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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SUN CITY CENTER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Sun City Center
February 2016
...an official publication of the Sun City Center Community Association
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SCHEDULE February 10 Board Meeting Rollins Theater – 9 a.m. 16 Community Leaders Meeting Florida Room – 9 a.m. 25 Volunteer Picnic Florida Room – 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. 25 Lawn Concert with Fred Campbell Band Stand – 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. March 9 Board Meeting Rollins Theater – 9 a.m. 22 Community Leaders Meeting (Note: 4th Tuesday of month) Florida Room – 9 a.m. 23 Membership Meeting Community Hall – 7 p.m. 28 CO-AP Meeting Caper Room – 2 p.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 Information Center 813-633-4670
Annual Meeting Report
By John Bowker 285 residents attended the Annual Membership Meeting in Community Hall on January 6. Three residents of Sun City Center were sworn in as directors of our Community Association for three year terms as a result of resident votes in December: John Luper and Jim Schwartz are newcomers to the Board of Directors, and the current Board Treasurer Neil Rothfeld all accepted three year terms of office administered by CA President, David Floyd. Floyd awarded citations to individuals for outstanding volunteer work on behalf of Sun City Center. We were reminded that there are two open seats on the CA Board at this time due to recent resignations by board members, and appointments to the board will be considered by the existing board members during February. Transfer fees for 480 homes were received by the CA Board in 2015 so we can see that Sun City Center continues to be attractive to buyers even after our 54 years. Those fees totaled $720,000 and were applied directly to the CA Capital Fund for use in the construction of new amenities on the CA campuses. All approvals for construction of an enlarged café as an addition to the Atrium Building have been received and
Citation: Jim Johnson, Jody Johnson and Susan Muise (missing) for the excellent job they did in the development of the History Society’s display board in the Atrium Building. The current display highlights and captures the spirit of Hi Neighbor from 1962-2015.
are under final review by The Projects Office of the CA. Construction should begin during the first quarter of 2016. In response to audience questions: The Sheriff ’s Office will be monitoring the traffic that drives past a school bus that is picking up or discharging passengers in town. Drivers may not
Our Beautiful Entryway
By John Bowker Sun City Center Boulevard is a welcoming entrance to our town with its well-kept medians tailored by the Greater Sun City Center Beautification Corporation. Home values are based in significant measure by the first impressions one gets upon entering a community, so the investment in keeping that entry in superb condition is well placed. For many first time visitors to Sun City Center, their access to homes and amenities they have come to inspect then takes them along North or South Pebble Beach Boulevard. The streets themselves are the responsibility of our county, but the appearance of the landscape along those pavements is up to us. For the past five decades we have always turned to the developers of Sun City Center to make sure everything was trimmed – after all, they were here to sell houses so everything had to be just right. In a couple of years our last such benefactor will be leaving us as the last open lots are developed and sold. The responsibility for designing, implementing and paying for the needed median replacements, along with their maintenance year after year, will be ours. Ed Barnes, Chair of the Community Association’s Pebble Beach Medians Committee, reports that the present median plantings on the Pebble Beach Boulevards are costing our Minto developer about $100,000 a year to irrigate and fertilize, to mow and trim,
North Pebble Beach median reconstruction began in 2013.
and to provide occasional replacements. We need to get those costs under control, Barnes warns, pointing out there are 11,000 of us living in town and you can do the arithmetic about what it would cost each of us to divide up that total. Ed is working with a talented group of individuals including Master Gardeners Ron Pelton and Teri Brockway, along with horticulture enthusiasts John Jackson, John Luper, Sam Sudman, Joe Elam, Howie Griffin and IT technician Tom Schmitt to see what can be done to bring those costs down. We have learned the new term “Florida Friendly” in the lexicon of decorative plantings. Two of the medians on North Pebble Beach Boulevard have been replanted with remarkable results. During 2013, with substantial financial support from the Community Foundation of Greater Sun City Center, the sod on the first two medians was ripped up and replaced with ground cover requiring less irrigation and less regular attention from costly manpower running mowers. We can all be proud
of the 10 Home and Property Owner Associations who submitted minigrants to Hillsborough County for funding of the plants, ground cover and rock borders of each converted median. In fact, In September 2014, the Community Association was awarded the Hillsborough County Water Wise Award for the two medians converted to Florida Friendly. This year, Barnes and his crew are launching the conversion of three additional medians on North Pebble Beach Boulevard with the assistance of 10 additional Home Owner Associations for funding of the plants. For this new effort Barnes has received substantial financial support for the Sun City Center Men’s Club and the Interfaith Council
pass a bus that has its large red ‘STOP’ signs extended on your side of a divided highway or on either side of 2-lane roads. The CA is aware that more and more tickets are being handed out to speeders
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Did You Know?
While Community Association dues may be paid online, you still need to visit the CA office to get your new 2016 sticker. The office is open M-F, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Note: Heard something recently your neighbors “need to know”? Send suggestions to “newsofscc.ca@gmail.com”.
Statement of Purpose
The Sun City Center Community Association serves the residents of Sun City Center by providing assistance for the elderly, assistance and essential services to tax exempt entities, and operates in lieu of a municipal government, thereby lessening the burdens of government (Hillsborough County, Florida).
News reporter Uta Kuhn helps Anne and Bob Bailey with their 2016 CA membership stickers.
