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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SUN CITY CENTER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Sun City Center
November 2015
...an official publication of the Sun City Center Community Association
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SCHEDULE
November 11 Board Meeting Rollins Theater – 9 a.m. 11 Meet the Candidates Night Community Hall – 7 p.m. 12 Lawn Concert with Elvis (aka Bill Lindsey) Band Stand – 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. 17 Community Leaders Meeting Florida Room – 9 a.m. December 1 Membership Vote Sandpiper Room 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. 2 Membership Vote Community Hall 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 9 Board Meeting Rollins Theater – 9 a.m. 15 Community Leaders Meeting Florida Room – 9 a.m. Agendas for monthly Board Meetings will be posted on Official Bulletin Boards the Friday before and on CA website (suncitycenter.org ) – under “Association”). They will also be sent via “What’s New in the CA” email. Every Wednesday: Orientation for new members in the Board Room at 1 p.m.
CA Contact Information Phone: 633-3500 sccboard@suncitycenter.org Website: suncitycenter.org
Information Center 813-633-4670
“Hi, Neighbor!” is Happening November 5
If you live in Sun City Center, this is the one annual event you do not want to miss! By Uta Kuhn “Hi Neighbor” was initiated in 1962 by Del Webb Corporation as a way of bringing all the new residents together. It included entertainment and food and gave new residents an opportunity to get to know one another. About 12 years ago, John Bowker came up with the idea that the event could be used to introduce residents to all the clubs and groups in Sun City Center. This has now become an annual event and keeps getting bigger as more new residents are making SCC their new home and more clubs are springing up. So, even if you don’t know what you might be interested in, you are encouraged to attend “Hi, Neighbor!” to find out all about the numerous clubs which are available to you. There will be representatives from each club available to answer all of your questions. The list of clubs includes some of the following: sewing, volleyball, dance clubs, card clubs, hiking club, photo club, garden club, archery club, tennis club, ceramics club, two computer clubs, and the list goes on and on. So as you can see there is something for everyone. Whatever your interests might be, you’ll be able to find the club represented.
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Club members, residents and guests had a blast at last year’s “Hi, Neighbor!” event. Don’t miss the 2015 event—November 5 at Community Hall.
If the club you are interested in is not represented, you can always check out pages 22 and 23 of your Membership Directory to find contact numbers to call. So by attending “Hi, Neighbor!” you will have an opportunity to find out all you’d ever want to know about the 98 Clubs which will be participating. Oh and the best part, all of this is FREE. To add to the fun, if you get tired of wandering the Club booths, you can always stay in the lobby and listen to
members of the Organ & Keyboard Club playing for everyone’s enjoyment. Thursday, November 5, 2015 Community Hall 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Don’t miss your chance to see all the wonderful clubs and groups in Sun City Center and have your chance to meet and greet all the wonderful folks in this community.
Sun City Center Veterans Day Ceremony
By Paul Wheat On Wednesday, November 11, Sun City Center will observe Veterans Day at the Community Association’s Community Hall located at 1910 South Pebble Beach Boulevard. The ceremony is sponsored by the Sun Cit y C enter combine d mi lit ar y veterans organizations in recognition of our many community veterans. The program will start at 9 a.m.; however it is suggested that all guests be seated by 8:45 a.m. Doors will be opened at 8 a.m. Coffee and cookies will be provided. It is free and the public is invited. Our guest speaker will be Rear Admiral (RADM) Lawrence C. (Larry) Chambers, US Navy Retired. In the course of a 32-year career, he piloted military aircraft, commanded ships, and held positions of responsibility on land. His military decorations include the Bronze Star, the Meritorious Service Medal, the China Service Medal, and the Vietnam Service Medal with three Bronze Stars. After his retirement from the Navy RADM Chambers worked for Unisys Corporation and subsequently went on to a third career with a Swedish conglomerate Kinnevik where he worked on projects in various locations around the world including Bosnia, Vietnam, and Kazakhstan. He and his wife Sarah presently reside at Freedom Plaza in Sun City Center.
Community Hall was packed in 2014 for the celebration commemorating our veterans, both local and still serving across the world. Guests are encouraged to arrive early for the best seats.
Our program includes a musical interlude presented by the Trinity Baptist Church Choir directed by Rev. James Feist. Edward Mahoney, USMC veteran, will be our Grand Marshall and head the Procession. 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, through its fund
Statement of Purpose
The Sun City Center Community Association serves the residents of Sun City Center by providing assistance for the elderly, assistance and essential services to tax exempt entities, and operates in lieu of a municipal government, thereby lessening the burdens of government (Hillsborough County, Florida).
raising efforts, ensured that the flags will continue to fly along SR 674 during this special period of recognition to our veterans and active military forces. The Patriots Club will be at the ceremony to collect for the special rehabilitation program at the James Haley VA Hospital in Tampa and will also hand out U.S. stick flags to all attendees. For additional information call 6347777.
For those SCC and KP residents who wish to attend the Veterans Day Ceremony at Freedom Plaza, arrangements have been made for a shuttle bus to run between the CA Community Hall on South Pebble B each Blvd. and Freedom Plaza starting at 10 a.m. and will run most of the day. For additional information on the shuttle bus call 642-1279.
Did You Know?
A drawing on an easel just inside the Atrium’s front door shows the planned 1,385-square-foot café that will replace the current 225-sq. ft. coffee kiosk. Bids are being reviewed and the Community Association expects to choose a vendor in November so that construction can start by year-end or early in 2016. Note: Heard something recently that might be of interest for this feature? Send your suggestions to “hodgespress@gmail.com”.
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LAWN CONCERT
Join us Thursday, November 12, from 3 - 5 p.m., at the Bandstand and listen to Elvis (aka Bill Lindsey) sing a variety of Elvis’ famous songs. This is a free event and is sponsored by the Community Association. Bring your own chair or sit in your golf cart. Info 813-642-2001.
NOTICE: INDOOR POOL HOURS FOR CHILDREN
According to current policy, children are not allowed in the Indoor Pool. The Board is considering allowing children (3–17) in Lane 1 of the Indoor Pool from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. This will be placed on the agenda for discussion and vote at the November 11, 2015 Board Meeting.
NOTICE
By Sam Sudman The Sun City Center Fire Protection Improvement Project is almost finished. By the time the November issue of this paper is out all hydrants will have been installed and all drilling of water main pipe will be completed. Remaining work consists of minor work along Quiet Lane, Arrowhead Drive and Cherry Hills Drive. By Thanksgiving the only work remaining will be final clean up and restoration. We also anticipate that the first phase (FY 15) Sun City Center Inlet Modification Project, CIP No. 46135 will reach Substantial Completion this week (by Friday October 23, 2015) and final completion by November 20, 2015. Thanks again.
MEET THE CANDIDATES NIGHT
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2015 COMMUNITY HALL - 7 p.m.
Refreshments served at 6:30 p.m. CANDIDATES FOR YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE:
Bob Black Mike Killian John Luper Lynn K. Mooney Neil S. Rothfeld Jim Schwartz
Written questions from the audience will be collected prior to and during this meeting by the Elections Committee.
NOTICE OF MEMBERSHIP VOTE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Tuesday, December 1, 2015, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sandpiper Room in the Atrium Wednesday, December 2, 2015, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Room 3, Community Hall CA membership card or photo ID required to vote. Absentee Ballots are available at the CA Office until 3 p.m., December 2, 2015. Absentee Ballots are also available in this issue. Please be sure to include your CA number & signature. For those members who are out of town, you may request an Absentee Ballot to be sent to your northern address by emailing secretary@suncitycenter.org or via phone 813-633-3500.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
CLUB/ORGANIZATION AMOUNT APPLIED TO Monday Movies $402 To offset license fees Dog Owners Club $3,745 Dog Park Renovations The Men’s Club $11,000 Medians on Pebble Beach Blvd. North Community Foundation of Tampa Bay $7,104 SCC Library (from the Durward & Janet Seville Fund)
Newcomers
List prepared by Linda Bowker from CA staff data. Report corrections, additions to CA at 633-3500.
