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Sun City Center June 2015 - ISSUE #82
...an official publication of the Sun City Center Community Association
Information Center/History Society Open for Business at New Location
By Phyllis Hodges April 27 was the big day—the long awaited first day of business in the SCC Community Association Information Center at 901 Cherry Hills Drive (813633-4670). The new building also serves as headquarters for the SCC History Society (813-633-3038). The facility was part of a yearlong, $3.2 million program on the Central Campus that included two other buildings (one for multi-purpose use and one to house Samaritan Services), a major library expansion, reconfiguration and expansion of the parking lot, new lighting and landscaping. The entire program was paid for by the CA’s Capital Fund. Information Center Administrator Janet Ditmore was on hand opening day to monitor activities, as was History Society Chairman John Bowker. It was a busy day with 20 visitors, both residents and out-of-town folks. Opening day followed a “soft opening” on April 23 and 24, held to give residents a chance to ooh and ah the new building. Over 145 visitors stopped by on those two days. The SCC Information Center serves two important roles. Volunteers dispense information to visitors about the SCC lifestyle and they field residents’ calls and drop-in visits. Their goal is to help, i.e., if they don’t have the information,
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SCHEDULE
June 10 Board Meeting Rollins Theater – 9 a.m. July 4 4th of July Breakfast Florida Room – 7 a.m. to Noon 4 Fireworks Concert Central Campus – Sundown Approximately 8:30 p.m. 8 Board Meeting Rollins Theater – 9 a.m. Community Leaders Meetings are not scheduled in June, July or August. Agendas for monthly Board Meetings will be posted on Official Bulletin Boards the Friday before and on CA website (suncitycenter.org – under “Association”). They will also be sent via “What’s New in the CA” email. Every Wednesday: Orientation for new members in the Board Room at 1 p.m.
CA Contact Information Phone: 633-3500 sccboard@suncitycenter.org Website: suncitycenter.org
Information Center 813-633-4670
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Jim and Donna Frasier are part of the Information Center’s cadre of about 80 volunteers who serve two hours weekly. They had the first two-hour shift to greet visitors on opening day April 27.
they will do their best to get it or direct you elsewhere. The History Society’s mission, of course, with John Bowker at the helm, is to prevent the community’s rich history from fading into oblivion. John has an office in the new building and is organizing historic documents for storage in a climate-controlled space onsite. Let’s take a look back at the part of SCC history that led to the creation of the Information Center. It was the brainchild of John Bowker, but he says the credit goes to those who made it work. “Evelyn Lunsford, Susan Muise and Theresa Phillips offered support in its earliest years, and those who later took over the operation, Joe Elam and
R to L: Janet Ditmore and John Bowker with Paul and Nancy Carrier from Bartow, Florida, at the Information Center on opening day. They just purchased on Ft. Duquesna. “We’ve visited about 200 places all over Florida,” they said. “We wanted to come here three years ago but was told we could not have a dog.” They came back when they learned that was wrong.
now Janet Ditmore, have expanded and refined what they inherited.” The Center’s first home was in the northwest corner of the Old Town Hall in 2003, in space shared with the History Society. It moved, along with the History Society, to a CA-owned house at 1002 Cherry Hills Drive in 2006. The interior renovations and furnishings were funded by contributions of many of the initial volunteers in both organizations. About the new structure, Janet said, “This new location certainly gives us
higher visibility, although I did like the idea of being housed in one of the first houses Del Webb built,” said Janet. “I am really pleased with our new home. Everything is all fresh and new, which gives a good first impression to visitors. Our maintenance and office staffs have been really helpful in working out the bugs that always come along with a new building, and our volunteers are getting oriented quickly.” Want to help at the Information Center or History Society? Contact Janet or John at the above numbers.
July 4 Breakfast is a “Go”- So are the Fireworks By Phyllis Hodges BREAKFAST Fireworks Déjà vu, folks! It’s back to the Central Y Campus (Florida Room) for this year’s July 4 Breakfast because Community Hall is closed this summer for renovations. Residents and guests have found that starting the day with friends is a great way to begin the holiday and, at the same time, “feel good” about supporting the Fireworks Fund, which is the recipient of proceeds. Over 1,200 people attended last year. Sam and Joanne Sudman, who have chaired the community breakfasts for the past four years, have recruited Donna and Jim Frasier to be co-chairs for this year’s event. Donna and Jim were “active observers” at the December Holiday Walk breakfast, and they will be responsible for most of the tasks associated with the July 4 breakfast. The Frasiers will then take on full management of the December event. The July 4 pancake breakfast that was started a few years ago has turned into a REAL community holiday happening. For only $5, we enjoy pancakes in red (strawberries), white (plain) and blue (blueberries), sausage, eggs, toast, juice
es, we will have July 4 fireworks in Sun City Center this year on the ClubLink property just north of Central Campus on N. Pebble Beach Blvd. So how is the $25,000 event being funded? CA Community Manager Lyn Reitz says, “The money from the cancelled last year’s display is being used this year, so Minto Communities and Brandon Honda, who contributed in 2014, along with CA monies earned from the breakfasts, will pay the cost.” She says that to make it a more enjoyable evening, port-a-potties will be at the site, the coffee shop operator will be selling boxed dinners, and the CA will be providing free ice cream as long as supplies last. The fireworks will start at sundown/dark. Park wherever you can, but don’t go beyond the roped off area.
and coffee. Breakfast starts at 7 a.m. and continues to noon. “First order of business,” say the Sudmans and the Frasiers, “is to marshal a workforce to handle the various jobs involved.” With only about a month to go, they are appealing to last year’s volunteers and anyone else who wants to come forward. About 130 volunteers are needed, and they are urging an early indication of willingness to help.
On the Inside Arts & Entertainment...........15 & 16 CARE.....................................................17 Club News.................................... 9 -14 Crossword..........................................31 CryptoQuote.....................................31 Faith & Services ....................... 28 -30 Golf.............................................. 20 - 22 Library Update.................................... 8 Lifestyles............................................... 8 Meet our Deputy .............................. 7 Meet your Neighbor(s).................... 6
Military................................................27 Movies.................................................15 Newcomers.......................................... 2 Poem ...................................................28 President’s Report............................. 3 Solutions ............................................21 Sports.......................................... 19 - 23 Sudoku................................................ 31 Travel ...................................................18 Where Will You Take The SCC Story?..................................26
Volunteers are needed to work three shifts (6 a.m. – 9:30; 8:30 – noon; or 11:30 – 2 p.m.) cooking, serving, clearing tables, cleaning up and taking care of the many tasks to make the morning go smoothly. You can specify your preference of job and shift; Donna will try to accommodate it. If you can help, contact Donna Frasier by email at donnasd7@gmail.com or call her at 813-260-3976.
Did You Know?
The Information Center’s “previous home” at 1002 Cherry Hills Drive is slated for transformation into a mini tri-purpose facility. It will continue to house the Men’s Club Lifeline Office, but the DAV will also be located there, and there will be a much-needed meeting room. More on this next month when work on the building is completed and the moves are made.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Meet our New Chief Maintenance Engineer: Phillip M. Bennett
By John Bowker “I have been brought in to provide some new tools for this fine Maintenance Department so things will continue to be done promptly and well.” Those were Phil’s opening words to me in his office shortly after he reported for work in early May. Phil came to us with an extensive leadership background including 24 years with the United States Army, retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer in maintenance and logistics. His first civilian employment involved the moving and management of two airline hubs into Tampa International Airport and, more recently, as Facilities Manager of the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Among his first accomplishments here has been the institution of a new all digital ‘work order’ program. Residents with needs from the Maintenance Department will continue to fill out a form at the main CA office for the receptionist, the data is then uploaded to the new digital system where it can be assigned to the most appropriate maintenance employee and monitored until the work is completed.
Award Winning Medians
By John Bowker Two years ago, Community Association president Ed Barnes launched a task force to revamp the medians along North and South Pebble Beach Boulevard to improve their appearance and, using Florida-Friendly plantings, to save money with lower irrigation and maintenance costs. That effort came to the attention of Wanda Sloan in the Hillsborough County Neighborhood R el at i ons O f f i c e who approached Ed about doing a pilot project the county could promote to e nc ou r age ot he r communities to improve their neighborhoods. A result of this c ont a c t w a s t h e establishment of the county Community Water Wise Awards Contest. On May 9, 2015, the county announced that the Sun City Center Median Landscapes had been chosen the contest winner. The plant selections and maintenance practices were recommended by county specialists in Florida Friendly landscaping. The two medians on North Pebble Beach Boulevard converted so far show two
Applied to Maintenance of Tennis Courts - 2015 Hardship Fund
The following clubs donated to FunFest:
Ceramic Club...........................................$40 Leathernecks...........................................$124 Needlecrafters...........................................$96 Sawdust Engineers.................................$100 Scottish Rite Club....................................$25 Shellcrafters...............................................$50
The NEWS of Sun City Center A publication of the SCC Community Association 1009 N. Pebble Beach Blvd. Sun City Center, FL 33573 813-633-3500
Editor-in-Chief Adam Porter newsofscc.ca@gmail.com 813-938-8721 Ext. 2 Reporter Phyllis Hodges hodgespress@gmail.com County Neighborhood Relations officer Wanda Sloan congratulates leaders of the Sun City Center Water-Wise Task Force; L to R: Sam Sudman, Wanda, Ed Barnes, John Jackson, Joe Elam and David Floyd.
distinctly different sets of plantings. The costs were borne through grants of $2,500 from each of 10 Sun City Center Associations. Plans for more median improvements are now underway for work later this year and into 2016. In fact, 15 more HOAs have stepped forward already to offer grants to cover work on three more medians; there are 31 medians along North and South Pebble Beach Boulevard in all, so there is time for other donors to contribute to this community improvement program headed by the Community Association. Further information is available from CA President David Floyd at 633-3500.
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Reporter John Bowker jbowker@tampabay.rr.com
Reporter Uta Kuhn imadolfinlady@gmail.com Contributors: CA Board of Directors and Staff, Agnes Baker, Peggy Burgess, Linda Bowker, Paula Lickfedlt, Kai Rambow, Judy Schings, LeRoy Skinner, Debbie Tarr Photographers: Phyllis Hodges, John Bowker, Kai Rambow
List prepared by Linda Bowker from CA staff data. Report corrections, additions to CA at 633-3500.
First Joseph & Patricia Gerda Edward & Janet Jane Julia Paul & Karen Ronald & Catherine Cau Nhung Beverly Gene & Polly Mike & Joan Ed & Belle David & Sharon Stephen & Sharon Mary Michael Helen Michael & Katherine James & Karen Jerry & Rita Bobbie & Marilyn Ed & Nadene Deborah Clifford & Ellen Joseph & Helen Mario Arline Martin & Yvonne Dennis Chuck & Mary Arnold & Theresa Joyce Michael & Sharon
Club/Organization Amount Tennis Association $10,500 Ceramic Club $300
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June 2015
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President’s Report By CA President David Floyd
OUR CAMPUS We are waiting for a final contract for trim colors and door colors for all of our buildings to further improve their street appearance. We expect this trim painting to be completed by the end of June – weather permitting. The CA office building was done as an example of how it would look. WI-FI As previously mentioned we are expanding our WI-FI system on both the Central and South campuses. WI-FI will also be available on the sports fields and courts. The WI-FI upgrades should be completed by the end of June. Our main difficulty is that our buildings are too well constructed. The routers are requiring a lot of fine tuning due to the levels of insulation and wall thickness in the buildings. COMMUNITY HALL Community Hall is currently closed for 4 months for renovation and refurbishing. It will be closed through August 31reopening on September 1. New roofing, flooring (main hall), restrooms and painting the outside of the building, and redecorating will take place. The sound system will be upgraded to better serve the members’ needs. The parking lot will be resurfaced and we are looking at ways to expand the parking. Contracts were reviewed by TPO and approved by the Board on May 21.
CAFÉ The Board has now moved this project for ward. We have commissioned biddable drawings from the architect. We would like to have the café in operation in late 2015; though the first quarter of 2016 seems more likely. When we receive the drawings they will be displayed in the Atrium Building. We are working on a business plan for the café. WEBSITE The website committee met with a number of potential website providers along with our present provider. Proposals were requested and fully investigated as to their meeting our needs. A provider – Digital Eel of St. Petersburg, which is our present website provider, has been selected and a contract negotiated. Our goal is to make the site easier to navigate, more attractive to potential new residents, enhance the graphics, and improve the access for our members. We expect to complete this project in the fall of 2015. ID CARDS We have noticed that many of our members are not using their ID Cards when accessing the Community Association’s facilities. Please wear your ID’s. Displaying your ID is required under our policy for access to our facilities. The Pool and Fitness Center attendants have the authority to ask to see your ID card and can ask you to leave if you do not have it. Club Officers must stress to their club members that they need to wear these ID’s to the club meetings and events. GOLF CART PARADE We have another Golf Cart Parade scheduled for December 12, 2015. The time will go by very fast. We still need some more volunteers to make the parade a success. If you would like to volunteer to help and also have fun, please contact the Chairperson of the Golf Cart Parade Committee – Jim Schwartz at 813-6330346 or by email – shwartzie@sbcglobal. net. You may also contact the CA Office at 813-633-3500.
PROPOSED POLICY CHANGES Board Meeting – June 10, 2015
501.C. CRITERIA FOR MEMBERSHIP 1. 1. Clubs may, at the discretion of the Club, also admit as members persons who reside in Kings Point and such other communities which provide reciprocal club memberships and facilities for CA members…… ADD:
Non-CA members joining a club are limited to 20% of the CA members in the club.
5. 5. Clubs that wish to open their activities to participants outside of those permitted may make written application to the CLD for a waiver…….
ADD: b. Waivers are limited to 5% of the club’s total CA membership.
NOTE: The above changes to Club Policy would not be effective until January 1, 2016. 6.05 GUESTS/VISITORS 3. Hillsborough County Firemen and Police Officers and Sun City Center Emergency Squad EMR’s and EMT’s assigned to their respective Sun City Center Stations are permitted to use our Exercise Room and Swimming Pools on a space available basis by showing their ID’s. 7.01 THE PROJECTS OFFICE (TPO) Policy 7.01 has been reviewed and updated for clarification. For specific details, please visit our website: suncitycenter.org. Click Association then Governing Documents.
