February 2015 News of Sun City Center by The News of Sun City Center & South County

The News of February 2015 - ISSUE #79

...an official publication of the Sun City Center Community Association

2015 Annual Meeting

Story and Photos By John Bowker The 2015 Annual Meeting of the Community Association was held on January 7. This well-attended event provided the opportunity to thank many volunteers for their accomplishments and to introduce new members of the CA Board of Directors. Association President Jane Keegan opened the program with a brief statement and then called a number of CA members in the audience forward to receive enthusiastic applause and to be presented with certificates of sincere appreciation. The first group included those who worked with the Hillsborough County Neighborhood Relations Department, the Elegant Gardeners Club and nine HOA’s in town to plan and install some 2,000 Florida Friendly plants in the median strip of North Pebble Beach Blvd. just in front of the CA Office area. For this effort, Sun City Center was awarded the Community Waterwise Award by the Board of County Commissioners for 2014. The planning group included Ed Barnes, John Luper, Ron Pelton, John Jackson and Teri Brockway. The CA Board commended Nan Baytos and Maggie Pliska for their continuing decorations of the Central and South Campus areas and for their joint effort in keeping the CA Website up to date.

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SCHEDULE

February 5 Lawn Concert Band Stand – 3 – 6 p.m. 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. 23 CO-AP Meeting Caper Room – 2 p.m. March 11 Board Meeting Rollins Theater – 9 a.m. 11 Membership Meeting Community Hall – 7 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

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New CA President, David Floyd (right), awards a plaque to Jane Keegan (left) to thank her for her years of service to the community.

Roy and Helen Skinner were applauded for their support and administration of the Monday movies. Dave and Nancy Birkett received the community’s thanks for organizing and running the annual Golf Cart Parade each December for the past three years! Bill and Phyllis Hodges accepted the board’s thanks for their ongoing efforts to provide fresh and meaningful shows on the TV Monitor in the Atrium Building describing the lifestyle of Sun City Center. Jim Cox and Dennis Hilaire, received commendation for their years of managing the Recreational Vehicle Park. Shelba Fields has headed the Election Committee with close support from Barbara Rein for the past

“The new Board of Directors was officially installed at the 2015 Annual Membership Meeting. Seated, left to right, Neil Rothfeld, Treasurer; Sam Sudman, Vice President; David Floyd, President; Joe Elam, Secretary. Standing, left to right, Helen Lewis, Ed Feder, Chuck Collett, Mike Killian and Richard Angerosa.”

two years. Karen Jones, who stepped down as Editor in Chief of The News of Sun City Center in September after a five-year stint, was applauded for her significant contributions to the publication. Community Manager Lyn Reitz spoke on the status of all the construction that was nearing completion in the Central Campus area. She spoke confidently that all the parking lots would be opened within a month and, once the applause quieted, she went on to announce a “Shredding Day” for CA members to be held the morning of March 10 starting at 9 am. The location will be at the far end of the North Pebble Beach parking

lot so automobile access and egress will be open for those wishing to pull through and just leaving their box or bag of documents to be destroyed with our attendant there. While there will be no rush to change things, everyone should be aware that the free and open parking along Cherry Hills Drive will be coming to an end shortly. Lyn urges all drivers to watch carefully for the new “No Parking” signs that will be posted by the county with attendant monitoring by the Sheriff ’s Office. President Keegan then recognized

See Meeting on page 7

Save the Date for FunFest – March 21

By Phyllis Hodges The 2015 FunFest Committee, chaired for the third year by Susan Muise, is in full swing planning for FunFest. They set the date —MARCH 21— and the time—9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Note that the ending time is an hour earlier than last year. Registration letters have been sent to business vendors and the 150+ Community Association clubs advising them that they need to commit by February 13 to reserve a spot. Lynn Murphy is again organizing the Health Fair which is extremely popular. She is busily contacting potential participants who wish to have displays in the Atrium Caper and Horizon rooms, as well as the vendors that will be located in the parking lot on the west side of the Atrium (VA, Eye Associates, Bloodmobile). If you were at FunFest last year, you saw some changes in arrangement of the business and club tables in the gazebo area and relocation of the Main Tent to the south side of Cherry Hills. Susan said the committee was pleased with the improved flow so they are keeping that arrangement this year.

Will you be among the thousands to join in the FUN at FunFest on March 21?

This is the 16th year for the SCC FunFest. The inaugural event was held in 2000 with Walt Cawein as chairman. Most of these events over the years have had a theme, but last year’s committee decided that since the overall theme is FUN, a second theme was redundant.

On the Inside Arts & Entertainment.................. 19 - 24 Bulletin Board.........................................17 CARE..........................................................37 Club News....................................... 10 -16 Crossword................................................18 CryptoQuote...........................................23 Entertainment Corner.........................19 Golf Scores.....................................26 & 28 Library Update......................................... 6 Lifestyles..................................................... 5 Meet your Neighbor(s).......................... 5 Military............................................34 & 35

Movies.......................................................22 Newcomers............................................... 2 President’s Report................................... 3 Sports............................................... 25 - 31 Sudoku......................................................31 Travel ........................................................38 Where Will You Take The SCC Story?.8 Scan the code with your smartphone to find us online. www.newsofsuncitycenter.com

Thus, no additional theme this year. Thousands gather on the Community Association’s Central Campus each year to enjoy the continuous entertainment, club displays/demonstrations and food. It’s just plain FUN so plan to be there on March 21.

Did You Know?

The numbers are tallied for 2014 and 452 homes were sold! That compares to 472 sold the previous year. The $1,500 Capital Fee paid by each of these new residents is used solely for new CA building programs such as the project now nearly complete on the Central Campus. Note: Heard something recently that might be of interest for this feature? Send your suggestions to hodgespress@gmail.com

February 2015

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COFFEE AND CONVERSATION The New Assisted Living Facility Date: February 2, 2015 Place: Florida Room Time: 9:00 a.m.

A new assisted living facility is being planned for Sun City Center. It will be located off East Del Webb Blvd. Entrance will be from E. Del Webb across from Meadow Vista Lane. The proponents of this project will present an overview and be available to address concerns and questions. Please plan on attending to learn about this project.

OFFICIAL NOTICE SCCCA MEMBERSHIP MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2015 7:00 PM COMMUNITY HALL

(Refreshments at 6:30 p.m.) 200 Members Required for a Quorum -AGENDAI. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance II. Approval of Minutes of the January 7, 2015 Membership Meeting III. Treasurer’s Report IV. Community Manager’s Report V. President’s Report VI. General Discussion by Members VII. Adjournment

CA Promotes Michael Chute to Top Maintenance Post By Phyllis Hodges When Lyn Reitz, CA Community Manager, advised members that Kelly Emerson was leaving the top maintenance post, she named Michael Chute, South Campus maintenance supervisor, to fill that role, effective January 1. “Michael was the natural choice to promote to fill the position because of his leadership skills, knowledge of the community and job requirements and his overall work ethic. He is dedicated to the community Michael Chute Named and the CA team, and I just CA Head Maintenance know he will do a fantastic Supervisor. job. We are all here to support him and ensure he has whatever he needs,” Reitz said. Michael joined the CA seven years ago when he and his lady Sara moved to Florida from Iowa. He and Sara live in Summerfield—a 10-minute commute from SCC. They have family ties in Florida with Michael’s mom and dad in Naples. “They are in their late ‘80s and still very active,” he says proudly. “My father has always been my role model and mentor, both personally and in the electrical/contractor business I always wanted to become an electrical contractor, and I did that.” ” In fact, Michael had intended to buy an electrical company when they came south but joined the CA where he has made a valuable contribution to the team. Michael’s management philosophy reflects his belief that working smarter is better than working harder. That’s what he intends to instill in his team. “I don’t ask anybody to do anything I won’t do with them,” he says. During his 42 years in the electrical trades and

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

CLUB/ORGANIZATION Dog Owners Group Pickleball Club

AMOUNT $2,000 $1,200

APPLIED TO Their share of maintaining the dog park Their share of maintaining the Pickleball Courts

business world, Michael gained the know-how and management experience he will put to use in his new role as CA Head Maintenance Supervisor. He thanks Lyn for giving him the opportunity to step into this top post. “I like to work and really enjoy the SCC people—both our members and this team. I view the CA facilities as ‘my house’ and will do whatever it takes to take care of it and the people who come to visit. I believe people should follow their dreams, and am pleased to see Kelly and Amy (Emerson) doing just that with their move to Nashville. I wish them every success,” he says.

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

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.

Reporter Uta Kuhn imadolfinlady@gmail.com

NEWCOMERS

February 2015 List prepared by Linda Bowker from CA staff data. Report corrections, additions to CA at 633-3500. Last Roy Tortolano Shannon Zambello Byington Tilden Cyr Hayes McCart Bell Brinkman Pettit Powell Goins Dema Dema Hosek Gray Lawrence Mowen Grabowski Sathe Dean Niese Taylor Curry Corradi Porrett Waak Varkony

First Num Local Street Marie 1768 Atrium Dr Frank 1768 Atrium Dr Dennis 1816 Butterfly Pl Aletz 1816 Butterfly Pl Michele 1525 Chevy Chase Dr Marty 367 Club Manor Dr Dee 1542 Council Dr William & Sandra 1510 Dedham Dr Joseph & Connie 910 Del Webb Blvd E Lena & Brian 1905 Del Webb Blvd E Michael & Cynthia 708 Desert Hills Wy Pauline 1111 El Rancho Dr Carl & Colleen 1512 Emerald Dunes Dr Michael & Diana 1516 Emerald Dunes Dr Charles & Bonnie 1534 Emerald Dunes Dr Anthony & Linda 1536 Emerald Dunes Dr Ray & Gloria 1641 Emerald Dunes Dr Denman & Barbara 1818 Granville Ln Sharon 1401 Hacienda Dr John 1401 Hacienda Dr Linda 1609 Monmouth Dr Sharad & Sadhana 435 Noble Faire Dr Frederick & Patricia 2202 North Creek Ct Mike & Lorrie 2023 Pebble Beach Blvd N Samuel & Kay 1002 Regal Manor Wy Richard & Bernadine 1006 Regal Manor Wy Helen 313 Stroll Ln James & Jean 1312 Via Toscana Wy Richard & Barbara 1602 Vincennes Dr Pamela & Zsolt 203 Wimbly Pl

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VOLUNTEER PICNIC 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:

President’s Report

By CA President David Floyd The individual assignments for the Board of Directors for 2015 have been made. They are available at www. suncitycenter.org. At the January B oard Meeting the C ommunity Association Committee Chairpersons for 2015 were approved. These are positions that report to the Board, not the general membership. We are fortunate in Sun City Center that so many of our members volunteer for the Community Association’s committees. We could not function without all of our volunteers. If we had to pay for everything our volunteers do our dues assessments would be much higher. If you are interested in serving on one of our committees or wish to volunteer in general to help the Community Association, we would greatly appreciate your help.

ELECTION AND REFERENDUM

In early December the Community completed our Board elections, dues and referendum voting. More than 5,000 members voted. It was good to see so many members participating in the vote. The responses the Board received on the referendum will definitely guide the Board’s thinking as we go into 2015. Your new Board and Officers for 2015 are ready to work for the membership for another great year in Sun City Center. As your new President and I think I also speak for the Community Association Board members, we will work to ensure that the Community Association is well managed and fiscally responsible and most importantly responsive to you the membership.

COMMUNICATION

A key area we need to work on is communication. Communication is not only important among the Board members, but also between the Board and the membership. In return, we, your Board can only meet your expectations if we hear from you, the members. Communication is a two-way street, and both the Board and the membership will benefit from improved communications. Your Board is available by telephone, email, and in-person. Please also attend the Board meetings to learn what is being addressed by the Board. Another good way to learn about the association is to visit our website www.suncitycenter.org.

CONSTRUCTION

Since late spring of 2014 we have been in a building mode in the Community Association’s main campus. Our projects are finishing and will be completed over the next few weeks. We expect the new buildings to be open for use by midFebruary. The library has had some delays but we expect it to be open fully by the end of February. The south end of

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2015 FLORIDA ROOM 12:00 NOON TO 2:00 P.M. What’s Next For Our Outgoing Directors?

the new parking lot along Pebble Beach Blvd. North is now open. The entrance off North Pebble Beach Boulevard and the rest of the parking lot to the main parking lot should be open in early February. We have had some inconveniences for our membership and we appreciate your patience and continuing cooperation as we finish these construction projects. The main projects are on time, the library addition is behind schedule and all projects are within the budgets. All work was paid for on the pay-as-yougo plan as promised. Our Capital Fund is doing well and we will continue our future planning and will build for the future as the funds become available. We have established a Community Association Planning Committee to advise the Board on future projects for the Board to consider. It will be headed by Director Angerosa. We welcome the membership’s input as to what we should do going forward. Please let us know what you would like to see for your future needs or wishes.

THE FUTURE

Community Hall will be closed from May 3 through August 31, 2015 for renovation and refurbishing; reopening on September 1st. Roofing, flooring, restrooms, painting, and redecorating will take place. The sound system will be revamped to better serve the members’ needs. The parking lot will also be resurfaced and we are looking to expand the parking. In 2015 the Board will address an expanded café for the membership. We expect that the café will be in operation in the fourth quarter of this year. We will have the funds to do this and the operation of the café will not have an effect on the dues assessment. Also in 2015 we will hire consultants to review our infrastructure and develop a plan to maintain our facilities and plan for the costs of maintenance and replacement. The consultants will review our past years’ experiences as part of developing this plan for the future. The Sun City Center Board is thankful for your support.

Community Association Volunteers ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE Howie Griffin, Board Liaison Sandy Kepley Judy Schings, Entertainment Margaret Kuss Director Marvin & Ilene Lent Janet McRee, Assistant to Director Lorraine McDaniel Joanne Baskinger John McRee Nan Baytos Susan Muise Rose Ciaravalo Maggie Pliska Linda Clapp Mary Jane Tovey Jack Craig Bonnie Vaught Barbara Gingrich Jay & Peggy Wolfe Larry & Barbara Henbest

By Uta Kuhn Last month three newly elected Community Association Directors officially joined the Board. We had a chance to meet them when they were running for office, but what about the three worthy Directors who are leaving the Board and moving on to other things? We caught up with them as well, to see “What’s Next?” Al Alderman Q: Share one fond memory of your time on the Board, something you appreciated or something you are proud of. After serving the Board six years I have a lot of fond memories. I have enjoyed the challenges that we incurred during those years. I will comment on two that have had an impact on the community. The first being the CLD was to come up with a program to monitor the membership of the clubs so the board can see the membership patterns of the various clubs in the community. It took over six months to get the initial program setup and now is a standard within the community. The second was the planning and design of the campus new buildings. The preliminary plans of the buildings and the budgeted cost prior to the submittal to the architects for the final design. Working with the various clubs involved and organizations to meet their requirements was a challenge but the results were a great personal satisfaction. Q: What are your plans now that you are moving on? My future plans are somewhat open, to fly my model RC airplanes that I have built. Also, hopefully to do more fishing maybe catch that elusive tarpon. And there is always the challenge of improving my golf game. I will keep open any needed support for the future community needs. Q: What would you like to see happen in SCC over the next year? The completion of the building including the new café with limited services at no cost to the community for operation. The revitalization of the office complex. The completion of the preliminary plans of south campus with its updates. In the future updates of the older structures to keep our community viable and not become stagnant and old. Howie Griffin Q: Share one fond memory of your time on the Board, something you appreciated or something you are proud of. During my six years on the CA board I must say that being involved with the hiring of Lyn Reitz as general manager and working with her during my tenure on the board sits first in my mind as a memory that I’m most pleased about. I

really also appreciated the hard working, dedicated, volunteer Directors that I had the privilege to work alongside. That said, I look at the CA campuses today and as I walk around them I marvel that in a small way I too had a part in the GRAND physical transition that has come to pass in the last three years. Q: What are your plans now that you are moving on? There will be much to do, my church activities and with family. We have five married children and many grandchildren some of whom will soon be graduating. Some are getting married and hopefully great grand babies will be arriving. Kay and I will have no problem keeping busy. As far as the CA community is concerned? I have already been approached to get involved with activities within the community where responsibilities I had during my six year tenure as director will be of benefit in some way so that certain ongoing programs will continue. South Lake Association was my first community love when moving to SCC where I served as President for many years. So I shall also continue to be involved with all of my South Lake Friends. Q: What would you like to see happen in SCC over the next year? It is my sincere desire that certain new members of the 2015 CA board of directors soon come to realize that they will need to become full team players, and that their personal agendas lead to an unproductive board which will not benefit the members of the community. And for crying out loud somebody get a full blown café going. Jane Keegan Q: Share one fond memory of your time on the Board, something you appreciated or something you are proud of. My fond memories include so many examples of how much fun it was to work with Lyn Reitz, Kelly Emerson, Carol Donner, Becky Fox, Claudia Hinson and the full staff of the Community Association. They made the job of President interesting and stimulating. Q: What are your plans now that you are moving on? My future plans are to continue to follow my belief in volunteerism. My next project is to join a medical mission trip which will be traveling to Haiti. There I will be part of the Mountain Top Ministries who will be traveling to Haiti in February. Q: What would you like to see happen in SCC over the next year? Hopefully, the spirit of volunteerism will continue and many new projects will be completed. The community should now come together and celebrate the opening of all of the new buildings, which are part of the significant changes taking place on the C.A. Campus.

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Charity Golf Cart Raffle a Success Lifestyles By John Bowker Thanks to an anonymous donation, an Ez-Go golf cart was purchased from the West Coast Golf Cart business and raffled by the Sun City Center Community Campaign Against Human Trafficking organization. With sales of the raffle tickets being held at several local stores and with support of the local press, over $14,000 was raised to help with the campaign. The raffle winner was Brian Hastings. This group has been working with local schools, the FBI and Sheriff’s Office, and other organizations to provide support for the Tampa Bay Area Task Force on Human Trafficking. The goal is to help community and faith-integrated actions to end this dreadful activity in Hillsborough County. They are quite aware that this is hardly a visible crime within our town borders, but for the kids in Wimauma and Ruskin and beyond this is a daily threat to their well being.

SCC Glassers Gear Up for Annual Show

John Bowker draws the winning ticket for Sally Dittman at ceremonies on January 9 to launch a new year for the Campaign.

Lecture and movie programs are held locally; for example on February 20 Kelly Murphy of the FBI will speak here and, on March 27, the speaker will be one of the victims of trafficking who will bring home just what life was like during that period of her life. If you would like to attend one of their meetings or informal coffees, or to learn more about human trafficking, call Sally Dittman, President of the local community campaign at 6334647.

