art with a safari animal theme, featuring lions, tigers, zebras, elephants, rhinos, and many more surprises. The paintings will be gorgeous, and the treats supplied by the many artists will be fun to eat. Wine and other beverages also. The public is invited to this free gallery opening. Once again it will take place in the Art room Gallery on January 7, 2015 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Come share the day with many great artists. These include: Mary Lou McKittrick, Mel Solochek, Karen Butenschoen, Regina Smith, Anne Walker, Liz Armstrong, Faye McKeown, Brenda Levy, Mary Chabot, Dolores Phelps, Robi Jackson, Lillian Foncellino, Marcie Hansen, Maureen Hileman, Jean Beardsley, Jean Mitchell, Linda Hawkens, Jeanie Will, Chris Botting, Dave Botting, Marion Giblin, Sue Corbett, Mary Frances Underwood, Frances Hubicki, Vickie Robertson, and Claire Jacobs. December’s gallery opening for Marcie Hansen was a great success. Make this even greater! See you January 7 and then again at the Art show January 24.
January 6, 2015: The next dinner dance of the New York Club will be black and white semi casual affair. It will be at 5:00 p.m. in the Kings Point Borini Theater. Music by Gari. Catered by Banquet Masters. Menu includes appetizer table, carved steamship roast beef, chicken Florentine, crab stuffed filet of sole, vegetables, dessert, coffee and soda. Price for members $18.50, guests $25.00. For further information please contact Frank Gatto at 813633-8942.
Computer Club Classes for January
“Windows 8/8.1 Workshop” Your choice of January 19 or January 23. 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon in the Computer Club Classroom. Tuition $10 (members) $15 (non-members) payable upon registration. LEARN TO TUNE YOUR OWN PC Your Choice of January 20 or 27. 9 a.m. to 12 noon in the Computer Club classroom. $30 includes CD. Payable upon registration. For Computer Club members only. Contact Matt Batt at 600.5549 for details. “Introduction To Computers” Four two-hour sessions, beginning January 15 and continuing on the 22, 29 and February 5 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon in the Computer Club Classroom. Tuition $20 (members) $25 (non members) payable upon registration. “How to Backup Your Pictures, Documents & Videos” January 28 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon in the Computer Club Classroom. Tuition $10 (members) $15 (non members) payable upon registration. Pre-register for all courses in the Computer Lab. Monday through Saturday 12:30 to 5 p.m. Computer Club Monthly Meetings Resume The January 7 meeting will feature a demonstration and discussion of Windows 10. This pre-release version of Microsoft’s next Operating System is impressive. Come and learn what the future holds for your PC. This meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Florida Room. All SCC members and KP residents are invited. For details, contact Mary Boyes at 813-205-8025.
Heartland Club Luau
Submitted by Stephanie Casey The Heartland Club social group is hosting a Luau on Saturday, January 10 at 5:00 p.m., in the Banquet room of the Kings Point Clubhouse. The cost of the catered dinner is $9.00 per person, and includes coffee and tea. Entertainment will be provided by the Hula Honeys. Break out your Hawaiian shirts and dresses, BYOB, and join in the fun. This group sponsors three social events a year for former or current residents (Snow Birds) of Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska. Membership is open to anyone who lives in the Sun City Center area, permanent or seasonal, with ties to the Heartland. Dues are $5 per year, and 2015 dues will be payable at the January party. New members are most welcome. Reservations for the Luau can be secured by making out a check payable to Sylvia Eddens. The check should be mailed to Sue Snell, 103 Fordham, Sun City Center, 33573. For more information regarding the Luau or the Club, you may contact Sylvia at 813-633-9963.
Male Call For Prostate Health
Sponsored by the Men’s Club of Sun City Center, will host its next meeting Monday, January 12th, 2 p.m. at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 1239 Del Webb Blvd., West. Our speaker will be Dr. Kevin Hornsby MD, Director of the Florida Men’s Medical Clinic. His topic is “A Doctor’s View of Erectile Dysfunction.” He is an authority on the latest advancements in sexual medicine and dysfunction. Dr. Hornsby has successfully treated well in excess of 10,000 men for erectile dysfunction using various methodologies—some not well known to the general public. It is suggested that Patients, Partners, and Physicians attend. Refreshments will be served. For more information contact Harry Benter (813-625-5328) or Sam Smith (813-746-1989).
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Irish Connection Movie Night
Rollins Theater Jan. 12 at 6:30 p.m. Feature: Darby O’Gill and the Little People. Starring Albert Sharpe, Sean Connery, Janet Munro and Jimmy O’Dea. Wily old codger, Darby O’Gill, captures King Brian of the Leprechauns and is granted three wishes. All backfire with comical results. An old Irish classic with subtitles. All in SCC welcome. Bring your friends, big ones and little ones.
Kings Point Mixed Chorus Concert
Submitted by Stephanie Casey, Kings Point Mixed Chorus Publicity Chairperson The Kings Point Mixed Chorus is kicking off their new season on Monday, January 12. in the Kings Point North Clubhouse. The first rehearsal for the April 7 Spring Concert begins with sign-in at 1:30 p.m. It would be a pleasure to welcome some new voices, soprano, alto, tenor or Bass. The Chorus is open to any South Shore resident, snowbirds included, with a love of singing and a desire to become part of this most enjoyable group. There are no tryouts. The Chorus meets at Kings Point every Monday afternoon, with sign-in The Italian Club had its annual Christmas Party on December 12th. Long- from 1:30 to 1:45 p.m., followed by announcements. Practice runs from 2 time members, Dominick and Phyllis Scali who are married 63 years prove to 3:30 p.m. Dues are $10 per season, and help defray music and concert they can still cut a rug with the best of us. expenses. The theme for the April 7 Spring Concert, to be held in the Borini Theater of Kings Point, is Broadway and Movies. You are invited to join the SCC Patriots Club Chorus, which is under the direction of Charles Wirick, and accompanied The Sun City Center Patriots Club’s annual meeting for all members will by Ruth Hewitt. If you live outside the Kings Point community, just tell the take place on January 10, 2015, in the Palm Conference Room, 960-B Cherry gate you are going to Chorus. For more information, you may contact Rose Hills Drive, Sun City Center at 1:30 p.m. The meeting will be to elect the 2015 813-633-1753. officers and set the agenda for the club’s events in 2015. New members and interested individuals who want to support patriotism and our veterans are Sun City Center Photo Club welcome to attend. For more information call Uta Kuhn at 813-642-9555. Meets Tuesday, January 13, at 6:30 p.m. in the Caper Room. Experience
AAUW Kicks Off 2015
AAUW will begin 2015 with an informative talk by one of its newest members, Sally Dittman, President of the SCC Campaign Against Human Trafficking. Sally’s timely and inspiring presentation will focus on her group’s newest program, “Prevention Education,” which will be introduced at Ruskin Elementary in January 2015. Join us for this luncheon meeting on Saturday, January 10 in the Florida Room of the Atrium on N. Pebble Beach Blvd. Social time begins at 10:30. Business meeting at 11:15. Lunch at 12 noon followed by the program. Please contact Margie Castiglia 813-633-8253 for reservations.
Qigong Club News
The Qigong Club will be having classes in January every Monday from 3:30-4:45 p.m. at the Dance Studio in the Atrium, and Tuesday (1/6 Florida Room and the Armstrong Room the rest of the Tuesdays in January) from 8-9 a.m. until the new building opens. Mary Hirsch, Instructor Supreme Science Qigong, will lead the Tuesday class and James West, Instructor Zhineng Qigong, will lead the Monday class. Qigong has been proven to improve health and longevity at all levels of instruction. Wear loose comfortable clothing and shoes and join Mary or James and begin your journey to health and healing with the New Year.
Science, Engineering & Technology Club Meeting
Monday, Jan 12, 7:30 p.m. in the Caper Room, Atrium Building, 954 North Course Lane. There is no cost for guests; anyone interested in science and technology is invited. Phillip Leto, a noted local speaker who last season presented the SET club with his well-received talk on the Manhattan atomic bomb project is back this year. His talk, “The Sleeping Giant Awakes: Fracking” addresses the controversies of fracking that, depending on the evidence one views, either promises to free the US from oil dependence for many years or to create long term problems by causing earthquakes and polluting air and water.
two speakers at the Sun City Center Photo Club’s January 13 meeting. Peggy Farren will present on effectively using speedlights in studio lighting. Peggy’s creativity, expertise, exceptional customer service and upbeat personality helped her photography company become the first recipient of the Naples Daily News’ Champion Award for Photography for 2011 and the Star Award the following year 2012 as well as the National Association for Wedding Professionals “Industry Award” for 2011, which honors a company that stands out as an example of professionalism, kindness, success and over achievement. You will see her pictures gracing the covers of many local magazines, as well as national publications. She also freelances for the Florida Weekly newspaper and has many corporate clients. Peggy has a way of simplifying the technical side of photography so that her classes are in high demand. Joe Fitzpatrick is our second presenter who will demystify autofocus and metering. Joe is an experienced and well respected professional photographer who has consistently created award winning images. He is one of that rare breed of photographers who possesses both a vast array of technical knowledge and the ability to communicate it in clear, simple terms. He is a member of the Photographic Society of America and the Professional Photographers of America. In 2011 and 2012 Joe was chosen to co-lead the Scott Kelby Worldwide Photo Walks in both Fort Myers and Naples. Well versed in all aspects of photography, Joe holds seminars, hands-on workshops, and small group classes on a variety of subjects. His easy to understand teaching style and abundance of patience have placed him also in high demand as a speaker throughout Florida. At 6:30 p.m., we will have a tutorial program, followed by the regular program at 7:00 p.m. This is an open meeting and you do not have to be a member to attend. Dues for the 2015 year remain at $20 per person or $30 per household couple and provide access to club activities, competitions and classes as well as the photo lab with computers, scanners and large format printers. For more information on the club and its activities, please see our website at www.photoclubscc.com or visit the learning lab at 960D Cherry Hills Drive.
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Club News Italian Club Presents Pastry Night
The Italian Club presents Pastry Night with Black & Brown Coffee & Sambuca. Choice of cannoli or sfogliatelle. Our very own “Salvina” will sing Italian songs and DJ for your dancing pleasure. Tuesday, January 13 at KP Borini, doors open at 6 p.m. Members $5 and Guests $6. Extra pastry may be ordered at $3 for each additional pastry. Tickets will be sold in the KP Borini Lobby on Monday, January 5th and Tuesday, January 6 between 9:30 AM and noon. Please mark your choice of pastry on check. If unable to get to KP Borini, please call Tom Barba at 813-633-0264 for reservations. Tables of 8, please keep your checks together. Cutoff date is Jan. 8.
Woman’s Club Holiday Luncheon
Nearly New Shop Fashion Show January 15
The SCC Nearly New Shop will provide a Fashion Show for the SCC Woman’s Club at their January 15th 2015 Luncheon Meeting. Dee Kelly, Jeanne Naish, Joyce Falandysz and Rosie Clifton met to go over the show details. Both organizations are looking forward to this wonderful event. Table centerpieces and various show items including clothing and props provided by the Nearly New Shop will be available for sale that day. Tickets for the luncheon fashion show are $14. Contact Rosie Clifton at 813-938-4398 L to R: Dee Kelly, Jeanne Naish and Joyce for details and tickets. Falandysz.
Men’s Club Ladies Day luncheon
The Sun City Center Men’s Club celebrated the holidays with the annual Ladies Day luncheon. Held in the SCC Community Hall 350 members and guests enjoyed a sumptuous buffet of roast beef, pork loin and salmon. Ladies received favors and were entertained by Elvis. The Men’s Club membership is open to residents of Sun City Center and Kings Point. Call John Lehr, Vice-President of Membership, 813-260-3058 for more information.
Ohio Club BIG Variety Show and Dinner
Mark your calendar and plan on attending the Ohio Club’s big variety show and dinner on January 17, 2015 at the Community Hall. Doors will open at 5 p.m. for this BYOB event. A terrific buffet dinner will be served by Banquet Masters, which will include three entrees, including beef, chicken and fish, plus a salad and dessert bar along with coffee, iced tea and water. Cost is $20 per person for members and $22 per person for non-members and guests. The entertainment will feature songs by Troy Allen Coman and Bill Barker. There will also be a special magic show by Ed Feder. While this event is for Ohio Club members, all residents of SCC and KP are welcome! Come join us and see what Ohio hospitality is about. Reservations to Marianne Turman at 1954 Wolf Laurel Drive (634-7770). Make checks payable to the Ohio Club. Please include the names of all persons attending along with check. Don’t miss this special event.
Packed House Learn About Human Trafficking
PHOTO BY GARY BOWMAN
Submitted by Uta Kuhn The GFWC Woman’s Club of Sun City Center held their annual Holiday Luncheon at the Renaissance Club on Tuesday, December 16th. There were 90 members and guests in attendance. The first thing on the agenda was a wonderful variety of holiday songs, which were sung by the Men’s Chorus of Sun City Center. They were great! Prior to lunch many of the ladies ordered cocktails and spent the time socializing. One of the most outstanding things which took place at this party, is the outpouring of love for a special event called the “Angel Project,” which is a program sponsored by the Hope Fund. Prior to the holiday party, members of the Club had the opportunity of picking a special angel for whom they could buy a Christmas Gift. Members were able to choose a boy or girl “angel” and buy them much needed clothing (no toys). The children for whom gifts could be purchased ranged in age from 5 to 12. Those who purchased gifts knew the name of the “angel” their age, and the size of clothing they needed. All this information was on a special paper, which was actually a colored “cutout” of an angel. Thanks to the generosity of the Club’s members, 110 angels received a gift of much needed clothing this Christmas. If you would like more information about the Womans Club, please contact President Jean Smith at 813-6342576.