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February 2016
The News of Sun City Center
What’s New at the Library? By Elaine Birkinshaw, Library Administrator
VOLUNTEER PICNIC
Book lovers, mark your calendar, set your alarm, get your shopping bags ready! The library’s annual BIG BOOK SALE will be held Saturday and Sunday, February 6 and 7 in the Caper Room of the Atrium Building. Doors open promptly at 9 a.m. on Saturday and we will be open until 4 p.m. that day. Sunday will be reducedprice day and we will be open from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. As always, we have plenty of paperback books for just twenty cents and top quality hardcover books ranging in price from fifty cents to a few dollars. Jigsaw puzzles, DVDs, antique books—you just don’t know what treasures you may find. Our library book club is off to a great start. Fifteen people attended our organizational meeting in January so we will be moving out into the Reference Room for the next meeting. On Thursday, February 11 at 10 a.m., we will be discussing The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd. If you would like more information, please contact our book club chairperson Marilyn Miller at 813-633-3494. Climate change and global warming are making big headlines these days, but what if our Mother Earth is hiding a deep, angry secret that will propel us instead into an apocalyptic winter? Such is the premise of the Supervolcano Trilogy by Harry Turtledove. Visitors have been attracted to Yellowstone National Park for many years to see the warm springs and spouting geysers. It all seems so beautiful and peaceful until the day there is a large volcanic eruption in the park. Is this a stand-alone event or the precursor to something really big? Golden Globe winners and Academy Award nominations have now been announced. Several of the winners and nominees are based on some great books you may have missed. For example, Room by Emma Donoghue was published in 2010. Room is a novel of suspense about a kidnapped college student who is willing to risk all to achieve freedom for herself and her five-year-old son. The Martian by Andy Weir was first published as an eBook in 2011. The book gained so much popularity on Amazon that Crown Publishing bought the rights and reprinted it in hardcover in 2013. It was quickly optioned by Twentieth Century Fox and brought to the screen by Ridley Scott in 2015. The book tells the story of a NASA astronaut trapped on Mars with no way to contact Earth. He is the first man to walk on Mars. Will he be the first to die there? Happy Reading!
Annual from page 1. on our streets. The questioner suggested the CA install signs controlled by radar showing car speeds as is now done on the two Del Webb Boulevards. We expect the new brighter mix of limestone and gravel road surfaces in the parking areas around Community Hall will provide improved lighting. The CA will review the need for more lighting at the pedestrian crossings of Cherry Hills Drive near the Arts and Crafts Building. Beautification: The CA and the county share responsibilities for keeping the community attractive; of course, the CA can only control its owned properties but frequently alerts the county on matters throughout the community needing their attention.
In appreciation of your hard work, dedication and support given to the CA throughout the year, the Board of Directors cordially invites you to attend a picnic lunch in your honor on: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2016 FLORIDA ROOM 12 noon to 2 p.m.
HARDSHIP REQUESTS Due By February 29, 2016
Hardship financial relief for 2016 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 29, 2016 to be considered for the current year. Please see Judy Hill at the CA office to pick up an application
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
CLUB/ORGANIZATION AMOUNT APPLIED TO Front Porch Pickers $1,080 Hardship Fund Irish Connection $100 Rollins Theater Lapidary Club $500 Library Monday Movies $271 To offset license fees Pickle Ball Club $1,200 Their share of maintaining the Pickleball Courts
Newcomers
List prepared by Linda Bowker from CA staff data. Report corrections, additions to CA at 633-3500.
Citation: Janet Ditmore for her dedication and perseverance in the moving and set-up of the new Information Center and her successful management of Hi Neighbor which benefits all of Sun City Center.
Citation: Bill Hodges in recognition of the Veterans Photo Project initiated by him to honor all of our Community Association veterans who served our country. Andy LeDoux for his outstanding photographs of those who served our country and are included in the Veteran’s Photo Project shown on the TV monitor in the Atrium Building.
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February 2016
President’s Report By CA President David Floyd
NEW CAFÉ Staging of materials for the new café will take place in March. Construction will start in April. Construction will take two to three months. Our coffee kiosk will be closed during the main construction period. The Board will evaluate offers to run the café when it is completed. It is our responsibility to see that a contractor will provide the best services for our membership. A contractor will be selected during the construction, so the café will be in operation as soon as possible. OPEN SEATS ON BOARD OF DIRECTORS Your Community Association has two open Board positions due to resignations. The Board will appoint two new members as Directors for the year 2016. It will be a one-year appointment only and will expire on January 4, 2017. You may run for office in 2016 for the year 2017 or for a three-year term. Applications for appointment were accepted until 3 p.m. on January 29, 2016. The Board has a number of candidates to review and interview. We expect to fill these positions in the first quarter of 2016. Interviews will start the week of February 15. 2016 PROJECTS As mentioned earlier, we will have the café expansion in 2016. It will be funded from both the Capital and the Replacement Funds. We have approved the contract to expand and redo the shell lot parking at the south campus. There will be better parking for events and the sports complex. The roads will also be improved. In February we will begin to upgrade our landscaping, replacing old bushes, planting more bushes and trees, and, replacing poorly sodded areas. NORTH CAMPUS TRAIL The Audubon Club submitted a proposal to the Community Association regarding the west campus trail. The Board has accepted their proposal. They have proposed improving and maintaining the trail, the installation of signs to identify the trail’s flora and fauna, and building an information kiosk at the entrance. The work on the trail has begun. The CA Maintenance staff is assisting the Audubon Society with the project. CA funding support is coming from discretionary funds. The CA thanks them for their support. POLICY ADDITION A section IX was added to our policy manual. This new section is for vendors, contractors and licensees. It sets out the CA position on equal rights and campus behavior for our vendors, contractors and licensees. INFORMATION CENTER FOUNTAIN You may have noticed that on some days the fountain is not in operation. We do not operate the fountain on windy days as the water is blown out of the fountain. This is done to conserve water.
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MEET YOUR
NEIGHBOR By Agnes Baker Meet Dan and Linda Cannistra. This high-energy couple moved to Sun City Center in June, 2013. The draw? So many activities; so much from which to choose! They met at the University of South Florida, Tampa campus and have two children: son Joseph, his wife Robyn and a grandson Jordan (3 yrs) in California; and daughter Emily who lives in South Carolina. Dan worked in the regulated freight forwarding/ transportation industry, ending a thirty-year association when he retired. Linda worked in the office of a plant/landscaping nursery in Bradenton, Florida before she changed careers and spent the next 28 years with a law firm. In 1993, Dan and Linda began raising and showing Appaloosa horses on a ranch in Bradenton and, in June, 2006 they made the move from Bradenton to Mabank, Texas - horse country southeast of Dallas - residing there until they moved to Sun City Center. Now full time residents of our community, he serves on the Sun City Emergency Response team; is a “Bow and Arrow” member of the Archery Club and is active in the Investment Club. In addition he volunteers with the Hope Fund, while she is with the Timesteppers,
Jazzamatazz, and is Vice President of the Latin Fitness club. They are members of the Couple Country Dancing group, St. Pete Bike Club, the Silver Strides Running Club and assist with the triathlon and Senior Olympic games. Extremely active - Dan and Linda have certainly found a niche - and we are grateful they found us!
