June 2016 News of Sun City Center

The News of

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SUN CITY CENTER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

Sun City Center

June 2016

...an official publication of the Sun City Center Community Association

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SCHEDULE

June 8 Board Meeting Rollins Theater - 9 a.m.

July 4 4th of July Breakfast - Community Hall 7:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Karaoke, food service, music, ice cream Pool/Bandstand 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

13 Board Meeting Rollins Theater – 9 a.m.

NOTE: Community Leaders Meetings are not held 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

For Everything There is a Season

By Janet Ditmore A recent visit to the SCC garden plots at the West Campus found two members of the Tillers & Toilers Club, Hank Mason and Sophie Goldsmith, busy on their garden plot. But they weren’t planting: they were readying the plot for its ‘summer rest’.

Both of them were busy cutting down and pulling weeds prior to covering the garden for the summer. “The weeds really took off after last week’s rain”, said Mason. “After cutting them down, we will cover them with cloth, which will compost them over the summer.” While showing off a couple of very healthy looking fruit trees on part of their plot, Goldsmith commented, “We will start planting seedlings again in September.”

In Florida, “a time to plant” differs greatly from the familiar cycle known by many of us who are ‘transplanted’ from the North. The planting schedule in Florida was outlined in a discussion with Tillers & Toilers Club president, Tom Russell. “We cultivate seedlings in our greenhouse for our members to use in the fall and spring plantings. We use potting soil that we produce ourselves from compost. Since we use “growlights”, seeds started in August are ready

Looking For Second And Third Generation Residents

By Paula Lickfeldt In 2012, as part of the Sun City Center 50th anniversary celebration, residents who had followed parents to SCC were identified. Dee Kelly, from the North Lake HOA, headed up the project. Dee and her husband Bob discovered that 20 of the families on North Lake were second or third generation. At that time, 90 families in SCC were identified as second or third generation. They collected their names and their reasons for relocating to SCC. That project brought out a lot of great stories that might have otherwise gone untold, so The News of Sun City Center has chosen to take up the baton and continue Kelly’s tremendous project.

We would like to find residents followed other family to SCC. We would like to hear your story and share it with the community. Who were the first in your family to find Sun City Center? How did they find it? When did they come? From where did they come? What about SCC drew you here?

If you would be interested in participating in this activity and would like to share your story, contact Paula at 633-6739.

Dee Kelly, whose idea brought this effort to life, in 2012, shared her story.

She says that she was “floored” when her parents Irene and Phil Lang, announced that they were going to move to Sun

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Dee and Bob Kelly

City Center, Florida. “You are moving where?”

She and her husband were told that they were welcome to visit at any time.

She remembers her family driving down for many Christmas holidays with gifts from Santa hidden in the car, hoping that the kids wouldn’t find them. As they got closer and closer to SCC, they would guess what grammy was going to have for dinner. Once they arrived, there was the excitement of frosting cookies, fishing and hanging stockings—without a fireplace, of course.

Over the years of visiting, Bob and Dee fell in love with the various activities in SCC and the location being a short distance from St. Pete, Tampa and Sarasota.

So when it came time for them to retire and open a door to a new style of living, it surprised no one that they moved to SCC. Coming up next month…

Rosie Elam and Carma Witwer, tell how they each followed their mother to SCC. Their mothers just happened to be sisters.

We look forward to hearing stories from our residents. Stories about who you followed to SCC and why you decided to make SCC your home.

Club Member Suzanne McFadyen and Club President Tom Russell in the garden.

for transplanting in September. We repeat the process in January for spring plantings.”

When asked why the greenhouse is not open to the public for the sale of produce as in the past, Russell said that

there aren’t enough volunteers to handle the sales. They tried the honor system for a while but, with no way to make change, sales fell off and there was a lot of spoilage.

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4th of July

By Ilona Merritt “You have to love a nation that celebrates its independence every July 4th, not with a parade of guns, tanks, and soldiers who file by the White House in a show of strength and muscle, but with family picnics where kids throw Frisbees, the potato salad gets iffy, and the flies die from happiness. You may think you have overeaten, but it is patriotism.” — Erma Bombeck.

Sun City Center’s 4th of July celebration features a packed holiday schedule of events and community gatherings. An opportunity to meet neighbors and make new friends. Start the day with a bountiful breakfast in the Community Hall. For the fifth consecutive year, Joanne and Sam Sudman, along with their many volunteers, are once again preparing a delicious breakfast.

7:30 - 11:30 a.m. - Community Hall The menu: scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes, toast, orange juice and coffee all for only $5 per person. Enjoy breakfast and at the same time support the Community. All proceeds go to help defray the cost of the 4th of July celebration.

11:00 a.m. to dusk. Outdoor swimming pool open to all. Since this is a Family Holiday, the children visitors have not been forgotten. The pool hours for children have been extended for THIS DAY ONLY. 11:00 PM - 3:00 p.m. — Professional Food vendor has been hired to provide us with a typical 4th of July fare. Available will be hot dogs, smoked sausage, french fries, chips, cold drinks and much more. The food tent will be on Cherry Hills Drive near the Bandstand. Food prices are set by the vendor.

11:30 - 12:30 p.m. Karaoke —Outdoor Pool Most people love karaoke and the bay area seems to have a special interest in singing on a microphone.

A DJ will be leading the Karaoke, so be sure to come and join in the fun.

1:00 - 3 p.m. - Bandstand The Expression Duo will be there to entertain us. Chairs will be available, or come in your Golf cart and enjoy the music.

2:00 p.m. - Ice Cream at the Outdoor Pool. There is always room for Ice Cream ... especially on a hot afternoon. Free Ice Cream Cups will be distributed by members of the Holiday Club on behalf of the CA. Parking - No special arrangements have been made. (Please observe the No Parking signs) Let us not forget: As we celebrate our nation’s freedom, we honor the courageous men and women dedicated to preserving it.

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Roadway Flooding

By Sam Sudman, CA Vice President Well, that time of year is upon us once again. It appears the rainy season may have actually started— earlier than usual. At times, depending upon how heavy the downpour and how frequently the skies open up, flooding in certain areas is more pronounced.

Our community’s retention ponds and lakes were engineered to receive and direct storm water away from our property, roads, and golf cart paths. Although they are also used to support landscaping and for recreation and aesthetics, during the rainy season these ponds provide important storage areas for excess water.

Storm water flow is controlled by gravity—from areas of higher concentration (flooding) to areas of lower elevation (roadways to retention ponds). When ponds are maintained at an artificially high level for aesthetic reasons, roadway runoff has nowhere to go and even short rain events can quickly flood roads and paths.

The only practical way to help alleviate flooding during the rainy season is to return retention ponds to their designed levels so they have the needed capacity.

Storm water inlets in ponds are set to the optimum level of the pond in order to maintain proper drainage and retention. When you observe the opening of a stormwater inlet filled with water it is because the pond level into which it is supposed to drain is set too high. Starting in June, Hillsborough County will be monitoring and adjusting retention pond levels, as required, to control flooding during the present and future rainy seasons. Once the rainy season has passed, the County will work with our community to balance pond aesthetics with public safety. Your patience and understanding are appreciated.

Improvements on South Campus

By Diane M. Loeffler A year ago, a project was approved to redo the parking at the shell lot and the roadways near the sports fields. These roads go past the tennis courts, baseball field, archery field and dog park. Originally these roads were covered with shell. Over the years, the shells have broken up and migrated. In wet weather, the lack of a good driving surface leads to mud and potholes and is especially problematic.

The parking and roadways will now be covered with pea limestone. Pea limestone is much heavier than shells and will hold its shape much better. As soon as the crews who are clearing the property for WaWa are done with that project, they will begin working on this project. The Community Association will improve the landscaping in this area.

Catch The NEWS on the web at newsofsuncitycenter.com Statement of Purpose

The Sun City Center Community Association serves the residents of Sun City Center by providing assistance for the elderly, assistance and essential services to tax exempt entities, and operates in lieu of a municipal government, thereby lessening the burdens of government (Hillsborough County, Florida).

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The News of Sun City Center

MEET YOUR

NEIGHBOR

By Agnes Baker Meet Dee Williams, who with her husband, John, visited here so he could golf for a week. While he played golf, Dee looked at homes for sale, she was so impressed with our community that after play was over she had John look at the homes and HE CHOSE THE ONE! They bought their home here before going back to Indiana to pack up and move south and have lived at the same address since May 1989. John passed away Thanksgiving Day 2011. Now Dee manages the house and her cat, Soo-Soo, and stays very busy with her church, charity and volunteer activities.

Dee says she was born a “Sharecropper’s Daughter” and the only difference in that and a Coal Miner’s Daughter is the sharecropper works above ground. She determined at an early age there must be something better. Her grandfather assured her there was, but only if you got an education.

Dee retired from AT&T Technologies (now known as Alcatel-Lucent) in February 1986 after 34 years. Her working career was mostly in the secretarial field with the last 16 years as an Administrative Staff Secretary.

While she worked she went to school for a license in Cosmetology and after her daughter left for college she and John went to Real Estate School and obtained their Broker’s licenses. Dee kept both active for several years after retiring.

During her time in Florida and Hillsborough County she has served on two County Charter Review Boards and ten years on The Florida Commission on the Status of Women.

A long-time working member of the Republican Party Dee has been President of the SCC Republican Club since 1991 with the exception of one year when she was caring for John, who had suffered a debilitating fall. She served as Precinct Chair of her Precinct for 25 years resigning in 2015 and was a member of the Hillsborough County Election Board for 22 years, 20 of

Photo by Bonnie Mullen

those as Clerk in her Precinct, resigning after elections in 2012. In 2014, her Precinct had the highest voter turnout in the state. This year she was presented the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Hillsborough County Republican Executive Committee. Currently she is slowing down her political activity to pursue other interests including volunteering with CARE and the SCC Chamber of Commerce. She is an avid reader and loves working crossword and jigsaw puzzles.

If you are in the market to adopt an animal or need information about Sun City Center, you may run into this remarkable woman with a great personality and a big smile.

Newcomers

List prepared by Linda Bowker from CA staff data. Report corrections, additions to CA at 633-3500.

Last Portz Chafens Fleming Holbrook Holbrook Petersen Krowel Eckenrode Reynolds Weiberg Barrett Dugas Higgins Brown Stammen Ziesemer Schuman Council Van Sant Myers Niles Cahill Entin-Cahill Hersey Royal Wohlrab Mitchell Davis McAnelly

First Num Local Street Hometown St Nancy 1702 Atrium Dr Urbana FL Barbara 1422 Bluewater Dr Greenup KY Chuck & Carol 231 Brockfield Dr N Cleveland Hgts OH Jeffrey & Susan 403 Brockfield Dr S FL Heather 403 Brockfield Dr S FL John & Victoria 413 Castle Pines Ln Syracuse NY Sheila 237 Courtyard Blvd #201 Attleboro MA Margaret 243 Courtyard Blvd #110 Brandon FL William & Barbara 1508 Dedham Dr Bentonville AR Dieter & Heidemarie 1008 Del Webb Blvd E Bielefeld Ger Gregory & Jennifer 1404 Desert Hills Dr Cheboygan MI Arthur & Lorraine 804 El Rancho Dr Easthampton MA Colorado Springs CO Robert & Connie 1607 Emerald Dunes Dr Susie 316 Fairside Ct Ironton OH Paul 316 Fairside Ct Vandalia OH Robert & Kellie 1213 Fordham Dr Batavia OH Sandra 832 King Leon Wy FL Dona 904 La Jolla Ave Milinda 904 La Jolla Ave Gary & Lanna 1319 Misty Greens Dr Decatur IN Paula 2220 North Creek Ct Newburgh IN Thomas 1709 Pacific Dunes Dr New York City NY Bernice 1709 Pacific Dunes Dr White Plains NY Lloyd & Doris 901 Pebble Beach Blvd N Caribou ME John & Susan 2010 Pebble Beach Blvd S Leonard & Janice 1201 Simmons Wy Hamburg PA Patricia 1205 Simmons Wy Canton OH Richard & Ileen 1924 Wolf Laurel Dr Franklin PA David & Renée 1618 Woodmar Dr Liberty KY

Phone 380-7262 293-3242 330-749-5934 517-918-1994 517-505-2155 728-2202 843-0781 770-328-5423 404-277-3256 231-625-9641 863-243-3458 719-351-0916 937-760-4160 937-760-4160 513-404-7211 602-828-1087 938-4259 938-4259 260-301-1385 812-549-7040 914-806-0414 914-806-0414 901-201-0437 757-337-0842 610-507-6378 777-2528 938-3616 606-706-0978

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June 2016

President’s Report

By CA President David Floyd

MEDIANS If you’re in an HOA or POA and would like to help with funding for the next section of the medians, please contact Ed Barnes or John Luper. The funding is from grants acquired by the HOA or POA units and the units do not incur any costs for the medians.

We have decided that we will not convert all of the medians on South Pebble Beach to Florida friendly. A number of the medians only require a little TLC and refreshing.

SOUTH CAMPUS The contractor hired to redo the roadways and parking at South Campus is finishing his present contract at WAWA and will be starting on our project shortly. The project is to level the surfaces, improve drainage, and reduce potholes from rain. The parking and roadways will be coated with limestone pellets. As previously mentioned we will also update landscaping in the project area.

WEBSITE If you need to update your club or organization information, please contact either Maggie Pliska or Nan Baytos.

CLUBS Just a reminder our governing documents require that CA members be able to use all the facilities including clubs.

1. Any CA member may join any CA club and the club must accept them. Waitlisting is not a club’s option for CA members wishing to join CA clubs. Once they are in a club a wait list for training or safety reasons may be established, the club must have a reasonable schedule of progression.

2. Non CA members of the CA clubs must be removed, only if necessary, from the CA clubs to make room for a CA member.

3. No one may be “grandfathered” for CA club membership.

4. Clubs must extend operating hours or establish a rotating system so that all present and new CA members have an opportunity to participate in club activities.

Just a reminder: club room usage and times are at the discretion of the Community Association.

JULY 4th July 4th is often an important day for our members and their families and the CA is sponsoring a family day.

So mark your calendars and join us for our July 4th Holiday Breakfast hosted by Sam and Joanne Sudman. It is the best deal in Sun City Center. A complete breakfast for only $5. It will take place from 7:30 am until 11:30 a.m. at Community Hall on the 4th. Contact Joanne at jsudman@tampabay.rr.com to volunteer. We will have a family and friend’s day at the pool.

The Holiday Club has agreed to work with the CA for the July 4th afternoon events. CA Director Ernie Addison will be the Board liaison for the event. The pool events require either a CA ID or a Guest Pass.

The schedule for the day is: 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 am Holiday Breakfast.

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 pm Karaoke at the pool.

11 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Food service – we will have a food tent.

Menu - hot dogs, corn dogs, sausages, French fries, chips, cold drinks, popcorn, snow cones and cotton candy. The vendor will supply their own insurance, and assumes all risks on sales.

1 - 3 p.m. - music in the bandstand. Come in your golf carts or bring a lawn chair.

2 - 3 p.m. – the Holiday Club will hand out ice cream.

First come, first served until we run out.

For July 4th, 2016 only - children’s hours at the outside pool will be extended from 11 a.m. until dusk to allow for a family day at the pool.

We would like to thank Brandon Honda for their generous donation to support our July 4th events. We have signed contracts for the food and entertainment.

Should be a great time at both the pool and the bandstand.

CA FUTURE PLANNING Our Planning Chair Jim Schwartz and our head of TPO, John Luper are reviewing all of the planning

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The News of Sun City Center reports generated over the past years and comparing the reports to the 2012 Community Survey. They will make a recommendation to the board on how to proceed going forward.

TRASH Your Community Association and a number of our residents have been noticing some roadsides and medians with trash such as beer bottles, cans and papers discarded on them. It is also happening in some neighborhoods with bottles and cans tossed on the lawns.

Please help us keep our community clean. Please do not toss trash. Find a receptacle or take it home for disposal.

DOG WASTE When walking your pets please remember it is the law to bag the waste and properly dispose of it. It is illegal to drop the waste bags in storm sewers. These sewers can be clogged with the plastic waste bags. These

collection drains empty into our lakes and retention ponds causing issues.

FLORIDA BIRDING AND NATURE FESTIVAL The Florida Birding and Nature Festival that will be held at Hillsborough County Community College in October this year. Hillsborough County is sponsoring the festival in the interest of promoting eco-tourism to the area.

The Festival is in need of additional sponsorships to cover the cost of catering, rentals, printing, website design and maintenance etc. They will also need publicity and volunteers to promote and support our effort. They already have 30+ volunteers from the Eagle Audubon Society and the SCC Audubon Club, but at 2 hour shifts for 2.5 days, they will need a lot more. The Community Association will do what it can to help support and promote the Festival. If you would like to help, contact our local Audubon Club.

CERT Graduates New Class of Disaster Responders

Nineteen new members have joined the Sun City Center Community Emergency Response Team, formed to help residents until professional responders can arrive following hurricanes and other disasters.

In addition to Sun City Center, people completing the training course came from Plant City, Ruskin and Apollo Beach. A new session for Valencia Lakes will begin in June.

Along with a certificate, each new member received a backpack containing supplies such as first aid equipment, flashlights, safety helmets and goggles.

Veteran members brought their backpacks for review to make certain they were complete and up-to-date.

John Luper (center), a member of the Sun City Center Community Association board of directors, was among the graduates of a recent Community Emergency Management Team class. With Luper are Dorothy Cesarini, CERT vice president; Henry Scheetz, CERT director; Ira Arman, director, and Hud Richards, CERT president.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

CLUB/ORGANIZATION

AMOUNT APPLIED TO

Archery Club $300 Fan for Archery Range Monday Movies $351 License Fees The Irish Connection $100 Operations Woman’s Club $500 Library - Wall Street Journal Subscription Aston Gardens - Courtyards $150 Women’s Chorus The following clubs donated to FunFest: Lawnbowling Club $67 Needlecrafters $100 Sawdust Engineers $149 Correction from May issue: O’Neil Family Trust $25,000 Sun City Center Library Community Foundation of Tampa Bay (Durwood & Janet Siville Fund) $6,537 Sun City Center Library

What’s New at the Library?

By Joanne Gilray, Library Administrator There is a new “Special Collection” located between our audiobooks and travel collections. This will be a rotating collection of books that have been recommended by staff as a “good read” or that may be slightly older but new to the library. The idea of this collection is to introduce some new authors to our patrons and to breathe new life into some oldies but goodies! Also, as more and more books are being adapted into movies we will try to keep everyone updated on books we have in the collection that have or will be adapted in 2016. Be on the lookout in the fall for Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, a portion of this movie was filmed right here in Sun City Center!

One of the most frequently asked questions by patrons is in regards to books in a series. There are a few online resources we use to obtain this information. Aside from our online catalog, the Hillsborough County Public Library Collective (HCPLC) online catalog does a great job at putting books in series order. Two other sources used for future release dates and printable lists are www.fantasticfiction.com and www.fictiondb.com.

We have two HCPLC catalog computers located within the fiction section. The other two websites have been bookmarked for easy access on the web browser toolbars of both computers in the computer lab. All three of these websites are very good and I would be more than happy to show you around the sites if interested.

Did you know you can review items in our collection? If you enjoyed a book or movie, or disliked as the case may be, please let us know. Input from our patrons helps us greatly with collection management in order to give you the best product possible. On our website you can simple select the item you want to review, scroll to the bottom of the page below the item’s catalog information and select “Create a Review”. Once the review is accepted it will show up for other patrons’ use.

Lastly, we want to show our appreciation for all the wonderful item donations we have been receiving recently. Our paperback collection in particular is completely stocked by you so without donations this collection would not exist. Often times we are able to update an item with one in better condition or include it as a second item for highly sought after titles such as those by James Patterson. What we cannot use here is either selected for our book sale room or included in our annual book sale drive. Book sales greatly assist us with the running of the library and are invaluable to our continued success. However a donated item may be used, it all helps us keep this library running and is greatly appreciated. Items acceptable for donation include: books (including children, juvenile and young adult), DVD’s, Blu-rays, newer magazines, puzzles, musical CD’s and audiobook CD’s.

Thank You Again and Happy Reading!

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Bunka Embroidery Ladies are Winners!

By Ilona Merritt This year the southern regional American Bunka Embroider y Association held a Seminar in Daytona Beach, Florida in Februar y. The organization is divided in sub groups and our Ladies belong to the Hibiscus group. Some of our Sun City Center Bunka stitchers attended the three-day affair and entered their pictures for judging.

Debbie Fiedler, President of the Bunka Stitchers, won first place in the advanced category for her absolutely marvelous Sun Flower Picture. Anise Tuma won first place in the Senior Category with a picture of a basket full of fresh picked vegetables, and Kathie Krivanek brought home a second place ribbon in the advanced group for her picture depicting an old fashion Swedish home scene.

Stacie (Kit) Klassen won first place and best of show in the Professional group for her Persimmon and Bird picture and Brenda Brown brought home a first place ribbon, best of show and a People’s Choice award in the Advanced group for her magnificent Wolves picture.

What is Bunka? The origin of this embroidery ranges from the 11th

Century Russia to China in the 12th and 13th centuries and to the present in Japan. Nine hundred years ago, the Ladies of the Japanese Imperial Court were the only ones allowed to do Bunka embroidery. The Ladies worked so long on their embroidery in dimly lit rooms that they were going blind.

Even with the modernization of Bunka yarn, the most important thing to a Bunka artist is having natural light to do their stitching since a large variety of colors are blended together in every picture which gives it the appearance of painting on cloth. The kinkiness of this thread enables the stitcher to use long, as well as short stitches, thereby giving the soft, smooth shaded appearance that is so beautiful.

Bunka Embroidery, in its present form, was started in Tokyo, Japan and was brought to North America about 60 years ago. Bunka varies from the traditional embroidery by using special rayon thread that can be manipulated to achieve different textured looks.

The needle is also unique to Bunka.

The results of any finished picture are amazing.

It is still a word of mouth craft that you

Brenda Brown, Advanced 1st Place, Best of Show & Peoples Choice Award.

Anise Tuma, Senior Category, First Place.

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.

June 13 • The Intern 2 Hours, 1 Minute

Ben Whittaker is a 70-year-old widower who has discovered that retirement isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Seizing an opportunity to get back in the game, he becomes a senior intern at an online fashion site, founded and run by Jules Ostin.

