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The Cart Parade is Comin’ to Town

By Phyllis Hodges The annual Sun City Center Christmas Golf Cart Parade is only one week away! December 8 promises to be a fun addition to Sun City Center’s holiday season. The parade begins at 10 AM and will be followed by a Winter Festival sponsored by Minto Communities beginning at 11 AM. The Festival will run until 2:30 PM. The SCC Community Association Central Campus will be brimming with entertainment, a car show and vendors offering food and other wares. The parade starts at the Central Campus parking lot on N. Pebble Beach Blvd. and continues right on La Jolla, right on El Rancho, right on Ojai, and left on Cherry

H i l l s back to the Campus Bandstand. Residents along those streets should plan accordingly if they need to leave their homes during the parade hours. The committee has been hard at work encouraging entries, inviting government officials and soliciting sponsors to cover expenses. Dave Birkett, committee chair, said, “The overall goal is to make this an enjoyable community event. We have no doubt that will be the case. At press time, entries had well exceeded the 42 carts

which participated last year.” Each year the parade entries have reflected the fun, creativity and variety represented in our community. From towering snow globes to houses on wheels, tropical Santas and pink mobiles, the SCC Christmas Cart Parade has always been a great way to kick of the holiday season and get into the Christmas spirit. And we expect this year to be better than ever! Of course, the $5,000 golf cart prize money donated by Minto is adding to the excitement! You read that right - $5,000 in prize money! But the committee has been emphasizing that carts do not have to be elaborately decorated to join in the fun. A cart can be adorned with a lot or a little of something that reflects either the holiday or some aspect of life in Florida. The theme of the parade—‘Tis the Sea-Sun—offers a wide spectrum of opportunities. Entries will be accepted anytime, including the day of the parade.

The Golf Cart Parade Committee is stressing that community participation is the goal. Entries can be decorated minimally, as is this one.

Registrations can be picked up at the Community Association office, Kings Point clubhouses, or Freedom Plaza marketing office. Information contacts: Dave Birkett (dmbirkett@yahoo.com) or the Kings Point representative, Chris Robinson (crobin1940@ yahoo.com) NOKP Staff contributed to this report. Collage of past parade entries on pages 8 & 9.

CIA Blackbird mission results revealed The Silver Osprey Squadron members and guests had a real treat for their monthly luncheon meeting on November 9 at the Plaza Club, Sun City Center. Aeronautical engineer William J. Fox told them about the design and development of the Lockheed A-12 Blackbird reconnaissance aircraft, and Don Vining, MD explained his part in enabling the pilots to cope with the extreme altitudes and speeds. Bill’s talk can be summarized as “An inside story on the high speed, high altitude spy plane successor to the U-2 and its covert flights over North Viet Nam and North Korea in the late 1960s.” The first flight of the A-12 Blackbird was in April 1962. Two years later, equipped with Pratt & Whitney J-58s, rated at 32,000 lbs of thrust each, the A-12 cruised at Mach 3.2 and 83,000 ft. Bill Fox first got involved with the A-12 as a young engineer for Honeywell, and helped design its flight simulator. This was crucial for training the six CIA pilots to fly 29

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very successful combat missions over North Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and North Korea. In response to the USS Pueblo crisis in January 1968, pilot Frank Murray quickly found the Pueblo in Wonson harbor only one day after the North Koreans boarded it. He was able to photograph the whole of North Korea from the DMZ to the Yalu River in less than eighteen minutes without

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being detected. He brought back photos showing some of the American captives on deck. This was the proof the US needed, showing our ship and our men were being held. Negotiations began immediately. The CIA connection with the A-12 Blackbird ended in 1968. The US Air Force continued with the two-seat SR-71 until 1989, and NASA flew three of them until 1996.

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Don Vining MD, was a US Air Force Flight Surgeon based at Groom Lake (Area 51) at the same time Bill Fox was there (1965-1967). Don made sure the CIA pilots were healthy enough to fly. For part of his training, he spent time at the David Clark Company of Worcester, MA, to learn how to wear and use the pressure suit. This enabled him to go through the same 90,000 Continued on Page 3

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The Editor’s Corner Holiday Traditions At Home & Across the Pond By Adam Porter EIC, NOKP December is here once again. In our home, that particular flip of the calendar page triggers the beginning of several annual family traditions. And this year we are adding a few more. The Tree

We found our tree.

Some folks put this up the day after Thanksgiving. Others wait until Christmas Eve. We split the difference and put ours up sometime in the middle of the month. We do our best to make a big production out of this, a family outing somewhere between the Griswold’s trudge through knee-deep snow and snapping together a plastic one. For years we went over to Lloyds Christmas Tree Farm in Seffner. But, these days, Lloyds is no more than a Ghost of Christmas Past. We still get a live tree, but now the trips are quicker and most of the fun involves sipping cocoa as we untangle light strings and hang our favorite ornaments one by one while Bing, Ol’ Blue Eyes and the Rat Pack croon the old standards, warning us to button up our overcoats because It’s Cold Outside. The Decorations Ours are simple, and they don’t include lights on the house or nodding metal reindeer (though I did sell those one year in high school). We have a box or three of collected and handmade decorations we have gathered through the years. These are hung up, set out or set up throughout the house. Wreaths and mangers scenes. Paper chains and felt dioramas. Candles and an army of critters and a bevvy of snowmen, all decked out in their holiday best. Christmas Movie Night This is one we have been doing as long as I can

Ralphie from A Christmas Story

remember. Friday night Movie Night becomes Friday Night Christmas movie night. We

generally watch two each Friday and a couple more on Christmas Eve. Favorites include White Christmas, Home Alone, A Christmas Story, Christmas Vacation and The Polar Express. Of course, we always watch a few of those classic stop motion animation films like Rudolph and other animated favorites like Charlie Brown Christmas, Garfield and The Grinch. Christmas Music Our family’s Christmas playlist is all over the map. It almost always begins and ends with Bing Crosby and the Rat Pack – Dean and Sammy and The Chairman crooning holiday favorites. We also have a few C&W albums, mixes of old standards and poppy holiday songs. Then there are the soundtracks from Christmas movies like Charlie Brown, White Christmas and Home Alone. This last one is a terrific mix of tunes by the likes of Mel Torme’, The Drifters and scores by John Williams. Speaking of scores, there are many nights during the holiday season that we doze off on the couch, empty cider or cocoa mugs on the coffee table and instrumental magic setting the mood. John Williams, The London Philharmonic, Phil Keaggy, the Avalon Pops and a host of Celtic styles. And, of course, every year we hear the Royal Guardsmen singing about a certain beagleshaped WW1 Flying Ace at least a few times. Advent Calendar Growing up, I always had one of these. I remember opening those little doors each day in December well into my teen years. But, at some point, we stopped being excited and Mom quit buying them. This year, with 2 little guys in the house, I decided to bring back the old tradition. We thought about getting one of those perpetual calendars you bring out every year, but decided to start small, ordering a 3D paper version online from Vermont Christmas Company. I ended up ordering two, one more traditional and a second “whimsical” version. Because both ethnic and religious traditions are important in our family, we are equal opportunity with our Christmas traditions. Military Traditions And, finally, this year will be the first year my eldest son celebrates that time-honored military tradition, “First Time Overseas For the Holidays.” Fortunately, for all of us, Chris is not in a war zone. He is living in the relatively safe confines of his quarters the USAF shares

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with the RAF in Lakenheath, England. The Florida boy will likely have his chance to celebrate his very first white Christmas, albeit far from home. But, given new technology such as Skype, much closer now than it once was. Still, it will be tough to hang up his stocking knowing he will not be around to dig inside, eyes flashing excitement in the same way that he did when he was a preschooler. I suppose, at Christmas, all of us are kids again. Maybe those traditions are time machines, or maybe they just come with a little magic that makes time stand still. EDITOR’S NOTE: Share your traditions with us! I have posted this article on our Christmas Eve. website, www.NewsOfKingsPoint. those responses along with our com. I would love for all of you to coverage of the Holiday Cart read it online and leave comments Parade and Christmas Festival in sharing your holiday traditions. the January 2013 issue of News of With your permission we will print Kings Point.

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ft. pressure chamber testing as the pilots. He also wore the suit for several flights in a two seat Blackbird. In a timely aside, Dr. Vining pointed out that the David Clark Company made the suit that Felix Baumgartner used in his recent Space Dive Record. (Highest jump 128,100 ft, and max vertical velocity of Mach 1.24: 834 mph.) The suit can be very claustrophobic and it takes many hours of practice to overcome the urge to unzip it! Dr. Vining explained that any unprotected exposure above the “Armstrong’s line” of 63,000 feet, causes body fluids to boil. Bill Fox’s background gave him an instant rapport with his primarily Navy audience. After graduation from high school in 1951, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, and after a year of special training, was given orders to Korea aboard the carrier USS Oriskany. After his honorable discharge in 1954, Bill got his engineering training at Iowa State University, and later at the University of Minnesota. Bill is very proud of his years with Honeywell and later the Lockheed “Skunk Works”. He retired from Lockheed in 1988 and moved back to his native Iowa. He is very pleased to have been so closely associated with the Blackbird, still considered by many to be the fastest aircraft ever built, and the greatest

Courtesy Wikimedia This SR-71B is a traning version of the Blackbird recon aircraft.

Don Vining, MD, Flight Surgeon, Capt.

Aviation Achievement of the Twentieth Century. Dr. Don Vining left the US Air Force as a Captain in 1969 to open his private practice in Naples, FL. He and Bill Fox have stayed in touch over the years through various Blackbird reunions. To learn more about the history of the Blackbirds and the people involved, search the Internet with the phrase, “Roadrunners Internationale.”

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Spotlight with a Wise

Eating “Out” at the Clubhouses

By Brenda Wiseman Visitors. We all have them, and why not? We live in Florida where the sun is shining, the breezes are blowing and we are wearing shorts. It is always fun and exciting to have friends and family with us, but if you are like I am, sometimes there is too much cooking and not enough yakking. Sometimes, I don’t want to cook, but I don’t want to drive all over the place either, getting caught in the traffic and then waiting for a table at a crowded restaurant. Did you know you can take your guests out and eat all three meals at different locations without ever leaving Kings Point? Depending on where you live behind the gates, you can even walk there and back to help keep those calories in check. The cafe at Falcon Watch Clubhouse (642-0177) on Kings Blvd. is open Monday thru Friday 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Early risers can get some breakfast and enjoy the friendly folks who serve and cook up your favorites. With Terri’s big smile welcoming all residents of Kings Point and their guests to the cafe, you just know

Eating out at the Clubhouse.

you will have a relaxed time. The cafe is open to all residents of Kings Point and their guests. You don’t have to be a member of the club or even golf. The women of the Lyndhurst Association all get together regularly at Falcon Watch and have lunch together. Enjoying sandwiches with lots of laughter, I was invited by Audrey Ercegovich to join them at lunch and felt so good afterwards--full of good food and warm feelings. When hunger pangs hit again, after a swim in the pool or a rousing game of billiards, lunch can be had at Le Perk Cafe in the North Clubhouse. I am partial to Vivian’s egg salad on whole wheat. She just seems to have the perfect touch. The

chili is pretty darn good, too-especially when there is a Florida nip in the air. You know, when the cold front comes through--and it goes down to 60 degrees. The Le Perk Cafe (387-3450) is open Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Muffins for breakfast--ice cream for a snack--I’m getting hungry just thinking about it! Lots of folks congregate in the Cafe and meet up for breakfast or lunch. You will hear lots of happy sounds from the residents enjoying life. And then there is dinner at the Palm Court Cafe (387-3482) open every day from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. If you’d like a beer with your pizza, this is the place to go. It is a great place to kick back and feel as if every day is

a vacation day. DJ’s and music and dancing and watching the alligators. Cookouts around the pool are a busy time. Every time I go to this Cafe in the South Clubhouse, I am reminded of vacationing in Jamaica. Although in Jamaica the golf carts are missing. Traveling by golf cart is just too much fun. So go ahead and enjoy those visitors, but don’t wear yourself out cooking or fighting traffic. Eat in Kings Point. There are plenty of options. Excuse me while I go out and grab a bite!