Meet Your Neighbors

By Agnes Baker Say “hello” to Eugene and Linda Wyatt. The Wyatts have been residents of Sun City Center since 2004. Their original plans were to retire to Bradenton, but they made a stop in Sun City Center to visit friends living in Kings Point. After looking over the area, they joined up with real estate agents who worked with them to find the home they wanted. With that, Sun City Center welcomed the Wyatt twosome. Our very good fortune! Originally on the north side, they moved to their present home on the south side in December 2008. Born in Ft. Washington, Kentucky, both graduated from Mt. Washington High School and, after knowing each other for ten years through their church affiliation, Linda and Eugene were married in 1966. They have no children but are blessed with numerous nieces and nephews. Gene had a diverse background, working in hardware and manufacturing, then banking, and with the Bullitt County Board of Education, finally retired, while Linda was employed at the county courthouse in various positions and then went into banking where she stayed for 31 years before retiring, getting in some college courses along the way. They have been involved in church activities all of their lives. Eugene played the piano and led the singing until they retired. He still plays the piano and sings (when encouraged) plus he can jump over to the organ and/or trombone while Linda accompanies him, playing the organ and/or the trumpet. These are true snowbirds. They consider SCC as their main residence, living here seven months, living in Kentucky five months, staying active there with church activities, serving as secretary and treasurer for the church campground in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. While in Sun City Center, Eugene works part time at various businesses, when needed, and takes a daily walk

while Linda pursues her passion for decorating, cooking, gardening, working with watercolors and acrylic painting, and also walking when her busy schedule permits. When you enter their home, you are awed by the many collectibles gathered over the years. The focus is on the many dolls created by Linda with the latest a replica of Shirley Temple, down to the dress she wore in the photo Linda used as her guide. Another highlight is in her kitchen, where the ledge that runs around three sections is packed with collectible houses and churches. A garage or estate sale addict, you will find her in the golf cart scooting around to hit those to be found in our area; always looking for THE Bargain. A very outgoing and friendly couple, these two enjoy meeting folks and helping out when needed, assisting the elderly whenever they can, especially those in their neighborhood. Going on cruises and land trips gives them the opportunity to meet new folks as well as enjoying the new scenery and surroundings — very versatile, these two — from the Bahamas to Canada to the Amish community in Indiana, all in one year! We are truly blessed to have caring, giving folks in our community, even if for only seven months. Welcome, good neighbors Eugene and Linda Wyatt!

By Phyllis Hodges Know what slumping means—or glasser? Slumping is a process used in stained glass artwork; glasser is what the 150 members of the Stained Glass Club are called. Drop by the club room in the Arts and Crafts Building and you’ll likely see the work tables crammed with members working on various projects. It is easy to see why President Gerry Coleman says, “Our members are active and we have 40 people on a waiting list. Our space is literally bursting at the seams.” Gerry joined the club soon after moving here 10 years ago. She said stained glass was something she had always been interested in but never had a real opportunity to get involved. Of all the art she has created over the years, she is most proud of a 3 ft. x 4 ft. piece depicting an oriental woman with a parasol in a scenic setting. Jan Hulme, club secretary, has been in SCC about 10 years as well. She had been encouraged for a long time by her two sisters in Buffalo and finally joined the club here six years ago. Her most valued creation is her front entrance here in SCC. The door has two stained glass panels and is accentuated by a stained glass transom and sidelights. Says Jan, “It was a challenging project. Then I had a hard time finding someone

to retrofit the door and install the transom and sidelights.” When she goes back north in the summer, she and her sisters often work together on big projects. Jan has become quite proficient and now is part of a cadre of half a dozen or so members who serve as instructors for members’ advanced classes as well as introductory classes for new people. Gerry said that members are excited about the upcoming 5th Annual Show on February 20 (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.) and February 21 (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) in the Atrium Florida Room. “The exhibits will not be for sale. This is an opportunity for members to show pieces they have made for themselves, most of which the other members have not seen. Last year there were over 100 entries,” she said. Professional glass artist Eloyne Erickson from Grand Central Stained Glass and Graphics in St. Petersburg will judge the show for the second year. She will select the Best of Show award and winners in each category (soldered panels, lamps, sun catchers, mosaics, fused work, jewelry and sandblasting). Visitors will determine the People’s Choice award. Last year, over 500 visitors voted for that award. The show is open to the public at no cost. For club or show information, call Julie Moran at 634-3314.

Charles Kennedy, organizer of the Show in February, holds a piece created by Sue Peabody that is being raffled for the club treasury. Tickets can be purchased now in the club room, at the February 20-21 Stained Glass Show and at FunFest (March 21). Sue Wilson, past president, is working on an abstract for her den.

L to R: Stained Glass Club President Gerry Coleman and Secretary Jan Hulme. In the background, members are preparing for a class on lamp shades.

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Looking Back ... Ace Hardware Store & The Plaza

By Sylvia Willis, History Society How many of us can recall a trip to the hardware store with Dad? The smell of wood shavings, metal, grease and oil. Listening to Dad telling the clerk, “I want something that will fit this…” And didn’t the clerk always find just the right little gadget that fit? And how true that has been at our own ACE Hardware store in town; they always have had just the odd replacement piece we needed to outfit our Del Webb vintage homes. We are sadly reminded of such times as we watch the closing of one of our oldest institutions in the Sun City Center Plaza. The Sun City Center Ace Hardware store has been at the same location, owned by the same family, since its opening in 1972 as Clark’s Hardware store. By the early 1990’s, the name changed to the Sun City Center ACE Hardware store. The excellent service has continued and the inventory has kept pace with the

changing times. The closing of the hardware store reminds us too of the changes in the Plaza over the years. The original plaza was constructed in 1961 and ran from the Pebble Beach side to the little alleyway that was an extension of Ray Watson Drive. It housed a Pic-and-Pay drugstore, a Kwik Chek grocery store (part of the Winn Dixie chain), and the Eagle 5-cent store. Remember when you could come out with a bag full of stuff for only five cents? Around the corner (where the post office was located until 1982) were the still familiar barbershop, laundromat and other businesses. In 1972-73, the Plaza was expanded to include a movie theatre and a new Winn Dixie supermarket. The Ray Watson Drive extension alleyway separated the old and new shopping centers, allowing delivery vehicles access to the rear of stores. Many more shifts in store

ownership have taken place since, and our most recent change has been the 2014 facelift giving our plaza a lively, colorful new look. While big box stores like the Home Depot bring us unparalleled choices of materials and supplies that small businesses could never have imagined

carrying, we still have our memories of visits to the local family-run hardware store where the folks all knew our names and were always ready to help us with unique items. We would like to thank the Ace Hardware store for all the wonderful service it has provided to our community for more than 40 years.

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departing directors Al Alderman and Howie Griffin with plaques of appreciation for their accomplishments on the CA Board. Jane then swore in the three new directors for the CA Board, Richard Angerosa, Ed Feder and Joe Elam, before stepping down herself having completed four years as a director. Our new CA President, David Floyd, then stepped to the microphone to award a plaque and to thank Jane Keegan for her years of service to the community. David said his primary goal for 2015 is to improve communications among the CA Board members and with the membership. The meeting ended with a

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number of comments from the audience that David assured would come to the attention of the new board.

Karen Jones, who stepped down as Editor in Chief of The News of Sun City Center in September after a five-year stint, was applauded for her significant contributions to the publication.

Jim Cox and Dennis Hilaire, received commendation for their years of managing the Recreational Vehicle Park.

The CA Board commended Nan Baytos and Maggie Pliska for their continuing decorations of the Central and South Campus areas and for their joint effort in keeping the CA Website up to date.

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Bill and Phyllis Hodges accepted the board’s thanks for their ongoing efforts to provide fresh and meaningful slide shows on the TV Monitor in the Atrium Building describing the lifestyle of Sun City Center.

Come listen to music of the 60s and 70s by Gari at the Bandstand on Thursday, February 5, from 3 to 5 p.m. Free event. Bring your own chair or sit in your golf cart.

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Dave and Nancy Birkett received the community’s thanks for organizing and running the annual Golf Cart Parade.

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Entertainment Corner

By Judy Schings Thursday, February 12: The South Shore Concert Band presents “Fanfare for February” (7-8:30 p.m.) - $5 Sunday, February 15: A Valentine’s Date with Klassica (2:30-4:30 p.m.) - $12 Friday, February 27: Rocky & the Rollers, dance (7:00-10:00 p.m.) - $18 New ticket sales in February: February 9: Tony Pace the Vegas entertainer from last year’s Showcase will be here March 6 (7-9 p.m.). Nightclub setting 8 per table BYOB. $15 per person. February 23: Sarasota Jazz Project presents March “Jazz-Ness” on Sunday, March 22 (2:30-4:30). Reserved theater seating - $12. Sales at Atrium Kiosk. Monday-WednesdayFriday, 9 to noon. (642-2001) Lawn Concert Come listen to music of the 60s and 70s by Gari at the Bandstand on Thursday, February 5, from 3 to 5 p.m. Free event. Bring your Tony Pace own chair or sit in your golf cart.

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Ed Feder took his NEWS of Sun City Center “down under” when he visited Sydney, Australia for his daughter’s wedding. Here he is waiting for a ferry at the Sydney Harbor pier. You can see the iconic Sydney Opera House in the distance.

Jay and Merrily Smith (right) joined Bill and Phyllis Hodges for their 15th wedding anniversary cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas, which included this stop in Jamaica.

Dan and Kay Tanner celebrated Dan’s birthday with a Viking Danube River cruise. When they stopped in Budapest, Hungary, they took the NEWS of Sun City Center along.

Bernice DuBro and Janet Warren enjoyed riding the zipline over the Limon, Costa Rica rainforest on their cruise to the Panama Canal. Other highlights were visiting beautiful gardens and climbing Dunn’s River Falls in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, and climbing up the huge fortress in Cartagena, Colombia.

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Hospice Part 2: Hospice in the 20th Century By Agnes Baker In our first story in this series we learned about the origins of Hospice and how that word and concept came to be changed and integrated into modern times. In this column we will trace how the hospice system developed in the United States during the latter half of the 20th century. In the 50s and 60s, Dame Cicely Saunders began to define modern hospice care as we know it today. She was a nurse and social worker who went on to medical school to obtain her MD before she established the first hospice. In 1963, Dame Saunders, while in the process of establishing St. Christopher’s hospice in London, visited Yale University and lectured on the holistic concept that showed the dramatic differences between thenknown medical care and palliative care. Mrs. Florence Wald, then Dean of the Yale School of Nursing, had, as a practicing nurse, witnessed many moments of sadness and frustration as she tended to terminally ill patients and their families. She was seeking ways to lend comfort. Wald was so inspired by Saunders’ work in London that she invited her to be a visiting faculty member for the spring term. The professional bond and resulting friendship became a long collaboration to the extent that Mrs. Wald left her position at Yale and spent a year at St. Christopher’s learning how to care for the dying. She knew Hospice Care had a place in the United States and with a group of dedicated individuals, the Connecticut Hospice in New Haven was opened in 1974. In July 1998 Mrs. Wald, with husband Henry by her side, was inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame in Seneca Falls, NY, sharing the spotlight with such other notables as Madeleine Albright, poet Maya Angelou, soprano Beverly Sills and astronaut Shannon Lucid. Sadly, the Hospice movement

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What’s New at the Library?

By Elaine Birkinshaw The library’s annual book sale will be held on Saturday, February 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, February 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Atrium Building Caper Room. There will be many great bargains with prices as low as twenty cents for paperbacks. Many former bestsellers will be available for one or two dollars; there will also be jigsaw puzzles, DVDs and a special table with fascinating old books that could be a special treasure for book lovers. Come early for the best selection! Many of you have asked when you will be able to select Sun City Center as a pickup location for books from Hillsborough County. We have been waiting until we are assured there will be no more long-term closings due to construction. The Hillsborough request system is quite complex and we are only one of thirty-one libraries. It takes several weeks’ notice to start and stop the request system and there are times when we have a very short warning when the library must be closed. It is unfair to the other libraries for us to withhold their books from the reserve rotation because they are sitting in a closed building. We understand that this is an inconvenience and will put our library back into the queue as soon as we feel comfortable doing so. Thank you for your patience and understanding in the meantime. Although we have been surrounded by construction for the past six months, in 2014 we still circulated 66,399 Sun City Center items. 10,000 of those items were large print books for which we thank the Interfaith Social Action Council and the Nearly New Shop for the grant that supports our large print collection. Our library users are truly a dedicated group! We have been notified by the IRS that we will be receiving a limited number of 1040 and 1040A forms this year and there will be no printed instruction booklets. Tax filers are instructed to use the IRS website to download instruction booklets and supplemental forms. To view and download forms go to IRS.gov/forms. If you do not have computer access, you may call the IRS at 1-800-829-3676 to request that a form be mailed to you. If you have not read Stephen King’s Mr. Mercedes, you may want to check it out before it becomes a television series. David E. Kelley, the creator of Boston Legal and Ally McBeal has signed a contract to develop the 2014 novel into a mini-series. Unlike many of the author’s previous books, the plot does not rely upon supernatural forces to create terror. The story centers on a retired detective who is taunted by the perpetrator of the mass murder he was unable to solve before his retirement. The terror created is purely the recognition of the evil that can exist in a flawed human being. Happy Reading!

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Club News SCC Sew ‘n Sews Sales Help Them Give

The SCC Sew ‘n Sews sell handcrafted items such as aprons, totes, purses, walker bags, doll clothes, Christmas ornaments, quilts, pillows, their famous potato bags and many other items. These are sold at announced sales, as well as, every weekday in the club room. The monies earned are used to maintain equipment, provide supplies, offset the cost of trips and luncheons, as well as giving to charities. This year they gave a total of $2,350 to Mary & Martha House, A Kid’s Place, SCC Information Center, SCC Emergency Squad, SCC Ride, Samaritan Services, SCC Security Patrol, SCC Community Association Holiday Gift Fund, and LifePath Hospice. The Sew ‘n Sews Club provides a place and equipment for experienced and novice stitchers or quilters to learn new techniques, to share in the joy of creating something beautiful, and to enjoy great fellowship. Membership is open to all SCC Community Association members and annual dues are $10.

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Sawdust Engineers Club

We’ve been told the Sawdust Engineers Club is one of the best-kept secrets in Sun City Center. The woodworking shop has all the tools you might need to complete a beautiful new woodworking project or to repair furniture for your home. As a dues paying member you no longer need to buy your own drill presses, lathes, planers, saws and other woodworking tools. We have it all here in the shop. Plus, we have experienced woodworkers in the club and in the shop who would be happy to show you how to use all that great equipment. To use Sawdust Engineers tools you must take a training course, and all usage is closely supervised. The sales room of the Sawdust Engineers has inexpensive items such as breadboards, turned bowls, toys and many other wooden items that the members have made and donated. The club also supplies educational Sawdust Engineer Club member, toys to local primary school teachers upon request. Dennis Wendt, repairing a Watch for our next article and learn more about cabinet door.” the Sawdust Engineer Club located at 1000 N. Pebble Beach Blvd. Sun City Center. Phone 813-642-2038.

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Sitting L to R: Barbara Paugh, Past President and President Mary Lou Bogdan. Standing L to R: Patricia Godfrey and Josie Foky, Members at Large, Jane Sanfilippo, Secretary, Dee Kelly, Treasurer, Linda Nolder, Vice President.

The Newly Elected Officers of the Sew ’n Sews held their first Annual Board Meeting for 2015. Past President Barbara Paugh turned over the duties and responsibilities to the Newly Elected President Mary Lou Bodgan. The Sew ‘n Sews Club provides a place and equipment for sewers and quilters to learn new techniques and to enjoy great fellowship. Membership is open to any Sun City Center Community Association Member. Members provide quilted and sewn items donated throughout the community, as well as having many items for sale. They enjoy fellowship through sharing of ideas, giving classes, shopping trips to fabric stores and helping others in need. For more information, call Linda at 813-390-2377 or email scc.sew.n.sews@gmail.com.

Joan Walters is The Potters’ Wheel Club’s featured ceramicist, displaying her pottery in the Atrium window. Joan uses the wheel to create her basic forms: bowls and vases. She can’t leave the piece well enough alone and compulsively alters the pot. She embellishes her pots while they are still soft enough to be manipulated with flowers, leaves, animals and symbols. Once bisque fired, Joan applies high fire glaze primarily by painting her pots. Joan started in pottery in 2000 at the Earth ‘n Vessel in Bayshore Long Island, NY. Jeff, her husband, and family were thrilled that she found clay and became passionate about the craft. She loves so many aspects of pottery, especially creating with clay on the wheel and the dramatic experience of Raku Firings. The wheel demands total attention for her and in that she has found it to be centering, transforming, therapeutic, and forgiving. Please stop by the Atrium and see her unique pottery during February.

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Sun City Center Audubon Club

The Sun City Center Audubon Club will meet on Saturday, February 7, 2015, in the Florida Room. Come at 9:30 a.m. for delicious refreshments. The business meeting begins at 10. Our Native Florida Scrub Jay will be the star of the program presented by Brook Elias, a naturalist at Shamrock Park and Nature Center. He will discuss the life cycle, habitat, food preferences, predators and future outlook of the scrubjay. The program will be followed up with a field trip on Tuesday, February 10 to Venice Rookery and Shamrock Park to view the birds. There is a $5 per person fee for a guided tour of Shamrock Park, but no cost for the Rookery. For more details about the field trip, contact Juanita Kent, 813-633-0830. Guests are welcome at all Audubon Club meetings. For information about the club, call Lynn, 813-938-1065.

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By Barbara Strong The Potters’ Wheel Club invites you to see their Second Annual Pottery Show and Sale located in the Potter’s Studio on Friday (2/20/15) and Saturday (2/21/15) between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. You’ll be encourage to vote for one “People’s Choice Award” amongst all levels of pottery on display. Lyn Van Voorst, potter and teacher at The Clay Company of St. Petersburg, will be judging the show. Please stop by and see the work of your talented fellow CA members.

Sponsored by the Men’s Club of Sun City Center, will host the next meeting Monday, February 9th, 2 p.m. at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 1239 Del Webb Blvd., West. Our speaker will be Dr. Jack Steel, MD of Tampa Bay Radiation Oncology. Dr. Steel will discuss treatment of Prostate Cancer with Cyber Knife and other radiation treatment options. It is suggested that Patients, Partners and Physicians attend. Refreshments will be served. For questions and schedule contact Sam Smith 813-746-1989 or Harry Benter 813-625-5328.

