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From SCC Accountant to East Africa Caregiver
Rita Lambdin with Adam Porter Rita Lambdin worked for many years as an accountant in SCC. After retirement she started looking for a change. But, how do you “retire” when you already live in the retirement paradise of Kings Point? Rita looked across an ocean and what she saw filled her heart. The accountant moved to Uganda, Africa to work with children at the Bethany Baby House. My life has taken a whole new direction since moving to Uganda. I have found a new reason for getting up each morning and a new focus for my energy, for my finances and for my life experiences. But what does that life look like? LIFE IN UGANDA Even though Uganda is a third world country, my life here has not been a difficult transition. There are many modern conveniences available because I live just outside the capital, Kampala. Seguku is a suburb of Kampala and has electricity and water available. Just a few months
The children of Uganda inspired Rita to change her geography and her life.
ago we were able to finalize the pumping system that brings city water to our facilities due to the generosity of a group of visitors to our area. We are at 4,000 feet elevation and the water source that we tapped into was at a much lower altitude. It required many feet of piping and a very strong pump to force the water up the hill. Prior to this city water supply, we were dependent upon rainwater collection and when that was inadequate, we had to have water brought up the hill by truck, which was very costly. Uganda generates electricity via dams in the Nile River, but our
RTDM Helps Seniors
By NOKP Staff Though our senior years are supposed to be golden, many folks, says Pastor Wesley Joyner, a not smiling. “Many folks in my age group are not receiving the benefits to which they are entitled. Their lives are harder than they should be, and they are making choices – doing without things – that they should not have to.” Wes’ goal is simple: “Once we have met, I want you to leave with a smile on your face.” Learning What You Don’t Know You Don’t Know Many times, Pastor Wes admits, the most daunting issue facing seniors is a simple lack of knowledge. “Many seniors, myself included at times, simply do not know – or do not know enough – about the number, type and extent of the benefits available to them. And the worst part is, you don’t know what you don’t know. How could you?” Pastor Wes and some likeminded colleagues founded Road to Damascus Ministries: Senior Educational Services to address that very issue. “Folks should not
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miss out on the quality of life they want to enjoy – physically, emotionally, financially and spiritually – just because they don’t have the knowledge or understanding they need.” “We are here to educate and inspire, to provide senior adults with a better quality of life. If we can help you, even in a small way, we will.” The ministry’s website (www. rtdm.org) puts it this way: “A person has enough to deal with as they age. Getting the help you need should not just be one more endless headache or needless heartache. Unfortunately, needed information is not always easily or readily available. That is why we are here – to help connect you with the resources for which you qualify.”
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power is sporadic. We all believe it is because the sale of electricity to other neighboring countries is a big source of income for the government and so they give us rolling power or black outs. Certain foods are difficult to get here but the selection of foods is getting better every week. Chocolate, cheese and snack foods are the most frequently requested items to be brought over by visitors. I have been amazed that the fresh vegetables are not in abundance. Fresh fruit is plentiful. Pineapples and the little sweet bananas are my favorites. The weather here is the
Rita and Elias, one of the children she helps
most ideal that I have ever experienced. The temperature ranges from the mid 60’s to the high 80’s year round. There are two rainy seasons and frequently those rains occur during the night. Here lately they have been in the late afternoon and make the roads very slippery and slimy since there is red clay everywhere. Because I am a single Continued on Page 2
How They Can Help
“The ways in which we can help,” says Pastor Joyner, “are always growing, always expanding.” Common issues RTDM routinely help seniors with include, but are not limited to: debt elimination, mortgage help and other financial issues, Medicare & Medicaid, prescription drugs, meal delivery, dental needs, durable medical equipment, health questions (mental and physical) and certain legal issues. They also have coupon programs to help seniors save money on food and other necessities. How and to what extent they can help, Pastor Joyner stresses, depends entirely on what the individual in question qualifies for. “There are no one-size-fits-all plans that will work best for everyone. That’s why we seek to educate and inspire, person-to-person, one-to-one.” To learn more about RTDM’s Senior Educational Services visit . www.RTDM.org. To schedule a meeting with an advocate . call 727-859-5328. Getting Answers “First and foremost, we help people get answers to questions they may not even know to ask. Then we fully explain the alternatives they may have so that they can make a confident decision. We don’t want to be one more roadblock – we work hard to be a solution, no matter what the problem is.” But Road to Damascus Ministries is not simply about senior advocacy. In striving to keep
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people fully informed about the senior resources and senior benefits that matter to them, RTDM focuses on working with individuals. “We count it a tremendous privilege to sit down and speak with you, one-on-one, to assess your personal situation and determine the local, state and national benefits for which you qualify. We can visit you at your private home or assisted living Continued on Page 7
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white woman, the missionary organization has allowed me to live in their guesthouse for my first year. It is primarily used for shortterm mission teams and visitors that wish to see our facilities. At the guesthouse, we have a livein cook and helper as well as a grounds keeper. There is a guest van for transporting teams and visitors to various sites where our missions are located. I am most fortunate because the baby rescue house where I have been volunteering is located next door and just down a flight of outside stairs. I don’t require a vehicle except for shopping.
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AT THE BABY HOUSE Things at the Baby House are always interesting. We are always getting new little ones. The younger ones seem to develop faster because they are always around so many older kids. Until recently, workers volunteer around the clock. Think about those first few months with a new baby – all the time. Fortunately for all of us, we recently added an extra shift worker. This allows us to have time off for rest. Of course, the joys are also “round the clock.” Our “babies” are always growing, amazing us the way only little ones can do. Some are learning potty training, others
The Editor’s Corner Benefits For People With Diabetes By Adam Porter, EIC NOKP I’m always on the lookout for something that I believe can benefit folks I care about. So when I saw the sign, I was intrigued – but still a little skeptical. After all, it was only one of those yellow rectangles you see stuck in the ground at intersections. But it wasn’t appearance that caught my interest – it was the message: CASH for Diabetic Test Strips Sealed, unopened boxes Call Mike 1.888.780.6375 I’m not diabetic, but I was curious. Why would someone sell their unused diabetic test strips? And how could there possibly be enough out there for someone to make a business out of the idea? Eventually, my curiosity got the better of me, so I did a little digging. It turned out that the “Mike” from the sign was Michael Whitehead. Mike is a friend of a friend. Not surprising in a “little big town” like Brandon. We had even met a time or two, and chatted once over a cup of coffee. I’d found Mike to be likeable and trustworthy, a problem solver and a brilliant idea guy. No longer skeptical, I was still full of questions. Here’s what I learned: Mike had discovered that many diabetics found themselves left with surplus test strips at the end of the month. They could not return them, even the unopened boxes, so most folks just tossed them out. What other choice did they have? Mike understood why it was happening, but he just couldn’t shake the image
of countless other folks out there on limited incomes, without health insurance, unable to afford the supplied they needed. And this was happening while the folks with extra test strips – and no way to reach out to those in need – were left with no options but the trash bin. This was, Mike thought, a terrible waste of valuable medical resources. So, he decided to do something about it. He made it his goal to devise a way to connect the perfectly good unopened and unused test strips with needy diabetics – all while giving the folks with the surplus strips a cash incentive to help him help others. It took some work, but Mike was able to find a way to make the pieces all fit, and, subsequently, founded Test4Less, LLC. This company will PAY CASH for unused, unopened boxes of test strips. The supplies are then made available to organizations who then provide the strips to diabetics who otherwise could not afford them. Demand for this service was understandably huge, and now Test4Less operates in numerous cities throughout the Southeast United States. So, in the end, I learned that the simple promise on the sign was absolutely true. People who have unused test strips can sell them for extra cash. Folks in need no longer have to go without. To learn more about this program, call 1.888.780.6375. And, if you know someone with diabetes, make sure they read this article. It’s a simple way to make their day.
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learning to walk or talk a bit. Of course, there are also health issues we are completely unaccustomed to in the States. Recently, one of our children, Peter, needed surgery to remove a cyst on his right kidney. He will require further testing to see if the remaining part of the kidney is still functional. And hospital visits are not like they are in the States. In Uganda, the hospital only provides medical care. All food must be brought in to the patient and the caregiver. Peter healed well and, though he had gotten a little too used to all the extra attention, he is back to his happy self.
MY IRREGULAR ROUTINE Can’t imagine what life is like ministering to the needy in Uganda? Here are a few snapshots from the challenging and enriching life I get to wake up to every day: On a recent day trip, I traveled with one of the local pastor’s and his wife and four other ladies to a game reserve about 3 hours away. We were able to see lots of zebras, many warthogs, cobs, water bucks and a cape buffalo. I’m told this is the one place in Uganda that the zebras can be found. It was a very long day and we were exhausted when Continued on Page 3
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we got home. Occasionally, we get visitors from the States. I had the opportunity to travel with a team from Inverness, FL. They were awesome and I look forward to visiting them when I am in FL. We went to three orphanages and I got to see them in action with stories, games, invitations, etc. Then there was the pizza party under a grass shack in Kampala and, of course, souvenir shopping in the craft market. And the opportunities for outreach extend beyond the typical day-to-day caregiving. I was very blessed to go to a prison on a dental outreach with our visiting tooth-extracting dentist. The prison that we visited was a long-term facility and some of the men had been suffering with toothaches for months. One young man had four teeth broken off and roots exposed in all four quadrants of his mouth. He was in such pain that even though we had closed up for the day, we got all the instruments out again and helped him. He was in tears because he was getting relief. Every man was so thankful and we prayed with each one. The team went to that prison four days and helped about 80 men. Some of our favorite times are when guests fill our guesthouse and missionary houses. During one of these times, we were hosting a pastors’ conference. Together, we produced a
Vacation Bible School for children ages 4 to 12. I was a group leader, which meant that I had about 15 little ones to hand out candy and do crafts with. This may sound daunting, but, because everything was prepared before hand, it was very easy. On another exciting visit, a team hosted a carnival in one of the local churches. About 1,000 kids showed up for face painting, beach ball in the parachute, soccer goal shots and fishing. I assisted with the face painting and had a great time. When the kids left, they were given a sack lunch of an apple, a sandwich, a juice box and cookie. There were lots of candies and stickers handed out, too. It is so rewarding to be a part of something that these kids would not otherwise be able to experience. There is still some unrest in Uganda that erupts in demonstrations from time to time in Kampala. It is nothing too serious, as far as I can tell. We just don’t go into town on those days that we hear about demonstrations. THE WORK GOES ON Construction on new sections of our Baby House had to be delayed due to lack of funds. But, two very generous donations allowed work to begin again. We are hoping to have it completed soon. The rainy season is upon us and that brings with it some real gully washers. The road to our guest house is very rutted and a neighbor’s wall washed into the
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Workers building the Baby House
Construction had to be halted on this Baby House. Donations appreciated.
road, making it impassable. This is just the facts of life in Uganda. We are continually blessed by kindness. This past week the baby house received playground equipment. The children are almost all at that toddler climbing stage so they are having a ball. All of the equipment is made of that heavy plastic and will hold up well when we move it outside. I love playing peek-aboo through all the windows with the little ones. They love it too
and just giggle and laugh and grin from ear to ear. If you are interested in supporting our efforts, please send your check or money order to: World Outreach Ministries Foundation PO Box 23267 Federal Way, WA 98093-0267 And please make sure to designate the checks to “Bethany Baby House.”
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Beginning in June 2011, the News of Kings Point will debut a new feature called: “Where in the World is the News of Kings Point.” We know many of you folks love to travel almost as much as our resident wanderer, Eddie Dixon. So, when you go on the road or on that cruise in the coming months, be sure to take along your NOKP. Snap a photo of you or a loved one holding up the paper with the News of Kings Point header visible and send a digital image to news@thenewsofkingspoint.com so we can put your smiling face in the paper. Did we mention…THERE’S A PRIZE!!!! The esteemed travel experts at Legendary Journeys have generously agreed to sponsor this new feature by donating a. ONE-WEEK CARIBBEAN CRUISE. That’s right! Each year we will be drawing a name from our submitted photos and some lucky traveler will cruise the Caribbean courtesy of Legendary Journeys and NOKP.
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Grandfather extraordinaire. That is the title which best describes Randy Anderson, Security Officer at the Kings Point Front Gate. When Randy tells you about his two grandkids, his eyes sparkle, he gets the biggest grin on his face, and he shakes his head. You know, that shake we all make when we just can’t believe how lucky we are. As Randy puts it, “They are our pride and joy.” After retiring in 2005, Randy and Carol, his wife of 41 years, moved to Sun City Center from Illinois. He retried Randy Anderson from his position of 30 years as a bank Vice-president and Carol as an Investment Accountant. They relocated to this area since it was close to their daughter Julie who lived in St. Petersburg. Not too close and not too far away. It was a move which turned out to be a very important one for
the entire family--especially the grandkids. As Reef was looking forward to being a big brother, his baby sister, Rayley, decided she didn’t want to wait to join him. She was born 16 weeks premature and weighed 1# 6 oz. Her 5 month stay in the hospital was a difficult time, but one which would have been even more difficult without Grandma and Grandpa there dispensing hope and love. Rayley is now a “fireball,” as a proud Grandpa says, has no fear of trying anything, and loves jumping into the swimming pool. Her big brother Reef is now in preschool and can regale his classmates with the story of his Grandpa teaching him how to ride a stick horse by yanking his cowboy hat off his head, Continued on Page 28
Marley is a wonderful Retriever mix. She was born at CARE with 11 brothers and sisters in January. She was adopted at three months of age but was recently brought back to the shelter. Sadly, Marley is the casualty of an ugly divorce situation. She is lost and confused. Although we are giving her the TLC she needs right now, what Marley really wants is for some special person to come and offer her a truly forever home. This is a beautiful puppy inside and out. Please come and meet her today! Marley is spayed, current on her shots, and microchipped. DOB: January 28, 2011
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Cloud is a gray-silver female domestic short hair. She tends to be on the shy side but can be pryed out of her shell for a pleasurable up front petting experience. Cloud was found as a stray but is making great strides to fit in and she just wants to go to her forever home soon. She has been spayed and brought up-to-date on her shots, and microchipped. Please visit Cloud and make her part of your family. DOB: Approx. January 2, 2010
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Dear Anne, “My roses are not looking so good right now. Can I prune them? What about my hibiscus bushes?” Anneswer: Pruning roses now, in the fall, will give you a crop of beautiful flowers this late fall and winter! Follow these tips: 1. In the fall we prune roses less severely than in the spring. The overall all rule of thumb is to remove 1/3 of their height. 2. First remove any dead or diseased canes, cut them back to healthy green growth. This may be more than 1/3. Sometimes several entire canes must be removed. This is fine because new growth will start sprouting, and that’s why we prune! New growth means new flowers. Next remove any branches that are smaller than a pencil‘s diameter, Cut them back to their point of origin from the main canes.
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3. Next start cutting back main canes or branches to 24-30 inches long. Cut just above an outfacing bud, so new growth grows away, not toward the center of plant. Do not leave stubs, cut ¼ inch above a bud. Do not cut too close either or you will kill the bud. This is not as difficult as it sounds once you are looking at the plant. Also if any canes are coming from below the graft point on hybrid tea roses, remove them. This will not apply to non-grafted floribundas, such as Knock-Out roses which are grown on their own roots, and not grafted onto another root-stock rose. 4. On the subject of Knock-Out or other non-grated roses, if your time and patience is in short supply, it is O.K. to just trim the top growth off by 1/3 to ½ with your VERY SHARP hand clippers or hedge shears. Knock-Outs are less fussy than hybrid teas, and more forgiving. Do take the time though, to remove diseased branches after you top prune them. Be sure to pick up all the trimmings and clean up dead leaves which can harbor fungus and insects. 5. Now is the time to apply a good quality rose fertilizer, or any balanced shrub fertilizer with minor elements. DO NOT use turf fertilizer. Even palm or citrus is better than nothing. I always recommend the time-release pellets, 13-13-13 ninety day with minors. This is the best. If you can, it is always a good
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idea to apply a combination fungicidal/ insecticide spray. Use a product with Chlorophanil (Daconil) or Dithane/Copper mix. I recommend something for spider mites, Malation or Soap or just use a combination rose spray product.
Your effort now will reward you with an abundance of flowers this fall and winter season! Buy the way, hibiscus should only be tipped this time of year. It is too close to the cool season to prune them too hard. Just a little off the top if you please!
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RTDM. “Any pastor who has been in the ministry for any length of time can tell you the need is very real. Not only does RTDM honestly care about the people they are helping but they are great at getting real, tangible results for those folks.” Pastor Wilson was so moved by RTDM’s work, that he became a part of it. He now works as the lead recruiter and trainer of new RTDM Senior Advocates. “We are always expanding, both in the ways we can help and where, geographically, we are able to help.”
