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“Holiday Fun in the Sun” Parade and WinterFest—Don’t Miss it! By Phyllis Hodges, Reporter Ready for some “Holiday Fun in the Sun”? That’s the theme for the December 13 SCC Golf Cart Parade and WinterFest. Parade entrants must return registrations to the CA Office by December 10. You can get them at the CA Office, the Atrium ticket kiosk and both Kings Point clubhouses. In addition to three raffles for $200, $300 and $500 for cart entries, prizes will be awarded for 18 decorated carts—thanks to Minto Communities, which is donating $6,000 for parade expenses. To add to the fun day, Minto is The parade will start promptly at 10 a.m. from the CA parking lot parallel to N. Pebble Beach Boulevard. It will turn right out of the lot on LaJolla, right on El Rancho, right on Ojai and left on Cherry Hills to the bandstand area. For parade information via email: Dave Birkett, davesccsic@gmail.com
Santa leaves the sleigh back home when he cruises Sun City Center. Creativity and fun are always on display at the Holiday Cart Parade.
holding its 4th Annual WinterFest which starts at 11 a.m. and ends at 2:30 p.m. That event promises to be better than ever. It will include almost 40 vendors-seven for food. There will also be free massages, a photo booth, caricatures and a pet contest (at noon). LADYHAWKE, a
local band, will be providing entertainment. Dave Birkett, parade chairman, said that, in addition to spreading the prize money among more participants this year, the committee is making another change for easier identification of winning carts. Prior to the
parade, a big red award ribbon will be affixed to the 18 winning carts. A lead cart will have a large sign alerting onlookers about the ribbons. However, until awards are presented at the end of the parade, neither the participants nor onlookers will know how those winners placed. All the winning carts will be parked in one area under the trees by the bandstand.
Hospice Illuminated with Lights of Love
The doors of the Hospice House are adorned with wreaths inviting all who enter to see the beautiful decorations and experience the warmth of the holiday spirit. Greeting them is a seven foot tree, donated by Ilona Merritt
of Sun City Center who also donated the trimmings, which included hand crafted houses, built and designed by Ilona, intermingled with poinsettias, bows and balls. Other wreaths are hung
throughout but a special treat is a Christmas House on display, also built and decorated by Mrs. Merritt. In the chapel, adjacent to the lobby, an area designated for and in honor of our veterans, is a Merritt-designed house, following the patriotic theme. And, in a designated “quiet room” another decorated tree welcomes visitors seeking solitude. All of these beautiful decorations are in place so that anyone attending the “Lights of
Love,” ceremony on Thursday, December 4 at the Sun City Hospice House - beginning at 6 p.m. - can tour the house and see the wonderful work Mrs. Merritt and volunteers Sally Ann Dickey and Darlene Lentis created for everyone’s enjoyment. Volunteers also fill holidaythemed mugs with toiletries, note pads, pencils, and other items, to be given to new patients as each arrives during this season. Music from various groups, a Continued on Page 3
Special Holiday Decorations Will Adorn SCC Hospice House
Agnes Baker, center, with decorators extraordinaire, Ilona Merritt and Darlene Lentis.
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By Agnes Baker Celebrate those you cherish and come enjoy a FREE holiday event at the Sun City Center Hospice House on December 4, 2014, from 6 to 7 p.m. Lights of Love is a commemorative tree-lighting ceremony that benefits LifePath Hospice. This annual gathering is an opportunity for LifePath Hospice families and community members to gather to celebrate and remember their loved ones in a special, unique way. Candles are lit by all attendees, musical entertainment is provided by community members, holiday songs are shared and words of comfort are delivered by LifePath Hospice staff and area spiritual leaders. The event will be held at 3723 Upper Creek Drive in Ruskin, FL 33573. For more information contact Nikki Powers, Annual Giving Director at 813.871.8141.
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By E. Adam Porter, Editor in Chief, News of Kings Point Christmas has always been my favorite holiday. As I’ve grown older the reasons have changed, but my fervor for tinsel time has yet to recede. There are so many reasons to love the Christmas season, but it can be tough to focus on those when we are surrounded by so much of the stuff that makes folks loathe the holidays. There’s a part of all of us that gets caught up in the stress of the marketing side of the holiday season. Fatter bellies, thinner wallets and higher stress levels. And that one !@#$% bulb that won’t stay lit no matter what you do. But, somewhere deeper inside is that kid who never quite forgot the wonder. Like the child in Polar Express, there’s a place in all of us where we can still hear the bells from Santa’s sleigh. All you have to do is let that inner child come out. Give that excited kid, sticky from cocoa and candy canes and too wired to sleep, a chance to get back behind the wheel of your head and your heart for a day or three. Need some inspiration? Check this out. Sun City Center kicks off the holiday season with the annual Holiday Cart Parade on Saturday, December 13. The parade starts at 10 a.m. and will be followed by WinterFest at 11 a.m. And, of course, nearly every club in town is hosting some sort of holiday fun. Just flip through these pages, and you will find plenty to do.
Nights of Shimmering Lights.A few years back a handful of enterprising friends transformed the Hillsborough State Fairgrounds in Dover into
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a full-immersion Christmas light experience. Drive through the light displays. Take a ride on the wagon. Browse vendor booths. Watch classic Christmas movies and nosh on some of the best donuts you will ever eat. It costs $20 per car to enter, and there are vendor booths with crafts and goodies for sale. Check out the website for details and tickets, www. nightsofshimmeringlights.com. Christmas Lane. Just off Dover Road, around the corner from Shimmering Lights, is one of the most incredible walkthrough light displays on the planet. With live music, visits from Santa and Christmas fun for all ages, Christmas Lane is a lovely holiday tradition to help excite your inner child www. christmaslane.org.
Symphony of Lights. The Shoppes At Wiregrass illuminates the season from here through the end of the year with a holiday tree-lighting show with background music by Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Shows even include “snow.” It’s a fun, free event that’s guaranteed to get you in the Christmas spirit. This year, whatever you do, make sure to take some time and just enjoy the season. Gather with friends, eat too much, listen to carols you remember from childhood. Kick back with your favorite Christmas movies and just let all the “stuff” slide off your back. Enjoy the lights and embrace the wonder. After all, Christmas only comes once a year.
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visiting dog, events geared to the patient—all part of what the Hospice House folks and volunteers do to spread cheer and love!! About Hospice Hospice is a concept that predates medieval days. Between AD 300 and 500, a place was designated in the community for the weary, homeless, sick, wounded or dying to receive care, rest and comfort. That Latin term “hospes,” used to describe
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these havens, was interpreted to “host and guest,” implying a mutual interaction and caring. Today, Hospice represents not a specific place of care but a concept of care emphasizing palliative rather curative, quality rather than quantity. The term “hospic” has nearly disappeared from use in any language. However, today, Hospice affirms life and regards dying as a normal process of our life journey. When there is a beginning, there is also an ending.
Ilona Merritt surveys her festive decorations.
Sally Dickey assists with the decorating project.
One of the charming houses on display.
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WED. DEC 3 - SUN CITY CENTER CHAPTER OF THE HEARING LOSS ASSN. OF AMERICA (HLAA) MEETING 9:30 a.m. at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 1239 Del Webb Blvd. W. Laura Sanders, R.Ph, Pharmacy Manager at Sam’s Club, will address the question--Are Your Medications Contributing to Your Hearing Loss? Bring a dish to share of finger-food (anything that does not require silverware) for holiday party to follow the meeting. Beverages and paper products will be provided. Hearing spouses and friends are invited to enjoy the program and party! CART provided by Tess Crowder, Communication Access, Inc. & meeting room is equipped with an induction loop for those with a telecoil in their hearing device. HLAA Sun City Center is sponsored by the Men’s Club of SCC. Contact Shirley Nauman at 813-634-7280 or David Houck at davhou@wans.net for more information. WED. DEC 3, 10, 17- 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 3 - OPEN HOUSE ART EXHIBIT AT ART CLUB GALLERY 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at the Art Club Gallery where Marcia Hansen who will be showing her art work. The public is welcome. Refreshments will be served. Marcia Hansen is an instructor of pastel art at the Art Club in Sun City Center. She is a graduate of Russell Sage College and has taken graduate level fine arts courses at the College of Saint Rose, Albany, NY and at SUNY Albany, NY. Marcia taught art classes out of her studio in upstate NY for many years before moving permanently to Florida. Her artwork has won numerous first place awards in New York and in Florida. She has shown in Saratoga Springs, Albany, Troy, and other New York towns. More recently, Marcia’s work has shown in Florida at the John Crawford Gallery and at the Sun City Center Art Club Gallery. Her work has sold throughout the country and is in permanent collections. WED. DEC 3 - “CAREGIVING 101 - PART II” WITH DR. MASON NOTTINGHAM 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Sun City Center, FL. Are you assisting a declining friend or family member? If so, this session is for you! Dr. Nottingham received his PhD from Arizona State University in 2009 with a specialty in medical sociology. His research focuses on the mental and physical health among caregivers of elderly relatives. Topics of interest are stress resulting from basic caregiving duties and the mental health outcomes, including depression and life satisfaction. You will learn Caregiving for the Elderly: Duties and Solutions to Alleviate Negative Outcomes. He currently resides in Riverview, Florida and is a full-time professor of Sociology at Hillsborough Community College. For more information, call Debbie Caneen at 813-892-2990. WED. DEC 3 - THE SAMARITAN SERVICES ALZHEIMER’S MONTHLY MEETING 2:00 p.m. at the Redeemer Lutheran Church. Stop by and destress for the holidays with Gary and his chair aerobics. For more information please call Doris at 6343489 or the office at 634-9283. WED. DEC 3, 10, 17, 24 - SUN CITY CENTER CHESS LOVERS CLUB 2:00 5:00 p.m. in the Heritage Room. Open to all SCC and Kings Point members for FREE (other communities only $25 per year). ALL levels from beginners to Chess Masters welcomed. Free lessons offered WED. DEC 3 BARBERSHOP CHORUS MEETS 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Redeemer Lutheran Church. Barbershop Chapter “Par for the Chorus” meets every Wednesday
evening, and we are looking for a few good singers. If you enjoy sing acapella in close harmony we would love to have you join us. Singing is fun and we have fun, and it also keeps you young. WED. DEC 3 - KINGS POINT COA MEETING 7:00 p.m. in the East/West Social room in the North Clubhouse. We are having something new this meeting. Three Kings Point clubs will be bringing word about their clubs, how they operate, dues, etc. They will have a show and tell about what they make and then offer club items for sale as Christmas gifts. The three are: KP Art Club, KP Lapidary Club and the KP Ceramics Club. Refreshments will be served and a lottery drawing of those attending. The prize is $25.00. All Kings Point Presidents or their representatives should attend, but all are welcome. THU. DEC 4 - OPERATION MEDICINE CABINET 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Sun City Center Community Association Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. Sun City Center, FL. DROP OFF your EXPIRED or UNUSED Medications and HELP SAVE HILLSBOROUGH’S WATER SYSTEM. Operation Medicine Cabinet collects expired or unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications for proper disposal. Improper disposal such as flushing drugs down the toilet or drain leads to the contamination of Florida’s aquatic environment. Help keep our water system safe. Bring your medications to Community Hall! For more information, contact Home Instead Senior Care 813-684-1972 THU. DEC 4 - BETTER BREATHERS SUPPORT GROUP 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Drive, Sun City Center, FL. Join Registered Respiratory Therapist, Annettia Simpson as she presents Carl Stenberg from HillRom, Respiratory Care Division who will discuss the Chest Vest Airway Clearance System. Annettia will answer any questions you may have regarding pulmonary disease management. We will also have an Occupational Therapist present to recommend exercises designed to make living with pulmonary disease more manageable. If you are suffering from shortness of breath and would like to join us to gain a better understanding of this condition, please call Heather at Sun Towers Rehabilitation, 813-634-3324 ext.148. THU. DEC 4 - LGBT SUPPORT GROUP 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the United Community Church, 1501 La Jolla Ave. SCC, corner of Pebble Beach and La Jolla. The group will continue to meet the second and fourth Thursday of each month. Any questions, please feel free to call Sandra McCaw, Life Coach @ 973902-8401. All members of the LGBT community are welcome. THU. DEC 4 - UNE BELLE SOIREE 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at Apollo Beach Family Medical Center, 6150 North US Hwy 41, Apollo Beach, FL 33572. Dr. Noe and the Apollo Beach Family Medical Center staff would like to invite you to our annual Une Belle Soiree. This event will focus on the aesthetic side of ABFMC and you will have an opportunity to tour our facility, ask questions in regards to the aesthetic services that we offer, win prizes, enjoy a complementary 5 minute massage, and meet our new Aesthetician Leslie Garrido. Refreshments will be provided. Make sure to save the date and RSVP to 813-641-0007 .....we hope to see you there! SAT. DEC 6 - A CHRISTMAS MUSICAL KLASSIKA 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. at St. John the Divine Episcopal Church at 1015 Del Webb Blvd, Sun City Center, FL. Tickets are $15.00 and available at the church office Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or at the door of performance, if available. Come enjoy this beautiful Christmas music and get in the spirit of this wondrous season! SAT. DEC 6 - ACADEMY OF BALLROOM DANCE CLUB, CHRISTMAS DANCE 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. at Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach. Holiday Attire BYOB,
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everyone welcome. Singles table available. There will be no dance lesson at 6:30 PM for this dance, but we will be having a social party instead, to celebrate the holidays. If you would like to bring an appetizer to share and your own drinks, that would be appreciated. It will be fun to visit with your friends and meet some new people. We will also have a dance exhibition by Bernice DuBro and Joe Tarara and some other nice surprises. Mark your calendar so you don’t miss this evening of fun and lots of dancing. More information call Jean Kostka at (813) 634-1235 or Charlie Brown at (813) 712-0869. SUN. DEC 7 - HERALDS OF HARMONY CHRISTMAS SHOW WITH THE LIBERTY VOICES 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. at Community Hall. The Heralds of Harmony return to Sun City Center along with The Liberty Voices (a female barbershop group). Wineand-cheese reception included as part of ticket price. Part of Sunday series. Individual tickets ($13/person) on sale at COMMUNITY HALL M-W-F 9-noon thru November 26. Starting Monday, December 1, on sale at ATRIUM-KIOSK M-W-F 9-noon. Info 813-642-2001. SUN. DEC. 7 - SINGLES MINGLE DANCE CLUB OF KINGS POINT 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. in the Main Clubhouse Studio. Music provided by Thor Stevens. Admission $5.00. This will be our Year-end Party. BYOB. Ice, water, cups and napkins provided. Dressy attire. Info: Janet 633-3558. SUN. DEC 7 - FIRST DANCE OF THE NEW KINGS POINT DANCE CLUB “ROCKIN’ THRU THE YEARS” 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. In the Kings Point Borini Theater, Kings Point North Club House located at 1900 Club House Drive, Sun City Center, FL. Join us for a Rockin’ Good Time!! Music will be provided by The Dukes. Tickets are $5.00 per person. You may bring your own snacks and the dance is BYOB. Tickets will be sold in the Kings Point North Clubhouse lobby after Thanksgiving. Please email rockinthrutheyears@ gmail.com to purchase your tickets or for more information. MON. DEC 8 - SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY CLUB MEETING 7:30 p.m. in the Caper Room, Atrium Building, 954 North Course Lane. There is no cost for guests; anyone interested in science and technology is invited. Dr. Morris Firebaugh presents “The Fractal Beauty of Nature, from Mandelbrot to Mountains.” with examples from his book “Computer Graphics: Tools for Visualization.” TUE. DEC 9 THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES TO KNEE & HIP PAIN 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Sun City Center. Our speaker will be: Caroline McGrath MSc, ARNP, Care Coordinator at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. Caroline was awarded her postgraduate degree as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in adult and gerontological studies from South University. She has been a Nurse Practitioner for five years. Learn about what The Orthopedic Spine and Joint Center at Lakewood Ranch has to offer! WED. DEC 10 - CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT SERIES 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet with Ann MacKay, CFP with Charles Schwab and Discover the range of investment help and guidance available through Schwab. For more information, contact Debbie Caneen at 813-634-3347. WED. DEC 10 - THE SUN CITY CENTER LIONS CLUB MEETS 11:00 a.m. for lunch; meeting begins at 12:00 noon at the Sandpiper Grille, 1702 South Pebble Beach Boulevard every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. For more information, call one of your favorite Lions Club members or Ellen & Terry McGovern -- 633-4202; Gloria & Gene Deiss -- 634-1978; or Steve Schrago at 938-5825. WED. DEC 10 - NAMI SUPPORT GROUP 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. at the Sun City Center Chamber of Commerce. This support Continued on Page 7
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group is for anyone with a friend or loved one who struggles with mental health issues. WED. DEC 10 - DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Please join Lisa Endick, RN from Nurse on Call Home Health Care as she facilitates our support group “Everyday Basics of Diabetic Care”. For additional info, call Debbie Caneen 813-892-2990. WED. DEC 10 - BRANDON REGIONAL HOSPITAL TO CONDUCT SEMINAR ON “WEIGHT LOSS OPTIONS” 6:00 p.m. at the Oakfield Medical Plaza on the campus of Brandon Regional Hospital, 119 Oakfield Drive, Classroom B, Suite 260, Brandon, Florida 33511. The seminar will be conducted by Keyur Chavda, MD. Dr. Chavda specializes in bariatric surgery and general surgery and is board certified in general surgery. He completed his fellowship in general surgery at the University of Florida. For more information and to register call 813-653-1065 or visit BrandonRegionalHospital.com. WED. DEC 10 - SOUTH SHORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA WITH SOUTH SHORE SYMPHONY CHORUS HOLIDAY CONCERT 7:00 p.m. at United Methodist Church, SSC. ($15 donation) at the door. THU. DEC 11 - DESSERT & CARD PARTY AT PRINCE OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH 12:00 Noon at Conesa Center, Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 702 Valley Forge Blvd, Sun City Center. The Council of Catholic Women of Prince of Peace invites anyone who likes to play cards or any board game to make up your own table in advance and come to our dessert & card party. SANTA MAY VISIT Dec. 11. The Dessert & Card Party is the second Thur. of the month, from Noon until 3:30 p.m. in the Conesa Center. Cards, pencils and tallies are furnished. For additional information call Catherine at 633-2460.
