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Submitted by Jan Huber Asst. Chief PR We come from all walks of life, different backgrounds, different ages, different talents but we have several things in common. We are all part of a 440-person family known affectionately in town as “THE
SQUAD.” We have all made the decision to volunteer our time and efforts to this organization and we believe in our motto of “Neighbors Helping Neighbors.” You may know some of us. We are EMT’s, front office personnel, cooks, maintenance men, dispatchers, drivers, blood
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August, 2012 And here is a bit of our history: Sun City Center Emergency Squad was started in 1964 by 14 “first aiders” trained by the Red Cross. Today we are over 400 volunteers consisting of licensed Emergency Medical Technicians, Emergency Medical Responders, Emergency Medical Responder-Drivers, and Dispatchers. Support staff consists of receptionists, mechanics, washers, sanitizers, instructors, technicians, maintenance and administrative staff. With our computerized locator program, your Sun City Center Emergency Squad is ready to help you in any medical emergency. We are here to help, and we will respond to your call for emergency medical assistance when you need it. If you think you might like to know more about us and if there may be a fit somewhere for you, please call 813-633-1411 or visit our web site www.scc-ems.us. More Pictures on Page 3
Cabaret Performance to Benefit Athena House
Come one, Come all, Come to the Cabaret! What good is sitting alone In your room? Come hear the music play. Come to the Cabaret. Put down your knitting, your book and your broom and come to the Cabaret. Bring your partners, bring your friends and your neighbors to the Cabaret at Community Hall on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 7 PM. Tickets are $10 per person. Proceeds from the event will benefit The Athena House in Tampa. Sun City Center resident Pam Treadwell was channel surfing one evening when she came upon an interview with a staff member of Athena House. She heard the staff member describe the problems of women veterans and how invisible these valiant women are when they return. She believes that despite the fact that women soldiers face the same challenges on the front lines as men, the services available to them have not caught up to the needs they have. Pam said, ‘Here you have women putting their lives on the line, some wounded as severely
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as their male counterparts, and not only do they not get the recognition they deserve, they don’t have the services they need to reintegrate into society.” After learning more about what Athena House offers to local homeless women veterans, Pam was motivated to spearhead a fundraiser for the shelter. She and another Sun City resident, Brenda Coman, a veteran, have put together a cabaret variety show that will entertain everyone. Bill Barker will emcee. Sun City’s very own Senior American Idol, Troy Coman, will sing at the event. Other featured entertainers include Charles Wirick, John Cortese, John Foster, Joann Podgurski, Frank and Dee Weder, and several dance troupes. The nature of women’s roles in the military have changed drastically in recent years so that many are now deployed on the front lines where their experiences adversely affect their mental health. Because of the effect their service has on
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them, a woman who has served in the military is four times more likely to be homeless than a non-veteran woman. Currently, of the nearly 18,000 homeless individuals in Hillsborough County, 10%, or approximately 1800, are veterans, which is twice the national average. The Athena House is a 16-bed transitional housing program located in Tampa, which provides safe housing and employment services specifically for female veterans who are homeless after an honorable discharge from the armed forces. It is the first transitional housing program within the State of Florida specifically designed to address the unique needs of homeless female veterans. According to Sara Romeo, CEO of Tampa Crossroads, Inc. and Director of Athena House, “Our goal is to assist our homeless and at-risk veterans back into a life of independence through economic self-sufficiency.” The Athena House offers a highly structured program which is staffed 24/7 and offers counseling support and
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treatment exclusively to homeless female veterans. The Athena women are provided safe housing for up to 24 months. During this time they learn the life skills they will need to support permanent, independent living and leave the life of homelessness behind them forever. All proceeds from this cabaret variety show will benefit homeless and at-risk women veterans being served by the Athena House. Tickets will go on sale at the Atrium beginning August 27 and will be available Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 am until 12 noon. Anyone wishing to reserve a table of eight (8) or has questions, please contact -- Jody: 938-4614 or Pam: 634-4218. Come taste the wine, Come hear the band. Come blow a horn, start celebrating. Your table’s waiting. Carrier-Route Pre Sort
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Memorial WOLFERT, LaVerne Marie 89, of Sun City Center, passed away
The Editor’s Corner When You Run Through the Sprinklers
By Adam Porter, EIC NOKP Our yard needed some help. The grass under our oak trees had gone on what appeared to be permanent vacation in spots. As I stood out in my yard and thought about the grass, I let my imagination start churning. If we put some mulch here and some flowers there and planted some grass here…BINGO! Best yard on the block! Well, maybe not, but at least no more ugly yard. I put the plan down on paper and showed it to my wife. She gave me two thumbs up, so off we went to “Lowe’s Depot” to get what we needed for our extreme home makeover, “landscaping edition.” We picked up some mulch and wall blocks and grass seed, as well as a cart full of other odds and ends. But we still needed sprinklers. I had done some looking online and learned what not to buy, based on ratings and reviews. I ended up going home with two metal lawn sprinklers with spiked bases that allowed them to be placed in one spot and moved as needed. Perfect for an area the size I was irrigating. Then we went home and got to work. I’ll spare you the griping about how hot it was – it’s Florida. It’s July. Nuff said. As afternoon rolled on toward dusk we set out lawn chairs while our little guy ran his Big Wheel up and down the sidewalk. It was time to test those sprinklers. Next door there were two other kids riding bikes. My little guy, who is closing in on three years old, kept running next door and asking the kids to play. They did not seem too interested in playing with someone a few years younger than they. After all, they were riding bikes and “this little kid” was struggling to get his Big Wheel going. They’re sweet kids, but they were doing “big kid” stuff…and, let’s face it, it takes patience to deal with someone who is just learning how to do…well, pretty much everything. But he was persistent, repeatedly trying to race down the sidewalk behind the other kids on their bikes, getting left in the dust, but never giving up. I kept one eye on this while trying to find the right spot to plant my sprinkler. I stuck the spike into a corner facing the street and hollered to my wife to turn on the water. With that signature “squitch” of sound, the
July 19, 2012. She was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church and the Council of Catholic Women. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Wolfert; her daughter and sonin-law, Cathy and Jay Broida; her son-in-law, Robert Linc, and her brother, Edward Dunn. Survivors include her son, Kenneth (Patricia) Wolfert; three daughters and sons-in-law, Cheryl (Nick) Bonnema, Connie Linc and Barbara (Ray) Stinson, 12 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 am Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 702 Valley Forge Boulevard, Sun City Center. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sun City Center Emergency Squad, 720 Ray Watson Dr., Sun City Center, FL 33573 or St Jude Children's Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements by Sun City Center Funeral Home, Sun City Center, 813-634-9900
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News of sprinkler kicked on, spraying a wide arc across the yard. I adjusted a bit to water more of the yard and less of the street. But the sidewalk was still in the path of the water. Remember, this is July, so at 7 PM the mercury was still hovering around 90 degrees. Suddenly, all three kids had abandoned the bikes and were sprinting through the spray, laughing and playing…together. I’m not sure how much water ended up on them instead of the grass, but it was worth it to see that connection being made. Now, for the past few evenings, the kids have been playing together. One silly thing in common – a shared joy of running through a sprinkler – and they are fast friends. That got me thinking about how divisive the world can be for all of us “grown folks.” Sure, there are things that matter, but there sure seems like there is a lot of anger and hostility out there about stuff that, well, really doesn’t make a hill of beans of difference. We may not know as much as the other guy, or they may know less than us. Either way, it can take patience. But, truth is, none of us have it all together. We all still fall off our bikes now and then, and I’m willing to bet that most of us have at least one silly thing in common. I think I’ll take a lesson from those kids and start focusing more on what unites us rather than what divides us. After all, on a hot summer night, it sure feels good to have somebody to run through the sprinklers with.
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SIERRA II model. Priced to sell is this 2/2 with tile entryway leading to your great room with track lighting and 2 solar tubes over dining alcove.Home is pet friendly and located on a culde-sac with a long driveway. 2529 Lynx Rood JUST REDUCED to... $79,900
AMESBURY1/1 with den Located a stones throw from the south clubhouse this delightful unit overlooks water and golf course from your lanai and would be a cozy retreat for a single person or a happy couple. There is a 1.5 garage for your vehicle. 2223 Nantucket Drive... $67,500
102 22nd NW St
VAC
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4.17 Acres..178 Ft on Little Manatee Rvr
651 Tremont Greeens
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Albany-Golf Course location Water too.
3723 Gaviota Dr
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LaPaloma-Lots of Bells &Whistles
833 Tremont Greens
2/2
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Charleston-Split bed, Grt rm, Enc Lanai
1015 River Drive SW
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1+ Acres 1950 Built Home-Lit Manatee
2244 Greenwich Dr
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Stuart-Very Clean Snowbird retreat
1141 Emerald Dunes Dr
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Saone- Den/Office, Golf & Water
2240 Greenwich
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Stuart-Nicely furn , large utility room.
2229 New Bedford Dr
3/2
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832 Regal Manor
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306B Fowling Ct
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Windsor-Lite Bright Close to amenities
1614 New Bedford
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Bahamian-Simmons Lake, Great Lanai
301 Kings Blvd F-143
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$25,900
Mansard Nicely Furn Newer Kitchen
1920 N Pebble Beach Blvd
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$159,500
Laureltree Golf & Water Caloosa Club
301 Friar Court
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1747 Del Webb W
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1309 IDLEWOOD 307 KNOTTWOOD CT $1,200 per Month $850 per Month Available fully furnished on a year round basis is this Annually gets you this 2/2 fully SAHARA model home located furnished Master Bed Room in Kingspoint on the Golf -Queen, Guest Bed Room -Full, Course. Master bedroom screen porch and access to the features Queen set and Guest KNOLLS private swimming bedroom has Twins, Large great pool room plus an enclosed lanai UNFURNISHED ANNUAL RENTALS
324 GREENMANOR DRIVE $950 per Month Partially furnished DEDHAM duplex home with 1644 heated sq feet of living area. This spacious home offers a smaller intimate feel to it. Split Bedrooms & family room.
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2213 Grenadier
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York
$ 795
Bedford A 13
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Laminate NW kitchen
$ 775
Andover D 80
2/2/1C
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$ 850
1830B Foxhunt
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Stewart+GC storage
$ 825
1306 Lambdeth
2/2/1.5C
St George 5star
$ 850
509B Foxglove
2/2/1C
Hampton NW A/C
$ 875
1715 Atrium
2/2/1.5C
Capri- Lite n Airy
$ 875
825 La Jolla Ave
2/2/1C
New carpet/paint
$ 875
1903 Canterbury B3
2/2/1C
Golf course
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2232 Grenadier
2/2/1C
Stewart-cart garage
$ 890
1515 Leland
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Sunset
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2/2/2C
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4/3/2 CPT
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3/2/2C
Tile roof – Dog OK
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The inaugural 2011-2012 "Where in theWorld is the News of Kings Point" contest was an unmitigated success. Scores of our enthusiastic readers submitted photos of themselves holding theNews of Kings Point all over the world. Building on that success, we areannouncing the Second Annual "Wherein the World is the News of Kings Point" contest. We know that many ofyou folks love to travel as much as our resident wanderer, Eddie Dixon. So,when you go on the road or on that cruise in the coming months, be sure to takealong your NOKP. Snap a photo of you or a loved one holding up the paper withthe News of Kings Point masthead clearly visible. Send your digital image tonews@thenewsofkingspoint.com so we can put your smiling face in the paper. Did we mention…THERE'S A PRIZE!!! The esteemed travel experts at LegendaryJourneys have generously agreed to continue sponsoring this annualcontest event by donating a ONE WEEKCARIBBEAN CRUISE. That's right! Each year we will be drawing a name fromour submitted photos and some lucky traveler will cruise the Caribbean courtesyof Legendary Journeys and News of Kings Point. The 2012-2013 contest will run from June 1, 2012 - May 31, 2013. So get those photos in ASAP! Details are available, by request, from news@thenewsofkingspoint.com.