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15816 Beth Shields Way. Free Event. Join us for a stellar stargazing party! Astronomy enthusiast Craig MacDougal will lead a brief discussion on stars, planets and moons. Immediately following on the Harkins Plaza, will be a viewing of the night sky through telescopes as we search for these celestial wonders, weather permitting. WED. NOV 2 - SPORTS DAY AT FREEDO PLAZA’s GOLFVIEW TERRACE 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Freedom’s Plaza’s Golfview Terrace Apartments, 809-819 Freedom Plaza Circle. Free and open to the public. Follow event parking signs. RSVP 813.634.1824. Come play at our Sports Day event. We’ll have big games, big prizes and big 33573 is provided by Jim and fun. You’ll have the opportunity to tour our Golfview Apartments Nell Taze from items submitted and enjoy our “finger lickin’ bar-bto them for publication. To que”. Learn how to improve your submit events for future golf swing with our swing analysis publications, send them by the specialist. Play pickleball, enjoy 15th of the previous month. Jim volleyball, shuffleboard, bocce ball and Nell Taze also publish Ads and croquet. and Events, a weekly e-mail WED. NOV 2 - MOAA MEETING containing information about CELEBRATES 200th ANNIVERSARY what’s happening in 33573. 11:00 a.m. Florida Room, Atrium Bldg. Central CA Campus. $14. Your event will also appear Reservations can be made by in the weekly Ads and Events calling 877.332.3016 no later than e-mail and on the website Sunday before the Wed. meeting. www.SCCAdsAndEvents.com. The Military Officers of America Send all events by e-mail Association will feature a panel to sccfreeads@tampabay. from the Silver Osprey Squadron rr.com. You only need to who will celebrate the 100th Anniversary at the next Meeting submit your Event one time and Luncheon. each month for it to appear in WED. NOV 2 - NEW EXHIBITION AT both The News of Kings Point THE GALLERY 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Art and SCC Ads and Events. Gallery in SCC. The show will be Please include all basic a one-woman show featuring the information, especially Price works of Nancy Cooper. Everyone (or list it’s Free) and Contact is invited to attend. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. Information (phone, e-Mail, or website). Six lines maximum. Her works will remain on display through the end of December. Send to: sccfreeads@ WED. NOV 2 - INDIANA CLUB tampabay.rr.com. As soon as POTLUCK 5:00 p.m. Social Hour y6:00 space permits, we will put it in p.m. Dinner. Community Hallo, 1910 the weekly e-Mail and it will S Pebble Beach Blvd. $5 per person. run until event date passes. Info: Mira Beck 634.5892. The Club You do not need to submit it parties are potluck. Please bring a dish to serve 8-10 people. Meat again. and tableware will be provided. PLEASE NOTE: This area is for WED. NOV 2, 9, 16, 30 - SOUTHSHORE SPECIAL EVENTS only. WEEKLY, NEEDLE PEOPLE 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. MONTHLY, or ONGOING EVENTS Computer Lab at the SouthShore are listed on our website under Regional Library, 15816 Beth WEEKLY & MONTHLY MEETINGS Shields Way. Join other needle at www.SCCAdsAndEvents. people to share techniques, tips and experiences about knitting com which is updated every and other fiber and fabric crafts. weekend. Beginners are welcome. Bring a project and ask us questions. THE ENTIRE MONTH OF NOVEMBER - WED. NOV 2 & 16 - MAH JONGG 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION CLUB 7:00 - 8:45 p.m. Community SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Room at the SouthShore Regional Beth Shields Way. Join us as we Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way. celebrate all month long with over Free event. Join us for an evening 70 programs. We have programs of the popular table game, Mah for all ages, from puppet shows Jongg, featuring enjoyable play for and fairy tales for children to experienced players and instruction jazz performances and cooking for beginners. We will be using the demonstrations for adults. We American Rules. Spectators are have something for everyone. welcome. Please bring your own We even have art classes for you Mah Jongg sets or card if you have creative types. And all programs one. Limited to 16 players. Register are FREE. So remember to stop by in advance at the Information Desk the SouthShore library during the or call 813.273.3652. month of November and join in all THU. NOV 3 - FLORIDA ORCHESTRA the fun! COFFEE CONCERT 8:45 a.m. Board TUE. NOV 1 - ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE your bus at the North Kings Point CAREGIVER’S PROGRAM 9:30 Clubhouse. Depart 9 a.m. We a.m. - 3:00 p.m. USF Health Byrd will proceed to SCC North Pebble Alzheimer’s Institute, 4001 E. Fletcher Beach Blvd. near lawn bowling Ave. Tampa. There is no charge courts. There we will join SCC but advance registration is required patrons and proceed to the to reserve a seat. To register: Mahaffey Theatre, St. Petersburg 813.974.4357. Lunch is provided by for the performance at 11:00 our sponsor, Royal Sun Park ALF. a.m. We will depart immediately Program is designed for individuals following the concert returning to caring for a family member or KP/SCC approximately 2 - 2:30 p.m. friend with Alzheimer’s disease. Info: Mary Dial 633.4908 or mdial5@ Topics will include: Understanding tampabay.rr.com. Alzheimer’s Disease. Progress THU. NOV 3 OPENING in Treatment, Communication PHOTOGRAPHY RECEPTION 6:00 Strategies, Managing Troublesome - 7:30 p.m. SouthShore Regional Behavior and more. Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, TUE. NOV 1 - STARGAZING PARTY Ruskin. Light refreshments and 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Computer Lab at music will be provided and is free the SouthShore Regional Library,
to the public. Please join the Crawford Gallery and welcome photographers Stan Lipski and Bryan Weinstein. The show will run through Dec. 30. THU. NOV 3 - AMICI CLUB’S SPECIAL EVENT - NOTE NEW DAY AND DATE 7:00 p.m. Studio at the Kings Point Main Clubhouse. Annual membership in AMICI is $8, donation at the door $3. Info: 634.0955. Pat Raimondo, accompanied by Charles Wirick, will present an evening of Italian songs - some of them will be familiar tunes and audience members will be encouraged to sing along. FRI. NOV 4 - AUTHOR TALK WITH BARBARA VAKA 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Community Room at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way. Free event. In celebration of National Novel Writing Month, Barbara Vaka author of Hank’s Mountain and Pretty Maids, will discuss her background and writing process. Time for questions and answers. FRI. NOV 4 - INTERMEDIATE LINE DANCING, KP RESIDENTS ONLY 7:00 - 9:00p.m. Kings Point South Club. Info: 633.6396. Featuring many different types of music, this class is for those who know basic line dance steps and can follow cued instructions. No partner required. Great exercise for mind and body. Kings Point residence only. This event will be every Friday, starting Nov. 4th and running through April 2012. Please see www.SCCAdsAndEvents.com and click on the Weekly and Monthly link for future listings. SAT. NOV 5 - COMMUNITY CRAFT FAIR 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. United Community Church, 1501 La Jolla Ave. Rain or shine. Indoors. Admission Free. For tables or info: Terry Hood 493.4957. All crafts are new, mostly handmade and suitable for gift giving. Needlecraft, jewelry, decorations, painted dishes and stemware, stationery, cards and more. Delicious fresh baked items. Red Hat gifts. Personality profile from your handwriting. SAT. NOV 5 - KINGS POINT KRAFTER’S CHRISTMAS BAZAAR 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Kings Point Banquet Room. All handmade items to be sold with all proceeds going to local charities. Everyone is welcome to attend. Info: Linda 813.633.6071. SAT. NOV 5 - RETIREMENT CPR: CREATING PERSONAL RICHES 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Computer lab at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way. Free event. Financial Consultant Joe Lynn will discuss money management, factors for success, obstacles to overcome and saving strategies. This 45-minute seminar will include a 15-minute question and answer session at the end. SAT. NOV 5 - LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS MEETS 2:00 p.m. SouthShore Regional Library in study room #4. Info: Vicki Franks 938.1633. The League of Women Voters of South Hillsborough County. All interested men and women are invited to attend. SAT. NOV 5 - KINGS POINT BABY BOOMERS CABARET NIGHT 6:00 p.m. Doors open. 7:00 p.m. Show. KP Clubhouse in the Borini Theater. Tickets are $15 per person. Call 634.0792 for tickets and information. The KP Baby Boomers will be holding a Cabaret Night featuring Jim Berrios and his “Neil Diamond Tribute - Then and Now.” This is a BYOB event. Tables/ Seats will be assigned and reserved when purchasing tickets. SAT. NOV 5 - ACADEMY OF BALLROOM DANCE 7:30 - 9:30, Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. Members free, guests $6. Info: Jean Kostka 813.634.1235. Dress Casual Attire. BYOB. FREE Lesson will be “Cha, Cha” taught
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by Bernice May at 6:30 before the dance. Singles Table available. Everyone welcome. NON-CREDIT CLASSES ADDED AT HILLSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN RUSKIN: Connect With Families Through Social Media and Privacy Issues Saturdays 11/5/11 & 11/12/11 9:00 AM-11:00 AM Chess For Brain Fitness Fridays To: 11/5/11. 10:00 AM-11:30 AM Navigating Today’s . Big Government Tuesdays 11/8/11 & 11/15/11 1:00 PM-3:00 PM Nutrition & Cooking For One Tuesdays 11/22/11 & 11/29/11 1:00 PM-3:00 PM Info: www.HCCContinuingEd.com or contact Brian England 813-2596528 or bengland@hccfl.edu SUN. NOV 6 - VOX AUDIO 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Community Hall, South CA Campus. $14/person. Tickets on sale Mon-Fri, 9:00 - 12:00 Atrium-Kiosk or at door day of show. Reserved seats. Open to public. Info: 642.2001. Vox Audio is a powerhouse of vocal acrobatics where the human voice is every instrument in the band. This dynamic 5-member group won the Drama Desk Award “Most Unique Theatrical Experience.” Wine and cheese reception included as part of price. SUN. NOV 6 - MCCOLLWIN TRIO IN CONCERT AT ST. ANDREW PRESBYTERIAN 3:00 p.m. St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 1239 Del Webb Blvd. This is the 2nd concert of a seven-concert season. Season tickets at $35 or single performance tickets at $9 available at church office or at the door day of concert. The McCollwin Trio consists of Kim McCormich, flute, Amy Collins, oboe, and Robert Winslow piano. All three of the trio is active instrumental professors. SUN. NOV 6 - SINGLES SOCIAL DANCE 7:00 -10:00 p.m. Florida Room, Atrium Bldg. Central CA Campus. Members $3. Guests $5. Info: Janet 633.3558. Members $3. Guests $5. Membership drive: Join for $10, save $2 every dance. BYOB. Come dance to live music by Thor Stevens. Still collecting for our troops each dance. MON. NOV 7 - AMERICANS OF ITALIAN HERITAGE: TRAVELING WILDLIFE SHOW 5:00 p.m. Doors open; 6:00 - 7:00 Show; 7:00 p.m. Coffee & pumpkin pie served together with entertainment by DJU Jaey to 9:00 p.m. KP Borini Theater. $5 each for everyone and everyone is invited. Reservations only. Make check payable to A.I.H. and bring or mail to Annette Macdonald (633.9697), 2450 Kensington Greens Dr. 33573. Cut-off date is 11/4. BYOB and snacks. Please arrive early enough to be seated for the show by Matt Edmonds. TUE. NOV 8 - HOLIDAY SPARKLE AT THE PLAZA 12:00 p.m. Freedom Plaza Campus Auditorium, 1010 American Eagle Blvd. $20 Admission. Info: 634.9283 or 634.1418 or stop by the Samaritan Office. 15th Annual Fashion Show. Fashions by Hangovers Boutique, LLC. Proceeds Benefit Samaritans Alzheimer’s Auxiliary of SCC. Luncheon, Drawings, Fashion Show, Door Prizes, Entertainment!!!! TUE. NOV 8 - CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE “CHF” SUPPORT GROUP 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Info: 813.634.3347, dcaneen@suntowersretirement. com, www.SunTowersRetirement. com. Join our facilitator, Shayne Kull, MSR, from hometown homecare as she introduces you to cutting edge resources. This group is exclusively for those living with heart failure and their families and caregivers. 33573 Continued on Page 9
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33573 From Page 8 TUE. NOV 8 - SCC PHOTO CLUB MEETS 6:30 p.m. Tutorial program. 7:00 p.m. Business Meeting followed by program. Info: visit the learning lab at 960D Cherry Hills Dr. or http:// www.photoclubscc.com. The Fine Art of Photography is the featured presentation. James Johnson, is an accomplished photographer who has studied with some of the most prominent photographers in the field. We are very fortunate to have Jim with us and this promises to be an excellent presentation for photographers and artists alike. WED. NOV 9 - MASTER GARDENER: COMPOSTING WITH WORMS 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Community Room at SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way. Free event. Learn about the incredible world of composting from a worm’s point of view. Co-Sponsored by the Hillsborough County Extension Service. THU. NOV 10 - ESTABLISHING A SUCCESSION PLAN FOR YOUR PHYSICAL ASSETS 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Info: 813.634.3347, dcaneen@ suntowersretirement.com, www. SunTowersRetirement.com. HOW TO AVOID FAMILY WARS. Dale Smrekar from Downsizing Advisory Service presents. Establish who gets what, how to avoid family wars, provide the financial roadmap, de-clutter, liquidation options and the importance of appraisals in securing family heirlooms. THU. NOV 10 - CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION LUNCHEON MEETING 11:00 a.m. Seating begins; 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Luncheon and program. Club Renaissance, 2121 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. $17 inclusive. Reservations and cancellations before noon Mon. Nov 7. 813.938.4320 or 813.383.7540. David Canton, director of FL Family Assn. will tell about their fight against pornography and undesirable content on TV and magazines. Inspirational speaker, Carol Wiersma, “It’s A Zoo Out There.” All ladies welcome, no membership required. THU. NOV 10 - SOUTH SHORE COALITION ON MENTAL HEALTH AND AGING 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Info: 813.634.3347, dcaneen@suntowersretirement. com, www.SunTowersRetirement. com. Edmond Dubreuil MSW, RCSWI mental health professional facilitates this support group for those suffering from depression, loss or grief or are the caregiver of someone facing these issues. Supported by: South Shore Coalition on Mental health and Aging and The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center. THU. NOV 10 - PURPLE BUTTERFLIES CHAPTER OF RED HAT SOCIETY (No time stated) Community Hall, South CA Campus. Info: Elaine 634.3479 or stop by the porch at 610 La Jolla Ave. Annual membership drive. Pay before end of 2011 only $6 for 2012 dues. After Jan 1, 2012 dues raised to $8 per year. Entitles you to join fun events including End of Year Banquet, Taste of the island, bus trip to Tony Orlando concert at Ruth Eckhert Hall. FRI. NOV 11 - SUN. NOV 13 NATURAL EDUCATION WEEKEND AT CAMP BAYOU Registration forms available at: http:// anaturaleducation.blogspot.com. Registration forms also available at Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center. Thu - Sat 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. A Natural Education Weekend is a 3-day event for families to learn how to have fun in the outdoors while thinking and acting responsibly. The Keynote speaker will be Rob Heath, Senior Ecologist at Wildlands Conservation. He will talk about “Getting off the Beaten Path” on Sat. Nov 12 at 6:00 p.m.
