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Women’s Chorus Set For New Season
Photo credit: Diane Skinner Snider The Women’s Chorus of 2013. There is plenty of room for you!
Love to sing and are new to the area, or been in the area forever and just meaning to join? Or missing your singing friends and looking forward to making some new ones? This is the perfect spot for you! It’s time to mark your calendar. This is one date you won’t want to miss. The Women’s Chorus of Sun City Center begins weekly fall rehearsals Thursday, September
5, 9:00-11:00 a.m. at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 1239 Del Webb West. Membership is open to women from Sun City Center, Kings Point and all surrounding communities. The chorus will be welcoming new director, Sherry Jaryszak along with co-accompanists Claire Hadley and Pam Roberts who have planned a glorious Continued on Page 8
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Men’s Chorus Ready To Begin Rehearsing
All photos courtesy SCC Women’s Chorus.
The Sun City Center Men’s Chorus will start rehearsal in September for their 2013-14 season, and have openings for a few singers. The more than 30-member of the chorus come from all walks of life and musical backgrounds. Some members have sung most of their lives while other member’s first tested their vocal cords after their retirement. It is open to residents of Sun City Center and surrounding area.
The chorus is pleased to have retained the directing services of Mr. Lynn Herschfeld who is well known to the music community. Rehearsals are held every Wednesday afternoon at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church located on Dell Webb West, from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM. If you like to sing and wish to become a member of this fun loving group come check us Continued on Page 19
Grief Cafe Open in SCC • Recent Participants Recommend It
Sun City Center residents now have two opportunities each month to participate in a relaxed conversation about loss and grief facilitated by a professional, served with refreshing beverages and delicious food. The conversations are set for a Wednesday afternoon at Sun City Center United Methodist Church and a Friday afternoon at Sun Towers beginning in late August and September. For a complete schedule of Grief Cafe openings and to reserve a space, interested persons can call 727.487.3207 or email grace@grace-terry.com. There is no cost to attend. Freewill donations are accepted to help defer costs. Ninety-five per cent (95%) of participants who attended Grief Cafe in Tampa recently said that they would definitely recommend it to others. “The purpose of Grief Cafe is to increase awareness of loss and grief with a view toward helping people make the most of their finite lives. Otherwise, Grief Cafe has no intention of leading participants towards any particular
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“helping professionals,” including health care professionals, social service providers, mental health professionals, providers of geriatric care/senior services, clergy, and others who interact with people on a personal level, whether personally or professionally. Reservations are an absolute must. “The first ten people to make a reservation will be
seated,” Terry emphasized. “I keep the group small so that we can have a friendlier, more personal experience.” Terry, the Founder of Grief Resolution Resources of Tampa, said “Grief Cafe can be beneficial to just about everyone. Most people need to know more about grief so that they can be helpful and empathetic Continued on Page 5
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conclusion, product or course of action,” according to Grace Terry, MSW, host and facilitator of Grief Cafe. “There is no pressure or expectation, except that all are asked to be respectful of differences. Participants don’t even have to talk if they would rather just listen and enjoy the snacks and beverages.” Grief Cafe is appropriate for anyone, especially (1) Anyone who has experienced significant loss of any kind, (2) Anyone who is concerned about someone else who has experienced loss, (3) All
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The Editor’s Corner Welcome Back & Welcome Home By E. Adam Porter, Editor NOKP I was cruising through the streets of Sun City Center last week and noticed something I haven’t seen in a few months. Traffic is thickening on the main drags, and the license plate rainbow has returned. Our snowbird friends are coming home. Sure, there are always multiple different license plates represented in Kings Point – some even on the golf carts – but you can always tell the seasons are changing when the out of state plates start to outnumber the ones with the orange on them. If you are one of those folks, and if no one has said it yet, let me be the first to welcome “y’all” back here to sunny Florida. Lately, it’s been rainy Florida, but welcome back anyhow. Also, a special welcome to brand new residents of Kings Point and Sun City Center. I hear from newcomers who just discovered this publication all the time, and it’s nice to know that News of Kings Point can help you adjust to your new digs. If you are new here – or if you are just returning – pay special attention to the “33573” and Bulletin Board sections in this issue. You will see that many of the local clubs and groups are kicking off this month, and you are sure to find something that piques your interest. Also, let me encourage you to visit our website, www. NewsOfKingsPoint.com. You will find a wealth of local resources including important local phone numbers and a list of local clubs and groups. Homecomings September is also time for two very special homecomings in the Porter household. My son, Chris, is coming home on leave for the first time in over a year. He is in the USAF and currently stationed at RAF Lakenheath in the United Kingdom. His mom and I are very proud of him, and we can’t wait to see him. He is sure in for a surprise when he sees how big
his “little” brothers are getting! And Chris is arriving just in time to put those military muscles to use helping us move. Yes, we are in the process of relocating too. We are staying local and don’t plan on leaving the central Sunshine State anytime soon, but we found a property we just can’t pass up. Not just us All this thinking about moving and homecomings got me wondering just how many of our neighbors are in the very same process. We’ve had four families on my street move in as many months. What about you? How many thousands are experiencing a homecoming after a long absence or are leaving the familiar to move to a new area? How many of those will end up in 33573? On our streets or in our neighborhoods? How can we, as good neighbors, celebrate the homecomings and make the newcomers feel welcome? What used to be commonplace hospitality seems to be fading away in our culture. I, for one, am sad to see it go. I plan to walk over as soon as we’re moved in and introduce myself to my new neighbors. But I’m also hoping they come over and do the same. To have those “across the fence” neighborly relationships that help create a community, we all have to do our part to meet halfway. Bad experiences with the occasional “neighbor from hell” may make us a bit gun shy, but it’s still better to make the effort. So, when you see that moving van pull up, don’t just peek out your blinds like Gladys Kravitz on Bewitched, stroll on over and introduce yourself. It could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship. And, if the worst happens and you need a helping hand, you don’t want those folks to be nothing more than mysterious faces you peek at through the drapes. You want friends. Welcome home.
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A Mother’s Tears Asleep... Solitary tears must have fallen from her face and in the darkness her index fingerwiped away what remained of their swift, downward path to her pillow. In the silence of the night the pain was felt in her dreams... Like ripples on a lake created by raindrops on a cloudy day, waves of heartbreak surely awakened her. Awake... The day’s chorales went unsung because one voice was missing. Orchestrations remained unheard because one seat was empty. Same as yesterday daylight shined on the absence; No dream behind which to hide the reality of her pain. You reap what you sow... She is gone and I am her. Asleep or awake, I understand. The absence leaves me heartbroken, hurting, and tearful. The silence is now mine to deal with. Suzanne S. Austin-Hill ©2013
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Squad Receives Top Award From State
Several members of the Emergency Squad were invited to Orlando to accept this prestigious award from the Florida Department of Aging. The Squad was selected as tops in the State of Florida for their commitment and service to seniors. It was indeed a proud moment for the Squad as their achievements were announced to an audience of over 600 people. Accepting on behalf of the Squad (from left to right) Richard Morrison, Captain, Robin Watt, Fall Prevention, Joe Cox, Captain and Noreen Schramm, Chief.
Sun Tower’s “Country Store” Donates $2,000
L to R: Elaine Shaefer, Chris Simko, and Susan Lewaine.
Squad Welcomes Three New EMTs
Submitted by: Jan Huber Asst. Chief, PR
Three volunteers from the Sun City Center Emergency Squad have recently passed the National Registry exam and are now licensed Emergency Medical Technicians. (EMTs) This intense six-month course given at Hillsborough Community College tested every aspect of their endurance, both mental and physical. We are so pleased to welcome these individuals into the EMT ranks and are grateful for their commitment to the residents of our community.
The volunteer workers at Sun Tower’s Country Store recently made a significant donation to the Sun City Center Emergency Squad. Chief Schramm explained that this generous contribution is so appreciated since the Squad operates solely by support from the community. All of the proceeds from the “Country Store” are donated to local organizations. L to R: back row: Eleanor Gottman, Herta Maxime, Virginia Watson, Chief Noreen Schramm, Harold Reid. Left to right front row-Phyllis Gage, Ruth Allen, Ann Marie Orenchak, Jewel Smith.
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SCC Emergency Squad “ Featured Volunteers” Submitted by Jan Huber Asst. Chief PR
Each month the Squad selects a volunteer or two to feature in their internal publication entitled “The Siren.” We wanted to share some information about these interesting volunteers with our community. This month we are featuring Toria and Rick Smith. They hail from Dublin, Ohio where they met 32 years ago and raised 2 daughters. After enduring years of Ohio’s unpleasant weather, they decided to head south in 2008 to begin their search for their perfect retirement home. Tampa was fine for a few years but then they discovered Sun City Center in 2011 and have never looked back. While attending a “Hi Neighbor” event they became fascinated with the Emergency Squad exhibit and were recruited on the spot. They joined the Squad and commenced their training in 2012. Their decision to “pay it forward” was easy and this was just the avenue to do it. Rick is a retired systems analyst for an on-line computer library center. Toria is a payroll administrator and Human Resources manager for a school district in Ohio. She continues this work from her home. Thank goodness for computers! Toria is an Emergency Medical Responder on Team 6 and also volunteers as an invaluable assistant in the PR Dept. Rick is an ambulance driver for teams 2 and 6 and also assists the manager of driver training. When not working on the Squad, they enjoy bowling, bicycling, swimming and spending time with their daughters Audra and Hannah and granddaughter Zoey. The community is indeed privileged to have such outstanding and committed people volunteering on the Emergency Squad.
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when others experience loss. Also, since sooner or later everyone will experience loss in their lives and will therefore grieve, it’s good to be prepared for that with accurate, up-todate information about grief. Knowledge is power. It’s good to
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Lock It Up & Don’t Leave It Out
The LEO Letter
With Deputy Jason Castillo We’ve spoken before in this space about crimes of opportunity. Many criminals are relatively lazy, and they look for the path of least resistance. This usually means open or unlocked doors. For example, recently in our community there have been
several vehicle burglaries. In these specific cases in our example, the perpetrators had been seen walking through neighborhoods, simply checking car doors as they passed by. If they found one open they would simply slip into the car and grab whatever valuables were in plain sight. You may not think people would be so brazen in our communities, but these crimes are often perpetrated in plain sight in the light of day. The victims in these cases did nothing to attract attention. They just failed to lock their car doors. Maybe they assumed it was “okay” to leave them unlocked. After all, we live in a relatively “safe” neighborhood. Perhaps they just had to “run
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back inside” for a moment. It does not take very long for an opportunistic thief to slip in and grab what he or she can. Consider this… What would happen if you just slipped inside for a moment and the phone rang or you decided to take care of “one little thing” before heading back out again? Suddenly, your quick trip inside might end up being a few minutes. Plenty of time to come out and find your purse or other valuables gone. Of special interests to these types of thieves are electronic devices such as phones, tablets and portable GPS units. If you have or use any of these electronic devices or any other valuables – be sure to lock them up or stash them out of sight when you leave your car. Even if you lock it up, a thief will not
mind breaking a window to steal it. Out of sight may not mean out of danger, but, as we said in the beginning of this article, thieves can be lazy, looking for obvious or easy targets. Don’t Miss this month’s Crime Awareness Briefings I will be at the Kings Point Fiber Arts room at 1900 Clubhouse Drive on Tuesday, September 10th at 1 PM. I will be at the American Momentum Bank at 131 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. in SCC on Wednesday, September 18th at 2 PM. Hope to see you there. We will be discussing Level 1 crime in the area and answering resident questions and concerns. In subsequent months these meetings will continue to be held in Kings Point on the second Tuesday of the month and in SCC on the third Wednesday. Be safe out there!
Care For The Caregiver
Submitted by Debbie Caneen, Director of Admissions, Sun Towers As a Caregiver, the challenges presented daily can take their toll on your health. When you hear this, as most people do, you brush it off and think that this would never apply to you. You’re too busy to have a decline in your health. After all, you have to remain healthy because you are caring for someone else. The lack of oxygen to the brain during times of stress has shown to contribute to cell death in the brain and can actually cause you as a caregiver to join the increasing numbers of folks with Dementia related diseases. The statistic needs repeating: Over 65% of Caregivers predecease the person they are caring for. Imagine this: You’re driving along and your spouse asks, “What time is it? And you kindly reply “It’s 10:00 AM dear”. A few minutes later, the same question repeats itself. You again reply, but this time you realize that you feel a bit tested. Only 10 minutes have passed and you hear the same question again. Do you notice your grip on the steering wheel has tightened? Your breathing has gotten shallow and tight? You’re knuckles have actually turned white. If your loved one suffers from short-term memory loss, you will be repeating numerous things throughout the day. Do you feel stressed just thinking about this scenario? If your reaction is the same as most, you lost oxygen to the brain just reading the last
paragraph. What to do? Realize that your loved one is not doing this to you intentionally. If they have short-term memory loss, they honestly do not remember asking you what time it was ten minutes ago and they cannot help asking again and again. Trying to explain to them that they need not continue to ask you the same question over and over is a waste of your time (and oxygen) as they will not remember. That’s why you are their caregiver. Your only option is to care for yourself as you care for them. Why not redirect their thought process by asking them a question about something they may remember long ago? Start a new conversation that will take their minds off the time of day. Do you remember when we had a family picnic and all of the children played softball? While they contemplate the answer, take some deep breaths and replenish your brain cells with oxygen. Be sure to take pleasure in their reaction as they recall a special moment from the past and are able to share that with you. You may have to dig, but it will be work the hunt. Remember, no matter how many times you answer their question, if they suffer from shortterm memory deficits, they will ask again. Getting stressed will only cause you harm. Be good to yourself. After all, your loved one needs you! For more information on any of the information mentioned above, feel free to email me at SccFreeAds@TampaBay.rr.com or call 813-892-2990.
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Thank you so much for continuing to send all the exciting travel pictures! It continues to be a blast to vicariously relive your travels with you through those shots. See how much fun these folks are having? We hope their fun travel photos and stories will inspire you to go see some things and do some stuff…and when you do, take News of Kings Point along for the ride! Remember, if you send us a picture of you in your travels holding the News of Kings Point, you will see yourself in these pages.
t n i o P s g Ann Guiles, holding the News of Kings Point, with her sister, Mrs. Jerry D. Otte, in the Badlands National Park in South Dakota.
