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“Emergency” Retirement Intervention Submitted by Mike Jackson, Chief Sun City Center Emergency Squad Are you bored? Do you wonder what it’s all about? Are you tired of the same old routine? Have you had your fill of playing golf, racquetball or pickleball? Do you sometimes long for the good old days with that routine of getting up and going to work? Do you miss interacting with people? Are you beginning to wonder if retirement is all it’s cracked up to be? Have you been wondering lately just where you’ve left your brainpower? Are you tired of doing crossword puzzles? Are you frustrated? Most of us look forward to that day when we no longer have the commitment of family and work. We just want to retire and take our ease; but, for many of us, we come from a generation that is used to either working or volunteering. You know, feeling useful. Are you are looking for that sense of meaning? Would you like to feel fulfilled at the end
Mike Jackson, Chief Sun City Center Emergency Squad
of the day? If you can answer yes to any of these questions then we have an answer for you. If you are looking for a sense of family and camaraderie and you have some time on your hands, the SCC Emergency Squad may be just the place for you. Why is that? Well, because we have all that, plus the added attraction of a sense of family. So, you may be asking, who and what is the Sun City Center
Sun City Center Emergency Squad
Emergency Squad? Since 1964, we have been a group of friends and neighbors helping other friends and neighbors. The volunteers here at the Emergency Squad have found meaning and purpose in the work that we do. You’ve seen us around town helping our neighbors who are ill. Sometimes it is simply a case of “I’ve fallen and can’t get up.” Other times it is a call for help because of a possible stroke or chest pains or diabetic emergency. We arrive
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at their home, render the aid needed and return to base with a quiet satisfaction deep within Continued on Page 12
The Big Give Hits a Home Run
Lennard High Baseball Players with coach Kennedy Duran
Words & Pictures by Adam Porter Gibsonton, FL – On February 20th, 2011, volunteers from three communities came together for the second annual Big Give in support of East Bay Little League. The event, organized by members of The View Church, assists the league in getting its facilities in playing shape. Crews raked leaves, painted, cleaned concession areas and repaired field equipment all with the goal of making the grounds a cleaner, safer, more inviting place to play. “This is tremendous.” Said EBLL president, Rob Vigh. “We have over 900 kids who use the park
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Rob Vigh (2nd from L) and a crew from EBLL
Clean up crews came in all ages
each season, and, since we use the fields all year, there’s not a lot of time between seasons to do the maintenance.” Especially when the allvolunteer board of EBLL is
so dedicated to offering opportunities to as many kids as possible. In the short offseason, the league built a new T-ball field and refurbished another field to offer a Challenger division. Challenger provides kids with mental and physical disabilities with a place to play and enjoy the game they love. “We’ve been working on getting a Challenger field for years.” Vigh
explained, “The only other one in our division is in Bloomingdale.” But, with only a handful of coaches and parents available to help, the necessary upkeep was a staggering task. Enter The View Church. Rob Rutherford, lead pastor at The View, has a son who plays in EBLL. Just over a year ago, while he was volunteering as a coach, Rutherford learned Continued on Page 3
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Panel Pursues Senior Health Center Submitted by Ed Barnes If you’re going after a prize as important as improved health care for your community, you need the best help you can get. It doesn’t get much better than the team assembled by Dr. H. E. “Pat” Crow to bring a dedicated senior health center to Sun City Center. The group includes high-ranking representatives of the University of South Florida College of Medicine, South Bay Hospital and its parent Hospital Corporation of America (HCA), other medical professionals, and the Greater Sun City Center community. Dr. Crow has significant
experience with similar projects, establishing integrated community practices and medical teaching programs in several states. He envisions the senior health center as a provider of excellent care for seniors, as well as a center for teaching and research. It would serve as a “medical home” that collects and coordinates medical records, as well as managing patient care, he said. The group is chaired by Ed Barnes, President of the Sun City Center Community Association. Representing South Bay Hospital/HCA are chief executive officer Sharon Roush;
The Editor’s Corner Making The Difference
By Adam Porter, EIC News of Kings Point In this issue of the News of Kings Point we are featuring two groups that are committed to making a daily difference in their community. The Sun City Center Emergency Squad is a group of dedicated first responders, helping folks in this community with their emergency medical needs. Residents of Kings Point and Sun City Center know that, if they need help, because of the Squad, it is only a phone call away. They do tremendous, life saving work, but remain humble, preferring to be known only as neighbors helping neighbors. The View Church is a group of faithful people who choose to allow their actions, not their words, to define their religion. While it may not be a rare thing to see Christian folks out serving in their community, it is less common to see them doing so on a Sunday morning, having come out from behind their four walls to lend a hand in support of their community instead of asking that community to come to them. Then there are the individuals coming together for a good cause. Last week I met a man and his wife, Tom and Dee Twigg, who have done something extraordinary simply because they met someone with nowhere else to turn. Tom is a disabled combat veteran. He fought with the 101st Airborne in Vietnam and today he fights to help veterans find the peace and closure that is, many times, elusive. The couple, painfully aware of the thousands of veterans and family members who, for financial or physical reasons, cannot make the trip to Washington to visit the Vietnam
Veterans Memorial, have built a replica of the Wall. They travel around, to community centers, businesses and veterans hospitals, bringing the wall to those who long to commune with the names inscribed upon it. This mission has become a calling, and they have sunk every last dime into the effort. An undertaking that began with a single encounter. A woman, the mother of a veteran, approached the Twiggs at a gathering paying respects to POW/MIAs. Dee had set up a display honoring the fallen who never made it home, and the mother made a simple request. Beset with health problems that would not allow her to visit the Memorial in Washington, she asked Dee for permission to leave an envelope with the display. Tom and Dee opened the envelope to find two Bronze Stars and one Purple Heart. This was all that this mother had left of her son. Medals and memories. The Twiggs graciously returned the items but made a promise: they would see to it that this woman would be able to visit the wall. So, they built one and, one year later, the woman met them at a similar gathering and said goodbye, again, to her son. The Twiggs wondered how many more there were like this woman. This was 1995, and the numbers of those still wishing to say goodbye continues to grow. So the Twiggs continue to travel, touching as many lives as their budget allows.
Neighbors helping neighbors. A church helping a community. An individual veteran reaching out to a nation. These are just a few stories of regular folks who chose to make a difference. Today is another opportunity for all of us to join them.
chief operating officer Beemal Shah; former chief of internal medicine Dr. Jocelyn Bueno; and Matt Marshall, assistant vice president for senior care services, HCA West Florida Division. Participating on behalf of the University of South Florida College of Medicine are Dr. Robert Belsole, chief operating officer of the USF physicians group and vice dean for clinical affairs; Dr. Allan Goldman, professor and chair, Department of Internal Medicine; William Kearns, PhD, assistant professor, Department of Aging and Mental Health Disparities; William S. “Sandy” Quillen, PT, PhD, associate dean, School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Services; Richard A. Green, executive director, USF Physicians Group and COO, Centers for Advanced Healthcare. In addition to Ed Barnes, other community leaders participating include H. Spencer Faircloth,
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a Greater Sun City Center Community Foundation director; CA Vice President Robert G. Black; Kings Point Condominium Association president Charles Hassell; Claire Robinson, USF associate vice-president for future technology (ret.); and former CA director Janet Wilson. Stephen Lucas, former director of the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, recently joined the panel. Haley is one of the nation’s largest health care systems, and treats many South County area veterans. The group is exploring the possibility of VA participation in the project. “The caliber of the professionals Dr. Crow has recruited to this group is remarkable,” said Ed Barnes. “It speaks well of our community, and I think is an indication that a senior health center is needed, and that Sun City Center is uniquely qualified to be its site.”
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the amount of work that needed doing at the park, the number of volunteers who had stepped up to help and the time they had to get it done. The numbers were not balanced. “Our church talks a lot about being an authentic, generous community.” Said Rutherford, “And here we have a place that provides good family fun for hundreds of kids. We saw this as an opportunity to be a blessing, to put feet to our promise.” Rutherford and a volunteer team from The View put the word out to family, friends and the business community. Instead of the usual dozen volunteers, nearly 200 showed up for the workday. They came holding rakes, shovels and paintbrushes, wearing work gloves and wide smiles. After the first event in 2010, Rutherford approached the EBLL board about making the Big Give an annual event. They were, of course, receptive to the idea. So, for the second time, a rake and brush wielding army descended on Vance Vogel Park. In addition to the teams from EBLL and The View, Lennard High School baseball coach, Kennedy Duran, brought his players out to help for the second year in a row. As they received their assignments, one player turned to another, “I haven’t been here since I [played here] as a kid. It’s good to be back.”
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View Church volunteer and baseball mom, Betsy Rutherford, was also happy to be back for the Big Give. “Even though not a lot of people will see us here working, they will get to enjoy the results. We love the families in our community – the parents and the kids – and we want them to know they are loved.” At least one parent already
Rob Rutherford (center) with 2 volunteers
does. Riverview Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Tanya Doran, leaned her rake against a backstop for a moment and surveyed the
volunteers spread across five fields. “So many people out here helping, and everyone working so hard. It’s wonderful, absolutely wonderful.”
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Volunteers from The View take a break for a picture
Spring Fling
Kings Point Community Festival Our Sponsors are: Champion Storage, Freedom Plaza, JSA Medical Group, Morgan Stanley, Quality of Life, Senior Helpers, SCC Sr. Living, Sun Towers and West Coast Golf Carts, just to name a few.
FRI, March 11, 2011 10AM - 2PM
Kings Point Clubhouse FRONT LAWN
• Free to attend
Kings Point Clubhouse 1900 Clubhouse Dr. Sun City Center, FL 33573
Bring your lawn chair and have a great time at this annual fun filled event. • Entertainment • Food available for purchase • Classic cars and golf carts • “Love My Pooch” dog show
*in case of rain, the festival will be held in the Borini Theater.
