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Stan Lipski received a perfect score for Cruising Maine.
Winners have been announced in the January competition of the Sun City Center Photo Club. Judge John Livernois awarded a perfect score to Jackie Hanson for Just Too Cute and Stan Lipski received his perfect score for Cruising Maine. In the Color Print category, at the Master level, Jackie Hanson won a gold for Watch Out Below. At the Advanced level, Pat Jones received a gold for Lighthouse Lake Erie and silver awards
for Strong As An Ox and Ultimate Spider-Man. At Level 2, Bruno Graziano received a silver for Zion Lava. In the Unassigned level, Bobby Rennert won a gold for Fire and Rain and Celia Staples won silver for D’paso. In the Creative Arts Print category, at the Master level, Stan Lipski won a gold with a perfect score for Cruising Maine and also won silver for Hold On, I’m Taking A Picture. In the Monochrome Print category
Jackie Hanson received a perfect score for Just Too Cute.
at the Master level, Jackie Hanson won a gold with a perfect score for Just Too Cute and silver for Not On My Watch. In the Color Digital category, at the Master level, Rolf Sulzberger won a gold for Riding The Wind, Robert Winch for The Eye and Kathy Vitale for The Madrassa. At the Advanced level, Matt Batt won a gold for Water
Drop Red and Rose Stack won silver for Flying Wings, Milwaukee Art Museum. At Level 2, Carol Feldhauser won a gold for Mountain Bluebird and Allen Maser won a silver for Entrance To A Buddhist Temple. At Level 1, Madlyn Blom won a gold for Peaks of Color and Maryann Volk won silver for Too Close.
WaterDrop Red by Matt Batt
Sioux Dancing Moccasins by Wally Erickson
Don’t Get Scammed
By Kai Rambow “In the last five weeks, several residents were scammed over a million dollars total,” shared Community Resource Deputy Jeff Merry. Deputy Merry, who regularly delivers community awareness seminars here, notes despite efforts to inform, too many people still fall for scams. “The strangers who spend time on the phone with you are not your friends,” says Merry, “they want your money.” Matt Batt, computer monitor, repeated multiple times to a resident, “It’s a scam,” (computer one) before she finally asked, “Do you think it’s a scam?” Regardless of the medium – regular mail, phone call, email or text – there are three telltale signs it’s a scam: 1. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. If you get an unexpected check, notice that you’ve won a lottery or car – it’s a scam. If the IRS calls you stating you owe money – it’s a scam. 2. You’ll be asked to call about your check, lottery ticket or new car. “Congratulations!” you’ll be told. Now all you need to do is send money for taxes and administrative fees. If you’re asked to wire money or place on debit card – it’s a scam.
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Photo credit: Andy Ledoux Who is that on the other end of the phone? If they want money, or say you won some, chances are – it’s a scammer!
3. The moment you’ve paid any money you’ll be asked for more, and probably be asked to withdraw funds from different bank accounts on different days. This third tactic can cost thousands of dollars. “One resident recently talked every day for over an hour with her new friend,” shared Merry, “she was making $800 and $1,100 cash withdrawals at different banks four times a week. By the time we became involved, she had been scammed out of $250,000.”
See Scam on page 2. Mountain Bluebird by Carol Feldhauser
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The Editor’s Corner It’s Festival Season!
By E. Adam Porter Editor in Chief, News of Sun City Center As the Internet and TV news are buzzing about photos of frozen waves failing to make it to shore in New England, and blizzards are coming in waves across the Great Lakes region, here in Florida as I write this we are in the heart of what many folks call “perfect weather” – high around 75, low around 50, clear skies all the way to the horizon. I don’t know if it’s “perfect” but it’s sure better than “fair”. Speaking of “fairs”, March may bring us the first days of spring, but it’s also the official kickoff of festival season. Here in Sun City Center, we begin with the biggest event of the year – FunFest on March 19 – the day when thousands descend on the central CA campus for live entertainment, exhibits, craft demonstrations and fun, fun, fun. This is an event you truly do NOT want to miss. All the clubs will be out in full force. Members will share their talents, interests and skills. If it’s happening in Sun City Center, chances are you will find it at FunFest. Many club rooms will be open for tours. Chat with members, learn about club activities and, maybe, try your hand at some of their hobbies. FunFest is also chock full of wonderful live entertainment. Sit, listen, tap your feet and sing along. Maybe get up and cut a rug. It’s a great opportunity to experience music you’ve loved for years and maybe hear a tune or two that’s new to you. And the food … well, suffice to say, if you aren’t waddling home from FunFest as full as your favorite Thanksgiving, then you need to go back and grab another one of the Men’s Club’s famous one-pound pork chops. Speaking of food … March is high time for strawberries in central Florida. Ah, strawberries! If you want to learn a bit about the health benefits of this delicious little fruit, then let your fingers do the walking in these pages over to Rosie Korfant’s “Faith In Fitness” article,
all about that juicy little gem. For a local taste of strawberr y deliciousness, cruise over to Goodsons Farms, just off US-301 on CR-672 in Balm. Grab a shortcake and come home with a big box of berries. But if you really – REALLY – want to immerse yourself in the ultimate strawberry experience, the Strawberry Festival kicks off March 3 and runs through March 13 in Plant City. Not only is there just about any kind of strawberry concoction you can imagine, but there’s also the famous crafts displays, a second-to-none county fair music lineup and the ever-lovin’ Robinson’s Racing Pigs. Those little guys alone are worth the price of admission. Then there’s the Amish homemade donuts, a pioneer village, some of the best fair food anywhere and a midway right out of your childhood. If I had to put my finger on it, that’s what I love most about festival season. It’s a trip in a time machine for the price of an admission ticket. The aromas are like nothing else, but they haven’t changed in generations. The lights and sounds bring you right back to your footloose and fancy-free days. A time when you never thought about cholesterol, aspirin was for scraped knees not blood pressure, and your greatest fantasy was cozying up with Someone Special on the Ferris wheel. So, blow the diet and indulge in kettle corn, deep fried Oreos, gyros, sausage sandwiches and fried anything on a stick. Pop some balloons and win the big, pink bear. Find the perfect signature craft for your sitting room. Stroll handin-hand down the lane, fingers still a bit sticky from that elephant ear and the lights of the carnival rides reflecting in your sweetheart’s smiling eyes. Maybe pretend they have a smidge of whipped cream or powdered sugar on their lip and lean in to steal a kiss. There was a time when that moment would be the one you thought about for days afterward. Just maybe, you can recapture some of that magic. After all, it’s festival season.
Scam from page 1. “Another resident sent over $18,000 over a six-week period for a car,” cited Merry. “The scammers know exactly what they are doing. Seniors control over 90 percent of the wealth in this country. They’ve built nest eggs. That’s one of the reasons we have so many banks here. Residents get targeted because of the ‘633’ in the phone numbers and the zip code. The same problem exists for residents of The Villages.” Merry does not get any mailings or phone calls
because he lives in an area not targeted by scammers. “ This generation trusts more,” continued Merry, “younger generations are more skeptical. Family is not close, residents may be living alone. Scammers will gladly spend an hour, even two hours on the phone every day building a relationship to draw more money.” The three keys above should serve as a good guideline. We’ll be taking a closer look in coming issues specifically with computers and the Internet on how to be more secure.
News ofByFreedom Plaza Peggy Burgess
Twenty-two Freedom Plaza Residents will be soaking up sunshine and breathing sea air when this edition arrives at your door. From February 27 to March 5 they will be sailing aboard Royal Caribbean’s Vision of the Seas on the annual Scholarship Fund Benefit Cruise. The excursion is given that name at Freedom Plaza because each fare includes an additional $100, a donation to the Freedom Plaza Scholarship Fund, Inc. It is directed toward educational grants for employees. “We’re having fun for the Fund!” is the way the cruise participants put it. Their fun will include not only shore excursions at interesting ports of call, but also numerous shipboard services and activities, including the choice of places to dine and a wide variety of entertainments. In fact, the resident-travelers may feel that they have never left home, for Freedom Plaza is frequently compared to a “land-locked cruise ship”, providing many of the same amenities and activities as a large passenger liner. And now there are some new electronic up-dates at Freedom Plaza that will make it seem even more like a cruise ship. The most noticeable of these innovations is the large information screen near the entrance doors, similar to those seen in hotel lobbies and in atriums of cruise ships. Freedom Plaza’s screen displays the activities and entertainments of the day (or evening), movies to be shown, menus of the day in dining rooms and in the new American Grille, candid photos of residents enjoying recent social events, photos of and brief introductions to current staff members as well as important announcements. Also included on the display screen are occasional scenes or songs from Broadway shows, as “Broadway” is Freedom Plaza’s theme for 2016. Another of these recent technological advances at Freedom Plaza is the walletsize plastic card, electronically encoded, that serves as a door key, just like the key-cards issued to passengers on cruise ships or guests at hotels. Their door locks all converted to the new system, residents were issued their key-cards during the month of February. The cards can be carried in purse or billfold, or be worn on a chain or ribbon around the neck, a method most people find most convenient. As cruise ship gift shops do a big business in selling these card-holding neck chains (some very glitzy, others more sedate) it is very likely that a large number of them will be seen adorning the necks of residents returning from the Scholarship cruise. And as those key-card necklaces make ideal souvenir gifts, that number may be even greater. Now all that is needed on the “S.S. Freedom Plaza” is a way to simulate the building swaying ever so slightly, conjuring up that rhythmic rocking motion that is better than a lullaby at bedtime. No doubt the technology to do so is out there, and no doubt Freedom Plaza will find it.
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Photo from page 1. In the Unassigned level, John Lampkin received gold for My, That’s A Mouthful and Wally Erickson won a gold for Sioux Dancing Moccasins. Silver awards went to Wally Erickson for Before Pow Wow Dance Meditation, Bob Sanchez for Boy and Sunset, Anna Maria Island and A.J. Steirer for Orchid At Selby Gardens and David Schleif for Top Deck. In the Monochrome Digital category, at the Master level, Robert Winch won a gold for Circles And Squares. Bobbie Ray won silver for Overhead Reflection. At the Advanced level, Ron Shackelford won a gold for Ponce de Leon Lighthouse. In the Unassigned Level, John Lampkin won a gold for Eye On The Sky and David Schleif won a silver for Memorial. In the Creative category, three gold awards were given to Carol Feldhauser for Electric Duck, A.J. Steirer for Into My Work and Madlyn Blom for Sit and Relax at Polytech. For more information on the club and its activities, please see our website at “www.photoclubscc.com” or visit the learning lab at 1203 N. Pebble Beach Blvd.
Ponce de Leon Lighthouse by Ron Shackelford
Not On My Watch by Jackie Hanson
My, That's A Mouthful by John Lampkin
Lighthouse On Lake Erie by Pat Jones
Peaks Of Color by Madlyn Blom
Circles And Squares by Robert Winch
The Madrassa by Kathy Vitale
Riding The Wind by Rolf Sulzberger
Into My Work by A.J. Steirer
Electric Duck by Carol Feldhauser
Hold On, I'm Taking A Picture by Stan Lipski
Flying Wings, Milwaukee Art Museum by Rose Stack
The Eye by Robert Winch
Watch Out Below by Jackie Hanson
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Southshore Regional Library March 2016 Events
Tue. Mar 1 – English Practice Conversation Every Tuesday 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin. Practice speaking English in the comfort of a small group, with an English speaker to help you try new words. Meet for conversation with other adult language learners; no registration is required. Presented in partnership with the Hillsborough Literacy Council. Questions? Call: (813) 273-3652. Wed. Mar 2 – Southshore Needle People Every Wednesday 6 – 8 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in Community Room 2. Join other needle people to share techniques, tips, and experiences about knitting and other fiber and fabric arts. Bring a project and ask questions. Beginners welcome! Questions? Call: (813) 273-3652. Wed. Mar 2 – Mah Jongg Club Every Wednesday 6 – 8 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in Community Room 1. Enjoy an evening of the popular table game, Mah Jongg. Beginners are welcome. Free instruction will be provided. Participants are asked to bring their own Mah Jongg card. Questions? Call: (813) 273-3652. Thu. Mar 3 Opening Art Reception: Painting and Mixed Media 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin. Artists Melanie Feldman and Lew Jackson will be exhibiting their paintings during the months of March and April in the Crawford Gallery. Join us Thursday March 3rd for the Opening Reception from 6:00PM-7:30PM. Meet the artists and enjoy light refreshments. No registration required. Funding provided by the Friends of SouthShore Regional Library. Questions? Call: (813) 273-3652. Mon. Mar 14 – Adult Writing Group 1 – 3 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in the John Crawford Art Education Studio. Connect with fellow writers to inspire, encourage, and exchange ideas about the writing process. Opportunities to share your writings and receive feedback will be available. If you’ve ever wanted to be a writer, this is the group for you! All levels of writers are welcome. Questions? Call: (813) 273-3652. Mon. Mar 14 – Sonny and Perley: A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald 3 – 4:30 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin. Well known jazz duo Sonny Daye and Perley Rousseau (vocalist) craft a celebration in song honoring the incomparable Ella Fitzgerald. They present an intimate concert of vocals with piano and bass, filled with warmth and humor highlighting Fitzgerald’s life from her Apollo Theater debut at age 16 to her retirement. The program is filled with memorable choices from the Great American songbook. Funded by the Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library. Questions? Call: (813) 273-3652. Wed Mar 16 – Elder Law 2 – 4 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin. This program will provide information and education regarding legal issues for seniors including planning for incapacities and long-term care with emphasis on public benefits. Questions? Call: (813) 273-3652.
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Fri. Mar 18 – Master Gardener Series: Growing Tomatoes in Florida 2 – 3:30 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in Community Rooms 1 & 2. This talk covers the history of the tomato, needs of tomato plants, and common pests and diseases. Questions? Call: (813) 273-3652. Tue. Mar 22 – Movie Matinee: The Martian 2 – 4:30 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin. Enjoy a movie on the big screen at SouthShore Regional Library. The Martian rated PG-13, 142 minutes. From legendary director Ridley Scott (Alien, Prometheus) comes a gripping tale of human strength and the will to survive, starring Matt Damon as an astronaut stranded on Mars. Funded by the Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library. Questions? Call: (813) 273-3652. Tue. Mar 22 – Papercrafting for Adults with Sparkle n’ Sprinkle 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin. Create a beautiful card or scrapbook page with Sparkle N Sprinkle. All materials will be provided. Limited to 25 participants. Registration required at either the SouthShore Regional Library Information Desk or by calling 813-273-3652. Funded by the Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library. Wed. Mar 23 – Family Center on Deafness Telephone Distribution 1 – 3 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in the John Crawford Art Education Studio. Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc. (FTRI) will be on site to provide free specialized equipment and training to qualified Florida residents who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired. The equipment enables them to place and receive phone calls. Questions? Call: (813)273-3652. Thu. Mar 24 – Southshore Readers Book Club 2 – 3 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in Community Room 2. Book Discussion - The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion. The art of love is never a science: Meet Don Tillman, a brilliant yet socially inept professor of genetics, who’s decided it’s time he found a wife. In the orderly, evidencebased manner with which Don approaches all things, he designs the Wife Project to find his perfect partner: a sixteen-page, scientifically valid survey to filter out the drinkers, the smokers, the late arrivers. Questions? Call: (813) 273-3652. Mon. Mar 28 – Adult Writing Group 1 – 3 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in the John Crawford Art Education Studio. Connect with fellow writers to inspire, encourage, and exchange ideas about the writing process. Opportunities to share your writings and receive feedback will be available. If you’ve ever wanted to be a writer, this is the group for you! All levels of writers are welcome. Questions? Call: (813) 273-3652.
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POETRY Invisible Me
The sounds and clamor of familial conversations fill the rooms of your homes. I recall when I was involved in them all. But that was long ago, at our house, you both were little, And there were fewer conversations then. Now I sit, glancing downward, busy at some device, pretending to not hear (or listen). Select words manage to find their way to my ears. They wage a surprise, unexpected assault. to
Only a few expressions are needed
confirm that I live on the perimeter of your conversations now. Trips planned; Good times had. Problems arose; Victories prevailed. Struggles overwhelmed; Each overcome. Lives being lived full of unending laughter and eternal hope. I live on the perimeter of your lives now, too, as it should be. You’re both adults, families of your own. With slowly increasing acceptance I realize I’ve been blessed with glimpses of our futures. Whispers and hushed voices mock a time when I’m gone. Good times will be had. Victories will prevail. Each struggle will be overcome. And in spite of any sadness you may feel or tears you may shed, You’ll continue to live your lives full of unending laughter and eternal hope.
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“The Gift of the Memoir”
By W.J. Farr Dedicated to Joan Shalleck, a Teacher who gives Life to Memoirs and brings Memoirs to Life My mind is a kaleidoscope of paintings, Colors swirling in all directions and Caught in the ebb and flow of time. I peer into the tube of the ages and Gasp at all that is hidden inside . . . There are so many people and places, I cannot resist the urge to stop and Capture each one in words.
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Yet, this legacy is bound by a boxed Frame of white and letters, caught on Weightless pages. There is no room for each story that Would crowd into this space. There is not enough Time to hold the past. I write, driven by the belief That all is not in vain. Life has been and continues to be A tale filled with wonder and magic. The memoir is the gate to Resurrection. My fingers slow as the words pour forth. My mind races back to the moments So long ago, Yet so fresh and renewed today. I cannot let these souvenirs from The past escape. I must Capture them now, Empowered by this day. Writing a memoir is a sea surging Tide that cannot be caught in the Small bucket that is my mind. I view the receding years from this Mountain peak of age. I shall Bring it forward and make it real. Who will see the paintings in my head If I do not preserve them? Who will meet the characters in the Pages of my life if I do not Bring them to the stage of now? The memoir stores all and reveals Time past and long lost life. The years that have fled become Presents for those about To embrace the future. Such is the gift of The Memoir.