Community Church College Celebrates 40 Years
College Board and Staff, L to R: Jan Kopische, Judy Stevens, Anne Ginevan, Dean, Barbara Brtva, Muriel Akroyd, AnnMary Kapusta, Lisa Ushman, Wiley Mangum, Roxann Seeley and Office Manager Larry Piechoski along with picture of Dr. Gingery.
By Larry Piechoski An Educational Institution “That is Old But Acts Young”, The Community Church College on North Pebble Beach is currently celebrating its 40th anniversary. It is one of the longest-existing institutions in Sun City Center. It was started in 1976 when this whole area was mostly farm country and had far fewer people. Back then, the founding minister of the Community Church, Robert Gingery, had the idea that people want to keep learning when they retire. He decided to form a place where people of all kinds and denominations could come for entertainment, inspiration, and information on every subject. Even though the church, quite a large building, would provide offices, classrooms, and school equipment, the offerings would be secular and on every topic of interest - practical, self-help, entertainment, academic, hobbies, health. In all those years, the school has been as steady as the warm Florida winters, always there and never missing a year or a “mini-semester”. Just as the church was the first church in town and would welcome and provide a gathering place for every religion (hence the name “community” church), the school would provide a venue for every interest, for everyone who wanted “lifelong learning” of whatever kind. It would be a service to the community. Last year for the first time courses began to vary in length from as short as one week or as long as six weeks. This year there will be some offerings at entirely different times from the traditional two sixweek terms. In the discussion stage are plans for a possible “single lecture day” (a smorgasbord of one hour lectures all taking place during a single day so people can get sort of a “Whitman’s Sampler” of the kinds of things the school offers) and some “skills workshops” which, if there is community interest, may appeal to working people as well as retirees interested in improving communications, persuasion, problem-solving and other skills in a hands-on and
interactive manner. This term there will be sixty different classes. Courses range from retirement planning, Medicare, and nutrition to dealing with finances, to how-to and hands on classes such as photography and conversational Spanish, to a slide presentation on great works of art, to dealing with emotions, to entertaining subjects such as “naughty texts of the Bible” taught by the church’s senior minister. The school has long been a serious operation, run professionally by people with a background in education and administration. Many of the instructors and students come back year after year as well. The Winter/Spring term runs from February 8 through March 18. Each class meets for 90 minutes and the cost is $25 for a six-week course or $6 per session if you want to attend on a class-byclass basis. Walk-ins (someone who has not registered for the entire course, but wants to try out or attend a single session) are welcome. And in fact, that’s a good way to “test the waters” - to drop in on the first of several classes and then decide which ones to attend all the way through. Full descriptions, times, and classrooms for every course (as well as many one-day bus trips) are on the school’s website: “4lifelearning. org”. Course catalogs and in the church office or the church lobby and available around town. For example at the SCC library, the South Shore Regional Library on 19th Avenue, the CA gym, and the Kings Point South and North Clubhouses. Classes are held at the United Community Church, United Church of Christ. It is a huge building with a red and white steeple about two hundred yards north of the Community Association complex on North Pebble at 1501 La Jolla Ave. If you want to register in person, the college office is in the church. It is open Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to noon for the next several weeks and during the school term. Phone is: (813)-634-8607. Email is: tri-c@verizon. net. There is a form on the school’s website for online registration.
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NOTICE: Each community and club in Sun City Center and Kings Point has specific rules about membership and attendance. Unless specifically stated or posted, most venues, meetings and events hosted on the Community Association campus and in Kings Point require attendees to bring their SCC CA or KP ID or come with a resident member. When in doubt, contact the club in question - not the venue or association - prior to arrival. Thanks.
Audubon Club Member Earns Calendar Spot
The Environmental Lands Acquisition and Protection Program (ELAPP) of Hillsborough County sponsors a photo contest for their calendar, John Lampkin, a member of the Sun City Center Audubon Club submitted some of his excellent photos of birds. Two of his photos were chosen to appear in the next calendar. The Florida Scrub-Jay is Florida’s only endemic bird species and as such is sought after by birders worldwide. Acorns are the dietary staple and sometimes make a mouthful.
Purple Butterflies To Visit “Herrmann’s Royal Lipizzan Stallions”
Saturday, March 12, 2016, we will be travelling to Myakka City to visit with the Royal Lipizzans and to watch these beautiful white stallions perform their rare and breath-taking “Airs Above the Ground”. Information regarding the Royal Lipizzan’s can be found at www.http://hlipizzans/.com. Once again we are inviting men as well as women guests to join the Purple Butterflies for a fun filled trip. Pre-paid attendees will meet at the SCC South Campus, Community Hall, 1980 S. Pebble Beach Blvd., by 8:15 a.m. The bus will leave around 8:30 a.m. and return at approximately 2:30 p.m. $20 includes $5 required donation for the care of the stallions, bus and gratuity. Lunch, OYO, will be held at Miller’s Dutch Kitchen in Bradenton as we return from our visit. Please prepare for March weather and bring any personal items that you may need. There is room under the bus to store your items. Details and sign-up sheet for this event are located on Queen Debbie’s porch at 1704 El Rancho Drive (look for the Purple Butterfly mailbox). Make checks payable to “The Purple Butterflies”. If you cannot afford to pay for the trip at this time, but want to attend, feel free to sign up and date your check for February 27, 2016. Checks won’t be deposited until two weeks before the event. Any questions can be directed to Queen Debbie at (813) 633-2306. Once again, for those that have travelled with us in the past, please note new sign-up location and contact information.