Shelly & Paul Grossman visited the Ukranian Cultural Heritage Village, just east of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Harriet Armstrong visiting San Francisco, Ca. in July when attending granddaughter’s wedding in Santa Rosa. Enjoying Fisherman’s Wharf and trolley ride in San Francisco.
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Golden Jubilee concert.
SCC Women’s Chorus leadership meet. Women's chorus spring luncheon. Women’s Continued from Page 1
Two Choruses working together.
Christmas/holiday program as the finale to the chorus’ golden anniversary season. The Sun City Center Women’s Chorus welcomes women from our surrounding community who love to sing. We give two concerts a year. Our Christmas concert is on the Sunday after Thanksgiving. Our spring concert
is the fourth Sunday in March. Tons of pictures, videos and comments can be found on the chorus Facebook page. Enter SCC Women’s Chorus into your search box and it will take you directly to the link. You don’t have to be “on” Facebook to view their page. Please call Chris O’Hara at 634-4341 for additional information.
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KPAL Artist of the month is Dixie Kraft Submitted by Kathy Pruschen Location: Kings Point North Clubhouse, Art Studio Dates: September 7, 2013 October 5, 2013 Dixie was born and raised in Michigan where she remained until 1982. At that time, along with her husband and two daughters, she migrated to Florida. She settled on Pine Island in Southwest Florida, first in St. James City on the South tip of the island, then in Bokeelia on the North tip. Many years working as a Dental Assistant, both chair side and front desk, she left the profession to help in her husband’s business, and help care for her aging parents. This afforded her some time to take up watercolor painting, a love she had since High School. While in Southwest Florida, she was fortunate enough to have taken workshops and classes with many talented local artists, as well as nationally known ones. In 2005, she and her newly retired husband moved to Newnan, Georgia, where she joined in the local Art Group and was invited to paint a full size Thoroughbred Colt for the 2012 “Horsey Affair”. The full size Thoroughbreds and colts were displayed on the Newnan Town Square for nearly a year, and then given back to their sponsors for display at their
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local establishments. Hers is at Talaria Farms, an Arabian horse farm and breeding facility. It was quite an honor to paint one of these fiberglass colts. Hers was used for one of the official posters, and was published in a book of all the equines that were on display. In June of 2012, she and her husband came back to Florida and settled in Oakley Green at Kings Point. Through the years, she has developed interests in mixed medium and painting watercolor on Yupo paper. She is presently painting with Diane Simon’s Thursday class and enjoying very much. Please take time to stop by the Art Studio window in the Kings Point North Clubhouse during the month of September to admire the wonderful paintings by Dixie.
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Destination Fort Myers: Edison invented palm trees? Not really, but he did line the streets with them
By Eddie Dixon When was the last time you pointed the car south and visited sunny and comfortable Fort Myers? If “never” is your answer, you are missing out on a classic Florida waterfront treat. If you haven’t visited in a while, you might be surprised at some of the things you missed. If you come, be sure to head over to Estero Island and Fort Myers Beach. Gorgeous sand, glistening water and more fun than you know what to do with. Gulf coast seafood, great dining and boutique shops. Fishing charters, boat tours and dolphin cruises. And, if you are feeling really adventurous, you can hop a quick boat ride to Key West for the morning and be back by dinnertime. Call 239.472.8443 for more information and (239) 463-5733 for the Key West Cruises. For some intellectual exercise and a few adult beverages, cruise over to the Fort Myers River District. The city has been going great guns, fixing up this formerly industrial area and turning it into a tourist district (www.myriverdistrict.com). Here you will find art galleries, live theater, parks, shopping and cozy little bistro cafes. Of course, there’s history here too. Fort Myers was founded as a lonely military outpost with fewer than a dozen civilian homesteads.
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and told them what he wanted. They tried to argue, but nobody won an argument with Edison. Edison invited his friend, Henry Ford to visit Fort Myers. Ford loved the town too, and told some friends. Soon, a flood of northern families were heading south to escape the harsh winters. Many stayed, and the once-hardscrabble frontier town became an upscale vacation destination. So, feel free just to visit for the picture perfect days of cooling sea breezes, bright blue skies and a whole lot of opportunity to do “nuthin’.” But, while you are here, be sure to look around a bit and take in some local history too. You can tour Edison’s lab as well as the Ford and Edison estates and grab a bite at the Banyan Café (www. edisonfordwinterestates.org). Find it all at 2350 McGregor Boulevard. Then cruise over to the Southwest Florida Museum of History (www. swflmuseumofhistory.com) where you will find entertaining and educational dioramas and exhibits detailing Florida’s history from the prehistoric to the present. There’s a good bit here too about Florida’s frontier years, where the Cracker Peninsula was every bit as wild as John Wayne’s West. Find it at 2031 Jackson Street. Call 239.321.7430 for more info. Happy travels, folks!
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and seafaring men. A bustling port and wharf area with small houses etching sections out of the swamps and lowland forests. Thomas Edison Then, showed up. Mr. Lightbulb fell in love with the rustic coastal enclave and kept coming back for more. He wanted his northern industrialist buddies to fall in love with the little town too, so he took a direct hand in giving Fort Myers an “Extreme Makeover.” Edison’s palatial garden estate remains at the center of town, a tourist attraction and all around calming and interesting place to visit. The postcard perfect lines of palm trees that run along McGregor Boulevard were his idea too. He went to the ersatz town fathers
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Dollars & Sense By David Uffington
Spending Up, Savings Down
Consumers are feeling more confident about spending. So says the most recent report on consumer credit by the Federal Reserve. Jobs rates are up more than expected. Pay rates are rising. Home prices are going up. In May, the average household mortgage debt was 8.67 percent, a small increase over December 2012. Consumer debt, however, which includes credit cards, was 5.07 percent, higher than it’s been since the end of 2010. A Gallup poll in June of the average daily money habits of consumers across the country showed that the daily spending amount of $90 is higher than it’s been since 2008. These figures don’t include mortgage, vehicle or regular household bills -- only purchases at a store, restaurant or online. Mint.com, an online money site that collects information from consumers, says that since 2009, monthly household expenses have gone up from $3,870 to $4,200. Included in that is a rise in gas expenses from $110 to $198 per month. In spite of extra expenses, restaurant spending has risen from $192 per month to $212. Given the differing information (the more you look, the more varied the information you’ll find) one item from the Federal Reserve report stands out: Consumer
spending is up ... but rate of saving is down. The bottom line is that the experts can’t agree on the state of the economy, and therefore don’t know what will happen in the future. In spite of the appearance of more jobs and income, the old rules from the past few years still apply: --Save, save, save. Put money away. --Pay extra on credit cards and get them paid off. Once paid off, don’t use the cards unless you find a sale for something you need and can pay off the balance in three months. Be sure the interest you pay doesn’t come to more than you’d save by not buying on sale. --If you’re approved for a home mortgage, don’t spend up to the limit you can borrow. Save the extra money for repairs or maintenance. --If you’d like to buy a new vehicle, consider whether yours will last one more year. Keep the maintenance up on it. Shop for sales on tires, and clip coupons for oil changes. --Don’t own too many gadgets, and if you buy, don’t get the best. One step down is often good enough, including refurbished. Get a few dollars on buy-back programs when you do upgrade. David Uffington regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Send email to columnreply2@ gmail.com. © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.
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To Your Good Health By Paul G. Donohue, M.D.
DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection, and I took antibiotics for a couple of months. I went back to the doctor and tested negative on two occasions, but I still had symptoms of an infection. I have been on an antibiotic, once a day, ever since. I am completely at a loss to know what to do next. Can you offer any suggestions? -J.T. ANSWER: It’s not normal to stay on antibiotics for as lengthy a time as you have been on them for a urinary tract infection. It’s next to impossible to have a urinary tract infection if the lab cannot substantiate that there is an infection. Ask your doctor if you can go off all antibiotics and then have a microscopic exam of your urine and have the urine cultured for bacteria. Conditions other than infection can produce symptoms similar to those of an infection -painful and frequent urination. Interstitial cystitis is such a condition. The woman (less often a man) spends much of the day and night dashing to the bathroom to empty her bladder. She does this with urgency to avoid losing urine control. It’s something that disrupts life.
A specialist can view the bladder with a scope to see if there are changes of the bladder lining that are consistent with interstitial cystitis. Treatment is not with antibiotics. It’s not an infection. A number of other medications are used. If you haven’t gotten a definitive diagnosis soon, I’d recommend you see a urologist or a gynecological urologist. The booklet on urinary tract infections provides a summary of typical signs and symptoms and the appropriate treatment. Readers can order a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 1204W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. © 2013 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved
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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 which is updated every weekend. SUN SEP 1 - IS THE DEADLINE TO RESPOND!!! FM RADIO STATION IN SUN CITY CENTER? WE NEED YOUR FEEDBACK BEFORE 9/1/13!!! If you would like to have our own radio station in Sun City Center, now is the time to speak up! We need to measure our residents’ interest to report to the Community Association Board of Directors who would file an application with the FCC to be considered for a construction permit. This station, if established, will be a noncommercial low power (100 watts) FM frequency that would provide a strong signal from US Route 301 to Interstate Highway I-75 (east to west), and with equal coverage both north and south of State Route 674. Foremost in considerations for its need and benefit, however, is that in the event of a hurricane or other emergency, localized up-todate news and instructions could be broadcast to inform and advise residents about our community rather than have us wonder if the news on stations outside of Sun City Center has or will affect us. Please send a note to: Carl McGary at 730 Camellia Green Drive, Sun City Center, FL 33573. We look forward to receiving any comments or suggestions you would care to share with us about our project.” SUN. SEP 1 - SINGLES SOCIAL DANCE 7:00-10:00 p.m. This dance will be held at The Community Hall, South Campus. Music will be by Buddy Canova. Members $3.00; Nonmembers $5.00. BYOB and snacks.
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Ice and water provided. Proper dress requested. Info: Janet 633-3558. SUN. SEP 1 - INTERFAITH COUNCIL/ NEARLY NEW SHOP ACCEPTS GRANT REQUESTS THROUGH SEP. 30 All applications for the fall grants cycle must be postmarked by that date. The two-page application form and additional information about the Sun City Center Interfaith Council and the Nearly New Shop may be found at www. interfaithcouncilofsuncitycenter. com. The application, with appropriate federal ID numbers and budget information may be mailed to The Interfaith Council of Sun City Center, P.O. Box 5342, SCC 33573. You also may call 633-7217 for additional information. MON. SEP 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS – EVERY MONDAY 10:00 a.m. at the Sun City Chamber of Commerce meeting room (private entrance to meeting room is on the left side of the building). This is a newly organized meeting of Overeaters Anonymous. The only requirement for attending is a desire to stop compulsively overeating. OA is an international 12-step organization/program that addresses the emotional, spiritual and physical needs of those desiring to stop compulsively eating and/ or overeating. No scales, dues or fees and all are welcome. Please join us any Monday morning. You can learn more about OA online at http://www.oa.org/newcomers/isoa-for-you. MON. SEP 2 - LIFE CONCERNS SUPPORT GROUP – EVERY MONDAY 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. at Homewood Residence on Galen Court off Upper Creek Drive. The group, which is supported by the South Shore Coalition on Mental Health and Aging, is open to the public and facilitated by Harriet D. Susskind LCSW and Audrey Ercegovich RN. All concerns are welcome. Refreshments are provided. For more information, call 813-633-9899 or 813-634-6195. MON. SEP 2 - ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (AA) MEETING – EVERY MONDAY 7:30 p.m. at the Sun City Center Chamber of Commerce building at 1651 Sun city Center Plaza. This is an open speakers meeting. Anyone with, or who feels they may have a problem with alcohol is welcome to attend. You can read more about AA online: http://www.aa.org/ lang/en/subpage.cfm?page=12 TUE. SEP 3 - LIVING LIFE FULLY SUPPORT GROUP – EVERY TUESDAY 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Homewood Residence, 3910 Galen Court, just off Upper Creek Dr. Come and regain your zest for life! Rid yourself of depression, anxiety, fears, frustrations, problems with children, aging, health issues, retirement, friends, etc. Relief comes by sharing and receiving support and developing new attitudes and a plan of action. All are welcome in complete confidence and free of charge. Your facilitator is Frank Koebrich (813-642-0773), an experienced and effective psychotherapist. We meet in the library across the hall from the elevator on the second floor. Sponsored by the South Shore Coalition for Mental Health and Aging. TUE. SEP 3, 10, 17, 24 - SOCIAL DANCE CLASS Beginning - Waltz 5:30 p.m., Intermediate - Fox Trot 6:45 p.m., Beginning/Intermediate - Salsa/Mambo- 8:00 p.m., Classes are held in the Dance Studio in the Atrium building. Open to all Sun City Center and Kings Point Residents. Couples and Singles welcome. $5/per class. For information call Bernice DuBro at 634-3205. WED. SEP 4 - HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF SUN CITY CENTER (HLA-SCC) FALL MEETING 9:30 a.m. at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 1239 Del Webb Blvd. W. Ringing, Buzzing, Crickets? Tinnitus Explained is topic of Terry L. Scheider, Au.D., Healthy Hearing & Balance Clinic,