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David Cashen, MD, Coastal Orthopedics, and Medical Director of the Orthopaedic Spine and Joint Center at Lakewood Ranch, will discuss direct anterior hip replacement surgery – a surgical option for hip replacement that is one of the least invasive procedures available – and why it can help reduce pain and speed recovery.
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Adopt a Friend That C.A.R.E.s
Natasha is a goofy Terrier puppy who was found as a stray with her brother Boris. Natasha is a sweetheart. She loves to cuddle. Both Natasha and her brother zip around the play yard, chasing each other and their toys. Natasha has started obedience training. With some of her favorite treats on hand, she will follow the sit and down commands so far. She is a super active pup so she will need someone who can keep up with her. As part of her adoption, Natasha will be spayed, microchipped, and brought current on her shots. DOB: May 2, 2012.
Bunny is a female orange and white domestic short hair mix. She is a real beauty! When entering the room, she will lock eyes with you to ensure that you come her way. She does tend to be on the shy side. Although a beauty, Bunny will take some effort to be a people's cat. Please check her out so she can hop to her forever home ASAP. Bunny is spayed, microchipped, and current on her shots. DOB: September 1, 2009
C.A.R.E. is open10 AM to 3 PM on Tues. - Sat. For directions visit www.CareShelter.org or call 813-645-2273
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Metaphysical Society August Meetings
WED AUG 1 - Dr. Carol Roberts Shares Her Recent Peruvian Experiences – 10:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Heritage Room, Atrium Bldg. Central CA Campus - Dr. Carol Roberts, founder of the Brandon Wellness Works, will speak on her experiences with Inka Shamanism while sharing the experiences from her recent trip to Peru. She will explain how participation in Shaman sacred ceremonies like “Soul Retrieval” the individual can heal themselves, as well as contribute to the well being of the whole world because the Soul of the world can also be wounded. WED - AUG 8 - Enhance Your Relationship With The Divine - 10:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Heritage Room, Atrium Bldg. Central CA Campus Victoria Hawkins is a Intuitive Artist, Yoga Instructor, Writer, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a student of all things Divine. Through the years she has found that all of these paths have led to the same place - into a relationship with the Divine. Spirit Art came about as she discovered her ability to be a channel for Divine guidance through art and word. WED AUG 15 - Reincarnation - fact or myth? - 10:00 AM – Heritage Room, Atrium Bldg. Central CA Campus - Rev. Holli Cantrell, a certified hypnotherapist, and Rev. Joe Kelly, a former clinical psychologist and certified hypnotherapist, will share their experiences with past life recall. Many books have been written on the subject of a person’s “memories” that strongly support the concept of former life involvements. Oftentimes, people’s fears, phobias, likes and dislikes, talents and abilities, negative and positive relationships hark back to a past life or lives. Explore how to recognize former life memories, how to access them, how to learn to trust, honor and preserve these revelations. WED AUG 29 – 10;00 am – Heritage Room, Atrium Bldg. Central CA Campus - The Journey of Mediumship - Andrew and Tamara Overlee, the founders of Joy of Healing, have been working for twenty-six years as a team with their spirit family, a group of teachers, philosophers and healers. Andrew is a full trance medium, who works as an instrument for healing energies that promote wellness physically and mentally. Tamara is a semi-trance medium for automatic writing, the author of “The Truth of Life from the World of Love and Spirit.” They will speak about the lineage with their spirit family, the three forms of mediumship.
“Three’s Company” at United Methodist Church
SUN CITY CENTER, FL Three’s Company, a vocal concert by three of the area’s top singers, will be performed one night only at the United Methodist Church of Sun City Center on Friday, August 3rd at 6:30PM. Teri Council, Ellen Kleinschmidt
and Kathy Straub are well known local professional vocalists/ actors who recently wrote and starred in a new musical entitled Aged to Perfection that played to sold out houses at the Rollins Theater and the Sun City Center United Methodist
Church in February and March of this year. The August 3rd show features loads of audience favorites including solos, duets and trios by the ensemble. At just $10 each, tickets are on sale now and available in the office of the church on weekdays
from 8:30AM to 4:00PM and on Sundays after worship services. For additional information about this and other events and activities at the United Church of Sun City Center, please contact Jeff Jordan, Director of Music and the Arts, at 813-634-2539.
United Methodist Church Youth Return From Mission Trip
SUN CITY CENTER, FL The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center Youth Group, Under the Cross, returned from a week-long mission trip with TeamEffort in Jacksonville, FL. Comprised of twelve missionaries, the group helped renovate a home and construct a new shed for a homeless shelter in Palatka FL, a very poor town just south of Jacksonville. The youth learned to hang and finish drywall as well as to measure, cut and nail together a 12’x12’ frame shed. On Friday, the group was treated to an afternoon at Adventure Island in Tampa. The Under the Cross Youth Group is led by Tiffani and Bobby Martinez and chaperones for this trip included Amanda and Jeff Jordan. Youth missionaries were
Taylor Hodel, Austin Hufferman, Julia & Isabelle Jordan, Shelby McConnell, Brianna Miller, Dalton Paulson and Michelle Tscheu. Under the Cross Youth Group meets on Wednesday evenings from 5:30 to 7:30PM and meetings include a meal as well as Bible study, games and other activities. Under the Cross is open to all youth grade levels 6 through high school. For more information about the Youth Group, please contact Tiffani Martinez at (813) 516-0373. For additional information about this and ativities at the United Church of Sun City Center, please contact Jeff Jordan, Director of Music and the Arts, at 813634-2539. To learn more about the United Methodist Church of Sun City center, please visit our website at www.sccumc.com.
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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 www.SCCAdsAndEvents.com . Send all events by e-mail to sccfreeads@tampabay.rr.com. You only need to submit your Event one time each month for it to appear in both The News of Kings Point and SCC Ads and Events. 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. is updated every which weekend. WED. AUG 1 - MOAA MEETING 11:00 a.m. at the Sun City Center Atrium in the Florida Room ($14.00). RADM Larry C. Chambers will be the featured speaker at the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) meeting / luncheon ADM Chambers was commanding officer of the USS Midway (CV-41) in March 1975 and also commanded Carrier Group Three in 1979-80. THU. AUG 2 - ALZHEIMER’S CARGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 10:00-11:00 a.m. Homewood Residence–Personalized Assisted Living and Memory Care, 3910 Galen Ct. (just off Upper Creek Dr.) We’ll provide you with the education, information and resources you need in a caring, confidential environment. Anna Lively, MS, Registered Mental Health Counselor, will guide the group and answer questions and concerns. Light Refreshments.
For Information, Call: Bev Hurley @ 813-633-4340 or bhurley@ brookdaleliving.com THU. AUG 2 - AGING GRACEFULLY SUPPORT GROUP 4:00 - 5:30 at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Drive, Sun City. This is a support group for individuals who are learning to live with the effects of aging in a graceful, healthy manner. Facilitated by Laura Burch from Hanson Services, In Home Care. For additional information, contact Debbie Caneen at 813634-3347. THU. AUG 2 – THE ANTIOXIDANT MYTH: WHY TYPICAL ANTIOXIDANTS DON’T WORK Get the truth about antioxidants and discover a supplement that, according to 11 peer-reviewed clinical studies, gets it RIGHT. Plus, you can earn a solid monthly income by simply introducing this breakthrough product to others. Build wealth while you protect your health. Learn how. Meeting begins at 7:30 PM at 7215 Alafia Ridge Rd. Riverview, FL. Space is limited. RSVP at 888-544-4261. FRI. AUG 3 - 3’S COMPANY CONCERT 6:30 p.m. at Sun City Center’s United Methodist Church (1210 Del Webb Blvd) “3’s Company”, a NEW musical celebration of women, starring Ellen Kleinschmidt, Kathy Straub and Teri Council. Tickets are $10.00 and may be purchased at the church office or by calling 6342539. 3 times the music. 3 times the fun! SAT. AUG 4 - SOUTH SHORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA “A COLLECTION OF OVERTURES.” 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., at St. John The Divine Church, Sun City Center, The South Shore Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Dr. Susan Bailey Robinson, presents three performances of overture favorites by Beethoven, Wagner, Verdi, Straus, Suppe´ and Copland. Tickets: $10 can be purchased on line at www.theSSSO.org or at the door prior to concerts, if available. SAT. AUG 4 - THE ACADEMY OF BALLROOM DANCE 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Community Hall, 1910 South Pebble Beach Blvd., Sun City Center. Members free, guests $6.00. Dressy Casual Attire. BYOB. Music by Bernice Dubro. Singles Table available. Free lesson “CHA CHA’ from 6:30 - 7:15. All members and other friends are welcome. For further information, call Jean Kostka at 813-634-1235 or Lennie Crooks at 813-642-9975. SUN. AUG 5 - SOUTH SHORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA “A COLLECTION OF OVERTURES.” 2:00 p.m. at The Regent, 6437 Watson Dr. Riverview. Tickets: $10 can be purchased on line at www.theSSSO.org or at the door prior to concerts, if available. The South Shore Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Dr. Susan Bailey Robinson, presents three performances of overture favorites by Beethoven, Wagner, Verdi, Straus, Suppe´ and Copland. SUN. AUG 5 - SINGLES SOCIAL DANCE CLUB 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. in the Florida Room, Atrium Bldg., to dance to live music. Members $3; Guests $5. BYOB, Ice, water and snacks provided. Proper dress requested. Info: 813-633-3558.