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Young Talent Steals Show in Broadway Extravaganza
Submitted by Pelican Players An extraordinary cast of singers and dancers presented show stopping numbers from the great Broadway musicals. In addition to Sun City’s own talented performers, the production featured some of the most gifted youngsters in Tampa Bay! “All ten of these kids contributed something special,” said Rose Ostrander, Director of “Extravaganza.” Codirector, Chuck Wirick observed that “some of these kids, young as they are, come to us with an impressive musical and performance background - and it shows!” Shelby O’Brien (11) was born in 1999 and is already an accomplished singer and actress. Shelby has performed in at least fourteen musical theatre productions, the Florida State Fair, Strawberry Festival, and countless other events. Shelby has been awarded the “Idol” award at Music Showcase in Brandon, where she trains and sings in the “Elite Show Choir.” Shelby studies piano, voice and dance and attends the Patel Academy in Tampa, where she studies drama. Shelby’s sister, Delaney O’Brien (8) comes to Sun City with an equally impressive background, having sung and danced in several local musicals and community events. Another Brandon sister team will join the Pelican Players
From left to right (back row) Padma Ganduri, Hope Gross, Meranda Bihler, Chloe Kamp, Shelby O’Brien. From left to right (front row) Chandrika Ganduri, Isabel Schulz, Anthony Lopez, Delany O’Brien with Olivia Schulz
for “Extravaganza.” Padma Ganduri (11) and her sister Chadrika (8) are amazingly accomplished young ladies. In addition to their impressive scholastic achievements, the girls both are members of Music Showcase’s Elite Show Team. The girls have performed at the Hillsborough County Fair, TIA, and Novemberfest in Brandon. Padma is a threetime winner of the Hillsborough County Reflections Music Award and plays piano, violin, and flute. Chadricka is a pianist as
well. Both girls are extraordinary vocalists and are skilled in the art of Indian Classical dance. Honor student Chloe Kamp (9), is a fourth grader at Boyette Springs Elementary and has performed in her school’s productions of “Alladin” and Jungle Book.” Chloe has been an all-star cheerleader with the Bay City Storm for five years and says she is inspired to sing by her favorite teacher, Mr. Sanders, who teaches music. Teachers make a difference! Veteran of the 2010 Follies, Miranda Bihler (9) joins the
Players again this year. A third graders at Summerfield Crossings Elementary, Miranda’s musical abilities include both voice and piano. She has performed in her school productions of “Jungle Book” and “Seuzical the Musical.” Welcome back! Hope Gross (9) also appeared in last year’s Follies. Hope is in the third grade at Cypress Creek Elementary. She has been singing since before she could talk and loves to paint as well, having completed over 50 paintings of flowers. Welcome back! Anthony Lopez (10) is with us again after last year’s Follies. Anthony is in the fourth grade at Sessums Elementary and loves acting, which he studies with John Roberts Powers. Anthony plays the guitar, and loves to skateboard, play baseball and be is little brother’s “big brother.” Welcome back! Olivia Schulz (9) comes to us from Collins Elementary, where she is in third grade. Broadway Extravaganza was Olivia’s first show! Her sister, Isabel, is only six (6) years old but is a natural on stage! She is a first grader at Collins Elementary and Extravaganza is her first show! Welcome these kids. If you were able to see these kids in action, you know just how incredibly special and entertaining they are. The Pelican Players look forward to seeing them with us on the stage again soon!
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Volunteer Receives Verizon Foundation Award year, receive this award as a gift to be donated to the church. To add, Larry spent well over 100 hours last year. Here a few points about how Larry donates his personal time. Last year he was asked if he would become the IT support for the church. This responsibility is to support and maintains all personal computers’ hardware and software, along with the peripherals. He also assists with getting church communications to the local news media. Since Larry has been a member of the
Pictured L to R Moderator Anne Ginevan, Larry Piechoski, and Senior Minister Dr. Michael Evans (Photo by Hazel Martin)
Submitted by Hazel Martin The United Community Church, 1501 La Jolla Ave, Sun City Center http://www.uccinscc.org has many members who give up their personal time and work for the church’s operations. One such individual is Larry
Piechoski and along with the Verizon Foundation presented a check for $750 to the church. The Verizon Foundation supports all Verizon employees who volunteer for a non-profit organization. Volunteers, who provide at least 50 hours per
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This is one way of thanking, just one of many who give up their time for the success of our church. We have many members who give of their time, for ongoing support of our church, and heartfelt appreciation goes out to them for their gifts and dedication.
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2011, March The News of Kings Point
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Fun Fest Time is Here
By Phyllis Hodges March 19 is only a couple of weeks away. It’s the day we’ve been waiting for—FunFest, Sun City Center’s largest annual event. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., admission is FREE and it’s open to the public. The purpose of FunFest is the day we showcase the Sun City Center lifestyle! Make sure it’s on your calendar and tell your friends. Five to six thousand people are expected to flock to the SCC Central Campus, N. Pebble Beach Blvd., to enjoy the entertainment, exhibits and food. Come early so you don’t miss the opening ceremony at 9 a.m. that includes remarks by Ed Barnes, CA president, and Jane Keegan, FunFest chair.
Shuttle Service/Parking
To avoid a parking hassle at the Central Campus, park at Community Hall on S. Pebble Beach and ride the two buses (provided by Aston Gardens) which will be making continuous loops throughout the day. The free transportation starts at 8:30 a.m. and the last bus departs FunFest at 3:30 p.m. If you’re driving, golf carts are the optimum way to go. Parking spaces will again be available at N. Pebble Beach and Cherry Hills, and ClubLink is graciously allowing golf cart parking on a blocked-off area of the closed North Course. The entrance to
The Wheego Whip, a low-speed, all-electric car sold by Suncoast Electric Vehicles, St. Petersburg, will be on display at FunFest.
that new golf cart parking area is directly in front of the Fitness Center.
Sponsors
Without our sponsors, this event would not be possible. Take the opportunity to pick up valuable product and service information at their displays and tell them you appreciate their support. Be sure to see the vehicle display. There will be two dozen cars, including an all-electric car, as well as motorcycles, golf carts and scooters.
Health Fair
Don’t miss the Health Fair, sponsored by the SCC Men’s Club, where health care professionals will be offering information and various tests. Mobile units participating include the Blood Mobile, Eye Clinic, Walgreen, DAV Shuttle, and the VA Hospital Mobile Outreach Clinic. (Veterans: Bring your DD214 or VA card for a health screening.)
The Hillsborough County Animal Control Petmobile will be at FunFest. Adoptable animals will be available on the spot!
Food/Clubs/Community Group Participation
Numerous clubs and community organizations will have representatives on campus to tell you all you want to know about their activities. Food offerings to suit all tastes are all sponsored by our clubs, and club displays and open rooms will be open to welcome visitors with their wares and information.
Entertainment Galore
Some favorite musicians will be returning and new ones have been added. The Dukes perform at 10 and 1:30; Elvis aka Bill Lindsey, at 9:30 and 12:30 p.m.; Fred Campbell, at11:30 and 2:15; and Solid Gold, at 12:30. Other entertainers are Moving Minds Theater from East Bay High School (11 a.m.) and Wonders of Nature (11:15 and 12:15). Lunchtime entertainment at poolside includes the Front Porch Pickers (11:30 to 12) and
Antique Brass (12:30 to 1). Also, be sure to drop by the displays from Manatee Viewing Center, Elmira’s Wildlife Refuge and the Hillsborough County Petmobile, all of which will be open all day. You can even adopt a pet on the spot! Some of our local groups rounding out the all-day entertainment schedule: Front Porch Pickers (11:30), Pelican Players (1:15), SCC Performing Arts Club (10), GermanAmerican Folk Dancers (9:30), Men’s Chorus (11:45), Solo Line Dance Club (1:30), Combined Solo and SCC Line Dance Clubs (11:45), Swingers Square (11:15), Tai Chi (9:30), Jazzmatazz (10:45), Timesteppers (10), and the Swim Dancers (12). Be sure to pick up a performance schedule with times and locations from the cadre of volunteers who will be onsite to greet guests. See you there!
Manatee Memorial Hospital Keeps the Beat Going Strong Surgery Can Correct Potentially Dangerous Heart Condition The mitral valve, located between the upper- and lower-left chambers of the heart, is susceptible to problems. When it doesn’t close all the way, it can leak a small amount of blood. This condition is known as mitral valve regurgitation. To correct this condition, surgeons at Manatee Memorial can access the mitral valve through the breastbone and repair the valve to create a tighter seal. This procedure may require a three- to five-day hospital stay.
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Adopt a Friend That C.A.R.E.s
Minnie is a Terrier mix who was brought to the shelter with her three siblings. Her placement at C.A.R.E. came just in time. Minnie was in very poor condition upon arrival. She is also the smallest of the pack.. Now that she has received lots of TLC, Minnie is growing into a healthy and beautiful little girl. Her mini size doesn’t stop her from running the show. She loves to tease her brothers and then run when they finally have had enough of her. Minnie is very affectionate with people and has the cutest little arf! when she wants your attention. The pack are a blast to watch play together but each would love to call somewhere “home”. As part of Minnie’s adoption, she will be spayed and microchipped. She is current on her shots. DOB: November 3, 2010
Shoney is a small but beautiful girl so she probably doesn’t hang around the big boys too much. She is a small gray and white domestic short hair girl and was brought into C.A.R.E. with three buddies. Unfortunately her owner could no longer provide much needed care. Shoney is a sweet cat who likes to be held but be sure to hold her securely under her feet. She will stay with you purring all the time. She likes to let you pet her chin and neck. Shoney has been spayed and brought up-to-date on her shots and microchipped. DOB: June 2006
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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Senior News Line
by Matilda Charles Nearing 65? Don’t Delay on Medicare If you’re a younger senior, it’s not too early to start thinking about Medicare. It’s not something you can do at the last minute ... and it can be complicated. Your best bet is to bookmark Medicare’s website (www. medicare.gov) on your computer so you’ll have it handy. Second best step is to take the quiz on the front page of the site: Find Out If You’re Eligible. The summary at the end will give you some answers you need, such as on what date you’ll become eligible for Medicare. Some rules: • You need to apply during the three months before you turn age 65 if you want Medicare Part B to start when you become 65. • Medicare Part B covers things that Part A doesn’t. Part B covers doctor visits, physical therapy, home care and outpatient hospital care. Part A covers care in a hospital, some home care, and nursing facilities. • Medicare Part A is free. You don’t pay for it as long as you have worked enough quarters