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Fraud Forum: Medicare & Social Security Fraud
By Deputy Jeff Merry The Hillsborough County Sheriff ’s Office is committed to serving, protecting, and defending the community and is continuing to do so by offering a monthly open forum on Economic Fraud and its growing trend with the advancement of technology. The presentations will include strategies for preventing fraud and resources available to victims. Each presentation will be conducted four (4) times a month at different community locations: Tuesday, March 8, 2016, 10 a.m. The Caper Room, Sun City Center Community Association Atrium 945 N. Course Lane, Sun City Center, FL 33573 (Reoccurs the second Tuesday of each Month) Tuesday, March 8, 2016, 1:00 p.m. Ripple Room, Kings Point Community 1900 Clubhouse Drive, Sun City Center, FL 33573 (Reoccurs the second Tuesday of each Month) Tuesday, March 15, 2016, 11 a.m. Freedom Auditorium, Freedom Plaza 1010 American Eagle Blvd, Sun City Center, FL 33573 (Reoccurs the third Tuesday of each Month) Wednesday, March 16, 2016, 3:00 p.m. American Momentum Bank 131 S. Pebble Beach Blvd, Sun City Center, FL 33573 (Reoccurs the third Wednesday of each Month) If you have any questions or comments please contact the Sun City Center Community Resource Deputy Jeff Merry at 813-242-5515.
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International Forum
The International Forum of Sun City Center will present a program on “Cuba, Before, During and Post Fidel Castro” on Friday, March 11, 2016 from 9:30-11:30 a.m.in the Florida Room in the Atrium Bldg. of Sun City Center’s main campus, just to the east of North Pebble Beach Blvd. The program will feature three speakers: Professor Rachel May, Director of The Institute for the Study of Latin America and the Caribbean at the University of South Florida will discuss the impact of Fidel Castro’s 1959 revolution and how the lives of Cuban citizens changed in the decades following the revolution. Mercedes Harris was born in a small Cuban town but was sent to boarding school in Havana. In 1958, when “bad things started to happen”, she was sent to live with relatives and attended a boarding school in Colorado. Gail Riba is a member of the SCC International Forum Advisory Board and coordinated this program on Cuba and the January forum program on the Maasai Culture of East Africa. Gail taught Spanish for more than 30 years and has traveled to all seven continents, taking photographs and accumulating memories of her many adventures. Residents of Sun City Center, Kings Point, Freedom Plaza and their guests are all welcome.
Free Amplified Phones
Free Amplified Phones for hard of hearing Florida residents will be available at the Sun City Center Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. First come, first serve.
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Percussionists and other musicians are being sought for the Eastern Hillsborough Community Band, a concert band that performs in the Tampa Bay area. “With more than 50 members, we sound great, but we would sound even better if we could round out our sound with more players,” says Ken Watts, conductor. “Right now, our greatest need is for percussionists, clarinet players, an oboist and bassoonist.” EHCB rehearses every Thursday at 7 p.m. in Brandon. Although the band performs throughout the region, it focuses on Eastern and Southern Hillsborough County. There is no cost to join the band. Members are required to have previous experience performing in a high school band or the equivalent, have the ability to read music and provide their own instruments and stands. The band can provide some percussion instruments, however. The band is comprised of volunteers of all ages and from all walks of life. Watts, principal conductor, is an accomplished musician with more than 40 years of experience as a conductor and performer. Anne Marie Dresser, an accomplished trombone player, is the band’s assistant conductor. For more information about the band, call (813) 569-1771, email info@ehcb.org or visit www.ehcb.org.
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Independence is a Dog Named LaRue
To Cynthia Moynihan, a black Labrador/golden retriever mix named LaRue is independence and freedom. LaRue is a hearing dog, trained to assist people with profound hearing loss like Moynihan. The dog alerts her to calls from her children, people saying her name, the telephone, timers, a smoke alarm or other emergency, and more. Moynihan will tell how LaRue changed her life, at a meeting of the Sun City Chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America, at 9:30 a.m. March 2 at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 1239 West Del Webb Blvd. Born with a genetic hearing loss that grew progressively, Moynihan is now considered deaf without the use of hearing aids. With LaRue’s help, she is an active advocate for the hard-of-hearing, and is president of the Florida Chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America. She is a Valrico resident and founder of Being Heard, which works to combine resources to help those impacted by hearing loss. All are welcome to come and hear her inspirational story. The meeting is free of charge, and also provides an opportunity for those with some degree of hearing loss to talk with others about how they are coping with similar difficulties. Come early for coffee and conversation.
5th Annual Parrish Chili Cook-Off and Heritage Day Parade
The Parrish Civic Association and Parrish Foundation will host its 5th annual Chili Cook-Off and Heritage Day Parade on Saturday, March 5th. There will be much fun, music, laughter, children’s activities, and lots of good chili for all attendees, young and old alike. Entertainment will be provided by several popular local bands, including Zack Joseph & the Society, JD Lewis & Zetha, Kim Betts & the Gamble Creek Band, Rosewood Creek Band, The Jake Castro Band and Cheerjam. All of the proceeds from the Cook-Off will be dedicated to grants awarded by the Parrish Foundation to not for profit corporations serving the Parrish community. The parade will commence at 10:30am from the Parrish Fire Dept. and proceed on 121st Street to the Chili Cook-Off event area at the Florida Railroad Museum, which will open at 11 a.m. for all persons who have purchased tickets. Tickets are available at the Parrish 7-Eleven and the Parrish YMCA for $5. Tickets at the event gate will be $10. Children under the age of 12 are free! There is still time to sign up as a Chili Cook-Off team, so you can try your skills versus the 30 teams that have already signed up. To do this, Contact our Chili-CookOff Team Chairman, Mike Williamson at (941) 812-2382, or email mwilliamson@ parrishfd.org, or go to the website at www.parrishchili.com.
A Better Bunco
So many people in the area enjoy this dice game we decided to make it a fundraiser for a good cause. The local Xi Xi Zeta chapter of Beta Sigma Phi national sorority invites you to have a fun evening playing bunco and also contributing to a local Wounded Warrior nonprofit called Fave Boating Expeditions/Project Corregidor. This agency based on the Ruskin shoreline off Shell Point Rd. heals and helps military and their families. So for a $10 entrance fee come to the Sun City Center Chamber of Commerce Banquet Room (in the back of the building before the Post Office) on Tuesday, March 1, 2016. The event will be 6-9 p.m. and light refreshments will be served. More important winners of bunco games will win some great prizes! So bring a few friends for three hours of fun and you will leave with that wonderful feeling of satisfaction that you helped others at the same time! Reservations are not necessary but feel free to contact the organizer if you have any questions or need directions: Jeanne Burkeson (813-334-3196) at jrburkeson@tampabay.rr.com.
Male Call for Prostate Health
Male Call for Prostate Health, sponsored by the Men’s Club of Sun City Center, will host its next meeting at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 14 at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 1239 W.Del Webb Blvd. The speaker will be Jan Manarite, V.P. of Advocacy and Education for PAACT (Prostate Advocates Aiding Choices in Treatment). She was formally Patient Advocate for the Prostate Cancer Research Institute (PCRI). Her vast knowledge of prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment, and her expertise of patient advocacy has helped numerous prostate cancer patients when faced with difficult decisions on diagnosis and treatment.
Bike Registration Event
Sun City Center Bicycle Registration & Safety Seminar Thursday, March 10, 2016 9 to 11 a.m. Community Hall 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd, Sun City Center. Event will include bike registration, bike safety education, bike repair demonstrations, bike inspections, bike buying tips, giveaways, raffle prizes and refreshments. For information contact Community Resource Deputy Merry (813) 242-5515.
Community Church College Spring Trips
The Community Church College, 1501 La Jolla Ave, Sun City Center (www.4lifelearning.org) has some great trips scheduled for March and April. Safari Wilderness (safariwilderness.com), Lakeland, FL. On Friday February 26, Cost $75 Includes Bus trip, Safari ticket and Lunch with tip, then off to Fresco’s www.frescoslakeland.com for lunch. Limited availability on Tarpon Springs Cruise & Shopping Tour (www. calypsoqueen.com), Friday March 11, Cost $63 includes bus trip, boat trip and buffet lunch and tip. The Story Of Jesus (storyofjesus.com) Wauchula, FL, Friday April 1, 2016, Cost $40 includes Bus Trip and Show Tickets. Tell your family and friends. Check back on our website often as we begin to schedule our classes and trips for the Fall Semester 2016. For more info call us at 813-634-8607 or send a note at www.4lifelearning.org/contact.html.
Potlucker’s Social Network
Pot luck Social meet new friends, have some laughs, eat some food and have some fun. Saturday April 16 5 p.m. Bring dish to share, instrument to play if you like, games if you enjoy that or just show up to yak away on a Saturday night. Bring your own utensils, drinks, etc. Clubhouse will only provide water. Location is the KPCH Lobby all KP and SCC residents welcome. SCC must RSVP so I can call you in at the gate. Call Laurie at 813-419-4787.
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33573 33573 is provided by Debbie Caneen, Director of Admissions, Sun Towers from items submitted for publication. To submit events for future publications, send them by the 15th of the prior month. Debbie also publishes 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 w w w. S C C AdsAndEvent s.com . S end a l l e vents by e-mai l 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. SPECIAL EVENTS Please include all basic information, especially Price (or list it’s Free) and Contact Information (phone, e-Mail, or website). Six lines maximum. Send to: sccfreeads@tampabay.rr.com. As soon as space permits, we will put it in the weekly e-Mail and it will run until event date passes. You do not need to submit it again. PLEASE NOTE: This area is for SPECIAL EVENTS only. WEEKLY, MONTHLY, or ONGOING EVENTS are listed on our website under WEEKLY & MONTHLY MEETINGS at www.SCCAdsAndEvents.com which is updated every weekend. TUE. MAR 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - LINE DANCING WITH A BALANCE 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Sun City Center. Do you like to dance but are worried about falling? Join our new FREE line dancing class lead by trained therapists. This weekly class will improve your balance and reduce your risk of falling. We can boot, scoot and boogie safely together and make exercise fun! For more information, call Debbie Caneen at 813-892-2990. TUE. MAR 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 UKULELE JAM SESSION 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Music Avenue, 3822 Sun City Center Blvd, SCC. Ukulele players are invited to jam weekly with
The News of Sun City Center other ukulele players. To reserve your seat at the studio phone Steve or Ruth, 633-9688. Space is limited. TUE. MAR 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - LIFE CHALLENGES SUPPORT GROUP 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Sun City Center. Live your life fully with zest and joy! Rid yourself of depression, anxiety, frustrations with family, children, friends, life changes, health problems, finances and more. Relief comes by sharing and receiving support and making a positive plan of action. All are welcome in complete confidence and free of charge. Cheryl Lewis facilitates this group and is an effective psychotherapist. We meet every Tuesday in the first floor lounge of Sun Towers. No appointment is necessary. Sponsored by the Coalition for Mental Health and Aging. TUE. MAR 1 - BRAIN DANCING FITNESS 2:30 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Attend our Brain Dancing sessions and bring the joy of movement, imagination and playfulness back into your life! Learn to exercise your brain and receive the benefit of joint flexibility, memory recall, creativity, imagination, laughter, breathing, balance and more! Every session is different and done seated so all are welcome to join in! FREE and open to the public. Complimentary valet parking available at entrance. TUE. MAR 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 SOCIAL DANCE CLASS Beginning - Swing - 5:30 PM Intermediate - Swing - 6:45 PM Advanced - Swing - 8:00 PM Classes are held in the Dance Studio in the Atrium building. Open to all Sun City Center and Kings Point Residents. Couples and Singles welcome. $25/ per person for 5-week session. For information call Bernice DuBro at 6343205. WED. MAR 2, 9, 16, 23,30 THERAPEUTIC TAI CHI OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Our therapists have advanced training in therapeutic Tai Chi for Seniors and will provide guidance in this healthy exercise. Tai Chi has been proven to increase strength and balance! This class will be offered EVERY Wednesday due to increased demand. For more information, contact Debbie Caneen at 813-634-3347. WED. MAR 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 SOCIAL DANCE CLASS Beginning - Tango - 12:45 PM Intermediate - Tango - 2:00 PM Intermediate/Advanced - Tango - 3:15 PM Classes are held in the Dance Studio in the Atrium building. Open to all Sun City Center and Kings Point Residents. Couples and Singles welcome. $25/
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per person for 5-week session. For information call Bernice DuBro at 6343205. WED. MAR 2 - WED. JUN 1 GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP 1:30 - 2:15 p.m. on the first of third Wed of each month at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 1239 Del Webb Blvd W. in the chapel of the church. The group will assemble the first and third Wednesdays of each month through Wednesday, June 1. The class will be facilitated by Carol Liedberg, RN and Anne Ray, an RN who is also a Stephen Minister. “Beyond the Broken Heart” by Julie Yarbrough will be the group’s text, complemented by a video. This group will be a spiritual and loving support group for those who are grieving the death of a loved one. This group will offer coping strategies, a personal journal, a survival kit, and will hear guest speakers. Please call the church at 634-1239 and ask to be enrolled. For questions, ask for Carol Liedberg. WED. MAR 2 - CHESS LOVERS CLUB 1:30 - 5:00 p.m. SSC. Heritage Room. This long-standing club is open to all of the Sun City Center Community interested in playing chess. We meet every Wednesday - Open to all levels, beginning to Master. FREE!! Questions, Please contact the President, Robert Gutter at 813 -944-2043. WED. MAR 2 - THE SAMARITAN SERVICES ALZHEIMER’S MONTHLY MEETING 2:00 p.m. at the Redeemer Lutheran Church. The speaker will be Ms. Margaret GrossKing, MS, RN the Research Project Manager, Caregiving Lab at the USF School of Nursing. She will be speaking on “Understanding the Physiologic Consequences of Caregiving”. For more information please call Doris at 6343489 or the office at 634-9283. WED. MAR 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 FRONT PORCH PICKERS - LIVE MUSIC 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Rollins Theatre, 970 Cherry Hills Drive. Country, bluegrass, traditional and gospel music on acoustic guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, ukulele, dobro and bass fiddle. Free program. Call (813) 633-6739. THU. MAR 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 KINGS POINT QUILTERS 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Kings Point Clubhouse, Fiber Arts Rooms 1 and 2 (new rooms located near the indoor pool). Work on ones own project or help with ongoing charity quilts for veterans, hospitalized children and NICU babies. Special classes may also be taught on these dates. Work continues on handmade items which are offered for sale and can be seen in their showcase located in the hall outside Fiber Arts Rooms 1 and 2. Handmade items and quilts will also be sold at the Kings Point Quilters Boutique on March 16 as part of Spring Fling.
9 For information about the Kings Point Quilters 813-642-8961 Sandy Nunn, President. THU. MAR 3 - THE SCC REGISTERED NURSES CUB MEETING 9:15 a.m. for coffee and conversation, followed by a brief business meeting at 9:45 a.m. in the Caper Room of the Atrium Building. Our speaker, member Audrey Vietzke, RN, will begin at 10:00 am. Audrey has spent several years studying alternative treatments of cancer. The title of her talk is “The truth about cancer - non-toxic alternative protocols.” Audrey will have a “show and tell” table for us to examine some of the treatments she’ll be talking about. Guests are always welcome to our meetings. For questions please call Lynne Murphy, President, at 813 634 6707. THU. MAR 3 - BETTER BREATHERS SUPPORT GROUP 10:00 a.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Drive. The USF College of Pharmacy is back by popular demand with a new topic. We are pleased to announce that two fourth year pharmac y students will be speakers at the Better Breather’s Club at Sun Towers on March 3rd at 10am. A pharmacist faculty member will also be in attendance. The pharmacy students (Ebony Johnson and Suzanne Huber) will be giving a presentation on Pulmonary Fibrosis. Currently Ebony and Suzanne are in their last year of pharmacy school completing training in geriatric pharmacy under Dr. Carol Fox, Pharm. D., and CGP. Jennifer Lenoir, COTA will close the meeting with therapeutic Tai Chi. Annettia Simpson RRT, the Director of Sun Towers Outpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation will be available to answer any questions you may have regarding pulmonary disease management. Complimentary Valet Parking at the Terrace entrance. Please R.S.V.P. to Heather at 813-6343324 ext.148. FRI. MAR 4, 11, 18, 25 - KINGS POINT QUILTERS 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon at Kings Point Clubhouse, Fiber Arts Rooms 1 and 2 (new rooms located near the indoor pool). At present the hand quilters are working on a beautiful large whole cloth quilt which is secured on a quilting frame. Quilting by hand is the way quilting used to be done before the age of machine quilting. This quilt will become the “opportunity quilt” and one day you may be the lucky winner. Individual projects are also worked on during this time. For information about the Kings Point Quilters 813-642-8961 Sandy Nunn, President. MON. MAR 7 - WIDOWER’S WELLNESS GROUP 8:30 a.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. SCC. Widower’s See 33578 on page 10.