Debbie Bates, CIC, LUTCF, CLTC (813) 633-0006 837 Cypress Village Blvd. Sun City Center DebbieBates@allstate.com © 2011 Allstate Insurance Company allstate.com
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MON. AUG 6 – FRI AUG 10 - CLUBLINK MEMBER WEEKLY GOLF SCHEDULE 8/6 Mon – Club Renaissance Golf Course – Men’s League – 8:30 a.m. 8/7 Tues – Club Renaissance Golf Course – Ladies League – 8:30 a.m. 8/8 Wed – Scepter Golf Course– The Swingers – 9 a.m. 8/9 Thurs – Scepter Golf Course – Men’s 19th Holers 9:00 a.m. 8/10 Fri – Falcon Watch – Men’s Day 9-Holes – 12:30 p.m. To find out more about the advantages of ClubLink’s golf membership, contract J.R. Del Castillo at 813-658-1231 Visit – www.clublink.ca MON. AUG 6 - LIFE CONCERNS SUPPORT GROUP 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.at Homewood Residence, 3910 Galen Court, just off Upper Creek Dr. Bring your depression, anxiety, fears and frustrations either personal or with family, friends or others to receive and give support, in full confidence and free of charge. Join the group in the library on the second floor across from the elevator. Experience both healing and enrichment. Frank Koebrich (813) 642-0773, and Harriet Suskind (813) 633-9899 are both experienced psychotherapists. Sponsored by the Southshore Coalition for Mental Health and Aging. TUE. AUG 7 - CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE “CHF” SUPPORT GROUP 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Drive, Sun City. Join our facilitator Jennifer Petit, from Hometown Homecare as she introduces you to cutting edge resources. This group is exclusively for those living with heart failure and their families and caregivers. For additional information, contact Debbie Caneen at 813-634-3347. WED. AUG 8 - FILM NOIR SERIES 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library. 15816 Beth Shields Way Ruskin, FL 33573. This event is FREE! Watch a classic film noir movie on our big screen. This month’s feature, “The Third Man,” starring Orson Welles, Joseph Cotton, Trevor Howard, and Alida Valli. Movie synopsis: Holly Martins (Cotton) an American novelist travels to post-war Vienna, only to find himself investigating the mysterious death of an old friend, black-market opportunist Harry Lime (Welles). Funding provided by the Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library. WED. AUG 8 - DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Drive, Sun City. Please join Patricia Stephens, LPN from Comprehensive Home Health Care as she facilitates our support group “Everyday Basics of Diabetic Care.” For additional information, contact Debbie Caneen at 813-634-3347. THU. AUG 9 - GRIEF, LOSS AND DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Drive, Sun City. This group is facilitated by Edmond Dubreuil MSW, RCSWI mental health professional. Supported by: South Shore Coalition on Mental Health & Aging & United Methodist Church of Sun City Center For additional information, contact Debbie Caneen at 813-634-3347.
August, 2012
THU AUG 9 – RESIDUAL INCOME FOR RETIREES This hour-long presentation will teach you exactly how to increase your monthly income and add freedom to your “fixed budget.” Stop “just getting by” and start enjoying retirement! Light refreshments at 7:30 PM. Meeting begins at 7:40 PM. Located at 7215 Alafia Ridge Rd. Riverview, FL. Space is limited. RSVP at 888-544-4261. MON. AUG 13 – FRI AUG 17 CLUBLINK MEMBER WEEKLY GOLF SCHEDULE 8/13 Mon – Club Renaissance Golf Course – Men’s League – 8:30 a.m. 8/14 Tues – Club Renaissance Golf Course – Ladies League – 8:30 a.m. 8/15 Wed – Scepter Golf Course – Aces & Bogeys – 8 a.m. 8/16 Thurs – Scepter Golf Course – Men’s AmCan Group 9:00 a.m. 8/17 Fri – Club Renaissance Golf Course – Prize Fund Tournament – 8:30am & 12:30pm To find out more about the advantages of ClubLink’s golf membership, contract J.R. Del Castillo at 813-658-1231 Visit – www.clublink.ca. TUE. AUG 14 - COPD SUPPORT GROUP 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Drive, Sun City. Joy Barlaan, ARNP and Jan Whitaker, LPN from Ace Homecare have over 50 combined years of experience and will be your facilitators. Your available resources are endless! For additional information, contact Debbie Caneen at 813-634-3347. WED. AUG 15 - CLASSICAL MUSIC APPRECIATION 3:30 PM, Kings Point main clubhouse, East-West Social Room. Free. All lovers of classical music are invited. Information: Arthur C. Joy, 813-633-9783 or email - acjjr@tampabay.rr.com WED. AUG 15 - KP LINE DANCERS 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. in the Borini Theatre at Kings Point. Come dance and celebrate the Florida lifestyle with the KP line dancers. Think of palm trees, beaches, beautiful blue water, and flamingos when you decide on what costume or color to wear. Tickets available at the KP box office, $5.50. Open to KP and SCC residents and their guests. Couples always welcome. BYOB and setups. Call Jan for info 634-6226. THU. AUG 16 SUMMER REHEARSALS OF THE WOMEN’S CHORUS 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 1239 Del Webb W. Do we have an opportunity for you! If you love to sing, would love to join another group, but haven’t been able or willing to commit to “one more thing” consider sitting in on summer rehearsals of The Women’s Chorus. For more information, please call Chris at 813-634-4341. Join them for one, two or all three rehearsals. Who knows, perhaps in experiencing what this group has to offer, you will feel that you’re able to find time in your schedule to fit in one more activity after all! THU. AUG 16 - ALZHEIMER’S CARGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Homewood Residence–Personalized Assisted Living and Memory Care, 3910 Galen Ct. (just off Upper Creek Dr.) We’ll provide you with the Continued on Page 9
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33573 From Page 8 education, information and resources you need in a caring, confidential environment. Anna Lively, MS, Registered Mental Health Counselor, will guide the group and answer questions and concerns. Light Refreshments. For Information, Call Bev @ 813-633-4340 or bhurley@ brookdaleliving.com. THU. AUG 16 - LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Drive, Sun City. Jennifer Petit from Hometown Homecare will facilitate this group. If you are facing the challenges of low vision or caring for a loved one facing this issue, this support group is a must! A FREE quick vision health questionnaire assessment will be provided. For additional information, contact Debbie Caneen at 813-634-3347. THU AUG 16 – THE ANTIOXIDANT MYTH: WHY TYPICAL ANTIOXIDANTS DON’T WORK Get the truth about antioxidants and discover a supplement that, according to 11 peer-reviewed clinical studies, gets it RIGHT. Plus, you can earn a solid monthly income by simply introducing this breakthrough product to others. Build wealth while you protect your health. Learn how. Meeting begins at 7:30 PM at 7215 Alafia Ridge Rd. Riverview, FL. Space is limited. RSVP at 888-544-4261. SUN. AUG 19 - SINGLES SOCIAL DANCE CLUB 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. in the Florida Room to dance to the music of Thor Stevens. Members $3; Guests $5. BYOB. Ice, water and snacks provided. Proper dress requested. Info: 215-7127. MON. AUG 20 – FRI AUG 24: CLUBLINK MEMBER WEEKLY GOLF SCHEDULE 8/20 Mon – Club Renaissance Golf Course – Prize
Fund Tournament – 8:30 a.m. 8/21 Tues – Club Renaissance Golf Course – Ladies League – 8:30 a.m. 8/22 Wed – Scepter Golf Course– The Swingers – 9 a.m. 8/23 Thurs – Falcon Watch – Men’s Tournament AM Classic Couples 2nd Round 8:30 a.m. 8/24 Fri – Falcon Watch – Ladies Day 9-Holes – 1-2-3 Teams 9:00 a.m. To find out more about the advantages of ClubLink’s golf membership, contract J.R. Del Castillo at 813-658-1231 Visit – www.clublink.ca. MON. AUG 20 - PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Drive, Sun City. This group is facilitated by Eden Feldman, MSW who is the Director of Outreach at the USF Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders Center. If you have Parkinson’s, or are caring for someone with this disease, be sure to attend this support group where needed assistance is readily available! For additional information, contact Debbie Caneen at 813-634-3347. TUE. AUG 21 - ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP FOR YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONE! 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Drive, Sun City. Bring Your Loved One For a Well Deserved Break and Attend our Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group. 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 813-2464120. The needed resources are endless! For additional information, contact Debbie Caneen at 813-634-3347.
THU. AUG 23 - FREE MEMORY SCREENING PROVIDED BY DR. MARY STEDMAN 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Drive, Sun City. Memory Screening provided by Dr. Mary Stedman from Stedman Clinical Trials. Don’t miss this opportunity. Diagnosed early, Dementia can be treated. Please RSVP to reserve your space today! For additional information, contact Debbie Caneen at 813634-3347. THU. AUG 23 - GRIEF, LOSS AND DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Drive, Sun City. Facilitated by Edmond Dubreuil MSW, RCSWI mental health professional. Supported by: South Shore Coalition on Mental Health & Aging & United Methodist Church of Sun City Center. The needed resources are endless! For additional information, contact Debbie Caneen at 813-634-3347. THU. AUG 23 – BORED WITH RETIREMENT? Want to have some fun and make some money? This hour-long presentation will show you exactly how to increase your monthly income and add freedom to your “fixed budget.” Stop “just getting by” and start enjoying retirement! Light refreshments at 7:30 PM. Meeting begins at 7:40 PM. Located at 7215 Alafia Ridge Rd. Riverview, FL. Space is limited. RSVP at 888-544-4261. SUN. AUG 26 - SINGLES MINGLE DANCE CLUB 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. in the Studio Room located in the Kings Point Main Clubhouse. Music by Thor Stevens. Admission $5.00. BYOB. Ice and water provided. Proper dress requested. Info: 6345560.
Daniel Mountcastle, MD. Ohio State University Founder
MON AUG 27 – FRI AUG 31: CLUBLINK MEMBER WEEKLY GOLF SCHEDULE 8/27 Mon – Club Renaissance Golf Course – Men’s League – 8:30 a.m. 8/28 Tues – Club Renaissance Golf Course – Ladies League – 8:30 a.m. 8/29 Wed – Scepter Golf Course – Aces & Bogeys – 8 a.m. 8/30 Thurs – Scepter Golf Course – Men’s AmCan Group Play 8:30 a.m. 8/31 Fri – Club Renaissance Golf Course – 9-Hole Couples – 4 p.m. To find out more about the advantages of ClubLink’s golf membership, contract J.R. Del Castillo at 813-658-1231 Visit – www.clublink.ca. TUE. AUG 28 - AMPUTEE SUPPORT GROUP 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Drive, Sun City. Facilitated by Ty Wilson, Patient Care Advocate with Orthotic & Prosthetic Centers. The group is open to amputees, their family member, friends and involved medical personnel. It is our goal to enrich the lives of amputees and help them reach their full potential. The tools we use are peer support, education and activism. For additional information, contact Debbie Caneen at 813-634-3347. WED. AUG 29 - DEMENTIA/ ALZHEIMER’S AND HOW IT RELATES TO YOUR VISION 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Drive, Sun City. Information provided by Jeffrey Davis, M.D., Board Certified and FellowshipTrained Refractive and Cornea Specialist, LASIK and Cataract Surgeon with Manatee Sarasota Eye Clinic. For additional information, contact Debbie Caneen at 813-634-3347.