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The inaugural 2011-2012 "Where in theWorld is the News of Kings Point" contest was an unmitigated success. Scores of our enthusiastic readers submitted photos of themselves holding the News of Kings Point all over the world. Building on that success, we are announcing the Second Annual "Where in the World is the News of Kings Point" contest. We know that many of you folks love to travel 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 masthead clearly visible. Send your digital image to news@thenewsofkingspoint.com so we can put your smiling face in the paper.

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For the past 8 years, C.A.R.E., the no-kill animal shelter in Ruskin has sponsored a Holiday Tree of Lights for the Animals Campaign, with all donations benefitting the homeless pets at the shelter. Each year, toward the end of November, a tree is put up in the lobby of the shelter and is decorated with bulbs and personalized ornaments to honor the past or present pets of donors. The tree stays lit throughout the holiday season. Participation in our Tree of Lights celebration also makes a wonderful gift to the animal lovers in your life and all donations will be used to feed the shelter pets and medically treat those in need until they can find a new home with a human companion. To have a bulb or personalized ornament place on our holiday tree, or to make a general donation, please visit the shelter at 1528 27th St SE in Ruskin, visit our website at careshelter. org, or call Don at 813.633.2903 for assistance. Thank you for your support of our homeless pets and have a wonderful holiday season.

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To help get that cart decorating creativity flowing, here are a few of NOKP’s favorite photos from the past few years. We hope this collage of past parade entries will offer some inspiration.

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Golf Scores - Hogans Golf Club Of Sun City Center and Kings Point

Monday, October 22, 2012 Course: Imperial Lakewoods Play: H-Skins 1st: Denny Wintersteen - 3 Skins 2nd: Ruben Jones - 1 Skin Low-net: Denny Wintersteen - 62 Low-gross: Denny Wintersteen - 85 Birds: Denny Wintersteen - #9 Par 5 and Ruben Jones - #10 Par 5.

L to R : Denny Wintersteen and Ruben Jones.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012 Course: Sandpiper: Oaks - Lakes Play: H-Skins 1st: Rich Lucidi and Syl Amos Tied at 2 Skins 2nd: Tom Rosata, Ron Doncouse, Paul Maki, Ruben Jones, Burt Easter, and Tom Gotschall - Tied at 1 Skin Low-net: Rich Lucidi - 66 Low-gross: Tom Gotschall - 84 Birds: Ron Doncouse - #2 Par 4 and #13 Par 5; Syl Amos - #14 Par 3 and #17 Par 3; Burt Easter - #9 Par 5; and Tom Gotschall - #4 Par 4.

Monday, October 29, 2012 Course: Imperial Lakewoods Play: H-Skins 1st: Rich Lucidi - 2 Skins 2nd: Burt Easter, Ron Doncouse, and John Apostolou - Tied at 1 Skin Low-net: Denny Wintersteen - 68 Low-gross: John Apostolou - 89 Birds: John Apostolou - #6 Par 5, Ron Doncouse - #5 Par 4 and #12 Par 4.

L to R : Rich Lucidi, John Apostolou, Ron Doncouse, Denny Wintersteen, and Burt Easter.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012 Course: Sandpiper: Palms - Oaks Play: H-Skins 1st: Syl Amos - 2 Skins 2nd: Jenice Taylor, Ruben Jones, and Ron Doncouse - Tied at 1 Skin Low-net: Ron Doncouse and Burt Easter - Tied at 69 Low-gross: Tom Gotschall - 87 Birds: Syl Amos - #4 Par 5 and #16 Par 4.

L to R : Tom Gotschall, Syl Amos, Ruben Jones, Jenice Taylor, and Ron Doncouse.

Back Row L to R : Paul Maki, Syl Amos, and Tom Gotschall. Front Row L to R : Burt Easter, Ron Doncouse, Rich Lucidi, Tom Rosata, and Ruben Jones.

Friday, October 26, 2012 Course: Summerfield Crossings Play: H-Skins 1st: Rex Gibbons and Rich Lucidi - Tied at 3 Skins 2nd: Tom Rosata - 2 Skins 3rd: Brandon Michaels and Susan Fitts - Tied at 1 Skin Low-net: Rex Gibbons - 70 Low-gross: Brandon Michaels - 88 Birds: Rex Gibbons - #5 Par 4 and #8 Par 3.

L to R : Brandon Michaels, Tom Rosata, Rex Gibbons, Sue Fitts, and Rich Lucidi.

Saturday, November 3, 2012 Course: Freedom Fairways Play: H-Skins 1st: Bill Giblin, Charlie Brown, and Bill Smythe - Tied at 2 Skins 2nd: Bob Hull and Doug Banning - Tied at 1 Skin Low-net: Doug Banning - 55 Low-gross: Doug Banning - 63 Birds: Doug Banning - #4 Par 3, #5 Par 4, #6 Par 4, #12 Par 4, and #17 Par 4; Bob Hull - #5 Par 4, #6 Par 4, and #14 Par 4; Bill Smythe - #1 Par 4, #3 Par 4, and #6 Par 4; Mike McClintic - #3 Par 4 and #5 Par 4; Bill Giblin - #4 Par 3 and #11 Par 3; Charlie Brown - #9 Par 4.

Friday, November 2, 2012 Course: Summerfield Crossing Play: A-Skins 1st: Syl Amos - 4 Skins 2nd: Sue Fitts - 3 Skins 3rd: Rich Lucidi and Rex Gibbons - Tied at 2 Skins 4th: Tom Kirchen and Brandon Michaels - Tied at 1 Skin Low-net: Sue Fitts and Rich Lucidi - Tied at 72 Low-gross: Dan Stevens and Tom Kirchen - Tied at 95 Birds: Rich Lucidi - #1 Par 4 Saturday, November 3, 2012 Course: Freedom Fairways Play: H-Skins 1st: Bill Giblin, Charlie Brown, and Bill Smythe - Tied at 2 Skins 2nd: Bob Hull and Doug Banning - Tied at 1 Skin Low-net: Doug Banning - 55 Low-gross: Doug Banning - 63

L to R : Bill Smythe, Doug Banning, Charlie Brown, Bob Hull, and Bill Giblin.

Monday, November 5, 2012 Course: Imperial Lakewoods Play: A-Skins 1st: Rich Lucidi - 2 Skins 2nd: Burt Easter, Mike Griffin, and Ron Doncouse - Tied at 1 Skin. Low-net: Ron Doncouse - 69 Low-gross: Dan Stevens - 83 Birds: Burt Easter - #8 Par 3 and Mike Griffin - #3 Par 3. Wednesday, November 7, 2012 Course: Sandpiper, Lakes-Palms Play: A-Skins 1st: Doug Banning, Syl Amos, Rex Gibbons, and Tom Kirchen - Tied at 1 Skin Low-net: Tom Kirchen - 66 Low-gross: Tom Kirchen and Dan Stephens - Tied at 82 Birds: Rex Gibbons - #9 Par 4 and Tom Kirchen - #18 Par 4

Back Row L to R : Travis Lansberry and Jon Blanchard Front Row L to R : Ruben Jones, Jerry Stemas, Tom Rosata, and Bill Healey.

Saturday, November 10, 2012 Course: Freedom Fairways Play: H-Skins 1st: Karen Jones - 3 Skins 2nd: Charlie Brown, Andy Betz, Bob Hull, Mike McClintic, and Ron Leombruno - Tied at 1 Skin Low-net: Karen Jones - 49 Low-gross: Karen Jones - 64 Eagles: Ron Leombruno - #12 Par 4 Birds: Karen Jones - #1 Par 4, #3 Par 4, #8 Par3, #9 Par 4, and #12 Par 4; Bob Hull - #12 Par 4 and #16 Par 3 Monday, November 12, 2012 Course: Imperial Lakewoods Play: H-Skins 1st: Tom Rosata - 2 Skins 2nd: Dick Irke, Jerry Stemas, Syl Amos, Dan Stephens, Tom Gotschall, and John Apostolou Tied at 1 Skin Low-net: Jim Sari - 65 Low-gross: Tom Gotschall - 83 Birds: Jerry Stemas - #15 Par 4, Ron Doncouse - #9 Par 5, Syl Amos - #8 Par 3, Dan Stephens - #13 Par 4, Tom Gotschall - #12 Par 4, John Apostolou - #16 Par 3.

L to R: Jerry Stemas, Dick Ihrke, Syl Amos, Jim Sari, Dan Stephens, Tom Rosata, and Tom Gotschall.

L to R: Dan Stephens, Tom Kirchen, Rex Gibbons, Doug Banning, and Syl Amos.

Friday, November 9, 2012 Course: Summerfield Crossing Play: A-Skins 1st: Travis Lansberry - 3 Skins 2nd: Jerry Stemas and Bill Healey - Tied at 2 Skins 3rd: Jon Blanchard, Brandon Michaels, and Tom Rosata - Tied at 1 Skin Low-net: Ruben Jones and Travis Lansberry - Tied at 72 Low-gross: Brandon Michaels 86 Birds: Jerry Stemas - #15 Par 3 and #16 Par 4; Brandon Michaels - #6 Par 4.

Wednesday, November 15, 2012 Course: Sandpiper, Palms - Oaks Play: A-Skins 1st: Tom Kirchen, Jenice Taylor, and Sharlene Peter - Tied at 2 Skins 2nd: Steve Parks and Syl Amos Tied at 1 Skin Low-net: Steve Parks - 63 Low-gross: Steve Parks and Tom Kirchen - Tied at 87 Birds: Tom Kirchen - #12 Par 4 and Steve Parks - #3 Par 4. Friday, November 16, 2012 Course: Riverside Play: H-Skins 1st: Ruben Jones - 2 Skins 2nd: Dan Stephens, Steve Parks, Jenice Taylor, and Art Swallow Low-net: Jim Sari - 65 Low-gross: Dan Stephens - 84 Birds: Ruben Jones - #12 Par 3 and Dan Stephens - #6 Par 4

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Falcon Watch Ladies 9 Hole

L to R : Steve Parks, Ruben Jones, Jim Sari, and Art Swallow

Saturday, November 17, 2012 Course: Freedom Fairways Play: H-Skins 1st: Charlie Brown - 5 Skins 2nd: Don Koester - 3 Skins 3rd: Dan Stephens - 2 Skins 4th: Jon Blanchard - 1 Skin Low-net: Charlie Brown - 48 Low-gross: Charlie Brown - 69 Birds: Dan Stephens - #1 Par 4, #4 Par 3, #5 Par 4, and #17 Par 4 Charlie Brown - #1 Par 4, #9 Par 4, and #12 Par 4 Jon Blanchard - #1 Par 4 Membership is required to play with the Hogans. Please contact us if you are interested in membership in the Hogans at: http://hogans-golf.com The Club is open to all Sun City Center, Kings Point and Associated residents and their guests. Submitted by: Pam Jones Email: mrspkjones@gmail.com Phone: 813-419-4376.