Last First Grimes Susan Tordi Randall Howell William & Betty Laing Jane Beal Mary Pasman Mary Cable Clarence & Frances Flynn Joseph & Joan Specht Frederick Hartig-Specht Margaret King Meredith Starewicz Douglas & Nancy Melvin Paul & Anne Nizza Ernest & Irma Smith Laurence & Mitzi Carr Henry & Anita Kraft Dan & Donna Wood Tom & Phyllis Tagle Mauricio & Mardenia Swanson Carl & Sheree Selby Richard & Carol Morris Pamela Duncan James Laing Mary Marion Phyllis Bennett Terry & Robin Cassino Thomas & Donna Ruben Elias & Betty Sembler William Qualls Rudy & Jeanne Bonaventure Charles Bruno Edward & Annette Spangler Richard Peterson William & Char Gilchrist Thomas Trias Susan Street Terry & Norma Cox William Johnson Donna Wolfe George Wolfe Jeanie Murphy Lester & Luella Smith Patricia Lovell Robert & Roberta Diamond Nelson & Loreen Daun Bonnie Tannenholz Rod & Salvina Latoni-Cohn Maria Cohn Sheldon Galpin Wayne
Num Local Street Hometown 1810 Adrean Pl Charleroi 1810 Adrean Pl Belle Vernon 1731 Atrium Dr Niceville 716 Augusta Dr Plainfield 2034 Berry Roberts Dr Rockville 1348 Bluewater Dr Interlochen 1424 Bluewater Dr Hendersonville 626 Chipper Dr Boston 627 Chipper Dr New Castle 627 Chipper Dr Brooklyn 634 Chipper Dr Scottsdale 636 Chipper Dr Chicago 649 Chipper Dr Belle Vernon 683 Chipper Dr E Brunswick 685 Chipper Dr Morristown 1740 Coco Palm Cir Sturbridge 263 Courtyards Blvd Apt 105 Belle Vernon 410 Crystal Downs Ct Logan 1512 Danbury Dr Denver 604 Deep Lake Dr Lake Orion 908 Del Webb Blvd E Galveston 1721 Del Webb Blvd W Jeannette 2016 Del Webb Blvd W South Bend 2016 Del Webb Blvd W Marine City 2017 El Rancho Dr Iron Mountain 1035 Emerald Dunes Dr Ontario 1108 Emerald Dunes Dr East Norwich 1116 Emerald Dunes Dr Kent 1527 Emerald Dunes Dr Woodside 1639 Emerald Dunes Dr Acworth 1647 Emerald Dunes Dr Baton Rouge 2315 Emerald Lake Dr East Haven 721 Fox Hills Dr 305 Green Manor Dr Parkville 611 La Jolla Ave Akron 1306 Lambdeth Ct 2209 Myrtle Vista Ct Gills Rock 2218 Myrtle Vista Ct Branchburg 2218 Myrtle Vista Ct Branchburg 2229 New Bedford Dr Mt Vernon 2229 New Bedford Dr Mt Vernon 2240 New Bedford Dr Altamont 423 Noble Faire Dr Pasadena 425 Noble Faire Dr Salt Lake City 603 Nutmeg Pl Jamaica 832 Oakmont Ave Newport 1716 Pacific Dunes Dr Manchester 823 Regal Manor Way Michigan City 823 Regal Manor Way Michigan City 1711 Wolf Laurel Dr Ankeny
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Phone 724-366-7655 724-366-7655 352-801-0399 994-3909 944-0352 864-784-9825 260-3377 561-309-7202 561-309-7202 623-203-8488 219-805-1378 938-4117 938-1690 245-4128 727-495-9636 956-4978 317-402-9451 303-999-5980 239-776-9751 409-599-5521 724-875-4544 850-375-8126 850-375-8126 906-282-5243 633-8427 516-835-0884 330-770-5920 712-9489 520-603-9669 225-241-3858 659-7377 314-494-5440 443-690-7907 330-634-4003 260-3562 938-1665 634-3936 634-3936 614-425-2722 740-485-1351 785-478-9454 443-816-3632 801-533-9634 331-3565 214-621-8561 633-5924 219-873-6650 219-873-6650 918-606-5319
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Treasurer’s Report
President’s Report By CA President David Floyd 2016 BUDGET The 2016 Budget was approved at the October Board Meeting. There will not be a dues increase for 2016. Thank you to Lyn Reitz and her staff and our Treasurer Neil Rothfeld who managed our expenses so well. SURVEYING OF CA FACILITIES The CA facilities used by Clubs and Organizations are owned and operated by the Sun City Center Community Association. The Community Association is presently measuring all spaces and rooms in the CA buildings. We are doing this to help our planning committee plan for the future and to assess the space needed for individual clubs. This will be an ongoing project and is needed to properly assign space. In order to do this project properly, we need accurate information about clubs and organizations and their room usage. We have begun to collect information on club membership, room usage, schedules, and specific club needs such as special equipment, utilities or other accommodations. We will in the future be introducing a “sign in” process for clubs using CA space. This will enable us to get a more accurate picture of how our facilities are being utilized. This project will take a year to complete and allow us to better accommodate our clubs. MEMBERS IDENTIFICATION CARDS We have installed signage on all doors to buildings and clubrooms that states that membership identification is required to enter the facility. Just a reminder to all -- your CA I.D. card is required for all club meetings and CA sponsored events except for open events, entertainment shows and National Organization Meetings. Kings point and Freedom Plaza members of clubs must display their Kings Point ID or Freedom Plaza Access ID. Persons without identification may be asked to leave. ALCOHOL AT EVENTS HELD AT THE CA FACILITIES The Florida laws on alcohol consumption at events were changed this year and new regulations are now in effect. These changes will affect how alcohol is present at club and organization events held on Community Association property. Because of new licensing regulations the Community Association will now have strict limits on such events. Your directors have changed our CA policies to meet the new requirements. For the great majority of our events there will be no changes. BYOB events may still be held. Alcohol sales, including “alcohol included in the ticket price”, will no longer be an option for any event. Clubs may not offer alcohol at a paid event even if the alcohol is donated by a club member. Clubs may still raffle “baskets of cheer”. Please check with the CA if your organization is planning an event. NEW CAFÉ Plans were finalized for the new café and the bid packages were sent out. We have received the bids from the contractors and they will be reviewed by TPO who will make recommendations to the Board. We plan to start construction in 2015 with expected completion in the first half of 2016. MEDIANS The Median Project for North Pebble Beach Blvd. is moving forward. We will be converting three more medians to enhanced Florida friendly landscaping. JULY 4th 2016 There will be no fireworks in 2016. Our Community Breakfast will be held as usual. Your Community Association is planning a member/family/guest event for our CA Members in the afternoon to celebrate the 4th. A CA I.D. card or guest pass will be required to attend this event. Details will be announced at a later date. Our thanks to Chuck and Chris Collett who have agreed to chair the afternoon event.
By Neil Rothfeld The 2016 budget will not have any increase in the dues. They will remain at $270 per member. There is no increase for the Operating Fund because we applied a surplus of $233,307 to the 2016 budget to help eliminate any dues increase. Without applying the surplus, the dues increase would have been $21. The expenses for the 2016 budget are $132,700 more than the 2015 budget and the income is $15,600 more. The expenses increased because we have additional facilities, Wi-Fi for all the campuses and
have provided in the budget the cost of furnishing the café. This budget will continue the high standards of maintenance, repairs and service that our residents are accustomed to. I want to thank the Budget Committee, Ed Barnes, Chairman, Gene Morris and Bob Deutel, Lyn Reitz, Community Manager, and Stacie Schmidt, the Association’s Accountant, for all their time and effort that went into the preparation of the budget.