Lakeland. CART provided by Tess Crowder, Communication Access, Inc. & meeting room is equipped with an induction loop. Contact Richard Herring at rhmann@tampabay. rr.com or Barbara Riley at 634-1706. WED. SEP 4 - THERAPEUTIC TAI CHI OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – EVERY WEDNESDAY 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Our therapists have advanced training in therapeutic Tai Chi for Seniors and will provide guidance in this healthy exercise. Tai Chi has been proven to increase strength and balance! This class will be offered EVERY Wednesday due to increased demand. For more information, contact Debbie Caneen at 813-634-3347. WED. SEP 4 METAPHYSICAL SOCIETY PRESENTATION 10:00 a.m. in the Sandpiper Room, Central Campus. “SamaSSati Colorlight Therapy.” Speakers Maria Antonieta Revello, of The Reiki Shrine of Tampa, and Jan van Der est, of The European Institute of Light, introduce COLORLIGHT, a form of energy medicine that penetrates the body’s DNA and changes energy fields that are hard to address by other therapies. Open to SCC/KP members and guests. Admission: Love Offering. For info call Holli at 813 / 419-4704. WED. SEP 4, 11, 18, 25 - SOCIAL DANCE CLASS Beginning - Tango 12:45 p.m., Intermediate - Cha Cha - 2:00 p.m., Beginning/Intermediate -Polka - 3:15 p.m., Classes are held in the Dance Studio in the Atrium building. Open to all Sun City Center and Kings Point Residents. Couples and Singles welcome. $5/per class. For information call Bernice DuBro at 634-3205. WED. SEP 4 - SUN CITY CENTER STROKE SUPPORT GROUP 2:00 3:00 p.m. at the Sun City Center Chamber of Commerce (by the post office). This group is sponsored by South Bay Hospital and meets on the first Wednesday of each month. For information please contact Margaret Kenny, 813-857-5552. WED. SEP 4, 11, 18, 25 - FRONT PORCH PICKERS – EVERY WEDNESDAY 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. in the Rollins Theatre, Cherry Hills Drive, to play country, bluegrass, traditional and gospel music. Acoustic guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, ukulele, dobro and bass fiddle players are welcome to join us. Listeners are welcome to enjoy the music and it is free. For more information: davidlickfeldt@rocketmail.com or 813-633-6739. WED. SEP 4 - SAMARITAN ALZHEIMER MONTHLY MEETING 2:00 p.m. at the Redeemer Lutheran Church at 2 p.m. The speakers will be Maria Lazaro of the Ruskin Senior Center and Rebecca Cilkilink of Pacifica’s Sun City Senior Living. Their presentation will be about “Comprehensive Adult Day Care”. For more information please call Doris at 634-3489 or the office at 634-9283. WED. SEP 4 - FOX TROT DANCE CLASSES 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. in the Kings Point Studio. Singles and Couples are welcome, but pre-registration is requested so that all individuals will receive excellent individual attention. 9/4 and 9/11 will focus on the Fox Trot and 9/18 and 9/25 will feature Waltz. All SCC and KP residents are welcome to attend. $5.00 per person. Call Ron for more information at 813-385-5569. Look forward to seeing you. WED SEP 4 - WINE TASTING AND WELLNESS 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the SouthShore Chamber of Commerce, 137 Harbor Village Lane, Apollo Beach, FL. How Much Plus+ Do you Have In Your Life? Join us to learn ways to fuel yourself and your family for better health. Questions: 813-363-8958 or 941-8123708 WED. SEP 4, 11, 18, 25 - SOUTHSHORE NEEDLE PEOPLE 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the Computer Lab at the SouthShore Regional Library, located at 15816
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Beth Shields Way Ruskin, FL 33573. FREE EVENT! Join other needle people to share techniques, tips and experiences about knitting and other fiber and fabric crafts. Beginners and questions are welcome! Stay the entire two hours or as long as you can. Bring a project to work on. WED. SEP 4 - MOAA MONTHLY MEETING 11:00 a.m. in the North Side Eberhardt Building, Dave Floyd will be the luncheon speaker. David earned a B.A. in Biology at the University of Massachusetts in 1967, a MS in Chemistry at Suffolk University, Boston, MA in 1972 and a MA in Biochemistry at the University of Massachusetts in 1977. He served as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy from 1967 to 1969, and taught engineering in the Service School Command at Great Lakes, Illinois. He is currently on the SCC CA Board of Directors (Corporate SecretaryDirector) and will discuss the various renovations and building plans that are currently taking place or are under consideration. Reservations ($14) can be made by calling 6420947 and must be made by 6 pm Sunday Sept 1st. For more information call Frank Kepley at 642-0801. WED. SEP 4 - KINGS POINT CONDOMINIUM OWNERS ASSOC MEMBERSHIP MEETING 7:00 p.m. in the Banquet room of the Main Clubhouse. The speaker will be from the Sun City Center Men’s Club who will speak on the Lifeline project and the new “Audio Loop” planned for the Clubhouse Theatre. Refreshments served, and the business session will inform you as to coming events such as the Shredding day and coming events. WED. SEP 4 - MASTER GARDEN: 9 STEPS TO A FLORIDA YARD 7:00 8:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the SouthShore Regional Library, Continued on Page 13
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33573 From Page 12 located at 15816 Beth Shields Way Ruskin, FL 33573. FREE EVENT! Master gardener Lynn Barber will discuss the nine principles of a Florida yard and ways residents can implement these principles in their home landscape. No registration required. Presented in partnership with Hillsborough County Extension Service. THU. SEP 5 - WOMEN’S CHORUS OF SUN CITY CENTER BEGINS FALL REHEARSALS! 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 1239 Del Webb West. Membership is open to women from Sun City Center, Kings Point and all surrounding communities. For addition information, please call Chris O’Hara at 634-4341. THU. SEP 5, 12, 19, 26 - MICHAEL McGOLDRICK DISCUSSION GROUP. EVERY THURSDAY 11:00 a.m. in the Kings Point North Clubhouse – South Social Room (Tell gatekeeper you are going to the Clubhouse). This “Death and Dying” Discussion Group focuses on any facet – from the thought of one’s own path of dying or preparing one’s self and their family for their death. Join them as they discuss and work through the various emotional issues of dealing with death and the events surrounding mortality. Open to SCC/KP members and guests. Admission: Free. For Info call Mike at 813 / 938-1252 THU. SEP 5 - AGING GRACEFULLY SUPPORT GROUP 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Drive. This is a support group for individuals who are learning to live with the effects of aging in a graceful, healthy manner with some humor to make it better! Facilitated by Kay Coburn Dyer, Geriatric Care Manager. FRI. SEP 6 - TOWNHALL MEETING WITH JUDY MARTIN OF ST. JOSEPH’S
HOSPITAL 2:30 pm at Sun City Senior Living, 3855 Upper Creek Drive, Sun City. R.S.V.P. Seating is limited. (813) 633-3333 - Refreshments will be served! FREE EVENT SAT. SEP. 7 - FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST 9:00 a.m. Join guests and members of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church at the Sunshine Café (near Home Depot). The purpose is for singles or couples to have fun while meeting and conversing with people they do not know or don’t know well. Please call George or Mary at 6346511 if you have questions or to make a reservation, so the correct count can be reserved. SAT. SEP 7 - OPEN FOR BUSINESS: NOW WHAT? AUTHOR TALK WITH MARIE GILMORE 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. in the Community Room at the SouthShore Regional Library, located at 15816 Beth Shields Way Ruskin, FL 33573. FREE EVENT! Join local author Marie Gilmore as she discusses her new book, Open For Business, Now What? A Small Business Guide for What to Do After the OPEN Sign Goes Up. Miss Gilmore will discuss the most common challenges new business owners face and simple solutions to reap success. Marie Gilmore is the Editor & Publisher of the award-winning Osprey Observer Newspapers. Her book will be available for purchase after the program. No registration required. SAT. SEP 7 - SCC ACADEMY BALLROOM DANCE CLUB HOLDING IT’S SEPTEMBER DANCE 6:30 - 7:15 pm, Bernice will be teaching a free “Hustle” dance lesson. The regular dance session will start 7:30 – 9:30 pm in the SCC Community Hall. The cost is $6.00 per person for guests. Academy members are free. BYOB. For more info call; Lenny 813-6429975 SUN. SEP 8 - THE OLDIES BUT GOODIES DANCE CLUB 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. in the
Community Hall. The entertainment “Bump In The Road.” The cost is $5.00 per person for guests and club members are free. BYOB. For more info call Barbara 633-5649. MON. SEP 9, 16, 23 - METAPHYSICAL SOCIETY 1:00 p.m. in the Caper Room, Central Campus. The current metaphysical book is “Ask and It Is Given,” by Esther and Jerry Hicks. No homework and the group reads aloud and discusses as they go. Open to SCC/KP Members and Guests. Admission: Free. For Info call Alice at 813 / 634-9065. MON. SEP 9 - METAPHPYSICAL SOCIETY DRUM CIRCLE 6:30 p.m. in the Lawn Bowlers’ Bldg., Central Campus. Bring your drums, rattles, flutes, rain sticks, pots and/or pans and enjoy each other’s company. Open to SCC/KP Members and Guests. Admission: Free. For Info call Holli at 813 / 419-4704. MON. SEP 9 - THE IRISH CONNECTION CLUB MOVIE NIGHT 6:30 p.m. at The Rollins Theater. Feature Film: “A Love Divided” Starring: Ovia Brady, Liam Cunningham & Tony Doyle. An award winning film about a real life love story based on true events in Co. Wexford in the 1950’s. A protestant girl marries a local catholic and agrees to raise any children as catholic. When the mother eventually disagrees, the couple and the town are challenged and events unfold. Can love triumph under stress? Come see. Great acting. All are welcome. Bring your friends. MON. SEP 9, 16, 23, 30 - SINGLES DANCE CLASSES 7:30 - 8:45 p.m. in the Dance Studio in the Atrium building. Open to all Sun City Center and Kings Point Residents. . For information call Bernice DuBro at 634-3205 or e-mail DANCEWITHBERNICE@GMAIL. COM. THIS IS A SPECIAL DANCE
SESSION FOR SINGLES. We will be teaching a few steps in the Single Time Swing. Cost is $20/per person for all four weeks. TUE. SEP 10 - “BETTER BREATHERS” COPD SUPPORT GROUP 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Drive, Sun City Center. Please join Lorrie Quistad, RRT who facilitates this growing group. The first half of each meeting consists of education for those learning to live with COPD. During the second half of the meeting, Physical therapists take you through guided exercises to assist you in your recovery. If you would like to learn more about what is available to you, do not miss this group. Call Debbie Caneen at 813634-3347 for additional information. TUE. SEP 10, 17, 24 - SOCIAL DANCE CLASS Beginning - Waltz - 5:30 p.m., Intermediate - Fox Trot - 6:45 p.m., Beginning/Intermediate - Salsa/ Mambo- 8:00 p.m., Classes are held in the Dance Studio in the Atrium building. Open to all Sun City Center and Kings Point Residents. Couples and Singles welcome. $5/per class. For information call Bernice DuBro at 634-3205. WED. SEP 11 - “WOMEN & WEALTH” MONTHLY SERIES 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Sun Towers, 101 Trinity Lakes Drive, Sun City Center. Many women spend so much time caring for others that they forget to make themselves a priority. A strategy designed to achieve your goals begins with an evaluation of what is most important to you. This group gives you actionable strategies for cash management, saving and investing that can help you help yourself as well as those you love. Be sure to attend each month (2nd Wed). Presented By: The Equis Group at Morgan Stanley © 2012 Continued on Page 14
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33573 From Page 13 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC. For additional info, call Debbie Caneen 813-892-2990 WED. SEP 11, 18, 25 - SOCIAL DANCE CLASS Beginning - Tango - 12:45 p.m., Intermediate - Cha Cha 2:00 p.m., Beginning/Intermediate -Polka - 3:15 p.m., Classes are held in the Dance Studio in the Atrium building. Open to all Sun City Center and Kings Point Residents. Couples and Singles welcome. $5/per class. For information call Bernice DuBro at 634-3205. WED. SEP 11 - DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Please join Judy Naugle, RN from Nurse on Call Home Health Care as she facilitates our support group “Everyday Basics of Diabetic Care”. For additional info, call Debbie Caneen 813-892-2990 WED. SEP 11 - FOX TROT DANCE CLASSES 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. in the Kings Point Studio. Singles and Couples are welcome, but pre-registration is requested so that all individuals will receive excellent individual attention. 9/4 and 9/11 will focus on the Fox Trot and 9/18 and 9/25 will feature Waltz. All SCC and KP residents are welcome to attend. $5.00 per person. Call Ron for more information at 813-385-5569. Look forward to seeing you. WED. SEP 11 - MAH JONNG CLUB 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the SouthShore Regional Library, located at 15816 Beth Shields Way Ruskin, FL 33573. FREE EVENT! Enjoy an evening of the popular table game, Mah Jongg. Participants are asked to bring their own Mah Jongg card. Registration required. Call (813) 273-3652 to register. THU. SEP 12 - REASSESSING RISK IN YOUR PORTFOLIO - FREE SESSION 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Sun Towers
Retirement, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr., Sun City Center. How much risk are you comfortable with? Has your risk tolerance changed? What’s the best way to manage risk? Now is a good time to get answers. This workshop will help you reassess your level of risk tolerance, identify risk areas in your portfolio, and learn how to manage risk using diversification strategies. We’ll show you Schwab’s tools and resources that can help you stick to your plan. Sponsored by Charles Schwab. To register, please call Ann Mackay 813 636 1311 or email ann.mackay@ schwab.com. THU. SEP 12 - SOUTH SHORE CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION LUNCHEON 11:00 a.m. seating begins, program from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Club Renaissance, 2121 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. Sun City Center, with Inspirational speaker Becky Burgue. Becky will share “Pictures from the past: Possibilities for the future”. The program will feature Music and Harmonies of DaMen. Menu, Shaved Roast Beef Sandwich Plus Beverage and Dessert. Alternate meal of tossed salad with grilled chicken. If you desire this option, be sure to order it when you make your reservation. Cost is $17 inclusive. Reservations are required. Please call Pat Butler, 938-4320 or Tara Flood 383-7540 or e-mail aunt.butler@ gmail.com. Make reservations or cancellations before noon Monday September 9, 2013. THU. SEP 12 – NEUROPATHY SUPPORT GROUP 1:00 p.m. in the Caper Room at the Community Assoc. on North Pebble Beach. Are you suffering from pain and numbness in your extremities? Be sure to attend this group where Elissa Deusner, DPT will facilitate. Learn methods to deal with this condition and provide support for other members of the