THU. DEC 11 – NEUROPATHY SUPPORT GROUP - SPONSORED BY THE MEN’S CLUB OF SCC 1:00 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Drive, SCC. Are you suffering from pain and numbness in your extremities? Be sure to attend this group. This month we will have an open forum facilitated by retired primary care physician and surgeon, Harald Van Eycken. This is an opportunity for you as a member of the group to contribute to the content of future meetings. All suggestions will be welcomed. COMPLIMENTARY VALET PARKING AVAILABLE AT ENTRANCE. For more information, contact Debbie Caneen at 813-634-3347. THU. DEC 11 - REPUBLICAN CLUB SPECIAL VICTORY - CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION 1:30 p.m. in the Sun City Center Chamber of Commerce Banquet Room. This will not be a regular meeting but a Victory/ Christmas celebration of all your hard work this year. Dues for 2015 may be paid at this meeting. Republicans and like-minded voters are invited. Come and bring a friend. FRI. DEC 12 - BRITISH CONNECTION CLUB OF SCC AFTERNOON TEA AND MOVIE EVENT 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. Florida Room, Atrium Bldg. Enjoy this Academy Award Nominee action packed rousing adventure (Rudyard Kipling story), ‘The Man Who Would Be King’ from John Huston, starring Sean Connery, Michael Caine, and Christopher Plummer as shrewd British sergeants who find their military service at an end in 1800s India. British Fare: finger sandwiches, sausage rolls, mince pies, Scottish shortbread, cake, eggnog, tea. Cost to Members-$15 and for Non-Members-$17. RSVP deadline Thurs, Dec 4th to Heather Holmes, Tel: 634-5353. Send checks payable to The British Connection, 305 Caloosa Palm Ct, SCC, FL 33573.
FRI. DEC 12 - THE ITALIAN CLUB ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY 4:30 p.m. doors open at the KP Borini Theater. There will be a buffet by Banquet Masters featuring its appetizer table, salad bar, baked ziti, chicken Marsala, crab stuffed flounder and carved roast beef station. There will be a dessert table and coffee, tea & soda. “BYOB”. Gari will be the DJ. Members $22 and Guests $25. Dress code: Jacket and tie. Tickets will be sold in the KP North Club Lobby on December 4th and 5th from 9:30 AM till noon. If unable to get there, please call Tom Barba at 813-6330264 and mail checks made payable to The Italian Club to Tom at 2306 Grantham Ct., SCC 33573. Tables of 8, please keep checks together. The cut-off date is December 8th. Our next parties will be January 13th, February 13th, March 10th, April 14th and May 12th. $10 per person dues will be due January 1st. FRI. DEC 12 - THE UNITED METHODIST WILL FEATURE “THE CHRISTMAS BLESSING” 6:00 p.m. doors open in the LEC building of the United Methodist Church of Sun City Center, 1210 Del Webb Blvd with the smell of popcorn and coffee filling the air. There will also be cookies, tea and lemonade to enjoy while you wait for the movie to start at 6:30. “Christmas Blessing” is a follow up of “The Christmas Shoes” and features Neil Patrick Harris (How I Met Your Mother) as Nathan Andrews, Rebecca Gayheart (Vanished), as Megan Sullivan also Rob Lowe as. Also a young lad, Angus T. Jones plays Charlie Bennett (Two and a Half Men). Although the movie is free, a donation is appreciated to cover the expenses of your snacks. FRI. DEC. 12 - SINGLES SOCIAL DANCE CLUB 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. in the Atrium Bldg. Florida Room. Dance to live music performed by Thor Stevens. Members $3; Guests $5. BYOB. Celebrate the holidays with us.
BYOB. Ice, water, cups and napkins provided. Dressy attire. Info. Janet 633-3558. SAT. DEC 13 GOLF CART PARADE 10:00 a.m. where the parade will start in front of the old North Course Clubhouse. Theme this year is “Holiday Fun in the Sun” and 21 prizes totaling $6,000 (courtesy of Minto Communities) will be awarded. Registered golf carts should come to the parking lot on North Pebble Beach next to that clubhouse well before 10:00 a.m. for judging. Pick up registration forms at the CA Office, at the ticket Kiosk in the Atrium Building or at either clubhouse in Kings Point. Deadline for submitting registrations at the CA Office (1009 North Pebble Beach) is December 10. Information: Dave Birkett, davesccsic@gmail.com. SAT. DEC 13 and SUN DEC 14 CHRISTMAS CANTATA “The First Noel” 6:00 p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church, 702 W. Del Webb Blvd, SCC. This is a multi-media Christmas presentation with singing and drama. Admission is free, seating is limited, come early. For more information, please call the church at 813.634.4228. MON. DEC 15 - “FOR TODAY” MEETING OF OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS 10:00 a.m. at the Sun City Chamber of Commerce meeting room (private entrance to meeting room is on the left side of the building). The only requirement for attending is a desire to stop compulsively eating. OA is an international 12step organization/program that addresses the emotional, spiritual and physical needs of those desiring to stop compulsively eating and/ or overeating. No scales, dues or fees. This meeting is open only to those who have a problem with their weight or eating patterns. Please join us any Monday morning. You can learn more about OA online at www.oa.org/newcomers/is-oa-foryou. Continued on Page 8
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MON. DEC 15 - 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. (FREE Valet parking will be available at the entrance.) USF Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders Center facilitates this meeting. Our speaker this month: Leslie Miller, M.D. Dr. Miller is a widely known and respected cardiologist with a distinguished record as a professor. Reaching beyond academic research and the educating of doctors, Dr. Miller has established himself, both in his capacity as an author and a clinician, to be a true friend to patients suffering from illness. He will talk about his cutting edge research being conducted today along with therapies that are now available, and the promise they hold for patients with Parkinson’s disease and Movement Disorders. Come with questions and leave with answers. If you have Parkinson’s, or are caring for someone with this disease, be sure to attend this support group! For additional info, call Debbie Caneen 813-892-2990. TUE. DEC 16 ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 2:30 - 4:00 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. WED. DEC 17 - LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP - SPONSORED BY THE SUN CITY CENTER MEN’S CLUB 1:30 2:30 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. This support group is Sponsored by the Sun City Center Men’s Club. Our
speaker this month will be Dr. Ana Maria Oliva who will discuss Macular Degeneration and Genetic Testing. Dr. Oliva is a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Cornea Society, Florida Society of Ophthalmology and Tampa Bay Ophthalmologic Society. If you have low vision, then this meeting is for you! FREE Valet Parking available at Sun Terrace Entrance. For more info call Debbie Caneen 813-892-2990. WED. DEC 17 - CLASSICAL MUSIC APPRECIATION 3:30 p.m. Kings Point main clubhouse, RIPPLE ROOM (across hall from South Social Room.) Free. All lovers of classical music are invited. Information: Arthur C. Joy, 813-633-9783, acjjr@tampabay. rr.com. THU. DEC 18 - INTERESTED IN YOUR ANCESTRY? 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Drive, Sun City Center, FL. Interested in Your Ancestry? Have you seen the TV show “Who Do You Think You Are”? If you would like to learn how to research your genealogy, don’t miss this opportunity to spend time with Tollie J Banker, M.A. and M.I.S., Faculty Librarian at Hillsborough Community College SouthShore Campus as she takes you through the steps to discover your past using free research tools! For more information, contact Debbie Caneen at 813-8922990. THU. DEC 18 - THE MICHIGAN CLUB CHRISTMAS POTLUCK 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the KPN Banquet Room. Come join us for a casual relaxing evening with the Michigan Club. Bring a dish to pass, BYOB - meat provided. Also bring a $5 wrapped gift for Santa to distribute to attendees. Members $5. Guests $8 Ticket Sales KPN Lobby every Tues 9:00 a.m. - noon Dec 2, 9, and 16. Questions? Call 419-4080.
THU. DEC 18 MOONGLOW BALLROOM DANCE CLUB 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. SCC Members FREE; Visitors $5.00 per person at the door. Very Special Live Music by “The Good Times Ballroom Fantasy Band” from the Orlando area. Dancers and/or listeners will love this 6-piece band of professional musicians. Dressy Casual. BYOB & snacks, and we provide the Ice, water, cups & napkins. Singles Table(s) Available. For information on our exciting 2015 Schedule of 12 monthly dances to Live Music call: 813-633-1297 OR 813-633-6453, OR Email gail3357@gmail.com. SAT. DEC 20 - MONTHLY GUIDED CANOE TRIP AT CAMP BAYOU OUTDOOR LEANING CENTER 9:00 11:00 a.m. Camp Bayou is located 3 miles south of SR674 at the end of 24th St SE in Ruskin. Reservations are required for all canoe tours. Threeseater canoe rentals are available for $25 each. Bring your own canoe or kayak and join the tour for a $5 donation. Call the office at 813-6418545 or email campbayou@gmail. com to make reservations or for more information. More information is on the web at http://www.campbayou.org/ or call 813-641-8545. SAT. DEC 20 - DANCE PARTY PRESENTED BY THE SCC DANCE CLUB 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Community Hall, 1910 So. Pebble Beach Blvd., SCC, 33573. Dance to our Widely Acclaimed and Exclusive Playlist spun by Gerardo. Selections include East & West Coast Swing, Fox Trot, Slow and Line Dance, Latin variations, Waltz, Country and Polka. Enjoy complimentary coffee and our renowned baked delicacies throughout the evening. Attire is dressy casual. BYOB. You don’t have to be an accomplished dancer to enjoy this social evening out. Bring your friends, or come and make new friends. Free to members. Visitors/guests are $6 per person at the door. Singles tables will be available. For more info call 813-
634-9074. SUN. DEC 21 - ANNUAL BETH ISRAEL CHANUKAH DINNER AND DANCE PARTY 4:00 p.m. Must call to receive location for the annual Beth Israel Chanukah Party co-sponsored by Sisterhood and Men’s Club. A dinner buffet will be catered by Orange Blossom Catering and will include beef chasseur, orange blossom chicken, potato latkes with apple sauce, green beans with mushrooms, fresh garden salad, mixed fruit medley, dessert, coffee and tea. A vegetarian option is available by request only. Once again music will be provided by the Scott Blum trio. Cost for members of Beth Israel or Beth Israel Sisterhood or Men’s Club is $25. Non-members are welcome to join us for $30 per person. Reservations MUST be prepaid by Friday, December 12, 2014. For additional information contact Rochelle Lafer at 813.938.3824. SAT. DEC 27 - S.C.C. MODEL RAILROAD CLUB CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon at the SCC Model Railroad Club on N. Pebble Beach at the Community Association. Children of all ages welcome! Kids run trains, earn Jr. Engineer certificates, learn train safety and get conductor hats. Enter to win a layout with train& scenery at Funfest in March. Call 813.633.5322 SUN. DEC. 28 - SINGLES SOCIAL DANCE CLUB 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. in the Atrium Bldg. Florida Room. Music provided by Thor Stevens and his saxophone. Members $3; Guests $5. BYOB and snacks. Ice, water, cups and napkins provided. Dressy/casual attire. Info: Janet 6333558. WED. DEC 31 - FOXY SENIORS DANCE CLUB NEW YEARS EVE PARTY 7:00 p.m. doors open, 7:30 p.m. for dinner, 9:00 p.m. for music until 12:10 a.m. in the Florida Room, Atrium Bldg, Sun City Center. Live Entertainment by Gerado. Coffee and Dessert $32 per person. BYOB. Set ups provided. Any Questions call Angelina 634-1865.