for Social Security. If not, you’ll likely have to pay. •Medicare Part B costs $115.40 at this point and will be deducted from your Social Security check each month. • Your initial enrollment period starts three months before your 65th birthday. If you haven’t signed up in time, Part B will be delayed for three months. Then, if you still don’t sign up during open enrollment each year, your monthly premium will go up and stay up forever. Parts A and B are just two pieces of the Medicare puzzle. Familiarize yourself with the rest of it well in advance, including Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C) and Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage (Part D). Download the Medicare and You 2011 Handbook from the site for reference. Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Write to her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com. © 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Now Here’s a Tip
By JoAnn Derson • To clean artificial flowers, place the arrangement flowers first into a paper bag. Add a cup of salt and gather the opening of the bag around the stems of the flowers. Twist closed and hold tightly at the stems. Shake the arrangement vigorously. The salt beats the dust off the flowers. Hold the bag upside down for a second and shake lightly to make sure all the salt granules fall off into the bag, and then remove the arrangement. • Ink stains can sometimes be removed from clothing or furniture upholstery by using rubbing alcohol or hairspray. Using a clean paper towel or white cloth, spray the ink, and immediately dab and press several times. Repeat using a clean portion of the cloth until the stain is removed. • “I use an old hairbrush to
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Hogans Golf Club (of Sun City Center and Kings Point)
Tuesday, 2/1/2011
Course: Riverside Play: h-skins FLIGHT #1 1st Jim Hanson, 6 skins 2nd Two-way tie @ 4 skins each Bob Harris & Rich Lucidi 3rd Roy Clark, 2 skins Low-net Jim Hanson, 67 (2 skins) Low-gross Ruben Jones Also in competition Dick Ihrke, Don Westerhaus, Jenice Taylor, Mark Maki (guest), John Schachte, Mike Erickson (guest), Buzz Wetzel,Ed Ristan & Rex Gibbons FLIGHT #2 1st Tom Kirchen, 9 skins 2nd Four-wat tie @ 3 skins each Jim Sari, Bob Oler, Bill Cundy & Jerry Egger Low-net Bill Cundy, 69 Low-gross Tom Kirchen, 86
Friday, 2/11/11
Course: Buffalo Creek Play: h-Skins 1st Dick Ihrke, 6 skins 2nd Bill Cundy, 4 skins 3rd Three-way tie @ 2 skins each John Schachte, Roy Clark & Bob Freiboth Low-net Dick Ihrke, 67 (2 skins) Roy Clark, 70 (2skins) Low-gross Dave Briton, 92
Thursday, 2/3/2011 Course: Diamond Hill Play: h-Skins (flighted)
FLIGHT #1 1st Paul Maki, 9 skins 2nd Steve MacDonal, 6 skins 3rd Art Swallow, 3 skins Low-net Paul Maki, 62 (2 skins) Low-gross Dave Briton, 78 (new course record., old record held by Chip Wood) FLIGHT #2 1st Two-way tie @ 9 skins each Doc Lamiano & Bob Layer 2nd Two-way tie @ 3 skins each John Schachte & Fred Mayes Low-net Bob Layer, 65 Low-gross Doc Lamiano, 86
Saturday, 2/12/2011
Course: Apollo Beach Play: h-Skins 1st Woody Nelson, 8 skins 2nd John Schachte, 4 skins 3rd Two-way tie @ 2 skins each Terry Upson & Don Peasley Low-net Terry Upson, 71 (2 skins) Low-gross Terry Upson, 96 (2 skins)
Wednesday, 2/9/11
Course: Bloomingdale Play: flighted h-Skins Flight #1 4 Skins each Jay Sparkman. Bill Poirier, Bob Layer, Dick Ihrke, Paul Maki, Syl Amos & Dave Diehl Low-net Jay Sparkman, 67 (2 skins) Low-gross Chip Wood, 87 Flight #2 1st Steve MacDonald, 4 skins 2nd Jenice Taylor, 3 skins 3rd Two-way tie @ 2 skins each
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Doc Lamiano & Jim Bytne Low-net Steve MacDonald, 67 Honorary Mention Jenice Taylor (hole #18 did her in) Low-gross Steve MacDonald, 94
Thursday, 2/17/2011
Course: Diamond Hill Play: flighted h-Skins Flight #1 1st Two-way tie @ 4 skins each Andy Betz & Syl Amos Tied @ 2 skins each Jay Sparkman, Bill Poirier, Ed Ristan, Dick Ihrke & Paul Maki Low-net Syl Amos, 63 (3 skins) Paul Maki, 63 (3 skins) Low-gross Syl Amos, 87 Flight #2 Tied @ 4 skins each Jenice Taylor, Tom Kirchen, Buzz Wetzel, Bob Layer & Jerry Stemas Low-net Buzz Wetzel, 60 Low-gross Tom Kirchen, 84, white T’s Buzz Wetzel, 75, new course record from the senior T’s Jenice Taylor, 90, new course record from the reds
Saturday, 2/19/2011
Course: Apollo Beach Play: h-Skins 1st Paul Maki, 6 skins 2nd Woody Nelson, 4 skins 3rd Tied @ 2 skins each Mo Lang, Rex Gibbon & Dan Stephens Low-net John Schachte, 67 (4 skins)
Low-gross Dan Stephens, 88 Also playing Bill Poirier, Scotty McTavish, Bill Cundy & Tom Connolly
Monday, 2/21/2011
Course: Summerfield Play: flighted h-Skins Flight #1 1st Charlie Strimpell, 6 skins 2nd tied @ 3 skins each Paul Maki, Dick Ihrke, Bob Hull, Ruben Jones & John Schachte Low-net Dick Ihrke, 70 (3 skins) Low-gross tied @ 91’s Dave Briton & Ruben Jones Flight #2 1st Tom Kirchen, 4 skins 2nd tied @ 2 skins each Roy Clark, Andy Betz, Jerry Stemas, Trav Lansberry, Dan Stephens & Mary Pat Kirchen Low-net Dan Stephens, 69 (4 skins) Low-gross Dan Stephens, 69 Reservations are required to play with the Hogans. The Club is open to all Sun City Center and Kings Point residents and their guests. Submitted by: Art Swallow (Hogans President) eMail: ArtSwallow@aol.com, Phone: 813-633-8669. Web site: http://hogans-golf.com
Hogans Golf Schedule for March 2011
Mar/Apr....................... Banquet (2010 &11 Members) 3/1........Tue.................. Riverside $24.00.......................... 4 3/3........Thur................. Diamond Hill $25.00.......................... 3 3/5........Sat................... Apollo Beach $35.00.......................... 4 3/7........Mon................ Summerfield $34.00.......................... 3 3/9........Wed................ Bloomingdale $31.18.......................... 3 3/11......Fri..................... Buffalo Creek $40.22.......................... 4 3/12......Sat................... Apollo Beach $35.00.......................... 4 3/13......Sun.................. DST begins (T-times still 11:30) 3/15......Tue.................. Riverside $24.00.......................... 4 3/17......Thur................. Diamond Hill $25.00.......................... 3 3/19......Sat................... Apollo Beach $35.00.......................... 4 3/21......Mon................ Summerfield $34.00.......................... 3 3/23......Wed................ Bloomingdale $31.18.......................... 3 3/25......Fri..................... Buffalo Creek $40.22.......................... 4 3/26......Sat................... Apollo Beach $35.00.......................... 4 3/29......Tue.................. Riverside $24.00.......................... 4 3/31......Thur................. Diamond Hill $25.00.......................... 3
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Kings Point Ladies Nifty Niners
Game: Tee to Green Game Played 2/17/2011 Flight A Winners Emma Gadd 21 Evelyn Gates 22 Flight B Winners (Tie with 27) Betty Irwin Beverly Buteau Liz Lister 28 Flight C Winners Tee Bomba 23 Shirley Brei 28 Flight D Winners Adele Moran 33 Peggy Flippen 35 Submitted by Lorraine Rings
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Game: Net (-) Mystery Hole Game Played 2/24/2011 Flight A Winners Karen Bergmoser 20 Lee Leverett 23 Flight B Winners Bett Stierna 26 Lorraine Rings 27 Flight C Winners Tee Bomba 23 Susie Potratz 25 Flight D Winners Joan Abrams 27 Mary Winter 29 Submitted by Lorraine Rings
Kings Point Golf Association Ryder Cup Competition
The Annual "Ryder Cup" match play competition took place the weekend of Feb. 12 & 13, 2011. The teams were announced at the pre-game banquet on Saturday evening to which the wives were invited. In the spirit of the games, the ladies were beautifully dressed in the colors of their respective teams. The games began with a shotgun start on Sunday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. Co-captains Andy Kelly & Marty O'Neil with their twenty four "Red Wing" players, bettered Co-captains Harry McMahon and Clem Bissonette's "Black Magic's" twenty four. While most games were close, the Reds won 6, Black's 2 and 4 were all square. Chairman Jack Moran declared the games a great success at the closing dinner in the Banquet Room after the games.
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The Good Samaritan Ball is March 25, 2011 in the Kings Point Borini Theatre. It is “THE EVENT OF THE YEAR,” and an absolutely MUST ATTEND for those enjoying a Black Tie, classic evening of dinner and dancing in an exquisitely decorated theatre. Tickets are $125.00 per person, and there are some remaining tickets for this year’s event. The evening will begin with a Champagne Welcome while you enjoy harpist, Deanna Carolina. She will play love songs on her concert pedal harp. Then you will go into the ballroom where you will be greeted with a three-piece ensemble from DeLeon Entertainment. Favorite love songs will continue throughout dinner. After a superb dinner, The DeLeon Band will provide dance music. The eleven-piece orchestra has enjoyed numerous television appearances and is rated as a top-notch, first-class entertainment group. They have been on national television numerous times including Regis and Kathy Lee Live! And have performed all over the world including Europe, Atlantic City and Lake Tahoe. Other past clients include: Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings, Toast to Life, Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla, American Cancer Troupe, Serendipity Ball, Krewe of Venus Coronation Ball, Mistletoe Ball at Ringling Mansion, Governor’s Ball, and the list goes on and on. You can check them out at www.deleonentertainment.com and look forward to dancing the night away at the Good Samaritan Ball. Darlene and Larry Meadows, co-chairs of this year’s ball, are adding a heart-warming experience during the intermission. Net proceeds from the Good Samaritan Ball go to Samaritan Services, Inc, a 501(c)3 charitable organization in Florida that provides free services including transportation with SCC-RIDE to doctor appointments both locally and as far away as Tampa, Brandon and Bradenton, as well as local transportation for trips to the grocery, pharmacy, doctors, and other locations for people who are no longer able to drive themselves. They coordinate meal services with South Bay Hospital and the Woman’s Club, provide financial assistance, respite care and answer medical questions. Samaritans Alzheimer’s Auxiliary has extensive services available for those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. For this enjoyable evening, call Darlene and Larry Meadows at (813) 633-7173 or email them at gsb2011@tampabay.rr.com to make reservations and arrange for tickets.
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33573 is provided by Jim Taze and his wife, Nell, from items submitted to them for publication. To submit events for future publications, send them by the 15th of the previous month. In addition to information about the event, it should contain cost, or state that it’s Free, and a contact name and/or e-mail address. Limit of six lines maximum. Jim and Nell Taze also publish Ads and Events, a weekly e-mail containing information about what’s happening in 33573. Your event will also appear in the weekly Ads and Events e-mail and on the website www.SCCAdsAndEvents.com . Send all events by e-mail to sccfreeads@ tampabay.rr.com. You only need to submit your Event one time each month for it to appear in both The News of Kings Point and SCC Ads and Events. PLEASE NOTE: 33573 Contains ONLY information about SPECIAL EVENTS for March, 2011. For WEEKLY, MONTHLY and ON-GOING EVENTS, please go to www. SCCAdsAndEvents.com and click on Weekly and Monthly Meetings. TUE. MAR 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 – SOCIAL DANCE CLASSES 5:30 PM Beginning Rumba; 6:45 PM Beginning/Intermediate Slow Dance; 8:00 PM Beginning/Intermediate Silver Waltz. Sponsored by the Academy Dance Club. Classes are held in the Dance Studio in the Atrium Bldg. Central CA Campus. $5.00 per class. Info: Bernice DuBro may 634.3205. Open to all SCC and KP Residents. Couples and Singles welcome. TUE. MAR 1 – STARTING A SMALL BUSINESS ON THE WEB, PART II 7:00 PM. SouthShore Regional Library. Free event. Learn how to register your company’s new name with the State of Florida and decide whether or not you want to incorporate. Provided by the Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library.
