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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SUN CITY CENTER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Sun City Center
August 2016
...an official publication of the Sun City Center Community Association
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SCHEDULE
AUGUST 1 Board Meeting Rollins Theater - 9 a.m. NOTE: Community Leaders Meeting is not held in August. SEPTEMBER 14 Board Meeting Rollins Theater - 9 a.m. 20 Community Leaders Meeting Florida Room - 9 a.m. 22 Budget Review Florida Room – 9 a.m. 26 CO-AP Meeting Caper Room - 2 p.m.
Agendas for monthly Board Meetings will be posted on Official Bulletin Boards the Friday before and on CA website (suncitycenter.org ) – under “Association”). They will also be sent via “What’s New in the CA” email. Every Wednesday: Orientation for new members in the Board Room at 1 p.m.
CA Contact Information Phone: 633-3500 sccboard@suncitycenter.org Website: suncitycenter.org Information Center 813-633-4670
Starting Out the Holiday Right: Fourth of July Breakfast By Diane M. Loeffler At 9:20 the parking lot at the Community Hall was full. There were cars and carts in every spot on the lot and the overflow area near the sports complex were almost full as well. People walked from their cars greeting neighbors and entered the center. Linda and John Bowker were at the ticket counter for the 9:00-11:30 shift. Linda smiled as she handed me a ticket. “The turnout has been fabulous!” After picking up our tickets, we joined a line that passed tables with displays set up by the Sun City History Society and information on how to join the society. There were flyers requesting information from second and third generation residents of Sun City Center. Another table was for the 50/50 table. Half of the money was to be split among 3 lucky winners. The other half was to be set aside for entertainment for CA members including entertainment for next year’s Fourth of July celebration. Soon we were at the food server tables. Runners were constantly bringing hot, fresh pans of sausage, eggs and pancakes to the servers. Strawberries were offered to diners as well. Along one wall, volunteers could be seen cooking pancakes, eggs and
Louisa Hunt and her daughter, Sarah, were among the many residents who dressed in patriotic colors for the breakfast.
sausage. Peeking around the corner, you could see people measuring and mixing batter, washing dishes and scurrying around doing various tasks. Table after table was full of Community Association Members and their guests. Many of them were decked out in patriotic colors. Decorations graced
every table. Jan Bassett provided the flag centerpieces free of charge. Looking around, it was not surprising to learn that volunteers were in the hall for up to seven hours the day before setting up tables and making sure everything was in place for the Fourth of July.
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Sun City Center Has Fun on the 4th
By Diane M. Loeffler Independence Day celebrations in Sun City Center centered on the north campus. The outdoor pool is always a popular place on sunny afternoons and it was especially busy on the Fourth of July. Many C.A. Members invited their children and grandchildren to join them in the pool since the CA expanded the children’s hours for the holiday celebration.
Some guests were from nearby towns. Lithia residents Amy Klukoff and her daughters, Jayden and Zoe frequently visit her mother, CA resident Judy Kramer. Others guests came from a distance. Perhaps traveling the furthest were Lazel and Hilel who came from Israel to see their grandfather, Sun City Center resident Tuva Bachur. A Karaoke Station was set up under the pool area awning. Some of the singers were obviously very experienced at singing in public, such as Lenore Kennedy who used to sing at piano bars. Other singers were less experienced. A few admitted to being a bit nervous, but everyone was having fun. Nearby, free ice cream was dished out.
Meanwhile, by the gazebo, people sat in golf carts and on lawn chairs while listening to The Expression Duo who sang and played songs such as the Little Big Town favorite, On the Pontoon. There was even some dancing. Across the lawn, customers lined up at the tent of C & J Concessions where they purchased hot dogs, smoked sausage, french fries, chips on a stick, cold drinks and other fair-style food. If you recognized the woman behind the counter, perhaps you are a customer at American Momentum Bank where Charlotte K. Clark is Vice President and Banking Center Sales Manager. She and her husband, Alan Clark, do local events. Alan’s mother was in the carnival
business all of her life, so an interest in concessions is in his blood. In addition to C.A. Members, other familiar faces were seen. Deputy Merry came to the breakfast and the afternoon events. C ommunity Association Manager, Lynn Reitz brought her family to enjoy the day’s events. She resides in St. Petersburg with her husband, Doug, and son, Richard. Richard excitedly said, “This is my first time here. I really like it!” We hope that they and all the residents and guests of the Community Association had a great day and look forward to doing it all again next year.