Metaphysical Society
Fund Raiser Presentations - 10 a.m. – Wednesdays – in the Heritage Room February 3 “Managing Diabetes and Stress Related Illness with Service Dogs, Meditation, and an Ayurvedic Lifestyle.” Deepak Chopra certified instructor and Sugar Dogs, Int’l., worker Paula Nunnery shares life-saving techniques of service dogs and meditation. February 10 “Merging with your Soul.” Coptic minister Rev. Carl Franklin explains how we can be “At-one” with our Soul here on Earth today – the ultimate level, as He did. Call 813 295-3280 for an appointment. February 17 [in the Sandpiper Room] “Prayer and Meditation.” Psychic Medium Tony Todesco shares that prayer and meditation are fundamental keys to claiming our Divine goodness. Call 813 419-4704 for an appointment. February 24 “How to Make Spiritual Decisions.” Speaker Ed Foote shares how to make life’s decisions based on spiritual principles and provides specific ways to do this based on A Course in Miracles, and other sources. February 28 at 2:30 p.m., “Sunday Metaphysical Movie Presentation” features “Time is Art – Synchronicity and The Collective Dream.” Admission is $1. Fee waived for Society members wearing SCCCA/ Kings Point ID. Love offering to benefit the Society is also requested (except for Sunday Movie). Info call Holli at 813-419-4704 or Frank at 813-562-4404.
Fasching, Karneval, Mardi Gras
Whatever name you give it – it means “Party Time” with the SCC GermanAmerican Club. This year’s celebration of the pre-Lenten event will be on Thursday, February 4, 2016 in the Community Hall on S. Pebble Beach in Sun City Center. Manny Daum is bringing his band from Cape Coral to provide the happy party music for this once-a-year costume party. That’s right! This is a “costume” party, with cash prizes for singles, couples and groups. And your ticket includes a catered dinner of Hungarian beef goulash, with spaetzle and red cabbage, dessert and coffee. The dinner will be catered by the Old Castle German Restaurant will be available at 5:45 p.m. Door open at 4:30 p.m. The price for this BYOB event is $22 for member and $27 for non-members. Checks to be made out to the German-American Club of SCC and mailed, along with a self-addressed envelope for return of tickets, to Mike Albanese, 1808 Granville Lane, Sun City Center, 33573.
SCC & Southshore Author Meetup
Wednesday, February 10 from 2 – 3:30 p.m. in the Community Room at JSA Medical Group, 733 Cortaro Drive (plaza behind Taco Bell). Meet and network with other local authors. Learn about writing, publishing and book promotions. Whatever your experience level, if you are interested in writing and publishing, this is the place to be.
A Celtic Celebration In Song
The lads, lassies, colleens, boyos, dynes, dyns, ladies and gents who comprise the St. Andrew and Friends community chorus have begun their weekly rehearsals for a Celtic celebration in song under the direction of Mr. Doug Westlake. Doug is the new Choir Director at St. Andrew’s. You are cordially invited to attend the Friends concert on Sunday, March 13 at 3 PM, St. Andrew Presbyterian Church located at 1239 Del Webb Boulevard West in Sun City Center. Their repertoire will have you clapping, smiling, toe tapping, and, maybe a tear or two, doncha’ know. So put on the tartans, plaids, kilts and wear your green as we celebrate all things Celtic!
Scandinavian Club Holds Folk Music Performance
The Scandinavian Club of Sun City Center will meet on Wednesday, February 24, at 2:30 p.m. in the Eberhardt (Lawn Bowling) Building. Karen Solgard, an accomplished performer, will play the Hardanger fiddle and talk about this national instrument of Norway. It is similar to the violin and each fiddle is a handmade work of art, as shown above. The instrument probably originated in the area around the Hardanger fiord of Norway. Light refreshments will be served; there may be an admission fee. For questions concerning the program please contact Sandra Andel, 813-690-1359. Anyone interested in becoming a member of the Scandinavian Club should contact Fritz Brinck at 813-260-3422.
Computer Club February Meeting
February 3, 2016 — Wednesday — 7 p.m. Florida Room Drone Presentation Over the past few years, drones have become a very hot topic. At our February meeting GetFPV equipment, a supplier of sophisticated drone equipment will demonstrate some new drone technology. CLASS SCHEDULE: Windows 10 Same Class – Four Dates from 9:00 - 12 noon, February 8, 18, 22, 25; members $10, non-members $15. Upgrade to Windows 10 Workshop February 11 or February 24, 9 to noon, $20 members, $25 non-members. Upgrades can only be done if you are currently on Windows 7 or Windows 8.1. Participants will bring their laptop or desktop tower to the computer room and we will help you upgrade to Windows 10. If you don’t have a current backup of your files, bring a flash drive or external hard drive to class. Tune-up Your PC Tuesday, February 9, 8:45 – 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? Bring your own laptop computer to class and see the results immediately. Only six slots will be available, so register early. An Introduction to EXCEL 2013 A four-session class from 10 – 12 noon, February 16, 19, 23 & 26 Members $10.00, Non-members $15.00 This is a class for beginners who are interested in spreadsheet development; from design to implementation. Prerequisite: ‘Introduction to Computers’, given by the Computer Club or equivalent. This class is an 8-hour class. Home assignments and quizzes will be presented as challenges to the student. Introduction to File Explorer Friday, March 4, 9 – 12 noon, $10 members, $15 non-members. Windows File Explorer is the Windows built-in application that displays the contents of hard drives and folders. You use it to navigate all the folders and files on your computer. In this class you will learn to find, to save, to move, to copy, to delete and to rename files and folders on your hard drive or memory sticks. Learn more about storage, retrieval, file types and folders. You will learn how to use the Explorer search features. This class is a must for all Windows users. You must pay for the class when you register. Register at the Computer Lab (Atrium Building) - Mon. through Sat., 12:30 - 5 p.m. Diane Hall, Director of Education, diane@scccomputerclub.org.
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Irish Connection to Celebrate St Patrick’ with Potluck Dinner and Celtic Entertainment
Toot the horn! Bang the drum! It’s a party! Can you come? St Patrick’s won’t be cheery without you! Come celebrate with The Irish Connection at their annual Emerald Isle dinner party with entertainment on Wednesday, March 16, at 5:30 p.m. in the Florida Room of the Atrium Building, 945 N. Course Lane, Sun City Center, FL, 33573. The potluck is no charge for IC members and $5 for their accompanying guests (make checks payable to ‘Irish Connection’ with name of guest(s), NO CASH accepted, and is payable at the door. RSVP required by March 10 for a head count; please leave a message on Kathy’s machine at 633.2951 or by email to Kathy at “kathymdfl1@verizon.net”. Singles/group tables available upon request. Festive St Patrick attire is encouraged. Bring your adult beverage of choice (BYOB) and your CA/KP membership badge, per the CA/KP rules, for entry. For membership information, please contact Joan 633.5274 or go to www. sccirishconnection.com.