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Club News Free Writing Contest

For Residents of Sun City Center and Kings Point $100 prize for a short story or memoir plus $100 prize for a poem All entrants must adhere to the rules and guidelines set forth by the Writers Club. Entries will be judged by a panel of five (5) appointed by a quorum of club members. Their decision will be final, with no other consideration. Guidelines: Cover page, name, address, phone number, email address and SCC or KP ID number attached to front of your entry. Do not include any of this information on your story/memoir/poem. Judges will not know this information. Short stories/memoirs: Maximum 800 words – must be typewritten using #14 font—double spaced lines. Poems: Maximum 200 words – must be typewritten using #14 font – double spaced lines. Content: No restrictions as to genre; no vulgarity. Entries must be the writer’s original work. The Club accepts no responsibility or liability for submitted pre-published material. Deadline: Must be received by the Club or postmarked by February 28, 2015. Winners will be announced March 21, 2015, 12 noon at the Writers Club booth during Fun Fest. You do not have to be present and in that case you will be notified by phone or email. Submit Your Entry To: Writers Club Sun City Center Community Association Office 1009 Pebble Beach North Sun City Center, Florida 33573 Writers Club Contact if you have questions: President, Alice R. Boose. Preferably by email: arb1615@gmail.com or phone: 813-938-1266.

Irish Connection Club Movie Night

Monday Feb. 9th 6:30 p.m. at the Rollins Theater. Feature: The Playboys. Starring: Alberty Finney, Aiden Quinn, Robin Wright and Milo O’Shea. A young woman scandalizes her very provincial town by having a child out of wedlock and refuses to name the father. Several townsmen vie for her affections and the drama intensifies when a traveling troop of theatrical performers come to town. Sparks fly. Subtitles not available. All in SCC are welcome, Irish or not.

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.

Men’s Club Lifeline Volunteers of the Month By Jay Sparkman

The Sun City Center Men’s Club is very proud of Lifeline, the club’s main service project. Lifeline thrives on the work of dedicated Volunteer Installation Professionals (VIPs) like the four members pictured here. These volunteers for the month of January are from left, Gary Bowman, VIP of the month, George Lott, for GoSafe training, Gene Raymond and Jim Frasier, for the additional support they provided with GoSafe installations. GoSafe is a mobile medical alert system that allows you the freedom to go where you want when you want due to GoSafe’s advanced technology. For more information about GoSafe and the Lifeline program call 813-633-7091 or stop by the Lifeline office in the Atrium area at 1002 Cherry Hills Drive in Sun City Center. There are currently 690 Lifeline subscribers in Sun City Center/Kings Point. The Men’s Club is open to residents of Sun City Center and Kings Point. For membership information call Jon Lehr at 813-260-3058.

Italian Club Free Ice Cream Social

The Italian Club will have an free ice cream social for it’s Election Night. This is for 2015 paid up members only. The event will take place at the KP Borini Theater on Tuesday, March 10. The doors will open at 6 p.m. The elections will be held at 6:30 p.m. Ice cream will be served after the election. Salvina will DJ until 9 p.m. Reservations are needed. To reserve your place, please call Tom Barba at 633-0264

New York Empire State Club Valentine Dinner Dance

Tuesday February 3, 2015 at Kings Point Borini Room. 5 p.m. Entertainment by Daniel Fugazzotto, food by Banquet Masters. Appetizer Table at 5 p.m., buffet menu at 5:30 p.m. Menu: Italian sausage and peppers, stuffed shells Pomodoro, salmon filet with almond sauce, veggies du jour and a starch, salad, rolls and butter. Also enjoy a selection of desserts, coffee, iced tea and sodas. BYOB. Members $18.50 per person, guests $22.50 per person. Makes checks payable to “New York Club” and send to or drop off at Frank Gatto, 1925 New Bedford Drive in SCC or Phyllis Scali at 2030 Heathfield CR in Kings Point. Phone 813.633.8942.

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February 2015

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Club News 2015 Sun City Center Men’s Club Executive Board

Scandinavian Club

The Scandinavian Club of Sun City Center will hold a meeting for its members on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. in the Florida Room. This time the program is for members to socialize. The refreshments will be wine and cheese; the admission is free. Also CA and Kings Point residents who are interested in a membership are welcome. Please call Fritz Brinck at 813.260.3422 for information about the club and membership.

Meals on Wheels

The 2015 Sun City Center Men’s Club Executive Board gathered after the first meeting of the year for this group picture. Board members are elected by club membership. Back row: Joe Elam, VP Healthcare; Don Murphy, VP Programs; Gary Bowman, Special Programs; Mike Albanese, VP Districts; Mike Brock, Treasurer; Jim Frasier, Secretary; Bill Kilmain, Steward. Front row: Art Smith, President-Elect; Ron Pelton, President; Robert Winters, VP Lifeline; Jon Lehr, VP Membership. Missing from picture Frank Nauman, Chaplain. Membership in the Men’s Club is open to residents of Sun City Center and Kings Point. For information call Jon Lehr at 813-260-3058.

By Uta Kuhn, Woman’s Club Publicity Volunteers deliver nutritious meals to residents of Sun City Center and Kings Point, 365 days a year. The program which makes this possible is called Meals on Wheels. One meal is delivered to residents who order it and pay a nominal fee. Various churches and organizations are responsible for a certain month of the year. In December this responsibility was handled by volunteers from the GFWC Woman’s Club of Sun City Center. This is only one of many service projects which the Woman’s Club is responsible for. Due to the December holidays, it is the hardest month to get volunteers, so those who volunteered deserve a special THANK YOU. If you think you would like to become a member of the Club, please contact Pat Huisinga at 815-275-0001 for more information.

Lions Club News

In the spirit of the holidays, the Sun City Center Lions Club donated non-perishable foods for the Good Samaritan Mission. The SCC Lions Club continues to collect used eye glasses, which in turn are reprocessed and given to those in need of glasses. The Lions have many drop boxes in the Sun City Center and Ruskin areas: Sunhill Optical, Eye Associates of Sun City Center, Burger King, Winn Dixie, Sun City Center Emergency Squad, Redeemer Lutheran Church, Sun City Cataract & Eye Center, United Community Church, Opti-Mart, Elks L to R: Lions Terry McGovern, Club, WalMart, Security Patrol Office, Sun Ellen McGovern, Pat Schumacher -City Chamber of Commerce, Kauffman Eye unloading the first of two trunk loads of Institute, Aston Gardens at the Courtyards, food for the Good Samaritan Mission in Balm. Plaza Barber Shop, Sun City Center Library, Ruskin Eye Center, Aston Gardens, Freedom Plaza, Publix, Boggs Jewelers, and Sun Towers. If you have any questions, please call the McGoverns at 633-4202. The Sun City Center Lions Club meets the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the Sand Piper Grille, 1702 South Pebble Beach Boulevard. Lunch is at 11 a.m. meeting begins promptly at 12 noon.

Metaphysical Society Events

Board Meeting: Tuesday – February 3 – 12 p.m. – Banquet Room, Chamber of Commerce, 1651 Sun City Center Plaza. Meeting is open to Metaphysical Society members. For info call Vicky at 813-398-7033. Presentations – Wednesdays – 10 a.m. – Heritage Room - Central Campus February 4 “Manifesting 2015,” presentation with inspirational speaker and author Rev. Elena Jones who will walk us through the steps to manifesting and creating what we want to come into our lives this coming year. What would you like to manifest? February 11 “The Practice of Loving Kindness,” presentation with Ed Foote. The book A Course In Miracles says that if we are willing to see things differently, to see through the eyes of love, then we will be released from all forms of suffering and fear. Ed will examine ways that we can see differently, so that we can extend and receive Loving Kindness. February 18 “Intuition, Psychic Abilities, Energy Medicine and Angelic Connections,” presentation with artist, writer, and angel psychic reader Joanne Healey. Joanne will share with us the basics of energy, how it flows in our bodies and our auric field, the importance of staying grounded, and how to raise our intuitive vibrations. February 25 “The Gut/Brain Connection,” presentation with Kenneth KucharHaas, Board Certified Acupuncture Physician, Nutritionist, and Reflexologist. Passionate about helping his patients find their individual path to good health, “Dr. Ken” discusses the role that nutrition has on digestive disorders and Diabetes II, and recent research regarding dementia and diet. Presentations are open to SCC residents and their guests, and reciprocal communities. Love offering requested to benefit the Society. Concert – Sunday – 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. - Chamber of Commerce, Banquet Hall, 1651 Sun City Center Plaza, Sun City Center, FL 33573. February 8 “Metaphysical Society Concert featuring Armand and Angelina.” International performing artists, Armand and Angelina will offer a delightful afternoon combining classical, pop and original songs, stories and humor to create a once in a lifetime experience of love, laughter and music. Come and hear them sing their version of Ave Maria, Aquarius, Hallelujah, plus many of their original love songs as well as Native American Flute music! Open to the Public. Love offering requested. For info call: Jeannie at 813938-5931 or Holli at 813-419-4704. Mondays, February 2, 9, 16, and 23 at 1 p.m., in the Heritage Room, Central Campus. Book Group features “Spontaneous Evolution: Our Positive Future,” by Bruce Lipton and Steve Bhaerman. Open to SCC residents and their guests, and reciprocal communities. Free admission. For info call Alice at 813-634-9065. For General Info call Vicky at 813 398-7033; for Program Info call Jeannie at 813 9385931 or Holli at 813 419-4704, and for Membership Info call Ludi at 813 938-5686.

Back L to R: Angie Maze, Beverly Fletchall, Chloe Odom, Rosie Clifton, Linda Raymond, Joan Hartnett, Ellen McGovern, Rita Griffin, Barbara Gaines, Kathy Gray, Roz Cruthis. FrontL to R: Sally Bodmer, Anne Rankin, Sharon Nathan. Not in the photo: Fran Fallon, Stefanie Betz, Juanita Kent, Marsha Fader.

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February 2015

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Club News An Hour With Matt

The February 4 meeting of the Computer Club will be of significant value to PC users. Matt Batt has a hat full of tips to make your computing faster, safer and more fun. Come and hear Matt share them with you. This is your chance to profit from Matt’s many years of experience. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Florida Room. All Sun City Center and Kings Point residents are invited. For membership and meeting information, contact Mary Boyes at 205-8025.

Computer Club Classes

Preregister at Computer Club Classroom in Atrium Bldg. All classes are held in the Classroom. Windows 8 Workshops Your choice of February 16 or February 26, 9 a.m. – 12 noon February 25, an evening class, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. $10 Members $15 Non-members This workshop is designed to familiarize you with Windows 8.1. In class we will show you how to navigate around and between the desktop and start screen. We will customize the start screen and play with some of the cool apps that are included. Among other subjects we’ll cover antivirus, Microsoft accounts, search, and hot corners. Basic iPad/iPhone For Seniors February 17, 9 a.m. – 12 noon $10 Members $15 Non-members The iPad is almost a computer, but not quite. You can check Email, carry your books and music around with you, and have fun playing games. Adjust the size of the readable text on the screen, too. We will go through the iPad setup to make your life easier and fun. This class could be used in conjunction with another class on how to get your music onto your computer and devices. Prerequisites: You need your own iPad that you bring to the workshop, along with the charger and USB cord. You will also need a Hillsborough County Library card in order to download a book from the library. You can get a library card at the library on 19th Avenue or, with a bit more lead time, here at the SCC Library. Tuning Your PC Workshop Your choice of February 19 or February 24, 9 a.m. – 12 noon $30 Computer Club Members Only Is your PC or laptop running slow, long boot times, do you wait forever for web pages to come up? This workshop will teach you how to remove spyware, viruses, browser add-ons, bad registry entries, junk files, and other problems that slow down your system. You will work on your own computer and be able to see the results immediately. You will also receive a disk with the programs you will be using in the workshop. The workshop will begin at 9 a.m., so come a few minutes early to set up your computer. Only six slots – register early. How to Backup your Data with “Synctoy” February 23, 9 – 11 a.m. $10 Members $15 Non-members Synctoy is a free backup tool that can make backing up your data so easy that you might actually do it. Synctoy can synchronize your important data files with backup copies, making the backup process quick and easy. Synctoy is a free application, from Microsoft, that can be downloaded and used with Windows 7 or 8. Synctoy provides much of the basic data backup and synchronizing features found in commercially available applications. This class will show you how setup and use Synctoy in order to create an easy to use process to back up your data. Introduction to Computers Four Weeks on February 20 and 27, March 6 and 7 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Member $20 Non-member $25 This class will cover hardware--internal/external devices. Software -- creating, saving, and transferring files; as well as operating systems. Some basic word processing. Using the internet web browsers, search engines, and how to do a search. Storage devices--permanent/temporary. For further information please contact John Husinka at 678-648-6921.

Walking the Walk:

How to live the love Jesus Taught What does it mean to live unconditionally? What does it take to forgive others? Is it possible to live without anger? This free one-hour talk by international speaker Chet Manchester explores the power of love to heal relationships and communities. 3:00 p.m. Sunday, February 15, 2015 The Florida Room, Atrium Building 945-D North Concourse Lane Sun City Center

Chet Manchester is a Christian Science lecturer who speaks to interfaith audiences worldwide. Sponsored by First Church of Christ, Scientist, SCC-Ruskin

2015 Stained Glass Club Annual Show

The Sun City Center Stained Glass Club’s 5th Annual Show is scheduled for February 20 and 21 in the Atrium’s Florida Room. The show will be open to the public at no cost on Friday, February 20 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and on Saturday, February 21 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Professional glass artist Eloyne Erickson from Grand Central Stained Glass and Graphics in St. Petersburg will judge the show for the second year. Members will display pieces in a number of categories including soldered panels, lamps, sun catchers, mosaics, fused work, jewelry and sandblasting. The judge will select the ribbon winners in each category and the Best of Show award. A People’s Choice award will be determined by votes of the show’s visitors. Last year the show had over 100 entries and over 500 viewers voted for the People’s Choice award. For more information stop by the Stained Glass Club in the Arts and Crafts Building between 9 and noon Monday through Friday, or call Julie Moran at 634-3314.

The SCC Men’s Chorus

The SCC Men’s Chorus had a very successful Christmas season. They gave seven performances, including one concert at Terra Siesta in Ellenton. The SCC Men’s Chorus is back in rehearsal getting ready for a very busy spring season. This spring the chorus will be doing shows in Ruskin, Apollo Beach and in SCC for our April 12th spring concert. To quote the director Lynn Hirschfeld, “all these appearances keep the chorus members on their musical toes.” For any newcomers to SCC and surrounding area the Men’s Chorus provides an opportunity for men, who like to sing, to get together to share their skill and talents with others and enjoy the camaraderie that comes with singing in a chorus. The chorus is one of the pioneer groups in our community. Rehearsals are held each Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the St Andrew Presbyterian church located on W Del Webb Blvd. If you have sung in a church choir, college glee club, community chorus, or any other vocal group, you are welcome to come and sing. There are no tryouts; you will simply be assigned to the section best suited for your voice. For more information about becoming a chorus member, or booking the chorus for a performance, call Bob Garrod President at 813.634.4110.

Sun City Center Patriots Club

On Saturday, January 11, 2015, the Sun City Center Patriots Club held its annual meeting. The members elected Uta Kuhn President, Don Renwick Vice-president/ Treasurer, Dick Person Vice-president/Membership, and David Floyd Secretary. The club will sponsor the flying of our US Flags along S.R. 674 during the patriotic holidays. The club will organize the living flag tribute to our deceased veterans during the Memorial Day Observance. The club will also sponsor fund raisers in support of veteran’s recreation at the Hailey Veterans Hospital. The club will continue to patriotism and our veterans. To join the club or request information, please contact Uta Kuhn at 813-642-9555. The 2015 annual dues are being collected.

Sun City Center Registered Nurses Club

Submitted by Anise Tuma Thursday, February 5, 2015. Sun City Center Registered Nurses Club will meet in the Caper Room of the Atrium Bldg. in SCC. Social starts at 9:15am. Business meeting at 9:45 a.m. Speaker at 10 a.m. Speaker, Melissa Garrison, Nurse Practitioner will speak on the “Latest Trends in Diabetic Care.” Visitors are welcome. Club membership is open to all Sun City Center residents. Dues are $10. New members dues are $15 which includes magnetic name badges. A reminder to bring items from Sister Sara’s list for the Medical Van and Campbell Coupons for Shriner’s Educational Program. For information call Lynn Murphy: 813-634-6707 or Anise Tuma: 813-633-0499.

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Club News The Greatest Pizza and Beer Party Ever

The Michigan Club is sponsoring another great event. All are welcome to join us Monday Feb 23 at 5 p.m. in the Borini Theater. Pizza, Beer, Salad, Dessert and Entertainment to include Nancy Burridge. Members $10. Guests $12. Ticket sales every Tuesday 9 a.m. to noon KPN Lobby. Questions? call 813.419.4080

L to R: 2015 Irish Connection Board Members Paddy Cooney, Sue Snell, Bonnie Matthys, Jim Weening, Eileen Cole, Joan Weening, Larry Vaughan, Robbin Stratton Upson, Jack Lyons, Kathy Lyons.

Irish Connection 2015 Election of Board Members

Elected to the board for the coming year are: President Paddy Cooney, Vice President Sue Snell, Secretary Bonnie Matthys, Treasurer Eileen Cole, Membership Joan Weening, Publicity Robbin StrattonUpson, Movie Director Larry Vaughan, and Social Director Kathy Lyons. Members-at-Large are Jack Lyons and Jim Weening. Anyone who is Irish, of Irish extraction, or anyone who has an interest in Ireland, are welcome to join the Irish Connection Club which was formed with the object to promote all things Irish, including Culture, History, and Music. For membership information, please call Joan Weening 813.633.5274.

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1937 Ford Pickup Is Cruiser of the Month

A highly modified 1937 Ford pickup owned by seasonal Ellenton resident Bob Cochenour is the Sun City Center Roamin’ Oldies cruiser of the month for January. Beneath its antique exterior lies a potent drive train and contemporary amenities that make for comfortable and confident driving. It is powered by a 350-cubicinch V8 engine coupled to an automatic overdrive transmission, and fitted with power brakes, air conditioning and power windows. Bob has owned his street-rod truck for five years, and enjoys driving it around the area to local shows and other automotive events. The Roamin’ Oldies host a cruise-in from 6 to 9 p.m. the first Thursday of every month in the Apollo Beach Winn-Dixie Plaza on US41, 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.

L to R: IC Members Don Lynch, Suzanne Lynch, Bud Bruebaker, and Terri Bruebaker enjoying President Paddy Cooney’s humorous introduction.

Irish Connection Christmas Party

The SCC Irish Connection Club hosted their annual Christmas party Thursday evening, December 11, 2014 in the Florida Room of the Atrium Building. After noshing on heavy hors d’oeuvres, President Paddy Cooney held a short meeting which consisted of the election of officers for 2015, followed by a showing of the spectacular ‘A Christmas Celebration’ by international music sensation Celtic Woman, who are celebrating their Tenth Anniversary in 2015. Members and their guests also enjoyed a short of the 2014 SCC WinterFest Golf Car Parade in which the Irish took first place, in the group category consisting of community organizations, with their remarkable entry of an actual working merry-go-round, superbly created by Ian Donnelly and Larry Vaughan. Anyone who is Irish, of Irish extraction, or anyone who has an interest in Ireland, are welcome to join the Irish Connection Club which was formed with the object to promote all things Irish, including Culture, History, and Music. For membership information, please call Joan Weening 813.633.5274 and for the latest online news, see the Irish Connection website, newly created by member Jack Lyons, at www. sccirishconnection.com.