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group. This month our speaker will be: Jennipher Lenoir, COTA who is a certified aquatic therapist. She will discuss the benefits of aquatic therapy for those suffering from neuropathy. For more information, call Debbie Caneen at Sun Towers 813-892-2990. THU. SEP 12 - MENTAL WELLNESS SUPPORT GROUP 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. 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 info, call Debbie Caneen 813-892-2990. FRI. SEP 13 - TEA 101 11:00 AM 12:00 p.m. in the Community Room at the SouthShore Regional Library, located at 15816 Beth Shields Way Ruskin, FL 33573. FREE EVENT! Join Shawn Geitner of Beleave Teas Inc for this talk introducing the four basic types of teas: black, oolong, green and white. Shawn will explain how each is processed and will teach the difference between a tea and an herbal infusion. She will also cover the basic brewing techniques for each type of tea, as well as some of the health benefits. Iced tea will be served. No registration required. FRI. SEP 13 - UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FEATURED MOVIE: MONSTER-IN-LAW Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and movie begins at 6:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church of Sun City Center 1210 Del Webb Blvd. W. The movie, “Monster-in-Law” features Jennifer Lopez, Jane Fonda, Michael Vartan and Wanda Sykes. “Monster-inLaw“ is about a young woman, Charlie, played by Jennifer Lopez, who thought she would never find the man of her dreams until she met
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Kevin, played by Michael Vartan. Boy! Does she get the shock of her life when she meets Kevin’s mother, Viola, played by Jane Fonda, who is overly protective of her only son. In addition to the movie, the evening starts by enjoying freshly popped popcorn, homemade cookies, beverages and talking to friends and neighbors. NOTE: THIS MOVIE IS CLOSED CAPTIONED for those that are hearing impaired. Rated PG 13. FRI. SEP 13 - THE IRISH CONNECTION SOCIAL CLUB DANCE LESSONS 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the DANCE STUDIO of the Atrium Building (next to swimming pool), North Community Center, Sun City Center. The Irish Dance Lessons begin again! Learn to dance with the Irish; 8 dancers are necessary for most of the dances so come join in the fun. 2013 Dance Dates: Friday, Sept. 13th, Oct. 11th, and Nov. 8th. All are welcome; admission fees are $1 per Irish Connection Member and $2 per Non-member. For information, please contact Brigid Guarino 634.8174 SUN. SEP 15 - SINGLES MINGLE DANCE CLUB OF KP 6:30-9:30 p.m. Please join us in the Kings Point Main Clubhouse Studio to mingle and dance to music by Cliff Ritchie, A One Man Variety Show. Admission $5.00. BYOB, ice, water, cups and napkins provided. Dressy/casual attire. Info: Janet 633-3558. MON. SEP 16 - PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP OF SUN CITY CENTER -SPONSORED BY THE MEN’S CLUB OF SCC1:30 - 2:30 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Drive. (FREE Valet parking will be available at the entrance.) USF Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders Center facilitates this meeting. This month, our speaker Cathy Pickel, RD (Registered &
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33573 From Page 14 Licensed Dietician will discuss Food/ Drug Interactions with those living with Parkinson’s Disease. Come with questions and leave with answers. If you have Parkinson’s, or are caring for someone with this disease, be sure to attend this support group! FREE Valet Parking available at Entrance. For additional info, call Debbie Caneen 813-892-2990 MON. SEP 16 - MALT SHOP SHOPPE MEMORIES 7:30 p.m. Kings Point Borini Theatre 1900 Clubhouse Dr. Sun City Center Fl. A doowop quartet singing in beautiful harmony the popular tunes of the Philadelphia street corner groups of the 50’s. Tickets available for $12.50 at the Kings Point Box Office. For more information, please contact 813-387-3447 MON. SEP 16, 23, 30 - SINGLES DANCE CLASSES 7:30 - 8:45 p.m. in the Dance Studio in the Atrium building. Open to all Sun City Center and Kings Point Residents. . For information call Bernice DuBro at 634-3205 or e-mail DANCEWITHBERNICE@ GMAIL.COM. THIS IS A SPECIAL DANCE SESSION FOR SINGLES. We will be teaching a few steps in the Single Time Swing. Cost is $20/per person for all four weeks. TUE. SEP 17 - MEDICARE 101 - IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN - WHAT WILL YOU CHOOSE? 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Drive. Patti Palermo, Medicare Insurance Specialist will present this educational seminar discussing the upcoming changes in health insurance. Don’t miss this vital information! TUE. SEP. 17 - COFFE KLATCH 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. at 137 Pebble Beach Blvd. (2nd floor conference room). Please note new time and place for Coffee Klatch. Welcome back. Come join this free group and enjoy sharing life’s challenges with others
and put a positive spin on your life. Turn lemons into lemonade...make life a little sweeter...happier...Coffee and snacks provided. Offered by Wendy Burkhard, LCSW, psychotherapist, counselor 813 401 7452. TUE. SEP 17 ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Drive. Bring Your Loved One For a Well Deserved Break. Facilitated by Aging Care Advocates. You will receive information while your loved one is cared for in our Secured Memory Care. Please RSVP no less than 3 days prior to 813-246-4120. For additional information, contact Debbie Caneen at 813-634-3347 WED. SEP 18 - METAPHYSICAL SOCIETY MEETING 10:00 a.m. in the Lawn Bowlers’ Bldg., Central Campus. “Open Meeting.” Following brief announcements, we will come together to share or listen to others, as we exchange our thoughts on our favorite metaphysical subjects. Open to SCC/KP members and guests. Admission: Love offering. For info call Holli at 813 / 419-4704 WED. SEP 18 - CRIME BRIEFING BY DEPUTY SHEFIFF JASON CASTILLO 2:00 p.m. at American Momentum Bank (behind CVS) in Sun City Center. Each month on the third Wednesday, Deputy Sheriff Jason Castillo will provide his monthly briefings on crime in Sun City Center. Please attend this monthly meeting to help him keep our community safe. WED. SEP 18 - LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP WITH DR. OLIVA SPONSORED BY THE SUN CITY CENTER MEN’S CLUB 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Have you or someone you love been diagnosed with Macular Degeneration? Dr Kohlhepp is a Retina specialist
and will discuss the new treatment options for both wet and dry macular generation. New research has been done and has revealed new vitamin recommendations and new injectable medications are now available to improve your vision. Dr Kohlhepp will also discuss the new treatment options for Diabetic Retinopathy. This support group is facilitated by Ana Maria Oliva, M.D. Do you have an interest in cataract surgery or corneal transplants, have dry eye? Why not ask the Doctor! Dr. Oliva specializes in these and many other disorders and is ready to assist you! For more information, contact Debbie Caneen at 813-634-3347. WED. SEP 18 - WALTZ DANCE CLASSES 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. in the Kings Point Studio. Singles and Couples are welcome, but pre-registration is requested so that all individuals will receive excellent individual attention. 9/4 and 9/11 will focus on the Fox Trot and 9/18 and 9/25 will feature Waltz. All SCC and KP residents are welcome to attend.
$5.00 per person. Call Ron for more information at 813-385-5569. Look forward to seeing you. WED. SEP 18 - CLASSICAL MUSIC APPRECIATION 3:30 p.m. at Kings Point main clubhouse, SOUTH Social Room. Free. All lovers of classical music are invited. Information: Arthur C. Joy, 813-633-9783 - acjjr@ tampabay.rr.com THU. SEP 19 – MOWW MONTHLY MEETING 11:30 a.m. in the SCC Freedom Plaza Club, Harold Heil will be the guest speaker. Harold joined the Army in January 1943 and trained as a combat Engineer. In 1944 he went to England where he attended the Chemical Warfare School, learning to use flame throwers and Bangalore torpedoes as well as decontamination procedures for personnel and equipment. He then experienced eleven months of continuous combat and is a survivor of the “Battle of the Bulge,” which he will discuss at the MOWW luncheon. Reservations ($13) can be made by Continued on Page 18
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Falcon Watch Ladies 9 Hole League
July 12, 2013
Accomplished by: vvv Vince Pirone vvv July 31, 2013 158 yards 3 wood Course: Challenge Hole 8 Witnessed By: Bill Fitzhugh and Al Berger
Odd Holes Minus 1/2 Handicap 1st Flight 1st Jane Boccieri 20 Tied-2nd Wally McIntosh 22 Judy Delaney 22 2nd Flight 1st Pat Conklin 19 2nd June Krueger 22 3rd Flight 1st Kathy Boccieri 22 2nd Nancy Stevens 23
July 19, 2013
Lagging 1st Flight 1st June Krueger 36 2nd Judy Delaney 31 3rd Rosalie Killian 28 2nd Flight 1st Terry Wynne 33 Tied-2nd Pat Conklin 31 Meg Towner 31 3rd Flight 1st Mary M. McClafferty 42 Tied-2nd Rita Fedock 39 Jo Alice Nieter 39
SCC Photo Club Classes
Payment is required at time of registration, which can be done at the Photo Club.
“Introduction To The Nik Collection”
This class will introduce you to the Nik Collection, a suite of programs that can be used to edit and enhance the color and light in your photos, as well as bring out detail and clarity. The software can also be used to convert your photos to B&W or HDR. For really transformative effects, you can add a grunge look, painterly look, or old-fashioned faded film look. To see examples of a few of the things this software can do, please visit the gallery I have set up on my web page at www.pbase.com/fotogrfr/forclass. The Nik Collection has been purchased by the Photo Club and is available for members to use in the Photo Lab. Min. 3 students, Max. 11 students. Date: Thursday, September 5th, 3pm-5pm Palm Room Lecture/demonstration (not hands-on) Class Length: approximately 2 hours Price: $10 for members, $15 for non-members
“Intermediate Nik”
This is an intermediate-level class that will delve into the 55 filters of Nik’s Color Efex Pro 4. Each filter will be discussed and live demonstrations will be given of as many of the filters as time permits. Those wishing to enroll should have already taken the Introduction class or have some working knowledge of the Nik Collection interface and controls. Min. 3 students, Max. 11 students. Date: Thursday, September 19th 1pm-4pm Palm Room Lecture/demonstration (not hands-on) Class Length: approximately 3 hours Price: $15 for members, $20 for non-members Additional instructional classes are listed below. Cost is $10.00 (members) $15 (non-members) per class. Payment is due at time of enrollment.
Using the Photoshop Elements toolbox
There are over 40 tools in the Photoshop Elements toolbox. This class will show you how to use the most important and useful ones and how to use simple tricks to make them work better for you. Palm Room 9/12 9.30 to Noon Hands on, Limit 7 people. Understanding Exposure (Beginners Class) Confused by shutter speed, aperture and ISO, don’t understand the relationship between them in getting the right exposure. Then this class is for you, we will explore how each effects the exposure in different ways and how controlling them can help you get better shots. Palm Room 9/24 9.30 to Noon Lecture, Limit 12 people For additional information contact Rose Stack at rstack3225@ gmail.com.
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Tee to Green 1st Flight 1st June Krueger 32 2nd Rosalie Killian 36 3rd Judy Delaney 37 2nd Flight 1st Lorraine Fritzel 32 2nd Donna Berger 36 Tied-3rd Terry Wynne 41 Alice Chura 41 3rd Flight 1st Kathy Boccieri 39 2nd Rosa Ricciardi 41 3rd Jo Alice Nieter 47
August 2, 2013 Scramble 1st Place - 38 Jane Boccieri Pat Conklin Tee Bomba
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2nd Place - 40 Lorraine Fritzel Janine Johnson Jennie Ryan 3rd Place - 41 Wally McIntosh Kathy Boccieri Jo Alice Nieter
August 9, 2013
Throw Out Worst Hole 1st Flight 1st Jane Boccieri 38 2nd Wally McIntosh 42 3rd Mary J. McClafferty 46 2nd Flight 1st Claudia Woolley 42 2nd Lorraine Fritzel 47 Tied-3rd Tee Bomba 48 Alice Chura 48 3rd Flight 1st Kathy Boccieri 48 2nd Mary Arpaia 52
This Is Your Life: Arabella Arnold By Spencer Faircloth Local resident, Spencer Faircloth, took on the project of interviewing local Centenarians and producing a “This is Your Life” story for these remarkable folks. In these stories he celebrates lives well lived and lifetimes of learning and growing. And speaking of stories, look for Spencer’s autobiography “From Watermelon Inspector to the White House” to be released in the coming year. Arabella Arnold, 102 years young, was born on July 25, 1910, in Clendenin, West Virginia. When you meet Arabella, you are immediately impressed by what an alert and charismatic women she is. Her apartment is like a museum with not an inch of surface space left. Arabella’s life is represented by her collections of knick-knacks of all kinds. There is a story associated with each item. Arabella wants it understood from the moment you meet her that she believes in God and is a Christian and Republican. She graduated from Clendenin High School and the John B. Rogers School of the Arts. She taught classes on Shakespeare and a combination course: expression, dramatics, and story telling. She has fond memories of her family of five children and a loving mother and father and the 17 room family mansion. She adored her father Bill and her gorgeous mother. Being “gorgeous” must run in the family, because Arabella was a Vogue model and has photos and magazine pictures to prove it. She says her father, Bill, was
an amazing man and they lived in Tokyo, Japan and Brazil. Throughout her life, she met many famous people such as the Presidents of Pakistan and Brazil. She was invited to attend the Academy Awards and had one of her poems, “The Gift” printed in the “Best Famous Poets of 1996” published by the Famous Poet Society. She also received a letter from Milton Berle for her accomplishments. Arabella says there is not a thing she would change about her life. She enjoys living in Sun City Center because it has class. She loves being with so many friends. She has one reservation and that is she will not fly any more because she does not feel safe. She has tried to guide her life on the advice her mother gave her: Remember GOD has given you 3 score and 10 years to live but, you can shorten or lengthen your life by doing God’s will.” She would give this same advice to young people today.
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Golf Scores - Hogans Golf Club Of Sun City Center & Kings Point
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Course: Sandpiper Palms-Oaks Play: H-Skins 1st: Burt Easter - 3 Skins 2nd: Bob Jacobs - 2 Skins 3rd: Rich Lucidi and Joe DeFelice - Tied at 1 Skin Low-net: Burt Easter - 68 Low-gross: Bob Jacobs - 87 Birds: Bob Jacobs - #14 Par 3 and #18 Par 5
Saturday, August 3, 2013
Course: Sandpiper: Oaks - Lakes Play: H-Skins 1st: Rich Lucidi - 3 Skins 2nd: Joe DeFelice and Don Mowry - Tied at 2 Skins Low-net: Rich Lucidi - 67 Low-gross: Don Mowry - 91 Birds: Don Mowry - #6 Par 4
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Course: Sandpiper Palms - Oaks Play: HSkins 1st: Charlie Brown - 7 Skins 2nd: Rich Lucidi - 4 Skins 3rd: Burt Easter - 1 Skin Low-net: Rich Lucidi - 68 Low-gross: Rich Lucidi - 94
Low-gross: Mike McClintic - 77 Birds: Mike McClintic - #12 Par 4 and Ron Leombruno - #4 Par 3
L to R: Mike McClintic and Ron Leombruno.