Even Holes Plus 1/2 Hdpc. 1st Flight 1st Judy Delaney 13.5 Carolyn Schultes 13.5 2nd Rosalie Killian 14.5 Mary O’Niel 14.5 2nd Flight 3 way tie Lorraine Fretzel 12 Magrie Ditch 12 Alice Chura 12 3rd Flight Rosa Riccardi 11 Nancy Baron 11.5 Jennie Ryan 14

Low Net 11/9/12 1st Flight Rosalie Killian 35 T-Jane Kelley 37 Carolyn Schultes 37 2nd Flight Emma Gadd 33 Lorraine Fretzel 38 Sue Scolnick 39 3rd Flight Donna Berger 33 Jennie Ryan 39 T-Kathy Boccieri 40 T- Sue Freed 40

11/16/12 Beat the Pro Low Net Pro Score Marty Leaky 35 Players beat the Pro Margie Ditch 33 Tee Bomba 34 Just missed Sue Skolnick 36 Sue Freed 36 Carolyn Schultes 36

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Four Man Chicago minus one 1st Ron Pelow, Ron Brimson, Diete Quitsch, John Wright

Scrambole 11/1/12 Winning Team Emma Gadd, Rosemarie Quinn, Susie Potratz & Judy Trombley 28 11/8/12 odd holes 1/2 Hdcp. 1st Flight Emma Gadd 16 Mary Sundeem 17 Lee Leverett 17 2nd Flight Rosemarie Quinn 20 Judy Trombley 20 3rd Flight Bea Angelo 24 Liz Lister 24

10/18 Team 3-2-1 1st Flight 1 Ted Bickel, Kenneth Defreeuw, Sterling Ruark, Don Malburough 1st Flight 2 Michael Sharp, John Mader, Alex Trevino, James Armitage 10/25 Individual Low Net 1st Flight 1 Robert Arendt 1st Flight 2 Michael Parch 1st Flight 3 Bob Keyes 11/8/12

18 Hole Ladies 10/15/12 Team 1-2-3 1st Jan Hulme, Lois Pelow, Phyllis Lee, Phyllis Wright 10/23/12 team 1-2 Select 1st Annetta Pucci, Judy Gillman, Phyllis Lee 10/30/12 Trick or Treat 1st Susan Wyckoff

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11/13/12 Throw out two holes 1st Annetta Pucci Renaissance Prize Fund Tournament October 16, 2012 Format: 2 Best Balls of 4, 1 Gross + 1 Net 1st Flight 1 Jay O’Connell, Bob Reith 128 Pete Easter,Homer Hayley Tied 1st Flight 2 Michael Lauro, Dick Prosman 132 Dave Smolinski, Edie Paz Tied Kyle Rollins, Chuck Collett 132 David Mohl,John Kartheiser 1st Flight 3 Gene Scoppettuolo, Lois Scoppettuolo 137 Ken Scarbrough, Linda Scarbrough Tied 1st Flight 4 Don Faron, Erma Faron 137 Chul Kim In-sook Kim Tied Ken McLoone, Betty McLoone,137 Pat Gilbert 1st Flight 5 Kathy Lawrence’, Kathy O’Connell 139 Nadi Bennett, Betty Rollins Member-Member Tournament October 22-23, 2012 Ladies’ Flights 1st Flight 1 Jeanie Shively, Kathy Lawrence159.7

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1st Flight 2 Linda Majewski, Nancy Birkett 162.9 1st Flight 3 Deloris Durm, MaryAnn Harmon167.1 1st Flight 4 Marcia Buckley, Cheryl Cutler 166.5

Men’s Flights 1st Flight 1

Pete Easter,Jay O’Connell 164.7 1st Flight 2 Tim Beattie, Rick Beattie 161.9 1st Flight 3 Bob Majewski, Don Faron 164.0 1st Flight 4 John Durm, Eugene Miller 159.3 1st Flight 5 Jim Johnson, Vlad Michna 165.5 1st Flight 6 Frank Zahrobsky, Chuck Kovacik 164.2

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Tied 1st Gross King Slater, Tim Beattie 63 John Skinner, Anne Skinner Tied Doug Carroll ,Vic Linn 63 Bob Winters, Chuck Collett Tied Kyle Creasy, Dick Prosman 63 Sam Thompson Mike Lauro 1st Net Kyle Roll,ins, Betty Rollins 56.4 Jim Haney, Priscilla Haney Prize Fund Results

November 12, 2013 Texas Scramble Flight 1 Kyle Creasy, Terry Mosier 122 Bill Stinchcomb, Terry McCarty Flight 2 Pat Gilbert, Steve Lockom 123 Dave Steakley,John Steirer Flight 3 Jack Reilly, Bob Rose 130 Jim Warchol, Ken McLoone Flight 4 Tom Buckley, Marcia Buckley 133 Tom Brennan, Joanne Brennan Tied Gary Morris, Marcia Morris 133 Jerry Auger, Sue Auger Flight 5 El Daub, Gene Miller 126 Phil Insinga, Cliff Brainard Flight 6 Art Smith, Chuck Kim 130 Gene Hemingway, Tony Flynn Flight 7 Vic Linn, Judy Linn 132 Don Faron, Erma Faron Flight 8 John Torchia, Bill Laurent 140 Herb Stack, Dennis Sanders

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September 26, 2012 Pick Your Partner – Modified Chapman Flight 2 1st Kathy Leesman Bette Mannon 63.2 Flight 2 1st Beverly Heil, Rosie Kintz 68.8 October 9, 2012 Individual Eclectic Flight 1 1st Bette Mannon 54 Flight 2 1st Karen Goldwater 61 Flight 3 1st Patti Ducharme 60 October 30, 2012 Format Orange Ball Orange Ball Team Champions Louise Caulfield, Kathy O’Connell, Mary Naylor 1st Net Kyoko Ashendorf, Kathy Leesman 117 Deloris Durm, Nancy Herriges November 13, 2012 Individual Quota Points Flight 1 1st Kathy Norton +7 Flight 2 1st Elaine Davis +7 Flight 3 1st Nancy Herriges +5

Men’s Results November 5, 2012

Ladies Results 9/4 Pick the Best Side after Play

Flight 1 1st Anne Skinner 29 Flight 2 1st Beverly Heil 30 Flight 3 1st Karen Goldwater 33

Texas Scramble 2 Net Best Balls of 3 1st Jim Connolly Gene Scoppettuolo 127 Gordon Cummings

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1st Flight 2 Sue Skolnick 1st Flight 3 Jennie Ryan

10/29 - 2 Best Balls 1st Flight 1 Ralph Fuente, Gary Kerckaert, Jim Lahti 1st Flight 2 Buddy Surloff, Neal Spontak, Will Kuxhousen, Marty Dain 11/5 - 2 Best Balls on 4’s & 5’s, 3 Best Ball on 3’s 1st Flight 1 George Fenwick, Al Laforet, Bo Dahlgren 1st Flight 2 Ron Kunze, Steve Davis, Chuck Thelen, Ron Greiner 11/12 - 2 Best Balls on 3’s & 4’s and 3 Best Balls on 5’s 1st Flight 1 Vid Valiusaitis, Mel Bushart, Joe Spaziano, Dick Manion 1st Flight 2 Paul Hunt, Chuck Thelen, Ron Greiner

18 Hole Ladies 10/26 - Low Net 1st Ruth Gaghf 11/2 - Best 9 ½ Hdcp. 1st Mary Smith 11/9 - Even Holes ½ Hdcp. Tied-1st Terry Jacoby, Ollie Keller

9 Hole Ladies 10/26 - Low Net 1st Flight 1 Emma Gadd

11/2 - 3-2-1 1st Flight 1 Judy Delaney, Carolyn Schultes 1st Flight 2 Loprraine Fritzel, Margie Ditch, Alice Chura 1st Flight 3 Rosa Ricciardi 11/9 - Low Net 1st Flight 1 Rosalie Killian 1st Flight 2 Emma Gadd 1st Flight 3 Donna Berger

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1st Flight 1 Bob McKown/Don Bessignano 1st Flight 2 Paul Stammen/John Vogeltanz 1st Flight 3 Ray Parisen/Tom Murphy 1st Flight 4 Jeff Clark/Don Freed 1st Flight 5 Hal Schuchmann/Roger Hall 1st Flight 6 John Lyons/Joe Bierly 1st Flight 7 John Brannock/Bob Murman 1st Flight 8 Dennis Kintzel/Chuck Weir

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1st Flight 2 Debbie Lester/Carol Salowitz 1st Flight 3 Linda Suh/Bobbie Ulbrich

Dave Norquist 1st Gross Flight 7 Bob Murman 1st Net Flight 7 Steve Cooper

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10/29 - Low Gross/Low Net 1st Gross Flight 1 Larry Lutz 1st Net Flight 1 Frank Paris 1st Gross Flight 2 Jerry Barrett 1st Net Flight 2 Lou Job 1st Gross Flight 3 Roger Potratz 1st Net Flight 3 Cliff Buck 1st Gross Flight 4 Frank Lewis 1st Net Flight 4 John Lyons 1st Gross Flight 5 Lynn Holder 1st Net Flight 5 Chuck Weir 1st Gross Flight 6 Tom Walz 1st Net Flight 6

11/5 - 2-2-3 1st Larry Lutz/Doug Tanzer/ Bob Vellante 11/12 - Scramble 1st Nick Spagnuolo/ Greg Franczyk/Bob Walker/ Steve Cooper

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10/16 - 2 Best Balls of 4 (18 Hole Ladies) 1st Skippy Peacock/Chris Sparks/ Bobbie Ulbrich/Linda Bessignano Low Net (9 Hole Ladies) 1st Judy Huss 10/30 - Low Net (18 Hole Ladies) 1st Flight 1 Judie Schafers 1st Flight 2 Fern Duval 1st Flight 3 Mary Smith 1st Flight 4 Pat Head

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33573 is provided by Debbie Caneen, Director of Admissions, Sun Towers from items submitted for publication. To submit events for future publications, send them by the 15th of the prior month. Debbie also publishes Ads and Events, a weekly e-mail containing information about what’s happening in 33573. Your event will also appear in the weekly Ads and Events e-mail and on the website www.SCCAdsAndEvents.com . Send all events by e-mail to sccfreeads@tampabay.rr.com. You only need to submit your Event one time each month for it to appear in both The News of Kings Point and SCC Ads and Events. SPECIAL EVENTS Please include all basic information, especially Price (or list it’s Free) and Contact Information (phone, e-Mail, or website). Six lines maximum. Send to: sccfreeads@tampabay. rr.com. As soon as space permits, we will put it in the weekly e-Mail and it will run until event date passes. You do not need to submit it again. PLEASE NOTE: This area is for SPECIAL EVENTS only. WEEKLY, MONTHLY, or ONGOING EVENTS are listed on our website under WEEKLY & MONTHLY MEETINGS at www.SCCAdsAndEvents.com which is updated every weekend. SAT. DEC 1 - A CHRISTMAS MADRIGAL DINNER V “THE GOLDEN YEARS” 6:00 p.m. in Creason Hall at The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center, 1210 Del Webb Blvd. West. This traditional Elizabethan madrigal dinner is an evening of dinner theatre in which diners join a 16th century English court in its celebration of Christmas dinner, typically a four-course meal that is eaten along with a royal family and their immediate friends. The emphasis is on silliness, slapstick comedy, good music and period food. Besides toasting and eating, diners are also encouraged to participate in the festivities by singing and dancing. Tickets, at just $15 each, include a homecooked four-course meal and may be purchased in the church office during business hours. For more information about this and other concerts and special events at the United Methodist Church of Sun City Center, please contact Jeff Jordan, Minister of Worship Arts at 813-634-2539. SAT. DEC 1 - ACADEMY OF BALLROOM DANCE HOLIDAY CELBRATION 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. Everyone bring snacks/finger food to share, 7:30 Dance starts at Community Hall, 1910 South Pebble Beach, Sun City Center. No lesson tonight. Holiday dress. Call Jean Kostka 813-634-1235 or Lennie Crooks 813-642-9975.