L to R:Gary Baker, Men’s Club President; Gregory Christopher, FBI Special Agent; Cpl. Michael Victor, Tampa Police; Cam McGary, South Shore Campaign for Human Trafficking Awareness Division, and Art Smith, Men’s Club VP Programs
John Armstrong, Men’s Club VP Membership At the December 19, 2014, Men’s Club of Sun City Center meeting over 230 members and guests listened to a highly motivated FBI Special Agent Gregory Christopher and Cpl. Michael Victor of the Tampa PD talk about human trafficking. Thousands of young girls fall victim to this trap every day and usually become prostitutes for an unscrupulous pimp, who takes all the money and has very little concern for the girl’s well being. Many of these young girls run away from their homes and fall in with the wrong people. Both genders can become lost in this horrible existence with little hope of ever escaping back to a normal life. There is a group of concerned citizens in the South Shore area called The South Shore Campaign for Human Trafficking. In Sun City Center, Cam McGary heads up the Awareness Division, which covers the greater Sun City Center Area, Ruskin and Wimauma and their goal is to make the residents of the area aware of Human Trafficking. Presently the organization is looking for a home to house the rescued girls as they make up the larger group in this area. If you want more information call Cam McGary at 813.642.9800. The next Men’s Club general meeting will be January 21, 2015. Look for the Club email with the Newsletter and information on how and when to make a reservation.
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Club News Rays Coach to Speak to Men’s Club
Tom Foley, 3rd base coach of the Tampa Bay Rays and former major league player will be the guest speaker at the Sun City Center Men’s Club meeting to be held on January 21. Mr. Foley played 13 seasons in the major leagues, all in the National League. He is the longest serving coach in the Rays’ history. As third base coach he has served under three managers, Hal McRae, Lou Piniella, and Joe Maddon. Membership in the Men’s Club is open to residents of Sun City Center and Kings Point. For more information call John Lehr, Vice-President of Membership at 813-260-3058.
German-American Club Singers
It’s called “Melodies of Love and Tunes from the Wild West.” The first half of the musical presentation will feature choral numbers, as well as solos all about love. The singers will then leave the “stage” and after a very brief intermission will return and perform numbers with a western flair. This interesting concept will take place on Thursday, January 29 at 3 p.m. in the Florida Room (across from the Lap Pool in the Atrium Bldg). The hall will be set up cabaret style and audience is encouraged to BYOB, and to sing along with any tunes you might be familiar with! Tickets are $5 and may be obtained from all members or by contacting Ms. Margot Gunther at 813-633-0446.
Purple Butterflies to See Comedian Yakov Smirnoff
On Thursday, January 29, 2015, the Purple Butterflies will be going to The Lakeland Center in Lakeland to see Yakov Smirnoff – he is Russian born and a great standup comic who has his own theatre in Branson, Missouri. Both women and men guests are invited to join the Purple Butterflies for this trip. Seating is limited and must be paid for ASAP. The bus will leave from Community Hall at 4:45 p.m. and return home by 11 p.m. – this is a one night only show. Eat before leaving SCC. $55 includes lots of laughter at the show, bus and gratuity. Checks should be made payable to “Purple Butterflies.” Sign up at 610 La Jolla Avenue or phone Elaine at 813-634-3479 for more information.
Sun City Center Lions Say “Thank You”
The Sun City C enter Lions Club wishes to thank the local residents for their very generous contributions during the White Cane Drive, recently held during the month of November. Without everyone helping, we would not be able to do the things we do in the local community. 100% of the monies raised stay right here in our community.
Purple Butterflies 2015 Membership Drive
The Purple Butterflies of SCC, a chapter of the International Red Hat Society, has open membership for all KP and SCC residents. Dues for the 2015 calendar year are $10 made out to “Purple Butterflies”. Our goal is for ladies, of all ages, to join a fun and friendly group. Our club colors are red hat with purple outfit. We have year round, monthly, functions either in town or bus/carpooling trips. There are registration forms on the front porch at 610 La Jolla Avenue (self serve and open 24/7) or phone Elaine at 634-3479 for more information.
DAR Fashion Show
Back by Popular Demand! Janet Carr of “Accessories and More” will present a Fashion Show on January 31, 2015 at Club Renaissance, 2121 Pebble Beach Blvd. South, Sun City Center, FL. Plan to arrive at 11 a.m. so you can browse the unique clothing, fashionable accessories, and stunning jewelry. At noon, chapter members will model a variety of outfits. Luncheon will be served at 1 p.m. Meal choices are: Greek salad topped with grilled chicken or spinach quiche, dessert, coffee and tea. The price is $20 per person. You may also purchase raffle tickets for a number of stunning baskets Janet Carr. filled with a variety of “goodies.” The Colonel George Mercer Brooke DAR Chapter is sponsoring the event. All proceeds will benefit the Athena House, a home for Florida homeless female veterans. Tickets will be sold at the Atrium ticket kiosk on Monday, Wednesday and Friday January 5 – 23. You may contact Ellen Cyr for tickets at 813-633-4627. For additional information, please contact Bunny Blackstone 813-634-6387.
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Kim Droege, Publicity for Wisconsin Club After we’ve put the tinsel away, rang in the New Year and honored past presidents, it’s time to party with The Wisconsin Club of SCC and KP! Our club will be holding its annual potluck at Community Hall in SCC on Thursday, January 29, 2015 beginning at 5 p.m. Community Hall is located on S. Pebble Beach Blvd. in SCC. So mark your calendars now! It’s always an evening of great food, conversation and fun. The cost will be $5 per person, which includes your fried chicken, table set ups, coffee and water. You must BYOB and a dish to pass for 8 other folks. Buffet style service. And everyone knows Wisconsin folks are great cooks! New this year is the optional White Elephant gift exchange. Please bring a new or nearly new gift to place on the gift table. No food please. Details on the gift exchange will come later, but if you bring a gift you will have an opportunity to acquire those gems you can’t live without! Reservations must be received no later than January 15, 2015. Please send your info and remittance to Hedde Horne at 1226 Caloosa Creek Club President Art Droege at Hi, Neighbor! Court, SCC, 33573. Please make in November 2014. checks payable to: Wisconsin Club. For questions, please contact Bev Hetzel at 309-236-2900, Hede at 813-634-0712 or Art Droege at 813-633-6165
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Club News The Elegant Gardeners Club Presents Antique Appraisals and a Club Showcase
On Tuesday, February 3, 2015, the Elegant Gardeners will offer antique appraisals by Burchard Galleries of St. Petersburg, Florida’s foremost antique and fine art auctioneers. The event will be held in the Florida Room from 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tickets for appointment times for appraisals will be available with a SCC or KP resident ID card at the Kiosk in the Atrium beginning January 16 and continuing from 9 – 11 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday through the end of January. Tickets will be $5 for up to 3 items with one appointment per ID card. Proceeds will go to SCC LifePath Hospice. The Elegant Gardeners will also present a showcase of club activities in the Florida Room in conjunction with the appraisals. Admission is free and open to the public. Learn to create a floral design demonstrations at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m. Learn to construct your own vegetable grow box at 10 a.m. Get vegetable growing tips. Who needs a pot? See unusual growing containers and recycled yard art at noon. All day displays will include a Floral Design Show by club members. Gardening Questions will be answered. Visit our Flower Shop for floral gifts to purchase. See you there on February 3rd.
British Connection Beetle Drive Event
Robbin Stratton-Upson, Publicity Chairman The British Connection Club of SCC invites you to a ‘Beetle Drive’ and Gourmet Pizza Event to be held in the Florida Room of the Atrium Building from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, February 03, 2015. Beetle Drive, a classic British dice party game, is a great icebreaker as the participants play this easy-to-learn game moving from table to table, meeting your fellow club members along the way, with prizes awarded for lowest and highest scores. You are guaranteed loads of fun and laughter! The evening will begin with gourmet pizza, dessert, coffee and soda. Bring your own adult beverage. Cost to Members-$10 and for non-members-$12. RSVP deadline is Monday, January 26th, 2015, to Veronica Harris, Call 860-508-4005. Send checks payable to ‘The British Connection’ to: 2303 Oxford Center Place, SCC, FL 33573.
Lions Club Cruise
There is still time to book passage on the SCC Lions Club Cruise, leaving Tampa on Saturday, February 28, 2015, and returning back to Tampa, on Saturday, March 7 (seven wonderful days to be pampered). We are going to Cozumel, Costa Maya, Roatan and Belize. Cruise with the Lions and their December 2014 Woodcarver of the Month friends on the newly refurbished Royal Caribbean Vision of the Seas. Cost Evelyn Neste was born and raised in Northern Wisconsin near Lake of the cabins will vary, and there is always some sort of promotion being run Superior. She was the youngest of seven children. Being raised in a medical by the cruise lines. Sample fares are: inside cabin - $685, ocean view - $705, family, her father was a doctor and her mother a balcony - $1215. There will also be a bus available at an extra cost for those nurse, she always knew how to take care of herself. of you who want a ride to the port and back. Looking forward to seeing you Evelyn learned to snow ski in the winter and golf in on the Vision of the Seas! For questions and booking, please contact Jayne the summer. Not wanting to follow her parent’s careers Kirse, Sun City Center Travelworld at 813-634-3318. she decided to become a schoolteacher. Evelyn received her bachelor’s degree from North Metaphysical Society January Calendar of Events Land College and her master’s degree from the Board Meeting – Tuesday – January 6 – 12:30 p.m. – Palm Room. Meeting is University of Wisconsin with a major in Reading open to Metaphysical Society members. For info call Vicky at 813-398-7033. Specialization. After college she became a fourth grade Open Meeting and Presentations – Wednesdays – 10 a.m. – Central Campus. teacher and traveled to several schools as a reading January - 7 in the Sandpiper Room, Open Meeting for Members to bring specialist. While teaching she met Don Neste, who was suggestions for metaphysical programs they would like to see in 2015. Join also a schoolteacher, and they fell in love and were soon married. Evelyn in the fun and fellowship as we roll out a new “Speed Meet” format where and Don have raised three outstanding and successful daughters. The first went into politics and is a county administrator. The second is a successful members will have the opportunity to share at tables of four as they rotate around the room. lawyer and the third is a CPA. January 14 - in the Heritage Room, Presentation: “When I Read for Like many couples from Wisconsin, including her brother Dean Merrill and Others, ” with third generation intuitive psychic Chantal Jacques who shares his wife Mary K., Evelyn and Don decided to become ” Snow Birds” when they retired. They bought a home in Sun City Center in 2004 to enjoy their her journey of helping others through her readings, most especially how she many activities such as golf, bridge, pinochle and trips back to Wisconsin is able to “feel” what is happening in her client’s body during their reading. to ski with their daughters. Evelyn discovered woodcarving by visiting the January 21 - in the Heritage Room, Presentation: “How To Achieve Wood Carving display during the 2005 Fun Fest. She loved the beautiful Divine Attunement,” with Ed Foote. Edgar Cayce gave us a road map for carvings and thought she could also create them. She improved her skills how to attune with the Divine, and Ed will examine the mindset which Edgar Cayce said we need to have, along with steps we can take to achieve by taking many classes spiritual attunement. from professional January 28 - in the Heritage Room, Presentation: “Where are we in the woodcarvers such as Ascension Process”? Speaker Rev. Carl Franklin will share some of the Debbie Edwards, Cecil recent changes that have occurred in the Astral Plane and the Earth Plane. Wi le y, and D esiray He will introduce us to the New Earth “like” planet that is being prepared Haney. She also took for those who are not yet ready to reincarnate onto the New Earth. many in-house classes Open Meetings and Presentations are open to SCC residents and their and produced many guests, and reciprocal communities. Free admission for Open Meetings. wonderful wood Love offering requested to benefit the Society for Presentations. carvings. She was also Events and Activities active in the club, serving Mondays, January 5, 12, 19 and 26 at 1 p.m., in the Heritage Room, as Publicity Manager for Central Campus. Book Group features “Spontaneous Evolution: Our several years. During Positive Future,” by Bruce Lipton and Steve Bhaerman. No homework as the past two years she the group reads aloud and discusses as they go. Open to SCC residents managed and prepared the Christmas Lunch for the club with the help of her husband, Don, and brother, Dean Merrill. Evelyn is an outstanding and their guests, and reciprocal communities. Free admission. For info call Alice at 813 634-9065. representative of the Wood Carving Club of Sun City Center.
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Club News Gone Stampin Donation
Potters’ Wheel Club News
L to R: Lynn Anderson, Terrie McNamara, Vicky Worsham and Bill Roberts.