ANN MARIE LEBLANC The Community Association has renamed the LifeLine Office in the old Information Center as the Ann Marie Leblanc Room to honor Ann Marie. When the room is redecorated with new carpeting and the walls painted, we will have an opening ceremony. The room will be used for club meetings and as a conference room. Ann Marie was a dynamic and enthusiastic life force here in Sun City Center. She was a Director for six Years and did so much for our Community Association and its members. She is most remembered for her work with FunFest and as head of the 50th Anniversary Celebration for Sun City Center. Ann Marie was the driving force on many other projects on behalf of the Association such as the holiday walk. INFORMATION CENTER Our Information Center is open. Many of our residents have visited the center to see what it looks like. The new center seems to be well accepted by our residents. The CA will continue to work on the Information Center’s landscaping. A paver walkway leading to benches and a fountain along North Pebble Beach Blvd. will be installed. A second walkway to Swan Lake will be installed with a swing seat overlooking the lake. PAC We recently conducted a routine audit on the Performing Arts Club (PAC). Some irregularities were noted by the auditor and brought to the attention of the Club Liaison Director (CLD). The Club Liaison Director recommended the club’s suspension. I reviewed the report with the auditor and the CLD and concurred with the recommendation of suspension as some of the irregularities were serious in nature and required immediate attention. The club may apply for reinstatement with the Board once these items are corrected. Since the club is a not-for-profit organization based in Florida, it must also register as a not-forprofit corporation under Florida Statute 617. This is not a CA requirement – it is a State of Florida requirement. 501(c) (3) organizations cannot operate legally in Florida until they have registered as a
3 not-for-profit corporation under Florida Statute 617. PHOTO CONTEST In the June edition of the News of Sun City Center the Community Association with the support of the Photo Club will be announcing a photo contest open to all the Community Association’s members. There will be some rules. A monthly category will be selected and the winner’s photo will be published in a future addition of the NEWS of Sun City Center and receive a $100 cash prize. At the end of the contest one of the monthly winners will be selected best overall and will receive a $200 grand prize. All photos entered will become the property of the Community Association. If you submit a photo it may be selected to be in a brochure or be placed on the new website, if selected a $25 gift card will be awarded. The Photo Club, Digital Eel our web provider and the CA Board have all volunteered to supply the monthly judges. This is your chance to help promote Sun City Center. VETERANS HISTORY PROJECT Every third Friday of the month from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Sun Towers retired or ex-military veterans can have their stories video interviewed for the project. The interviews will be shared with the Library of Congress and stored as a service to the country. If you wish to participate call Debbie Caneen at 813-634-3347. FUNFEST The CA surveyed the clubs about skipping a year for FunFest. The clubs responded – a majority wanted to maintain the yearly FunFest. The Board agrees – FunFest will take place in March, 2016. We will need a member to volunteer to head up FunFest. We have the event well documented and will give the support necessary to the new chairperson. FLAGPOLES Energy efficient solar powered lighted flagpoles with the U.S. Flags were installed at the Multipurpose Building and at the Information Center. I would like to thank Don Renwick of the Leathernecks for researching these flagpoles for the Community Association.
CA and Photo Club Sponsor Photo Contest-CA$H Prizes! By Paula Lickfeldt Do you like to take photos? If so, you could win cash prizes and see your work featured on the SCC website and NEWS website! The Sun City Center Community Association would like to update its website with current color photos that show the active lifestyle in our community. Members of the SCC Community Association and of the SCC Photo Club are being asked to enter their photos of what’s great in SCC in a series of monthly photo contests. Each month the top entry will win a $100 prize. If your photo is used on the website, you will be awarded $25. Monthly Prizes: There will be seven monthly prizes of $100 for the winning photo each month. Winners will be notified by email. Additional Winners: Additional deserving photos will be chosen for use on the CA website each month. These winners will be awarded $25. Winners will be notified by email. Grand Prize: There will be an end-ofthe-contest prize of $200 for the best of the best monthly winners. Contest Themes: Each month there will be a different theme. The objective of the photos is to express the active life style at Sun City Center. The theme for this month is: “SUN CITYSCAPES – Facilities and Scenery at SCC”
Eligibility: Entries must be from members of the Sun City Community Association or the Sun City Center Photo Club. To be eligible for any category, a photograph must have been taken in Sun City Center by the entrant after January 1, 2014 How to Enter: 1. Submissions must be made by email (jpeg only) 2. Each entrant is limited to a maximum of five submissions per month 3. Each email submission may only contain one photo entry 4. The photo being entered must be in JPEG format and must be ATTACHED to the email (not embedded in the email) 5. The body of the email must contain: YOUR NAME YOUR ADDRESS YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS YOUR PHONE NUMBER THE TITLE OF THE PHOTO (You must create your own unique title for each submission) 6. The entry must be sent to photo4scc@gmail.com For more information and to get a complete set of the rules and regulations go to the Sun City Center website, www. suncitycenter.org/photocontest. NOTE: All photos depicting persons must include SIGNED photo release forms, which are available here: www. suncitycenter.org/photocontest.
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June 2015
Disaster Council Meets
By John Bowker Each year in May, representatives of all the emergency response organizations in and around Sun City Center assemble to tell of their capabilities during and after a local disaster. The timing of the meeting is just in advance of the publicized “hurricane season” but the range of calamities that can befall a community extend well beyond a mere storm. The SCC-Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) organization has hosted this meeting for the past several years with participation from some two-dozen organized activities checking in so everyone hears what everyone else will be doing. This eliminates any ‘holes’ in the coverage, identifies who is in charge at each point in a recovery effort, while reducing the duplication of programs between volunteer and professional groups. The website www.w1wab.com is constantly updated with local emergency plans. SCC-CERT President, Bill Barron, opened the meeting in the Atrium Caper
The News of Sun City Center
Are You Ready for Hurricane Season?
By Kai Rambow While Christopher Columbus may have been lost, he was at least smart enough to pay attention to the natives’ warnings of huge storms. On his fourth voyage, Columbus noticed the signs of an impending hurricane. He warned Governor de Orvando not to let the fleet sail to Spain. Columbus sought shelter for his four ships and rode out the hurricane with moderate damage. De Orvando let the fleet sail; 25 ships and 500 men were lost. As the Spanish learned more about hurricanes, they still ran into major fleet losses mainly due to poor scheduling practices. Room with an introduction of each Weather forecasts today give us a major person and group, and then turned the advantage, however, most people still discussion over to the SCC-CERT Vice miss out on some basics. “You should President, Jim Frasier, who prompted prepare at the beginning of hurricane each group leader to outline the specific season. Be prepared to be self-sufficient tasks that group would be undertaking. for a week,” advises ABC’s (WWSB Hillsborough County Sheriff Deputy Sarasota Bradenton) meteorologist John Jeff Merry will be our first point of Scalzi. “Some people are prepared for contact in the Sun City Center area; his every possible disaster, however, most of telephone number is 813-242-5525. The us probably aren’t prepared enough. In continuing role of the County Sheriff ’s 2005 and 2006 people probably prepared office is explained in their website, www. more because of the four hurricanes in HCSO.Tampa.FL.US. 2004.” We haven’t experienced a major Communications among the groups hurricane since then. and between residents during times “If the hurricane forms in the Caribbean of strife are essential. Members of the or Gulf of Mexico, pay close attention,” Sun City Center Amateur Radio Club notes Scalzi. “If it forms off the coast of will be assigned to key emergency Africa I still recommend you watch the responder locations in town – the forecast, but you don’t need to put up hospital, Emergency Squad, Security the shutters.” Patrol, Sheriff ’s Office and County Fire We have a low hurricane activity season Rescue stations. Those organizations prediction this year. “Don’t put too all operate with different radio systems much stock into long range forecasts,” and only the Hams can provide the cautions Scalzi. “Andrew struck Florida connections between them. Hams will in a relatively low hurricane season. also have orange cards in their home It’s good for researchers and insurance See Disaster Meeting on page 7. companies, not for homeowners. No one
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Hurricane supplies: Basic supplies one should check at the beginning of every hurricane season.
can tell you the likelihood of a hurricane hitting your neighborhood. Every storm is different, so pay attention.” Preparation Steps “We really should prepare every year at the start of hurricane season,” suggests Bill Barron, who leads CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) here in SCC. “It’s important to replace water, batteries, food and prescriptions.” (Water does not age like fine wine.) “Since many SCC residents have pets, it’s important to make similar preparations for your animals as well.” Additional preparations such as testing flashlights and the radio is important and won’t take much time. Don’t assume everything works – check. Some items can be replaced during the year. For example, many CERT members replace their SCC map when the new phone books arrive. They extract the map from the old phone book before throwing it away. Overlooked But Critical One of the most important decisions for you to make is determine if you are going to stay and ride out the hurricane or evacuate. Not only do you need to See Hurricane on page 7.
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June 2015
The News of Sun City Center
MY SCC
So Many Opportunities to be Involved — That’s MY SCC! By Uta Kuhn My husband (deceased), my daughter and I moved to Sun City Center from Louisville KY, in June of 1996. After several years of living in Louisville close to my husband’s family, we were snowbound for over a week. We looked at each other and remarked that we have not moved far enough south yet. We started heading south and west in our motorhome looking for a place to relocate. In our travels we found some communities in Mississippi that we liked, but the homes were on stilts, so we decided to head back east to Florida. While heading south, it was almost time for us to park the motorhome for the night and when we saw a sign for Sun City Center, we exited and spent the night. The next morning we set out to find our new home in Florida. After seeing several which were out of our price range, the real estate lady came up with one that was perfect, near a pond, the right price and location. One prerequisite was that we could have a dog in the neighborhood where the house was located. We purchased the
Meet Your Neighbors By Uta Kuhn David Lickfeldt was born in Detroit, Michigan, and lived most of his life in Michigan, where he was a high school English teacher for 15 years, and a high school principal for 17 years. He married his wife Paula in 1989 and they recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. They have three children, two sons ages 42 and 46, and one daughter age 40. He and his wife Paula moved to Sun City Center in 2000 from Grand Rapids, Michigan, after having been snowbirds for four and a half years. David is an US Army veteran having served in several capacities. He has been an ambulance driver for the Emergency Squad, a position he held for eight years. David also trained ambulance drivers while at the Squad. He enjoys golfing and belongs to Caloosa Golf Club where he plays three to four times a week. He is also very involved in various activities at the United Community Church, owns a boat, and loves to go fishing. After moving to Sun City Center, David was made aware of a group of musicians who piqued his interest. The group consisted of four fellows who drank beer, played guitar and sang songs in one of
EDITOR’S NOTE: The NEWS is looking for YOU. Each month we will be interviewing another SCC resident about what drew them to this community and why they still love it here. If you would like to be considered, email me at newsofscc.ca@gmail.com. house two days later and headed back to Louisville to sell our condo. Several years after my husband passed away, I started to get involved in some volunteer activities. One of the First one was the Emergency Squad, where I became an ambulance driver and First Responder. After leaving the Emergency Squad, I joined the Security Patrol, where I am a member of the Board of Directors, a Driver, Team Captain and Dispatcher. When the Information Center opened, I became a volunteer, and had a regularly scheduled day to work my shift. I am still a volunteer, but as a substitute. I was a member of the 50th Anniversary Committee, have participated in various functions at FunFest, including working as a greeter and a member of the Golf Cart Parade Committee. About six years ago I became a member their kitchens on a regular basis. This group was actually the beginning of THE FRONT PORCH PICKERS. The names of those four men who started this group are Ray Kelly, Kenny Ward, Jim Kinnear and Ike McClosky. Their first performance was held with 12 “pickers” and an audience of 18. Since then the group has grown to 50 members and they now perform weekly in the Rollins Theater to a packed house. You are welcome to enjoy their performance on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month. All you need to do is bring your favorite instrument to play and enjoy performing with this group. After moving to SCC and attending some of the performances, David became more interested in this group and decided it was time to join their ranks. So eight years ago he joined them and became the President of the FRONT PORCH PICKERS, which is how the group became to be known. According to David they are strictly a performance group, who play for the joy of music and to bring that same joy to the residents of Sun City Center. As President he is responsible for booking shows in Sun City Center and also outside venues. For more information about the FRONT PORCH PICKERS, please feel free to contact David Lickfeldt at 6336739 or via e-mail at mandopicker2343@ gmail.com.
of the GFWC Woman’s Club of Sun City Center. I have served on many of their committees. During my tenure I have served as 2nd VP, chairman of several committees, and am currently 3rd VP (responsible for publicity) and also serve on the Conservation Committee. I am als o a memb er of CERT (Community Emergency Response Team). In January of 2005 I was elected to be on the Board of Directors of the Community Association. I served one term, which ended in January of 2008. I am currently a staff member of the new radio station in town, Sun Radio, WSCQ 96.3 FM, and am responsible for their publicity. I have also been involved in local theater productions with the Pelican Players and at the Palace Theater. When all is said and done, my proudest accomplishment in Sun City Center,
is being the President of The Patriots Club of Sun City Center. I was elected to that position in 2003, and am proud to say that with the help of funding from various groups, and help from club members we were able to purchase 102 flags to replace 80 torn tattered flags and extend the display from Cortaro Drive all the way to US- 301. Those flags are displayed from Memorial Day to July 4, and again for September 11 and Veterans Day. The club was also instrumental in installing two permanent poles with flags at the Service Club Sign on the N. side of 674 to honor present and past veterans. The Club also participates in the Memorial and Veteran’s Day Observance every year, by handing out stick flags to everyone who attends the event. We have also collected funds to help the Special Rehabilitation Program for wounded warriors at the James A. Haley Veteran’s Hospital in Tampa. I love to be involved, and My SCC offers so many great opportunities … and, best of all, you can get to all of them in your golf cart!
A Wonderful Time Was Had By All
Story by Uta Kuhn, Photo by Bill Hodges It doesn’t get any better than this. On a beautiful afternoon of May 7, SCC residents were again treated to a great performance at the bandstand, under the big beautiful tree, which provided welcome shade from the afternoon sun. They came by golf cart, brought lawn chairs, snacks and were entertained by Fred Campbell who sang and played songs from the ‘50s to the ‘70s and had the place rocking and rolling and singing along. He takes requests and encourages the audience to sing along. These Lawn Concerts are sponsored free of charge by the Community Association and are scheduled four times a year. The next one is scheduled for August 6 with Masquerade, and one on November 12 with Elvis (aka Bill Lindsey) So be sure to mark your calendar for these dates to enjoy a nice afternoon at the bandstand.
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Disaster Meeting from page 5.
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front windows or doorways with a simple telephone image to remind neighborhood residents that, if the phones go out, they will be able to reach other people in town and across the country by getting in touch with the Ham Club resident. If you need help Samaritan Services will commit two automobiles to carry people and supplies to residents of Kings Point, and another two cars for use in Sun City Center; their telephone number is 634-9283. There are 17 primary Red Cross shelters in Hillsborough County. The Security Patrol will be on duty around the clock to provide their services within Sun City Center; their telephone number is 642-2020. Similarly, the security department in Kings Point will remain alert to see that those out on the street are helping solve local problems; their telephone number is 634-2063. Of course, a primary emergency contact will still be at the telephone number 911 for county-wide fire, police and rescue. The Emergency Squad and most other organizations close down during a major storm so their members can be with their families, but as soon as the winds calm down to 35 mph, all services will again be up and running. What should you do now? Residents should tell their families anywhere in the country that a website, has been set up by the Sun City Center Amateur Radio Club that can be accessed for local updates. The website is located in the midwest so as to be well removed from our local weather problems. Our Hams can reach it with battery radios not needing any outdoor antennas. That website is www.sccarc.info. Par ticipants in the Disaster Council meeting on May 12 were the Community Association, CERT groups from Sun City Center, Kings Point and the United Methodist Church, Chamber of Commerce, Disabled American Veterans, the Hillsborough County Emergency Operations Center and Sheriff ’s Office, the Kings Point Federation, Management First Service and Security, Hillsborough County Radio Amateur Community Emergency Services, the Kings Point and Sun City Center Amateur Radio Clubs, Red Cross, Security Patrol, Emergency Squad and South Bay Hospital.
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With Deputy Jeff Merry The Hillsb oroug h C o u n t y S h e r i f f ’s Office is committed to serving, protecting and d efend i ng t he 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. Beginning in June, the Hillsborough County Sheriff ’s Office will conduct a monthly presentation on
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a different economic fraud topic. These forums will identify new and growing economic frauds occurring within the community. The presentations will include strategies for preventing fraud and resources available to victims. Each presentation will be conducted three times a month at different locations within Sun City Center: •The second Tuesday at the Kings Point Ripple Room, located at 1900 Clubhouse Drive, Sun City Center, at 1 p.m. •The second Wednesday at the Sun City Center Security Patrol Boardroom, located at 1009 N. Pebble Beach Blvd,
Sun City Center, at 9 a.m. •The third Wednesday at American Momentum Bank, located at 131 S. Pebble Beach Blvd, Sun City Center, at 2 p.m. In June, the presentation will be about Technology and Social Security Number fraud. In July, the presentation will be about New Technology in Check Fraud. Each seminar is open to the public and will be sponsored by various businesses that will provide resource materials and refreshments. If you have any questions or comments please contact the Sun City Center Community Resource Deputy Jeff Merry at 813-672-7817.