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WED. MAR 2 – KINGS POINT KRAFTERS SPRING SALE 9AM – Noon - Craft Room. All proceeds are given to local charities. WED, MAR 2 – SCC HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION MEETING 9:30 AM - St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 1239 Del Webb Blvd. W. Info: Richard Herring by email at rhmann@tampabay.rr.com, Barbara Riley at 634.1706, or www.hla-scc.com. Coping with Hearing Loss as a Couple will be discussed by Cecilia Wickert, Audiologist (HEARX in SCC). CART (captioning) will be provided by Tess Crowder, Communication Access, Inc. WED. MAR 2 – KARN N. GOFF SPEAKER: ANGELS, GUIDES, TEACHERS 10:00 AM, Heritage Room, Atrium Bldg. Central CA Campus. Free and Open to the Public. Info: 383.7594. Karn will talk on the beauty, love, and incredible power of the divine energies that surround the interact with us from the other realms. Please come prepared to share your own mystical and magical experience so that others can learn and become more open to the idea what we are never really ‘alone.’ WED. MAR 2 – SCC MILITARY OFFICERS ASSN. OF AMERICA LUNCHEON 11:00 AM, Florida Room, Atrium Bldg. Central CA Campus. Reservations, $14.00 should be made no later than the Sun before the meeting by calling 1.877.332.3016. Rebecca O’Dell will be the featured speaker. She is an appellate attorney, practicing before the U. S. Supreme Court, Eleventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeal and Florida Supreme Court. WED. MAR 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – SOCIAL DANCE CLASSES 12:45 pm Beginning Swing; 2:00 PM Intermediate Fox Trot; 3:15 PM Intermediate Night Club Two Step. Sponsored by the Academy Dance Club. Classes are held in the Dance Studio in the Atrium Bldg. Central CA Campus. $5.00 per class. Info: Bernice DuBro may 634.3205. Open to all SCC and KP Residents. Couples and Singles welcome. WED. MAR 2 - ALZHEIMER SUPPORT GROUP – GOOD SAMARITAN 2:00 PM – Redeemer Lutheran Church. Info: Office 634.9283 or Doris 634.3489. The speaker will be Eileen Poiley, Director of Education, Gerontology Department, speaking on helpful suggestions for the Alzheimer caregivers. WED. MAR 2 – ART CLUB OF SCC – NEW EXHIBIT AT THE GALLERY 2:00 – 4:00 PM, SCC Art Gallery. Free and all are invited to attend. There is a New Art Show, a one-woman show featuring the works of former Club president, Marion Scheller. Opening Reception. THU. MAR 3 - OIL / ACRYLIC CLASSES 9:00 AM – Noon – Art Room - Class fee is $10.00 per session. Shirley Crist is conducting on-going oil / acrylic classes each Thursday. There is a sign-up sheet in the Art Room or call Shirley at 813.633.8086. Membership in the Art Club is required to attend class. Membership info only, call Bev Majewsky, 633.8325. THU. MAR 3 – REGISTERED NURSES CLUB 9:15 AM – Social, 9:45 AM – Meeting, 10:00 AM – Program - Caper Room Atrium Bldg. Club membership open to all Registered Nurses who are residents of SCC. Dues are $5.oo. Guests of members welcome. Please bring items from Sister Sara’s list & Campbell’s coupons for the Shriner’s Hospital Education program. THU. MAR 3 – THE JOHN CROWFORD GALLERY’S OPENING ART SHOW 6:30-8:30 PM. SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin. Info: Laurie Burhop – 813.273.3652. Reception free to the public, no registration required. Show runs from March 3rd through April 28th.
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Show features artists Michael Manghise and Carol Scoble. Light refreshments funded by the Friends of SouthShore Regional Library. Music funded by SouthShore Arts Council. FRI. MAR 4 – FUN SQUAD TRIP TO SEE THE LIPPIZZAN HORSES 2:00 PM Sharp - Car pool from the Community Hall, 3:00 PM performance. $5/ door. Info: Maggie at 633-7884. Travel to visit the winter home of the Lippizzan horses. Need to reserve as a group. Verbal reservation necessary. FRI. MAR 4 – DIXIELAND JAZZ –“ REBIRTH OF THE BLUES II & BIG BAND ERA” 7:00 PM - St. John the Divine Episcopal Church, 1015 Del Webb Blvd. East. Free will offering. Community welcome. Come & re-live those memories. Enjoy an evening of the traditional sounds of classic Dixie and Jazz as it was played in the 1920’s,1930’s and 1940’s. Presented by Jack Edison. Post concert “Ice Cream Social” (ice cream from the Cold Stone Creamery) fundraiser for the Dominican Republic Mission Trip. FRI. MAR 4, 5, 6 – FIRST ANNUAL “HOOK & SINK FISHING & GOLF TOURNAMENT” Captain’s Meeting, Friday Night, March 4th hosted by The Resort & Club at Little Harbor. INFO: www. hooknsink.com or call Laurie Herring, Mary and Martha House, 645.7874. Fishing at Little Harbor on Saturday March 5th & Golf at Club Renaissance in Sun City Center on Sunday, March 6th. Sponsorships available at all levels or sign up to fish or play golf. Website: http:// www.hooknsink.com/ FRI. MAR 4. - INTERNATIONAL FORUM & SCANDINAVIAN CLUB PROGRAM 9:30 AM – Noon - Florida Room, Atrium Building off N. Pebble Beach Blvd. Info: Dean Mahin 633.9403. Panel discussion on Sweden with four area residents who were born and educated in Sweden and worked there for some years before emigrating to the U.S. FRI. MAR 4 –COMMUNITY WORLD DAY OF PRAYER SERVICE 10:00 AM – Refreshments – 11;00 AM - Service. Hosted by Redeemer Lutheran Church. “How many loaves have you?” Each year, a different country serves as the writer of the World Day of Prayer worship service and other materials. This year it is Chili. Hundreds of thousands from around the world and in every region gather to collectively worship. Be part of a world-wide service of prayer on this day. SAT. MAR 5 – ACADEMY OF BALLROOM CLUB MARCH DANCE 7:30 – 9:30 PM. Community hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. Members free, guests $6.00. Info: Jean Kostka 813.634.1235. Free Lesson at 6:15 “Slow Dance.” Dressy Attire, BYOB. Everyone welcome. SUN. MAR 6 – ST. ANDREW FINE ARTS CONCERT 3:00 PM. - St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 1239 Del Webb Blvd. W. Tickets $9 at the door day of concert or can be purchased at the church office. Info: Church Office 813.634.1252. Operatic Soprano, Svetlana Strezeva will perform. She will be accompanied by her pianist daughter, Milana Strezeva, who is the pianist of the Manhattan Piano Trio. Svetlana, often referred to as “The Great Russian Nightingale,” was Prima Donna of the Moldova National Opera Company in NYC. SUN. MAR 6 - SINGLES SOCIAL DANCE CLUB 7:00 PM-10:00PM, Florida Room, Atrium Bldg. Central CA Campus. Members $3 Guests $5 Info: Janet 633-3558. Dance to the music of Thor Stevens. BYOB. Ice, water and snacks provided. Proper attire. 33573 Continued on Page 14
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33573 From Page 13 Program will be both patriotic and entertaining. Music/dancing by Salvina after dinner. Dress is informal – wear something green. BYOB and setups. There will be a “Happy Hour Basket” raffle. SAT. MAR 12 – ‘PAR FOR THE CHORUS’ SPRING CABARET & SING A LONG 7:00 PM - Redeemer Lutheran Church, 701 Valley Forge Drive. Tickets: $10/pp. Info: R. Jones at 813.746.4945 or roseyj@mac. com. Featured will be the chorus & various quartets harmonizing in the distinctive “barbershop” style, as well as audience sing-along. Bring snacks and non-alcoholic beverages of choice. SUN. MAR 13 – ST. ANDREW & FRIENDS – FREE CONCERT 3:00 PM - St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 1239 Del Webb W. Free. A mixed chorus of ninety voices. “Friends” will present a concert of sacred music. Chorus members represent 14 churches and synagogues from SCC, Kings Point, Ruskin, Brandon, and Parrish. Sacred musical selections take the listener through the Christian church year from Annunciation to Advent to Christmas to Lent and the Crucifixion to the Resurrection. With the number of churches and synagogues represented, you will spot a “friend.” MON. MAR 14 - ANNUAL LOW VISION FAIR 10:00 am – 2:00 PM, Florida Room, Atrium Bldg, Central CA Campus. Open to CA members and Kings Point residents only. Info: Ben Green 385.5590. If you are visually impaired, this fair is for you. Information on available products and services that may enable you to function more fully will be exhibited, demonstrated, and explained. TUE. MAR 15 – WORRIED ABOUT SKIN CANCER? 10:00 – 11:00 AM. Sun Towers, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. RSVP 813.634.3347. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Travis Rogers, PA-C, Watson Clinic LLP, Dermatology, SCC/Ruskin Travis is an experienced board certified physician assistant who has joined Dr. Ronald Patrick at Watson Clinic Dermatology. He will speak about common skin ailments with a special focus on skin cancer. TUE. MAR 15 – ALZHEIMER’S ASSN. CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 2:30 – 3:30 PM. Sun Towers, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. RSVP 813.634.3347. Join Katie Colwell Williams, MA, CMC from Bayshore Geriatric Solutions, Inc. for our Alzheimer’s Assn. Caregiver Support Group. The needed resources are endless! WED. MAR 16 – HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Sun Towers, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. RSVP 813.634.3347. Get ready for the day of green with Sun Towers! Entertainment and refreshments for all! Don’t miss this celebration!