Lisa Simons M.A. of the Tampa Children’s Home accepts check from Barbara O’Donnell in the amount of $300 on behalf of the Gone Stampin’ Club. A check was also donated to the Lady of Guadalupe Food Bank in the amount of $100. Cards are handmade and sold at the Christmas Walk and Fun Fest. Be sure and stop by and see all the beautiful cards made by our members
The Potters’ Wheel Club of SCC held their Annual Meeting and Holiday Party on December 8, 2014. Potters brought food items to donate to the Beth ‘El Mission Food Bank. Member Karen Hanson volunteers at the mission. The club also donated $300 to Samaritan Services and $500 to the SCC Emergency Squad. Four new board members were elected: Terrie McNamara, President; Bill Roberts, 1st VP; Lynn Anderson, 2nd VP, and Vicky Worsham, Treasurer. Kathi Nicolay retains her position as Treasurer. All attendees participated in a Yankee Pottery Swap and everyone went home with a handmade piece of pottery.
DAR November Program
Submitted by Jo Prater, Publicity Members of the Col. George Mercer Chapter of DAR presented a program at their November meeting honoring Native American Heritage Month. Pat Fricke, Past Regent and American Indian Chairman told of the life of Polly Cooper of the Oneida Tribe and Mary Culliton, Vice-Regent, told the story of Nancy Ward of the Cherokee Tribe. There were also photographs of American Indians shown from members Barbara Floto and Jo Prater.
SCC Photo Club Announces Best of the Best Winners
The Sun City Center Photo Club is proud to announce the winners of its annual Best of the Best competition. The Best in Show winner is Majestic by Alice Habdas, and the Judge’s Choice Award went to Matt Batt for his Reststop. Award winners in color prints were Rolf Sulzberger for Jerusalem Rabbi (Master), Matt Batt for Queen of the Jungle (Advanced), Erica Collins for Reaching For The Sky (Level 2) and Ted Giencke for Furling The Sails of a Tall Ship in the unassigned class. In the Monochrome print category, Robert Winch for Geared Up (Master), Gina Herbert for One Step At A Time (Advanced), Beverly Shackelford for Kenai Glacier (Level 2) and Pat Laskowski for A Simpler Time (unassigned). Color digital award winners were Robert Winch for Eurobeach (Master), Matt Batt for Reststop (Advanced), Kathy Vitale for Flutter (Level 2), Ron Shackelford for A Little Closer, Please (Level 1) and Alice Habdas for Magestic (unassigned). Monochrome digital division winners were Robert Winch for The Glass Ceiling (Master), Bobbie Ray for Lighthouse Stairs (Advanced), Robert Price for You Can Check Out Any Time You Like (Level 2), Ron Shackelford for Inside The Spire (Level 1) and Barbara Klimczak for White Magnolia in the Unassigned class. In the Creative category, Jackie Hanson won the print competition for M.G.’s at Warp Speed and Robert Price won the digital division with Pecos Pueblo Puzzle. Winning photos will be on display at the Sun City Center Chamber of Commerce building and the Atrium.
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This tastefully modified 1951 Ford, owned by Gordon Bears of Riverview, was among the Christmas show winners presented by the Sun City Center Roamin’ Oldies to benefit area children. More than 150 show car owners and spectators donated toys and cash at the club’s Christmas shows, to provide gifts and brighten the season for families that might otherwise go without over the holidays. The club put on two shows, in Apollo Beach and Ruskin, to help as many families as possible. Gordon’s gleaming black two-door Victoria hardtop, powered by a 302 cubic-inch Ford V8 engine, is a regular participant at area shows and cruise-ins. The Roamin’ Oldies host a cruise-in from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. the first Thursday of every month in the Apollo Beach Winn-Dixie Plaza on US 41, with a rain date the following Thursday. There is no charge for spectators or participants, who vote to select the cruiser of the month. About 100 of the area’s finest antique and collectible cars often take part, accompanied by classic oldies music played by DJ Joey Ferrante. The event is sponsored by Thompson’s Auto Parts and Sun City Center Funeral Home. For information, call Chet at 813-842-1511.
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Club News Sew ‘n Sews News
Raffle Winner Gets Quilt
Four Sew ‘n Sews quilters opened their homes to other quilters. These ladies were invited to the homes of Gloria Blickenderfer, Marcia Morris, Nan Ryan, and Holly Bartholomew to see their sewing rooms and their quilt collections. Not only did they showcase where they create their quilts, but also provided some tasty bits of food and drink, such as cookies, pastries, blueberry casserole, quiche, sandwiches, coffee, tea, bloody marys and mimosas. Their sewing rooms were in uniquely different places such as the lanai, guest bedroom, master bedroom and even the garage. Their homes were also uniquely decorated from country to Florida chic. The visitors were also surprised by receiving special gifts in the quilting motif. The ladies enjoyed themselves so much that they plan to do this again next year. The Sew ‘n Sews is a Sun City Center club for both quilters and sewers. They gather during the week to share ideas, give lessons and provide fellowship. For information on becoming a member, call Linda at 390-2377 or email the club at scc.sew.n.sew@gmail.com.
Red Hatters Luncheon Lois Strawn of Sun City Center was the winner of a free raffle Christmas Quilt. The quilt was donated by Sew ‘n Sews member, Terri Chalone, and was offered as a free raffle to entice people to shop at the Sew ‘n Sews Club during the Fall and Holiday Walk sales. Anyone who shopped either or both days received a free opportunity to win the quilt. The money raised from these sales is used for maintenance of club property, items made for charity, as well as monetary donations to charities. The money donated this year was over $2,300 to several charities in the Sun City Center area. The Sew ‘n Sews is a non-profit club fostering goodwill and fellowship through the sharing of ideas and help with sewing projects. For information on becoming a member, call Linda 390-2377 or email the club at scc.sew.n.sew@gmail.com.
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Lisa Rhodes Joins CA Staff
Club News New England Club Contributes
SCC New England Club President Richard Young helps Project Chair Lyn Sherburne with the food she collected at the Welcome Home Fall Social. Club members, many of whom are snow birds, enjoyed some “hearty hors d’oeuvres” they had brought to this November event. The club members are charged no dues, but were asked to bring non-perishable food that was then donated to two nearby food pantries.
By Phyllis Hodges A new face is greeting you in the CA Office. Lisa Rhodes, receptionist, joined the team October 1, 2014. Lisa lives in Brandon; she moved there in September when she, her brother and mother decided to relocate from Tennessee to Florida. When Lisa isn’t at work, she is probably gardening or boating on Tampa Bay. She also enjoys crafts; she especially likes to take something old and repurpose it into something useful. Lisa is a Certified Nursing Assistant but decided to follow a different career path in Florida. She likes to help people, so her post inside the front door of the office is certainly one where she can do just that. “When people leave the office or hang up the phone, I want them to feel they have been helped,” she says. She enjoys meeting and talking to people about all the different places they are from and especially likes to help newcomers get oriented. If you haven’t met Lisa, stop in and say hello.
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New England Club Donates to Samaritan Services
Golf cart entering the new access ramp from East Del Webb Blvd to Publix.
By John Bowker A new paved access ramp for golf carts has been opened from East Del Webb Boulevard up to the parking lot next to the Publix Super Market at Samaritan Services President, Doris Ragland accepts $500 donation from the Kings Crossing Plaza. This photo the Sun City Center New England Club Treasurer, Greg McKeown as a was taken from the intersection contribution toward the many free services the Samaritans provide to the of the Boulevard with Sun Key community. Club President, Richard Young and Vice President Mae Ellen Court. Golf carts no longer need to Dowdy add their congratulations to the moment. negotiate the dangerous intersection at the original entrance to the plaza at Rickenbacker Drive. Ann Cross had the initial idea for this entryway several years ago and made some inquiries but found sufficient opposition and lack of cooperation to discourage
her progress. Shortly after, CA Vice President Sam Sudman came on independently and found a receptive ear in the former owner of the plaza, Regency. Shortly after he met with the Phillips Edison hierarchy who had just purchased the plaza. They found the idea appealing and with the Publix Super Market providing significant underwriting as the anchor store in the plaza, the idea took form. In O c tob er, t he pl ans were completed, construction started and, within a month, the paved and posted golf cart path was ready for service.
Jim Duffy Dedication
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By John Bowker Recognizing inspiration, dedication, effort and leadership, the Hillsborough County Public L ibrar y B o ard de dicate d t he Community Room at the SouthShore Regional Library to Sun City Center resident Jim Duffy at a ceremony on November 18. Jim Harkins, Emeritus Member of the Board, told of his personal relationships with Jim nearly a decade ago as plans for this new library were still on the drawing boards. “We needed someone with the courage to step forward for this new venture and develop a plan for the “Friends of the Library” to help sponsor the adult and youth programs that we knew would make this library a vibrant part of the community. He certainly did that.” Joe Stines, Director of TampaHi l ls b orou g h C ou nt y P ubl i c Libraries recounted the many times he and Jim Duffy were together “figuring ways to initiate programs, grants and the book sales that have been so successful here ever since this library opened.” Jan Platt attended and was welcomed by all who recall
L to R: Jim Harkins, Joanne Duffy, Jim, Former County Commissioner Jan Platt and Joe Stines.
her part as a County Commissioner in assuring that south county would have this wonderful library facility. Jim served on the County Library Board in 2013 and 2014 and was Planning Committee Chairman. He took part in the umbrella group that provides a 501(c)(3) designation by the Internal Revenue Service for all the Friends of Library chapters in the county. The next time you visit the Southshore Library, and pause for a drink or a snack at the vending machines in the lobby, know that you have Jim Duffy to thank for the idea of having refreshments right there to help when you have a long day with the books, videos and family history searches that are so popular there.
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Bulletin Board SCC International Forum
The International Forum of Sun City Center will present a program on “Drones: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly”, Friday, January 9, 2015. Drones, more properly called unmanned or remotely piloted aircraft, are with us to stay. Like many technological innovations (think the Internet) the impacts on society are both good and bad. Come join us for a fascinating discussion of the past, present and future of unmanned aircraft and their potential impacts. Leading this discussion will be Captain Phillip Kapusta, USN from the Special Operations Command at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa. The program will be held in the Florida Room in the Atrium Bldg. of Sun City Center’s main campus on North Pebble Beach Blvd. from 9:3011:30 a.m. Residents of Sun City Center, Kings Point and their guests are welcome.
Thinking About Writing Your Memoirs?
There’s a class for that at Hillsborough Community College in Ruskin that will help you to create stories about your life and times so that you can pass them along to your heirs. Now completing her tenth year, Joan Shalleck will teach you how to put your past on paper in an interesting way so that your heirs will actually read them. Beginning Friday, January 16, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the class will run for eight sessions. Childhood experiences, romance, career choices, triumphs and travails are some of the topics you will cover as you reflect on the important stages of your life. We have a high regard for privacy. All the participants sign a pledge of confidentiality … everything that is said in this room stays in this room. The class size is limited and early registration is encouraged. The only requirement for the class is access to a computer. To learn more about the course call the HCC Lifelong Learning Line 813-259-6010.
Watch for a Spring Show from Germany
A professional group of stage and TV performers from Germany will be in Sun City Center as guests of the local German-American Club. The group features singers Edith Prock and Axel Becker from Bavaria as well as Rudi Ecker from the Saarland. A duo, Peter and Marcel, will also entertain on the Harmonika. The group will be performing popular tunes, as well as light classical numbers on February 22 at 2 p.m. in the Community Hall on S. Pebble Beach. Tickets will be $15 and will include coffee and cake.
Special PAC performance
An evening of infectious laughter, genuine warmth, hilarious audience interaction, creativity, passion for life and the most fun you’ve had with a blowtorch, samurai sword, eggs, duct tape, and an iPad. Seen on FOX, CBS, and chosen by Event Solutions Magazine as one of five finalists for Entertainment of the Year and heralded by MAGIC Magazine -- one of two international trade journals for professional magicians -- as “A breath of fresh air,” Florida-raised Comedian and Magician Nathan Coe Marsh is coming to the Rollins Theater in Sun City Center on January 10 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. to kick off the Performing Arts Club’s PAC Lite Variety Series. Tickets for each show are $12 and are available at the SCC Atrium Kiosk, which will be open Mon, Wed, and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon, or via credit card by calling 813-400-7803. Season tickets are available for $75 for the seven-show PAC Lite series, which include reserved seating. For further information and details on all shows call the ticket line or visit the PAC website at www. PerformingArtsCompany-SCC.org. Florida based comedian and magician, Nathan Coe Marsh, kicks off the PAC Lite Variety Series at the Rollins Theater in SCC on Jan 10 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.