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John Scalzi green screen: John Scalzi delivering a weather report. Three tv monitors enable him to see what the viewer sees instead of just a green screen.
make this decision, but inform family members as well. “You don’t need your children or other relatives traveling here to look for you, when you’ve evacuated to Atlanta,” shared Barron. The quickest reference is page 9 in your SCC telephone book. The best web site for preparing for emergencies is www. ready.gov sponsored by FEMA. Here is a basic list of items one should have in the event of a hurricane: •Water, one gallon of water per person per day. If you have pets, remember to get enough water for them as well. •Food, non-perishable for at least three days. •Battery powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA weather radio with tone alert. •Flashlight. •Extra batteries. •First aid kit. •Whistle to signal for help. •Dust mask to help filter contaminated air. •Duct tape and sheeting for a shelter in place. •Moist towelettes, garbage bags and ties for personal sanitation. •Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities. •Manual can opener for food. •Local maps. •Cell phones with chargers, inverter or solar charger. •Critical medications and prescriptions. •Important documents, preferably sealed in waterproofed packaging or container.
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Sun City Center CERT volunteers activated and reported to South Bay Hospital for the annual Mass Casualty Incident drill. Standing L to R: M Jenkins, H Scheetz, R Troutman, D Cannistra, L Lloyd, J O’Connor, L O’Connor, R Brown, B Barron, L Kjollesdal, D Peterson, D Ferron, W Conklin, F Burns, J Kjollesdal, R Engles, D Frappier, J Frasier. Seated L toR: S Jenkins, M Hirsch, P Brown, J Lloyd, M Thibault, N DeWilde, L Conklin.
CERT Plays A Key Role In County Disaster Drill
By Bill Barron w/Kai Rambow Because preparedness can be the key to survival and assistance when a major disaster strikes, Hillsborough County conducts a rehearsal for catastrophe once a year. In Sun City Center, a key component is the 225-member Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). This year’s March 26 Mass Casualty Incident drill called for treatment in county hospitals of 400 injured victims of massive earthquakes in Georgia. South Bay Hospital was tasked with receiving and treating 18 of the injured (roles filled by University of South Florida students). The event tested South Bay’s liaisons with community partners and CERT’s ability to activate, according to president Bill Barron. Members of the cooperating Sun City Center Radio Club set up their equipment beside the hospital incident command center to provide communication between other area hospitals, CERT and the County Emergency Management Center. “We’ve done this every year since 2004. It’s to help hospitals prepare for a mass disaster. There’s been a different scenario every year. This year was a first coordinating with South Bay Hospital to see how we could help them. People were excited learning about how they would
help in an emergency.” Barron said. In response to an activation call from Barron, 31 CERT members assembled at the Chamber of Commerce. When the hospital requested volunteers via radio, they were dispatched immediately. Working with the hospital’s Incident Response Team, the volunteers met incoming patients, who had triage tags listing their simulated injuries on barcodes so the hospital knew what volume and what types of patients would be arriving. “The SCC Radio Club has a set-up at the hospital. In an emergency, they’ll send a team to the hospital to provide communication support. They participated this year; they actually called us by ham radio to say, ‘We need help.’ CERT has their own ham radio, so we can talk to everybody,” Barron said. The volunteers escorted incoming patients to treatment rooms, helped concerned family members and assisted with communications. CERT was selected by the hospital as a local volunteer partner largely because of the first-aid instruction its members receive in their training classes, Barron said. Loren Labrador, South Bay emergency management director, said, “In my opinion the exercise went well, being this was the first time we utilized the SCC CERT.”
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June 2015
The News of Sun City Center
Retired Lt Col and White House Committee Chair Publishes Page Turner By Debbie Tarr, w/NSCC staff Lt Col Spencer Faircloth, USAF(ret) is an example of living history in Sun City Center. A former committee chair for President Nixon, letter writer for President Johnson and eyewitness to many landmark moments in the 20th Century, Spencer recently published his enthralling memoir, “From Watermelon Inspector to the White House.” Billed by one reviewer as “a ticket on a time machine with stops at many of the most important moments of the 20th century…and a fresh, first-hand perspective on the people and events that shaped the American Century…” the book is also a man making his way through life, learning lessons, finding love and trying to do the best he can. The book is available in hardcover, paperback and ebook formats from his publisher Xlibris, Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble. Spencer was born in Georgia in 1929. His life has been full of adventure and excitement that rivals most movies available today. He worked his way through college doing jobs such as inspecting watermelons for the state of Georgia and as a soda jerk in his father’s drugstore. He enlisted in the USAF in 1950 and had a twenty-four year career that included working for Presidents Johnson and Nixon. After retiring from the USAF, Spencer served as Assistant Vice President at the Equitable Life Assurance Society, Vice President and General Manager of the development of Freedom Plaza, as well as the First Vice President and Trust Officer for Sun Trust Bank. Then, after retiring a third time, Spencer serves this community by giving estate planning classes, and working with the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay.
Spencer’s charitable efforts extend to the Military Family Support Trust Mary and Spencer Faircloth Scholarship fund for the education of children of military families. He continues to support our community with no sense of stopping although he is 86 years young. This Legion of Merit retired officer also shows no limits in his ability to find ways to help our Sun City Center members when they are in need of medicine, food, or with many other needs. “From Watermelon Inspector to the White House” explores the type of American few of us will ever be lucky enough to know and call “neighbor,” but we here in Sun City Center can. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about this charitable man and read his book. To meet Spencer and purchase a signed copy of his book, join him and his co-author, Adam Porter, FRIDAY JUNE 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the SouthShore Library. Call Spencer at 813.634.8291, or order the book online at www.xlibris.com or www. amazon.com..
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Potters—All Work and No Play? NOT!
By Phyllis Hodges Ever gone shopping for that perfect pottery artwork for that special place in your home? All of us have. The 106 members of the SCC Potters Wheel Club have a couple of advantages over the rest of us; they can create something themselves, or buy one from another potter that they recognize as a truly unique piece. The club is one of the CA’s oldest clubs; next year it will celebrate its 40th anniversary. The official purpose of the club is to provide a creative learning environment in which to practice the art of pottery. President Terrie McNamara, however, characterizes them as “a very social group that happens to make pottery.” They enjoy getting acquainted with fellow members and their significant others at parties and during out-of-town trips to pottery-related destinations such as commercial clay studios. Some of the members have been at it for years, as has Terrie; she started practicing the craft 27 years ago—long before moving to SCC in 2005 from New York City. Others are newbies who got interested after moving here. A cadre of volunteer instructors offer classes for beginners and hold advanced workshops on special techniques such as hand building using roofers felt and face mugs. Says Terrie, “We get so much pleasure from our craft that we are happy when new people want to try it. Because it is a new venture for so many, however, we have a shortage of instructors to get them started. That’s one of my goals—to develop more teachers.” When new members do start “making things,” they learn from the others who
Photo by Michelle Bowley A happy customer! This lidded jar caught Phyllis Hodges’ eye when she saw it in a Potters Wheel Club display in the Atrium. It was a personal favorite of the creator, Club President Terrie McNamara, and was not for sale but she was kind enough to part with it.
generously share their time, knowledge and talent. They all agree it’s not a craft for the faint-hearted. “Practice and more practice,” is the advice of experienced potters who know that the amount of time you practice decides how good you become. Some passionate members spend many hours a week—could be as many as 30—in the studio working on their projects. And a nice studio it is, with windows lining the entire wall adjacent to the outside pool area. They moved to the present space in 2004 and have nine wheels, pug mill, extruders, slab roller and four kilns. During the very early years, the club shared space with the Ceramics Club. All the pottery created by members is for their personal use or they donate it to be sold to bolster the club’s treasury. There is a nice display of pieces in the Studio and they welcome browsers any time they are open. They also open their doors at FunFest and Holiday Walk. Contact for more information: Terrie McNamara at 633-8413.
What’s New at the Library?
By Elaine Birkinshaw Our beautiful new library addition is now open for your reading pleasure. The computer lab is somewhat functional, but is currently operating only on our wireless connection until the remapping of our internal network can be completed. The new reading room is a wonderful place to enjoy a new magazine, newspaper or book on a hot afternoon. We are still working on rearranging the collection in the original library building to create a better layout. That means that until we are finished, items will continue to move until they reach their designated destination. If you cannot find what you are looking for, please ask! We have once again received a $3,000 grant from the Interfaith Council of Sun City Center, funded by the proceeds of the Nearly New Shop. The purpose of the grant is to provide funding for large print books to “Keep Seniors Reading.” Last year’s grant allowed us to purchase 150 new large print books. So far this year we have purchased 82 books due to a special discount from one of our suppliers that allowed us to select some series that we did not have and to fill in books in series that were incomplete. We are very grateful to the Interfaith Council for their continued support. The Dead or Alive Trilogy by Ralph W. Cotton is a western series featuring Federal Deputy Sullivan Hart. Hart is determined to catch the gang who is responsible for the death of his father. The three books in the series are: Hangman’s Choice, Devil’s Due and Blood Money. Western fans should also look for the four books written by Bradford Scott: Guns For Hire, Sixguns in a Bloody Dawn, Death Canyon and The Avenger. These reprints from the 1960s are good old-fashioned westerns where Texas Ranger Walt Slade takes on the bad guys to save the day! Emma Raber’s Daughter is a new large print Christian series by Jerry Eicher. In Katie Opens Her Heart, Emma’s daughter Katie wants to break free from her Amish mother’s tight control and seek out friends in the nearby Mennonite community. In the second book of the series, Katie’s Journey to Love, Katie gets a wonderful opportunity to travel to Europe to explore the roots of her faith. In book three, Katie’s Forever Promise, Katie must choose between two suitors. The Bibliophile mysteries by Kate Carlisle feature book restoration expert Brooklyn Wainwright in a series of stories involving rare books, conspiracy and murder. We have just purchased the first seven books of the series in large print. To find the titles in the series, go to our catalog at http://webopac. infovisionsoftware.com/suncity/ and type in “bibliophile mystery”. Happy Reading!
Photo by Phyllis Hodges Pottery instructors (standing R to L) Bette Gunkenmeyer and Sue Bederka took their first class together four years ago. They are leading this class to help new members get started. Seated L to R are: Linda Oddo, Tina Hatch, Sharon Detrick, Terry Cucuzza, Pat Mortensen, K.C. Chilton, Susan Yavorski.
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The June meeting will be on Tuesday, June 2, at 5 p.m., the first Tuesday of the month. We will be meeting at Asian Fusion Chinese Buffet Restaurant at Apollo Beach in the new shopping center on the left side of the road on US-41. RSVP to your callers when they call if you are going. Thanks, and hope to see you there.
SCC Art Club’s Artist Of The Month
By Mel Solochek Karen Butenschoen will be the featured artist for Sun City Center’s Artist of the Month for June. Karen was born and raised in Oregon. She attended Portland State and University of Oregon Dental School. Karen married her college sweetheart and raised three children in Oregon and then Ohio. She had taken Tole painting classes in Oregon and taught craft classes there. Karen and her family moved to Texas in 2000 and was very busy receiving her CPC for medical coding while working at Baylor. Finally she and her husband moved to Sun City Center in 2004 to be near family and friends from Ohio. Karen’s husband and daughter purchased art supplies for her and told her to now take art classes. Karen fell in love with oil painting and enjoyed painting sunsets, roses, cats and family members. She has also taken pastel, acrylics. She tries to attend the workshops the art club provides using new and different media. Last year she received several first place ribbons at the Art Show. Karen’s paintings can be viewed at the SCC library, the Information Center, and Samaritan Service building. LaBeautique Style Salon, and the Art Club window. Her artwork can be seen during open hours.
SCC Photo Club Competition
The Sun City Center Photo Club is holding its second full photo competition on Tuesday, June 9, at 6:30 p.m. in the Caper Room. Jim Mahoney will be judging digital and print photographs taken by our talented photographers. Jim, a member of the Photographic Society of America has been an active exhibitor in International exhibitions and camera club competitions. Jim’s favorite subjects are landscapes and model photography. He takes great pleasure in visiting our National Parks, National Monuments and State Parks searching for magical light and the perfect moment to record the scene. Along with architecture and tabletop photography, Jim enjoys working with models in his home studio. His photographs have been published in Tampa Bay Magazine and Delicious Dolls. He has also been listed in PSA’s Who’s Who. At 6:30 p.m. there will be a short tutorial along with club announcements. The judging of print and digital photographs begins immediately following. Community members and guests are welcome to attend. For more information on the club and its activities, please see our website at www. photoclubscc.com or visit the learning lab at 1203 N. Pebble Beach Blvd. Dues for the 2015 year remain at $20 per person or $30 per household couple and provide access to club activities, competitions and classes as well as the photo lab with computers, scanners and large format printers.
Sawdust Engineers Put Grants to Good Use
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By Debbie Tarr and Stan Juczak The community Foundation of Tampa has given three grants to the Sawdust Engineers that have allowed the club to make the shop better and help people in need. Two of the grants, $6,000 each, were for the Personal Energy Transportation (PET) project. PET is a three-wheel bicycle that is hand operated and shipped overseas to mostly third world countries for persons who have lost their legs. The units are free and assembled in Tampa and other locations in the U.S. Our grant was to make all of the wooden parts for these units. The benefit to persons of limited mobility is beyond comprehension. The other grant was for a new dust collection for our shop. The old system was a single unit located outside with the ductwork in the attic. It was operated by L to R: Don Wilbert, current president, and Stan Juczak. a 15-horsepower motor. It was impossible to keep the shop cool because of the hot attic and the unit sitting in the sun. The grant of $7,500 paid for three units located in the shop with ductwork running in the shop. The new system has an efficient air unit that keeps the shop cool and the dust collection system is self-contained and keeps the floor clean. This club is committed to local community service. They make items for the other clubs, many local churches and repairs furniture when needed. There is a toy room filled with toys made by the members that are donated to schools. Schools receive the toys for pre-k and first grade such as wooden alphabets and puzzles giving the children experience with eye-hand coordination. Two classes are available on Wednesday nights. The Ladies class is $40, and the women make two wooden cutting boards. This class teaches their students how to tell the different woods apart and how to work with each type. The other class in the intermediate wood class and is the same price but the members make a step stool. Yearly fees are $40. For more information call Don Wilbert at 813-634-4233.
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German American Club Presents Donation to Kings Point Quilters
On behalf of the German-American Club of SCC, Roger Clark, Treasurer, presents a check for $500 to the Kings Point Quilters. Local veterans are selected to receive these uniquely designed quilts, lovingly handmade by the Kings Pint Quilters. The GermanAmerican Club is comprised of members from both Kings Point and Sun City Center.
Photo by Glenn Laucks L to R: Roger Clark, Treasurer, German American Club, Sandy Nunn, Pres. and Donna Heath, Chairperson for Veterans Quilts of KP Quilters.
SCC Tai Chi
The Sun City Tai Chi Club gathered in the shade of the giant oak trees near the pavilion on Cherry Hills Drive to participate in World Tai Chi and QiGong Day on April 25. This event began 17 years ago. Each year on the anniversary, beginning at 10 o’clock in the morning all over the world, more than 86 countries participate in a vast wave that circles the Earth. Starting in Australia and ending in Hawaii people moving and breathing together makes this global event a profound experience. This global wave of goodwill provides a vision of hope and healing to a world hungry for a vision. The Sun City Tai Chi Club was organized in 1991 by Kenneth Faulk and meets regularly throughout the year.