WED. MAR 16 – PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP 2:30 – 4:00 PM. Sun Towers, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. RSVP 813.634.3347. Marcia A. McCall, M.T.S. Coordinator of Research Department of Neurology College of Medicine USF will be here for our Parkinson’s support group. WED. MAR 16 – CLASSICAL MUSIC Kings APPRECIATION 3:30 PM Point main clubhouse, East-West Social Room. Free. INFO: Arthur C. Joy, 813.633.9783, email: acjjr@ tampabay.rr.com. All lovers of classical music are invited. WED. MAR 16 – IRISH CONNECTION ST. PATRICK’S DAY EVENT 6:00 PM. Florida Room, Atrium Bldg. Central CA Campus. $20 for members, $22 for guests. Info: Paddy 938.5345, Bob 633.7549 or Brigid 634.8174. Tickets on sale Atrium Mon-Fri 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon on Feb 21-25 and MonFri 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon on Feb 28Mar 4. First two days for members ONLY. Corned beef dinner with all the fixings catered by Danny Boys and comedian Danny Justice will keep us laughing all the way home. Come and join this active Irish group for a fun evening. BYOB. WED. MAR 16 – ST PATRICK’S DAY DANCE - KINGS POINT LINE DANCERS 7:00 – 10:00 PM - Borini Theatre at Kings Point. Tickets are $5.51, available at the box office. Info: Jan, 634.6226. Kelly green and gold are the colors to wear, or St Patrick’s costumes/accessories. BYOB and setups. Open to KP and SCC residents and their guests. THU. MAR 17 – DIZZINESS, IMBALANCE AND SPINNING MYSTERIES SOLVED! 10:00 – 11:00 AM. Sun Towers, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. RSVP 813.634.3347. Brought to you by Lindy Blythe, President of Accessible home Health Care and Jacqueline Jakson, Au.D. of Tampa Bay ENT. Gain valuable information about how to improve your balance and reduce the risk of falls and get a chance to WIN a $50 Restaurant Gift Certificate. THU. MAR 17 – LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP 2:30 – 3:30 PM. Sun Towers, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. RSVP 813.634.3347. Alina Moser RN BSN will facilitate this group. If you are facing the challenges of low vision or caring for a loved one facing this issue, this support group is a must! A FREE quick vision health questionnaire assessment provided. THU. MAR 17 – SCANDANAVIAN CLUB - LIVE PIANO MUSIC WIH CHUCK WIRICK Episcopal Church on Del Webb East. For reservations and further information about the Club, please call 634. 1927. A marvelous display of his piano (and maybe the church’s organ) virtuosity playing Scandinavian flavored classical, pop and Broadway melodies. Chuck is 33573 Continued on Page 15
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MON. MAR 7 - WATER-WISE WORKSHOP 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon, Florida Room, Atrium Bldg. Central CA Campus Free. Join Virginia Overstreet, Hillsborough County Water-Wise Program Coordinator. The Water-Wise Workshop covers Floridafriendly landscaping principles, water conservation tips, and micro/dripirrigation. Receive a voucher for a free introductory micro irrigation kit & a rain gauge that can be redeemed at the Extension Office in Seffner. Sponsored by the Tillers and Toilers Club, Richard Avise, president. MON. MAR 7 - MOUSE AND KEYBOARD 2:00 – 4:15 PM, SouthShore Regional Library. Free. In Part one, learn how to grip, move and click the buttons on the mouse. In part two, you will learn the keys on the computer keyboard. This is a beginner level class. Registration in person required no earlier than one hour prior to the start of the program. Provided by the Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library. TUE. MAR 8 – VIRAL VIDEO 5:00 – 7:00 PM, SouthShore Regional Library. Mix digital images, music downloaded using our free music database Freegal, and sound effects so you can create your own sick music video for YouTube. We will even upload a select few of our YouTube channel and Studio 813 website. Registration opens one hour prior to the event. Provided by the Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library. TUE. MAR 8 – SCC PHOTO CLUB CONTEST 6:30 PM – Caper Room, Atrium Bldg. Central CA Campus - media show 7:00 PM - Judging of print and digital photographs. Info: http://www. photoclubscc.com. First of four photo contests this year. Great opportunity for community to view digital and print photographs taken by our talented photographers. Media show “shorts”, developed by our photographers, shown. Community members/guests are welcome to attend this competition. Visit the learning lab at 960D Cherry Hills Drive. THU. MAR 10 – TAX BREAKS FOR CAREGIVERS 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Sun Towers, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. RSVP 813.634.3347. Are you assisting your parents or child financially? If so, you could qualify for tax breaks. Attend this informative chat where John B. Smith from H&R Block will reveal the details. Don’t miss this opportunity to be rewarded for your generosity. THU. MAR 10 – SOUTH SHORE CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION 11:00 AM – Doors open, 11:30AM - 1:30 PM Luncheon & program. Club Renaissance, 2121 South Pebble Beach Blvd. Cost $17 Info: 813.938.4320 or 813.383.7540 or email aunt.butler@gmail.com “Lady Chameleon Accessories Boutique” by Lynn Wise. Inspirational
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33573 From Page 14 well known for directing local choruses and providing music for local theater groups. Come and enjoy his music. Additional programs in April and May. Each event will have a small admission charge per person. SUN. MAR 20 -THE BODACIOUS BROTHERS – VARIETY/TOP FORTY SHOW 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM -Community Hall 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. Tickets $12 at Atrium kiosk - weekdays 9:00 – 12:00 Noon, also at the SCC Chamber of Commerce, or at the door. Info: Joe Nargolwala – 633.8574. The two vocalists program will include crowd participation, sing-a-longs, and provide Party/Motown, Rock/ Rhythm & Blues plus Seasonal, from 40’s to 90’s New Millennium. SUN. MAR 20 – ST. ANDREW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CONCERT 3:00 PM. St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 1239 Dale Webb Blvd. Tickets $20 at the Church office or at the door day of the concert. Info: Church office at 813.634.1252 or Judy Voorhees at 813.642.8125 or John Scott 813.642.9554. Eugenia Zukerman, internationally renowned flutist will give a concert. Ms. Zukerman is considered one of the finest flutists of our time. You are encouraged to get your ticket early for this rare appearance. SUN. MAR 20 – SINGLES MINGLES DANCE CLUB 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM - Main Clubhouse Studio Room Info: Janet 633.3558. Dance to the music of Thor Stevens. Admission $5. Continuing these dances depends on attendance, so please come, dance and socialize. BYOB. Ice and water provided. Proper dress. TUE. MAR 22 – DIALYSIS PATIENTS and FAMILY MEMBERS SUPPORT GROUP 3:00- 4:00 PM. Sun Towers, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. RSVP 813.634.3347. Our facilitator is Virginia Winn MSW who
is a dialysis and medical social worker with 18 years of experience. Guest speakers and educational information will be provided along with much needed resources. TUE. MAR 22 – BRITISH CONNECTION EVENING OF ENTERTAINMENT 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Florida Rm. Atrium Bldg. Central CA Campus. $6 members; $8 guests. Reservation Info: Helen Roberts – 633.6008 by March 18. The East Bay High School chorus presents “Sounds of Time,” a musical program of traditional and contemporary music under the direction of Brian NeSmith. Gourmet dinner, beverages, setups for BYOB and dessert prior to concert. All SCC/KP residents invited. Send check payable to The British Connection to Ms. Roberts at 206 Stonehouse Ct., 33573. WED. MAR 23 - A MUSICAL TOUR OF EUROPE 2:00 PM - Florida Room, Atrium Bldg, Central CA Campus, admission, $5. Tickets: Larry Lundeen, 633.4324, or Russ and Ilona Merritt, 633.9694. Members of the Accordion Club, Singers Dieter Quitsch, and Kurt and Elfi Nolden, will give a varied musical presentation. The featured performer, Kleben Leben, is a native of Slovenia, and a winner of many international solo competitions. This is his first appearance in America. THU. MAR 24 – SIGNS and SYMPTOMS of HEART DISEASE. 10:00 – 11:00 AM. Sun Towers, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. RSVP 813.634.3347. South Bay Hospital is bringing Angela Reed, BSRT to provide information on the “Signs and Symptoms of Heart Disease.” If you are concerned with present symptoms or would like prevention tips, be sure to attend this meeting! THU. MAR 24 – MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL FACILITATES SUPPORT GROUP 2:30 – 4:00 PM,
Sun Towers, 101 Trinity lakes Dr. RSVP 813.634.3347. Edmond Dubreuil MSW, RCSWI mental health professional facilitates this support group for those suffering from depression, loss or grief or are a caregiver of someone facing those issues. Supported by: South Shore Coalition on Mental Health & Aging and The United Methodist Church of SCC. THU. MAR 24 – CANADIAN CLUB SOCK HOP AND POT LUCK DINNER 5:00. KP Borini Theater. $8.00. Tickets 633.4595 or at Feb. 25th Golf Tournament, or at Mar 11th KPN “Ring in The Spring” event. DJ Music and ELVIS performer! THU. MAR 24 – MOONGLOW DANCE CLUB DANCE 7:30 – 9:30 PM. Community Hall, South CA Campus. No charge for members. $5.00 guests at door. Info: Al 633.8170. Come dance with us. BYOB and snacks. FRI. MAR 25 – 4TH FRIDAY PARTY 5:00 PM - Atrium Pool-Northside, Central CA Campus. $3 at the door. Info: Maggie at 633-7884. Subs, chips and cookies. Suzy will be there for your dancing and listening pleasure. Come celebrate, St. Patrick’s Day, Mardi Gras and Spring. SAT. MAR 26 – 9TH ANNUAL SCC DOG SHOW – ‘PUTTING ON THE DOG’ 9:30 AM – Doors open at 8:30 AM. - SCC Community Hall, 1910 Pebble Beach Blvd. Info: Carol MacAlister – 813-260-3566. Registration: $5/dog/members; $10 non members. Entrants w/ one owner only. Other owners $3/ door. Fundraiser for Dog Owners Group. Pedigreed not necessary. Download registration form www. sccdog.org. Mail completed form and fees to Carolyn Krauss, 655 Tremont Greens 33573 by Mar 14.
SUN. MAR 27 – ST. ANDREW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH “SPRING CONCERT” 2:00 p.m. St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 1239 Del Webb W. You are invited to join the farewell festivities as the chorus celebrates Rita and Judy and their dedication and service to the community. Down to the last, each chorus member vows to make this the best Spring concert ever! See you there! SUN. MAR 27 – SOUTH SHORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 4:00 PM - United Methodist Church of SCC, 1210 Del Webb Blvd. Single Concert Tickets $15/ $20 +tax. At the door $20 +tax. Purchase tickets: 813.667.7776 or www. thessso.org. Final concert of Winter season features some of our finest instrumentalists performing single movements from famous as well as little-known concerti. The winner of our first annual concerto contest for high school seniors will also perform in this special concert MON. MAR 28 – SINGLES SOCIAL DANCE CLUB 7:00PM-10:00PM – Florida Room, Atrium Bldg, Central CA Campus. Members $3 – Guests $5. Info: Janet 633.3558. Dance to the music of Thor Stevens. BYOB, Ice, water and snacks provided. Proper attire. SUN. MAR 30 – KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITY SHOW 3:00 – 5:00 PM, SCC Community Hall, 1910 Pebble Beach Blvd. Tickets $12/Atrium M/Wed/ Fri, Prince of Peace Conesa Center Tue/Thur, 9:00 -11:00 AM. By phone, 633.4368/634.6689 – sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, Prince of Peace Church. Hilarious comedy & sensational singing show back by popular demand. Featuring TV stars Ventriloquist Alex Houston & Singer Jimmy Smith. Don’t miss it!
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Scandinavian Club International Forum Submitted by Carl Johnson The International Forum and the Scandinavian Club of Sun City Center announce a co-sponsored panel discussion on Sweden on March 4. This program and all other Forum programs are from 9:30 to Noon in the Florida Room of the Atrium Building off North Pebble Beach Boulevard. The typical Forum program begins with initial remarks by four or five panelists. After a short break, panelists respond to questions and comments from the audience. All Forum programs are open to all residents of Sun City Center. About 100 members of the Forum and many members of the Scandinavian Club are from Kings Point. Each of the four panelists for the March 4 program was born and educated in Sweden and worked there for some years before immigrating to the United States. All four are members of the Swedish or Scandinavian Cubs in Sun City Center, Sarasota, or the Tampa Bay area. Roland Reuterfors has an engineering degree and was production manager and president of several corporations in Sweden for 20 years. He came to America in 1981 and was president from l985 to 2010 of MotterStitch, a company providing stapling machines built in Sweden and Switzerland for large printing presses. He will provide an introduction to the Swedish economy, tax
system, and economic aspects of the health care system. Susanne Odelskog has nursing degrees from two Swedish universities and was a nurse at two hospitals in Sweden from l988 to 2003. In Florida from 2004 to 2010 she was a RN in emergency rooms at Tampa General Hospital and the Largo Medical Center. She is currently coordinator of team education in the pediatrics department of the University of South Florida. Her initial talk will focus on the Swedish health care delivery system. Ulf Sandstrom has a law degree, practiced law in Sweden for eight years and came to America in 1986. Since then he and his wife have operated an upscale women’s fashion boutique, Olivia’s, in Sarasota. He is also importer of a Swedish beer and author of five books on inspirational topics and on Swedish government and politics. His initial talk will focus on government and politics in Sweden and the Swedish tax system. Lars Ericsson has a business degree and was a senior manager in Sweden and America with a large Swedish company that manufactures heavy construction equipment. Since retirement he has lived in Sarasota and is associate-owner of the Molly Maid home cleaning service. His initial talk will focus on the major differences between doing business in Sweden and in the United States. This program was developed
by Carl Johnson, president of the Scandinavian Club of SCC, and Dean Mahin, vice president for program coordination of the
International Forum. Johnson will introduce the panelists; Mahin will be moderator for the discussion period.
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When Lilacs Are in Bloom By rsb
Spring’s sweet perfume; lilacs in bloom Bring memories of the past. There I review a love I knew. That love was pledged to last. ‘Beyond all time he would be mine; Other loves would be surpassed.’ Thus he defined our life’s design When lilacs were in bloom.