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33578 from page 9. Wellness Group: “A group of men who have lost their spouse committed to listening and unsolicited sharing”. Our experience has shown that grief is an ongoing journey and it varies; for some it’s constant, others it’s intermittent and some are ambushed by unexpected bursts of anger, grief or fear. We invite YOU to attend a meeting and witness the camaraderie and healing that comes from “listening and unsolicited sharing” of the experiences of men like yourself who’ve lost their spouse. The only requirement is being there and being willing to listen. For more information contact Jim Clarke 813-625-5665 or jclarke321@verizon.net. MON. MAR 7 - “FOR TODAY” M E E T I N G O F OV E R E AT E R S ANONYMOUS 10:00 a.m. at the Sun City Chamber of Commerce meeting room (private entrance to meeting room is on the left side of the building). The only requirement for attending is a desire to stop compulsively eating. OA is an international 12-step organization/ program which addresses the emotional, spiritual and physical needs of those desiring to stop compulsively eating and stop compulsive food behaviors. No scales, dues or fees. This meeting is open only to those who have a problem with their weight or eating patterns. Please join us any Monday morning. TUE. MAR 8 - MEDICARE FRAUD PREVENTION - PRESENTED BY HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY SHERIFF 10:00 a.m. The Caper Room, Sun City Center Community Association Atrium, 945 N. Course Lane, Sun City Center, FL 33573. (Reoccurs the second Tuesday of each Month) The Hillsborough County Sheriff ’s Office is committed to serving, protecting,
and defending the community and is continuing to do so by offering a monthly open forum on Economic Fraud and its growing trend with the advancement of technology. The presentations will include strategies for preventing fraud and resources available to victims. If you have any questions or comments please contact the Sun City Center Community Resource Deputy Jeff Merry at 813-242-5515. TUE. MAR 8 - MEDICARE FRAUD PREVENTION - PRESENTED BY HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY SHERIFF 1:00 p.m. Ripple Room, Kings Point Community, 1900 Clubhouse Drive, Sun City Center, FL 33573. (Reoccurs the second Tuesday of each Month) The Hillsborough County Sheriff ’s Office is committed to serving, protecting, and defending the community and is continuing to do so by offering a monthly open forum on Economic Fraud and its growing trend with the advancement of technology. The presentations will include strategies for preventing fraud and resources available to victims. If you have any questions or comments please contact the Sun City Center Community Resource Deputy Jeff Merry at 813-242-5515. TUE. MAR 8 - THE ITALIAN CLUB ANNUAL ELECTION AND ICE CREAM SUNDAE SOCIAL Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. with the ice cream social to follow at 6:30 p.m. in the Kings Point Veterans Theater. Members will be entertained by the Riverview Chorus Boosters. Gari will be the DJ for your dancing pleasure. Tickets are a requirement and will be given out FREE at the KP North Club Lobby on Thursday and Friday, February 25th and 26th from 9 AM till Noon. Sun City Residents please have your badges
with you. Tables of 8 kindly keep your names together. For more information, please call President Tom Barba at 813633-0264. Cut-off date: March 4. W E D. M A R 9 - D I A B E T E S EDUCATION SUPPORT GROUP 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Learn from Jamie Stolarz who is a registered, licensed dietitian and earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Food Science and Human Nutrition, as well as her Master of Science in Nutrition, from the University of Florida. Prior to joining Publix, Jamie was the program coordinator for Vet HEALTH: Healthy Eating And Lifestyle Tips for Heroes, a veteran nutrition program she developed after coordinating the Still Serving: Vet to Vet Meals at Home pilot program for the Department of Veteran Affairs in Gainesville, Florida. Are you unsure of your dietary future? Discover options that will assist you! Join Lisa Endick, RN from Nurse on Call Home Health Care as she facilitates this support group. For additional info, call Debbie Caneen 813-892-2990. WED. MAR 9 - INTERNATIONAL CABARET ARTIST, COMEDIAN & SINGER DANNY JUSTICE 7:00 p.m. for his final date here in the Florida Room of the Sun City Center Atrium Building. Danny Justice the internationally known Irish comedian and singer will be performing his final tour in the United States. Danny will be retiring to his home in Dublin, Ireland. Tickets are on sale for $15.00 per person. Cabaret style tables of 8 are available (BYOB). For tickets or additional information please contact Tom Bennis, AOH, 813-633-5188. Sponsored by the Men’s and Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians of Sun City
March 2016 Center, Hillsborough County. Proceeds will be donated to LifePath Hospice, Sun City Center. THU. MAR 10 - CANCER CARE SUPPORT GROUP 1:00 to 2:00 PM at United Community Church, 1501 La Jolla Avenue. This group is open (at no cost) to anyone experiencing or who has experienced the stress of having cancer and is also open to family members and caregivers. The group will address issues, questions, and concerns of the group members. This is not a lecture group but a group where participants can share their own story and can learn from each other different ways of coping. How important to know: YOU ARE NOT ALONE!! The group will be led by Bill Smith, LCSW and Wendy Burkhard, LCSW, both experienced and caring therapists. Questions? Contact Bill at whjgsmith@aol.com or at 440-382-1895 FRI. MAR 11 - “A ROUND TO REMEMBER” GOLFING EVENT HOSTED BYT THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION TO BENEFIT THE SCC SAMARITAN’S ALZHEIMER’S AUXILIARY 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Freedom Fairways, 3932 Upper Creek Dr., Sun City Center, FL. $20.00 Super Ticket Includes Entry into Three Competitions (Putting, Longest Drive, and Closest to the Pin) 3 Raffle Tickets – Hot Dog Lunch & Beverage (11 – 2) Prizes for each Contest. Win a Round of Golf for 2 and $25 cash! 50/50 drawing and raffle prizes. Memory Mobile onsite free memory screenings and care consultations. Call 813-633-4653 to schedule your tee-time. To order tickets, call 813-927-1147 or 727-710-4976. MON. MAR 14 - WIDOWER’S WELLNESS GROUP 8:30 a.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, See 33578 on page 11
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33578 from page 10 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. SCC. Widower’s Wellness Group: “A group of men who have lost their spouse committed to listening and unsolicited sharing”. Our experience has shown that grief is an ongoing journey and it varies; for some it’s constant, others it’s intermittent and some are ambushed by unexpected bursts of anger, grief or fear. We invite YOU to attend a meeting and witness the camaraderie and healing that comes from “listening and unsolicited sharing” of the experiences of men like yourself who’ve lost their spouse. The only requirement is being there and being willing to listen. For more information contact Jim Clarke 813-625-5665 or jclarke321@verizon.net. MON. MAR 14 - SCIENCE , ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY CLUB MEETING 7:30 p.m. in the Caper Room, Atrium Building, 954 North Course Lane. There is no cost for guests; anyone interested in science and technology is invited. Artificial Intelligence - Artificial Intelligence (AI) plays a prominent role in science fiction and has offered many promises for the last several decades, but few examples have gotten out of the laboratories and into the hands of ordinary citizens. The past 2-3 years have given us the example of Watson, the computer that wins at chess and Jeopardy, but what can we expect next? And how is AI different than human intelligence? Dr. Morris Firebaugh will address these and other issues related to AI. MON. MAR 14 - “FOR TODAY” M E E T I N G O F OV E R E AT E R S ANONYMOUS 10:00 a.m. at the Sun City Chamber of Commerce meeting room (private entrance to meeting room is on the left side of the building).
The only requirement for attending is a desire to stop compulsively eating. OA is an international 12-step organization/ program which addresses the emotional, spiritual and physical needs of those desiring to stop compulsively eating and stop compulsive food behaviors. No scales, dues or fees. This meeting is open only to those who have a problem with their weight or eating patterns. Please join us any Monday morning. TUE. MAR 15 - FREE MEMORY SCREENINGS PROVIDED BY SOUTHSHORE COALITION FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND AGING Beginning at 9:30 a.m. in Creason Hall at The United Methodist Church. By appointment only. To schedule, call the Coalition at 813-419-4902. TUE. MAR 15 - MEDICARE FRAUD PREVENTION - PRESENTED BY HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY S H E R I F F 11:00 a.m. Freedom Auditorium, Freedom Plaza, 1010 American Eagle Blvd, Sun City Center, FL 33573 (Reoccurs the third Tuesday of each Month) The Hillsborough County Sheriff ’s Office is committed to serving, protecting, and defending the community and is continuing to do so by offering a monthly open forum on Economic Fraud and its growing trend with the advancement of technology. The presentations will include strategies for preventing fraud and resources available to victims. If you have any questions or comments please contact the Sun City Center Community Resource Deputy Jeff Merry at 813-242-5515. TUE. MAR 15 - ALZHEIMER’S A S S O C I AT I O N C A R E G I V E R SUPPORT GROUP 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Drive. Bring Your Loved One For a Well Deserved Break.
who are losing their vision. The Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind is celebrating 75 years of serving people who are blind or visually impaired. BAYADA Home Care also supports this group by providing reminder phone calls monthly so be sure to join the member list! Learn what assistance there may be for you if you have low vision in order to maintain your independence. For more info call Debbie Caneen 813-892-2990. WED. MAR 16 - ELDER LAW 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin. This program will provide information and education regarding legal issues for seniors including planning for incapacities and long-term care with emphasis on public benefits. Questions? Call: (813) 273-3652. TUE. MAR 16 - MEDICARE FRAUD PREVENTION - PRESENTED BY HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY S H E R I F F 3:00 p.m. Amer ican Momentum Bank, 131 S. Pebble Beach Blvd, Sun City Center, FL 33573 (Reoccurs the third Wednesday of each Month) The Hillsborough County Sheriff ’s Office is committed to serving, protecting, and defending the community and is continuing to do so by offering a monthly open forum on Economic Fraud and its growing trend with the advancement of technology. The presentations will include strategies for preventing fraud and resources available to victims. If you have any questions or comments please contact the Sun City Center Community Resource Deputy Jeff Merry at 813-242-5515. T H U. M A R 1 7 - W I D O W ’ S WELLNESS GROUP 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Sun City Center. See 33578 on page 12
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ARTS & entertainment CONCERT BAND• DANCE • SHOWS • FAZZ• FLEXERCISE & MORE!
NOTICE: Each community and club in Sun City Center and Kings Point has specific rules about membership and attendance. Unless specifically stated or posted, most venues, meetings and events hosted on the Community Association campus and in Kings Point require attendees to bring their SCC CA or KP ID or come with a resident member. When in doubt, contact the club in question - not the venue or association - prior to arrival. Thanks.
Rockin’ Thru The Years Dance Club
DANCING SCC Square Dance Club
The Sun City Center Swingers Square Dance Club be dancing two times this month - March 4 and March 11. Square dancers come join us for great dancing, fellowship and delicious refreshments. Square dance clothes or dressy casual is acceptable. The club dances in the SCC Atrium Dance Studio, 945 North Course Lane (North Complex, off N. Pebble Beach Blvd.). Dance Workshop 7- 7:30 p.m., mainstream/plus dance with rounds 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Callers/cuer for March are Marty Van Wart on March 4 and Gary Bubel on March 11. Alice Bubel cues all Dances. For further information call Terry at 633-0551 or Veanna at 941-776-0477 or “floridasquaredance.com/suncity/ index.html.”
We invite you to “join us for a rockin’ good time!” The Dukes will provide our dance music at the Rockin’ Thru the Years Dance on Saturday, March 19 from 7 to 10 p.m. in Veterans Theater in the Kings Point North Clubhouse. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. for this dance which starts at 7 p.m. The Dukes keep the music of the 50s & 60s alive by singing their unique blend of Doo Wop and Rock and Roll. They truly love this music and give authentic renditions of these great songs, and bring back some great memories. Tickets are $5 per person and may be purchased on the following Tuesdays March 1, March 8 and March 15 from 12 to 2 p.m. at the ticket table in the Kings Point North Clubhouse lobby. You may reserve a table when you purchase your tickets. You may bring snacks and BYOB. The Club provides cups, napkins, ice and water on each table. Please contact Sandi at the following email address rockinthrutheyears@gmail.com for more information.
Moonglow Dance Club
March Singles Dances
Sun. Mar. 6 - Singles Social Dance Club 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Atrium Bldg, Florida Room. 945 N. Course Lane. Dance to the music of Thor Stevens and his saxophone. Members $3; Guests $5. BYOB and snacks. Water, ice, cups and napkins provided. Proper dress requested. Info: Janet 813-633-3558. Sun. Mar. 13 - Singles Mingle Dance Club of Kings Point 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Main Clubhouse Studio.1900 Clubhouse Drive. Music presented by Thor Stevens and his saxophone. Admission $5. BYOB. Ice, water, cups and napkins provided. Dressy/casual attire. If you are a nonresident of Kings Point and have not submitted your name for admittance through the gate, please call. Info: Janet 813-633-3558. Sun. Mar. 27 - Singles Social Dance Club 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Florida Room, Atrium Bldg. 945 N. Course Lane. Thor Stevens and his saxophone will provide the music for your dancing and listening pleasure. Members $3; Guests $5. BYOB and snacks. Water, ice, napkins and cups provided. Proper dress, please. Info: Janet 823-633-3558.
Need an Opportunity to Develop Your Dance Skills?
Every Sunday afternoon from 2 – 3:30 p.m. the Dance Studio, in the Atrium complex in SCC, welcomes those who want to develop their dance skills. This free dance session, sponsored by the Sun City Center Dance Club, is open to all members of the Community Association and residents of Kings Point.
Moonglow Ballroom Dance Club proudly presents a very special evening of live music by “The Good Times Ballroom Fantasy Band” at their monthly dance on Thursday, March 24 from 7:309:30 p.m. at Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. Sun City Center. This six-piece professional band from the Orlando area has played for Arthur Murray Studio Special Dances, and for numerous Ballroom Dance Events in Central Florida from the Atlantic Coast to the Gulf Coast. We scheduled this special dance during the Snowbird Season to benefit the great number of ballroom dancers in the area. The attire at Moonglow Dances is Dressy Casual. Members are FREE, and Visitors/Guests pay only $5 per person at the door. Singles table(s) are always available. Please BYOB and snacks, and the club will provide Ice, water, cups and napkins. We have a great 2016 schedule of year-round monthly dances featuring talented Entertainers. Visitors are always welcome, so why not get your friends & neighbors to join you at a Moonglow Dance? If you think that you can’t Ballroom Dance, remember that we are not “Dancing With the Stars”. We each do what our bodies allow us to do in time to the music. For more information call 813-633-1297 or 813-633-2755, or if you would like to receive Moonglow Information by email, contact “gail3357@gmail.com”.
Oldies But Goodies Dance Club
Come and join the fun as we dance to the music of Flashback, Sunday, March 20, 2016 at SCC Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the band will play from 7-10 p.m. Maybe it’s slow dancing, or rocking 50’s & 60’s, or shaking it down to memorable 70’s & 80’sor sizzling rock’ n roll somewhere in between Flashback will serve you the best recipe for a great time. Admission is free for members and $6 per person for nonmembers. The dance is BYOB and snacks. The club will provide cups, napkins, water and ice on each table. There will be singles tables available. Mark your calendar and come join the fun. Any questions contact Joanne 813-728-1147 or email “jjlatenite@aol.com”.
Academy of Ballroom Dance
The Academy of Ballroom Dance Performance Group will be demonstrating a cha-cha routine to “Blurred Lines” at the Academy Dance Saturday, March 5 at the Community Hall. They will also perform it at the Funfest on Saturday, March 19 in Sun City Center. The ten members of the ensemble are students of Bernice DuBro and George Hawn, SCC ballroom dance instructors, who created the choreography and direction for this presentation. They also teach social dance classes in the Atrium Dance Studio on Tuesday evenings and Wednesday afternoons.
Social Dance Schedule for March, 2016
Tue. March (1, 8, 15, 22, 29) Social Dance Class Beginning - Swing - 5:30 p.m. Intermediate. - Swing - 6:45 p.m. Intermediate/Advanced - Swing - 8 p.m. Wed. March (2, 9, 16, 23, 30) Social Dance Class Beginning - Tango -12:45 p.m. Intermediate - Tango - 2 p.m. Intermediate/Advanced - Tango - 3:15 p.m. Classes are held in the Dance Studio in the Atrium building off North Pebble Beach Blvd. Open to all Sun City Center and Kings Point residents. Couples and singles welcome. $25 per-person for the five-week month. For information call Bernice DuBroat 634-3205 or email “dancewithbernice@gmail.com”. Instructors: Bernice Dubro And George Hawn
Academy Of Ballroom Dance
Saturday, March 5, 2016 in Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach. Time 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Attire is dressy casual, BYOB. Everyone welcome. Singles Table available. Members free, guests $6. At 6:30, before the dance, Bernice DuBro and George Hawn will be teaching a Merengue Lesson. The Formation Team is going to do a cha-cha formation during intermission. More information, call George Hawn at 330-770-2733.
L to R: Mary Jane and Yime Otani, Pete and Brian Logan, Peggy and Tom Hart, Chris and Bob Martin, Janet Warren and Joe Tarara.
Gala Dinner Dance” Sat. Mar. 12
All are invited to attend a “Gala Dinner Dance”, catered by Fun with Food, and sponsored by the Sun City Center Dance Club on Saturday, March 12, 5 to 9:30 p.m. in Community Hall. The entrée choices will be beef tenderloin, with bearnaisé sauce or salmon en croûte with a lobster cognac sauce. Godiva chocolate cake for dessert. Dancer’s favorite music will be featured by Gerardo throughout the evening. Dressy attire (jacket & tie for gentlemen). BYOB. Members $25 per person, visitors/guests $30 per person. Accepting reservations through March 7. Planning a table? Send in your requests and checks together. Mail checks payable to SCC Dance Club, 1802 Bunker Hill Dr, Sun City Center, FL 33573. Be sure to indicate individual entrée choices (B or S). Those wishing to dance only, may enter, with dressy attire, at 7:30 p.m. Members free, visitors/guests $6 per person. For more information call 813-634-9074.
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ENTERTAINMENT BLAST By Lynn Manzi, Entertainment Director
As we look forward to the warmer weather in the month of March, there are some interesting events going on in Sun City Center. On Friday, March 4, dance to the music of Torch, a tribute band to Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis and Eric Clapton; three of the hottest legends of Rock and Roll history all wrapped up in one exciting show. This performance will be at Community Hall from 7 to 10 p.m. So come and enjoy yourself! On Sunday, March 6, the St. Petersburg Opera will present “Opera goes to the Movies”. You will find this an enchanting afternoon’s entertainment. The show will be presented at the Rollins Theater and will begin at 2 p.m. The final Sunday afternoon series featuring the Rod Stewart Tribute, from Las Vegas’ Legends in Concert, will be on March 13 at 2 p.m. in Community Hall. Don’t forget! FunFest will be on March 19. Come and enjoy the festivities! Thank you for your continued support of Sun City Center events.