2016 Budget
Board Approved – 10/14/15 Total dues per member - $270 (A detailed copy of the Budget is available in the Community Association Library) OPERATING BUDGET: 2016 Projected Income Members Dues $2,647,800 ($233.00 per member) Directory 46,750 Entertainment 87,320 Interest Income 3,600 Miscellaneous 109,650 Surplus 2015 233,310 Total Income $3,128,430 2016 Projected Expenses Wages, Taxes & Benefits $1,401,250 Maintenance & Supplies 226,000 Maintenance Contracts 249,300 Utilities 428,200 Insurance 223,900 Administration 112,750 Professional Services Legal, Audit, Computer 46,100 Management Contract 273,190 Library 14,500 Entertainment 79,180 Miscellaneous 74,060 Total Expenses $3,128,430
REPLACEMENT RESERVE FUND Projected Balance 1/1/16 Funds Needed per Replacement Study: Projected Disbursements Estimated Interest Income Members Dues ($32 per member) Projected Funds Available 12/31/16
$550,200 (762,000) 3,000 355,200 $146,400
Replacement Reserve for Furniture & Equipment Projected Balance 1/1/16 $113,600 Members Dues ($5 per member) 55,500 Projected Disbursements (82,800) Projected Balance 12/31/16 $86,300 Reserve for Hurricane Deductable Insurance Projected Balance 12/31/16 $300,000
CAPITAL BUDGET Projected Balance 1/1/16 Projected Disbursements for Projects Projected Transfer Fees Projected Balance 12/31/16
$278,700 ($200,000) 630,000 $708,700
What’s New at the Library?
By Elaine Birkinshaw Because our bookstore overfloweth with all of the generous donations we have received from the community, we will be having an in-house book sale during the week of November 9 through the 13, just in time for some early holiday shopping. This special sale will feature beautiful hardcover fiction for the bargain price of three for $1, and 20-cent paperbacks. Most of these books are former bestsellers from your favorite authors. Because of limited space, we will be replenishing our stock as the week goes on, so you may want to come more than once to see what treasures will be revealed. The long-awaited next installment of the Maggie Hope series, Mrs. Roosevelt’s Confidante, is now available. Maggie Hope is a British-born American citizen and brilliant mathematician who saves the Prime Minister from assassination in the first novel of the series. As Maggie becomes a full-fledged spy, she is thrown into dangerous situations using her code-breaking skills to gather vital information for the Allies. In this fifth novel of the series, Maggie accompanies the Prime Minister to Washington, D.C. just after the bombing of Pearl Harbor for a meeting with President Roosevelt. When Mrs. Roosevelt’s aide is murdered, Maggie is drawn into a web of intrigue where she discovers a shocking conspiracy. Elizabeth Gilbert’s memoir Eat, Pray, Love spent 57 weeks at the top of the New York Times Best Seller List in 2007. Her newest book Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear, encourages us to overcome the mental and emotional paralysis that keeps us from trying new things or enjoying a full life. Learn how to find something you really love and do it; face your biggest fears and deal with them. If you are a writer or artist looking for inspiration, this is a good place to start. And, if perfectionism is part of what is holding you back from creativity or fully enjoying life, Dr. Brené Brown’s The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are will help you to see that it may be your very desire to make things perfect that keeps you from being the person you are instead of the person you feel you should be. Her newest book, Rising Strong, reminds us we all have struggles and that no matter how brave we are for how long, we all eventually fall. It’s how we recover from that fall that makes the difference and Dr. Brown has good advice for pulling ourselves back up and using our experiences to gain new strength. As Dr. Brown says in her Manifesto of the Brave and Brokenhearted, “We are the authors of our lives. We write our own daring endings.’ Happy Reading!
GFWC Club Presented with Beautiful Gavel Stand
At the summer Organizational Board Meeting when President Rosie Clifton went to call the meeting to order, she was in a dilemma as to where to knock with the gavel. That’s when Sharon Nathan, Club Parliamentarian, came to the rescue. Her husband who has done lots of woodworking for her agreed to make a special stand for the gavel. Thanks Don.
L - Rosie Clifton, Womans Club President is shown accepting the gavel stand from Don Nathan, with Sharon Nathan looking on.
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NOTICE: Each community and club in Sun City Center and Kings Point has specific rules about membership and attendance. Unless specifically stated or posted, most venues, meetings and events hosted on the Community Association campus and in Kings Point require attendees to bring their SCC CA or KP ID or come with a resident member. When in doubt, contact the club in question - not the venue or association - prior to arrival. Thanks.
Sawdust Engineers
Bette Grunkmeyer is a volunteer at the Saw Dust Engineers Club. She is shown with a beanbag game she painted that will be given to any of the nonprofit organizations that qualify. Your nonprofit organization can qualify by bringing a letter on the letterhead stationery from your office stating that you are a volunteer. You must also have a picture identification. Bette is also preparing a two-story dollhouse that will be raffled on December 5 at the Holiday Walk. The dollhouse depicts a log cabin decorated for Christmas. It will be on display in the Sawdust Engineers Sales Room starting November 1. A $40 fee for new members joining after October 1 will include all of 2016. This fee includes training in using the equipment of the club. Present member renewal dues are $30 if paid before January 1. After that date the renewal fee is $35.
Sew ’N Sews Fall Sale
November 6 from 9-12, under the tents by the gazebo on Cherry Hills Dr. Sale raises money for charitable projects donated to Kidz Place, LifePath Hospice and Haven for Hope. Receive a free raffle ticket for a Quilted Christmas wall hanging when you purchase any item. At the same time, you can purchase raffle tickets for a king-size Christmas Quilt for a drawing on Dec. 17. Parking will be limited so bring your golf cart. Sew ’N Sews members love to make handmade quilts for children. Dee Kelly presented Suzette Armadas, Development Director of A Kid’s Place in Brandon, FL, with donated quilts. This is a unique non-profit organization providing foster care and a loving home for abused, neglected, or abandoned children. For more information about Sew ’N Sews contact Linda at 813-390-2377 or email “scc. sew.n.sews@gmail.com”.
Scandinavian Club
The Scandinavian Club of Sun City Center will gather at IKEA for lunch on November 18 at 12 noon. In addition to having the excellent buffet we have become used to, a rep for IKEA will give a talk about their organization in our area and worldwide. The admission is $10; reservations are required; for questions please call Sandra, our Program Planner. The traditional and festive Scandinavian Christmas dinner will again be held at Club Renaissance in Sun City Center. The dinner will be on December 9 and the doors will open 5:30 p.m. The Men’s Chorus of SCC will entertain after dinner. Reservations are required, no BYOB. Club email: scandiscc@gmail.com Club web: https://sites.google.com/site/scandiscc/
Potters Wheel Club Donation to Diabetes Youth Services
The Potters’ Wheel Club members, Karen Hanson (Perrysburg, OH), Millie Ballard (Colorado) and Terrie McNamara (Toledo, OH) donated their pottery to Diabetes Youth Services (DYS) Volunteer, Donald Smith (Continental, OH). The pottery will be part of the DYS’s Gala Silent Auction this November 13 in Perrysburg Ohio. In 2003, Don picked up a DYS pamphlet about swimming to raise money to send kids to camp. DYS’s goal is to teach children to manage their Diabetes. This is an independent non-profit organization based in Toledo, Ohio. Over the past 12 years, Don and wife Connie have raised over $159,000 for DYS. On February 2, 2016, Don will swim 4 and 1/3 miles (300 Lengths) in the SCC Aquatics Center pool. Karen, Millie, and Terrie and the Potters’ Wheel Club are glad to contribute to Don’s goal this year of raising $35,000 for DYS.
Save This Date for Your Holiday Schedule!
December 5 is the Community Association’s Holiday Breakfast/Walk on the Central Campus (N. Pebble Beach Blvd.).
Irish Connection Movie Night
Monday, November 9 6:30 p.m. at the Rollins Theater Feature: An Everlasting Piece Starring: Barry McEvoy, Brian O’Bryne and Anna Friel A delightful Irish comedy set in the 1980’s during the Troubles in Northern Ireland. Two good friends, one a Catholic & one a Protestant, become partners in a scheme to corner the wig market. A comic twist brings humor to life during tense times. All in SCC welcome.