SCC Photo Club Meets Tuesday, February 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the Caper Room
At the Sun City Center Photo Club Meeting, award winning professional photographer, Jack Winberg will teach how to capture video clips using your video capable still camera. He will also demonstrate trimming and editing them with Photoshop, Lightroom or Pro Show Gold. Winberg will describe assembling the clips into a “story,” adding titles and sound, then rendering the final masterful output. Example clips of a wedding will be shown, as well as a finished video that enabled significant grant funding for an organization. Come and meet, Jack and experience this technical side of photography. At 6:30 p.m., we will have a tutorial video and the results of the Challenge, Monochrome Numbers, followed by the regular program at 7 p.m. This is an open meeting and you do not have to be a member to attend. Dues for the 2016 year are $20 per person or $30 per household couple and provide access to club activities, competitions and classes as well as the photo lab with computers, scanners and large format printers. For more information on the club and its activities, please see our website at www. photoclubscc.com or visit the learning lab at 1203 Pebble Beach Blvd.
Sawdust Engineers
Interfaith Council Grant to The Lord’s Lighthouse
By Jay Sparkman. Leo Pelzel, left, a member of the Sun City Center Interfaith Council and volunteer at the Nearly New Shop, presented Pastor William Cruz, The Lord’s Lighthouse Ministry, with a grant check in the amount of $10,000. The grant will help the Lord’s Lighthouse provide food, clothing, and school supplies to needy families in the South Hillsborough County area. The Interfaith Council uses monies from the sale of donations at the Nearly New Shop to fund grants and scholarships. Organizations in South County wishing to apply for a grant have until January 31to do so. Information can be obtained by calling 813-642-9099 or going to “InterfaithCouncilofSunCityCenter.com”.
Michigan Club Pizza Party
By Stephanie Casey Time for the Michigan Club to host its tremendously popular Pizza party. Tickets are on sale in the Kings Point North Clubhouse lobby every Tuesday morning, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Because this social gathering is a perennial favorite, it has been moved from the KP Banquet room to the KP Veterans Theater, to accommodate all the partygoers. The Club will provide pizza, beer and pop for your enjoyment. It will be held on Tuesday, February 23, doors open no earlier than 5 p.m. To secure your spot at one of the reserved tables, Michigan Club members will pay $10 per person. The cost for non-members is $12. Special entertainment is also on tap for this delightful evening. For more information, you may contact Paul at (813) 634-8506. You can also just stop at the Michigan Club table in the corner of the KP North Clubhouse any Tuesday morning. Tables go fast so act now and don’t be left out in the cold. What sounds more comforting than pizza and beer on a February evening? This is one party you don’t want to miss.
Ever heard of the Sawdust Engineer’s Club? It’s a SCCCA Club which offers an excellent facility for woodworkers in SCC. It has about 300 members with expertise in about every phase of woodworking. One of our members, Phil Baker from New Hampshire, is an expert at fret (scroll) work. Phil started woodworking in High School shop class. During his married/ business life Phil only built “need based” woodwork. After retiring he started making “feel good” items. He defines these as items others appreciate and enjoy. This then makes Phil “feel good”. Some of the most popular items Phil makes are Military plaques for the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines. These make great gifts for retired and active duty Military personnel. His religious items are also in great demand. Having been a resident of SCC for two years and also a Sawdust Engineers member, Phil asks, “Where else can you have so much fun for $30 per year? You only need wood and an idea. Everything else, including training and assistance is available in the club.”
Men’s Chorus Prepares for the 2016 Season
Like to sing? The 30-member Sun City Center Men’s Chorus always has room for a few more voices. The chorus has been making music for over 50 years, and its members still enjoy the camaraderie that comes from singing together and sharing good-humored fellowship. The chorus recently completed a seven-engagement Christmas season. It’s now working on a broad spectrum of music for 2016 that includes religious/spiritual, musical comedy and barbershop pieces. The group performed at a variety of venues in 2015, including Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, where it sang the national anthem before a Rays/Red Sox game. The 2016 schedule is filling up fast, but two open dates in March and April remain. Rehearsals are held Wednesday afternoons from 2 to 4 at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 1239 Del Webb Boulevard West. Anyone who has sung in a church choir, college glee club, community chorus or just the nearest shower stall is welcome to join the fun. No auditions are required. Call President Bob Garrod at 813-634-4110 for further information.
New Weavers Complete Classes
During the January meeting, Charlene Roberts, instructor for the SCC Weavers, presented certificates of course completion to the newest members of the SCC Weavers. The ladies completed a basic course and then each wove a variegated scarf as their first project.
Stained Glass Club
Karen Ransbury made the panel that the Stained Glass Club will raffle on Fun Fest. Members invite the public to come by the club to get your tickets and see the many different stained glass items as well as slumped and fused items that are for sale.
Shown here with their certificates and scarves are ( l-R) Lin Opgenorth, Marilyn Griffith, Ellen Cooper and instructor Charlene Roberts. Ann Cross was not present for the photo.
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Sun City Center Photo Club Announces FCCC Winners
The Sun City Center Photo Club is pleased to announce the competition results for the 3rd Triannual Digital competition. Submissions are from around 50 camera clubs throughout the state of Florida with the top 10 percent receiving blue ribbon awards. The next 15 percent receive a yellow ribbon. Congratulations to these winners for an outstanding job of representing our club! In the Color category, Advanced class, yellow ribbon awards were presented to Robert Winch for Engine 4936 Kinlet Hall and Bobbie Ray for Foggy Sunrise. In the Monochrome division, Bobby Ray received a yellow ribbon for Why Me. In the Beginner class, Color category, Carol Feldhauser won a blue ribbon for Fishing Partners and also received a yellow ribbon for Getting My Greens. In the Monochrome division, Carol Feldhauser received a blue ribbon for Where The Buffalo Roam and Ronald Shackelford received a yellow ribbon for Grandma’s Things and Ponce De Leon Lighthouse. In the Creative class, Madlyn Blom received a yellow ribbon for Sit And Relax At Polytech. For more information on the club and its activities, please see our website at www. photoclubscc.com or visit the learning lab at 1203 N. Pebble Beach Blvd. Dues for the 2016 year remain at $20 per person or $30 per household couple and provide access to club activities, competitions and classes as well as the photo lab with computers, scanners and large format printers.