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August, 2012
Local Company Featured on National TV Show
Last fall, the team from David J. Brate Aluminum and Construction was invited to participate in an episode of the DIY Networks’ popular show “Yard Crashers.” The episode, filmed in the Wimauma neighborhood of Ayersworth, was aired for the first time on Tuesday, July 10, 2012. Show details from the DIY network’s website are as follows: Show host Ahmed Hassan, “headed to Tampa, Florida to change one couple’s yard from an ugly, blank slate to an entertaining paradise. A raised patio is topped off with a pergola for shade and a massive water feature along the back with lights that change colors and flames that dance on the water. A crushed shell walkway leads around the yard from the pergola lounge area to an outdoor kitchen made from polymer cabinetry and hooked up with a high-end grill, side burner and unique beverage dispenser. Episode DYCR410H.” Brate Aluminum and Construction was responsible for building the pergola featured in the episode. The materials for the pergola were supplied by the kind folks at Metals, USA. The show will be rebroadcast throughout July and August. To see the broadcast schedule,
“YC David” David Brate working on Pergola
L to R: Bill Kaufman, Metals USA, Billy Seay, Matt Blashaw, David Brate, & James Brate, front Row Ceasar Pecina.
please go to http://www. diynetwork.com/yard-crashers/ infinity-edge-bar/index.html. David J. Brate Aluminum & Construction is a family owned and operated construction company specializing in sunrooms, screen rooms and replacement windows. They have served the communities of South Shore for over 26 years. For further information about Brate Construction or to schedule your free estimate, please call 813.649.1599.
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2012, August The News of Kings Point
Team Effort Makes Fourth of July Special By Phyllis Hodges If you ventured near the SCC Community Association’s Central Campus and the adjacent ClubLink property on N. Pebble Beach Blvd. on July 4 and saw the activity in the morning and again in the evening, it was quite evident that Independence Day in Sun City Center is something special. The Fourth of July breakfast was the second for SCC. Last year’s breakfast, that CA Director Ann Marie Leblanc spearheaded, was part of the 50th Anniversary Celebration she chaired, and it was so popular that another was set for this year. The cadre of volunteers served about 1,025 people from 7 a.m. to noon. Diners had a great time meeting new people, socializing with those they already knew, and enjoying the food and great organ music. Last year’s fireworks display— again part of the 50th events— was so well received that fundraising started immediately for 2012. Talk to anyone who saw this year’s fireworks and you’ll hear accolades galore: “Awesome. Spectacular. Phenomenal. Best I’ve ever seen.” We were extremely fortunate to have had generous corporate support since the few thousand dollars the 2012 Fireworks Fund yielded was far from enough
for the display. Brandon Honda and Minto Communities footed the entire $21,000 bill for the fireworks, and the Fireworks Fund paid for expenses such as security, permits, set-up and cleanup. ClubLink graciously allowed the use of its property again this year, and Sandpiper Grille stepped up to the plate by donating the evening’s music and providing an “old fashioned barbeque” food station. Nick Egarhos, Sandpiper’s owner, estimates they served about 650 people. Let’s consider all the people who volunteered their time to make the day special. Over 100 people answered the call for help with the breakfast. They sold tickets, cooked, served, cleared tables, replenished supplies, etc. Some worked their threehour shift; some showed up at 5:30 a.m. and stayed through cleanup. Five volunteers from The Organ and Keyboard Club played for solid one-hour shifts. Volunteers from the Security Patrol, Emergency Squad, Radio Club and the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) were on hand, as well as Sheriff’s Office deputies and our own CA Maintenance Department crew. Looking forward to 2013, Joanne and Sam Sudman, who organized the 2012 breakfast, have agreed to serve as co-
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chairs again in 2013. Ann Marie Leblanc, who organized the fireworks for the past two years, has agreed to accept that job again next year. As you might expect, fundraising has already started, and corporate support is certainly not guaranteed. Residents are urged to stop in
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the Community Association office and drop a few dollars in the Fireworks Fund box. You can also mail a donation to the SCC Community Association, 1009 N. Pebble Beach Blvd., Sun City Center FL 33573. Call 813-633-3500 if you need more information.
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Hogans Golf Club
Monday, 6/18/12
Course: Buffalo Creek Play:A-Skins 1st Place: Butch Gadd - 2 Skins 2nd Place: Paul Gorney, Buzz Wetzel, Burt Easter, Ron Doncouse - Tied at 1 Skin Low-net: Buzz Wetzel - 67 Low-gross: Buzz Wetzel - 80 Birds: Buzz Wetzel - #8 Par 3 and #18 Par 5, Butch Gadd - #8 Par 3, & Paul Gorney - #9 Par 5
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(of Sun City Center and Kings Point)
Wednesday, 7/4/12
Course: Sandpiper Palms-Oaks Play:A-Skins 1st Place: Ruben Jones - 3 Skins 2nd Place: John Apostolou 2 Skins 3rd Place: Rich Lucidi and Denny Wintersteen Tied at 1 Skin Low-net: Ruben Jones and Ron Doncouse - Tied at 64 Low-gross: Ruben Jones - 81 Birds: Ruben Jones - #15 Par 4 and #16 Par 4
Wednesday, 7/11/12
Course: Sandpiper Palms-Oaks Play:A-Skins 1st Place: John Apostolou 3 Skins 2nd Place: Denny Wintersteen and Don Mowry - Tied at 2 Skins 3rd Place: Paul Gorney and Rich Lucidi - Tied at 1 Skin Low-net: Don Mowry - 66 Low-gross: Don Mowry and John Apostolou - Tied at 89 Birds: John Apostolou - #8 Par 3 and #17 Par 3, Denny Wintersteen - #3 Par 4, Ruben Jones - #14 Par 3.
Course: Sandpiper Palms - Lakes Play:H-Skins 1st Place: Ruben Jones and Don Mowry - Tied at 2 Skins 2nd Place: Mike Arghittu, Paul Gorney, John Apostolou, and Ron Doncouse Tied at 1 Skin Low-net: Don Mowry - 58 Low-gross: Don Mowry - 83 Birds: Ruben Jones #13 Par 5
L to R: Ruben Jones, Ron Doncouse, John Apostolou, Paul Gorney, Don Mowry, and Mike Arghittu.
L to R: Ruben Jones, Rich Lucidi, John Apostolou, and Denny Wintersteen.
Saturday, 7/7/12
Course: Freedom Fairways Play:A Skins 1st Place: Mike McClintic 3 Skins 2nd Place: Charlie Brown 2 Skins 3rd Place: Bill Giblin and Ruben Jones - Tied at 1 Skin Low-net: Ruben Jones and Mike McClintic - Tied at 57 Low-gross: Ruben Jones - 67 Birds: Ruben Jones - #3 Par 4, #9 Par 4, #12 Par 4, and #17 Par 4 Mike McClintic - #1 Par 4, #12 Par 4; Charlie Brown - #9 Par 4
Saturday, 6/23/12
Course: Freedom Fairways Play:H-Skins 1st Place: Don Koester - 8 Skins 2nd Place: Charlie Brown - 5 Skins Low-net: Charlie Brown and Don Koester - Tied at 57 Low-gross: Charlie Brown - 77
Date: Monday, 7/2/12
Course: Buffalo Creek Play: A-Skins 1st Place: Rich Lucidi and Paul Gorney - Tied at 2 Skins 2nd Place: Ruben Jones, Butch Gadd, and Don Mowry Tied at 1 Skin Low-net: Ruben Jones - 69 Low-gross: Ruben Jones - 84 Birds: Paul Gorney - #11 Par 4
Standing L to R: Don Mowry, Paul Gorney, Rich Lucidi, and Butch Gadd Seated: Ruben Jones.
Hogans Golf Club Weekly Schedule
MON. AUG 6 - SAT. AUG 11 8/6 Mon Buffalo Creek 8:45 4 8/8 Wed Sandpiper 8:00 4 4 8/11 Sat Freedom Fairways 8:45 MON. AUG 13 - SAT. AUG 18 4 8/13 Mon Buffalo Creek 8:45 4 8/15 Wed Sandpiper 8:00 4 8/18 Sat Freedom Fairways 8:45 MON. AUG 20 - SAT. AUG 25 4 8/20 Mon Buffalo Creek 8:45 4 8/22 Wed Sandpiper 8:00 4 8/25 Sat Freedom Fairways 8:45 MON. AUG 27 - SAT. SEP 1 4 8/27 Mon Buffalo Creek 8:45 4 8/29 Wed Sandpiper 8:00 4 9/1 Sat Freedom Fairways 8:45 Reservations are required to play with the Hogans. Contact Pam Jones at mrspkjones@gmail.com or visit http://hogans-golf.com/. The Club is open to all SCC and KP residents and their guests.
Standing L to R: Buzz Wetzel, Paul Gorney, and Butch Gadd. Seated L to R: Ron Doncouse and Burt Easter.
Wednesday, 6/20/12
August, 2012
L to R: Denny Wintersteen, Paul Gorney, John Apostolou, Don Mowry, and Ron Doncouse.
Saturday, 7/14/12
Course: Freedom Fairways Play:H-Skins 1st Place: Don Koester - 3 Skins 2nd Place: Gary Marchman 2 Skins 3rd Place: Burt Easter, Bill Giblin, Ruben Jones, and Charlie Brown - Tied at 1 Skin Low-net: Don Koester - 53 Low-gross: Ruben Jones - 68 Eagles: Gary Marchman - #3 Par 4 Birds: Gary Marchman - #10 Par 3 and #11 Par 3; Ruben Jones - #12 Par 4 and #14 Par 4; Burt Easter - #18 Par 3; Bill Giblin - #9 Par 4; Charlie Brown - #12 Par 4; Don Koester - #15 Par 3, & Karen Jones - #9 Par 4.
L to R: Charlie Brown, Mike McClintic, Bill Giblin, and Ruben Jones.
Monday, 7/9/12
Course: Buffalo Creek Play:A-Skins 1st Place: Ron Doncouse and Don Mowry - Tied at 2 Skins 2nd Place: Paul Gorney and Ruben Jones - Tied at 1 Skin Low-net: Paul Gorney - 69 Low-gross: Paul Gorney - 86 Birds: No birds
L to R: Ron Doncouse, Ruben Jones, Paul Gorney, Don Mowry.
L to R: Don Koester, Ruben Jones, Burt Easter, Bill Giblin, and Gary Marchman.