Photo by Diane M. Loeffler The outdoor pool was busy all afternoon.
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Scan the code with your smartphone to find us online. www.newsofsuncitycenter.com Connie Thibodeaux and John Kane dance to the music of The Expression Duo. Photo by Diane M. Loeffler Tuva Bachur enjoyed the pool with his grandsons Lazel and Hilel who were visiting from Israel.
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Holiday from page 1. On the stage, members of the Organ Society played a wide variety of songs. A huge screen in one corner displayed a slide show of Sun City Center Veterans and the branch in which they served. Everywhere, volunteers could be seen bringing cups of orange juice, pitchers of water and jugs of coffee. One volunteer, Robert Black, was a familiar face to many in the crowd. He was on the Sun City Center Board of Directors for four years. Black, whose 87th birthday was the next day, commented, “I have always been a volunteer. I started out that way. I’ll continue that way. I think you volunteer because it makes you feel good as well as what you do for other people. It’s the American way of neighbors helping neighbors.” He concluded with an important point, “This community functions on volunteers. Always has. Always will.” This year’s breakfast was co-chaired by Joanne and Sam Sudman. Sam is currently the Vice President of the Community Association. Joanne and Sam were both busy helping the servers, but stopped long enough for Joanne to say that she had 140 volunteers by June 1. They and the other volunteers planned to feed 1,400 people. As of 9:30, 600 residents and guests had already eaten. Richard (Dick) Pierce sat at one table wearing his uniform. He moved to SCC in March of 1992 and was looking forward to his 90th birthday on July 18. He spoke about his wonderful experience on his Honor Flight trip and about his years at Sun City Center. He currently lives in the Courtyards and was planning to go to their luncheon and sing-a-long. He was proud to have volunteered for many organizations in Sun City Center including the guardianship club and SCC Ride. At the same table was Bob Russell. He said he arrived at just the right time and was able to walk right in and get his breakfast. he is usually at the Shrine Convention this time of year and was happy to be able to be at the breakfast this year. “It was a great breakfast. The price was right.” He then said, “I am also a member of the local Shrine Club, and we put on a breakfast twice a year: before Easter and in October. We have a great community here. Very supportive.” A former human resource employee from the Panama Canal, he was looking forward to meeting with the Panama Canal Society later in the month. At the same table was Jake (James) Smith who has lived here for one year. He is from Augusta, Georgia and taught at the middle school level after a career in the military. He remarked that SCC is quite a change from being with middle schoolers. “I like it here. It is growing on me…everything is so convenient. I’ve never see anything like it….I’m very pleased.” At another table new resident, Marlene Hollander said, “I love it here. Four months ago I was knee deep in snow.” She added, “My brother and sister-in-law live here as well.” If you plan to be in town during the Fourth of July next year, be sure to attend the breakfast and consider being a volunteer.
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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).
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
CLUB/ORGANIZATION
Brandon Honda
AMOUNT APPLIED TO
$1,500 4th of July Celebration Minto Communities $2,000 New Pickleball Court Monday Movies $332 License Fees O’Neil Family Trust $10,000 SCC Library (This is in addition to $25,000 received in February.) Rumpus Media TV (British Film Co.) $50 Information Center $50 Fitness Center SCC Charitable Foundation $1,300 Two Televisions for the Atrium
NOTICE Additions to Board Policy to be voted on at August 10, 2016 Board Meeting. POLICY V. CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Section 5.01.C. Criteria for membership 1. a. CA members shall replace non-CA members, if necessary, in the clubs without exception. Failure to do so shall be enforced by removing the club’s use of space in the CA facilities. b. No one may be grandfathered in a club. POLICY VI. FACILITIES Section 6.01.C Reservations 4. 501(c)(3) organizations, on a space available basis, may have room rental fees waived for a charitable fund raising event and for their board meetings. All other uses will not have fees waived.