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All you quilters and those who appreciate quilts, mark your calendars for Thursday, January 8, 2015 - Club Renaissance, 2121 South Pebble Beach Boulevard, Sun City Center. A delicious meal featuring Salmon Salad will The Pennsylvania Club of KP Proudly Invites All be served or you may specify the alternate tossed salad with grilled chicken SCC & KP Residents to a Dinner & Show Barbara Van Eycken will take us on a musical journey paying tribute to when you make your reservation. Speaker Becky Miller will show us some of Barbara Streisand, Judy Garland, Rosemary Clooney and many more…and her beautiful quilts and inspire us with “Perfectly Fit Together Pieces by the yes she has even promised Patsy Cline. Dinner by Banquet Masters. For more Master Quilt Design.” If you have a favorite quilt, please bring it with your info go to website www.youractiveseniorjourney.com or call 267-255-5030. own display stand if needed. Seating begins at 11 a.m. with lunch served at Tickets will be on sale at the KP north clubhouse on 12/31, 1/5 and 1/7/15 11:30 a.m. Price is $17 inclusive. Please make reservations or cancellations before noon on Monday, January 5, by contacting Gail Green at 813-634from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. 2159 or rgreen01@tampabay.rr.com or Pat Butler at 813-938-4320. Paid Advertisement
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Bulletin Board Samaritan Services Annual Fundraising Event
Samaritan Services will be holding their Annual Fundraising Event on February 20, 2015. It will start at 6 p.m. in the Community Hall. “Youth Supporting Seniors” will offer entertainment, desserts and coffee for $12 per person. Please put the date aside on your calendar as tickets will be going on sale after the Holidays
SCC Woodcarving Club
The SCC Woodcarving Club will host a public woodcarving show and competition on 16 and 17 January 2015. Although The Club competes in the Florida Winter National Wood Art Expo in Punta Gorda and the Florida State Fair competitions, this is the first time in 9 years that the Club has held a local show and competition. The wood art entries will be judged in the morning of the first day of the show. Pete LeClair, a nationally know Caricature carver and Ted Appel a well known bird carver will be the judges. Ribbons will be awarded in 17 separate categories. The competition is open to all woodcarvers in Greater Sun City Center (Sun City Center, Kings Point, Freedom Plaza, etc.) and the carver does not have to belong to the club to participate. Wood carving entries are due by January 5, 2015. Complete details and entry forms are available at https://sites.google.com/site/sccwoodcarvers/ Sun City has many talented and accomplished artists working in different mediums. This show is focused on wood art, which is probably one of the oldest art forms. The Show will be held in the Florida Room of the SCC Atrium Building on North Pebble Beach Blvd from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 16 and 17 January. Admission is free.
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Cart Parade 2014 Prize Winners Included:
Business Winners 1. Chamber of Commerce........................... $300 2. Sun Radio 96.3 FM WSCQ....................... $200 3. Art Janes Insurance................................ $100 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Group Winners Irish Connection Club.............................. $800 Oakley Greens COA................................ $300 SCC Archery Club.................................... $200 Registered Nurses Club.......................... $200 Worthington Greens COA....................... $100
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Individual Winners Chase Kendall......................................... $800 Betty Nichter........................................... $300 Bernadette Cole...................................... $200 Elaine Mix............................................... $200 Ron Ringenback...................................... $200 Janet Gagnon......................................... $200 Patti Hughes........................................... $200 JoAnn Cantwell....................................... $200 Ed Burki.................................................. $200 Todd & Diane Wizelman......................... $100
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ARTS & entertainment CONCERT BAND• DANCE • SHOWS • JAZZ• FLEXERCISE & MORE!
DANCING Academy of Ballroom Dance
Saturday, January 3, 2015, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Community Hall, attire dressy casual, BYOB, everyone welcome – singles table available. At 6:30 before the dance, Bernice DuBro & George Hawn will be teaching a Hustle Lesson. Members free, guests $6, which includes the lesson. Music by Bernice DuBro. More information, call Charlie Brown at 813-712-0869 or email battman12@ gmail.com
The Oldies but Goodies Social Dance Club
The Oldies but Goodies Dance Club invites you to come and dance to the music from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. The music for the January 11, 2015, dance will be provided by Tony and Trish in the Community Hall, 1910 South Pebble Beach Blvd. Members are free and guest cost $5.
BYOB and your own snacks. Ice, water, and cups are provided. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the music starts at 7 p.m. until 10 pm. The dress is casual and singles are always invited. The dance is open to all residents in the Greater Sun City Area. For additional information contact Joanne Baskinger at 813.728.1147 or by email at jjlatenite@aol.com.
Kings Point Dance Club
Kings Point Dance Schedule for 2015. Playing for your listening and dancing enjoyment: January 20..........Mario Deleon February 10......... Bobby Remp (Dinner for current members) March 2.................. Mellotones April 21............... Thor Stevens Kings Point Dance Club invites Kings Point and Sun City Center members and guests to monthly dances. Dances are from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. in the Borini Theater, located in the Kings Point North Clubhouse. Doors open at 7 p.m. for check in. Guests are $10 per couple. BYOB and snacks. Ice, water, cups and napkins will be provided. Proper dress is tie and jacket for men, dress or dressy pants for women. For guests and non-member reservations or more information, call Judy at 813-938-3187. Membership dues for 2015 - 2016 are due by January 31.
Entertainment Corner
Happy New Year to All! Hope this finds you in good health and looking forward to 2015. January will be a busy month with five shows: Eagles Tribute; Simon and Son; The HubCaps; Figaro, Figaro, Figaro: Preview to the Barber of Seville, and the Showcase! Tickets on sale Monday-Wednesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon, at the AtriumKiosk starting January 5. Checks or cash only. See you soon! Judy Schings 813-642-2001. The remaining Sunday entertainment series shows are the Eagles Tribute (with The Long Run NOT Hotel California) January 18; A Valentine’s Date with Klassica February 15; and Motown Magic March 8. Reserved seating and the Sunday shows include a wine-and-cheese reception as part of the price. Friday series dance/shows are The HubCaps January 23. NOTE: Main floor is sold out; tickets being sold in Room 4; Rocky & the Rollers February 27; and Orlando Transit Authority-A Chicago Tribute-with Rock this Town Band March 13. Reserved tables. NOTE: please change date on your Friday night ticket from March 21 to March 13, 2015. And, of course, the Showcase on Wednesday, January 28, free to ALL series customers. No food or drink will be sold at the Showcase this year. The St. Petersburg Opera Co. has two more operas scheduled in the Rollins Theater. Figaro, Figaro, Figaro: Preview to the Barber of Seville on January 25 and Opera Therapy: Exploring Characters that Really Need Help on March 15. Tickets are on sale now $13 per person per opera). And Coming Soon Simon & Son (Concert Pianists) - Wednesday, January 21 (7-9 p.m.) nightclub setting, 8 per table. Tickets are $10 per person, on sale now! The Southshore Concert Band presents “Fanfare for February” on Thursday, February 12 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 per person and go on sale January 12. Tony Pace, the Vegas entertainer from last year’s Showcase will be here on March 6 from 7 to 9 p.m. Nightclub setting, 8 per table, BYOB. Tickets are $15 per person and go on sale February 9. Sarasota Jazz Project presents March “Jazz-Ness” on Sunday, March 22 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Reserved theater seating. Tickets are $12 per person and go on sale February 23. The Fabulons (dance) — Friday, April 10, 2015 from 7-10 p.m. Tables of 10 with dance floor, BYOB. Tickets are $15 per person and go on sale March 9.
Rockin’ Thru The Years Dance Club
Our January dance will be held Sunday, January 25 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the Kings Point Borini Theater, Kings Point North Club House located at 1900 Clubhouse Drive, Sun City Center, FL. Music will be provided by The Sugarbear Band. The Sugarbear Band is an excellent fun band that I became acquainted with after their performance during the 2013 Kings Point Summer Series. If you are not into dancing you will still enjoy listening to their music while the dancers enjoy a fun night of dancing. Tickets are $5 per person. You may purchase your tickets Tuesday, January 6, 13, and 20 in the Kings Point North Clubhouse lobby 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and Thursday, January, 8, 15 and 22 in the Kings Point South Clubhouse Jubilee Room 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. You may bring your own snacks and the dance is BYOB. Everyone is welcome. Singles are encouraged to attend. Please email Sandi at rockinthrutheyears@gmail. com to purchase your tickets or for more information.
Moonglow Dance Club The Moonglow Ballroom Dance Club will hold their Annual Dinner Dance on Thursday January 22, 2015, from 5:30-9:30 p.m. in Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd., Sun City Center. Banquet Masters Catering will serve a delicious dinner with an entree choice of chicken or salmon. BYOB and appetizers. “Mario DeLeon” will provide our Live Dance Music from 7:30-9:30 p.m. The attire will be “Dressy” for the ladies and “Jacket & Tie” for the men. Paid Reservations by CHECK ONLY (No Cash) made out to “Moonglow Dance Club” are requested by Jan.15 and should be mailed to: Gail Bouverat, 1114 Villeroy Drive, Sun City Center, FL 33573. The cost will be $15 per person for members, and $25 per person for Visitors/Guests. Couples and Singles are welcome. Both Current and Prospective See Dancing on page 22
Dinner Dance• Saturday January 17, 2015 KPN Borini Theater Talented Volunteers Transform The Theater into a "Winter Wonderland" setting the atmosphere for a Most Elegant Evening Social Hour 5 p.m. BYOB Dinner is served at 6 p.m. by Orange Blossom Catering Beef or Fish Violinist Entertains Dance at 7 p.m. to the Music of "Flashback" Members $30 Guests $35 Ticket Sales - KPN Lobby Tuesdays 9 - Noon Tables for 8, 10, or 12 Singles table also available Questions? Call 419-4080 Michigan Club sponsored event!
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Dancing from page 21. Members may send their $25 per person annual dues along with their Dinner Reservation. We have our complete 2015 schedule of great Live Music for your Dancing and Listening Pleasure. Monthly dances year round will feature the talents of: Daniel Fugazzotto, Fred Case & The Good Times Ballroom Fantasy Band, Mario DeLeon, The Treble Clefs, The Mellotones, and Bryan Ashley. Guests/Visitors are always welcome at our Dances for $5 per person, and Singles Table(s) are available. For more information call Gail at 813633-1297 OR Betty at 813-633-6453. If you prefer you may send email to gail3357@gmail.com.
Veterans Formal Military Ball
Wounded Warriors and Veterans Formal Military Ball. No prior military service required, sponsored by the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus. Date - January 30, 2015. Place – Prince of Peace Conesa Center, 702 Valley Forge, Blvd. SCC. Tickets on Sale at Prince of Peace Conesa Center Mon-Wed- Fri 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Tickets on Sale at The CA, Monday, Wednesday Friday from 9 a.m. – 12:00 noon. Guest of Honor & Speaker – Wounded Warrior SSG Justin Lansford US Army Ret. SSG Lansford has appeared on Good Morning America, Fox News, CNN and various Atlanta Stations. Social Hour 4 p.m. Posting of Colors 5 p.m. Dinner 5:10 p.m.
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Entertainment & dancing 6 – 9:00 Kings Point Line Dancers p.m. Music by the St. Dennis Variety Celebrate the new year with the Kings Point Line Dancers on Wed Jan 7, Band. Formal attire is encouraged: 2015, 7 p.m., in the Borini Theatre. Wear your top hat and pearls or black black tie or dark suit, price $50 per and white. Open to KP and SCC residents and their guests. No ticket to person. Reserve a table or individual purchase, so mark your calendar. BYOB. Call Jan for more info 813-634-6226 seats, for tickets call Val Korolevich at 813-938-3205 or Mike McCluskey Entertaining in Support of the Troops 813-634-8381.
Dance Classes In January, 2015
Tuesday January (6, 13, 20, 27) Social Dance Class Beginning - RUMBA - 5:30 p.m. Intermediate - TANGO - 6:45 p.m. Intermediate/Advanced - BOLERO 8:00 p.m. Wednesay January (7, 14, 21, 28) Social Dance Class Beginning - CHACHA - 12:45 p.m. Intermediate - SWING - 2:00 p.m. Advanced - RUMBA - 3:15 p.m. Taught By: Bernice Dubro & George Hawn. For information call: 6343205 or e-mail: dancewithbernice@ gmail.com.
Dance Practice
Need a place to practice your dance steps? Every Sunday afternoon from 2 – 3:30 p.m. the Dance Studio in the Atrium complex in SCC is open for those who want to hone their dance skills. This is not a lesson, just time to practice with some good music. The session sponsored by the Sun City Center Dance Club, is open to all members of the Community Association and residents of Kings Point.
Seated L to R: Malia Bosch, Linda Hawken. Standing L to R: Joan Leombruno, Darlene Walters, Sylvia Eddens & Linda Schuler.
At the recent variety show held in Support of the Troops, among the many song and dance routines that were enjoyed by the audience at the Community Hall on South Pebble Beach Drive were the Hula Honeys. They performed an authentic warrior stick dance - an unusual type of hula and one that requires perfect timing on the part of the dancers. The Hula Honeys are available to perform at an event and their instructor, Darlene Walters, can be contacted at 813-633-6839.
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MOVIES at the Rollins Theater One showing only @ 1 p.m.
January 12th • “The Hundred-Foot Journey” • 122 min. Rated PG
The family of talented cook, Hassan Kadam, has a life filled with both culinary delights and profound loss. Drifting through Europe after fleeing political violence in India, the Kadams arrive in France. Once there, a chance auto accident and the kindness of a young woman, Marguerite, inspires Papa Kadam to set up a Indian restaurant. Unfortunately, this puts the Kadams in direct competition with the snobbish Madame Mallory's acclaimed haute cuisine establishment across the street where Marguerite also works as a sous-chef. The resulting rivalry eventually escalates in personal intensity until it goes too far. In response, there is a bridging of sides both professional and personal, that encourages an understanding that will change both sides forever. Rated PG for thematic elements, some violence, language and brief sensuality. Genres: Drama Actors: Helen Mirren, Om Puri, Juhi Chawla, Manish Dayal, Charlotte Le Bon Language: English Subtitles: English Rated: PG Run Time: 2:02
January 26th • “When The Game Stands Tall” • 115 min. Rated PG
Inspired by a true story, WHEN THE GAME STANDS TALL tells the remarkable journey of legendary football coach Bob Ladouceur (Jim Caviezel), who took the De La Salle High School Spartans from obscurity to a 151-game winning streak that shattered all records for any American sport. Rated PG for thematic material, a scene of violence, and brief smoking. Genres: Drama Starring: Jim Caviezel, Michael Chiklis, Alexander Ludwig, Clancy Brown, Laura Dern Language: English Subtitles: English Rated PG Runtime: 1:55
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January 5, 2015 Red Hot & Blue Just what is Red, Hot & Blue, you ask? “An Entertainment Phenomenon!” Their act has taken Branson residents and tens of thousands of area visitors by storm. Awardwinning costume changes, quick-moving choreography and precise live vocal harmonies are all part of this fabulous show. February 2, 2015 Margo Rochelle & Rodeo Drive In their 15th year together, Margo Rochelle and Rodeo Drive have emerged as one of Florida’s most in-demand country music acts. In addition to regular performances at Disney World’s famous “Pleasure Island” concert series, in which they have performed with Trisha Yearwood, Pam Tillis and Tracy Byrd, they have appeared on major concert stages with Toby Keith, Tammy Wynette and The Oak Ridge Boys.