SAT. DEC 1 - SCC HOLIDAY WALK AND BREAKFAST 7:00 - 12:00 p.m. In the Florida Room CA Central Campus, N. Course Lane off N. Pebble Beach at 1009 N. Pebble Beach -Pancakes, eggs, sausage, toast, drinks for $5. Browse and shop unique offerings in the club rooms from 9 a.m. to noon. Keyboard & Organ Club entertainment at breakfast. DJ at Bandstand 9 a.m. to noon. Sam Sudman 633-3500 or 633-3106. SUN. DEC 2 - RUSSIAN PIANIST ELEANORA LVOV TO PERFORM 3:00 p.m. at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 1239 Del Webb Blvd. West, Sun City Center, FL 33573. The next concert in the series will headline the piano virtuoso and popular recording artist ELEONOR LVOV. Ms. Lvov performs widely as a soloist with major orchestras and in recitals throughout the United States and Europe. Tickets at the door are $10.00 and can be purchased at the church reception desk, or call Judy Voorhees at 813-642-8125 for further information. SUN. DEC 2 - SINGLES MINGLE DANCE CLUB 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. in the Kings Point Main Clubhouse Studio. Singles Mingle will be hosting a big year-end dance party. Music will be by Thor Stevens and admission is $5.00. BYOB. Dressy/casual attire. For information call 633-3558 or 634-5560. MON. DEC 3 - THE PURPLE BUTTERFLIES, CHAPTER OF THE RED HAT SOCIETY - 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION 11:30 a.m. In the Florida Room in the Atrium Building. We will have a buffet luncheon this year. (Chicken Florentine & Crab Stuffed Filet of Sole) The complete buffet menu is on the front porch at 610 La Jolla Avenue. Red Hatters & their guests are welcome. There will be a Share the Wealth area along with other special PB donation areas. Remember to bring small denominations of money to participate. The cost of this function is $18.00. BYOB Sign up ASAP as the caterer requires advance notice. MON. DEC 3 - LIFE CONCERNS SUPPORT GROUP 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. at Homewood Residence, 3910 Galen Court, just off Upper Creek Dr. Bring your depression, anxiety, fears and frustrations either personal or with family, friends or others to receive and give support, in full confidence and free of charge. Join the group in the library on the second floor across from the elevator. Experience both healing and enrichment. Frank Koebrich (813) 642-0773, and Harriet Suskind (813) 633-9899 are both experienced psychotherapists. Sponsored by the Southshore Coalition for Mental Health and Aging. WED. DEC 5 - THERAPEUTIC TAI CHI

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Our therapists have advanced training in therapeutic Tai Chi for Seniors and will provide guidance in this healthy exercise. Tai Chi has been proven to increase strength and balance! This class will be offered EVERY Wednesday due to increased demand. For more information, contact Debbie Caneen at 813-634-3347. WED. DEC 5 - MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (MOAA) MEETING AND LUNCHEON 11:00 a.m. In the Florida Room at the Sun City Center North Side Atrium. President of SW Florida Council of MOAA Chapters to Induct Local Officers. Jim Conner, Lt Col USAF (Ret) will be the featured speaker at the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) meeting and luncheon. Reservations ($14) can be made by calling 642-0497 no later than the Sunday before the meeting (Dec 2nd). Lt Col Conner is currently the President of the SW Florida Council of Chapters and will be conducting the induction of the newly elected officers of the SCC Florida Chapter of MOAA. WED. DEC 5 - LIFE AFTER LOSS BEREAVEMENT GROUP 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. in the chapel of United Community Church, 1501 La Jolla Ave. The Life After Loss Bereavement Group has resumed their twice a month meetings in the chapel of United Community Church, 1501 La Jolla Ave, on the first and third Wednesday every month. The Group is open to those who have recently lost a loved one or are having difficulty coping or adjusting to life on their own. For more information please call Mitzi Campbell (938-4955). WED. DEC 5 - KINGS POINT CHORUS CONCERT PRESENTING HOLIDAY JOYFUL SOUNDS 5:30 p.m. doors open in the Borini Theatre. Directed by Charles Wirick. This concert will be in the popular round table Cabaret seating. It is a BYOB affair with water, ice and cookies furnished on each table. Tickets are $6 and may be purchased from The Kings Point Box Office after November 5th. The box office is open from 8:30 to 4:00 Monday through Friday located at the North Clubhouse. Tickets may also be purchased at the door but round table seating cannot be guaranteed. Alternate seating will be in the balcony or along the sides. There will be tram service after the show for Kings Point residents if at least 10 people sign up by November 10th. We hope that you have saved this date and will be able to join us. HOLIDAY JOYFUL SOUNDS will have many surprises that you will enjoy.

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For more information, call 447-0388. WED. DEC 5 - COMPUTER CLUB MEETING 7:30 p.m. Florida Room - All SCC and KP residents invited. Matt Batt will demonstrate lobit’s “Advanced System Care”: a free program that protects, repairs, cleans, and optimizes your PC. This may be just what you need to keep your PC healthy. THU. DEC 6 and FRI. DEC 7 WORKSHOP 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. in the Art Room. Joanna Coke will conduct a two-day workshop. Fee for the workshop is $40.00 per day and SCC Art Club membership is required for attendance. For additional information, contact Anne Walker at 634-9099. THU. DEC 6 - DE-STRESS YOUR DECEMBER HOLIDAYS 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Presented by Kathy Laurenhue, author of MindPlay Connections. Laugh and learn as Kathy provides you with games and guidelines to help you enjoy the season! THU. DEC 6 - AGING GRACEFULLY SUPPORT GROUP 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. This is a support group for individuals who are learning to live with the effects of aging in a graceful, healthy manner. Facilitated by Kay Coburn Dyer, Geriatric Care Manager. THU. DEC 6 - OPEN HOUSE - MEET THE DOC 4:00 p.m. Apollo Beach Family Medical Center, 6150 North US Highway 41, Apollo Beach FL 33572. “Open House on Thursday’s at 4 pm through December 2012: Come meet the Doc and the Staff and take a tour of the office! Insurance specialist on site to answer your questions!” For additional information call: 813-641-0007. THU. DEC 6 - THE AMERICANS OF ITALIAN HERITAGE CLUB MEMBERS ONLY CHRISTMAS PARTY 5:30 p.m. doors open at the Kings Point Borini Theater. It will be a sit down dinner catered by Banquet Masters featuring a garden salad with a choice of Chicken Piccata with Crab stuffed Filet of Sole OR Filet Mignon with Shrimp. This will be a subsidized dinner costing the members only $20 per person. Dessert, coffee and soda will also be provided. There will be a wine table with choices of wines. Thor Stevens will be the entertainer for the evening. It is a BYOB. Please gentlemen, this is a formal jacket and tie affair. Everyone will have a seat. Tables of 8, kindly mail your checks in together. Please mail your check made payable to A.I.H. indicating your choice of meal to: Annette Macdonald (633-9697), 2450 Kensington Greens Drive, SCC 33573. Cut-off date is Dec. 1st. Continued on Page 16

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33573 From Page 15 SAT. DEC 8 - CHRISTMAS GOLF CART PARADE - GUINNESS WORLD RECORD GOAL 10:00 a.m. in Sun City Center - The goal of this golf cart parade is to set a Guinness World Record for the most decorated golf carts in a parade. There will be four cash prizes in each of five different categories and an overall Best in the parade prize. A Minto sponsored Winter Festival will follow the parade along with a antique car show. Everyone is invited. Lyn Reitz 633-3500. SAT. DEC 8 - AAUW SCC SOUTHSHORE BRANCH TO HOST LUNCHEON 10:30 a.m. at the Sun City Center Community Hall. Following lunch our guest speaker will be Rodney Kite-Powell. He is the Tampa Bay History Center’s Saunders Foundation Curator of History. We hope to learn about Tampa Bay history and places we can visit to study more about our state. Another big event will be Tuesday, February 19, 2013, at the SCC Community Hall when we will have a brunch and honor Women of Distinction. Leading this event are Bonnie Blackstone and Marsha Fadar. If you would like to attend our Dec 8 meeting, call Mary at (813) 634-5483. SUN. DEC 9 - CHRISTMAS CANTATA 6:00 p.m. Trinity Baptist Church, located at 702 Del Webb Blvd, West. The Trinity Baptist Church music ministry presents “Prophecy and Atonement Fulfilled,” a multimedia Christmas celebration and sing-along. Join us as we explore music and the Bible for the answer to why Christians celebrate the birth of a Jewish baby born 2,000 years ago. All are welcome and admission is free. Call (813) 634-4228 for more information.

MON. DEC 10 - LIFE CONCERNS SUPPORT GROUP 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. at Homewood Residence, 3910 Galen Court, just off Upper Creek Dr. Bring your depression, anxiety, fears and frustrations either personal or with family, friends or others to receive and give support, in full confidence and free of charge. Join the group in the library on the second floor across from the elevator. Experience both healing and enrichment. Frank Koebrich (813) 642-0773, and Harriet Suskind (813) 633-9899 are both experienced psychotherapists. Sponsored by the Southshore Coalition for Mental Health and Aging. TUE. DEC 11 - BEST OF THE BEST COMPETITION: THE SUN CITY CENTER PHOTO CLUB 6:30 p.m. In the Caper Room with media shows produced by our club members. After a short business meeting and election of officers at 7 p.m., the judging will begin. Club meetings are open to all in the area. Join the SCC Photo Club for its annual Best of the Best competition. Entries include photographs that have won awards during the last year and they will be judged according to category. You will be able to see a wide variety of landscapes, architecture and portraits with over forty photographers represented. Awards will be given to the Best of the Best in each category, as well as a Best in Show and a Judge’s Award. John Livernois, professional photographer and past president of the Florida Camera Club Council, will serve as judge. TUE. DEC 11 - KINGS POINT DANCE CLUB 7:00 - Doors open - 7:30 - 10:00 p.m. Dancing in the Borini Theater. The Holidays are fast approaching; why not step out for a fun night

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desire this option, be sure to order it when you make your reservation. Cost is $17 inclusive. Reservations are required. Please call Pat Butler 938-4320 or Tara Flood 383-7540 or e-mail AUNT.BUTLER@GMAIL.COM. Make reservations or cancellations before noon Monday December 10, 2012. THU. DEC 13 - MENTAL WELLNESS SUPPORT GROUP 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. This group is facilitated by Edmond Dubreuil MSW, RCSWI mental health professional. Supported by: South Shore Coalition on Mental Health & Aging & United Methodist Church of Sun City Center. THU. DEC 13 - BEST OF THE BEST PHOTOGRAPHS FROM SCC PHOTO CLUB 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. at the Sun City Center Chamber of Commerce to see a display of award winning photographs taken by members of the SCC Photo Club and to meet club members and enjoy some wine and cheese. The photographs will be on display through January 10th. For more information on the SCC Photo Club and its activities, please see our website at http:// www.photoclubscc.com or visit the photo learning lab at 360D Cherry Hills Drive. The photos in this display have won club awards during the year and are entered in the club’s year-end Best of the Best competition. THU. DEC 13 - FALL CONCERT SERIES BY EASTERN HILLSBOROUGH COMMUNITY BAND 7:00 p.m. at United Methodist Church of Sun City Center, 1210 Del Web Blvd. West, Sun City Center. The Eastern Hillsborough Community Band, a 40-piece concert band, has Continued on Page 17