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British Connection Annual Christmas Tea

The British Connection Club of SCC hosted their annual British Tea with a viewing of the movie ‘The Man Who Would Be King’ on Friday afternoon, December 12, 2014, in the Florida Room of the Atrium Building. Members and guests enjoyed the Academy Award Nominee action packed adventure starring Sean Connery and Michael Caine while noshing on traditional tea fare of various homemade finger sandwiches, sausage rolls, mince pies, Scottish shortbread, Christmas cake, egg nog, and tea, followed by the opening of the Christmas Crackers. Many thanks to the Committee Members for all of their hard work in keeping this lovely tradition alive! The British Connection is open to all residents and their guests of Sun City Center and Kings Point. For membership information, please contact Linda Peterson at 813-634-7545.

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February 2015

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Club News SCC Science Club Offers Lecture on “Dark Energy and Dark Matter”

SCC Scrapbooking Club Annual Christmas Luncheon

Womans Club Donation

Back L to R: Gail Woldridge, Jeanne Ratliff, Pam Simmons, Brenda Swank, Anne Fagan, Michelle Bowley, Betty Lu Heimbold. Front L to R: Robbin StrattonUpson, Ginger Addison, Terry Steele, Nancy Russell, Susie Gill, Betty James, Hana Husak.

Mon. Feb 9 - Science, Engineering & Technology Club Meeting 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. Fulvia Fiorani, who last season presented the SET club with her well-attended talk on the beautiful photographs and discoveries from the Hubble telescope is back this year. Her talk, “Dark Energy and Dark Matter” presents the startling information that roughly 68% of the universe is dark energy and 27% is dark matter, leaving only 5% for all the “stuff ” in the universe we can see (earth, planets, stars, comets). The observations that led to this conclusion (made by the Hubble telescope in 1998) will be noted as will conjectures about what dark matter and dark energy might be. Submitted by Uta Kuhn At the December BOD meeting of the GFWC Womans Club members in attendance decided to distribute some of the club’s earned interest money. Each Board member was asked to nominate an organization/charity/entity. One of the charities was nominated, by a member who volunteers at The Wimauma Elementary School Media Center. She has volunteered at the center along with other members of the Club, and is impressed with the work the school does to create enthusiasm for reading. The money will be used to purchase new books to add to their collection and replacements for books that have gotten a lot of love. Many other donations were made including the following: 1. The Hope Fund 2. Community Campaign Against Human Trafficking 3. CARE Animal Shelter 4. Our Lady of Guadalupe Food Pantry 5. SPCA of Tampa When all of these contributions were added up, the total amount donated to the various worthwhile causes amounted to $6,750. The Womans Club also hosts events which are a lot of fun. It isn’t just all work and no play. They go on field trips, play Bunco, plan special trips including lunch, etc. If you would like more information about the GFWC Womans Club of SCC to become a member, please contact Pat Huisinga at 815-275-0001.

The SCC Scrapbooking Club enjoyed a delicious Christmas luncheon on the 15th of December in the Armstrong Room of the Atrium with fourteen members in attendance. Dirty Santa was played with many fun gifts exchanging hands. The club’s new consultant, June Murphy, brought many scrapbooking gifts for each member to choose from by draw. The 2015 SCC Scrapbook Club Officers were elected by vote with Betty James-President, Jeanne Ratliff-Secretary/Treasurer, and Robbin StrattonUpson, Publicity. Membership Dues are $5, payable by check to ‘SCC Scrapbooking Club’. If you are interested in preserving your memories or family history, please contact Jeanne Ratliff at 642-9669 to join our fun club which meets monthly on the 3rd Monday, or with any questions. Reminder: per CA/KP rules, please bring your CA or Kings Point ID badge.

Hula Honeys Heat Up the Heartland

The Heartland Club of Kings Point (formerly the St. Louis Club) recently hosted a Hawaiian luau party at which the Hula Honeys, lead by Darlene Walters, provided the entertainment. Close to 100 members of the club attended and enjoyed a delicious meal catered by St. Pizza. Sylvia Eddens, the party organizer and one of the dancers, chose Vicky Bittner, Linda Schuler and Darlene to join her in the performance as they are all former residents of St. Louis. There are several more dancers who make up the entire troupe. With several authentic Hawaiian costume changes and a variety of hula styles, the Hula Honeys are always a great hit, wherever they perform. To book them for your event, call Darlene at 633.6839.

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By Mel Solochek January the Art Club in Sun City Center, featured a gallery show which was open the all art club members featuring “ Safari Animals.” Members brought art with a safari animal theme, featuring lions, tigers, zebras, elephants, rhinos, and many more surprises. The paintings were gorgeous, and the treats supplied by the many artists were delicious and fun to eat. Wine and other beverages also. The crowd was the largest ever for in art gallery opening. February the gallery will featuring the ribbon winners of the Art Club Annual Art Show, held January 22 -24. The ribbon winners will display their winning artwork in the Art Room Gallery for the month of February, for all to see. The February open house will be held in the Art room gallery on February 4, from 1 to 3 p.m. The public is welcome.

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Bulletin Board Smart Justice Summit

Janet Smith recently served on a panel at the Smart Justice Summit held Jan 12-14 at the Hyatt Regency in Sarasota. The panel topic was The Value of Reentry Services for the Females. Also on the panel was Felisha Dexter, Director of Bradenton Bridge Work Release, Heidi Holiday, a graduate of Bradenton Bridge, and Chris Southerland, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Reentry Programs for DOC. Mrs. Smith spoke to the value of mentoring in preparing female inmates for Reentry. She currently mentors three inmates in various locations from Ocala to Miami who were originally at Hillsborough C I. Pictured with Mrs. Smith is Barney Bishop, CEO of the Smart Justice Alliance. Formation of the Smart Justice Alliance is the latest development in justice reform advocacy in Florida. The Alliance is an outgrowth of Associated Industries of Florida’s Smart Justice Council, which was created to place greater emphasis on changes to improve public safety while reducing costs to the taxpayer.

Robert H. Trivus Featured Photographer

Sun City Center Chamber of Commerce The Sun City Center Photo Club’s January and February exhibit at the Chamber of Commerce features Club President Robert H. Trivus. The exhibit is entitled “France and the Eastern Mediterranean.” Dr. Trivus is a photographer who frequently travels with a digital camera, searching for the ideal picture of something of meaning or of beauty, be it in a person, building or tranquil scene. The photographs he will be presenting were taken during many of his travels. His photographs have graced fifteen magazine covers. He has also been President of the Art Association of the American Psychiatric Association in 2010 and again in 2013. For more information on the SCC Photo Club and its activities, please see our website at www.photoclubscc.com or visit the photo learning lab at 960D Cherry Hills Drive.

FBI Specialist to Speak

Kelly Murphy, Victim Services Specialist with the FBI Tampa Division, will be the guest speaker at the February 20 meeting of the SS/SCC Campaign Against Human Trafficking. Ms. Kelly, has been with the FBI since 2003 and with the trafficking victims services for the past 10 years. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and a master’s degree in Social Psychology and is well prepared to help human trafficking victims return to a normal life style when rescued. Her presentation will include the various phases of human trafficking and what needs to be done to alleviate this ever growing problem. The meeting is at 1 p.m. at the United Methodist Church. This will be a very informative and interesting presentation. The public is welcome.

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St. John Fashion Show

At St. John The Divine Episcopal Church at 1015 Del Webb Blvd, Sun City Center. February 6, 2015 at 11 a.m. Save the Date! Tickets are $20 for the Fashion show by A’TU Jewelry & Gift Outlet plus a Luncheon to follow. Why not reserve a table for 8? For ticket information, contact Pheme Webb 813-633-2162.

North Korea Act III: The “Young General”

Friday, Feb. 13, 2015. The International Forum of Sun City Center is delighted to welcome Prof. Phillip Leto, who will lecture and lead a discussion on “North Korea and the “Young General,” Kim Jung Un. Prof. Leto, formerly of the Dept. of Government and World Affairs at the University of Tampa and founder of “Sterling (Discovery) University Lectures,” will delight the SCC audience with his ability to relate the detailed and sometimes complicated subject matter of his lectures in a fact-filled, understandable and often-humorous manner. International Forum Board member, Gail Riba and her husband John Doellinger will also share a brief pictorial tour of their recent visit to South Korea and the DMZ in June of 2014. This Forum program will be held from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in the Atrium’s Florida Room just off of North Pebble Beach Blvd. Residents of Sun City Center, Kings Point and Friends are welcome.

Samaritan Services Fundraiser

Youth Supporting Seniors! The fundraiser will be held on February 20, 2015 starting at 6:00 pm. In the Sun City Center Community Hall located at 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. We will be offering desserts by Moreno Bakery, Coffee and you may BYOB. The entertainment will feature the Riverview High School Vision Show Chorus, the Barrington Middle School Group from Lithia and more. The cost will be $12 per ticket to benefit Samaritan Services. The tickets will be on sale at the Atrium starting on Jan.19 from 10 to12:00 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday ending on February 16. If you are a resident of Kings Point, ticket sales will be in the North Club House Tuesdays and Thursdays starting on January 27 through February 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information contact Julie Floyd at 813-833-5622.

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Human Trafficking: What is it?

NEWS Staff Human Trafficking exists everywhere, including our own area, and the victims can be anyone - rich, poor, male, female - any one is prey for these predators. Most vulnerable are our teenagers who run away from home (1.7 million each year,with ages ranging from 12 to 17). But what is it, really? Human trafficking is a form of “modern day slavery” in which humans are illegally traded for exploitation and monetary gain. This scourge has also been accurately defined as a health care epidemic and social catastrophe. Here in SCC, a dedicated group is spearheading efforts to get out information on Trafficking. June Wallace is the founder, moving here in 2011 from Largo, where she was very much involved. Later that year, when she found others interested in combating human trafficking, the local chapter was formed. June is now the facilitator of the Tampa Bay Community Campaign against Human Trafficking that covers Pinellas, Pasco and Hillsborough counties. The

current president, Sally Dittman, has close to 100 volunteers willing and anxious to get the word out. Ms. Kelly Murphy, FBI Victim Services will speak at the monthly meeting, scheduled on February 20 at the SCC United Methodist Church. Ms. Murphy has a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and a Master’s Degree in Social Psychology and has been with the FBI since 2003. She is responsible for providing victim services through the FBI Tampa Division, which covers 18 counties. Working with Human Trafficking victims for ten years, she is very involved in educating agencies and groups - such as our own SCC-CAHT through the work of several Task Forces. To get an insight into the problems and, possibly, some solutions, please plan to attend. The program starts at 1 p.m. and is open to the public. If interested in attending one of their coffees, call Diane at 269-781-5177. To learn more about the local group send an e-mail to: skd@tampabay.rr.com or call Sally at 813-633-4647.

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Corporate Secretary Paul Wheat at left discusses plans for the new Charitable Foundation with President Walter Cawein and Vice President Ed Barnes.

By John Bowker A new charitable foundation is being developed for Sun City Center by a group of local residents headed by Walter Cawein. Three past presidents of the SCC Community Association are serving as officers of this new corporation’s board of directors. Cawein is president, Ed Barnes is vice president and Paul Wheat is serving as corporate secretary. The other board members are familiar names in town—Connie Lesko, Martha McTeague, Tom Ritenour, Sam Sudman and Dallas Tuthill. That group has a total of 90 years of residency in Sun City Center, and they represent 87 years of participation on various 501(c)3 organizations. Their initial goal is to establish the Foundation as a nonprofit organization that will either donate funds to other 501(c)(3) organizations, or will be a source of funding for its own charitable purposes. Filings with the state and IRS have already been submitted. In an opening statement at a recent briefing, President Cawein established the mission of the new group as improving the quality of life for our senior citizen residents and to help shape the future of our community by creating public awareness of the foundation. “We must develop resources and support initiatives that address local needs,” he said. Cawein added, we are designed to be a permanent resource and to be

active partners in building a better community—now and in the future.” The effort will be to mobilize individuals, clubs and businesses to become active partners in the building of a better community, and to be a permanent resource for the needs of our community’s future. Cawein added that he foresees the establishment of a Legacy Fund that would offer all Sun City Center residents an opportunity to bequeath or donate money to show their appreciation for the years of happiness as a resident here. There will be a “Ewing Smith Beautification Fund” to carry on the work of the recently deceased Mr. Smith who did so much to improve the appearance of our town with careful plantings, new trees, and even a small park for relaxation and a quiet place to ‘get away from it all.’ There will be “Donor Advised” funds to allow individuals, families and businesses to centralize their charitable giving to a cost-effective and expertly managed fund that will continue forever. The development of funds to provide money for upgrading donated computers for needy school children, a Christmas Toys Fund, and one to support the needs of at-risk pets and veterinarian services are in mind. Learn more about this Foundation by calling 813-340-0533 at at their website www.charitablefoundationscc.org.

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ARTS & entertainment CONCERT BAND• DANCE • SHOWS • JAZZ• FLEXERCISE & MORE!

February at the Rollins Theater

JAZZ February 20th

The Kings Point Jazz Lovers will be enjoying listening to Small Groups as Jazz progresses with great improvisors keeping the sounds of jazz alive. Friday, February 20th from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Ripple Room of the Kings Point North Clubhouse. For information contact: Bill Ferron, 938-3571.

Music Show from Germany Returns

Join the fun at the Rollins Theater in SCC as US-41 South, a bluegrass band, presents Bluegrass at its finest.

The “RED HOT” entertainment continues at the Rollins Theater (970 Cherry Hills Drive SCC) in February. The Performing Arts Club of SCC is proud to continue its successful PAC Lite Variety Series with two great shows. In addition, The Performing Arts Company begins a two-week run of an all new “prize” winning musical comedy written by Ellen Kleinschmidt and directed by Lew Resseguie.

PAC Lite continues at the Rollins Theater on Jan 25 with singer, guitarist, and Nashville’s international fingerpicking virtuoso, Richard Smith.

On February 7, at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Richard Smith, Nashville’s international finger-picking guitar virtuoso, makes a special return engagement. A child prodigy, Richard has played the guitar since he was 5 years old. He played

with the great Chet Atkins on stage at the age of eleven where he wowed the audience. Today, Richard tours around the US and Europe solo, with his cellist wife, and with his swing band The Hot Club of Nashville. On Saturday, February 21 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. the Rollins will be filled with the sounds of the Highway 41 South Bluegrass Band, a popular band that has played just about every bluegrass festival in Florida. Get ready to “CATCH THE EXCITEMENT” as The Performing Arts Company opens its theater season on February 26 at 7 p.m. at the Rollins with a “prize” winning original musical comedy, “The Poor Old Soles Club.” Taking place at the De Klomp Wooden Shoe Factory in Holland, Michigan and filled with popular, Broadway show tunes, audiences will embark on a delightful musical journey with The Poor Old Soles as they form a lottery club and try to strike it rich in the Michigan Powerball Lottery. Play along with the wooden shoemakers, the secretaries, factory owner, Lars Vanderklomp and his ditzy personal assistant, Mitzie, as they go from rags to riches in a musical merry-go-round of ups and downs and highs and lows andD winning and losing and winning again. Show dates for “The Poor Old Soles Club” are Feb 26 at 7 p.m., Feb 27, 28, March 4, 5, 6, and 7 at 7:30 p.m. with a matinee on Feb 28 at 2 p.m. Tickets for ALL Performing Arts Club shows at the Rollins are $12 for general seating and $15 for reserved seats and may be purchased at the SCC Atrium kiosk with cash or check or with credit card by calling the box office at 813.400.7803. For further information go to www.performingartsco-scc.org.

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By Judy Schings Thursday, February 12: The South Shore Concert Band presents “Fanfare for February” (7-8:30 p.m.) - $5 Sunday, February 15: A Valentine’s Date with Klassica (2:30-4:30 p.m.) - $12 Friday, February 27: Rocky & the Rollers, dance (7:00-10:00 p.m.) - $18 New ticket sales in February: February 9: Tony Pace the Vegas entertainer from last year’s Showcase will be here March 6 (7-9 p.m.). Nightclub setting 8 per table - BYOB. $15 per person. February 23: Sarasota Jazz Project presents March “Jazz-Ness” on Sunday, March 22 (2:30-4:30). Reserved theater seating - $12. Sales at Atrium Kiosk. Monday-Wednesday-Friday, 9 to noon. (642-2001) Lawn Concert Come listen to music of the 60s and 70s by Gari at the Bandstand on Thursday, February 5, from 3 to 5 p.m. Free event. Bring your own chair or sit in your golf cart.

With Music in Spring – is the name of this year’s show. The entertainers are back by popular demand from those who have seen previous shows. Singers whose names are well-known in Germany – are Edith Prock and Axel Becker and Rudi Ecker. In addition to the vocalists, Peter and Marcel will provide musical entertainment on the guitar and accordion. The show in Sun City Center will be on Sunday, February 22 at 2 p.m. in the Community Hall on S. Pebble Beach. The cost for an afternoon of music is $15, and includes coffee and cake to be served at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are available by mailing or dropping off a check made out to SCC German-American Club, to Mike Albanese, 1808 Granville Lane. Telephone is 634-5512. In addition to Sun City Center, the group’s Florida tour will take them to Brooksville, Cape Coral, Naples, Lantana and Hollywood.

DANCING Happy Valentines Square Dance

It’s February, the second month of the new year – and ya’ll know that brings Valentines Day – the ladies Favorite Day of the year. To help celebrate this very important day the Sun City Center Swingers Square Dance Club will hold a “Happy Valentines” Mainstream/ Plus Square Dance on Friday Night February 13, 2015. Club Dancers will provide Chocolate Treats for all to enjoy. Beverages will be available. So guys heed the above warning, get your Red dance clothes on and bring your lovely date to this wonderful winter dance. This Dance, along with the Clubs regular Friday Night Dances, from now on will be held in the SCC Atrium Dance Studio, 945 North Course Lane (North Complex, off of N. Pebble Beach Blvd.). Square Dance Workshop 7 – 7:30PM, Mainstream/Plus Dance with Rounds 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. The Callers for February are Ron Reardon, February 6, 20; Marty Van Wart, February 13,27. Alice Bubel Cues all Fridays. Alice Bubel, assisted by her husband Gary, holds basic round dance lessons in the Atrium Dance Studio on Mondays 12:30 - 2 p.m. Advanced round dance lessons will be held 2 – 3 p.m. if so desired. Square dancers come join us for this Special Event Dance and every Friday night for great dancing, fellowship and refreshments. Square dance clothes or dressy casual is acceptable. For further information call Veanna at 941776-0477 or Geri at 813-633-9742.