Starring: Robert De Niro, Anne Hathaway, Anders Holm, Rene Russo, Adam DeVine Director: Nancy Meyers Genre: Comedy Runtime: 2 hours, 1 minute Rating: PG for some suggestive content and brief strong language

June 27 • Creed 2 Hours, 13 Minutes

Adonis Johnson never knew his father, world heavyweight champion Apollo Creed, who died before he was born. Still, there’s no denying that boxing is in his blood, so he heads to Philadelphia, the site of Apollo Creed’s legendary match with tough upstart Rocky Balboa. Adonis tracks Rocky down and asks him to be his trainer. Despite his insistence that he is out of the fight game for good, Rocky sees in Adonis the strength and determination he had known in Apollo - the fierce rival who became his closest friend. Agreeing to take him on, Rocky trains the young fighter, even as the former champ is battling an opponent more deadly than any he faced in the ring.

Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Michael B. Jordan, Tessa Thompson, Phylicia Rashad Director: Ryan Coogler Genre: Drama Runtime: 2 hours, 13 minutes Rating: PG for violence, language, and some sensuality

won’t find being demonstrated in local craft stores. Small clusters of individuals have expanded this craft to where it is today. Working the picture with a needle from the front as well as the back makes Bunka embroidery a unique art in a category by itself. “Bunka” or “Boonka” as the Japanese say means “Cultural” and this name has stayed with the art ever

Debbie Fiedler,advanced category, 1st Place.

Stacia (Kit) Klassen, Professional, 1st Place, Best of Show.

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since. Several times a year you can view a collection of Bunka pictures in one of the display windows in the Atrium Building. Here in Sun City Center we have two groups of Bunka Stitchers.

The Bunka Art Club meets Monday and Wednesday and the Bunka Stitchers meet Tuesday and Thursday in the Arts and Crafts Building on Cherry Hills Street. They work from 9 until noon.

Beginners receive instructions and assistance is always available. Sun City Center residents are welcome to join either group.

Close up of Sunflowers

Kathie Krivanek, Advanced, 2nd Place.

Trail Blazing

By John Lampkin Have you visited the Sun City Center Community Association West Campus Nature Trails? The access is on Del Webb West between Seton Hall Dr. and Vincennes Dr. directly opposite the sign for North Lake. Car parking is on the street. Golf carts and bicycles can cross the grass and park near the trail gate. Visitors to the trail should dress appropriately with closed shoes, long pants, sun hat and mosquito repellent.

The SCC Audubon Club stewards the Nature Trail and club members in cooperation with the CA maintenance crew have been busy grooming the trails, clearing exotic and invasive species, and installing a new informational kiosk. The kiosk showcases a trail map and pages of photos taken on the trail highlighting some wildlife species.

The main outer loop winds through a half mile of varied habitat including cedar groves, small meadows and stands of pine in a saw palmetto sea.

Blooming now are two species of Florida native hollies, and the tiny white flowers attract the three B’s— beetles, bees and butterflies. One of our most spectacular resident butterflies is the Zebra Swallowtail which flies nearly year-round here from late January through November. Zebras probe the blossoms with their tongues for sips of nectar and since Zebras have comparatively short tongues the small

Zebra Swallowtail butterfly

holly flowers are just the right size.

The females lay their eggs on another common Nature Trail plant, pawpaw.

The eggs hatch and the caterpillars munch on the flowers and leaves and when mature form chrysalises that transform miraculously into adults.

Carefully opening the curled petals of a pawpaw sometimes reveals a munching caterpillar, identified by its characteristic stripes. In central Florida, three brood cycles per year is the norm.

NOTE: John Lampkin is chair of the conservation committee and will continue to share discovered delights as he photographs and documents the flora and fauna.

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SCC Resident Of Distinction: Dave Brown

By Ilona Merritt Many of our readers may remember what Dave Brown has done for our community. This writer met Dave in 1996 and immediately I was impressed with his knowledge and what he was doing for our community. SCC is well known for its volunteerism but I wonder how many residents would give five years of their retirement to save all of us millions of dollars.

Who is Dave Brown and how did he get to SCC? Born in 1937, he grew up in West Virginia. His father was a Methodist pastor. Dave attended West Virginia University where he received a B.S. in Economics with a minor in theater and television. He attended Syracuse University and earned his M.S. in Television and Motion Pictures. He worked as a computer programmer for Arbitron, Black & Decker and Random House Publishing before he moved to Sun City Center in 1994.

Dave, his wife Jean and their daughter moved to Maryland. They were able to retire at 55 and decided to move south. A young family was interested in their house but could not afford it. Jean happened to see an ad where someone in Sun City Center wanted to trade their home for a home in Maryland. Dave contacted them and the SCC folks didn’t want such a big house. But they liked the house the young family had, so a three-way trade ensued and Dave and Jean moved to Sun City Center. While at Random House Publishing, Dave accumulated many books. He brought 2000 books with him when he moved to Florida. He planned to read them in his retirement, but due to his community involvement he has only had time to read four.

DAVE BROWN, THE ACTIVIST His community involvement started with the Emergency Squad. He created the original “911” system for them.

At that time calling the Emergency Squad was a complicated system that included a pager system that operated out of Brandon. Dave discovered this by accident while monitoring the Squad’s radio channel. With a new caller-ID chip from Motorola Dave wrote an interface to their phone number/address database. He built a circuit board around the chip and interfaced it to residential addresses. The new system allowed that when a resident called in with an emergency it would immediately retrieve, display and print the address during the daytime operations. At night, it would immediately send the address to the pagers while the Captain was answering the phone call. The Squad loved it! In the intervening years, the Squad has moved to more modern systems.

FLOOD INSURANCE: The Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) developed Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) which “delineated both the special hazard areas and the risk premium zones applicable to a community” so that the insurance companies could charge more for mortgage insurance for a home that was vulnerable to flooding.

The maps were based on the estimated worst 24-hour rainfall. When Dave examined the map he found that it contained many, many errors in which the flood zones did not follow the actual contour of the land. Dave spent hundreds of hours building models. He then presented the information to the County Commissioners to show them just how bad the maps were. Commissioner Ronda Storms directed county personnel to work with FEMA to correct the map.

An expensive, high-tech aerial survey was done of Sun City Center and a new, extremely accurate map ensued which

FEMA accepted. Because of the fuss Dave made, about a thousand Sun City Center homes that were designated as being in a floodplain were removed.

SINKHOLES — Following the notoriety about the floodplain revision, several SCC resident called Dave about buying sinkhole insurance. After some research, it turns out that sinkholes don’t form in the SCC area. They tend to form further north, like Brandon, which is over an ancient riverbed where flowing waters erodes the soil from beneath. All of his sinkhole research, which includes official state maps, is available on Dave’s web site: suncitydave.info.

DISPOSAL DISCOUNT — A Solid Waste Disposal Discount available to Homeowners over 65. Once applied for it automatically gives the homeowners about a $30 discount per year, for as long as they own their home. Just about all homeowners in Sun City Center qualify for this discount.

SAVINGS ON PROPERTY TAX BILL — for Senior Citizens. Dave created a webpage at suncitydave.info for a very generous, but greatly under used, Senior Citizen Exemption of $50,000. If you qualify, it amounts to an outright savings on your property tax bill of about $230each year. It is based on your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) as reported by you to the IRS on Form 1040. Your AGI is the figure on the last line of page 1 of your tax return. It is well worth your time to go to the website and check it out.

BACKFLOW VALVES — Dave’s most “trying”, but rewarding good deed involved getting the state of Florida to change the law regarding the installation of backflow valves by homeowners who irrigate their lawns from a well or pond this was followed by persuading Hillsborough County to change the Ordinance and lessen the burden on Homeowners. Prior to Dave’s involvement, homeowners had to install an above the ground backflow valve to prevent lake water from being pressured back into the main drinking water supply.

These cost hundreds of dollars, required an annual fee for testing and maintenance and are a blight in the community.

When Dave started to inquire about this with County water officials he got stonewalled and lied to. In checking records and emails Dave found that not only was the County stonewalling him, they went as far as to assign a person to coordinate the stonewalling effort. On Dave’s website he shows how easy it is for a terrorist to back feed contaminants into the public water supply. An FBI agent visited him about the website and Dave gave him a demonstration of just how easy it was to contaminate the water supply. They agreed and left him alone. All those internal emails gave Dave plenty of material to convince the County to change the law. Now the County will install an inexpensive check valve on all water meters over the next 10 or 20 years and because the valve will be within the county’s easement they will be responsible for the testing and maintenance.

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THANKS — Dave Brown gives credit to the people who helped him in his battles with the Authorities. Special thank yous go to County Commissioners Ronda Storms, Stacy White and Al Higginbotham. Also to Joy Gasser, John Bowker, Penny Fletcher and Melody Jamison and all the SCC residents who really got behind his effort by sending emails to the Commissioners and others and by showing up at the Backflow Valve Town Meetings held here in Sun City Center!

HONORS — For all his efforts and energy put forth by Dave Brown to save the citizens of Sun City Center a

great deal of money he received several awards. Ronda Storms presented him with the State Senate Medallion Award of Excellence. The county commissioners gave him the Moral Courage award and the Sun City Center Community association presented Dave with a certificate of appreciation. Dave Brown is truly a resident of distinction.

Editor’s Note: Do YOU know a resident of SCC who has made a major impact for the good of this community and its residents? If so, nominate them for a Resident of Distinction feature by email “newsofscc.ca@gmail.com”.

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They occasionally schedule speakers at these meetings to discuss gardening issues. The club also coordinates events and speakers with the Elegant Gardeners Club. All members receive email notifications of speakers or special events, such as field trips.

Some Tillers & Toilers Club members are presently working on the website for the club. Although the site is currently available to club members, it is still a work in progress. But a quick peek at the site confirms that the club has gone to great lengths to provide a massive amount of gardening information to their members. Full color photos, a gardening calendar, many gardening tips and links to other gardening information are all available on the site.

SCC residents interested in the club are invited to attend any of the Thursday morning meetings at the garden.

Information is available there for the procedure to fill out an online form for membership. Or stop by just to talk with the folks and see if this active group is a club you would like to join.

If you are not familiar with the garden plots, the campus is located on the west side of W. Del Webb Blvd., about opposite Milford Circle. Look for the sign. President Tom Russell can be contacted for more information at (813) 938-1523.

Both Russell and club member, Suzanne McFadyen, emphasized that produce previously sold in the greenhouse was not grown in the club’s gardens. The club purchased seasonal produce at the Plant City wholesale market for resale, to raise money for equipment for the club.

“Our members work so hard on their plots that they either use their harvest themselves or give them to friends, so we never have enough to sell”, said Russell.

“We might consider selling produce again one or two days a week, if we felt there was a market. We haven’t decided yet how to make it work best for both the club and our customers.”

The Tillers and Toilers have 112 garden plots, some of them double size. There are 150 club members in two categories: Full Members (plot owners) and Associates (garden helpers). The club recently added a third group, “Friends”. “Friends” are those members who do not want to work a plot but who want to learn more about gardening in this climate, possibly for plantings in their own yards or for more knowledge before taking on the responsibility of a garden plot.

The club meets weekly at the pavilion adjacent to the garden plots. They gather each Thursday at 9 am for coffee and gardening discussions (and, sometimes, someone brings goodies for the group).

The greenhouse and the pavilion (on the left) at the gardens.

Sophie Goldsmith and Hank Mason working on their garden plot.

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CLUBS

June 2016

The News of Sun City Center

NOTICE: Each community and club in Sun City Center and Kings Point has specific rules about membership and attendance. Unless specifically stated or posted, most venues, meetings and events hosted on the Community Association campus and in Kings Point require attendees to bring their SCC CA or KP ID or come with a resident member. When in doubt, contact the club in question - not the venue or association - prior to arrival. Thanks.

Shell Crafters News

The Shell Crafter’s Club of Sun City Center made a donation, of $400 to the Hope Fund.

Pictured presenting the check are Linda Reinhart, Club President, Laura Akins, Vice President and receiving the check is Sally Anne Barclay of the Hope Fund.

Ceramics Club Display

Carol Cook displays the wreath she made in Ceramics Club. Stop by between 9 and 4 Monday through Friday to learn how you can create beautiful items for yourself and your friends and family.

Shell Crafters New Members

Pictured are new members, Lee ‘O Roak, Betty Gatts, Carol Crawford, Linda Bleser, Wendy Krueger and Mary Veronich, of the Shell Crafters Club, taking an introductory class on Saturday May 14th.

L to R: Carol Acosta, Historian; Erin Harding; Mary McIntyre, Regent

DAR Awards Outstanding Teacher of American History

By Jo Prater Colonel George Mercer Brooke Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution , Sun City Center, presented the DAR Outstanding Teacher of American History Award to Erin Harding, History Teacher at Earl J. Lennard High School. Erin teaches U.S. history, History of Vietnam, and Leadership.

Erin has been teaching for seven years and has a passion for history. She is originally from Michigan and holds a Masters degree in Military History from Norwich University. She was awarded a medal, certificate and a monetary award.

International Knit in Public Day

L to R: Marilyn Campbell, Vice-Regent - Ouida Felker.

Colonial Jewelry Topic at DAR Meeting

Photo and Submission by Jo Prater Colonel George Mercer Brooke Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Sun City Center had an interesting program titled “Colonial Jewelry” presented by Ouida Felker, PhD, past Vice Regent of Osceola Chapter, NSDAR, Bradenton, member Myakka Chapter Venice NSDAR, United Daughters of the Confederacy and Colonial Dames. She is a graduate gemologist, Gemology Institute of Carlsbad California, Master Appraiser National Association of Jewelry Appraisers and an Insurance appraiser.

Metaphysical Society

By Holli Cantrell Fund Raiser Presentations - 10 a.m. – Wednesdays – in the Heritage Room June 1 “Spiritual Guidelines for Relationships,” with Metaphysician Alice Williams sharing her twelve guidelines for using our spirituality to enhance all our relationships.

June 8 “From Catholic Novice to Metaphysical Reader/Advisor,” with Rev. Emma Bibeau who inspires us with her dedication and response to Spirit’s call.

June 15 “A Brief Introduction to the Enneagram of Personality Types,” with Jane Hollister, Director of the Enneagram Institute of Tampa Bay. June 22 “GBS - Guided by Spirit,” with Richard Beebee, Reiki Master, MunayKi Shaman, Attained Christian Healer and Episcopal Licensed Lay Eucharistic Minister, and Crystal Healer, who talks about the spiritual and philosophical energies that guided and moved him to equality with and before Spirit.

June 26 Sunday, at 2:30 p.m., “Sunday Metaphysical Movie - “Cloud Atlas,” a 2012 film, starring Tom Hanks and Halle Berry, is a time-shifting story regarding how the actions of individual lives impacts one another in the past, present and future.

June 29 “Vibrational Tune-Up,” with Rev. Thomas McQuade, a/k/a “Walking Spirit,” who believes that stress creates unwanted energy blockages in our chakras and meridians, and he shows us how to clear them.

Admission: $1, for our open fundraisers, with a Love offering requested to benefit the Society (except for Sunday Movie). Info call Holli at 443 745-5015 or Frank at 813 562-4404

The SouthShore Needle People of the SouthShore Library will be participating in the International Knit-in-Public Day by gathering in the library on Saturday June 18 from 10:30 to 1:30. We will be displaying our varied handcrafts, and invite anyone interested to come join in the fun of learning something new.

Sun City Center Photo Club Competition

Tuesday, June 14 at 6:30 p.m.

The Sun City Center Photo Club is holding its second full photo competition on Tuesday, June 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the Caper Room. Bob Cameron and Laura Briggs, a husband and wife team, will be judging digital and print photographs taken by our talented photographers.

Laura and Bob specialize in nature photography and have both won numerous awards in both national and local competitions. At the 2015 Selby Gardens contest, Laura received the Best in Show for her photo, “Sharing The Nest.” Bob also received Best in Show at The Meadows 2015 Photo Competition.

At the 2015 North American Nature Photographers Association Showcase, Bob had one image, “Sea Stack On Ruby Beach,” place among the top 100, with entries totaling in the thousands.

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 2016 year remain at $20 per person or $30 per household couple and provide access to club activities, competitions and classes as well as the photo lab with computers, scanners and large format printers.

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The News of Sun City Center

New Board Members Elected

SCC Nurses Club

The Sun City Center Registered Nurses Club celebrated Nurses’ Day with a luncheon on Thursday, March 5, 2016 in the Florida Room. The event was organized

by Lindy Langlois and a small group of volunteers, including Anise Tuma and Dorothy Turner. We had two guests of honor: Sherrie Collins, MSN, RN, the new Director of Nurses and Chief Nursing Officer at South Bay Hospital, and Helen Lewis, SCC CA Board Member for Clubs. Entertainment was provided by Mary from the Organ Club.

We also celebrated Nurses Day/Week with our colleagues at South Bay Hospital.

It has been a tradition in the last few years for the SCC RN Club to treat the nurses at the local hospital with trays of cookies to honor their service and our shared pride in our profession. Cookies were delivered to South Bay by Roberta Fismer, Hope Rund, Chris Zewin and Lynne Murphy, President of the RN Club.

The RN Club Board will meet during the summer to plan our activities for our next meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 6, 2016 in the Caper Room of the Atrium Building. The meeting will begin at 9:15 a.m. for coffee and conversation, followed by a business meeting and guest speaker. Vivian Hodgkin is planning meeting topics, including human trafficking, use of supplements, organ transplant and other ideas suggested by members. We also hope to communicate more by email and other social media. We will continue to provide information by telephone for those members who are not yet online.

Further information regarding the SCC RN Club can be obtained from Lynne Murphy, RN at 813-634-6707.

The Duplicate Bridge Association of Sun City Center recently elected two new members to their Board of Directors effective immediately.

Pictured are Club Manager Ron Golik with Claudia Tritabaugh, right, who will take over Hospitality duties and Sue Batt, left, Club President. Missing from the picture is Maggi Guzinsky, the newly elected Secretary.

There has been a revised schedule for the Friday afternoon game in the Horizon Room. This game will be an open game only, one section, until the Fall schedule begins again.

The new FREE bridge practice sessions will begin in the Horizon room on Wednesdays, beginning April 27 until October 26, from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m.. With your smiling tutors, Sue Batt and Kathy Smith there to assist you. This will be a shuffle and deal practice session, come with your partner or by yourself and receive answers to those bridge problems that you have.

A reminder that Jim Heston will be conducting evening sessions on the first and third Wednesday’s between 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. during the month of June. More bridge news can be found on the website at www.sunccbridge.com.

Sun City Center Duplicate Bridge Summer Sectional

The Duplicate Bridge Association of Sun City Center is pleased to announce their Summer Sectional tournament being held Saturday and Sunday June 4 and 5. Game times are 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

This is a Non Life Master 0-499 point tournament with Stratified 0-99’r Pairs and Stratified NLM/499’er Pairs. Stratification will be based on attendance. Free Mini-Lecture on Saturday at 9:15 a.m. Negative doubles by Marian Howarth and, on Sunday, Forcing/Non Forcing by Ronda O’Farrell also at 9:15 a.m.

Tournament Chair is Mike Molinari, 813-633-5651 and Partnership Chair is Kathy Smith, 813-480-3368. Homemade cookies and continental breakfast daily and a limited number of lunches, sandwich, chips and soda, will be available each day also. Great Bridge, Hospitality and Lots of Fun, so join us to make this a fun weekend. Shown above are Mike Molinari and Kathy Smith.

On June 21. Both Sun City Center and King’s Point Duplicate Bridge clubs will hold a joint Longest Day to raise money to aid Alzheimer’s Association. More news later.

For information on these and other events please check the web site at www. sunccbridge.com.

Ceramics Club Trip

Sun City Center Ceramics Club enjoy another fun trip. Come by and check us out, you can make fun ceramic items, and lots of new friends. Our hours are Mon-Fri from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Stop by, chat and get more information on joining one of Sun City Center’s most popular clubs.

Tax Club’s Volunteer of the Year

Dr. Sam Smith Addresses SCC Men’s Club

By Jay Sparkman Dr.Sam Smith, MD addressed the Sun City Center Men’s Club monthly meeting on natural changes of aging and effects on sexuality. Dr. Smith expressed that “Intimacy should be fun”, and in a slide presentation showed the historical perspective of sex in society. Pictured are Art Smith, left, President of the Men’s Club, Dr. Sam Smith, guest speaker and Men’s Club member, and Dick Tyrrell, VP of Programs. The Sun City Men’s Club sponsors several ongoing programs that are beneficial to Sun City Center residents. Membership in the Men’s Club is open to residents of Sun City Center and Kings Point. For information call Jon Lehr at 813-260-3058.

The Tax Aide Club is proud to name Don Frederick as our volunteer of the year.

Don has been a tax volunteer for 18 years and is currently our club president. He and his wife Marlene have travelled the world and have also hosted the club’s year end meeting and pizza party for many years. Don is best known to Sun City Center’s shut-in community whom Don has unselfishly served for many years and he is also a shift leader several days each week during the tax season. Don has worked with the Bay Area Legal Services when they have a case with a problem tax issue that needs his help to resolve.

This tax season Don and the club’s 37 counselors and 12 facilitator-volunteers have worked a total of 4,675 hours, filing a record total of 3011 returns, and returning $2.5 million in refunds to local residents. Under the leadership of Don and our other leaders, the Club has become the largest free tax return preparation site on Florida’s southwest coast, from Tampa to Port Everglades.

Don and the Club would like to recognize those who helped make our most successful season possible.

The Computer Club provided storage facilities, loaned critical equipment, and provided important technical assistance. The SCC Community Foundation, Sun City Center Community Association and Kings Point COA grants, as well as AARP equipment donations have allowed us to obtain the dozens of computers and printers we use in our program. The United Community Church has unselfishly provided critical facilities and services to our programs for the last twenty-eight years. The SCC CA and Kings Point COA have provided invaluable support to our program for many years.

We also thank John Bowker, St. Andrew Presbyterian, Prince of Peace Catholic, and St. John the Divine Episcopal Churches for publicizing our hours and work site locations throughout the tax season.

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June 2016

The Computer Club Classes — June 2016

Use Movie Maker to Share your Memories Friday, June 3 9 a.m. - 12 noon $10 Members, $15 Non-members Movie Maker is a free Windows Application for presenting and sharing your most valuable memories: your pictures and videos. If you’ve thought about creating your own movies from slides and video clips, Movie Maker is a good place to start, it is free and easy to use. In this class you will learn how to create movies, then produce a DVD of your movie for use on any home DVD player.