SCC Men’s Club Donation to Emergency Squad
By Jay Sparkman Art Smith, left, President of Sun City Center Men’s Club, presented the Sun City Center Emergency Squad a donation of $500 to honor the memory of Men’s Club members who passed away in 2015. Robin Watt, assistant chief for communications, accepted the donation. The SCC Men’s Club is open to residents of Sun City Center and Kings Point. For information call Jon Lehr at 813-260-3058.
Let’s Do Lunch and a Show
You are invited to join the SCC/SouthShore Branch of AAUW (American Association of University Women) on Saturday, Feb. 13 at Club Renaissance (2121 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. in SCC) for lunch and a mystery play performance. This production by The Pelican Players will be the only one in SCC during the month of February for 2016. Doors open at 11 a.m. and a tasty lunch will be served at noon followed by the show. Raffle tickets for mall gift certificates and other mystery prizes will benefit the Mature Woman Scholarship Fund of AAUW. Admission is $25 and is open to men and women in all of SouthShore. No tickets are required to enter. Simply send your check for all in your party (up to 8 at a table) to Margie Castiglia at 2314 Del Webb E Blvd., SCC, FL 33573. If you want you can list all names in your party but the main idea is to list how many at $25 are to be seated together. Someone will greet you at the Renaissance entrance to check-in and show you which table. For any questions or to confirm receipt of your check Margie’s phone is 813-633-8253. Give yourself a nice Valentine’s Weekend gift and join us!
Carol Feldhauser received a blue ribbon for Where The Buffalo Roam.
Yellow ribbon was presented to Bobbie Ray for Foggy Sunrise.
“A Few of Our Favorite Things”
The Potter’s Wheel Gallery Showing The Potter’s Wheel Club will be opened to the public Saturday, February 6 and Sunday, February 7 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Members will have on display some of their “favorite” pottery pieces. The club will also have items for sale. The Potter’s Wheel Club, located on Cherry Hills Drive, provides a creative learning environment in a state of the art studio for all Sun City Center Community Association members. Annual dues are $15. The club has an all-volunteer teaching staff that offers beginners lessons in both handbuilding and wheel throwing. The Potter’s schedule many social functions throughout the year along with field trips and special firing events at local commercial clay studios. For additional information on the Gallery Opening call 813-642-2074 or come to the studio Monday thru Friday 9:30 a.m. - noon and take a tour of the facilities.
SCC Men’s Club Donation to Provide Defibrillators
By Jay Sparkman. David Floyd, left, president of the SCCCA Board of Directors, was presented with a check for $2,400. by Art Smith, President of the Sun City Center Men’s Club, for the purchase of two defibrillators to be placed in the Information Center and Multipurpose Building on the central campus. The donation was made as a continuation of the Men’s Club’s commitment of protecting and improving the health and well-being of residents of the Greater Sun City Center Community. Membership in the Men’s Club is open to residents of Sun City Center and Kings Point. For more information call Jon Lehr at 813-260-3058.
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Irish Connection Movie Night
Monday. Feb. 8 at 6 p.m. in the Rollins Theater Feature: Fiddler on the Roof Starring: Topol as Tevye & Norma Crane as Golde A Valentine celebration treat with the film classic of a poor dairyman in prerevolutionary Russia trying to find a match for three daughters. A captivating musical score with memorable songs and award winning performances. To life. One for the ages. All SCC invited. Subtitles are available. Movie starts this month only at 6 p.m.
Sun City Art Club Artist of the Month
Artist for the month of February is Sue Corbett. Susan K. Corbett, better known as Sue, is a native of CT. She has lived in Apollo Beach, Ruskin and Kings Point since 1968 so she feels an equal kinship with Florida. Sue began her formal training at Paier School of Art in CT. It took Sue several moves and almost 20 years to begin a passion for watercolor and mixed media. Sue enjoys painting a variety of subjects from flowers to scenery to colorful abstracts. Her paintings are known for containing hidden angels. The angels represent the many friends that have been there for her in times of need. Her goal is to foster creativity with the hope of developing the artist within. When a person learns to see with their artist eyes they can create work based on their personal experience. Sue’s paintings will be on display through Sun City during the month of February.
Sun City Center Audubon February Meeting
You are invited to the February meeting of the SCC Audubon Club. The meeting will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2016, in the Florida Room. Refreshments will be served at 9:30 a.m. and the meeting will begin at 10. Ann Paul, Tampa Bay Regional Coordinator, Coastal Island Sanctuary, will present a program on “The Reddish Egret” and will discuss this iconic and shy species. Guests are welcome at all meetings. For information, call Lynn at 813-938-1065. The field trip for the month will be on Tuesday, February 9, a Shell Key Boat Trip at St. Pete Beach. Collect sea shells and observe shorebirds, a perfect birding experience. Join us for a short boat ride on the Shell Key Shuttle in Pass-a-Grille. Fee: $25 per person. For details about the field trip, call Denise at 813-634-4017.
Birding Workshop for Community
The public is invited to a free “Beginning Birding” workshop on Tuesday, February 2, 2016, in the Florida Room. The workshop, sponsored by the Sun City Center Audubon Club, will begin at 9 a.m. Ray Webb, the Club’s Master Birder, will present a variety of useful information to help the novice birder. Included will be tips on identifying birds, how to choose binoculars and field guides, and how to practice birding etiquette while in the field. Refreshments will be served.
Italian Club Fundraiser
The Italian Club is having a fundraiser to benefit The Emergency Squad. It will be a wine & cheese party sponsored by Ameriprise Corp. The wine & cheese party will be held in the Banquet Room on Tuesday, March 29, 2016. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. The price is $5 per person. Seating is limited. Tickets are required. Only 112 tickets will be sold on Monday & Tuesday, March 21 and 22 in the KP North Club Lobby from 9 a.m. till noon. Sun City Center residents, please have your badges with you. For info, please call Tom Barba 633-0264.