Newcomers
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President’s Report By CA President David Floyd CA FUTURE PLANNING Your BOD has begun discussions on our new projects. The café permits have not yet been released by the county. The county has questions on rest room facilities and a fire suppression system. These need to be resolved. Estimated construction time once we have the permits is three months. The Board at its July 13 meeting approved a contract for a new pickleball court on the South Campus. Minto Communities donated $2,000 towards the new court. We thank them for their ongoing support of the Community Association. We will file the necessary permits with construction to start once they are approved. Your Board is discussing lighting of the new court with the Pickleball Club. TPO has approved using the multipurpose volleyball court to install one basketball hoop for the Basketball Club, which should meet their current needs. The CA Office building is under Board discussion – whether to rehab the existing building or tear it down and build a new building. Both are costly projects and will require a membership vote. If the decision is made to repair or fix the structure, we will need to meet current building codes. We would need to strengthen the floor (slab) and fill in the void. The void in the Library cost the CA $37,000 plus $18,000 for other components needed. The problem at the office building is a much larger and costlier one.
We would also be required to address the general building for hurricane resistance, new roof and structural support, wiring, insulation and new energy requirements now required by code. ADA compliance may also become an issue with repairing the CA office building. Additional items may be discovered during the project impacting the cost of repair. After the repairs it would still be an old building with a limited life span. Building a new building will allow us to redesign the interior space for better utilization of the building. It would contribute to improving the appearance of the CA campus, be hurricane resistant, meet the latest energy efficiency standards, and have an extended life span. It will meet all new county standards, comply with safety for our workers and residents, and be ADA compliant. CLUBS Donation Requests - All CA affiliated clubs are reminded that all donations to a club from outside organizations or companies, must be made to the “Sun City Center Community Association, Inc.” with a notation for the club for which it is intended, if they want the donations to be tax deductible 501(c) (3) organizations are exempt from this requirement. Accounting changes - All clubs should check with the CA before changing their status. This does not apply to National Organizations or 501(c) 3’s. They should contact either CA President David Floyd – 813-6422003, or CA Treasurer Neil Rothfield – 813-642-2011 or CA-CLD Helen Lewis – 813-642-2009 before initiating changes. CAPITAL FUND FEES The Board is considering a vote at a Membership Meeting to raise the Capital Fund Fee from $1,500 to $1,800. The increase is being discussed and considered by your Board due to the rapid rise in building costs and the cost of acquiring building permits at the county level. The increase will help the CA, to manage a longer term plan, to better fund projects, and help control costs. These fees are paid by the buyers of the resale homes not our present members. SHELL LOT The parking lot and roadways at South Campus are delayed as the contractor is still delayed on another
CA - 3 local job. When he is done, we are next in line. We will be using limestone pellets in the parking lot and on the roadway surfaces. Limestone does not migrate or create a lot of dust as does shells; it is also more rain resistant and reduces potholing of the surfaces. JULY 4th This turned out to be a good day for our members and families. The Community Breakfast was as good as always. Thanks to Joanne and Sam Sudman and their volunteers. The karaoke at the pool, the concert, the food tent and the free ice cream passed out by the Holiday Club were enjoyed by our members and guests. We give special thank you to Brandon Honda for their generous donation in support of this event. DORIS RAGLAND Doris Ragland, over the past 40 plus years, has donated thousands of hours in support of the residents of Sun City Center. Her selfless dedication to our community has helped many of our neighbors to stay in their homes and continue to live in our community. Her organization – Samaritan Services – provides transportation for medical appointments and daily needs such as shopping, banking, etc. Samaritan Services also provides Alzheimer’s respite care for caregivers and supports the Meals on Wheels Program. Her dedication in supporting our community has certainly made a difference for many of our residents here in Sun City Center. GOLF CART PARADE The Golf Cart Parade Committee is well into their planning for this year’s event on Saturday, December 10. Doris Ragland was invited to be the Grand Marshal and she has accepted. SENIORS vs. CRIME The Community Association is providing space for the SENIORS vs. CRIME Organization as they are losing their present location. They have relocated to 940-D Cherry Hills Drive (Pelican Room – former Photo Club Room) in the Old Town Hall Building. SENIORS v CRIME is an advocate organization supported by the Florida Attorney General to protect seniors. They work closely work with our Resource Deputy and the HCSO. They provide a tremendous service to our community
Sun City Center Has Fun on the 4th
Photo by Diane M. Loeffler Lithia resident, Amy, Zoe and Jayden Kulkoff enjoy the 4th with Amy’s mother, Judy Kramer. Photo by Diane M. Loeffler Community Association Manager, Lynn Reitz, took part in the day’s activities and brought her husband, Doug, and son, Richard. Richard said, “This is my first time here. I really like it!”.