FRI. NOV 11 - SCC VETERANS DAY CEREMONY 10:00 a.m. Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. FREE. Info: 634.7777. The combined Military Veterans Organizations of SCC will sponsor a free patriotic observance. the public is invited. The guest speaker will be The Honorable Gregory P. Holder, Circuit Judge and Col. USARF (Ret.) There will be a special tribute to all veterans by Ms. Lily Marlane. A musical interlude will be presented by the Trinity Singers. The East Bay HS JROTC Color Guard will present the colors. FRI. NOV 11 - C.O.A.P. (CHILDREN OF AGING PARENTS) SUPPORT GROUP 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Info: 813.634.3347, dcaneen@suntowersretirement. com, www.SunTowersRetirement. com. Ongoing support group for individuals who are assisting and/ or caring for older, adult parents. Facilitated by Laura Burch from Hanson Services, In Home Care. For more information about the group, please visit: www.caps4caregivers. org. FRI. NOV 11 - FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES “AMAZING GRACE” 6:00 p.m. Doors open with the smell of popcorn whiffing through the air. United Methodist Church, 1210 Del Webb Blvd. W. Come in and enjoy cookies and other snacks as well as coffee and tea. Movie based on the true story of William Wilberforce and how one man’s passion and perseverance change the world. “AMAZING GRACE” It’s for sure, you won’t forget this movie for quite some time. SAT. NOV 12 - ART CLUB BUS TRIP TO ARMANDS CIRCLE SARASOTA ART SHOW Bus leaves SCC Library 9:15 a.m. Cost of the trip is $20 per person and the capacity of the bus is limited to 47 people. To ensure a spot, make check payable to Art Club of SCC and mail, along with names of attendee(s) to Marsha Lucidi, 2328 Platinum Dr. 33573. No later than Oct 26. Info: Call Marsha at 938.5100 SAT. NOV 12 - FUN BRIGADE TALENT SHOW 1:00 p.m. United Community Church, 1501 La Jolla Ave. Call Paula Lickfeldt 633.6739 or Karl Buffington 634.7062 to share your talent, be a part of the fun and to participate in the show. The merriment continues....it beckons your gifts of talent be it singing, dancing, magic, poetry, strumming, skits, .... surprise us. Everyone in the community and surrounding areas are invite to participate in the Talent Show or just come and enjoy every minute of this afternoon. SAT. NOV 12 - COCHLEAR IMPLANT SUPPORT GROUP 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101
Trinity Lakes Dr. Info: 813.634.3347, dcaneen@suntowersretirement. com, www.SunTowersRetirement. com. Are you having difficulty with your hearing aid, have a cochlear implant or have severe hearing loss? A Doctor of Audiology from Advanced Bionics will be present to address your questions and concerns. Our CART recorder will provide real-time captioning. SUN. NOV 13 - AMATEUR VARIETY SHOW - 50th ANNIVERSARY 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Community Hall, South CA Campus. 50 cents/ person. Tickets on sale day of show starting at 1:15 p.m. Open to public. Info: 642.2001. Where else can you go for an afternoon of fun for only fifty cents? Come root our residents on while they perform on stage! Bill Hodges will emcee. SUN. NOV 13 - SUNSHINE KIDS DINNER and a SHOW FUNDRAISER 4:30 p.m. Doors open: 5:00 p.m. Event starts. Kings Point Main Clubhouse. $18. Put a smile on the faces of kids in treatment for cancer. The charity goes into hospitals and treatment facilities and takes the children (along with support staff) to Broadway Shows, Disney parks, camping trips or visits to historic sites. It helps kids do what they should be doing...having fun. Dinner catered by Carrabbas Restaurant. Show has tons of local talent plus the kids from the local high schools. There are raffles and lots of fun. MON. NOV 14 - TABLE FOR TWO: THE COOKBOOK FOR COUPLES 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Community Room at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way. Free Event. Enjoy a presentation with Warren Caterson, the author of Table for Two in which he shares time saving kitchen tips, cooking hints and humorous anecdotes about the challenges and joys of cooking for two. The presentation culminates in a 10-minute cooking demonstration featuring a delicious holiday favorite that any home cook can replicate. Funds provided by the SouthShore Friends of the Library. MON. NOV 14 - IRISH CONNECTION MONTHLY MOVIE “RYAN’S DAUGHTER” 6:00 p.m. (Note time change), Rollins Theater. There is an opportunity for a free will offering in lieu of an admission charge and there will be an intermission due to the 3-hour length of the film. Movie is a 1970 film directed by David Lean. The film, set in 1916, tells the story of a married Irish woman who has an affair with a British officer during World War I, despite opposition from her nationalist neighbors. TUE. NOV 15 - WHAT IS AN ELDER LAW ATTORNEY? 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101
Trinity Lakes Dr. Info: 813.634.3347, dcaneen@suntowersretirement. com, www.SunTowersRetirement. com. Join Amanda M. Wolf, P.A. as she reviews Senior Information Resources, discusses probate and Trust Law and describes qualifying for public assistance (specifically long term care) and the preparation of special needs trusts for disabled individuals and estate planning for the disabled and their families. TUE. NOV 15 - COPD SUPPORT GROUP 2;30 - 4:00 p.m. Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Info: 813.634.3347, dcaneen@suntowersretirement. com, www.SunTowersRetirement. com. Joy Barlaan, ARNP and Jan Whitaker, LPN from Ace homecare have over 50 combined years of experience and will be your facilitators. Your available resources are endless! WED. NOV 16 - CRIME PREVENTION UPDATE WITH SHERIFF DAVID GEE 9:00 a.m. Kings Point Main Clubhouse. Come listen to your county sheriff, David Gee as he presents a Crime Awareness and Prevention Seminar. He will discuss current and prominent scams, and crime situations. After Sheriff Gee’s speech, there will be a PowerPoint presentation update on intelligence-led policing: what it is and how it’s grown. You will also learn about the Hillsborough County public Website and other resources in your area. Presentation for SCC and KP residents only. WED. NOV 16 - COPD AWARENESS MONTH! 10:30 - 2:30 PM. Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Info: 813.634.3347, dcaneen@suntowersretirement. com, www.SunTowersRetirement. com. Join us along with South Bay Hospital for our “Ask The Doctor” Panel of Experts, Receive health Screenings; acquire information about Congestive Heart Failure, Oxygen Safety, Nutrition and Diabetes. Door prizes and Giveaways will be available to participants! Don’t miss this event! WED. NOV 16 - PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Info: 813.634.3347, dcaneen@suntowersretirement. com, www.SunTowersRetirement. com. Marcia A. McCall, M.T.S. retired Coordinator of Research Department of neurology College of medicines USF and “co-author of 100 Questions and Answers about Parkinson’s” will be here for our Parkinson’s support group. WED. NOV 16 - CLASSICAL MUSIC APPRECIATION 3:30 p.m. Kings 33573 Continued on Page 10
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33573 From Page 9 Point main Clubhouse, East-West Social Room. Free. Info: Art C. Joy 813.633.9783 acjjr@tampabay. rr.com. All lovers of classical music are invited. WED. NOV 16 - IRISH CONNECTION ANNUAL MEETING 6:30 p.m. Florida Room, Atrium Bldg. Central CA Campus. Refreshments will be served and dues, which are $5 per year, may be paid for 2012. Our Irish Club was formed with the objective of promoting all things Irish. This includes History, Music and Culture. Election of Officers for 2012 will take place plus a presentation by Seamus Woods on “His Ireland” which will take about 30 minutes. Anyone who is Irish, those of Irish extraction or anyone who has an interest in our Irish Heritage is invited to join. WED. NOV 16-THU. NOV 17 - BLUE MAN GROUP/UNIVERSAL LOEWS PORTOFIO HOTEL (No time stated) Gadabouts are off for an overnight trip to Orlando for a once-in-a-lifetime experience to see this famous Las Vegas entertainment group in a totally outrageous performance. A fantastic pampered plan is available for $320 pp dbl. Call 633.5999 for additional information. Non-members are welcome THU. NOV 17 - LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Info: 813.634.3347, dcaneen@suntowersretirement. com, www.SunTowersRetirement. com. Diane Lawrence, RN from VitalCare Home Health Care will facilitate this group. If you are facing the challenges of low vision or caring for a loved one facing this issue, this support group is a must! A FREE quick vision health questionnaire assessment will be provided. THU. NOV 17 - FREEDOM PLAZA DANCE CLUB 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. Freedom Plaza Retirement Community, 1010 American Eagle Blvd. Dance is free and open to the public. RSVP 813.634.1824. Dance the night away to the live sounds of Mario DeLeon. Affordable cash bar offering beer, wine and sodas. Follow the event parking signs. Good fun and entertainment will be had by all!! A great way to jump start the weekend and introduce you to our relaxing, active lifestyle at Freedom Plaza. THU. NOV 17. - MOONGLOW DANCE 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Community Hall, South CA Campus. Members are already paid. Guest $5 at the door. Live Music: Mellotones play. Info: Al at 633.8170 or Claire 642.0171. Dressy Casual. Singles welcome. FRI. NOV 18 - COOL BREEZE BAND 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. Community Hall, South CA Campus. $17/person. Tickets on sale Mon-Fri, 9:00 -12:00 Atrium-Kiosk or at door day of show. Reserved tables. Open to public. Info: 642.2001. Cool Breeze Band plays music from the 1950’s and onward. Dance floor. BYOB and snacks. SAT. NOV 19 AGLOW INTERNATIONAL 10:00 a.m. Palm Gardens, 3850 Upper Creek Dr. Info: 813.633.9613. We meet the 3rd Sat. am. Our guest is our U. S. Director, SE Joy Green for Aglow International. She will bring word to us from the Lord and our convention this month in Houston, TX. Come join us for fellowship and sharing life together, opening up the Bible and following Jesus together. Non denominational. We leave labels at the door. We also pray for each other. Refer to Weekly and Monthly on our website for future listings. SAT. NOV 19 - ANNUAL HOUSE TOUR (No time stated) Tickets $10 can be purchased at the Art Club’s table during the “Trash or Treasure” event at Community Hall on Oct
15, at the Atrium Kiosk beginning Oct 31, and at tour homes on the day of the tour. Info: Barbara Wurth 633.2891. Six SCC homes will be included in the tour. SAT. NOV 19 - SMOOTH JAZZ PERFORMED BY SAM ALLEN 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Community Room at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way. Free event. Enjoy an afternoon of smooth jazz music performed by talented recording artist and saxophonist Sam Allen. Tap, snap and clap your way through this entertaining musical event. Funding for this program provided by the SouthShore Friends of the library. SUN. NOV 20 - FLCKS FROM THE BRITS “BRASSED OFF” 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. Florida Room, Atrium Bldg. Central CA Campus. $2 for members and $3 for guests. Reservations: Anita Farney 633.4368 by Nov. Nov 14. Send a check payable to British Connection to ms. Farney, 732 Camellia Greens Dr. 33573. Ticket price includes screening of the movie with popcorn and a wine and cheese reception. Nonalcoholic beverages provided. Filmed on location in Yorkshire, the 1998 film written and directed by mark Herman about the troubles faced by a colliery brass band. SUN. NOV 20 - OLDIES BUT GOODIES DANCE 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. .Members free. $5 per person for guest. Info: 633.5649. “The Belairs” will perform. BYOB, Casual Dress. Singles Welcome. MON. NOV 21 - SCC LOW VISION CLUB 1:00 p.m. Florida Room, Atrium Bldg. Central CA Campus. Yearly dues $10. Info: 813.385.5590. Our guest speaker, Dr. Paul Runge, is an ophthalmologist, with offices in Saratoga and Bradenton. He has visited with us previously and a number of our members who have utilized his services have requested that he be visited again. He plans to lecture us on the most recent innovations and discoveries related to the treatment of macular. Join us. Coffee And..... MON. NOV 21 - SINGLES SOCIAL DANCE (YES, MONDAY IS CORRECT) 7:00 - 10:0 p.m. Florida Room, Atrium Bldg. Central CA Campus. Members $3. Guests $5. Become a member for $10 and save $2 every dance. Info: Janet 633.3558. BYOB. Dance to the music of Thor Stevens. Small stuffed animals, one-use eye drops, wipes, etc. for our troops will be welcomed. TUE. NOV 22 - SENIOR ASSESSMENT SERVICES OFFERS RESOURCES 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Info: 813.634.3347, dcaneen@suntowersretirement. com, www.SunTowersRetirement. com. Do you have questions about Legal issues, Insurance or Financial Security? Need help with Prescriptions, Dental help or even your Mortgage? You may qualify for assistance from a nonprofit organization, local, federal or state program and not be aware of these resources. Don’t miss this opportunity to benefit from this program! TUE. NOV 22 - ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Info: 813.634.3347, dcaneen@suntowersretirement. com, www.SunTowersRetirement. com. Join Katie Colwell Williams, MA, CMC from Aging Care Advocates for our Alzheimer’s Association Caregivers Support Group. The needed resources are endless! WED. NOV 23 - DEAF AND HERING CONNECTION 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Computer Lab at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way. Free Event. FTRI provides
free specialized equipment and training to qualified Florida residents who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired. The equipment enables them to place and receive phone calls. Presented by Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc. (FTRI) WED. NOV 23 - DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Info: 813.634.3347, dcaneen@suntowersretirement. com, www.SunTowersRetirement. com. Please join Shelley Tanner, R.N. from Angels Care Home Health as she facilitates our support group “Everyday Basics of Diabetic Care.” SUN. NOV 27 - SINGLES MINGLE DANCE CLUB 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Kings Point Main Clubhouse. Admission $5.00. Info: Jeannette 634.5560. Dance to the music of Thor Stevens in the newly renovated Studio Room. Non-KP residents - stop at gate and tell them you are going to the dance. As always - troop
donations collected at all SCC and KP Singles Dances. TUE. NOV 29 - “PULMONARY HEALTH” IN HONOR OF COPD AWARENESS MONTH 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Info: 813.634.3347, dcaneen@ suntowersretirement.com, www. S u n T o w e r s R e t i r e m e n t . c o m . South Bay Hospital presents “Pulmonary Health” in Honor of COPD Awareness Month. Shawn Bright, the Director of South Bay Hospital’s Cardiopulmonary Department will present this informative lecture. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn needed information. PLEASE NOTE: The Above Section Contains ONLY information about SPECIAL EVENTS. For WEEKLY, MONTHLY and ONGOING MEETINGS, go to www. SCCAdsAndEvents.com and click on the Weekly & Monthly Meetings link.
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Watch Your Speed In Sun City Center
Submitted by Deputy Chris Girard Hey folks. This month I wanted to take some time to give you some information with regard to traffic violations here in Kings Point and Sun City Center. Recently I have been hearing concerns with regard to violation fines. People are often surprised at how expensive a moving violation fine can be. I wanted everyone to have the facts. Moving violations include but are not limited to: speeding, stop sign violations and red light violations. Fines for these violations may be more than you might expect. Speeding violations can be $153 and increase with rate of speed over posted limits. Just so everyone is aware, here are the current minimum fines for speeding violations: • 1 to 9 mph over posted limits is $118 • 10 to 14 mph over posted limits. is $193 • 15 to 19 mph over posted limits. is $243
• 20 to 29 mph over posted limits. is $258 Again, all of these rates are MINIMUM fees. Assessed fines could be increased depending on the situation. If you are ticketed for traveling over 30mph over the posted limit, you will receive a mandatory court appearance. Now, many folks may not realize how easy it is to achieve these speed limit overages. For example, if you are traveling on Kings Point Blvd. and you are doing over 40 MPH, that’s a minimum $243 fine. This is the moving violation that I generally write the most. A lot of the time, the folks receiving the ticket are not even aware how fast they are traveling, and the amount of the fine can certainly be a surprise. Other moving violation fines can be just as expensive. The fine for running a stop sign is $153. Running a red light is even more expensive: $251. So,
please, for the safety of yourself, your friends, your neighbors and your wallet – please watch your speed, and be careful when approaching intersections. One more point about moving violations. They do not only apply to automobiles. They apply to golf carts as well. Finally, I need to address an issue with regard to handicapped parking. Only one vehicle is permitted per designated space. Lately I have been seeing a lot of people – particularly in golf carts – trying to squeeze multiple vehicles into a single space. This is often achieved by the person
parking in white striped zone next to the actual space. Please do not park in these areas. Those striped zones are designated for the loading and unloading of equipment handicapped individuals need for mobility. Blocking these spaces is not only illegal, it can also create a significant inconvenience for the person who needs to use that space for its intended purpose. In some cases, this can mean not being able to exit their vehicle at all. A quick trip or shorter walk in or out of a store is not worth the parking fine or the inconvenience caused to another resident of this community. It is much better to wait for a designated spot to open. Being willing to accept a short delay may make all the difference for one of your friends or neighbors. So, please – watch your speed, be careful where you park and be safe out there.
Recognized Again For Outs tanding Quality! South Bay Hospital Has Earned National Quality Recognition From The Joint Commission South Bay Hospital has been named one of the nation’s top performing hospitals on key quality measures by The Joint Commission, the nation’s leading accreditor of health care organizations. The hospital has achieved Industry leading performance on public Clinical Measures, such as the CMS Core Measures for Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Pneumonia and Surgical Care. South Bay Hospital is thoroughly engaged in programs and initiatives which promote and optimize Patient Satisfaction, Clinical Efficiency and Quality Outcomes.
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Kings Point Ladies Nifty Niners
Kings Point Ladies Nifty Niners
October 13, 2011 Game: T & F Holes Flight A Winners Emma Gadd 19 Evelyn Gates 22 Flight B Winners Nancy Baron 25 Tie with 26 Karen Bergmoser & Judy Trombley Flight C Winners Lorraine Rings 25 Marge Miller 26 Flight D Winners Tie with 31 Mary Winter & Susie Potratz Bea Angelo 32
October 20, 2011 Game: Points + Handicap Flight A Winners Emma Gadd 26 Tee Bomba 25 Flight B Winners Judy Trombley 27 Tie with 24: Rosemary Quinn 24 Joyce Bissonette 24 Flight C Winners Shirley Brei 26 Judy Marr 23 Flight D Winners Mary Winter 29 Joan Abrams 26
Submitted by Lorraine Rings
Picture by George Fenwick
Opening Day Fall Scramble at Scepter Golf Club Submitted by Judy Fenwick.
Forty-five women dressed in Scepter green & white participated in a Ladies day scramble, followed by lunch and a meeting. Women's day is open to all Scepter members and plays each Tuesday with an 8:30 A.M. shotgun start. If interested contact Lisa Lipnicky, club pro, or sign-up in the Scepter pro shop.