L to R: Bob Jacobs, Mike Brock, Hank Smythe, Ron Leombruno, John Apostolou, and Mike McClintic.
Saturday, August 10, 2013
Course: Sandpiper Palms - Oaks Play: A-Skins 1st: Rich Lucidi, Don Mowry, and Bob Jacobs - Tied at 2 Skins 2nd: Charlie Brown and Joe DeFelice - Tied at 1 Skin Low-net: Bob Jacobs - 66 Low-gross: Bob Jacobs - 82 Birds: Rich Lucidi - #5 Par 4; Don Mowry - #5 Par5 Par 4; Bob Jacobs - #5 Par 4; and Mike Brock - #3 Par 4
Saturday, August 10, 2013
Course: Freedom Fairways Play: H-Skins 1st: Mike McClintic - 7 Skins 2nd: Ron Leombruno - 6 Skins Low-net: Mike McClintic - 56
Saturday, August 17, 2013
Course: Sandpiper Lakes - Palms Play: H-Skins 1st: Joe DeFelice - 3 Skins 2nd: Ron Windsor - 2 Skins 3rd:John Apostolou and Hank Smythe - Tied at 1 Skin Low-net: Ron Windsor - 63 Low-gross: Mike Brock - 83 Birds: Mike Brock - #6 Par 4, Hank Smythe - #6 Par 4, Ron Windsor - #3 Par 4
L to R: Joe DeFelice, Rich Lucidi, Don Mowry, Bob Jacobs, Mike Brock, and Charlie Brown .
L to R: Joe DeFelice, Ron Windsor, John Apostol, Hank Smythe, and Mike Brock.
Saturday, August 24, 2013
Course: Sandpiper Oakes-Lakes Play: A-Skins 1st: John Apostolou - 3 Skins 2nd: Hank Smythe - 2 Skins 3rd: Ron Leombruno and Bob Jacobs - Tied at 1 Skin Low-net: John Apostolou - 65 Low-gross: John Apostolou - 83 Birds:John Apstolou - #3 Par 4 and #17 Par 3; Mike McClintic - #12 Par 4 and #17 Par 3; Mike Brock - #4 Par 4; and Bob Jacobs - #12 Par 4.
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
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33573 From Page 15 calling 633-6513 and must be made by 6 pm Monday, 9 September. For more information call Frank Kepley at 642-0801. THU. SEP 19 - “OPEN HOUSE MEET THE DOC” 4:00 p.m. Apollo Beach Family Medical Center, 6150 North US Highway 41, Apollo Beach FL 33572. “Open House on Thursday’s. Come meet the Doc and the Staff and take a tour of the office! Insurance specialist on site to answer your questions!” For additional information call: 813641-0007 THU. SEP. 19 - BBQ BASH 4:00-7:00 p.m. at JSA Medical Group at 787 Cortaro Dr. (in the former Sweet Bay grocery store). Come one. Come all! Enjoy line dancing and salsa dancing with demos. Enjoy The Front Porch Pickers and DJ music, dancing, food and fun! Meet Board Certified physicians, Dr. Tran and Dr. Korah. FREE TO THE PUBLIC. For additional information, call Rosie Korfant @ 813-419-5020. THU. SEPT. 19 - DO IT HERSELF/ GARDEN WORKSHOP 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at The Home Depot #6951 Sun City Center, FL. Greetings! Come join us for the next DIH / Garden workshop. Bring a friend, Enjoy refreshments and Learn in comfort. How to Install Tile - Wall & Floor / Fall PLANTING & Yard Maintenance. FRI. SEP 20 - A SHORT HISTORY OF TEA11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the Community Room at the SouthShore Regional Library, located at 15816 Beth Shields Way Ruskin, FL 33573. FREE EVENT! Today, tea is the most widely consumed beverage worldwide second only to water. Join Shawn Geitner of Beleave Teas Inc. on a journey that begins in China where the tea plant “Camellia Sinsensis” was discovered over a thousand years ago. Attendees will learn Japan’s influence in tea history and
see how tea consumption spread through Europe, Africa and the rest of Asia. Iced tea will be served. No registration required. SUN. SEP 22 - SINGLES SOCIAL DANCE 7:00-10:00 p.m. This dance, hopefully, will be held in the newly renovated Florida Room. Music will be by Mike Laine. Members $3.00; Non-members $5.00. BYOB. Ice and water provided. Proper dress, please. Info: Janet 633-3558. MON. SEP 23 - METAPHPYSICAL SOCIETY DRUM CIRCLE 6:30 p.m. in the Lawn Bowlers’ Bldg., Central Campus. Bring your drums, rattles, flutes, rain sticks, pots and/or pans and enjoy each other’s company. Open to SCC/KP Members and Guests. Admission: Free. For Info call Holli at 813 / 419-4704. MON. SEP 23, 30 - SINGLES DANCE CLASSES 7:30 - 8:45 p.m. in the Dance Studio in the Atrium building. Open to all Sun City Center and Kings Point Residents. . For information call Bernice DuBro at 634-3205 or e-mail DANCEWITHBERNICE@ GMAIL.COM. THIS IS A SPECIAL DANCE SESSION FOR SINGLES. We will be teaching a few steps in the Single Time Swing. Cost is $20/per person for all four weeks. TUE. SEP 24 - AMPUTEE SUPPORT GROUP 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. 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 more information, contact Debbie Caneen at 813-634-3347. WED. SEP 25 - FAMILY CENTER ON DEAFNESS TELEPHONE DISTRIBUTION 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. in the Computer
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Lab at the SouthShore Regional Library, located at 15816 Beth Shields Way Ruskin, FL 33573. FREE EVENT! FTRI will be at the library to provide free specialized equipment and training to qualified Florida residents who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired. The equipment will enable residents to place and receive phone calls. For more information call 813-952-6625. WED. SEP 25 - WALTZ DANCE CLASSES 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. in the Kings Point Studio. Singles and Couples are welcome, but pre-registration is requested so that all individuals will receive excellent individual attention. 9/4 and 9/11 will focus on the Fox Trot and 9/18 and 9/25 will feature Waltz. All SCC and KP residents are welcome to attend. $5.00 per person. Call Ron for more information at 813-385-5569. Look forward to seeing you. WED. SEP 25 - MAH JONNG CLUB 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the SouthShore Regional Library, located at 15816 Beth Shields Way Ruskin, FL 33573. FREE EVENT! Enjoy an evening of the popular table game, Mah Jongg. Participants are asked to bring their own Mah Jongg card. Registration required. Call (813) 273-3652 to register.
THU. SEP 26 - HOW TO STAY OUT OF THE DONUT HOLE WITH YOUR MEDICATION UNDER THE AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE ACT. 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Kam Patel, RPH Pharmacist from RX Oasis will present this topic. Don’t miss this vital information! For more information, contact Debbie Caneen at 813-892-2990. THU. SEP 26 - MENTAL WELLNESS SUPPORT GROUP 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. 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 info, call Debbie Caneen 813-892-2990 THU. SEP 26 - MOONGLOW BALLROOM DANCE CLUB 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. Members FREE; Visitors $5.00 per person at the door. Live Music by “Rudy Rosa”. Dressy Casual. BYOB & snacks, and we provide the Ice, water, cups & napkins. Singles Table(s) Available. We have our full 2013 Schedule of 12 monthly dances to Live Music! Information: 813-633-1297 OR 813-642-8845. Email gail3357@gmail.com. Continued on Page 19
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33573 From Page 18 FRI. SEPT 27 - LEARN HOW TO CREATE A WRITTEN LEGACY FOR YOUR KIDS AND GRANDKIDS 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Hillsborough Community College’s South Shore campus in Ruskin. Joan Shalleck has been teaching this popular Lifelong Learning non-credit course, “WRITE YOUR LIFE STORY” for nine years. You’ll write about your childhood, education, careers, loves, triumphs and losses in eight morning sessions. You must register in advance and class size is limited. To learn more about the course and to register go on line at http://tinyurl. com/27b4bxg or call 813-259-6010. FRI. SEP 27 – GRIEF CAFÉ 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. at Sun Towers, 101 Trinity Lakes Drive, Sun City Center. At Grief Café, people come together for a relaxed, low key conversation about loss and grief with the purpose to increase awareness with a view toward helping people make the most of their lives. One person wrote, (Grief Café) “Provides a nonthreatening, informal setting for beginning to deal with sometimes hidden, difficult and unresolved issues.” For more information, call Debbie Caneen at 813-892-2990. SAT. SEP 28, 29 - A NIGHT AT THE POPERA 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. - Klassica combines the two genres of pop music and opera. Three classically trained voices form a harmonious blend of a uniquely fascinating sound and style that is known as Popera or Classical Crossover. They perform favorites such as: Unchained Melody, Bridge Over Troubled Water, The Prayer, I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing, My Heart Will Go On and Time To Say Goodbye. The trio performs a stunning variety of styles while singing in English, Italian, Spanish
and French. Klassika has three members: Jolanda Nel, Clint Shepherd, and Chris Romeo. $12/ person - Tables of 8 - Nightclub setting. BYOB. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, September 4, 9-11 am at Kiosk. Info 813-642-2001. SUN. SEP 29 - THE CHAI CHAPTER OF HADASSAH MEMBER TEA 2:305:00 p.m. at Beth Israel, 1115 East Del Webb Boulevard, Sun City Center. A dairy dinner buffet will be served at 4:30 p.m., with coffee and tea offered throughout the afternoon. The program will feature a presentation entitled Facing Our Risk – The Jewish Connection to Breast Cancer, by a lifetime member of Hadassah, Linda Barrett. Linda is a published author who is also a two-time breast cancer survivor. Her latest book is a memoir entitled Hopefully Ever After: Breast Cancer, Life and Me. Linda actively supports Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE) located in Tampa. They will provide a booklet entitled What Every Jewish Woman Should Know About Breast and Ovarian Cancer to all those who attend the New Member Tea. Spouses and non-members are invited. You must RSVP before September 22, 2013 to Carol at 813-829-7227 or monkeyandwife@yahoo.com. Space is limited, so make your reservation early! MON. SEP 30 - SINGLES DANCE CLASSES 7:30 - 8:45 p.m. in the Dance Studio in the Atrium building. Open to all Sun City Center and Kings Point Residents. For information call Bernice DuBro at 634-3205 or e-mail DANCEWITHBERNICE@GMAIL. COM. THIS IS A SPECIAL DANCE SESSION FOR SINGLES. We will be teaching a few steps in the Single Time Swing. Cost is $20/per person for all four weeks.
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out any Wednesday beginning September 4th, you will be most welcome. The chorus performs several times each year at a variety of patriotic, civic and club functions it makes music that moves the soul and brings happiness to their audiences. The chorus is looking forward to great things in this their 50th year of making music.
If your club or organization would like quality entertainment for a special occasion the Chorus has two or three open dates available for either the fall or spring season. If you would like information about our performance schedule, or, if you are interested in becoming a member of this dedicated and fun loving group just call Bob Garrod, President, at 813-6344110.
The Pelican Players: A Community Theatre Here For You
This summer was a busy time for the Pelican Players. Its production, The Nest and The Birdcage, an original play written and directed by Andries Oosthuizen, received kudo’s from appreciative audiences. Comments ranged from “very good performances,” and “we liked the twists and turns in the play,” to “I’m new to the area and can’t wait to see the next play.” Speaking of what’s next, the Pelican Players are busy preparing for their Fall Season. Auditions for Don’t Dress for Dinner will take place on September 10 and 12 (please see website, if interested). The play calls for six actors: three women and three men. Written by Marc Camoletti, the playwright who also wrote “Boeing, Boeing,” this riotous comedy was originally produced in France. Dealing with themes of illicit romance and questionable cuisine, the characters in this naughty farce are challenged to concoct one lie after another in order to prevent the truth about who’s romancing whom from slipping out. The play will be performed on December 6 and 7 in the Borini Theatre. Rehearsals are now underway for “An Evening with Joe.” Joe Birnbaum, for those who do not know him, is a talented actor, playwright, jokester, and story-teller, who lives in Freedom Plaza with his devoted wife Pearl. Pearl Birnbaum is on the Board of Directors and Treasurer of The Pelican Players. “An Evening with Joe” features two of Joe’s one-act plays and a conversation with the author. It will be presented on October 14 at 7:00 pm in the Banquet Room in Kings Point. Due to limited seating, tickets only are on sale in the North Club House Lobby in late September through early October. Come be a part of the action here in Sun City Center. Visit our website: www.PelicanPlayers.org.
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Club Plans to Enter “Dream Dog Park Contest”
$500K for the Dog Park? Yes, it could happen. We must enter this contest! We have until September 14th to get the entry done and mailed. Here’s how you can help. We need a great writer. We need wonderful photographs. We need to decide our plan of attack. We could do our park all at one time instead of in stages. We could start our training and events almost immediately! This would mean our teaming up with SCC DOG club. Of course, that will not be any problem. Here is the link: Benefuldreamdogpark.com. Our park could be their perfect park! For additional information or to help with this cause, contact Nancy McGinnis, 501-256-3064.
September Line Dance Canceled
The lovely Brigid Guarino, Irish Connection Dance Instructor.
The Irish Connection Social Club Dance Lessons
The Irish Dance Lessons begin again! Learn to dance with the Irish; 8 dancers are necessary for most of the dances so come join in the fun. Join us 7PM-8PM in the dance studio of the Atrium Building (next to swimming pool), North Community Center, Sun City Center. 2013 Dance Dates: Friday, Sept. 13th, Oct. 11th, and Nov. 8th. All are welcome; admission fees are $1 per Irish Connection Member and $2 per Non-member. For information, please contact Brigid Guarino 634.8174.
The usual monthly KP Free Social Line Dance is cancelled for September 2013. The DJ/instructor Jan Ulics is unavailable for a while during September 2013, and wants everyone to know that there will NOT be a dance in the month of September. But mark your calendar, and please remember to come to the free social line dance on Wed October 16, at 7 PM in the Borini Theatre at Kings Point. We will be celebrating a Happy Birthday for everyone. No ticket to purchase, but please sign in upon arrival. BYOB and setups. Open to KP and SCC residents and their guests. Dress is casual festive. Call Jan for more info 634-6226.