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33573 From Page 16 released its fall concert schedule. The community is invited to Let Us Entertain You, an upbeat program that includes popular selections from Tijuana Brass, Benny Goodman and The Blues Brothers. $5 suggested donation at the door. The band is also accepting new members for its brass and woodwind sections. For more information about the band, call (813) 569-1771, email info@ehcb. org or visit www.ehcb.org. FRI. DEC 14 - UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SHOWING THE CHRISTMAS SHOES 6:00 p.m. doors open, show starts at 6:30 p.m. in Creason Hall at the United Methodist Church. In keeping with the Christmas Spirit, we will be showing “THE CHRISTMAS SHOES”, inspired by the #1 hit song and best-selling book “THE CHRISTMAS SHOES”. If you have no other home church, you are invited to attend the United Methodist Church and the Good News Sunday School Class. Come and to be a part of making “The Friday Night at the Movies” a great night and a part of making something wonderful happen. SUN. DEC 16 - DITCHFIELD FAMILY CHRISTMAS SHOW 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. - Community Hall. Hear the carols of Victorian England, American popular classics and the music that brings you to a lonely hill in Bethlehem. Part of Sunday Entertainment Series. Individual tickets (13.00) go on sale Monday, October 29, at Atrium-Kiosk (M-W-F). Reserved seats. Open to public. Info 642-2001. TUE. DEC 18 - UNDERSTANDING DEMENTIA CARE CLASS AND LUNCH 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Drive. Want to learn a new,

positive approach to Alzheimer’s and dementia care? Please join us as we share insight and tips from Teepa Snow (MS, OTR/L, FAOTA), a dementia care expert and registered occupational therapist with over 30 years of experience in geriatrics. This informational gathering is for anyone providing care for someone living with Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia. Complimentary Lunch will be served. RSVP is required no later than 12/14/12. TUE. DEC 18 - ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Drive. Bring Your Loved One For a Well Deserved Break. Facilitated by Aging Care Advocates. You will receive information while your loved one is cared for in our Secured Memory Care. Please RSVP no less than 3 days prior to 813-246-4120. For additional information, contact Debbie Caneen at 813-634-3347. MON. DEC 17 - PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP OF SUN CITY CENTER - SPONSORED BY THE MEN’S CLUB OF SCC 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Drive. (Valet parking will be available at the entrance.) Eden Feldman, MSW, Director of Outreach at USF Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders Center. If you have Parkinson’s, or are caring for someone with this disease, be sure to attend this support group where needed assistance is readily available! Valet Parking available at Entrance. MON. DEC 17 - LIFE CONCERNS SUPPORT GROUP 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. at Homewood Residence, 3910 Galen Court, just off Upper Creek Dr. Bring

your depression, anxiety, fears and frustrations either personal or with family, friends or others to receive and give support, in full confidence and free of charge. Join the group in the library on the second floor across from the elevator. Experience both healing and enrichment. Frank Koebrich (813) 642-0773, and Harriet Suskind (813) 633-9899 are both experienced psychotherapists. Sponsored by the Southshore Coalition for Mental Health and Aging. WED. DEC 19 - THERAPEUTIC TAI CHI OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Our therapists have advanced training in therapeutic Tai Chi for Seniors and will provide guidance in this healthy exercise. Tai Chi has been proven to increase strength and balance! This class will be offered EVERY Wednesday due to increased demand. For more information, contact Debbie Caneen at 813-634-3347. WED. DEC 19 - SCC MEN’S CLUB AND WIVES ANNUAL LUNCHEON 11:30 a.m. Community Hall, 1901 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. Members and invited guests cost $25.00. Special meal of Prime Rib Beef or Salmon served at the table. Entertainment provided by Barbara Van Eycken who will take you on a musical journey with the early divas i.e. Judy Garland, Rosemary Clooney and Barbara Streisand and the recordings they made for Christmas. To hear more about becoming a member contact, John Armstrong at 634-6434. WED DEC 19 - LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP WITH DR. OLIVA 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Dr.

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This support group is facilitated by Ana Maria Oliva, M.D. Do you have an interest in cataract surgery or corneal transplants, have dry eye? Why not ask the Doctor! Dr. Oliva specializes in these and many other disorders and is ready to assist you! WED. DEC 19 - LIFE AFTER LOSS BEREAVEMENT GROUP 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. In the chapel of United Community Church, 1501 La Jolla Ave. The Life After Loss Bereavement Group has resumed their twice a month meetings in the chapel of United Community Church, 1501 La Jolla Ave, on the first and third Wednesday every month. The Group is open to those who have recently lost a loved one or are having difficulty coping or adjusting to life on their own. For more information please call Mitzi Campbell at 938-4955. WED. DEC 19 - CLASSICAL MUSIC APPRECIATION 3:30 p.m., Kings Point main clubhouse, West Social Room. Free. All lovers of classical music are invited. Information: Arthur C. Joy, 813-633-9783 - acjjr@ tampabay.rr.com. WED. DEC 19 - KP LINE DANCERS CHRISTMAS DANCE 10:00 p.m. in the Borini Theatre at Kings Point. Come one and all, beginners and experienced line dancers, and couples too, to a grand holiday gala. Wear your most wonderful Christmas attire, or come as you are, to a fun time of dance and comaraderie. Purchase tickets from Jan Ulics 634-6226, $5.00 each, open to KP and SCC residents and their guests. Tickets may also be purchased at the door the night of the dance. MON. DEC 24 - LIFE CONCERNS SUPPORT GROUP 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. at

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33573 From Page 17 Homewood Residence, 3910 Galen Court, just off Upper Creek Dr. Bring your depression, anxiety, fears and frustrations either personal or with family, friends or others to receive and give support, in full confidence and free of charge. Join the group in the library on the second floor across from the elevator. Experience both healing and enrichment. Frank Koebrich (813) 642-0773, and Harriet Suskind (813) 633-9899 are both experienced psychotherapists. Sponsored by the Southshore Coalition for Mental Health and Aging. WED. DEC 26 - THERAPEUTIC TAI CHI OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 10:00 11:00 am at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Our therapists have advanced training in therapeutic Tai Chi for Seniors and will provide guidance in this healthy exercise. Tai Chi has been proven to increase strength and balance! This class will be offered EVERY Wednesday due to increased demand. For more information, contact Debbie Caneen at 813-634-3347. THU. DEC 13 - MENTAL WELLNESS SUPPORT GROUP 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. This group is facilitated by Edmond Dubreuil

MSW, RCSWI mental health professional. Supported by: South Shore Coalition on Mental Health & Aging & United Methodist Church of Sun City Center. THU. DEC 27 - MOONGLOW BALLROOM DANCE CLUB 7:30-9:30 p.m. Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. Members FREE; Visitors $5.00 per person at the door. Live Music by â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Mellotones.â&#x20AC;? Dressy Casual. BYOB & snacks. Ice, water, cups & napkins provided. Singles Table(s) Available. We have NEW 2013 Schedules, Membership and Dinner Dance Information at: 813633-1297 or 813-642-8845. MON. DEC 31 - LIFE CONCERNS SUPPORT GROUP 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. at Homewood Residence, 3910 Galen Court, just off Upper Creek Dr. Bring your depression, anxiety, fears and frustrations either personal or with family, friends or others to receive and give support, in full confidence and free of charge. Join the group in the library on the second floor across from the elevator. Experience both healing and enrichment. Frank Koebrich (813) 642-0773, and Harriet Suskind (813) 633-9899 are both experienced psychotherapists. Sponsored by the Southshore Coalition for Mental Health and Aging.

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SCC Woman’s Club Wins $1,500 IBM Grant Submitted by Roselyn Cruthis

In recognition of Rosie Clifton’s service to the GFWC SCC Woman’s Club, IBM has awarded the club a $1,500 grant. The grant money will be used to teach Internet safety, drug education and other subjects to children and adults associated with the after-school and summer program run by The Hope Fund, the primary focus of the Woman’s Club Education Committee. Woman’s Club members support, raise funds and serve as mentors, tutors and readers for children 6 to 12 years of age at Bethune Park in Wimauma. Rosie is an Standing from left: Rosie Clifton presents a auxiliary member of the check from IBM to Carla Miles, President of Hope Fund Board of the Hope Fund, while Angie Maze (seated) Directors and assisted tutors Giovani Hernanedez. All three ladies with fund raising for are members of the GFWC SCC Woman’s Club, a sponsor of the Hope Fund for the several years. IBM’s Community Children of Bethune Park in Wimauma. Service Grants are based on requests from employees or retirees who have a record of active and on-going involvement with not for profit organizations and schools. Rosie retired after a 30-year career as a Senior Systems Engineer for IBM. She has volunteered for 12 years with the Woman’s Club.

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GFWC SCC Woman’s Club Education Committee Supports Literacy for Children and Families, and Life-long Learning Submitted by Roselyn Cruthis

The committee is focused on increasing literacy for children and families and providing members with opportunities for life-long learning through reading. The Education C o m m i t t e e coordinates volunteers who serve as mentors, tutors and readers for the children of Bethune Park in Wimauma. They serve on the Members of the GFWC SCC Woman’s Club Hope Fund Board and Education Committee pictured from left are: as hostesses at the Cyrille Cobe, Dorothy Morris, Carla Miles, Peggy Hope Fund’s Breakfast Person, Karen Sochon and Angie Maze. and Bingo Fundraisers, which support the children’s programs in Wimauma. Members also volunteer at Wimauma Elementary School and provide funding for books at the school through their Pennies for Books Program. The Club also collects Labels for Education for Wimauma Elementary schools. The ESO, Banned Book Club is focused on member education through reading. The national General Federation of Woman’s Clubs provides reading lists in 23 fiction and non-fiction categories. The Book Club meets every other month and each reader gives a short synopsis of one of the books she has read. During the summer months, members are challenged to read a banned book. They also have a Book Basket for sharing books. The Education Committee is just one of a diverse selection of interest groups offered through the Woman’s Club. Other community service interests include arts and crafts, conservation, home life, international outreach, public issues and Meals on Wheels. Just for fun, there is a Bunco group, Lunch Bunch and Birthday Club. GFWC SCC Woman’s Club meets for lunch on the third Thursday of every month, September through May. If you would like to attend, please call Peggy Person, 633-0255 for information.

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December, 2012

Ecuador in Your Pocket

Story Eddie Dixon, excerpts and photos by Alan Jarrett Normally I don’t write this column about second-hand trips. I prefer to write my own version of events and destinations from my own perspective, slightly off center and tongue-in-cheek though it may be. But in the interest of both friendship and a darn good read, I’m going to make an exception. I just finished reading an advance copy of my friend, Alan Jarrett’s, new travel book, Ecuador in Your Pocket: Cities & Culture, and it really got me excited. By the time I was halfway through the first chapter I had already penciled in another overseas destination on my bucket list…one I had hardly even considered up until now. By the time I finished the book – it is about 130 pages and includes some great “insider” information and stunning visuals – I has at least four more mustsee spots on my travel itinerary and several more, “hope to get theres.” And it’s that feeling of discovery that, I think, is the strength of this book. It’s about a place most of us would love to visit, but would likely never think to go there – Ecuador. This South American country is, for the most part, largely off the well-traveled grid when folks head south across the Equator. Most of us head for Brazil or Argentina or the Galapagos (which are the one well trodden part of Ecuador, but not featured in the book). But this is about parts of Ecuador that are not necessarily on the “group tour bandwagon.”