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Kings Point March Dance News
Dance to Thor Stevens from 7:30 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, when the Kings Point Dance Club hold its monthly dance in the Kings Point Veterans Theater. Doors open at 7 p.m. Members get in free, and Kings Point and Sun City Center residents are welcome as guests, with the cost at the door of $10 per couple or $5 for a single. Guests should make reservations with Theresa by call 633-0812. The club’s dress code is “business dressy smart” - dress pants and dress shirt for men; dressy pants or dress for women. With the Kings Point gate policy, the names of SCC guests will be emailed in advance to the gatehouse. So if you plan on attending the dance, be sure to contact Theresa at the number above.
The Jazz Lovers
The Jazz Lovers are changing it up again. After listening to the bluesy side of jazz in February, the March meeting will focus on the improvisation that makes jazz great. The meeting will be held in the Ripple Room of the Kings Point North Clubhouse on March 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. All are welcome. If you love jazz come and join us. For more information contact Bill Ferron 938-3571.
Kings Point Dance Officers By Judy Fenwick
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The following Kings Point Dance officers were inducted at the February 9. Valentines dinner/dance and will serve a one year term beginning in March. From left to right: Roman and Theresa Rodriguez, VicePresident Membership; Judy Fenwick, Secretary/Treasurer; George Fenwick, President; Delia and Nuri Georges, VicePresident Social.
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Kings Point Line Dancers
Join the KP Line Dancers for a Nautical Theme free social dance on Wed March 23, 7 p.m. in the Veterans Theater. Open to KP and SCC residents and their guests. BYOB, casual dress. Call Jan 634-6226 for more info.
Kings Point Artist of the Month: Harriet L. Zwaskis
Harriet is a self-taught artist of various mediums with 25 plus year’s experience. Her accomplishments have included completion of over 20 life size murals in 2 schools; she has also sold various works of art through art shows and by commission. Harriet’s day of glory came when she won “Best in Show” for her oil painting Searching for Sand Dollars, with over 200 entries. Her favorite type of genre is painting semi-nudes, people, animals, and flowers in watercolors and oils. Taking workshops, classes, life drawing, and belonging to various art leagues have helped Harriet expand her art. Most recently, she is enjoying painting watercolors with Diane Simon, who has taught her technique. Harriet feels she could someday again be recognized for her art with Diane’s glorious teaching. Take time to stop by the Kings Point North Clubhouse Art Room window to view Harriet’s award-winning art from March 5th through April 2nd
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Barbershoppers Sing History of Harmony
On Saturday evening, March 5, the Sun City Center Barbershoppers will present “A Fun-filled History of Barbershop Harmony” at the Redeemer Lutheran Church located at Route 674 and Valley Forge Road. The Sun City Center Par for the Chorus Barbershop chapter will combine with the Gulf Coast Sandpiper Barbershop Chorus from Bradenton. It will be a light-hearted songfest with classic familiar songs, as well as some you may not have heard- like “How Can I Miss You If You Won’t Go Away”... and many more. The all male choruses sing a cappella (without instrumental support) and present a unique four part harmony. The fun will start at 7 p.m., but early arrivals will enjoy an audience sing-along prior to the start. The venue will be set up cabaret style and food snacks and non-alcoholic beverages can be brought in. The organization started as the “Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America” (SPEBSQSA) and is now the Barbershop Harmony Society. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased from any barbershopper or reserved by calling 813-922-6233 or 813-642-0641. Seating is limited so reservations are encouraged
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March 2016
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49th Annual Art ShowAward Winners Announced
The Art Club of Sun City Center recently held its 49th Annual Member Art Show: Passion for Art, which offered a wide variety of technique, media and skill level. Over 200 works of art were entered by the members and more than 50 ribbons were awarded. The exhibit created quite a buzz as over 800 visitors cast their vote for their favorite artwork and The People’s Choice Award went to Tom Hopfensperger for Birds of a Feather. Michael Parker, Judge of the show, selected A Fish Story by David Botting as Best of Show from the Intermediate Oil category. Awards were given in the categories of oil painting, water media, pastel, graphic arts, mixed media and acrylic painting with skill levels of beginner, intermediate, advanced and master. Congratulations to all the artists on the following list whose works were awarded ribbons by the Judge. Acrylics Master: 1st Place Lawrence MacAlister, 2nd Dolores Phelps, 3rd Bruce Fallender and Honorable Mention to Marion Scheller. Acrylics Advanced: 1st Mike McGoldrick, 2nd K.C. Chilton, 3rd Frances Hubicki. Acrylics Intermediate: 1st Susan Hawkins, 2nd Jill Scott, 3rd Diane Garro. Acrylics Beginner: 1st Hollie Lynch, 2nd Beverly Paulsen, 3rd Marilyn Rinehart and Honorable Mention to Karen Meretsky. Graphic Arts Master: 1st Bruce Fallender, 2nd Brenda Levy. Graphic Arts Advanced: 1st Susan Corbett Graphic Arts Intermediate: Honorable Mention Nancy Ward. Graphic Arts Beginner: 1st Kristine Littrell. Mixed Media Master: 1st Arthur Grundberg, 2nd Bruce Fallender. Mixed Media Advanced: 1st K.C. Chilton, 2nd Sylvia Fell, 3rd Bev Majewski and Honorable Mention to Marion Scheller.
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Mixed Media Intermediate: 1st Diane Garro, 2nd Paula Len, 3rd Mel Solochek and Honorable Mention to Peter Huntington. Mixed Media Beginner: 1st Kristine Littrell. Oils Master: 1st Gail Poe, 2nd Robi Jackson, 3rd Gloria Hosek and Honorable Mention to Eunice Agnello. Oils Intermediate: 1st Jean Beardsley, 2nd Marion Bailey Giblin. Oils Beginner: 1st Carol Croll, 2nd Bob Foncellino. Pastel Master: 1st Yoshihiro Koseki, 2nd Dolores Phelps. Pastel Advanced: 1st Jean Curry, Faye McKeown Honorable Mention. Pastel Intermediate: 1st Jill Scott. Pastel Beginner: 1st Pam Cardwell, 2nd Hollie Lynch Water Media Master: 1st Greta May Barnes, 2nd Jane Tuttle, 3rd Mary Underwood, Honorable Mention Janice James. Water Media Advanced: 1st Nancy Derby, 2nd Peg Lombardi, 3rd Susan Corbett, Honorable Mention Christine Botting. Water Media Intermediate: 1st Tom Hopfensperger, 2nd Joan Baragar, 3rd Carol Pasco, Honorable Mention Carol Husinka. Water Media Beginner: 1st Charles Bentz.
SCC Art Club
By Penny Quinn The Art Club in SCC’s March Gallery exhibit will feature the diverse paintings of Chris and Dave Botting. Welcome spring and this husband and wife duo at the opening reception on March 2 from 1 – 3 p.m. Dave’s passion for art began in grade school where he discovered pleasure in working with his hands. In his mid-twenties Dave learned oil painting while watching Bob Ross and William Alexander on television. Chris’ college Art History class was the catalyst that sparked her interest in the art realm. While raising a family and pursuing their careers, their artistic exploration took them in divergent yet related forms of creative expression. Chris found joy in painting and coloring with her children and grandchildren. Dave with Chris at his side started a woodcraft business where together they designed, created and painted beautiful things. Since moving to Sun City Center the Art Club provided a venue for mastering techniques. Stylistically Chris’s interests lie in watercolor and acrylics while Dave expresses himself through oil. Chris enjoys painting everyday surroundings and toys with abstract painting. Dave’s earliest paintings reflect an interest in landscapes. An admirer of the modernists and inspired by Dali, Dave discovered creative freedom in abstract and surrealistic painting. Dave and Chris take pride in admiring one another’s work. All their paintings fill the walls of their home. Splash into spring with Chris and Dave Botting as they unveil the vibrant explosion of color with which they paint their worlds.
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Emergency Squad
March 2016
Golf Association Donates to Emergency Squad and Coalition on Mental Health & Aging
Emergency Squad Hosts Information Program
Bob Black, president of the Golf & Social Club, Inc., presents checks for $2,267 to Debbie Caneen, (second from left) president of the South County Coalition on Mental Health and Aging, Inc., and Robin Watt, Assistant Chief of the Emergency Squad. Witnessing the event are Liz Argott (left) president of the Kings Point Federation and David Floyd (right) president of the Sun City Center Community Association.
The Sun City Center Emergency Squad is hosting an Informational Program at 6 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month to answer questions and provide details to prospective volunteers. The program will take place at the Training Building at 124 S. Pebble Beach. We invite interested residents to find out more about the Squad and the volunteer opportunities we have available. The Squad is always looking for people interested in volunteering on the ambulance as Emergency Medical Responders, Ambulance Drivers and Emergency Medical Technicians. Other volunteer positions the Squad currently has available include IT specialists, vehicle maintenance volunteers, and cooks. Each year the Squad provides basic life support (BLS) emergency services to the community. In 2015, the Squad made over 5,000 ambulance runs and approximately 1,200 medical wheelchair van runs. All of the Squad’s services are free, including blood pressures that are offered daily at the office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Volunteers are the lifeblood of our community. Please consider visiting with us and learning more about how we are “Neighbors Helping Neighbors.” Coffee and cookies will be served.
The Sun City Center Golf and Social Club has dissolved and contributed its treasury to two SCC-based non-profit organizations. Half its treasury was given to the Sun City Center Emergency Squad and half to the South County Coalition on Mental Health and Aging. Founded in the early 2000s to promote and protect the interests of golfers belonging to Sun City Center golf courses, the Golf and Social has been inactive for the past four years. Each of the two non-profit organizations received checks for $2,267 to assist them in their work. The presentations were made, by Bob Black, president of the Golf & Social Club on Jan. 27, 2016 to Debbie Caneen, president of the Coalition on Mental Health and Aging, Inc., and Robin Watt, assistant chief of the SCC Emergency Squad.
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March 2016
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A Vital Community Service Has Been Lost
By Ilona Merritt It was an exciting day for one of Sun City Center’s service organizations, when on August 15, 1980 George Firestone, Secretary of the State of Florida signed the charter for the Sun City Center Guardianship Foundation, Inc. thus creating a nonprofit corporation organized for charitable purposes and existing under the laws of the state may be appointed guardian of the person and/or property of an incapacitated or incompetent person. Whatever the reason which caused George R. Grange, Lawrence N. Hansen, Harry B McCash, Robert W. Gingery and Earl Skillings to form this Foundation, it was considered unique by Probate Judges of Hillsborough and Manatee Counties, who also stated that they knew of no other nonprofit corporation which has been organized under this law. The Foundation had unpaid volunteer directors who did the work. A local attorney was their legal counsel, and serves without charge. The basic approach of the Foundation was to provide a legal arrangement for local residents of Sun City Center, whereby the Foundation can handle their personal and/or financial affairs if they become physically or mentally incapacitated or incompetent. Many residents of this community did not have nearby relatives on whom they can depend for such assistance. They were confident that they will receive proper medial and hospital care, but are concerned about how their property and financial affairs would be handled in the event of serious illness. The need for this service was apparent
by the response from local residents. Active clients truly appreciated the service and many clients signed up with the Foundation voluntarily as insurance, knowing that they might not be able to handle their own affairs compliantly for the rest of their lives because of physical or mental disability. The task of balancing a checkbook, keeping up with payment of bills, etc. can become a heavy chore. Our clients have been very grateful to be relieved of these burdens. Many have said “we could not continue to live here by ourselves if it weren’t for the Foundation” as they have no one to help them. Many have been able to stay in their homes longer with the help of the Foundation volunteers. This writer has been a director for five years for a lovely lady named Martha who was 92 years old. After an interview and background check I was accepted into the Foundation. For me it has been an exceptional experience to be able to help someone who truly needs help.
Martha had been an artist and had led a rich and meaningful life including traveling around the world and painting, but now she was lonely. After all, when you live that long you outlive most of your friends and her cousins live far away. Besides paying bills, balancing the checkbook, keeping a spread sheet (all of which were regularly audited by the Foundation) many directors become friends with their clients and so it is with Martha and me. On one of our outings I put down the top of my Beetle convertible and what a delight to hear her call out “wee, look at me now”. With the help of my friends, we got Martha involved in various activities. Suddenly she didn’t talk about the past as much since her life had taken on a new meaning. Over the five years Martha and I have developed a special relationship and I would not want to miss the time I spend with her and Martha will always be in my heart. I don’t believe that there was a director who did not go out of their way for their clients and helped them in many ways not called for in the directors manual. When I joined the organization there
were 68 clients and 28 directors. I can not imagine how many times this scenario repeated itself over 35 years of offering free service to the Sun City Center Community. I do know that the directors have done a magnificent job and there are many grateful residents who are sad that we are gone. Sadly, people change, circumstances are different and necessary legislation went into effect to prevent the exploitation of the elderly. Despite our unblemished record this had a devastating effect on the Foundation. The Foundation always looked out for their clients, but also for the directors. The new Laws prohibit the Guardianship Foundation from accepting new clients all in the name of protecting the elderly. The saddest day came on November 16, 2015 when the directors had to vote to disband The Foundation. Client records are being turned over to new responsible parties on a case-by-case basis. For some clients, a relative is able to take over the functions of the Guardianship. In others, a lawyer, court-appointed guardian, or trusted financial advisor will assume the responsibilities.
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Faith in Fitness By Rosie Korfant JSA Medical Group Activities Coordinator
Did You Know We Have A “Signature Fruit”? Did you know that in our area we have a “signature” fruit? Really! And, guess what? It’s really NOT a fruit at all but a member of the rose family. It’s one of the world’s most favorite berries, the strawberry. It has approximately 200 seeds on the outside of the berry. Technically, strawberries are “runners,” and not grown from a seed inside the plant. Formerly, farmers, sought to protect this precious berry from muddy soil, and to increase its yield, wrapped the plant in straw making it safe from the elements. Thus, called the strawberry. Now we can find locally grown strawberries, but in days gone by, they were a luxury item enjoyed only by royalty. In fact, their history dates back to Roman times. When railways became popular, strawberries shipped more rapidly thus making them readily available to the common man. Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamins C and K and provide fiber, folic acid, manganese and potassium. The phytonutrients and flavonoids give the berries their bright red color. Their nutritional value is not diminished by their healing properties; such as containing powerful antioxidants, which are thought to protect against inflammation, cancer and even heart disease. These antioxidants also help prevent cataracts by infusing us with vitamin C that plays a significant role in strengthening the eye’s cornea and retina. And, now hear this! They may be helpful in keeping wrinkles at bay! Yep! That’s for me…they taste yummy and they release enough vitamin C to help the production of collagen which helps improve our skin’s elasticity and, thereby, keeps us looking younger. Pass those berries! They may seem like the panacea fruit because they’ve been known to reduce inflammation, which causes arthritis, fight bad cholesterol, a leading cause of heart disease, help
regulate blood pressure and keep an even keel on our weight management at the same time. OK—so how MUCH do we have to eat to gain all this protection? About 1.5 cups a day, three to four times a week is sufficient to maintain healthy eating habits. About eight large berries are equal to one cup. There are only 49 calories in one cup of strawberries and 3 grams of fiber. Powerful tool in our weight loss arsenal! Now since we’re on the subject of weight loss, let me take you back several years to my honeymoon! On route to the honeymoon mecca of the Pocono Mountains, my husband (of one day) and I were traversing the Ohio/Pennsylvania turnpike to our honeymoon destination, when we happened upon an ol’ fashioned Ho Jo’s (Howard Johnson’s to those of you who aren’t “in the know,”) and enjoyed one of their “world famous” strawberry shortcakes. Biggest mistake of the trip—for the next several hundred miles each time we saw one of those smiling face logos, we stopped. In fact, we stopped at SEVEN Ho Jo’s for strawberry shortcake breaks! So, today, in the name of research, I fled to the local strawberry patch where Goodson’s Farms served up their legendar y strawberr y shortcake. It took me back over 50 years to honeymoon memories! And, ooooooh those berries! Sources: •The World’s Healthiest Foods •Centers for Disease Control (CDC) •U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) •Reader’s Digest Best Health Magazine •Harvard School of Public Health •Alicia Cox, nutritionist writer, Reader’s Digest •Madeline Edwards, Toronto-based registered dietitian
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By Agnes Baker Meet MARY, the recipient of the STAR SAMARITAN award for the first quarter of 2016. Married to Ken Klopp in 1974, she was widowed in 1977 when Ken suffered a heart attack. She has one sister who lives in Tennessee. Mary retired in 1990 and moved to Cobb Island, Maryland. She came here to visit good friends Bill and Ebbie Eberhardt, liked what she saw, and moved here in 1996. Mary drives for Sun City Rides once a month, the Out of Town rides when needed and called on. She spent 13 years with the SCC Emergency Squad; volunteered at the Nearly New Shop and for the Mary Martha House and is an usher at the Straz Performing Arts in Tampa, for the Saturday Matinee (15 years and a pin to prove it!) and she has signed up as a substitute at the SCC Information Center. She went to business school, and - in 1954 - to Washington, DC where she was employed at the Pentagon for 12 years and, when her then-boss was named head of the White House Communication Agency, went with him and stayed for 24 years. This Agency handles all of the communications for the President and Mary can fondly remember traveling with the President as that was a necessary part of the job!! As Mary stated,”It was amazing to believe this Country Girl from Beech Bluff, TN was actually in the White House handling official communications.” Blessed with good health, the philosophy of this 80 year old dynamo is that she wants to “pay it forward,” and do anything she can to help others. Mary’s quote “My health is my greatest wealth. I feel so blessed because of it.” Congratulations, Mary. A deserving recognition, indeed!