So we were wed. The life we led Was filled with love and caring; New adventures, plans and dreams Enhanced by hours of sharing Until that day death came his wayand left my soul despairing. He passed away, to my dismay, When lilacs were in bloom. That promise made, the pledge he gave, What meaning has it now It’s many years since he’s been gone. Is he with me still somehow And does he wait at Heaven’s Gate To renew his earthly vow Each spring I find he’s on my mind When lilacs are in bloom.
My Interpretation of the thoughts of a lovely lady on her 76th Birthday By Pete Kurdeka
As the years rolled by in the recent past, No never mind did I pay. But on this my 76th Birthday, I want to gently review the day. So much, indeed, has happened, And yet it did not see to matter, For in the daily life chatter, I took for granted Whatever had come my way.
My children have grown, And have children of their own. And even these have some now So a great grandmother have I now become. My husband is now long gone, And my sister and her husband too. So although my family is getting larger At one end, It is shrinking little by little too. Each day seems to bring a new ache or pain, Each different even as a snowflake All differ from each other. Yet somehow I manage to plod through And look forward to tomorrow anew. So I thank you dear Lord, For my many blessings, For my family, my life and my friends. Thank you, for these many years, And may I have some more To enjoy your bounty.
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Roslyn Carter again earns the “premier advisor” designation by Wells Fargo advisors
Submitted by Jill Kelly Sun City Center, Florida March 1, 2011 - Wells Fargo Advisors has again for the 4th consecutive year designated Roslyn Carter Senior Vice President - Investments as a member of the firm’s “Premier Advisors Program,” a distinction that reflects Roslyn’s achievement of professional success through a consistent commitment to client service. Roslyn’s consistent inclusion in this program highlights her commitment to make her clients’ goals and aspirations a priority in his business and to develop investment plans to help achieve those goals,” said Jim Hays, president of Wells Fargo Advisors Private Client Group. “To achieve the Premier Advisor designation is no easy task, it reflects Roslyn’s ongoing commitment to her clients
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To qualify for the “Premier Advisors Program” at Wells Fargo Advisors, Financial Advisors must demonstrate a high level of production and a commitment to professional service. The premier advisor program represents the best of the best of advisors at Wells Fargo Advisors. Roslyn Carter has been a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors for 24 years and has 30 years experience in the brokerage industry. She has a Degree in Education from the University of Tampa and a Masters Degree from the University of California Northridge. About Wells Fargo Advisors Wells Fargo & Company
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PRIDES is off and running to keep Sun City Center looking good
Hillsborough County Commissioners have acknowledged a new group’s proposal to make Greater Sun City more visually appealing, and to implement elements of the recently approved Community Plan. The new working group is named PRIDES, patterned after a highly successful project in Sun City, Arizona, whose acronym stands for Proud Residents Independently Donating Essential Services. Organizer Anne Cross said, “I saw what that group was doing for their community and thought, ‘Why can’t we do the same thing here?’” She presented the group’s ideas for revitalizing areas in need of an upgrade through community-based problem solving, neighborhood-oriented services and public/private cooperation at the February 2 County Commission meeting. Other core members of the fledgling organization include SCC residents John and Pat Wilkins and Lannie Cardwell. The group already is supporting a project to upgrade the HART bus stop at Sun City Plaza.
It is working with long-time volunteer arborist Ewing Smith to make the site more attractive and functional. Members also worked to obtain a cleanup of the currently unoccupied service station at SR674 and Pebble Beach Blvd. A key to success in such endeavors is utilizing the resources of the appropriate county department. To help acquaint residents with the kind of assistance available, PRIDES has arranged for representatives of the Hillsborough County Neighborhood Relations Department to be on hand at the March 19 SCC FunFest. Information will be on hand for neighborhood grants and their annual conference being held April 2. The group also has arranged for Hillsborough County Animal Services to bring its Mobile Adoption Vehicle (MAV), a 38 foot RV donated to the department by the national A.S.P.C.A. in New York City. Those wishing to adopt an adorable pet at Funfest are reminded to bring a photo ID and proof of address. Among the objectives of
PRIDES, Cross said, is to work with county staff to see which goals outlined in the Greater Sun City Center Community Plan can be most readily accomplished. Among these are improving traffic flow into Kings Point from SR674, and minimizing sign clutter.
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Dixon’s Day Trips: Green Acres By Eddie Dixon So, I was chatting with other “itchy feet” friends the other day and happened to mention that the grands were coming in for spring break and I was thinking of things to do with them besides the typical trip to see Mr. Mouse. That’s when Fran leaned over, patted me on the arm and asked: “you ever petted a skunk?” It’s not like Fran to get fresh, so I assumed she meant exactly what she was saying. No, I assured her, though I have done many things, petting Pepe Le Pew has never made it on my “done” list. Then, says Fran, you need to take a trip out to R&R Ranch. Now, again, I consider myself a fairly urbane person, but I had never heard of a skunk ranch. I told this to Fran and she laughed so hard sangria shot out her nose. When the guffaws at my expense finally subsided she assured me that, no, there was only one skunk, and that R&R was a small, albeit typical horse ranch. They offered trail rides, lessons, birthday parties and a petting zoo, of which the aforementioned skunk was a resident. There are also bunnies, chickens, goats, ducks and small varieties of nearly everything previously mentioned. Yes, they are adorable. They will, without exception, elicit squeals and coos of delight. Your grandkids will like them too. About the horses. You can just come by and pet them or you can schedule group or individual trail rides. The trail rides are geared for riders of all ages and abilities, from toddlers to keenagers. Assuming most visitors are teenage horse lovers or kids attending pony parties,
we asked again how many of us well-seasoned folks come out to spend a little time in the saddle. “Lots,” they assured us. “We get folks who rode as children and others who have never been on a horse before, but have always wanted to.” And folks who want to get back to nature, but aren’t quite ready to climb in the saddle can picnic under the oak trees or enjoy a hayride through the pasture. Plus, if you, like us, are looking for something fun and different for the grandkids to do over spring break or summer time, check out the Camps and Fun Days. Schedule a riding lesson and the kids will learn about horses, riding safety and what life was like before everything fun plugged into the wall. And if you’re one of those who worry, the horses at R&R are perfect for you. Chosen for their calm demeanors and patient natures, these mounts are perfect for beginners – no matter the age. So, if you would like to give horseback riding a try, or if you have a soft spot for ol’ Pepe Le Pew – but you want to hold him without holding your nose – give R&R Ranch a call and schedule your visit today. To learn more about R&R Ranch, call 813.653.3819 or visit www.rrranchlithia.com.
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B U L L E T I N Broadway Baby Encore
The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center, 1210 Del Webb Blvd. West, is proud to present an ENCORE PERFORMANCE of Kathy Straub as the Broadway Baby singing the music of Rodgers & Hammerstein on Friday March 11th, at 6:30PM at the United Methodist Church of Sun City Center, 1210 Del Webb Blvd West in Sun City Center. Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musicals from the 1940s and 50s is considered the “golden age” of Broadway. Ms. Straub will be singing music from Oklahoma (1943), Carousel (1945), South Pacific (1949), The King and I (1951), Flower Drum Song (1958), and The Sound of Music (1959). Raised in a musical family, Kathy graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in voice from Murray State University. She also holds a Master’s Degree from Xavier University in Cincinnati. She has been performing since the age of four and is a favorite soloist at the United Methodist Church as well as other community venues. Kathy is a member of the Sun City Center Performing Arts Company and has appeared in two of their performances, Broadway Goes Pop and I Wanna Be a Star! She has also appeared as the featured soloist with the South Shore Symphony Orchestra. Kathy has played the roles of Eliza Doolittle in “My Fair Lady” and Gloria in Mame. Kathy is retired from teaching after twenty-four years of choral directing in her home state of Kentucky. Her greatest source of pride and joy is her daughter, Sara, who is in graduate school at the University of Oklahoma. Ms. Straub is a resident of Sun City Center and worships at the United Methodist Church of Sun City Center. Concert-goers are encouraged to arrive early for a good seat. 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, please contact Jeff Jordan, Director of Music and the Arts, at 813-634-2539. To learn more about the United Methodist Church of Sun City center, please visit our website at www.sccumc.com.
Kings Point Dinner Dance Submitted by George Fenwick
The Kings Point Dance Club held its Annual Dinner Dance on Feb. 15, 2011. The theme was Valentines Day dress up. Pictured are the newly elected Directors of the Dance Club. Shown from left to right are; Alex Cheng, Sec./Treas. ; Bob & Mary Reter, Membership V.P.’s ; Frank Kelly, 1st. V.P.; George Fenwick, President.?The Dance Club is always looking for new members, so if you are a Kings point resident and are interested in a lovely night with all types of dancing, contact Mary Reter at 813.642.9439.
South Shore Democrat Club Special Speaker Submitted by Ann Guiles Publicity
The South Shore Democrat Club’s March 10th speaker is Attorney Jim Delgado. The topic is Searching for a Solution to Illegal Immigration. He will help us understand the challenges and opportunities immigrants bring to our state. He will try to separate fact from fiction in this emotional issue. Mr. Delgado grew up in El Paso, TX, graduated summa cum laude from American University of Puerto Rico and obtained a Masters in Business Administration from Stetson University. Coffee & refreshments will be served at 1:00 p.m. The meeting begins at 1:30 p.m. on March 10 at the South Shore Regional Library. Call 813.383.5951 for more information.
This is an excellent opportunity for a group outing for your church youth group, senior social outing, date night, Red Hat Ladies, and more! The funds raised through this event will support Kirkwood’s Youth Mission Outreach activities in 2011.
Fun Fest is Coming March 19 Submitted by Barb Carlini
It is a big event in our Community and we look forward to it every year! Organ/ KeyBoard Club, as usual, will be raffling 15 baskets. This one pictured donated full of music from Music Avenue. Other baskets are golf, dinning out, liquor, sweets and many more. Come, enjoy food, entertainment, dancing, & music with all of our clubs in Sun City Center on March 19th.
Cardinals Win Softball Championship
The Sun City Center Softball Club completed their Winter 2011 season on February 17, 2011. Upon completion of the regular season schedule, the top four teams (Cardinals, Bearcats, Aces and Bombers) competed in the season playoff tournament on February 18th. The top two playoff winners, the Cardinals (managed by Shane Hise) and the Bearcats (managed by Doug Siepelt), then went head to head in the Club Championship Game on February 19th. The Cardinals defeated the Bearcats by a score of 10 to 9 in a come from behind win in the final inning of the game. The Cardinals were declared Club Champions for the Winter 2011 season. It was a great game and a great way to end a terrific season. Congratulations to Shane Hise and all the Cardinal players (Wayne Flora, Julian Freedman, Roy Gardner, Dale Gerow, Brad Heid, Mike Hollar, Jim Landrum, Bob Lehmann, Don Neste, Dave Poland, Tom Rosala, and Gerry Weaver). Nine new teams began the “Spring 2011” season on Tuesday, February 22, 2011. Softball Club games are played every Tuesday and Friday, beginning at 9:00 a.m. The softball field is located behind Community Hall in the South Campus Sports & Activities Complex. The parking lot is off Weatherford Drive and adjacent to the tennis courts and horseshoe pits. Spectators are welcome to come and watch the games. Softball Club membership is open to men (55 and older) and women (50 and older) who are residents of either Sun City Center or Kings Point. Don’t worry if you have not played in a while. Just bring your mitt and join us for batting and fielding practice on any Monday, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the softball field. Those interested in playing softball should contact Walt Drugan at 813.642.9135 or visit the Sun City Center Softball Club website at www.suncitycentersoftball.org for further details.