Oldies But Goodies Dance Club Ring in the New Year

While 2014 became history and 2015 became the present and future, the Oldies but Goodies Social Dance Club members and guest danced in the New Year. Three hundred and seventy members and guest attended the BYOB

affair and crowded the dance floor from 7 p.m. on December 31, 2014 until 1 a.m. January 1, 2015. Everyone seemed to have a good time. Joanne Baskinger, Club President and the BOD would like to thank all the members and guest who helped make the New Year’s Eve dance a success. The Club’s 2015 schedule is different this year as to past years. The dances are still on Sunday evenings, but the location for some of the dances has changed. Dances scheduled through April 2015, will be at the Community Hall in Sun City Center. Dances scheduled from May 2015 through August will be at the Borini Theater in Kings Point. Then the dances will return to the Community Hall through the rest of 2015. If you want more information about the Club please call Joanne Baskinger at telephone number 813.728.1147 or email her at jjlatenite@aol.com.

Oldies but Goodies Social Dance Club

The Oldies but Goodies Social Dance Club always has great dance music and you are invited. The date is March 15, 2015, 7 p.m. till 10 p.m. and doors open at 6:30 p.m. The dance is in the Community Hall, 1910 South Pebble Beach Blvd. Del and Gary will play 50’s through 80’s music for your dancing and listening pleasure. BYOB and your own snacks; ice, water, and cups are provided at each table. There is no charge for members and $5 for each nonmember. Be sure to save the date for April 19, 2015 when the group Flashback will play the music for your dancing and listening pleasure. Need more information, contact Joanne Baskinger at 813.728.1147 or by email jjlatenite@ aol.com.

Academy of Ballroom Dinner Dance

Featuring Exhibitions by Bernice DuBro & George Hawn February 21, 2015. Dancers are in for a treat at Community Hall on Saturday, February 21. The Academy of Ballroom Dance will feature a waltz and quick step exhibition by Bernice DuBro and George Hawn. This will be the first public routine Bernice has performed

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The News of Sun City Center George has been dancing and teaching for 35 years. SCC is fortunate to have such talent and dedication to making ballroom dancing a great experience in our community. Information Contacts: Club—Charlie Brown 712-0869; Dinner—Lenny Crooks 642-9975; Lessons—Bernice DuBro at 813-6343205 or dancewithbernice@gmail.com The Dinner Dance will be held at Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach. Formal or Dressy Attire, BYOB, Everyone Welcome – Singles Table Available. You can reserve a table if you have 8 people, all 8 payable at the time of reservation. No lesson at this dance. Complimentary pictures taken upon your arrival. 5:30 p.m. - Dancing & Cocktails (BYOB) 6:15 p.m. - Dinner 7:30 p.m. – Dancing Mark your calendar so you don’t miss this evening of fun and lots of dancing.

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with George since he and his wife, Michelle, moved here a few months ago. Bernice, a SCC resident for nine years, said she is pleased to have George partner with her for this exhibition. The exhibition will take place during intermission at the 7:30 dance. The Academy’s Annual Dinner also takes place that evening prior to the dance. Dinner reservations must be made by February 15. George, like Bernice, is a certified dance instructor. Each of them had their own dance studios in Ohio before moving to SCC. Bernice has been dancing and teaching ballroom dancing for almost 50 years, nine of them here;

We invite you to join us for fun as well as good exercise every week at the Community Hall on Monday from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Intermediate classes are held on Thursday from 1-3 p.m. Annual dues are $22, guests pay $2 per week. Contact Loretta, our instructor, at 813.642.9296.

KP Line Dancers

Boot scoot with the KP Line Dancers at a country/western social dance on Wed Feb 11, 7 p.m. in the Borini Theatre. Wear your country “duds” and boots. No ticket to purchase, so mark your calendar. Open to KP and SCC residents and their guests. BYOB. Couples always welcome, plenty of room to dance. Call Jan 634-6226 for more info.

Moonglow Dance Club Moonglow Ballroom Dance Club will feature the live music of “Daniel Fugazzotto” at their monthly dance on Thursday February 26, from 7:309:30 p.m. at Community Hall, 1910 S.

Pebble Beach Blvd. Sun City Center. As a Special Treat, Daniel and his National Championship Amateur Ballroom Dance Partner, Janis Merluzzo, will perform a Dance Exhibition at Intermission. The attire at Moonglow Dances is Dressy Casual. Members are FREE, and Visitors/Guests pay $5 per person at the door. Singles Table(s)

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are always available. Please BYOB and Snacks, and the Club will provide ice, water, cups and napkins. The Moonglow 2015 Schedule of yearround monthly dances has a great lineup of talented entertainers booked for your dancing and/or listening. Membership details and this exciting 2015 Schedule are available at the dance or you may request by phone or email. Visitors are always welcome, so why not get your friends and neighbors to join you at a Moonglow Dance? If you think that you can’t ballroom dance, remember that we are not Dancing With the Stars. We each do what our bodies allow us to do in time to the music. For more Information call 813-633-1297 or 813-633-6453, or if you would like to receive Moonglow information by email, contact gail3357@ gmail.com.

Dance Opportunities

Dance the night away Sat. Feb. 28. Those who love to dance will want to make it to the Dance Party sponsored by the Sun City Center Dance Club on Saturday, Feb. 28, at Community Hall. Dance to the club’s exclusive playlist, spun by Gerardo from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Please note: This event starts at 7 p.m., instead of the usual 7:30 p.m. Musical selections include east and west coast swing, fox trot, slow and line dances, Latin variations, waltz, country and polka. Highlight of the Evening: Karin & Lloyd Mumford, of Sun City Center, will perform two Argentine dances for us. They have been dancing Argentine tango for over 14 years. They started out in the San Francisco bay area with instruction from visiting Argentine tango masters. Enjoy complimentary coffee and home-baked deserts throughout the

The News of Sun City Center evening. Attire is dressy-casual. BYOB. You don’t need to be an accomplished dancer to enjoy this social evening out. Take your friends along, or come and make new friends. The dance is free to members, visitors/guests pay $6 per person at the door. Singles tables will be available. Dine and Dance Sat. Mar. 14. The Sun City Dance Club is now taking individual, and group reservations for a sit-down Dinner Dance on Saturday, Mar. 14 from 5:15 to 9:30 p.m. The entrée choices will be beef tenderloin, sliced with a Bearnaisé sauce or salmon en croûte with lobster cognac sauce. Dressy attire (jacket & tie for gentlemen), BYOB. Singles tables will be available. Members $25 per person. Visitors/guests $30 per person. For more information about the above events, call (813) 634-9074.

Foxy Senior Dance

The next Foxy Senior Dance will be on February 7, 2015 in the Florida Room from 7 to 10 p.m. BYOB and snacks. Coffee, ice and water will be provided. Come and join us with lots of fun dancing, singing welcome our new DJ Tito and Deb, who will be providing the music.

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 is sponsored by the SCC Dance Club, is open to all members of the Community Association and residents of Kings Point.

Mary Todd Lincoln Comes Alive

The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center, 1210 Del Webb Blvd. West in Sun City Center, welcomes Carlyn Laurent in her portrayal of Lincoln’s wife in Whatever Became of Mary Lincoln? on Thursday, February 12, at 7 p.m. Most of us know all about Abraham Lincoln, but few people know much about the controversial woman who was at his side through his happiest and his darkest days. The play “Whatever Became of Mary Lincoln?” traces the life of Mrs. Abraham Lincoln from her unhappy childhood in Lexington, Kentucky though her years as young socialite, wife and mother in Springfield, Illinois, to her frantic and tragic years in the White House, and her subsequent incarceration for lunacy. This drama, written and performed by Carlyn Laurent, is scheduled for February 12 at the Sun City Center United Methodist Church. Carlyn remembers, “I grew up in Springfield, Illinois, The Land of Lincoln. Like thousands of others I have toured Lincoln’s home, rubbed the nose on the bronze Lincoln bust that has grown shinny from the many hands that have done the same, and gotten used to driving by the railway station where Mr. Lincoln gave his farewell address to the people of Springfield in 1861. I should be used to all the Lincoln sights and sounds but t h e y n e v e r cease to give me goose bumps.” Springfield was also the birthplace of Carlyn’s acting career. Even as a

young child she performed on radio, television, telethons, and commercials. From playing Anne Frank and Peter Pan in her younger years, she went on to featured roles in Hello Dolly, The Boy Friend, The Music Man, Mame, Finnian’s Rainbow, and An Event at Ford’s Theater. Carlyn has been writing professionally for 40 years and researching Mrs. Lincoln for a long time. Advance tickets at just $10 each are available in the church office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. and on Sunday mornings. Patrons may also pay at the door. For additional information about this and other events and activities at the United Methodist Church of Sun City Center, please contact Kevin Goodenow, Concert Series Coordinator at (813) 362-0956 or Jeff Jordan, Director of Worship Arts, at (813) 634-2539.

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MOVIES at the Rollins Theater One showing only @ 1 p.m.

The Monday Movies will normally show two movies each month in the Rollins Theater at 1 p.m. on the second (2nd) and fourth (4th) Monday. Dates and times may change as required. Seating is limited to 200 per showing and is reserved for current Sun City Center Community Association members and their guests who present an up to date member/guest card or yellow ID badge.

February 2nd • “Jersey Boys” • 134 min. Rated R

The story is of four young men from the wrong side of the tracks in New Jersey who came together to form the iconic 1960s rock group The Four Seasons. The film, adaptation of the hit Broadway musical, tells the story of Frankie Valli and THE FOUR SEASONS rise to and fall from success from their humble Jersey beginnings. Rated R for language throughout. Genres: Drama Actors: John Lloyd Young, Erich Bergen, Michael Lomenda, Vincent Piazza Language: English Subtitles: English Rated: R Run Time: 2:14

February 9th •“If I Stay”• 107 Min. • Rated PG-13

Life changes in an instant for young Mia Hall after a car accident puts her in a coma. During an out-of-body experience, she must decide whether to wake up and live a life far different than she had imagined. The choice is hers if she can go on. Rated PG-13 for thematic elements and some sexual material. Genres: Drama, Romance Starring: Chlöe Grace Moretz, Mireille Enos, Jamie Blackley, Joshua Leonard Language: English Subtitles: English Rated PG-13 Runtime: 1:47

February 23rd • “And So It Goes” • 94 Min • Rated PG-13

A realtor’s plans for retirement are thwarted when he’s left to care for a granddaughter he didn’t know existed and the woman who unexpectedly enters his life. Rated PG-13 for some sexual references and drug elements.. Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance Starring: Michael Douglas, Diane Keaton, Rob Reiner, Sterling Jerins Language: English Subtitles: English Rated PG-13 Runtime: 1:34

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South Shore Symphony

The South Shore Symphony Orchestra will present it next concert, “A Tribute to Love,” on Sunday, February 1, 2015, at its new venue, United Community Church, in Sun City Center. The church is at 1501 La Jolla Avenue. The concert will be in the sanctuary of the church and will begin at 4 p.m. Tickets are available at the church office and can also be purchased at the door. The concert will include Vaughan Williams’ Rhosymedre, selections from Bizet’s Carmen Suites, and Finlandia by Sibelius. Other works on the program will be the Rachmaninoff Vocalise and Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet. The South Shore Symphony made its Sun City debut on May 21, 2010. Since then it has grown significantly in size and quality. It features professional musicians from all over the Tampa bay area who are committed to offering the South Shore community excellent light classical and pops music. The orchestra is excited at the prospect of making United Community Church its new home. The Conductor and Artistic Director of the SSSO is June C. Hammond who holds a doctorate in bassoon performance from Florida State University and has done post-doctoral study in conducting from the University of South Florida.

Phil Provenzano & Jazz Xperience

The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center, 1210 Del Webb Blvd. West, welcomes back Phil Provenzano and The Jazz Xperience on Sunday, February 15 at 3 p.m. in the church sanctuary. A local favorite with a large following, Phil’s ensemble is a mainstream, straight-ahead jazz combo that was originally formed to perpetuate the West Coast jazz sounds of mus i c i ans l i ke Gerry Mulligan and Chet Baker. Since its inception twenty years ago, the group has grown to include other mainstream jazz styles including their own unique sound. The Xperience has performed all over the Bay area and has had the privilege of performing with such jazz greats as Ted Farlow, Herb Ellis, Nick Brignola, John La Porta, Phil Urso, Manfredo Fest, Billy Cobham, Ira Sullivan, Richie Cole, and John Allred. Concert-goers are encouraged to arrive early for a good seat as the group is gaining a larger and larger fan base in this area. A donation of just $10 is requested at the door.

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March 12, 13, and 14 • 7:00 PM Saturday, March 14 • 1:30 PM Featuring: Fran Eckert, Linda Halperin, Dixie Kraft, Mary Anne Moseley, Jeanne Naish, Jack Parry, Candis Smith, Wendy Smith, Kevin Steinke and Mary Winter Directed by: Donn Keith

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KPAL Artist of the Month

KPAL’S Artist of the Month for February is Maggie Case. Maggie Case is a Snowbird from Northeast Ohio. After 30 years teaching special needs teenagers, she was finally able to pursue her love of art. Since moving to Kings Point in 2002, she has taken classes from Bill Greet, Sue Corbett, Lynn Bremmerman, Cynthia Wortmann and Diane Simon. Although her primary interest is watercolor, she also enjoys Zentangle, pastels, colored pencil and watercolor pencil. Her goal is to create beauty for others to enjoy. She is very grateful for for these years of retirement and for the Kings Point Art League where she has been able to practice her skills. Be sure to mark your calendar to view Maggie’s wonderful artwork, which will be on display in the Art Room Window at the North Clubhouse from February 7 through March 7, 2015.

2015 KPAL Art Show

OO-LA-LA….are you ready? The 2015 KPAL Annual Art Show, “Hommage Aux Artists” – (tribute to the artists) is coming up on Thursday, February 19 and Friday, February 20. Mark your calendars and stop by the Banquet Room in the North Clubhouse from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. to view the KPAL Artist’s accomplishments, talents, techniques, and passions. Again this year, we will have raffle tickets available for charity, with a chance to win three outstanding paintings. Also, be sure to vote for YOUR favorite painting for People’s Choice Award. Our Judge this year is Laura Avery – an Instructor at Ringling Museum of Art, Sarasota. Hope to see you at this year’s fabulous show!

Kings Point Follies Are Coming

Submitted by Stephanie Casey The Kings Point Follies will be presented on March 6 and March 7 in the Borini Theater. Mark your calendars now so you don’t miss out on one of the biggest and best shows in the area. Many familiar and new faces are working hard to bring you an afternoon or evening of delightful entertainment. The Follies showcases some of the finest local talent around. This years production, A JOURNEY THROUGH THE 50’S AND 60’S, will take you on a wonderful trip down Memory Lane. The show features musical solos and ensembles, clever dance and chorus numbers, along with the added spice of comedy for your enjoyment. Tickets are on sale now at the Kings Point Box Office for $14. There are evening performances on Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7 as well as a Matinee on Saturday, March 7. For more information, you can call the Director, Rose Ostrander at 813-633-1753.

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Jack Edison Band to Perform at UMC

The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center, 1210 Del Webb Blvd. West, welcomes the Jack Edison Big Band on Friday, February 27 at 7 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Jack Edison started his Trombone career at the age of 11. Later in life he played in a jazz group in the U.S. Army Band. Over the years he has played with numerous other jazz bands, and in 1971 he started the Jack Edison Orchestra which performed for 21 years. He recently came out of retirement and started the Jack Edison Big Band. The Band includes Gary Tatlock on piano, Ken Easton who leads the South Shore Concert Band on trumpet, Lenny Vidal on drums, Fred Dinse on bass, Neil Theriault on tenor sax, Dave Evans on baritone sax and Jack Edison on trombone. The public is invited to come out to hear the swing sounds that we all love. A donation of just $5 is requested at the door. For additional information about this and other concerts and recitals at the United Church of Sun City Center, please contact Jeff Jordan, Director of Worship Arts, at 813-634-2539. To learn more about the United Methodist Church of Sun City Center, please visit our website at www.umcscc.org.

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HARMONIC Series

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.

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.”

TRIBUTE Series

FEBRUARY 5, 2015 FEBRUARY 25, 2015 Changes in Latitudes A Tribute Stayin’ Alive to Jimmy Buffet STAYIN’ ALIVE offers their Changes In Latitudes is the audiences the songs and sights of country’s premier tribute a full Bee Gees play list, singing show to the Mayor of blockbusters such as “Night Margaritaville, Jimmy Buffett. Fever,” “Jive Talkin,” “How Deep This nationally acclaimed Is Your Love” and “You Should Be Dancing,” among other band travels the country with great hits. STAYIN’ ALIVE is the largest and most definitive beach balls and leis flying, production of its kind. STAYIN’ ALIVE is the quintessential dancing conga lines and “Trop Rock” fun for all. It’s the tribute band to the Bee Gees, capturing the excitement of live ultimate beach party that’s good clean fun for all ages. 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.

PRESENTER Series

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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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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Chet Przewosnik Receives Honor

TENNIS

On January 5th, 2015 the Sun City Center Tennis Association rewarded Chet Przewosnik for his dedication to teaching and encouraging tennis players in our town by naming a court in his honor. Court #10 on the tennis courts behind the SCC Community Hall will, henceforth, be known as “Chet’s Court.” Dozens of Sun City Center residents turned out to honor Chet, the 90 years young player affectionately known as the “king” of the SCC tennis complex. The Sun City Tennis Association held a ceremony to dedicate the court to their first ever lifetime member. Chet has played and taught tennis here for 30 years, coaching over 100 players. Ron Doom conducted the ceremony, which included unveiling a commemorative plaque above Court #10. The guest of honor was overwhelmed by the recognition. “Thank you so much. This really is an honor, and I so appreciate it,” Chet said.

Competitive Tennis Club Membership Meeting

L to R: The new Executive Board members: Maggie Pliska, liaison; Debbie Zieg, vice president; Sue Smith, treasurer; Rolande Poulin, president and Nancy Williams, secretary.

SCC Tennis Association Newly Elected Executive Board

Back L to R: Dee Kelly (Secretary), Dave Mohl (President), Jim Kistler (Vice President), Bea Bohm (Treasure). Front L to R: Alice Friedlein (Membership), Pat Lacurci (Social), Deb Zieg (Social).

Tennis Player Completes Half Marathon

Gibson Wins Match

Part-time Sun City resident and CTC Competitive Tennis Club member Anne Gibson won her home state of Maine’s 3.5 Women’s USA Tri-level tennis match and her team will be traveling to the New England Sectionals in Springfield, Massachusetts. Good luck, Anne!

