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March, 2016
Getting ready for FunFest 2016
Come out for “Fun” on March 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
By Ilona Merritt Forgive me Mr. Moore, but as I contacted club after club and heard the enthusiasm with which they are planning to participate in the FunFest activities on March 19 this poem just wrote itself. Every art club I contacted has been busy for weeks and months making items to sell and special items for a raffle. The Stained Glass group has been making lovely angels and beautiful glass boxes which will hold lights. Pottery Wheel has been busy making items very useful items for the kitchen and will demonstrate the use of the potter’s wheel. The Needlecrafters, the Ceramic club and the Shellcrafters also have been working hard preparing items for FunFest. Gone Stamping’ will have beautiful hand made cards for sale in the Heritage room. Should anyone get hungry, there are 13 clubs planning to
‘Twas a month before FunFest and all through the town, the club members were working for the big showdown. They were busy making beautiful and useful things in the hopes that their treasuries would ring. Some clubs were planning food with care in hopes that the visitors would enjoy their fare. Dancers and musicians and others too, Were rehearsing to show their talents to you. And everyone in Sun City Center will cheer, When friends and visitors come here. have food for sale. You can start your morning with Danish being sold by the Hope Fund. Once again the Men’s Club will be selling their famous one pound pork chops. Every year the Men’s club sells 200 pork chops and are planning to have 225 for this year. BBQ chicken will also be sold by the Men’s club. Other club’s fare includes corned beef sandwiches, hot dogs, kielbasa and hamburgers. If you are still hungry there are lots of desserts available. Strawberry
Thank You Patriots Club
By Uta Kuhn The Patriots Club came into being on September 11, 2003. It’s main objective was to instill patriotism in the community by promoting national loyalty to our country and by sponsoring and supporting patriotic projects and/or activities in and around Sun City Center. The Club’s main project was to insure the periodic display of US flags along State Road 674 during patriotic holidays, which include Memorial Day, Flag Day, July 4th, Memorial Day, September 11th and Veterans Day. The display of US Flags along SR 674 had previously been handled by American Legion Post #246 under the direction of Commander Len Perry, with representatives from various military groups and the Chamber of Commerce, who was at the time the repository for THE FLAG FUND. In July of 2003, with funds being diminished, and staffing in decline to continue the project, the Chamber asked that the monies and responsibilities be turned over to another organization. That is when CA Scan the code with your Smart Phone to find us online at www.NewsOfKingsPoint.com
President Walt Cawein and CA Secretary Paul Wheat started working with some committee members, to organize the project. By-laws were established, and officers were elected. From that day forward the Club did more than just have US flags installed along SR 674; as a matter of fact the number of flags being flown was increased to 102, stretching from Cypress Village Blvd. to Hwy. 301. As the President of the Club, Uta Kuhn and other Board members worked on promoting patriotism in the community by participating in the Memorial Day Observance, The Chamber Business Expo, FunFest, Hi Neighbor and the Veteran’s Day Observances each and every year. For Memorial Day and Veterans Day, the club provided stick flags to all who attended the event. After learning that the the Therapeutic Recreation Program at the James A. Haley Hospital was underfunded, the Club set up special collection boxes at these events to collect monies which would then be donated to the VA’s special program. Over the years the Club was able to donate thousands of dollars to this worthy cause. In the past, fundraisers had been held for this program, but
shortcakes will be offered by the Lions club/Writers club, pies, cookies, cannoli and, of course, ice cream. Amidst all this shopping and eating you might want watch some demonstrations. It takes many hours of practice for groups to put on demonstrations. After all, everyone wants to put their best foot forward. The Swim Dancers will give a demonstration of synchronized swimming at noon in the lap pool. (they practice because of lack of manpower, these fell by the wayside. That is when the club held at least four fundraisers over the years, to offset the shortfall. The club was also instrumental for the installation of two permanent flagpoles with flags, in front of the SCC Service Sign on the south side of 674. These were installed to honor our veterans, past and present, and to pay tribute to them for the sacrifices they made. With continued publicity, the club also encouraged SCC residents to remember to dispose of their torn/tattered/faded flags by dropping them off at the CA Office, where they will be picked up for proper disposal by a local Boy Scout Troop. And of course also reminded them to fly their flags, and surround their neighborhoods with stick flags in front of every home for patriotic holidays. This practice, which started rather slowly, but has picked up steam over the years, and is a pleasure to see as people ride through these areas. As President of the Club, it has been my pleasure to make sure that we stand by the Club’s Motto: “KEEP THEM FLYING.” Being an immigrant, who came to the United States in 1951, enjoying the freedoms and opportunities in this great country, are my greatest joys, and seeing those flags displayed along our beautiful boulevard,
all year) The ballroom dancers and the solo line dancers will put on an exhibition and have been practicing a lot for this occasion. Then there are clubs who invite you discuss their programs and activities which might be of interest to the visitors. The computer lab will be open for anyone to stop by and monitors will be on duty just in case you have a question. If you ever wondered what a 3D printer is like, there will be a demonstration in the Computer Club lab. Many of the craft clubs will have demonstrations of their art as well. So, save the date and come to the FunFest and experience the enthusiasm and excitement first hand. There is a complete list of vendors in this issue of the News of Sun City Center. Come and have fun, eat, drink and be merry at the Sun City Center 2016 FunFest. makes me proud and thankful to live in the greatest country on God’s green earth. I am proud of what the Patriots Club has accomplished over the years of its existence, and I am sad to announce that the club will be disbanding. Having to give up leadership of the club is bittersweet, but I happy to announce that our cause to “KEEP THEM FLYING” will be taken up by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). It would be tough to choose a more fitting group to continue our cause and our tradition. Thank you DAR, for stepping up and continuing this wonderful tradition in Sun City Center. And of course at this time I would like to also say THANKS to the Board Members, Dick Person, Don Renwick, and David Floyd, who worked diligently all of these years to help make the mission of the Club better from year to year. Two of these gentlemen shared their perspectives regarding the Patriot’s Club. Dick Person: “Flying the flag shows respect for both the flag and the people who have served our country. I’ll miss working with the members to keep the flags flying and to raise money for our veterans. As a veteran and a friend to many veterans, it is important to remember their service,” Dick Person said. David Floyd: “I got involved in the Patriots Club because I wanted to continue the flying of the flag along SR-674. I love seeing Continued on Page 4