SCC Scrabble Club
By Diane Loeffler Want to have fun while keeping your brain sharp? The Sun City Center’s Scrabble Club members invite you to join them. Socializing and “brain games” are promoted as great ways to keep your brain stimulated, and SCC Scrabble Club allows you to do both at the same time. Established in 2003, the SCC Scrabble Club meets year-round from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday evenings in the Heritage Room. There are no dues, and no requirement to show up every week. Usually there are four to twelve players in attendance. Joan Juczak is the president of the club. She says that one common misconception is “that you need to be smart or that you need to be great at spelling.” She recommends Scrabble nights to “anyone who has a love of words.” Most members bring along their official Scrabble Dictionaries and The Cheat Sheet for those moments when they have a tough assortment of tiles. More importantly, they are all willing to share these references. Mildred Uhl and Rose Herriman are among the year-round players who have been members since the group began. Rose comes because “It’s fun and it’s social,” a comment echoed by many of the members. Mildred added, “It keeps my mind working. I also enjoy watching game shows and completing word puzzles.” Many of the members
play online word games, but find that the Wednesday night get-togethers are more enjoyable and more stimulating. The group is an eclectic mix of brand new members who never played any word games until they joined recently and members who have played most of their lives. Snowbird Ken Cooper who has played consistently with friends and family since his teen years. When he is not in Sun City Center, he plays against his friend in Avon Lake, Ohio. Charles Bentz has played since he was a kid. He recalls going on ski trips where he and his friends would play until 4 a.m., sleep, wake up, ski and do it all over again every day for a full week. Doug Mulder has been playing for 50 years. He tries to hang on to his S and blank tiles, other players don’t have any strategy at all. Did you know game of Scrabble was invented in 1931 by Alfred Mosher Butts, an out-of-work architect from Poughkeepsie, New York? One to two million Scrabble games are sold in North America every year. There are over 120,000 possible words, and as our language adds words, so does the Scrabble dictionary. Interestingly, the word scrabble means “to grope frantically” and was not the original name for the game. If you think you might be interested, stop by any Wednesday to play or to watch. If you have any questions, please call Joan Juczak at 813 633-2755.
March 2016
The News of Sun City Center
Weaving is Alive and Well in Sun City Center
By Janet Ditmore The ancient art of weaving is alive and well in Sun City Center. An ancient and basic art form, weaving is the oldest surviving craft in the world. It is the process of interlacing threads or yarn at right angles to make cloth. Initially done by hand, or finger weaving, artisans soon developed a simple machine called the loom, which holds the threads under tension and facilitates the interweaving of the threads. For thousands of years, cloth making was essentially a family activity until the Industrial Revolution in the 1700s. With the development of steam and water powered looms, large amounts of cloth could be made quickly and cheaply. Weaving soon became a lost art. In Colonial America, with imported cloth at a premium, many villages had a single large loom, called a “barn loom” because it was almost always housed in a barn. This loom was shared by many in the community. Alternatively, itinerant weavers traveled from place to place to fulfill the need for cloth. When manufacturing took over this task in the States as well as Europe, the number of individual weavers again dwindled. In the 30’s and 40’s, enterprising companies developed smaller looms, some even advertised as “folding to fit through an apartment door”, and revived the art as a way for housewives to earn extra money by weaving. “Rag” rugs were a popular product since they were woven with strips of discarded cloth, making the raw material inexpensive and readily available. The rugs were in high demand since carpeting was so expensive. The SCC Weavers Club was one of the 23 charter clubs founded under the Del Webb regulations. Started in 1969 with nine women and three looms, the club began by meeting in each other’s homes. In 1973, they shared a room with the Needlecrafters and by 1976, with 19 members and nine looms, they moved to share a room with the Shellcrafters, alternating days in the facility. Finally getting a room to themselves in 1980, they soon outgrew that room with 90 members in 1987 and moved to what is now the Sandpiper Room. When the Community Hall was being built in 1986, the weavers were asked to provide two wall hangings to cover the two 40 foot walls. A group of 37 of the weavers took on the task and wove two wall hangings consisting of 23 panels, each of which was 13-inch wide and 10.5 feet long. The hangings were accented by large emblems on either side made by the Pottery Club. At some later date, the hangings and pottery were removed and apparently were lost.
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Here are two more of the long-time weavers who are still active, Elaine Dooling and Johnnie Bates.
By the summer of 1993, the club was moved to the “old exercise room” in the Town Hall, its present location. Renovation of that room and expansion into what had been the “Swan Room” took place in 2002, giving space for a beginners’ classroom and a library. The club now boasts six smaller looms for beginners, 29 larger looms, a tapestry loom, a triangle loom, many inkle looms and all the associated equipment. Charlene Roberts, the current instructor, conducts beginner’s classes twice a year, in October and January. Any interested resident is invited to sign up for the lessons. Several times a year, Ms. Roberts also conducts advanced classes in weaving techniques that enhance the knowledge and experience of the members. Once a weaver learns the basics, a loom can be reserved for a period of two months, giving the weaver ample time to complete a project on their own schedule. Experienced weavers are generally on hand to mentor. On the second Wednesday of each month, the club meets at 10:30 a.m. in the Sandpiper Room for a short business meeting, followed by a program on weaving techniques and refreshments. During the meeting, there is always a “show & tell” by members who have completed a project. This gives members an opportunity to ask questions about technique and offers ideas for new projects of their own. Over the past decade, the number of members has fluctuated between 60 and 90, with 65 members currently. One current member has been with the club since 1990. An active weaver, Vivian King can be found at a loom most days of the week. Vivian reminisces that in the early 90’s, “We only had about 5 to 7 looms and about 19 members. Now we are much larger--and with more looms-- but we are still doing work in the same way.”
By Ilona Merritt Dancing with the Stars ... and the Sun and the Moon is this year’s theme for our Swim Dancers annual show on March 12, 2016 at 2 p.m. in the Atrium lap pool. Our Swim Dancers have chosen beautiful music and their costumes will, as always, enhance the show. The team spends the entire year to plan, choreograph and practice for the next show, so be prepared for another exciting performance of grace and artistry. The Swim Dancers of Sun City Center are a synchronized swim team. Synchronized swimming is a hybrid form of swimming, dance and gymnastics, consisting of swimmers (either solos, duets, trios, combos, or teams) performing a synchronized routine of elaborate moves in the water, accompanied by music. Once they decide on a theme, various members of the Sun City Center swim dancers choreograph their own dance and then teach them to the rest of the group. Starting in the fall they meet in the dance studio and practice the routines by walking them. Then it is
into the pool for practice. Ready for the annual show. While this sounds like a lot of work, it is also a lot of fun. Aquatic exercise is a low-impact activity that takes the pressure off your bones, joints and muscles. Water offers natural resistance, which helps strengthen your muscles. Memorizing the routines to the verses of the songs is a great way to keep the mind active. So, if you like swimming and music, synchronized swimming is the perfect exercise. New members are always welcome, the ability to swim and commitment are the only requirements. The Sun City Center Swim dancers organized 29 years ago. Many close friendships have been formed during this time, not only within the group by also with synchronized swim teams throughout Florida. Many of the out of town groups have performed with our team, and our swimmers have traveled to other parts of Florida to perform as their guests. A demonstration of synchronized swimming will be presented at FunFest on March 19, at noon in the lap pool.
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Gondola Rides i n Sarasota
Relaxing views of Sarasota Bay from tranquil Selby Gardens
Splendid Orchid Show at Selby Gardens By Kai Rambow Pow! You’re hit right away with a spectacular orchid wall upon entering this stunning exhibit. This special display was created to celebrate Marie Selby Botanical Gardens’ 40th anniversary. The team here has spent almost a year planning imaginative ways to show the many varieties and sizes of orchids. Selby Gardens features the most diverse collections of epiphytes (air plants including orchids) in the world. They have used their expertise to create a wonderful, sensory experience. There are a total of three orchid walls, including a floating one. Look for “The Yellow Brick Road” display of yellow orchids and be sure to look up for the floating orchids. There are orchids everywhere. It’s so visually rich, it’s best to walk through slowly. Enjoy Tranquility Base After having your senses delightfully overloaded with the orchids, take time to enjoy the whole place. Many of you will recall that Apollo 11 traveled to the Tranquility Sea (no water) on the moon. You just need to travel 45 minutes to experience tranquility. Walk the grounds, sit on a bench and just soak in the beautiful gardens set on Sarasota Bay. Enjoy the peace, then perhaps see the orchids once more before leaving. I walked through this more than once and discovered new views each time. If you have an appreciation for nature, beauty or both, you won’t want to miss this show. Photographers and artists will find plenty to fuel their imaginations.
Tips for a Great Trip Remember good walking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses and your camera. When to Go: Orchid show runs until March 27. Open 10 to 5 daily. Plan on arriving early to get a parking spot and walk the grounds in good temperatures. Ticket Prices: Orchid show included in regular price of $19. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 900 South Palm Avenue Sarasota, Florida (941) 366-5731 www.selby.org
Dan arriving at the dock to start our ride.
By Kai Rambow You don’t have to go to Venice, Italy to take a gondola ride. A most enterprising and enjoyable experience can be yours in Sarasota. The story behind this experience is interesting. Boris Tsatskin grew up in Ukraine and joined the Russian Navy before coming to Sarasota more than 10 years ago. Boris’ love of being on the water and a fascination with gondoliers led him to hand-build his own boat. Boris shared his passion for the water with his son Dan. Both crewed boats and now both give people a chance to take a gondola ride, complete with Italian love songs. The location is easy to reach and you just need to take a few steps into and out of the boat. Once settled, you get to enjoy a smooth journey on Phillippi Creek.
A few of the orchid displays are outdoors.
One of three walls of orchids.
The boat can easily take six adults, so you can do this with friends. Afterwards you could head for dinner either right there or in nearby Siesta Key. Tips for a Great Trip Clothing: Depending on the time you go, you may need a sunhat and sunscreen. If you schedule towards sunset, some (not a lot) mosquito repellent might be helpful. We managed fine without. Getting There: This is an easy drive, as the location is right off 41 in Sarasota. You park near the restaurant and walk through it to reach the dock. Scenic Gondola Rides 941-954-1051 (Reservations) Meet at: Phillippi Creek Restaurant & Oyster Bar 5353 South Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34231
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LAWN BOWLING • TENNIS • GOLF • SOFTBALL• PICKLEBALL & MORE!
Duplicate Bridge Announces Board
Presenting The Duplicate Bridge Association of Sun City Center 2016 Board Members. Pictured, left to right, are; Sue Batt, President; Ron Golik, Club Manager; Jerri Lerch; Wilma Curley, Secretary; Marianne Strehar; Dale Saraniti; Pat Christy; Richard Ryan, Treasurer, and Royce White. Missing from the picture is VicePresident, Mike Molinari.
Ruskin Over 50 basketball
By Bob Monahan People are flocking to the new Hillsborough County recreation facility on SE 6th St in Ruskin to play Over 50 Basketball.
The Horseshoe Club To Hold Open House The “Ringers” horseshoe club will hold an open house on Friday, March 11 at the club pavilion on South Campus. The horseshoe pits are behind the Community Hall on South Pebble Beach next to the tennis courts. Between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. a member of the club will be available to explain the rules of the game and show how the game is played. Come try pitching the horseshoes. The club is
open to both women and men. Regular play takes place at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The “Ringers” will also hold a rummage sale at the club pavilion on March 11. Come to see what fun it is to pitch horseshoes, what the Horseshoe Club has to offer and to find some treasures as well. For more information call Tony at 812-6526.
L to R: Bob Monahan (Sun City Center), Charles Kabemba (Ruskin), Steve Rybcynski (Sun City Center), Don Cumming (Kings Point), Jim Rogers (Ruskin), Phil Coates (Sun City Center), Mary Pusztai (Valencia Lakes), Joy Robinson (Administrator), Joe Vladyka (SCC), Jim Simon (Ruskin), Richard Ungham (Kings Point),and Rande Carrico (Ruskin).
SCC LBC Welcomes New Bowlers
Five new bowlers joined the Sun City Center Lawn Bowling Club this month after completing their week of training. The Club conducts free lessons every month to introduce interested parties to the sport. Pictured, left to right, are Cindy Higgins (instructor), Lynn Cranch, Paul Melvin, Mark Lofland, Eric Porr, Ron Caldwell, Ava Casper (instructor) and Bob Fladung (instructor). For more information, please visit “suncitycenterlbc.com”.
“Pebble Beach” Lawn Bowling Pairs Championship
Thirty-two members of the Pebble Beach section of the Sun City Center Lawn Bowling Club participated in this annual pairs event. The four teams in the semifinals were Joe Mignogna and Russ Clewley, Glenn Baumann and Jim Casper, Jim Byrne and Bob Mendrala as well as Carl Zajac and Bob Fladung. In the final round, it was Zajac and Fladung over Baumann and Casper to become this year’s champs. The Sun City Center Lawn Bowling Club, in addition to open bowling and regular leagues, has separate men’s and women’s sections for bowlers who like to compete out-of-club in divisional and national events. To learn more about the Club and the sport, visit “suncitycenterlbc.com”.
SCC Competitive Tennis Club Elects Board
SCC Competitive Tennis Club recently held their semi-annual meeting on January 5 where they elected new board members for 2016. From left are: Maggie Pliska, president; Jackie Goding, treasurer; Edna Carlin, secretary; Betty Zeller, club liaison and Debbie Zieg, vice president.
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2016 Pairs Champions Bob Fladung (left) and Skip, Carl Zajac.
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The News of Sun City Center Tom Jones 83 Bob Jacobs 84 Maynard Stebler 84 Birds: Roland Laprade #4 3 for 2 Jock Morgan #18 4 for 3
GOLF SCORES Hogans Golf Club of Sun City Center & Kings Point Saturday, January 30, 2016 Course: Falcon Watch Challenge-Sands Flight 1 1st: Rex Gibbons, Norm Taylor, Bill Barron, John Colgren, Walt Weldon and Dan Stephens - Tied at 1 Skin Low-Net: Walt Weldon - 63 Low-Gross: Walt Weldon - 75 Birds: Walt Weldon - 3
Devine Results
Back L to R: Jerry Liggett, Jim McDermott, Frank Harvey, Dick Dutton, and Walt Weldon. Front L to R: Jack Hugill, Bill Barron and Doug McFaul.
Saturday, February 13, 2016 Course: Freedom Fairways 1st: Ray Bui and John Schachte Tied at 2 Skins 2nd: Bob Hull, Bill Giblin and Steve Belknap - Tied at 1 Skin Low-Net: Ray Bui - 52 Low-Gross: Ray Bui - 67 Birds: Steve Belknap and Ray Bui - 2 Ray Shaw, John Schachte & Bob Hull - 1
Dan Stephens, John Jackson, Paul Swakow, Norm Taylor and Wilf Pennell - 1
L to R: Steve Belknap, John Schachte, Bob Hull, Ray Bui, Bill Giblin and Ray Shaw L to R: Bill Barron, John Jackson, Paul Swakow, John Colgren, Rex Gibbons, Walt Weldon, Wilf Pennell and Norm Taylor
Saturday, January 30, 2016 Course: Falcon Watch Sands-Cypress 1st: Doug McFaul, Rich Lucidi and Travis Lansberry - Tied at 1 Skin Low-Net: Travis Lansberry - 66 Low-Gross: Chris Heim - 85 Birds: Bob Mizack - 1
L to R: Bob Mizack, Travis Lansberry, Rich Lucidi and Doug McFaul.
Saturday, February 6, 2016 Course: Freedom Fairways 1st:Ray Shaw - 2 Skins 2nd:Bob Hull and Ray Bui Tied at 1 Skin Low-Net:Steve Belknap - 57 Low-Gross:Ray Shaw - 69
L to R: Steve Belknap, Bob Hull, Ray Shaw, Ray Bui and Hal Wold.
Saturday, February 6, 2016 Course: Falcon Watch Sands-Cypress 1st: Jenice Taylor - 3 Skins 2nd: Rex Gibbons - 2 Skins Low-Net: Jenice Taylor - 34 Low-Gross: Jenice Taylor - 46
L to R: Jenice Taylor and Rex Gibbons.
Wednesday, February 10, 2016 Course: Sandpiper Lakes-Palms 1st: Jack Hugill, Walt Weldon, Frank Harvey, Bill Barron, Jerry Liggett, and Dick Dutton - Tied at 1 Skin Low-Net: Doug McFaul - 66 Low-Gross: Walt Weldon - 81 Birds: Jim McDermott, Walt Weldon, Frank Harvey, Doug McFaul, Bill Barron, Jerry Liggett & Dick Dutton - 1
Saturday, February 13, 2016 Course: Falcon Watch Challenge-Sands Flight 1 1st: John Colgren - 2 Skins 2nd: Mike Arghittu and Ray Webb Tied at 1 Skin Low-Net: Mike Arghittu - 69 Low-Gross: Chris Heim - 87 Birds: Joe Pickett - 2 John Colgren - 1
L to R: Ray Webb, John Colgren, Mike Arghittu, Joe Pickett and Chris Heim.
