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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SUN CITY CENTER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Sun City Center October 2015
...an official publication of the Sun City Center Community Association
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SCHEDULE
Our Elegant Community Hall
October 14 Board Meeting Rollins Theater – 9 a.m. 20 Community Leaders Meeting Florida Room – 9 a.m. 26 CO-AP Meeting Caper Room – 2 p.m. 28 Membership Meeting Community Hall – 7 p.m. November 11 Board Meeting Rollins Theater – 9 a.m. 11 Meet the Candidates Night Community Hall – 7 p.m. 17 Community Leaders Meeting Florida Room – 9 a.m. Agendas for monthly Board Meetings will be posted on Official Bulletin Boards the Friday before and on CA website (suncitycenter.org ) – under “Association”). They will also be sent via “What’s New in the CA” email. Every Wednesday: Orientation for new members in the Board Room at 1 p.m.
CA Contact Information Phone: 633-3500 sccboard@suncitycenter.org Website: suncitycenter.org
Information Center 813-633-4670
By John Bowker Our South Campus has a new look! What began about a year ago when it became clear our Community Hall was in need of some serious upgrading, became a true gem in our remarkable facilities collection at 9 a.m., on Tuesday, September 1. The grand entryway has plenty of room for vehicles to come in, let out their passengers at the front door under the cover of the all new Portecochere day or night and then pull into the adjacent repaved parking lot with all new intensified night lighting.
The lobby has all new brightly colored plush seating with playful designs to encourage a happy entrance into the newly decorated main room of the building. Just to the left is the newly expanded ladies room with more booths and all new automatic fixtures, washing positions and repositioned mirrors. To the right, the men’s room has been upgraded with all new fixtures and new washing and table surfaces. We have all been waiting to see the inside work and it has certainly been worth the wait. The most remarkable
new feature is the all hardwood floor. The parquet flooring that was replaced had become so worn due to regular cleaning, that a year ago the maintenance staff reported they were down to waxing the concrete under floor – and that’s what got this all started! As you enter the main room your attention may be drawn to the new curtains along a sidewall. Parting those deep black curtains shows the new home for all 900+ chairs when not in use;
See Hall on page 8.
Dancers Appreciate the New Community Hall Floor
By Phyllis Hodges Probably no other group in Sun City Center values the new wood floor at Community Hall more than dancers. The new engineered hardwood floor replaced the parquet floor that was installed in 1986 when the building was first constructed. It is expected to provide many years of wear and enjoyment.
Photo by John Bowker The Sun City Line Dancers were the first to initiate the floor Tuesday evening, September 1. They were delighted to get back into the Community Hall after holding their sessions at the Central Campus Dance Studio #2 this summer. The group’s reaction was summed up by President Kathie Koren. “It’s great to be back. We love the floor and the new sound system,” she said. The club has 103 members and dances twice a week (Tuesday night and Wednesday afternoon).
Statement of Purpose
The Sun City Center Community Association serves the residents of Sun City Center by providing assistance for the elderly, assistance and essential services to tax exempt entities, and operates in lieu of a municipal government, thereby lessening the burdens of government (Hillsborough County, Florida).
Photo by Bill Hodges Members of The Academy of Ballroom Dance members and guests enthusiastically made their way to the South Campus a few days later for their monthly dance. They held their summer dances in Dance Studio #1 in the Atrium which made them appreciate the Hall venue even more. At the dance, members were reminded how fortunate our dancers are to have free access to such a great facility. President Charlie Brown applauded the CA for considering the needs of the dancers in selecting the wood floor as opposed to other options such as tile or carpet.
Did You Know?
On September 10, 11 and 12, the SCC Security Patrol inspected and registered or re-registered over 800 golf carts. That’s a record and compares dramatically with last year’s 147. Registration, with serial numbers verified and recorded, helps to speed the process of returning carts that have been stolen to the proper owners. Note: Heard something recently that might be of interest for this feature? Send your suggestions to hodgespress@gmail.com.