Yes, there are stops in two big cities and another larger town, but most of the book reveals relatively undiscovered places – cities, towns and villages that are friendly to tourists but not yet traveled enough to be tourist traps. Do you like tall mountain landscapes and valley villages? Yep, got ‘em. What about quaint, culturally rich towns with farmer’s markets and handmade craftwork. Yep, got that too. Exotic jungle hideaways and sundrenched beach towns? Ditto. That’s Ecuador. But don’t take my word for it. Check out this excerpt from chapter 1 of the book: “…Places like this are not supposed to exist outside the imaginations of the most gifted storytellers. Yet here it is. Vibrant color and wild places. Thriving

Alan and Barbara in Mindo.

commerce and emerging industry. Stark, imposing mountain ranges and warm, inviting smiles. A place where towering peaks hide misty mountain villages. Where steamy jungles are bisected by falling waters and molten volcanoes heat cleansing pools. Where rainbowhued animals straight out of a storybook are commonplace and the coastline births the sort of consistent, glassy surf that becomes secret legend. This is Ecuador. The savvy traveler’s South American dream. Exotic, breathtaking and wild. But also cosmopolitan, cultured and refined. This is a quiet country, largely undiscovered outside of the bigger cities. But

tourists, adventure seekers and, even expats are enthusiastically welcomed…” This is not your average “expanded brochure” travel guide. This is written from first-hand experience, a local’s perspective of the best and the brightest Ecuador’s landscape and lifestyle has to offer. See, Alan met and married an Ecuadorian gal while they were both in college here in the States. Then they moved to her home country, where they lived for over a decade. So, in these pages, you get Ecuador from the inside out. If that sounds good to you, you can learn more about the book and buy a digital copy at the publisher’s website, www. AtlasMediaInk.com.

Campaign Against Human Trafficking Holds Event

On Saturday, November 3, 2012, the Tampa Bay “Community Campaign Against Human Trafficking” hosted a White Ribbon Against Pornography event to educate the community about the dangers of pornography and its connection to the human trafficking business. The event was held at the United Methodist Church of Sun City Center and featured speakers from organizations ranging from the non-profit Morality in the Media to the Tampa Bay Area FBI. The presenters spoke about the growing problem of human trafficking and the role that pornography plays in fueling the pandemic of child sex trafficking. Tampa is identified as 5th on the list of U.S. cities with the highest concentration of child sex trafficking. The seminars promoted awareness, advocacy, and action, as the community responsibility to respond. The speakers also discussed what could be done to protect our community and teen runaway population from being impacted by this crime. The entire program was also offered in Spanish. “We are very encouraged

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by the success of this event,” says June Wallace, Facilitator for the Tampa Bay Community Campaign Against Human Trafficking. “We were able to educate attendees on the negative effects of pornography and the growing human trafficking epidemic in our community.”

Pictured from left to right: Nola Theiss, Executive Director of Human Trafficking Awareness Partnerships, Inc., and the Youth Prevention Programs ARTREACH and TIPS; Edmond Dubreuil, Founder and Executive Director of Community Mental Wellness Center, Natasha Nasicmento, Founder of Redefining Refuge, Laura Hamilton, Founder and President of Bridging Freedom, Judge Irene Sullivan, Retired – Nationally recognized speaker and author of “Raised by the Courts” and June M Wallace, Facilitator of the Tampa Bay Community Campaign against Human Trafficking.

For more information on the Tampa Bay Community Campaign Against Human Trafficking, call 813-419-4053.

Photos compliments of Patricia Macfarlane, fine arts photographer

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JSA Hosts Community Open House

Recently, the JSA Medical Group, 787 Cortaro Dr., hosted a Community Open House to re-acquaint the area citizenry with the services provided by JSA. The newly renovated state of the art facility and its staff, with Board Certified physicians, Dr. Vu Xuan Tran and Dr. Regy G. Korah, welcomed between 600-800 guests for the event. Gracie’s Pastries and SCC restaurants, Hungry Howie’s and The Seafood Dive provided the catering. Silver Sneakers and the “Zombies,” who performed a rendition of “The Thriller” that kept the audience spellbound, provided entertainment and demonstrations. Those “zombies” were none other than JSA line dancing instructors, Larry and Darlene Meadows. Bryan Lewis accompanied on keyboard and local SCC Chamber member, Larry Brigant, photographed the event. JSA Medical Group has received NCQA recognition as a patient centered medical home. It’s not a place or a building but rather an approach to deliver primary care through a team of expert health care professionals. Services include: same day appointments for urgent care, 24 hour Physician On-call availability, IV and Respiratory Services, On-site lab services, joint injections, disease management programs, well woman services, diabetic and COPD education, Radiology department, and the new Activities Center offering yoga, line dancing, Sliver Sneakers, and educational seminars, with a full host of other diversified social activities.

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B U L L E T I N KP Lapidary Club News

Computer Club Advanced System Care

At the Wednesday, December 5 meeting of the Computer Club, Matt Batt will demonstrate lobit’s “Advanced System Care”: a free program that protects, repairs, cleans, and optimizes your PC. This highly respected program may be just what you need to keep your PC healthy. 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 6334516.

Looking for an interesting, educational, and fun way to spend your days? Come join the KP Lapidary Club. Start with a rock and end up with a unique piece of jewelry. CABBING turns that rock into a beautiful, polished cabochon. Turn that cabochon into a unique piece of jewelry in the wire wrapping or silver smithing class. Make a pendant, ring, bracelet, or earrings. Create your own gem stone. Facet a rough stone into a gem. Set that gem into a ring, pendant, or earrings. Gem trees are another unique and creative activity. Learn the basic bonsai tree and then let your creativity take over. For jewelry lovers, beading class is for you. Make your own oneof-a-kind jewelry. Another option is hammered copper jewelry class. There’s something for everyone every day of the week, and your membership entitles you to all of it. Become part of the Lapidary family of friends.

Best of the Best Competition The Sun City Center Photo Club Meets Tuesday, December 11 at 6:30 pm.

If you want to see the best of Sun City Center’s photography all in one place, join the SCC Photo Club for its annual Best of the Best competition. Entries include photographs that have won awards during the last year and they will be judged according to category. You will be able to see a wide variety of landscapes, architecture and portraits with over forty photographers represented. Awards will be given to the Best of the Best in each category, as well as a Best in Show and a Judge’s Award. John Livernois, professional photographer and past president of the Florida Camera Club Council, will serve as judge. Community members and guests are welcome to attend. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Caper Room with media shows produced by our club members. After a short business meeting and election of officers at 7 p.m., the judging will begin. Club meetings are open to all in the area. For more information on the club and its activities, please see our website at www.photoclubscc.com or visit the learning lab at 960D Cherry Hills Drive. Dues for the 2013 year remain at $20 per person or $30 per household couple and provide access to club activities, competitions and classes as well as the photo lab with computers, scanners and large format printers.

Photographs Featured at the Chamber of Commerce

If you want to see the best of Sun City Center’s photography, come to the Sun City Center Chamber of Commerce to see a display of award winning photographs taken by members of the SCC Photo Club. The photos in this display have won club awards during the year and are entered in the club’s year-end Best of the Best competition. Please plan to attend the opening of the display at the SCC Chamber of Commerce between 3:30 pm and 4:30 pm on December 13th to meet club members and enjoy some wine and cheese. The photographs will be on display through January 10th. For more information on the SCC Photo Club and its activities, please see our website at http://www.photoclubscc.com or visit the photo learning lab at 960D Cherry Hills Drive.

Italian Cultural Club Meeting

AMICI, the Italian Cultural Club, will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 7pm in the East Social Room of the Kings Point Clubhouse. The featured speaker will be John Frizzola. His topic that evening will be “Italian Meteorologists and the Age of Science.” This interesting talk will cover how Italian scientists led in the development of weather instruments. December is the last month to join the AMICI Club as a member. However, guests and residents of the Sun City Center area are always welcome to programs. Donations are $3. January’s exciting meeting will be the afternoon of Sunday, January 20th. The Tarantella Dancers of St. Petersburg will be inviting attendees to dance Tarantellas from different parts of Italy with them. For further information call 813-634-0955.

South Shore Democratic Club Meeting

The South Shore Democratic Club will meet on Thursday, December 13th at the South Shore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way in Ruskin. This month’s meeting will include a Silent Auction and a Speaker. Dr. Susan A. MacManus-Distinguished University Professor, Department of Government and International Affairs, USF will be our featured speaker this month. Dr. MacManus is a widely recognized political analyst who frequently appears on WFLA-TV (NBC) and can also be heard on WFLA-NEWS Radio. She will discuss the pre and post election processes and results as well as the highly regarded Leadership Florida Sunshine State Survey. The Silent Auction will afford our members the opportunity to locate and bid on a treasure or holiday present among the “lovingly used” and new items donated by our membership. Please join us for an educational and fun meeting. The meeting begins at 1:30PM, refreshments at 1PM. All Democrats and Independents are welcome.

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B U L L E T I N Eagle Audubon Society Monthly Program

Thursday, December 13, 2012 at 1:30 PM. Kings Point N. Clubhouse, Banquet Room. Program: “Native Butterfly and Wildlife Plants and Perennial Wildflowers” Speaker: Tom Heitzman, Sweet Bay Nursery. Audubon meetings are free and open to the public. Please come at 1:30 for social time and refreshments. Meeting will start at 2:00 followed by the program.

German-American Singers & South Shore Concert Band

Presenting a program with something for everyone - on Saturday, December 15, 2012 at 3 PM in the Community Hall on S. Pebble Beach - the popular choral group, under direction of Mr. Lynn Hirshfeld and accompanied by Ms. Claire Hadley, will present a varied program of both German and English pieces, while the well-known band led by Mr. Ken Easton will play their holiday selections totally in English! Tickets for this pleasant holiday musical entertainment are available from all performers, as well as at the Kiosk in the Atrium on North Course Lane mornings beginning December 2nd. The cost is $6.

KP Line Dancers Christmas Dance

The KP Line Dancers are having their Christmas Dance on Wed, Dec 19, 7 – 10 PM in the Borini Theatre at Kings Point. Come one and all, beginners and experienced line dancers, and couples too, to a grand holiday gala. Wear your most wonderful Christmas attire, or come as you are, to a fun time of dance and comaraderie. Purchase tickets from Jan Ulics 634-6226, $5.00 each, open to KP and SCC residents and their guests. Tickets may also be purchased at the door the night of the dance.

SCC Dance Club Christmas Dance

Wednesday, December 19th. 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Community Hall. SCC Dance Club welcomes you to their Christmas Holiday Dance featuring “GERARDO” with a variety of great music, plus Coffee & Cookies. BYOB, Attire: Dressy Casual, Members Free. Guests $6 per person at the door, Singles always welcome. For more information call 813-634-9074.

H.O. Train Club

Come join our H.O. Train Club! We meet every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. We are train enthusiasts, who would love to share their love of trains with you. You don’t need experience or even trains to join. Everyone is welcome to stop by and see our train layout and talk to our members about the hobby we enjoy. For more information, you can call our Acting President, Jim Langdoc at 813-753-9598 or e-mail jlangdoc2@tampabay. rr.com. We look forward to seeing you!

Novice Ron Romps to Victory

Once a year, the Lawn Bowling Club holds a tournament for new bowlers (Novices), and it took place over the past week. Games were played Monday, Tuesday and Thursday with the Final game being played on Friday October 26th. Players were eliminated if they lost a game, which left Kathy Gonnella and Ron Kingsbury the two finalists. In front of an appreciative audience of fellow lawn bowlers, the two played off on a blustery day. While Ron surged ahead early in the game, Kathy came back for a time to score 7 points but Ron was the first player to 18 points, winning this year’s Novice Tournament. Ron is pictured being congratulated by the Novice Tournament Director Dave Barrett.