Basic iPad/iPhone for Seniors Friday, June 17 9 a.m. – 12 noon Members $10, Non-member $15 The Apple iPad is almost a computer. Its portability makes it very handy. In this class you will learn how to use your iPad to its full extent.

WINDOWS 10 Four Dates from 9 - 12 noon Saturday June 11, Tuesday June 14, Thursday June 23 and Monday June 27 Members $10, Non-members $15 This class is designed to familiarize you with Windows 10. In class we will discuss upgrading and setting up, customizing the start screen and try out some of the preinstalled apps. Among other subjects we’ll cover antivirus, Microsoft accounts, Cortana, Edge, the Store, keyboard shortcuts, Control Panel vs Settings, and snap & shake.

“Upgrade to Windows 10” Monday, June 6 or Wednesday, June 22 8:30 -12 noon $20 Members, $25 Non-members Bring their laptop or desktop tower to the computer room and we will help you upgrade to Windows 10.

Backup! Backup!

Wednesday June 8, 8:45 – 11:45 a.m. $10 Members, $15 Non-members Almost no one does proper backups on their computers. Do not risk the loss of all your documents, pictures and videos. These programs will let you backup your entire computer and then quickly add your file changes on a weekly basis to the backup files.

Introduction to Computers A four-session class on Thursdays June 2, 9, 16 and 23 9 – 11 a.m. — Members $20, Non-member $25 This class will cover hardware - internal/external devices. We will also work on some basic word processing, using the internet and storage devices.

Atrium Display Highlights the Kings Inn

By Cathy Meyerhoff, History Society Monday, May 24, 1971. The date may not ring any bells with you, but on that day a significant event occurred in Sun City Center. The Kings Inn, a luxury hotel and restaurant at the corner of Pebble Beach Boulevard and the Ruskin-Wimauma Road burned to the ground. This site was an important part of the city’s activity program in addition to providing services and facilities used by Sun City Center residents. The loss of the business which was located at the main entrance to the developing residential area was a factor prompting Del Webb to withdraw from future development.

A new wall display at the north end of the Atrium Building highlights the significance of the hotel and restaurant in the community. Including pictures, brochures, a menu, and other memorabilia, this look into the past gives insight into the importance of one business in the development of the young Sun City Center.

Photos of the fire are a dramatic highlight of the display.

History Society members Susan Muise, Jody and Jim Johnson spent many hours unearthing and arranging the materials that are on display. When you visit the Central Campus take a few minutes to step back in time and visit the Kings Inn. If you are interested in exploring and sharing the history of our community contact John Bowker at jbowker@tampabay.rr.com for more information.

Shell Crafter’s Club of Sun City Center

The Shell Crafter’s Club of Sun City Center made a donation to the Good Samaritans.

Pictured presenting the check are Linda Reinhart, President, Laura Akins, Vice President of Shell Crafters and Doris Ragland of Good Samaritans.

Stained Glass Club Makes a Donation to Samaritan Services

Louis Salmoiraghi and Jan Hulme of the Stained Glass Club recently presented a check for $1500 to Doris Ragland, of the Samaritan Services.

Sawdust Engineers

Ladies – It’s never too late to broaden your skills and have more fun. Most ladies think of woodworking as a man’s skill. WRONG! Sawdust Engineers now has over 50 female members. We offer training, support, equipment and supplies to help you enjoy your new woodworking skills. Two of our newest members, Terrie McNamara (April), and Jaye Carroll (February) worked together to make some beautiful cutting boards.

What Will Be Done with the Former Security Patrol Building?

By Diane M. Loeffler Did you know that the Community Association Building, the Security Patrol Building and the original portion of the SCC Library were all model homes?

These model homes were located where Winn-Dixie Supermarket stands now.

They were trailered over to their current location and placed on new slabs.

The Community Association has always owned the facility that has been occupied by the Security Patrol. There have been discussions about moving some of the CA offices into the Security Patrol area. This space could alleviate crowding in the reception area and offices. This would allow residents to discuss sensitive matters with CA staff without worrying about being overheard.

The model homes / offices were moved from the Winn-Dixie site to North Pebble Beach about fifty years ago. Buildings such as these have an estimated lifespan of sixty to seventy years. Before any changes can be made, the condition of the building needs to be determined. CA President David Floyd says that an engineer has been looking at the structures. He expects to receive the full report soon, but already knows that the slab under the CA and Security

Patrol buildings is not supported and the underpinnings are not up to code.

According to current building codes, if 30 percent or more of the structure is rehabbed, then the entire structure must be brought up to code and the parking lot must be substantially enlarged to meet current parking place standards.

This could result in costs that could range from $400,000-$700,000 for a building that may only be useable for twenty-five to thirty more years.

One possible alternative could be to bulldoze the two buildings and put up temporary structures to house the offices, while constructing a new building. If this were to happen, it wou ld re quire a vote by t he Community Association members. If the membership were to approve this project, there would be a few years of collections of the $1,500 per home sale before it could occur.

The Community Association will be studying the engineer’s report and compiling all the necessary data in order to make recommendations that make sense fiscally and practically. While the directors are busily researching, the Security Patrol building may be unused for a while, but the CA will move forward as soon as possible.

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Summer Fun in Sun City Center

By Diane Loeffler June is here again. Many residents of Sun City Center left for their more northerly homes last month, and more will leave this month. They will be catching up on family and friends in their other hometown. So, what will those who remain here do during these summer months? What do the yearround community members like best about summer in our town? Read on for some answers.

“There’s a lot less traffic!” is the first thing most people say. After all the crazy congestion from the tourism peaks of February and March, the roads are quite drivable again. Consider checking out the state parks or just getting in your car and explore the area. After all, the roads are all yours!

“It’s easier to get in restaurants….no waiting or lines” is another positive.

For Linda Eargle the lack of restaurant crowding means, “The Fish House is much easier to get into.” Have you ever driven to a restaurant only to decide not to go there after seeing an overflowing parking lot? If so, here’s your chance to finally eat there! Try all of our local restaurants. Take a trip to The Riverhouse Reef and Grill in Palmetto or one of many other waterside restaurants within an hour’s drive and sit at that perfect outdoor table with an amazing view of

Gretchen Chapman (left), Terri Esham and Mary Ann Wolfram are taking the Route 53 bus for a day of lunch and shopping in Brandon. Stop by the CA office for bus schedules and to purchase your ticket. $1 covers all travel for the day.

If grandchildren come to visit on Independence Day, you can take them to the pool between 11 a.m. and dusk that day. Other days the children can be in the pool from 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and from 3 and 5 p.m. Pictured are Asia and Alexandra Morron.

the sunset. Grab a tasty bite at outdoor eateries like The Dog House and More (which, incidentally has a menu which includes BBQ and seafood as well as burgers and hot dogs). You might want to call first to check a restaurant’s summer hours, but think how wonderful it will be able to walk into a restaurant, sit down and order without any wait time!

Volunteer! Many of our snowbirds help out with Samaritans, food pantries, hospitals, and other places in and around our community. When they leave, there are spots that need to be filled. The Sun City Center Security Patrol is among the organizations that especially need help during the warmer months.

One of the reasons that Sun City

After the Ball Has Ended

Bill Murphy

By Ilona Merritt The Centenarian Celebration has been the buzz of Sun City Center after a big party was hosted at Community Hall honoring some of our local Centenarians.

Life is a succession of looking forward to something. Becoming a teenager, the first great job, getting married, starting a family. All of a sudden the 39th Birthday is here and many folks like to stop here for a few years. When the children turn 39 it’s time to find another birthday. For some turning 50 or 60 is exciting, others pretend it isn’t so. Then all of sudden 80 rolls around and 90 is on the way. By now most of us are proud to tell our age and hope to celebrate that magic 100. Fact is the United States currently has the

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greatest number of known centenarians of any nation with 53,364 according to the 2010 Census, and 82.8% were female.

Now their party is over ... or is it? I called Irma Houlihan, 101, and had to speak to her daughter.

Irma was out playing cards, and then was going out for dinner. She goes to the pool every morning for exercises and is looking forward to her granddaughter’s wedding in November. Irma worked at the Nearly New Shop for 31 years.

Hattie Barr, 103, almost 104, welcomed me into her lovely, well kept home.

We had a fun conversation including

Harvey Wallbangers.

She has family living in Florida and keeps up with them and activities. Her daughter is 84 and her grandson is 64. They celebrated Mother’s Day at the Columbia Restaurant where she loves to eat, and she is looking forward to her 105th Birthday.

Marietta Orton, 99, is also active. She greeted me at the door, well dressed and wearing high heels. In fact, her bedroom slippers are Satin with high heels. She likes to cook good meals and maintains her beautiful home. She still plays the organ, likes to play cards and volunteers

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Center is such a safe community is because of the SCC Security Patrol radio cars patrolling our streets. After attending their free training, you can be a dispatcher or a driver. There are six shifts from which to choose, so it is easy to find a time that is convenient for you. A commitment of a minimum of three hours a month is required. Pick up an application at the Security Patrol Office or online at www.sccpatrol.org.

The need for blood is especially high during the summer. Cadence Bank sponsors the OneBlood van from 11:30 until 3:30 on Friday, June 24 and Friday, August 19. The van will be located in the Kings’ Crossing parking lot where you can also find Publix and other stores.

Keep up with your garden. In Florida, plants flourish. Sometimes it seems as though they grow too quickly. If you are here, you can maintain some control.

Sandy Kerezsi says it seems like “I pull all the weeds, go inside, brush my teeth, look outside and see them all growing again. It’s continuous.”

Enjoy horseback riding or want to try out horseback riding for the first time? Sun City Stables Horseback Riding is about nine miles away on US 41 in Ruskin. Performing arts more your speed? The Straz Center for the Performing Arts offers season tickets.

See Summer Fun on page 5.

Huth and Booth

at South Bay Hospital. She loves life and people. She looks forward to every day.

Arabella Arnold, 106, is looking forward to living another 10 years. She thoroughly enjoys the active lifestyle of Freedom Plaza where she moved when it opened.

What an eye opener ... here I am over something, something and am ready to just stay home and do as little as possible. The ladies I spoke with have one common denominator. They look forward to visitors and listening to them was a real delight for me. They all have such wonderful experiences and stories to share. They are terrific role models and an inspiration.

More pictures on page 5.

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The Editor’s Corner

A Time For Hope

By E. Adam Porter Editor in Chief, News of Sun City Center 813.938.7441 As I write this, it’s Memorial Day, and we’re about to go to press on the June issue. By the time you read it, May 30 will be nearly a week in your rearview.

As holidays go, there is nothing like Memorial Day. One part somber reflection, one part fun in the sun.

It’s a very American thing, I think, to see Memorial Day as both a commemoration of sacrifice and a celebration of a season that represents joy and freedom. There is no other season that better captures “freedom” in all its nuance and glory.

And there is no greater gift to freedom than the blood of our bravest and finest.

As I sit here contemplating that clash of ideas, I think about my son, serving overseas, and about my grandfather and uncle, who brought their wars back home with them.

I think about that Wall in Washington, D.C., where more than 50,000 names are enshrined. Americans who paid the ultimate price in a war many back home hated them for fighting. A war in which people died in places our government will not admit we ever fought, and where people died returning to a battleground where their brothers had fought and died before. In the early days of the Viet Nam conflict Lt Col Hal Moore led 1st Battalion 7th Cavalry into Ia Drang. Surrounded and vastly outnumbered, they fought the enemy to a standstill. Eventually, though they outnumbered the Americans seven to one at the outset, the Vietnamese forces left the field. Having demonstrated the deadly effectiveness of the Air Cav, the U.S. declared the battle a victory. They would continue to fight on, refining the new rapid advance and evacuate tactic.

In the American Civil War, North and South fought battles in the same places many times, burying their dead atop those from previous battles.

In World War I, one of the horrors combatants faced was digging trenches and unearthing the dead from previous battles. Yet, armies continued to return, to battle for days to gain a few yards of blasted ground, hoping to secure a more decisive victory, this time.

One of the most celebrated military returns in our nation’s history happened in the Pacific Theater in World War II. When MacArthur left the Philippines, he said he would be back, and he came back with a vengeance…along with an army of highly motivated soldiers,

sailors and Marines.

Some things never change.

The Iraqi army invaded Fallujah last week in a final push to retake the city from ISIS. U.S. forces fought long and costly battles in this city twice. When we pulled out, ISIS pulled in, taking ground our men bled for. Now Iraqis are dying to retake that city, some killed in firefights, others murdered by suicide bombers. Yet, they continue to push, to adapt new tactics and hope for victory.

When I think about what connects the somber reflection of Memorial Day with the giddy anticipation of summer, it all boils down to that one word: HOPE. We hope to learn from our mistakes, to do better next time. We hope our dead patriots will always be remembered, that their sacrifice will not be lost to history.

We hope the generations to come will continue to honor them, to live and serve with these heroes as inspiration.

And, when we think of summer, we hope for renewal, for respite and for fun. Kids long for freedom. No school, fewer rules, bright skies and a world overflowing with opportunity. Teenagers pine for summer love, even if they don’t know quite how to act when they find it.

Families hit the road for long-anticipated vacations, celebrating time together no matter how cranky the kids get in the car. Beach trips, camping adventures and the simple joys of trying to eat all your ice cream before it melts. These are the memories of summer. The collected hopes that connect generations.

So, to me, both Memorial Day and summertime represent hope, a topic folks have been pondering and pontificating for, well, forever.

Albert Einstein said we should “learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow … never stop questioning.”

Rev. King said we “must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.”

Jonas Salk said, “hope lies in dreams, in imagination, and in the courage of those who dare to make dreams into reality.”

John Wayne said, “Tomorrow hopes we have learned something from yesterday.”

Scottish author Samuel Smiles said, “Hope is like the sun, which as long as we journey toward it, casts the shadow of our burden behind us.”

I think that about sums it up. Today, I am reminded to never forget the lessons and sacrifices that brought us here, while always moving toward a better future… and to always keep a bag in the truck for an impromptu beach trip.

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The Caper Room, Sun City Center Community Association Atrium 945 N. Course Lane, Sun City Center, FL 33573 (Reoccurs the second Tuesday of each Month) Tuesday, June 14, 2016, 1:00 p.m.

Ripple Room, Kings Point Community 1900 Clubhouse Drive, Sun City Center, FL 33573 (Reoccurs the second Tuesday of each Month) Tuesday, June 21, 2016, 11:00 a.m.

Freedom Auditorium, Freedom Plaza 1010 American Eagle Blvd, Sun City Center, FL 33573 (Reoccurs the third Tuesday of each Month) Wednesday, June 22, 2016, 3:00 p.m.

American Momentum Bank 131 S. Pebble Beach Blvd, Sun City Center, FL 33573 (Reoccurs the third Wednesday of each Month) If you have any questions or comments, please contact the Sun City Center Community Resource Deputy Jeff Merry at 813-242-5515.

CORRECTION: Two articles in our May issue “Summertime and the Livin’ is Easy” and “Veterans: Come Have Your Photo Taken!” were written by Janet Ditmore, not Diane Loeffler. We regret this error. For more great work by both these ladies, keep reading The News.

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Tops Chapter 0407 Celebrates 35th Anniversary

On May 5, 2016 TOPS (Take off pounds sensibly) chapter 0407 met in the Banquet Room in Kings Point to celebrate the chapter’s 35th anniversary. TOPS Florida area coordinator Nancy Hughes presented chapter leader Jo Moses with a certificate recognizing this milestone. After a brief congratulatory speech by Nancy and entertainment provided by two members of The Front Porch Pickers, an audio visual presentation of chapter highlights over the years was enjoyed by old and new members alike.

The chapter has had an international King runner-up, two Florida state Kings, a Florida state Queen and several state divisional weight awards. Come join our chapter and be a part of achievements to come. We meet every Thursday morning at 9:00am in the East-West Social room in the north clubhouse in Kings Point. Call Jo Moses 813-633-2505 for more information

South Bay Hospital Traffic Patterns Change

New patient tower construction is progressing so, there is a pattern adjustment temporary.

South Bay Hospital’s new $30 million ICU/PCU patient tower has made significant headway with enclosed walls for the second floor of its expansion. Construction crews should be closing in the lower portion of the structure within a month. As the crews begin to close in the first floor level and start work on the new drive access they will need to temporarily block the current East-side “Main Entry” drive into the campus for a period of 5 to 6 weeks beginning Tuesday, May 31.

To accommodate hospital traffic during this time period, South Bay Hospital will maintain its two alternate entrance routes for visitors, patients and emergency personnel to enter the hospital property. Heading west on CR 674/Sun City Center Boulevard, one can turn right onto the hospital campus’ second entryway drive, which is located immediately prior to Upper Creek Drive and approximately 100 yards due west from the current main entry drive. Heading east on CR 674/ Sun City Center Boulevard, one can turn left onto Del Webb Boulevard from CR 674, drive approximately 200 yards, and then turn left onto Haverford Drive, which is located directly between Trinity Baptist Church and the United Methodist Church of Sun City Center. Both entrances have signage directing traffic once on campus.

In addition, security personnel will be on site 24 hours a day to help direct visitors during this time.

South Bay Hospital expects that the construction road blockage on the east side of the construction site will remain out of service from Tuesday, May 31 through Monday, July 11. All Emergency responders have been notified of the change so that routes to care on the hospital campus will remain easily accessible. Updated maps will be provided to all patients, visitors, guests, physicians and employees and emergency responders. For more information, call 813-634-0496.

Budgeting and Financial Risks for Seniors

A seminar for seniors will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 30, at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church in Sun City Center. Everyone is welcome to attend and receive valuable information about elder financial abuse and how to make one’s monthly income last. This seminar will be conducted by Kelby Gilmer of Wells Fargo Bank, who will offer tips for reducing risk of financial abuse and advice for safe banking as well as budgeting tips. St. Andrew is located at 1239 West Del Webb Blvd. and can be reached at 634-1252.

Political Discussion Meeting Planned

A round table forum of political discussion is planned for the next South Shore Democratic Club meeting to be held on Thursday, June 9 at the South Shore Regional Library,15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin. Refreshments and Meet ‘n Greet 1 p.m.; meeting 1:30 p.m.

The pros and cons of controversial local, state and federal issues will be exchanged in a stimulating town meeting type discussion format. What suggestions and thoughts will lead us to better political solutions to our current county, state and national challenges.

All Democrats and like-minded individuals are invited to attend.

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Irish Connection Movie Night

Monday June 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rollins Feature: PACOON Starring: Sean Hughes, David Kelly, Milo O’Shea, Elliott Gould & R. Attenborough A delightful Irish comedy occurring in 1924 during the drafting of the border between N. Ireland and the Republic. In a series of comedic errors, the line runs throughout the village of PACOON, dividing house from outhouse, man from wife, pub chairs from the bar and church from cemetery. Life can never be the same…unless?

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DAR Inducts New Members

By Jo Prater Colonel George Mercer Brooke Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution , Sun City Center, inducted two new members at their April meeting. For more information about the Chapter, check our web site www. cgmbdar.com.

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What to Know – and Do – About Computer Scams

By Kai Rambow “Your computer has a virus,” one resident was informed. “How can that be? It’s still in the box.” “We can tell,” came back the blatant lie. Here’s what to know: 1. Microsoft, HP, Dell or any other computer related company will never call you. If “they” do – hang up.

2. No one really offers lifetime remote computer support for a single price, and two or three year plans are suspect.

3. Don’t fall for the use of any technical terms used of any kind. You can write it down, then visit the computer club to learn what the caller was talking about.

The One to Watch You do an internet search for phone number to get customer or technical help.

You call the number and think you’re talking to the company. Unfortunately, your search was hijacked and took you to a web site that looked legitimate. The number listed directs you to scammers.

The moment they ask to get into your computer or want payment of any kind, hang up. This is so well done, it can be hard to spot. In the last few months, two computer monitors realized what was happening, while

Summer Fun from page 1.

Expecting company? Stop by the Sun City Center Chamber of Commerce at 1651 Sun City Center Plaza and ask for their book, Another Day in Paradise: Things to Do in and Around Sun City Center. For most attractions, the book even supplies drive times.

Want to stay inside your air conditioned home but still accomplish something?

How about spring cleaning? There are many people who love shopping at garage sales and bemoan the lack of them in the summer. Your garage sale could be a real draw during this time of year.

Computer monitor “Smitty” helped reset a resident’s computer.

trying to help someone, only because they recognized something wasn’t right about the conversation.

What to Do If you do get scammed, there are several steps you should take: (1) Cancel your credit cards. (2) Talk with your credit card company and arrange a refund immediately. (3) Get your computer examined and cleaned up. (4) Call the Sheriff and provide details. (5) Tell your friends.

The last one is particularly important.

The more people know, the less likely they are to fall for a scam, even the sophisticated ones.

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Start something. Ask around. Some of your friends and neighbors might be interested in taking part in an informal group playing cards or dominos or sharing meals at each other’s’ homes.

Many long-time community members have been doing this for years.

Check your News Of Sun City Center.

Articles will tell you not only what has happened, but also what is planned.

However, be warned, it is very, very easy to be very, very busy in Sun City Center—even in the summer. So, if you were looking forward to some “down time” this summer, pick and choose which suggestions to follow.

Summer Fun for CA Residents Only

Indulge your inner water child. Aquasizer deep water and shallow water classes will continue on their regular schedule for CA members. In the afternoons, the pool beckons for less vigorous activities like floating around resting on one of those cool, little noodles you can buy for a couple of dollars or so. Climb out of the pool, take a nap on one of the poolside lounge chairs. When you get too warm, slide back into the pool. Repeat the cycle as often as you wish. The sun doesn’t set until well into the evening.

Try a new activity! Many of the CA’s exercise classes are active all year round.

Also, most of them encourage you to try the class by giving you the first session free. Line dancing, flexercise, Nia (non-impact aerobics), tai chi, and yoga are among the many possibilities. Shuffleboard offers free classes in the summer, archery does too. There is no obligation, and equipment is provided. You can also stop by Archery Club’s social hour just to chat and to learn more. Call Mark at 813 634-0796 for more information. You might find that one or more of these activities is absolutely perfect for you.

Have you visited the SCC Library? The air conditioning is wonderful, it has a really nice collection of books, magazines and DVDs and other materials, and there are people who will help you find what you want and even help you order materials from libraries throughout the county.

