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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SUN CITY CENTER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Sun City Center
December 2015
...an official publication of the Sun City Center Community Association
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SCHEDULE
December 1 Membership Vote Sandpiper Room 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. 2 Membership Vote Community Hall 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 6 Lawn Concert with the Kegg (Kelly Emerson/Gary Garbleman) Band Stand – 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. 9 Board Meeting Rollins Theater – 9 a.m. 15 Community Leaders Meeting Florida Room – 9 a.m. January 6 Annual Membership Meeting Community Hall – 7 p.m 13 Board Meeting Rollins Theater – 9 a.m. 19 Community Leaders Meeting Florida Room – 9 a.m. 25 CO-AP Meeting Caper Room – 2 p.m.
Hi, Neighbor! - A Sun City Center Tradition!
Agendas for monthly Board Meetings will be posted on Official Bulletin Boards the Friday before and on CA website (suncitycenter.org ) – under “Association”). They will also be sent via “What’s New in the CA” email. Every Wednesday: Orientation for new members in the Board Room at 1 p.m.
By Phyllis Hodges “Hi, Neighbor!” has become an annual event that certainly gives new residents “food for thought.” It exposes them to the sense of community exuded by SCC residents. It also gives residents who have been here a while a chance to reacquaint themselves with the variety of activities that make up the active lifestyle we tout. Janet Ditmore, Hospitality Chairman, who has organized the event for the past three years, said, “I was very pleased with the turnout (nearly 700). I spoke with several folks who were new to the community and they were very impressed with the club offerings. They appreciated being able to find out more about the clubs in so convenient a manner.” Janet credits the event’s success to the enthusiastic participation of many of SCC’s 150+ clubs, the event volunteers and unfailing cooperation of the SCC maintenance and office employees.
CA Contact Information Phone: 633-3500 sccboard@suncitycenter.org Website: suncitycenter.org Information Center 813-633-4670
More Hi, Neighbor! Pictures On Page 5
Estimated attendance was about 700.
SCC Veterans Day Ceremony features RADM Larry Chambers
Stage: On left, Service Organization Leaders; right, Trinity Singers; at podium Vernon Bartz.
By B. F. Kepley, CAPT USN (Ret) T h e A n nu a l Su n C it y C e nt e r Veteran’s Day Ceremony, sponsored by the combined military veterans org an i z at i ons , w as hel d at t he Community Center on Wednesday, November 11, 2015. Legionnaire Janet Taylor, introduced the Grand Marshal, Edward Mahoney, USMC WWII Veteran. The Drummers, 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. The Invocation and closing Benediction was carried out by Pastor Julian Graham, United Methodist Church 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. A veteran’s service tribute was also led by the Rev. Feist. The honored speaker, retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Lawrence C. (Larry) Chambers, was introduced by Legionnaire Janet Taylor. RADM Chambers graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1954 and became a naval aviator. He received a degree in aeronautical engineering in 1959. He flew combat missions in Vietnam
See Veterans Day on page 6.
Statement of Purpose
The Sun City Center Community Association serves the residents of Sun City Center by providing assistance for the elderly, assistance and essential services to tax exempt entities, and operates in lieu of a municipal government, thereby lessening the burdens of government (Hillsborough County, Florida).
World War II armored vehicle.
Freedom Plaza Holds Veterans Day Festival
Story by B. F. Kepley, CAPT USN (Ret), Photos by Kepley and Adam Porter O n Ve te r ans D ay, We d ne s d ay November 11, Freedom Plaza held a Veterans Day Festival and hometown Honor Flight. The Retired Officer‘s Corporation, Freedom Plaza, and Flight to Honor of Polk County invited all citizens to join them in thanking our wonderful Veterans. A Hometown Honor Flight provided the opportunity for Veterans,
who are physically unable to attend an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., a “virtual” Flight of Honor. The festivities kicked-off at 9 a.m. with the soldiers of the 181 Infantry Division Reenactment and 82nd Reconnaissance Battalion Groups. They are non-profit groups of amateur WWII historians and enthusiasts. They portrayed the lifestyle, uniforms, and combat tactics of a US Army Soldier during the WWII years. Their displays
Did You Know?
See Freedom on page 6.
Prior to the parking lot changes made on Central Campus, the golf cart parking spaces along the Atrium building were available for cars after dark. Be aware that is no longer the case, and you could get a ticket by parking there. Because cars are longer than golf carts, they would create a hazardous situation by extending into the path of cars moving through the area. Note: Heard something recently that might be of interest for this feature? Send your suggestions to “hodgespress@gmail.com”.