KPAL Artist of the Month is Joe Saab

Joe Saab’s passion for visual arts began in his earliest years. Throughout his education and career as an engineer he continued to draw and paint in a variety of media, and took art courses whenever he had the Holiday Jazz chance. Joe is fascinated by As the holidays approach the Kings Point Jazz Lovers Group will people, as each person is unique. be celebrating the season with Holiday Jazz arrangements. All are He captures this uniqueness in welcome. We will be meeting in the South Social Room of the main drawings, portraits, full figure and clubhouse from 2:00pm to 4:00pm on Friday, December 21st. also in caricatures! Most recently, Joe started to paint still life Basic Ballroom Dance Classes subjects in a “funky” way. To view Submitted by Ron Freda, Dance Instructor some of Joe’s artwork, please visit Basic Ballroom Dance Classes will start on January 2nd at the Kings his website at artbysaabs.com. Be Point Studio at 3 p.m. Couples are encouraged to sign up as the sure and stop by the KPAL Art class is limited to 12 couples, significant others, and dance partners. Studio window and enjoy Joe’s You will learn the rumba, cha cha, and tango in 4 weeks. Please creations throughout the month of December. call Ron for more details at 813-385-5569.

New York Empire Club Appreciation Night

The New York Empire State Club will be having a luau dinner dance on January 8, 2013. The menu will be salad, sweet and sour chicken, island styled carved pork, fried rice, broccoli, applesauce with chunky pineapple, rolls and butter, dessert and coffee. Music by Gari. Cost is $4.00 for paid up members for 2013 and $12.50 for guests. For further information, please contact Frank Gatto at 633-8942.

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Rumba, Cha Cha, and Tango classes will be offered starting January 2nd in the Kings Point Studio from 3-4:15 p.m. for four weeks. Learn the basic steps or improve your skills. Class is limited to 12 couples, so call early. $35.00 per couple. Singles, partners, and significant others qualify. It’s great fun and you won’t be left sitting at the table watching everyone else swing and sway to the music.

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B U L L E T I N Italian Cultural Club News

AMICI, the Italian Cultural Club, hosted an evening of song at its November meeting. Pat Raimondo, accompanied by Charles Wirick on the piano, held an enthralled audience in the palm of his hands. The program began with songs from the Vic Damone and Mario Lanza eras, bringing back memories of a simpler time. The middle part of the program featured songs from the American Civil War era. Familiar songs from Gone with the Wind, the Battle Hymn of the Republic, and a moving recitation by Mr. Raimondo of the Gettysburg Address reminded the audience of the powers we enjoy as Americans. Bringing the program to a close was a medley of familiar Italian songs. Sprinkled throughout the program were solos by Mr. Wirick. His rendition of songs from the Godfather movies was played with great feeling and skill. Wine and cheese was served after the program. The AMICI Club appreciates the many talented Sun City area residents who are willing to share their love of music and other talents. The next meeting, Wednesday, December 12 at 7pm in the Kings Point Clubhouse, will feature John Frizzola, who will speak about “Italian Meteorologists and the Age of Science.” Membership in AMICI is $10 a year. The membership drive closes December 30. For information call 634-0955.

Democracy in the Making

Kings Point Chorus

Do you like to sing? If you do, come join Kings Point Chorus. Rehearsals will resume beginning January 7, 2013 on the stage of Borini Theatre in the North Clubhouse. Dues are $10. Check in will begin at 1:30 PM. Announcements will be at 1:45 PM with practice following. The next concert is tentatively April 6, 2013. Kings Point Chorus is directed by Charles Wirick. For more information you may call Brenda at 447-0388.

Rotary Club Honors Vendors

L to R: Roy and Jo Boggs of Boggs Jewelry, Jim Wilmouth of Encore Bank, pecan sales chairman, Leona Tizzani of Sue’s Salon and Sally Nichols of Freedom Plaza. Absent from the photo are: Karen Harper of Karen’s Hair Salon and Linda Cardamon of the Three Legged Poodle.

On October 30th, Rotary Club of Sun City Center honored its 2012 pecan sales vendors for helping sell pecans to benefit the Rotary scholarships program. Rotary sells pecans each year to raise money for college scholarships to local high school students. Last year, the vendors pictured were responsible for selling many cases of pecans for this annual fundraiser. Pecans are $10.00 per bag and come in plain, chocolate covered and caramel clusters. November and December are pecan-selling months for the Rotary Club. Look for signs in many store windows or contact Jim Wilmouth for more information at 813-634-8001.

Organ and Keyboard Club News Submitted by: Barb Carlini

Student Leaders: Johnny Carranco, Anthony Rice, Sergio Barrios and Flor Ventura-Castro

At Reddick Elementary School, the students participated in many school-wide activities across all grade levels to help the students understand the election process and the importance of having a vote. Students were encouraged to research the two major candidates, Obama and Romney, to learn about their different views on the major issues in this year’s election. And after much discussion and research, students were able to make an informed decision about which candidate he/she believed would be the best choice. On Friday, November 2nd, all students received an ID card and entered their ‘Precinct’, which was playing Patriotic music and decorated in red, white and blue. The 5th Grade Student Leaders checked ID’s for each student, had them sign their names and then proceeded to show them where to vote. As students exited the room, they received an “I Voted” sticker. This was truly a great way to give them a hands-on approach to democracy and letting them all know that their voice was heard.

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B U L L E T I N Kings Point Heritage Park

SCC Ceramic Club

L to R: Federation Director David Wetmore; COA President Charles Hassell; COA Secretary Roberta Walker; COA Vice President Millie Aumack; Andover B President Bill Piper; COA Treasurer Forrest Davis; Federation Director Jim Haggerty; Federation President Eileen Peco.

The Kings Point Condominium Owners Association (COA) broke ground today on the new Kings Point Heritage Park to be built on Kings Blvd. just south of the Kings Point tennis courts. The park is being developed and sponsored by the COA to mark the 40th Anniversary of the Kings Point Community. The centerpiece of the park will be a gazebo surrounded by landscaping and walking paths for the enjoyment of all residents of the community. Bricks in the pathways will be available for purchase by residents and organizations to commemorate events or loved ones. The dedication of the park is planned for Monday, November 26, 2012 to kick off a week of 40th Anniversary celebratory activities in Kings Point. The Kings Point COA, organized in 1975, is the oldest organization in Kings Point. This all-volunteer group provides a wide variety of resident support services, including the listings for Kings Point in the Membership Directory; copy, fax and free notary services; free Hartline bus service; sponsorship of the AARP Tax Preparation Program; loan of wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, and canes; and makes gifts and grants to various Kings Point clubs and organizations for the benefit of the community.

Emergency Squad News Eight New Emergency Medical Responders To Join Emergency Squad

L to R: Nora Merriam, Asst. Dir. Education, Sean Bennett, Terri Lance, Asst. Chief, medical, Lenny Czarniecki, Shelly Copeland, Mari Diaz, Marie Procise, Bonnie Murphy, Leon Korkowski, Chris Cook.

Eight students have successfully completed the intense 52hour “Emergency Medical Responder” Course given at the SCC Emergency Squad training center. Students are first trained and certified in CPR. Following this aspect of the course, the students studied medical and environmental emergencies, airway management, the human body, bleeding, and shock and poisoning. Students also learned the proper technique for splinting, bandaging, backboarding and scooping a patient. Each student has now been assigned to one of eight teams and will begin a period of mentoring with an experienced ambulance crew. The SCC Emergency Squad has 440 members and is growing. If you are interested in finding more about this all-volunteer organization, please call 813-622-1411 or visit our web site at www.scc-ems.us.

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The Sun City Center Ceramic Club offered Community Classes for free again in October. The were offered to anyone who was interested in learning more about Ceramics and testing their ability in working with pieces. Each participant was provided with a floral piece, tools and paints. The response was very favorable and all were pleased with the end result.

Weight Watchers Is Back

WEIGHT WATCHERS is back to two meetings every Thursday at UCC! Come see what’s new Thursdays at 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. at United Community Church 1501 La Jolla Avenue. Weight Watchers is taking our proven program to the next level. And you thought losing weight was just about what you eat. For more information, contact Janet at 813-445-1880 or janet@optibility.com.

SPOTLIGHT ON ENTERTAINMENT

•All tickets are on sale at the Atrium-Kiosk Mondays-WednesdaysFridays, 9:00 a.m.-noon. Brochures/flyers are available at AtriumKiosk, Community Association Office, Community Hall, and the Kings Point North and South Clubhouses. Info: 813-642-2001. •What’s Going on in December? On Sunday, December 16, 2:304:30, The Ditchfield Family will present their Christmas show at the Community Hall. Seats are reserved, $13/person. Includes a wineand-cheese reception sponsored by Brandon Honda. •Other Entertainment Shows -- On Sundays (2:30-4:30): January 13-Adbacadabra-$16, February 17-Earl Turner and Band-$12, and March 24-a Tribute to Roy Orbison and More-$15. All Sunday show tickets include a wine-and-cheese reception sponsored by Brandon Honda.) AND on Fridays (7:00-10:00): January 18-the Hub Caps-$20, February 22-Top 10 Rock ‘n Roll-$18, and March 8-Yesterdayze-$17. This year’s Showcase is on a Wednesday (and is free if you purchased a series ticket or else it costs $11). Tickets sales have been brisk so don’t wait to long to purchase yours. •For you Opera Buffs: St. Petersburg Opera Co. will present Highlights of Tosca, January 20, 2013, and Highlights of Ariadne auf Naxos, May 19, 2013, in the Rollins Theater. Tickets are $12/person. •Plan Ahead (more details to follow): •Sunday, February 24, 2013 - 3:00-4:00 p.m. - Bach to Rock. South •Shore Concert Band - Tickets will be on sale at door day of show/$5. Sunday, April 7, 2013 - 2:30-4:30 p.m. - Salute to the Big Bands. Sarasota Jazz Project.

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Fashions Food & Fun

December, 2012

Redeemer Women to Meet

The women’s organization of Redeemer Lutheran Church (Women of the ELCA) will meet on Wednesday, December 19th beginning with refreshments at 9:30 AM. The program will be provided by Sigi Espino and feature the Hogar de Ninas Orphanage, a home for girls in Panama. For the Christmas luncheon that follows, ham and turkey will be provided and members are requested to bring a side dish or dessert. Redeemer women/guests are invited to attend. For more information, call 813-634-1292.

Life After Loss

The Life After Loss Bereavement Group has resumed its twice a month meetings in the chapel of United Community Church, 1501 La Jolla Ave, on the first and third Wednesday every month from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. The Group is open to those who have recently lost a loved one or are having difficulty coping or adjusting to life on their own. For more information please call Mitzi Campbell 938-4955.

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The Fun Brigade of the United Community Church, 1501 La Jolla Avenue, provided a great afternoon of delicious food, beautiful fashions from the Mary Martha House “Rose Boutique” and the Bon Worth Shop and always fellowship—the best. For more information, please contact Paula Lickfeldt at 813-633-6739.

This is the time when calendars only have two more months before we turn the page to next year. Everyone is busy preparing for the upcoming holidays, and of course that means sharing some good times with families and friends. Beth Israel Sisterhood of Sun City Center has many events planned to fill those two remaining months, including their annual Chanukah party hosted by Sisterhood and the Men’s Club. It will take place on Sunday, December 9th, 4:00 p.m.in the Henry Gibson Social Hall, at the Temple. Yummy House will be providing a Chinese Dinner with several different dishes that you can select from. There will be no pork shellfish served. But...their famous “Millstein Latkes” will be served along with all the trimmings. Reservations should be in by December 3rd. You may contact Marsha Fader, 1803 Del Webb Blvd., Sun City Center, 33573, her phone number is (813) 633-9736. The Temple is located at 1115 Del Webb Blvd. E.

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Unitarian Universalist Fellowship December Holiday Events

The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Sun City Center (meeting in the Henry Gibson social hall of the Beth Israel synagogue) announces the following programs for its December, Thursday 7:30 PM services: Dec. 6 Dr. Robert Tucker, PhD, Minister Emeritus of the UU Congregation of Lakeland; in preparation for honoring Hanukkah, his sermon topic will be “The Lights of Freedom!” Dec. 13 The Fellowship will celebrate a Holiday Party with a potluck dinner. Dec. 20 Archer Bush will review the book, “A Life of Jesus”. Dec. 27 Helen Moore will lead the Fellowship in an interactive program featuring poetry and dramatic readings.