Make sure you can get help at
a moment like this! Every year one out of three seniors will have a fall. How do you get HELP when you can’t get to a phone?
The Men’s Club of Sun City Center and Philips Lifeline (the #1 medical alert provider) offer various solutions for summoning help – whether medical, fire or sheriff response is needed. All help buttons are waterproof and can be worn in the shower – where most falls occur.
NEW • GoSafe – designed for Seniors on the go with 6 different locating technologies to find you – even when GPS isn’t available • HomeSafe – no need for a home phone line • Lifeline with AutoAlert – automatic fall detection • Standard Lifeline – peace of mind at a low price
Men’s Club of Sun City Center trained volunteers provides local service and support – at no charge. Philips Lifeline provides a nationwide response center. Call now to discuss which system would work best for you or your family.
Call the Men’s Club at 813-633-7091 or stop by our office at 1002-A Cherry Hills Drive
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FAITH IN FITNESS
Lack Of Sleep Will Make You Fat
By Rosie Korfant, JSA Medical Group Activities Coordinator Wow factor: A study in the journal PLoS Medicine brought out a deep connection between limited sleep, two hunger-controlling hormones, Ghrelin and Leptin and obesity. When you’re asleep, you produce the highest amount of growth hormones (GH). GH increases calcium, which maintains bone mass and promotes fat loss while it reduces storing fat. Sound complicated? Think of it this way: sleep more, lose more! (Fat, that is.) Here’s another fact—the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that more than 35% of those who are sleep deprived (yawn, yawn,) are statistically almost identical to the obesity rate. Connect the dots and you can see the correlation is not a coincidence. Diet all you want, but it won’t make any difference if you don’t get at least your body’s required number of hours sleep each night. According to research printed in the Annals of Internal Medicine, dieters who were sleep deprived had a 55%
loss in fat reduction compared to those who took in plenty of zzzz’s for a restful time study. So, are you in debt? “Sleep debt,” that is. No matter what you think, you can’t make it up. Sure, caffeine will do the trick for a time, but the hormones that control fat cells don’t respond to that trick too often. Lost sleep is just that—lost sleep! If you try to make it up with an “oversleep” night of say, 10hours, your body pattern will rebel and won’t let you rest easy the next night. Your circadian rhythm, your inner alarm clock, will be happier if you go to bed and rise at about the same time each day, giving your body a sensible time of repair. Besides exercise and diet, this is the third puzzle part: sleep. It’s also a major balancing factor between health, weight and energy levels. So, here’s the scoop: Leptin represses hunger while Ghrelin (seems like a “gremlin,” right?) Well the “gremlin” stimulates your appetite—UGH! When you don’t get enough sleep, guess which growth hormone is most active? Yep, you got it—the “gremlin!” Just for fun, think of it this way: more sleep-less fat! I like that idea: more “zzzz’s”— more fit! Hmm where did I put my favorite PJ’s? Sources: PLoSMedicine Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Annals of Internal Medicine The National Sleep Foundation Human Performance Resource Center Felicia Stoler, RD, exercise physiologist, dietitian www.fitday.com
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December, 2014
Computer Club Education
During December the teaching staff is taking a much deserved break. However, the planning staff is working on future classes. If you are interested in a specific class of subject, please contact: BOB WEHRLE bcwehrle@tampabay.rr.com Watch for the next issue of the News of Sun City Center, or the bulletin board in the Computer Lab for new classes to be held in January.
SCC Wooodcarver of the Month
Concetta was found in a container in the shelter’s parking lot in September of 2013. She is quiet, but playful when the other cats and kittens get rambunctious. She loves to nap on the bed on the lanai, watching the squirrels and birds that frequent the back yard. She’s a little standoffish at first, but will be happy to have a home to call her own. Please give her that forever home. As part of her adoption Concetta will be microchipped. She is current on her vaccinations and has been spayed. EST. DOB: September 2, 2012.
Winnie is an adult female Catahoula Leopard dog that has a lovely white coat with brindle patches. She is a little timid when meeting someone new, but warms quickly to gentle affection and treats. Occasionally she runs around like a spunky puppy playing ball, but likes it best when kissed and petted. She needs a home that can nurture her quiet disposition with love and attention. Winnie is current on vaccinations and has been spayed. As part of her adoption she will be microchipped. DOB: May 2, 2009
C.A.R.E. is an all-volunteer, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization (59-3678003) registered with the FL Dept of Agriculture and Consumer Services, No.. CH-14526. The shelter is funded solely through donations, adoptions, spay/neuter fees, fundraisers, and small grants. For more information, volunteer opportunities or donations, please visit our website (careshelter.org) or give us a call 813-645-2273. We are very grateful for your support. C.A.R.E. is open 10 AM to 3 PM on Tues. - Sat. For directions visit. www.CareShelter.org.or call 813-645-2273.
Feline Folks
Feline.Folks participated in the Activities Open House in early November 2014. This successful event helped the group spread their message of helping the community cats in our area.The group is actively seeking volunteers to help with feeding,donations and board positions.They would be happy to discuss these very rewarding opportunities with you. Contact them at.info@felinfolks.us.
Bill Naylor grew up in South Chicago Illinois. He attended DePauw University in Greencastle Indiana. Like many of us he worked during college. In Bill’s case he worked two jobs, one which was far more challenging. His primary job was waiting tables at the Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority House, however, more challenging than waiting tables was convincing Mary Dahlen also a student at DePauw and a member of the Sorority to become his wife. They were married in May 1958 and have 5 children scattered across the lower 48. Following graduation, Bill attended Officer Candidate School in Rhode Island. When you chat with Bill, you realize how much he enjoyed his service time serving on the USS Arnold Isbell DD 869 before attending submarine school. His final Navy assignment was Officer in Charge Hydrographic Office Baltimore Maryland. Bill began his Industrial Career with Sun Oil as a technical representative in the Lubricants area. Several advancements later, Bill was the Corporate Hydrocarbon Manager. Bill also spent time with Belcher Oil Company winding up his career as a Corporate Vice President with Worth Chemical Corporation in North Carolina. After 40 years in the Industrial world, Bill and Mary felt the attraction of the Florida sun. Actually they had a long-term association with Sun City Center since Mary’s parents were among the early residents here and were active lawn bowlers. They recall many visits to her father’s favorite haunt - the original sawdust engineers shop.. They arrived in Sun City Center in May 2011 and quickly found the tennis courts and the golf links. Bill has retired from golf and tennis to concentrate on his hobbies of woodcarving, amateur cartooning, writing poetry and new lyrics for old songs. Bill has developed a particular talent for pyrographic art, which can be seen in the above photo.
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Eagle Audubon Society
Computer Club Meeting
Thursday, December 18, 2014 at 1:20 P.M. Kings Point North The next meeting of The Computer Club is scheduled for January 7, Clubhouse Banquet Room. 2015 at 7:30 p.m. in the Florida Room. This will be our Annual Meeting Program: “Destruction of Coral Reefs by Cyanide Fishing” and Election of Officers. In addition, we have a great “Welcome Speaker: Dr. Peter Rubec from Fish and Wildlife Conservation Back” program planned. Committee Men’s Chorus Annual Christmas Concert Doors open at 1:20 for fellowship and refreshments. Business meeting begins at 2:00 P.M. followed by program. Eagle Audubon welcomes visitors. There is no charge. For more info call Sally Sutton at 813-6333916.
December 14, 2014 at 3 p.m. at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, Del Webb Blvd. W. The Christmas season is fast approaching and the SCC Men’s Chorus has been hard at work since early September preparing for the five performances they have scheduled for December. For the first time, this coming December, the chorus will be singing in Ellenton, FL. At the Terra Siesta Community in addition to the four other concerts scheduled for SCC. Their annual Christmas concert, which will be open to the public, will be presented on December 14th. The thirty-plus member chorus has been in existence for over 50 years and is currently under the direction of Mr. Lynn Hirschfeld. The accompanist is Mrs. Clair Hadley. Several new singers were welcomed into the chorus this fall, however the directed stated, “We always have room for a few more men who can read music and enjoy singing in a quality men’s chorus.” The chorus is happily booked up for this Christmas season, but have a few open dates for the upcoming 2015 spring season. They will be performing an entirely new musical program next spring, which will include patriotic songs, Broadway hits, spiritual numbers, comedy songs, soloists and a quartet. For more information about the chorus, either to book them for a performance or to become a member, just call Bob Garrod, President, at 813-634-4110 Paid Advertisement
Sun City Center Sew’nSews
Recently some quilters from the Sun City Center Sew’nSews enjoyed a potluck luncheon at the home of member Barb Babair. The ladies were treated to a viewing of Barb’s quilt collection, which is quite vast. They saw quilts done by Barb as well as those she purchased over the years. Many dated back to the early to mid 1900s. Each member brought a homemade dish to share as well as sharing the recipes for some of them. The Sew’nSews is a club for beginner and experienced sewers and quilters.. Not only do they share fellowship as they did with this luncheon, they also serve the community and the less fortunate. They sew many items for sale and the money then earned is used to further their projects. They will be selling their handcrafted items at the Dec. 6, Community Holiday Walk, at their club location at 915F Cherry Hills Dr. There will also be a free drawing for a Christmas wall hanging. Come join them and see what they are all about. They will be glad to answer questions and provide information about the club. You may also contact Linda at 390-2377 or email at scc.sew.n.sew@gmail.com
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Birding Workshop Open to Public
Lions Have Fruit Cakes Available
The Sun City Center Lions have Claxton Fruit Cakes available for $5.00 per one lb. cake. These cakes are so popular and sell out quickly. You can pick up a Claxton Fruit Cake at Boggs Jewelry Store or Cadence Bank. If you are not able to get out to make a purchase, call one of your favorite Lions Club members or Ellen & Terry McGovern at 6334202, Gloria & Gene Deiss at 634-1978 or Steve Schrago at 938-5825. Thank you for your support. The Lions meet the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the Sandpiper Grille, 1702 South Pebble Beach Boulevard, at 11:00 a.m. for lunch. The meeting begins at 12:00 noon. Contact any of the above for more information.
Sun City Center Audubon Club News
The Sun City Center Audubon Club will hold its December Holiday Celebration on Saturday, December 6, 2014, at the Community Hall on South Pebble Beach Drive. The St. Anne’s Children’s Choir will entertain members and guests as they socialize and enjoy special refreshments beginning at 9:30 a.m. Cheryl Petersen from Bok Tower will educate us on their Rare Plant Conservation Program. The field trip for the month of December will take us to Bok Tower in Lake Wales on Tuesday, December 9, 2014. Enjoy a walking tour and a behind the scenes look at their conservation project. The cost is $10 per person admission and $36 per person for the bus. The deadline to sign up for this trip is November 17. For more details about the field trip, call Juanita Kent 813-633-0830. Guests are welcome to attend the meeting. Please call Lynn, 813-938-1065, for more information about the meeting and future programs. We hope you will join us for this celebration at Community Hall. A reminder—the January and future meetings will be in the Florida Room.
g ! n C i t C a in S r b e l Ce Year!
All residents are invited to a birding workshop on Thursday, December 4, 2014, at 10 a.m. at Community Hall on South Pebble Beach Drive. Ray Webb, Master Birder of the Sun City Center Audubon Club, will present a workshop titled “Wintering Birds of West Central Florida.” He will show pictures of birds that winter in our area, but do not nest here, with an emphasis on birds that we see in Sun City Center. There is no charge for the workshop, which is open to the public. After the presentation, those who are Ray Webb field trip to interested will drive to the Window in the Alderman's Ford Park. Woods on West Del Webb Drive to see some of the birds that have been discussed. Parking is near the Tillers and Toilers. The walk to the viewing building is a little less than one-mile round-trip, and there should be ample opportunity to view some of our winter-feathered visitors.
Michigan Club Christmas Party
Come join us for a casual relaxed evening. The MI Club is hosting a Christmas Pot Luck in the KPN Banquet Room Thursday Dec 18, 5-8 p.m. Meat provided. Bring a dish to pass, BYOB and a $5 wrapped gift for Santa to distribute to all attendees. Members $5. Guests $8. Ticket Sales KPN Lobby - Tues 9am to noon Dec 2, 9, 16. Questions? Call 419-4080.
Wisconsin Club Off To A Colorful Start
The Wisconsin Club of SCC and King’s Point kicked off their 2014/2015 social season with a successful participation in Hi Neighbor in SCC and the equivalent event in KP. Over 50 folks gathered to play games and watch the Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears on the big screen in Borini Theater Sunday night, November 9, 2014. These events garnered an additional 15 members to this successful and fun filled club. Their next event is the annual potluck on Thursday, January 29, 2015 in Community Hall in SCC. If you think you would like to join in the fun and become a member, please contact Art Droege, President, at 633-6165 or Bev Hetzel, Membership, at 309236-2900.