Membership is required to play with the Hogans. Please contact us if you are interested in membership in the Hogans at http://hogans-golf.com The Club is open to all Sun City Center, Kings Point and Associated residents and their guests. Submitted by: Pam Jones Email: mrspkjones@gmail.com Phone: 813-419-4376 hogans-golf.com
Home & Home Monday - July 9th at Falcon Watch Game - Two Man Best Ball of the Foursome
CYPRESS•WINNER•FLIGHT 1 1st•Score 114•$15.00 Each Frederick, Don McClafferty, Jim Porter, Harry 2nd• Score 116•$12.00 Each Gomes,Michael Sharpe, Michael Meier, Bill Krauss, George 3rd•Score 118•$8.00 Each Wells, Brad Rottman, James P. Spaziano,Joe Martin, Ray 4th•Score 120•$5.00 Each DeBono, Manny McClafferty, Mac Trevino, Alex Wyckoff, Roger CHALLENGE•WINNER•FLIGHT 2 1ST•Score 115•$15.00 Each Poublon, Ron Bryan, Bob Hamm, Alfred Lent, Marvin L. 2nd•Score 118•$12.00 Each Quitsch, Dieter Conley, Bruce Wright, John Dain, Marty 3rd•Score 120•$8.00 Each Timm, Richard Geay, Bob Keyes, Bob Waldman, Dan 4th•Score 122•$5.00 Each Geldbach, Harold Tolley, C L Blind Draw Johnson, Lee
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Falcon Watch 9 Hole League 6/6/12
2 Person Team Alternate Shots 1st Place Jane Boccieri 46 Jo Nieter 2nd Place Emma Gadd 49 Mary Arpaia Tie 3rd Place Rosalie Killian 52 Kathy Boccieri Tie 3rd Place Lorraine Fritzel 52 Rosa Gerry
6/22/12 Low Net
1st Flight 1st Rosalie Killian 36 2nd Meg Towner 37 3rd Emma Gadd 39 2nd Flight 1st Lorraine Fretzel 35 2nd Terry Wynne 37 3rd Pat Conklin 39 3rd Flight 1st Mary Arpaia 39 2nd Kathy Boccieri 40 3rd Connie Kehl 43
Nifty Ninners Golf 6/28/12
Odd Holes 1st Flight Emma Gadd 16 2nd. Flight Dot Mulford 18 3rd Flight Bea Angelo 23
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6/29/12 2 Best Balls
Baby, It’s Hot Outside
1st Place Wally McIntosh 87 Janine Johnson Jo Nieter Tie 2nd Place Emma Gadd 94 Lorraine Fritzel Kathy Bocieri Tie 2nd Place Rosalie Killian 94 Marilyn Mc Cormick Mary McClafferty (Mac)
7/13/12 Even holes minus 1/2 handicap
Flight A 1st Mary McClafferty 2nd Rosalie Killian 3rd Jane Boccieri Flight B 1st Rosa Gerry 2nd Meg Towner 3rd Pat Conklin B-1st Pat Ernst 2nd Mary Arpaia 3rd Kathy Boccieri
7/20/12 Scramble
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1st Wally McIntosh, Rosa Gerry, Jo Nieter 2nd Jane Boccieri, Tee Bomba, Rita Fedock, Pat Conklin 3rd Emma Gadd, Lorraine Fritzel, Kathy Boccieri
High summer temperatures can take a toll on seniors. Our circulation isn’t what it used to be. Add in some of the drugs we take that might have a diuretic effect, and dehydration can be a potential danger. The trick is to stay hydrated -and cool. Staying hydrated means to drink enough water. Other drinks don’t count because sugar and caffeine drinks can be dehydrating in themselves. If you leave the house, take a water bottle with you. Ask your doctor how much you should drink per hour during heat waves, and follow his advice to make sure there is no conflict with any medication you’re on. Set a timer if you need to remember when to drink more water. If you have air conditioning, use it. If you have fans, use those. If you don’t have fans, call your local fire department (on the non-emergency number) or your town offices and ask whether
anyone is giving away fans. If you don’t have a way to stay cool, spend a few hours at the library, senior center, the mall or movie theater, especially in the afternoon. Even three or four hours per day in a cool environment can go a long way to keeping you healthy. Close the curtains on the sunny side of the house. Open windows for a breeze. Wear loose, light-colored clothing. If you must wear a hat, be sure the top of your head can breathe. Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from glare. During heat waves, it’s a good idea to do a phone check on elderly friends to be sure they’re handling the heat. Ask them to check on you a few times a day as well. Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Write to her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com. © 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Consumer Fraud Prevention – Tips and Numbers You Need to Know
By Deputy Chris Girard Preparation & communication are key when you want to prevent financial loss due to either scammers or simply misunderstandings. Here are two actual scenarios for you to consider: In the first scenario, a homeowner hired a contractor to trim his trees. The individual trimmed some branches, received payment for the service and explained to the homeowner that he needed to go pickup his truck and removal crew. The tree trimmer never returned. The resident was left with a yard full of limbs and was out of pocket the money for a job never completed. In this case, because there was no contract signed and the worker was not properly licensed or bonded, the case became a civil matter. Yes, the homeowner was cheated, but without proper business credentials and no legal agreement, the case could not be criminally charged. Because of this, the resident’s only recourse is civil court. But we will get to that in a moment. In the second scenario a woman hired an in-home nurse to help with her husband’s medical care and to help her around the house with cleaning, grocery shopping and whatnot. Because the woman wished to save some money, she did little checking before hiring the
caregiver. Unfortunately, the woman did a poor job and, after receiving money for services not yet rendered, left. When the cheated woman contacted the Sheriff, the only name she had to give us was the false one the caregiver had offered. Again, we could not pursue the case as a criminal matter. Unfortunately, because the victim had nothing to go on but a false name, meaning her chances in civil court were also very slim. Here are few tips that will help keep you from becoming a victim of this type of scam: • Only consider representatives from reputable companies you can track via name, phone number, address and/or website • Only hire properly licensed, bonded and insured contractors • Contact the Better Business Bureau at 1.800.525.1447 to check up on the prospect • Insist on and check references, ask specifically what work was done • Insist on seeing a prospective serviceperson’s drivers and/or occupational licenses. This is not
rude. In fact, some professions keep their licenses publically posted If you end up in a civil dispute over work, or in a landlord-tenant issue or have a dispute with a neighbor that you are unable to successfully arbitrate, we strongly recommend the Southshore Community Justice Center. This free service is sponsored by the 13th Judicial Circuit Court and will assist you in civil matters. Call them at 813.672.7442. Other important numbers to have on hand both before and after you hire someone or have a dispute with a neighbor include: Seniors Versus Crime
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(813.634.8666), the Consumer Protection Agency (813.903.3430) and Bay Area Legal Services (813.232.1343). You can also file a complaint or download a complaint form at the Consumer Protection Agency online at www.hillsboroughcounty.org. Prevention is the best deterrent, so I strongly recommend that you follow the steps above before hiring anyone to do anything for you. But, if you find yourself in a civil matter, do not hesitate to call the numbers above. All are non-profit community services working every day to see justice done. Be safe out there!
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The Cows Are Loose Again
By Brenda Wiseman About ten years ago, that was a call Security would get frequently, so frequently the rancher’s phone number was posted on the wall at the Front Gate. After the call of escaped cattle was made, the cowboys would arrive in their big, old pick-up pulling a trailer with their horses patiently waiting to start the round up. One morning the cowboys were moving the herd across the street when one of the cows slipped and fell in the lane, spooking all the other cows who took off running in every direction possible. Those cowboys were still rounding up the cattle after the Construction Gate was locked up tight at 5pm. That’s what the South Gate was called in the beginning--the Construction Gate, since only construction vehicles used it. All the land in that area behind the gate was pasture and much of it was leased to a local rancher to use as grazing land. Adventurous grandparents living in Kings Point would bring their grandchildren to the “back” to see the cows. And it was an adventure, for the road was a dirt road and the big,
yellow bulldozers were all lined up on the north side of the road waiting to build more houses near Brookfield Green where the model homes were located. Not always sure what was the bigger attraction, the cows or the bulldozers. Reminiscing with Security Supervisor Robert Banks during a summer storm, stories of “Remember when?” were being told. The Extreme Makeover: Back Gate Edition is reaching completion. Where once there was a dirt road, which became a muddy river when it rained, there is now a paved street
with majestic palms swaying to and fro as they line the street. Where once there were 3 porto-potties for the workers, there is now a restroom for the golfers. Where once there was a pasture housing contented cows, at least
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most of the time, there are street signs and houses. Supervisor Banks spoke of arriving for work every morning years ago at the little shack and being greeted by a family of deer and how an armadillo had made his home under the shack. It would not be unusual to witness fox, opossums, raccoons or a bald eagle soaring overhead. One morning he arrived at the gate and began his day with the company of a bobcat pacing along the fence. Such was the wildlife in Kings Point. Nature was the master at the Construction/Commercial/ Back/South Gate--they are all the same gate with different reincarnations. When it rained, the Construction Gate had to be closed because the heavy equipment would become mired in the mud and ooze. One rain was so heavy, the pond overflowed, the water came up
to the bottom of the truck doors, and trout were swimming up the middle of the road. The lightning was ferocious (still is, actually). It hit the shack once and cracked a mirror hanging on the wall completely in half. And before the streetlights were installed, about 5 years ago, the lightning and the one lamp in the guard house were all the lights there were. It was dark, dark, dark! As time marched on, the little shack was replaced by a bigger building, which was picked up and moved more than once. That was a real sight to behold, especially when it fell off the forklift and had a tilt to it forever after. The off kilter building was replaced by the current guardhouse. No more little blue buildings needed. Thank goodness! Snakes liked that blue way too much. So many memories. Once a fire engine came through the Back Gate, pulled onto the grass, set up its tallest ladder with a firefighter on board. He was looking for a faster way to get into Manatee State Park to answer calls. There wasn’t one. A food truck, way before they were all the rage, would arrive to feed the construction workers breakfast and lunch. And believe it or not, the road that takes you out the South Gate was once an airstrip. A trip down memory lane, triggered by a look into the future.
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Dixon’s Destinations – Silver River State Park By Eddie Dixon This month we wrap up our summertime “What to Do When the Grandkids Visit” series with a trip to one of Florida’s most venerable…but too often missed…state parks. To see the other destinations in this series, check out the issue archive at www.NewsOfKingsPoint.com. Right around the corner from one of Florida’s first – and most famous – theme parks, Silver River State Park is one of my favorite parks in the Sunshine State. It’s 5,000 acres of quiet beauty, easy hiking trails, convenient picnic pavilions and the scenic, meandering river. But there are many surprising extras available here that make Silver River one of the best places to bring kids of all ages…and the young at heart. Of course, if you know anything about Silver River and Silver Springs, you have likely already heard about the incredible glass bottom boats. This phenomenal way to view the river residents was invented by Phillip Morrell in the 1870s. Over 100 years later, the boats are still the most popular way to ride the river – though modern kayaks are beginning to give them a run for their money. Silver River State Park has terrific historic flair. The authentic Cracker Village show guests what life was like for the earliest pioneer settlers in this area. Docentlead tours are available once a month during the spring, fall and winter months. They take the summers off. Might be because of the heat. And, I can tell you, if you plan to come in August – stay hydrated! The Cracker Village includes several buildings – a church, school, smithy, mill and several others. These are open to viewing any time the park is open. On the far side of the Cracker Village is a replica of a Seminole encampment. But that is just the beginning of the history at Silver River State
Park. The Silver River History Museum is a terrific mix of natural and social history in the Silver River area. Kids absolutely love this place…and, I have to tell you, grown folks like it too. Walk on in and look up and you will be greeted by a life-size mastodon skeleton…quite the introduction. On the opposite wall, hanging from the ceiling is the replicated jaws of the mammoth Carcharodon Megalodon, the 65-foot-long precursor of the modern shark. There are many other interesting and authentic displays of the human history of the area as well, all designed in a way to make learning fun and accessible for all ages. If you’re feeling your oats you can hike one of four nature trails in the park, ranging in length from between 1 and 2 miles. Cyclists can take their pick of 4.5 miles of off-road trails through Florida forest and scrubland. Canoeists and kayakers can drop in at the launch and paddle 2.5 miles to the headspring. There are also several frequent or annual events held at the park. Check out the even calendar at www.floridastateparks.org/ silverriver. These events include Ocali Country Days, a living history festival; Bluegrass in the Park, and the Civil War Living History Day. But, whenever you decide to come, there is plenty of fun to be found at Silver River State Park. Oh, and one more quick tip…when you visit, if you head out on the river, just remember, do NOT feed the monkeys. Yep. They have monkeys in the woods along the river. Hundreds of them. Trust me, do NOT feed the monkeys. Happy travels, folks! Silver River State Park is located in Ocala, about 2 hours north of SCC, at 1425 NE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL 34470.