New York Empire State Club Pre Thanksgiving Dinner
Tuesday, November 3 in the Kings Point Veterans Theater at 5 p.m. Music by GARI and food by Banquet Masters. Menu: sliced turkey with dressing and cranberries, sliced glazed ham, roast pork loin, mashed potatoes and gravy, veggies du jour, dessert, coffee, tea and soda. BYOB. Members $20 per person. Guests $25 per person. Checks should have been received by October 25, so call 633-8942 for more information. Don’t forget our lets make a deal raffle, if you’re not in it u cant win it. Reminder our 2016 dues is do so send it in if you didn’t.
Computer Club Monthly Meeting
November 4, 2016 — Wednesday Time 7 p.m. in the Florida Room Create Your Own Holiday Cards To send a personally made card to families and friends is always well received, whether you make one to mail to all, or one for each individual, Journal Editor, Ilona Merritt, will show us how to design them and where to get ideas, pictures and verbiage. These techniques can also be used for other occasions. Cards can be made with a card program or more personal with Microsoft Publisher and Ilona will explain the difference. Computer Classes Sign up for your choice of class in the Computer Lab, (Atrium Building) Monday through Saturday, 12:30 - 5 p.m. Tuition is payable upon registration. For additional information email: Diane Hall, Education Director @ dhall2117@gmail.com. An Introduction to EXCEL 2013 Four days November 10, 13, 17 & 20, 10 a.m. – 12 noon Members $10, Non-members $15 This is a class for beginners who are interested in spreadsheet development from design to implementation. Prerequisite: ‘Introduction to Computers’, given by the Computer Club or equivalent. This class is an 8-hour class, covering definitions, layouts, data entering, number formats, mathematical operators and formulas, functions, cell alignments and worksheet management. Computer Backup 101 Wednesday, Nov 25, 8:45 – 11:45 a.m. $10 Members, $15 Non-members Computer Backup 101 is a 3-hour seminar on a backup method that combines a program called Macrium Reflect Free (Free) and a program called Goodsync ($29/ one time). The result is a secure backup that protects your personal files and the computer system files in an easily recoverable backup system. Tuning Your PC Workshop Nov. 19, 8:45 a.m. – 12 noon $30 - Computer Club Members Only Is your PC or laptop running slow, long boot times, do you wait forever for web pages to come up? Bring your own laptop computer to class and see the results immediately. You will take home a CD disk that include the programs we use in the workshop, along with preprinted notes. Introduction to File Explorer Monday, November 30, Time: 9 – 12 noon $10 Members, $15 Non-Members Windows File Explorer is the Windows built-in application that displays the contents of hard drives and folders. You use it to navigate all the folders and files on your computer. In this class you will learn to find, to save, to move, to copy, to delete and to rename files and folders on your hard drive or memory sticks. Windows 10 Same Class – Five Dates November 6, 11, 16, 24 and December 3 Time: 9 – 12 Noon Members $10, Non-members $15 This workshop is designed to familiarize you with Windows 10. We will customize the start screen and play with some of the preinstalled apps. Among other subjects we’ll cover antivirus, Microsoft accounts, Cortana, Edge, the store, keyboard shortcuts, control panel vs. settings, and snap & shake.
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The S.C.C. Model Railroad Club Announces its Free 2015-2016 Open House
We have a new train, The Spirit of Sun City Center and a new scenic feature, The Ruby Resort at Silver Springs! See and hear 10 trains running under computer control while seeking out sights & sounds on The Sun City Central Railroad. If you have grandkids visiting for the Holidays, the youngsters can run trains, learn train safety and earn Junior Engineer Certificates! We have issued over 1100 certificates to date. There will be conductor hats & handbooks for all visiting kids! Thanksgiving: Friday, Nov. 27, 1-4 Holiday Walk: Saturday, Dec. 5, 9-12 Christmas: Mon/Tues, Dec. 28/29, 1-3 Funfest: Saturday, March 19, 9-3 Easter: Saturday, March 26, 9-12 For directions visit www.sccmrrc.org or call 633-5322. Donations are accepted to support our Junior Engineer Program.
Sawdust Engineers Beginners Woodworking Class
The Beginners Woodworking Classes have started. A sign-up sheet is located in the office of the Sawdust Engineers. Classes are on Wednesday night from 6 to 8 p.m. There are two sessions per class and class size is limited to no more than three students. The class is open to men and women. In the past many women have taken this class and have become active members. The cost for non-members is $40 and includes the materials for making two bread/cutting boards. Members are only required to pay the cost of materials. If a non-member decides to become a member after the class the cost of the first year membership will be reduced by $10. The student will be allowed to keep one of the bread/cutting boards but the other will be donated to the club. Contact Stan Juczak 813-633-2755 or Anne LaDue 813-642-0297 if you have any questions
The Women’s Chorus of Sun City Center
The Women’s Chorus welcomed new and former members to a “Welcome Back” harvest- themed party hosted by Debby Shorb, Hospitality Chair, pictured here with Jeff Jordan, Director, in the Fellowship Hall at the St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. The chorus holds two concerts a year, and on Sunday, November 29, at 3 p.m. the 50-member chorus will present their fall concert to celebrate memories of the holiday season at the St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. Mark your calendars for what is always a free and well-attended special event featuring inspiring music and song, audience participation, and a public reception after Women’s Chorus Members (l to r) Kris the concert with special treats prepared Collette, Gert Affayroux, Karen Newton, by chorus members. To learn more about Ludi Kulihin, Maryann Wellander, and The Women’s Chorus visit our Facebook Mae-Ellen Dowdy. page atwww.facebook.com/sccwomenschorus.
Sun City Center Men’s Club Honors Hillsborough County Sheriff Department
By Jay Sparkman. SCC Men’s Club officers pose with the Hillsborough County Sheriff ’s Department Honor Guard before opening ceremonies of a special program honoring the Sheriff ’s Department in the SCCCA Community Hall. From the left are Don Murphy, VP of Programs, Ron Pelton, Men’s Club President, and Jim Rottman, chairman for the special event. The Sheriff ’s Department had members of the department present to answer questions from residents as well as provide demonstrations of special vehicles, protective garb, K-9 members, and information about the various ways the Sheriff ’s Department provides safety. A department helicopter landed on the softball field for viewing by residents. The Sun City Center Men’s Club also had the various Health Care Support Groups sponsored by the club such as Lifeline, Male Call for Prostate Health, Low Vision, Hearing Loss, Neuropathy Resource Group, Parkinson’s Support, Diabetes Support, and Hearing Aid Recycling all present to present information to residents. Several hundred residents enjoyed the information, the musical entertainment, and the ice cream sundaes with ice cream provided by Sun Towers.
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The British Connection
Once again, the British Connection will be celebrating the Holiday Season with a Traditional British Christmas tea. The Tea will be held in the Florida Room at the Atrium Main Campus, North Pebble Blvd. on Monday, December 7, 2015, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. They will be offering a selection of sausage rolls, finger sandwiches, mince pies, fruit cake, egg nog and, of course, tea and coffee. A guest pianist will be providing music while the food is served, after which everyone will be invited to join in a sing-along of Christmas songs. The cost of this event is $18 members and $21 non-members. Checks should be made out to The British Connection and mailed to Terry Harris, 2303 Oxford Center road, Sun City Center, FL 33573. For more information, please call 813 922 6304. Tickets sell out fast, so everyone is urged not to delay sending in their checks.