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Irish Connection Movie Night
Monday, Dec. 8th 6:30 PM in the Rollins Theater. Feature: Green journey / The love she sought. Starring Angela Lansbury and Denholm Elliott. A veteran lay spinster teacher at a parochial grammar school in Minnesota decides to retire. She is given a retirement gift of a trip to Ireland. She plans to use the opportunity to visit a long time male penpal whom she has never met in person. Could this be a September romance? No subtitles. All are welcome. If you have a friend, bring them along.
Italian Club Presentation The Italian Club presented, “Dining and Dancing at Hernando’s Hideaway,” on Monday, November 10, 2014 at the Kings Point Borini Theater. The men were asked to wear their fedora and the ladies their best boa. The picture shows Frank and Joan Gatto dressed for club dancing. Frank is the President of the Empire New York Club and Joan the Secretary. Many others were also dressed for the occasion. All had a fun time.
Italian Club Christmas Party
The Italian Club will have its annual Christmas Party on Friday, December 12, 2014 at the Kings Point Borini Theater. The doors will open at 4:30 p.m. There will be a buffet by Banquet Masters featuring its appetizer table, salad bar, baked ziti, chicken Marsala, crab stuffed flounder and carved roast beef station. There will be a dessert table and coffee, tea & soda. “BYOB.” Gari will be the DJ. Members $22 and Guests $25. Dress code: Jacket and tie. Tickets will be sold in the KP North Club Lobby on December 4th and 5th from 9:30 a.m. till noon. If unable to get there, please call Tom Barba at 813-633-0264 and mail checks made payable to The Italian Club to Tom at 2306 Grantham Ct., SCC 33573. Tables of 8, please keep checks together. The cut-off date is December 8th. Our next parties will be January 13th, February 13th, March 10th, April 14th and May 12th. $10 per person dues will be due January 1st.
Photo Credit: Anne Rankin Leigh Ann Brown in front of several of the gowns on display. Sitting at the table L to R: Victoria Messina, Helen Zeiders.
Woman’s Club Luncheon & Show
By Uta Kuhn On Saturday October 15th, upwards of 170 ladies attended a fundraiser, which was sponsored by the GFWC Woman’s Club of Sun City Center. A catered lunch was served and the ladies had a chance to view the gowns and socialize. The presentation by Leigh-Ann Brown, of the evolving history of wedding gowns through the years, was absolutely spellbinding. All attendees listened very attentively to the descriptions and interesting facts she had about the gowns. Lee-Ann was definitely an accomplished presenter. To top off the event, 14 gift baskets donated by Club members and local businesses were raffled off, and according to the Treasurer the raffle was a huge success.
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Holidays with the German-American Club
On Sunday, December 7th, the community again is invited to a service presented in the German language. Pastor Peter Stiller will return to Sun City Center, from his home in Spring Hill, to lead this service, which will include participation by the club’s choral group. Following the service, all are invited to gather once again for holiday cookies. The Christmas Dinner Dance, also open to the public, will be held on Thursday, December 11th in the Community Hall on S. Pebble Beach. Doors open at 4:30 and dinner will be ready at 6 pm. The holiday buffet includes carved top round of beef and filet of fish Provençale. As always, at this club’s parties there is wonderful continental music. The Europa Band, a very versatile trio, will provide the dance music on the accordion, bass, trumpet, guitar, violin and drums. Tickets are $25 for members and $29 for non-members, and are available by simply sending your check made out to the SCC German-American Club to Mike Albanese, 1808 Granville Lane, Sun City Center, FL 33573. Please list the names of the people in your party.
Front L to R: Kathy Gray, Peggy Person, Anne Rankin, Chloe Odom, Louise Holland. Back L to R: Beth Tegu, Rosie Clifton, Pat Huisinga, Virginia Kimball, Nan Dorsey, Marilyn Renwick, Sophie Goldsmith and Sophie’s friend Nancy.
GFWC Sun City Center Woman’s Club News
The GFWC Sun City Center Woman’s Club is a group of women who are part of an international organization whose objective is to Kings Point Quilters Gearing Up help women and families with issues that are of concern to them. For a Busy Season The Club donates to such causes as help for military families, and many local charities, including Mary Martha House, The Hope Fund, etc. Funding for these donations is accomplished through fundraisers and donations by its members. Now that may sound like a lot of work, and yes sometimes it is. But they also have a lot of fun. There are three functions that meet that need. Once a month everyone is invited to play Bunco, also once a month member birthdays are celebrated. A “Lunch Bunch” is also planned every so often where members are invited to take a trip to an interesting place, or a mall for shopping, with of course lunch being included. So it’s “not all work and no play.” Those celebrating a birthday during that month attend this special luncheon and are celebrated. All members who want to enjoy some By Jane Scully fun and to get to know one another are more than welcome to join The snowflakes are flying up north and the snowbirds are arriving in. It’s always a fun event..If you would like more information in order daily. The Kings Point Quilters have been planning a busy winter to join this club, please contact Pat Huisinga, Membership Chairman schedule so no needle or machine will be left idle. Work continues on at 815-275-0001. charity projects providing quilts for veterans in local nursing facilities as well as pillowcases for children in Tampa General Hospital and quilts for babies in the hospital’s neonatal unit. Recently the quilters enjoyed a silk scarf-dyeing workshop taught by renowned silk dye and fiber artist Marlene Glickman. The whole dyeing process takes place in a small plastic bag, a system devised by Marlene after being asked to teach grade school children how to make gift scarfs for their mothers. Surely the members of the Kings Point Quilters would not have any problems dyeing their scarfs. After all, kids could do it. Each scarf is a unique creation with no two designs or color patterns alike. There is no such thing as a bad dye job. The workshop was a great success and all participants ended up with a beautiful scarf. A scarf fashion show was the highlight of the recent quilters luncheon. Not sure what was best, the scarf show or the out of this world salads and desserts. Upcoming events include a trunk show by Juanita Yeager of her Seated L to R:. Anne Rankin, Rosemary Maling, and Darlene Bartel.. quilt paintings. Nancy Lindberg will present a quilt show of traditional Standing L to R:. Sandy Zeoli, Jane Laing, Carol Cook, Club President, and unique quilted items. Members have been challenged to create Debbie Chernoch, Cherri Turner, Jan Swartz, Kelly Carter, Rita Mealey a quilt with the theme “my state.” Following judging by membership First Vice President. and prizes awarded, the quilts will be on display at the Southshore Regional Library during the month of February. Shop hops are in the SCC Ceramic Club Offers FREE Classes The fall session of free classes provided by the Sun City Center planning stages. The quilters meet every Monday in the craft room of the Kings Point Ceramic Club ended the last week of October. Pictured above are north clubhouse. Why not stop by any Monday for a visit. If you are the participants who worked on a decorative wine glass holder. The looking for a unique, handmade gift you may just find what you are next FREE Class Session will be held on January 12, 19, 26, 2015 from 1 to 3 p.m. These are consecutive weeks in which you will be given a looking for in their boutique located in the craft room. If you are interested in joining this fun, active group contact club ceramic piece, tools and paints..You will learn the various processes president Sandy Nunn 813-642-8961. Looking forward to meeting involved in creating your own personal creation. Seats are limited so call 642-2040 to register or come to the Ceramic Club to sign up. some new quilters.
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Swim Dancers Have Room For You
If you can swim two lengths of the lap pool, don’t mind getting your face and hair wet, would enjoy swimming to music along with a tiny challenge of remembering a swim choreography or two (or three) while improving muscle tone and breath control – there is a spot for you! The Sun City Center Swim Dancers, a team of synchronized swimmers, encourages women from our Kings Point and Sun City Center community to meet at the lap pool in the Atrium building on N. Pebble Beach. This team meets on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7:30 to 9 p.m. and Friday mornings from 7:30 to 9 am. You can swim either one, two or three times a week – whatever fits your schedule! In the pool area, the team uses their own amplification and speakers to play the music to swim by. The team also meets for an hour before getting into the pool to learn simple choreography (exception is Friday morning). Prior experience is not needed, and you will be learning about “sculling, tubbing, planking, ballet legs and even floating” along with other of the many synchro figures you may have seen done at the Olympics. Obviously, our team is a few years more mature than the twenty-year-olds seen there, and the routines are adjusted accordingly. Actually the ages of our team spans from 55 to 79. Just grab a bag, toss in a suit, towel, shampoo, soap and whatever else you would take to the pool and come on and try it. There is no commitment unless you want to! For further information call Judy Quitsch, 642-0157.
Best of the Best Competition
The Sun City Center Photo Club Meets Tuesday, Dec. 9 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 thirty 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. Bernie Hynes, 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 2015-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.
Submitted by Anise Tuma, Secretary Sun City RN Club On Monday, November 3, Sun City Center Registered Nurses Club toured University of South Florida Center for Advanced Medical and Simulation, located in downtown Tampa on S. Florida Ave. Dr. Detweiller spoke on “ Vision Updates 2014” at our November 6 monthly meeting. SCC RN Club meets monthly in the Atrium Building. In Sun City Center the first Thursday of the month at 9:15 a.m. for social. 9:45 for Business meeting. 10 a.m. for Speaker. For information about the RN Club call Lynn Murphy at 634-6707 or Anise Tuma at 633-0499. Thursday, December 4, 2014 will be our Christmas Luncheon in the Florida Room of the Atrium Building. Social starts at 11:15am with Piano entertainment, Punch and BYOB. Lunch is served at noon. Price for Lunch is $17. Deadline for reservations is November 29, 2014. Call Lindy Langlois at 634-3250. Bring items from Sister Sara’s list. Reminder Insani, Director of to bring Campbells coupons for Pam Community Relations for Eye Shriner’s Education program. Associates; Lynn Murphy, Dues $10 for members and $15 President of Sun City Center new members which includes a Registered Nurses Club, and Dr. Detweiller, D.O. magnetic nametag.
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The British Connection
The Sun City Center British Connection will be hosting a different form of event for December this year. An afternoon tea and movie is to be held in the Florida Room on Friday, December 12th at 1:30-4:00 pm. They will be serving traditional British fare, including sausage rolls, mince pies, finger sandwiches, cakes, Scottish shortbread, egg nog and, of course, tea. The movie showing will be “The Man who would be King”, a fourstar movie, with Sean Connery and Michael Caine starring as two British sergeants. The Empire was built by men like these two. Now they’re out to build their own empire, venturing into remote Kafirstan to become rich as kings. Place: Florida Room - Atrium, Main Campus, North Pebble Beach Blvd. Date: Friday: December 12th, 2014 Time: 1:30-4:00pm Cost: $15:00 for members - $17:00 for non-members. (Open to all) For reservations, checks should be received by December 8th, payable to: The British Connection, 305 Caloosa Palms Court, Sun City Center, FL. 33574. Or for more information telephone: 813-634-5353. Seating is limited. Reservations are a must so don’t delay. Tickets will sell out fast.
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Alpha Xi Delta Luncheon
During our annual fall luncheon, the sisters of Alpha Xi Delta national sorority welcomed Janet Blackshire who recently moved to SCC. She was a graduate of Marshall. The next luncheon will be on January 27, 2015. If you would like to join us, please contact Marianne Turman attomatochef2@aol.com.
Sun City Center Shrine Club
Submitted by Don Churchill, VP SCC Shrine Club Mann’s Auto Service dedicated race and proceeds to Shriners Hospital! Mann’s Auto service on College Road, Ruskin has a race track build in the front of their business that serves as a place for Radio controlled small race cars of various designs and power to race on Saturday mornings. On this day in October the Mann’s dedicated the day to Shrine Hospital for Children and gave the proceeds from the event and the sale of refreshments to Sun City Shrine Club, which will put all the money into the Shrine Hospital Transportation Fund. The fees the participants pay to race their cars were included in the donations. There were 3 people in attendance that day that have had medical help from the Shriner’s Hospitals and the good news is they had to tell you for you to realize it. Most Saturdays these races are open free to public to watch, walk through Pitt row and see the drivers working on their cars in preparation to race. The Sun City Center Shrine Club was pleased to be recognized once again from Mann’s Auto Service and happy to receive the over $700 for the Shrine Hospitals. The Shrine Hospital in Tampa services orthopedic needs and is one of 22 hospitals in North America serving children under 18 for a variety of needs.
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Sun City Center Art Club December Exhibitor
Marcia Hansen will be showing her artwork at the gallery through December 30th. Her open house will be held on Wednesday, December 3rd, at the Art Club gallery, from 1:00 to 3 p.m. The public is welcome. Refreshments will be served. “Florida Pastels by Marcia Hansen” Marcia Hansen is an instructor of pastel art at the Art Club in Sun City Center. She is a graduate of Russell Sage College and has taken graduate level fine arts courses at the College of Saint Rose, Albany, NY and at SUNY Albany, NY. Marcia taught art classes out of her studio in upstate NY for many years before moving permanently to Florida. Her artwork has won numerous first place awards in New York and in Florida. She has shown in Saratoga Springs, Albany, Troy, and other New York towns. More recently, Marcia’s work has shown in Florida at the John Crawford Gallery and at the Sun City Center Art Club Gallery. Her work has sold throughout the country and is in permanent collections. Marcia has a background in both fine arts and decorative arts. Her use of pastels incorporates a variety of application methods that include pastels on paper, canvas, and sanded board. She enjoys layering pastels using rich intense colors often over painted backgrounds.. That technique gives her paintings depth and beauty. Her love of Florida is apparent with her paintings depicting a colorful variety of wildlife including birds, animals, and landscapes that will be very familiar to folks who live in the Tampa Bay area. “The colors of Florida are sometimes bright and bold, and other times soft and gentle. But, Florida is always beautiful and usually full of surprises. Painting inspirations are everywhere. I hope people will look at these pastels and see these animals and places differently, to see their rich colors and their individuality, and then just smile.”
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NAMI Support Group
A meeting for family and friends of someone who struggles with mental illness. We meet to support one another and to learn about community resources. Join us the second Wednesday of the month at Sun City Center of Commerce (use side entrance) from 1:30-3 p.m. Location: 1651 Sun City Center Plaza, Sun City Center, FL. For Questions Please Contact NAMI Hillsborough at 813-273-8104.
Help Stop Human Trafficking – Enter to Win!