L to R: British Connection Spring Tea Committee Members leading the lively British Singsong: Veronica Harris, Jennifer Johnson, Margaret Davis, Robbin Stratton-Upson, Terry Harris, Sue Snell, Donna McLennan, Linda Peterson, Pam Treadwell. Missing from photo: Jackie Amos.
British Connection Hosts Spring Traditional Tea
Aquasizers Swim Club
Swim every day, monthly luncheons held the second Tuesday of each month. This month’s luncheon was a plant exchange. Dues to join are $15 per year all Sun City Residents are welcome. Men and women are invited to join the Aquasizers Swim Club. The monthly luncheon are held in the Florida Room. Contract information: Cricket Fraser 813-419-4013.
By Robbin Stratton-Upson April 22 found the British Connection Club hosting an afternoon tea social for fifty in the Banquet Room of the Kings Point North Clubhouse. The catered ‘British Spring Tea’ was a masterpiece of traditional tea sandwiches, classic scones served with butter, strawberry jam, and cream, fresh fruit kabobs, and quintessential high quality tea poured hot from the beautiful teapots on each table. The background music was provided by Barb Carlini of Smooth Keyboard Sounds. The guests, in their fancy hats and fascinators, socialized by playing a unique British name game ‘Guess Who I Am’, followed by everyone joining in on a traditional singsong, accompanied by Barb Carlini, to conclude the enjoyable day. The British Connection is open to all residents and guests of Sun City Center and Kings Point. For club membership information, please contact Linda Peterson 813.634.7545.
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Weavers News
Here’s Johnnie...Bates, that is! During the final meeting of the summer season, members of the SCC Weaver’s Club were treated to a surprise piano and singing presentation by one of their members— Johnnie Bates. The audience loved it! Music for her three selections, including Brian’s song, were arranged for her by her brother. One could tell by looking at the music that it had been used many times and truly represented treasured memorabilia. Singer, piano player, golfer (until recently), SCC Women’s Chorus member, Atrium walker, and an avid weaver for 25 years! That’s Johnnie - an all-around active member of Sun City Center where she has lived since 1978. Not bad for a 93 year old. Johnnie grew up in a musical family. Her mother was a singer and choir director, her father a singer. She and her brother attended Northwestern Music School in Evanston, Ill., so music has been an important part of her life. Thanks, Johnnie, for sharing your talent with us.
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Elegant Gardeners Make Donation
The Elegant Gardeners Club of Sun City Center recently made a donation to the local office of LifePath Hospice. John D. Wilbur Jr., CFRE, Senior Major Gifts Officer accepted the check in the amount of $500 from Teri Brockway, President and Carol Sowers, Vice President of the garden club. The donation was the result of fundraising efforts this year.
Sew ’n Sews Summer Fun Luncheon
Back Row: Nan Ryan, Lynda Kolling, Mary Strangler, Patty Godfrey, Barbara Baker Middle Row: Norine Brink, Minnette Hunt, Jane San Filippo, Phyllis Kimek-Wilhelm Front Row: Linda Smith, Linda Bowker, Gloria Marlow.
Sew’n Sews News
Sew’n Sew members completed 20 dresses to be personally delivered to young girls in Tanzania, Africa by former member, Katherine Benoit. She and her husband have been actively involved in a project to build a school, library and science center in Tanzania, called the “The Kitenga Village Project”. To quote Katherine, “On May 24, a group of 10 ardent GEC (Girls Education Collaborative) supporters arrives in Tarime (about an hour from Kitenga) for a two day visit and celebration that culminates in a ceremony to dedicate both the Library and Science Center.” Visit the GEC website for more information: http:// girlsedcollaborative.org/projects/the-kitenga-village-project/ Members were pleased to contribute their time and energy as every girl deserves not only an education, but also a dress. Sew’n Sews meets Monday through Friday throughout the year in the Studio in the Arts and Crafts Building.
Summer Fun was the theme for the recent Sew ’n Sews luncheon. A Kid’s Place is a residence for abused, abandoned and neglected children in Riverview and has been the recipient of quilts, donations and dollars from members over the past few years. Members brought armloads of Summer Fun gifts to be distributed to the children. President Mary Lou Bogdon presided at the meeting, Jan from Mary and Martha House (and Rose Boutique) in Ruskin spoke and “Fun With Food” catered the event. Sew ’n Sews club room is open during the summer to sell products, socialize, answer questions, sew and quilt. For more information on membership, call Linda at 813-390-2377 or email scc.sew.n.sews@gmail.com.
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Many Roamin’ Oldies Car Club members have grandchildren Austin Smallwood’s age, and there were smiles all around when the Valrico 16-year-old’s 1942 Ford Opera Coupe was voted Cruiser of the Month for May. In the 18 months since he found it as a non-running old street rod, Austin has completely rebuilt and upgraded the engine. He is now perfecting his welding skills to renovate spots of the bodywork showing the effect of years of neglect. Under the skin, the running gear is all Chevrolet, with a small-block V8 and automatic transmission, mounted on a 1957 Chevy chassis. The older club members, Austin says, “Have all been nice as can be, trying to help me out and give me ideas on how to improve my car.” The Roamin’ Oldies host a cruise-in from 6 to 9 p.m. the first Thursday of every month in the Apollo Beach Winn-Dixie Plaza on US41, with a rain date the following Thursday. There is no charge for spectators or participants, who vote to select the cruiser of the month. About 100 of the area’s finest antique and collectible cars often take part, accompanied by classic oldies music played by DJ Joey Ferrante. The event is sponsored by Thompson’s Auto Parts and The Florida Railroad Museum. For information, call Chet at 813-842-1511.
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Places of the Heart
By Patt Sulzberger This recently published book is for armchair travelers who will never be there; for future travelers who plan to be there; and for frequent travelers who have already been there. This is an author’s remembrances of just a few favorite and fascinating places the world has to offer. There is something wonderful and memorable in either the most ordinary or the most unconventional places, and those special moments in time you spend there may never come again. Patt Sulzberger was born in Milwaukee and moved to New York City after college, where she met her husband. Eventually they moved to Worcester, Massachusetts, where they started their own optical wholesale company, having branches in Boston and Haverhill. Patt spent most of her working life as a fashion copywriter editor for a mail order catalog in New York City, then assisted her husband in their own company. They retired and moved to Florida in 1994.
The Irish Connection Club Movie Night
Monday, June 8, 6:30 p.m. at The Rollins Theater Feature: A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN Starring: Dorothy McGuire, Joan Blondell and Oscar performances by James Dunn and Peggy Ann Gardner. A young Irish immigrant family struggles to make its way in a new country in the early 1900’s. Subtitles available. All SCC welcome. Bring your friends. Club website sccirishconnection.com.
Photo by Ray Webb
Audubon Club Dedicates Bench at Camp Bayou
Men’s Chorus
Congratulations to Lynn Hirschfeld and his Men’s Chorus of Sun City Center, they sang at Tropicana Field the National Anthem Ray’s Baseball game on April 23. There were 5 buses of residents of our City that went to the game to support Sun City Center’s Men Chorus.
Metaphysical Society
Jeannie Polovoy, Director of Publicity Presentations – 10 a.m. – Wednesdays – Central Campus June 3 in the Heritage Room. “Massage: Therapy or Luxury?” presentation with Robin LeBleu Devling, LMT. Robin shares with us the many facets of massage in history to modern day and how it transcends thru Luxury and Therapeutic benefits. There are many varieties of massage and a purposes behind each. Find out what to look for in a therapist to be most comparable to your needs. Learn some self-help techniques to release tension. June 10 in the Heritage Room. “Developing a Successful Practice of Meditation,” presentation with Loren Shaffer, PhD, certified Reiki practitioner, medical meditation consultant, and holistic life coach. Recognizing that the physical aspects of disease and pain are but a part of the whole picture, Dr. Shaffer speaks to the core types of meditation, how they differ, the intent of each, and how we can best eliminate the pitfalls we encounter when we meditate. June 17 in the Sandpiper Room. “Dangerous and Safe Doorways to the Unconscious When Exploring Psychic Intuitive Areas,” presentation with Carol Ann Liaros. Ms. Liaros shares the importance of positive growth of our Psychic Intuitive skills while explaining that overlooking the negative aspects of exploring these skills is not the safe, sane, grounded way to enhance our psychic, intuitive abilities. Discussing both doorways brings clarity to one’s development. June 24 in the Heritage Room. “Hypnosis – Connecting with the Subconscious Mind,” presentation with Jean Batronie, PhD. Dr. Batronie explains what hypnosis is, how it works for some and not others, and demonstrates the power of our “Chairman of the Board,” the Subconscious. Presentations are open to SCC residents and their guests, and reciprocal communities. Love offering is requested to benefit the Society. Info call Jeannie at 813 938-5931 or Holli at 813 419-4704. Activities Sunday, June 7 at 2:30 p.m., in the Heritage Room, Central CampusMetaphysical Movie Sunday features the 2008 documentary film “Spirit Space,” with appearances by Fred Alan Wolf; Edgar Mitchell; Don Miguel Ruiz; Linda Backman; Skip Atwater; Linda Gabriel; Laurie Monroe; and Eden Marie James, that explores the latest developments in Life After Death, Reincarnation, The Spirit World, and Quantum Physics in regards to our own consciousness. “Spirit Space,” continues where the films “What the Bleep Do We Know” and “The Secret” end. Open to SCC residents and their guests, and reciprocal communities. Free admission. Facilitator: Vicky at 813 398-7033. Mondays, June 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 at 1 p.m., in the Heritage Room, Central Campus - Book Group features “Life Reflections on Your Journey,” by Louise Hay. Open to SCC residents and their guests, and reciprocal communities. Free admission. Facilitator: Alice at 813 634-9065. Note: Book Group will be recessing effective July 1st for the summer and will resume in the fall. For General Info call Vicky at 813 398-7033; for Program Info call Jeannie at 813 938-5931 or Holli at 813 419-4704; and for Membership Info call Ludi at 813 938-5686.
Have you been to Camp Bayou lately? If not, you will find a bench to rest on as you enjoy the Butterfly Garden. Donna Carty manages the Butterfly Garden for the Eagle Audubon Club. She said the bench is in a nice, shady spot with a wonderful view of the garden. Sun City Center Audubon Club recently dedicated the bench in memory of members of the club. The families of two former members gave a donation to the Audubon Club in memory of their loved ones. After discussion of how to use these donations for their intended purpose, an idea was to add more funds from the club and remember all members. In April, representatives of the club met in the Butterfly Garden to install a plaque to the back of the bench, which reads, “In Memory of Our Members, Sun City Center Audubon Club.” Shown in the photo are Dennis Wendt of the Sawdust Engineers who attached the plaque to the bench; Linda Floyd, SCC Audubon President; Ed Clancy, Club Historian; Clara Clancy; and Suzanne Booth, former Club President.
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The Purple Butterflies Take on the Big Top Flea Market
Clubs from page 12.
South Shore Dems June Meeting Announcement
The SouthShore Democratic Club announces its next meeting, Thursday, June 11, at the SouthShore Regional Library. The Speaker/Topic to be announced at a later date. Refreshments are served at 1 p.m. and the general meeting begins at 1:30. All Democrats and like-minded individuals are invited to attend. Please visit www.southshoredemocraticclub.org as well as Facebook at www.facebook.com/ SSDEMCLUB for more information.
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Saturday, July 18, travel to The Big Top Flea Market in East Tampa where your shopping dollars go farther -- shop in air-conditioned sections as well as in the covered and outdoor areas. We will meet at the far end of the parking lot past the SCC Security Patrol, CA, Library buildings on N. Pebble Beach Blvd., at 8:45 a.m.; home 3 p.m. Put on your walking shoes and shop till you drop. This trip is open to the public; both non-member ladies and men who might enjoy the day shopping. Lunch OYO at the Flea Market. Cost of this trip is $15 – includes bus and gratuity. Checks should be made payable to “Purple Butterflies.” A sign-up sheet is on the front table at 610 La Jolla Avenue (self-serve and open 24/7) or phone Elaine at 634-3479 for more information. Remember to let us know your special needs, if any, and whom you would like to sit with, just write it in the Comment Column.
SCC Photo Club Presentation
First row: Bob Bagley, President. Second row: Judie Schafers, Vice President; Lois Berman, Secretary. Third row: Diane Trottrup, Director at Large; Bob Goetz, Treasurer.
SCC Dog Owners Group 2015 Board Members
The DOG Park’s new Board held its first membership and potluck meeting April 20 in the Florida Room. Bob Bagley announced the list of park improvements that will be completed during this year, e.g. new dog pools, security lights and grading of the paths. Bob Goetz, discussed the soon to be released website that will retain all the current site’s information and will provide more information and features to the members. If you have any questions call Pat Jones 813-784-7435.
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On May 12, aerial and underwater photographer, Mary Whitworth, gave a live presentation introducing her recent purchase of a drone made by DJI. Mary said, “This is the most exciting news in the photography world. It is an inspire model that I plan on taking videos with instead of using helicopters.” The 4k video capabilities have made it definitely an inspiration! This resolution capacity will allow Ultra High Definition videos to be captured to play on TVs you haven’t even bought yet, since broadcasting hasn’t reached these realms of clarity at 4,000 lines per inch. Mary is the owner of Florida Aerial Ser vices. She strives to provide exceptional aerial photography and video to the professional industry for planning, construction and marketing. For more information on the club and its activities, please see our website at www. photoclubscc.com or visit the learning lab at 1203 N. Pebble Beach Blvd. Dues for the 2013 year remain at $20 per person or $30 per household couple and provide access to club activities, competitions and classes as well as the photo lab with computers, scanners and large format printers.
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Cross Stitch and Needlepoint Club
SCC Lions Donate to The Conklin Center
The SCC Lions Club recently made a donation to The Conklin Center, a Lions entity. The Conklin Center is the only facility in the United States that offers independent living and employment training programs, followed by optional lifelong support services, to help multihandicapped blind persons lead dignified, self-sufficient lives. The adult students are taught skills and offered support to work in real jobs and live on their own in the community. The Conklin Center provides facility-based training services in Daytona Beach and Orlando. Most students are Florida residents, but they L to R: Robert Kelly, Executive Director, The Conklin Center, and Lion Nick Olson, also serve out-of-state students. President In addition to The Conklin Center, the SCC Lions Club donated to the Hope Fund, Wimauma Elementary Library, Mary/ Martha House, South Eastern Guide Dogs, Samaritan Mission, SCC Emergency Squad, Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind, Lions Eye Institute for Transplant and Research, and the Greater Tampa Lions Sight Fund. For more information regarding the SCC Lions, please contact Ellen or Terry McGovern 813-633-4202.