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Workplace Safety and Violence Response

By Deputy Jeffrey Merry One of three organizations experienced workplace violence last year. But the saddest fact is — many of those incidents were preventable. It’s understandable that no one wants to believe violence can happen in their own company.

Unfortunately, that means even experienced HR professionals and managers often miss the warning signs.

Or take too long to respond to a threat in a situation where every second counts.

That’s why you don’t want to miss this prevention and response workshop.

You’ll assess the risk of violence in your own company and learn what steps

will have a real and lasting impact on everyone’s safety. This is perfect for Business Owners, Presidents, CEOs, Human Resource Managers, etc.

Friday, June 24, 2016, 11:00 a.m.

Sun City Center Chamber of Commerce 1651 Sun City Center Plaza Sun City Center, FL 33547 Registration is necessary, as reference materials and lunch will be provided.

Call (813) 242-5515 to register your business and participants. The seminar is scheduled until 1:00 p.m. Provided

by The Hillsborough County Sheriff ’s Office and sponsored by Sun City Center Chamber of Commerce.

Earth Day and The Great American Clean Up

By Rosie Korfant To celebrate E ar th Day, while participating in the the Great American Clean Up, JSA Medical Group Division of DaVita Healthcare Partners, began their first of four efforts to “Adopt-aSpot” in the Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful campaign. They recently spent much of their spare time on a Saturday to clean and beautify Cortaro Dr., their official “spot.” Along with several bags of debris collected along the roadside, their cadre of eleven energetic volunteers also planted a wildflower bed at the base of the sign at the Belvedere Commons Senior Living facility. The folks there, who wile away times sitting on their front porch watching the world go by, will enjoy the colorful display for months to come.

Assisting the JSA Medical Group in this effort, the Sun City Center Home Depot, was only too happy to donate many much-needed bags of potting soil and a variety of tools for the flower planting

project. Students earned community service points, seniors were served, an entire block of Hillsborough County was tidied and a warm comaraderie was enjoyed by the volunteers-- all in one service-oriented project.

Taking the lead from the Leathernecks project in SCC, who recently cleared a golf cart path near U.S. 301 & 674, the JSA Medical Group Division of DaVita Healthcare Partners, followed suit to make it a team effort to help beautify the community. One for all and all for one is the motto!

News Of Freedom Plaza

On Friday evening, May 6, the Freedom Plaza Auditorium was filled to capacity for the 2016 Scholarship Awards Ceremony. Most of the seats were taken by residents, but forty-two of those seats were reserved for employees receiving their $2,000 educational grants from the Freedom Plaza Scholarship Fund, Inc. This represents the largest number of grants ever conferred in any one year during in the Fund’s 23-year existence, and brings the total number of scholarships awarded to 448 and over $700,000 allocated.

The Awards Ceremony also served as the Scholarship Fund’s annual business meeting and is open to all members, as required of corporations. At this meeting a slate of 23 Directors of the Scholarship Board , all residents and most of whom are already serving in that capacity, was presented and accepted by unanimous vote. They will each serve for one year, with an option of extending for another year.

These twenty-three elected residentdirectors fully appreciate the importance of their work and have found it most rewarding, even inspiring. Not only are they responsible for raising and distributing funds, but also for acting as mentors to the recipients of those funds. Each board member is assigned as councilor to specific scholarship awardees, those students working directly through their councilor to access their funds.

This inter-generational relationship is positive both ways. It gives young people access to voices of experience, and residents the opportunity to make life better, through education, for the people who make their lives better on a

daily basis. Resident contributors to the Fund of their time, effort or money can connect, personally, with the people who benefit from their support.

One young man who, 20 years ago, was serving meals to Freedom Plaza residents was this year’s guest speaker at the Scholarship Awards Ceremony.

Brian Kleinschmidt is the son of the well-known local entertainer, Ellen Klienschmidt, and grandson of Freedom Plaza residents Roger and Ginny Zweig. Brian used his Freedom Plaza Scholarship to attend University of C entral Florida and, since, has been successful in several fields of endeavor.

He made the nation laugh with his Doritos’s Crash the Super Bowl Commercial; he traveled the world in television’s Amazing Race and he “pitched his product” on ABC’s Shark Tank. His “product” is Anytime Fitness gyms, which he owns and operates.

Brian Kleinschmidt’s experience on stage as an actor and singer added greatly to his relating of his experiences --some comical-- as a dining room server. His personal achievements made valid his advice and lent credence to his encouraging remarks to these 2016 scholarship recipients. The evening closed with a social hour for scholarship recipients, their families and Freedom Plaza residents.

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Recycling In Sun City Center: The Blue Rolling Trash Cans

By Diane Loeffler “Can you talk trash?” Sally Bodmer asked members of the capacity crowd at the trash talk presentation before introducing the Hillsborough County Recycling Coordinator, Travis Barnes.

Bodmar is the new Conservation Chair for the Women’s Club. She and the rest of her committee wore green shirts and greeted attendees with handouts and a display of mats, artwork and other items made from recycled materials.

Two baskets—one with items that can be recycled and the other with items that cannot—were also on display.

The baskets were accompanied by gift certificates and were given to individuals whose tickets were drawn at the end of the presentation.

Barnes began his presentation saying that he was pleasantly surprised at the turnout. “I usually have thirty to fifty people in the audience.” He went on to say, “I actually get paid to do trash talking. I never thought I would wind up working in the garbage industry, but these are exciting times…” He said that Florida is one of the leading states in recycling. In 2014 Florida was recycling 39 percent of its waste with a goal of 75 percent by 2020.

Barnes says that containers in which food was sold and almost all paper and cardboard can be placed in the blue recycling trash cans. In addition to telling the Florida Room’s capacity crowd what can and cannot be recycled, he explained how the recycling facility works, the benefits of recycling and how our efforts have made a difference.

What to Put In and What to Leave Out Containers in which pet or people food or beverages were sold can be recycled.

Even waxy-finished containers—such as those containing half and half and chicken broth—can be recycled. If the lid is the same type of material as the container (for example, a plastic bottle with a plastic lid), the lid can be left on. If it isn’t the same material (for example if a glass bottle has a metal lid) recycle both separately, the lid should be removed. The cans do not need to be crushed and the labels can be left on them. However, they should be empty and rinsed out well.

Clean, dry paper and cardboard can be recycled. Paperboard can be recycled.

This includes items such as cereal and tissue boxes, and the cardboard rolls in toilet paper and paper towels.

Plain paper including glossy magazines and ads, newsprint, and envelopes even ones with “windows” can all be thrown in the blue can. It is preferable to just throw these items in loose, but if you want to put them in a bag, the only kind of bag that is acceptable is a brown, paper bag. Shredded paper flies around on the conveyer belts and turns into confetti, so it should not be placed in the blue cans.

Cardboard should be cut up and placed in the blue can. Be sure that it fits loosely enough that it will fall out when the mechanical arm picks the can up and shakes it out over the truck. If the cardboard has food stains such as

Women’s Club treasurer, Ann Rankin, makes a mat from plastic bags.

Full capacity crowd

a pizza box with grease stains, it is not suitable for recycling. Also, cardboard that is joined with bubble wrap, cannot be recycled.

Items that Cannot Be Recycled in The Blue Bins Since there is no local market for Styrofoam, the county does not collect it. Styrofoam egg cartons can be recycled along with plastic bags at recycling bins near the entrance of most grocery stores.

Scrap lumber and items made from wood should not be put in recycling containers either.

How the Hillsborough County Recycling Center Works Hillsborough County uses Single Stream Recycling. This system allows all items to be placed in one trashcan which is much easier for customers to take to the curb than the boxes were. It also helps keep the trash dry, and is safer and more efficient for the collectors.

With single stream recycling, trash travels on a series of conveyer belts.

Employees pull out items which cannot be recycled as the trash passes in front of them. If plastic bags full of trash (recyclable or other) pass by, there is no time to tear them open, so the bags are simply pulled off with items which cannot be recycled and the entire bag is sent to the landfill.

Items which can be wound around machinery such as clothing, hoses, blinds and plastic bags tend to wind around the machinery causing the entire operation to come to a standstill. Once a chain was put in a blue trash can.

It wound itself around the machinery caused $3,000 worth of damage.

What to Do With Items That Cannot Be Recycled Most items which cannot be recycled can be put in your grey garbage can.

Hazardous waste items can be taken to a facility in Wimauma on the third Saturday of the month. This is the place to take fluorescent bulbs (they usually have a spiral shape or look like tubes), paint cans, etc. Large items such as couches can be taken to the facility at 1300 US Highway 41 in Gibsonton.

Other Concerns Other sources of information are www. hillsboroughcounty.org and You Tube where you can search for Progressive Waste Single Stream Recycling System Tampa FL. We are all concerned about the environment. We can recycle and we can buy items made from recycled materials. We can also be careful not to litter in our own community and to pick up dog waste. It is especially important to be mindful of our water catchments.

Dog waste—loose or in bag—and other trash should never be thrown in them.

If you have problems with the pick up of your trash—garbage, recyclables or yard waste—please call Progressive Waste Solutions at (813) 248-3802. You can also call them if your cans are in poor condition and need replacement or if you want an additional recycling container (no charge) or an addition container for garbage (there is a charge).

Hillsborough County should only be contacted if you have had no success working with Progressive Waste Solutions.

Traveling Safely in SCC

By Diane M. Loeffler “I prefer prevention over investigation any day,” says Deputy Jeff Merry. The purpose of his May 10 presentation was to prevent accidents and injuries caused by vehicles. At last count, Sun City Center had approximately 15,000 cars, 11,000 golf carts and 2,000 bikes. These figures do not factor in the traffic that passes through Sun City Center.

Carts and Bicycles Did you know that the law treats bicycles and golf carts the same as cars and trucks? Some SCC roads have a shoulder lane for carts. Carts should use that lane as a courtesy, however, they have the same right of way and the same right to the entire lane as a car does. Golf carts should be in the car lane before making a left hand turn.

Like cars, bicycles and golf carts must obey all the Florida Statutes.

This includes: •Stopping at stop signs and red lights •Yielding the right of way •Obeying speed limits •Not passing in no passing zones •Signaling (with blinkers or with hand signals) before turning •Needing to drive the same direction as cars •Stopping when people are within the crosswalk area Golf carts should never drive on sidewalks. Doing so could result in a $158 citation. Golf carts should not be out before sunrise or after sunset. The only exception to this rule is within Kings Point. Since a person on a bike or in a golf cart has far less protection than an individual in a car, so he / she should be far more cautious.

Bicycles can be ridden at night if they have white headlights that can be seen for 300 feet and red back lights—regular or flashing. Bicycles should always travel the same direction as cars and other traffic.

Bicycles may ride on the sidewalks, but if they do so they must yield to pedestrians.

Unless turning left, a bicycle should remain on the right side of the lane.

Golf carts can cross State Route 674 only at the following four locations: •Kings Boulevard / Valley Forge Drive •Trinity Lakes Drive / SCC Plaza •Pebble Beach Boulevard •Stoneham Drive / El Rancho Drive Carts may only cross Route 301 at the designated golf path to Walmart.

At this time there is no plan for a golf cart crossing to WaWa. Also, no plans have been approved for a golf trail to the area that includes Popeye’s, Bob Evan’s, Wendy’s and Denny’s.

Whether in a car, cart or bike, be extra cautious when traveling down Rickenbacker Drive. Be sure to look in the direction of Route 674 / Sun City Center Boulevard. Make sure that there

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is no car crossing that road or making a turn from that road.

Parking Cars should not park in golf cart parking places unless a sign specifically states that cars may park there after dark.

Not only are cart spaces narrower, they are also shallower. If a car parks in a golf cart spot, emergency vehicles may not be able to drive through. If you park your car in a golf cart spot on CA grounds, you will not be ticketed. However, you may be towed. If a tow has been called, you will have to pay the towing company even if you arrive before it actually tows your car away. Cars can park along the side of the road indefinitely as long as it is within 18 inches of the curb. However, they must not park on the sidewalk. If any of the tires are on the sidewalk, the vehicles will be ticketed and fined. Parking half-way on to the sidewalk is problem when there is a garage sale. Remember, you can be ticketed and fined.

Since handicapped parking placards are issued to individuals, not vehicles, handicapped individuals may use their placards to park golf carts in handicapped spots. When this is done, Deputy Merry suggests that the cart park close to one side of the parking spot so that a second cart may park there as well.

Emergency Vehicles, School Buses and Right on Red All vehicles should move over one lane to allow emergency vehicles to pass. If you cannot do so because the lane is unavailable, you must slow down to 20 mph below the posted speed limit.

You should always stop for a school bus with its lights flashing even if the bus is traveling on a lane going the opposite direction from you. The exception is if you are driving on a divided highway in the opposite direction of a bus and there is at least five feet of unpaved space, a raised median, or a physical barrier (concrete abutment) separating the roadway on which you are traveling from the roadway where a bus stopped.

Only then can you continue to drive at a legal speed. However, you should drive with an increased awareness that children might be around.

Florida law does permit turning right on red. However, a vehicle must stop before turning. The individual planning to turn right must yield to everyone else before proceeding.

Deputy Merry will continue to provide seminars on various topics throughout the year. The News of SCC includes an article about the seminars in advance. At the end of each seminar Deputy Merry answers questions and is available to speak to attendees afterwards. Attend the seminar and learn how to protect yourself. Prevention is always the best strategy.

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33573 33573 is provided by Debbie Caneen, Director of Admissions, Sun Towers from items submitted for publication. To submit events for future publications, send them by the 15th of the prior month. Debbie also publishes Ads and Events, a weekly e-mail containing information about what’s happening in 33573. Your event will also appear in the weekly Ads and Events e-mail and on the website w w w. S C C AdsAndEvent s.c om .

S end a l l e vents by e-mai l to sccfreeads@tampabay.rr.com. You only need to submit your Event one time each month for it to appear in both The News of Kings Point and SCC Ads and Events.

SPECIAL EVENTS Please include all basic information, especially Price (or list it’s Free) and Contact Information (phone, e-Mail, or website). Six lines maximum. Send to: sccfreeads@tampabay.rr.com. As soon as space permits, we will put it in the weekly e-Mail and it will run until event date passes. You do not need to submit it again.

PLEASE NOTE: This area is for SPECIAL EVENTS only. WEEKLY, MONTHLY, or ONGOING EVENTS are listed on our website under WEEKLY & MONTHLY MEETINGS at www.SCCAdsAndEvents.com which is updated every weekend.

WEEKLY RECURRING EVENTS: MONDAYS: 8:30 a.m. WIDOWER’S WELLNESS GROUP at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. SCC. Widower’s Wellness Group: “A group of men who have lost their spouse committed to listening and unsolicited sharing”. Our experience has shown that grief is an ongoing journey and it varies; for some it’s constant, others it’s intermittent and some are ambushed by unexpected bursts of anger, grief or fear.

We invite YOU to attend a meeting and witness the camaraderie and healing that comes from “listening and unsolicited sharing” of the experiences of men like yourself who’ve lost their spouse. For

The News of Sun City Center more information contact Jim Clarke 813-625-5665 or jfclarke32@gmail.com 10:00 a.m. MONDAY “FOR TODAY” MEETING OF OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS at the Sun City Chamber of Commerce, 1651 Sun City Center Plaza, Sun City Center, FL. The meeting room (private entrance to meeting is on the left side of the building). The only requirement for attending is a desire to change your eating behaviors and stop compulsively eating. OA is an international 12-step organization/program which addresses the emotional, spiritual (not religious) and physical needs of those desiring to stop compulsive food behaviors and stop compulsively eating. No scales, dues or fees. This meeting is open only to those who have a problem with their weight or eating patterns. Please join us any Monday morning. You can learn more about OA online at http://www.oa.org/ newcomers/is-oa-for-you or call Jan at 813/633-3932 TUESDAYS: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. LINE DANCING WITH A BALANCE at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Sun City Center.

Do you like to dance but are worried about falling? Join our new FREE line dancing class lead by trained therapists.

This weekly class will improve your balance and reduce your risk of falling.

We can boot, scoot and boogie safely together and make exercise fun! For more information, call Debbie Caneen at 813-892-2990 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. UKULELE JAM SESSION at Music Avenue, 3822 Sun City Center Blvd, SCC. Ukulele players are invited to jam weekly with other ukulele players. To reserve your seat at the studio phone Steve or Ruth, 633-9688. Space is limited.

1:00 - 3:00 p.m. LIFE CHALLENGES SUPPORT GROUP at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Sun City Center. Live your life fully with zest and joy! Rid yourself of depression, anxiety, frustrations with family, children, friends, life changes, health problems, finances and more.

Relief comes by sharing and receiving support and making a positive plan of action. All are welcome in complete confidence and free of charge. Cheryl Lewis facilitates this group and is an effective psychotherapist. We meet every Tuesday in the first floor lounge of Sun Towers. No appointment is necessary.

Sponsored by the Coalition for Mental Health and Aging.

WEDNESDAYS: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. THERAPEUTIC TAI CHI OPEN TO THE PUBLIC at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Our therapists have advanced training in therapeutic

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Tai Chi for Seniors and will provide guidance in this healthy exercise. Tai Chi has been proven to increase strength and balance! This class will be offered EVERY Wednesday due to increased demand. For more information, contact Debbie Caneen at 813-634-3347 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon MAN to MAN LIFE SUPPORT GROUP in the conference room right behind the old SSC Welcome Center on Cherry Hills Drive in the SCC Men’s Club building. This new support group for men of the entire SSC Region. Our purpose is to bring men together to offer a medium to share some of their deepest concerns about themselves, their family and their future. To create a support fellowship where men can make new friends and offer a means to share more about their personal lives; and to celebrate the joy and success we have found in our retirement years living in Sun City Center. Of course, everything we share will remain very confidential and personal to those who participate.

We welcome men of the community to come and share their lives with us.

Men will find a warm company of men who care about each other and who love to gather to visit. For information and details about the group, contact Ken Barringer at 633 8490 or Bill Spedding at 938 3126. Don’t wait come join us and you will be pleasantly surprised.

FRIDAYS: 4 : 0 0 p . m . “ F O R TO DAY ” M E E T I N G O F OV E R E AT E R S ANONYMOUS at the Sun City Chamber of Commerce, 1651 Sun City Center Plaza, Sun City Center, FL. The meeting room (private entrance to meeting is on the left side of the building).

The only requirement for attending is a desire to stop compulsively eating. OA is an international 12-step organization/ program which addresses the emotional, spiritual and physical needs of those desiring to stop compulsively eating and compulsive food behaviors. No scales, dues or fees. This meeting is open only to those who have a problem with their weight or eating patterns. Please join us any Friday afternoon. Contact Peg S. at 516/578-5285 for meeting details.

You can learn more about OA online at http://www.oa.org/newcomers/is-oafor-you

EVENT CALENDAR:

WED. JUN 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 SOCIAL DANCE CLASS Beginning Rumba 12:45 PM Intermediate Rumba - 2:00 PM Intermediate Silver Waltz - 3:15 PM Classes are held in the Dance Studio in the Atrium building. Open to all Sun City Center and Kings Point Residents.

Couples and Singles welcome. $5 per class. For information call Bernice DuBro at 634-3205.

June 2016 WED. JUN 1 - RECORDING STUDIO – OPEN ORIENTATION EVERY WEDNESDAY 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in the Hive. Interested in using the Recording Studio or discovering what we have to offer? Come to our Recording Studio Orientation to get an overview of the devices and software available for use and learn how you can reserve time in the studio. Funded in part by the Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library.

Questions? Call (813) 273-3652.

THU. JUN 2 - BETTER BREATHERS SUPPORT GROUP 10:00 a.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Drive. Speaker: Mary Albright, Respiratory Specialist for Astra Zeneca which is a leading company in research based advancements in respiratory medications. Astra Zeneca’s innovative respiratory science targets asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Jennifer Lenoir, COTA will close the meeting with therapeutic Tai Chi. Annettia Simpson RRT, the Director of Sun Towers Outpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation will be available to answer any questions you may have regarding pulmonary disease management. For additional info, call Debbie Caneen 813-892-2990 THU. JUN 2 - THU. JUL 14 DIABETES EDUCATION CLASS TO MANAGE YOUR DIABETES 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. at Community Church College in Sun City Center. The class is 6 weeks and covers healthy eating, physical activity, monitoring blood glucose, medications and ways to prevent long term complications. This is an excellent class and the instructor is phenomenal from Florida Department of Health Hillsborough County. Call to register at 813-307-8071 ext. 7111.

FRI. JUN 3 - LIFE LINE SCREENING AT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Appointment required where Sun City Center United Methodist Church is pleased to offer a preventative health event. Life Line Screening, a leading provider of community-based preventative health screenings. Five screenings will be offered that scan for potential health problems related to: blocked arteries which is a leading cause of a stroke; abdominal aortic aneurysms which can lead to a ruptured aorta; hardening of the arteries in the legs which is a strong predictor of heart disease; atrial fibrillation or irregular heart beat which is closely tied to stroke risk; and a bone density screening, for men and women, used to assess the risk of osteoporosis.

Register for a Wellness Package which includes 4 vascular tests and osteoporosis screening from $149 ($139 with member discount) all five screenings take 60-90 See 33578 on page 9.

June 2016 33578 from page 8. minutes to complete. In order to register for this event and to receive a $10 discount off any package priced above $129, please call 1-888-653-6450 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com/communitypartners.

SAT. JUN 4 - ACADEMY OF BALLROOM DANCE 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. at Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach, Sun City Center. Attire - DRESSY CASUAL - BYOB - Everyone Welcome!

Singles Table available. Members free - Guests $6.00. At 6:30 p.m. before the dance, Bernice DuBro and George Hawn will be teaching a MERENGUE Lesson.

More information - call George Hawn at (330) 770-2733.

SUN. JUN 5 - SINGLES SOCIAL DANCE CLUB 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Atrium Bldg., Florida Room. Dance to the music of Thor Stevens and his saxophone.

Members $3.00; Guests $5.00. BYOB and snacks. Ice, water, cups and napkins provided. Dressy, casual attire (no jeans, shorts, etc.) Info: Janet 633-3558.

TUE. JUN 7 - SENIOR LIFESTYLE SUMMER SERIES: Heart Healthy Living 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in Community Room 1.

Join us for an engaging seminar on Heart Healthy Living including free blood pressure checks. Questions? Call (813) 273-3652.