DAV Request
By James Schwartz, Commander DAV Chapter 110 The Sun City Center Disabled American Veterans (DAV) is in desperate need of dispatchers and drivers for our van that takes disabled veterans to the James Haley Veterans Hospital in Tampa. The dispatcher receives calls via DAV provided cell phone) from veterans needing a ride to James Haley VA Hospital, and coordinates their pick-up with the drivers. Riders must schedule at least 3 days ahead of time. The van operates weekdays from 6:30 a.m. until noon. Drivers must meet VA requirements. Dispatchers or drivers do not have to be veterans to dispatch or drive, just a desire to give back to those veterans who gave to us. Our veterans need your help. Without our volunteers we are at risk to lose our van and which is an invaluable transportation venue for our most needy veterans. Please give us a hand. To volunteer call 813-642-0302.
Photo by Diane M. Loeffler Cafe de Luna was open from 7:30 until 3:00. Cold drinks and treats were especially popular on the 4th.
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SCC Residents Of Distinction: Ann Marie and Ray Leblanc
By Ilona Merritt Ann Marie Leblanc liked to tell the story that she moved to Sun City Center under duress. This retirement move was the dream of her husband, Ray. Ann Marie Leblanc His hobby was furniture making, at which he excelled. One look at the Sawdust Engineers’ studio was all it took to convince Ray that this is where he needed to be. Not so with Ann Marie: she wanted to stay near all their children (10 children, 22 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren) in Michigan. But she came. One day, however, Ray had the foresight to drag Ann Marie to a bridge game at the Atrium. She was hooked! It was not long afterward that she was elected president of that organization. Special tournaments were organized during her venue, with proceeds going to the Security Patrol to augment payment of gas for the patrol cars. Ann Marie decided to run for the Board of the CA and became the clubs liaison. Everything she took on she did thoroughly, and so it was with the clubs. She truly took an interest in all of the activities since she realized that it is the clubs that make Sun City Center and she did her best to further them. Being a tremendous organizer, Ann Marie was always thinking of what our community needed. One of the first projects Ann Marie undertook was to raise money to replace the chairs in the Community Hall. She raised $80,000
for chairs by soliciting donations, selling name tags for the back of the chairs, holding bridge tournaments and working very hard to get people to contribute. As if that wasn’t enough, she undertook to cover the chairs in the Florida Room with the same result. She had a way to get people involved in her projects. She also had a knack to get a point across. While Ann Marie was the Club Liaison Director she created an event which quickly became a legacy - the world famous SCC Holiday Breakfast. The Holiday Breakfast started off as a supplement to boost attendance for the Holiday Walk for the clubs. For the first one she planned for 300 people and 650 showed up – at the last one on July 4 over 1,000 people came. The success of this event is clearly attributable to Ann Marie. President George H. W. Bush made the call to public and community service a centerpiece of his presidency. At his inauguration in 1989, President Bush spoke of “all the individuals and community organizations spread like stars through the nation, doing good.” It was Ann Marie who formed a committee to count all the volunteer hours by folks in SCC. The resulted was that 3,689 of the 11,000 CA members donated 370,342 hours of community service for which they received no pay. Her most significant event was the SCC 50th Anniversary — she wanted this to be an event that set the gold standard for any community reaching a Golden Anniversary. She and Ray took a trip to SC Arizona to see how they celebrated
Ann Marie as Grand Parade Marshall.
their 50th anniversary and brought back many ideas to help us celebrate ours. She was able to handle any project and any problems with such apparent ease. In preparations for the 50th Anniversary party the printed program almost fell apart just before the printer deadline. Ann Marie knew who to ask for help and it did get done. I consider it a privilege to have been able to work with her. She planned this event as a yearlong effort with events every week for 52 weeks starting off with a parade and ending with a Ball. Ann Marie included a 4th of July fireworks celebration, which continued until 2015. When is a job fun? Ann Marie and I had an opportunity to be judges for the Dog Owners Group (DOG) Dog show which was held in the Community Hall. It wasn’t exactly the Westminster Dog show, but it was well organized and a fun afternoon for both of us. Her husband Ray also had the Sun
City Center volunteer spirit. He worked with the Sawdust Engineers on many community projects including building wheelchair ramps for residents who needed them. Ray also made the Santa & Sleigh which decorated the lawn next to the gazebo for many years. “There is no doubt in my mind that Ann Marie Leblanc has made significant contributions to the membership and clubs of SCC over the last six years. Ann Marie has been a stalwart on the CA Board always supporting those things that were good for the members and the clubs. Ann Marie, I thank you for all of your service over these last six years – all of SCC owes you a huge debt of gratitude for all that you have done for this community” a quote by Ed Barnes from a Membership Meeting, October 2012. She was honored for her community work with the Woman of Distinction Award from the American Association of University Women. Sadly, both Ann Marie and Ray were called home by our Lord. They are very much missed by family and friends, both in Michigan and Sun City Center. They left a legacy for all of us.