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JANUARY 14, 2015 Blue Moon Swamp “Reproducing the concert experience of an American treasure like John Fogerty is something we take seriously.” The band continues to perform in new areas all over the country. Moving seamlessly from songs like 1968’s classic “Susie Q” to mid-eighties hit “Centerfield” and brand new music from the much celebrated 2007 release “Revival,” Blue Moon Swamp has stunned audiences from coast to coast. FEBRUARY 5, 2015 Changes in Latitudes A Tribute to Jimmy Buffet Changes In Latitudes is the country’s premier tribute show to the Mayor of Margaritaville, Jimmy Buffett. This nationally acclaimed band travels the country with beach balls and leis flying, dancing conga lines and “Trop Rock” fun for all. It’s the ultimate beach party that’s good clean fun for all ages.
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January 21, 2015 Tommy Dorsey Orchestra The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra is recognized as one of the best all-around big bands. It could swing with the best of them and no other band could come close to Tommy’s when it came to playing ballads. Tommy Dorsey, “The Sentimental Gentleman of Swing,” was a master at creating warm, sentimental, and always musical moods at superb dancing and listening tempos. February 9, 2015 Former Ladies of the Supremes With Scherrie Payne and Lynda Laurence, formerly of the Supremes, The FLOS are two genuine former members of the Motown signed and recorded Supremes. The third singer of their group is Joyce Vincent. This group can be traced to the group of yesterday. The history, the songs and most importantly the talent is there! Since their formation in 1986, they have acquired an impressive biography with recordings and sold out performances.
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February 17, 2015 New Christy Minstrels The world-famous group, “The New Christy Minstrels®,” is still under the direction of Randy Sparks and is now BETTER than they were in their heyday. The NCM won a Grammy for their very first album and have Gold Records galore. The group, now officially seven members strong, is a mix of old and new and it’s now the best collection of performers ever to have been billed as The New Christy Minstrels. Each performer adds a diverse and unique talent to the pool. March 9, 2015 Dulap and Pennington Both Dulap and Pennington are renowned musicians with impressive backgrounds. Together the results are amazing. At a recent concert one enthusiastic concert-goer said, “If you close your eyes, it’s like listening to an orchestra.”
FEBRUARY 25, 2015 Stayin’ Alive STAYIN’ ALIVE offers their audiences the songs and sights of a full Bee Gees play list, singing blockbusters such as “Night Fever,” “Jive Talkin,” “How Deep Is Your Love” and “You Should Be Dancing,” among other great hits. STAYIN’ ALIVE is the largest and most definitive production of its kind. STAYIN’ ALIVE is the quintessential tribute band to the Bee Gees, capturing the excitement of live performance and the tender subtleties of the human voice! MARCH 19, 2015 Joey Dee & Starliters The show features Joey Dee’s smash 1960’s hits “Peppermint Twist,” “Mashed Potatoes,” “What Kind of Love Is This” and “Shout.” The show incorporates some comedy and dance with 1990’s look and sound. The Starlighters have been hailed as one of the best bands in the country with their incredible playing skills.
March 16, 2015 The Jim Stafford Show Jim launched his television career with the Jim Stafford show in 1975. His love for performing in front of a live audience brought him to Branson, Missouri where he owns his own theatre and entertains visitors all year long with his singing, song writing and his comic genius. Jim Staffords hits include “Spiders and Snakes,” “Wildwood Weed” and the wonderfully satirical “Cow Patti” written for the Clint Eastwood movie, “Any Which Way You Can,” in which Jim appeared. March 30, 2015 The Ditchfield Family Singers Becoming known as one of America’s most versatile family ensembles, The Ditchfield Family Singers are acclaimed for their close harmony, warmth and wide variety of musical styles and presentations. They perform everything from the popular music of the ‘30’s, ‘40’s and ‘50’s, to Broadway show stoppers, to the best loved traditional and inspirational standards of our time.
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Sun City Center Softball League News
Winners of the Fall Session
Winners of the Fall Playoff Game
Back L to R: Ken Kaplan, Dan Shipley, Mike Swank, Gary Gentzler, Paul Zimmerman, Gordy Bassett, Chip Hoffmann. Front L to R: Lee Torres, Bob Romine, Lou Klusty (manager) and Kim Roush.
Back L To R: Sam Thompson, Bruce Chambers, Jim Mitchell, Ken Nixon, Ed Maslyk, Gary Bowers, Wes Stockett. Front L to R: Shan Hise (manager), Tom Mackar, Steve Perkins, Clyde Hancock, Bill Sembler.
Second were the Cardinals with a 6-1 record. Third were the Tigers with a 5-2 record and forth were the Ball Busters with a 4-3 record. The other five teams did not make the playoffs. In the playoff game, the Cardinals beat the Tigers and the Reds beat the Ball Busters. It then came down to the last game of the day with the The SCC Softball League finished Reds losing to the Cardinals with a their fall league the end of November. final of 12-10. The playoffs were December 2 with On December 9 the SCC Softball the top four teams. Finishing first L e a g u e h a d t h e i r on e pit c h with a 7-0 record, were the Reds. tournament. It was a chilly morning
with the temperature just reaching 61 degrees. There were 9 teams that played in the fast paced 45-minute games. In the one pitch you need to make a decision to either swing at a strike or let a ball go by. There were some very close one run games and other games where the team was ahead by ten runs. The last game came down to the Cardinals and the Reds. The score went back and forth until the last inning when the Reds were up by two runs. But, this time the Reds were able to stop the
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LAWN BOWLING Sun City Center Lawn Bowling Club
Novices Show Off Their Skills Every year the Sun City Center Lawn Bowling Club holds a tournament for first-year bowlers. Ten new lawn bowlers participated this season - 7 men and 3 women - and after the first round of playoffs, only one man - Rich Maxedon - and one woman Aggie Olsson - were left to compete for the title of Novice Champion. The afternoon of the final game was a lovely warm one and attracted fellow lawn bowlers to watch. In a singles match, there are unlimited ends - the players continue until one of them reaches 21 points. Unfortunately, no-one kept count of the ends played but the score was tied at 10, 16, 18 and 19 points before
In the spirit of sportsmanship throughout the world, Aggie and Rich shake hands after the game.
L to R: Dick, Mike and Kathy.
Aggie managed to score the final 2 points she needed to win this coveted title. From these scores, it’s evident that Rich put up a good fight and was a worthy opponent. Aggie is from Sweden and only comes to Florida for a few months at a time, but she’ll surely be bragging back home about her achievement, and rightly so. Congratulations to them both for getting into the final and especially to Aggie for her win!
The Sun City Center Lawn Bowling Club’s Memorial tournament was run over four days in a single knockout format. Fourteen teams began the tournament and the remaining two played off in the final. They were the team of Mike Perkins (Skip), Kathy Gonnella (Vice) and Dick Lane (Lead) taking on Phil Griffin (Skip), Rick Abell (Vice) and Aggie Olsson (Lead). Under threatening skies, which soon cleared and kept the rain away, play was very competitive and the scores close throughout the game. In the end though Mike’s team managed to score 15 points to Phil’s team’s 12 points, thus giving Mike and his team the win. Well done to both teams for making it to the final and to Mike, Kathy and Dick for their title.
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Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Saturday, November 22, 2014 Course: Freedom Fairways 1st: Don Koester: 2 Skins 2nd: Steve Belknap, Ray Bui, Charlie Brown, and Mike Brock - Tied at 1 Skin
L to R: Syl Amos, Vic Scodese, Wilf Pennell, Norm Taylor, and Bob Drosky.
Monday, December 15, 2014 Course: Imperial Lakewoods 1st: Dale Nicholson and Jenice Taylor Tied at 3 Skins 2nd: Rich Lucidi - 2 Skins
Back L to R: Joe Pickett, Walt Weldon, Bob Wright, and Francis Hendrickson. Seated L to R: Wilf Pennell & Frank O'Brien.
BG’s Results Tuesday, December 2, 2014 Game 1 Best Ball at Least-Players: 27
Saturday, November 22, 2014
Monday, November 24, 2014
Course: Imperial Lakewoods 1st: Steve Parks - 2 Skins 2nd: Norm Taylor, Jim Sari, Travis Lansberry, Rich Lucidi, Don Mowry, and Bob Harris - Tied at 1 Skin
Back L to R: Ruben Jones and Steve Parks Front L to R: Francis Hendrickson, Jack Hugill, and Walt Weldon.
Saturday, December 6, 2014
Course: Freedom Fairways 1st: Bob Hull and Dan Stephens - Tied at 2 Skins 2nd: Ray Bui, Mike Brock, and Don Koester - Tied at 1 Skin
Saturday, December 6, 2014
L to R: Bob Harris, Wilf Pennell, Ruben Jones, Don Mowry, Jim Sari, Dan Stephens, Rich Lucidi, Steve Parks, Norm Taylor, Travis Lansberry, and Joe Pickett.
Friday, November 28, 2014
Course: Sandpiper Oaks-Lakes 1st: Norm Taylor - 3 Skins 2nd: Mike Greenwood and Rich Lucidi Tied at 2 Skins 3rd: Bill Konopasek, Vic Scodese, Jackie Amos, Syl Amos, and Paul Swakow - Tied at 1 Skin
Course: Riverside 1st: Bob Harris and Wilf Pennell - Tied at 2 Skins 2nd: Joe Pickett, Francis Hendrickson, and Frank O'Brien - Tied at 1 Skin
L to R: Francis Hendrickson, Bob Harris, Frank O'Brien, Wilf Pennell, Jim Sari, and Joe Pickett.
Saturday, November 29, 2014 Course: Freedom Fairways 1st: Ray Bui - 4 Skins 2nd: Bob Hull - 3 Skins
Saturday, November 29, 2014
Back L to R: Rich Lucidi, Vic Scodese, Mike Greenwood, Bill Konopasek, Norm Taylor, and Frank O'Brien. Seated L to R: Jackie Amos and Syl Amos.
Monday, December 8, 2014
Course: Imperial Lakewoods 1st: Rich Lucidi and Jenice Taylor - Tied at 2 Skins 2nd: Francis Hendrickson, John Schachte, Jerry Stemas, Don Mowry, and Jack Hugill - Tied at 1 Skin
Course: Sandpiper Lakes-Palms 1st: Jackie Amos, Syl Amos, and Don Mowry - Tied at 2 Skins 2nd: Dan Stephens and Bill Anderson - Tied at 1 Skin
Monday, December 1, 2014 Course: Imperial Lakewoods 1st: Don Mowry and Tom Gotschall - Tied at 3 Skins 2nd: Dan Stephens - 2 Skins
Standing L to R: Don Mowry, Jack Hugill, Rich Lucidi, and Francis Hendrickson. Seated L to R: Jenice Taylor, John Schachte, and Jerry Stemas.
Wednesday, December 10, 2014 L to R: Tom Gotschall, Jerry Stemas, Don Mowry, and Dan Stephens.
L to R: Dale Nicholson, Rich Lucidi, Jenice Taylor, Ruben Jones, Francis Hendrickson, and Don Mowry
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Back L to R: Charlie Brown, Bob Hull, Steve Belknap, and Mike Brock. Front L to R: Bill Anderson, Sharlene Peter, Ray Bui, and Don Koester.
