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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
September, 2013
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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