South Shore Dems February Meeting Announcement
Apple User Group iMovie Class
Members of the SCC Apple User Group attended an iMovie class taught by Rick Johnston, Harry Hintz and Jim Lucas. Attendees learned how to use iMovie, a video editing software application, to make a movie from a set of photos, video and audio clips. Front (L-R) Terry Parker Finch, Ann Giuli, Bonnie Mullen, Lanna Wheatly, Phyllis Brown, Mary Ann Dougherty, Back (L-R) Jim Lucas, Bob Martin, John Giles, Lori Mahan, Rosie Owens, A.J. Steirer, Harry Hintz, Rick Johnston.
Local Women Invited to Free Event
Officers of the GFWC SCC Woman’s Club are having a “Coffee and Cookies” event to give new and prospective members a chance to meet some of our members and to learn about the Woman’s Club and our projects. This event will be held on February 8 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Sandpiper Room in the Atrium Building of the Central Campus. Just drop in or call Rosie Clifton at 813-938-4398 if you have questions.
Purple Butterflies To Visit “The City Of Mermaids”
Tuesday, February 9, 2016, we will be going to Weeki Wachee Springs State Park to visit with the Mermaids. While there, we will have access to The Mermaid and The Animal Shows as well as the Wilderness River Cruise. The two shows are performed in a, 400 seat, submerged theater. The Cruise provides views of white sandy beaches and tranquil scenery. Once again we are inviting men as well as women guests to join the Purple Butterflies for a fun filled day. Pre-paid attendees will meet at Community Hall, 1980 S. Pebble Beach Blvd., by 8:45a.m. to sign in, etc. Bus leaves at 9 a.m. sharp and returns at approximately 6 p.m. $33 includes park admission, bus and gratuity. Lunch, OYO, can be purchased at concession stands, located throughout the park, or you may bring a packed lunch into the park. Please note that this is a long, 9-hour, trip. Therefore, prepare for a lengthy bus ride, February weather and bring any personal items that you may need. There is room under the bus to store your items. Details and sign-up sheet are on the porch at 1704 El Rancho Drive (look for the Purple Butterfly mailbox). Make checks payable to “The Purple Butterflies”. Any questions can be directed to Queen Debbie at (813) 633-2306. For those that have travelled with us in the past, please note new sign-up location and contact information.
Italian Club Election Night Ice Cream Sundae Social
The Italian Club will have its annual election on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 in the Kings Point Veterans Theater. This will be a FREE Ice Cream Sundae Social for PAID-UP MEMBERS ONLY. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with the ice cream social to follow at 6:30 p.m. Members will be entertained by the Riverview Chorus Boosters. Gari will be the DJ for your dancing pleasure. Tickets are a requirement and will be given out FREE at the KP North Club Lobby on Thursday and Friday, February 25 and 26 from 9 a.m. till noon. Sun City Residents please have your badges with you. Tables of eight kindly keep your names together. For more information, please call President Tom Barba at 813-633-0264. Cut-off date: March 4.
The South Shore Democratic Club announces its next meeting, Thursday, February 11, at the South Shore Regional Library. Ms. Ione Townsend, Chairwoman of the Hillsborough County Democratic Executive Committee is the scheduled speaker. The Committee is the governing body of the Democratic Party in Hillsborough. Refreshments are served at 1 p.m. and the general meeting begins at 1:30. All Democrats and like-minded individuals are invited to attend. Please visit “www. southshoredemocraticclub.org” as well as Facebook at “www.facebook.com/ SSDEMCLUB” for more information.
Sew ‘N Sews - Holiday Luncheon
Members of the Sew ‘N Sews celebrated at a Holiday Luncheon on December 17, in the Florida Room. Members were treated to a delicious meal catered by Fun with Foods. The guest speaker was Katherine Benoit who gave a presentation on her trip to Africa. Members were shown pictures of the children who received the dresses that the club sewed and donated. The children were very happy to receive the colorful dresses, as most of the children only owned one outfit. This year the club donated 95 dresses for African girls, 80 pillows for A Kid’s Place, 40 chemo caps for Moffit Cancer Center, 49 pajama bottoms for a Kid’s Place and 102 pillow cases for extremely ill children that are in the hospital. Some members also created a raffle quilt which raised money for the club. The club has quilts on display at the Library and Information Center. For more information on membership, please call Linda 813-390-2377 or email “scc.sew.n.sews@gmail.com”. Sew ‘N Sews are located at 915 Cherry Hills Drive in the Arts & Crafts Building.
L to R: Beverly Gentry, Mary McIntyre, Regent; Marilyn Campbell, Vice Regent, and Kathe Echlin.
DAR Celebrates Colonial Christmas
By Jo Prater The Colonel George Mercer Brooke Chapter of DAR enjoyed a “Colonial Christmas” on December 16. The program speaker was Beverly Gentry, Outstanding Docent from the State Of Florida and Regent of the Fort Cooper Chapter. She presented a slide show of items that are in the DAR museum and the State Period Rooms in Washington DC and brought items to decorate a small tree with ornaments and lights from the Colonial era. Chapter members also brought antique ornaments to adorn the tree.