Course: Sandpiper Oaks-Lakes 1st: Vic Scodese - 3 Skins 2nd: Bob Drosky and Norm Taylor - Tied at 2 Skins
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Men Two Best Balls of Three November 13, 2014
1st: William Pachler, Jim Cosgrove and Carl Lingertot
Two Man One Best Ball November 20, 2014
1st Tie: David Ransbury, Walter Wight, Michael Prach and Harold Kyne 1st Tie: Stan Senecal, Les Easton, Floyd Harris and Harold Geldbach
Four Man Total Net December 11, 2014
Friday, December 5, 2014
Course: Summerfield Crossings 1st: Jack Hugill and Francis Hendrickson - Tied at 2 Skins 2nd: Walt Weldon, Ruben Jones, and Steve Parks - Tied at 1 Skin
Course: Sandpiper Oaks-Lakes 1st: Frank O'Brien, Jenice Taylor, Erwin Karl, Syl Amos, and Bill Healey - Tied at 1 Skin
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Course: Sandpiper Palms-Oaks 1st: Francis Hendrickson, Ray Curry, and Walt Weldon - Tied at 1 Skin
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1st Score -24: Bob Jacobs, David Lickfeldt and Bruce Conley 2nd Score -23: John Mc Dougall, Chuck Schindler and Al Duncanson 3rd Score -22: Russ Stutz, Cliff Korn and Gene Johnson 3rd Tied: Jack Last, Don Johnson and Ron Jewell 5th Score -20: Maynard Stebler, Jim Sherburne andBob Brown Scores: Roland Laprade 85; Bob Jacobs 85; John Mc Dougall 87; Russ Stutz 87; Jack Last 88 and Dick Lanese 88 Birds: Roland Laprade #5 4 for 3; Jim Sherburne #16 3 for 2, #17 2 for 1 and Bob Jacobs #18 4 for 3
Bill Devine Results Thursday, December 4, 2014 Game: 1 Best Ball at Least-Players: 30
1st Score -27: Dick Lanese, Russ Rowe and Roy Long 2nd Score -22: Woody Nelson, Jose Rodriguez and Paul Flora 2nd Tied: Maynard Stabler, Cliff Korn and Noel Kokn 4th Score -21: John Franks, Jim Sherburne and Jack Morton 5th Score -20: John Mc Dougall, Chuck Schindler and Bill Stonefield Score: Bob Jacobs 82 Angelo Valdes 86 Dick Lanese 87 John Mc Dougall 88 Jose Rodriguez 89 Birds: Jim Sherburne #2 3 for 2; Chuck Schindler #3 2 for 1; Bob Jacobs #6 4 for 3; Jose Rodrigez #7 2 for 1, #13 2 for 1 and Max Cook #13 2 for 1
1st: Ron Pelow, David Ransbury, Tom Bennis andKen Defreeuw
Ladies Team November 11, 2014
1st: Nancy Saunders, Sue Wyckoff and Cecil Young
Individual December 2, 2014 1st: Cecil Young
Team December 9, 2014
1st Tie: Susan Wyckoff, Nancy Saunders and Annetta Pucci 1st Tie: Mary Ann Cosgrove, Cecil Young and Mimi Marks
Caloosa Greens Ladies Low Gross Low Net November 13, 2014
1st Flight A Low Gross: Gerry Towers Low Net: Claudia Wooley Flight B Low Gross: Mary Merrill Low Net: Pat Johnson Flight C Low Gross: Noreen Schramm Low Net: Joanne Edwards
Nine Front or Back Net Score November 20, 2014 1st Flight A: Gerry Towers Flight B: Joanne Edwards
Low Gross, Low Net December 4, 2014
1st Flight A Low Gross: Gerry Towers Low Net: Joan Camelio Flight B Low Gross: Mary Merrill Low Net: Pat Johnson Flight C Low Gross: Joanne Edwards Low Net: Pat Johnson
Team Scramble December 11, 2014
1st: Gerry Towers, Claudia Wooley and Carol Slaughter
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Devine Results Thursday, December 11, 2014 Game: 1 Best Ball at Least-Players: 25
1st: John Pelkowski, Chuck Schindler and Noel Kohn -25 2nd: Dick Lanese and Russ Rowe -24 3rd: Maynard Stabler, Jim Sherburne and Paul Flora -21 4th: John Mc Dougall, David Lickfeldt and Jack Morton -18 4th Tie: Jack Stevens, Bill Stonefield and Jon Lehr 4th Tie: Bob Jacobs and Max Ellingson Score: Bob Jacobs 80 John Mc Dougall 85 Jim Sherburne 85 John Pelkowski 86 Jack Last 87 Dick Lanese 89 Birds: Bruce Conley #3 2 for 1 Jim Sherburne #3 2 for 1 Bob Jacobs #4 3 for 2, #16 3 for 3 Noel Kohn #17 2 for 1 David Lickfeldt #18 4 for 3
Jim Walters Captured a Holein One on the 17th hole during the Club's annual Couple's Golf Tournament December 6,2014.He used his #9 iron on the 120 yard shot. Judy Walters and Jeff and Jaye Carrol were in the foursome.
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Caloosa Golf and Country Club 1st Place Winners of the December Holiday Mixer
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L to R: Paul Chabot CGCC member, Tyler Moore ,Joe Machado, Golf Ball Fitters, Billy Noyes CGCC Assistant Manager and Sam Fu Golf Ball Fitter. Free fitted golf balls were given to participants. Thank you Elizabeth T. Rodriguez news Liaison CGCC.
Bridgestone golf balls of Boston were displayed and fitted at the Caloosa Golf and Country Club during the Men's Club Championship November 20, 2014.
Twilight Mixer Winners November 21
L to R: Tom/Joan Giunta and Dick/ Lucille Lanese with score of 68. 90 members participated.
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1st Gross Flight 2: Sue Auger 1st Net Flight 2: Rosie Kintz
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December 9, 2014 Two Best Balls of Four
Caloosa Greens Men Team Best 9 front or Back November 19, 2014
1st: Diane Doto, Betty Rollins, Deloris Durm and Sue Auger
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Three Clubs and a Putter December 2, 2014
1st: Dave Norquist 2nd: Mark Watson
1st: Bill Pachler
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Men December 3, 2014 2 Best Balls – Par 144
November 26, 2014 Quota Points
L to R: Linda Bessignano, Kathy O'Connell, Kathleen Records, Anne Skinner, Connie Murray, Betty Thurston, Rose Killian.
1st: Kurt Hoffman, Phil LeMasters, Bob Walker and Jim Parkinson
December 10, 2014 Two Best Balls
Flight 1 1st: Vid Valiusaitis, Jim Shaffer George Krauss and Ray Martin -30 2nd: Gary Kerckaert, Bob Ewing, Fred Held and Hank Smythe -26 Flight 2 1st: Jim Lahti, Jim Mutolo,Dave Hoffman, and Mike Sekol -31 2nd: Bob Trombetta, Ron Kunze and -23 Marty Dain -23
18 Hole Ladies November 21, 2014 Throw Out One Hole Each Nine 1st: Carolyn Schultes 102 2nd: Joy Dunn 103
December 12, 2014 Low Net 1st: Kathy Payne 70 2nd: Carolyn Schultes 76
9 Hole Ladies November 21, 2014 Low Net
Gold Tee 1st: Wally McIntosh 44 2nd: Mary J. McClafferty 52 Purple Tee 1st: Rosa Ricciardi 50 2nd: Alice Chura 51
December 5, 2014 Throw Out Your Least Favorite Hole - Net 1st: Alice Chura 25 2nd Tie: Wally McIntosh 27 2nd Tie: Donna Berger 27
December 12, 2014 Low Putts
Kings Point Nifty Niners
November 24, 2014 Tee to Green Flight A Winners
L to R: Paul Baskwell, Steve Meadley, Greg Herr, Jim Gengelbach. Joan Forman 30 Lynn Byrne 31 Flight B Winners Judy Stevens 30 Lorraine Rings 36 Flight C Winners Janine Johnson 29 Paule Rezoagli 39 Flight D Winners Jane Maasen 25 Gail Bush 31
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Renaissance and Scepter Interclub December 1, 2014
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Men November 17, 2014 Modified Alternate Shot
1st Flight 1: Pat Jaccoi and Jim Johnson 1st Flight 2: Carl Burroughs and Ken Deragon
November 24, 2014 One-Two -Three
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December 8, 2014 Three on Odd/Two on Even
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Welcome New Lawn Bowlers
The Lawn Bowling Club Christmas Dinner Party was December 17 and along with Santa Claus and his table full of gifts there were approximately 81 happy, holiday dressed bowlers. The Club membership is approaching 120 members with new bowlers joining each week. Past President John Robek formally thanked the 2014 Board of Directors for all their efforts and presented the new 2015 Officers and Board Members. President: Jim Ferguson, 1st Vice President: Don Bowers, 2nd Vice We would like to welcome several new lawn bowlers to the club. They President: Frank Crowley, Secretary: Lorraine Brown, Treasurer: recently completed their training and are ready to enjoy many years of fun, Jim Blaine, Greenskeeper: Joe White, Members at Large: Dave Boyer, fellowship and exercise. Listed in the front row from left to right: Lynn Jerry White and Lon Gobell, Social Director: Judy Boyer. Seevers, Joyce Wellman, Diann Thomas – Instructor, Back row: Doug Liehr, Susan Liehr, Bok Wellman, Warren Murray, Howard Baker – Instructor. If you would like to give lawn bowling a try just stop by the greens or Lawn Bowling Lessons Completed clubhouse and ask a member and they will help get you signed up for classes. You do not need to purchase bowls the club has many sets of bowls to use. Just come by and let the fun begin.
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The Sun City Center Lawn Bowling Club welcomed nine newcomers to the sport in December. The free monthly training sessions for new bowlers consists of four mornings of instruction as well as an opportunity to join in on the regularly scheduled Friday game. In the front row, left to right, Lee Hurford, Diann Thomas (instructor), Connie Miller and Mary Shank. In the back row, from left, Howard Baker (instructor), Georgia Axtell, Christine Bolen, Russ Clewley, Bob Valliere and Jim Byrne (instructor). Not pictured, Ava Casper (instructor), Dottie Fladung and Cindy Clewley. For more information about the sport and the Club, visit suncitycenterlawnbowlingclub.com, or stop by the greens (main campus). Any member will be more than happy to help you. For more information about the free lawn bowling lessons, contact Diann Thomas, 813-634-2981 .
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Table Tennis Gold Medalists
Three members from the John Donnelly Table Tennis Club in Sun City Center won medals in the Florida State Senior Tournament held December 9 in Estero, FL. Each played in their age division and each played singles, doubles and mixed doubles. Audrey Columbia won three gold medals, Bob Johnson won two gold medals and one bronze, and Jan L to R: Audrey Columbia, Bob Johnson and Jan Cline. Cline won three gold medals.
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Suncoasters Triples Team Triumphs
L to R: Ava Casper, Corinne Bailiff, Sue Bellerose.
Over the course of three afternoons in early December, members of the Suncoasters (ladies) Lawn Bowling Club took part in a knock-out triples tournament. Six teams started the week and by Thursday only two were left standing. The two final teams were Kathy Gonnella (Skip), Annette Dispenziere (Vice) and Pamela Abell (Lead) playing against Sue Bellerose (Skip), Corinne Bailiff (Vice) and Ava Casper (Lead). At the end of 16 ends played, Sue’s team won out. The Suncoasters Club is part of Sun City Center Lawn Bowling Club who welcome those who want to learn how to play this very enjoyable game. The only dress requirements are flat-soled shoes (to protect the lawn greens) and bowls are available to borrow while you learn. Free monthly lessons are given and anyone interested in these can sign up in the Eberhardt Building (behind the lawn bowling greens). Lawn bowling is a sport for all, a sport for life!
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On December 11, Aston Gardens Executive Director Thomas Goshorn stopped by the Emergency Squad and dropped off a donation of $600. “We Carol and Randy Anderson moved to Sun love everything you do for the community and really appreciate the care City Center in 2005 to be closer to their only you crews provide to our residents. We wish you all happy holidays.” Tom daughter Julie, who moved to St. Petersburg in told Chief Floto. 1999. They knew they made the right decision because they now spend lots of time with their daughter, as well as their two beautiful grandchildren, Reef, age 7, and New Dispatchers Join Emergency Squad The Emergency Squad is pleased to announce its newest graduates from Rawley, age 6. Carol and Randy were both born in Bloomington, Indiana. Dispatcher class. Dispatcher training is 16 hours long plus additional time for Carol retired from the State Farm Corporate offices in Bloomington and mentoring before being qualified to dispatch our emergency calls. Graduates Randy retired from the John Warner bank after a 30-year career. Upon arrival in Sun City Center they noticed the “We Need You” signs included: Maryanne Eberle; Marty Mallak, former Chief; Barb Adelman; Linda Conklin, Dispatch Trainer; JoEllen Bromberg; Marcia Lederberg; and posted on the ambulance parked around town. The sign “tugged at their heart,” they said, and they intuitively knew they had found another purpose Karen Crippen, Dispatch Manager. for their lives. They had no idea at the time that they would form such strong friendships with some of the most wonderful and conscientious people on Emergency Squad Maintenance and Sanitation the planet. Another inspiration for them, according to Carol, was living with Crew Keeps the Squad Rolling a purpose and extending God’s love through their service to other seniors during their time of need. “The Squad is just one big family working together to make this one of the top senior communities in the state,” they said. Carol is a coordinator on Team 4 and Randy is now the Captain of Team 4. We are indeed fortunate to have such a dedicated, talented, and conscientious couple on the Emergency Squad.
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L to R: Mike McClintic, Marty Sarner, Jack Riley, Dick Snyder, Robert Bizzano, Joe Hannigan, Kay Bogart and Barry Bogart. Not picture is Roy Paulson.