Caloosa Golf & Country Club BG's Results
Thursday, February 4, 2016 Game: 1 Best Ball @ Least Players: 24 1st: Bob Jacobs, Ken Scoff & Chuck Reeve -33 2nd: Tom Jones, Jose Rodriguez & Noel Kohn -28 3rd: Russ Stutz, Jock Morgan & Gene Johnson -22 4th: Max Ellingson, Maynard Stebler & Jim Rottman-16 5th: John Mc Dougall, Cliff Korn & Don Johnson-14 Scores: Bob Jacobs 80 Tom Jones 84 Larry Chambers 86 Jose Rodriguez 87 Ken Scoff 88 Roland Laprade 88 Russ Stutz 88 John Mc Dougall 89 Birds: Russ Stutz #3 2 for 1, #5 4 for 3 Jock Morgan #4 3 for 2 Bob Jacobs #4 3 for 2 Jose Rodriguez #5 4 for 3 Ken Scoff #6 4 for 3, #8 3 for 2 Joe Defelice #13 2 for 1 Chuck Reeve #15 3 for 1 Tuesday, February 9, 2016 Game: Team "54" Players: 13 1st: John Mc Dougall, Max Cook, Jock Morgan & Roland Laprade +24 2nd: Maynard Stebler, John Franks, & Doug Snowball +5 Tie 3rd: Tom Jones, Cliff Korn & Ken Scoff Bob Jacobs, Max Ellingson & Dick Lanese +1 Score: Jock Morgan 79 Roland Laprade 81
Thursday, February 11, 2016 Game: 1 or Better Players: 24 1st: Tom Jones, Jock Morgan & Jack Morton -30 2nd: Bob Jacobs, Dick Lanese & Russ Rowe-29 3rd: John Pelkowski, Joe Defelice & Don Larson-23 4th: John Mc dougall, Angelo Valdes, & Don Johnson -22 5th: Cliff Korn, Noel Kohn & Jon Lehr-20 Scores: Tom Jones 81 Bob Jacobs 82 John Mc Dougall 85 Angelo Valdes 86 Jock Morgan 87 John Pelkowski 87 Joe Defelice 88 Max Ellingson 88 Roland Laprade 89 Birds: Joe Defelice #1 3 for 2 Angelo Valdes #5 4 for 3 Jock Morgan #6 4 for 2 Russ Rowe #7 2 for 1 Dick Lanese #12 3 for 2 Roland Laprade #12 3 for 2 John Mc dougall #13 2 for 2 Jose Rodriguez #17 2 for 1 Tom Jones #18 4 for 3
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Wednesday, January 20, 2016 Low Gross/Low Net Flight I Blue Maryanne Starrett Low Gross 96 Pearl Ashe Low Net 78 Flight II Blue Jaye Carroll Low Gross 100 Patty Hersey Low Net 70 Joyce Shade 2nd Low Net 73 Flight I Green Lolita Johnson Low Gross 102 Joan Roberge Low Net 71 Wednesday, February 10, 2016 Low Gross/Low Net Flight I Blue Tees Bobbie Cesarek Low Gross 84 Jan Harding Low Net 75 Flight II Blue Tees Patricia Paterson Low Gross 96 Patty Hersey Low Net 65 Aileen Engel 2nd Low Net 69 Joyce Shade 3rd Low Net 70 Flight III Green Tees Lolita Johnson Low Gross 93 Joan Roberge Low Net 70
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Thursday, January 18, 2016 One-Two-Three Best Ball 1st: Ken Deragon, Ed Oster, David Bartku, Clyde Schafer Thursday, January 25, 2016 Three-Two-One 1st: David Liehr, Terry Collum, Herman Weston Monday, February 1, 2016 Pick Your Partner - One Best Ball of Two 1st Flight 1: David Liehr, Jim Connolly 1st Flight 2: Dave Herriges, Tim Broad 1st Flight 3: John Harter, Jerry Harter Monday, February 8, 2016 Texas Scramble 1st: Chul Kim, Robert Majewski, Dave Herriges
Ladies
Tuesday, January 19, 2016 Texas Scramble 1st: Quy Nguyen, Suzanne White, Adele Quinlan
Tuesday, January 26, 2016 Team Quota Points 1st: Belle Sauer, Barbara Gaines, Nancy Birkett, Marion Stephens Tuesday, February 2, 2016 One-Two-Three Net Best Ball 1st: Diane McPherson, Diane Doto, Kathy Sprowl, Nancy Herriges Tuesday, February 9, 2016 Pick Your Best Nine After Play 1st Flight 1: Rosie Kintz 1st Flight 2: Erma Faron
Couples
Friday, January 29, 2016 Texas Scramble 1st: Don Faron, Erma Faron, Kyle Rollins, Betty Rollins Friday, February 12, 2016 Two-Person Texas Scramble 1st: Don Faron, Erma Faron
Prize Fund
Wednesday, January 20, 2016 1st Flight 1: Barry Cochran, Wayne Andreucci, Lee Manusan, Roger Davis 1st Flight 2: Eli Ruben, Vic Morris, Jack Stiles, Ken Friesz 1st Flight 3: Bob Connelly, Bill Quinlan, Claude Sites, Barry Bernicke 1st Flight 4: Ed Kensy, Chuck Lutz, Jim Johnson, Rick Johnson 1st Flight 5: Jim Glock, Cecilia Park, Myung Park 1st Flight 6: Stacia Connors, Kathy Hannell, Adele Quinlan, Bette Mannon Wednesday, February 10, 2016 1st Flight 1: Vern Elarth, Orin Bache, Jane Boccieri, Kathy Lawrence 1st Flight 2: Allan Klein, John Durm, Joe Vancura, Gene Scoppettuolo 1st Flight 3: Dan Widener, Doug Carroll, John Harter, Bob Stephens 1st Flight 4: Jerry Gibson, Karen Gibson, Gene Hemingway, Ilene Hemingway 1st Flight 5: Connie Murray, Sue Auger, Ilene Davidoff, Kathy Norton 1st Flight 6: Rosie Kintz, Suzanne White, Robert Doto
Falcon Watch Men
Wednesday, February 3, 2016 Two Best Balls 1st: Ron Kunze, Vince Pirone, Sammy Samuelson Wednesday, February 10, 2016 Low Gross/Low Net Flight 1 Low Gross T-1st: Butch Gadd, Jim McClafferty Low Net 1st: Bob Ewing Flight 2 Low Gross 1st: Norm Noggle Low Net T-1st: Bill Speir, Jim Lahti
18 Hole Ladies
Friday, January 8, 2016 Low Net T-1st: Joy Dunn, Kathy Payne Friday, February 5, 2016 Low Putts 1st: Joy Dunn Friday, February 12, 2016 Front Nine – minus ½ HDCP 1st: Joy Dunn
Nine Hole Ladies
Friday, January 29, 2016 Low Gross/Low Net Low Gross 1st: Emma Gadd Low Net 1st: Place Paula Rezoagli Friday, February 5, 2016 Low Gross/Low Net Low Gross 1st: Emma Gadd Low Net 1st: Sally Repetti Friday, February 12, 2016 Low Gross/Low Net Low Gross 1st: Emma Gadd Low Net T-1st: Lorraine Rings, Meg Towner, Jane Fischer, Pat Conklin
Play It Forward Falcon Watch Tuesday, January 19, 2016 Low Gross/ Low Net Low Gross 1st: Armand DeLuca Low Net 1st: Tom Hare
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Club Link from page 22. Tuesday, February 2, 2016 Low Gross/ Low Net Low Gross 1st: Armand DeLuca Low Net 1st: Jane Fischer
Scepter Couples Event
Friday, February 12, 2016 Two Best Balls of Four 1st Flight 1: Steve Meadley, Sharon Wallace, Harold Rose, Gillian Rose 1st Flight 2: Denzel Lester, Debbie Lester, Jerry Johns, Donna Johns 1st Flight 3: John Lesyshen, Donna Lesyshen, Glenn Murray, Linda Murray 1st Flight 4: Bob Beck, Anne Shannon, Jim Shipley, Linda Suh
Men
Wednesday, January 13, 2016 One Best Ball of Two 1st Flight 1: Gary Hookstra, Bob Walker 1st Flight 2: Jerry Decarbo, Bob McClain Wednesday, January 20, 2016 Team Quota Points 1st: Bob McAllister, Jeff Stevens, Bob McClain Wednesday, January 27, 2016 Low Gross/Low Net 1st Flight 1 Gross: George Ringham Net-Tie: Bob Dessecker, Paul Gorney 1st Flight 2 Gross: Dave Hourigan, Net-Tie: Bob Walker, Bill Humes 1st Flight 3 Gross: Jim Morris Net: Joel Marquis Wednesday, February 3, 2016 Two Best Balls of Four (One Gross + One Net) 1st: Phil Lemasters, Frank Neuwirth, Tom Giddings Wednesday, February 10, 2016 Two Man Scramble 1st Flight 1: John Lesyshen, Dave Hourigan 1st Flight 2: Paul Kuzman, Tom Grillo
18 Hole Ladies
Tuesday, January 12, 2016 Pin Location 1st: Gilian Rose, Sharon Wallace, Judy Roberts, Linda Suh Tuesday, January 26, 2016 Two Week Ringer 1st Flight 1 Tie: Dolores Stieper, Gillian Rose 1st Flight 2: Linda Murray 1st Flight 3: Pam LeCren 1st Flight 4: Pat Eytcheson 1st Flight 5: Linda Suh Tuesday, February 2, 2016 Best Nine 1st: Sue Sell
9 Hole Ladies
Tuesday, January 26, 2016 Individual Low Net 1st: Donna Lesyshen Tuesday, February 2, 2016 Two Best Balls of Four 1st: Roe Murphy, Karen Munford, Darlene Gray
Sandpiper Men
Thursday, January 14, 2016 Match Play Winners: Joe Pliska, Wayne Zellers, Ron Pelow, Jerry Hart, Bert Poulin, Dick Mooney, Dave Ransbury, Les Easton, Jim Cosgrove Thursday, January 21, 2016 Three-Two-One 1st: Joe Pliska, Vince Pater, Dick Mooney, Mike Sharpe Thursday, February 4, 2016 One Best Ball of Two 1st: Bob Stowe, Dick Mooney Thursday, February 11, 2016 Step Aside Scramble 1st: Phil Lemasters, Les Easton, Neil Jorgenson
Ladies
Tuesday, January 26, 2016 One Best Ball of Two 1st: Lois Pelow, Mary Ann Cosgrove
Tuesday, February 2, 2016 Individual Points Quota 1st: Lois Pelow
Play it Forward
Tuesday, January 26, 2016 Odd Holes 1st: Vince Pater Tuesday, February 9, 2016 One Best Ball of Two 1st: Jim Fischer, Wayne Zellers
Nifty Niners Ladies February 4, 2016 Game: Scramble 1st: Winning Team with 32 Sue Watkins,Laura Schwandner, Barbara Laino & Jane Maasen 2nd: Winning Team with 33 Diana Roberts, Judy Botts, Susie Potratz &Valery Whipkey 3rd: Two Teams tied with 34 Liana Bublitz, Kathy Morrison, Jan Petrides & Carole Robek Maureen O'Brien, Sun Hui Hilmer, Ellen Doncouse & Mitzi Walsh February 11, 2016 Game: Low Putts 1st: with 13 Judy Stevens 2nd: with 14 Jay Remec 3rd Tie: with 15 Kathy Morrison, Cathy Marquis, Carole Robek & Mary McClafferty [F] 4th Tie: place with 16 Sun Hui Hilmer & Nancy Manning January 21, 2016 Falcon Watch Cypress Game: Odd Holes 1st: with 21 Laura Schwandner 2nd: with 24 Valery Whipkey 3rd Tie: with 25 Cathy Marquis & Karen Crippen 4th Tie: way with 26 Lynn Byrne, Karen Munford, Robin
23 Johnson & Mary F. McClafferty 5th Tie: with 27 Liana Bublitz, Ronni Anderson, Bev Buteau & Barbara Laino
HOLE IN ONE Accomplished by: Tim McGuire 2/2/16 Course: Challenge Hole: 8 Yardage: 153 Club Used: 6 Iron Witnessed by: Jim Aquilo, Dave Neville & Moe Fitzgerald
Accomplished by: George Fenwick 2/10/16 Course: Falcon Watch - Challenge Hole: #4 Yardage: 110 Club Used: 8 Iron Witnessed by: Marvin Barnes, Mel Bushart & George Krauss
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Caloosa Women’s Golf Association 18 Hole League News Digest - February 14
We have a busy month planned for March. Upcoming Tournaments: Member/Guest – Marion McCoy, Jana Roberts, & Judy Walters is March 2nd with pot luck social time on Tuesday, March 1st Triangular Tournament @ Caloosa – Maryanne Starrett & Kim Roush Tryouts Wednesday March 9 Tournament Wednesday March 23
The sign-up sheets for the Triangular Tournament, which is being held at Caloosa on Wednesday, March 23, are in the ladies locker room. This is a One Best Ball Net of Team Event. We will be competing with Scepter and Renaissance. This tournament will be played from the BLUE TEES and the rules of competition are posted with the sign-up sheets. We need to field at least 18 teams with alternates in case someone needs to cancel. Our tryout date from the BLUE TEES is , March 9th so grab your partner and sign up. If you have any questions, please call: Maryanne Starrett or Kim Roush - Co Chairs.
Caloosa Golf and Country Club Member -Member Tournament Winners
The first major tournament of the year Member-Member Tournament held on February 1 - 12:30 Shotgun and February 3 - 8:30 Shotgun. There was a reception following play on February 3rd. Format: Better Ball of Twosome, 2 Day Total Co-Chairs - Linda McDougall and Jodie Allison Below are the winners for the Member/Member Tournament. Congratulations to everyone that placed. I hope that you all enjoyed the tournament and reception. We really lucked out with the weather. This is the largest turnout that we have had in a few years. Chairpersons, Linda McDougall and Jodie Allison
Caloosa Golf and Country Club Wine and Cheese Party Welcoming Committee
Front L to R: Richard Ventrone, Nancy Ventrone, Mary Jane Stutz, Vicki Franks (Membership Director), Karen Tromblee, Pam Davis, Betsy Korn, Gene Welper (Director). 2nd L to R: Nancy Chabot, Roxie Gottsaker, Jim Tromblee, MaryAnn Wellander, Cliff Korn. 3rd L to R: Russ Stutz, EileenEngel, Mike Swizzler. Seventy new members were welcomed January 26, 2016.
"Valentine" Twilight Mixer Winners Caloosa Golf and Country Club February 5
Back L to R: Bob Brown, Jose Rodriguez and Roger Hebert. Sitting L to R: Phyllis Morgan, Elizabeth T. Rodriguez and Jodie Allison. 72 members participated. winning score 33.
L to R Flight 1 Winners: Jeanne Kolls, Low Gross; Barb Struble, Low Net; Not pictured Anne Skinner, Patricia Paterson.
L to R Flight 2 Winners: Maryanne Starrett & Joyce Stafford, Low Gross; Sarah Chambers & Aileen Engel, Low Net.
L to R Flight 3 Winners: Jodie Allison, Low Net; Sue Daveler & Lucille Lanese, Low Gross. Not pictured: Sue Hablett.
L to R Flight 4 Winners:Alice Friedlein & Jackie Wrigley, Low Net; Andrea Long, Low Gross; Not pictured Nancy Cleary.
Flight I Low Gross Jeanne Kolls/Anne Skinner Low Net Patricia Paterson/Barb Struble 2nd Low Net Jan Hobbs/Carol Tubbs 3rd Low Net Kim Roush/Anne Bowers Flight II Low Gross Joyce Stafford/Maryanne Starrett Low Net Aileen Engel/Sarah Chambers 2nd Low Net Vickie Franks/Mary Chabot 3rd Low Net Patty Hersey/Hazel Winklmann
Flight III Low Gross Lucille Lanese/Sue Daveler Low Net Jodie Allison/Sue Hablett 2nd Low Net Eliza. Rodriquez/Joan Roberge 3rd Low Net Marion McCoy/Phylliss Fratzke Flight IV Low Gross Andrea Long/Nancy Cleary Low Net Jackie Wrigley/Alice Friedlein Tie 2nd Low Net Vera Thompson/Marleta Newberg Tie 2nd Low Net Joan LaMar/Barb Sarman
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Winners of Caloosa Golf and Country Club "Valentine Day" 18 Hole Mixer
Kings Point Duplicate Bridge Association News
The Kings Point Duplicate Bridge Association (KPDBA) held its annual Bridge Banquet in the Veterans Theatre, Kings Point Community, Sun City Center, Florida. The annual banquet is noted for its food, fun and bridge themed programs. “Bridge to Laughter” was this year’s theme. Over 120 club members and their guests attended. The emcee for the evening based this year’s program on two popular games: The Oldy Wed Game (formerly the Newlywed Game) and The Match Game, both tweaked with questions about Bridge. Married Bridge partners Ellie and Al Sweet won the Oldy Wed Game and contestant Shirley Shane won the Match Game. Norman Rocco was a close Match Game Winner. Gift certificates for dinner at Circles were presented to the four winners.
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Following the game, Joan Feehan, Club President, introduced the Board of Directors and presented awards for: Most Points earned in 2015 under 100, Carolyn Gulick; Most Points over 100, Greg McKeown; Most Points earned over 600, Karol and Phil McGee; Best Game, Sandy and Fred Gilbert 73%; Most games played at the club in 2015, George Green (170), and Player of the Year with an average of 61.42% in over 78 games, Carl Dahl.
Back L to R: Louis Cesarek, Stu Offenbach and Jackie Wrigley. Front L to R: Bobbie Cesarek, Ellen Offenbach and Alice Friedlein. 100 members participated. Winning score 66.
Swim Dancers Rosemary Collins-Riley, Peg Grigalonis, Judy Quitsch, Sue Muise, and Lynn Bentz are making some noise about this year’s Synchronized Swim Show.
SCC Swim Dancers’ Event March 12
Bridge Club Celebrates Milestone Birthdays The Sun City Center Duplicate Bridge Association held their monthly birthday celebration at the Horizon Room on February 6. Of special note was Bob Keyes celebrating his 95th and Wilma Curley celebrating her 80th birthdays, also among the celebrants was Pat Portenga. Pictured left to right are Pat Portenga, Bob Keyes and Wilma Curley. The next birthday celebration will be held on March 5. When meeting Mr. Keyes, Bob, for the first time recently, this writer was surprised to notice how spritely he was. We all know of course
The SCC Swim Dancers’ Synchronized Swim Show glides through the water on Saturday, March 12, at 2 p.m. in the CA’s indoor lap pool, North Campus off Pebble Beach. This year’s show entitled “Dancing with the Stars, Sun and Moon” features songs about heavenly bodies. Enjoy a journey down a musical memory lane while the swimmers gracefully swim to fabulous songs of yesteryear: “Allegheny Moon”, “Moonlight Cocktails”
, “ Moonlight in Vermont” and other long lost lovely songs. Depart energized with the rousing finale of “Stars and Stripes Forever”. Tickets for the onehour performance can be obtained at the Atrium Ticket Desk, at the SCC North Clubhouse, Feb. 29, March 2, 4, 7, 9, & 11 from 9 a.m. - noon for a donation of $3. Tickets will also be available from any Swim Dancers. Contact Dana Ellerbrock. 813-633-5927
that Sun City Center residents are young at heart, and this is certainly true of Bob who recently took up the game of Duplicate Bridge by signing up for the Easybridge! 1 classes directed and taught by Sue Batt and Kathy Smith. Bob says he enjoys the game very much and is eager to learn more. Sharp minds stay sharp! Easybridge! events continue on Wednesday evenings and Wednesday and Friday mornings. For information on future events please check the website at www.sunccbridge. com.