I get to stay with them when mom and dad are out of town. When Al and Jean moved to SCC they had a dog and Jean loved walking her dog. Now, hard as it is for me to believe,
there are actually people living in SCC who don’t like dogs. I can’t imagine anyone not liking man’s best friend. So Jean, not to be discouraged drove around the community and whenever she met a dog and it’s owner she signed them up to form a dog club. Once the club was established she drove all over SCC to find dog owners to sign a petition for a need of a dog park. She got over 200 signatures and the CA donated land for a dog park. Best Friend Park was established in 2001 by a determined group of 20 SCC residents. With monies from generous individual contributions, fundraisers and garage sales, plus the gracious donation of 3⁄4 acre of land from the SCC Community Association the park was born. Today we have grown to two acres and have close to 300 households and over 350 dogs as members. Each park is secured with six-foot chain link fences; large grassy fields for Frisbee and ball games of catch; or for a quick game of dog tag; shady areas under the trees for those hot days; dog shower for muddy paws and bellies; wading pools, tunnels and jumps. It is a private, country club setting for fitness, recreation, relaxation and socializing for the dog residents of SCC. It is great to live in a community that cares about its four legged residents!
Ann Marie and Ray Leblanc at the Holiday Breakfast.
When is a Dog Park not a Dogs’ Park?
By Toby Merritt Answer: When I want to run along the fence and talk to the little dogs on the other side and my master wants me to be quiet so that he can talk to other dog owners. My name is Toby Merritt. Ilona and Russ Merritt are my forever family. They adopted me two years ago, and I have an exciting life with them. One of the things I really like is to ride on the golf cart. My mom takes me first thing every morning to the woods and I get walked at night. But my dad, my hero, takes me to the dog park most afternoons. For me that is the best part of the day. While driving to the dog park I sit on the seat and in this way I can see everyone one on the street and as we pass by I make a lot of greeting noises in the hope that just maybe someone might pet me. A dog like me just can get enough petting. It is sooooo exciting to arrive at the dog park. There is always a greeting committee of my dog friends. The park is divided in two sections, one for the large dogs and one side is for the little whippersnappers under 30 lbs. It is a great place to run, smell, do my duty, (& dad dutifully picks it up) sniff interesting things, and all this without a leash. Free, free at last! When I am there I also get to be part of the greeting committee when other dogs arrive, but then I return to my favorite pasttime ... sniffing. Humans read books, dogs sniff. And when you pull a dog away from a good sniffing spot, it is like asking a human to quit reading a book when he is in a really exciting section. At the park I can sniff as long as I want. Sometimes the big dogs and the little dogs like to run along the fence and love to bark at each other and make lots of noise. Some of the dog owners think we are too noisy, but I figure that this is the Dog Park, and time for us dogs to socialize… after all, we can’t telephone each other.
The best part is yet to come. After I do my duty and my “reading”, I have a good long drink of water from the nice faucets, which were installed for us. Then, when my beautiful beard is dripping wet I go to the shelter and make the rounds of my human friends and get lots of petting. One friend even brings dog biscuits and always lets me sit on his lap. The park also has swimming pools which some dogs enjoy, but I believe water is only for drinking. If you are new in Sun City Center, I would like to tell you about the Best Friend Park and the great volunteers who worked hard to create and maintain this wonderful dog playground. I wish everyone could meet Al and Jean Seifert. They are wonderful people and are true dog lovers. I know this because
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To Sleep or Not to Sleep – That is the Question
By Kai Rambow Do I keep my computer on or do I turn it off? That is the question. Unlike Hamlet, the answer is readily available: yes – turn it off. “A thousand years ago,” kids Matt Batt, “in the early days of computers the advice was leave everything on. We were told put it in sleep mode and use screen savers. Things have changed.” Main concerns in the early days included electrical surges from powering up computer. The surge would shorten the computer’s life. Same argument applied to disc drives, which would suffer from jolts. The engineers couldn’t agree, so to be safe the advice was avoid powering on and off as much as possible. Turning it on and off doesn’t matter today. Computers will automatically go into a sleep mode or shut down if you’re away from your computer for any length of time. “The biggest reason to shut down every night,” advises Batt, “is to let our computers receive updates.” Most of those are security updates, protecting us and our computers when we use them. When we boot the system again, your computer sets everything properly so it runs as efficiently as possible. An updated machine runs better and
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MOVIES at the Rollins Theater One showing only @ 1 p.m.