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By Uta Kuhn Bob Powers officially resigned as Sun City Center Security Chief of Patrol on December 18. Powers served in that capacity for 25 months following a stint as a board director. Powers stated his reason for resigning was his desire to be nearer to his family in Ohio. He and his wife Sandy are natives of Ohio, moving to Sun City Center in 2010. “My term as chief has been very rewarding for me and I have enjoyed working with our dedicated volunteers and the SCC community. This was a very difficult decision for me and Sandy. Although it is difficult to leave, my family comes first and I will now begin a new life chapter by being nearer to my sons and watching my grandchildren grow.” During Powers’ final meeting with the team captains, he said there were times the job was difficult, but he felt because he had the support of so many patrol volunteers and staff, it became easier for him as he recognized the deep commitment the volunteers have for the Patrol. Bob was a hard worker and never shied away from lending a helping hand to those who needed one. Patrol Board President Karen Ryan said, “Bob endured numerous thankless hours working side by side with the membership. The Board respected his management and people skills and he was always forthcoming with the Board by bringing new ideas for improving the Patrol. We wish him and Sandy, all the best on their return home to Ohio.” Powers dug deep within the SCC community to gather support for the Patrol and by doing so, garnered the community’s support. “My goal was to serve the SCC community and I hope I accomplished that,” Powers said. “It has been a pleasure to meet so many people and I am truly grateful for the lasting friendships I have gained from Patrol volunteers.” The Patrol’s Board of Directors will immediately select a search committee composed of team captains to put forth a candidate to the Board. The Board will select the new Chief of Patrol per its bylaws. Powers hopes the transition will go smoothly and the Patrol will continue all the good work they are known for. While the search for a new chief is taking place, the Board will be responsible in assisting the overall operation of the Patrol with Ryan handling the day-to-day operations.
Security Patrol Volunteers of the Month
Judith Kramer and Peggy Kotila have been named December’s Volunteers of the Month by the Sun City Center Security Patrol. Kramer has lived in Sun City Center for 13 years, and has volunteered almost that many years for the Security Patrol. “I really felt we wanted to give back to the community for the safety and comfort they give us,” she said. She has driven and dispatched for both Team 17 and Team 19. She prefers dispatching, especially since she no longer drives at night. At one time she was responsible for calling people on Team 17 to confirm their schedules. As far as she’s concerned, volunteering for the Patrol “is a commitment to providing that comfort and safety I mentioned. It’s very satisfying. When you’re not doing it, someone is doing it for you.” Kotila joined the Patrol 15 years ago, starting with Team 8 and now Team 17. She no longer drives, but is happy to dispatch, and “They pick me up and take me home.” She’s lived in Sun City Center since 1989, so as a dispatcher she has a firm grip on the local geography and landmarks when she fields a phone call or notes the location of a Patrol car. “I wanted to volunteer and it’s a nice group of people,” Kotila stated. As for getting along on the Patrol, “Do what you’re supposed to and enjoy it,” she advises. “You have to like people.”
20-Year Security Patrol Service Award
Golf Cart Registration/Inspection
Submitted by Uta Kuhn If you own a golf cart, or maybe two, this will be your chance to have your cart registered and inspected by the Sun City Center Security Patrol. By registering your golf cart, a record of an owner’s name, address, phone number and golf cart make and model will be on file in the event your golf cart or battery is stolen. DAYS/DATES: Thurs. Jan. 8, Fri. Jan. 9, and Sat. Jan 10 TIME: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Place: Redeemer Lutheran Church, 701 Valley Forge Blvd. When you arrive at Redeemer Lutheran Church on Valley Forge Drive, volunteers will ask you to fill out a registration card, which will then be entered into a database kept at the Security Patrol office. The database information will be given to Hillsborough County Sheriff ’s Department in the event a stolen golf cart is located. Your golf cart will be affixed with a special sticker, which will indicate that the cart is registered. The registration sticker will have the same number corresponding to the registration card. As part of this endeavor you will also have the golf cart inspected for additional issues, such as tire wear, lights and brake lights working properly. If any of those things are not in proper condition, the volunteers will inform you and suggest you have it checked at a local dealership. It is well worth knowing that your golf cart is secured through a registration system and also gives you the opportunity for a brief maintenance inspection. The Security Patrol encourages all golf cart owners throughout Sun City Center to have their carts registered. For more information, please contact the Patrol Office at 642-2020 and they will be happy to answer any of your questions.
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SCC Security Patrol Captain David Swaim presented to Mike and Aleksandra Zurko their 20-Year Service Award on November 20, 2014. Over these 20 years they have put in hundreds of hours driving throughout the Sun City Center community and continue to be outstanding volunteers for the Security Patrol. The Security Patrol appreciates their dedication to our volunteer organization.
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They are a very interesting couple Fort Lonesome. with mutual as well as diverse talents. Each has had their works displayed around the country. In the Tampa Bay area, Peter has exhibited at the Carrollwood Cultural Center in North Tampa and the Morean Arts Center in St. Petersburg. Cheryl had a show at the Southshore Library last summer and will be exhibiting at Carrollwood in January 2015 with fellow Sun City Photo Club member Robert Winch. Together with Peter, all three will be exhibiting at the TECO Art Gallery in Downtown Tampa in October through December, 2015. They have lived in Sun City Center since 2006, belong to the Photo Club and, in order to keep fit for all the photo shoots they go on as well as Scrap Electronic Components. other activities, Peter and Cheryl work out regularly at the fitness center. Prince of Peace Catholic Church Examples of Peter’s work can be seen 702 Valley Forge Blvd, SCC • www.popcc.org • 813.634.2328 on bodegas.batescommunications. net. Cheryl’s blog is levinphotos. Masses: Confessions: batescommunications.net. Sun. 8am, 10am, 12n Mon.-Fri. 7:30 a.m. Create magic? Oh, Yes! meet a Sat. Vigil 4pm Sat. 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. magical couple …. Say “hello” to Peter Daily 8:00 a.m. and Cheryl.
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By Agnes Baker Meet Peter Bates and Cheryl Levin, a wonderful couple adept in many different arenas. Peter is a documentary photographer, a music critic, and a photography teacher in the local area. Cheryl is also a photographer, a dance enthusiast and a drummer! Peter is from Boston and graduated from Bates College. He was formerly a consultant for high tech companies. His interest in photography grew when he joined the Boston Photographic Research Center in the early eighties and volunteered on the staff of its magazine, Views. With his active and curious mind, Peter became interested in the high dynamic range (HDR) technique of photography. It is a complex process, but worth the final product–highly detailed interpretations of street photography. Bodegas that are full of character are the subjects of his current work-inprogress, The Bodega Project. Cheryl is a semi-retired psychologist, now a junkyard junkie who finds beauty in that arena: she photographs rusted radiators, farm equipment, curious items in disarray, and so on. She also does “straight” photography with great shots from her trips to Ireland and Iceland. A native New Yorker, Cheryl obtained her graduate degrees in New York State. She has been a drummer for many years, and performed with a West African drum group across the East Coast and in Senegal. She continues to play weekly at the Sunset Grill Drum Circle.
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Military Silver Osprey Meeting Silver Osprey Squadron #64, Association of Naval Aviation kicked off 2015 with a visit from COL Karl Rozelsky, USAF (ret) currently the Deputy Program Executive Officer, Special Operations Forces Warrior, USSOCOM, MacDill, AFB, Tampa Florida. COL Rozelsky’s organization is responsible for acquir ing and deliver ing t he special equipment that is required to carr y out the many special assignments that USSOCOM is tasked to complete. This will be an unclassified presentation to be held at the Plaza Club on Friday, January 9, 2015 at 11:30 pm. His presentation is titled “Challenges in Today’s Acquisition Environment.” COL Rozelsky began his career as Communication Officer at RAF Croughton, United Kingdom w here he s er ved in all t hree Communications specialties and provided support to deployed forces during Operation DESERT STORM. His next assignment was to the C-17 Site Activation Task Force at Charleston, South Carolina. Here he was part of the team responsible for delivering the first operational C-17. He was selected to attend “Education with Industry” (EWI) at Lockheed Martin Vought Systems in Dallas, Texas where he was assigned to the Army’s Patriot Advanced Capability (PAC-3) Air Defense Missile Program. After completion of his EWI tour, COL Rozelsky was transferred to the C-17 Program Office at WrightPatterson AFB, Ohio and served two years as Program Manager, C-17 Global Air Traffic Management. Subsequently, he served in the ASC Commander’s Action Group and as Section Commander, ASC Acquisition Squadron. In 2001, he served as Executive Officer to the Director, Global Power Programs at the Pentagon and subsequently assigned as the F-16 Program Element Monitor and Program Manager, Multinational Fighter Program. Following his Pentagon tour, COL Rozelsky attended Inte r m e d i ate D e ve l opm e nt a l Education at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA. After completion of PG School he was assigned to United States Special Operations Command at MacDill AFB, FL where he provided acquisition planning and execution for all USSOCOM’s fixed wing aviation programs. After completing his joint assignment, he attended SDE at Air War College, Maxwell AFB, AL. Following AWC, he was selected as Squadron
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Commander and Program Manager for Battlefield Airmen acquisitions. In this capacity for all acquisition aspects of the Combat Control Team, Tactical Air Control Party (TACP), Pararescue, and Combat Weather systems including source selection, development, fielding, and supportability. COL Rozelsky also served as the Director, Afghanistan Acquisition Program Office delivering critical fixed wing aircraft to the fledgling Afghanistan Army Air Corps. He was then selected as the System Program Director for the RQ-4 Global Hawk (ACAT1D) $13B Global Hawk Unmanned Aircraft System at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The systems program office was responsible for developing and delivering high altitude/long endurance intelligence, sur veillance, and reconnaissance capabilities for the U.S. military and its allies. Before assuming his current duties, Rozelsky served as the Deputy Program Executive Officer for Fixed Wing Aircraft at USSOCOM responsible for developing, producing, testing, modifying, fielding, and supporting Special Operations Forces (SOF)unique fixed wing aircraft to include the CV-22, AC-130J/H/U, MC130J/E/H/P/W, all SOF unmanned/ manned ISR platforms, 30 other programs. The Silver Osprey Squadron #64 and the Association of Naval Aviation are open to all individuals who have an interest in military aviation and is proud of its record of presenting up to date presentations from active duty military personnel and their civilian counterparts who keep the aviation programs of the United States in the vanguard of research, development and utilization of our Air Assets. Luncheons are $14 for members and $17 for non-members. Please send your check Mr. Tom Harding, 309 Noble Faire Drive, Sun City Center, FL or call 813-634-1236. For information about membership email silverosprey@yahoo.com attention, CDR Roger Kennicutt, USN (ret), Commanding Officer.
Story and photo by B. F. Kepley, CAPT USN (Ret), Military Correspondent The Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) featured Detective Danny Johnson at the monthly luncheon which took place at the Sun City Center, Freedom Plaza Club on November 11. Detective Johnson began his career with the Hillsborough County Sheriff ’s Office in 1998 as a civilian assigned to the Jail. He became a sworn law enforcement Tracy Dugan, Sheriff ’s Office; Detective deputy in 2001. During his time with Danny Johnson; James Warchol, MOWW the Sheriff ’s Office Detective Johnson Commander. has been a Field Training Officer, General Subjects and Defensive Tactics instructor, and a Property Crimes Detective. He is currently assigned to the District 4 Intelligence Unit for Southern Hillsborough County. Detective Johnson has been a member of the HCSO Crisis Negotiations Team for approximately 11 years and is currently the team leader. He is an expert on the subject matter of the “Felony Lane” burglaries, which he described in detail, along with the latest telephone and credit card scams.
NOAA Meteorologist Addresses MOWW
Story and photo by B. F. Kepley, CAPT USN (Ret), Military Correspondent The Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) featured retired Air Force Lt. Col Michael Holmes, Flight Meteorologist for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) at the monthly luncheon, which took place at the Sun City Center, Freedom Plaza Club on December 18, 2014. Lt. Col. Holmes initially entered the USAF as an enlisted member in October 1986. He was commissioned in 1996 after completing his B.S. From L to R: Michael Holmes; degree in meteorology at the Jim Warchol, Commander of local MOWW University of Utah. In March chapter. 2000, after successfully completing his M.S. in Meteorology, Holmes was assigned as the Chief of Weather Sciences and later as the Deputy Director of Operations at the 11th Operational Weather Squadron, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska. Lt. Col. Holmes has deployed multiple times to locations like Kyrgyzstan and Afghanistan over his career. From August 2010 to January 2012, he was Senior Meteorology and Oceanography Officer and Operations Officer, USCENTCOM, MacDill AFB, FL. He retired from active duty Jan 2012 at MacDill AFB and presently works as a Flight Meteorologist for NOAA’s Aircraft Operations Center (AOC) at MacDill AFB, FL. Also known as the “Hurricane Hunters,” the AOC provides a variety of aircraft in support of NOAA’s mission to understand and predict changes in Earth’s environment and conserve and manage coastal and marine resources to meet our Nation’s economic, social, and environmental needs. He also discussed Global Warming and the use of drones in studying hurricanes.
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MFST Presents Operation Warmheart Donation
Story and photo by B. F. Kepley, CAPT USN (Ret), Military Correspondent
No prior military service required. Sponsored by the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. Date - January 30, 2015. Place – Prince of Peace Conesa Center, 702 Valley Forge, Blvd. SCC. Tickets on Sale at Prince of Peace Conesa Center Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:00-11:00 a.m. Tickets on Sale at The CA Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. Guest of Honor & Speaker will be Wounded Warrior SSG Justin Lansford US Army Ret. SSG Lansford has appeared on Good Morning America, Fox News, CNN, and various Atlanta Stations. Social Hour 4:00 p.m. Posting of Colors 5:00 p.m. Dinner 5:10 p.m. Entertainment & dancing 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Music by the St. Dennis Variety Band. Formal attire is encouraged: black tie or dark suit, price $50 per person. Reserve a table or individual seats. For Tickets call Val Korolevich at 813-938-3205 or Mike McCluskey 813-634-8381.