Kings Point Quilters Display
KP Residents Share a Surprised Aloha
Imagine my surprise seeing familiar faces at the Ft De Russy chapel Waikiki. George I know those people I said “they live in Kings Point’. Indeed they do and now we get together each January and February at the Hale Koa hotel where we stay or P.H. Changs, where this picture was taken. Do we get From left to right Herculano [Vince] together at home, heavens Vincent, Dorothy Vincent, Gerri Cureton and George Cureton. NO. We are to busy.
Laugh Until It Hurts Submitted by Diane Ingram
Kirkwood Presbyterian Church proudly welcomes Christian comedian Kenn Kington for an evening of non-stop laughs. Kenn will be in town for one show on March 5th, 2011. Comedian Justin Fennell will open the show at 7:00 ppm, followed by Kenn Kington for a total of 2 hours of hilarity. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door on March 5th. They can be purchased at Kirkwood’s office at 6101 Cortez Rd. West, Bradenton. Call the church office for operating hours, 813.794.6229. Tickets are also available on Sunday morning after worship services and through Kirkwood’s website, http://www. biggreenchurch.org/?
On February 17, the Kings Point Quilters displayed over 50 patriotic lap quilts in the Kings Point North Clubhouse, Sun City Center. These quilts were all made by members of the club. For several years, Kings Point Quilters have donated dozens of quilts to veterans at the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital in Tampa. On Friday, February 18, these displayed patriotic quilts were again donated and delivered to veterans at the Hospital. This is an ongoing community outreach project by Kings Point Quilters. On March 11, the Kings Point Quilters will showcase a large variety of quilts made by members at their 2nd bi-annual quilt show, “A Garden of Quilts”. This event will be held from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. in the Banquet Room at the North Clubhouse, Kings Point, Sun City Center. Admission is free.
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B U L L E T I N Barbershop Style Concert Submitted by Roosevelt Jones
Swim Dance Show
The Barbershop Harmony Society’s local chapter, Par For The Chorus, will celebrate spring with a cabaret and sing-along on Saturday, March 12, 7 p.m. at Redeemer Luther Church, 701 Valley Forge Drive. Featured will be the a cappella chorus and various quartets harmonizing in the distinctive “barbershop” style. Bring snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Tickets are $10. For more information, contact R. Jones at 813.746.4945.
Stained Glass Artist of the Month
Kings Point Stained Glass Club January Artist of the Month is Barb Kane. Barb moved here in 2006 from Ma. where she and her husband John raised two sons. She retired from thirtysix years teaching and now is a snowbird spending summers in Connecticut enjoying her three grandchildren. She started working in glass in 2007, making many pieces for the family and friends. It took her 7 months to complete this “great blue heron” window, which now sits proudly Barb Kane, January Artist of the Month in her living room window.
The annual Sun City Center Swim Dancer show will be on Saturday, March 5, at 2:00 P.M. Mark that date on your calendar, since this will be the only show this year and tickets will be limited. The show will be performed in the Atrium lap pool off N. Pebble Beach Blvd. at 961 North Course Lane. The title of the show is What’s in a Name, features familiar songs such as “Maria”, “Cowboy Joe”, and “Georgia Brown”. The Swim Dancers have been rehearsing since October, choreographing Scandinavian Club Events and refining their skills. The show numbers have a variety of easy Submitted by Carl Johnson to difficult skill levels. Even the seemingly simple float patterns are The Scandinavian Club of Sun City Center announces details of challenging and enjoyable for the swimmers to perform as well as their upcoming events for members and guests: Live Piano Music: for the audience to watch. On March 17th at the Episcopal Church on Del Webb East, Sun City’s The Swim Dancers are fortunate this year to have as guest swimmers own Chuck Wirick will present a marvelous display of his piano the Aquatic Dancers from The Villages. They will be performing (and maybe the church’s organ) virtuosity playing Scandinavian numbers such as “Brian’s Song,” and two others. Tickets will be flavored classical, pop and Broadway melodies. Chuck is well on sale at the kiosk starting February 28th from 9 A.M. until noon known for directing local choruses and providing music for local for a donation of $2.00. Also, tickets may be purchased from any theater groups. Come and enjoy his music. In April we are planning Swim Dancer or by calling Judy Quitsch, who is directing this year’s a program on Norse Mythology with Yvonne Ponsor, the former performance, at 813.642.0157. dean of the SCC “College” and a recognized expert on mythology, who will speak for us. She has always been a large draw, so we An Evening of Entertainment with the British look forward to an eager audience. Finally in May to close out our Connection season, we will have a wine and cheese social. Each event will All residents of Sun City Center and Kings Point are invited to join have a small admission charge per person. For reservations and The British Connection for an evening of entertainment on Tuesday, further information about the Club, please call 813.634.1927. March 22, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. in the Florida Room of the Atrium. The East Bay High School chorus, “Sounds of Time,” under March Academy Dance Classes the direction of Brian NeSmith, will present a musical program Submitted by Bernice DuBro May of traditional and contemporary music. SOCIAL DANCE CLASSES Prior to the concert dinner will be served. “Catering Specialties by Sponsored by the Academy Dance Club. Classes are held in the Steve” will prepare gourmet dinner and dessert pizza to your order. Dance Studio in the Atrium building. Open to all Sun City Center Tickets are $6.00 for members and $8.00 for guests. Non-alcoholic and Kings Point Residents. Couples and Singles welcome. $5/per beverages including soda, tea, coffee and setups for mixed drinks class. For information call Bernice DuBro May at 813.634.3205. are provided (BYOB). For reservations, contact Helen Roberts TUESDAY EVENING CLASSES (March 1,8,15,22,29) at 813.633.6008 by March 18. Send a check payable to The British 5:30 PM Beginning Rumba Connection to Ms. Roberts at 206 Stonehouse Ct, Sun City Center, 6:45 PM Beginning/Intermediate - Slow Dance FL 33573. 8:00 PM Beginning/Intermediate - Silver Waltz WEDNESDAY DAY CLASSES (March 2,9,16,23,30) 12:45 PM? Beginning - Swing Audubon Society Presentation 2:00 PM Intermediate - Fox Trot Submitted by Fred Durr 3:15 PM Intermediate - Night Club Two Step The Eagle
Get Fit While You Sit
Chair Yoga with Certified Yoga Instructor Gary Lenza will be from 10:30 – 11:30 AM every Friday at Homewood Residence, 3910 Galen Ct., SCC. Chair yoga includes meditation, and is the integration of body, mind and spirit. Students learn yoga postures, breathing techniques and relaxation with the aid of a chair. Students in wheelchairs can also benefit from chair yoga. Free of Charge. To reserve a chair call Bev at 813.633.4340. Elevator available. St. Joseph’s Day Celebration AMICI will hold its annual St. Joseph’s Day celebration on Saturday, March 19 at 5:30pm in the Banquet Room of the Kings Point Clubhouse. Italian food, music, wine and a history of St. Joseph’s Day will be featured. Tickets will go on sale as follows: members $1 and an Italian dish for 8, members will be allowed one guest – $3 plus a dish for 8. Tickets for members and their guest ,will go on sale in the Kings Point lobby on Monday, Feb. 28 10am-1pm, March 1st – 1pm - 4pm, March 3rd 10am-1pm. All remaining tickets will be available to the general public $3 and an Italian dish for 8 on Mon. March 7 from 1pm to 4 pm and Thursday March 10 from 10am-1pm. For information call 813.634.0955.
A u d u b o n S o c i e t y announces the final adventure film of the season entitled “ Bhutan, The Cloud Kingdom “ to be presented on Saturday, March 19, 2011 at 7:30 PM in the Borini Theater of the KP Clubhouse. The film narrated by award-winning wildlife cinematographer, Tom Sterling, will transport us to an almost mythical kingdom high in the Himalayas as the extraordinary architecture, wildlife, and landscape of this “ Shangri-la “are revealed. Tickets are $7.50 and are available at the Kings Point Box Office M-F and just prior to the performance.
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B U L L E T I N Veterans’
Dinner/Dance
Submitted by Paul Wheat
The annual Sun City Center Veterans’ Dinner/Dance will take place Saturday, March 12, 2011 in the Community Association’s Florida Room. It is sponsored by the Sun City Center Veteran Organizations and all veterans and friends are welcome. A social hour with appetizers will start at 5:00 p.m. A three-entree buffet (steamship round of beef, chicken Marsala, and corned beef and cabbage) by Banquet Masters with their famous dessert bar of assorted cakes will follow at 6:00 p.m. The program will be both patriotic and entertaining. Music and dancing by Salvina will follow dinner. There will be additional special entertainment. Dress is informal – wear something green. BYOB and setups. There will be a “Happy Hour Basket” raffle. Cost is $26 per person. Tickets are available through the American Legion 813.633.4059, Leathernecks 813.634.6375, MOAA 813.633.8581, MOWW 813.642.9820, VFW (6347819), or for general sales 813.634.7777.
SCC Dance Club
SCC Dance Club welcomes you to our Dance on Wednesday March 16th Community Hall, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Music by “dj” Darlene with a variety of music. Attire: Dressy Casual. Members Free, Guests $6 per person at the door. Singles always welcome. BYOB and Snacks. For more information call 813.633.7173
CERT Honors Founder Frank Hobbs
The Sun City Center Community Emergency Response Team paid tribute to founder Frank Hobbs at the January 26 CERT meeting. Francis J. “Frank” Hobbs, who was active in many community organizations, died September 17. A special plaque citing his contributions to the group was presented to his wife Joanne and daughter Cheryl. Frank worked with the Hillsborough County Fire-Rescue Department to start CERT about 10 years ago with 14 members. It has since grown to a President Bill Barron presents a membership of more than 150. He served as president for plaque to Joanne Hobbs honoring several years before turning over her late husband, CERT founder leadership to current president and past president Frank Hobbs. Bill Barron. Frank remained an enthusiastic supporter and recruiter-in-chief. He brought in many new members and assisted in their training. To supplement his work with CERT, he also became an amateur radio operator. Frank was a Security Patrol captain and director, and also earned certification as a Citizens Patrol member.
Jameson Greens Mardi Gras Golf Cart Parade
March 8th starts at 1:30 p.m. Watch for: Music, Beads, Candy and Fun! ROUTE - Jameson – Lyndhurst – Maplewood Portsmith - Grantham – Corinth – Acadia Worthington - South Club (2:30 p.m.) Kensington. For more info, call 813.938.4647 or 813. 634.1835
Kings Point Softball Team
SCC Big Band Dance Club
Saturday, March 12, 2011, 7:00-10:00 PM Community Hall. Come join us for a fun filled evening dancing to the music of Sun City Center’s own live 18 piece Swing Band playing the “Music Of Your Life” from the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s. Non season ticket holders $9 at the door. Dress code: Dressy attire for the ladies and jackets (ties optional) for the men. Info. Call Charlie 813.642.8172
FunFest 2011 Planning Picks up Momentum
With SCC FunFest 2011 only a month or so away, the committee is kicking into high gear. Jane Keegan, chair, is shown here with Health Fair Coordinators Sam Smith (L) and Richard Schaffer in tee shirts touting this year’s theme. Schaffer and Smith represent the Men’s Club which sponsors the Health Fair portion of the FunFest. Jerry Mahoney, who managed the Fair for six years, will assist in a transition advisory role. Schaffer said he is enthusiastic about the new responsibility. “It is great to be working with so many capable, interesting people, especially Sam and Jerry,” he said. FunFest is set for March 19 with food, entertainment, club offerings and vendor exhibits from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the SCC Community KP Softball Diane Barnes, Gary Gentzler, Ed Maslyk and Dale Gerow Association Central Campus, N. Pebble Beach Blvd.