SCC Metaphysical Society Club
Spiritually uplifting! Please join us! By Frank Valentin Presentations & EXPO: Wednesdays - 10 a.m. Heritage Room - Main Campus November 4 “Acupuncture & Nutrition,” with local Ruskin Board Certified Acupuncture Physician, Nutritionist, and Reflexologist, Kenneth Kuchar-Haas. November 11 “Open Meeting” [in the Sandpiper Room] features video of “Omnec Onec - The Woman from Venus,” and the introduction of 2016 Board candidates. November 14 [Sat., 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., in the Chamber of Commerce, 1651 Sun City Center Plaza], Metaphysical Society EXPO with Readers, Intuitives, Vendors & More! November 18 “Compassionately Listening,” with Glenda Harrison, M.A., a former marriage and family therapist, who asks “can you hear them now”? November 25 “How to Connect with Angels and Recognize When They Are Communicating with You,” with Molly Friedenfeld who shares about life’s lessons. Activities: in the Heritage Room Sunday, November 1 at 2:30 p.m., Metaphysical Movie Sunday features “Somewhere in Time.” 1980 film starring Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour. Mondays, November 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 at 1 p.m., Book Group, features “The Storm before the Calm,” by Neale Donald Walsch. Mondays, November 9 and 23 at 6 p.m., [in the Palm Room], Drum Circle features drums, rattles, shakers, tambourines, and more. Feel the Spirit! Tuesdays, November 3 and 17 at 5 p.m., at Katarina’s. “Kitchen Table Wisdom - Chatting about Metaphysics” informal discussions. Thursday, November 12 at 1 p.m., at Debra Jo’s. Meditation Circle features various meditation methods in a group setting. Open to the public. Presentations, Metaphysical Movie Sunday, Book Group and Drum Circle are open to SCC residents and their guests, and reciprocal communities. Love offering requested at presentations to benefit the Society. Free admission for EXPO, Open Meeting and Activities. Info and location: call Holli at 813 419-4704 or Frank at 813 562-4404.
SCC Audubon Club Begins Season
Hello Fellow Birders! Welcome to the 2015-2016 program of presentations and field trips. We have a great year planned for you. The Sun City Center Audubon Club meets on the first Saturday of the month, November through April. Tempting refreshments are always served at 9:30 a.m. and the meeting starts at 10. On Saturday, November 7, we will meet in the Florida Room. Kelly Holland, Scientist FL EPC Wetlands Division, will show and discuss the birds he photographed on travels to Africa as well as Central and South America. He will also tell us about his work with birds in Florida wetlands. A field trip to Hillsborough River State Park, Thonotosassa is scheduled for Wednesday, November 18. This is one of the oldest state parks in Florida. There are seven miles of birding trails through a dense, hydric hammock forest with an opportunity to view and photograph nature. Fee: $6 per car. Guests are welcome at all meetings. We hope you will want to join and become an active member. Annual membership dues are $10. For more information, call Lynn at 813-938-1065.
Sun City Center Photo Club
Meets Tuesday, November 10 at 6:30 pm At our April photo club meeting, professional photographer, Bernie Hynes gave part 1 of the presentation “Creative Images.” This was a non-technical approach to develop ideas for motivational images. On Tuesday, November 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the Caper Room, Bernie will demonstrate “Part II,” a where to click presentation. We will look at a series of images that initially look quite different but actually were created using the same technique. Then we will accomplish that technique on a basic, intermediate and advanced level. We will look at some tools that can be added to Photoshop and Elements (free programs) that are indispensable for adding creative touches to your images. Community members and guests are welcome to attend. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Caper Room with a tutorial, followed by a brief business meeting. Our program will begin at 7 p.m. For more information on the club and its activities, please see our website at www. photoclubscc.com or visit the learning lab at 1203 N. Pebble Beach Blvd. Beginning November 1, dues for 2016 are $20 per person or $30 per household couple and provide access to club activities, competitions and classes as well as the photo lab with computers, scanners and large format printers. More Clubs on page 6.
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Women’s Chorus
Angie Maze (left), our club VP, is shown presenting a check of $500 for the benefit of the SCC Women’s Chorus. Janet Warren, President of the chorus and a Past President of the club, is shown receiving the check while Jeff Jordan, the new director of the chorus, looks on. Our Woman’s Club founded the chorus in 1963.
What a Great Idea: Sleeping Mats for the Homeless
By Uta Kuhn Member Anne Rankin of the GFWC Woman’s Club of SCC has taken on a project of making sleeping mats for the homeless. She read about this ingenious idea somewhere and started making these mats. It is an easy project. It entails crocheting plastic bags together to make the mat. So Anne decided not to throw any of her bags away. She is shown in a photo with a finished mat. If you would like to help with this project, you can find easy to understand video clips of the entire process from grocery bag to finished product. Thanks Anne for that great information.
Wisconsinites It’s Tailgate Time
Jean Beardsley October 2015 Artist of The Month
By Mel Solochek Sun City center Art Club is proud to announce the Jean Beardsley is Artist of the Month for November. Originally from Watkins Glen, NY, Jean retired to Ruskin, FL for the winters in 1985. In 1997 she bought a house in Sun City Center with encouragement from her friends, who also encouraged her to join the Art Club. She started drawing classes with Gainor Roberts, but decided to try oils and started with Art Pressman. Other instructors that Jean took classes from have been Mike Parker, Linda Scola, Virginia Laudano, and Joe Kanoza. She is now taking acrylics from Anne Walker. You can see Jean’s artwork around the Sun City Center campus. She will be featured in the Library, at the Samaritan Center, the Visitors Center, the Art Room window, and more. Don’t miss seeing her paintings.
Italian Club Christmas Dinner Dance
The Italian Club will have its annual Christmas Dinner Dance with a sit-down dinner catered by Banquet Masters on Friday, December 11, 2015 at the Veterans Theater from 5 p.m. till 9 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. with dinner being served at 6 p.m. Salad with Italian dressing served at table. Manicotti with tomato sauce individually served. Choice of beef bourguignon “or” tilapia with tarragon sauce. Chef selected desserts, decafe coffee, ice tea. Rolls and butter on table. BYOB. Entertainment will be by “THE DUKES”. Members only $20 (will be subsidized). Guests will be accommodated at full price of $28. Dress Code: Men: jacket & tie, ladies: dressy. Tickets will be on sale in the North Club Lobby on Tuesday, December 1, and Wednesday, December 2, from 9 a.m. till noon. Kindly indicate your dinner choice on your check. SCC members please have your badges with you. Tables of eight please keep your checks together. Any questions, please call Tom Barba at 813-633-0264. Cut-off date: December 8. Note: 2016 dues of $10 per person due end of January 2016.
Sun City Center Men’s Chorus Begins Season 52
The Sun City Center Men’s chorus began rehearsals in early September in preparation for the upcoming Christmas and spring season. The chorus has openings for a few new singers. The more than 30 member chorus comes from all walks of life and musical backgrounds. Some have sung most of their lives while other members first tested their vocals after retirement. The chorus is open to local residents and surrounding area. It is under the direction of Mr. Lynn Hirschfeld who is well known in the music community. Rehearsals are held every Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the St Andrew Presbyterian Church located on Dell Web Blvd. West. If you enjoy singing and would like to become a member of this fun loving group come check us out, you will be most welcome. The chorus performs several times each year at a variety of patriotic, civic and club functions. Singing the National Anthem at Tropicana Field for the Rays and Boston Red Sox game was the highlight of last spring’s season. Making music that moves the soul and giving a good show to their audiences is what the chorus is about. For more information about our performance schedule, or if you are interested in becoming a member of the chorus, call Bob Garrod, President at (813) 634 4110.
The Wisconsin Club of SCC/KP will tailgate and watch the Packers vs. The Lions on the big screen on Sunday, November 15, 2015 at Noon in the Veterans Theatre (formerly Borini) in Kings Point. Burgers and Brats, buns, sauerkraut, chips and all the other fixins will be provided. Cost will be $5 per person and family/friends are welcome, too. BYOB and we will provide coffee, water and ice tea. Last names from A – L will bring a side dish and M – Z will bring a dessert to share. What do you need to do? Send your reservation and check made out to “The Wisconsin Club of SCC/KP” to Bev Hetzel, 1010 Chelsea Greens Court, SCC 33573. Please indicate whether you are a brat or burger lover so we can have some idea of quantities. No one will go hungry! Game time is scheduled to be 1 p.m. Questions? Please contact Art Droege, Prez, at “artdroege@aol.com” or Bev Hetzel, Membership Chair, at jbhetzel@gmail.com. Reservations with checks will be accepted through November 6, 2015. This kicks off our social season for 20152016 and we look forward to seeing you there when we cheer our beloved Packers to a win! Not a member of our club and want to be? Contact Bev Hetzel at the email address given and join the fun! We are one of the few clubs who have no membership fee, just a love for all things Wisconsin!