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B U L L E T I N RADM Chambers to Speak at MOAA Meeting
RADM Larry C. Chambers will be the featured speaker at the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) meeting / luncheon on Wednesday August 1st at the Sun City Center Atrium. The event will take place at 11:00 am in the Florida Room ($14.00). ADM Chambers received scholarship offers from top universities, including Harvard and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, but opted for the U.S. Naval Academy, earning his naval aviator’s gold wings in 1954. Larry C. Chambers He flew just about everything the Navy used as fighters or fighterbombers during his career. He started flying in the WWII vintage Corsair and did his last flights in the F-18. ADM Chambers was given command of the USS Midway (CV-41) in March 1975 and the ship was subsequently ordered out of Subic Bay Naval Station in the Philippines to take position off the coast of the Southern tip of South Vietnam. The Midway took over 3,000 Vietnamese onboard before sailing to Thailand to offload them and the Air Force helicopters. Chambers was promoted to Rear Admiral in 1976. He assumed command of Carrier Group Three in 1979-80. He retired from the Navy in 1985.
Kings Point Duplicate Bridge Association
The Kings Point Duplicate Bridge Association (KPDBA) announces the debut of individual games starting Friday, August 3rd at 1:00 pm in the Kings Point Clubhouse card room. The individual games will be open to KPDBA and Sun City Center Bridge Club members. The games are free and refreshments will be served. Enjoy an afternoon of fun, play will new partners, be an individual winner. For further information call Don at 633-3374. No points will be awarded for these games.
NCWS Makes It An Even Dozen
NCWS (Nondenominational Christian Worship Services) is honored and thankful to announce the beginning of their 12th weekly worship service. Pictured above, L to R, Worship Leader, Eileen Eletto; Liturgist, Francie Froman; NCWS Founder, Jim Butner; Pianist, Leah Micklatcher; & Worship Leader-Liturgist, MaryAnn Innis. NCWS is an all-volunteer Christian outreach ministry that began in 2007 with one service in Kings Point. NCWS has donated over $75,000 to 8 local non-profit organizations. The organization is currently sponsoring two Adopt-AHighway Programs, one Adopt-A-Family Program, & a Role Model Program at Reddick Elementary School. The outreach ministry also has two individuals on Pastoral Care at South Bay Hospital. Jim said, “We are so blessed and are actually having a hard time keeping up with the demand for our free services. We can always use more volunteers to meet the growing need.” For more information regarding NCWS, please call Jim at 813-634-3114.
“Overtures” End Summer Concerts
The South Shore Symphony Orchestra Features Beethoven, Wagner, Strauss, Suppe, Copland, Verdi An ending filled with beginnings is how the South Shore Symphony Orchestra will conclude its summer series of concerts August 4 in Sun City Center, and August 5 in Riverview. “A Collection of Overtures” is drawn mostly from scores for operas, operettas and other stage works, ranging from Richard Wagner’s Overture to Tannhauser in 1845 to Aaron Copland’s “Outdoor Overture,” composed for use in a high school music program in 1938. Conducted by Dr. Susan Bailey Robinson, the SSSO will present, in addition to the Wagner and Copland works, the overture to Giuseppe Verdi’s opera “Nabucco,” the “Poet and Peasant” overture by Franz von Suppé, Johann Strauss II’s overture to “Die Fledermaus,” and the overture to “Egmont” by Ludwig van Beethoven. The performances are Saturday, Aug. 4 at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at St. John The Divine Episcopal Church, 1015 Del Webb Blvd. E., Sun City Center, and Aug. 5 at 2:00 p.m. at The Regent, 6437 Watson Dr., Riverview. $10 tickets, are available online at www.thessso.org and at the door prior to concerts, if available.
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Want to have some fun and make some money? Come for an hour-long presentation that will show you exactly how to increase your monthly income and add freedom to your “fixed budget.” Stop “just getting by” and start really enjoying retirement! Three meetings this month – August 2, 16 and 30. Light refreshments. Meeting begins at 7:30 PM. Presentation hosted at 7215 Alafia Ridge Rd. Riverview, FL. Space is limited. RSVP at 888-544-4261.
SCC Ceramic Club Sale
The Sun City Center Ceramic Club is happy to announce our end of summer sale from August 13th thru August 31, 2012. Many garden, decorative and household products will be sold at discounts from 20% to 50% off. Come see our beautiful array of gifts for the young and young at heart. We’re here for all your gift and personal needs. If you don’t see it perhaps it can be special ordered. The Ceramic Club is located at the end of Library Walkway between the SC Library and the C Office, open Monday through Friday 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. All welcome and remember “BUY LOCAL”.
Write Your Life Story By Joan Shalleck
If you are thinking about creating tales about your family history but you don’t know how, consider taking Joan Shalleck’s “Write Your Life Story” class at Hillsborough Community College in Ruskin. “This my eighth year of helping folks to capture their memories on paper. Hundreds of people who’ve never written anything more complex than a letter to their utility company have learned how to preserve the past this way”, Shalleck said recently. “Each student is asked to sign a pledge of confidentiality and the class is purposely kept small so that everyone feels comfortable,” she added. Create an important legacy for your heirs in eight sessions beginning Friday September 7, 2012 as you learn to write interesting stories about your life and times. You must register in advance. For more information call 813-259-6010 or look at the HCC/SouthShore catalog on line at http://tinyurl.com/27b4bxg.
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B U L L E T I N SCC Photo Club Competition
Wondered how to take people in and out of photos? Want to learn about High Definition Range (HDR) photography? Curious about the features in the new Windows 8? The SCC Photo Club meeting will cover these topics and more! Matt Batt, who is a computer professional as well as an award-winning photographer, will be conducting this session for us on Tuesday, August 14 at 6:30 PM. Community members and guests are welcome to attend. For more information on the club and its activities, please see our website at http://www.photoclubscc.com or visit the learning lab at 960D Cherry Hills Drive. Dues for the 2012 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.
Moonglow Dance Club
The Moonglow Dance Club will feature the live music of “Expressions” (Paul & Kathy) at their monthly dance on Thursday August 23. Please join us at Community Hall, S. Pebble Beach. Blvd., for listening and dancing from 7:30 to 9:30 PM. Dressy Casual. BYOB with cups, ice water & napkins provided. Singles are always welcome. Club members are FREE and visitors pay $5.00 per person at the door. If you think that you can’t Ballroom Dance, remember we are not “Dancing with the Stars”. We each enjoy doing whatever our bodies allow us to do, in time to the varied music we have from a different live band every month. No one will be judging your performance, so just come and have fun dancing your own style to live music. For more information please call 813633-1297 or 813-642-8845.
Residual Income For Retirees
Join us for an hour-long seminar that will teach you how to establish a strong, recession-proof residual income. In the past few years, millions of Boomers have lost a significant amount of our hard-earned nest eggs. This presentation will introduce you to a market-proof residual income plan that will help you increase your monthly retirement income without depending on the whims of the market. Two meetings this month – August 9 and 23. Light refreshments at 7:30 PM. Meeting begins at 7:40 PM. Located at 7215 Alafia Ridge Rd. Riverview, FL. Space is limited. RSVP at 888544-4261.
Bengston Featured Photographer at the SCC Chamber of Commerce
Wayne Bengston is the Sun City Center Photo Club’s featured photographer for the summer photo display at the SCC Chamber of Commerce. This is part of a series of photographic displays at the SCC Chamber of Commerce at 1651 Sun City Center Plaza. Wayne’s exhibit is entitled Americana. His interest in photography was sparked by the scenery around him and he has taken many country and city landscapes. Wayne has been a member of the SCC Photo Club for several years and has received many awards in competitions. His photos have placed high in Fun Fest voting as well. His work will be on display through September 13th. For more information on the SCC Photo Club and its activities, please see our website at http://www.photoclubscc.com or visit the photo learning lab at 960D Cherry Hills Drive.
Palm Garden Open House Thrived Despite Tropical Storm Debby
The staff at Palm Garden of Sun City Center decided the show The New York Empire State Club will be having a heavy hors must go on with their Open House, d’oeuvres dinner, with a carving station and four hot and cold dishes “A Patriotic Celebration”, held on and dessert, and a dance on September 4, 2012 at 5:00 PM in the June 26th. Despite Tropical Storm Kings Point Borini Room. Catered by Richard Schuler and music by Debby unleashing torrents of Gari. Members $7.50 and guests $12.00. Please call Frank Gatto at rain and gusty wind, determined 813-633-8942. residents of Sun City braved the weather to participate in the patriotic festivities. The Front Italian Heritage Luau Porch Pickers and singer Ellen Come in your grass skirt or sarong or as a shipwrecked sailor! Chandler entertained guests The Americans of Italian Heritage Club is going to start the season off with a Luau Party on September 10th in the Borini while they dined on All-American fare Theater in Kings Point. The doors will open at 5 pm. As always and drinks. The Supervisor of Elections it is a BYOB with coffee, ice tea and punch supplied. There office was on hand to provide on-site will be salad, Carved Ham with Pineapple Sauce, Sweet & Sour registration or updating for the voters in Chicken, Chinese Rice, Asian Vegetable Blend, Stewed Apples the crowd. Palm Garden would like to extend a and Dessert. Schuler will be the caterer. ELVIS (Bill Lindsey) will special thank you to Hillsborough County be your entertainer. $13 for members and $15 for non-members. Commissioner Al Higginbotham, Dana There will be seating reservations. Those wishing to reserve a Dittmar of the Sun City Area Chamber of table of 8, please send all names and checks in together. Please Commerce, and the many Sun City Center mail checks made payable to A.I.H. to Annette Macdonald residents who came out for braving the (633-9697), 2450 Kensington Greens Drive, SCC 33573. Cut-off weather to attend this fun event. date is Sept. 4th.
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B U L L E T I N World Renowned Organist Coming to SCC on Nov 1, 2012 Submitted by Barb Carlini
DyAnne Awe has performed in Las Vegas, Disney and Radio City Music Hall in New York. This should be a great experience for all the organists in Sun City & Kings Pointe. Place: Florida Room Time: 10 AM – 3 PM Date: November 1, 2012 Cost: $10 per person. Tickets may be purchased in Atrium September & October 2012 Included: group lesson, lunch, and concert on the latest Lowrey Console Organ Everyone that loves organ music should attend this once in a lifetime event presented by the SCC Organ/KeyBoard Club.