September, 2013
County Education Subject of Talk
April Griffin, Chair of the Hillsborough School Board, will be the speaker at the South Shore Democratic Club meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 12, at the South Shore Regional Library. Her talk will focus on “School Board Issues.” The Board faces many daily challenges including finances, education standards, teacher issues and many others. The talk promises to be stimulating and thought provoking. Ms. Griffin is one of seven members responsible for making school policy decisions and overseeing a total budget of $2.7 billion for the 8th largest school district in the nation, which is also the county’s largest employer. The library is located at 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin. The meeting starts at 1:30 with refreshments at 1 o’clock. All Democrats and like-minded persons are invited to the meeting. www.southshoredemocraticclub.org, Facebook at www. facebook.com/SSDEMCLUB for more information.
Moonglow Dance Club
Moonglow Ballroom Dance Club will feature the live music of “Rudy Rosa”, at their monthly dance on Thursday, September 26th from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. Sun City Center. The attire at Moonglow Dances is Dressy Casual. Members are FREE, and Visitors/Guests pay $5.00 per person at the door. Singles Table(s) are always available. Please BYOB and Snacks, and they will provide ice, water, cups and napkins. The Moonglow 2013 Schedule of yearround monthly dances has a great lineup of talented Entertainers they have booked for your dancing and/or listening to Live Music. Visitors are always welcome, so why not get your friends & neighbors to join you at a Moonglow Dance? If you think that you can’t Ballroom Dance, remember that we are not “Dancing With the Stars.” We each do what our bodies allow us to do in time to the music. For more Information call 813633-1297 OR 813-642-8845, or if you would like to receive Moonglow Information by email, contact gail3357@gmail.com.
SCC Duplicate Bridge News Submitted by Marianne Strehar
There was great excitement for our clubs at the recent North American Bridge Championship (NABC) tournament in Atlanta, Georgia. After completing and graduating the Director’s course at the tournament, Sun City Center residents Suzanne Batt and Kathleen Smith, and Kings Point resident Rosalie Murphy became new Bridge Directors. All three new directors are members of both the Sun City Center Duplicate Bridge Association and the Kings Point Duplicate Bridge Associations. Nancy Heston, a member of both clubs became a Life Master at this same event. Also at this tournament, as previously noted, was the announcement of our own John Foster’s achievement as third runner up in the Bridge teacher of the year award. Congratulations to all. Come join our new directors at the Tuesday morning “NEWPLICATE” game for beginners only with 0-99 points. Game begins at 8:30 A.M. in the Horizon room. Watch for exciting news about the new “Easy Bridge” games beginning in the fall. Contact us at www.sunccbridge.com
Just Married
Submitted by Suzanne Maguire
Ellen Gentile & Ron Doncouse threw all planning out the window and decided on the spur of the moment to just do it. The couple called up Carol & John Roebek to meet them at Apollo Beach on Thursday eve, July 25th, where they said their own vows. Ellie & Ron both live in Kings Point, where they met in 2009 at the Thursday Night Rock & Rolling dance. Ellie is from Massachusetts and Ron is from Michigan, but according to Ron they connected at first sight. Both Ron & Ellie are very involved in Lawn Bowling, pickle ball, cards, golf, working out and dancing up a storm. We all wish them a lifetime of happiness!
Carolyn Pate, Pat Rippel, Dana Ellerbrock, Judy Quitsch, Deanna Pachler, Mary Bergquist.
Swim Dancers Pass The Jug
The Sun City Center Swim Dancers pass the Jug around – as they prepare to swim to “Little Brown Jug” in the fall swim show at The Villages. There’s Room for You! If you enjoy swimming, don’t mind getting your face wet, and can feel the rhythm why not try a practice session with the Sun City Center Swim Dancers. This is a team of women learning and using the skills of synchronized swimming together to various types of music. No! It is not exactly what you have seen if you watched the Olympics! Our local team consists of swimmers from age 55 to? Many have had synchronized skills in their “other” life and are willing and able to share their knowledge. The team swims three times a week, but realizing all SCC busy activities, a team member need only to choose one of the swim times. The pool practice times are Monday and Wednesday evenings at 7:30 pm or Friday morning at 7:30 am. If you have questions, please call Susan Muise at 633-2479.
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Learn to Write
Would your life make a good Soap Opera, a four-part miniseries or a Reality Show? Learn to write a family history for your kids and grandkids that they will actually read by taking the course called “Write Your Life Story” at Hillsborough Community College’s South Shore campus in Ruskin. Joan Shalleck has been teaching this popular Life Long Learning non-credit course, for nine years. You’ll write about your childhood, education, careers, loves, triumphs and losses in eight morning sessions beginning Friday September 27, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM. You must register in advance and class size is limited. To learn more about the course and to register call 813-259-6010 or go on-line to http://tinyurl. com/27b4bxg.
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Everyone Invited to Brandon Strawberry Picks Concert
The community is invited to “Strawberry Picks,” a concert presented by the Eastern Hillsborough Community Band Thursday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m., in Valrico. The concert will be in the Clubhouse at Strawberry Ridge, 3419 State Road 60 East, Valrico, Florida 33594. The event is a $5 donation at the door. Reservations are not required. The selections will range from patriotic and jazz to marches and pop. Some of the songs include Sgt. Pepper Lonely Hearts Club Band, Soul Bossa Nova, God Bless the U.S.A. and The Pink Panther. For more information about the band, call (813) 569-1771, email info@ehcb.org or visit www. ehcb.org.
Last year’s parade attracted 160 entrants from the Greater Sun City Center Area (Sun City Center, Kings Point and Freedom Plaza). Here the entrants in the Individual category assemble on the ClubLink property just north of the CA Central Campus.
We Have a Parade Theme Winner By Phyllis Hodges
Sights and Sounds of the Season—that’s the theme selected for the December 7 golf cart parade. The committee selected the theme from entrants in a summer contest vying for a $100 prize. (The winner wishes to remain anonymous and is donating the prize money to the parade coffers to help cover expenses.) Like last year, the theme allows entrants to express their creativity; they can decorate their carts to depict sights, Dance Classes in September 2013 sounds—or both—of the season. Sponsored by the Academy Dance Club. Classes are held in the Minto is again sponsoring a winter festival on the Community Dance Studio in the Atrium. Open to all Sun City Center CA and Association Central Campus following the parade. There are some Kings Point residents. Couples and singles welcome. $5 per class. important changes this year to categories and prizes. For information call Bernice DuBro at 634-3205. Minto Communities is generously contributing prize money of $6,000. TUE. September (3,10,17,24) - SOCIAL DANCE CLASS (Last year was $5,000). $1,000 will go to one winner of a drawing for Beginning - Waltz - 5:30 PM which all cart entries are eligible. The drawing will take place at the Intermediate - Fox Trot - 6:45 PM end of the parade. Beginning/Intermediate - Salsa/Mambo - 8:00 PM The carts judged to be best decorated will receive $5,000. WED. September (4,11,18,25) - SOCIAL DANCE CLASS (Distribution details to be announced later). Three categories Beginning - Tango - 12:45 PM are eligible for prize money: Individuals, Groups (includes clubs, Intermediate - Cha Cha - 2:00 PM organizations, HOA/COA’s), and Businesses. Beginning/Intermediate - Polka - 3:15 PM Only golf carts are allowed in the parade, i.e., no walkers or other Singles Dance Classes motorized vehicles. Applications for golf cart entries will be available This is a special dance session for singles. We will be teaching a at the CA office in October. Contact Dave Birkett at davesccsic@ few Steps in the single time swing. Open to all SCC and Kings Point gmail.com or Chris Robinson at chris4171948@gmail.com for more residents: information. Dates: Mondays (September 9,16,23,30) Time: 7:30 to 8:45 PM Cost: $20/per person for all four weeks. Classes taught by Bernice Dubro and Tom Giannina. Call to register: 634-3205.
The season is almost upon us. By time you receive this edition of The News, you should have received the 2013-2014 Entertainment Series brochure. If not, please call me at 813-642-2001. So, what’s coming up?
The 2013-14 Entertainment Series of Shows
SUNDAYS (2:30-4:30 p.m.) Tribute to Elton John -November 10($12); Streisand/Mathis Holiday Show-December 8 ($16); Top 10 Rock-and-Roll Revue -January 12 ($14); Jay White as Neil Diamond-February 9 ($17); and Finis-March 30 ($15). (Includes wine-and-cheese reception, sponsored by Brandon Honda.) FRIDAYS (7:00-10:00 p.m.) Sounds of Soul-November 15 ($18); Flashback-January 24 ($13); Phil Dirt & the Dozers-February 14 ($20); and Fabulons-March 21 ($19). Prices for each series will be $70/person/series. If you buy the series, the Showcase on Wednesday, January 29, is included. Free of charge; otherwise, it will be $11. New series sales begin October 14. Individual tickets go on sale November 4.
Other Performances to look forward to:
September 28 (Saturday) and 29 (Sunday) A Night at the Popera - presented by Klassika. Saturday (7:00-9:00) will be a nightclub setting, tables of 8, BYOB; Sunday (2:30-4:30) will be reserved theater seating. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, September 4, 9-11 am, at Kiosk; thereafter, Mon-Wed-Fri, 9-11. $12/person. Reserved seats. October 25 (Friday) Buddy Holly/Fats Domino Show - Tables of 10 with dance floor BYOB - $15/ticket - Go on sale Mon, Sept. 23 at Kiosk, 9-12 - Then Mon-Wed-Fri 10-12 thru Sept. 27; Starting Mon, Sept. 30, 9-12 at Kiosk, then Mon-Wed-Fri 9-12. November 17 (Sunday) Opera “Idol” - St. Petersburg Opera Co. December 19 (Thursday) - A Christmas Concert - South Shore Concert Band. Tickets go on sale November 18 - $5/person. January 26 (Sunday) - Highlights of Susannah, -St. Petersburg Opera Co.
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SCC Photo Club Competition Tuesday, September 10 at 6:30 pm
Pictured are from left, Josephine Moses (chapter Leader for 10 years) and Julia Lohn. Honored member. In the background are the members of our chapter.
TOPS Chapter Honors Accomplishments
TOPS Chapter #FL 0407 Kings Point, honored Julia Lohn for her outstanding accomplishments, encouragement given to all, and the great example that she has been to our chapter and to the community. Julia joined TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) on May 14, 1963 in Chicago, Ill. Julia originally joined TOPS due to her up coming marriage, and wanting to lose some weight to look good. Julia found the TOPS club to be a very pleasant place, enjoyed loosing weight, and the good encouragement from the chapter and liked this new life style. Julia later moved to Kings Point, Sun City Center, Florida and became a Chapter Leader in 2003 for one year. Julia has been a KOPS (Keep Off Pounds Sensibly) for 28 years and in attendance with TOPS for approximately 50 years, making her journey quite an accomplishment. Our Chapter has been in existence for 32 years, has helped many individuals change their lives by eating healthier, and losing weight to their desired weight. Thru the years, we have had one Florida State Queen and two Florida State kings, one Florida State King was honored as a International Winner, and many other chapter awards. Weight loss for the chapters royalty per person, has been up to 175 1/2 pounds. We currently have 30 individuals that have lost to their desired weight and have maintained their goal weight. For further information on our TOPS chapter, please contact Josephine Moses: 813-633-2505.
Kings Point Lawn Bowling
Submitted by Suzanne Maguire Always on the lookout for a fun time during the summer blahs, the folk in white had another ritzy Dinner Party at the North Club. Judy & Dave Boyer were the suave hosts of all the festivities. The room was elegantly decorated with fresh bouquets upon brightly colored tables. Two Dinner Tables totally filled one side of the room covered with one incredible dish after another, which attracted most partiers to have second & third helpings. Upon entering the room, everyone had a “Who Am I” card attached to their back and had to ask their dinner partners questions, to get the answer. At all times the Karaoke music was on, inspiring the “Chicken Dance” and other similar tunes from the 50’s, 60s. After dinner, the entertainment continued with Pictionary, where one had to draw an object, and the rest of the gang had to guess the answer within a one-minute time limit. Needless to say, there were no “Picasso’s”! The party ended with a “Happy 44th Anniversary” cake and champagne for Jack & Jackie Heckle. A good time was had by all!
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The Sun City Center Photo Club is holding its fall photo contest on Tuesday, September 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the Caper Room. This is a great opportunity for community members to view digital and print photographs taken by our talented photographers. Media show “shorts”, developed by our photographers, will also be shown. Community members and guests are welcome to attend this competition. At 6:30 p.m., we will begin with our media shows on a wide-range of topics. The judging of print and digital photographs begins at 7 p.m. by professional photographer Tom Hughes. 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 2013 year remain at $20 per person or $30 per household couple and provide access to club activities, competitions and classes as well as the photo lab with computers, scanners and large format printers
Italian Heritage Club Columbus Day Dinner Dance
The Americans of Italian Heritage Club will start fall 2013 with their annual Columbus Day Dinner Dance on Monday, October 14th at the Kings Point Borini Theater. Banquet Masters will be the caterer. The doors will open at 4:00 P.M. with cheeses with crackers and vegetables with dip. The buffet is planned at 5:30 P.M. and will consist of a large salad bar with assorted dressings, rolls and butter and featuring the following entrees: Spinach & Mushroom Lasagna, Onion Crusted Salmon and Italian Sausage & Peppers. There will be cheesecake and carrot cake on the tables. As always, coffee, iced tea and water will be provided. It is a BYOB. Gari will be the entertainer. “Wine” will be provided. Everyone is always welcome to come and have a good time. Gentlemen: Please, jackets are required! Members $25 and guests $27. There will be table reservations for everyone. To reserve a full table, please send all names and checks in “one” envelope. Make checks payable to A.I.H. and mail to Gerry Barba, (813-633-5589) 201 Glenellen Place, SCC 33573. Cut-off date is: Oct. 8th.
Kings Point Jazz Lovers Group
As we move into September the pace is picking up and more and more activities are starting. Those of us who are jazz lovers will be meeting on Friday, September 20th from 2:00-4:00pm in the South Social Room of the Main clubhouse. We will be enjoying a variety of good jazz music. Come join us for a couple hours of relaxation and listening pleasure. For more information contact: Bill Ferron, 938-3571 or by email at bferron2@tampabay.rr.com.