Join the eradication of Human Trafficking of young children. Tickets are being sold under the direction of L/R: Helen Claghorn and Dale Marie Nolta. Lucky prizewinner will receive a 2015 EZGO golf cart. The drawing will be held January 9, 2015 in the Florida Room at Community Hall. This is a new, high-speed golf cart with turn signals and lights. Raffle tickets are $20 each or six tickets for $100, and can be purchased at the Sun City Center Chamber of Commerce, the Southshore Chamber of Commerce, the North and South Clubs in Kings Point, Falcon Crest Golf Club and Betty’s Tip to Toe Salon in Ruskin. You can also call 813.746.1256 after noon for tickets or further information.
P.A.C. Lite Variety Series Highway 41 South Bluegrass Band
Sat, February 21 at 2:00 & 7:30 p.m. Rollins Theater, 970 Cherry Hills Dr., Sun City Center, Fl. The Performing Arts Company continues its popular variety series with a bluegrass band that has played just about every bluegrass festival in Florida, “Highway 41 South Bluegrass Band.” Tickets for this show and all other shows in the series are available for $12.00 at the SCC Atrium Kiosk M, W & F from 9 a.m. to noon or with credit card by calling 813-400-7803. For more information, please call the credit card number or visit the PAC website at PerformingArtsCompany-SCC.org.
Residents to the Rescue of Robotics
Helen Buckelew, President of the 2014 Board of Directors for Sun Towers Residents Association, presents Paul McFarquhar, Chloe Jackson and Mrs. Mary Freitas, Principal at Lennard High School with a generous contribution of $1,000 to be used for the Lennard High Robotics Club. “These Kids are doing amazing things and it is our job to help inspire them,” said Helen. This is the second such donation that the residents of Sun Towers Retirement Community have made to this group of young talent. Their teacher, Jim Reve continues to enter the club in competitions requiring funding in order to remain competitive Jim says “Our next event is December 13th in Tampa. We will then take a break for the holidays but are scheduled to compete in late January, mid February and another event in April. We have 37 students who want to compete in everything from Lego NXT Sumo bots to Remote controlled Planes and under water vehicles. With a limited amount of money to buy parts and pay for travel with events from Lakeland to Miami, this money will help move the team closer to their goal of success.” If you would like to learn how you too can assist the Lennard High Robotics Club, please contact Jim Reve, Science Department, Lennard H.S. 813-641-5611.
KP Mixed Chorus Holiday Concert
Submitted by Stephanie Casey, Kings Point Mixed Chorus Publicity Chairman December 17th The Kings Point Mixed Chorus is pleased to present their Holiday concert on Wednesday, December 17th in the Borini Theater at the Kings Point North Clubhouse. The 4:00 PM concert “Sparkle and Glow” will be round table Cabaret style seating, so gather your friends and neighbors, BYOB and your snacks, and immerse yourselves in the Holiday spirit. Tickets are on sale at the Kings Point Box Office and can be purchased for $6.00. They will also be available at the door. For the past several months, the Chorus has been hard at work preparing a quality program for all to enjoy. We welcomed several new voices this fall and the chorus is stronger and better than ever. We invite you to join us for a very pleasant afternoon of seasonal entertainment. The program will include a variety of choral and solo Holiday musical selections, special guest entertainers, and a few unexpected surprises to delight the audience. If you are coming from outside the Kings Point community, just inform the gate that you are going to the Chorus concert. We look forward to seeing you on. December 17th. Don’t miss out on the fun. For more information, please call Rose at 813-633-1753.
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Through the Years, a Holiday Concert
Starring extraordinary vocalist Barbara Van Eycken and her master of keys, Billy E. Take a musical journey through the decades of the 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s. December 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Borini Theatre in Kings Point. Tickets are $12 plus tax and can be purchased in the Kings Point Box Office. All Sun City Center and Kings Point residents welcome. BYOB and snacks.
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By Ilona Merritt For many year, the Sheriff’s Deputies have collected items to be distributed to families with children from newborns to teenagers, who are unable to get State assistance. Donna Budd, former member of the Sheriff’s Department who worked in the Sun City Center Office, now retired, has continued handling this program to help these very needy families—all of whom are screened to assure eligibility—give their children a holiday to remember. Some examples of items needed to honor wishes: For the children - dolls, furry animals, toys for newborns up, coloring books, etc. For the older boys and girls - Skateboards, back packs, footballs, basketballs, etc. For the girls - books, hair barrettes, headbands, cosmetic sets, scarves, etc. Your items can be picked up by contacting Donna at 813-966-6809 or the Sheriff’s office at 813-247-0455. If you prefer doing so, monetary contributions are accepted & the shopping will be handled for you.
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Military News SCC Veterans Day Ceremony Features Eunice Butts
B. Frank Kepley, CAPT, USN (Ret) Around Christmastime, the Military Family Support Trust (MFST) collects funds to be donated to the 1st Sergeants Group at MacDill Air Force Base. The funds are used to purchase vouchers at the base commissary and PX and are distributed to needy base personnel for their use around the holidays. Anyone wishing to make a contribution this year may drop it off at the MFST Office in Freedom Plaza, 1010 American Eagle Blvd., 4th floor or call 813-3344675 by Thursday, Dec. 5.
Eunice Butts addressing attendees.
B. Frank Kepley, CAPT, USN (Ret), Military Correspondent The Annual Sun City Center Veteran’s Day Ceremony, sponsored by the combined military veterans organizations, was held at the Community Center on Tuesday, 11 November 2014. Legionnaire Janet Taylor, 1st Vice Commander, American Legion Post 246 and Vice Commander, American Legion District 15, US Navy (Vet), introduced the Grand Marshal, Harold Heil, U.S. Army, World War II (Vet) who led the program participants onto the stage. The Drummers, from left, were Mr. Edmund James, U. S. Navy (Vet) and Mr. Robert Lohr, SCC Shriner Club, USMC (Vet). Presentation of the Colors was by the East Bay High School JROTC Color Guard. Pastor Mark Salmon carried out the Invocation and closing Benediction and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Lt. Col. Gordon Bassett, USAF (Ret). The National Anthem followed by a musical interlude was led by the Trinity Singers directed by the Rev. James Feist, who also led a veteran’s service tribute. The guest speaker was Eunice Butts, Central Area Commander, American Legion Dept. of Florida. She is a retired Air Force veteran with over 25 years total service with the USAF during the Vietnam Era, the USAF Reserves and the Alabama National
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veterans and their families. Her presentation was enthusiastically received as evidenced by a standing ovation. Mr. Troy Coman, USN (Vet) then performed singing four wellremembered songs of the past and the Trinity Singers ended the event by singing God Bless America. Taps was then played and the ceremony closed by Janet Taylor.
Submitted by Jo Prater Jan Bassett, Recording Secretary for the Col. George Mercer Brooke Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution, was honored by the South Shore Chapter of Sons of the American Revolution.during their meeting on November 1. Jan was presented the SAR Medal of Appreciation.for her great support of their Chapter during their formation and their first year. Jan’s Husband Gordon Bassett was the Chapter’s first President.
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Military News MOWW Sponsors 4th SCC Military Ball
D. Kay Benson Speaks on Islam Religion at MOAA Luncheon
B.Frank Kepley, CAPT, USN (Ret), Military Correspondent D. Kay Benson, MOAA treasurer, addressed the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), at their monthly luncheon at the South Side Community Hall. on November 5, 2014. D. Kay started studying the religion intensely, reading books, surfing the web, talking to those who had lived in countries where Islam was the main religion. She has read portions of the Qur’an in English and has downloaded it on.her Kindle. She compared Islam to her religion, Christianity, and compiled a chart to help her better understand it. She has shared what she learned and has given. presentations several times in St Petersburg, FL. The research that she did D.Kay Benson, SCC MOAA Treasurer. convinced her that there is reason for great concern and it is something every American needs to become more familiar with. Her presentation was very informative and thorough and elicited many questions from the members.
Marine Corps birthday ceremony.
Get to Know Your Local Leathernecks Our membership consists of SCC and Kings Point veterans of the U.S. Marine Corps, and of the U.S. Navy who served with Marine Corps units. We have veterans of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, as well as other lesser-known actions. The club was formed primarily to encourage a continuation of the camaraderie and fellowship that distinguishes our Corps. We also work to support active-duty service men and women, as well as other worthwhile causes. Some of our past and current activities include: Donations to local organizations including The Emergency Squad, Southeastern Guide Dogs, the Patriots Club, the Deputies’ Darlings holiday gift program, the Shriners Club and others. Contributions to Marine Corps programs including the Commanders’ Unit Library Program that offers Kindle readers loaded with important material to deploying troops, and to the U.S. Marine Corps Museum. Collecting and sending purchase coupons to Marines and other service members overseas to help them save on groceries and other necessities. Last year, we sent 750 pounds, or 1,097,250 coupons worth a potential half a million dollars in savings. Establishment of the Toys for Tots U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Christmas toy collection program in this area. The local program has since been adopted by the Riverview Marine Corps League detachment. Providing a Marine Corps presence and appropriate farewell ceremonies at funerals for our fallen comrades. The club meets at 1830 the third Tuesday of each month in the Sandpiper Room of the Atrium Building.
Honoring POW-MIA.
B. Frank Kepley, CAPT, USN (Ret), Military Correspondent The SCC Military Ball sponsored by the Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) was held at the SCC Community Hall, on November 8, 2014. All military and non-military residents were invited to the sold-out event. The event began with retired USAF Lt. Col. Gordon Basset, who emceed the affair, presenting the Colors followed by toasts made to the Colors, the President of the United States, all of the military services and the POW/ MIAs. All Purple Heart recipients were recognized and an award was given to retired Army Col. Roy Conklin by James Warchol, Commander of the local chapter of MOWW for his years of dedicated service organizing and managing the MOWW Youth Leadership Council program. The Marine Corps Leathernecks, a Sun City Center Community Association club of former Marines, also celebrated the 239th birthday of the Marine Corps with a cake cutting ceremony. According to tradition, this year the theme was the 50th commemoration of the Vietnam War. Thus, two retired Vietnam War veteran guests of honor were selected
Members of the Col. George Mercer Chapter of DAR
Ret. Col. Roy Conklin.
and the oldest Marine, GySgt Dan Hubbard, USMC retired, who served 2 tours and is a Purple Heart recipient, received the first piece of cake from the Club Commander and passed it to the younger Marine, SGT Bud Brubaker, USMC veteran. Lt. Col. Don James, USMC, retired, cut the cake. A delicious meal along with music and dancing followed. Lt Col James Warchol, USAF, (Ret) organized the event. It is anticipated that the ball will continue as an annual event.
R to L: Bunny Blackstone, Jan Bassett, Mary McIntyre, Carol Acosta and Mary Culliton.
Members of the Col. George Mercer Chapter of DAR served coffee and cookies to the attendees of the Veteran’s Day Remembrance held at the Community Hall on November 11.
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Military News MFST Thanks Community Leaders at Luncheon
Photo by Sandra Kepley Sun City Center and Kings Point community leaders and MFST Board of Trustees.
B. Frank Kepley, CAPT, USN (Ret), Military Correspondent The Military Family Support Trust (MFST) recently held a luncheon to honor the leaders of the Sun City Center (SCC) and Kings Point (KP) military and civic organizations that have supported the many MFST endeavors. The luncheon was held at the Sun City Center Freedom Plaza Club on October 24, 2014. Colin Howgill, MFST chairman, thanked all of the honored guests for their generous support of the MFST goals. He then introduced each guest and provided background material on the organization. Prior to the luncheon a group photograph was taken which included the community leaders and MFST
Board of Trustees. MFST is a 501(c)(3) charitable trust established in 1992 and headquartered in SCC Freedom Plaza. Using contributions the MFST provides significant benefits to both national and local individuals and programs related to military and federal employees. Some of the beneficiaries are JROTC cadets, scholarships to children and grandchildren, assistance to Homeless Women Veterans, Guide Dog training, the VA’s Operation Helping Hand and other similar charitable endeavors. The MFST Board of Trustees has voted to contribute $5000.00 to the new Astro-Turf dog runs that Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc., plan to install. The total cost of the runs will be $40,000.
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DAR at Military Ball
Submitted by Jo Prater, Publicity Chair Col. George Mercer Brooke Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, Sun City Center had a display at the Annual Military Ball, November 8 at the Community Hall. Room 3 had displays set up by service organizations including MOWW, MOAA, SAR, DAR, Leathernecks, ROC, MFST, American Legion and Patriots Club.
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“Share The Warmth UMC” Annual Blanket Drive
December, 2014
Winter Park Christmas Event
The Community Church.College (www.4lifelearning.org), 1501 La Jolla Ave, Sun City Center, Florida has acquired more availability for the Winter Park bus trip. Trip is scheduled for 12-4-2014 and the bus leaves at 1 PM for only $28. Stop by the college and make your reservations. College office hours 9 a.m. to 12 noon, Monday thru Thursday. Each year, on the first Thursday of December, the Morse Museum helps launch the holiday season in Winter Park when it lights up Tiffany windows in Central Park and presents the Bach Festival Choir, Youth Choir, and Brass Ensemble in concert. This December is the 36th annual celebration of Christmas in the Park. Check out the website. http://www.morsemuseum.org/programs-events/christmas-in-thepark for more detail about the event.