The Italian Club “Roma Holiday”
The Italian Club will present Roma Holiday on Monday, November 16, 2015, at the Kings Point Veterans Theater. The doors open at 5 p.m. Dinner will be at 5:30 p.m. Ferraro’s will be the caterer and feature salad, sandwiches (meatball, eggplant parmigiana, sausage & peppers or italian deli with no sauce), dessert, coffee, tea and soda (BYOB). Entertainment will be by “Full Circle” with dancing from 6:30 p.m. till 9 p.m. Members $13 and Guests $15. Sandwich selection must be made at the time of ticket sales. Ticket sales will be held at the KP North Club on Tuesday, November 3 and Wednesday, November 4 from 9 until noon. SCC members please remember to bring your badges. Tables of eight must include the list of all names and food selections when you send in your checks. Any questions, please call Tom Barba at 813-633-0264. Cut-off date is: November 8.
Volunteers Make the Holiday Breakfast Happen By Phyllis Hodges Joanne and Sam Sudman are busily recruiting 130 volunteers to serve an expected 900 or so on December 5 in the Central Campus Atrium (N. Pebble Beach) for breakfast. Open to the public, this Community Association Holiday Breakfast/Walk is considered by many to be the beginning of their holiday season. They can enjoy a great breakfast with friends and then stroll through some clubrooms to browse, The SCC community spirit reaches far shop or just talk to the club members and wide. Norma and Terry Street, about the club. brand new to SCC from Wisconsin (early The breakfast will be served 7 a.m. to November), promptly stepped forward noon in the Florida, Armstrong and to help with the Holiday Breakfast. They Heritage rooms. Pancakes, sausage, operated a Bed & Breakfast in Wisconsin for 20 years and see the breakfast as a eggs, toast, coffee and juice are a way to offer their services at an event that bargain for only $5. The clubrooms they consider “right up their alley.” will open at 9 a.m. Proceeds from the breakfast will go to a special fund being set up for a community “Family Fun Day” for CA members on July 4. If you wish to help with the breakfast, contact the Sudmans at “jsudman@ tampabay.rr.com”. Volunteers who handle the tickets or serve as kitchen workers, line servers and bussers are assigned to one of two shifts (6 to 9:30 or 8:45 to noon). A cleanup crew shows up just before noon. If you are the president of a club that plans to open your doors on December 5 for the Walk, you should contact Claudia Hinson in the CA Office (813633-3500) to advise her you want to participate. The Sudmans have organized the breakfast since 2012. Every year they are amazed at the response they get from enthusiastic volunteers. They were especially impressed this year when Norma and Terry Street contacted them from Wisconsin saying they want to help. The Streets arrive at their new home here on November 9 and want to start their new life here by becoming contributing members of the community. (Look them up and welcome them to SCC. Terry will be serving eggs and Norma will be taking tickets on the first shift.)
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Club members, residents and guests had a blast at last year’s “Hi, Neighbor!” event. Don’t miss the 2015 event — November 5 at Community Hall.
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MEET YOUR
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Story by Agnes Baker, Photo by Bonnie Mullen Say “Hello” to Ray and Gloria Hosek! Fairly new (since December, 2014) to Sun City Center, these two have already made their presence known as they get involved with their new community. Ray graduated from Loyola University with a business degree. He then served in the US Army during the Vietnam era. When his time with the Amy ended, he worked in the human resources field, ending his career when he retired from Fairchild Aerospace as their Director of Human Resources. Ray and Gloria met while both were employed at the University of Illinois. They were married in Chicago and it became their home until Ray was transferred to Los Angeles where they lived for 34 years, experiencing a major fire and earthquake, and raising three children. Gloria received her art degree and teaching credentials at Cal State University at Northridge, CA. While the children were still at home, she taught art at Notre Dame High School in Los Angeles. She is also known professionally for her artistic ability for she has sold some of her paintings, plus she paints murals, etc. Their “first” retirement was to The Lake of the Ozarks, a favorite spot. However, after 15 years, they felt it was time to move to a warmer place and our community was chosen for the “second” retirement. Ray indulges his passion for golfing and fishing while also being a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Elks and the American
Legion. Gloria - even though out of the classroom - shares her skills with folks at Freedom Plaza, and makes herself available to anyone wanting instruction in the various art forms. This is an art teacher without a classroom, willing to teach to any group! She also enjoys the Lapidary Club and is learning Tai Chi. Gloria and Ray also share a love for gardening and have a plot with the Tillers and Toilers; and are members of the gardening group known as the “greenhouse gang”. Another love and one they have indulged in previously is travel. So far, they have been to a number of countries, including China, Peru, Greece and Egypt. On the agenda is a trip to Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam along with visits to their three children and eight grandchildren all living in Colorado, Illinois and Texas. A very busy twosome and a great asset to our community. Thank you, Ray and Gloria, for choosing SCC as your “second” retirement home.
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Holiday Gift Fund Drive Underway
By Phyllis Hodges It’s time again, folks—time to thank those Community Association maintenance and office people who have been so helpful in 2015 with the myriad of 2015 events and who handle any number of administrative issues that crop up during the year. “This is a gift from you, the CA members; the CA has no involvement,” said Committee Chairman Margaret Vaske. Margaret and her committee were delighted with last year’s record donations. $13,428 was donated by 100 clubs, 18 homeowner associations and six individuals; it was distributed to 29 members of the maintenance crew and eight CA office employees.
“Our goal is to hold last year’s level or even expand it,” Margaret said. They, of course, welcome any amount, but are suggesting the following guidelines for clubs: $20 - $100 for clubs with fewer than 75 members; $100 - $500 for the larger clubs. Cash or checks (payable to “Holiday Gift Fund”) can be dropped off at the CA office before December 18 for forwarding to the committee. The Holiday Gift Fund dates back to 1998 when the idea was floated when some residents wanted to say “thank you” but the CA did not allow tipping employees. Ron Pelton is credited with initiating the fund. For more information, contact Margaret Vaske at 633-6756 or “vaskepm@yahoo.com”.
Freedom Plaza Veterans Day Festival & Hometown Honor Flight
Ann Marie Leblanc—Still in Our Hearts By Phyllis Hodges The Ann Marie Leblanc Room is new to the Community Association Central Campus. It adds additional space for small meetings (16 people at four tables). The Community Association leadership is to be commended for naming the meeting room after Ann Marie. It is an apt way of saying, “We haven’t forgotten you.”
Ann Marie is a legend in Sun City Center and sadly missed by those who worked alongside her on various projects and volunteer activities. She was a SCC director for six years (2007 – 2012) and led some major projects such as the community’s year of events celebrating our 50th Anniversary, FunFest, Holiday Walk & Breakfast, Golf Cart Parade and July 4 Fireworks. Many of them she initiated. The room is in a space formerly occupied by Lifeline in the building on Cherry Hills Drive (just east of Old Towne Hall). Lifeline and DAV are now housed in the part of the building that previously was home to the CA Information Center. Claudia Hinson, scheduler in the CA office, says the meeting room is a welcome addition since it will free up the larger rooms when only a few people are attending. Photos by Phyllis Hodges
Last year’s Hometown Honor Flight was well appreciated and well attended. Organizers expect another banner event this year.
“Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices.” ~ Pres. Harry S. Truman. Veterans Day is Wednesday, November 11. The Retired Officers’ Corporation and Freedom Plaza invite you to join us in thanking our wonderful Veterans. We will be hosting our Second Annual Hometown Honor Flight with Flight to Honor of Polk County. A Hometown Honor Flight provides the opportunity for Veterans who are physically unable to attend an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. a “virtual” Flight of Honor. We will kick off the public festivities at 9 a.m. by cheering on our Hometown Honor Flight Honorees at a short by meaningful parade on American Eagle Boulevard. Bring your business/ organizational thank you banners and signs to show our Veterans your gratitude! Following the parade honorees will be awarded and recognized at a special ceremony featuring the Harmony Belles and Gary Vidito. Also in attendance will be the 1 st Infantry Division Reenactment Group
from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The First Infantry Reenactment Group is a non-profit group of amateur World War II historians and enthusiasts. They will portray the lifestyle, equipment, uniforms, and combat tactics of a United States Army soldier during the World War II years. Their display may include WW2 era tents, tent fly’s, equipment crates and supplies of an Infantry unit, the individual soldiers’ gear, and of course WW2 soldiers in period uniforms. Soldiers at the event will interact with the public at the displays. We are hoping to include a weapons demonstrations and a small battle may be waged by Allied and Axis reenactors! Our goal is to bring the entire Sun City Center Community together for this patriotic event. We encourage local businesses and military organizations to reserve a display table. What a great opportunity to thank our Veterans and bring recognition and awareness (and maybe a few new members) to your organization. For more information or to reserve your table, contact the Retired Officers’ Corporation at (813) 633-4467 or email Corena Fristad at cfristad@brookdale.com.
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MOVIES at the Rollins Theater One showing only @ 1 p.m.
The Monday Movies will normally show two movies each month in the Rollins Theater at 1p.m. on the second and fourth Monday. Dates and times may change as required. Seating is limited to 200 per showing and is reserved for current Sun City Center Community Association members and their guests who present an up-to-date member/guest card or yellow ID badge.
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November 9 • Far From The Madding Crowd • 1hr. 59 min.
Plot: independent, beautiful and headstrong Bathsheba Everdene attracts three very different suitors: a sheep farmer, captivated by her fetching willfulness; a handsome and reckless sergeant; and a prosperous and mature bachelor. Based on the literary classic by Thomas Hardy, this timeless story of Bathsheba’s choices and passions explores the nature of relationships and love -as well as the human ability to overcome hardships through resilience and perseverance. St ar r i ng : C are y Mu l l i g an , Matt h i a s Schoenaerts, Tom Sturridge, Michael Sheen Director: Thomas Vinterberg Genre: Drama Runtime: 1 hour, 59 minutes Rating: PG-13 for some sexuality and violence
November 23 • McFarland USA • 2 Hours
Plot: novice runners in an economically challenged town in California’s farm-rich Central Valley give their all to build a crosscountry team under the direction of Jim White, a newcomer to their predominantly Latino high school. Coach White and the McFarland students have a lot to learn about each other, but things begin to change when he sees the boys’ exceptional running ability. Something beyond their physical gifts becomes apparent - the power of family relationships, their unwavering commitment to each other and their incredible work ethic. With grit and determination, the unlikely band of runners eventually overcomes the odds to forge not only a championship team, but an enduring legacy as well. Along the way, White realizes his family has found a place to call home as he and his team achieve their own kind of American dream. Based on a true story. Starring: Kevin Costner, Maria Bello, Morgan Saylor, Elsie Fisher Director: Niki Caro Genre: Drama, Family Runtime: 2 hours Rating: PG for thematic material, some violence and language.
CA and Photo Club Sponsor Photo Contest CA$H Prizes!
By Paula Lickfeldt Do you like to take photos? If so, you could win cash prizes and see your work featured on the SCC website and NEWS website! Members of the SCC Community Association and of the SCC Photo Club are being asked to enter their photos of what’s great in SCC in a series of monthly photo contests. Each month the top entry will win a $100 prize. If your photo is used on the website, you will be awarded $25. Monthly Prizes: There will be seven monthly prizes of $100 for the winning photo each month. Winners will be notified by email. Additional Winners: Additional deserving photos will be chosen for use on the CA website each month. These winners will be awarded $25. Winners will be notified by email. Grand Prize: There will be an end-ofthe-contest prize of $200 for the best of the best monthly winners. Contest Themes: Each month there will be a different theme. The objective of the photos is to express the active lifestyle at Sun City Center. The November theme is “Whooping it up: Dance & Music” The contest runs through the end of the month. Eligibility: Entries must be from members of the Sun City Community
Association or the Sun City Center Photo Club. To be eligible for any category, a photograph must have been taken in Sun City Center by the entrant after January 1, 2014. How to Enter: 1. Submissions must be made by email (jpeg only) 2. Each entrant is limited to a maximum of five submissions per month 3. Each email submission may only contain one photo entry 4. The photo being entered must be in JPEG format and must be ATTACHED to the email (not embedded in the email) 5. The body of the email must contain: YOUR NAME YOUR ADDRESS YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS YOUR PHONE NUMBER THE TITLE OF THE PHOTO (You must create your own unique title for each submission) 6. T h e e nt r y mu s t b e s e nt t o photos4scc@gmail.com For more information and to get a complete set of the rules and regulations go to the Sun City Center website, www.suncitycenter.org/photocontest. NOTE: All photos depicting persons must include SIGNED photo release forms, which are available here: www. suncitycenter.org/photocontest.
Bob Black
G’day! I’m Bob (Robert G.) Black and live on Wolf Laurel Drive in SCC. Two kids and four ever-so-bright grandchildren. I was elected to the Sun City Center Community Association Board of Directors twice from 2008 to 2012. In 2011 and 2012 I was Ed Barnes’ vice president. On the CA Board, I worked on the SCC Directory, the Hardship Committee, Consumer Affairs Committee and others. I chaired the SCC Public Relations Task Force. I was born and raised in New York City, have lived in Rowayton, CT, Norwalk, CT, Wilton, CT and Lakeland, FL. I came to SCC in 2002 because I saw it as a golf mecca and because I wanted to be around people my own age after several years in teaching college (journalism and public relations) in Lakeland, FL. What was your profession before retirement? I’m a former newspaperman and have owned a public relations firm since 1974. I’ve also been an adjunct professor of journalism and public relations. My firm has had over a hundred clients, many of them for ten or more years. A number were nonprofit organizations. Do you participate in any club, community service or volunteer organizations? I’ve been a driver on the Security Patrol for over ten years. Have been president of two golf associations. On The NEWS of Sun City Center, I was News Editor, columnist and finally deputy editor. I’m a director and public relations chair of the South (Hillsborough) County Coalition on Mental Health and Aging and chaired the Sun City Center Senior Care Corporation. Also was a golf and travel columnist for the SCC Observer and the SCC Sun (now part of the Tampa Trib.) Why do you want to serve on the Board? I want to serve on the Board again because while the current Board has finished projects that were planned years ago, it has not, until October of this year, come forth with even the barest hint of future planning. I believe that the CA Board should be paying far more attention to our amenities and real and potential activities in order to attract people to Sun City Center and add value to our homes. What would you like to see the Board accomplish during your tenure? Improved communication between the CA Board and the community and between the Board and the outside world. Work with the CA’s clubs to redefine their needs. We need to work with the county and State DOT on traffic planning. Work with ClubLink to use part of the North Lakes Golf Course for our members. Develop plans for future construction on the land donated by ClubLink to the CA off Cherry Hills.
Michael Killian (Incumbent)
In June of 2009, with my wife Cathy and our two greyhounds, Nigel and Tess, I moved from Michigan to Sun City Center. All four of us had retired and wanted to spend time with my 98 year old mother who had moved to Sun City Center with my father in 1970. Three years ago in 2012, I was elected to serve on the Board. At that time, as now, I feel I have something to offer our community. I am pleased with many of the changes that have transpired in SCC since then but there are still more goals I have set for myself that have yet to come to fruition. What is it about you, your skillset of personality that would make you a good Director? After 35 years of employment as a Manufacturing Engineer for Detroit Diesel Corporation where I retired I was given many opportunities to work with people from all walks of life, from CEO’s to men who got up every day and went to work sweeping floors in the factory. I learned two very important lessons to live by: 1. Everybody is equal. 2. Don’t lie to people. Do you participate in any club, community service or volunteer organizations? Since moving to SCC I have worked on the Security Patrol, been an officer in my HOA, joined the Billiard Club and joined the Stained Glass Club where I have served as their Internal Vice President for the past three years. While living up north, working and raising a family I did not have time to fulfill some of my interests. Now is that time. Why do you want to serve on the Board? Being the Board Club Liaison Director has been an education in our clubs here in SCC and I have learned how our clubs, their officers and members work together to make this the best place to live and play together. With over 150 clubs there is always something to do in SCC! What would you like to see the Board accomplish during your tenure? There are many responsibilities that fall on the Community Association Board. Our community is fortunate to have a group of people who are willing to carry out those responsibilities on their behalf. The important thing is that the people serving on the board are mindful of what the people want… and act accordingly. I consider myself proven to be one of those people.