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Bernadette Mueller is Artist of the Month
Kings Point Art League’s “Artist of the Month” for the month of August is Bernadette Mueller. Bernadette lived in N. Olmsted, Ohio before moving to Kings Point in 2000. She had four children, and was a stay at home Mom during their young growing years. She then managed a dental office until she retired in 1989. Having majored in art in High School, she decided to take some watercolor classes held at night at the local High School, and was immediately enchanted with the medium. Watercolor is still her medium of choice, but she also likes to work in colored pencil. She gradually increased her involvement in art and became a member of The Westlake Watercolor Society, The Lakewood Art League, and The Cuyahoga Falls Art Society. It gave her the opportunity to take classes and workshops with a variety of artists, many of them known nationally. These days she likes to experiment with watercolor and colored pencil on surfaces other than paper, yupo, aquaboard and masa being some. The last few months, she has been working with watercolor on canvas. It has been both challenging and frustrating, but fun and a growing experience for her art. You will be able to enjoy Bernadette’s beautiful watercolors during the month of August, beginning August 4th - September 1st. Make it a point to stop by the window at the Art Room in the North Clubhouse and admire her colorful artwork.
SPOTLIGHT ON ENTERTAINMENT
From left: Peggy Person, Kathy Gray, Carla Miles and Anne Rankin enjoy a morning of friendship and fun playing Bunco, a social activity of GFWC SCC Woman’s Club.
Members and friends of the GFWC SCC Woman’s Club are playing Bunco from 9 a.m. to noon on the 4th Wednesday of every month in the Sandpiper Room. Bunco is a dice game that is easy to learn and fun to play. The Woman’s Club meets from September through May, and the Bunco group provides a great opportunity for people to get to know each other better and have a good time year round. Other on-going activities are the Birthday Club and the Lunch Bunch. Guests are welcome, but please call Nan Dorsey, 633-8132, if you would like to attend, as they do need an even number of players for teams.
SCC Men’s Club - “A Day to Remember”
The SCC Men’s Club is hosting an event with live entertainment and coffee with cake and ice cream. Mark your calendar now for Thursday, October 25, 2013 1:00pm to 4:00 pm at the Community Hall, 1902 South Pebble Beach Blvd. The club which began as an informal social gathering developed into one of the largest service clubs in our community “Dedicated to Provide and Promote Charitable Community Service, Cultural, Social and Civic Interest, and to Cooperate with Other Clubs and Organizations in the Best interest of Sun City Center.” SCC Men’s Club members are needed as volunteers to help with the “Birthday Celebration.” Please contact Jim Rottman President Elect at (813) 634-8122 to signup.
•You will be able to enjoy some SUPER entertainment starting in September. The St. Petersburg Opera Co. will perform in the Rollins Theater. The Tampa Bay Heralds of Harmony will hold a concert in the Community Hall. Tickets for both will go on sale Wednesday, August 29, 9:00 a.m., at the Atrium-Kiosk. Thereafter, tickets will be sold Monday-Wednesday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-noon, at the KIOSK. Both events have reserved seats and are open to the public. More details below. Info: Judy Schings, 813-642-2001. •St. Petersburg Opera Co. - The three Sunday dates are September 23, 2012, Highlights of Sweeney Todd; January 20, 2013, Highlights of Tosca; and May 19, 2013, Highlights of Ariadne auf Naxos. You can either purchase all three operas as a miniseries for $30/person or an individual opera ticket for $12/person/ opera. •America, the Beautiful will be presented by the Tampa Bay Heralds of Harmony, Sunday, September 30, 2:30-4:30. Tickets will be $15/person. •The 2012-13 Entertainment Series of Shows will include MondayMonday, The Ditchfield Family Christmas Show, Adbacadabra, Earl Turner and Band, and Patrick and Matilda on Sundays. Fridays will include Rocky and the Rollers, the Hub Caps, Top 10 Rock ‘n Roll and Yesterdayze. There will also be a Showcase on Wednesday this year... free to series ticket holders. The series will be $70/person/series. And on Sundays enjoy a wine-andcheese reception, sponsored by Brandon Honda! Brochures will be distributed by the end of August.
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Local TOPS Chapter Celebrates Continued Success
TOPS #FL 0407 recently celebrated 31 years of continuous service in the Kings Point, Sun City Center, Florida area. This chapter has had a large impact on the lives of those individuals that joined our chapter and the community and has been very successful in helping its members lose the excess weight and have a better life style. This chapter has been highly decorated two Florida State Kings, one was International King Runner-Up, a Florida State Queen, and many other international and regional awards. The weight lost and dietary guidelines were approved by the individuals' doctor, and our chapter then encouraged and supported what the doctor had recommended. Our chapter consists of 75 members, 62 women and 13 men. Josephine Moses, Chapter Leader, for the past 10 years, recently recognized each member that had joined our chapter, had set their weight goals, and achieved their weight loss and maintained their weight loss. Those individuals shown in the second picture have achieved individual weight losses up 175 1/2 pounds and have
kept the weight off from 1 year to 31 years successfully. They are considered KOPS which stands for Keep Off Pounds Sensibly. It has been quite an achievement for these 23 individuals shown (28 total KOPS) and we highly congratulate them for their accomplishments. Many have been able to give up a lot of their medications, with their doctors’ approval, and have resumed normal and healthier lifestyles. We are very proud of our chapter and members and our Leader, Josephine Moses. Our program consists of education on foods, exercise, and taking back your lifestyle, and we often invite doctors, dietitians, eye and foot doctors, and many other professionals. We would encourage you to join our weight loss group and be a part of our success and we will help you to achieve a healthier life style and a better life. If interested, please contact: Josephine Moses at 813-6332505 or at: www.mmoses5@ tampabay.rr.com. Josephine Moses has been our leader and a member of TOPS for 12 years and has led our chapter to achieve a tremendous amount of success.
COLLECTING
Garde,” a monthly publication. Any value to a collector? -Delores, Sun City West, Ariz. A: No, no and maybe. Your first two titles would be of no interest to a book collector. The “Avant Garde” magazine was mostly notable because of the graphic designs of Herb Lubalin. The first issue was published in January of 1968 and 13 editions followed. I found more than 150 Avant Garde magazines posted on eBay, most with no bids or selling in the $10 to $15 range. As with most collectibles, there are always exceptions. Q: I have a James Hoffa wristwatch and a Teamsters belt bucket. Could you tell me how much they are worth? -- Dee, Godfrey, Ill. A: I contacted a Hoffa collector who said the watch was probably worth about $50 and the buckle somewhat less. Apparently, the Teamsters issued several buckle designs, and the value would depend on which one you have. My expert is no longer adding to his collection and suggests that to sell your items, you should post them on eBay. Write to Larry Cox in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to questionsforcox@aol.com. Due to the large volume of mail he receives, Mr. Cox is unable to personally answer all reader questions. Do not send any materials requiring return mail. © 2012 King Features Synd., Inc
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Q: I have some nice pieces of vintage jewelry, and I would like to determine how much they are worth. -- Susan, Dubuque, Iowa A: Since gold has risen dramatically in value in recent years, most jewelry price guides are out-of-date. With that said, there are two that will give you a general idea of the current retail marketplace. Warman’s Vintage Jewelry: Identification and Price Guide by Leigh Leshner (KraAuse, $24.99) features more than 1,000 pieces of white metal and rhinestone jewelry with pricing and collector information. Especially helpful is the section about the different settings and metals and history of rhinestones, including their cuts and shapes. A second, more basic book is Antique Trader Jewelry Price Guide by Kyle Husfloen (Krause, $21.99). It has more than 2,000 detailed listings arranged in alphabetical format by item name. These two books, both available at www.amazon. com, should get you started. Don’t forget established jewelry dealers in your city. Most are quite knowledgeable and helpful. Q: I have three books: “Readers Digest Fun Time,” published in 1949; “Fun with the Guitar” by Mel Bay (1958); and “Avant
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Frequently Asked Questions: Chronic Sinusitis and New Treatment
Submitted by Brandon Regional Hospital What is sinusitis? Sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinus lining caused by bacterial, viral and/ or microbial infections; as well as structural issues like blockages of the sinus opening. If the sinus opening is closed, normal mucus drainage may not occur, which may lead to infection and inflammation of the sinuses. What are the different types of sinusitis? There are two main categories of sinusitis: acute and chronic. Sinusitis is usually preceded by a cold, allergy attack or irritation from environmental pollutants. Often, the resulting symptoms, such as nasal pressure, nasal congestion, a “runny nose,” and fever, run their course in a few days. However, if symptoms persist, a bacterial infection or acute sinusitis may develop. If sinusitis occurs frequently or lasts three months or longer, it may be chronic sinusitis. Common symptoms of sinusitis include: facial pain, pressure, nasal congestion or fullness, difficulty breathing through the nose, discharge of yellow or green mucus from the nose, teeth pain, loss of the sense of smell or taste, headache, fatigue, sore throat and bad breath. How is Sinusitis Often Treated? Medical Therapy - Sinusitis is typically treated first with medication. Treatment with antibiotics or topical nasal steroid sprays is often successful in reducing swelling, fighting infection, and relieving obstructions of the sinus opening. Inhaling steam or using nasal saline sprays or drops may also help relieve sinus discomfort. However, at least 20 percent of patients do not respond adequately to medications. Conventional Sinus Surgery Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) is often the next step toward finding sinusitis relief. Specialized instruments are placed into the nose along with a small endoscope to help the surgeon see inside the nose and nasal cavities. The procedure works by removing bone and tissue to enlarge the sinus opening and may lead to post-operative pain and bleeding that may require uncomfortable nasal packing to control. Approximately 500,000 FESS procedures are performed each year in the U.S. Endoscopic Surgery with the Relieva Balloon SinuplastyTM System - This alternative solution in endoscopic sinus surgery uses minimally invasive sinus balloon catheters to position a balloon into the blocked sinus passageway. The balloon is then inflated to gently restructure and open the sinus passageway, restoring normal sinus drainage and function often without tissue or bone removal. The Relieva StratusTM Microflow Spacer is the newest device in this family and the only to release medication directly into the sinuses.
How prevalent is sinusitis?
• Sinusitis affects approximately 35 million people in the U.S. each year. • Sinusitis affects 17 percent of women and 10 percent of men each year. • Chronic sinusitis is more common than heart disease or asthma. Sinusitis can dramatically affect a person’s quality of life. In fact, total restricted activity days due to sinusitis are well over 73 million per year.