Trinity Baptist to Present Christmas Cantata
“The First Noel” will be performed at Trinity Baptist Church, 702.W. Del Webb.Blvd, SCC, on Saturday, December 13th at 3:00 p.m. and on Sunday, December 14, at 6:00 p.m. This is a multi-media The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center is collecting Christmas presentation with singing and drama. Admission is free, blankets, sweatshirts and coats for four local elementary schools: seating is limited, come early. For more information, please call Ruskin Elementary, Wimauma Elementary, Reddick Elementary and the church at 813.634.4228. Cypress Creek Elementary. To date, 140 blankets have been delivered to families through these schools. If you are interested in becoming a part of the “Share The Warmth” Drive, please bring blankets or coats Christmas Musical A Christmas Musical Klassika to be held at St. John the Divine to the church office at 1210 Del Webb West, Sun City Center. One Episcopal Church at 1015 Del Webb Blvd, Sun City Center, FL on community sharing warmth to all. For more information, contact Pat Saturday, December 6 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets are $15.00 and Hill, Director of Ministries at (813) 634-2539 x209. available at the church office Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or at the door of performance, if available. Come enjoy Holiday Fashion Show At this beautiful Christmas music and get in the spirit of this wondrous United Community Church season! December 12 is the date for a Holiday Fashion Show to be presented by the Fun Brigade of The United Community Church, United Church New Grief Support Group at St. Andrew of Christ, 1501 La Jolla Ave. The fashion show will be in the Great Hall How do you understand grief when your heart is broken by the death of the church at 1:00 PM..Fashions from The Rose Boutique, which of a loved one? If you are grieving the death of a loved one, please supports The Mary Martha House, will be modeled along with some join us on the journey through grief in a Beyond the Broken Heart personal holiday fashions of the ladies of the church. For just a $10 support group to share the feeling of loneliness that accompanies donation, you can see the holiday fashions while enjoying fancy hors grief. d’oeuvres. Tickets may be purchased Monday through Friday at the This new support group will meet at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church church office from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. or by calling Paula at 633-6739. at 1239 Del Webb Blvd. West in Sun City Center, from January 7 through May 6. The leaders will be Parish Nurse Carol Liedberg and 2014 Ministry Fair A Big Success Kathleen Stasia, prayer chaplain of Assisting Hands Home Care. The Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Sun City Center held their group will meet at 1:30 pm on Wednesdays, twice a month, and use annual Ministry Fair after all Masses on the weekend of November a book entitled “Beyond the Broken Heart, a Journey Through Grief” 15-16. The fair provided parishioners and visitors the opportunity to by Julie Yarbrough, as source material. get acquainted with all the ministries in which they can be involved Scriptural wisdom will be used to explore the spiritual issues attendant in the parish. For more information, please visit www.popcc.org or to grief and offer encouragement for a life of renewed hope and call (813) 634-2328. Prince of Peace is located at 702 Valley Forge joy. The group will also offer specific coping strategies to guide the Boulevard in Sun City Center way back to a full life. For questions call the church office at 634-1252 and leave a message for Carol Liedberg.
Redeemer Hosts Interfaith Council
Photo Credit: Fred Joest L to R: Frank Blaszczak, Deacon; Pastors Rev. Jim Feist; Dr. Ross Laidlaw; Rev. Edward Schafer; Senior Pastor Dr. Ron Churchill; and James Shumway, Church Moderator.
Pastor Appreciation
Members of Trinity Baptist Church recently gathered to honor their pastors with a reception after the evening service. A great time of fellowship and food was enjoyed by all. The pastors each spoke about their backgrounds and what events in their lives brought them to this point. It was a most enjoyable and educational evening. For information on the church, please call 813.634.4228 or see the website at www.trinitybaptistscc.com.
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Redeemer Lutheran Church in Sun City Center hosted.a recent. monthly meeting of the Sun City Center Interfaith Council. Debbie Vijil, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Community Service Officer for Sun City Center spoke to the group about scams directed at senior citizens and how to be aware of what may be criminal actions. Pictured from left are, Officer Vijil, Barbara Lauer, Rev. David Allman, Vivian Kann, and Dorothy Peterson. The Interfaith Council uses funds from the sale of donated goods at the Nearly New Shop to offer grants and scholarships in the South Hillsborough County area. For more info call 642-9099.
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Women Of Faith Meet at United Community Church
November 14, women from nine different Houses of Worship and Communities of Faith in SCC met together at the United Community Church. The women of UCC provided wonderful “treats” to be enjoyed by everyone. Getting to know each other was the goal of the day. One woman was heard saying, “I believe that some bridges were built today.” Watch for information about the next get together.
OCDS Members Monthly Meeting
Nearly New Volunteers of the Month
Maxine Pangburn, left, and Donna Barrett, volunteers in the Housewares Dept. of the Nearly New Shop in Sun City Center, are all smiles after receiving certificates naming them volunteers of month from Jim Clor, president of the Sun City Center Interfaith Council..The Interfaith Council uses funds raised by the sale of donated goods to provide grants and scholarships in the South Hillsborough County area. For more information go to suncitycenterinterfaithcouncil.com. or call 813-642-9099.
Congregation Beth Israel Author Event
A delightful time was had by all who attended the lecture; book review and signing by California author Brenda Barrie. She recently came to Beth Israel for the Florida launch of her latest novel”An Unorthodox Romance.” She described how a professional career path took her from Winnipeg, Canada to Wisconsin and the Dakotas and led to her writing “The Binding,” “The Rabbi’s Husband” and finally “An Unorthodox Romance.” The three books, a casual trilogy with one character appearing throughout, are available for borrowing from Beth Israel’s Judaica Library. The next event sponsored by the library will be Beth Israel Readers Book Discussion on Monday, December 1, at 10:00. The topic is “The Interestings” by Meg Wolitzer, on reserve at the SouthShore Library. For further information about the Library or events contact Cyrille Cobe at 633-9078.
OCDS members monthly meeting held at the Conesa Center Prince of Peace Church November 7,2014 LR: Tricia Palmer President OCDS, Msgr Diego Conesa Chaplain, Evelyn Cagney Formation Directress and Elizabeth T. Rodriguez Publicity Chairlady. Msgr Conesa was honored with a gift of appreciation for his timeless dedication. He will journey to Jerusalem with a group of 35 members from Prince of Peace Church next week.
Women Of Faith Meet At United Community Church
Beth Israel Chanukah Party
Submitted by Marion Sharkey, Publicity Chairperson Join us on Sunday, December 21, 2014 at 4 p.m. for the annual Beth Israel Chanukah Party co-sponsored by Sisterhood and Men’s Club. A dinner buffet will be catered by Orange Blossom Catering and will include beef chasseur, orange blossom chicken, potato latkes with apple sauce, green beans with mushrooms, fresh garden salad, mixed fruit medley, dessert, coffee and tea. A vegetarian option is available by request only. It is imperative that you order your vegetarian dish in advance as only those ordered will be available. Once again music will be provided by the Scott Blum trio. Cost for members of Beth Israel or Beth Israel Sisterhood or Men’s Club is $25. Non-members are welcome to join us for $30 per person. Reservations MUST be prepaid by December 10th. This promises to be a delightful and delicious evening! For additional information contact Rochelle Lafer at 813.938.3824.
November 14, women from nine different Houses of Worship and Communities of Faith in SCC met together at the United Community Church. The women of UCC provided wonderful “treats” to be enjoyed by everyone. Getting to know each other was the goal of the day. One woman was heard saying,” I believe that some. bridges.were built today.”Watch for information about the next get together.
Helpful Angels at St. Andrew
Redeemer Women to Meet
The women’s organization of Redeemer Lutheran Church (Women of the ELCA) will meet on Wednesday, December 17th beginning with refreshments at 9:30 a.m. The program, beginning at 10 a.m., will be a presentation by Samaritan Services. Everyone is invited to attend. Following the business meeting, members will enjoy a Christmas luncheon. For more information, call 813-634-1292. The picture shows Board members at a recent planning meeting.
Members of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church and Sun City Center residents can now get help with household chores that are too difficult for them. Church leaders have formed an Angel Network of volunteers, members able to help do pesky tasks such as changing air conditioner filters or batteries in smoke alarms, for example. However, the volunteers don’t help with any repairs requiring certified repairmen. The Bible says in 1 Corinthians 12:4 “There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit.” There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord.” Angel Network volunteers are giving the gift of service to members of St. Andrew and community residents who are no longer able to handle certain household tasks. St. Andrew is located at 1239 Del Webb W. Blvd. and can be reached at 634-1252.
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Eileen Peco, Chairman of the Board for the ES; Greg Waltz; Chief Dennis Floto; Marty Mallak, Director & Tom Murphy, Asst. Chief.
Squad Receives Donation from Coastal Insurance Underwriters
The Emergency Squad recently received a $500 donation from Coastal Insurance Underwriters. Mr. Greg Waltz, the Squad’s insurance agent, presented the check to Chief Dennis Floto.
Volunteer of The Month is Marty Gifford
Marty and her husband.moved to Sun City Center in 1998. After her husband passed away, she received several calls from Emergency Squad members trying to recruit her into our family. Fortunately, they were successful because Marty has been with the Squad for ten years. Marty has held many positions.on the Squad. She has been Assistant Chief, Personnel, Secretary on the Board of Directors, Dispatcher on Team One, Assistant Treasurer and is currently our Chief Financial Officer. Prior to moving to Sun City Center, Marty spent most of her time raising four children and is extraordinarily proud to tell you about her eight grandsons and one granddaughter. When time allows, Marty enjoys playing golf, bunka, knitting, crossstitching and is very active in the German American club. She lives with her best friend, Reinhold Baal, who is from Germany. We are so fortunate to have such an outstanding, talented and dedicated woman serving on the Squad.
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US National Lawn Bowling Championships Over four and a half days in early November, 48 competitors from across the United States played in 4 disciplines to try to obtain a place in the US National lawn bowling team. Six players from each of the 7 Divisions in the US (with an extra team from the Southwest) - Southwest Stars, Southwest Stripes, Pacific Intermountain, Central, South Central, Northwest, Northeast and Southeast - represented these Divisions and the members for the Southeast included four Sun City Center residents. They were Chris Heller (Skip) & Cassie Krowl (Lead) in Ladies’ Pairs and Glen Baumann (Skip) and Bob Ferguson (Lead) in Men’s Pairs. The two other events were Ladies’ and Men’s Singles. Two games were played each day from Wednesday to Friday, with the last planned game on Saturday morning. On Saturday afternoon, there were playoffs for the winners of Men’s and Ladies’ Singles. Many spectators stayed on and were treated to some excellent lawn bowling, as they had been throughout the week. The hospitality of Sun City Center lawn bowlers did not just extend to the greens, however, with an informal Italian dinner held on Thursday night, a Golden Bias members’ dinner at the home of SCCLBC members Brenda & Mike Perkins on Friday night and the Awards Banquet held at Renaissance on Saturday night. Many other SCCLBC members provided essential assistance in the kitchen (refreshments and lunches) and on the greens (greenskeepers, markers and umpires) throughout the tournament.
Men’s Pairs Winners
Ladies’ Singles Winner
Jeff Covell & Todd Wagers (Northwest).
Ladies’ Pairs Winners Dee McSparran (Southwest Stars).
Men’s Singles Winner
Jackie Tucker & Regina Banares (South Central).
Lawn bowling is not a difficult game to learn and is one that can be played socially and/ or on a more competitive level. Visit our website to learn more
about the game: http://www. suncitylawnbowlingclub.com. Free monthly lessons are given by instructor Diann Thomas and she can be reached at 813.446.5788.
Andy Klubberud, (Northwest).
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Hogans Golf Club of Sun City Center & Kings Point
Wednesday, October 22, 2014 Course: Sandpiper Lakes-Palms Play: A-Skins 1st: Rich Lucidi - 3 Skins 2nd Dan Stephens - 2 Skins
L to R: Jerry Stemas, Jim Sari, Norm Taylor, & Ray Webb.
L to R: Ray Bui, Don Koester, Karen Jones, & Mike Brock.
Saturday, November 8, 2014
Monday, October 27, 2014
B: L to R: Syl Amos, Rich Lucidi, Paul Swakow, & Rex Gibbons. F: L to R: Dan Stephens & Bill Smythe.
Course: Imperial Lakewoods Play: A-Skins 1st: Rex Gibbons - 4 Skins 2nd: Don Mowry and Tom Rosata - Tied at 2 Skin
B: L to R: Dan McGee & Rex Gibbons. F: L to R: Jon Blanchard & Doug Banning.
Monday, November 3, 2014 Course: Apollo Beach Play: A Skins 1st: Doug Banning - 3 Skins 2nd: Frank Obrien - 2 Skins
Friday, October 24, 2014
Course: Summerfield Crossings Play: A-Skins 1st: Rex Gibbons - 7 Skins 2nd: Ruben Jones - 3 Skins B: L to R: Ruben Jones & Don Mowry. F: L to R: Bill Smythe, Tom Rosata, & Rex Gibbons.
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
B: L to R: Rex Gibbons, Ruben Jones, & Dan Stephens. F: L to R: Tom Rosata & Steve Belknap.
Saturday, October 25, 2014
Course: Sandpiper Oaks-Lakes Play: A-Skins Flight #1 1st: Rich Lucidi - 6 Skins 2nd: Tom Rosata and Sue Fitts Tied at 2 Skins
Course: Sandpiper Oaks-Palms Play: A Skins 1st: Jerry Stemas, Rich Lucidi, and Tom Rosata - Tied at 2 Skins 2nd: Jim Sari, Rex Gibbons, Frank Obrien, and Bill Konopasek - Tied at 1 Skin
B: L to R: Greg Brash, Syl Amos, Doug Banning, Travis Lansberry, & Dale Nicholson. F: L to R: Wilf Pennell, Frank Obrien, & Tom Rosata.
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Course: Sandpiper Oaks - Lakes Play: A Skins Flight 1 1st: Bill Healey and Bill Konopasek - Tied at 2 Skins 2nd:Syl Amos, Jackie Amos, Hilde Karl, and Norm Taylor Tied at 1 Skin
B: L to R: Bill Konopasek, Frank Obrien, Jerry Stemas, Rex Gibbons, Jim Sari, & Tom Gotschal.l F: L to R: Rich Lucidi & Tom Rosata.
B: L to R: Paul Swakow, Tom Rosata, & Doug Banning. F: L to R: Rich Lucidi & Sue Fitts.
Flight #2 1st: Rex Gibbons - 3 Skins 2nd: Frank Rovnanik - 2 Skins
Saturday November 8, 2014 Course: Freedom Fairways Play: H-Skins 1st: Ray Bui, Karen Jones, Bob Hull, and Jon Blanchard Tied at 1 Skin
Monday, November 10, 2014
B: L to R: Bill Konopasek, Syl Amos, Bill Healey & Norm Taylor. F: L to R: Jackie Amos & Hilde Karl.