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Hogan Play Schedule November 2011- May 2012 (“SnoBird” Season)
Date 11/1 11/2 11/4 11/6 11/7 11/8 11/9 11/10 11/12 11/14 11/15 11/16 11/18 11/21 11/22 11/23 11/24 11/26 11/28 11/29 11/30 12/2 12/5 12/6 12/7 12/8 12/10 12/12 12/13 12/14 12/16 12/19 12/20 12/21 12/22 12/24 12/26 12/27 12/28 12/30 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/6 1/9 1/10
Day Tue Wed Fri Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Sat Mon Tue Wed Fri Mon Tue Wed Thur Sat Mon Tue Wed Fri Mon Tue Wed Thur Sat Mon Tue Wed Fri Mon Tue Wed Thur Sat Mon Tue Wed Fri Mon Tue Wed Fri Mon Tue
Course Greens Fee T-time # of T-times Imp Lakewoods $28.00 11:00 2 Diamond Hill $26.75 11:00 2 Riverside $25.00 10:25 2 EST starts 2 Summerfield $29.00 11:37 Bloomingdale $31.00 11:37 2 River Run $35.68 11:00 2 $31.00 11:00 2 Buffalo Creek Freedom Fairways $24.00 11:00 2 River Club $38.00 11:00 2 Imp Lakewoods $28.00 11:00 2 Diamond Hill $26.75 11:00 2 Riverside $25.00 10:25 2 Summerfield $29.00 11:37 2 Bloomingdale $31.00 11:37 2 River Run $35.68 11:00 2 $31.00 11:00 2 Buffalo Creek Freedom Fairways $24.00 11:00 2 River Club $38.00 11:00 2 Imp Lakewoods $28.00 11:00 2 Diamond Hill $26.75 11:00 2 Riverside $30.00 10:25 2 Summerfield $29.00 11:37 2 Imp Lakewoods $28.00 11:00 2 Diamond Hill $26.75 11:00 2 $34.19 11:00 2 Buffalo Creek Freedom Fairways $24.00 11:00 2 River Club $38.00 11:00 2 Bloomingdale $31.00 11:37 2 River Run $43.14 11:00 2 Riverside $30.00 10:25 2 Summerfield $29.00 11:37 2 Imp Lakewoods $28.00 11:00 2 Diamond Hill $26.75 11:00 2 Buffalo Creek $34.19 11:00 2 Freedom Fairways $24.00 11:00 2 River Club $38.00 11:00 2 2 Bloomingdale $31.00 11:37 River Run $43.14 11:00 2 Riverside $30.00 10:25 2 Summerfield $34.00 11:37 6 Imp Lakewoods $35.00 11:00 4 Diamond Hill $26.75 11:00 6 Riverside $30.00 10:25 6 River Club $48.00 11:00 4 Bloomingdale $31.00 11:37 6
Date 1/11 1/12 1/14 1/16 1/17 1/18 1/20 1/23 1/24 1/25 1/26 1/28 1/30 1/31 2/1 2/3 2/6 2/7 2/8 2/9 2/11 2/13 2/14 2/15 2/17 2/20 2/21 2/22 2/23 2/25 2/27 2/28 2/29 3/2 3/5 3/6 3/7 3/8 3/10 3/11 3/12 3/13 3/14 3/16 3/19 3/20
Day Wed Thur Sat Mon Tue Wed Fri Mon Tue Wed Thur Sat Mon Tue Wed Fri Mon Tue Wed Thur Sat Mon Tue Wed Fri Mon Tue Wed Thur Sat Mon Tue Wed Fri Mon Tue Wed Thur Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Fri Mon Tue
Week 1 & 3 (and week #5) Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sun $29.00/$34.00 $28.00/$35.00 $26.75 $25.00/$30.00 Week 2 & 4 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sun $31.00/$25.00 $35.68/$43.14/$26.10 $31/$34.198/$47.92/$22.36 $24/$20 $38.00/$48.00/$25.00
Course Greens Fee T-time # of T-times River Run $43.14 11:00 4 $47.92 11:00 6 Buffalo Creek Freedom Fairways $24.00 11:00 6 6 Summerfield $34.00 11:37 Imp Lakewoods $35.00 11:00 4 Diamond Hill $26.75 11:00 6 Riverside $30.00 10:25 6 River Club $48.00 11:00 4 Bloomingdale $31.00 11:37 6 River Run $43.14 11:00 4 $47.92 11:00 6 Buffalo Creek Freedom Fairways $24.00 11:00 6 Summerfield $34.00 11:37 6 Imp Lakewoods $35.00 11:00 4 Diamond Hill $26.75 11:00 6 Riverside $30.00 10:25 6 Summerfield $34.00 11:37 6 Imp Lakewoods $35.00 11:00 4 River Run $43.14 11:00 4 $47.92 11:00 6 Buffalo Creek Freedom Fairways $24.00 11:00 6 River Club $48.00 11:00 4 Bloomingdale $31.00 11:37 6 Diamond Hill $26.75 11:00 6 Riverside $30.00 10:25 6 Summerfield $34.00 11:37 6 Imp Lakewoods $35.00 11:00 4 River Run $43.14 11:00 4 $47.92 11:00 6 Buffalo Creek Freedom Fairways $24.00 11:00 6 River Club $48.00 11:00 4 Bloomingdale $31.00 11:37 6 Diamond Hill $26.75 11:00 6 Riverside $30.00 10:25 6 6 Summerfield $34.00 11:37 Imp Lakewoods $35.00 11:00 4 Diamond Hill $26.75 11:00 6 Buffalo Creek $47.92 11:00 6 Freedom Fairways $24.00 11:00 6 DST starts River Club $48.00 11:00 4 Bloomingdale $31.00 11:37 6 River Run $43.14 11:00 4 Riverside $30.00 10:25 6 Summerfield $34.00 11:37 6 Imp Lakewoods $35.00 11:00 4
Date 3/21 3/22 3/24 3/26 3/27 3/28 3/30 4/2 4/3 4/4 4/6 4/9 4/10 4/11 4/12 4/14 4/16 4/17 4/18 4/20 4/23 4/24 4/25 4/26 4/28 4/30 5/1 5/2 5/4 5/7 5/8 5/9 5/10 5/12 5/14 5/15 5/16 5/18 5/21 5/22 5/23 5/24 5/26 5/28 5/29 5/30
Day Wed Thur Sat Mon Tue Wed Fri Mon Tue Wed Fri Mon Tue Wed Thur Sat Mon Tue Wed Fri Mon Tue Wed Thur Sat Mon Tue Wed Fri Mon Tue Wed Thur Sat Mon Tue Wed Fri Mon Tue Wed Thur Sat Mon Tue Wed
Course Diamond Hill Buffalo Creek Freedom Fairways River Club Bloomingdale River Run Riverside Summerfield Imp Lakewoods Diamond Hill Riverside River Club Bloomingdale River Run Buffalo Creek Freedom Fairways Summerfield Imp Lakewoods Diamond Hill Riverside River Club Bloomingdale River Run Buffalo Creek Freedom Fairways Summerfield Imp Lakewoods Diamond Hill Riverside Summerfield Bloomingdale River Run Buffalo Creek Freedom Fairways River Club Imp Lakewoods Diamond Hill Riverside Summerfield Bloomingdale River Run Buffalo Creek Freedom Fairways River Club Imp Lakewoods Diamond Hill
T-Time 11:37 11:00 11:00 10:25 T-Time 11:00 11:00 11:00 11:00 11:00
Greens Fee T-time # of T-times $26.75 11:00 6 $47.92 11:00 6 $24.00 11:00 6 $48.00 11:00 4 6 $31.00 11:37 $43.14 11:00 4 $30.00 10:25 6 $34.00 9:00 2 $28.00 9:00 2 $26.75 9:00 2 $25.00 10:25 2 $38.00 9:00 2 $25.00 9:00 2 $43.14 9:00 2 $22.36 9:00 2 $24.00 9:00 2 $29.00 9:00 2 $28.00 9:00 2 $26.75 9:00 2 $25.00 10:25 2 $38.00 9:00 2 $25.00 9:00 2 $43.14 9:00 2 $22.36 9:00 2 $24.00 9:00 2 $29.00 9:00 2 $28.00 9:00 2 $26.75 9:00 2 $25.00 10:25 2 $29.00 9:00 2 $25.00 9:00 2 $26.10 9:00 2 2 $22.36 9:00 2 $20.00 9:00 2 $25.00 9:00 2 $28.00 9:00 2 $26.75 9:00 $25.00 10:25 2 2 $29.00 9:00 $25.00 9:00 2 $26.10 9:00 2 $22.36 9:00 2 $20.00 9:00 2 $25.00 9:00 2 $28.00 9:00 2 $26.75 9:00 2
2011, November The News of Kings Point
Golf Scores Hogans Golf Club
Thursday, 9/29/2011 Course: Cypress Creek Play: Individual Match Play 1st: tied @ net 78’s – Rich Lucidi & Rube Jones 2nd : Roy Clark 3rd : Charlie Brown Friday, 9/30/2011 Course: Riverside Play: Individual Match 1st: Bob Mayhew 2nd: Ray Dahlquist 3rd: Karl Wessinger
Low-gross: Roy Clark, 101 Also playing: new members Ray Dahlquist, Jack Duncan and Rich Huff
Famous words of the day: after driving into the trees and dropping behind a big trunk and then hitting that same tree on the second shot and landing a few feet away but in the fairway, Rich Huff said “now I have a good shot.”
Saturday, 10/1/2011 Course: Apollo Beach Play: Individual Match 1st: Rich Lucidi, net 68 2nd: Rube Jones, net 69 Wednesday, 10/5/2011 Course: Summerfield Play: match 1st: Dave Diehl, net 71 2nd: Don Peasley 3rd: Rich Lucidi 4th: Burt Easter (incl’ng a bird on #14) Friday, 10/7/2011 Course: Diamond Hill Play: h-Skins 1st: Art Swallow, 4 skins 2nd: Terry Upson, 3 skins Low-net: Art Swallow, 70
L-R Rich Huff putting & Roy Clark waiting
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Friday, 10/14/2011 Course: Riverside Play: h-Skins 1st: Rube Jones, 4 skins 2nd: Sharlene Peter, 3 skins 3rd: Ray Dahlquist, 2 skins Low-net: Rube Jones, 64 Low-gross: Rube Jones, 84 Also playing: Jack Duncan and new member Tom Rosata Saturday, 10/15/2011 Course: Freedom Fairways Play: Nassau Front: Karen Jones, net 26 (2 skins) Back: Karen Jones, net 30 (2 skins) Total (18): Karen Jones, net 56 (2 skins) Low-net: Karen Jones, 56 Low-gross: Karen Jones, 70 Also playing: Van daCosta & Charlie Brow Thursday, 10/13/2011 Course: Cypress Creek Play: Match 1st: Terry Seipelt, net 76 2nd: Rich Lucidi 3rd: Roy Clark 4th: Rich Huff
Terry Upson on the way to the green
Monday, 10/17/2011 Course: Bloomingdale Play: match
1st: Ray Dahlquist, net 74 2nd: Roy Clark, 81 3rd: Burt Easter, 83
Wednesday, 10/19/2011 Course: Summerfield (nine only) Play: Individual Match 1st: Lew Resseguie, 46 2nd: Art Swallow, 49 3rd: Charlie Brown, 58 before the rain started Heavy “Florida dew” stopped the play at the 12th hole.
Art Swallow, Rich Lucidi & Andy Betz
Hogans Golf Club Elected Board of Directors
The Hogans Golf Club elected its Board of Directors by acclamation on 10/8/2011 to serve through 11/30/2013. The Hogans’ goals will remain the same as they were when established on 1/17/2008 – to offer an alternative to membership in the courses in Sun City Center and Kings Point and to foster camaraderie among these players. President – Art Swallow VP/Secretary – Rich Lucidi Treasurer – Andy Betz
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“Nunsense, the Mega-Musical,” to feature Motown artist!
The Pelican Players are bringing the raucous musical comedy, Nunsense, the Mega-Musical, to the Borini Theatre for six performances starting November 18th. Directed by Terry Fiset (who recently starred with Mollie Anderson in the smash hit, Oddcouple) Nunsense will bring Sun City’s own Rosemary Cash center-stage for the show’s big gospel number, “Holier Than Thou!” Rosemary’s long musical pedigree includes singing with Patti Austin at Harlem’s Apollo Theatre, appearances at Carnegie Hall, Little Carnegie Hall and New York’s Town Hall, as well as lead singer in the Motown gospel group, “The Enchantments” in the 70s. Among other amazing relatives, Rosemary’s family includes brother, Dave Cash, the allstar baseball player, and cousin, Beyonce! However, according to Director Fiset, “the only pedigree that counts is Rosemary’s powerpacked voice, which will blow the roof off. Nobody can stand still when she is singing!” Nunsense is one of the most popular musicals ever and for good reason. It’s a laugh a minute as the “Little Sisters of Hoboken” attempt to stage a benefit to raise enough money to bury four members of their order accidentally poisoned
by their crazy cook, played here by Enid Clouse. The upcoming production features fifteen nuns, among whom are Mollie Anderson (Oddcouple) as Sister Mary Amnesia and Terry Fiset (Oddcouple) as the Reverend Mother. Marcia Dobbin (Hallelujah Girls) will play Sister Mary Hubert and Rose Ostrander is the novice, Sister Mary Leo (after three husbands, she’s decided to join the convent!). You won’t want to miss Mary Anne Moseley belt out “I Wanna be a Star,” or Brenda Raysbrook singing the heartfelt “Growing up Catholic.” Dancer Marcia Lucidi leads a team of tap dancing nuns who will teach you to “Tackle that Temptation with a Time Step.” Rounding out the cast are Mary McClafferty, Melva Potvin, Babs Cominoli, JoAnne Podgurski, Pat Wolferts, Stephanie Casey and Susie Potratz. Cabaret seating will add to the fun, so bring snacks and beverages. Performances will be on November 18th at 7:00, November 19th at 1:30 and 7:00, on December 2nd at 7:00 and December 3rd at 1:30 and 7:00. Tickets are only $15. and are on sale now at the Kings Point Box Office. Reservations can be made a www.pelicanplayers.org
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November, 2011
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2011-2012 NTERTAINMENT
Kings Point Clubhouse Borini Theatre • Sun City Center
• 16 Fabulous Shows • 4 Fantastic Series
ARTIST
DOUG GABRIEL
SeriesTHE HUNT FAMILY
Monday, January 23 Whatever your taste in music, you will hear it all and be awed at Doug’s voice and delighted at his ability on guitar and piano. He shares not only his own talent, but also his tremendously talented family performing music, variety and comedy. Add this to your list of “Must See Shows”!
Tuesday, February 7 In addition to fiddling and step dancing, this amazing family of nine also plays guitar, bass, keys, drums and mandolin. They will entertain and inspire you as they perform Celtic, bluegrass, inspirational and original music in a high powered, energetic, inspiring show.
JACK JONES
‘TIS GRAND TO BE IRISH
Monday, March 5 A double Grammy winner, Mr. Jones is the very definition of a complete and total entertainer. His respect for songs that tell stories with meaning and beauty have led him to record works by the greatest balladeers of all time. His musical perfection, vocal passion and impeccable phrasing all illustrate why there is only one Jack Jones.
Thursday, March 15 George Casey, born in a remote village in Ireland legendary for its storytelling, soon learned to see humor everywhere. He provides big laughs from beginning to end. A native of County Cork, Cahal Dunne is known as “Ireland’s Happy Man”. He is a composer, pianist, comedian and storyteller. His style is rich and deep, reflecting the many strands of this talented entertainer.
CELEBRITY
DRINKIN’-SINGIN’-SWINGIN’-Salute to Frank Sinatra-Sammy Davis, Jr.-Dean Martin
Frank Rondell-THE LEGEND LIVES
THE THREE LATIN TENORS
Wednesday, December 7 “A Christmas Gift” from the band that gave us “So Rare”, “Green Eyes” and “Tangerine”. Their energy combined with a sweet, smooth, sentimental style take the listener from the 1940s right through to today. The Pied Pipers have excelled in distinctive modern harmony and phrasing from their first Gold Record “Dream” and still continue this tradition of vocal expertise today.
Wednesday, January 4 The very best musical tribute and comical parody, celebrating the brilliance and charm of these Legendary Icons. You’ll feel like you’ve actually experienced the magical spontaneity that Sinatra, Davis and Martin brought to the stage every night.
Thursday, March 1 Wednesday, February 22 These three One of the best Ray Charles tenors have Tribute Artists today! Frank thrilled audiences Rondell, a gifted singer and throughout Europe consummate performer, brings and the Americas. the true essence of “Ray” to the They present arias from many of the most famous operas, stage in an amazing visual and including “Tosca”, “Madame Butterfly”, “Rigoletto” and vocal homage to a great star. He has captured and perfected the unique voice and “Turandot”, as well as a captivating mix of international music from some of the world’s leading composers. physical presence of his own personal idol.
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Monday, January 9 Award winning “Female Comedian of the Year”, Maryellen leaves audiences exhausted from laughter with her accounts of life’s little annoyances. For over 25 years, the dynamic Mantini Sisters have been taking the stage by storm. Their harmonic blend and versatility are brilliantly showcased in both big band and rock’n’roll era music.
Wednesday, February 1 With hits such as “Three Coins in a Fountain” and “Love is Many Splendored Thing”, The Four Aces have been internationally acclaimed as a group with beautiful vocal renderings. From their soft shoe routines to instrumental numbers and subtle humor they prove themselves superb showmen. Wednesday, March 21 Neil Sedaka’s hit music is back in an entertaining new musical featuring his greatest songs: “Calendar Girl”, “Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen”, “Laughter in the Rain”, “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do” and many more. Set in a 1960’s Catskill Mountain Resort, this hit based musical delivers an entirely enjoyable evening.
BANDSTAND
By Noreen Schramm The Sun City Center Emergency Squad was one of the finalist in the Category of Team at the Tampa Bay Business Journal 2011 Health Care Heroes Award Dinner held on Thursday, October 13, 2011 at the Mainsails Conference Center in Tampa, Florida. Bridgette Mills, Publisher of the Tampa Bay Business Journal said that more than 200 entries had been received for these prestigious awards in eight categories. The Sun City Center Emergency Squad was entered in the category of Team and was a finalist with four other teams for this group award. They were: All Children’s Hospital-Pet Therapy, BayCare Behavioral
Health-Morton Plant Outreach Team, Bayfront Medical Center Family Medicine Residency, North Port Community Health Action Team, and Sun City Center Emergency Squad. A distinguished panel of health care professionals reviewed the more than 200 submissions and chose a total of 42 finalists in the following categories of Community Outreach, Health Care Educator, Innovation and Research, Medical Professional, Non-Physician, Non-Acute Care Professional, Physician, Team and Volunteer. Congratulations to all the members of Sun City Center Emergency squad who undoubtedly deserve this unique recognition.