Tax Club Sets New Record for Free Tax Returns Prepared
By Bob Larson The SCC Tax Club completed its 27th year operating at the United Community Church, increasing its free computer 1040 returns volume by more than 10%. The club did this in spite of technical software problems, the need to replace obsolete equipment, and training issues arising from the continued federal government effort to administer complicated social programs through the income tax collection process. The Tax Club continues to be the largest free noncommercial tax return filer in Hillsborough County, filing 40% of the free 1040 returns prepared in the county. We are also the largest return filer among the 55 AARP sites operating between Hudson and Venice, including all of those in St Petersburg, Tampa, and Sarasota. The Club trained nearly 100 local volunteers to prepare returns, take appointments, and to greet clients, helping them to gather the information necessary to prepare accurate returns for both the current and prior years at sites in Sun City Center, Kings Point, and the County Family Service Center in Ruskin. More than 6,000 dependents and taxpayers were aided as we filed nearly 4,000 returns, generating $5.8 million in taxes and returning more than $2.1 million in refunds to the people and the economy in the greater Sun City Center area. About 98% of our returns are filed by computer, which empowers more accurate processing, simplifies recordkeeping, and speeds refunds that are often deposited directly into our client’s bank accounts within a few days. More than 84% of our clients were over 60 years old, surpassing our goals in the IRS and the AARP Foundation’s Tax Counseling for the Elderly Project, the program that directly funds our training and computer support expenses. We supported the local community by generating $236,000 in earned income credits and $168,800 in child tax credits. We schedule native Spanish-speaking tax volunteers several days each week to serve the 26% of Hillsborough County residents who identify themselves as Hispanic and we file more tax returns for noncitizens (ITIN returns) than any site in this part of Florida to serve the many low income wage earners hired by local farmers to work in the surrounding farms growing the crops we all enjoy. The IRS estimates our three sites saved local people more than $800,000 in tax preparation fees. We thank our volunteers who contributed more than 7000 hours in training and in preparing tax returns. We also thank their spouses for the sacrifices they made to contribute to this success.
Handing down the history of cross stitch and needlepoint by teaching and promoting the art of stitching is the mission of the club. Many do not know that ancient wall paintings and sculptures show that embroidery was worked on clothing from the earliest times. An ancient Peruvian running-stitch sampler has been dated to 200-500 AD. The earliest fragment of embroidered cloth includes cross stitch and dates back to the sixth or seventh centuries AD. It was found in a Coptic tomb in Upper Egypt, where it was preserved by the dry desert climate. Cross stitch embroidery flourished as early as the Tang dynasty (618-906 AD) where it then spread along trade routes. New stitchers are given free kits and instruction to get them started and the group will help in any way they can. Our room is in the craft building, room one, also the Bunka room. We meet Tuesdays from 12:30 till 3 p.m. Our fees are $5 per year and all Sun City Center and Kings Point residents are welcomed. Come socialize and help pass along a bit of world history one stitch at a time.
Hospice - Fifth in a series
Hospice House - Out With The Old, On With The New!!
By Agnes Baker After only a few years in operation, it was determined that the original eightbed Hospice House, located on the Freedom Plaza grounds and opened in 2001, was inadequate for the needs of SCC. Therefore, with little fanfare, in 2006, a new building was opened. Located next to the LifePath Community Resource Center, it is patterned after the only other House in Hillsborough County, their facility in Temple Terrace known as the Melech House. The Sun City Center facility has three single-story wings, each with eight bedrooms, all fully equipped with the latest state-of-the art equipment to provide safety as well as comfort. Additionally, each room has a lounge chair for family members wanting a longer visiting time. A beautiful chapel is always open as is an area where visitors can have a cup of coffee and relax between visits to their loved ones. A small but well-rounded library is available and, very important, a chaplain is near to assist those seeking guidance or solace. Also available is a “quiet room” and a lovely butterfly garden.
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The Sun City Center Lions Club held their Installation and Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, May 13, at the Sandpiper Grill. Installing the officers for 2015-2016, was 1st Vice District Governor Elect, John Geary. The newly installed officers are: President Gloria Rodzielowicz, and her Guide Dog Billy; Secretary Pat Soja; Treasurer Eugene Deiss; First Vice President Nick Olson; 2nd Vice President Sylvia Colon; 3rd Vice President Bill Dierks. Also installed were Tail Twister Pete Colon, Lion Tamer Clarence Woodard, two-year Directors Kathleen Siminow and Char Treadway, one-year Directors Pat Schumacher and Beverly Hurley. A special presentation was made by Lion Suzy Stathas, Past Council Chair, to the Sun City Center Lions Club for their one page newsletter, The Lions Tale. This was the seventh time in eight years the club received the District 35I Award and the Multiple District Florida and the Bahamas Award. Editor Ellen McGovern accepted the award.
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ARTS & entertainment CONCERT BAND• DANCE • SHOWS • FAZZ• FLEXERCISE & MORE! Rollins Theater Update 2015 Gallery Exhibit For
June Art Club In Sun City Center
By Mel Solochek For the last Gallery exhibit for this season the Art Club in Sun City Center will feature 26 of its artists until September. The theme of the exhibit will be “Fish or Fowl”, with paintings of fish or birds. The open house for this gallery exhibit will be on Wednesday, June 3, from 1 to 3 p.m. As usual, refreshments and drinks will be served. It is open to the public and is free. The exhibit will remain in the gallery through the month of June. The gallery will not have open houses during the months of July or August, but will be open to art club members to display their artwork. The June exhibit will be very exciting with the following art club members displaying their birds and fish paintings. In June of 2014 we had an exceptionally large crowd attending a similar themed show. The following artists will have their artwork on display in the Art Club Gallery: Janice James, Mary Chabot, Tom Haverfield, Marcie Hansen, Anne Walker, Mary Underwood, Nancy Cooper, Bev Majewski, Faye McKeown, Jeannie Will, Brenda Levy, Sylvia Fell, Lillian Foncellino, Maureen Hileman, Karen Butenschoen, Betty Mack, Liz Armstrong, Carol Husinka, Dilip Chitre, Dave and Chris Botting, Ed and Judy Havas, Betty Rybczynski. Hollie Lynch and Mel Solochek. As a special treat we will have Dr. Magic perform his magic on us. Also a special thank you to Ruth Majewski who played the violin and sang so beautifully for us at the May open house. We’ve had record breaking turnouts this year and let’s make the last one until the fall a huge success.
Square Dance Club Closes For The Summer
DANCING Singles Social Dance Club
Sun City Center Singles Social Dance Club “Where New Friends Become Old Friends.” Open to all residents of Sun City Center and Kings Point. Entertainment provided by Thor Stevens. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. BYOB and snacks. Proper dress required, no shorts or jeans. Come dance and have some fun! For information call: Janet Doherty 813-334-1439. June 7 and June 21.
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MOVIES at the Rollins Theater One showing only @ 1 p.m.
The Monday Movies will normally show two movies each month in the Rollins Theater at 1p.m. on the second and fourth Monday. Dates and times may change as required. Seating is limited to 200 per showing and is reserved for current Sun City Center Community Association members and their guests who present an up to date member/guest card or yellow ID badge.
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The Sun City Center Swingers Square Dance Club will not dance in the months of June, July, August and September 2015. Our last dance for this season was Friday, May 29. The club will begin dancing again on Friday, October 2. Everyone have a wonderful, healthy and safe summer – we’ll miss y’all. Stay tuned and we will see you in October.
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By Debbie Tarr w/SCC Staff Since the Performing Arts Club announced it would no longer be hosting summer programs, many residents of this community have been asking questions about the future of the Rollins Theater. Folks want to know what will happen with the Rollins and all the clubs that call it home. Rumors have been flying. Let’s put those rumors to rest. Five SCC clubs have been using the Rollins—Front Porch Pickers, the SCC Art Club, the Performing Arts Club, Irish Connection, and the Monday Movies. Four of the five will continue to use the Rollins with no change. The front Porch Pickers meet every Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. to practice. Their 35 pickers put on a practice performance that is open to the public and usually has an audience of up to 80 people, totally for free. They also perform at the occasional birthday party or holiday event. For more information contact David Lickfeldt at (813) 633-6739. The SCC Art Club holds its general meetings and artist demonstrations on the third Monday of the month except June, July and August. Non-members are welcome to attend. For more information contact Marsha Lucidi at (813) 938-5100. The Irish Connection meetings will continue as usual. For more information call Paddy Cooney at (813) 938-5345. Monday Movies will continue as well. Find the schedule below. All Performing Arts Club events have been canceled for the summer, and the club will remain on hiatus until club representatives complete reinstatement steps detailed in meetings with the CA Board of Directors. PAC’s Ellen Kleinschmidt said the club is “working with the Board to get the issues resolved so they can be reinstated as soon as possible.”
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Come and join us in lots of fun singing and dancing. Members $3, non-members $5. Coffee and deserts, water and ice bucket on table. BYOB and snacks. In the Florida Room on June13, from 6:30 to 9:45. Call for more info 454-9572. See Dance on page 16.
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first served, all ticket sales are final, no refunds. Need more information, check out the club website at sccoldiesbutgoodiesdanceclub.com By Patti Brown or contact Joanne Baskinger at Saturday, June 6, in the Atrium 813.728.1147 or by Building Dance Studio. Attire is dressy email at jjlatenite@aol.com. casual, BYOB. Everyone welcome. At 6:30 before the dance Bernice DuBro and George Hawn will be teaching a fun samba line dance lesson. Members By Bernice DuBro free, guests $6, which includes the Tuesday, June (2, 9, 16, 23, 30) lesson. Music by Bernice DuBro. More Beginning - Waltz- 5:30 p.m. information, call Charlie Brown at Intermediate - Tango - 6:45 p.m. 813.712.0869 or email battman12@ Beginning/Intermediate gmail.com. 3 Count Disco/Hustle - 8 p.m. $25/person for the 5-week month. Wednesday, June (3, 10, 17, 24) Beginning - Tango - 12:45 p.m. Intermediate – Cha-Cha - 2 p.m. Intermediate - Slow Dance - 3:15 p.m. June 14, 2015, 7 p.m. till 10 p.m., the $20/person for the 4-week month. Oldies But Goodies Social Dance Club Taught by Bernice Dubro & George (OBG) will dance at the Kings Point (KP) Veterans Theater (formerly Borini), Hawn. For information call 634-3205 1900 Clubhouse Dr. The Dukes will play or email dancewithbernice@gmail.com. the music from the 50’s, through the 80’s. BYOB and your own snacks. Cups, water, and ice are provided at each table. There is no cost for OBG members and $5 for each non-OBG member. Be sure to save the date for Sunday, July 12, 2015 Moonglow Ballroom Dance Club when Tony and Tricia (Good Stuff) will appear at the Veterans Theater (formerly will feature the live music of “Daniel Borini) in KP and play the dance music. Fugazzotto” at their monthly dance on Important Note: No tickets sold at the Thursday June 25 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. door on dance night. Non OBG Club at the Florida Room, Atrium Building, members must purchase advance tickets Central Campus, Sun City Center. before the dance. A ticket is required to PLEASE NOTE that our location has enter KP and the dance. Advance tickets changed because Community Hall sold at the SCC Atrium Kiosk on June 8, is closed this summer for extensive 10, and 12, 9 a.m. until noon, KP Main renovations. I will be happy to provide Club House on June 9 and 11, 9 a.m. to directions if you need them. The attire at Moonglow Dances is noon. OBG Club members must show their club badge to enter KP. Limited Dressy Casual. (No shorts or tank number of tickets (150), first come tops, please.) Members are FREE, and Dance from page 15.
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Moonglow Dance Club
Visitors/Guests pay $5 per person at the door. Singles tables are always available. Please BYOB and Snacks, and the club will provide ice, water, cups and napkins. The Moonglow 2015 Schedule of yearround monthly dances has a great lineup of talented entertainers booked for your dancing and/or listening to live music. Visitors are always welcome, so why not get your friends and neighbors to join you at a Moonglow Dance? If you think that you can’t Ballroom Dance, remember that we are not “Dancing With the Stars”. We each do what our bodies allow us to do in time to the
music. For more Information call 813-633-1297 OR 813-633-2755, or if you would like to receive Moonglow Information by email, contact gail3357@ gmail.com.
KP Line Dancers
Come and celebrate our great State of Florida with the KP Line Dancers at a free social dance on Wed June 17, 7 p.m., in the Veterans Theater (formerly Borini). No ticket to purchase, so mark your calendar. Dress for Florida weather. BYOB. Open to KP and SCC residents and their guests. Call Jan 634-6226 for more info.
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Yankees + SCC Residents = Helping Others
By Kai Rambow As he paid for parking, one sports fan asked, “Can I get your autograph?” “Sure for only $10 more,” was the funny, quick reply of Dave Weber, SCC resident and Vietnam veteran. The ten-second interactions are frequently fun, but fellow SCC residents Ann Weber, Fran and Mike Carlini, and Carol and Jim Krieger volunteer at Yankees spring training games to support worthy causes. Helping Veterans Dave Weber is involved in several activities to support veterans. In SCC he collects household items for homeless veterans. When a homeless veteran is set up in an apartment, a VA social worker brings the veteran to the collection to furnish the new home. Dave is also involved in collecting clothes and household items, including hygiene items. While Dave does this volunteering for the local Vietnam Veterans chapter, these services are for any homeless veteran regardless of gender or age. In his “spare” time, Dave drives for the DAV (Disabled American Veterans) twice a month and helps with My Warriors Place in Ruskin. Yankees Spring Training Dave’s enthusiasm and commitment to helping veterans has drawn friends to help raise funds during the Yankees spring training season. The Yankees need help at these games collecting parking fees and distributing tickets. Volunteers receive a Yankees cap and shirt, collect fees and hand out tickets, and then if they want, eat in the employees’ cafeteria for a nominal fee. Volunteers can also watch the rest of the game. “It’s great to be volunteering with friends for a worthy cause,” shared Jim Krieger. Volunteer hours are tracked and at the end of spring training season, the Yankees make a donation to Everyday Heroes. Thanks to the large number of hours volunteered by SCC residents, the Vietnam Veterans chapter receives a sizeable portion of those funds. How the Yankees Fundraiser Started The connection with the Yankees is due to the efforts of a young, affable Iraq and Afghanistan veteran. When Phil Mockler returned from his last tour, navigating the VA system for medical and educational benefits was very challenging. He started by wanting to help one other veteran. Wanting to help more people, Phil tried to set up a fundraiser with the Yankees. “I figured if I was going to do this, I might as well go with the best known,” recalled Phil. It took over 50 attempts, before he could get an audience. They liked the idea, but had too many unanswered questions. Phil is persistent and enrolled in several college courses to close his knowledge gap. When Phil presented again, the local team deciding Yankees involvement was impressed. Shortly after, the Yankees needed volunteers and so they called Phil. He in turn reached out to organizations helping veterans. Today Everyday Heroes helps past and current firefighters, law enforcement and veterans through several services.
For Phil Mockler, Dave Weber and many others, the Yankees spring training games is about more than the start of the baseball season – it’s a way to help others. Fran Carlini described the experience as, “A nice day with friends, with fun interactions, for a great cause.” To learn more or become involved: To volunteer for next year’s Yankees games, contact Connie O’Dell at (603) 234-2496. She’ll put your name on a list and be in touch next season. • Vietnam Veterans: www.VVA787.com • Everyday Heroes USA: www.everydayheroesusa.org (Note: .org not .com) • My Warriors Place: www.mywarriorsplace.org
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Feline Folks
Do you know what the group Feline Folks does for the community cats? Do you want to know? Would you like to donate dry and/or wet cat food to help feed the cats? Do you have a few hours free per month to assist us? If you have these or any other questions about the community cats, stop by the table in the Kings Point North Clubhouse any Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon to learn more. There is no obligation. Our only interest is to help the community understand what we do and why we do it. Possibly, you will decide to help. If you cannot visit the table but would like to learn more contact us at info@felinefolks.us. Sorry, we no longer have a phone so that all our money can go to helping the cats.