Sun Cit y C enter resident and Competitive Tennis Club member Natalie Schiller participated in the Clearwater Distance Classic 13.1 miles Half Marathon on Sunday, January 18, 2015. Read her inspiring “no quit” story in her own words... I woke up at 4:30 this morning; raring to go. The breakfast to take me through the race was my fruit smoothie and a protein bar. We arrived in Clearwater and it was still dark, but the runners and walkers were pouring in. Runners of all ages, sizes, shapes, we’re arriving in handfuls every minute into Coachman Park. The park is small and intimate and sits right in front of the water. The first bridge stood above the start-finish line. I was informed a month ago that there will be two bridges to trudge over --- and the second bridge was said to be the more difficult. Which means: pace yourself. The walkers for all of the events were released from the starting line at 6:05AM. There were no where near as many walkers as there were runners.

The runners were jumping in place, holding their chill bodies to keep warm, laughing, taking selfies with friends and family. It was a great atmosphere. At 6:50 a.m., the runners started taking their places in the corral. We were elbow to elbow, but it didn’t feel claustrophobic. We were all feeling the same emotions: excitement, anticipation and the joy to be running. The gun fired at exactly 7:05

a.m. to mark the start of the Clearwater Distance Classic. We circled around the courthouse, quickly getting into a strong pace to prepare for the first bridge. The bridge wasn’t that steep and made for a nice quick challenge. The sun was just rising, the sky turning bright pink, orange and red to make for a gorgeous sunrise as we headed to the Clearwater beaches. The views were stunning. The endless blue ocean, the palm trees stretching towards the blazing red sky as the sun rose to warm our bodies for the exertion that are bodies were being demanded of. The elite runners quickly took the lead by snaking through the sea of bodies. I was able to stay behind them, but never pushed myself. The path took us through beautiful sights from the city and turned. I felt confident, my body felt fresh and ready for this new challenge. At one point, I looked around and took a deep breath and thought, “I am lucky. I am lucky to have this air in my lungs. The ability to run in this race. To live the life

See Marathon on page 28.

The News of Sun City Center

GOLF

SCORES

Hogans Golf Club of Sun City Center & Kings Point Saturday, December 20, 2014 Course: Sandpiper Lakes-Palms 1st: Bob Richmond - 3 Skins 2nd: Frank O'Brien - 2 Skins Birds: Frank O'Brien - #4 Par 5, #8 Par 3, and #12 Par 4; Rob Richmond - #11 Par 3 and #12 Par 4; Mike Greenwood - #5 Par 3

Standing L to R: Francis Hendrickson, Jack Hugill, Tom Rosata, and Ruben Jones.

Seated L to R: Jerry Stemas, Wally Pomes, and Doc Lamiano Saturday, January 10, 2015 Course: Sandpiper Lakes-Palms 1st: Francis Hendrickson - 2 Skins 2nd: Ray Curry, Walt Weldon, Bill Barron, and Mike Arghittu - Tied at 1 Skin

Birds: Francis Hendrickson - #1 Par 5 and #4 Par 5; Walt Weldon - #13 Par 5 and Jerry Egger - #15 Par 5

Standing L to R: Walt Weldon, Doug Banning, Bill Barron, & Fran Hendrickson. Seated L to R: Mike Arghittu & Ray Curry.

Back L to R: Mike Greenwood and Paul Swakow. Front L to R: Frank O'Brien and Rob Richmond.

Wednesday, December 24, 2014 Course: Sandpiper Lakes-Palms 1st: John Colgren - 6 Skins 2nd: Ruben Jones - 1 Skin Birds: Ruben Jones - #14 Par 4 and #17 Par 3; Jack Hugill - #14 Par 4; and John Colgren - #9 Par 4

Saturday, December 27, 2014 Course: Freedom Fairways 1st: Bob Harris - 3 Skins 2nd: Don Koester - 2 Skins Birds: Bob Harris - #1 Par 4, #5 Par 4, #8 Par 3, and #9 Par 4; Bob Hull - #7 Par 4 and #12 Par 4; Steve Belknap - #3 Par 5 and #12 Par 4; Don Koester - #9 Par 4 and #11 Par 3; Ray Bui - #9 Par 4

Back Row L to R: Don Koester, Bob Harris, Bob Hull. Front Row L to R: Charlie Brown, Steve Belknap, and Ray Bui.

Saturday, January 3, 2015 Course: Freedom Fairways 1st: John Schachte - 3 Skins 2nd: Ray Bui - 2 Skins Birds: Ray Bui - #3 Par 4, #9 Par 4, and #14 Par 4; Steve Belknap - #11 Par 3 and #18 Par 3; Bob Hull - #11 Par 3; John Schachte - #6 Par 4; and Mike Brock - #11 Par 3 Friday, January 9, 2014 Course: Summerfield Crossings 1st: Jack Hugill, Doc Lamiano, and Wally Pomes - Tied at 2 Skins 2nd: Tom Rosata, Francis Hendrickson, Ruben Jones, Jerry Stemas - Tied at 1 Skin Low-net: Doc Lamiano - 67 Low-gross: Doc Lamiano - 86 Birds:Francis Hendrickson - #7 Par 4

Wednesday, January 14, 2015 Course: Sandpiper Palms-Oaks Flight 1 1st: Ray Curry - 2 Skins 2nd: Walt Weldon, Tom Kirchen, Syl Amos, Joe Pickett, and Jim Reilly Birds: Walt Weldon, Frank O'Brien,

Caloosa Golf and Country Club Turkey Shoot Wednesday, December 3, 2014 Flight 1 Kim Roush Low gross 84 Barb Struble Low net 66 Flight II Lynn Noyes Low gross 91 Judy Walters 1st low net 68 Maryanne Starrett 2nd low net 71 Flight III Sarah Jones-Chambers Low gross 96 Dottie Morgan 1st low net 69 Aileen Engel (tie) 2nd low net 70 Lolita Johnson (tie) 2nd low net 70 Flight IV Lucille Lanese Low gross 104 Sue Daveler Low net 70 Flight V Dee Hanes Low gross 116 Jackie Wrigley Low net 76

Club Link One Membership More Golf Sandpiper Men Low Net 1/1 1st: Les Easton 1.2.3 1/8 1st: C. Kim, Stan Senecal, Jerry Monnot, Carl Lingertot Ladies Individual 12/22 1st: Nancy Saunders One Best Ball of Three 1/6 1st: Annetta Pucci, Lois Gluntz, Cecli Young Caloosa Greens Ladies Hate’em 12/18 1st: Joan Camelio Points Plus Handicap 1/1 11st:Gerry Towers, Pat Johnson, Jane Fischer

Men Mystery Hole 12/17 1st: Bud Swift 2 Person Scramble 12/24 1st: Fred Schrieber, Ken Rattray Mystery Hole 12/31 1st: Frank Hendrickson Team Shamble 1/7 1st: Frank Hendrickson, Don Marlborough, Ken Rattray Renaissance Prize Fund 1/13 1st: Flight 1 Bob Reith/Pete Easter/Jay O’Connell/Homer Hayley 1st: Flight 2 Greg Herr/Norb Miller/ Robert Lowell/Bill Collins 1st: Flight 3 Chuck Lutz/Ed Kensy/ Jim Johnson/Rick Johnson 1st: Flight 4 Chuck Kovacik/Frank Zahrobsky/Dave Bartku/Pat Hannell 1st: Flight 5 Linda Majewski/Nancy Birkett/Kathy Sprowl/Betty Rollins 1st: Flight 6 Denise Rosen/Mary Ann Harmon/Joann McCally/Deloris Durm Men 1 Best Ball of 2 12/15 1st: Flight 1 King Slater/Rich Ricca 1st: Flight 2 Terry Collom/John Richards 2 Best Balls of 4 12/22 1st: Paul Baskwell/Don Faron/ Kyle Rollins/Jim Gengelbach 1 BB 1-6, 2 BB 7-12, 3 BB 13-18 12/29 1st: Steve Williams/Vic Morris/ Rich Ricca/John Richards 3 Best Balls of 4 1/5 1st: Dave Liehr/Bob Majewski/ Paul Baskwell/Bob Noelte 3-2-1 1/12 1st: George Wilkins/Don Faron/ Rich Vollrath/Kyle Rollins Ladies 3-2-1 12/16 1st: Ruth Kramer/Ilene Davidoff/Adele Quinlan Low Gross/Low Net 12/23 1st: Flight 1 Kathleen Records 1st: Flight 2 Kathy Leesman 1st: Flight 3 Ilene Davidoff 2 Person Blind Draw Quota 1/6 1st: Flight 1 Kathy Sprowl/Betty Rollins 1st: Flight 2 Stacia Connors/Nancy Herriges Couples Texas Scramble 1/9 1st: Flight 1 Greg McKeown/Faye McKeown 1st: Flight 2 Kyle Rollins/Betty Rollins Scepter Men 1 Best Ball of 2 12/24 1st: Flight 1 Ray Parisen & Jerry Cluthe 1st: Flight 2 Nick Spagnuolo & Bob McClain Low Gross 12/31 1st: Flight 1 Bill Salowitz, Jim DesLondes, Larry Lutz 1st: Flight 2 Bill Yucuis 1st: Flight 3 Bill Yost 1st:Flight 4 Jim Morris 3-2-1 1/7 Tied 1st: Flight 1 Ray Parisen, Tim Ellis, Doug Tanzer, Vince Taylor, Bob Caceci, Al Bulis, Bert Nast, Jeff Stevens, Fletcher Wason, Kurt Hoffman and Jerry Cluthe 1st: Flight 2 Harry DeVoti, Bob McClain, Tom Grillo, Vince Sortino Ladies 18 holes 2 Best Balls 12/16 1st: Flight 1 Debbie Lester, Carol Salowitz, Jean Jackson, Chris Sparks 1st: Flight 2 Grethe Lindman, Karen Tomle, Sue Sell, Sandy Bolt Better 9 12/23 1st: Flight 1 Judy Fenwick 1st:Flight 2 Pat Eytcheson 1st: Flight 3 Celeste DeBono

February 2015

CWGA New President Kim Roush

President Alice Friedlein (R) passing the gavel to 2015 President Kim Roush (L).

Quota Points 1/6 1st: Flight 1 Betty Hill 1st: Flight 2 Chris Sparks 1st: Flight 3 Dottie Girardi 1st: Flight 4 Linda Bessignano 1st: Flight 5 Kris Wells Pin Location 1/13 1st: Flight 1 Betty Hill, Joan Richardson, Ernie Stone, Sharon Wallace 1st: Flight 2 Marilyn McAllister, Jean Bushart, Edna McLemore, Kris Wells Ladies 9 Holes Low Net 12/16 1st: Judi Gannon & Judy Huss Low Net 1/6 1st: Alice DeSchryver Throw Out Worst Hole 1/13 1st: Darlene Gray, Judy Huss Falcon Watch Men Scramble 12/17 1st: Jim Shaffer, Will Kuxhousen, Ron Doncouse and Dave Hoffman 53.8 2nd: Bob Ewing, Al Laforet, Jim Mutolo and Hank Smythe 54.5 2 BB on 3 & 4, 1 BB on 5’s 12/24 1st: Mel Bushart, George Krauss, Sammy Samuelson and Lee Johnson -29 T-2nd: Bill Fitzhugh, Bob Ewing, Vid Valiusaitis and Mike Sekol -26 T-2nd: Jim Shaffer, Bob Condon, Ron Kunze and Dale Holstrom -26 1 BB - Odd, 2 BB - Even 12/31 1st: Jim Shaffer, Bill Meier, Jim Mutolo and Marty Dain -23 2nd: Jim McClafferty, Marvin Barnes, Ron Doncouse and Lee Johnson -22 2 BB – Par 144 1/7 T-1st: Dave Brady, Jim Mutolo, Bob Trombetta and George Krauss -26 T-1st: Bob Condon, Ron Kunze, Vince Pironeand Sammy Samuelson-26 T-1st: Butch Gadd, Mel Bushart, Paul Hunt and Lee Johnson-26 2 BB on 3 & 4’s - 1 BB on 5’s 1/14 Flight 1 1st: John Carroll, Vid Valiusaitis, George Krauss and Vince Pirone -34 2nd: Jim Shaffer, Bill Meier, Bob Condon and Will Kuxousen -29 Flight 2 1st: Dave Hoffman, Sammy Samuelson and Harry Porter-34 2nd: Al Laforet, Bill Markle, Bob Bryan and Lee Johnson -27 Falcon Watch 18 Hole Ladies Thrown Out Worst Nine 12/19 1st: Judy Roberts 32 2nd: Molly Walker 34 Throw Out Worst Hole On Each Nine 1/2 1st: Judy Roberts 83 2nd: Joy Dunn 90 Falcon Watch 9 Hole Ladies Low Gross 12/26 1st: Wally McIntosh 49 2nd: Mary McClafferty 52 Low Gross/Low Net Low Gross 1/2 1st: June Krueger 49 T-2nd: Emma Gadd, Pat Conklin Mary McClafferty, Claudia, Woolley 51 Low Net T-1st: June Krueger, Donna Berger 31 2nd: Pat Conklin 32

February 2015

The News of Sun City Center

Caloosa Golf and Country Club

1st Place Winners of the CGCC “Happy New Year 2015” Twilight Mixer Friday, December 26, 2014

L to R: Dick Lanese, Green Flight; Roger Hebert, Gold Flight; Mike Goins, Club Champion; Les Clarke, Silver Flight; and Max Jessup, Bronze Flight.

Caloosa Golf and Country Club Champions

Caloosa Golf and Country Club held its Men’s Club Championship on November 18-20. On behalf of all of our 345 club members, Russ Stutz, Tournament Chairman, congratulates our club champions. Congratulations to all of our winners!

Hole In One

Kim Roush scores first hole-in-one on November 2, 2014, at Caloosa Golf and Country Club Hole #13. She used a 6 iron for the 123 yard shot. Witnesses: Lou Klusty, Judy Chordas and Dave Chordas.

Winners “Stars” Monthly Mixer

Winners of the January 11, 2015 "Stars" monthly mixer at the Caloosa Golf and Country Club included John Smithyman, Lou Cesarek, Vince Coniglio, Merlene Smithyman, Bobbie Cesarek and Shirley Coniglio. Ninty members participated Score 68.

The

Standing L to R: Dick Lanese, John McCue and Angelo Valdez Seated L to R: Lucille Lanese, Jean Adkins and Kathy Dotson. Score 35.

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February 2015

The News of Sun City Center

ClubLink Announces “Tee It Forward”

By Tom Ritenour, PGA, Director of Operations, Sun City Center Bob Black has agreed to spearhead a new golf league utilizing the new purple (Nancy Lopez) tees and the black (Arnold Palmer) tees created at Sandpiper and Falcon Watch golf courses. Black is a staunch supporter of the “Tee It Forward” concept created by the USGA and PGA of America to help golfers have more fun on the course and enhance their overall experience by playing from a set of tees best suited to their abilities. The program encourages all golfers to play the course at a length that is aligned with their average driving distance. Golfers can speed up play by utilizing tees that provide the greatest

Canadian Club Golf Day

playability and enjoyment. These new tees are going to prolong our members There will be a golf day sponsored by The Canadian Club on Sunday, February ability to continue playing golf and 22, 2015. It will be a shotgun start at Kings Point at 9 a.m. There will be a $10 enjoying the course. charge for non-ClubLink players and a $10 charge to everyone for the dinner to The tees are in place at Sandpiper be held in the Borini Theater. Dinner participants are asked to bring a dessert for and Falcon Watch golf courses and the 6 to 8 people, a plate and cutlery BYOB. Contact Ed 260-3195 for tickets to enter. scorecards will soon reflect the Tee It Forward tees. League and mixed play will be open to Members of ClubLink Marathon from page 25. By mile 11, after crossing the second courses at Renaissance, Sandpiper, bridge, my legs were becoming numb. Falcon Watch, Scepter and the two I have. And there is so much more left My calves and hamstrings were receiving executive courses in Sun City Center. to do and see.” the brunt force of the run. I pulled any All play will be at Sandpiper or Falcon At mile 8, we were hitting the second kind of hurting out of my mind like Watch, but scoring will be accepted from bridge, and it was the biggest obstacle. pulling a strand of string from a bundle either course. It was steeper than I thought it was of yarn, and cutting it. No time for such If you are interested in participating, going to be. As the land started to slowly thoughts. I got lost in the lyrics of my sign-up sheets are located at all ClubLink elevate, I felt my calves start to stretch, music, the beat, the melody, letting it courses or you can email Bob Black at my hamstrings cramping ever so slightly. carry me. Mile 12: SO CLOSE! It was rgblack.scc@gmail.com. I pushed on. I was NOT going to stop. It time to gather the rest of my strength was still early in the race and I felt great. and get up the last bridge. I slowed My lungs expanding faster to give my down further, listening to my body. muscles the oxygen they were screaming When I felt my chest heaving, I looked for. The best parts of the bridges, of to the sky. Took a deep breath. The air. course, getting to the top and letting The running. The race. Life. I felt my gravity do the work for you. It was the feet change into a quicker pace. When I time to relax and let your legs take a reached the top, it was time to relax and minor break. have some fun. The finish line was right The support was fantastic by the below my feet. Just less than a quarter of volunteers and spectators. The signs a mile. I’ve got this. were especially funny: I sprinted down the spiral pathway, “Keep running! There are zombies pushed hard to the left toward the finish behind you!” line. It was a straight shot run. I’ve got “I bet this sounded like a good idea this. I sprint as hard and as fast as I four months ago” can. I lift my arms to the air with the “You look skinny already!” biggest smile on my face. I have this. I And my personal favorite: “Giving am rewarded by smiles, a bottle of water, L to R: This years “Overall Low Net Champions” were Steve Chesley and John away free high fives” held by a brother and my medal. I crossed the finish line Tormoehlen. The Gold Tee flight winners were, Mike Solito and Bob Skovronsky. Jim and sister that were about 6 years old. at 2 hours and 6 minutes. Tromblee and Richard Ventrone won the Bronze flight. Not pictured, Jose Rodriguez A little after mile 9, it was time for This was an incredible moment, and and Russ Rowe winners of the Green flight. Congratulations all! the half marathoners to turn around I am so proud that I ran the entire race and head back the way we had come. at a run.

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February 2015

The News of Sun City Center

Action on the Lawn Bowling Greens

At the beginning of a week in early January, eight pairs of women and nine sets of three men competed in separate tournaments at the Sun City Center Lawn Bowling Club greens. The Suncoasters (ladies) club was holding its annual Pairs tournament in a single knockout format. By the third day of play, six teams had been eliminated and only two teams remained: Barbara Mignogna (Skip) with Cassie Krowl (Lead) and Cindy Higgins (Skip) with Corry McClellan (Lead). Cindy’s team got off to an early lead but Barb & Cassie soon evened the score and went on to win the title for 2015.