Sunsetters Tennis
The Sun City Sunsetters tennis team hosted Apollo Beach on Wednesday, February 3. After the match, both teams took advantage of the beautiful day and had lunch by the pool at The Renaissance Restaurant in Sun City!
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SCC Lawn Bowling Tuesday League Results
March 2016
KP lawn bowlers Joe White and Bob Frieboth (in whites) along with SCC bowlers Jerry Healey, Cindy Higgins and Ben Caudill contemplate their next shot.
King’s Point West Lawn Bowling Club
2015/2016 Tuesday League Winners, (L to R) Joe Mignogna, Rick Abell and Barb Mignogna.
By Gary Higgins The five-week schedule of the Tuesday League began back last November. A total of eleven teams played a round-robin format to determine the three divisional winners. In the final playoff round it was the team of Joe Mignogna, Barb Mignogna and Rick Abell victorious over the team of Carol Fahnstock, Lauralei Collier and Gary
February 11 and 12 the Kings Point West Lawn Bowling Club (KPWLBC) joined with the Sun City Center Bowling Club (SCCBC) for a friendly tournament. The players and spectators enjoyed the event and are looking forward to meeting on the green again soon.
Heller (in for Linda McDougall). The Sun City Center Lawn Bowling Club not only has league play, members can simply show up for regular morning bowling. For the more competitive types, there are tournaments both in and out-of-club and even national c h a m p i o n s h i p p l a y. F o r m o r e information about the sport and our Club, visit “suncitycenterlbc.com”. L to R: “Junior” Champion Joe Mignogna. “Senior” Champion Phil Lascola.
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The Sun City Center Lawn Bowling Club’s Junior/Senior Tournament is actually two separate “singles” (head to head) tournaments. The “Juniors” are members aged 70 through 79 and the “Seniors” are 80 years and over. The final round of the Junior category saw Joe Mignogna winning against Jim Byrne and on the Senior side, it was Phil Lascola over last year’s champion, Ben Caudill.
Because of its comparatively light physical demands, lawn bowling is a participant sport that you can play for a long time. In addition, there is good range of available equipment for aiding those who have difficulty delivering the bowl in the conventional manner. For more information about the sport and our Club, visitsuncitycenterlbc.com
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Military News Silver Osprey Squadron #64 Recognizes USCG Aviation Centennial
SCC’s Silver Osprey Squadron #64 will feature the Coast Guard Aviation Centennial at their March 11, 2016 luncheon meeting. LCDR Adam C. Merrill, USCG will be presenting a history of Coast Guard aviation in the Tampa Bay area including the creation of the USCG Air Station, St. Petersburg in 1935 along with its “re-invention” as the USCG Air Station, Clearwater in 1976. LCDR Merrill has logged more than 3,800 mishap-free flight hours in multiple military and civilian aircraft. He assumed his current duties as an MH-60T “Jayhawk” pilot at Air Station Clearwater, Florida in July 2013. He has served as the Training Dept. Head, and currently serves as the Law Enforcement Intelligence Division Officer. As a team of Law Enforcement Duty Officers, the LE Intel Division plans and tasks H-60 and C-130 aircraft in CONUS and OCONUS LE missions in support of multiple joint, interagency, and international partners. The Silver Osprey luncheons are open to the general public as is its membership. The only prerequisite for membership is an interest in military aviation. The charge for our luncheon is $17 for non members and $14 for members. Meetings are held at the Plaza Club located in Freedom Plaza, Sun City Center, FL. For reservations mail check payable to Silver Osprey Squadron 64 to Mr. Tom Harding, 309 Noble Faire, Sun City Center, FL 33573. March reservations must be received by Wednesday, March 9. For membership information email the Commanding Officer, Roger Kennicutt, tkennicutt@aol.com.
MOWW Sponsors Golf Benefit at Freedom Fairways
By B. F. Kepley, CAPT USN (Ret) The Military Officers of the World Wars (MOWW) Sun City Chapter is sponsoring a benefit golf tournament at Freedom Fairways Golf Course (located at Freedom Plaza, SCC) on Saturday April 2, 2016. MOWW is a 501(c)19 organization and is conducting this Benefit as a fundraiser for their Youth Leadership Program ($15,000 expense annually) that registers, transports, and escorts 40 high school Sophomores to the Florida Youth Leadership Conference (YLC - 3 days - in Tallahassee every May). Five students each have been identified by an interview process from the following local Hillsborough County high schools: Steinbrenner, Durant, East Bay, Lennard, Newsome, Plant City, Riverview, and Spoto. 7:30 a.m. --- Registration and continental breakfast. Registration fee: $55 per person. 8:30 a.m. --- Shotgun start (Scramble format). Noon --- Lunch, awards, contest and door prizes. $10,000 hole-in-one prize. Please consider a sponsorship or donation to this event. Forms providing organizational objective, event details and sponsorship opportunities can be provided separately. Contact retired LTC Charles Conover at 813-260-3257 charlieconover@gmail.com for more information.
JROTC Director COL. Samuel Taylor Addresses MOWW
By B. F. Kepley, CAPT USN (Ret) Retired Army Colonel Samuel T. Taylor III was the featured speaker at the Military Order of the World Wars (M0WW) luncheon Thursday, January 21, 2016. The luncheon took place at the Freedom Plaza Club in Sun City Center. Col. Taylor is the Hillsborough County Public Schools District Resource Teacher for the Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) programs and the Director of Army Instruction for the Army JROTC programs. In that capacity L to R: Col. Samuel Taylor USA (Ret); he is the school’s district’s liaison for the 28 Lt. Col. James Warchol, USAF (Ret), Hillsborough County JROTC programs Commander SCC MOWW. and the direct supervisor of the 11 Army JROTC programs. Prior to assuming that position in 2013, he was the JROTC Senior Army Instructor at Hillsborough High School. COL Taylor retired from the Army in 2007 after a 31-year career as a soldier. Col. Taylor gave an excellent presentation on the history of the Hillsborough County Public Schools JROTC training programs at the various area high schools. He emphasized the skills the students obtain through their training and how those skills positively impact their daily lives instilling confidence in their ability to meet future challenges and succeed in future endeavors.
MFST Presents John Wilson Benefit Performance
By B. F. Kepley, CAPT USN (Ret) The Military Family Support Trust (MFST) sponsored a special fundraising event at the Community Hall on Sunday, January 24. The event featured John Wilson, a solo singing performer, who dazzled the audience with a wide range of classics from the Great American Songbook to the greatest hits of the pop era. He demonstrated an absolutely exceptional singing voice and all who attended agreed that it was a terrific performance. Those who chose to watch the football game missed one of the best performances Sun City Center has offered. During the intermission Brigadier Colin Howgill, RM (Ret), chairman of the MFST board of trustees, presented a check for $1,000 to Morgan McLeod, L to R: Colin Howgill, MFST Chairnan; manager of the Athena House. The Morgan McLeod, manager Athena House. Athena House works in conjunction with Tampa Crossroads, whose mission is to house all homeless women veterans in the Tampa Bay area. They are doing a superb job. The Athena House offers them training, counseling and whatever else might be required to send them on their way with a job and the ability to care for themselves. MFST is a 501(c)3 organization that supports through their grant programs military families, past and present. The beneficiaries include, but are not limited to: four-year scholarships for high school seniors; JROTC Honors Program; Homeless Women Veterans; Operation Warm Heart; Veteran Guide Dog, South Eastern Guide Dogs Paws for Patriots program; My Warriors Place; Operation Helping Hand and sponsoring ‘Guardians’ for the Honor Flight Support Program. Contributions are always welcome as without them none of the above assistance programs would be possible. For more information, please Visit their website at www.mobc-online.org or call Nancy Alguire at (813) 634-4675.
John Glynn and Charles Conover, president of MOAA
John Glynn Gives Presentation on Heraldry at MOAA Luncheon.
By B. F. Kepley, CAPT USN (Ret) John Glynn, a retired Naval Officer with 24 years’ service and 23 years federal civilian service, was the featured speaker at the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) monthly meeting/luncheon which was held in the Florida Room at the Sun City Center (SCC) North Side Atrium on February 3, 2016. John retired in 2009 as a District Director for the United States Department of Homeland Security, Federal Protective Service, responsible for the law enforcement and security of all federally owned and leased buildings in TN, KY, MS, AL, and FL. His degrees include: AA, BGS, MBA, and Certificate of Public Management. Author of ‘His Sacred Honor, Judge Richard Stockton, A Signer of the Declaration of Independence’ and ‘Commodore Robert F. Stockton, An American Naval Hero’ [war of 1812 ancestor]; with published articles in the US and Scotland; historian; and lecturer on the American Declaration of Independence and The Declaration of Arbroath, the Scottish Declaration of Independence, in the United States and Scotland. He was a member of Captain Nicolas Martiau Descendants Association; Heraldry Society of Scotland; Fellow, Society of Antiquaries of Scotland; Officer, Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John at Jerusalem (by Queen Elizabeth II) and as such possesses an abundance of knowledge about Heraldry. His presentation was in fact on Heraldry and was very informative. It included a discussion of the various American and British military uniform patches that identify the various regiments, companies, special forces. Every piece or bit of each patch has a special meaning depicting the function of that particular fighting force.
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FAITH & service The Hope Fund Thanks the Payants
Robyn and Tom Payant have again donated $1,000 to The Hope Fund to help with the after-school programs provided for the at-risk children in Wimauma. This is their third year of giving $1000. They have seen the good things The Hope Fund does for the children who really have very little in their lives. The Hope Fund Board is truly grateful for the Payants’ generosity! The Payants have been a very important part of the Sun City Center Community for 33 years. Tom, the CEO and Chairman of the company, is originally from Marquette, Michigan. He found Sun City Center when is parents retired here. Tom and Robyn met in Tampa in 1980, and in 1999 they purchased an old bank building on the property where they are now located, at 1653 Sun City Center Plaza. Their current offices, known as Payant Financial Plaza, Payant Wealth Management Group, were built in the year 2000. The Hope Fund is a 501c(3) , all-vounteer organization based in Sun City Center. The Fund conducts mentoring, tutoring, and reading programs for children after school. Programs for middle school children are being developed. The Fund also provides financial assistance to those families that cannot afford the full cost of tuition. Call Carla Miles at 634-4268 if you wish to volunteer, if you wish to make a taxdeductible donation, or if you want to know more about The Hope Fund. To learn more visit The Fund’s website at www.the-hope-fund.org.
Wimauma Council For The Common Good Forms
Allegany Franciscan Ministries is pleased to announce the appointment of the inaugural Wimauma Council for the Common Good. The 11-member council includes Margaret Claritt, community member; Rev. Kathleen Dain, Executive Director of Beth-El Farmworker Ministry; Maria Garcia, community member; Liz Guiterrez, CEO of Enterprising Latinas; Emery Ivery, Tampa Bay Area President of United Way Suncoast; Michael Long, community member; Cheryl Pollock, Director of Business Development & Community Services with Premier Community HealthCare Group; Rev. Gilberto Quintero, Pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission; Vanessa Rivera Colon, Manager with Moffitt Cancer Center; Debbie St. Surin, Boys & Girls Club Director; and Sr. Jeanne Williams, Retreat Director for the Franciscan Center. The Wimauma Council for the Common Good is an advisory group comprised of individuals who are residents and stakeholders of Wimauma. It will lead the development, implementation and evaluation of the Common Good Initiative. Recommendations from the Council will be presented to the Allegany Franciscan Ministries board of directors for action. The Wimauma Council for the Common Good will meet regularly; community members are welcome to attend the meetings. The council is supported by Cheri Wright-Jones, Allegany Franciscan Ministries’ Regional Vice President. The Common Good Initiative was launched in 2014 by Allegany Franciscan Ministries, and is designed to mobilize communities towards better health and wellness through community engagement, a long-term commitment of resources, and increased collaboration of residents and stakeholders. Through the Initiative, and with leadership from the new Council, Allegany will work with community residents and stakeholders to create opportunities, develop strategies and make investments that lead to positive health outcomes for people in Wimauma. Allegany Franciscan Ministries has promised a significant amount of capital – human, financial, social and spiritual - to the initiative. It has invested more than $747,000 in Wimauma since the initiative began, and its board has committed $1 million this year. Periodic reports on the progress of the initiative are available at www.afmfl.org.
Embrace the Cross Easter Invitation
Trinity Baptist Church in Sun City Center presents a free multimedia presentation entitled “Embrace the Cross” on Saturday, March 19 at 3 p.m. and Sunday, March 20 at 6 p.m. “Embrace the Cross” is a musical, multi-media celebration filled with singing, drama, and opportunities for audience participation. Light refreshments will be served in the fellowship hall after each presentation. Admission is free. Seating is limited and open, so please arrive early! The presentation will also be held in the Freedom Plaza auditorium on Thursday, March 10 at 7:30 p.m. For more information please see the website at www.trinitybaptistscc.com or call 813.634.4228. Trinity Baptist Church is located at 702 West Del Webb Blvd., SCC.
Irish Dinner & Entertainment at St. Andrew
By Rosie Clifton Begorra, there’s a catered Irish feast coming up, and you all are invited to St. Andrew Presbyterian Church in Sun City Center! There will be corned beef, potatoes, cabbage, rolls, and key lime cream layer cake with coffee or hot tea on March 13 at 5 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. The price is $9 a ticket for dinner. Tickets will be sold before each church service and weekdays at the church office (entry at church rear) starting February 14, Sunday, through noon on March 7, Monday. The entertainment is Patrick “Paddy” Cooney with a wonderful Irish dance group, who compete internationally. St. Andrew is located at 1239 Del Webb Blvd. West and can be contacted at 813-634-1252.
Healthy Feet
The Health Ministry Team of the United Methodist Church of Sun City Center is hosting a presentation of “Healthy Feet” by Dr. Michael Fleeter D.P.M. Put March 10, 2016 at 10 on your calendar in the LEC at 1210 Del Webb Blvd., 33573. Dr. Fleeter, a Board Certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon, will speak on problems that come with diabetes, arthritis, and plantar fasciitis. He will bring shoes and help in choosing comfortable fashionable shoes. This presentation is made free to help keep you walking a pain free life. Light refreshments will be served. Please make reservations by calling the SCCUMC office at 813.634.2539.
Celebrate April Fools
Celebrate April Fools Day at United Community, United Church of Christ, 1501 La Jolla Ave., with The Bel Canto Singers of St Petersburg. The Bel Canto Singers will present a concert of Broadway and Show Tunes at the Fantastic Friday Dinner Theatre on April 1. Dinner consisting of chopped pork, oven fried chicken, macaroni and cheese and ice cream will be prepared by Laura Schuler of Suncoast Catering. Dinner will begin in The Great Hall of the church at 6 p.m. Tickets for the dinner and show which cost $18 per person may be purchased after service on Sunday morning or on Tuesday or Thursday from 10 a.m. until noon at the church. The last day to purchase dinner/ show tickets will be Tuesday March 29. Tickets for the show only can be purchased until the show and will cost $5 per person. All are invited and all are welcome. For more information call Paula 633-6739.
Trinity Names New Associate Pastor
Trinity Baptist Church in Sun City Center has called Dr. Thomas Townsend as Associate Pastor. Dr. Townsend has served as pastor of churches in Kentucky, Tennessee and Florida. He has served Baptist Children’s Home in Florida and Kentucky as the director for development and communications. He has also served as Executive Director of Life International, a humanitarian ministry to orphans and orphanages in the Ukraine. Dr. Townsend will assist the Senior Pastor in the ministry of the Church. Trinity welcomes Dr. Townsend and his wife Mary Jo into the fellowship. For more information, visit the church at 702 West Del Webb Blvd, SCC, visit the website at “www.trinitybaptistscc.com” or call 813.634.4228.
United Community Church United Church of Christ 1501 La Jolla Ave. • 813-634-1304
Chapel Communion 8:30 AM •Worship 10:00 AM REV. DR. TIMOTHY W. SHIRLEY
No matter where you are on Life’s journey, you are welcome here. A place where God is still speaking.
www.uccsuncitycenter.org
LifePath Hospice Receives Interfaith Grant
By Jay Sparkman Doris Palmer, left, a member of the Sun City Center Interfaith Council Grants Committee, presents a grant check in the amount of $10,000 to Michelle Hartzog, LifePath Hospice nursing services, and John Wilbur, major gifts officer for LifePath Hospice, SCC. The grant will be used for charity care to patients and their families at Sun City Center Hospice House. Sun City Center Interfaith Council uses monies from the sale of donated goods at the Nearly New Shop to fund grants and scholarships in the South Hillsborough County area. For more info go to “www. suncitycenterinterfaithcouncil.com” or call 813-642-9099.