Kings Point Ceramics Club Spring Sale
The Kings Point Ceramic Club will hold its annual spring sale and demonstration called “Show and Sell” on Thursday, March 10th from 10 AM to 2:30 PM. The club will be working on their various pieces while finished products will be offered for sale. All proceeds from the sale will be donated to the SCC Emergency Squad. In fact, if you donate $1.00 to the Squad you will receive a ticket for a prize. Come on over and support the Squad, watch the process and, if you are interested, why not join us? Classes are held every Thursday from 9 AM to 3 PM and Fridays from 8:30 AM till 11 AM. We have certified instructors and we have a lot of fun! For more information, call Mary 813.634.8747.
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World Day of Prayer 2011
Something special happens on the first Friday of March each year. It is the World Day of Prayer – a Christian prayer movement whose roots go back to the 19th Century. On Friday March 4, 2011, more than 3 million people worldwide will be worshipping using a common prayer service booklet. Like a wave of prayer, the first service will begin at sunrise in Tonga, and move around the world until the sun sets in neighboring Western Samoa. By then the Day will have been celebrated in more than 170 countries. Each year the service is prepared by a different country. The Christian women of Chile, South America, have prepared the service for March 2011. In this prayer service they challenge us with stories about people with few resources who still shared food and goods and support with people in need around them. The theme of the service is: “How many loaves have you?” Please consider participating in our own community World Day of Prayer service to be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Sun City Center on Friday, March 4th beginning with refreshments at 10 AM and followed by the service at 11 AM. Both men and women are welcome. This is your opportunity to stand together in Christian solidarity with all people – but particularly with the people of Chile on this day.
Anniversary Sunday Submitted by Hazel Martin
March, 2011
Beth
Israel Women’s Seder
Photo by Hazel Martin Seated L to R - Jean & Tom Mitchell. Standing L to R - Phyllis Black, Karl Buffington, Paula Lickfel
Beth Israel Sisterhood announces their Women’s Seder, on Tuesday, April fifth, at 12 noon. It will be held at the Henry Gibson Social Hall, located at 1115 Del Webb Blvd. E. in Sun City Center. The Seder is conducted with a meaningful women’s point of view, including full participation of all who attend. The music of composer Debbie Friedman will be sung led by song leader Idalea Rubin. The Women’s Seder is an important Sisterhood function honoring the holiday of Passover, which begins April 18th.
Redeemer women to meet Submitted by Lois Hobratschk
The women’s organization of Redeemer Lutheran Church (WELCA) will meet on Wednesday, March 16th beginning with refreshments at 9:30 AM. The program will be provided by Southeastern Guide Dogs. Both members and guests are invited to come and learn about the training for these dogs and the incredible benefits they provide the visually impaired. One of the dogs may even be present.
Dinner & Entertainment at United Community
Enjoy an evening of delicious food and great entertainment at The United Community Church, http://www.uccinscc.org/ 1501 La Jolla Ave, Sun City Center. The date is Friday, March 11, 2011 and the dinner is 6:00 p.m. (doors open at 5:30) and Photo by Hazel Martin the show begins at 7:00 p.m. The Dinner/Show package is Seated L to R Joan Wetzel., Nick Wetzel, Susan Grosskopf, George $17.00 and tickets for the entertainment only is $5.00 and may Grosskopf, and Paul Hunt. Standing L to R John Pfuhler, Doris Pfuhler, also be purchased at the door the night of the show. Dr. Loren Hart, Marian Hart, and Bunny Hunt The dinner is complete with salad, roast pork, beef stroganoff and all the trimmings. We truly have Fantastic It was a joyous morning as the United Community Church, entertainment “Elvis Extravaganza” Bill Lindsey, a local 1501 La Jolla Ave, Sun City Center honored 37 wedding celebrity impersonator. Tickets can be purchased Sunday anniversary couples during the morning worship service. mornings following the 10:00 a.m. worship service or in the The couples were celebrating their 50th, 60th and 60 plus church Narthex from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Tuesday years during 2011. Twenty-six couples attended this annual and Thursday mornings. For further information, contact Karl event. Group and individual photos were taken and everyone Buffington at 813.634.7062 0r Paula Lickfeldt at 813.633.6739. looked beautiful adorned with their corsages, boutonnieres, Deadline for dinner reservations is Tuesday, March 11th. and great smiles. A cake and coffee reception followed in the Great Hall. The Deacons delivered cakes and flowers to the couples unable Beth Israel’s Fifth Annual Rummage Sale – Tuesday March 8 to attend this special service. Save the date. Beth Israel is having its annual Rummage Celebrated Flautist Performs at St. Andrew Sale on Tuesday, March 8 from 8A-3 PM. Come early and get the wonderful bargains, good prices. There will be clothing, Presbyterian knickknacks, small appliance, linens, small furniture and Submitted by John Scott housewares. We’re located at 1115 Del Webb Blvd, East in Sun On Sunday, March 20, 2011, Ms. Eugenia Zukerman will City Center. All are welcome. Free refreshments. We will be be presenting a flute concert at St. Andrew Presbyterian donating what’s left after the sale to Angel Attic. Church. Ms. Zukerman is considered one of the finest flutists of our time. She has been Artistic Director of the Movie Nite at SCC UMC international Vail Valley Music Festival in Colorado’s Rocky The Sun City Center United Methodist Church will be hosting Mountains since 1998. This Festival has featured the New its monthly “Friday Night at the Movies” March 11, 2011 at York Philharmonic, the Rochester Philharmonic and the Dallas 6:00 starting with refreshments and followed by the movie at Symphony Orchestra. She has been the arts correspondent 6:30 P.M. The name of the movie will be: “What the Deaf Man for CBS Sunday Morning since 1981. She has appeared on Heard”, with Mathew Modine and James Earl Jones. The story a variety of other television programs as a guest, including, is of the life of a man who, as a young boy, is abandoned PBS’ Charlie Rose Show, NBC’s Today and A & E Breakfast with by his mother after she leaves the bus, they are riding, and the Arts. As a writer, Ms. Zukerman has been published in a the bus leaves without her. At the last stop the boy is found number of periodicals, including The New York Times, The asleep and alone. His identity, his mother’s whereabouts and Washington Post, Esquire and Vogue. Ms. Zukerman’s newest the boy’s silence remain a mystery for 20 years. book, In My Mother’s Closet, an anthology of essays about “What the Deaf Man Heard” is a Hallmark, Hall of Fame accomplished women and their thoughts on the mother/ Golden Crown Collection Movie. daughter relationships was published in 2003.
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Contract Bridge
By Steve Becker RECIPE FOR SUCCESS
When dummy appears, the first thing declarer must do in a suit contract is to count his losers. In so doing, he starts by assuming any tricks that can be lost will be lost. On this deal, South therefore notes at the outset that his possible losers at four hearts are a spade, a heart and two clubs. He realizes that with a little luck there may be no trump loser, and that he will lose only one club if West has the ace of that suit. But the basic premise he pursues is that he will be unlucky in both suits.
Declarer’s next step is to look for a means of overcoming the presumed bad luck. He notes that if the missing spades are divided favorably, he might be able to avoid one of his club losers, and that this possibility can be explored without relinquishing his other chances of making the contract. Accordingly, South wins the opening diamond lead with the king and immediately leads his singleton spade, East taking dummy’s jack with the king. Let’s assume East returns a diamond to the ace, whereupon declarer ruffs a low spade. A diamond is next trumped in dummy, and another spade is ruffed. As it happens, West’s ace falls on this trick, establishing the Q-7 of spades as tricks. The A-K of hearts are now led, revealing that West has a trump trick coming. Declarer then plays a club to the queen, taken by East with the ace. It makes no difference what East returns, because sooner or later South reaches dummy’s king of clubs and discards his last club on the spade queen. Declarer thus winds up losing only a spade, a heart and a club thanks to spotting and then implementing an additional option at the start of play. © 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Strange But True By Samantha Weaver
• It was British author and publisher Ernest Benn who made the following observation: “Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it whether it exists or not, diagnosing it incorrectly, and applying the wrong remedy.” • If you live in Michigan, make sure you keep this in mind: If you want to hunt with a slingshot, you’ll need a special license. • If you took all the other planets in our solar system and rolled them into one big ball, that ball would fit inside the gas giant Jupiter. • The next time you’re heading to Chicago, plan a stop in the nearby town of Niles. While there you can visit the Leaning Tower of Niles, a recently renovated half-size replica of the somewhat more famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. The attraction was built in 1934 by industrialist Robert Ilg as part of a recreation park for employees of his Hot Air Electric Ventilating Company of Chicago. • Although Billy the Kid was a notorious 19th-century outlaw, he never robbed a store, a stagecoach, a bank or a train. • A flea can jump 13 inches in a single leap. That may not seem like much, but to achieve a comparable feat, you would
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have to make a 700-foot jump. • Those who wish to cut federal spending today might want to take note of this historical fact: In 1790, United States senators earned a grand total of $6 per
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day -- and only when Congress was in session. • The ancient Romans appreciated smooth, hairless skin -- but to get that look they used pumice stones to sand off
the hair. Ouch. Thought for the Day: “It is absurd to divide people into good and bad. People are either charming or tedious.” -- Oscar Wilde ©2011 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Week of March 1, 2011 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Whatever decisions you’re faced with this week, rely on your strong Aries instincts, and base them on your honest feelings, not necessarily on what others might expect you to do. TAURUS (April 30 to May 20) Your sensitive Taurean spirit is pained by what you feel is an unwarranted attack by a miffed colleague. But your sensible self should see it as proof that you must be doing something right. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) More fine-tuning might be in order before you can be absolutely certain that you’re on the right track. Someone close to you might offer to help. The weekend favors family get-togethers. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The week continues to be a balancing act ‘twixt dreaming and doing. But by week’s end, you should have a much better idea of what you actually plan to do and how you plan to do it. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Changing your plans can be risky, but it can also be a necessary move. Recheck your facts before you act. Tense encounters should ease by midweek, and all should be well by the weekend. VIRGO (August 23 to Sept. 22) You might still be trying to adjust to recent changes. But things should improve considerably as you get to see some positive results. An uneasy personal matter calls for more patience. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Congratulations. Your good intentions are finally recognized, and long-overdue appreciation should follow. Keep working toward improvements wherever you think they’re necessary. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Try to look at your options without prejudging any of them. Learn the facts, and then make your assessments. Spend the weekend enjoying films, plays and musical events. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Someone might want to take advantage of the Sagittarian’s sense of fair play. But before you ride off to right what you’ve been told is a wrong, be sure of your facts. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan.19) You might be surprised to learn that not everyone agrees with your ideas. But this can prove to be a good thing. Go over them and see where improvements can be made. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb.18) After taking advice on a number of matters in recent months, expect to be called on to return the gesture. And, by the way, you might be surprised at who makes the request. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Reassure everyone concerned that a change of mind isn’t necessarily a change of heart. You might still want to pursue a specific goal, but feel a need to change the way you’ll get there. © 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.
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