SCC Ceramic Club Offering FreeWorkshops
They will be held on three consecutive Mondays, October 14, 21, 28, 2013, at the club studio from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The only requirement is that you must be a current CA or Kings Point member. Your ID card is necessary. You will be introduced to the world of bisque, underglazes, greenware, acrylics, stains and glazes. The mystery of “how we do it” will be solved for you. A small ceramic piece, tools and paints will be provided at no cost and it will be your own personal work of art. Workspace is limited to so please sign up in the ceramic club studio any Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. by October 9th, 2013. Call Carol Cook with questions 633-0293.
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British Connection Show
The British Connection invites you for the showing of “Little Voice”, a magical 1998 British musical comedy filmed in Scarborough starring Oscar-nominated Brenda Blethyn, Jane Horrocks, and Golden Globe winning Michael Caine on Sunday, October 6th, 2013, in the Florida Room, Atrium Bldg., from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. ”The pathetically shy LV lives the life of a recluse listening to her late father’s old records in her room and in the process driving her abusive, loud-mouthed mother, Mari Hoff, to distraction. At night, however, when her father’s ghost visits, LV sings the songs of the great divas such as Judy Garland, Marilyn Monroe and Shirley Bassey.” A Wine and Cheese Reception will follow. BYOB if desired and non-alcoholic beverages and setups will be provided. Cost to Members-$3.00 and for Non Members-$5.00. RSVP deadline is Tuesday, October 1st to Kathy Howell–Tel: 567-3358. Checks should be payable to: The British Connection, 316 Green Manor Dr., Sun City Center, FL 33573.
GFWC SCC Woman’s Club Gives Generously
As one of the oldest service organizations operating in Sun City Center, the GFWC Woman’s Club takes very seriously their obligation to help support their surrounding community. Each year the club donates funds to numerous organizations throughout Sun City Center. Shown above Woman’s club President Jean Smith delivers a check for $1,000 to Doris Ragland for the Samaritan Services. In addition to the funds given to Samaritan Services, the club donated $1,000 each to the SCC Emergency Squad, The Hope Fund, and Bridging Freedom. The SCC Library also received a donation of $500 and $250 was donated to the Patriots Club.
CORRECTION:
In the Archery Club story from the August 2013 issue the following quote was incorrectly attributed to Roger Niederhoff. It came from another Sportsmen’s Club member: “A lot of our snowbird residents are really pushing for us to add bow hunting as part of our club activities.” Club leadership confirmed the club welcomes bow hunters.
British Connection Celebrates Royal Baby Birth The British Connection’s Members celebrated the joyful July 22nd birth of His Royal Highness Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge at a complimentary Cake and Champagne Reception held on the 4th of August, 2013, in the Eberhardt Room of the Lawn Bowling Building on the SCC Main Campus. A lovely time was had by all. The British Connection is open to all residents and guests of Sun City Center and Kings Point. For additional information, please contact Kathy Howell 813-567-3358.
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GFWC SCC Woman’s Club Plans Another Exciting ClubYear Submitted by Mary Culliton
President Jean Smith held an organizational meeting of her incoming board of directors in the Sandpiper room on Thursday, June 13th. Besides approval of the 2013-2014 annual club budget, other items of business were the club’s fashion show fund raiser to be held November 23, 2013 and the annual trash and treasure flea market to be conducted by the club in conjunction with SCC’s Fun Fest celebration coming again in March 2014. The GFWC Sun City Center Woman’s Club, is SCC’s oldest service club, and meets on the third Thursday from September through May of each year. Most meetings are luncheon meetings and are held at Community Hall located at 1910 South Pebble Beach Drive. Membership is open to women of all ages. For information about joining us please contact Beth Tegu at (813) 419-4474.
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United Community Church Supports Paws for Patriots
The mission of the month of August at UCC was Paws for Patriots. Paws for Patriots is part of the Southwest Guide Dogs of Florida. Nick Olson, a volunteer at Southwest Guide Dogs, brought ambassador Bobby to the church service on August 4, to talk about the roll of guide dogs and how important they are to our veterans in need of assistance. Paws for Patriots started in 2006 to aid visually impaired veterans with professionally trained guide dogs. In addition to blinded soldiers, the program also provides assistance dogs to veterans suffering from posttraumatic stress disorders. Dogs have also been placed at military medical centers to spread encouragement to servicemen and women during their grueling physical therapy as they recover from their injuries. The members of the United Community Church were very generous with a contribution of over $1,200 to be given to the Southwest Guide Dogs for the Paws for Patriots.
Beth Israel Sisterhood Plans Opening Meeting
Please join us in the Henry Gibson Social Hall on October 1, 2013 at 1 PM, as The Beth Israel Sisterhood of Sun City Center Congregation kicks off its 2013-2014 season. The opening meeting speaker will be Rabbi Carla Freedman. This is a wonderful chance to meet and greet Rabbi Carla if you have not already done so. Her topic is to be announced. Refreshments will be served. Come, relax, enjoy!
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Yvonne Ponsor, Dean Emeritus of the Community Church College, to speak at the Sept. 10th Kick-off Open House
The Community Church College will have a kickoff Open House to introduce to the general public the innovative classes being offered this coming Fall Semester. The event will take place on Tuesday September 10th at 10:00 AM in the United Community Church’s Great Hall. The United Community Church is located at 1501 La Jolla Ave. Refreshments will be served. This event is open the public and will feature a brief talk by Dean Emeritus Yvonne Ponsor. Dr. Ponsor served as Dean of the College for 15 years and is still teaching at Freedom Plaza, where she and her husband, Ward, now reside. She has seen a few changes in her five-year absence, but most of the programs she put into place continue to serve the public well. After hearing about the importance of the continuation of learning, the guests will have the opportunity to visit with some of the instructors, who will be available to answer any questions you may have regarding their courses. Have you heard of Zentangle? What do you know about arranging flowers, or beautifying your home, or Ancient Roman History, or health care? Come to the College and learn as you have fun. We will also be offering a Diabetes Management class FREE OF CHARGE, given by a registered dietician from the Hillsborough County Department of Health. No exams, and no previous education needed- for $25 per course you can’t go wrong.
Prince of Peace Installs Hearing Loop System
On Saturday, July 20th, Prince of Peace Catholic Church unveiled a new hearing assistance system that provides parishioners with hearing loss the ability to hear more clearly during liturgical services. The new loop system, installed by Complete Hearing Solutions, is designed to transmit sound directly into one’s hearing aids or cochlear implants rather than depending on the loudspeakers. In order to receive the transmission, parishioners and visitors must manually activate the T-coil setting on their hearing assistance devices. For more information, please contact Prince of Peace Catholic Church at (813) 634-2328 or visit our website at www.popcc.org. Prince of Peace Catholic Church is located at 702 Valley Forge Boulevard in Sun City Center.
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Interfaith Council/Nearly New Shop Accepting Grant Requests Submitted by Roselyn Cruthis
The Interfaith Council/Nearly New Shop of Sun City Center will be accepting grant applications from September 1 through September 30, 2013. All applications for the fall grants cycle must be postmarked by that time. The two-page grant application forms and additional information about the Sun City Center Interfaith Council and the Nearly New Shop may be found at the website: www.interfaithcouncilofsuncitycenter. com. Applications with appropriate federal ID numbers and budget information may be mailed to The Interfaith Council of Sun City Center, P.O. Box 5342, Zip code 33573. You may also call 633-7217 for additional information. The Interfaith Council of Sun City Center is entirely funded by profits from The Nearly New Shop, located in back of the Sun City Center Plaza. Last year, IFC/NNS donated $130,500 to local organizations that support Health, Human Services and Education in the South County area. In addition, they awarded $166,000 in scholarships to students at East Bay High School, Lennard High School and South County Career Center. IFC member houses of worship are: Beth Israel, Prince of Peace, Redeemer Lutheran, St. Andrews Presbyterian, St. John the Divine, Trinity Baptist, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, United Community United Church of Christ and United Methodist.
Beth Israel Announces High Holy Day Services
All services will be officiated by Rabbi Carla Freedman and Cantorial Soloist Dr. Sam Isaak. Rosh Hashanah Erev Rosh Hashanah Service will start at 7:30 pm Wednesday, September 4 Day 1 Rosh Hashanah service will start at 10:00 am Thursday, September 5 Day 2 Rosh Hashanah service will start at 10:00 am Friday, September 6 Yom Kippur Erev Yom Kippur / Kol Nidre service will start at 7:30 pm Friday, September 13. Yom Kippur Day morning service will start at 10:00 am Saturday, September 14. Yom Kippur Afternoon service will start at 3:00PM. Yizkor, Concluding and Havdallah Services will immediately follow the afternoon service. For All members, spouses, parents, children and their spouses and grandchildren and their spouses – there will be no charge. For extended family members - $50 each for each of the two Holidays. Community members - $100 each for each of the two Holidays. Members of the military & college students are welcome at no charge. Call or Email Fred Levine for additional tickets 813-6727656, flevine@tampabay.rr.com.
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UCC Summer Movies: Great Fun & Good Movies
Each Thursday in July and August movies have been shown at UCC. The turn out for the movies has been incredible and the attendees have enjoyed some very good shows. One of the members of UCC bought a popcorn machine for the Fun Brigade to use at their events. As the guests arrive they can get a whiff of the wonderful smell of popcorn popping. Patti Andrews, center, is getting a “cup” of freshly popped corn from Karl Buffington and Pat Czeck, on the right. The “Cinema Season” for 2013 is over but we will have it again in 2014. Watch for the schedule of movies to be printed next summer. There is no charge to see the movies and all are welcome.
International Catholic Author To Speak At Prince Of Peace
Save the Date! Monday, December 2nd through Wednesday, December 4th SUN CITY CENTER, FL (August 22, 2013)—Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Sun City Center will be hosting Jon Leonetti, an international Catholic speaker, author and radio host from December 2nd through December 4th for our annual Advent Parish Mission. Mr. Leonetti will speak at 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. (mirror session) each day in the parish hall. The talks are free of charge and open to the public. If you are interested in learning more about the Catholic faith, you are encouraged to attend. For more information, please visit www. popcc.org.
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The Streets In My Town
© 2013 Alan Breese Tisdale (used with express permission) When I first moved into Sun City Center in Florida, I took a few weeks just driving around to familiarize myself with what things of interest were here, where the places were to obtain what I might need to set up my new dwelling, and what streets should be traversed to get from where I bed down at night to wherever I might decide I needed to go on any particular day. My time-honored method of wayfinding in new venues is first and foremost the memorization of street names, then memorizing which streets cross each other, which go nowhere near where it is I might need to go, and then repeating all those pathways that become familiar. Within a few weeks, I had the basics down. Now, after a year of motoring about our fair city, I am quite confident that there are at this time no more that a handful of folks who can tell me where to go. Inasmuch as memory was part and parcel of this learning process, I am indebted to those canny folks in Marketing at Del Webb in the last century who had the foresight to lace their street grid in the design phase of the project with names that would be instantly recognizable to potential retirees from “up North.” I recognize some names for streets which I do not need particularly in my now subliminal peripheral vision approach to navigation, as being from New
England, or from states other than my home state; just don’t ask me to repeat them without my handy pullout map from the Sun City Center Directory. But, how at-home can someone from Pennsylvania be, when seeing a street named as one with which he has had intimate experience? May I submit the following: There is a street named Milford, which is the name of the town in which I grew up and from whose high school system I graduated. And Milford Street here is a dead end, which is how I viewed my hometown, leaving it for college and never going back except for infrequent visits. Then there is Valley Forge starting as soon as I drive straight out of Kings Point and cross Sun City Boulevard. Valley Forge, PA is where my wife of fortysix years and I were married, in the Washington DAR Memorial Chapel, and where our firstborn son was baptized. After our marriage, we soon left eastern PA for Pittsburgh, spending thirty-seven years there. Our home was four blocks from Bunker Hill Street, which ran in front of the Highland Park reservoir from East to West, just as Valley Forge here runs into Sun City Center’s Bunker Hill Street. Paralleling Bunker Hill Street in my new town, to the North are, first, Allegheny and then Fort Duquesna streets. In downtown Pittsburgh, Fort Duquesne (ends with an “e” rather than an “a”) Boulevard is a major street paralleling the Allegheny River
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and terminating at “The Point”, which is the confluence of the Monongahela and the Allegheny rivers and the beginning of the Ohio river, from which point one can still buy a ticket to ride (in season) on the Delta Queen, a genuine Mississippi River steamboat paddling her way from Pittsburgh to New Orleans. Before we leave Pittsburgh looking for familiar Pennsylvania names also found in Sun City Center, I must mention Oakmont, the second town upstream on the south bank of the Allegheny from The Forks of the Ohio; Oakmont is a wealthy little community on a hillside overlooking the valley, and where near the top of the hill lies the Oakmont Country Club, home to several historical U.S. Open golf matches - one of the first courses Arnold Palmer played on as an up-and-coming pro. On the Pennsylvania Turnpike going east from Pittsburgh lies the town of Bedford in the southern part of the state, roughly halfway between the Ohio border to the West, and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania’s capital on the Susquehanna river. Bedford is the site of one of more than fifty wooden forts built in a string from east to west across the state at the time of the French and Indian War; GE has a railroad locomotive assembly plant in Bedford. Staying on the eastbound turnpike, after a few tunnels we emerge into Pennsylvania’s Great Valley, a geological area known for such things as its fertile farmland, Distelfinks on barn
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sides in the Pennsylvania Dutch country, and Philadelphia at the southwest corner of the state. Lancaster, at one time (briefly) the capital of the young United States, and Reading are two mid-sized cities in the middle of this area, Reading to the North of the Pike and Lancaster to the South. I spent a good deal of my young adulthood in this neck of the woods going to college, meeting and marrying my wife, and then motoring from Pittsburgh twice a month for many years to visit in-laws in Pottstown and Philadelphia. And lastly, although there are several minor examples of PA town and street names which may be found here near the Gulf, I will mention but one more in PA with which I had been familiar before my arrival here; and that is Lehigh, which is here a street name, and there is a University, known for it’s school of engineering. Lehigh is in Bethlehem, PA, and just a few miles away to the East is archrival LaFayette College in Easton on the Delaware River. With a canoe and lots of gas cans one could make one’s way, salmonlike, upstream on the Delaware to Milford, my hometown and where I started this discussion. So I have closed the plot then, much as a surveyor would say after going over all the property lines back to his point of beginning; from Milford southwest to Pittsburgh, east to Lancaster and the Delaware and then North back to Milford. I have in two pages just bought most of Pennsylvania!