TUE. JUN 7, 14, 21, 28 SOCIAL DANCE CLASS Beginning Swing - 5:30 PM Intermediate Swing - 6:45 PM Intermediate/Advanced Rumba - 8:00 PM Classes are held in the Dance Studio in the Atrium building. Open to all Sun City Center and Kings Point Residents.

Couples and Singles welcome. $5/per class. For information call Bernice DuBro at 634-3205.

The News of Sun City Center WED. JUN 8 - VIRTUAL DEMENTIA TOUR “YOUR WINDOW INTO THEIR WORLD” 10:00 a.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Sun City Center. Walk a Mile in the Shoes of a Person Living with Dementia. Created by P.K. Beville, a specialist in geriatrics, this experience is designed to instill hope in professional and family caregivers, providing them with a tool to move from sympathy to empathy and to better understand the behaviors and needs of their loved ones and patients. Tours provided by Senior Helpers. FREE event but RSVP is required to 813-634-3347 W E D. J U N 8 - D I A B E T E S EDUCATION SUPPORT GROUP SPONSORED BY THE MEN’S CLUB OF SUN CITY CENTER 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Have you been given the diagnosis of Diabetes? Are you unsure of your dietary future? Discover options that will assist you! Join Jessica Chase, RN from Bayada Home Health Care as she facilitates this support group. For additional info, call Debbie Caneen 813-892-2990 THU. JUN 9 - GENEALOGY SPECIAL SPEAKER: PUSH AND PULL THE REASONS FOR MIGRATION 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in Community Room 1. Presented by award winning Genealogist George G. Morgan, this seminar presents on the intriguing topic of migration. This session examines some of the reasons why it is important to become a student of history, geography, and sociology in order to understand and trace your ancestors’ movements.

Funded by the Friends of SouthShore Regional Library. Questions? Call (813) 273-3652.

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TUE. JUN 14 - HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY SHERIFF ’S OFFICE PRESENTS: IDENTITY THEFT EDUCATION 10:00 a.m.in The Caper Room, Sun City Center Community Association Atrium, 945 N. Course Lane, Sun City Center, FL 33573. The Hillsborough County Sheriff ’s Office is committed to serving, protecting, and defending the community and is continuing to do so by offering a monthly open forum on Economic Fraud and its growing trend with the advancement of technology. The presentations will include strategies for preventing fraud and resources available to victims.

(Reoccurs the second Tuesday of each Month)If you have any questions or comments please contact the Sun City Center Community Resource Deputy Jeff Merry at 813-242-5515.

TUE. JUN 14 - HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY SHERIFF ’S OFFICE PRESENTS: IDENTITY THEFT E D U C AT I O N 1:00 p.m. Ripple Room, Kings Point Community, 1900 Clubhouse Drive, Sun City Center, FL 33573. The Hillsborough County Sheriff ’s Office is committed to serving, protecting, and defending the community and is continuing to do so by offering a monthly open forum on Economic Fraud and its growing trend with the advancement of technology.

The presentations will include strategies for preventing fraud and resources available to victims. (Reoccurs the second Tuesday of each Month)If you have any questions or comments please contact the Sun City Center Community Resource Deputy Jeff Merry at 813-2425515.

WED. JUN 15 - LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP - SPONSORED

BY THE SUN CITY CENTER MEN’S CLUB 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. at Sun Towers

Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Speaker to be announced.

Rebecca Radford, Case Manager for the Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind will also be available for resources. The Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind is celebrating 75 years of serving people who are blind or visually impaired. Additionally supported by Bayada Home Care. Learn what assistance there may be for you if you have low vision in order to maintain your independence. FREE VALET PARKING for Cars and Golf Carts at Terrace Entrance by Blue Awning. If you have low vision, then this meeting is for you! For more info call Debbie Caneen 813-892-2990 T H U. J U N 1 6 - W I D O W ’ S WELLNESS GROUP 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Sun City Center.

Have you lost your husband and have no one to share your feelings of loss with?

Are you adjusting with a new plan for your future? Are you managing your grief or overwhelmed with sadness?

Attend this monthly meeting with Krista Owen, RN, BSN and Jennifer Morgan, owner of Always Best Care and receive the support you need. This group will concentrate on coping skills and healthy living by sharing among members with the guidance of women in the field of caring for others. For more information, please call Debbie Caneen at 813-8922990.

THU. JUN 16 - FREE MEMORY SCREENINGS PROVIDED BY SOUTHSHORE COALITION FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND AGING Beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Suite 254 by appointment only. To schedule, call the Coalition at 813-419-4902 See 33578 on page 10.

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FRI. JUN 17 - VETERANS HISTORY PROJECT, A PROGRAM OF THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. by registration only at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr SCC. The Tampa Bay Chapter of the American Red Cross in partnership with the Veterans History Project, a program of the Library of Congress, is seeking Veterans to participate in this project. The program captures through a video interview, firsthand account of Veterans who served in any branch of the US military in any capacity, from World War I through the present, and are no longer serving are eligible to participate. Civilians who served in support of a US war effort in a professional capacity are also welcome to participate. We recently conducted our first interview with a Vietnam Veterans, and are very excited to capture his personal account and add it to the Library of Congress Collection for all to see. As Teresa Fazio, an Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran stated, “It is important to get every veterans’ story so future generations can learn about military life from first-hand accounts.

Our individual experiences may have been different, but when compiled they form a powerful snapshot of history.”

If you are a Veteran or know Veterans that would like to share their stories, please call Sun Towers to schedule your interview time at 813-634-3347. This recording of history will take place on the 3rd Friday of each month.

FRI. JUN 17 - NIA: NON-IMPACT AEROBICS 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in Community Room 1. Created in 1983, this stimulating 60- minute movement

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The News of Sun City Center practice will engage your body in healthy ways without jumping or jarring the joints. NIA takes you through a combination of dance arts, martial arts, and healing arts done to inspiring music.

Taught by certified NIA instructor Gail Mongiello. Funded by the Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library.

Questions? Call (813) 273-3652.

MON. JUN 20 - AARP SMART DRIVER CLASS 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at 945A North Course Lane, Sun City Center, FL 33573 for this Six hour class offered through AARP. To register Call 813-753-4305 Ask for Kay MON. JUN 20 - PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP OF SUN CITY CENTER 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Drive. USF Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders Center facilitates this monthly meeting.

Gil Thelen, Executive Director of the Florida Society of News Editors and a patient advo cate for the Parkinson’s disease Foundation through “Parkinson’s Advocates in Research” will be one of two speakers this month.

Gil will share information about a new Self-Efficacy program that empowers Parkinson’s patients to play a central role in designing their care and building a support system. The purpose is to bend the trajectory of their disease in the right direction. Tampa is one of only eight cities to be a national test site for this program.

TUE. JUN 21 - HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY SHERIFF ’S OFFICE PRESENTS: IDENTITY THEFT EDUCATION 11:00 a.m. Freedom Auditorium, Freedom Plaza, 1010 American Eagle Blvd, Sun City Center, FL 33573. The Hillsborough County Sheriff ’s Office is committed to

serving, protecting, and defending the community and is continuing to do so by offering a monthly open forum on Economic Fraud and its growing trend with the advancement of technology. The presentations will include strategies for preventing fraud and resources available to victims. (Reoccurs the third Tuesday of each Month)If you have any questions or comments please contact the Sun City Center Community Resource Deputy Jeff Merry at 813-242-5515.

TUE. JUN 21 - ALZHEIMER’S A S S O C I AT I O N C A R E G I V E R SUPPORT GROUP 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Drive. Bring Your Loved One For a Well Deserved Break.

Facilitated by Aging Care Advocates.

You will receive information while your loved one is cared for in our Secured Memory Care. Please RSVP no less than 3 days prior to 813-677-1400. For additional information, contact Debbie Caneen at 813-634-3347 WED. JUN 22 - FREE MEMORY SCREENINGS PROVIDED BY SOUTHSHORE COALITION FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND AGING Beginning at 1:00 p.m. St. John the Divine Episcopal Church, 1015 Del Webb Blvd E, Sun City Center, FL by appointment only. To schedule, call the Coalition at 813-419-4902 TUE. JUN 28 - FREE MEMORY SCREENINGS PROVIDED BY SOUTHSHORE COALITION FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND AGING Beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Kings Point in the 2020 Building by appointment only. To schedule, call the Coalition at 813-419-4902 WED. JUN 29 - FAMILY CENTER ON DEAFNESS TELEPHONE DISTRIBUTION 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in the John Crawford Art Education Studio.

Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc. (FTRI) will be on site to provide free specialized equipment and training to qualified Florida residents who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired. The equipment enables them to place and receive phone calls. Questions? Call: (813)273-3652.

T H U. J U N 3 0 - B I N G O LUNCHEON AT PRINCE OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH 11:30 a.m. doors open with a lite lunch served at 12:00 noon. Following lunch, games of bingo will be played for the opportunity to win wonderful prizes.

Tickets which include the lunch, and 3 bingo cards are $15 each and will be sold in the Conesa Center Lobby following dates: June 6, 10, 20 and 24 from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., and June 8, 15, and 22 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 p.m. The last day to buy tickets will be June 24!

Extra bingo cards as well as Share the Wealth tickets will be sold at the event.

If you have any further questions, please contact Shirley McCluskey at 813-634-8381.

THU. JUN 30 - BUDGETING AND FINANCIAL RISKS SEMINAR FOR SENIORS 1:30 p.m. at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church in Sun City Center.

Everyone is welcome to attend and receive valuable information about elder financial abuse and how to make one’s monthly income last. This seminar will be conducted by Kelby Gilmer of Wells Fargo Bank, who will offer tips for reducing risk of financial abuse and advice for safe banking as well as budgeting tips. St. Andrew is located at 1239 West Del Webb Blvd. and can be reached at 634-1252. Free admission.

South Bay Hospital Traffic Patterns to Be Adjusted Temporarily South Bay Hospital’s new $30 million ICU/PCU patient tower has made significant headway with enclosed walls for the second floor of its expansion.

Construction crews should be closing in the lower portion of the structure within a month. As the crews begin to close in the first floor level and start work on the new drive access they will need to temporarily block the current East-side “Main Entry” drive into the campus for a period of 5 to 6 weeks beginning Tuesday, May 31.

To accommodate hospital traffic during this time period, South Bay Hospital will maintain its two alternate entrance routes for visitors, patients and emergency personnel to enter the hospital property. Heading west on CR 674/Sun City Center Boulevard, one can turn right onto the hospital campus’ second entryway drive, which is located immediately prior to Upper Creek Drive and approximately 100 yards due west from the current main entry drive. Heading east on CR 674/ Sun City Center Bouldervard, one can turn left onto Del Webb Boulevard from CR 674, drive approximately 200 yards, and then turn left onto Haverford Drive, which is located directly between Trinity Baptist Church and the United Methodist Church of Sun City Center. Both entrances have signage directing traffic once on campus. In addition, security personnel will be on site 24 hours a day to help direct visitors during this time.

South Bay Hospital expects that the construction road blockage on the East side of the construction site will remain out of service from Tuesday, May 31 through Monday, July 11.

For more information, call 813-634-0496.

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ARTS & entertainment CONCERT BAND• DANCE • SHOWS • FAZZ• FLEXERCISE & MORE!

NOTICE: Each community and club in Sun City Center and Kings Point has specific rules about membership and attendance. Unless specifically stated or posted, most venues, meetings and events hosted on the Community Association campus and in Kings Point require attendees to bring their SCC CA or KP ID or come with a resident member. When in doubt, contact the club in question - not the venue or association - prior to arrival. Thanks.

Oldies But Goodies Social Dance Club

DANCING Singles Dance Clubs

Singles Social Dance Club of SCC will hold their dances on June 5 and June 19 in the Florida Room from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. with music provided for your dancing and listening pleasure by Thor Stevens and his saxophone. Members $3, guests $5. BYOB and snacks. Dressy/casual attire requested (please, no shorts, levis, etc).

Singles Mingle Dance Club of KP will hold their monthly dance on June 26 in the Main Clubhouse, Veterans Theater, from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Music will be provided by Thor Stevens. Admission: $5. BYOB. This dance will hold an election of officers for the coming year.

This is the last dance where you can use the green pass to get through the gate. Emails will be sent as to the next procedure will be. Info: Janet 633-3558.

Rockin’ Thru The Years Dance Club

We Invite You to “Join us for a Rockin’ Good Time”. At our dance on Sunday, June 12 from 7 to 10 p.m. in Veterans Theater in the Kings Point North Club House located at 1900 Club House Drive, Sun City Center, FL. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m.

Music will be provided by Billy “Elvis” Lindsey and his brother Kevin Brooks also known as The Rogue Brothers.

Billy Lindsey has long been known as one of the best Elvis impersonators in the Tampa Bay area. Billy’s crooning of classic ballads like “Love me Tender” and “Can’t Help Falling in Love” can move audiences to tears. His energized interpretations of songs like “Jailhouse Rock” and “Hound Dog” are enormously popular and so realistic, you would think you were watching Elvis himself.

It has been only recently that his brother, Kevin Brooks, has emerged from the shadows to join his illustrious brother on stage. And the result is nothing short of phenomenal.

The dynamic duo has been singing cherished oldies and popular dance tunes, dancing, bumping and grinding their way straight into the hearts of delighted fans.

Kevin Brooks performs crowd-pleasing songs that get the audience “movin’ and groovin’” on the dance floor. He has a long history of playing in bands, and has always been an active performer in his church, First United Methodist in Brandon, where he sings and directs the contemporary choir.

You may purchase your tickets, $5 per person, on Tuesday, June 7 at the ticket table in the Kings North Clubhouse Lobby 12 to 3 p.m. The dance is BYOB and you may also bring Snacks. The Club provides napkins, cups, water and ice on each table.

For more information. please email Sandi at rockinthrutheyears@gmail.com

Come and join as we dance to the music of Mike Russo and the New Additions, Sunday, June 12, 2016 at SCC Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. The doors will open at 6:15 p.m. for members and 6:30 p.m. for guests and the band will play from 7-10 p.m. Michael Russo & The New Additions have opened for and toured with national groups like The Delfonics, The Duprees, Platters, The Drifters, The Mystics, The Flamingos, and The Reflections. Admission is free for members and $6 per person for nonmembers. The dance is BYOB and snacks. The club will provide cups, napkins, water and ice on each table. There is a limit of 10 to a table.

There will be singles tables available.

As always residents of Kings Point and Renaissance as well as Sun City Center are always welcome. Put on your dancing shoes and come and join us for a fun evening.

Any questions contact Joanne at 813728-1147 or email jjlatenite@aol.com You may also check out our website: sccoldiesbutgoodiesdanceclub.com or on Facebook: facebook.com/ OldiesButGoodiesDanceClub.

Social Ballroom Dance Classes

Classes are held in the Dance Studio in the Atrium. Open to all Sun City Center and Kings Point residents. Couples and singles welcome. For information call Bernice DuBro at 634-3205.

Tue. June (7, 14, 21, 28) Social Ballroom Dance Class Beginning Swing - 5:30 p.m.

Intermediate Swing - 6:45 p.m.

Intermediate/Advanced Rumba 8 p.m.

Cost: $20 per person for all four weeks.

Wed. June (1, 8, 15, 22, 29) Social Ballroom Dance Class Beginning Rumba - 12:45 p.m.

Intermediate Rumba - 2:00 p.m.

Intermediate Silver Waltz - 3:15 p.m.

Cost: $25 per person for all five weeks.

Classes taught by Bernice Dubro and George Hawn. Call 813-634-3205 or email dancewithbernice@gmail.com

Academy of Ballroom Dance

Saturday, June 4, 2016 in Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach, Sun City Center 7:30-9:30 p.m. Dressy casual, BYOB. Everyone invited. Singles table available. Members: free, guests: $6. At 6:30, Bernice DuBro and George Hawn will be teaching a merengue lesson. For more information call George Hawn at (330) 770-2733.

Moonglow Dance Club

Moonglow Ballroom Dance Club will feature the Live Music of “Daniel Fugazzotto” from Sarasota at their monthly dance on Thursday June 23 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. in the SCC Community Hall, 1910 South Pebble Beach Blvd., Sun City Center. As a special treat, Daniel and his national championship amateur ballroom dance partner, Janis Merluzzo, will present an exhibition at intermission.

The attire at Moonglow Dances is Dressy Casual. (No shorts or tank tops, please.)

Members are FREE, and Visitors/Guests pay $5 per person at the door. Singles table(s) are always available. BYOB and Snacks. Club provides ice, water, cups and napkins.

The Moonglow 2016 Schedule of yearround monthly dances has a great lineup of talented entertainers. 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 813-634-8308 or if you would like to receive Moonglow Information by email, contact “gail3357@gmail.com”

Southshore Players Sing Rodgers & Hammerstein The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center, 1210 Del Webb Blvd.

West, welcomes back the SouthShore Players for a special concert of Rodgers and Hammerstein songs on Saturday, June 11 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Hosted by Dan Tackitt and Jeanne Naish, this performance features local favorites Alex Burns, Teri Council, Ellen Kleinschmidt, Michael Peacock, Lew Resseguie, and Kathy Straub, and it introduces Lisa Hachen and Carlyn Laurent.

Advance tickets are just $10 and are available in the church office during office hours and on Sunday mornings on the patio. Tickets at $15 each will also be available at the door on the day of the performance. Net proceeds will go to the SouthShore Players Performing Arts Center Fund.

Concertgoers are encouraged to arrive early for a good seat, especially for this concert. For additional information about this and other concerts and recitals at the United Church of Sun City Center, please contact Kevin Goodenow, Concert Series Coordinator, at 813-362-0956. To learn more about the United Methodist Church of Sun City center, please visit our website at www.umcscc.org.

Entertainment

With the imminent arrival of summer, there are some exciting things happening at Sun City Center.

On June 21, Jimmy Ventura will appear from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Rollins Theater. Those of you that were at the British Invasion performance will recall that Jimmy was the opening act for that show. Jimmy is a consummate entertainer who will take us on a magical memory adventure playing much of the favorites from the 50s through the 80s. Tickets are $8 and are available in the Atrium at the Kiosk from 9 – 11 a.m. on Monday and Wednesday at the Kiosk. Tickets are limited, so come on out and enjoy the evening!

On July 21, Tommy Johnson and Ruby Coleman will be with us at the Rollins Theater from 4 - 6 p.m. Tommy has appeared several times at Sun City Center, but this performance has an added twist with the addition of Ruby Coleman who, along with Tommy, will be performing a Tribute to the Red Hot Mamas, such as Sophie Tucker. They are a vibrant pair who will provide a fun afternoon of enjoyment and energy. Again, the tickets are $8 and available in the Atrium at the Kiosk on Monday and Wednesday from 9 - 11 a.m. and seating is limited.

Tickets will also be sold at the door before each performance (if available).

Please call Lynn at 642-2001 if you have any questions.

“Jimmy Ventura will appear from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. on June 23 at the Rollins Theater. Jimmy is a consummate entertainer who will take us on an evening full of memories playing much of the music from the 50s through the 80s. Tickets are available at the Kiosk from 9-11 on Monday and Wednesday and are $8.

Seating is limited so come on out and enjoy the evening.

Tickets (if available) will also be sold at the door before the performance.

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The Art Club in Sun City Center Gallery News

By Penny Quinn The Art Club in Sun City Center’s June Gallery Exhibit entitled “My Favorite Song” will feature works by resident artists. The imaginative theme for the exhibit originated with Mel Solochek, Gallery Director, whose goal was to tap evocative memories. The drawings will depict each artist’s rendering from fantasy to reality of their “favorite song.”

Paintings by the following artists will be displayed: Barbara Angemi, Jean Beardsley, Harv Berman, Chris Botting, Dave Botting, Karen Butenschoen, Mary Chabot, Nancy Cooper, Sue Corbett, Sylvia Fell, Marion Giblin, Sue Goldenetz, Marcia Hansen, Maureen Hileman, Carol Husinka, Gloria Lavin, Kris Littrell, Faye McKeown, Mary McLaughlin, Dolores Phelps, Anne Planner, Rejeania Smith, Mel Solochek and Anne Walker.

This interactive exhibit is designed to engage artists and guests. While you browse you will be invited to search for the underlying or expressed sentiment illustrated in the drawings and guess the song titles portrayed in the painting. A prize will be awarded to the guest accurately identifying the highest number of song titles.

Join with the artists to imagine, revive memories, and discover the magic between song and art. “My Favorite Song” Exhibit opens on Wednesday, June 1, 2016.

The event is free and open to the public. Snacks and beverages will be served. The opening reception will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Art Club Gallery located on Cherry Hills Drive in Sun City Center.

For more information on the Art Club in SCC check out the website: “www.artclubofscc.org”.

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The Jazz Lovers Meet All Summer

The Jazz Lovers keep going all summer on the third Friday of each month. We will meet on Friday, June 17 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Ripple Room of the Kings Point North Clubhouse. Our theme for June will be “How many jazz vocalists can we listen to in one afternoon?” This should be a fun afternoon for anyone who loves good vocals. All are welcome. For more information contact Bill Ferron at 938-3571.

sing the songs of

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Saturday, June 11 2pm and 7pm

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doors open 30 minutes before each show

SCC United Methodist Church

EVERYONE WELCOME! Apollo Beach Brandon Riverview

Ruskin Sun City Center Wimauma

1210 Del Webb Blvd West

TICKETS: $10 in advance $15 at the door

available at SCC United Methodist Church (M-Th 8:30-4, Fr 8:30-11:30)

credit card orders www.southshoreplayers.org or 813.789.8271

Reduced Risk of Stroke with the WATCHMAN™ Implant Manatee Memorial’s Heart and Vascular Center is the first in the region to offer patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation an alternative to long-term warfarin medication.

The WATCHMAN™ Left Atrial Appendage Closure Implant is a small device that’s designed to help prevent blood clots from traveling to the brain and causing a stroke in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, eliminating the necessity for blood thinners.

Find out if WATCHMAN is right for you. Call 941.708.8064 Visit watchmanatmanatee.com Meet our Structural Heart Navigator Call Amanda Harrington, RN, BSN, at 941.708.8064, or email her at Amanda.Harrington@mmhhs.com to learn more about the Watchman Implant.

(Left to right) Cardiologists Srinivas Iyengar, MD, FACC, Director, Structural Heart; Eugene Parent, MD, FACC and Daniel Friedman, MD, FACC, FHRS can perform the WATCHMAN Implant procedure at Manatee Memorial Hospital.