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John Luper
My name is John Luper. My family moved to Clearwater, FL in 1958 and most of schooling and career has been in the Tampa Bay area. My wife Linda and I have been married nearly 45 years and we have two wonderful daughters and 6 great grandkids. I play golf regularly and we have been traveling extensively since retirement four years ago. Linda and I moved to SCC early in 2002 when I accepted a job with WCI Communities, the previous home developer. Prior to that I was Director of Golf Operations at Grenelefe Resort located in central Florida. What was your profession before retirement? My entire career was involvement in golf courses. Initially I was a Certified GC Superintendent and prepared courses for PGA-LPGA events. New opportunities also included Property Management and ultimately I entered upper management positions. With WCI, I was Regional General Mgr. of Amenities based in SCC. That position also included responsibilities of 5 other community clubs and golf courses. In SCC, I also was President of the Kings Point Master Association and all clubhouses and facilities in KP until the developer sold them to the residents. Do you participate in any club, community service or volunteer organizations? I am a past president of the SCC Chamber of Commerce, current vice president of the Greater SCC Beautification Corporation, current member of the SCC Men’s Club, member of the CA Pebble Beach Florida Friendly committee, and have served on a previous Pebble Beach task force and previous Long Range Planning Committee. I also represented the developer on the SCC Forum. Why do you want to serve on the Board? With development soon to be finished, the future success of the community is how well we maintain our facilities at an affordable price and market this wonderful community to future retirees. We must continue to maintain all facilities in first class condition, monitor the overall satisfaction of residents, and plan for affordable future changes that the next generation of homebuyers will look for. I believe my experience in SCC has prepared me to be of help. What is it about you, your skillset of personality that would make you a good Director? I believe I am a good listener. I have learned what did or didn’t work in the past doesn’t necessarily mean it will be the same in the future. What would you like to see the Board accomplish during your tenure? I would like SCC residents feeling that their community enhances their life, their property value, and living here was the best decision they ever made.
Lynn K. Mooney
Lynn Mooney. Husband-Richard (Dick). Born and raised in Mansfield OH, relocated to Atlanta GA; Washington, DC; Chicago, IL, and lastly Sun City Center (24 year resident). We moved to Sun City Center in June, 1991, to be closer to both sets of parents who were aging residents. The most important reason was the variety of the offerings in the community amenities; the recreation and health and fitness, the security that was offered, the emergency and medical services as well as the ability to socialize with our own age group. What was your profession before retirement? Started my career in real estate in 1984 in Tampa and started SouthShore Homes & Properties in 2003 as its Broker-Owner. There is nothing more rewarding than helping clients realize their dream of retiring to Florida. Do you participate in any club, community service or volunteer organizations? I attend the Community Association meetings to be up-to-date on any proposed activities and discussions being addressed in the community. Over the years, I have served on numerous Boards of Directors. Why do you want to serve on the Board? It is time for me to give back to the Sun City Center community by volunteering and sharing my non-profit organization experience. The decisions of the Board of Directors will affect our property values and quality of life. Having more than 30 years of experience in property sales, both residential and commercial, and my experience with “baby boomers” (the target audience for prospective SCC homebuyers) and my firsthand knowledge of Florida real estate legislation, I want to help to focus the Board’s decisions so that both current residents and prospective homebuyers will derive maximum benefit of the blended lifestyle. How should the Board of Directors determine the community priorities relative to its various responsibilities? It is important, as a Director, to review all issues for all residents and leave any personal opinions outside the boardroom. We need to be aware of our property rights to protect the values of our investment in Sun City Center and be aware of the changes going on around us as well as the challenges that they bring. What would you like to see the Board accomplish during your tenure? Develop a strong 3-year strategic plan to benefit all community members and businesses. It is important to have a retail and restaurant mix available; Develop a consumer-friendly website so that we are competitive with other retirement communities and promote the best that we have to offer. Review the existing rules that govern the community for continued relevance as well as providing equality of services for all.
Neil S. Rothfeld (Incumbent)
Neil S. Rothfeld. My wife and I moved to Sun City Center 13 years ago from Bellmore, NY I am presently a widower. I have a son and a daughter. My son lives in Brooklyn, NY and my daughter lives in Orlando, FL. My particular interests are finance and investment. I have lived in Sun City Center for 13 years. We moved from Bellmore, NY. We choose Sun City Center because there were various clubs and activities to keep us busy in our retirement. In addition to that you could use a golf cart for transportation within the confines of Sun City Center. What was your profession before retirement? I am a CPA, licensed in the state of NY and was a Chief Financial Officer for over 25 years before my retirement. Do you participate in any club, community service or volunteer organizations? I have been Treasurer of the CA for the past 9 years and a director for 3 years. Before that I was President of my HOA and a member of the board and Treasurer of various clubs. Why do you want to serve on the Board? I want to serve on the board to make Sun City Center a better community and to insure that our 501 (c) 3 status is protected. I want to make sure that our residents are fairly served since I have no preconceived agendas. How should the Board of Directors determine the community priorities relative to its various responsibilities? Directors have to be aware of the resident’s needs and concerns for the future. A director must be knowledgeable of the current Statutes of the state of Florida. What is it about you, your skillset of personality that would make you a good Director? I listen, analyze and make an informed decision and my financial experience is an added plus. What would you like to see the Board accomplish during your tenure? I look forward to building a better relationship with the residents and improve the board’s communication skills.
November 2015
Jim Schwartz
My name is Jim Schwartz. My wife, Tina, and I moved from Lansing, MI to SCC in April 2011. We selected SCC because it appeared to be a very pleasant place to live, and my wife’s father lived here before his death. We have two children. I was honorably discharged from the Navy in 1971. I am a disabled Viet Nam veteran. I received a BS degree in 1974 from Aquinas College with majors in Accounting and Business Administration. My hobbies include golf, billiards, putzing in the yard, and laying around the SCC outdoor pool. What was your profession before retirement? I worked for and retired early from the State of Michigan in 2008. I worked in the State’s Medicaid Program where I served as an auditor, reimbursement specialist, and then in management positions as a program manager of the State’s Home and Community Based Waiver Program for the Elderly and Disabled. Do you participate in any club, community service or volunteer organizations? I am active and participate in many activities in Sun City Center as well as some for the Community Association Board (CAB). 2015 Holiday Golf Cart Parade Chairperson, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 110 Commander and Chapter Service Officer, American Legion Post 246, Men’s Club, Ohio Club, German-American Club, Billiards Club, Caloosa Creek 1 POA secretary, member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, and I am also a member in the Ruskin VFW Post 6287 and Moose Lodge 813. Why do you want to serve on the Board? To ensure that the wishes of the majority are heard and acted upon; and that all matters are dealt with openly, fairly, and in accordance with our rules and by-laws. How should the Board of Directors determine the community priorities relative to its various responsibilities? The board should separate the priorities into three categories, first, those things that must be done due to legal dictates or for health and safety reasons; second, those things that do not require an inordinate amount of capital outlay or infrastructure change that the majority of the people desire, and thirdly, those “wish-list” items that the people want if unobligated funding is available in sufficient amount. What would you like to see the Board accomplish during your tenure? I would like the board to continue the program of updating and improving the SCC infrastructure, add more avenues of entertainment and campus life enrichment; and take whatever action is available to eradicate some of the unsightly conditions of some of the properties in SCC.