UMC Hosts Movie: “The Christmas Shoes”

The United Methodist Church 1210 Del Webb Blvd. W. will be hosting another great movie December 14, 2012. In keeping with the Christmas Spirit, we will be showing “THE CHRISTMAS SHOES”, inspired by the #1 hit song and best-selling book “THE CHRISTMAS SHOES”. The showing will be Friday, Dec. 14, 2012 in Creason Hall 6:30 P.M. The doors will open at 6:00 with a warm welcome by members of the “Good New Sunday School Class”. If a friendly greeting isn’t enough to entice you to the movies, the stimulating aromas of coffee and popcorn whiffing through the doors are bound to bring you in. The extra time before the movie starts, 6:30, will give you an opportunity to catch up on the latest happenings around Sun City Center and your neighborhood. Bring your friends and your appetites, as in addition to popcorn and coffee, home baked cookies and other beverages will also be served. “THE CHRISTMAS SHOES” is about a 10-year-old boy, Nathan Andrews, who after finding out this will be his mother’s (Kimberly Williams starred in “Father of the Bride”) last Christmas. Wanting this Christmas to be especially special for her, Nathan sets out to find that special gift when he meets an overworked attorney, Robert Layton, (Rob Lowe, “The West Wing”), who has forgotten to take time for his family. The boy’s love for his mother inspires Robert to wake up and reconnect with what is truly important in his life. Will Nathan find that special gift? What do you suppose it will be? You will have to come and see for yourself.

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The Women’s Fellowship of United Community Church, 1501 La Jolla, celebrated their new season with a salad luncheon and a message by the new minister, Dr. Jean Simpson. Dr. Simpson recently returned from a sabbatical in Africa and spoke of her challenges and adventures to the group.

Old Tyme Country Faire

It was a joyous day, United Community Church, 1501 La Jolla Avenue, with wonderful music and dancing, unusual beautiful crafts, oh so delicious food, great fellowship and fun fun fun. Featured are friends truly enjoying a special day.

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December Poem Submission Orchestra Offers Holiday Concert From Chanukah to Handel to Hollywood

A Great Adventure Tomorrow.... I will set out unaware of what lies ahead All things familiar hidden from view Hazy orbs of green and red lights in rhythmic control By day’s end the fog will lift baring what’s-yet-to-come. Today... I set out unaware of what lies ahead The view of all things familiar less obscure Rays of sunshine illumine my here-and-now The day’s beginning - red-hot with promise. Yesterday... I set out aware of what lay ahead The familiarity of all things in plain view Moon beams danced on the lake of my what-used-to-be-s Through days gone-by I’ve earned a cool, quiet wisdom. Suzanne S. Austin-Hill ©2012

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South Shore Symphony Orchestra Performs Dec. 8 at St. John the Divine, Episcopal Church, Sun City Center The music of Christmas and Chanukah will be performed at 3:00 p.m., Dec. 8 by The South Shore Symphony Orchestra at St. John the Divine Episcopal Church, in Sun City Center. Conducted by Dr. Susan Bailey Robinson, the concert’s 20th century scores include “The Polar Express,“ by Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard and Leroy Anderson’s “A Christmas Festival,“ conducted by associate conductor, Dr. June Hammond. Clement Moore’s 19th century poem,“’Twas the Night Before Christmas,“ will be heard, arranged for orchestra and narrator by Bill Holcombe. From among earlier classics, Dr. Robinson will lead the orchestra in Giovanni Gabrieli’s brass quintet, “Canzon Seconda,” Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Christmas Eve Suite,” Mozart‘s, “Concerto in C for Harp and Flute,” G. F.

Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus,” and “Festival of Lights,” six authentic Chanukah songs arranged by Bud Caputo. The Sat. Dec. 8 concert at 3:00 p.m. will b presented at St. John the Divine Episcopal

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Military News The SCC Men’s Club Salute to Veterans

MFST presents award to area high school students

L to R: Carl McGary, President SCC Men’s Club chatting to Admiral Lawrence C. Chambers, US Navy Retired just prior to his presentation.

At it’s most recent meeting the Men’s Club paid a tribute to all veterans. The meeting began with the Colors being presented by the Color Guard of the Leathernecks Club. The guest speaker was Admiral Lawrence C. Chambers, US Navy Retired. He captivated the group with his personal recount and pictures of the events involved in the fall of Saigon. Uta Kuhn of the Patriots Club, Bob Gerdes and Darrell Katz of the DAV and Fred Olson of the Honor Flight met with members before and after the event to publicize their efforts in the community. The event was closed by the retirement of the Colors by the Leathernecks Club led by their Commander Jim Weller and Tom Fieldhouse, Jim Glass, Barry Myers and Al Klein of the Color guard. For more information on the SCC Men’s Club contact John Armstrong, VP Membership at (813) 634-3434.

American Legion Post #246 News

The Military Family Support Trust (MFST) participated in the recognition and presentation of student awards from six area high schools on March 18, 2012, at the Renaissance Club in Sun City Center. Selected students from Newsome, Riverview, Bloomingdale, Lennard, Durant and East Bay high schools enjoyed a lunch and awards ceremony, which was sponsored by the Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW). Photo: from left Lt. Col. Gordon Bassett, USAF (Ret); student Ashley Wronka, 2011 MFST Award recipient; Don Schings, President/CEO of MFST; Nancy Alguire; and student Cameron Clark, 2012 MFST Award recipient.

Operation Warmheart Golf Tournament Held

Recently American Legion Post # 246 of Sun City Center had retired Colonel Darrell W. Katz, USA, who is also the posts Service Officer, present a program about veterans’ eligibility for L to R: are Blaine Brown, 1st vice Commander, disability status and Colonel Darrel Katz, Service Officer and Post Commander Ron Engles. related problems.

Sponsored Boys State Representatives address

The winning team, from right; Howard Petree, Craig Lawrence and Steve Smith.

L to R: Ronald Engles, Post Commander; Jason Mellinger; Blaine Brown, 1st Vice Commander; Ben Lopez; Tom Culliton, Finance Officer

Guest speakers at the November 16th meeting of American Legion Post #246 were Jason Mellinger and Ben Lopez, students at East Bay High School. These two young men were selected and sponsored by Post #246 to attend the American Legion Boys State from July 8th to July 14th. They discussed their experience and knowledge gained by attending and answered questions following their program.

The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) held a charity golf tournament at the Freedom Fairways Golf Course, Sun City Center, on October 13, 2012. A continental breakfast and lunch was provided and many door prizes were given out. The 1st 2nd and 3rd place winners of the tournament were also awarded prizes. The proceeds of the tournament were used to support Operation Warmheart, which is one of several organizations that support Airmen and their families in times of need. Its mission is to provide emergency grants to needy military members. The local organization is run by the first sergeants at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, FL. It has received more than $25,000 in donations and has seen contributions come in from areas all across the country.

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Contract Bridge Super Crossword

By Steve Becker FAMOUS HAND

OHIO-STYLE

Brilliancies are not always rewarded. For example, take this deal from the match between Taiwan and the United States at the 1979 world team championship. The U.S. North-South pair at the first table got to four spades doubled as shown, and West, Che-Hung Kuo, made the remarkable opening lead of the nine of hearts! After East, Patrick Huang, won the trick with the queen, he recognized that the purpose of his partner’s underlead of the ace of hearts was to get a ruff. Huang also recognized that West’s lead of

an unnecessarily high heart was a suit-preference signal, asking for the return of the higherranking of the two remaining side suits. Accordingly, Huang returned the deuce of diamonds, transmitting a suit-preference signal of his own. West ruffed the diamond and, obeying East’s signal, returned the seven of clubs! West’s second underlead of an ace was likewise successful. East won with the queen and led another diamond, and West ruffed to put the contract down one. But alas, this brilliant defense by the Taiwanese East-West pair was more than offset by what occurred at the second table, where the U.S. West wound up playing at five hearts doubled. Ordinarily, he would have gone down one, losing the first three spade tricks. But luckily for declarer, North’s singleton spade was the ace, which he led, and that was the only trick scored by the defenders. So the outcome was that the American East-West pair at the second table made five hearts doubled with an overtrick for a score of 1,050 points. This was 950 points more than the Taiwanese pair at the first table had scored with their extraordinary defense, providing ample proof that brilliancies are not always adequately rewarded. © 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

This month we are running the final edition of Hard Knox, a terrific comic produced by Kings Point resident and local artist, Bob Ewing. Thank you, Bob, for two years of great strips.

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Strange But True By Samantha Weaver

• It was revered civil-rights leader Mohandas Gandhi who made the following sage observation: “Freedom is not worth having if it does not connote freedom to err.” •If you’re afraid of rats and mice, you might not want to read the following tidbit: Those who study such things say that 60 percent of all the mammals on earth are rodents. •Athletes playing baseball on steroids have frequently been in the news in recent years, but drugs are nothing new in America’s national sport. During the late 1960s and throughout almost all of the ‘70s, Dock Ellis was a valued pitcher who played for several teams, including the Pittsburgh Pirates. On June 12, 1970, Ellis took LSD, under the mistaken belief that it was an off day for his team. By the time he realized that the Pirates were scheduled to play against the San Diego Padres that evening, it was too late. The drug proved to have no ill effect on Ellis; in fact, he pitched a nohitter. When he recounted the event to a reporter 12 years later, he said he remembered only bits and pieces of the game, though he felt euphoric. Many years later, after being treated for addiction, Ellis became a coordinator for an anti-drug program in California. •It’s been reported that Albert Einstein did not like to wear socks. •George W. Church, the founder of Church’s Fried Chicken, didn’t actually enter the restaurant business until after he retired. In his first career, Church ran a chicken hatchery and sold incubators. •Historians say that Russia’s Peter the Great was nearly 7 feet tall. ********************************* Thought for the Day: “Sometimes I wonder if men and women really suit each other. Perhaps they should live next door and just visit now and then.” -Katharine Hepburn © 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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WEEK OF DEC. 3, 2012 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You’ve let yourself be distracted from what’s really important. But love finally gets your attention this week. However, it comes with a challenge that could create a problem. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Be careful not to bully others into following your lead. Best advice: Persuade, don’t push, and you’ll get the cooperation you need to move forward with your plans. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Resist the urge to gloat now that you’ve proved your detractors wrong. Instead, charm them back into your circle. Remember: A former foe can become your best ally. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You might want to claim all the credit for making this holiday season special. But is it worth producing a lot of hurt feelings by rejecting offers of help? Think about it. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Ignore a co-worker’s questionable behavior. Instead, put your energy into making your own project special. Then sit back and purr over your welldeserved applause. VIRGO (August 23 to Sept. 22) You might not want to accept those suggested changes in your workplace. But don’t chuck them out before you check them out. You could be happily surprised. LIBRA (Sept.23 to October 22) Your holiday planning might have to take a back seat for a bit so that you can handle a problem with a friend or family member. Your schedule resumes by the 8th. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Relationships in general benefit during the early part of the week, including in the workplace. Also expect some overdue changes in a personal situation. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) “Prudence” should be your watchword this week. Best not to be too open about some of the things that are currently happening in your life. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Money is on your mind, so you’d best mind how you’re spending it. Take another look at that holiday budget and see where you can make adjustments. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Resolving to revive an old friendship could open some old wounds. Are you sure you want to risk that? Think this through before making a commitment. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your need to know more about a new friend could lead to some startling revelations. Best advice: Keep an open mind about what you learn until all the facts are in. BORN THIS WEEK: Your loyalty to friends makes you a very special person to those whose lives you’ve touched. © 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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