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Southshore Regional Library June 2016 Events

Wednesday, June 1 Recording Studio – Open Orientation Every Wednesday 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in the Hive. Interested in using the Recording Studio or discovering what we have to offer? Come to our Recording Studio Orientation to get an overview of the devices and software available for use and learn how you can reserve time in the studio. Funded in part by the Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library.

Questions? Call (813) 273-3652.

Wednesday, June 1 – Southshore Needle People Every Wednesday 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in Community Room 2. Join other needle people to share techniques, tips, and experiences about knitting and other fiber and fabric arts. Bring a project and ask questions. Beginners welcome! Questions? Call: (813) 273-3652.

Wednesday, June 1 - Mah Jongg Club Every Wednesday 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in Community Room 1. Enjoy an evening of the popular table game, Mah Jongg. Beginners are welcome. Free instruction will be provided. Participants are asked to bring their own Mah Jongg card. Questions? Call: (813) 273-3652.

Tuesday, June 7 - Senior Lifestyle Summer Series: Heart Healthy Living 2:00 -3:00 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in Community Room 1. Join us for an engaging seminar on Heart Healthy Living including free blood pressure checks. Questions? Call (813) 273-3652.

Thursday, June 9 - Genealogy Special Speaker: Push and Pull the Reasons for Migration 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in Community Room 1. Presented by award winning Genealogist George G. Morgan, this seminar presents on the intriguing topic of migration. This session examines some of the reasons why it is important to become a student of history, geography, and sociology in order to understand and trace your ancestors’ movements. Funded by the Friends of SouthShore Regional Library. Questions?

Call (813) 273-3652.

Thursday, June 9 - Adult Coloring Group 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in the John Crawford Art Education Studio. Join us for some relaxation and socialization in our first meeting of the Adult Coloring Group. All supplies provided. Funded by the Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library. Questions?

Call (813) 273-3652.

Wednesday, June 1 Recording Studio – Open Orientation Every Wednesday 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in the Hive. Interested in using the Recording Studio or discovering what we have to offer? Come to our Recording Studio Orientation to get an overview of the devices and software available for use and learn how you can reserve time in the studio. Funded in part by the Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library.

Questions? Call (813) 273-3652.

Wednesday, June 1 – Southshore Needle People Every Wednesday 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in Community Room 2. Join other needle people to share techniques, tips, and experiences about knitting and other fiber and fabric arts. Bring a project and ask questions. Beginners welcome! Questions? Call: (813) 273-3652.

Wednesday, June 1 - Mah Jongg Club Every Wednesday 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in Community Room 1. Enjoy an evening of the popular table game, Mah Jongg. Beginners are welcome. Free instruction will be provided. Participants are asked to bring their own Mah Jongg card. Questions? Call: (813) 273-3652.

Tuesday, June 7 - Senior Lifestyle Summer Series: Heart Healthy Living 2:00 -3:00 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in Community Room 1. Join us for an engaging seminar on Heart Healthy Living including free blood pressure checks. Questions? Call (813) 273-3652.

Thursday, June 9 - Genealogy Special Speaker: Push and Pull the Reasons for Migration 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in Community Room 1. Presented by award winning Genealogist George G. Morgan, this seminar presents on the intriguing topic of migration. This session examines some of the reasons why it is important to become a student of history, geography, and sociology in order to understand and trace your ancestors’ movements. Funded by the Friends of SouthShore Regional Library. Questions?

Call (813) 273-3652.

Thursday, June 9 - Adult Coloring Group 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in the John Crawford Art Education Studio. Join us for some relaxation and socialization in our first meeting of the Adult Coloring Group. All supplies provided. Funded by the Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library. Questions?

Call (813) 273-3652.

Saturday, June 11- Recording Studio Open Orientation 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in the Hive. Interested in using the Recording Studio or discovering what we have to offer? Come to our Recording Studio Orientation to get an overview of the devices and software available for use and learn how you can reserve time in the studio. Funded in part by the Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library.

Questions? Call (813) 273-3652.

Monday, June 13 - Adult Writing Group 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in the John Crawford Art Education Studio. Connect with fellow writers to inspire, encourage, and exchange ideas about the writing process. Opportunities to share your writings and receive feedback will be available. If you’ve ever wanted to be a writer, this is the group for you! All levels of writers are welcome. Questions?

Call: (813) 273-3652.

Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Questions? Call (813) 273-3652.

Wednesday, June 15 - Elder Law 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in Community Room 1. This program will provide information and education regarding legal issues for seniors including planning for incapacities and long-term care with emphasis on public benefits. Questions? Call: (813) 273-3652.

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Tuesday, June 14 - Highway Safety and Motor Wehicles: Florida Licensing on Wheels 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in the Café. Florida Licensing On Wheels brings the following motorist services directly to the customer: first time licenses, convert out of state license, renewals, replacements for lost or stolen license, address/name changes, ID cards, reinstatements, emergency contact information registration, vehicle registration renewals, disabled parking placard issuance and renewals. Fees may vary. Please visit the GatherGoGet website (gathergoget.com) for a complete listing of documents needed. This program is in partnership with Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Questions? Call (813) 273-3652.

Friday, June 17 - NIA: Non-Impact Aerobics 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in Community Room 1. Created in 1983, this stimulating 60- minute movement practice will engage your body in healthy ways without jumping or jarring the joints. NIA takes you through a combination of dance arts, martial arts, and healing arts done to inspiring music. Taught by certified NIA instructor Gail Mongiello. Funded by the Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library. Questions?

Call (813) 273-3652.

Monday, June 27 - Adult Writing Group 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in the John Crawford Art Education Studio. Connect with fellow writers to inspire, encourage, and exchange ideas about the writing process. Opportunities to share your writings and receive feedback will be available. If you’ve ever wanted to be a writer, this is the group for you! All levels of writers are welcome. Questions?

Call: (813) 273-3652.

Tuesday, June 28 - Summer Movie @The Library 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Join us for Concussion. Rated PG-13. 123 minutes. Will Smith stars in Concussion, a dramatic thriller based on the incredible true David vs.

Goliath story of American immigrant Dr. Bennet Omalu, the brilliant forensic neuropathologist who made the first discovery of CTE, a football-related brain trauma, in a pro player and fought for the truth to be known. Omalu’s emotional quest puts him at dangerous odds with one of the most powerful – and beloved – institutions in the world. Call (813) 273-3652.

Wednesday, June 29 - Family Center on Deafness Telephone Distribution 1:00 -3:00 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in the John Crawford Art Education Studio. Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc. (FTRI) will be on site to provide free specialized equipment and training to qualified Florida residents who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired.

The equipment enables them to place and receive phone calls. Questions? Call: (813) 273-3652.

FIRECRACKER FOUR BALL TOURNAMENT FRIDAY- JULY 1, 2016 Two Person Teams-No Flights or Handicaps All Amateur Golfers In the Area Are Eligible.

7:30 am Registration-8:30 am Shotgun Start Stop by the Pro Shop or Call 813-633-4653 to Enter

$50.00 Entry Fee Per Person Includes Entry into Three Competitions

(Putting, Straightest Drive, and Closest to the Pin)

Includes Continental Breakfast & Awards Luncheon Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Places Men 70 years Old or Older Play the White Tees All other Men Play the Gold Tees Women 70 years Old or Older Play the Red Tees All other Women Play the White Tees

Questions? Call the Freedom Fairways Pro Shop

(813) 633-GOLF

Sponsored by Retired Officers Corporation

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SCC Surroundings All photos by Del Duerr

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Glimpses of SCC All photos by Calvin Johnson

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Taking a Bite Out of the Big Apple

By Kai Rambow New York is one of the great cities; it is also an expensive one. Fortunately it is possible to take a bite out of the Big Apple without breaking the bank. There are plenty of ways to lower your costs or even pay nothing.

The Statue of Liberty “Will they take us closer to the Statue of Liberty?” asked one tourist. “No,” I replied, “this is a ferry, not a tourist boat.” Even though you don’t get up really close, you still get great views of the statue and New York skyline. It’s great to ride on the water – and it’s free.

Tip: Avoid rush hour in the morning and evening. The Staten Island ferry primarily connects people living on the island and working in Manhattan. When you board, go upstairs on the right side (left side for return) for the best views.

When you reach Staten Island, you must disembark. Walk off, follow the signs to board the next ferry. Set aside one hour for this entire trip.

One World Observatory and 9/11 Memorial Opened last spring, the new tower replaces the twin towers destroyed on 9/11. While there are some cool things about the newest addition to the New York skyline, this is a mixed review.

This is great for first time visitors, not so much if you’ve already seen New York from the old twin towers or Empire State building.

Here’s what’s cool: The elevator walls digitally show the growth of the city over decades as you rise to the top. The elevator ride itself is one of the fastest (60 sec) and smoothest. Interactive tablets enable visitors to identify what they are looking at and learn more about each structure.

Here’s what’s not so great: It’s pricey ($30 for the ticket; $15 extra for the tablet). Souvenirs are outrageously priced ($35 for a cap or T-shirt).

There are no places for people to sit, so everyone leans right up against the windows. Between people leaning and taking endless selfies, it’s challenging to soak in the views.

Tip: Do not buy tickets well in advance. If the weather is bad, there are no refunds. Great for them; too bad for you.

The 9/11 Memorial is set in the footprint of the former towers.

Here’s what’s well done: The 9/11 Memorial, right near the new tower, is finally open (no charge for this). It is thoughtful and reflective, without being morbid. Having been to the twin towers on several occasions for work, I felt this has been tastefully done.

Catch a Broadway Show My aunt lived the last 50 years of her life here. Despite numerous trips here, I had never seen a Broadway show. Seats easily cost $100 to $300 for a show.

It used to be that one needed to go to the TKTS booth at Times Square to get cheap day-of-show tickets. They are no longer the cheapest. I tried this and was quoted $80; I headed straight to the theater and secured a seat for $50.

Beware of the price posted. Too many leave out the “service fee” which can add $10 to $15 to the price. Just wish they would be totally transparent up front.

The High Line Recommended by a good friend, this was one of the best walks I took in New York. I was so enthralled with the experience, I walked the entire length (1.45 miles) in very little time.

An old elevated freight train track (30 feet up) has been turned into a tree-lined, aerial greenway. It has been cleverly designed with lookouts and seating at various points. Be sure to stop

and enjoy the views at each one.

Tip: Take the No. 7 subway to the new last stop (Jacob K. Javits Convention Center at 34th Street and 11th Avenue).

Use a map and ask for directions to reach the starting point. You’ll see major developments at the Hudson Yards. The farther south you head, the more interesting the walk becomes. At the end, you’ll be in the meat packing district, which is being transformed with many restaurant options.

Tips for a Great Trip When to Go: Spring and fall are great times to go for two reasons: (1) Fewer tourists, and (2) better weather. Walking around New York on a hot and humid day is not fun.

If you plan your trip around a weekend, you can probably snag a weekend hotel deal saving you money.

Where to Stay: There has been a building boom in hotel rooms in the last two years. Many of these are Hampton Inns or Courtyards, meaning newer rooms and lower prices for us. Check out options on web sites for Hilton and Marriott.

If prices are really high probably because of some convention, look at another set of dates. Another option for lower prices is to stay at a hotel in Brooklyn (near subway) or Staten Island (shuttle to ferry).

I always double check by looking at a map online and calling the hotel.

Broadway Shows Two sites can help you find shows and how to information on getting cheaper tickets: www.broadwayworld.com.

It’s a relatively easy site to navigate and learn more about the show(s) you want to see. www.tripadvisor.com I put in the name of the show I wanted to see, and one of the reviews pointed me to another. Reviews were better, so I enjoyed a show I would have otherwise missed.

Famous WWII photo colorfully displayed on the side of a building along the High Line walk.

Yes, that’s a boxing gym with open windows. New Yorkers have their own creative way of doing things.

This fun, interactive screen engaged passers-by in iconic Times Square.

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Military News Veterans Organizations Present JROTC Awards

By B. F. Kepley, CAPT USN (Ret) Military Correspondent Retired Air Force Lt. Col Gordon Bassett, a Military Family Support Trust (MFST) Trustee, presented a Leadership Excellence Award to Cadet Major Katelyn Wojtiuk on Tuesday April 26 at Newsome High School. The saber represents MFST’s LTC Grezaffi Award for the outstanding JROTC cadet. Other MFST awards for excellence were presented to Freshman Cadet Corporal Cyrus Mendez, Sophomore Cadet Staff Sergeant Kristina Flynn, Junior Cadet First Lieutenant Michael Portugue and Senior Cadet Captain Clayton Radford. All of the MFST awards included a cash stipend.

Bassett also presented awards to SAR Cadet Captain Garrett Hermida, MOAA Cadet First Sergeant Christine Torsone and MOWW Cadet First Sergeant Stockton Harme. Lt. Col. Maurice Buldoc is the Senior Army Instructor at Newsome.

These awards are presented annually by the Sun City Center service organizations to cadets at Newsome and four other Hillsborough County High Schools. The cadets who receive them have clearly demonstrated outstanding military and scholastic achievements and leadership as well as a specific GPA/ranking within their class.

Dr. Susan MacManus Guest Speaker at MOAA Luncheon

By B. F. Kepley, CAPT USN (Ret) Military Correspondent Dr. Susan MacManus was the featured speaker at the Military Officers of America Association (MOAA) monthly meeting, which was held at the Sun City Center, North Side Atrium Building on May 4th, 2016.

Dr. MacManus is a Distinguished Un i v e r s i t y P r o f e s s o r o f P u b l i c Administration and Political Science in the Department of Government and International Affairs at the University of South Florida. She is nationally renowned for her expert and incisive commentary on public opinion and intergenerational politics and has appeared on ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, CNN, Fox News Channel, MOAA President. Charles Conover; Susan MSNBC, PBS, BBC, NHK (Tokyo), MacManus Australian Television, C-SPAN, National Public Radio, and in various print media.

During the 2000 and 2004 election season, she has also served as the political analyst for WFLA News Channel 8, the Florida News Channel, and WFLA News Radio. At present, she is the political analyst for ABC Action News in Tampa Fl. Dr. MacManus discussed the current political climate in Florida and the nation and emphasized the factors each party will likely use to try to ensure victory in the upcoming elections. Her insight was impressive and enlightening.

Silver Osprey Squadron Wraps Up 2015-2016 Season

Retired Air Force Lt. Col Gordon Bassett; Cadet Major Katelyn Wojtiuk; Army Colonel Sam Taylor, District Area Instructor, and Ms. Pam Walden, Hillsborough County JROTC Supervisor Photo provided by Newsome H.S.

MOWW Presents Citation to Deputy Merry

By B. F. Kepley, CAPT USN (Ret) Military Correspondent The Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) presented Deputy Jeff Merry a Citation for his laudatory service to the Sun City Center and Kings Point communities at a luncheon held at the Sun City Center Freedom Plaza Club on May 19, 2016. His previous experience with the Hillsborough County Sheriff ’s Office provided Deputy Merry with the experience to provide the residents with insight into fraudulent activities that target Senior citizens, and strategies to personally combat attempts to defraud them of their savings and/or property. His monthly fraud seminars, presented four times a month, were extremely effective in communicating the most recent threats and included measures to reduce Deputy Merry; Jim Warchol, Commander the associated risks to the residents. In of local MOWW chapter. addition, he championed HCSO participation in community public safety events.

Deputy Merry has truly served to protect these communities and maintain law and order; a basic tenet of the MOWW Preamble.

HCFR Fire Medic Honored with MOWW Award

By B. F. Kepley, CAPT USN (Ret) Military Correspondent The Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) awarded a Citation to Fire Medic One Claudio Gherman for his Outstanding Performance on August 10, 2015. The Citation was presented at the MOWW luncheon held on May 19, 2016 at the Sun City Center Freedom Plaza Club. On August 10, 2015, he was dispatched to a possible stroke/CVA patient in Apollo Beach. When he arrived on the scene the patient was exhibiting stroke-like symptom and was mildly combative. When Rescue 3 arrived, the patient had turned non-compliant and was refusing to go to the hospital. As he stood up he began reaching for what was determined to be a weapon behind his FM1 Claudio Gherman; Jim Warchol, Commander of local MOWW chapter right hip. Gherman pushed his hand out of the way and retrieved a fully loaded handgun from the patient’s waistband.

FM1 Gherman was awarded the Medal of Valor for his bravery, which allowed all crew members to return home unharmed. FM1 Gherman demonstrated alertness, bravery and decisive action to subdue the patient and save others from possible injury or death.

By Roger Kennicutt, CDR USN(ret) SCC chapter of The Association of Naval Aviation held their season end luncheon in May. The event was highlighted by an excellent presentation by Rear Admiral Larry Chambers, USN (retired), he shared some interesting experiences in his life after becoming a Naval Aviator. The 64 members and guests were also entertained by the Merry Makers, a local group of banjo and guitar pickers backed up by several other great musicians. They played some Dixieland numbers and a patriotic medley of Military Service songs which were sang by members of Silver Osprey Squadron. Several of the Merry Makers are also members Silver Osprey Squadron #64. Roger Kennicutt also played a couple of Boogie-Woogie selections on the piano. Everyone enjoyed a great meal of Prime Rib prepared by the Freedom Plaza Kitchens.

The group’s Commanding Officer, Roger Kennicutt, CDR USN(retired) told members, The Silver Osprey Squadron 64 closed out its season with a record turnout, doubling its participation from last year. The group has experienced a major increase in turnout for all seven of their monthly luncheons this season. Membership in the group as increased from 40 in 2015 to a current, active membership of 63.

Among the many active duty officers who gave presentations this year, were two presentation by US SOCOM officers, the first on Special Operations acquisition and logistics and another with information on the latest version of the AC-130 Ghost Rider gunship. The Naval Air Warfare Center Systems Training Division, located in Orlando presented an interesting program on the new developments in simulator training for aviation and other aspects of Navy training as well as some other simulator training programs for the other military services. This was followed by a presentation from the USCG Air Station in Clearwater on the history of USCG Aviation in the Tampa area and a very informative program about the activities of the Royal Marines and use of the Commando Helicopter. The Commanding Officer of Naval Operations Support Center, located at MacDill AFB, gave the members an update on Naval Air Reserve program. Thirty-four members and guests also attended the Air Fest Air Show held in April at the MacDill Air Force Base.

The Silver Osprey Squadron will continue to present programs on military aviation next year with many being presented by active duty officers from local commands as well as special presentations on older aircraft by retired aviators.

You do not need to be a Naval Aviator to belong to the Silver Osprey Squadron #64, which is a chapter of the Association of Naval Aviation. All you need is an interest in military aviation and the time to attend our monthly luncheons. We meet seven time a year between October and May on the 2nd Friday of the month, except for December. If you wish to get some information on the group, email the Commanding Officer, Roger Kennicutt, CDR USN(ret) at tkennicutt@aol.com.

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LAWN BOWLING • TENNIS • GOLF • SOFTBALL• PICKLEBALL & MORE! Swim Dancers

More than fifty Tennis Association members attended the annual TA Spring Tennis Fun day at the Edward Tucker Smith Tennis Center at the South Campus

Tennis Association Fun Day

On Saturday, April 16 the SCC Tennis Association held its annual Spring Tennis Fun Day. More than fifty TA members participated. This year’s event was planned, organized, and directed by Ozzie Swett. Our guest of honor was Chet P., who handled this event for many years. The Association provided balls, pizza, chips, soft drinks and dessert. For information concerning the SCC Tennis Association please visit our web site at www.SCCTennis.org.

Sunsetters Tennis

In Sun City Center there are 35 senior ladies who are members of the Competitive Tennis Club, a SCC Community Association club. The women play on the ALOT League (A League of our own Tennis). This League contains 24 teams from various tennis clubs throughout Hillsborough County. On each team are 10 regular players playing on 5 women’s doubles courts. The Club has subs available for competition when a regular player is not available. Each season one SCC team has a home game on Wednesdays from 9-11 while the other SCC team travels to an away game. The public is welcome to watch any of the home team matches at the South Complex of SCC. At the end of each ALOT season, a banquet is held for all 240 women. The 2016 banquet was held at the Carrollwood Country Club. The winners of the A Team were Apollo Beach, B Team winners were Brooksville & the C team winners were from Arbor Greene. The fall season will begin on Wednesday, August 24.

The A Team Sunsetters from Sun City Center. L to R Front: N. Williams, P. Stimmel, Sub L. Seevers. Back: Sub A. Porter, E. Carlin, S. Doom, Captain R. Poulin, H. Peterson, Sub M Reign, Sub J. Anderson.

Do you love to swim but find swimming laps boring? Do you love to dance but lack a partner? Do you really need to exercise but lack motivation? Do you need some gal pals to hang out with? Do you like to laugh? Then Swim Dancers Club might just be the perfect answer! Many of our regular gals are away for the season, and the summer gals are in and out of town, but the swim dancers keep on practicing.

This is a great time to “ Get your Feet Wet” and experience the joy of Swim Dancing. We laugh at every practice, especially at ourselves, as we work on new swim/dance routines for an October performance in North Tampa and for our annual show in March. The current members love the sport so much that they even show up when they are unable to swim. We meet on Monday and Wednesday evenings and on Friday mornings. Pick the day or days that fit your schedule. Don’t be surprised if your time in the water makes you feel like a teenager! That’s why we LOVE the sport. For more info. Contact Dana Ellerbrock 813-633-5927.

SCC Pickleball Club Names Beginners Ladder League Tournament Winners

SCC Pickleball Club held its Beginners Ladder League Tournament for players rated 2.5 and below at the SCC Pickleball Courts. The 17 league members in this category played up to 18 games over a six-week period which was completed on April 5, 2016. The Club congratulates the winners; First Place: Alan Foulger, Second Place: Shane Murphy, Third Place: Barbara Morrison. Barbara was not available at the time photos were taken.

KP Tennis Adds a Rebounder Net

By Mike Dyer, Sports Correspondent Something new is coming to one of Kings Point’s oldest organizations. The 35-yearold Kings Point Tennis Club will soon welcome a “rebounder net” for practice. A new fiberglass practice wall will also replace the current wood wall.

Presently, the club offers its members the use of a ball machine. The machine is capable of simulating real play shots such as top-spin, back-spin and lobs.

In the world of aces, back-handers and crossovers, Kings Point resident Stuart Fisher is the boss. Fisher, 70, and father of eight, runs the programs for the 70 members of the Kings Point Tennis Club. “Our members get to the courts as early as 7 in the morning,” he says. “The club organizes play on our four courts from sunrise to around noon Monday to Saturday. The club encourages players of all skill levels to join.”