Course: Imperial Lakewoods Play: A-Skins 1st: Jerry Stemas, Bill Konopasek, and Rex Gibbons - Tied at 2 Skins 2nd:Don Mowry and Frannie Hendrickson - Tied at 1 Skin
B: L to R: Don Mowry, Jenice Taylor, & Tom Gotschall. F: L to R: Rex Gibbons, Rich Lucidi, & Tom Kirchen.​
B: L to R: Don Mowry, Frannie Hendrickson,Bob Wright, & Bill Konopasek F: L to R: Rex Gibbons & Jerry Stemas
Friday, November 7, 2014
Friday, November 14, 2014
Flight 2 1st: Don Mowry, Rich Lucidi, & Rex Gibbons - Tied at 2 Skins 2nd:Jenice Taylor, Tom Kirchen, & Tom Gotschall - Tied at 1 Skin
B: L to R: Rex Gibbons, Dan Stephens & Doug McFaul. F: L to R: Frank Rovnanik, Greg Brash, & Ray Webb.
Saturday, November 1, 2014 L to R: Rex Gibbons, Frank Rovnanik, Jerry Egger, & Moe Joyal
Course: Freedom Fairways Play: H-Skins 1st: Ray Bui - 4 Skins 2nd: Steve Belknap - 2 Skins
Saturday, October 25, 2014
Saturday, November 1, 2014
Course: Freedom Fairways Play: H-Skins 1st: Mike Brock and Don Koester - Tied at 3 Skins 2nd: Ray Bui - 2 Skins
L to R: Doug McFaul, Frank Rovnanik, Paul Swakow, & Rex Gibbons.
B: L to R: Bob Hull, Jon Blanchard. F: L to R: Charlie Brown, Karen Jones, Steve Belknap, & Ray Bui.
Friday, October 31, 2014
Course: Summerfield Crossings Play: A-Skins 1st: Ray Webb, Dan Stephens, and Frank Rovnanik - Tied at 2 Skins 2nd: Doug McFaul, Rex Gibbons, & Greg Brash - Tied at 1 Skin
Course: Sandpiper Lakes-Palms Play: A-Skins 1st: Paul Swakow and Doug McFaul - Tied at 2 Skins 2nd: Frank Rovnanik and Rex Gibbons - Tied at 1 Skin
Course: Sandpiper Palms to Oaks Play: A-Skins 1st: Jon Blanchard - 3 Skins 2nd: Dan McGee - 2 Skins
Course: Summerfield Crossings Play: A- Skins 1st: Ray Webb - 2 Skins 2nd: Jerry Stemas, Bill Konopasek, and Norm Taylor Tied at 1 SkinBirds: Norm Taylor
Course: Riverside Golf Club 1st: Norm Taylor - 2 Skins 2nd: Frank O'Brien, Steve Parks, Ruben Jones, and Fran Hendrickson Continued on Page 28
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Caloosa Golf and Country
Kings Point Ladies Nifty Niners
BG's Results October 28, 2014
October 23, 2014
Falcon Watch Challenge Game: Scramble Winning Team with 38 Mary Winter Lorraine Preveza Paula Rezoagli Nancy Manning
November 6, 2014
Game: Scramble Winning Team #1 with 26 Sue Watkins Bev Buteau Diana Roberts Shirley Bush Winning Team #2 with 30 Cathy Marquis Joyce Bissonette Karen Munford Submitted by Lorraine F. Rings
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B L to R: Jim Sherburne, Ralph Fuente & Jim Tromblee Front: "Team Captain" Jan Sherburne.
Caloosa Golf and Country Club Hosts Opening Day Tournament
Caloosa Golf and Country Club, held it's annual Opening Day Tournament on Saturday, October 25. It was a beautiful Sun City Center day of golf followed by a picnic cookout. The "Snowbirds" were welcomed back and 25 of the 50 new members who have joined since last year, were celebrated. The event was co-chaired by Bob and Patti Skovronsky, and Rick and Vorin Johnston.
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1 Best Ball at Least Players: 31 1st Tied John Mc Dougall, Ron Jewell and Bob Brown 1st Tied Bob Jacobs, Bruce Conley 1st Tied Dick Lanese, Don Tarantino & Noel Kohn -22 4th Jack Last, Al Duncanson & David Lickfeldt -21 5th Bill Winklemann, Jim Sherburne & Gene Johnson -20 6th John Pelkowski, George Lang & Russ Rowe Scores: Bob Jacobs 80 John Mc Dougall 82 Russ Stutz 83 Bill Winklmann 84 Jack Last 85 Dick Lanese 87 John Pelkowski 88 Roland Laprade 89
BG's Results Novmeber 4, 2014
1 Best Ball at Least Players: 30 1st.Tied Max Jessup, Jim Sherburne and Gene Johnson 1st Tied Angelo Valdes, Max Ellingson and Paul Flora -30 3rd Dick Lanese, Jim Harkins and Jack Morton -29 4th John Pelkowski,Larry Chambers and Russ Rowe -27 5th John Mc Dougall, Roland Laprade & Don Johnson -23 Scores: John Mc Dougall 79 Larry Chambers 81
Bob Jacobs 82. Angelo Valdes 86 Roland Laprade 86 Max Ellingson 87 Bill Winklmann 87 Russ Stutz 87 John Pelkowski 87 Dick Lanese 87 Max Cook 88 George Lang 88 Jack Last 89 Harkins 89
Devine Results November 6, 2014
1 Best Ball at Least Players: 30 1st.Tied Russ Stutz, Don Johnson and Bruce Conley 1st Tied Jim Rottman, Bob Dufresne and Paul Flora -30 3rd Tied Roland Laprade, George Lang and Roy Long 3rd Tied John Pelkowski, Cliff Korn and Russ Rowe -22 5th Jack Stevens,John Franks and Gene Johnson -22 Scores: Jim Rottman 82 Jack Last 84 George Lang 84 Russ Stutz 84 John Mc Dougall 86 Jose Rodriguez 86 Bruce Conley 88 John Pelkowski 89
Devine Results November 13, 2014
1 Best Ball.at Least. Players: 27. 1st Jack Last, Luther Price and Chuck Schindler -31
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Caloosa Women Win at The 60th Annual FL Senior Women’s Golf Association Tournament
Hogan continued from Page 26
Saturday, November 15, 2014 Course: Freedom Fairways 1st: Ray Bui - 3 Skins 2nd Bill Giblin and Steve Belknap - Tied at 1 Skin
A group of women golfers from Caloosa Golf and Country Club represented Sun City Center at the 60th Annual Florida Senior Women’s Golf Association Tournament at Orange Lake Resort in Orlando, October 20-23. Many were winners. There were multiple tournaments over the 3 days, with 78 golfers from all over Florida.
9-Hole Women’s Club Championship Winners
L to R: Bill Giblin, Steve Belknap, Ray Bui, &^ Bob Hull.
Saturday, November 15, 2014 Course: Sandpiper Oaks-Lakes 1st: Don Mowry and Syl Amos Tied at 2 Skins 2nd: Paul Swakow and Sue Fitts - Tied at 1 Skin
Caloosa Golf & Country Club 9-Hole Women’s held their Golf Club Championship tournament on November 7th and 14th. The Club Champion is Carol Quam (Left) and Jean Neuenswander came in second. A celebration was held in their honor following the tournament with refreshments and gifts presented by Kay Dudek, President of the 9-Hole league.
Back L to R: Judy Walters, Karen Buono, Jodie Allison, Aileen Engel, Anita Ciota, Lynn Noyes, Mary Anne Starrett, Kathi Nicolay, Terry Cox, Kim Roush. Front L to R: Bev Valentine, Pearl Ashe, Carmen Fields (President), Maxine Thompson, Sally Heffernan.
HOLE IN ONE
B: L to R: Syl Amos & Paul Swakow. F: L to R: Sue Fitts & Don Mowry.
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
L to R: Barb Struble 2nd, Beverly Valentine CWGA-18 Club Champion 2014, Jeanne Kolls 3rd.
VID VALIUSAITIS CELEBRATES HIS 10TH
Hole in One October 14 at Falcon Watch Cypress course with an eight iron. Witnessed by: Dale Roush, Ron Greiner and Walt Towner.
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2nd Bob Jacobs, Don Johnson and Bruce Conley -27 3rd Dick Lanese,Jim Sherburne and Paul Flora -25 4th Max Jessup, Maynard Stebler and Noel Kohn -22 5th John Mc Dougall,David Lickfeldt and Don Tarantino -20
Scores: Bob Jacobs 81 Jack Last 82 Maynard Stabler 84 Roland Laprade 86 Dick Lanese 87 Link Duncanson 88 John Pelkowski 88 John Mc Dougall 89
Caloosa Golf and Country Club CWGA-18 2014 Club Championship
Submitted by Aileen Engel The Caloosa Golf and Country Club held their Women’s CWGA18 Club championship October 27, 29 and November 5th. The tournament was three days of stroke play with the winner having the lowest gross score. Beverly Valentine and Carmen Fields were co-chairs of the event. Beverly Valentine is our new Club Champion with a score of 269. Congratulations Bev! Other winners were: Championship Flight Bev Valentine 1st Barb Struble 2nd Jeanne Kolls 3rd First Flight Joyce Stafford 1st Jan Harding 2nd tie Anita Ciota 2nd tie
269 276 281 282 286 286
Second Flight Sarah Jones Chambers 1st Jodi Allison 2nd Lolita Johnson 3rd Third Flight Ruth Ann Phelan 1st Joan Lamar 2nd Sue Daveler 3rd
300 301 310 317 324 328
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Inaugural Tournament for SCC Lawn Bowling Club The first tournament of their Winter Season was held by SCC Lawn Bowling Club recently, attracting 14 teams from other cities - Sarasota, Clearwater and Port Charlotte - as well as 14 of their own teams. Under traditionally sunny skies, three 12-end games were played over the course of the day and some fine bowling was enjoyed by all. At the end of play, the Sarasota team of Sandra and George Whitelaw had won 3 games with the most points and got the top prize. Teams from Sun City Center who were also in the prize money with 3 wins were Jim Byrne & Kathy Gonnella in 2nd place, Barb & Joe Mignogna in 3rd place, Brenda & Mike Perkins in 5th. Winning 2 games with high points were the teams of Nancy Spencer & Phil Lascola 6th; Ava and Jim Casper were the high one-game winners. Special thanks must be given to the numerous volunteer club members who prepared the greens prior to play, provided snacks throughout the day and to Tournament Director Tony Hawken who ran the event smoothly as usual. If you’ve never tried lawn bowling, come and give it a go. “I wish I had started this game in my 30s” is often heard among
Second Place
Jim Byrne & Kathy Gonnella
new lawn bowlers. But it’s never too late and free lessons are given by Diann Thomas every month; she can be reached at 813.446.5788 or drop by the Eberhardt Building (behind the lawn bowling greens) and leave your name on the sign-up sheet there. For more information about the sport and the club, visit our website at http://www. suncitycenterlawnbowlingclub. com. Pictured are the three Sun City Center 3-game winning teams.
Third Place
Barb & Joe Mignogna
Fifth Place
Brenda & Mike Perkins
John Donnelly Table Tennis Club Celebration
On September 24, 2014, 22 members of the John Donnelly Table Tennis Club plus their guests, held their annual celebration in honor of John Donnelly. John founded our club in 1980. John passed away last summer. He was 106 years young. He competed in tournaments winning gold even when he was well in his 90’s. John married when he was 95 to Marian, 25 years younger. She is standing in the front row to the left of his picture. At the age of 99, John was a guest on the Jay Leno’s nighttime live TV show. Jay Leno had a table tennis table set up and the two of them hit the ball back and forth. It ended when John smashed the ball over the net. Table tennis is a sport of a lift time and John’s memory will forever be in our hearts.
Juniors at SCC Lawn Bowling Club?
Back L to R: Martin Fosse, Carol White, Mike Marenovic and Dan Cannistra. Front: Jo Fosse, HyeyongTemlin, Linda Cannistra, Elaine Marenovic.
SCC Running Club “Runs For Life”
Several members of the SCC Running Club participated in the 13th annual Richards Run for Life 5K road race that was held in Ybor City on Nov. 7. 100% of the proceeds from the race, which is sponsored by the Columbia Restaurant, goes to sarcoma and prostrate cancer research.
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What’s this you say - “A Juniors Tournament in lawn bowling? In Sun City Center?” You heard right. Every year, the club holds a Junior/ Senior Tournament and this year was no exception. Let’s get the definition of each category sorted out, shall we? A “Junior” in this case is a lawn bowler who is over 75; a Senior is one who is over 80. Yes, you read right - those are the Juniors and Seniors who participated in the recent annual Junior/ Senior Singles Tournaments. The Juniors section had 4 entries and the Seniors had 5. It isn’t the age of the competitors that restricted the number of entries; it’s simply that the Singles discipline of the game is not one that everyone enjoys playing and is not played often. However, the feeling you get Howard Baker when bowling as a Singles player is one of Junior Winner great satisfaction since there is no pressure from other players on a team - you simply do your best and hope for the most points. At the end of the week, four finalists battled it out for the championships. They were (Juniors) Howard Baker and Tony Hawken and (Seniors) Richie Bozza and Ben Caudill. When “the dust had cleared” and 21 points were reached by one player in each game, the winners were (Juniors) Howard Baker and (Seniors) Ben Caudill, both pictured below. Congratulations to all the competitors who took part and especially to the overall winners. For more information about the Ben Caudill sport, visit our website at http:// Senior Winner suncitycenterlawnbowlingclub.com. Free lessons are given every month; a sign up sheet is in the Eberhardt Building located behind the lawn bowling greens.