Feline Folks Monthly Meow Mixer
The volunteers and friends of Feline Folks enjoyed their monthly Meow Mixer on Monday May 4 at the Loft in the Kings Point South Clubhouse. It is a great opportunity to meet other cat enthusiasts while enjoying snacks and a beverage. Everyone one is welcome to attend this event. Join us on the first Monday of every month at the South Clubhouse Loft starting at 4:30 p.m. No commitment! Just a meet and greet. Hope to see you there next month. Feline Folks is a not-for-profit all volunteer organization which feeds and cares for the community cats in Kings Point. Feline Folks can be reached at info@ felinefolks.us.
Learn about the “New” Pet Resource Center
Carol Krieger relaxing before the rush for parking.
Mary Jo (MJ) Maruca, Animal Control Supervisor, Animal Safety & Enforcement for Hillsborough County, will talk about the evolution of the Hillsborough County Animal Shelter to the ‘new” Pet Resource Center. MJ will also discuss animal safety, particularly critical during our hot summer weather. Join the Cat Lovers Club of SCC on Monday, June 8, 1 – 3 p.m., Armstrong Room to hear this timely presentation. MJ will be available to answer your questions as well. To help support local in-need kitties, cat food donations will be accepted at the meeting. All cat lovers are welcome. For more information, visit our website at www.catloversclub.org or call 813-442-3014.
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Mike and Fran Carlini collecting money and giving parking lot tickets.
Ann and Dave Weber refueling after volunteering for several hours.
Catching the end of the game, after eating in the cafeteria.
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Alley is a dark gray short hair young cat who was brought to C.A.R.E. with her three siblings, Magnum PI, Silver and Rascal. Her mom is the beautiful gray Mona, a real stunner herself. Alley is a true beauty and has the most luxurious soft fur. She loves to play with the other cats at the shelter and really enjoys sunning on the lanai. Her favorite place to be is on anything high; she loves the cat towers. But she would like to come to live at a forever home of her own. Please come and see this lovely girl and give her that home. Alley has been spayed, microchipped, and she is current on her shots. DOB: 7 /2/2012.
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June 2015
Up Close and Personal
SCC’s Longtime Connection with The Florida Aquarium
By Kai Rambow “When you talk to Uncle Mike, please ask him to take us back there next year. That was an awesome day,” exclaimed Mike Albanese’ nieces and nephews. A few times a month, Mike Albanese, SCC resident, drives up the aquarium, puts on scuba gear and helps clean the tanks. There is intense preparation activity every morning. “Every time we get into a tank,” Albanese explained, “we’re working against the clock because we need to be done before the aquarium opens.” Another SCC resident, Russ Merritt, led the way. His active involvement as a scuba diver resulted in Merritt being named Volunteer of the Year and serving on the board of directors. He also made national news when his 80th birthday was celebrated underwater in the shark tank. Merritt, involved from almost the very beginning, noted many changes made over the years on a recent visit. “Many things have been made even better,” he remarked. A Journey through the Water Cycle “If you follow the numbered trail on the aquarium map,” shares Merritt, “the concept is following a drop of rain.” The path starts in the Florida wetlands,
through the mangrove swamp, to the beaches and out into the deep ocean. It is thoughtfully laid out with just the right amount information for visitors to know what they’re seeing. The best aspect is how close you can get to most of the aquatic life. Habituated alligators comfortably lean right up against the glass. Florida birds we see so often at a distance are incredibly close. A minor challenge is catching some of the talks scheduled throughout the day. Staff does a great job of making it interesting, especially for children. The presentation at the big tank with the divers is a fun one to watch. “One of the rewards of volunteering for so many years,” notes Merritt, “is some of the funny incidents. Otters are playful, curious and intelligent. They figured out how to open the door, so they could leave the exhibit any time they wanted. Someone would need to chase them back out to the display area.” The doors were redesigned. Penguins Backstage Pass In this 30-minute experience, led by a knowledgeable penguin (actually biologist), everyone gets an opportunity to touch a penguin, see them waddle, jump in and out of the tank, and see
them swim up close. An extra event, while pricey, provides a wonderful opportunity to interact with penguins. Grandparents and parents were just as enthralled as their grandchildren and children. Bonus If You’re Prepared After you’ve seen everything, Explorea-Shore is an outdoor water park with water jets, cannons and slides. Be sure to bring swimwear and sunscreen for the kids. There are change rooms right there and, most importantly, shaded sitting areas so you can comfortably keep an eye on the kids while they’re having a blast. This is included with your admission, but you’ll miss out and the kids will be disappointed if you’re not prepared. Tips for a Great Trip When to Go: Summer is a great time to make this trip since most of it is indoors. A weekday after school
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ARCHERY
SCC Archery News
By Mark Erickson SCC Archery Club members, husband and wife Jerry and Linda Anderson, have each won medals at the Senior Games for their archery skills. Jerry who is the Archery Club’s Vice President and main instructor, won a bronze medal in Fort Myers on December 6, 2014. This qualifies Jerry to participate in the National Event this coming July in Minnesota. On April 11, Linda Anderson (who is also an Instructor) won a Gold medal at the Villages. This was Linda’s first Olympic 900 Round Shoot with her new Hoyt Compound Bow. The bow was a birthday present from Jerry this past January. The 900 Round Shoot consists of shooting 30 arrows at 40yds, 50yds and 60yds for a total of 90 shots. The Andersons provide free archery instruction each Tuesday evening during the Archery Club’s weekly “Club Shoot”, currently meeting at 6:30 p.m.
at the club’s range. The Archery Club’s Range is located off South Pebble Beach, behind the Dog Park. Stop by and say “Congratulations” to Jerry & Linda. If you have an interest in archery, stop by on a Tuesday and check out the Archery Club. Maybe even get a free beginners lesson from Jerry or Linda. For information: Mark Erickson 813-634-0796 Club President Jerry Anderson 303-206-7048 Club Vice-President and Archery Club Instructor
Archery Work Day
Archery Club members came together for a work day on April 27, where they cleaned out the storage shed, rebuilt target stands and completed other maintenance tasks. Thanks everyone!
Linda and Jerry Anderson.
The Rolling Pins won the last 14 week period. Team members are Arvo Arnio, Irene Arnio, Oscar Perez, Leona Miller and Lorraine LaCusta.
Shown are the Alley-Opps who won the first 14 weeks. From left to right the team members are Stuart Gibson, Arlene Gibson, Joe Kushnerick, Michele Guarnier, and Pat Thomas.
Kings Point Mixed Bowling League
L to R: committee members: Ronda O’Farrell, Carol O’Connor, Bobbie Carroll, Mike Molinari, Margaret Davis, Sue Batt, Jerry Harter, Cheryl MacPhee, Kathy Smith, Nancy Heston, Mary Lee Cremean and Mary Rutledge. Not pictured: Caroline Gulick, Gail Motala and Marianne Strehar.
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June 21, 2015: Both Sun City Center and Kings Point Duplicate Bridge clubs are proud to announce that they have joined together in an American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) sponsored event supporting Alzheimer’s disease, care and research. All monies collected will go to the Alzheimer’s Foundation (Via ACBL) for this great and very worthy cause that affects many of us in one way or another. There will be an auction held during the day for many great prizes. Tickets for the event may be purchased in both Sun City Center and Kings Point duplicate bridge games. Cost is $20 a ticket, which includes participation in any or all of the following events: Games, Lessons, Meals and Happy Hour. Meals: Continental breakfast will be served from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. in the Florida Room; lunch from 11:30 – 1 p.m., also in the Florida Room. Happy Hour will be held jointly in the Royal Room and Atrium Kiosk from 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. Bridge lessons: Pat Rippel will conduct a class from 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. on “negative doubles”; Sue Batt will hold a class from 12:30 – 1 p.m. on “listening to the bidding” and Marion Winsor will teach from 3 - 3:30 p.m. on “bidding with no HCP’S”. All three classes will be held in the Royal Room and are included in the $20 entry fee. Duplicate Bridge: Games for all levels. Open games: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.; 12:30 - 3 and 3:30 - 5:30 p.m., all in the Horizon Room. 0-499 Games: 9 - 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Both in the Caper Room. 0-99 Game: 6:15 – 9 p.m. in the Caper Room and finally; Open Swiss Team Game: 6:15 – 9 p.m. in the Horizon Room. Please contact Mary Rutledge or Gail Motala if you need a partner for any of the games
On April 29 the Kings Point Mixed Bowling League celebrated the completion of another successful season with a gala dinner catered by Banquet Masters and followed by a night of dancing to the sounds of Bob Siatkowski in the Veterans Theater (formerly Borini). The League season runs from October thru April yearly. Anyone 55 or older living in Kings Point or Sun City Center is eligible to join. If interested call 813-633-7034 or 813-419-4683. All 18 teams attended and awards were given for both team and individual accomplishments over the 28 week schedule.
Tennis Club Luncheon
Members of the SCC Competitive Tennis club recently enjoyed a western-themed luncheon meeting a Chat ‘n Chew in Lithia. Photo by Dang Williamson.
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The News of Sun City Center Friday, May 1, 2015 Better Nine – Minus ½ HDCP 1st: Judy Roberts 22 2nd: Kathy Payne 23 Holes That Start w/ T or F Minus ½ HDCP 1st: Kathy Payne 28 2nd: Carol Schultes 34
GOLF SCORES Hogans Golf Club of Sun City Center & Kings Point Saturday, April 25, 2015 Course: Freedom Fairways 1st: Mike McClintic 6 Skins 2nd: Jim Hiller 4 Skins Low-Net: Mike McClintic 55 Low-Gross: Ruben Jones 70 Birds: Jim Hiller 1 Eagle Mike McClintic 1 Bird Saturday, April 25, 2015 Course: Sandpiper Lakes-Palms 1st: Don Mowry 1 Skin Low-Net: Don Mowry 61 Low-Gross: Don Mowry 83 Birds: Norm Taylor 1 Bird
Falcon Watch 9 Hole Ladies
Back L to R: Paul Swakow, Denny Sutphen, Jack Hugill, and Rich Lucidi. Front L to R: Jerry Egger and Vic Scodese.
Saturday, May 9, 2015 Course: Falcon Watch Cypress-Challenge 1st: Don Mowry and Bill Healey Tied at 2 Skins 2nd: Jack Hugill and Rich Lucidi Tied at 1 Skin Low-Net: Ruben Jones 65 Low-Gross: Ruben Jones 79 Eagle: Ron Doncouse Birds: Ruben Jones 4 Birds Rich Lucidi & Bill Healey 1 Bird
KP Ladies Nifty Niners
L to R: Don Mowry, Jack Hugill, Bill Healey, Rich Lucidi, and Ruben Jones.
L to R: Don Mowry and Norm Taylor.
Wednesday, April 29, 2015 Course: Sandpiper Palms-Oaks 1st: Hannes Broschek 3 Skins 2nd: Jack Hugill, Tom Rosata, and Jerry Egger Tied at 2 Skins Low-Net: Jack Hugill 60 Low-Gross: Paul Swakow 82 Birds: Hannes Broschek 2 Birds Jerry Egger 1 Bird
Wednesday, May 13, 2015 Course: Sandpiper Lakes-Palms 1st: Don Mowry, Ruben Jones, and Rich Lucidi Tied at 2 Skins 2nd: Paul Swakow and Bill Healey Tied at 1 Skin Low-Net: Paul Swakow 65 Low-Gross: Paul Swakow 81
Club Link One Membership More Golf Falcon Watch Men
Back L to R: Hannes Broschek, Paul Swakow, Frank Harvey and Jack Hugill. Front L to R: Jerry Egger and Tom Rosata.
Saturday, May 2, 2015 Course: Falcon Watch Cypress-Challenge 1st: Sharlene Peter 2 Skins 2nd: Vic Scodese, Frank Harvey, and Jack Hugill 1 Skin Low-Net: Sharlene Peter 60 Low-Gross: Paul Swakow 82 Birds: Sharlene Peter, Ray Bui, Laura Parziale, Ed Brown and Mike Greenwood 1 Bird
Back L to R: Mike Greenwood, Ed Brown, Frank Harvey, Jack Hugill & Paul Swakow. Front L to R: Vic Scodese, Laura Parziale, Ray Bui and Sharlene Peter.