A native of Queens County in New York City and a graduate of CCNY, Fisher says he has about 35 active players. “They range in age from 55 to 90,” he says. “About 60 percent of them are men.”

As a youngster, Fisher spent much of his spare time playing baseball, pingpong and tennis. “I stuck with tennis,” he points out. “I was only 12. Here, we have a great bunch of people. They are all sportsmen and sportswomen.”

Fisher picks up his racquet in his left hand. “Sometimes there is an advantage being a lefty,” he says. “Back home I have four racquets and a lot of tennis balls.”

It didn’t take much to attract the silver-haired Fisher to Kings Point. He grew up in Long Beach, L.I., N.Y. But he said his brother-in-law lived in Sarasota, Fla. and encouraged him to settle in Kings Point. “I looked at it on the internet and I was very pleased,” Fisher says.

The next club tournament is slated for February. In the most recent tournament Earl Cable (Group A) and Darrel Berry (Group B) were crowned singles champs.

Competition came from Alex Cheng and Bob Frieberg (Group A) and Tom Cory and Jason High (Group B).

Besides Fisher, other club officers are Rod Sechler, vice-president; Marie-Therese Koseki, treasurer; and Mariette Morgan, secretary. Yearly dues are $10 for Kings Point residents.

Archery Club Cinco De Mayo

An Archery Lesson

The C Team from Sun City Center L to R Front: Co-Captains M. Pliska, S. Smith. Back: P. Iacurcia, J. Goding, B. Sagraves, Sub D. Kelly, L. Smith, Sub A. Friedlein, K. Shedden.

SC C Archer y Inst r uc tor Jer r y Anderson giving a future SCC Resident a free archery lesson at the club’s weekly Tuesday afternoon shoot.

On May 5, the SCC archery club celebrated Cinco De Mayo along with the club’s second vice president Mark Vietzke 75th birthday and his recent retirement from the Hillsborough County Library. The party was held at the horseshoe pits on the South Campus.

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SCC Pickleball Club Men’s 2.5 and lower Tournament winners pictured are Lloyd Opgenorth (left), James Judy (center), and Robert Trautwein (right).

SCC Pickleball Club Tournament Winners

By Chuck Clendenin SCC Pickleball Club congratulates winners of the Men’s 2.5 and lower Round Robin Tournament held in April at the SCC Pickleball Courts. First Place - James Judy; Second Place - Lloyd Opgenorth; Third Place - Robert Trautwein.

The one-night round robin Men’s tournament was organized and coordinated

by Chris Golik. Thank you Chris for putting together this evening of competitive fun. Learn more about SCC Pickleball Club at our website http://www.pickleball. suncityctr.org.

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SCC Pickleball Club thanks member Helen Tavares for planning the Club picnic as she treats the crowd with ice cream.

SCC Pickleball Club Annual Picnic

SCC Pickleball Club held their annual picnic on April 9 next to the pickleball courts. Helen Tavares planned and organized the event which included hot dogs and soft drinks, while coordinating the club members who contributed a wonderful variety of homemade dishes. A crowd of more than 70 members cheered Helen for pulling off such a successful event. The accompanying photo shows Helen bringing a box of ice cream bars to the happy club members for a cool treat. Thanks Helen.

Learn more about SCC Pickleball Club at our website “www.pickleball.suncityctr. org”.

SCC Pickleball Club 2016 Board of Directors Selected

SCC Pickleball Club selected the Board of Directors for 2016. Bill Walker, Board Member; Renee Bray, President; David Gellman, V. President; Lynn Seevers, Board Member; Anita Hill, Secretary; Eve Blazsur, Treasurer; Helen Tavares, Board Member. SCC Pickleball Club and its board are looking forward to another fantastic year.

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Club Vice President and Team Captain Saturday March 26, eleven SCC Shuffleboard Club Travel Team members and three members of the SCC Shuffleboard Club, 15 in all, participated in a special event, doubles, tournament at the Clearwater Shuffleboard Club. It was their first venture out as a group, to such an event. Except for their one State Amateur, the group consisted of players with one to four years’ experience.

Participants drew for partners from the nearly 200 people that also participated.

Everyone played five, eight-frame games with a different partner each game and the winners won cash prizes. Some were privileged to play with a State Am or Pro as their partner. It was a full day. The group left at 7 a.m. and returned by 5 p.m.

Our host, the Clearwater Shuffleboard Club, served up a great hot-dog lunch and the participants were able to meet many other area shuffleboard players from the many fine clubs and communities in the Tampa Bay area.

Of those participating two SCC club members won one of the five first prizes of $25 each, for winning all five of their games. Congratulations to Cau Huynh and Don Cobleigh on their wins. There were also 22 second prize winners, having won four out of five games, five winners were from the Sun City Center participants, winning a cash prize of $10 each. Second prize winners included Ursula Joyal, Mary Healy, Arnie Silverglade, Lance Cheney and Roger Kennicutt. Paul Johnson, our state Amateur, who played with the State Pros and State Amateurs attending the event, also finished in the money.

Everyone who attended had a great time and said they would do it again next year. We hope that in the future we will be able to encourage more of our members to participate in these types of events which promote and demystify the Florida Shuffleboard Association and its programs. Keep on Shuffling.

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GOLF SCORES Hogans Golf Club of Sun City Center & Kings Point Wednesday, April 20, 2016 Flight 1 Sandpiper Palms - Oaks 1st: George Jenkins, Vic Scodese, Ruben Jones, Mike Owen and Ron Matelski - Tied at 1 Skin Low-Net: Bob Mizack - 62 Low-Gross: Bob Mizack - 77 Birds: Bob Mizack - 2 Birds Ruben Jones - 1 Bird Wednesday, April 20, 2016 Sandpiper Lakes - Palms 1st: Larry St. John, Jenice Taylor, Greg Brash, Jack Hugill, Frank Harvey, Denny Sutphen, Doug McFaul and Rich Lucidi - Tied at 1 Skin Low-Net: Denny Sutphen - 65 Low-Gross: Paul Swakow - 85 Birds: Jack Hugill & Paul Swakow - 1 Saturday, April 23, 2016 Freedom Fairways 1st: Charlie Brown, Joe Gast and Ray Bui - Tied at 1 Skin Low-Net: Joe Gast - 54 Low-Gross: Ray Bui - 70 Birds: Joe Gast - 4 Birds Ray Bui, Bill Barron & Karen Jones - 2 Saturday, April 23, 2016 Falcon Watch 1st: Vic Scodese and Rich Lucidi Tied at 2 Skins 2nd: Travis Lansberry, Bob Harris,

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Nifty Niners Ladies April 21 Falcon Sands Game: T & F Holes (-) 1/2 Handicap Flight A Winners 1st - Four tied with 10 Liana Bublitz Sun Hui Hilmer Mary F. McClafferty Cathy Marquis Karen Crippen with 10.5 Janet Brown with 11 Flight B Winners Sally Repetti with 8.5 Jill Mutolo with 10 Sue Watkins with 11

Flight C Winners Barbara Laino with 4 2nd - Two tied with 6 Carole Robek Carol Van Nelson Susie Potatz with 7.5 April 28 FalconWatch Sands Game: Tee to Green Flight A Winners Janine Johnson 27 Cathy Marquis 29 Judy Stevens 30 Flight B Winners Jill Mutolo 21 Bev Buteau 26 Ellen Doncouse 26 Jane Maasen 27 Flight C Winners Two (2) tied with 28 Jan Petrides 28 Mitzi Walsh 28 Lorraine Rings 32 Two tied with 40 Carole Robek 40 Barb Laino 40 May 5 Game: Scramble 2 Teams tied for 1st (1) Janet Brown Valery Whipkey Deb McCarthy (2) Judy Stevens Nancy Manning Mary McClafferty (F) 3 teams tied for 2nd (1) Sally Repetti Gretchen Johnson Carole Robek (2) Jan Petrides Jill Mutolo Kathy Grimmer Anna Simandl (3) Karen Crippen Susie Potratz

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Ellen Doncouse Winning Team #3 Sue Watkins Bev Buteau Cathy Marquis May 12 Game: Net Flight A Karen Crippen 32 Judy Stevens 33 Mary McClafferty {F] 34 Flight B Valery Whipkey 28 Sue Watkins 29 Two tied for 3rd Sally Repetti 30 Bev Buteau 30 Flight C Barbara Laino 25 Mary Winter 26 Two tied for 3rd Gretchen Johnson 27 Robin Johnson 27

Caloosa Golf & Country Club Devine Results 4/28 One Best Ball 1st: Bob Jacobs, Roy Long, Guest Ryan (Long) 31 2nd: John Pelkowski, Jack Stevens, Ron Jewell 27 3rd: Don Johnson, Russ Rowe, Chuck Reeve 24 Tie: Gene Stevens, Angelo Valdes, Joe Defelice 5th: Jock Morgan, Dick Lanese, John Kirkland 22 Scores: Bob Jacobs 81 Jock Morgan 82 Gene Stevens 83

The News of Sun City Center Chuck Schindler 84 Larry Chambers 85 Ron Jewell 85 John Mc Dougall 86 John Kirkland 86 Joe Defelice 86 John Pelkowski 87 Jose Rodriguez 87 Maynard Stebler 88 John Franks 88 Jack Last 89 Dick Lanese 89 BG's Results 5/3 One Best Ball on Odds BB on Evens 1st: Jack Last , Dick Lanese, Gene Johnson, Larry Chambers 24 2nd: Russ Stutz , John Franks, Bob Oranzi 22 3rd: Maynard Stebler, Gene Stevens, Chuck Reeve 21 Tie: Bill Noyes, John Pelkowski, Bob Brown Tie: Bob Jacobs, Don Johnson, Don Larson Scores: Bob Jacobs 79 John Mc Dougall 82 Bill Noyes 84 Allen Bell 85 Russ Stutz 85 Gene Stevens 85 John Kirkland 86 Joe Defelice 86 Dick Lanese 86 Jack Last 87 Maynard Stebler 87 Chuck Schindler 87 Jim Quinn 88 Don Johnson 89 BG's Results 5/10 One Best Ball 1st: John Mc Dougall, Max Cook, Bob Brown 30 Tie: Tom Jones, Max Ellingson, Gene Johnson 3rd: Allen Bell, Chuck Schindler,

Chuck Reeve 29 4th: George Lang, David Lickfeltd 26 5th: Bob Jacobs, Russ Stutz, Ron Jewell 23 Scores: Bill Smith 80 John Mc Dougall 81 Tom Jones 82 Chuck Schindler 85 Russ Stutz 86 John Pelkowski 86 Allen Bell 86 George Lang 86 Bob Jacobs 87 John Franks 89 Dick Lanese 89 Devine Results 5/12 Nine Holes One Best Ball 1st: Bob Jacobs, Don Johnson 17 2nd: Russ Stutz, Max Ellingson, Gene Johnson 15 3rd: John Mc Dougall, Roy Long, Maynard Stebler 13 Tie: John Franks, Bob Brown, Chuck Reeve BG's Results 5/17 Red Tee Scramble Par 12 6 Tee Shots Each 1st: John Mc Dougall, 58 ,-6 John Franks Bob Brown Tie: Bob Jacobs Max Cook David Lickfeldt 3rd: Bill Noyes, 59, -5, Maynard Stebler, Dick Lanese 4th:T om Jones, 60, -2, Chuck Schindler, Jim Quinn CWGA-9 NEWS April Winners!

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Club Link One Membership More Golf Renaissance Men

3/14 Select Shot Scramble 1st: Steve Williams, Don Faron, Rich Ricca, John Richards 3/21 One Best Ball of Four 1st: David Liehr, Jack Stiles, Gerry Osborne, Vincent Foley 3/28 One-Two-Three Best Ball 1st: Stan Pearsall, Jack Stiles, Mike Starrett, Ed Sauer 4/4 Team Quota Points 1st: Chul Kim, Paul Baskwell, Ed Sauer, Mike Schoonover 4/11 Three-21 Best Ball 1st: David Liehr, Mike Burnham, Mike Starrett, Tim Broad

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3/15 C-O-D 1st: Kitty Matzkin, Patti Ducharme, Marcia Karp, Erma Faron 3/22 Individual Point Quota 1st: Whitworth Flight Kiyoko Ashendorf 1st: Lopez Flight Ilene Davidoff 1st: Sorenstam Flight Suzanne White 1st: Berg Flight Kathy Brantner 4/5 Pick Your 9 1st: Lopez Flight Syl Oliveira 1st: Carner Flight Diane Doto 1st: Whitworth Flight Betty McLoone 1st: Sorenstam Flight Carol Burgess

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3/18 Team Quota Points 1st: Pat and Kathy Hannell 3/25 Two Person Texas Scramble 1st: Pat and Kathy Hannell 4/1 Two Person Team Alternate Shot 1st: Bob and Linda Winters Spring Member-Member March 29, 30 1st Men Flight 1 Fred Kunkel, Chuck Collett 1st Men Flight 2 Michael Nycz, James Scinta 1st Men Flight 3 Stan Pearsall, Mike Schoonover 1st Men Flight 4 Gerry Osborne, Rick Goodus 1st Men Flight 5 David Liehr, Tim Broad 1st Men Flight 6 Joe Cherella, Tom Jauch 1st Ladies Flight 1 Ruth Kramer, Kiyoko Ashendorf 1st Ladies Flight 2 Linda Majewski, Kathy Brantner 1st Ladies Flight 3 Erma Faron, Nancy Birkett Couples Member-Member – April 8 1st Flight 1 Lee Menusan, Joyce Menusan 1st Flight 2 Bob Majewski, Linda Majewski 1st Flight 3 Chul Kim, Insook Kim

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2/17 Low Gross/Low Net Flight 1 Low Gross 1st Vince Taylor Low Net 1st Bill Fitzhugh Flight 2 Low Gross 1st Chris Stricker Low Net 1st Jim Lahti 3/2 Low Net Captain’s Cup Round 1 Flight 1 1st George Krauss Flight 2 1st Jim Lahti Flight 3 1st Paul Hunt Closest to the Pin Challenge 4 – Norm Cochran Challenge 8 – Harry Porter Sands 5 – Bob Ewing Sands 7 – Bob Ewing 3/9 Captain’s Cup – Round 2 Low Net Flight 1 1st Fred Held Flight 2 T-1st Will Kuxhousen, Bob Trombetta Flight 3 T-1st Harry Porter, Gene Reiss 3/9 Captain’s Cup – Final Low Net Overall winner George Krauss Flight 1 1st George Krauss Flight 2 T-1st Dave Brady, Bob Ewing Flight 3 1st Paul Hunt 3/16 Falcon Watch Men’s Club Championship RD 1 Green Tees 1st Ron Doncouse Red Tees 1st Joe Spaziano Yellow Tees 1st Chris Stricker CTTP #5 Cypress Fred Held #8 Cypress Jim Lahti #4 Challenge Bob Ewing

#5 Challenge Butch Gadd 3/23 Falcon Watch Men’s Club Championship RD 2 Green Tees 1st Bill Fitzhugh Red Tees 1st Vid Valiusaitis Yellow Tees 1st Lee Johnson CTTP #5 Sands Ron Kunze #7 Sands Will Kuxhousen #5 Cypress Bob Trombetta #8 Cypress George Fenwick 3/30 Falcon Watch Men’s Club Championship RD 3 Green Tees 1st Ron Doncouse Red Tees 1st Vid Valiusaitis Yellow Tees 1st Chris Stricker CTTP #5 Sands Paul Hunt #7 Sands Gene Reiss #5 Cypress George Krauss #8 Cypress Vince Pirone Bill Fitzhugh – Falcon Watch 2016 Club Champion Red Tee Champion Joe Spaziano Yellow Tee Champion Chris Stricker 4/4 One BB on Odd – 2 BB on Even 1st Jim Lahti, Sammy Samuelson, Norm Noggle, Gene Reiss 4/13 Two BB on 3 & 4’s – 1 BB on 5’s Flight 1 1st Bill Fitzhugh, Mel Bushart, Vince Pirone, Marv Barnes Flight 2 1st Bob Ewing, Paul Hunt, Bob Bryan, Gene Reiss

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T-1st Judy Roberts, Joy Dunn 4/1 Best 9 Holes T-1st Sue Watkins, Joy Dunn 4/7 Low Net T-1st Judy Roberts, Joy Dunn

9 Hole Ladies

3/18 Club Championship Rd1 1st Emma Gadd CTTP # 8 Challenge Jill Mutolo 3/25 Club Championship Rd2 1st Emma Gadd CTTP #5 Cypress Meg Towner #8 Cypress Lorraine Rings 4/1 Club Championship Rd3 1st Emma Gadd CTTP #7 Sands Nancy Manning Club Championship Final 1st Emma Gadd 4/8 Closest to the Pin – 3,2,1 1st Jane Fischer

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3/15 Low Gross/2 Low Net Low Gross 1st Jane Fischer Low Net 1st June Krueger 3/29 Odd Holes 1st Jim Fischer 4/12 Individual 1st Pat Head

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Men’s Club Championship 3/11 Championship Flight Bo Schulte Flight 1 Mike Ringham Flight 2 Paul Gorney Flight 3 George Ringham Flight 4 Jeff Stevens Flight 5 Walt Towner Flight 6 Bob Walker Flight 7 Mel Tews Flight 8 Jerry Buteau

Ladies’ Club Championship 3/15 Championship Flight Judie Schafers 3/22 Flight 1 Sharon Wallace Flight 2 Ruth Johnston Flight 3 Karen Macdonald

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3/28 1st Flight 1 Liz Lewis, Skippy Peacock 3/29 1st Flight 2 Dottie Girardi, Betty Lou Rosborough 1st Flight 3 Pat Eytcheson, Jane Magalski 1st Flight 4 Jean Jackson, Donna Johns

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3/23 Low Gross/Low Net 1st Flight 1 Gross(tie) Bob Bennett, Al Bulis Net Bob Dessecker 1st Flight 2 Gross Paul Gorney Net Charlie Violette 1st Flight 3 Gross Monroe Hatch Net Bob McAllister 1st Flight 4 Gross Ian Gordon Net Vince Sortino 3/30 Team Quota Points 1st Frank Paris, John Lesyshen, Frank Neuwirth, Jerry Buteau

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4/5 Low Gross/Low Net 1st Flight 1 Gross Judie Schafers Net Skippy Peacock 1st Flight 2 Gross Betty Lou Rosborough Net Joan Richardson 1st Flight 3 Gross Marilyn McAllister Net(tie) Sue Sell, Sue Barker 1st Flight 4 Gross(tie) Carolyn Clark, June McClain Net Sue Sussman 1st Flight 5 Gross Carol Salowitz Net Celeste DeBono

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3/22 Two Best Balls of Four 1st Karen Crippen, Alice DeSchryver, Judy Huss, Bev Buteau 3/29 Individual Low Net 1st Karen Crippen 4/5 Scramble 1st Elsie Mergesky, Donna Lesyshen, Darlene Gray

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4/4 1st Flight 1 Jim Hamilton, Tom Stefandel 4/6 1st Flight 2 Mike Ringham, Nick Jimaki 4/7 1st Flight 3 Bob Dessecker, Jim McLellan 1st Flight 4 Jim Kubiak, Bob Rudderham 1st Flight 5 Walt Towner, Tony DaGrosa 1st Flight 6 Mike Evans, Bernie Gleason 1st Flight 7 Bill Humes, Chuck Weir

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FAITH & service

Alzheimer’s Association Benefit Concert With Mark Ralston

Redeemer Lutheran Donates to Samaritan Services

Members of Redeemer Lutheran Church recently made a donation to Samaritan Services. In the picture, Leila Leverett and Doris Ragland, Director of Samaritan Services, are shown receiving a check from Jane Trefren, the chair of the Social Ministry Committee at Redeemer.

“Outlet” Named Department of the Month

By Jay Sparkman.

The “Outlet” Department of the Nearly New Shop in the Sun City Center Plaza has been named Department of the Month. The hard-working volunteers in this department are pictured here. From left, Helen Lee, Patty Gelfey, Mary Ann Twitty, Rosemary Madia, Dee Kelly, and Beth Standley.

The Sun City Center Interfaith Council uses monies from the sale of donated items to fund grants and scholarships in the South Hillsborough County area. Nearly New Shop sale hours are 8 - noon on Wednesday and Saturday. Volunteers are needed at the Nearly New Shop. Flexible hours are okay. Call 813-642-9099 to learn more.

Unitarian Universalists Fellowship Hosts Interfaith Meeting

By Jay Sparkman.

The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Sun City Center hosted the monthly meeting of the Sun City Center Interfaith Council. The meeting was held at Beth Israel Congregation and featured as guest speakers Janet Smith, President, Board of Directors, Haven of Hope, and Samantha Castro, House Leader at the Haven of Hope located in Ruskin. The Haven of Hope is a non-profit, volunteer-driven, faithbased support program for inmates who are recently released from incarceration and has received grant support from the Interfaith Council. Pictured from left are Jeanne Danek, Bill Palmer, Jan Hueman, Doris Palmer, Bill Danek, Janet Smith, and Samantha Castro. The SCC Interfaith Council uses monies raised from the sale of donated items at the Nearly New Shop to fund grants and scholarships in South Hillsborough County. For more information about sale hours, making donations or volunteering at the Nearly New Shop call 813-642-9099.

The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center, 1210 Del Webb Blvd. West, is proud to host a special concert to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association featuring entertainer/impressionist/singer Mark Ralston on Friday, June 17 at 7 p.m.

Mr. Ralston - “one man, one mouth, one thousand voices” - is a South Shore favorite who performs over 55 speaking and singing celebrities along with some very funny animated characters. His show includes past greats like, the Rat Pack’s Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr., all the way to today’s animated characters SpongeBob and the Donkey from Shrek.

Tickets are just $10 each and will go on sale May 29 in the church office and on Sunday mornings. On the evening of the event, concertgoers are encouraged to arrive early for a good seat. For additional information about this and other concerts and recitals at the United Church of Sun City Center, please contact Kevin Goodenow, Concert Series Coordinator, at 813-362-0956. To learn more about the United Methodist Church of Sun City center, please visit our website at www.umcscc.org

Samaritan Services Board for 2016/2017

Samaritan held their Annual Meeting on March 20, 2016 and elected the Board for the coming year. At their first board meeting, the officers were elected for that year.