Pork Tenderloin with Peach Glaze
Pork tenderloin is as lean as skinless chicken breast, with only 3 grams of fat and 120 calories per 3-ounce serving. Grill with fresh peaches to add health-boosting fiber, carbs and vitamins A and C. 1 lime 1/2 cup peach preserves 1 (1 1/4 pounds) pork tenderloin 2 bunches green onions 1 teaspoon olive oil 4 medium peaches, each cut in half and pitted
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1. Prepare outdoor grill for cooking over medium heat. From lime, grate 1 teaspoon peel and squeeze 1 tablespoon juice. 2. Make Peach Glaze: In medium bowl, stir preserves, lime peel and juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper until blended. Spoon 1/4 cup glaze into small bowl. 3. Cut pork tenderloin crosswise in half, then cut each piece lengthwise in half. Place pork on hot grill rack; cover and cook 5 minutes. Turn pork over; brush with glaze from medium bowl. Cover and cook 5 to 6 minutes longer or until pork is browned on the outside and still slightly pink on the inside, brushing several times with glaze remaining in medium bowl. Transfer pork to cutting board. 4. Meanwhile, toss green onions with oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper. Place green onions and peaches, cut-side down, on same grill rack; cook 3 minutes, turning green onions over once. Transfer onions to platter. Turn peaches over and brush with glaze from small bowl; cook 3 minutes longer or until browned and tender. Transfer to platter with green onions. 5. Slice pork and serve with peaches and green onions. Serves 4. • Each serving: About 330 calories, 5g total fat (2g saturated), 78mg cholesterol, 515mg sodium, 43g total carbs, 4g dietary fiber, 32g protein. For thousands of triple-tested recipes, visit our website at www. goodhousekeeping.com/recipefinder/. © 2013 Hearst Communications, Inc. All rights reserved
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Military News CBP Officer Addresses Border Security Issues at MOAA Meeting
MOWW Member Receives Award For Youth Contributions
Submitted by
B. Frank Kepley, CAPT, USN, (Ret)
Customs and Boarder Protection (CBP) officer, Joe Smagowicz, was the featured speaker at the Military Officers Association of America monthly luncheon, which took place at the North Side Eberhardt Building on August 7th, 2013. Officer Smagowicz began his federal law enforcement career with the U.S. Customs Service in October of 1991 in the Port of Tampa. He spent 6 years in Tampa, with almost 5 years Photo by Frank Kepley of service on the Contraband Left, Officer Joe Smagowicz, CBP Officer and Tom Kilbourn, PresiEnforcement Team and the dent, SCC MOAA. Passenger Analytical Unit. The highlight of his career during this time was a 5,400-pound seizure of cocaine off a ship in the Port of Tampa (in 1994). He subsequently transferred to the U.S. Customs Service Headquarters in Washington, DC; to the Port of St. Louis, MO, where he created a passenger enforcement team that initiated the first 6 cocaine seizures in the history of that port; and to Ottawa, Canada, where he was selected as the Port Director for the CBP preclearance station. In March of 2005, he returned to the Port of Tampa as a Supervisory CBP Officer and managed trade operations at the CBP Air Cargo office at Tampa International Airport, as well as, passenger processing activities at the Federal Inspection Station at Tampa International Airport. He now oversees the Airport Security and Military Customs Inspector programs at Tampa International Airport. Officer Smagowicz discussed ports of entry security and overall border protection and answered questions on the various aspects of those two critical U.S. objectives.
B. Frank Kepley, CAPT, USN, (Ret) The Military Order of the Worlds (MOWW) World presented Nancy Alquire, a Perpetual Member of the Sun City Chapter, the Silver Patrick Henry Medallion, the second highest MOWW award, at the SCC Freedom Plaza Club on June 20, 2013. The award was presented to Nancy for her enthusiastic participation and untiring efforts in working with local area high schools in selecting student candidates to attend the MOWW Youth Leadership Conference. Nancy participated as an active leader contributing to a uniquely successful program from 2011 through 2013. Her actions greatly benefitted local youth and significantly enhanced the chapter’s community relations efforts. The award was presented in recognition of her outstanding service to the chapter, local area youth and the MOWW.
Sun City Center’s Chapter of The Association of Naval Aviation (ANA) Announces 2013-2014 Luncheon Speakers CDR Roger Kennicutt, USN(ret), Commanding Officer of the Silver Osprey Squadron #64, of the ANA announced today that the organization will hold seven monthly luncheon meeting this year beginning in October and ending in May with no meeting in December. The luncheons will be held on the 2nd Friday of the month at the Plaza Club, located at the Freedom Plaza complex here in Sun City Center. CDR Kennicutt indicated that along with his X.O, Tom Harding and ADMIN. Officer, LT Barry Dyer, USN(ret) the group has put together an exciting array of speakers on a number of different and current topics. October 11, 2013 November 8, 2013 January 10, 2014 February 14, 2014 March 14, 2014 April 11, 2014 May 9, 2014
USCENTCOM briefing COL John Robinson, USA CAPT Fred Stankovich, USMC (ret) Former Blue Angels pilot CAPT Frank Naylor, III JSF-35 Simulator Training Program CAPT Richard Petucci, USN(ret) JSF-35 Deployment Status Update COL Scott DeThomas, USAF Base C.O., MacDill AFB COMMAND REPRESENTATIVE USCG Air Station, Clearwater SP. AGENT Robert Robbins D.E.A., Air Operations, Tampa
Membership in the Association of Naval Aviation and Silver Osprey Squadron is open to any person, former military or civilian, who shares an interest in military aviation. While luncheons are open to the public on a space available basis, membership has its own rewards. Our local membership dues are $20.00 per year and members receive a discount on meals at our monthly meetings. If you would like to receive more information about our chapter of the Association of Naval Aviation please email us at silverosprey@ yahoo.com or call Roger Kennicutt at 813-260-3221. You can also visit our web page at http://suncitycenter.org, Click on Activities and then on Veterans.
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The Kitchen Diva By Angela Shelf Medearis
Fresh Peaches Are Sweet and Juicy
Now is the time for fresh, juicy, sweet peaches. Take advantage of easy access to locally grown, tree-ripened peaches while they are in season because peaches do not get sweeter once harvested. “Peaches shipped in from out of state are picked before fully ripe, and will soften over time, but won’t get sweeter,” explains Lynda Johnson, a nutrition and health education specialist. Due to an unusually warm spring, peaches are ripening earlier than usual. You can easily obtain locally grown fruit by visiting area orchards, roadside produce stands and farmer’s markets. For best quality, select peaches that are firm to slightly soft and free from bruises. The best sign of ripeness in a peach is a creamy or golden undertone, often called “ground color.” Fresh peach fragrance also indicates ripeness. Avoid peaches with a green ground color, as they lack flavor and usually shrivel and become tough rather than ripen. Firm, ripe peaches with good ground color will become fully ripe and soft in three to four days when kept at room temperature. Peaches are ready to eat when they give to gentle palm pressure. To store fully ripe peaches, place in the refrigerator and use within three to five days. For ease in peeling, Johnson suggests dipping peaches into boiling water for about 30 to 60 seconds, then plunging them into ice water. The peach skins will slip right off. To keep cut peaches from browning, drizzle with lemon or orange juice, or
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use a commercial ascorbic-acid mixture as directed. Peaches can easily be preserved by freezing, processed using the water bath canning method or made into sweet spreads. Many enjoy preparing spicy pickled peaches or peach salsas. Peaches are low in calories and contain no saturated fats, but are packed with healthpromoting compounds, minerals and vitamins, as follows: Low Calorie and Nutritous: Fresh peaches are a moderate source of vitamin C, which has anti-oxidant effects and helps develop resistance against infectious agents. Peaches also are rich in vital minerals such as iron, fluoride and potassium. Iron is required for red blood cell formation. Fluoride is a component of bones and teeth and is essential for prevention of cavities. Potassium is a key part of cell and body fluids that help regulate heart rate and blood pressure. Anti-Carcinogenic: Peaches contain health-promoting polyphenol antioxidants that help protect against the growth of tumors and certain cancers. Laxative: Peaches have a high percentage of water and dietary fiber, which have laxative benefits in the digestive process. Regular consumption of peaches promotes regular and less-strenuous bowel movements. Eye Health: Peaches have carotenoids, which help protect from harmful effects of sunlight and slow or prevent the progression of eye conditions such as cataracts and night blindness. Peaches also are moderate source of vitamin A, which is essential for vision and helps maintain healthy mucus membranes and skin. Eating natural fruits rich in vitamin A is
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known to offer protection from lung and oral-cavity cancers. Diuretic: Peaches have been found to have powerful diuretic properties, which help alleviate fluid retention and promote regular passage of urine. They are highly recommended for people suffering from gout and rheumatism. Anti-parasitic: Peaches help to eliminate worms from the intestinal tract, preventing many of the health problems associated with the infestation. Try this Chipotle Peach Salsa recipe as a way to add peaches to your family’s meals in a fresh, new way. CHIPOTLE PEACH SALSA 2 cups ripe peaches, diced 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup red onion, diced 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced 1/4 cup canned chipotle chili peppers, with the liquid, seeded & minced 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced 1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup 1 teaspoon fresh cilantro, basi l or flat-leaf parsley, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Delicious served over baked fish, chicken or pork. Makes 6 (1/2 cup) servings. *** Angela Shelf Medearis is an award-winning children’s author, culinary historian and author of seven cookbooks. Her new cookbook is “The Kitchen Diva’s Diabetic Cookbook.” Her website is www.divapro.com. To see how-to videos, recipes and much, much more. Like Angela Shelf Medearis, The Kitchen Diva!, on Facebook and go to Hulu.com. Recipes may not be reprinted without permission from Angela Shelf Medearis. © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc., and Angela Shelf Medearis
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Contract Bridge Super Crossword
By Steve Becker THE PARTSCORE SYNDROME
IN AT THE FINISH
Partscore deals lack the dramatic interest of game and slam hands, but there is often more room for good play on each side than there is in the higherlevel contracts. Considering that about half the deals in bridge contain no game for either side, lackadaisical play in such deals can prove very costly over the long haul. Take this case where South, playing rubber bridge, is in three spades. If he makes the contract, he scores 90 below the line, which puts him in position to win the rubber on the
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next or a subsequent deal. This advantage is estimated to be worth about 200 points with both sides vulnerable. But if he goes down one, South not only loses 100 points, but also loses the 90 as well as the hidden value of the partscore. So about 400 points are at stake, and such a substantial amount should not be taken lightly. Good defense can defeat three spades. West leads the K-A of clubs, then shifts to the six of diamonds. Declarer plays the ten from dummy, and East must rise to the occasion by playing the queen on the ten! Observe what happens if East plays the ace instead. He then cannot afford a diamond continuation because of dummy’s jack. Whatever else he returns, declarer draws trumps as soon as he gains the lead, concedes a heart to the ace and later discards his third diamond on dummy’s fourth heart to make the contract. But if East plays the diamond queen on dummy’s ten, the contract cannot be made. South wins with the king, but when West later takes the lead with the ace of hearts, he returns a second diamond. This allows East to score two diamond tricks, and South goes down one. It might not look important, but East is actually about 400 points better off because of his careful defensive play. © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.
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September, 2013
Strange But True
By Samantha Weaver • It was George Bernard Shaw who made the following observation: “The longer I live the more I see that I am never wrong about anything, and that all the pains that I have so humbly taken to verify my notions have only wasted my time.” • Modern dietary trends notwithstanding, raw vegetables have not always enjoyed the healthsome reputation they now have. In medieval times, in fact, veggies would always be cooked; raw ones were considered to be bad for the humors. • Those who keep track of such things say that the Rolling Stones’ song “Satisfaction” is played on the radio in the U.S. more than 300 times every day. • One of the most notorious magic tricks performed by professionals is catching a bullet in the mouth. It’s said to be cursed, due to the fact that, over the past 400 or so years, at least 15 magicians have died in the attempt. Some of them mistakenly used live rounds instead of blanks, and one jealous wife swapped out the blanks for live rounds. One of the earliest attempters of the trick was beaten to death by a mob who believed he was in league with the devil. Cursed, though? If someone is trying to catch a bullet in the mouth, it hardly requires a curse to result in a violent end. • Portland, Ore., could just as easily have been named Boston, Oregon. The two men who named the town couldn’t decide which city back east should be the namesake, so they flipped a coin. Portland came up the winner. • Originally, the best man was supposed to serve as a sort of armed guard, in case the bride needed to be kidnapped from her disapproving parents. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Thought for the Day: “Every American carries in his bloodstream the heritage of the malcontent and the dreamer.” -Dorothy Fuldheim © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.
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2013, September The News of Kings Point
Salome’s Stars
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) There might still be some uncertainty about the decision you made. But a quick check of the facts should reassure you that you’re doing the right thing. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The tidy Taurean needs to be a little more flexible about accepting some changes to those carefully made plans. You might be pleasantly surprised by what follows. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Consider stepping away from your concentrated focus on your new project for a bit so you can get some perspective on what you’ve done and where you plan to take it. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The understandably angry Crab might not want to accept the reason why someone might have tried to hurt you. But at least you’ll have an insight into why it happened. LEO (July 23 to August 22) There might be some facts you still need to know before leaping onto center stage. Best to move carefully at this time so that you can observe what’s happening around you. VIRGO (August 23 to Sept. 22) It’s a good time to expand your outlook by getting out and around, whether you do some long-range traveling or just explore the great things to see closer to home. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Your wise counsel continues to be needed as that family situation works itself out. Meanwhile, the decisions you made on your job begin to pay off quite nicely. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Your job situation brightens thanks to all your hard work. Now, spend some time repairing a personal relationship you might have neglected for too long. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Aspects favor action in the workplace. Line up your facts and show your superiors why you’re the one they’re looking for. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan.19) Your hard work pays off on the job. Personal relationships also can benefit from more of your time and attention. Spend the weekend with loved ones. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb.18) Early feedback on your project might be disappointing. But don’t be discouraged. Use it to make needed adjustments, then submit it to your superiors again. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Flattery could lure the otherwise sensible Fish into making an unwise decision. Be careful. All that praise might be an attempt to reel you in before you can learn the facts. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a wonderful sense of who you are. You are a shining example to others, helping them believe in themselves and what they can do. © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.
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