Wednesday, May 6, 2015 Course: Sandpiper Oaks-Lakes 1st: Vic Scodese 3 Skins 2nd: Paul Swakow, Rich Lucidi, Don Mowry, and Jerry Egger Tied at 1 Skin Low-Net: Jack Hugill 59 Low-Gross: Denny Sutphen 84 Birds: Jerry Egger 2 Birds Denny Sutphen, Rich Lucidi, and Don Mowry 1 Bird
Friday, April 17, 2015 Mystery Hole T-1st: June Krueger, Wally McIntosh 38 T-2nd: Donna Berger, Emma Gadd 41 Friday, April 24, 2015 Three Clubs and a Putter 1st: Mary McClafferty 41 2nd: Wally McIntosh 42 Friday, May 1, 2015 Low Net T-1st: Emma Gadd, Alice Chura Meg Towner 26 2nd: Wally McIntosh 27 Friday, May 8, 2015 Low Putts T-1st: Alice Chura 13 2nd: Rosa Ricciardi 15
Wednesday, April 15, 2015 Low Gross – Low Net 1st Flight Low Gross: 1st: George Fenwick 81 Low Net: 1st: George Krauss 62 T-2nd: Fred Held, Ron Doncouse & Bob Condon 66 2nd Flight Low Gross: Jim Mutolo 84 Low Net: 1st: Ron Kunze 59 2nd: Jim McClafferty 63 Wednesday, April 22, 2015 Two BB on 4&5’s -3BB on 3’s 1st Flight 1st: Bill Fitzhugh, George Krauss Fred Held, Jim McClafferty 34 2nd: Mel Bushart, Bob Condon George Fenwick 32 2nd Flight 1st: Bob Trombetta, Ron Kunze Hank Smythe 34 2nd:Vince Pirone, Jay Wildasin Sammy Samuelson, Paul Hunt 30 Wednesday, April 29, 2015 Scramble T-1st: Vid Valiusaitis, Mel Bushart Vince Pirone, Jay Wildasin 7 T-1st: Will Kuxhousen, Bill Meier Bob Trombetta, Lee Johnson 7 T-1st: Fred Held, George Fenwick Al Laforet, Paul Hunt 7 T-1st: George Krauss, Bob Ewing Jim Mutolo, Dale Holstrom 7 Wednesday, May 6, 2015 One BB – Par 72 1st: Bob Condon, Ron Doncouse Jim Mutolo, Hank Smythe 23 T-2nd: Lee Johnson, George Krauss Bill Markle, Dale Holstrom 21 T-2nd: Bill Meier, Will Kuxhousen Jim Lahti, Dave Hoffman 21
Falcon Watch 18 Hole Ladies Friday, April 24, 2015 Low Putts 1st: Carolyn Schultes 29 2nd: Judy Roberts 34
Thursday, April 16, 2015 Game: Tee to Green Flight A Winners Gail Bush 21 Judy Boyer 24 Janine Johnson 24 Flight B Winners Ellen Doncouse 23 Sally Repetti 25 Flight C Winners Liz Lister 33 Linda Hilts 36 Thursday, April 23, 2015 Game: Hate “em Flight A Winners Bev Buteau 23 Cathy Marquis 24 Flight B Winners Sue Watkins 23 Judy Stevens 24 Flight C Winners Paula Rezoagli 19 Joyce Bissonette 29 Thursday, April 30. 2015 Game: Low Putts Flight A Winners Gail Bush 13 Jane Maasen 16 Mary McClafferty[1] 16 Flight B Winners Dorothy Mulford 17 Sally Repetti 17 Judy Stevens 17 Mary Winter 19 Laura Schwander 19 Flight C Winners Janice Kincaid 21 Paula Rezoagli 23 Thursday, May 7, 2015 Game: Scramble Winning Team #1 with 27 Bev Buteau Mary McClafferty [1] Karen Crippen Joyce Bissonette Winning Team #2 with 29 Mary Winter Mary McClafferty [2] Janice Kincaid Karen Munford
Falcon Watch Play It Forward Results
Tuesday, May 12, 2015 Throw Out the Worst Hole - HDCP T-1st: Elfie Nolden, Noreen Schramm 17 2nd: Bucky Delving 18
Scepter Men
Wednesday, April 22, 2015 Team Quota 1st Flight 1: Larry Lutz, Bill Yost, Phil LeMasters, Duke Munford 1st Flight 2: Tom Costello, Jerry Buteau, Bob Nevin Wednesday, April 29, 2015 Low Gross 1st Flight 1: Ray Parisen
1st Flight 2: Steve Davis 1st Flight 3: Tom Costello 1st Flight 4: Bill McNamara 1st Flight 5: Joel Marquis Wednesday, May 6, 2015 2 Best Balls T-1st Flight 1: Ray Parisen, Duke Muford, John Lyons, Bill Yost T-1st Flight 1: Fletcher Wason, Bill Yucuis, Vince Taylor, Harry DeVoti T-1st Flight 1: Al Bulis, Kurt Hoffman, Tim Ellis, Bob Murman T-1st Flight 1: Phil LeMasters, Jim DesLondes, Doug Tanzer, Bruce Kanoza 1st Flight 2: Frank Neuwirth, Tom Giddings, Bill McNamara, Joel Marquis
Ladies 18 Holes
Tuesday, April 21, 2015 Quota Points 1st Flight 1: Liz Lewis 1st Flight 2: Mimi Choquette 1st Flight 3: Kathy McNamara 1st Flight 4: Marilyn McAllister 1st Flight 5: Mary Smith Tuesday, May 5, 2015 Better Nine 1st Flight 1: Heather McKown 1st Flight 2: Kathy McNamara 1st Flight 3: Jan Thumberg Tuesday, May 12, 2015 Best Balls T-1st: Liz Lewis, Paula Jimaki, Dottie Girardi, Carol Salowitz T-1st: Judie Schafers, Fern Duval, Lyn Yucuis, Pat Head
Ladies 9 Holes
Tuesday, April 21, 2015 Low Net 1st: Deb Watson Tuesday, May 5, 2015 Two Best Balls T-1st: Barb Meyer, Barb Kanoza, Alice DeSchryver T- 1st: Lindy Langlois, Ann Clark, Beb Buteau, Judy Stevens Tuesday, May 12, 2015 Oen BB on 4’s and 5’s 2 BB on 3’s 1st: Kareb Munford, Cathy Marquis, Ann Clark
Sandpiper Men
Thursday, April 9, 2015 One-Two-Three 1st: Chuck Kim/Stan Senecal/ Les Easton/Bud Tolley Thursday, April 23, 2015 Texas Scramble 1st: Chuck Kim/Jerry Wick/Bud Tolley Thursday, April 30, 2015 Two Best Balls of Four 1st: Bert Poulin/Floyd Harris/ Ken Defreeuw/Don Marlborough Thursday, May 7, 2015 Three Best Balls on the Corners, Two Best balls on the Rest 1st: Jerry Kelleher/Jerry Wick/ Ken Defreeuw
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Tuesday, April 7, 2015 Individual Points to Par 1st: Annetta Pucci Tuesday, April 14, 2015 Throw Out Worst Hole Each Nine 1st: Cecile Young Tuesday, April 21, 2015 Low Net 1st: Lois Gluntz Tuesday, May 5, 2015 Individual Points Quota 1st Flight 1: Lois Pelow 1st Flight 2: Nancy Saunders
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Tuesday, May 5, 2015 Scramble 1st: Armand Deluca/ Noreen Schramm/Rosa Ricciardi/ Claudia Woolley
Caloosa Greens Men Wednesday, April 1, 2015 Chicago 1st: John Mooney
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Club Link from page 20. Wednesday, April 8, 2015 Low Net 1st Flight 1: Wayne Zellers 1st Flight 2: Mike Trach 1st Flight 3: Ken Rattray T-1st Flight 4: Jim Wagner & Bud Swift 1st Flight 5: Dave Wilkie Wednesday, April 15, 2015 Skins 1st: Wayne Zellers Wednesday, April 22, 2015 Two Person Shamble 1st: Wayne Zellers/Fred Schreiber Wednesday, April 29, 2015 Best Nine, Front or Back 1st: Frank Carlin Tuesday, May 5, 2015 Scramble T-1st: David Wilkie/Bill Schofield/ Vince Pater T-1st: Jim Fischer/John Mooney/ Bucky Delving
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Thursday, April 2, 2015 Partner’s Best Nine 1st Flight 1: Claudia Wooley/ Joanne Edwards 1st Flight 2: Carol Slaughter/Jan Schick Thursday, April 16, 2015 Three Club and Putter 1st Flight 1: Mary Miller 1st Flight 2: Elfie Nolden Thursday, April 23, 2015 Hatem 1st Flight 1: Janet Chick 1st Flight 2: Elfi Nolden Thursday, April 30, 2015 F & T’s Low Gross Flight 1: Janet Chick Low Net Flight 1: Mary Klopp Low Gross Flight 2: Carol Slaughter Low Net Flight 2: Noreen Schramm Thursday, May 7, 2015 Low Gross/Low Net Low Gross Flight 1: Phyllis Wright
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Wednesday, April 22, 2015 Prize Fund 1st Flight 1: Kyle Creasy/Dick Zak/ Mike Krodel/Terry Mosier 1st Flight 2: Sam Thompson/Jim Stevens/Dick Prosman/Jim Scinta 1st Flight 3: Ron Bartlett/ Bob LeMaster/Hank Missenheim/ Sonny Durham 1st Flight 4: Dick Ducharme/Jack Reilly/Jim Connolly/Jim Warchol T-1st Flight 5: Cliff Brainard/Elmer Daub/Phil Insinga/Connie Stauffer Jim Kopernick/Maynard Cross/Dave Steakley/Hank Mason 1st Flight 6: Stacia Connors/Adele Quinlan/Gloria Rice/Kathy Hannell
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Monday, April 20, 2015 Three on Odd/Two on Even 1st Flight 1: George Wilkins/Steve Lockom/John Rapp/Bob Beauchane Monday, April 27, 2015 One Best Ball of Two 1st Flight 1: Chuck Kim/Ken Deragon 1st Flight 2: Jack Stiles/Dave Bartku Monday, May 4, 2015 Scramble 1st: Steve Lockom/Paul Baskwell/Mike Starrett/Jim Gengelbach Monday, May 11, 2015 Two Best Ball of Four 1st: Pat Gilbert/Ken Deragon/Dave Birkett/Dave Bartku
Kevin McPherson, Dave Birkett, Gene Duval, John Anderson, Gordon Cummings, Jim Connolly, Ken Lightle, Clyde Schafer, Jerry Auger, Jim Johnson, Barry Bernicke, Gene Hemingway, Jerry Brynn.
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Tuesday, April 21, 2015 Three-Two-One 1st: Kathleen Records/ Barbara Gaines/Sue Auger/ Emily Rohner Tuesday, May 5, 2015 6-6-6 Two Best Balls of Four 1st: Joann Beattie/Kathy Hannell/ Kathy Brantner/Emily Rohner Tuesday, May 12, 2015 Quota Points 1st Flight 1: Kiyoko Ashendorf 1st Flight 2: Suzy White 1st Flight 3: Betty McLoone 1st Flight 4: Connie Murray
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Flexercise/Aerobics Class
New schedule of days starting May thru August this year because of renovations at the Community Hall. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday: FLEXERCISE 8 - 8:45 a.m., AEROBICS 8:50 - 9:30 a.m. Our classes for these four months are in the new Dance Studio, the first new building right after the Lawn Bowling on North Pebble Beach Blvd. Come join us good Flexercise and Aerobics leaders, with music. Cost $16 per year. Needed for Flex a mat (opt. hand weights). Come try us the first time is FREE!
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Winners of the CGCC Memorial Day Twilight Mixer May 6
Association 9-Hole President’s Cup for 2015 was Lorna Ruggiero (Second from the right) with a final score of 64 for 18 holes. The first runner up was Vorin Johnston (Left) with a score of 65. Looking at their scores before subtracting their handicap, they both also had the lowest scores of all who competed, so had this been the club championship, they would have won that too. Lorna shot a 106 and Vorin 107. WOW - pretty impressive. Jean Fortier, (Second from the left) who chaired the tournament and Vice President, Wendy Marcotte (Right) presented the winners with beautifully engraved trophies, and we all helped them celebrate with wine and cheese after the game. Congratulations to Lorna and Vorin. Grips & Installation
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Looking for Some FUN, Try Swim Dancing By Dana Ellerbrock Summer in Sun City Center; your friends have gone north, your clubs are on hiatus, and it is too hot to do much during the day! Why not try Swim Dancing for this month! It is indoors, the water is wonderful and hey, it is free! Many of our regular swimmers are in and out of town. So, the swim dancers are busy “trying out” figures and swim patterns for our March 2016 show. The new theme uses songs about the sun, moon and stars. There is a float pattern (basically float and move around the pool) for “Let The Sunshine In”, which is fun and easy; and a lovely waltz. Swim for the beautiful song “Allegheny Moon”. Not only is swim dancing fun, it is therapy for the spirit. For an hour and a half, you are concentrating on learning a “dance” in the water. When you are done you feel so refreshed, your problems are washed away for a while. Rest assured that you are not swimming the whole time, in this fun stage often you are standing or practicing in shallow water to perfect a pattern or a certain figure. We offer swimming for all levels, and can adjust things to accommodate body limitations. Not only is it fun, but the gals are great people and fun to be with! You can try us out on Monday night from 7:30 - 9 p.m., or visit us on Wednesday night from 7:30 – 9 p.m. (Great schedule for the working gals!), or get an early start to the day on Fridays from 7:30 – 9 a.m. We use the lap pool at the Community Association’s Atrium Building. Kings Point and CA ladies can call Sue 633-2479 or Dana 633-5927. You can always stop by during practice times. Bring your swimsuit, you will not want to miss the FUN!
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By Brownie Hoffman I joined the Sun City Center Emergency Squad in 2014 after the death of my wife of 57 years. During the last years of her life, we were home bound due to her illness. She was very weak and had many serous falls. The Emergency Squad was always there and provided many trips to the hospital and to rehab for her. After her passing, I decided to join the Emergency Squad in honor of her, and to pay back, for all the Emergency Squad had done for us. It has been a comfort to me to be able to help my neighbors by serving on the Emergency Squad. The Emergency Squad services are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. If they can’t recruit more people to volunteer, it’s possible they could not meet the needs of our community. The Sun City Center Emergency Squad is an all-volunteer organization and is funded by donations. I hate to think what would happen to our community if the Emergency Squad was unable to continue in providing the service they have provided over the past 50 years. If you are healthy and care about your neighbors, I ask you to please contact the Emergency Squad at 813-633-1411 or call me at 813-633-7501.
Are you searching for a Financial Advisor? Emergency Squad Featured Volunteer Ted Adamczyk
By Robin Watt Ted Adamczyk, EMR, Ambulance Driver, CPR Instructor, U.S. Marine veteran, Rutgers University alumnus and NJ native came to Sun City Center via Boquete, Republic of Panama. After 35 years in New York book publishing Ted decided retirement should be an adventure so off to Tucson to fire up a new career in real estate. Soon after arriving he and his wife Kathy discovered and became deeply involved in literacy programs for Mexican immigrant children. “It was publishing roots for me. If they couldn’t read well by fourth grade, learning and life would become an uphill struggle. We focused on niños in grades 1 to 3. The kids were eager and such fun. Their parents, who spoke little English, were especially warm and appreciative. We were more than rewarded, we were smitten.” To celebrate their 50th anniversary, Ted and Kathy set off on another odyssey. Selling everything, with only luggage in hand they emigrated to Boquete where they spent the next year enjoying the Panamanians and their new lifestyle on a mountain coffee farm. Returning to the states in 2013, they jump-started their lives here in Sun City Center. Within two months Ted joined the squad. “I can’t sit still and the squad offered me a new quest and local involvement. I soon discovered it was much more. There are folks out here who really need our help and we eagerly respond on a moment’s notice. For me, it’s not only an ongoing learning experience, but more importantly, I can make a difference at a critical time in someone’s life. Let me tell you it’s Lotto winner time when one of our patients gently touches me and smiles ‘thank you’. ”
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By Lynn Knapp Mike and Jane Trefren moved to Sun City Center in 2006. A neighbor and friend enlisted their help on the Security Patrol in 2008, and they have been active members ever since. On their second day driving for the Patrol, they saw a rather large alligator in the middle of the street near one of the golf courses. They contacted the dispatcher who in turn called residents in that vicinity to tell them. One of the residents appreciated this since she was about to go out and walk her small dog. The gator moved on, back to its pond. How Mike and Jane met is an interesting story. Mike grew up in Wisconsin and Jane is from Ohio. Jane’s cousin Bob was serving under Mike in the military in Vietnam. Jane wrote and asked Bob if someone he knew might like to receive letters. Bob suggested Mike and so began a series of over 300 letters back and forth between Jane and Mike. When Mike returned to the United States in 1970, he went to Ohio where he was introduced by cousin Bob to Jane at the flagpole in front of the school where she taught 4th and 5th grades. And as they say, the rest is history. Mike retired from the Navy after serving for 22 years and Jane retired from teaching after 35 years. They had lived in a number of states, New Mexico being the most recent before moving to Florida. They volunteer for the Security Patrol for several reasons. Mike says he enjoys helping others in every way possible. Jane explains that the Patrol can sometimes provide answers or telephone numbers to help residents solve their own problems. She feels that we have a unique community of volunteers, willing to give of their time and talents. It is comforting to know that Security Patrol is here as a valuable resource for the community, and that people like Jane and Mike are members. They work together as Captains of Team 31. Jane is also a member of the Patrol’s Board of Directors. Mike was appointed Assistant Chief this year.
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Personalized Memory Care Erica & Joe Collins enjoyed a vacation in and around Japan and South Korea. Here they are at Miyjima Island, long regarded as an “Island of the Gods” on beautiful Seto Inland Sea. The deer in the shot happened by to munch on a corner of the News of Sun City Center.
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Margaret Davis and Marianne Strehar, pictured here with their News of Sun City Center, recently enjoyed a 14-day TransAtlantic cruise to Cobh, Ireland and Harwich, England.
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Larissa Scott Addresses Sharia Law at MOAA Luncheon
By B. F. Kepley, CAPT USN (Ret) Larissa Scott was the featured speaker at the Military Officers of America Association (MOAA) May 6 luncheon at the Florida Room in the Sun City Center Atrium. At 17, Larissa Scott married a Shi’a Muslim and was expected to convert to Islam and live a Sharia-compliant marriage. She was introduced to Sharia law with its strict code of conduct for women, gender apartheid, limitations on self-expression, and sanctioned physical abuse. The marriage lasted four years. She addressed the inexorable creeping growth of Sharia Law on a global basis. She delved into the tactics and surreptitious strategies being used to help insure that Sharia Law will eventually be the dominant way of life worldwide. She commented that Sharia Law devotees are using our own fear of offending other religions against us, which enables their unconstrained growth. She stated that if one looks at the world today, Sharia Law is gaining ground, piece-by-piece, country by country. Her comments were well received and exceptionally thought provoking. Today Larissa is an NRA-certified safety instructor for the Refuse to Be a Victim program, a graduate of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s (FDLE) Intelligence Operations Guide for Islamist Terrorism training, and a graduate of John Guandolo’s Understanding the Threat (UTT) immersion training for Train the Trainer program. She volunteers as a human rights activist and gives frequent presentations on the treatment of women under Sharia law.