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MARYELLEN HOOPER and THE MANTINI SISTERS
Wednesday, February 8 Experience the realistic sense of seeing and hearing the Brothers’ Gibb live in concert. Whether performing blockbusters or poetic ballads, this is the quintessential tribute to the Bee Gees, capturing the excitement of a live performance and the tender subtleties of the human voice.
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JIMMY DORSEY ORCHESTRA with THE PIED PIPERS
THE BRONX WANDERERS
Thursday, January 12 With superlative vocals, dynamic enthusiasm and a genuine love of music, these guys perform everything from 50’s songs to Doo Wop to Disco as they recreate the magic of the era. Energy abounds from the stage to the audience, making the show not only fun but interactive, with hands clapping and dancing in the aisles!
THE FOUR PREPS
Monday, February 13 That first million-seller was “26 Miles”. It took the country by storm in 1958 and The Four Preps have been singing the soundtrack of our lives ever since. Audiences love them for their much admired harmony and stirring vocals, but their comedic craziness has become a hallmark of every Preps concert.
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YOUNG ELVIS and THE BLUE SUEDES Rockabilly Tribute Show Wednesday, January 18 You’ll be “All Shook Up” in your “Blue Suede Shoes” when you experience this exciting tribute to Elvis played on only authentic vintage instruments. The charisma and humor of a young Elvis bring fun and excitement to this energy packed show which will trigger great memories of “Good Rockin’ Tonight”.
THE HAPPENINGS
Wednesday, March 28 The Happenings virtually exploded onto the national charts in 1966 with their first single “See You In September”; “Go Away Little Girl” came next. This group is a powerhouse of nostalgia and contemporary material that truly captures the classic signature sound which has made them a worldwide favorite for 40 years.
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GFWC SCC Woman’s Club Celebrates 50th Anniversary and Library Founding
Written by Roz Cruthis The GFWC SCC Woman’s Club celebrated its 50th Anniversary Friday with an Ice Cream Social in the Florida Room. The event honored the Sun City Center Library, which the Woman’s Club founded in December 1962, less than a year after the first residents moved into our community. One hundred forty seven gently used books were collected for the library. The used-book value is estimated at $362.50. During the past two years, the GFWC Woman’s Club has donated $1,400 to the library. President, Janet Cardulla (right) presented three historic photos to Irene Glow, Head Librarian. The photos depict: * The installation of the first officers of the Woman’s Club in 1962 * Erma Krauch, receiving the gavel as the second president of the club. Mrs. Krauch’s donation of 500 books from her private collection enabled the Woman’s Club to found the library. * Charlene Bennett, Community Improvement Program Chair, delivering first Meals on Wheels to SCC residents Mr. and Mrs. Rockaby. Mrs. Bennett founded Meals on Wheels in Ohio and after moving to SCC founded the local Meals on Wheels program in 1973. GFWC members
Photo by Roz Cruthis 50th Anniversary
coordinated and volunteered as drivers. The photos will be hung near the entrance of the library. A plaque commemorating the founding and the Clubs long established support of the Library was presented in 2006. The Sun City Center Woman’s Club became a member of the Florida Federation of Woman’s Clubs and the national General Federation of Woman’s Clubs in 1963. Since its founding in 1890, The General Federation has united Woman’s Clubs throughout the country and around the world to community improvement through volunteer service. Seventy five percent of the country’s public libraries were established by GFWC clubs.
Erma Krauch, receiving the gavel as the second president of the club
Charlene Bennett, Community Improvement Program Chair, delivering first Meals on Wheels
1962 Installation photos from the Woman’s Club archives
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SCC Softball Field Renovations
John Kirkland The late Jack Tanguay, wrote an article for the Sun City Center Softball Club website that provided a brief history of the Club. Some 31 years ago, on a field situated just off West Del Webb Blvd, near the current Freedom Plaza complex, the first organized softball games were played in Sun City Center. Don Senk, a Sun City Center resident, requested and received permission to use a portion of undeveloped land as a softball field. Don borrowed a bushwhacker, cleared the field, burned the brush, outlined a ball diamond and invited players to play. Three teams starting competing against one another on that field and went on to become the Sun City Center Softball Club. Softball games were played at that location for several years. In the mid to late 1980s, the Community Association began discussions about construction of a Sports Complex near Community Hall. The Complex was to include tennis courts, a softball field and a restroom facility. In 1991, construction of the South Campus Sports Complex began. In 1993 construction was completed and ballplayers began playing on the new SCC softball field. Through many fundraisers, contributions from club members, and assistance from the CA, numerous improvements to the field have been made over the years. The current field has an American Softball Association (ASA) regulation diamond, well maintained outfield with fence, covered dugouts, bleachers, public address system, electronic scoreboard, a first aid station, and a clubhouse. During the past couple of years, several initiatives have been undertaken to improve the quality of the infield diamond. In 2010, the Softball Club purchased
an “infield rascal”, a commercial drag device, used to spike, comb, level and groom the infield. The “infield rascal” was donated by the Softball Club to the CA for maintenance of the field. Inconsistency in the clay and sand mixture of the infield continued to be a concern and was beginning to become a safety issue. To address that problem, CA maintenance personnel and members of the Softball Club Board of Directors visited several softball fields throughout Hillsborough County for ideas and advice on proper set up and maintenance of the infield. They were referred to a local contractor, Marcus Hook, of New Age Baseball Fields. Marcus had constructed the infields for the University of Tampa and several ball fields for the Parks and Recreation Division of Hillsborough County. In the summer of 2011, the Softball Club Board of Directors decided to replace the existing infield with a new one. The SCC Softball Club provided finances to the CA for letting of a contract with New Age Softball Fields for the removal of the old infield and construction of the new one. Work on the infield began on September 6, 2011 and was just recently completed. The new field looks terrific and is the safest, most up to date infield of any senior living community in the region. It is something the Softball Club, the CA and SCC community can be proud of. Just one more reason to retire and live in 33573. “ I see great things in baseball. It’s our game – the American game. It will take our people out of doors, fill them with oxygen, give them a larger physical stoicism. Tend to relieve us from being a nervous, dyspeptic (sour disposition) set. Repair their losses, and be a blessing to us all.” Walt Whitman
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Chamber Players To Perform Strings Plus One At United Methodist Church
The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center, 1210 Del Webb Blvd. West, is proud to present the newly formed Sun City Chamber Players in their first concert of the new season performing Strings Plus One on Friday October 14th at 7PM. The concert features Mozart’s Flute Quartet in D Major, K. 285 with Gayle Heskett on flute, selected arias for soprano and string quintet performed by soprano Johanna Fincher, Debussy’s Sacred & Profane Dances for Harp & String Quartet with Tasha Scot taking the solo instrument, and Mozart’s Piano Quartet in G Minor, K. 478 with pianist, Jeff Jordan. Sun City Chamber string players include Founder and Artistic Director Shawn Snider on violin, Karen Tuttle on violin, Amy Menard on viola, Karolyn Silbaugh on cello and Jerome Butler on bass. Concert-goers are encouraged to arrive early for a good seat. Concert-goers will enjoy an
evening of fine chamber music featuring some of the best local musicians. You may view a video of the ensemble on YouTube by entering Sun City Chamber Players Present: “The Art of the String Quartet”. A donation of just $5 is requested at the door. For additional information about this and other concerts and recitals at the United Church of Sun City Center, please, please contact Jeff Jordan, Director of Music and the Arts, at 813-634-2539. To learn more about the United Methodist Church of Sun City center, please visit our website at www.sccumc. com.
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Freedom Plaza News
WED. OCT 19 - LUNCH and TOUR FREEDOM PLAZA - FREE 10:30 a.m. Plaza Club at Freedom Plaza, 3932 Upper Creek Dr. open to the public. RSVP: 813.634.1824. Please join us for a scrumptious lunch and apartment tour. Let us show you Southern Hospitality at its finest as we tell you about the freedoms you’ll enjoy. Freedom from worry about rising cost and future longterm care expenses. Freedom from home maintenance and expenses, to enjoy the clubs and activities, social and intellectual opportunities. Deduct a significant percentage - a healthy tax deduction. THU. OCT 20 - FREEDOM PLAZA DANCE CLUB - FREE 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. Freedom Plaza Retirement Community, 1010 American Eagle Blvd. Open to the public. RSVP: 813.634.1824. Dance the night away to the sounds of Troy Coman. Follow the event parking signs. Good fun and entertainment will be had by all! A great way to jump start the weekend and introduce you to our relaxing, active lifestyle at Freedom Plaza. WED., NOV 2 – SPORTS DAY AT FREEDOM PLAZA’s . GOLFVIEW TERRACE - FREE 10:00 a.m. – 2 p.m. Free and open to the public. Come play with us at our community Sport Day event held at Freedom Plaza’s Golfview Terrace Apartment’s. We’ll have big games, big prizes and big fun. You’ll have the opportunity to tour our Golfview Apartment’s and enjoy our “finger lickin’ bar-b-que” . Learn how to improve your golf swing with our swing analysis specialist. Play pickleball on our NEW pickleball court. Enjoy volleyball, horseshoes, shuffleboard, bocce ball or croquet ALL at Goflview Terrace Sports Day event! Follow the event parking signs. RSVP: 813.634.1824. 809-819 Freedom Plaza Circle, Sun City Center. THU. NOV 17 - FREEDOM PLAZA DANCE CLUB - FREE 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. Freedom Plaza Retirement Community, 1010 American Eagle Blvd. The dance is free and open to the public. RSVP: 813.634.1824. Dance the night away to the live sounds of Mario DeLeon. Affordable cash bar offering beer, wine and sodas. Follow the event parking signs. Good fun and entertainment will be had by all! A great way to jump start the weekend and introduce you to our relaxing, active lifestyle at Freedom Plaza.
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B U L L E T I N Traveling Wildlife Show
Americans of Italian Heritage Club presents Mac Edmonds “Traveling Wildlife Show”, Monday, 11/7. The show starts at 6 PM and runs to 7 PM. Doors will open at 5 PM. KP Borini Theater, BYOB & Snacks. Coffee & pumpkin pie served at 7 PM together with entertainment by DJ Jaey to 9 PM. $5 for everyone and everyone is invited. Reservations only! Make check payable to “A.I.H.” and bring or mail to Annette Macdonald (633-9697), 2450 Kensington Greens Dr, SCC 33573. Cut-off date is 11/4.
GFWC SCC Woman’s Club Plans Nifty Fifties Fund Raiser for Charities Article and photo by Roz Cruthis
Good Samaritan Ball “Colors of Our Hearts”
The Good Samaritan Ball held on March 25th of this year cochaired by Darlene and Larry Meadows was the conversation in SunCity Center for weeks after the event. Comments such as, it was one of the best ever in the Balls 26year history, the DeLeon Band was excellent, Orange Blossom Catering was outstanding, the dessert was a wonderful ending to such a great meal and outstanding service. The champagne & cheese welcome was refreshing, our photographer, James Corwin Johnson, was professional and fast, the VIP parking was quick, there were no lines at the three bars, the homemade wine made by Larry was great and the atmosphere and decorations were phenomenal. The intermission was such a memorable experience and so much fun. So many more adjectives could be added, the most important comment was, we are all so happy to be a part of such a worthy cause which raised over $26,266 for Samaritan Services Inc. and our community. If you were fortunate enough to attend the Good Samaritan Ball last year you don’t want to miss next year’s ball to be held on March 30, of 2012. Darlene and Larry have volunteered to co-chair the ball once again for Samaritan Services Inc. with a new theme, “Colors of our Hearts”. Guaranteed to be another evening to remember. The theater will be a glow even more so than last year if that is possible. Bring your cameras! There is still seating available but the time to reserve your table or seats are running out. Call Darlene or Larry at 813-633-7173 or e-mail them at djmeadows@tampabay. rr.com to make your reservations.
AMICI Club’s Meeting
The AMICI Club’s next meeting will be on Thursday, November 3, 2011 at 7pm in the Studio at the Kings Point Main Clubhouse. Note – the new day and date. Pat Raimondo, accompanied by Charles Wirick, will present an evening of Italian songs – some of them will be familiar tunes and audience members will be encouraged to sing along. Mr. Raimondo has spent a lifetime in music throughout the world – as choral director, district music director, music history instructor, Come get your photo taken with Elvis and a 1950’s antique car at the Nifty Fifties Night sponsored by the GFWC SCC Woman’s Club. and soloist. His former students include actor Armando Assante, The November 19 event at Community Hall begins with photos General David Petreaus and renowned orchestral conductor Dr. available from 4:30 to 6 p.m.; the doors open at 5. The committee Glen Cortese. Accompanist Charles Wirick will be a familiar face to Sun City is planning a memorable evening of Fifties fun with proceeds going Center residents. He is principal organist and choir director at St. to support the Woman Club’s many local charities. John the Divine, Sun City Center and Ruskin; Director of the Men’s The popular Caliente Band will provide music for listening and Chorus of Sun City Center; Director of the Pelican Club Singers dancing. There will be certificates and prizes for a jitterbug dance and Kings Point Chorus. He has accompanied the Follies in Sun City contest, a bubble gum blowing contest and best costumes. Banquet Center and many singers throughout the greater Sun City Center Masters will be on hand to serve supper and snacks, including root area. beer floats. Residents of Sun City Center are invited to attend this music-filled The Nifty Fifties hop is open to all SouthShore residents and there will evening. Annual membership in AMICI is $8, donations at the door be special tables for singles. Tickets are $15, available at the Atrium $3. For further information call: 813.634.0955. on North Course Lane, off N. Pebble Beach, Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. For information, please call Marsha Ladies Softball Tournament Lucidi at 813.938.5100. Saturday, November 5, 2011 at the Newly Renovated Softball Field in SCC -This is a first ever LADIES SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT being sponsored by the SCC Softball Club. The games will run all day. Four teams will be participating in the tournament including one team from Solivita, two teams from Clearwater and one team from SCC. The teams are age balanced and made up of ladies in their 50s, 60s, and 70s. The tournament is a “one pitch tournament” meaning that the batter only receives one pitch. If it is a ball, the batter walks, if it is a strike, the batter is out, etc. The SCC team is made up of women from Sun City Center and Kings Point. The activities will commence at 8:45am with a performance by Rosie Clifton with her baton. First pitch will be at 9:00am. Food will be available so stop by for some lunch. There will be plenty of seats set up so come by and show your support. The field is located on Weatherford Drive, behind the SCC Community Hall.
Square Dance “Open House”
The Sun City Center Swingers Square Dance Club will hold its’ Annual –FREE –Square Dance Open House on Tuesday Night Nov. 15, 2011. The Open House will be held in the SCC Community Hall, 7 – 9 PM - Van Coble is the Caller/ Instructor. Anyone interested The planning committee for the GFWC SCC Woman’s Club’s Nifty Fifties in learning about the wonderful world of Square Dancing are Night are (seated from left): Helen Zeiders, Rosie Clifton and Angela welcome. Refreshments will be served. A Beginners Square Dance Class will start on Tuesday Night Nov. Wallace, co-chairman (standing), Gloria Morrow, Yasmin Kevala, Uta Kuhn 22, 2011, 6:30 - 8 PM in Room 3 of the SCC Community Hall. A Plus and co-chairman Marsha Lucidi. workshop will follow, 8 – 9 PM. Square Dancing is easy to learn; can be enjoyed all over the US Scandinavian Club News and is world wide (in English); is a great vehicle to develop new November 9th is the date for the Scandinavian Club of Sun City friends; wonderful physical and mental exercise; and it’s a lot of Center for members to exhibit their memorabilia from the “old fun. country” at a Wine & Cheese SHOW & TELL at Aston Gardens Come join us on this fun filled night, bring a friend, and get a feel Sun City Center Wednesday Nov. 9 at 4 pm. Call Harry Jackle for Square Dancing as a healthy activity that you are sure to enjoy. at 813.642.0989 to reserve your spot in the program. This was an For information call Leah at 813 – 633-3986 or Geri at 813-633interesting get-together last year and this follow-up is in response to 9742. member requests.
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B U L L E T I N Man2Man Prostate Cancer Monthly
Doctor Mark G. Bandyk from Lakeland Regional Cancer Center?was guest speaker at the October Man to Man meeting. This is?one of the SCC Men’s Club programs. Dr. Bandyk is a surgeon?whose specialty is prostate cancer. He provided timely information?and discussion with the men attending the meeting.?Dr. Bandyk stated that one in every six men will be diagnosed with?prostate cancer during their life, a scary fact.?The Man to Man program is open to anyone in the Greater Sun City?Area and the meetings are the second Monday of the month 2:00 p.m.?at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 1239 Del Webb Blvd West.?Each month Richard Schaffer, Men’s Club Health Care Program V.P.,?schedules certified speakers for the meeting.?So, save a date for November 14, 2011 and come to our next meeting,?It’s informative and could be life saving.
South Shore Democratic Club Meeting
The South Shore Democratic Club meeting will be held on Thursday, November 10, at the South Shore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way in Ruskin. Coffee, refreshments and camaraderie are offered at 1:00 p.m. the meeting begins at 1:30 p.m. All Democrats and like-minded people are welcome. The will be Rev. Harold Brockus of Americans United for Separation of Church and State. He has joined with several other clergymen and the FEA in filing a suit against the proposed Blaine Amendment.