Barbara Mignogna with Cassie Krowl.

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Ron’s team.

At the same time, the Pebble Beach (men’s) club held its annual Triples tournament, also in single knockout format. At the end of the third day, two of these teams remained to play for the title: Glenn Baumann (Skip), Gary Heller (Vice) and Tony Hawken (Lead) against Ron O’Sullivan (Skip), Bob Mendrala (Vice) and Larry Mabee (Lead). After a slow start, Ron’s team took the lead after 6 ends and never looked back, although Glenna and his team did their best to stop them, winning by a close score of 17 to 11. Congratulations to Ron’s team for winning the title for 2015. Both Suncoasters and Pebble Beach Clubs are part of the Sun City Center L aw n B ow l i ng C lub. For more information about any of these clubs visit our website at www.suncitycenterlbc. com to find out more about this fun, strategic, easy-to-learn game that can be as competitive as you want to make it, or can be played just for fun, exercise and great company.

As p a r t o f a f r i e n d l y a n nu a l competition, eight teams of lawn bowlers from Sun City Center paid a visit to their counterparts in Maple Leaf Golf & Country Club in Port Charlotte. Two games of 12 ends each were played, one before and one after lunch, with delicious snacks and lunchtime addons kindly provided by the ladies of Maple Leaf. Keeping track of the wins and losses was Alice McLean and her husband Jerry.

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They say that the home club has the advantage of knowing how their own greens play and that would seem to be borne out by the fact that the Maple Leaf teams won the majority of the games during the day. However, two Sun City Center teams were among the top six teams, those skipped by Cindy Higgins (with Garry Higgins and Tony Hawken) and Joe Mignogna (with Kathy Gonnella and Mike Perkins).

February 2015

The News of Sun City Center

Suncoasters Elect New Board

L to R: Cindy Higgins, Shirley Hartz, Diann Thomas (in front), Linda McDougall, Linda Hawken, Corinne Bailiff, Kathy Gonnella, Sandy Czachor, Ava Casper.

At their recent Annual General Meeting, the Suncoasters L awn Bowling Club elected their new Board of Directors and Committee Chairs. The Suncoasters is the Bowls US-affiliated club for women in Sun City Center. Making up the Board are President Corinne Bailiff, Vice President Kathy Gonnella, Secretary Shirley Hartz, Treasurer Ava Casper, Tournament Dire c tor L inda McD ouga l l and Assist ant Tour nament Dire c tor Cindy Higgins. The members who head up other committees are Linda Hawken (Publicity), Sandy Czachor (Sunshine Committee/Historian) and Diann Thomas (South East Division Representative). Membership in the Suncoasters club enables players to participate in all Bowls US-sanctioned tournaments,

both locally and nationwide. Coming up in the first week of March, the South East Open competition will be held in Sun City Center and many Suncoasters will be taking part in the Singles, Pairs and Fours sections of the tournament. In order to become a member of Suncoasters, membership in Sun City Center Lawn Bowling Club is required. Lawn bowling is a game for all ages and all fitness levels. It is an easy game to learn and a bit more difficult to master but well worth trying if you haven’t before. Free lessons are given every month throughout the winter and spring; a sign up sheet is in the clubhouse behind the lawn bowling greens. For more information about the sport and the our club, visit us online at www.suncitycenterlbc.com.

New Lawn Bowlers

Four new lawn bowlers attended free lessons at the Sun City Center Lawn Bowling Club in January. At the end of the four mornings of instruction, they were ready to join in on the regularly scheduled Friday game. Left to right, Joel Deitch, Diann Thomas (Instructor), Rainy Bilicki, Steven Gargiulo, Terry Rupp and Howard Baker (Instructor). For more information about the sport and the Club, visit www. suncitycenterlbc.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 at 813-634-2981.

L to R: Judy Botts, Margaret Healey and Donna Blaine.

L to R: Lon Gobell, George Mourousias and Jerry White.

KP West Lawn Bowling Club

Kings Point West Lawn Bowling Club held its first Mixed Triples Tournament the week of January 12, 2015. The team of Skip Margaret Healey, Vice Donna Blaine and Lead Judy Botts captured first place. Second place went to Skip Jerry White, Vice Lon Gobell and Lead George Mourousias.

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the sport for about 25 years and started playing again in 2008. I traveled the world playing in International table tennis tournaments f rom 20082011 in hopes of making the USA Paralympic team in 2012. I achieved that goal and it was an honor to represent the United States again on the stage that so few can achieve. Wherever my future table tennis goals take me I am sure the John Donnelly Table Tennis Club and its wonderful members in Sun City Center will play a big part in my success.

I relocated to the area several months ago from the northeast. In trying to find a place to replace the table tennis clubs I managed in Connecticut I stumbled across the John Donnelly Table Tennis Center in Sun City Center. Being a Paralympic athlete I needed to find a place to play to prepare for an International table tennis tournament I had coming up this December in Costa Rica. If my results from the tournament in Costa Rica are any indication then the John Donnelly Table Tennis center will be a great place to prepare for my international tournaments because I came in third place in both singles and doubles. After being injured in a diving accident in 1979, I never thought I could be an athlete again. I was introduced to the sport of table tennis in 1983 at college in Ohio. I was a member of the USA Paralympic team in 1984, retired from

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Bridge News ACBL Sectional Duplicate Bridge Tournament Coming Soon

Sun City Center Duplicate Bridge Association is proud to announce their annual American Contract Bridge League Sectional tournament being held in the Community Hall, South Pebble Beach Boulevard, beginning February 6th through 8th. Schedule for Friday 6th and Saturday 7th will be Stratified Open Pairs at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.; 499er Pairs at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. and 0-20 point Pairs at 10am only. Schedule for Sunday 8th will be a Swiss Team game starting at 10 a.m. playthrough. This is a popular tournament with Continental Breakfast and our special Homemade Cookies daily. Join us for Great Hospitality and lots of fun! For partners in the Open section call Dorothy at 813-642-9005 and for the 499er call Kathy at 813642-3368. For more information please check the website at www.sccbridge.com. Also please note: There will be an Open Swiss Team event on Sunday, March 1st in the Horizon Room. Bring an appetizer to share at noon and game will begin at 1:00pm. Please call Dorothy at 813 642 9005 for partnerships or, check our website.

Security Patrol Patrol Registers Carts

For three days in January the 8, 9 and 10, when temperatures were really low, many of the Security Patrol volunteers participated in the Golf Cart Registration/ Inspection being held at Redeemer Lutheran Church. According to Chairman Fred Fiedler, 300 residents from the SCC community had golf carts registered and inspected.

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SCC Duplicate Bridge Association Teachers

A large crowd was in attendance in the Horizon Room at the January 12th Sun City Center Duplicate Bridge Association’s second “Meet and Greet” program. Designed to introduce teachers and upcoming classes for the 2015 busy season ahead. Students and guests were able to enjoy coffee and continental breakfast while learning about the many classes being offered in addition to a personal discussion with the trained ACBL teachers. There are still availabilities in some of the classes, if you are interested please contact the appropriate teachers listed in our ad in this paper or check the website at www.sccbridge.com.

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John and Norma Kitzman and Catherine Peterson have been named January’s Volunteers of the Month by the Sun City Center Security Patrol. If you’re proud of how the outside of your home was decorated for the holidays, the Kitzmans probably noticed. The Kitzmans don’t mind driving on days like Christmas and Fourth of July. After all, they figure it’s a chance to see all the decorations in Sun City Center. They also spot wildlife – foxes, armadillos and even a coyote. The Kitzmans, who joined the Patrol ten years ago, drive for Team 4. A number of friends were on the Patrol, and it Catherine Peterson seemed like a natural way to give back to the community. They note the simple presence of the Patrol solves a lot of problems. For example, one day they spotted four young people who looked about 12 or 13 years old joyriding in a golf cart. They were all packed in the front seat of the cart. All it took was a gentle reminder from the Kitzmans that it wasn’t safe, and the youngsters headed for home. Peterson has been a Patrol member since 1994, so she can remember what it John and Norma Kitzman was like 20 years ago. “We were all more of the same age,” she recalls. “Now there’s a wider range of ages among the Patrol volunteers. We also have more territory to cover, and there’s a greater volume of calls. The Patrol was a smaller group, and everybody pretty much knew everybody. The Sheriff ’s department was also smaller, and we used to go to each other’s parties.” Peterson has been a dispatcher, driver, deputy captain and captain. She has served on Teams 8 and 17, and is now on Team 31. “Come down and try it,” she advises people. “There are various jobs.”

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Wanted: EVERYDAY HEROES. Everyday, Emergency Squad volunteers give their time to the community to assist local seniors during their time of need. Whether it’s an emergency call or a transport from the hospital, volunteers provide more than the Basic Life Support skills they’ve learned – they provide comfort, reassurance and a hand to hold when someone most needs it. If you’d like to learn more about being an everyday hero, contact the SCC Emergency Squad. We are always looking for new volunteers. You do not need to have a health care education or career – training is provided for all our positions. Interested? Call Toria Smith at 813-633-1411.

Christmas Day Emergency Squad Crews

Christmas morning December 25, members of Team 7 reported for duty. Like any normal duty day, the Squad is here for the community 24/7, 365 days a year, including holidays. Pictured L to R are: Linda Eargle; Cathy Zurek, Dick Seagrave, Rosie Devish,, Russ Girgenti, Sheila Houlihan, David Watt, Kent Marchuk, Peggy Seagrave, Robin Watt, Walt Prouty, Vilma DeKing, Margie Qualkenbush, Jan Jozefak, Diane Felder and Lynn Warren. Not pictured, but on duty Christmas Day: Joe Plaskon, Shirley Ziemer, Chuck Ziemer, Deborah Croll, Andrew Hatcher, Frank Popovich, Tina Drury, Marty Altman and Ron Wecker. Our vehicle maintenance and sanitization crew was here first thing Christmas morning. They included: Mike McClintic, Jack Riley, Robert Bizzano, Joe Hannigan, Kay Bogart and Barry Bogart.

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A New Reading Program Benefits Children

Taking Part in The Hope Fund’s After-School Activities

Wonderful things are happening at Bethune Park in Wimauma where The Hope Fund, a non-profit organization, sponsors after-school programs for at-risk children. The children learn, grow, and have fun in a safe, nurturing environment. Most of the children speak fluent English and are bi-lingual. Many of the children have parents who speak no English at all. It has been found that children from homes where English is their second language have problems with reading comprehension. They may read words very well, but they do not understand what they are reading. This is due in a large part to a gap in their foundational (basic) vocabulary. These are the words usually learned in the home at a young age, but these children have not learned them in English.

With this concern in mind, Janet Caruthers, Ed.S., a former classroom teacher for more than 25 years and an Academic Intervention Specialist in Hillsborough County schools, has come forward with a program she created that focuses on building that basic, foundational vocabulary. She has written five books, a series of workbooks that the children enjoy using, along with tutoring guides for each workbook. The workbooks and books show pictures of items common in everyday life—such as a hand, a dog, a tree, a person, a bicycle, a kitchen, etc. Each picture has the major parts of the object labeled. The labels are actually those foundational words that students need to know to understand what they read, as well as to talk about and write about their daily activities. As

Emergency Squad B & B Ladies Golf Donates to the Squad

The B&B Ladies Golf Group at Scepter Gold Club held their annual Christmas and Auction Party on December 13, 2014. The event raised $2,042 for the Sun City Center Emergency Squad. Pictured (L to R) Betty Lou Rosborough, Isabelle Salisbury, Assistant Chief Toria Smith and Betty Hill.

L to R: Janet Caruthers, the Tutor Supervisor of the Reading Program she developed to build basic vocabulary skills, June Wallace, the Founder of the SCC Community Campaign Against Human Trafficking, and Nancy Foster, Tutor Coordinator for The Hope Fund.

students learn these words, their reading comprehension should improve. Ms. Caruthers said, “Building vocabulary is very important because the size of a person’s vocabulary is a strong predictor of academic success, and it is a strong element in a child’s self esteem.” The vocabulary building workbooks, tutoring guides and Parts of Everyday Things books for kindergarten and first grade students were an anonymous donation from a member of the Prevention/Education Team of SCC Community Campaign Against Human Trafficking. The Education team is working to establish a relationship with area schools, so that they might present curricula and prevention programs that will help raise students’ self-esteem and diminish the possibility of students becoming targets of exploitation and trafficking. Many of their members are in area schools on a weekly basis to

work in classrooms and with individual at-risk students, as well as working with the Hope Fund in their after-school program. The rest of the workbooks, tutoring guides and books for students in grades 2–5 were purchased by The Hope Fund. For many FREE tips and lists on helping children become better readers, and information about Janet’s books and workbooks for improving vocabulary for all ages, visit www.MakeReadingFirst. com. For more information about the Community Campaign Against Human Trafficking call Campaign President Sally Dittman 813-633-4647. There is also a National Human Trafficking Hotline: 888-373-3888. For more information about The Hope Fund, to volunteer to work with the children, or to make a tax deductible donation, call Carla Miles at 813-6344268 or visit www.the-hope-fund.org.

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Silver Ospreys Welcome Captain Petrucci

Roger T. Kennicutt, CDR, USN (retired) Commanding Officer, Silver Osprey Squadron, 64 The Silver Osprey Squadron #64 will hold its second luncheon of the year at the Plaza Club, Freedom Plaza, Sun City Center on Friday, February 15, 2015. Meet and greet at 11:30 a.m., lunch at 12 noon. Captain Richard Petrucci will brief the attendees on the new Navy MQ4C Triton, unmanned aircraft system ( UA S ) . T h i s system provides real-time intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance over vast ocean and coastal regions. The aircraft is based on the proven Global Hawk UAS currently operated operating in the middle-east and other areas of the world. The Triton system incorporated and reinforced structural elements along with improved protection against icing and lightning strikes, allowing the aircraft to descend through cloud layers to gain a closer view of its surveillance targets if needed. Captain Petrucci has given a number of

MOWW Sponsors Golf Benefit at Freedom Fairways

By Military Correspondent B. F. Kepley, CAPT USN (Ret) The Military Officers of the World Wars (MOWW), Sun City Chapter, is sponsoring a benefit golf tournament at Freedom Fairways Golf Course (located at Freedom Plaza in SCC) on Saturday March 28, 2015. MOWW is a 501(c) 19 organization and is conducting this Benefit as a fundraiser for their Youth Leadership Program ($15,000 expense annually) that registers, transports, and escorts 40 high school Juniors to the Florida Youth Leadership Conference (YLC 3 days - in Tallahassee, FL every May). Five students each have been identified by interview process from the following local Hillsborough County high schools: Bloomingdale, Durant, East Bay, Lennard, Newsome, Plant City, Riverview, and Spoto. 7:30 a.m. registration and Continental breakfast. Registration fee: $55 per person. 8:30 a.m. shotgun start (Scramble format). Noon lunch, awards, contest and door prizes. Please consider a sponsorship or donation to this event. Forms providing organizational objective, event details and sponsorship opportunities can be provided separately. Contact Major Jim Haney, USMC Retired, at jhhaney1@gmail. com or 813.220.8758 cell for more information.

presentations to the Silver Ospreys and they have all proven to be interesting and well informed. After a career in the Navy which included a tour as Commanding Officer of VP 26, the Navy’s Postgraduate School and a tour in Washington, D.C. where he held several senior staff positions. Lockheed Martin Aeronautics as a senior engineer. On retiring from Lockheed Martin, Captain Petrucci was Chair of the math

and Science Department of Sarasota Military Academy. He currently holds the rank of LtCOL in the Civil Air Patrol and is a Flotilla Staff Officer in the Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard Air Auxiliary. He has acquired over 7,500 hours of flight time and is an active in several other Navy support organizations. Reserve March 15 on your calendar for our next luncheon featuring Lt Megan

Dillon, USCG. She is a Coast Guard Helo pilot who finished Naval Flight School after graduating from the United Coast Guard Academy. Lt. Dillon plans to bring us up to date on both the Academy and the current process of Naval flight training which includes pilots from the Navy, Marine Corps and the Coast Guard. To my knowledge, Lt. Dillon will be the first female aviator that has spoken at one of our events and we are quite excited at the prospect. The Silver Osprey Squadron #64 is a chapter of the Association of Naval Aviation. Membership and attendance is open to all, military and civilians alike. You need only have an interest in Military Aviation, past and present. Our meetings are held at the Plaza Club, Freedom Plaza, 3922 Upper Creek Drive, SCC. Mail reservations ($17 for non members) to Tom Harding at 309 Noble Faire drive. Make your check payable to Silver Osprey Squadron #64. If you would like to be on our information email list or receive information about membership please contact Commander Roger Kennicutt, Commanding Officer at silverosprey@ yahoo.com or call 813-260-3221. Visit our Web site at suncitycenter.com, click on Activities and then Veterans Activities.

TSgt. Brandon Shapiro Addresses MOWW on KC-135 By Military Correspondent B. F. Kepley, CAPT USN (Ret) Technical Sergeant Brandon Shapiro the non-commissioned officer in charge of internal information for the 6th Air Mobility Wing, Public Affairs Office, MacDill Air Force Base along with two Sr. Airman, Vernon Fowler and Ned Johnston, were the featured speakers at the Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) monthly luncheon/meeting, which was held at the Sun City Center, Freedom Plaza Club on Thursday, 15 January, 2015. T Sgt Shapiro’s of f ice manages information for internal and external communications between the base and the local community. He is a trusted adviser to the wing commander, ensures quick and proper dissemination of information to the media and local community and prepares and highlights military members at the wing level. He produces photographs and articles for military highlights and historical documentation. He h a s s e r v e d f o u r t o u r s i n Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and was a direct contributor to Operation Bulldog Bite, 2010’s Rescue Mission of the Year. During this time he was responsible for over 380 American and coalition lives saved. The TSgt. and two Airman discussed the mission of the 6th Air Mobility Wing (KC-135 tankers), activities, aircraft and what the future may hold for their Mobility Wing.

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Military Cam McGary Addresses MOAA on Human Trafficking By Military Correspondent B. F. Kepley, CAPT USN (Ret) Cam McGary was the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) featured speaker in the Florida Room at the North Side Atrium Building on January 7, 2015. During her more than 15 years of full-time residence in Sun City Center, Cam has served on a variety of committees from fun filled Oktoberfest’s to black tie galas. She has now taken up the banner for the campaign against human trafficking, serving as chairperson of its Sun City Center Awareness Committee. Her passion for creating community awareness of this form of “modern day slavery” in our own backyard, as well as all over the world, has led her

to many speaking engagements and creative fundraising assignments. Cam spoke to the group about the human trafficking occurring in Florida and our local area, stressing the point that Florida is the third highest state, behind California and New York, for human trafficking. The reasons being it’s large migrant population, influx of visitors, geographic location (Miami being a port of entry), and various conventions, concerts, fairs etc. It is also the fourth highest state for runaways. She explained the numerous effective methods the predators use on the victims and why they succeed. She urged the audience to notify the proper authorities whenever and wherever human trafficking is suspected.