MFST Holds Luncheon for Scholarship Recipients
Photo by Sandy Kepley L to R: MFST president Nancy Alguire, Kelly Kowall, and Trustee Frank Kepley.
MFST Presents Donation to My Warriors Place
By B. F. Kepley, CAPT USN (Ret) The Military Family Support Trust (MFST) presented a check for $2,000 to Kelly Kowall, the owner of My Warriors Place (MWP), in the Freedom Plaza auditorium on May 7, 2015. Kelly started the MWP project after her son was killed in Afghanistan and she realized that there were few places for veterans, Gold and Silver Star families, to help them overcome their grief from the horrors of war and/ or the death of a Fallen Warrior. MWP plays an important role in the healing and coping process and the support that MWP provides through their programs is, at the very least substantial and certainly impressive. It is difficult to tour the grounds without feeling Kelly’s passion. Amenities of MWP include, but are not limited to, canoes, kayaks, fishing equipment, bicycles, basketball, workout room and a boat launch and dock. The property consists of five trailers, two houses, four RV pads and a small laundromat. The goal of MWP is to honor, support and promote healing of the mind and spirit in a relaxed environment out on the water at no cost to that “individual.” To make a positive difference in the lives of those “individuals” who loved and cared deeply for a military service member who died while serving in the Armed Forces. It is intended to be a safe haven where healing can begin. MWP is supported through donations. The staff is all volunteers. For more information you can visit www.mywarriorsplace.org. It is located at 101 22nd Street NW Ruskin, FL 33570. Telephone number is (813) 321-0880. MFST is a 501c3 charitable trust established in 1992 and headquartered in SCC Freedom Plaza.
By B. F. Kepley, CAPT USN (Ret) The Board of Trustees of the Military Family Support Trust (MFST) held a recognition luncheon honoring its 2015 National Scholarship Recipients at the Freedom Plaza Club on Friday, April 24, 2015. There were seventeen (17) scholarship recipients from high schools around the nation. Six of the recipients were from Florida high schools. Recipients who were able to attend are, from left in photo: Mathew Hall, T.R. Robinson Sr. HS; Justin Garrard, Lebanon HS, Indiana; Daniel Erickson, Jefferson HS, Tampa; Karleigh Holbert, Winter Haven HS; Kylie Weaver, East Bay HS, Riverview; and Nicolas Mabilleau, C. Leon King, Temple Terrace HS. A brief discussion of the accomplishments of each winner was presented by retired Brigadier, Colin Howgill, (RM), chairman of the Board of Trustees, and photos were taken with each student and their parents and/or representative holding a plaque containing the names of previous scholarship winners as well as the name of the scholarship donor. The awarding of scholarships to military children and grandchildren is just one of the many charities MFST offers to our military families. MFST is a 501c3 charitable trust established in 1992 and headquartered in SCC Freedom Plaza. Using contributions the MFST provides significant benefits to both national and local individuals and programs related to military and federal employees. Some of the beneficiaries are JROTC cadets; scholarships to children and grandchildren; assistance to Homeless Women Veterans; Guide Dog training; the VA’s Operation Helping Hand; and other similar charitable endeavors.
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FAITH & service THE HOPE FUND...What is it?
By Uta Kuhn Founded by Carla Miles, a member of the GFWC Womans Club of Sun City Center in 1995, The Hope Fund is a non profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to helping children in Wimauma learn and have fun in a safe and nurturing environment. All Hope Fund personnel are volunteers who give their time and energy selflessly and with lots of love and compassion. The Hope Fund is in partnership with RCMA at Bethune Park in Wimauma. RMCA provides paid tutors for the children 5 days a week. The function of the HOPE FUND is to raise funds to provide financial assistance for children who could otherwise not afford to participate in the after school programs being offered. A short list of things being offered through fundraising efforts of the Hope Fund are: recreational programs, purchase of school/craft supplies, purchase of books, a fifteen-passenger van and tuition assistance Ninety men and women, provide one on one mentoring, tutoring and reading for children who need help. Other programs included are a health program, which counsels children on drugs, nutrition, family life, first aid and human sexuality. A Kids Cafe offers healthy after school snacks. Children also learn through indoor/ outdoor activities, field trips, concerts, speakers and other special activities. The Fund has also financed a pavilion at Bethune Park where children can enjoy a shaded place to work and play. The members of the Hope Fund help raise funds for all of the worthwhile activities by sponsoring Breakfast and Bingo twice a year. You can also make donations to this great cause by mailing a check to The Hope Fund, Carla Miles, 2105 New Bedford Dr., Sun City Center, FL 33573. Or you can call Carla at 813-634-4268. If you would like more information regarding The Hope Fund please visit their website at www.the-hope-fund.org. There you will find absolutely everything you would ever want to know about the wonderful work being done by the members who run this great organization.
Games! Cards! Dessert!
Do you like to play board games or cards with friends or family members? The Council of Catholic Women of Prince of Peace Catholic Church invites you to come to its dessert and card party on June 11, 2015 from 12–3:30 p.m.at the Conesa Center. For additional information, please call (813) 633-2460 or visit www.popcc.org. Prince of Peace Catholic Church is located at 702 Valley Forge Boulevard in Sun City Center.
Pearl Harbor Survivors Visit
Photo by Paula Conners. L to R: Ed Socha, Richard Prieur.
Trinity Baptist Church members Ed Socha and Richard Prieur recently got together for a visit. They are the two remaining Pearl Harbor attack survivors living in Sun City Center. Richard had lost his USS Maryland hat and during their visit, Ed presented him with a new one. It is interesting to note that they both served aboard the Battleship USS Maryland at Pearl Harbor.
Mary & Martha House Receives Interfaith Council Grant
By Jay Sparkman Laurie Kepler, left, executive director of Mary Martha House, and Jan Falcione, retail manager of Mary Martha House, hold a grant check in the amount of $7,600 presented to them on the behalf of the Sun City Center Interfaith Council by Mary Ann Twitty, a Nearly New Shop volunteer. The grant will be used to purchase two commercial washers and two commercial dryers. The Sun City Center Interfaith Council uses monies from the sale of donations at the Nearly New Shop to fund grants and scholarships in the South Hillsborough County area. For more information go to www. InterfaithCouncilofSunCityCenter.com or call 813-642-9099.
Fashions By Bonworth: Featured at Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon on May 14
L to R: Associate Pastor Dr. Ross Laidlaw, Missions Committee Chairman Frank Blaszczak, Missionaries Eric and Janet Johnson and Beth and David Roberts, and Associate Pastor Rev. Ed Schafer. Photo by Vern Elarth.
Trinity Baptist Church
Trinity Baptist Church recently hosted their supported missionaries from Mexico and Argentina. The missionary couples made presentations on their work during the Sunday evening service and then had time after the service to answer questions from the congregation. Missionaries David and Beth Roberts have worked in the province of Tucuman, Argentina, with a population of around one million residents, for five years. David has a background in criminal corrections and addictions. Beth taught third grade in the U. S. for seven years and taught English as a second language. Upon arriving in Argentina, they partnered with a church and helped it to grow and work through problems over the years. Drugs have become a major problem in Argentina, and David has become more involved in a rehabilitation ministry. He also visits hospitals and prisons. Beth connected with her neighbors through her five year old son. When her son started school, she became friends with the other children’s mothers. She noticed that her son was becoming very proficient in Spanish and realized that she needed to teach him English. The other mothers asked her if she would teach their children English as well. This lead to the formation of a very close group of parents and children. Missionaries Eric and Janet Johnson have worked in Mexico for over thirty years. They’ve worked in Mexico City, with a population of 24 million residents, and most recently served in Monterrey, with a population of four million residents. They primarily worked with pastors to strengthen churches and church leaders. They formed a group of pastors and their wives to share and work together. This has helped them lead their churches more effectively. They use a two-year Converge Worldwide program designed to strengthen churches. They work with pastors and church leaders to assess church ministries and develop ways to make the ministries more effective. Janet works with Pastor’s wives to form groups to support each other. Drugs, crime and corruption are a big problem in Mexico. There are two drug cartels in their area and there are frequent gun battles in their neighborhood between the cartels and the police. Trinity Baptist church is located at 702 West Del Webb Blvd. in Sun City Center. For information visit www.trrinitybaptistscc.com or call 813-634-4228.
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First Christian Church Welcomes Associate Minister
Faith & Service from page 28.
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hosts Interfaith Council
By Jay Sparkman The Sun City Center Unitarian Universalist Fellowship hosted the April meeting of the Sun City Center Interfaith Council held at the Beth Israel Congregation. The Unitarian Universalists Fellowship holds meetings in the Beth Israel Congregation. The SCC Interfaith Council is made up of delegates from nine houses of worship in Sun City Center and sponsors the Nearly New Shop in the Sun City Center Plaza. Monies raised at the Nearly New Shop provide funding for grants and scholarships in South Hillsborough County. For information go to www. InterfaithCouncilofSunCityCenter.com or call 813-642-9099.
Beth Israel Congregation Enjoys Outing
On Sunday, May 3, a group of congregants from Beth Israel Congregation enjoyed an informative program trip to Elmira’s wildlife sanctuary in Wimauma. After a congenial and delicious breakfast at Rachel’s Country Kitchen, the group drove to the sanctuary and was treated to a tour of the facility. The sanctuary is entirely volunteer run. The animals are rescued from many different situations and cannot be released into the wild. They are cared for by a loving and capable staff in habitats designed for their needs. Any gifts, visits, or tours are a great way to help these beautiful animals. Thanks to Judy Branch, Program Director of the synagogue, for arranging this trip. The website for Elmira’s is www.elmiraswildlife.org.
Women of Faith Meet and Greet
Over the last several months, women of faith in the Sun City Center community have been meeting to get to know each other a little bit better. These gatherings have been mostly social, but educational as well. The third such opportunity will be hosted by the women of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church. Dr. Mark Salmon, pastor, will be on hand to greet the women and share a few minutes of insight into the great similarities shared by all faiths and the differences of the Presbyterian tradition. This get-together is scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at 10 a.m. in the church’s Fellowship Hall. There are 11 congregations located in our neighborhoods. The first to step forward to organize and initiate this idea were the women of the United Community Church, followed by those of Temple Beth Israel. There is great hope that women of faith of these congregations will expand their relationships while learning to appreciate the similarities and differences between their faith traditions. Women reading this article are invited to become part of this special community group – you need not be a member of any of the congregations in Greater Sun City Center. So, come and join us – we would love to meet you. Light snacks and refreshments will be served. For reservations or further information, please call contact Cam McGary at 813-642-9800.
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First Christian Church of Sun City Center is pleased to announce the addition of their new Associate Minister, R. Mark Huntley, a graduate of Great Lakes Christian College with a degree in Theology, and a graduate of Fort Hays University in Hays, Kansas with a Master’s degree in Psychology. Together with his wife Elsa they have served Christ in ministry for over 50 years. First serving as independent missionaries in the South American country of Chile for 22 years, and then followed by four pastorates in the United States. Mark enjoys arranging music and leading the congregation during worship time. They come to the area with the anticipation of being part of the exciting growth occurring at First Christian Church. The church is located just outside the back gate of Kings Point at 1707 33rd Street SE, Ruskin, FL. Please be our guest this Sunday. Worship service begins at 10:30am on Sundays (child care and children’s Sunday school available). Adult bible study begins at 9:15am. For more information, visit us online at www. FirstChristianSunCityCenter.com or call the church office at 813-419-4930.
Join Us for Baseball & BBQ
Members of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church in Sun City Center invite you to join us on June 6 at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa for a 6 p.m. game between the Tampa Yankees and the Clearwater Thrashers (farm team for Philadelphia). The admission price is $20 and includes all you can eat at a pre-game meal of BBQ chicken, hot dogs, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, pulled pork sandwiches, pasta salad, coleslaw, potato salad, chips, Pepsi products, bottled water, an exclusive Tampa Yankee cap, and a reserved ticket to the game. Parking is free if you drive yourself, or for an extra $20 you can ride a bus from Sun City Center. Stop by the office at back of the church at 1239 Del Webb Blvd. W. to buy your tickets. For more information, call 813-634-1252.
Fall Prevention for the Elderly
As we age, we’re more prone to falling and breaking bones. Join us at 1:30 p.m. on June 4 at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church in Sun City Center to learn tips for preventing falls. This free presentation will be given by Robin Watt, an EMT with the Emergency Squad, where she has served as a volunteer for almost 11 years, currently as Assistant Chief of Communications. Robin’s personal interest in fall prevention began when her mother began experiencing multiple falls with injuries. That, combined with the serious injuries she observed as an EMT with the Squad, led her to work with others in the community to develop a Fall Prevention Coalition, begun in 2007. These efforts were moved under the Emergency Squad’s umbrella of services in 2011. Since starting these efforts, she has made over 200 fall prevention presentations in Sun City Center and throughout Hillsborough County. Robin’s insights may help YOU. St. Andrew is located at 1239 Del Webb Blvd. West and can be reached by telephone at 634-1252. Faith & Service continued on page 30.
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June 2015
Faith & Service from page 29.
A Family of Volunteers Making a Difference
Six a.m. Saturday morning, Our Lady’s Pantry: It is still dark outside much of the year as Diane and Brian McNamara unlock the door to Our Lady’s Pantry. Along with almost a dozen other volunteers, they spring into action, as there’s much to do to get ready. Each helper heads in a different direction. They set up the registration tables and food trolleys. They bag donations of fresh bread and baked goods from Panera and Publix. They begin packing boxes of groceries to give out, once doors open at 7:30 a.m. Helpers include regular Pantry volunteers along with some of the folks who have come for food. Like an extended family, everyone pitches in to get ready for what is likely to be another busy morning, providing some food relief for about 200 families. Brian and Diane have been working at the Pantry for a few years now. “I have a need to work here, as much as the people we serve need a box of food,” says Brian. “It’s fun, too. And good exercise,” he adds, laughing, as he heaves a big box of food over his head to store on Pantry shelves. “With many of our regular volunteers heading north, the Pantry can use a few more helping hands,” says Anita Bullaro, co-director of the Pantry along with her husband Tom. “If you can spare a few hours, we welcome you to join our family of volunteers. We work on Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday mornings. And — like Brian says — we have fun.” Our Lady’s Pantry is located at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Migrant Mission, on U.S. Highway 301, in Wimauma. We are in back of the classroom building on the far right-hand corner of the Mission Center. To learn more about Our Lady’s Pantry, please visit us at www.ourladyspantry.com.
First Anniversary Celebration
By Uta Kuhn Wow, time really flies when you are having fun. It’s hard to believe that Sun City Center’s very own SUN RADIO, will be celebrating it’s first anniversary, and everyone is welcome. An OPEN HOUSE has been planned for Friday, June 19, 2015 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce which is located at 1651 Sun City Center Plaza. The event will take place in the Banquet Room. So please come to meet the staff and join them for food, music, drawings for gift baskets and much more. The first 200 visitors will receive a pair of free sunglasses. If you enjoy SUN RADIO, and want to show your support, mark your calendar and plan on attending this special celebration. A live broadcast of the event is also planned. For more information or directions to the Chamber, please contact Peter Schwartz at 294-5916 or e-mail him at info@wscqfm.com. Looking forward to seeing you there.
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