Organ/Keyboard Club
Other Art Club (KPAL) News
Look for us at the following events: November 2nd – Activities Fair in the Borini Theater Stop by our booth to receive a calendar of events or a list of classes/workshops available for 2012. Sign up to become an active member of the league. We have approximately 8 demonstrations a year by artists in all mediums and one major art show in the spring. November 5th – Crafts Fair in the Borini Theater Paintings, cards, bookmarks, prints, and originals – all on sale – just in time for the holidays. Great bargain items and all created by our talented members. Wonderful display of artwork and great gifts for family and friends. November 15-16 – Student Art Show – Banquet Room 10-4 daily Ultimate Student Artshow – Exhibiting over 100 paintings of students. Show your appreciation of their time and talents. Featured Artist for the Month of November is Mary Sundeen. Her work is on display in the window of the Art Room. Gifted artist and lovely lady. Art is constantly changing in the Art Room. Expect to see a new display after November 5th. Many of the paintings are for sale and list both the artist’s name and phone number. Stop by anytime to browse and enjoy the creative energy.
Backing Up Your Computer
The November 2 meeting of the Computer Club will feature Gene Barlow discussing the necessity and procedures for effectively backing up ones computer files. This is a critical function for effective computer usage. Gene will show how to best to accomplish it. This meeting will begin at 7:30 PM in the Florida Room. All Sun City Center and Kings Point residents are invited to attend. For membership and meeting information, contact Bob Wehrle at 813.633.4516.
KP Line Dancers News & Events
NOVEMBER: Come join the KP Line Dancers November dance on Wed Nov 16, 7 - 10 PM in the Borini Theatre in Kings Point. Tickets available at the KP box office $5.51, open to KP and SCC residents and guests. Couples always welcome Dance to country, polka, waltz, salsa, and more. Colors are black and white. BYOB and setups Call Jan for info 634-6226 DECEMBER: A Christmas Line Dance Party will be in the Borini Theatre in Kings Point on Wed Dec 14, 7 - 10 PM. For tickets, call Jan 813.634.6226. Tickets will also be sold at the door the night of the party, $5.00. Couples always welcome. Dance, fun and prizes too. BYOB Have a great and Happy Christmas Season.
Indiana Club Party
Join Us & Learn Music. Beginners & Advanced students have a group lesson every Thursday at 9am in the Florida or Armstrong Room. $3 includes music. No instrument needed. Call 813-6341663.
Music Showcase Turkey Drive
Music Showcase is asking you to help feed the hungry. The full-line retail store and home of the Florida Academy of Performing Arts, wants customers to bring in canned goods and non-perishable foods for Metropolitan Ministries from November first through November 19th. For every item that’s dropped off at Music Showcase located at 402 Oakfield Drive in Brandon, donators receive a $.25 coupon to spend in the Music Showcase store. And, on Saturday, November 19 from 10am-Noon, people can bring in a turkey or ham for Metropolitan Ministries and will receive a $2.00 coupon to be spent in the store. So, it’s a great way to help the hungry and earn money for holiday shopping.
Ultimate Student Artshow
There is almost nothing more satisfying than to see your latest creation hung on a panel and having friends, neighbors, and guests express their delight at your talent. You bow your head and accept the praise graciously while beaming ear to ear. How can it be that you have just been taking lessons for such a short while and you feel such a sense of accomplishment? Well – that’s what this show is all about – making the students feel like their efforts and practice is paying off with acceptance into the “art world.” We’re having the Ultimate Student Artshow (USA) on November 15th and 16th in the Banquet Room of the Main Clubhouse from 10-4 each day. Please make sure to mark your calendar – the show is free, many of the works will be for sale, and whether you have no interest in art or are an accomplished artist – you’ll be amazed at the success and talent on display. We usually have between 75-150 paintings and welcome your attendance and positive comments. This is just one more example of the extraordinary talent that abounds in Kings Point and Sun City Center.
The Sun City Center Indiana Club invites residents and their guests to the annual party, Wednesday, November 2, at the Community Hall, 1910 South Pebble Beach Blvd. Social hour begins at 5:00 PM followed by dinner at 6:00 PM. Entertainment will feature students from East Bay High School. Cost is $5.00 and a potluck dish. For reservations, call 813.634.5892.
Military Officers of America Association Luncheon
The Military Officers of America Association (MOAA) will feature a panel from the Silver Osprey Squadron who are celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Naval Aviation, at the next Meeting and luncheon. The event will take place on November 2nd, 2011, at 11:a.m., in the Florida Room at the Sun City Center North Side Atrium Building. Marine Aviation officially began on May 22, 1912, when First Lieutenant Alfred Austell Cunningham reported to Naval Aviation Camp in Annapolis, Maryland, “for duty in connection with aviation.” As the number of Marine Aviators grew, so did the desire to separate from Naval Aviation, a dream realized on January 6, 1914, when Cdr. Bo Heininger First Lieutenant Bernard L. Smith was directed to Culebra, Puerto Rico, to establish the Marine Section of the Navy Flying School. Moderating the panel will be Cdr. Bo Heininger, who was responsible for developing pilots’ instrumentation and automatic flight control systems to provide the optimum information needed for control of the sophisticated and complex aircraft systems of Navy aircraft. Reservations can be made by calling 877-332-3016 ($14) no later than the Sunday before the Wednesday meeting.
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November, 2011
B U L L E T I N Florida Orchestra Concerts
Board your bus at the North Clubhouse at 8:45 a.m. Depart at 9 a.m. We will proceed to Sun City Center North Pebble Beach Blvd. near lawn bowling courts. We will join SCC patrons and proceed to The Mahaffey Theatre, St. Petersburg for the performance at 11 a.m. We will depart immediately following the concert returning to KP/ SCC approximately 2-2:30 PM. Concert scheduled dates are as follows: Nov. 3, 2011, Dec. 8, Jan. 19, 2012, Feb. 9, March 8, April 19, May 17. Please contact Mary Dial if you have questions concerning these instructions. You may reach me at 633-4908 or email at mdial5@ tampabay.rr.com. See you then and enjoy your 2011-2012 Coffee Concert Series with The Florida Orchestra.
Kings Point Jazz Lovers Club
The Kings Point Jazz Lovers Club, a new club, is having a meeting on Friday November 18th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM in the South social Room of the North Club House. Enjoy some of the great big band and small ensembles as they play memorable jazz that will live forever. Contact Bill Ferron at 813.938.3571 for more information about the club that meets the third Friday of every month except December.
LT. COL. H. Spencer Faircloth, USAF (Ret) addresses MOAA luncheon
MOAA Meeting News LT. COL. Faircloth was the featured speaker at the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) monthly luncheon held on October 5th, 2011, in the Florida Room at the Sun City Center North Side Atrium Building. COL. Faircloth held positions as an Air Force Personnel Officer from base level to the Office of the Secretary of Defense and served on the staff of the European Office of Aerospace Research at the United States Embassy in Brussels, Belgium. He also served as the Chief of the Casualty Assistant Branch, Headquarters, US Air Force, during LT. COL. Faircloth the highest period of casualties during the Vietnam War. One of his responsibilities was serving as a letter writer for President Lyndon Johnson and later for President Richard Nixon. He was chosen by the Secretary of the Air Force for a Sabbatical on the faculty of the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs of the University of Pittsburgh. COL Faircloth was selected by the Secretary of Defense to serve on the White House Staff as the Executive Director of the Presidential Committee, Jobs for Veterans at the end of the Vietnam War. He entertained the MOAA members by relating the many and varied incidents and encounters he experienced during his association with White House staff and politicians during the Nixon era.
Sun City Center to hold Veterans Day Annual Military Ball
The Sun City Center Community Association will host a formal Military Ball on Friday evening, November 11, 2011, at the Community Hall. On this date, 11-11-11 (“Triple Eleven”), we will celebrate the Community’s 50th Anniversary and Veterans Day. Attendance is open to any and all SCC wide-community residents and invited VIPs. Former military service is not a requirement. Many of the community’s Veterans/Service Organizations will have display tables. The Ball (formal gown, Military Dress Uniform, tuxedo or dark business suit – military decorations encouraged) will feature sparkling wine, wine, a non-alcohol beverage, military ceremonies, dinner, and dancing. Guests may BYOB. Meal will be served by Banquet Masters and music by Bob Boyd’s 42nd Street Orchestra. The Ball commences at 5:00 PM. Reservations were made by “Table Captains” and most tables are filled. However, should seats become available; there is a “wait list.” Tickets are $50 per person. Table Captains by now should have paid in full and contacted Jan Bassett (janb@tampabay.rr.com) to confirm names, Ranks, and meal choices. Anyone wishing to purchase tickets will be offered to be placed on the “wait list.” Anyone wishing to be wait listed, please contact Jan.
Sun City Center Veterans Day Ceremony
On Friday, November 11th, Sun City Center will observe Veterans Day at the Community Association’s Community Hall located at 1910 South Pebble Beach Boulevard. The program will start at 10:00 a.m.; however it is requested that all guests be seated by 9:45 a.m. Doors will be opened at 9:00 a.m. The ceremony is sponsored by the Sun City Center combined military veterans organizations in recognition of all community veterans. The public is invited. Our guest speaker will be The Honorable Gregory P. Holder, Circuit Judge, and Colonel, United States Air Force Reserve (Retired). Judge Holder attended the United States Military Academy, University of West Florida and Stetson University College of Law. He was elected to County bench in 1994, then to Circuit bench in 1996, and was re-elected in 2002 and 2008. After 30 years of regular and reserve duties, he retired from the USAFR in 2004 having served as the Chief Reserve Trial Judge for the United States Air Force. The program will include a musical interlude presented by the Trinity Singers directed by Rev. James Feist. Also, Ms. Lily Marlane will present a special musical tribute to all veterans. The Color Guard will be composed of JROTC Cadets from East Bay High School. This ceremony is complemented by the efforts of the Sun City Center Patriots Club, which has insured that the U.S. flags fly along SR 674 during this special period of recognition to our veterans and active military forces. At the ceremony the Patriots Club will be collecting donations for our wounded warriors at the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital in Tampa.
South Shore Market Committee
The South Shore Market Committee would like to extend to you a “Welcome Back Snow Birds” Square Dance special invitation to participate in the South Shore Sunday Market. We know that the Fall Season is truly upon us when our Snow Bird The Market will be open on the LAST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH. A Dancers finally come back to the Land of Sun Shine. To welcome new application is produced every three months to specify four them back in style the SCC Swingers Square Dance Club will hold different seasons. The Market will be held on the corner of US Hwy 41 a “Welcome Back Snow Birds” Mainstream/Plus Square Dance and Shell Point Rd in Ruskin. The operating hours of the Market will be on Friday Night Nov. 25,2011. The Club will provide a delicious from 10:00 am to 3:00 PM. decorated sheet cake and beverages for the Dancers pleasure. The South Shore Market will consist of many different types of vendors. Square Dancers come join us in welcoming back our long, lost The acceptable products consist of fruits and vegetables, plants Dancer Friends. and cut flowers, some prepared foods, arts and crafts and specialty These Special Dances, along with the Clubs regular Friday Night items. Handcrafted artists and craft vendors must be responsible Mainstream/Plus Dances are held in the SCC Community Hall, 1910 for creating 75% of their product in order to qualify for handcrafted S. Pebble Beach Blvd. Pre-Rounds 7 - 7:30 PM. Mainstream/Plus rates listed on the following pages. If less than 75% of your product is Dance 7:30 to 9:30 PM. Bob Ellis Calls on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Friday handcrafted, you must request an application for an import vendor. of the month; Art Springer Calls on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. Pat Hagen Cues. Because of Art Springers illness, Bob Ellis and George Varney will fill SCC DANCE CLUB in for him until he’s back SCC Dance Club welcomes you to our Dance on Wednesday, The Clubs Annual Square Dance Free Open House for new Dancers November 30th will be held Tuesday night Nov. 15, 2011, 7 -9 PM, in the SCC Community Hall, 7:30-9:30 PM. Music by “dj” Darlene with a variety Community Hall. of music. Attire: Dressy Casual Members Free. Guests $6 per person Square Dancers come join us for this Special Dances and every at the door. Singles always welcome. BYOB and Snacks. For more Friday Night for great Dancing, Fellowship and Refreshments. information call 813.633.7173. • The Club will not be Dancing on Friday night Nov. 11 and Friday night Nov. 18,2011. Cancer Concerns Group For further information call Geri at 633-9742 or Leah 633-3986. Join us for a candid discussion and presentation about breast cancer. You might be pleasantly surprised what you will learn. SCC 50th Anniversary Variety Show The presenter is Terrie Jefferson, Chief Nursing Officer of South Bay Don’t forget to attend the Amateur Variety Show on Sunday, Hospital. Bring your family, friends and neighbors. There will be November 13, 2:00-4:00 PM, Community Hall, to celebrate Sun City information that is valuable to you as a survivor, caregiver and Center’s 50th Anniversary. Bill Hodges will be our emcee. Where else general knowledge. There is no admission and no reservations. For can you go for an afternoon of fun for only fifty cents? Tickets will further information, contact facilitator, Hazel Martin at 642-9020. be sold at the door the day of the show starting at 1:15 p.m. Open Meeting at the United Community Church, 1501 La Jolla Ave, Sun seating. Come cheer our local amateurs on!!! Info: 813.642.2001. City Center. Date is Friday, October 14, 2011 at 1:00PM.
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B U L L E T I N The British Connection Movie
The British Connection of Sun City Center invites all residents of Sun City Center, Kings Point to join us from 2 until 4:30 pm in the Florida Room at the Atrium on Sunday, November 20, 2011 for the second film in our series “ Flicks with the Brits.” Tickets for the event cost $2.00 for members and $3.00 for guests. The ticket price includes the screening of the movie with popcorn and a wine and cheese reception afterward. Non-alcoholic beverages including soda will also be provided. Our feature film, Brassed Off, stars Ewan MacGregor, Pete Postlethwaite and Tara FitzGerald. Filmed on location in Yorkshire, the 1998 film was written and directed by Mark Herman (Little Voice). The film, a British-American co-production, is about the troubles faced by a colliery brass band following the closure of their pit. The soundtrack for the film as provided by the Grimethorpe Colliery Band and the plot is based on Grimethorope’s own struggles against pit closures. Billed as a romantic comedy, the film has a cutting social edge. For reservations, contact Anita Farney at 633-4368 by Monday, November 14. Send a check payable to The British Connection to Ms. Farney at 732 Camellia Green Drive, Sun City Center, FL 33573.
AARP Driver Safety Program - Special for Veterans
The AARP Driver Safety Program (formerly known as 55 Alive) is a driver refresher course designed to help us compensate for the changes we all experience as we age, remind us of the Florida laws, and promote safe driving habits. There is no on /road driving, no exams, no mandates. The plus side is more awareness of careless habits and possible problems with our own driving. A state mandated plus is that there is a mandatory discount on your auto insurance that is good for 3 years. This is a 6-hour course conducted in a one-day class. There are classes normally scheduled every month in SCC -- one on Friday in Kings Point and one Tuesday in the Caper Room. It is held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with a 30-minute lunch break and two short breaks in morning and afternoon. The usual cost is $12.00 for AARP members and $14.00 for nonmembers. During the month of November AARP would like to show their respect and support for Veterans by offering the course free of charge to any veteran and/or their spouses. Veterans and/or their spouses are welcome to attend either of the regular classes on Friday, November 4th or Tuesday November 15th. However, two additional classes are being offered for veterans and/or their spouses on Thursday, November 10th, in Room 4, in the CA Community Hall and on Friday, November 18th in Kings Point. You must have your driver’s license with you to enroll in the class, and try to bring some type of military/veterans identification. Veterans and spouses may attend on the same day or separate days but they must attend a class in the month of November 2011 without paying. Books are provided and certificates to present to the student’s insurer are provided at the end of the class. As a side note, the new course has an hour’s worth of excellent movies. This is a “first” for AARP and they would like to offer the special opportunity to as many as possible. This offer is only good during the month of November, 2011. You may sign up for a class on one of the above dates by calling either 634-8001 or 634-7399.
Therapy Group For Caregivers
The Community Mental Wellness Center, in co-operation with Sun City Center United Methodist Church, is offering a therapy group for caregivers. The group is designed to develop coping skills for caregivers of older family members. Unlike a caregiver support group, the therapy group will focus on developing members’ cognitive, affective, and behavioral skills as well as learning to manage the stress of caregiving through structured skill-building exercises and group discussion led by licensed clinical social workers. Since this is a therapy group, participants will be screened and selected by the group facilitator and the number of participants will be limited to 8. Group members are expected to attend all group sessions. The group will meet weekly on Wednesdays, beginning October 19 and ending November 16, from 6:00 – 7:30 PM for 5 sessions and will address the following topics: Caregivers Have Feelings, Too; Caregiver Stress; Family Dynamics; Time & Stress Management and Self-Change Skills for the Future. The group will be held at The Community Mental Wellness Center, which is located at The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center, 1210 Del Webb Blvd. West, Sun City Center, FL 33573. The cost of this dynamic therapy group is $250.00 for five sessions, Medicare and Tricare insurance accepted. The group leaders of the therapy group for caregivers are Mary Kaplan LCSW and Edmond Dubreuil MSW, ACSW, RCSWI. If you interested in attending the therapy group for caregivers or need more information please contact Edmond Dubreuil at 813777-9777.