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UMC WELCOMES NEW ASSOCIATE PASTOR
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The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center is proud to welcome their new Associate Pastor, Reverend Roberto Chaple. Rev. Chaple joined the ministerial staff of the church on July 1st and will be assisting Pastor Warren Langer as well as continuing to develop the Hispanic ministries of the church. Roberto was the lay leader of the Cuban Methodist Church until he felt the call to ministry and attended seminary. After being awarded a seminary degree, he went on to earn a B.A. and Masters degree in English with a concentration in English Education. Rev. Chaple helped to create the Methodist Evangelical Seminary in Cuba that has continued to thrive graduating Pastors and Lay Leaders in spite of the adverse Cuban political environment. Roberto’s work with the Seminary came under increasing scrutiny with much of his ministry being shut down by the communist government. To escape this, he and his family moved to Mexico where he taught English for a year at the Palmore School and the Autonomous University of Chihuahua. The violence of drug lords and political unrest in Mexico forced the family to consider another move. This past fall, Roberto and his family crossed the border into the United States and claimed political asylum here. They moved first to Miami and shortly thereafter moved to West Palm Beach where he served in a Hispanic congregation for five months. With the reappointment of Reverend Dan White to the Indiana Conference, the United Methodist Church began a national search for a suitable replacement. Rev. Chaple’s extraordinary experience and winning personality made him the best candidate for this important position. The Church warmly welcomes him and his family to this congregation and to the community. Roberto, his wife Yamiley and their twin 16-year-old sons, David and Daniel, live in Ruskin.
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Dr. Louis D. Leone Returns to UCC
The United Community Church, 1501 La Jolla Avenue, warmly welcomes the return of Reverend Dr. Louis D. Leone as Interim Senior Minister. Dr. Leone served the church from 1997 as Associate Pastor and Pastoral Counselor until his retirement in 2009. Lou and his wife Barbara reside in Sun City Center. Their son, Peter, is in the military and has served four tours in Afghanistan. Peter and his wife Dawn live in Fayetteville, N.C. with their two sons who are the pride and joy of the family. Lenoir, N.C. is home to daughter, Jennifer who is employed as a Medical Staff Photo by Hazel Martin Analyst at Taldwell Memorial Hospital. United Community Church is a caring church, united in God’s love serving others. This thought is very special to Dr. Leone. His sermons reflect a genuine love of community and the church family. Wherever you are on life’s journey of your faith, you are invited and will be welcomed--- come join us at 10:00 A.M. on Sunday morning where fellowship, sharing and Christian love is central.
UCC Mission of the Month is Backpacks of Hope
The United Community Church, 1501 La Jolla Avenue has selected Metropolitan Ministries Backpacks of Hope as their Mission of the Month. Metropolitan Ministries hopes to provide 5000 children with backpacks, school supplies and a great start to the school year. Many parents find that in these poor financial times, they cannot afford the needed school supplies in addition to food and Photo by Hazel Martin rent. Help is so essential on every level. Please remember, that from a pack of pencils to a full backpack, you have given a child real hope. Everything is appreciated and will be a gift to their future. The backpacks, school supplies and money may be deposited in the church Narthex at any time. Call Metropolitan Ministries at 813-2091000 or for more information, metromin.org.
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Ole Thyme Country Bazaar
The Community Church College is sponsoring and has created a new date, a new time, a new venue and a great day for the community and surrounding area. The Ole Thyme Country Bazaar will be held on Saturday, October 20th at 8:00 AM in the United Community Church, 1501 La Jolla Avenue. The Deacons Group is featuring many, many books, paperbacks, DVDs, CDs, and puzzles. The Mission Group has been collecting shells from Sanibel Island and Captiva, Pine Island and Beer Can Island. The crafts are beautiful and very unusual. They also have a collection of Florida Friendly Plant seeds and special plants. Don’t miss the Author’s Corner. Come to visit with Sun City Center writers about their Photo by Hazel Martin books and buy and take home a Deacon Chair Susan Grosskopf and signed copy. Promises to be great Fun Brigade Chair Paula Lickfeld. fun. Speaking of fun, the Famous Fun Brigade is there to take your picture with Santa Claus and then select an item from Holiday Decorations. The lighted houses, statues and items from Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Halloween and Patriotic themes are the greatest. Mark your date for October 20th -----more news to come.
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The Fun Brigade of the United Community Church, 1501 La Jolla Avenue, is providing a fabulous year of entertainment, food, fellowship, and yes, fun and more fun. • There will be a Hoe Down Picnic Pot Luck dinner on September 13th. The Front Porch Pickers will provide music and entertainment. The famous Men’s Dessert Bake-off is on board for the evening. • Fantastic Friday Entertainment & Dinner Theatre begins their season on October 12, 2012 with “Wonders Of Nature”, a traveling Wildlife Show. • November 8th, 2012 The Holiday Fashions Style Show will be at 1:00 PM. • November 23, 2012 Comedian, Homer Noodleman returns at 7:00 PM. Admission is $5.00. • December 2, 2012 is Christmas Caroling beginning at 1:00 PM. Chili Supper to follow. • January 5th, 2013 Fun Brigade Auction from 10:00AM to 3:00 PM. • January 25th, 2013 Fantastic Friday Entertainment & Dinner Theatre “Sally Langwah & Her Vegas Buddies.” • February 14th, 2013 Valentine Party featuring “Kegg” Admission is $5 (Kelly Emerson & Gary Garbelman). • February 17th, 2013 MacDonald Family Singers return 2:00 PM Free will offering • March 3, 2013 The Living Last Supper Drama 2:00 PM. The church’s Easter gift to the community. • March 15, 2013 Fantastic Friday Dinner Theatre featuring The Mix Master Comedians. • April 18th, 2013 “Birthday Suit Party” Pot Luck 5:00 PM. • May 24th, 2013 Fantastic Friday Entertainment & Dinner Theatre Jim Moody The Crowd Teaser. For further information, contact Paula Lickfeldt at 633-6739 or Karl Buffington at 634-7062.
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Choose a Mobile Phone That Meets Your Needs
Adults over the age of 50 are classified as “Mobile Bloomers,” as they are first-timers to wireless and/or interested in upgrading their wireless knowledge. Here are some Mobile Bloomers Cell Phone Tips from Mike Riley, vice president and general manager of MetroPCS’ Central Florida Region: Don’t overbuy/overspend – Find a plan that meets your needs without extra bells and whistles that you probably won’t use and will raise the overall cost. The majority of today’s phones and plans include features like web browsing and e-mail, but they tend to be more expensive than simple talk and text plans. Speak with a representative to determine what plan meets, but doesn’t drastically overshoot, your needs. Connect with loved ones – If you choose a plan that allows for data usage, you can stay in touch with friends and family in new and exciting ways. Multiple services like Google Talk and Skype let you video chat via your mobile phone with loved ones so you don’t miss any important milestones. When you’re in need – Most phones allow you to set up special numbers for efficiency purposes. Be sure to set up speed dials for your emergency contacts, such as your family, close friends and doctors. Don’t get stuck – Keep an extra cell phone charger in your kitchen or bedroom to avoid a dead battery. Phones that use ample data during web browsing and texting drain batteries faster than normal. Volume matters – Consider raising the volume on your cell phone to a comfortable level, so you are able to hear it ring from a distance. Along the same lines, choose a ring tone that you’d be able to distinguish from loud noises, such as the television.
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One way to describe a poor bridge player is to say that he plays so badly, he even trumps his partner’s aces. Sometimes, though, trumping partner’s ace is absolutely necessary to achieve the best result. Consider this deal where South got to three spades on the sequence shown. North’s threespade bid was clearly wrong, as he was in effect punishing his partner for competing against a partscore. South had previously limited his values by overcalling with one
spade, so he could hardly have a hand that would make a game opposite North’s mediocre values. West led his singleton club, and East started the defense on the right path when he took the king and returned a trump. Declarer won with dummy’s ten and led the queen of clubs. East played the ace, and it was at this point that West trumped his partner’s ace and led a second round of trumps! As a result, South went down one. He could ruff his third club in dummy, but he could not avoid losing his remaining club to East. All told, he lost three clubs, a heart and a diamond. Had West failed to trump his partner’s ace at trick three, South would have made the contract, trumping two clubs in dummy instead of one to finish with nine tricks. The hand illustrates the importance of keeping an open mind on defense. All too often a declarer is allowed to conduct his business without interference and so achieve what appears to be a normal result. East’s trump shift at trick two was not difficult, but West’s ruff of his partner’s ace showed a high degree of awareness at the critical point in the play. © 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.
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• It was German-American painter and lithographer Herm Albright who made the following sage observation: “A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.” • It’s well-known that there were shortages of many items during World War II -and caffeine was one. It was such a problem, in fact, that the chemists at Coca-Cola tried to find a substitute, even experimenting with a derivative of bat guano. The idea was nixed by an executive who was afraid of the public backlash if the truth ever came out. • Just as a group of birds is called a flock, a group of frogs is called an army. • Ever wonder why a barber pole has red and white stripes? It’s a rather grisly tale. At one time barbers did more than cut hair; they sometimes performed marriages and baptisms, served as dentists and even performed surgery. When engaged in the medical work, any excess blood was soaked up by white towels, which were often hung up on a pole outside to dry. As the wind wrapped the towel around the pole, it created a design of red and white stripes. • The 1982 film “Gandhi,” which was awarded eight Oscars, including the one for best picture, used a whopping 300,000 extras. • Toilet paper was first introduced in the United States in 1857, but the idea didn’t take off -- the paper being offered was evidently too much like the paper in the Sears catalog, which is what most people used at the time. • The most popular perfume in the world is Chanel No. 5. *** Thought for the Day: “Always forgive your enemies, but never forget their names.” -- Robert Kennedy © 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.
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WEEK OF JULY 30, 2012 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A turn in a relationship upsets the amorous Arian, who is puzzled by Cupid’s romantic antics. Be patient and considerate. The confusion soon will sort itself out. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It’s a good time for travel-loving Taureans to take off for fun-filled jaunts to new places. And don’t be surprised if Cupid tags along for what could be a very eventful trip. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You appear to be of two minds about continuing a relationship that seems to be riding roughshod over your emotions. A frank talk could help you decide one way or the other. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Stepping back from a relationship problem provides a new perspective on how to deal with it. Meanwhile, watch your words. Something said in anger now could backfire later. LEO (July 23 to August 22) A changing situation makes the Big Cat uneasy. But hold on until things settle down around the 4th. Meanwhile, continue your good work on that still-unfinished project. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) A decided improvement in a workplace situation results in an unexpected, but very welcome, added benefit for everyone. Personal relationships also improve. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Money matters remain a bit unsettled but soon will ease into the kind of stability you appreciate. Meanwhile, an expanding social life offers a chance to make new friends. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Use an unexpected roadblock in your monetary dealings to reassess your financial plans and make changes, if necessary. It soon will be smooth sailing again. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Aspects of love are strong for both single and paired Sagittarians. Professional dealings also thrive under the Sag’s clever handling of difficult situations. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan.19) Set a realistic goal and follow it through to completion. Remember: You’re more likely to impress the right people with one well-done job than with lots of jobs left undone. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) You like to plan ahead. That’s fine. But be prepared to make some changes because of an unsettled period that influences your aspects through the 4th. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A brief phase of instability affects your usual work cycle. Use the time to catch up on chores around the house or office. Things settle down soon after the 4th. BORN THIS WEEK: You love being the center of attention and probably would be a big success in show business. © 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.
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