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Jewish Art History
The Community Church College is sponsoring a super special event presented by Susan Fader, a long time instructor at the college. It will be in the Great Hall of United Community Church, 1501 La Jolla Ave, Sun City Center, FL on Monday April 4 and Wednesday April 6 from 1– 3 p.m. each day. Everyone in the SouthShore area is welcome. Ticket for this event is $15 and can be purchased via PayPal at “www.4lifelearning.org/jewish-art-history. html” or send in your reservation to Community Church College, 1501 La Jolla Ave, Sun City Center, FL, 33573 and note special event #500 on your check. Depending on the number of reservations received, there may be no seats available the day of the event. The first session on 4-4-2016 will provide an overview of Jewish Art and Culture from biblical times to the 18th century. Included will be a look at the Sistine Chapel and the Jewish references hidden by Michelangelo in his work, the remarkable artwork of the famous Mishneh Torah created in Northern Italy, ca.1457 and the work of Spanish artists during the Inquisition. The session on 4-6-2016 will focus on the work of Jewish artists from the 19th century to the 20th. The effects and influences of worldwide events upon these artists will be an important aspect of this talk. Among the artists that will be discussed are Moritz Oppenheim, Amedeo Modigliani, and Marc Chagall.
A Celtic Celebration In Song
The lads, lassies, colleens, boyos, dynes, dyns, ladies and gents who comprise the St. Andrew and Friends community chorus have begun their weekly rehearsals for a Celtic celebration in song under the direction of Mr. Doug Westlake. Doug is the new Choir Director at St. Andrew’s. You are cordially invited to attend the Friends concert on Sunday, March 13 at 3 p.m., St. Andrew Presbyterian Church located at 1239 Del Webb Boulevard West in Sun City Center. Their repertoire will have you clapping, smiling, toe tapping and, maybe a tear or two, doncha’ know. So put on the tartans, plaids, kilts and wear your green as we celebrate all things Celtic!
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Redeemer Lutheran Women to Meet
The women’s organization of Redeemer Lutheran Church (Women of the ELCA) will meet on Wednesday, March 16th beginning at 9:30 a.m. with refreshments. The 10 a.m. program will be a presentation by Rosalie Kelleher on her visit to Hong Kong. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information, call 813-634-1292.
World Day of Prayer
Friday, March 4, is World Day of Prayer 2016. World Day of Prayer is an ecumenical celebration of informed prayer and prayerful action. Join in the prayer service written by the women of Cuba, which calls us to receive the kingdom of God as little children and promotes justice and equality for women through prayer, partnerships, service and celebration. This service is located and hosted at St. John the Divine Episcopal Church on E. Del Webb in Sun City Center. Brunch at 10 a.m., Service at 11 a.m. All in the community are welcome.
Breakfast and Bingo
Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 5, which is the date of the next Breakfast and Bingo fundraiser for the children. It’s at Community Hall in SCC from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Get $7 tickets at the door and enjoy an omelet of your choice, a bagel with cream cheese or a doughnut, orange juice, coffee or tea. Bingo starts at 9:30. Bingo cards cost $1.00. Come and enjoy a delightful Saturday morning in SCC! Bring your friends and neighbors
United Community Church Officers
By Jo Prater United Community Church, United Church of Christ elected their Officers for 2016 at their Annual Meeting on January 31, 2016. Contact Information 1501 La Jolla Ave - Phone 813-634-1304, website “uccsuncitycenter.org”.
Beth Israel Sisterhood Announces March Program
The Sisterhood of Beth Israel Congregation in Sun City Center will hold a fashion show to benefit the Mary Martha House on March 1 at 1 p.m. This house provides help for battered women. It will be held in the Henry Gibson Social Hall at the Temple on Del Webb Blvd in Sun City Center. Members and their guests are invited to attend. The cost of admission will be in the form of a donation...either a check or an article of clothing or accessory. The fashions are provided by the Rose Boutique and all proceeds go to Mary Martha House. Desserts will be provided. Please join us as it will be an enjoyable event! For more information, please contact Erica Leino at “eleino51@gmail.com”.
Grief Support Group Starts at St. Andrew Presbyterian
A grief support group will meet on Wednesday, March 2, at 1:30 and continue until 2:15 pm in the chapel of the church. The group will assemble the first and third Wednesdays of each month through Wednesday, June 1. The class will be facilitated by Carol Liedberg, RN and Anne Ray, an RN who is also a Stephen Minister. “Beyond the Broken Heart” by Julie Yarbrough will be the group’s text, complemented by a video. This group will be a spiritual and loving support group for those who are grieving the death of a loved one. This group will offer coping strategies, a personal journal, a survival kit, and will hear guest speakers. Please call the church at 634-1239 and ask to be enrolled. For questions, ask for Carol Liedberg. St. Andrew is located at 1252 Del Webb Blvd., W. in Sun City Center.
Box Lunch to Benefit Metropolitan Ministries
By Rosie Clifton On Sunday, March 6, the Mission Committee of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church will sponsor a box lunch event to benefit Metropolitan Ministries of Tampa. This is open to the public with advance order and payment. The cost of the gourmet box lunch is $13, with the proceeds benefitting Metropolitan Ministries of Tampa. The lunch, prepared by Inside the Box Catering of Metropolitan Ministries, will include a sandwich, fresh fruit, homemade chips, and a large cookie. Tickets can be purchased at the church following services on Sundays, February 14, 21, and 28. The pre-ordered lunches may be picked up to take home from 10:30 to 1 on March 6 or you can dine in Fellowship Hall at the church. For more information, call the church office at 634-1252. St. Andrew is located at 1239 Del Webb Blvd. West, in Sun City Center.
Metaphysical Society New Age Fair
A Special Treat for Your Spiritual, Mental, and Physical Interests
L to R: Jo Prater, Vice-Moderator; Bob Reter, Treasurer; Marlus Johns, Church Clerk; Jim Blackstone, Moderator, and Barbara Schuler, Historian.
SENIOR NEWS LINE By Matilda Charles
Senior Hunger Options
There are 9 million seniors who are at risk for hunger every day in America, statistics show. If you’re a senior over age 60 and you don’t get enough to eat, there are options. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can provide an average $126 each month to go toward food. Check the government section of your phone book for the local office, or see www.fns.usda.gov/snap. In some states, as part of SNAP, you also might be eligible for The Senior Farmers Markets Nutrition Program (SFMNP), which will provide a coupon booklet that can be used at farmers markets to buy fresh fruit and vegetables. Information is available on the USDA.gov website. More and more senior centers are providing food programs. Ask about a Senior Grocery Program in your state, or the local food bank. The center also might host a monthly luncheon, or perhaps a weekly get-together lunch. You’ll make contacts at any of these events that can steer you to other local food programs. Contact the Council on Aging (www.ncoa.org) branch in your state for a full list of programs you can apply for. Or search online for “senior hunger resources” in your state. If you were turned down for food benefits, apply again, especially if your situation has changed in any way. If Meals on Wheels in your area isn’t taking new clients (many of them don’t have enough resources nowadays), get put on the waiting list anyway. Contact churches in your area to ask about senior meal programs. Ask your doctor for resources. Remember: It’s not only OK to ask for help when you need it, it’s imperative. To maintain your health, you need proper nutrition. ©2016 King Features Synd., Inc.
NOW HERE’S A TIP
Saturday, March 12, 2016 • 10 am - 4 pm Spiritual Readers, Intuitives, Vendors, and More
Free Admission • Open to the Public
Chamber of Commerce, Banquet Hall 1651 Sun City Center Plaza, Sun City Center, FL 33573
For Info: 813-398-7033
By JoAnn Derson • “I’ve been purging this year as a part of new year resolutions. I can’t believe how overwhelmed with “stuff ” I am. After having this realization, I have made another resolution: This year I am giving only gifts that can be experienced or consumed. A beauty salon trip, a nice bottle of wine, a car wash/oil change combo, overnight stay at a beach hotel, etc.” -- Y.P. in California * You can use Borax (a common household cleaner, found in the laundry aisle) to unclog a toilet, among many other uses. Try adding a half cup of Borax and letting it sit 10-20 minutes, followed by a few cups of boiling water. • “I walk past my recycling bin after getting the mail. Junk mail goes straight in, and doesn’t even make it into the house.” -- E.C. in Pennsylvania • “Used tea bags are fantastic for treating skin irritations, such as razor burn, mild sunburn and windburn. Save your tea bags in a small container or sealable bag in the refrigerator. They also soothe insect bites. And after you’ve used them to soothe your skin, pitch them right into your compost bin.” -- K.G. in Florida Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Beth Israel Klezmer Concert
On Sunday, January 31, 2016 the Naples Klezmer Revival Band rolled into the Community Hall in Sun City Center for an afternoon concert to benefit Beth Israel the Jewish Congregation of Sun City Center. Over 250 people were treated to a toe tapping, upbeat collection of music that found it’s roots in the small villages of mid 19th century Eastern Europe. Today, components of Jazz and Swing have been incorporated into the music. After a wonderful afternoon of music, the group finished up with cake and coffee. It was the perfect ending to a great time.
L to R: Richard Johnson, accordion; Arnold Saslavsky, drums; Martin Cohn, clarinet; Jason Flegel , keyboard; Jane Galler, vocals and guitar; Stu Warshauer, leader and fiddle; Rochelle Lafer, Beth Israel Sisterhood President.
Interfaith Grant to Friends of Joshua House
By Jay Sparkman DeDe Grundel, left, Executive Director of Friends of Joshua House, received a grant check from Nancy Majorki, Nearly New Shop volunteer and SCC Interfaith Council grants committee member, for $2,000. The grant will purchase instructional materials, electronic equipment, and software used in the Earn to Learn program, which encourages students to remain in school and achieve academic success. The Sun City Center Interfaith Council uses monies from the sale of donated goods at the Nearly New Shop to fund grants and scholarships in the South Hillsborough County area. For more info call 813-642-9099.
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COLLECTING By Larry Cox
Older Typewriters Are Hot Collectible
Q: I have read your column for a number of years. Is there a trend you have spotted that surprised you? -- Karen, Tyler, Texas A: I visit antique malls and shops on a regular basis, and two things I’ve noticed are the popularity of older typewriters and the collectibility of kitchenware from the 1960s and ‘70s. Royal and Underwood typewriters from the 1930s and ‘40s are selling at a premium. Almost as quickly as they are priced and placed for sale in shops, they are snapped up by enthusiasts. I spoke to a Phoenix dealer who has sold three dozen typewriters during the past year, an incredible number but one that reflects how much in demand they seem to be. The second trend that I didn’t anticipate is the interest in mid-century kitchen clutter. Items such as mixing bowls, kitchen utensils and even older toasters are selling extremely well. Meanwhile, there has been a decrease in demand for Singer treadle sewing machines. Prices are stagnant, and most seem to be selling in the $75-$200 range. As with most collectibles, condition and the manufacturer’s model are always important, and there are always exceptions to the rule. Q: Several weeks ago, I purchased some early bottles that originally contained Lemp Beer. I have never heard of Lemp Beer, but assume they must be worth more than the 25 cents each I paid for them. -- Robert, Naperville, Illinois A: Adam Lemp began brewing beer in St. Louis in either 1838 or 1840 (the date varies according to the source). Operations continued until 1918 when the brewery closed quietly -- workers discovered the gates locked when they showed up for work. Lemp Beer collectibles are extremely popular throughout the Midwest. Q: I am restoring a craftsman house that was built in 1919. I have found most of the furniture from the period with the exception of porch wicker. I would like to find period pieces, but am not having much luck. -- Stan, Buffalo, New York A: There are several businesses that feature vintage wicker in the Northeast. One of the better ones in your region is Antique Wicker, P.O. Box 69, Bernard, ME 04612; and info@antiquewicker.com. Write to Larry Cox in care of KFWS, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803, or send e-mail to questionsforcox@aol.com. Due to the large volume of mail he receives, Mr. Cox cannot personally answer all reader questions, nor does he do appraisals. Do not send any materials requiring return mail. © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.
TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH By Keith Roach, M.D.
Common Shaving Myth Debunked
Trinity Baptist Hosts Interfaith Council
By Jay Sparkman Trinity Baptist Church of Sun City Center hosted the January meeting of the Sun City Center Interfaith Council. Guest speaker for the meeting was Carla Miles, President of The Hope Fund, an organization that received a grant from the SCC Interfaith Council. The Hope fund is dedicated to helping Wimauma school children learn, grow, and have fun in a safe nurturing environment. Pictured are, back row left, Jim Clor, Dr. Thomas Townsend, Assoc. Pastor, Vern Elarth, Bob Thompson. Front row left, Kathy Clor, Linda Maslyk, Carla Miles, and Nancy Majorki. For more information on Interfaith Council Grants to 501c3 organizations in the South Hillsborough County area go to InterfaithCouncilOfSunCityCenter.com.
Nearly New Shop Department of the Month
By Jay Sparkman Cheryl Russell, left, Marion Giblin, and Jane Trefren are volunteers in the shoe department of the Nearly New Shop in the Sun City Center Plaza. Their hard work and outstanding help with shoppers earned them the designation of Department of the Month for January 2016. The Sun City Center Interfaith Council uses monies raised from the sale of donations at the Nearly New Shop to fund scholarships and grants in the South Hillsborough County area. For more information go to “interfaithcouncilofsuncitycenter.com”.
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 48-year-old, athletically fit man with excessive body hair on my back, chest and arms. I see that the younger generation of men at the gyms, pools and beaches seem to all groom (shave) their body hair for better appearance. I started trimming down but have not fully shaved. My concern is whether, when you cut hair, it grows faster. When I’m in my upper 60s or 70s and decide to stop, will my body hair grow to 4 inches long? Does your body hair continue to grow at a normal rate when you’re older, or does it slow down? Please advise. -- M.C. ANSWER: No, it’s a myth that cutting or shaving hair makes it grow faster. It certainly might seem to come in more coarsely, since the cut hair under the surface of the skin is thick. But there is no effect on hair growth. Hair growth rates stay roughly the same throughout adulthood. I am aware that the current trend is for hairless-appearing skin. However, I see a lot of people with infections from shaving. If you do shave, use plenty of mild shaving cream or gel, always use a new, sharp razor, and use a soothing aftershave cream or lotion to help close the pores after shaving. DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 86-year-old male in good health. I take a 40mg simvastatin and a 150-mcg levothyroxine. I exercise three times a week -- one hour with weights and one hour of aerobics (elliptical and treadmill). On the treadmill, I go from a speed of 3.5 for 25 seconds to 6.0 for 25 seconds. My heart rate goes from 89 to 170 (sometimes 165 to 178) but drops back to about 89 when I return to the slower speed. I have heard that your exercise heart rate should be 212 minus your age times 80 percent. That would be 101. Does my 170 for 25 seconds sound OK? -- E.N.W. ANSWER: No, that sounds too fast for an 86-year-old. The formula you mention is one frequently stated, and it isn’t particularly accurate, since there is a great deal of individual variation. But 170 is very fast for an 86-year-old. I wonder if it’s accurate. A pulse monitor, using electrical impulses, is the most accurate, but even these can be fooled by electrical interference. If it really is so fast, I would worry about an exercise-induced tachycardia, and a visit to your doctor or cardiologist would be a good idea, especially if you are having symptoms of chest discomfort or shortness of breath. DEAR DR. ROACH: Do peanuts (which are not nuts, but legumes) afford the same health benefits as nuts? -- A. ANSWER: Most of the studies showing benefits of nuts included peanuts as well. Peanuts probably have the same benefits as tree nuts. Unfortunately, many people are allergic to nuts, and many to peanuts. Those people can’t get the benefits of eating nuts, as it is unsafe, even life-threatening on occasion. Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu. To view and order health pamphlets, visit www.rbmamall.com, or write to Good Health, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. © 2016 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved
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Winn Dixie St Patrick’s Day Cat Food Drive, Thursday, 17 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. FunFest: Saturday, Mar 19 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Spring Trade Show: Community Hall on Thursday, March 31 from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Meow Mixer New Location
Join Feline Folks for their Meow Mixer on Thursday, March 3rd, at 4:30 p.m., in the Culinary Room of the newly renovated 2020 building. Kings Point Residents please bring your ID Badges to enter the building. A Feline Folks volunteer will greet Non-Kings Point residents at the building door. Do you know about the Strays Neuter Scooter: This van from Animal Coalition of Tampa (ACT) comes to Sun City Center the third Wednesday of each month. The van’s location is in the parking lot near Adogable Pets to the right of Publix at 8 a.m. People can drop off cats needing to be neutered. The cost is $35 per cat. The cat must be picked up at 5 p.m. that same day.
Feline Folks Can Use Your Help
Do you have a few hours a month or week that you would like to use to help a worthy cause? Do you have a love of animals? Feline Folks is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to care for the community cats in Kings Point. We are in most need of people who would like to help with feeding. We would be grateful if you can share as little as a few hours one day a month. Food, training and support are provided. We are also in dire need of drivers to take sick or injured cats to Tampa for a doctor visit. Our other need is to assist in helping to trap cats that will be taken to the veterinarian for spay/neutering or who need doctor’s care. There are three ways to learn more about Feline Folks and how you can help. Visit our information table in the Kings Point North Clubhouse on first and the third Wednesday of each month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The table is on the left side as enter the front door. Join us at a Meow Mixer on the first Thursday of the month at 4:30 in the Culinary Room of the 2020 building. Email us at info@feline folks.us.
Bagley (President), Judie Schafers (Vice President), Bob Goetz (Treasurer), Diane Tottrup (Secretary), and Becky Gerdy (Director at Large). With new bylaws adopted this past year, the Secretary and Vice President will serve a one year term while the president, treasurer and director at large will serve for two years. Membership in the The Dog Owners Group is open to dog lovers from Sun City Center, King Point and Freedom Plaza. The dues are $30 per year per household. Registration requires proof of county required inoculations. Each dog is issued a collar tag. Membership allows access to the dog park located behind the pickleball courts. Amenities include, separate parks for large and small dogs, covered pavilions in each park, seating, water fountains, dusk to dawn lighting, ceiling fans, and several doggie bag dispensers. There are pools for the dogs, adjustable jumps and tunnels as well as some very smart squirrels to keep the dogs entertained. For more information please go to the DOG website at.
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