Happy Birthday, Writers Club!
Twenty years ago this October local resident Grace Houston placed a small article in a Sun City Center paper, asking for folks who were interested in writing to call her. Betty Winn Fuller, living now in Freedom Plaza, was the first to respond, followed by nine others, and they all met for the first time in Grace’s living room. From this small meeting the Writers Club (originally, “Creative Writers”) of Sun City Center was formed and has met weekly since. The club is always looking for new members and welcomes any Sun City Center (SCC) or Kings Point resident who enjoys writing, regardless of genre or experience. Members write memoirs, short stories, novels, poems, skits, columns, songs, and/or plays. At meetings they share their latest Grace Houston efforts by reading them to other club members. The club meets the first Tuesday of the month in the Armstrong Room on the Central Campus of SCC. On the second Tuesday of the month the West Social Room in the North Clubhouse in Kings Point is the site of the second monthly meeting from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Occasionally other meetings and parties are scheduled during the year. For information call 813.634.6787.
Eagle Audubon Monthly Program
Thursday November 17, 2011 1:30 PM. Kings Point Clubhouse, Banquet Room (Sun City Center, FL). Program: “Update on the Gulf Oil Spill,” Fish and Wildlife Research Institute We welcome the public to our monthly meetings. Come at 1:30 for social time and refreshments, followed by meeting and program at 2:00. Contact: Sally Sutton 813-633-3916.
Ceramics Club
Christina Snell, a Donna Dewberry Certified Instructor, is shown conducting a class for member of the Sun City Center Ceramic Club. The demonstration was on the techniques of painting eyes on ceramic pieces of people and of animals. The group came away with many good hints--and they enjoyed it as well.
Men’s Club Annual Appreciation Dinner
The SCC Men’s Club volunteers and their guest were recognized at the October 1, 2011 “Annual Appreciation Dinner’. The dinner was sponsored by the Men’s Club to give credit to those members that participate in the Men’s Club volunteer programs. The largest group of volunteers among the 100 plus guests were the Lifeline VIPs. These men install and service the 900 plus medical alert communicators in the Greater Sun City Center community. Other Club programs are the Man to Man (prostate health), automatic doors at the entrances of many of the CA buildings, and financial support for the Parkinson Disease and Loss of Hearing groups. Dinner was served by Catering Specialist and entertainment was provided by keyboard artist Tommy Johnson. The food was delicious, the entertainment enjoyable, and everyone felt the evening was a great way to say thanks to the volunteers for a “Job Well Done”. If you are interested in joining the Men’s Club please call 813.634.6434 for information.
Kings Point Duplicate Bridge Association
The Kings Point Duplicate Bridge Association celebrates its 30th anniversary: 1981 – 2011. Duplicate bridge players celebrated in the Card Room at the Kings Point Clubhouse with cake and refreshments. Pictured left to right are: Carol O’Connor – member of Board of Directors: Social Chairperson; Elnora White – one of the founders of the Bridge Association; Lesley Green – Director; Jim Green.
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Trinity Baptist Church Holds Pastors’ appreciation
November, 2011
Women’s Fellowship New Season
The United Community Church Women’s Fellowship will hold their first General Meeting on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 10:00 AM. The event will feature a salad/dessert luncheon, great hospitality, and the speaker is everyone’s favorite, Yvonne Ponsor and her topic is “Growing In God’s Garden”. The community is invited for this delightful morning ---the church is located at 1501 La Jolla Ave. Sun City Center. For further information, please contact President, Rebecca O’Dell at 813.633.7979.
New Facility Brings Excitement
Provided by Vern Elarth
Trinity Baptist Church recently held its annual Pastors’ appreciation reception. This is a time when the pastors are recognized for their service throughout the year. Pictured from left to right are: Associate Pastor Ed Schafer, Senior Pastor Dr. Ron Churchill, Minister of Music Jim Feist and Deacon Bill Bartman. For information on the church, please call 813.634.4228.
Sisterhood’s Paid Up Members Luncheon
It’s one of our favorite events, Sisterhood’s Paid Up Members Luncheon, held on Tuesday, November 1st, at twelve noon. The luncheon will be in the Henry Gibson Social Hall, with a delicious lasagna meal, salad and rolls, dessert and coffee and tea. Along with the tasty lunch, “The Merry Maker’s will be providing us with their amusing entertainment. All this, and a book review hosted by the Library committee, about a book in our own library. Remember, dues have to be paid in advance, you may RSVP to Deborah Boyarsky@aol.com or call her, 813.938.5011.
Redeemer Women To Meet Submitted by Lois Hobratschk
The women’s organization of Redeemer Lutheran Church (WELCA) will meet on Wednesday, November 16th beginning at 9:30 AM with a breakfast provided by the WELCA Board. This will be followed by a devotion and program on Steppin’ Stone Farm, a local Christian program for at risk teen-age girls. All Redeemer women/guests are invited to attend.
St Andrew Presbyterian Church Installs The Rev. Dr. Mark Salmon
Members of the 1st Christian Church of Sun City Center are very excited that soon their new facility, located at 1707 33rd Street West, will be finished. They look forward to holding services there in just a few weeks’ time. Drive by for a peek at the new building, complete with steeple and cross. The congregation is most grateful to the Sun City Center Funeral Home, 1851 Rickenbacker Drive. Owners Michael and Yvonne Langjhar have hosted the 1st Christian congregation for Sunday morning services for many years now. The congregation invites you to join them there on any Sunday morning at 10:30 am for worship. David Campbell, a Sun City Center resident, and his lovely wife Mitzi, serve as ministers of 1st Christian Church. You may call them at 813-938-4955 for information about 1st Christian Church of Sun City Center.
Come For Thanksgiving Dinner
The community is invited to share the holiday with us for our Annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner. It is a joy to be together at the United Community Church, 1501 La Jolla Avenue, Sun City Center on Thursday, November 24, 2011 at 12:00 noon in our Great Hall. Cost of the dinner is $14.00 per person. Tickets are available through the church office 813.634.1304. Last day for reservations is Tuesday, November 22, 2011. A delicious catered home style dinner will include salad, turkey & dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, ham and sweet potatoes, beans, cranberries, rolls, beverages, and assorted pastries. Bring your family, friends, neighbors, everyone is welcome to come and enjoy.
Come, Learn and Enjoy
The Community Church College, 1501 La Jolla Ave, Sun City Center invites the entire community and surrounding area to come, learn and enjoy. There are many opportunities with 42 classes and 4 one-day trips available to interest everyone. Classes begin October 10th and each 90-minute class meets one day a week and the cost is $25 for the six-week session. You can register at the College office 8:30 AM to noon (Mon –Thurs) thru the start of classes or online at www.4lifelearning. org. For further information, contact the College office at 813 813.634.8607. South Bay Hospital Health Series is available every Tuesday at 10:30 AM. Tampa General Health Series is available on Wednesday at 10:30 AM. These are walk-in lectures and no registration is necessary. The cost will be $5 per lecture.
Offerings For Everyone
The Rev. Dr. Mark Salmon was installed as the new minister at St Andrew Presbyterian Church on Sunday, October 9, 2011. Mark, and his wife, Dee, came to Sun City Center from Grace Presbyterian Church in Corpus Christi, Texas, where they served for ten years. Some of the highlights of Mark’s ministry there included trips to Israel, Greece, Turkey, Egypt, and Mexico; Christmas audio greetings from shut-ins, birthday party ‘communion’ services; bike rides, Spanish classes. Dinner Theaters, drama ministry, Christian Clowns, a walkers’ ministry, internet special prayer groups, Fifty Day Spiritual Adventures, Cursillo/Emmaus, Alpha, contemporary and traditional worship, and there’s more to come here at St Andrew Presbyterian Church. Mark said, “My ministry approach is a belief that church membership means the vows of membership are not just professed but kept since they are a covenant made before God. The only valid reason to join a church is because we love and believe in the Lord Jesus Christ.”
The United Community Church, http://www.uccinscc. org, 1501 La Jolla Ave, Sun City Center has opportunities for everyone to join, learn, and participate in Christian fellowship. New member orientation classes are scheduled for Tuesday October 11, 2011 at 4:00 pm and Tuesday, October 18,2011 at 4:00 pm. Be our guest and learn about our church, history and missions. This is an informal gathering and please call the church office at 634-1304 to be our guest. The “Small Group Gatherings will begin this fall. The fall session is “Learning To Love”. Groups will be meeting at the church or the leader’s home. Great opportunity for Fellowship & Spiritual Growth. Material cost is ten dollars. The Fantastic Friday Dinner & Entertainment season begins on Friday October 21, 2011. Great entertainment by multitalented Homer Noodleman. The main course will be roasted pork loin and stuffed cabbage and all the trimmings. Tickets are $17 for dinner and show or $5 for entertainment only. The dinner begins at 6 pm and the show at 7 pm Tickets may be purchased following the 10:00 am Sunday worship service and on Tuesday & Thursday mornings from 10:am to noon in the narthex. Tickets for the entertainment are $5 and may be purchased at the above times or at the door the night of the performance. For further information, contact Paula Lickfeldt at 633-6739 or Karl Buffington at 813.634.7062.
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An Invitation To Beth Israel
Recently Fred Levine, a member of our Temple, gave a D’var Torah, (an explanation of that weeks portion) it went something like this...a congregant of the Temple had not attended services in quite a while, so the Rabbi went to visit him. They sat by the fireplace and talked. The congregant explained that he prayed by himself each day at home. Before leaving, the Rabbi picked up the fire tongs. He went over to the fireplace and removed one glowing coal from the fire. Then he placed it on the side of the fireplace away from the other coals. “Now watch this single coal and watch the rest!” declared the Rabbi. While the other coals continued burning and warming the room, the single coal slowly lost its glow until it became completely extinguished and cold. “You see what happens to a hot and glowing coal when separated from the others” said the Rabbi “This is the reason why you should not separate yourself from the congregation. You should come back to Temple and continue praying together with everyone. When we pray together everyone benefits from the others. But, when one is alone, like the single coal, they will eventually become extinguished and cold”. The next Shabbat the man was back. Hillel teaches us, DO NOT separate yourself from the community.” One should be part of the community and be involved for the welfare of all, for then we draw our strength from each other”. And, with this in mind we invite you to join us for brunch at The Jewish Congregation of Sun City Center. We would like to tell you about our congregation and have you meet some of our members and to meet our Rabbi. Date: Sunday - October 23, 2011 Place: Beth Israel 1115 Del Webb East Time: 11 am - 1 pm Reservations required due to limited space. We look forward to meeting you. Arlene Cohen - 813 633 3340 Shelly Grossman - 813 634 8092 Membership Co-Chairs
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Community Craft Fair
The United Community Church 1501 La Jolla Ave. Sun City Center is the place to celebrate your shopping for the holiday season. The date is Saturday. November 5, 2011 from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM, admission is free, you can begin the day with coffee and treats, shop, shop and shop, enjoy the famous bake sale and a delicious luncheon will complete your day. So proud of our vendors---returning is Gloria Morrow (a.k.a. Gigi of Baubles, Bugles & Beads,). In addition to the custom-deigned, hand crafted jewelry she creates, she has added different features from zip-itz, to bib-lace, pin pals and the latest in fashion jewelry. Gloria repairs jewelry and has begun “remodeling” She scouts local estate sales and discovers beautiful objects that she can redo and create an entirely new design and use. Whoever is on your list will appreciate a Gigi design. For further Fair information, contact Terry Hood Nancy Lonsinger at 813.493.4957.
Shirley Crist
Photo by Hazel Martin: Gloria Morrow
NCWS Raises The Bar
NCWS (Nondenominational Christian Worship Services) is honored & grateful to announce they have exceeded $60,000 in donations to local non-profit organizations. These organizations include: SCC Emergency Squad, Samaritan Services, Salvation Army, LifePath Hospice, Good Samaritan Mission, Samaritan Alzheimer’s Auxiliary, Mary & Martha House, Reddick Elementary School & SCC Patriots Club. NCWS leaders in the picture are from L to R: Jim Butner, Steve Molnar, MaryAnn Innis, Phyllis Butner, & Eileen Eletto. For more information regarding this all-volunteer itinerate outreach ministry, call Jim Butner at 813.634.3114.
Girl Scouts Cub Scouts Children’s Camp Sunday School Bible Studies Choir & Bells Concert Series Drama Ministry Visual Arts Ministry Contemporary Worship Praise Team Counseling Center Disaster Recovery Gleaning Ministry Mission Ministries Congregational Care Fellowship
www.sccumc.com Worship Sat. 4:00 PM, Sun. 8:15 AM 9:15 AM, 10:55 AM
Prince of Peace Catholic Church
702 Valley Forge Blvd, SCC • www.popcc.org • 813.634.2328
The United Methodist Church Sun City Center
Masses:
Confessions:
Sun. 8am, 10am, 12n Sat. Vigil 4pm, 6pm* Daily 8:00 a.m.
Mon.-Fri. 7:30 a.m. Sat. 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. *6 pm Mass begins in October
1210 Del Webb Blvd West 813-634-2539
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Have a Grape Day at Rosa Fiorelli Winery
By Eddie Dixon Photos courtesy Fiorelli Winery Perhaps that Renaissance Man and Founding Father, Benjamin Franklin, said it best: “Behold the rain, which descends from heaven and incorporates itself with the grapes, to be changed into wine – a constant proof that God loves us and loves to see us happy.” Translation: Wine is good. Good wine is divine. You said it, Benny! Though, today, the process to produce a worthy vintage is a bit more involved than heavenly rain falling soft on the fields. To learn more, you need to point the car south to Bradenton. Destination: Rosa Fiorelli Winery. This family owned and operated business is hidden in the rolling hills (such as they are) of eastern Manatee County, just south of Lake Manatee. The Vineyard is the life’s work of Antonio and Rosa Fiorelli. When the couple emigrated here from their native Sicily, they were astounded to find the local environs so comparable to that Italian isle. Inspired, the couple converted the garage to a vintner’s house and turned the yard into a tiny vineyard, five rows of grapes soaking up the sun. But, as with any good immigrant story, the business grew, those pioneer rows expanding into 10 acres of grapes on the vine. The little garage gave way to an Italian trio of standalone buildings – one for fermenting and bottling, another for tasting and sales and a third for relaxed Mediterranean meals centered around native vintages. The wines offered here are Muscadine or Blanc du Bois. Varieties of the former include red or white dessert wines and blush. You can get the latter in dry or classic. For those unfamiliar with the Muscadine grape, the fruit is native to the southeastern United States, and is a staple in wines made in Georgia and Florida. The fruit itself is slightly tangier than your garden-variety supermarket grape and makes for an interesting wine with a bit of a
sweet-tart taste. But…is it any good? Just a minute…I need another sip to be sure…well, maybe just one more. Mmmm…I can tell you Fiorelli gets the Dixon seal of approval. But, and much more important, I’m sure, to the folks at Fiorelli, international judges have showered their wines with accolades. The winery’s vintages have won over 100 awards in international competition. Tasty! So, what else can you do there? The winery offers tours, tastings and, in August and September, u-pick grapes. But November offers perhaps the best opportunity to get to know Fiorelli. The annual Food and Wine Festival takes place on November 12 and 13. Enjoy local wine, local food and live Italian music all weekend. Tickets are $20 for anyone over 21 and free otherwise. The fee includes four free wine samples and a commemorative glass. You can order yours by calling 941.322.0976 or clicking over to www.fiorelliwinery.com. On the average day at Fiorelli, guests can snack on chocolate, cheese and crackers as they sample wines, learn about the vintage process, take a vineyard tour, shop for gifts and enjoy an Italian-themed brunch. Tastings offer a cliff notes wine education, including answers to the famous inquiry: “what wine goes best with…” Tours are free. Tastings range from $5 to $11 and lunches are priced from $9 to $15. So you can spend a leisurely day here surrounded by Florida-flavored Italian ambiance for about $20 per person. The winery is closed to visitors on Tuesdays and is open 10 AM to 5:30 PM every other day but Sunday. On Sundays the hours are 12 N to 5 PM. You will find Fiorelli Winery at: 4250 County Road 675 Bradenton, FL 34211. Check them out online at www.fiorelliwinery. com or call 941.322.0976 for more information. Happy travels, friends.
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SCC Men’s Club Guest Speaker Sheriff David Gee
Hillsborough County Sheriff David Gee was the guest speaker at the Men’s Club October 21, 2011 meeting. Sheriff Gee spoke about several subjects that concern the residents of Hillsborough County. He discussed new technologies that help solve active cases as well as cold cases. Sheriff Gee stated that cold cases are never forgotten. They are assigned to officers who pursue all new leads that involve the cases. He also said that the Sheriff’s Department has the same budget in 2011 as in 2008. The Department is diligent in how the allocated funds are used. The Sheriff has approximately 1400 deputies to serve the residents of Hillsborough. That is approximately 1.7 deputies to each 1000 in population. Sheriff Gee stated that new developments in DNA testing and database, which is growing, helps solve more and more cases. All felons are required to give a DNA sample. Before Sheriff Gee spoke several presentations were made to Men’s Club members. Ed Barnes, CA
Hillsborough County Sheriff . David Gee
date the members on what is planned for the near future of Sun City Center facilities. Don’t miss out on being a SCC Men’s Club member call 634.6434 for details about the club and how to join. All men members of the Sun City Center Community are welcome to join our merry group. See you at the meeting.