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Moonglow Dance Club
Moonglow Ballroom Dance Club proudly presents a very special evening of live music by “The Good Times Ballroom Fantasy Band” at their monthly dance on Thursday December 18th from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. Sun City Center. This six-piece professional band from the Orlando area has played for Arthur Murray Studio Special Dances, and for numerous Ballroom Dance Events in Central Florida from the Atlantic Coast to the Gulf Coast. We scheduled this Special Dance during the Holiday Season to benefit the great number of ballroom dancers in the area. The attire at Moonglow Dances is Dressy Casual. Members are FREE, and Visitors/Guests pay only $5.00 per person at the door. Singles Table(s) are always available. Please BYOB and Snacks, and the Club will provide Ice, water, cups and napkins. We have had a great 2014 schedule of yearround monthly dances featuring talented Entertainers booked for your dancing and/or listening to Live Music. Our 2015 Membership Details and Schedule are now available. We are also accepting reservations for our Annual Dinner Dance on Thursday January 22, 2015 catered by Banquet Masters with Mario DeLeon providing the Music for your dancing and listening pleasure. Both current
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The Performing Arts Club Presents The Poor Old Soles Club
Get ready to “CATCH THE EXCITEMENT” as The Performing Arts Club opens its 2015 season on February 26 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rollins Theater in Sun City Center (970 Cherry Hills Drive) with a “prize” winning original musical comedy, “The Poor Old Soles Club.” Taking place at the De Klomp Wooden Shoe Factory in Holland Michigan and filled with popular Broadway show tunes, audiences will embark on a delightful musical journey with The Poor Old Soles as they form a lottery club and try, unsuccessfully, to strike it rich in the Michigan Lottery. But, after a few years, their bad luck is about to change. Play along with the wooden shoemakers, the secretaries, factory owner, Lars Vanderklomp and his ditzy personal assistant, Mitzie, as they go from rags to riches in a musical merry-go-round of ups and downs and highs and lows. AND winning and losing…and winning again. Show dates for “The Poor Old Soles Club” are: Feb. 26 at 7 p.m., Feb. 27, 28, March 4, 5, 6, and 7 at 7:30 p.m. with a matinee on Feb 28 at 2pm. Join the cast after the show on Feb. 26 for a Cast Party. Ticket sales will begin on December 15 and are $12 for general seating and $15 for reserved seats. Tickets for the cast party are $20. Tickets for all shows may be purchased at the SCC Atrium kiosk with cash or check or with credit card by calling the box office at 813-400-7803. For further information go to www.performingartsco-scc.org.
and new members pay only $15.00 and visitors/guests are welcome for $25.00 per person.. Visitors are always welcome, so why not get your friends & neighbors to join you at a Moonglow Dance? If you think that you can’t Ballroom Dance, remember that we are not “Dancing With the Stars.” We each do what our bodies allow us to do in time to the music. For more Information call 813-6331297 or 813-633-6453, or if you would like to receive Moonglow Information by email gail3357@ gmail.com
Kings Point Line Dancers
Celebrate Christmas with the Kings Point Line Dancers on Wed Dec 10, 7 p.m. in the Borini Theatre. No ticket to purchase, so mark your calendar. Open
to and SCC residents and their guests. BYOB. Call Jan for more info 634-6226
contact: Joanne Baskinger OBG President 813-728-1147 or jjlatenite@aol.com.
Oldies But Goodies Club
Academy Of Ballroom Dance
OLDIES BUT GOODIES DANCE CLUB is up and running. Come join us December 21st from 7 to 10 p.m. and dance to the music provided by “The Dukes” in the Community Hall 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. B.Y.O.B. water, ice and cups are provided. New Years Eve tickets will be for sale at the Kiosk in the Atrium starting December 1st Monday Wednesday - Friday from 9 a.m. to noon $15.00 per person 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. B.Y.O.B., snacks or Champagne. Cups, water and ice are provided. Entertainment by “The Travelers” CHECKS ONLY Payable to “Oldies But Goodies Dance Club.” Any questions
Saturday, December 6, Christmas Dance There will be no dance lesson at 6:30 p.m. We will be having a social party instead to celebrate the holidays. If you would like to bring an appetizer to share and your own drinks, that would be appreciated. It will be fun to visit with your friends and meet some new people. There will be a dance exhibition by Bernice DuBro and Joe Tarara, and some other nice surprises. Mark your calendar so you don’t miss this evening of fun and lots of dancing. For more information, call Jean Kostka at 813-634-1235 or Charlie Brown at 813-712-0869.
2014, December The News of Kings Point
KPAL Art League Artist of the Month KPAL Artist of the Month for the month of December is Arlene Egert. Arlene was born in Michigan, and has lived in Ohio, Texas, Arizona, and Georgia. She and her husband have now settled in Florida, and reside in Kings Point. In addition to painting, Arlene also teaches workshops and private classes. Over the years, she has won many awards, and has had one artist shows. Arlene paints in watercolors, acrylic, and pastel. She has had many commissions to do portraits, her favorite thing to paint, as evidenced by her “Best of Show” award in the 2013 KPAL Art Show for her portrait titled “April.” Don’t miss viewing the work of this very talented artist/teacher from December 6th through January 3rd in the KPAL Art Club Window in the North Clubhouse.
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ENTERTAINMENT.CORNER NOTICE: Now that the parking lot on the north side is usable, all ticket sales will be moved back to the Atrium kiosk starting Monday, December 1. Mon-Wed-Fri 9-noon. I hope you enjoyed the first Friday (Apartment 9) and Sunday (Tribute to John Denver) performances. I sure did! Thanks for your support! Judy Schings.813-642-2001. The remaining Sunday entertainment series shows are Heralds of Harmony Holiday Show (plus The Liberty Voices) (December 7), Eagles Tribute (with The Long Run not Hotel California) (January 18), A Valentine’s Date with Klassica (February 15), and Motown Magic (March 8). Friday series dance/shows are The HubCaps (January 23) NOTE: Main floor is sold out; tickets being sold in Room 4), Rocky & the Rollers (February 27), and Orlando Transit Authority (A Chicago Tribute) with Rock this Town Band (March 13). NOTE: please change date on your Friday night ticket from March 21 to March 13, 2015. And, of course, the Showcase on Wednesday, January 28, free to ALL series customers. Individual tickets are on sale now thru November 26 at Community Hall, effective.December 1 at Atrium-Kiosk. Reserved seating and the Sunday shows include a wine and cheese reception as part of the price. The St. Petersburg Opera Co. has two more operas scheduled in the Rollins Theater. Figaro, Figaro, Figaro: Preview to the Barber of Seville (January 25), and Opera Therapy: Exploring Characters that Really Need Help (March 15). Tickets are on sale now $13 per person per opera. Coming Soon Simon & Son (Concert Pianists) - Wednesday, January 21, 7-9 p.m. Nightclub setting, 8 per table, BYOB). Tickets: $10 per person go on sale December 8. The South Shore Concert Band presents.“Fanfare for February”. Thursday, February 12, 7-8:30 p.m. Tickets: $5 per person go on sale January 12. Tony Pace, the Vegas entertainer from this year’s Showcase, will be here March 6, 7-9 p.m. Nightclub setting, 8 per table, BYOB. Tickets: $15/person go on sale Feb 9. Sarasota Jazz Project presents March “Jazz-Ness” on Sunday, March 22, 2:30-4:30. Reserved theater seating. Tickets: $12 per person go on sale Feb. 23. The Fabulons (dance), Friday, April 10, 2015, 7-10 p.m. Tables of 10 with dance floor, BYOB. Tickets: $15 per person go on sale March 9.
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Just Thanks!
According to Feeding America, a regional food bank in Tampa Bay, a stunning 700,000 people in West Central Florida struggle with hunger every day — and 250,000 of them are children. Further, these numbers are inching up year after year. “Some of our neighbors are among those who don’t know where their next meal is coming from,” says Tom Bullaro, codirector of Our Lady’s Pantry with his wife Anita. Our Lady’s Pantry is associated with Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Migrant Mission, in Wimauma. Pantry volunteers work Tuesday and Friday mornings to buy and sort food, stock the shelves, and then fill up boxes to give to families on Saturday mornings, between 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. Just one year ago, the Pantry provided food for about 150 families a week. In recent weeks, that number has soared to an average 192 families each Saturday. “We would never have been able to meet this increased need were it not for the striking generosity of this community,” says Bullaro. “We have so many people to thank, starting with countless individuals who just send a check or drop off bags of food for our neighbors in need. We also receive periodic grants from a number of local organizations including the Interfaith Council (the Nearly New Shop) and the Community Foundation of Sun City Center. “But most of our support comes from the Project Hunger donations we receive from parishioners of Prince of Peace and Our Lady of Guadalupe. We are so grateful to Father Kovanis of Prince of Peace
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for allowing us to hold our Project Hunger collection each month. Likewise, we thank Deacon Ron for allowing us to hold our Project Hunger collection at Our Lady of Guadalupe — and also for providing us with a home for Our Lady’s Pantry.” Bullaro points out that the Pantry has outgrown the small classroom they had been using for years and is hoping to raise funds for a new building. The expanded room will provide additional food and freezer space to allow Our Lady’s Pantry to better serve adults and children in our community. “We are so appreciative of anything you can do to help,” says Bullaro. “We welcome monetary donations, especially, because we can buy food at Feeding America Tampa Bay for $.18 a pound. A little bit of money typically goes a long way toward feeding our neighbors in need. “On those occasions when Feeding America is low on food, however, as has happened several times this past month, we need to dip further into our financial reserves to purchase food from local supermarkets at current market prices. “Thank you again for your generosity.” If you wish to help further with food, please make a check out to Our Lady’s Pantry, c/o Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Migrant Mission Church, and send it to 16650 U.S. Highway 301 South, Wimauma, Fl. 33598. If you wish to contribute to the new Pantry, please make out your check to Our Lady’s Pantry – Building Expansion, and mail it to the above address.
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In op’ning up my soul of indexed memories to eager eyes and hopeful appetites, I hope someone will find my “lemon gemeries” and be induced to try these little bites. The children now long gone, my card’s forsaken; it hides its story in my darkened file…. Can childhood’s sweet nostalgia reawaken, and resurrect these gems to bring a smile? In great-grandmother’s hand this heirloom came, its fading ink and ear-worn edges still reflecting happy times and wide acclaim, the warmest family craving to fulfill. Oh, will temptation e’er produce an urge to search again within in my “treasure chest” this one thing known to satisfy a splurge, so easily accessed upon request? John F. Foster
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Contract Bridge Super Crossword
By Steve Becker FAMOUS HAND
IRISH SHUFFLE
This deal was played in a tournament many years ago by John Moran, California expert. It features an unusual situation where Moran, the declarer, had to hope that a critical finesse would lose, because if it won, the contract could not be made! Furthermore, when the finesse unfortunately succeeded, apparently doing him in, Moran neatly extricated himself by inducing an unsuspecting opponent to solve the unsolvable problem for him. East covered the opening queen-of-hearts lead with the
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king, and Moran let him hold the trick. He then took the heart return with the ace, led the diamond jack and finessed after West followed low. Had the finesse lost, Moran would have had no trouble scoring 10 tricks regardless of what East returned. When the diamond jack held, however, the suit became hopelessly blocked. West’s king would naturally appear on the next diamond lead, but if Moran won the trick with the ace, he would cut himself off from dummy’s remaining diamonds. If instead he permitted the king to hold the trick, West would cash three heart tricks to defeat the contract. Moran, well known for his imaginative play, decided that his only hope was to enlist West’s help. So at trick four he led the nine of hearts! West pounced on this with the ten and, without further thought, cashed the jack of hearts. Moran thereupon discarded his diamond ten, unblocking the suit, and after West took his last heart -- the fourth trick for the defense -declarer claimed the rest. West could have thwarted Moran’s plan if he had, for example, returned the king of diamonds at trick five instead of cashing the heart jack. The nineof-hearts play by South was a gift horse whose teeth should have been very carefully examined. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
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December, 2014
Strange But True
By Samantha Weaver •It was beloved American poet Ralph Waldo Emerson who made the following sage observation: Sometimes a scream is better than a thesis. •As the holidays and the inevitable family gatherings approach, you might want to prepare yourself to engage in logomachy -- a battle fought with words. • In the African nation of Swaziland, it is illegal for a witch to fly a broomstick at an altitude above 150 meters. •If you’re like 91 percent of Americans, you sometimes eat breakfast for dinner. •You may have been unaware of it for the past 11 months, but 2014 has been the International Year of Family Farming, so declared by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. •Place-names sometimes enter the English language through roundabout means. Take Arkansas, for instance: That state’s name comes from the word akansa, which is a French pronunciation of an Algonquin name for the Native American Quapaw people. The original word means either “people of the south wind” or “downriver people.” •You might be surprised to learn that the fax machine was invented in the 19th century. In 1843, a man named Alexander Bain patented Bain’s Telegraph, which was able to transmit an exact copy of lines, letters and shapes to chemically treated paper on the other end of the line. •In 2013, for the first time, the United States offered a larger market for wine than France. Thought for the Day: All one’s life as a young woman one is on show, a focus of attention, people notice you. You set yourself up to be noticed and admired. And then, not expecting it, you become middle-aged and anonymous. No one notices you. You achieve a wonderful freedom. It’s a positive thing. You can move about unnoticed and invisible. -- Doris Lessing © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Salome’s Stars
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) There could be an unexpected change in plans for your upcoming holiday travels. But keep in mind that a little flexibility goes a long way in resolving any disappointments. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A new relationship might not be responding quite as quickly as you’d hoped. Could you be expecting too much too soon? Try to ease up and let things happen at their own pace. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) As we approach the frenetic pace of pre-holiday planning, take time out now to reconnect with the wonderful people who share your life, especially the one who also shares your dreams. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A misunderstanding should be resolved before you get caught up in the flurry of holiday preparations. Set your pride aside and deal with it, regardless of who might have hurt whom first. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Being told that a colleague might have been trying to undercut your effectiveness might or might not be true. Get all the facts before you even think about acting on this so-called information. VIRGO (August 23 to Sept. 22) It’s a good idea to start your holiday preparation plans early in order to avoid a time crunch if an unresolved workplace situation causes a problem. That old friend might have some welcome news. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) A family member’s actions continue to surprise you, but this time with positive results. Could be your wise counsel finally got through. It’s like having an early holiday gift, isn’t it? SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Your reluctance to act in a current situation could be traced to your inner self advising you to take more time to study its complexities before you attempt to deal with it. Good luck. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Soothing hurt feelings before they can ignite an angry outburst is the wise thing to do. And, of course, when it comes to doing the “wisdom thing,” you do it so well. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Budget your time so that you can handle both your workplace duties and your personal holiday planning -- including travel arrangements -- without burning out on either end. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) You might find that you still need to firm up one or two of those stilloutstanding decisions so that you finally can move forward as you had planned. Weigh the facts, then act. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) You usually don’t carry grudges, but you might feel this is one time when you’re justified in doing so. But aren’t you spending too much energy holding onto it? Let it go and move on. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of using your quiet strength to persuade people to follow their better instincts and do the right thing. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
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