SCC MOAA Chapter Inducts Officers
Story and photo by B. F. Kepley, CAPT USN (Ret), Military Correspondent
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Newly elected SCC MOAA officers for 2015.
Paul Wheat, Lt. Col. USA (Ret), a past president of the local Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), recently inducted the newly elected SCC MOAA officers and directors for 2015. The induction was performed at the monthly meeting/luncheon which was held in the Florida Room at the Sun City Center North Side Atrium on December 3, 2014. In the photo, from left: Retired Army Lt Col Paul Wheat; Thom Brown, president; Charles Conover, 1st Vice President; Benny Blackshire, 2nd Vice President; D. Kay Benson, Secretary; Gene Morris, Treasurer; and Directors David Floyd; Doris Glass; Len Winter; Leo Hill; and Frank Kepley. In addition to the induction ceremony, the chapter members helped Mary Boisseree, whose husband was a charter member of the SCC MOAA chapter, celebrate her 100th birthday.
Metaphysical Society EXPO Fund Raiser L to R: M.Sgt. Todd Schuler; Nancy Alguire, MFST President; & M.Sgt. Melissa Johnson.
The Military Family Support Trust (MFST) held a benefit concert at the Community Center on November 11, 2014. The proceeds, were to be presented to the MacDill First Sergeants to assist in supporting Operation Warmheart (OWH). A representative from the First Sergeants was unable to attend the benefit and the presentation was rescheduled for December 8th at Freedom Plaza. Representing the First Sergeants was MSGT Todd Shuler and MSGT Melisa Johnson. Nancy Alguire, president of MFST, presented the $4,000 check. Operation Warmheart, one of the many beneficiaries supported by MFST, is an organization that assists families in all branches of the military in time of need. One of its primary missions is to provide emergency grants to MacDill AFB members. They also provide various types of gift cards and gasoline and in general provide morale, health and welfare assistance to as many needy military families as funds will allow. MFST beneficiaries also include, but are not limited to: four year scholarships for high school seniors; JROTC Honors Program; Homeless Women Veterans; Veteran Guide Dog; Southeastern Guide Dogs Paws for Patriots program; Operation Helping Hand and guardians for Honor Flights.
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More than an Ambulance: Emergency Squad’s Cooks By Kai Rambow The Emergency Squad operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. One of the behind-the-scenes roles is the cooks. They ensure squad members get a hearty meal during their long shifts. Only Here 17 Months One of the newest volunteers is Joe Kushnerick. Joe’s wife, Barbara has volunteered all of her life, and with her work experience in the medical field naturally gravitated to the Emergency Squad. She nudged Joe to become involved. Both cannot stand for long periods of time. Despite this challenge they found a way to volunteer, with Barbara dispatching and Joe cooking for his team every eight days. All cooks get a break one week a month when meals are covered by area associations, such as Sun Towers. Cooking for 40 People The Squad has a kitchen however Joe prefers to cook at home because “I know where everything is.” The cooking usually takes three to four hours and by 11 a.m. he is taking the meal over to the Squad. It’s one major meal for two shifts for up to 40 people, and the cooks are also preparing on a tight budget. Neither seems to present a challenge for Joe. He explained, “The main dishes are simple; the
side dishes are a challenge. Baked beans would not go well with lasagna.” Joe usually eats the meal with the first shift. “The look on their faces is the best reward.” He does seek feedback because, “You want to give people what they like.” The other extreme can be a problem as well. On one occasion, the first shift loved the beef stew and ate all of it leaving nothing for the second shift. Joe has been kind enough to share a recipe his team loves. White Chicken Chili This is 4 to 8 servings. You can freeze the rest. 8 chicken thighs or ground turkey 1 package white chicken chili (McCormick) 1 chicken broth (can make from chicken or buy can) 1 onion diced 1 can of diced tomatoes 1 can of diced tomatoes with jalapenos (Hunt’s or Del Monaco) 1 can of canola beans Cook chicken first, save broth and debone. Mix all ingredients together and put in crockpot. Cook for two hours on high, continue on medium for another two hours. Note: tastes even better if prepared the night before. Great to serve with a salad and any type of crusty bread.
From Traditional German Music to Songs of the Wild West
By Ilona Merritt In the field of music, Germany claims some of the most renowned composers, producers and performers of the world. Germany is the largest music market in Europe, and third largest in the world. German classical music is one of the most performed venues in the world; German composers include some of the most accomplished and popular in history. Martin Luther and the Reformation made a great change in the German music. Luther felt music was one of God’s greatest gifts and made it a cornerstone of his movement. Since music is an important element to the German people, it was only natural that once the German-American Club of SCC was formed in September 1999, a choral group would soon follow. In December 1999 Judy Quitsch, charter member, helped a small choral group get organized and they performed at the Christmas Party that year. Judy Quitsch is the driving force behind this successful group. She contacted friends in Rochester, New York to get some choral music, located a pianist and a conductor and the German-American Club Singers were on their way to entertain the community. Over the past 15 years Judy has been able to arrange for new directors and pianists as necessary. Undaunted by these challenges she managed to keep the group together and growing. They perform for organizations and nursing homes in and outside the community. Over the years they have had joint concerts with the Fiddlers and the Southshore Concert band. Encouraged by friends she convinced the group to do concerts on their own. In the spring of 2014 they performed in a more German setting. The first half of the program was traditional songs, both in German and English, and the second half was a livelier affair celebrating the Carnival time in Germany. The audience was seated at round tables and brought their own drinks and snacks. One might say it was more like a musical party. This year they are once again following that party atmosphere making it unique in Sun City Center. The first half will be traditional music with emphasis on Melodies of Love and for the second half lots of fun is being planned while they are concentrating their talents on Tunes from the Wild West. The afternoon Musical Party will be held January 29, 2015 at 3 p.m. in the Florida Room — Atrium Building. Tickets are still only $5 per person and they are available from Mrs. Margot Gunther – 813633-0446, address: 1234 Fordham Dr., Sun City Center, FL 33573.
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Wyatt is an active guy that enjoys fetching and hunting in the play yards. He is a Cattle Dog and indicative of the breed he is very active and tireless. Wyatt has a unique coat of red with splashes of white all over and black on his back. You will not find a more handsome guy at the dog park! Wyatt would do best in an active home with a fenced yard. Wyatt has tested heartworm positive. As part of his adoption Wyatt will be microchipped. He has been neutered and he is current on vaccinations. DOB: 4/1/2011.
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Submitted by Peggy Burgess News Correspondent The aroma of Thanksgiving turkey still hung in the air as Freedom Plaza’s first ornament of Christmas 2014 was hung. The tall Atrium tree had gone up in the early morning hours on the Friday after Thanksgiving and by day’s end was fully bedecked with its balls, baubles and beads. That speedy feat was accomplished by decorators from Sun City Center Flowers. The Atrium’s stair railings, freshly festooned with garland, perfectly framed the scene, yet something was missing…the sparkle of Christmas tree lights. D u r i n g t h e f o l l ow i n g d ay s Christmas trees appeared on the four balconies overlooking Atrium, all of them artfully decorated, but none lighted. All were waiting for a special Freedom Plaza event, the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. At the appointed time, the Atrium filled with excited residents and the punch bowls brimming with eggnog, Freedom Plaza’s Executive Director, Kevin Knopf, spoke the long-awaited words: “Let there be light!” Brilliance blazed from trees and garlands as a joyful chorus of “O, Christmas Tree” resounded. Freedom Plaza’s holiday season was officially begun. And what a season it was! It had a spectacular start with an excursion to the Lakeland Center for the thrilling Cirque Dreams Holidaze. A few days later there was yet another excursion, this to Mahaffey Theatre and The Kenny Rogers Holiday Show. Next came A Scrumptious Holiday with Diversity, the Voices of Sarasota, and then The Ditchfields’ Christmas Memories at Sarasota Opera House. The three-day excursion to Ft. Myers, with its train ride and boat trip to view the waterway lighting display, also included an evening at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre and A Christmas Carol. “Meanwhile back at the ranch,” at Freedom Plaza, itself, a wealth of holiday happenings was underway. Santa and Mrs. Claus hosted a party for children of Freedom Plaza associates, while the Director’s Holiday Sip & Social furnished
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residents a festive affair. Christmas music was nearly continuous with visits from The Caroling Sheriffs, a Girl Scout troop, the choir of Trinity Baptist Church and our own Freedom Singers. That group’s “Caroling Around the Tree” program featured a calypso beat and guest guitarist, Eddy Lugo. December ended on a happy note from the Stan Blum Band at our New Year’s Eve dance in the Auditorium. These holiday festivities and, in fact, the whole year of 2014—with its theatrical productions and educational programs; its parties and entertainments; its intriguing excursion and, most of all, its compliment of interesting new residents—will be a hard act to follow. Yet the 2015 calendar is already filling with fascinating attractions. These include concerts and golf tournaments, plus a Caribbean cruise and another to explore The Great Rivers of Europe. The residents and staff of Freedom Plaza send this New Year’s greeting to all their Sun City Center friends: “May you find joy in whatever you do, and good fortune all the year through.”
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John & Linda Mayoka recently clicked two items off their bucket list--standing on the Arctic Circle and seeing the aura borealis. Yes, it was cold!
Marlus Johns of Sun City Center and her sister Marcene Casper from Nampa, Idaho recently enjoyed a beautiful cruise up the New England Coast and down the St. Lawrence waterway to Quebec City and back to New York.
Roger and Ursula Clark, Gert and Jerry Affayroux, searched for a “shared roof ” summer residence at the Biltmore House, America’s largest home, Asheville, NC.
Jean Wheat, Nancy Mercer, Millie Grasser three Sicilian ladies visiting Sicily going through all the beautiful countryside and having overnight stays in Taormina, Palermo, Ragusa, Syracuse, Catania. They ate lots of pasta, seafood, drank wine and had a terrific time. Our memories will last a long time.
Now available … heart valve repair
without open-heart surgery The Valve Institute at Manatee Memorial Hospital is among the first hospitals in Florida to offer the highly advanced MitraClip procedure
When the heart’s mitral valve – which controls blood flow through the heart – does not close all the way, it can leak a small amount of blood. This condition is known as mitral valve regurgitation (MR). MR can cause heart failure, with symptoms like shortness of breath and fluid buildup. Now there is a treatment that can reduce symptoms and possibly extend lives – and it’s available at The Valve Institute at Manatee Memorial Hospital. Manatee Memorial is among the first hospitals in the United States to make MitraClip available to patients, after meeting rigorous criteria mandated by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the American College of Cardiology. Manatee Memorial’s MitraClip team consists of specially trained physicians in echocardiography, interventional cardiology, and cardiothoracic surgery. An important member of the team is the Valve Coordinator, Erin Crowell, BSN, CCRN, who acts as the hospital/physician liaison for patients and their families throughout the process. Ms. Crowell is present during the MitraClip insertion and follows patients from hospitalization to discharge.
Erin Crowell, BSN, CCRN Valve Coordinator
For more information about MitraClip at Manatee Memorial, please call Erin Crowell, BSN, CCRN, at 941.745.7388.
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Magnificent Lipizzans By Kai Rambow Many travelers are disappointed when they reach Vienna, home of the famous Spanish Riding School. They want to see the Lipizzaners or Lipizzans perform, however, most tourists visit Vienna during the summer months, when the horses are not on tour, resting elsewhere in Austria. Fortunately for us, one Austrian family settled here in Florida, and we can easily see them rehearse during the winter months. If you’ve ever ridden a horse, you’ll remember it is not as easy as it looks. Pay attention during the show: they use English saddles and most of the riders do not have stirrups. It’s all about balancing and being one with the animal. A Family Tradition for Many While the Herrmann family has continued hundreds of years of history, they are not the only ones. Gabby Herrmann, who now directs the operation, shared, “We now have the third generation of families visiting us every year. People whose parents brought them here are now bringing their children.” It’s more than a tradition. “It’s living history,” described Gabby, “of the ballet dancers of the horse world.” Indeed, the horses were bred for their strength, agility and balance. Primarily trained for the battlefield, they were also a preferred breed for royalty. The Spanish Riding School is the
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oldest riding academy in the world and has operated for over 430 years. The Herrmann family has continued the tradition here in America for the past 50 years. Horses’ Natural Movements Used Everything the Lipizzans are taught to do is based on their natural movements. They are considered to be late bloomers and only start their training at age three. Before that time, trainers pay attention to what the horse does naturally on its own. The dressage basics are taught to every horse, however, the special talents are shown by those animals with natural tendencies. I had the opportunity to watch the horses relax on a non-training day. They love to race around and play. Tips for a Great Visit Watch the address. You are looking for 32755, which will be on your left hand side. Print a map as a backup. My GPS goofed, and didn’t quite get me there. (No cell reception from road.) Plan on an hour drive and that should give you plenty of time. Arrive about 30 minutes before the show starts. There are some bleachers in partial shade, however, you should wear a hat, sunscreen and sunglasses. You can bring your own chairs if you prefer, and set up right beside the ring. The training sessions are a little over an hour and after you can get a snack, get your picture taken with a horse or have children ride a pony. If you
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were to see one of their shows on the road, a ticket would cost $20 to $25. All you are expected to contribute is a minimum of $5 per person; many
people contribute more because it really is a wonderful experience. It’s not often one can see beautiful, living history so close.
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