Left to right: Captain Stephen Launiktis, Major Ronald Hartley, District IV Commander, Don Murphy, Men’s Club Program V.P., Gary Kaukonen, Men’s Club President, HCS David Gee, Mike Albanese, SCC Security Chief, Sargent Robert Lafarque, Deputy William Menendez, and Community Resource Deputy Chris Girard.
President received a certificate of appreciation for the new HCS Deputy’s office here in Sun City Center. Mike Albanese received a certificate of appreciation for support the SCC Security Squad provides for the SCC resident and for the help the Squad gives the Sheriff’s Department. Albanese also received a certificate and a picture for his support for the Sheriff’s deputy that is being treated for bone cancer.
Mike and a group of deputies shaved their heads in support of the deputy under going treatment. Sheriff Gee will be returning to the community in the near future, everyone should make every effort to hear his presentation. The meal was provided by Banquet Masters, and as usual the food was tasty. Don’t miss next months meeting on November 16, 2011 because Ed Barnes, CA President will up
Retired Spy Plane Pilot to Speak
LT GEN William J. Campbell, USAF Ret. is the guest speaker at the Friday, November 4 lunch meeting of the Silver Osprey Squadron, Association of Naval Aviation. Readers of this paper may wonder what this has to do with Kings Point. The explanation is as follows: In 1970-1971, Lt. Col. Campbell was the SR-71/YF-12A Joint Test Force Director and he reported directly to Brig. Gen. Bob White. He later reported to Gen. White, when Gen. White was Commandant of the USAF Aerospace Research Pilot School. A quote from General Campbell: “Bob White was one of the best bosses I ever had”. Major Bob White, in 1961, was the first pilot to exceed Mach 6 in the X-15 rocket plane, and on another flight, set an altitude record of 59 miles. General White lived in Kings Point for several years until shortly before his death in 2010. Another Kings point connection is the late William “Nick” Nicholls, Capt USAF Ret. In the 1950’s he was one of the Air Force’s top photo mapping specialists. He retired in 1961, After the Cuban Missile Crisis, he was asked by the Defense Intelligence Agency to
bring his photo interpreting skills there. where he served for 18 years until his second retirement in 1981. During that time, he spent many hours interpreting the photos taken by Blackbird aircraft, first the A-12’s flown by CIA pilots. and later the SR71’s flown by Air Force pilots like Gen Campbell. After his service flying Blackbirds, he flew fighters with the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing out of Ubon, Thailand. He later worked on programs involving the B1 and B2 bombers and the F-117 stealth fighter He was also a SAC Wing Commander in Alaska. For this talk, General Campbell would like to keep the questions to the subject of Blackbirds! There are at least five members of the Silver Osprey Squadron that live in King’s Point. We know there are residents of Kings Point who are retired CIA, and retired aeronautical engineers. We know they would enjoy this presentation. Who can attend? Anyone who has an interest in Military Aviation. You don’t have to be retired military! The place: The Plaza Club. The time: 11:30 AM. Call Bill Shanks at 813-6343194.
Kings Point Chorus Holiday Party
KingsPoint Chorus is presenting HOLIDAY PARTY IN OUR TOWN on Sunday, December 11 at7PM in the Borini Theatre in Kings Point. It will be a cabaret-style concertwith a variety of holiday music including solos, small groups, sing-a-longs andchoral numbers, DIRECTED BY Chuck Wirick. Refreshments will be provided. BYOB. Tickets are available at Kings Point Box Office or at the door. Tramservice is available for Kings Point residents. It will be a delightful eveningof fun for six dollars. For more information contact Mary Hilderbrand,Publicity Chairman for Kings Point Chorus at 813.634.5685.
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“Red on Red” by Edward Conlon (Spiegel & Grau, $26) Reviewed by Rose M. Croke NYPD Detective Nick Meehan, feeling the effects of a busted marriage and mid-career burnout, is yearning for a change when he accepts a special assignment from Internal Affairs to investigate Detective Esposito, a suspected corrupt cop and Meehan’s new partner. Meehan and Esposito have radically different work styles and methods of persuasion. Meehan is introverted, conflicted and reflective. Esposito is ambitious and theatrical, self-serving yet effective. Together, these unlikely partners become friends and work a heavy caseload that includes the apparent suicide by hanging of a lonely immigrant, a serial rapist preying on women in upper Manhattan, a troubled Catholic schoolgirl who appears in the wrong place with eerie regularity, and the gangland murders of rival drug dealers (called “red on red” or “criminal on criminal killings”). “Red on Red” marks the fiction debut of Edward Conlon, author of the bestselling memoir
Collecting
By Larry Cox Cocktail Watch Q: I have an Ernest Borel wristwatch with a spiral design movement. It is from the 1940s or earlier. Is it worth anything as far as selling it is concerned? -Ellen, Sun City, Ariz. A: The Ernest Borel watch company was founded in 1859. Some of the more interesting watches manufactured by Borel were the work of Adamir Debrot, a designer who was responsible for many of its innovative technical solutions and original time pieces throughout the 1940s, ‘50s and ‘60s. I suspect that the watch you have is one of Debrot’s designs. I also think the watch you have is what was marketed as a “Cocktail Watch,” which featured a kaleidoscope dial. That particular dial featured five different patterns, namely flower, sun, arrows, star and wheel. The “Cocktail” was launched in 1953 and soon became one of the most popular designs marketed by the Ernest Borel company. As with most collections, the value of a vintage watch depends on three major factors: rarity, condition and desirability. I contacted several dealers who specialize in vintage watches, and they seem to agree that your watch would retail in the $150 to $350 range.
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Annual Sidewalk Sale “Blue Blood.” Set in Washington Heights in the northern tip of Manhattan, “Red on Red” is a sprawling epic about two men on the same side of the law working together with secrets and motivations unbeknownst to each other. As Meehan and Esposito investigate these cases, Conlon provides exquisitely detailed insights into what makes these two men tick. Impressive in its scope, Conlon explores the character flaws and foibles that make these characters sublimely complex and the depths of human need and ego that drive them. “Red on Red” is a nuanced and layered character study that slowly envelops the reader. With a cinematographer’s eye, Conlon reveals the light and dark that exist in both his main characters. He doesn’t just write the story -- he paints it from different, myopic perspectives. Small, inconsequential details lead to big breaks and ultimately reveal the big picture. What emerges is a thoughtfully crafted mosaic of police work and street life, and a story that stays with the reader long after the book’s conclusion. © 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.
Player Piano Roll Cabinet Q: I have a player piano roll cabinet that has been in my family home for more than half a century. How much do you think it’s worth? -- Martha, Ephrata, Pa. A: Your question is much like asking how much a car is worth. If it is a 1985 Yugo, not so much. On the other hand, if it is a 1934 Packard Roadster, break out the champagne and celebrate your good fortune. Incidentally, the running joke about the Yugo went something like this: Why does a Yugo have a defroster on the rear window? To keep your hands warm while you push it. Getting back to your question, what is the condition of your cabinet? Is it made of cherry, oak or mahogany? What is its size, and does it have an interesting design? Most player piano cabinets seem to sell in the $75 to $150 range. Die Cast Cars Q: I have a collection of die-cast cars and would like to know current values. -- Daniel, New Holland, Pa. A: There is an excellent website that lists dealers, values and other pertinent information. The site is www.diecast-search.com. © 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.
St. Andrew Presbyterian Church is having their Annual Sidewalk Sale at 1239 Del Webb Boulevard West in Sun City Center on Friday, November 4, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Saturday, November 5, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. It’s a huge event. You name it, it’s probably going to be there – and so should you. Items for sale include baked goodies, furniture of all types, washer and dryer, cookware, sporting goods, tools, computers, stereos, TVs, and musical instruments. There’s also a Lowry Organ, a super humongous TV, an adult-sized tricycle, and some neat power tools. If you need a break, relax and have a bite to eat at the food concession serving hot dogs, chips, and beverages. Don’t miss out! For information, call Jim Elliott 634-8582, Dave Curtis 634-7589 or Ray Gibson 442-8787.
Crafts, Food, Fun & Fellowship
Mark your calendars with the place, United Community Church, 1501 La Jolla Ave, the date is Saturday, November 5, 2011 and the time is 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM. A special feature of the Fair is the “Famous Bake Sale”. Start off your day with coffee and homemade goodies. Shop and visit with the talented vendors, and end a perfect day with lunch and dessert from the bakery. Fun and fellowship for everyone. For further information, contact Terry Hood at 813.493.4957.
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The Kitchen Diva
By Angela Shelf Medearis Beautiful Blackberries Blackberries are one of the great gifts of summer. The berries bloom from mid- to late June, and in most parts of the county, start ripening toward the middle of July. Ripe and unripe blackberries frequently appear on the plants at the same time. The berries are small, green, hard and sour at first, becoming larger, juicier and sweeter as they ripen. Here are some great blackberry facts, tips and a recipe to help you with your summer berry picking and eating! Blackberry Facts: • Select plump, firm and fully black berries. Unripe berries will not ripen once picked. • Do the math and be careful not to over-purchase, as blackberries quickly mold when left at room temperature and only last a few days in the refrigerator. • You easily can freeze berries that you can’t use right away -- just wash, cut the hulls off and spread the berries out on a baking pan. Place the berries in the freezer. When frozen, place them into a re-sealable bag, pressing out as much air as possible, and then freeze the berries. • The U.S. Department of Agriculture says 1 cup of blackberries has about 62 calories. • A cup of blackberries, not packed down, weighs almost one-third of a pound. • Blackberries were enjoyed by the ancient Greeks, who believed them to be a cure for diseases of the mouth and throat, as well as a preventative against many ailments, including gout. • The blackberry leaf also was used as an early hair dye, having been recommended by Nicholas Culpeper, the 17thcentury English herbalist, to be boiled in a lye solution in order to “maketh the hair black.” • Blackberry tea was said to be a cure for dysentery during the Civil War. During outbreaks
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3 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese 2 tablespoons fresh lemon or lime juice 1. In a small, non-stick skillet, add the pecans and drizzle with 1/2 tablespoon of the honey. Stir and saute until the nuts are lightly browned and fragrant, about 4 minutes. Cool and set aside. 2. In small bowl, whisk together
the oil, vinegar, the remaining 1 tablespoon of honey, garlic, mustard, salt and the black and cayenne pepper. Set aside. 3. In salad bowl, toss together salad greens, blackberries and pecans. Add the avocado and goat cheese on top. Sprinkle with the lemon or lime juice. Pour on dressing and toss gently. Serve immediately. Serves 4. © 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.
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of dysentery, temporary truces were declared to allow both Union and Confederate soldiers to “go blackberrying” to forage for blackberries to ward off the disease. • Researchers have known for quite some time that berries contain antioxidants, which help to fight cancer-causing free radicals. A study at the University of Ohio has found that blackberries are the most potent cancer fighting berries of them all, by nearly 40 percent! • This delicious Blackberry, Pecan and Goat Cheese Salad showcases the sweetness of the berry while providing the crunch and smoothness of the pecans and goat cheese. It’s the perfect summer salad! Blackberry, Honey Pecan and Goat-Cheese Salad This salad beautifully showcases the best blackberries of the season. It’s also a refreshing accompaniment to grilled or spicy barbeque dishes. 1/4 cup pecan pieces 1 1/2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 small garlic clove, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 package (6 ounces) salad greens 2 packages (4 to 5 ounces each) fresh blackberries, washed and drained 1 large avocado, diced
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throwing his arm over his head and yelling, “YEEHAW!” Let’s just hope Grandpa doesn’t yell that on the golf course. Randy is an avid golfer and from what other Security Officers say, he is not only avid, but pretty darn good. He and Carol both played in Illinois, but back problems have curtailed Carol’s play. (Wonder if she played with him when he wore his knickers. The knickers were left behind in the North as Randy would rather wear shorts in the land of sunshine.) Not only is Randy a longtime golfer, his favorite golfers being Adam Scott and Rory McElroy, but he enjoys baseball and football. Since he is a “Hoosier boy at heart,” his hometown is Sullivan, Indiana, he cheers for the Indianapolis Colts. His favorite baseball team is the St. Louis Cardinals; however, he does root for the Rays as his adopted team. He enjoys working with his own
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team at the Gate. He says they are a good group of guys and they have fun. Randy embodies the perfect combination of traits for a co-worker. He has a wonderful sense of humor and still gets his work competently and timely done, whether he is answering a resident’s question, locking up gates and buildings, or covering a position at the Gate when another officer needs to leave. Randy wanted to thank the residents who remember to call the Gates for their guests to enter, to thank the folks who drive slowly through the gate so passes and stickers can be checked, and to thank the residents who drop off goodies keeping the officers’ energy levels up--especially the Cookie Lady. So the next time you see Randy as you drive through the Gate, give that Grandfather extraordinaire a smile and a wave, and wish him a life of hitting them long and straight.
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Puzzles &More!
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A partnership generally does best to select the suit that contains the greatest number of cards in the two combined hands as the trump suit. It follows that they would normally choose an eightcard fit rather than a seven-card fit, or a nine-card fit over an eight-card fit, or 10 over nine, and so on. However, the rule has its exceptions. There are times when an eight-card suit, divided 4-4, serves as a better trump suit than a nine-card suit. This deal
from the 1966 U.S. Team Trials provides an example. If the hand is played at spades or notrump, declarer makes 12 tricks, period. At one table, NorthSouth got to seven spades, down one, and at six other tables, the final contract was either six spades or six notrump. At only two tables was the excellent contract of seven diamonds reached. With diamonds as trump, the grand slam was foolproof. All South had to do was to ruff a club in dummy to produce a 13th trick. This extra trick was not available in any contract but diamonds. The advantage of playing the 4-4 fit rather than the 6-3 fit is that declarer makes an extra trump trick. With diamonds as the trump suit, he scores five diamonds and six spades, but with spades as trump, he scores only four diamonds and six spades. The eightcard suit thus serves more effectively than the nine-card suit. Note that North never rebid his spades, despite holding six of them, and that South never supported spades with the A-Q9. Both players realized that the more evenly divided diamond suit would produce an extra trick or two that would not be scored if spades were trump. Š 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.
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• It was 20th-century CanadianAmerican economist John Kenneth Galbraith who made the following sage observation: “Faced with the choice between changing one’s mind and proving that there is no need to do so, almost everyone gets busy on the proof.” • The original jack-o’-lanterns were turnips, not pumpkins. The custom began in Ireland, where residents hollowed out and carved faces into large turnips for the Celtic harvest festival of Samhain. The turnips, placed on windowsills, were believed to ward off evil spirits. In Scotland, young men would dress in white and blacken their faces in an imitation of the dead. • Peter the Great was known during his reign in the late 17th and early 18th centuries as “Emperor and Autocrat of All the Russias.” In order to raise money, he taxed just about anything he could think of, including births, burials, chimneys and even beards. • By law, if you are planning to build in Washington, D.C., the edifice must be no taller than the Capitol building. • You probably know that physicist Albert Einstein was awarded the Nobel Prize. You might not realize, however, that the prize was for his work on the photoelectric effect of light, not for his more famous theory of relativity. • If you are like the average American woman, you will spend a grand total of 60 days of your life in the practice of removing body hair. • In 2010, the record for the world’s largest pumpkin was broken. The Atlantic giant pumpkin, grown by Chris Stevens of New Richmond, Wisc., weighed in at the Stillwater Harvest Fest at a whopping 1,810.5 pounds. Thought for the Day: “You must learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t possibly live long enough to make them all yourself.” -- Sam Levenson © 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Salome’s Stars ARIES (March 21 to April 19) The pitter-patter of all those Sheep feet means that you’re out and about, rushing to get more done. That’s fine, but slow down by the weekend so you can heed some important advice. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You’re in charge of your own destiny these days, and, no doubt, you’ll have that Bull’s-eye of yours right on target. But don’t forget to make time for family events. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Be prepared for a power struggle that you don’t want. Look to the helpful folks around you for advice on how to avoid it without losing the important gains you’ve made. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Congratulations! You’re about to claim your hard-earned reward for your patience and persistence. Now, go out and enjoy some fun and games with friends and family. LEO (July 23 to August 22) The Big Cat might find it difficult to shake off that listless feeling. But be patient. By week’s end, your spirits will perk up and you’ll be your perfectly purring self again. VIRGO (August 23 to Sept. 22) A problem with a co-worker could prove to be a blessing in disguise when a superior steps in to investigate and discovers a situation that could prove helpful to you. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to October 22) This is a favorable time to move ahead with your plans. Some setbacks are expected, but they’re only temporary. Pick up the pace again and stay with it. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Your creativity is recognized and rewarded. So go ahead and claim what you’ve earned. Meanwhile, that irksome and mysterious situation soon will be resolved. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) A new associate brings ideas that the wise Sagittarian quickly will realize can benefit both of you. Meanwhile, someone from the workplace makes an emotional request. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) It might be a good idea to ease up on that hectic pace and spend more time studying things you’ll need to know when more opportunities come later in November. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) A relatively quiet time is now giving way to a period of high activity. Face it with the anticipation that it will bring you some welldeserved boons and benefits. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Go with the flow, or make waves? It’s up to you. Either way, you’ll get noticed. However, make up your own mind. Don’t let anyone tell you what choices to make. BORN THIS WEEK: You like to examine everything before you agree to accept what you’re told. Your need for truth keeps all those around you honest. © 2011 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
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