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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 1p.m. on the second and fourth 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 8 • The Age Of Adaline • 1 hour, 52 minutes
Plot: After miraculously remaining 29 years old for almost eight decades, Adaline Bowman has lived a solitary existence, never allowing herself to get close to anyone who might reveal her secret. But a chance encounter with charismatic philanthropist Ellis Jones reignites her passion for life and romance. When a weekend with his parents threatens to uncover the truth, Adaline makes a decision that will change her life forever. Starring: Blake Lively, Harrison Ford, Michiel Huisman, Ellen Burstyn, Kathy Baker Genre: Drama, Romance Runtime: 1 hour, 52 minutes Rating: PG-13 for a suggestive comment
February 22 • Spare Parts • 1 hour, 54 minutes Plot: Four undocumented Mexican-American high school students from Phoenix, Arizona form a robotics club and are led by their teacher, with nothing but spare parts and a dream, to compete against MIT in a National Underwater Robotics Competition. This movie is based on a true story. Starring: George Lopez, Marisa Tomei, Jamie Lee Curtis, Carlos Pena, Esai Morales Genre: Family Runtime: 1 hour, 54 minutes Rating: PG for some language and violence
Lions International
By Ilona Merritt For nearly 100 years, Lions Club members have worked on projects designed to prevent blindness, restore eyesight and improve eye health and eye care for hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Their success is known all over the world, and so it is no wonder when we hear the words “Lions Club” we think of the organization which works to prevent blindness and saving sight for millions of people around the world. However, the Lions stand for so much more. Lions perform handson community service and, around the world, Lions demonstrate their commitment to the environment. When a natural disaster strikes, Lions are among the first to offer volunteer disaster relief. The Lions Clubs International has a long tradition of helping children, the world’s future generation. And the list of services goes on. Therefore it is no wonder that our local Lions Club is very active in raising funds Lions President, Gloria Rodzielowicz, to support local organizations. Recently, with Billy. the Sun City Center Lions Club made a donation of $500 to My Warriors Place. The money will go towards the building of a ramp into one of the buildings on the grounds at My Warriors Place. The Lions donated to the Good Samaritan Mission, Reddick Elementary School, Wimauma Elementary School, and Boy Scouts Troop 204, which meets at the United Methodist Church in Sun City Center. Members are invited to make suggestions of organizations needing help and the Board makes the final decision. I had the opportunity to spend some time with President Gloria Rodzielowicz and her four-legged companion Billy, a well trained and groomed black Labrador. She has a vision problem, but it has not slowed down her enthusiasm for the Lions Club. At this years Christmas party they did away with the gift exchange, instead everyone brought food to be distributed to local food banks. The Sun City Center Lions club is a very supportive group consisting of 49 members. Anyone is welcome to join; all it takes is a willingness to serve. The Lions meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at the Sandpiper Grille, 1702 South Pebble Beach Boulevard, 11 a.m. All are welcome to come visit, and see what the Lions are all about. If you have any questions, please call Lions Gloria Rodzielowicz 419-4187 or Ellen & Terry McGovern 633-4202.
State of Maine Day
Saturday, March 5 at Fort Desoto Park, Tierra Verde, Florida, shelter #5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come and see who else from Maine has found this area a great place to live. Bring your own lunch and chairs. No reservations required. If any questions, call Sue Bemis 813-634-1010 or John Bernard 813-634-4766.
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Back By Popular Demand: Ode 2 Cheese 2
By Kim Droege If you missed it last March, mark your calendar now! Ode 2 Cheese 2 will be held on Wednesday, March 16 at Community Hall. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and close promptly at 5:15 p.m. for the full program of videos, fun facts, trivia and, of course, sampling gourmet cheeses and other goodies. BYOB. Table service, coffee and water provided. Cost will be $5 per person payable by check only to The Wisconsin Club of SCC/KP. Reservations will be accepted until March 7. Please mail your checks to our Treasurer, Hede Horne, at 1226 Caloosa Creek Court, SCC. No cash will be accepted for reservations or at the door. Questions? Email to Art Droege, Prez, artdroege@aol.com; Bev Hetzel, Membership, jbhetzel@gmail.com; or Hede Horne, Treasurer, hedehorne@wi.rr. com. Don’t miss out again, so send in those reservations and you’ll have a great time while delighting your taste buds!
Kings Point Art League’s Artist of the Month for February is Bruce Fallender.
By Kathy Pruschen Bruce Fallender, an award-winning artist from Sun City Center, began his art career in 1959 in New Jersey, and has been drawing and painting works of art in Florida for over twenty years. He is known for his versatility in art mediums and techniques, acrylics, mixed media, pen and ink, pencil, charcoal, pastel, graphics, sculpture, ceramics and photography. He especially enjoys working with other artists discovering new art techniques and materials, sharing ideas with them and inspiring each other in the joy of creating works of art. He is currently working on an art series exploring Native American Indian themes, legends, and symbols. Fallender is a member of the Kings Point Art League, Art Club in Sun City Center, and a life member of the Treasure Island Art Guild. To enjoy this creative artist’s inspiring art, visit the Kings Point North Clubhouse Art Window from February 6 through March 5.
Beetle Mania Comes To The Florida Room
Following upon its great success last year, the British Connection will hold its second Annual Beetle Drive on February 24, 2016, from 6 - 9 p. m. Beetle drives have been held regularly in church and village halls all over the British Isles, from the tip of Scotland, to the southern corner of Cornwall, west to Ireland and east to the Norfolk Broads and all points south to the English Channel since the 1930’s and possibly earlier. Now they are a regular part of Sun City Center life! It is a simple dice game, played at card tables, creating lots of noise, lots of fun and a chance to mix with everyone in the room. Prizes will be awarded for highest and lowest scores. We will once again be serving our always popular gourmet pizza, coffee and soda, plus cake and ice cream for dessert. Tickets are $12 for club members, and $15 for guests. Checks should be made out to The British Connection and mailed or delivered to: Terry Harris, 2303 Oxford Center Place, Kings Point, Sun City Center, FL 33573. Please RSVP by February 15, 2016. If you have any questions, call Terry at 813 922 6304.
SCC Woodcarvers
Ralph Frenzilli of Sun City Center won the best of show award at the prestigious 2016 Florida Winter National Wood Art Expo & Competition held in Punta Gorda with his relief carving entitled World War 1 Battle Horse. This relief carving represents many years of history – demonstrating loyalty and faithful service. The horse is the most recognized animal in warfare dating back to 1350 BC. Ralph a member of the Sun City Woodcarvers Club lost count of the number of hours designing and creating this wonderful work of art. National respected Judges Chau Pham of Winter Haven and Josh Guge of Elgin Ill, almost instantly recognized Ralph’s entry as best of the 350+ entries in the competition, and then spent considerable effort in verifying the authenticity of his entry before conferring the award. Winning this award means that Ralph is required to compete at the Master Carver level (the highest competitive level) in future competitions. Ralph’s stunning carving will be the centerpiece during the month of April in the Atrium display window the woodcarvers share with the Photo Club.