Seated from left to right are: Lee Leverett, Vice President; Doris Ragland, President, and Dolores Berens. Standing from left to right: Julie Floyd; Bruce Fraser, Secretary; Chris Hubbuch; Carrie Van Gelder, Treasurer, and Liz Argott.

Samaritan Services would like to thank all their volunteers for their many hours of service to our community. We would like to extend an invitation to the residents of Sun City Center and Kings Point to come into our office and review options for volunteering to support our organization.

Society of St. Vincent De Paul Receives Grant

Society of St. Vincent de Paul, St. Anne Conference is pleased to announce a partnership with Community Foundation of Tampa Bay. The Foundation has generously provided a grant of $10,000 to the Conference. This dedicated fund will be used over the next months in assisting families to meet a delinquent rent payment and stay an eviction, or satisfy a utility bill that will avoid a disruption in the family’s water, electric or gas.

The Saint Anne Conference serves the communities of Gibsonton, Apollo Beach and Ruskin, which have a total population in excess of 50,000. Its mission is to serve the poor and needy in these communities with a focus on helping to stabilize families experiencing a temporary financial crisis. “Many in the South Shore area are under-employed or living ‘on the edge’. One unexpected bill, emergency, or turn of events, and the budget wheels can come off. Our goal is to help bridge that gap and give them a short period to take a breath and regroup,” offered Richard Ricca, St. Anne Conference President.

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L to R: Bill Richards, representing the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay presents a $10,000 check to Saint Vincent de Paul officers: Richard Ricca, President; Mary Lee, Secretary, and Bill Hennrich, Treasurer.

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Card And Game Social At Prince Of Peace Catholic Church

Conesa Center, 702 Valley Forge Blvd, Sun City Center, Thursday, June 9, 2016 from 12 – 3:30 p.m. The Council of Catholic Women invites anyone who likes to play cards or a variety of games to attend our monthly card and game social. Feel free to come alone or bring a friend. A selection of homemade cakes and refreshments will be served. Cards, pencils and tallies are furnished as well. A donation of $2 per person is accepted. For additional information, call Catherine at 813-633-2460.

RB and The Gang Perform at Methodist Church

The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center, 1210 Del Webb Blvd. West, welcomes RB and the Gang on Friday, June 24 at 7 p.m. in the church sanctuary.

Originally from Memphis, Tennessee and now located in Tampa, Florida, RB (Ray Burney) and the Gang is a rock and roll group consisting of front singers, a rhythm and horn section. The group takes audiences through time with the music of the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and Motown along with a few originals from their CD. RB and the Gang has packed major clubs throughout the United States and has performed concerts with artists such as Jerry Lee Lewis, The Coasters, Chubby Checker, The Platters, Tommy Boyce of Boyce and Hart, The Drifters, Tony Joe White, The Diamonds, Sam the Sham (Wooly Bully), Peter Noonan (Herman’s Hermits) and Little Anthony and the Imperials.

A donation of just $10 is requested at the door on the night of the concert. For more information about the band, please go to www.rbandthegang.com. For additional information about this and other concerts and recitals at the United Church of Sun City Center, please contact Kevin Goodenow, Concert Series Coordinator, at 813-362-0956. To learn more about the United Methodist Church of Sun City center, please visit our website at www.umcscc.org.

Beth Israel Sisterhood Celebrates End Of Season

On Tuesday, May 3 the Beth Israel Sisterhood celebrated the end of our program year with the Installation of Officers and a wonderful closing brunch.

Delyse Axinn installed Erica Leino as Program Vice President, Nancy Binder as Corresponding Secretary and Diane Posner as Treasurer for a two year term of office.

Remaining on the executive board for one more year are President Rochelle Lafer, Membership Vice President Nina Malinak and Recording Secretary Judy Zirofsky.

Following the installation, members enjoyed a delicious brunch and time for sharing the company of friends old and new.

Beth Israel Sisterhood is currently accepting new members. Jewish women in the community who would like to share in the wonderful programs and camaraderie our group offers are welcome to join us. For information please contact Rochelle Lafer at sisterhood@jcscc.org.

Delyse Axinn installing new officers: Diane Posner, Treasurer; Erica Leino, Program Vice President, and Nancy Binder, Corresponding Secretary.

Nearly New Store Featured At Women’s Fellowship Monthly Meeting

One of the guest speakers at the Trinity Women’s Fellowship (TWF) lunch recently was Dee Kelly. Dee is one of many volunteers serving at the Nearly New Store, which is operated by the Interfaith Council of SCC. Dee provided the commentary for male and female models who were wearing outfits and attire from the Shop. The 80 in attendance heard about the benefits from donating to Nearly New Shop. Dee also encouraged those present to shop at Nearly New to provide more monies for scholarships and donations to various local organizations.

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Summer Cinema At United Community Church, United Church Of Christ

Each Thursday of July and August the community is invited to watch a movie at UCC, 1501 La Jolla Ave. The movies will be shown in the Great Hall and they will begin at 1 p.m. The movies are free of charge but a basket for donations will be available for those who wish to contribute. Popcorn and soda will be available for purchase. All are invited and all are welcome.

July 7: “Woman In Gold’’ starring Helen Mirren, Ryan Reynolds and Daniel Bruhl July 14: “Intern” starring Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway July 21: “Joy” starring Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro and Bradley Cooper July 28: “The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” starring Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy, Dev Patel and Richard Gere August 4: “Martian” starring Matt Damon August 11: “MAX” starring Robbie Amell, Lauren Grahan, Josh Wiggins and Thomas Hadenchurch August 18: “Star Wars; The Force Awakens” starring Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Adam Driver August 25: “Race” starring Stephan James, Jason Sudeikis, Carrie van Houten, Jeremy Irons, Amanda Crew, William Hurt, Eli Goree, Gianniotti, Jonathan Aris and Jon McLaren.

Looking For a Way to Meet New Friends?

“New volunteers are always welcome at Our Lady’s Pantry,” says Anita Bullaro, co-director of Our Lady’s Pantry along with her husband Tom. “Please come join our family and lend a hand. With many of our regular helpers in route up North, we are seriously shorthanded some days.”

According to Bullaro, the truck from our regional food bank generally arrives between 8:30 and 9 a.m. on Tuesday and Friday mornings. “Can you help us sort groceries on these days?”

And families come for food between 7:30 and 11:30 a.m. every Saturday. “We are busy on Saturdays mostly filling boxes with groceries and restocking shelves.

“Stop in anytime and we’ll show you around,” says Anita. “Just ask for me if you come. And thanks so much. Our Lady’s Pantry is a big operation. We appreciate all the help we can get.”

For more information our Pantry, please just visit us at www.OurLadysPantry.com

Star Samaritan

S-Selfless; T-Trustworthy; A-Accomplished; R-Reliable.

By Agnes Baker Loretta Jones is the recipient of the STAR Samaritan Award for the second quarter of 2016. A native of Pennsylvania, she spent two years in Alabama while her husband was in the service. They then worked different shifts making it easy for her husband to tend to the children (all five of them!) while she worked as a waitress and then managed the restaurant and the bar at the Tioga Country Club in Nichols, NY. They moved to Sun City Center in 1993 and she was widowed Loretta Jones, star recipient for the second in 1995. Loretta then spent a few years quarter of 2016. helping her daughter settle at Fernandina Beach, FL, returning to Sun City Center in 2002.

Loretta became active with Samaritan Services and now serves as the Friday morning receptionist in their beautiful new building. Her duties include taking reservations for Meals on Wheels service and reminding SCC Ride drivers and passengers of their schedules which is sometimes a daunting task since Samaritan Services will not leave messages. Sounds easy being a receptionist; however, so much goes into such positions since it is sometimes the only voice you will hear from the agency. Loretta and the other receptionists are capable of handling unforeseen situations.

Congratulations, Loretta, for a job deserving recognition and for you as a STAR recipient!

Linda Maslyk (L) and Dee Kelly (R), both volunteers at the Nearly New Shop, pose in front of one of the sets from the Trinity Women’s Fellowship (TWF) country western theme. Photo by Nancy Williams

Prince Of Peace Catholic Church Bingo June 30, 2016

Prince of Peace Catholic Church’s Council of Catholic Women (CCW) is hosting a Bingo Luncheon on June 30, Conesa Center, 702 Valley Forge Blvd, Sun City Center. Doors will open at 11:30 with a lite lunch served at 12 noon. Following lunch, games of bingo will be played for the opportunity to win wonderful prizes.

Tickets which include the lunch, and 3 bingo cards are $15 each and will be sold in the Conesa Center Lobby following dates: June 6, 10, 20 and 24 from 9 – 11 a.m., and June 8, 15, and 22 from 1 – 3 p.m. The last day to buy tickets will be June 24. Extra bingo cards as well as Share the Wealth tickets will be sold at the event

Redeemer Lutheran Donations

Members of Redeemer Lutheran Church recently donated personal hygiene products to Good Samaritan Mission and to AMI Kids. Through Thrivent Financial Funding, additional hygiene items were also donated. In the picture, Mike and Jane Trefren are shown delivering the items to Pastor Bill Cruz of Good Samaritan Mission.

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Faith in Fitness Who Me? Skydive?

By Rosie Korfant Activities Coordinator, JSA Medical Group Why NOT you? Skydiving is the fastest growing new activity, according to Dr. David Ryan, of Training and Workout Tips. It’s one of those “extreme sports,” about which they make those reality television shows. It’s certainly not your average, backyard croquet game. It takes an inner core stabilization that allows for explosive movements, quick recovery and instant stabilization that provides the ultimate experience.

As a recent skydiver myself, I can attest to the adrenaline rush and the exhilaration of free fall flight! I consider myself an adventurous gal, but this was by far, one of the most daring adventures I’ve yet undertaken. Jumping out of a perfectly good airplane at 18,000 feet is akin to nothing to which I can compare!

Like most extreme sports, physical fitness is a major factor in the decision to attempt the jump. Since I participate in most of the offerings provided at my Activity Center here at JSA; i.e. line dancing, square dancing, salsa dancing, yoga, tai chi, non-impact aerobics, and three visits weekly at the local YMCA, I felt it was something I should cross off my “bucket list.” So, with the raised eyebrows and the support of my husband, off I went. Boarding the waiting airplane as I watched my husband and our son’s family, I merely waved “bye bye” and up, up and away

I flew.

Aboard the plane of other ‘happy birthday jumpers,” I found myself among a bevy of peaches and cream complexioned youngsters who were bursting with energy and excitement.

Not to be outdone—I whooped it up too! Sitting next to an open door of a loud two engine plane ready to do “the thing,” I honestly had no fear; only a grateful heart that I had been a physically fit person for over 30 years.

This was my ONLY qualification to jump. Landing, none too gracefully was hilarious—PLOP! Again, thankful that I am a fitness buff, my legs and bottom fared well enough to walk off the “Drop Zone” laughing uproariously!

Interestingly, skydiving coaches say the activity needs 90 percent mental concentration and only 10 percent physical conditioning. Even still, according to the United States Parachuting Organization, in the freefall position, your core shields your spine and prevents injury. Exercises just prior to the jump strengthen and stretch those muscles.

Stretches for your hip flexors, quads, glutes and hamstrings can improve your posture and help align your spine for skydiving. An exercise simulating the freefall position can tone your back muscles and glutes. These exercises include planks, reverse crunches and roll-ups. Well, my “Plop” only proved I had to rely on my past years of toning and exercising. Thankfully, my back and leg muscles “remembered” what it was all about. Those are called “memory muscles.”

With all this under my “belt,” I think I’m now ready for another grand adventure: Indoor Skydiving; this is flying through

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POEM Palm Tree Horizons

W.J. Farr This is a land of palm tree horizons.

A land of Orange Blossom Trails and Citrus groves woven into the green carpet, With golden globes and brilliant suns.

This is a land of endless vistas Stretching into the distance and Misting into a deep blue line Showing us that flat, low land does, indeed, see more.

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Shown L to R: Deputy Chief Mike Bardell and Chief Robert Leonard.

Emergency Squad Announces New Deputy Chief Mike Bardell

The Emergency Squad is pleased to announce its new Deputy Chief Mike Bardell. Mike joined the Squad in 2014, going through Emergency Medical Responder and Driver training. In 2015, Mike took on the role of Captain of team 3, learning the job requirements of all his team members. Now as Deputy Chief, Mike will assist Chief Robert Leonard in the day to day operations of the Squad.

This is a land where the sun lifts from the Atlantic And drops over the Gulf of Mexico, And you can travel from sunrise to Sunset in less than a day.

This is a land of swaying flowers and royal fronds, Fountains of Youth, wind swept White sand beaches foaming To the mangrove swaps.

This is a land of strong people, Hardened by summer heat and Forged in molten sun, With forceful opinions, And searing ideas.

This is a land of gators and white herons, Of pelicans and porpoise, Leaping out of turquoise waters, Into white spray.

This is a land of soft sunsets Leaving us breathless after a searing noon, Of Glades restlessly moving thru Tall grasses and blunt hills.

There is a sweetness to the air And a scent of perfume into the night.

For, in the end, all who arrive, truly see that This is a land of palm tree horizons.

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New Captain for Emergency Squad’s Team 3 - Paul O’Connor

By Robin Watt, Assistant Chief, Communications In December 2011, Paul O’Connor came into the Squad and volunteered.

After Emergency Medical Responder training and then passing the Driver’s course, Paul became one of the Squad’s most reliable ambulance drivers.

Volunteering for multiple teams and filling in when there was a vacancy, Paul quickly became knowledgeable of the Squad’s policies and skilled as a driver.

It wasn’t long before Paul became an Assistant Captain for Team 7 and then for Team 3. Now that our Team 3 captain Mike Bardell has become Deputy Chief, Paul has been named as the Captain of Team 3. Thank you Paul, for your dedication.

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Ed and Kathy Miller took their News of Sun City Center along on a two-week tour of Italy. Here they are at the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Dick and Barbara Gingrich enjoyed a cruise to Bermuda this past April. They took their News of Sun City Center along for the ride

A quartet of SCC friends—Nancy Eckstrom, Alex Roik, Gay and Mike Ray—took their News of Sun City Center aboard the MSC Divina on a trip to San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Clif Oldham took his News of Sun City Center to the lowest place on earth, the Dead Sea.

Several SCC residents took The News aboard the Vision of the Seas, including: Evelyn McLean, Norma Eades, Cam McGary, Bill Eades, Ann Murray, Betty Lonergan and Carl McGary.

Bob and Cheryl Russell took The News of Sun City Center on a transit of the Panama Canal on board the Island Princess. Cheryl’s grandfather worked on the construction of the Canal, which was completed in 1914.

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Kings Point Line Dancers

Join the KP Line Dancers to celebrate Dads (Father’s Day) this month at a free social dance on Wed June 15, 7 PM, in the Veterans Theater. Open to KP and SCC residents and their guests. Couples always welcome. Casual dress. For your safety, please wear appropriate shoes: no backless sandals or flip-flops, or shoes with heels.

New KP Security rules: SCC residents and other guests MUST be on my event list for entry to this dance. You will not be allowed entry unless your name is listed. If previously done, no action required. If not, please call Jan 634-6226 to be added to my list of attendees by the evening before the event. If you have any questions, please call Jan 634-6226 for clarification.

June 30 Patriotic Concert

The Eastern Hillsborough Community Band will perform a patriotic concert, Thursday, June 30, 7 p.m. in the Kings Point Veterans Theater, 1900 Clubhouse Drive, Sun City Center.

The band’s yearly patriotic concert series is the band’s most popular series and attracts large crowds. The group performs marches and patriotic music during the performance, and veterans from all services will be recognized. Almost a full quarter of the band is comprised of veterans. This year, the band will perform music

by Aaron Copland and John Philip Sousa.

The concert is open to residents of Sun City Center, and each reserved seat is $9.

The admission charge includes the concert, one chocolate éclair and coffee service.

Tickets can be purchased in advance in the King’s Point Box Office in the North Clubhouse at 1900 Clubhouse Dr. from 8:30 am until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Tickets will be sold at the door the night of the performance starting at 6:15 p.m.

If you are not a resident of Kings Point but would like to purchase tickets in advance, please tell the gate guard you are headed to the Box Office to purchase tickets when you enter Kings Point.

EHCB is comprised of volunteers of all ages and from all walks of life. The band, which formed seven years ago, performs throughout the Tampa Bay area. Ken Watts, principal conductor, is an accomplished musician with more than 40 years of experience as a conductor and performer. Anne Marie Dresser, an accomplished trombone player, is the band’s assistant conductor.

For more information about the band, call (813) 569-1771, email info@ehcb.org or visit www.ehcb.org. For more information about Kings Point, call Nicole Howell at 813 387-3481.

Kings Point Krafters Donate to the Squad

By Robin Watt, Assistant Chief, Communications Each year the Kings Point Krafters gives back to the community. For many years, the Emergency Squad has been one of the primary recipients of their generosity.

This year, the Krafters donated $1,000 to the Squad. The Kings Point Krafters produces knit, crochet, bead and plastic canvas works of art. They meet and sell their one-of-a- kind works every Wednesday morning with all proceeds going to local charities.

New York Empire State Club

Summer Schedule For June, July and August we will be going out to restaurants to eat. At 5 p.m. For June 7, 2016 and we will eating at Asian Fusion Chinese Buffet located on US-41 in Apollo Beach at the Winn Dixie market. Tell the people that you call if they are interested in going to give you their head count so we will know how many people are going. The price is $16 per person—tax, tip and drink are included.

Classical Music Appreciation

June 15 at 3:30 p.m. Kings Point main clubhouse, Ripple Room (across hall from South Social Room.) Free. All lovers of classical music are invited. Information: Arthur C. Joy, 813-633-9783 or email “acjjr@tampabay.rr.com”.

KPAL’s Artist of the Month for June is Mary Ann Meeker

By Kathy Pruschen Mary Ann Meeker has been a resident of Kings Point since 2001. She previously resided in Connecticut and retired from the business world after 31 years, most recently working in higher education in Human Resources.

Mar y Ann is ver y active in the community. In Kings Point, she is secretary of the Federation Board, representing District 9, Oakley Green Association Board president and is chairing the Art League annual Art Show scheduled for February 9 and 10, 2017 in the Kings Point North Clubhouse. She is Assistant Captain and First Responder for Team 4 and serves on the Board of the Sun City Emergency Squad.

Her art background has served her well whether she is painting or capturing beautiful subject matter, through photography, for future work. She is looking forward to painting and drawing these new subject matters. Mary Ann has recently started to do more colored pencil art work, a new technique for her, under the guidance of teacher Lynn Bremermann. She enjoys traveling, cooking and reading when not busy in the community.

Mary Ann’s wonderful artwork will be on display in Kings Point North Clubhouse Art Room window from June 4 through July 2.

Kings Point Pinochle

Catherine Amass had all eight aces in a hand in a single deck of pinochle on Wednesday, April 20. The odds of this happening are 0.00013%. All the Kings Point pinochle players agreed that in all our combined years of playing we have never seen this happen. It must have been her lucky “card hat”! Her playing partner, Barbara Kunhardt, combined for a high game score of 195, another first.

The Kings Point Pinochle group meets on Wednesday and Friday from 6:15 p.m. to 9:30 in the card room. All experienced pinochle players from Kings Point and Sun City Center are invited to join the group.

Understanding Alzheimer’s

Marty Gifford, Squad CFO; Cass Dagg-Murphy, KP Krafters; Chief Robert Leonard; and Bill Murphy, Emergency Squad volunteer.

Wednesday June 22, Teepa Snow from Senior Helpers will be on hand to present “Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer’s Care: Trying to Provide the Best Quality Care Throughout the Journey.

From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Kings Point Veterans Theater, 1900 Club House Drive, Sun City Center, Florida 33573.

9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Trying to Provide Best Quality Care throughout the Journey of Dementia: Understanding Progression and How to Modify Support, Care, and Environments.

This session forms the core of all we will do in the workshop. The emphasis is on helping you see things differently. By the end of the morning, you will have some “AH HA” moments as you appreciate the impact of dementia on intake of data, processing of data, and therefore what the person will do, say, think, believe and is less likely and be able to do.

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Lunch provided by Sun Towers Retirement Community 1:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Building Hands On Skills for Interaction and Communication - We will build on what we now ‘know’ and understand about dementia as we develop new skills to better support and help. We will start with our approach, our cues, and our ability to connect. Then we will work on hands on ways of communicating and assisting with daily life and in times of distress.

FREE event but RSVP is required: 813-677-1400 or “sfox@seniorhelpers.com”

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C.A.R.E.

Mona is a demure feline with beautiful silver gray fur. She loves to lounge on the lanai, but prefers napping with Kody on the top of the kitty condo, or high shelf.

She’s quiet, but observant of all of the activity that goes on in the kitty room.

Mona will make someone a sweet, quiet companion. Please stop by C.A.R.E. soon to visit Mona. Mona is updated on her shots and is spayed. As part of her adoption she will microchipped. DOB: October 2, 2011.

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Rhett is a handsome black and white Spaniel. He was fearful when he first arrived at C.A.R.E. but quickly has become a real clown and a lover. He loves to have his butt scratched and roll over for belly rubs. He is not shy about planting kisses on all the C.A.R.E. volunteers. As part of his adoption Rhett will be treated for heartworm disease. Also he will be microchipped.

He has been neutered and is current on vaccinations. DOB: November 2, 2013.

C.A.R.E. is an all-volunteer, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization (59-3678003) registered with the FL Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, No. CH-14526. The shelter is funded solely through donations, adoptions, spay/neuter fees, fundraisers and small grants. For more information, volunteer opportunities or donations, please visit our website (careshelter.org) or give us a call 813-645-2273. We are very grateful for your support.

C.A.R.E. is open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday through Saturday.

For directions visit www.CareShelter.org or call 813-645-2273.

Community Cats Need Your Help

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Feline Folks has said “goodbye” to many of our loyal community cat feeders.

If you are an animal lover and can help even one day a month, Feline Folks would love to talk to you. We feed the cats daily. Food, training and support are provided. Our most urgent need is in Aston Gardens and Kings Point.

If you would like to take a test ride to learn more about the process, contact us at the email “info@felinefolks.us”. Visit our information table in the North Club House on first and the third Wednesday of each month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The table is on the left side as enter the front door.

Join us at a Meow Mixer on the first Thursday of the month at 4:30 in the Culinary Room of the Kings Point 2020 building. This is a great way to meet the group, learn about our activities and enjoy a snack.

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