Sun City Center Veterans’ Roundup Dinner Dance

By Paul Wheat The annual Sun City Center Veterans’ Dinner/Dance will take place Saturday, March 7, 2015 in the Community Association’s Florida Room. It is sponsored by the combined Sun City Center veterans’ organizations. All veterans and friends are welcome. A social hour with appetizers will start at 5 p.m. A three entrée buffet (steamship round, fried chicken, pulled pork) by Banquet Masters with their famous dessert bar will follow at 6:00 p.m. The program will be a mix of patriotism and entertainment. Music and dancing will be provided by “Masquerade” featuring a fun filled, two piece band. Dress is casual country/ western. No shorts or flip flops please. BYOB and setups; glasses and ice will be provided. There will be both 50/50 and “Happy Hour Basket” raffles. Cost is $26 per person. Tickets can be purchased through the American Legion (634-7777), DAV (634-1761), Leathernecks (634-6707), MOAA (260-3257), MOWW (6331063), Silver Osprey Squadron (260-3221), or for general ticket sales (260-3221 or email at sccveteransdance@aol.com). Checks should be made payable to “American Legion Post 246ww.”

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Attend our tennis exhibition featuring Florida’s best young players See top junior athletes play, and discover the active lifestyle at Freedom Plaza.

Featuring Florida’s top boys and girls junior players in a fun, exciting format of play, our community presents a Totally Tennis One-by-One Exhibition Series event. See four exciting matches: girls’ singles, boys’ singles, mixed doubles and Battle of the Sexes. While you’re here, tour our community to discover the active lifestyle and impressive list of amenities that await, and see firsthand what makes this such an exceptional place to call home. Seating is limited; make plans now to attend.

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Freedom Plaza travelers gather around the statue of Thomas Edison on their excursion to Ft.Myers, Florida and the Ford-Edison Estates”.

By Peggy Burgess The traditionally “chocolate-covered” month of February will find Freedom Plaza residents turning their attention to other kinds of sweet treats in store for them this month and further into 2015. One of the most appealing—and appetizing—Februar y treats is a dinner theatre murder mystery to be presented by the Plaza Players. It is certain to be enjoyable as were their

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several productions of last year. This current play, written by resident Judy Michael and entitled, “Love Boat,” is scheduled appropriately for February 14, Valentine’s Day. In that same theatrical vein, the 24th production of Freedom Frolics, an annual stage show benefitting the Freedom Plaza Scholarship Fund, was announced. Residents were given a choice between two comedies and cast

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in 2014 will be continued in 2015, among them weekly chair yoga classes and periodic meditation sessions. Longstanding programs such as Grad School for Seniors and Opera Club remain on the calendar. Residents were also delighted to find that the SILL (Sarasota Institute of Lifelong Learning) video lecture series is again offered. SILL is a non-profit organization, founded by educators, that sponsors lectures by world-renown experts on timely subjects. Freedom Plaza has selected the series of 12 video addresses titled “Contemporary Global Issues.” Sessions began in January and continue through February and into March. It is with pleasure that Freedom Plaza opens many of its lectures, programs, special events and excursions to our Sun City Center neighbors. Call 813642-1213 or 813-642-1215 during business hours for full information on any mentioned above.) We extend to everyone a cordial invitation to join us in relishing the sweet treats of February and the bountiful opportunities of 2015.

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AAUW Announces 2015 Women of Distinction Award

The Sun City Center/South Shore Branch of the American Association of University Women proudly announces the annual Women of Distinction Luncheon to be held Feb 10, 2015 in the Community Hall at 11 a.m. The three following outstanding women will be honored. Each honoree will speak on the challenges of their success. Tickets are available for $25 per person. Tickets and additional information are available from Joan Weening, 633-5274. All proceeds benefit the Mature Women’s Scholarship Fund. Jennifer Orsi is managing editor of the Tampa Bay Times. She has spent nearly her entire career as a journalist with the Times, starting as an intern and joining the staff full time in 1988 after graduating from Indiana University with a B.A. in journalism. At the Times she has held a variety of positions as reporter, followed by several editorial positions. Now as

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serves on the Executive Board for the International Association of Women in Fire & Emergency Services. She volunteers with Girl Scouts and “Friends” of the Honeymoon Island Park. Barbara VanEycken was raised in Long Island, NY. She always knew she wanted to be in entertainment, but attended a local Community College, “just in case.” This led to a very rewarding 17year career in the field of corporate leadership. In 1985 her husband retired and they moved to FL. Here she has worked nine years with Weight Watchers, from which she plans to retire in 2015. Still remembering her original dream, she created three one woman shows which are a great success. Every year for the last six years she has offered her show as a fundraiser in two Florida Community Theaters and also done at least one annual benefit show for a worthy cause.

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Mocha was born at the shelter to her Bull Terrier mom Annie. Mocha and her two litter mates Mandy and Mindy enjoy tumbling around with each other and are active play pals. Mocha is the largest of the trio and is ready to venture out to her forever home. Come and see this cutie before she is gone. As part of Mocha’s adoption she will be spayed and microchipped. She is current on vaccinations. DOB: April 28, 2014 C.A.R.E. is an all-volunteer, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization (593678003) registered with the FL Department of Agriculture and C onsumer S er vices, No. CH14526. The shelter is funded solely through donations, adoptions, spay/neuter fees, fundraisers, and small grants. For more information, volunteer opportunities or donations, please visit our website (careshelter. org) or give us a call 813-645-2273. We are very grateful for your support. C.A.R.E. is open 10 AM to 3 PM on Tues. - Sat. For directions visit www. CareShelter.org or call 813-645-2273.

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The Sun City Center Chamber of Commerce is a donation site for Feline Folks, a local nonprofit organization serving Sun city Center & Kings Point. All unopened bags and cans of cat food donated to this food drive provide food for your “Community Cats.” Please take a moment to stop and make a donation. If you cannot donate cat food, a cash donation may be mailed to Feline Folks, PO Box 6294, Sun City Center, FL 33571-6294. Please note on your check that it is for Kazzy’s Kloset.” 100% of all donations received are used for the care and feeding of community cats. Michelle is somewhat shy, and prefers to lounge quietly in a little enclosure in the cat room. She will quickly come out of her shell when she has a peaceful and quiet home to live in, and a special lap to sit on. Come visit C.A.R.E to give this special little girl a forever home. As part of her adoption Michelle has been spayed and microchipped. She is also current on vaccinations. DOB: May 11, 2013.

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February 2015

The News of Sun City Center

Abundant Alligators – Myakka River State Park Story and Photos By Kai Rambow Friends and relatives always want to see alligators. One of the best places is an easy 45 minutes away.

Easiest Way to See Wildlife

If you’ve not visited, this is a great excursion. If it’s been a while, it might be a good time to revisit. Myakka River is one of the largest and most diverse parks in Florida. I spent more time than originally planned and loved every moment. The easiest way to see wildlife is to ride the large airboats. A knowledgeable tour guide informs and helps identify the various animals in the park while you sit comfortably during an hour long ride. (Note: This is not wheelchair accessible.) You will probably spot your first animals before you even board the boat. Remember to keep your distance. One of the alligators apparently likes to sun itself right near the boat ramp. One visitor leaned too far over while attempting to take a picture of the alligator with her iPad. She fell on top of the alligator. The alligator was startled, rolled over and dashed into the water. The woman claimed the alligator attacked her. The park ranger firmly stated, “No, you fell on top of the gator.”

The Easiest Hike with Possible Wildlife

If you’d like to walk and see wildlife, there are two easy possibilities. The first

is the Birdwalk, a boardwalk designed to give visitors good views of the numerous species of birds. This is a very short and easy walk, with plenty of wildlife to see. The second is a flat hike on a dirt road, the Ranch House Road. If you hike it until it intersects with another dirt road, you’ll have a good, scenic walk and may spot wildlife. The key is to walk quietly. I spotted an egret and first heard, then spotted a raccoon.

A Park Favorite: The Canopy Walk

A short walk will take you to a tower overlooking large portions of the park. This does require climbing and descending stairs, so you need to be in relatively good shape. While the view is interesting, you may not spot much wildlife. Other park visitors were much too loud.

up (there are seats) right away so you can get choice seats at the front of the airboat. Great for Guests: If you have visitors, consider arriving when the park opens at 8 a.m. Immediately stop by the visitor center. It houses a great display of most of the wildlife you’ll see in the park. Your guests will then know what they are seeing. Weather: Do check for optimal viewing conditions. The sun is important and so are the wind conditions. Alligators do not like choppy water. Even though conditions weren’t optimal during my trip, I still saw plenty of wildlife.

Clothing: You’ll be exposed to the elements, so be prepared with sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, a windbreaker and drinking water. Food: There are picnic areas right by the airboats, so you can pack your own foods. There is also a café right there, with several options. You’ll also find restrooms and a fairly sizeable gift shop. Be sure to check their website to get the latest information, including tour times. Myakka River State Park 13208 State Road 72 Sarasota, FL 34241 (941) 361-6511 www.MyakkaRiver.org

Tips for a Great Visit

January through March are the most popular months as the weather will provide some of the best opportunities to see alligators. Especially during the cooler months, they need the sun to warm up. When to Go: The best time to go is first thing in the morning. Airboat tickets ($12) are sold on a first-come, first-serve basis and sell out fast, sometimes hours in advance. Ticket booth opens at 9 a.m. I’d recommend arriving at the park entrance by 8:45 a.m. Once you purchase your tickets, line

One very big and well-fed alligator.

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Egret silently stalking food.

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Interfaith Donates to Security Patrol

Kathy Woelfel, a volunteer at the Nearly New Shop in Sun City Center, presented a grant check to Bob Powers, formerly Chief of the Sun City Center Security Patrol, in the amount of $2,250 from the Sun City Center Interfaith Council. The Security Patrol will use the money for replacement of street signs in Sun City Center. The Interfaith Council uses monies from the sale of donated goods at the Nearly New Shop to fund grants to organizations in the South Hillsborough County area. January 31 is the cutoff date for the current grant application period. Go to www.interfaithcouncilofsuncitycenter.com or call 813-642-9099 for more information.

Gospel Bluegrass Family Band at UMC

The Puffers to Perform at UMC

The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center is proud to welcome back southern gospel duo The Puffers, Bob and Darlene Puffer, on Friday, February 20 at 7 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Bob Puffer spent 13 years in country music, beginning his music career in the nightclub business where he made significant progress toward a lucrative future as a performer and songwriter. In 1977, Bob succeeded in passing an audition to appear on the national television show, HeeHaw. In 1980, he made an appearance on the Joe Franklin Show. He later contracted for a major concert where he shared billing with the OAK RIDGE BOYS. He was often interviewed as an up-and-coming Country Music personality and had the honor of being written up in MUSIC CITY NEWS, the most widely distributed country music news magazine in the nation. Bob and Darleen currently travel extensively throughout the United States with their music ministry, performing between 150 and 200 concerts/services each year. Their music contains a variety of styles including traditional Gospel, Southern Gospel, Country, Folk and many humorous songs, which are often requested. A donation of just $5 is requested at the door on the night of the concert. For more information about The Puffers, please visit their website, www.thepuffers.com. Licensed • Bonded • Insured • CFC1425759 PROMPT & PROFESSIONAL

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The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center, 1210 Del Webb Blvd. West in Sun City Center, welcomes The Band Anastazja on Friday, February 6 at 7 p.m. Armed with a banjo, mandolin, fiddle, guitar, bass, the spoons, eight kids, Mom, Dad and Gramma, The Band Anastazja travels here, there and everywhere to entertain folks with their unique style of music and their genuineness in the real life stories that they tell. Mom, Stacey says that “We need to keep the old music alive, because if we don’t, it will be gone and forgotten.” You’ll hear songs from Loretta Lynn, Hank Williams and the Carter Family as well as some gospel and originals. A donation of just $5 is requested at the door on the night of the concert. For additional information about this and other events and activities at the United Methodist Church of Sun City Center, please contact Kevin Goodenow, Concert Series Coordinator at (813) 362-0956 or Jeff Jordan, Director of Worship Arts, at (813) 634-2539.

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Beginning Sign Language (107) Basic Elements Of Floral Design (108) India - Ancient And Modern (109) Music “FUN”DAMENTALS * (111) The Words We Use (112) Continuing Sign Language (113) Addiction Is A Family Disease* (115) Reading The Bible With Hospitable Eyes (118) Manage Your Diabetes* (121) Bridge Basics 1 – An Introduction (123)

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February 16 through March 26, 2015 Early Registration online: at www.4lifelearning.org mid-January thru Registration day. PayPal available for unlimited all classes by credit cards only. Please note: there is a $1.00 handling fee charged for each class using this method.

Open Registration

Wednesday, January 28, 2015 9:00 AM-1:00 PM (in the Great Hall) United Community Church 1501 La Jolla Ave. SCC, FL 33573•813-634-8607 Regular courses: $25 for six 90-minute classes •Walk-Ins & Seminars: $6 per class Trips and Tours: Cost varies according to expenses involved. Credit Cards will be accepted at registration to purchase classes/trips processed through PayPal. No refunds unless the course/trip is cancelled!

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Memory Techniques (306) Taxed To Death In America (307) Tampa General Health Series (308) Jazz – The Swing Era (309) Finding God Within You (310) Conversational Spanish * (312) Creative Writing Page-Turning Fiction (313) Android Tablets And Smartphones * (314)

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*(all trips are limited enrollment) Dynamics For Living (316) Special Valentines Day Concert - Florida Orchestra Discoveries In Watercolor: Take A Dip! * (317) - Nat King Cole-Mahaffey Theater, St Petersburg Sudoku - Understanding And Loving It (319) Saturday, February 14th-Cost: $31 (Includes Bus Driver Tip)-Maximum: 39-Depart 12:30 PM Android Tablets And Smartphones * (320) this Valentine’s Day weekend with multi-award-winning vocalist Denzal Sinclaire and his satin-smooth voice celebrating How To Buy, Sell And Appraise Jewelry* (321) Share the heart-winning ballads of the great Nat King Cole. Basic Drawing: If You Can Doodle, Gypsy Gold Horse Farm Tour - Ocala You Can Draw! * (323) Friday February 20th-Cost: $39 (Includes Bus Driver Tip)-Maximum: 55-Depart 8:00 AM

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THURSDAY

10:30-12 A Fresh Look At Genesis (408) 10:30-12 Computer Organization – Brighten Up Your Windows * (409) 10:30-12 Classical Music: Beautiful, Powerful, Inspiring (411) 10:30-12 Your Emotions: Understanding And Dealing With Them (412) 1-2:30 Diversified Dancing 101—A Life-Enhancing Experience (414) 1-2:30 Introduction To Great Poetry (415) 1-2:30 Wills, Trusts & Probate-What You Need To Know? (418) *Limited enrollment courses - do not permit walk-ins unless noted.

SOMETHING NEW!

GIFT CERTIFICATES will be available for purchase on Registration Day January 22nd, and in the College Office thereafter. A gift certificate is a perfect gift to give to a friend, a relative, your spouse, or as a “welcome to the neighborhood” gift for new neighbors! A gift certificate is also a great way to say “thank you” too! Give the gift of fun and learning – one size fits all!! The price for one certificate/ course is $25.00, and the recipient can select the course they wish to take. There is no limit to the number of gift certificates one may purchase. The gift certificate will be valid for one year from date of purchase.

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Late Registration: Jan. 29 - Feb. 16 in the College Office College Office Hours: Monday thru Thursday: 8:30-12:00 (during class sessions: 8:00-12:00) PLEASE NOTE: Office Closed on Fridays FREE CATALOG with full details for the courses and trips available at college office in the church, SCC Library and around town. For information Call: 813-634-8607 or Email: Tri-C@verizon.net Website: www.4lifelearning.org

Trips & Tours

Sit down with Dennis Thompson and he tells the story of how he and his late wife Cindy, discovered the Gypsy Vanner Horse Breed, as well as his interaction with the culture of the Gypsies. LUNCH on your own at : “Miz Kathi’s Cotillion Southern Café” Many of her authentic dishes are personal family recipes handed down through generations. On the way home have dessert or a treat at“Russell Stover Candy Factory Store”.

14th Annual Downtown Venice Art Classic & Farmers Market Saturday March 7th-Cost: $18 (Includes Bus Driver Tip)-Maximum: 39-Depart 9:00 AM

Venice Art Classic is set up along beautiful West Venice Avenue at the heart of Downtown Venice, Florida. Farmers Market: There's incredible tasty homemade baked goods, trinkets, crafts, soaps, flowers, plants and more.

Babcock Wilderness Adventures & Fisherman’s Village - Punta Gorda Saturday March 14-Cost: $44 (Includes tour & Bus Driver Tip)-Maximum: 55-Depart 7:45 AM

Enjoy a 90-minute Buggy Tour through the Babcock Ranch and Telegraph Cypress Swamp. Fisherman’s Village - A visit to Fishermen's Village is a gourmet's ecstasy!

“The Art of Norman Rockwell” at the Tampa Museum of Art Friday March 20th-Cost: $22 (Includes Bus Driver Tip)-Maximum: 54-Depart 10:15 AM

Norman Rockwell (1894–1978) was a keen observer of human nature and a gifted storyteller. Lunch on your own at “Sono” Restaurant or you may do a self-guided tour thru the galleries after your tour of “Norman Rockwell” exhibit

“The King and I” - Show Palace Dinner Theatre Saturday March 28th-Cost: $59 (Includes Buffet Lunch all Tips)-Maximum: 55-Depart 10:00 AM

The King of Thailand hires for his children a British governess, Anna. At first, Anna and the King struggle to find common ground between Thai and British attitudes. Soon though, the two opposites fall in love.

Websters Flea Market-Webster Monday March 30-Cost: $23 (Includes Bus Driver Tip)-Maximum: 55- Depart 8:00 AM

Webster Westside Flea Market has been a place to find everything imaginable! LUNCH on your own at Woody’s Bar-B-Q

Special Spring Cruise 4 Hour Intracoastal 6 Bridge One-Way Cruise Thursday April 16th-Cost: $62 (Includes all meals & tips)-Maximum: 55-Depart 9:30 AM

Cruises are along the smooth inland waterways of Pinellas County going under six bridges along the way. The vessel departs from the Corey Causeway in the Boca Ciega Bay and travels north through some of the most beautiful waterfront vistas of our Pinellas coastal communities. •·A mix of live entertainment bingo and a variety of other fun games. •·Late-morning appetizer of cheese and fruit. •·Enjoy a complete sit-down lunch with an individual choice of entree, prepared on board and served to your table.

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