The Monday Movies will normally show two movies each month in the Rollins Theater at 1p.m. on the second and fourth Monday. Dates and times may change as required. Seating is limited to 200 per showing and is reserved for current Sun City Center Community Association members and their guests who present an up-to-date member/guest card or yellow ID badge.
August 8 • East Side Sushi
safer. Many computers that run slowly, do so because people never shut it off. Shortening your battery life is an additional, related problem. If your computer is plugged in all the time, it will shorten the life of the battery. It is a good idea to unplug your computer and let it run on battery power alone every once in a while. You don’t need to run it all the way down to zero; mine tells me to plug in at 10 percent remaining power. Be aware that your computer will run more slowly and your screen will be dimmer when using your battery. Your computer is designed to do so to conserve energy. Bottom line: You need a good night’s sleep, so does your computer. Help it get some much needed zzzz’s. Special thanks to Matt Batt for his invaluable assistance.
Family Connections In SCC
Juana is a working-class Latina single mother. Years of working in the food industry have made her hands very fast. She can slice and dice anything with speed and precision. Forced to give up her fruit-vending cart to find a more secure job, she becomes a kitchen assistant at a local Japanese restaurant where she discovers a new friendship and a new world of cuisine and culture. While working in the restaurant, she secretly observes the sushi chefs and eventually teaches herself to make a multitude of sushi. Her creativity sparked, Juana’s re-ignited passion for food drives her to want more from her job and life. Eventually she attempts to become a sushi chef, but is unable to because she is the “wrong” race and gender. Against all odds, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, determined to not let anyone stop her from achieving her dream. Starring: Diana Elizabeth Torres, Yutaka Takeuchi, Rodrigo Duarte Clarke Director: Anthony Lucero Genre: Comedy, Drama Rating: PG for brief violence, suggestive content and mild language.
August 22 • Eddie the Eagle
Michael “Eddie” Edwards was an unlikely but courageous British ski-jumper who never stopped believing in himself – even as an entire nation was counting him out. With the help of a rebellious and charismatic coach, Eddie takes on the establishment and wins the hearts of sports fans around the world by making an improbable and historic showing at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics. Inspired by true events. Starring: Taron Egerton, Hugh Jackman, Iris Berben, Tim McInnerny, Keith Allen Director: Dexter Fletcher Genre: Comedy, Drama Rating: PG for some suggestive material, partial nudity and smoking
Trail Blazing
Delia Skye and Winston.
By Paula Lickfeldt Lillian Mullens and Lida J. Usilton are the great aunts of Marie Pendleton. Marie Pendleton Ford is the mother of Delia Skye. This is the story of their family connections to Sun City Center. Lillian Mullens, her sister Lida J. Usilton and Lillian’s husband John came from the Washington DC area to Miami, Florida each year for the winter months. In 1962, while visiting Miami, the group read about a new community being built by Del Webb. It was called Sun City Center. They went for a visit and bought two properties on Council Dr., on South Lake. John and Lillian bought one, and Lida bought the other. These two homes were the first ones that were built in SCC. The Mullins and Lida were the first property owners in SCC. Over the future years the family owned five homes on South Lake. Uncle Jack who was Marie Pendleton Ford’s brother and his wife Barbara came from Virginia in the 1980’s. They owned two of the five homes on Council Dr. They came in the winter months because they volunteered at The Kennedy Center as ushers, which they loved. They came to Florida for two months after the season at The Kennedy Center was over. They each volunteered at The Kennedy Center for 25 years. Uncle Jack passed away this last November. Niece Delia Skye started coming to Florida to visit her Uncle Jack and Aunt Barbara when she was 18 years old. Her
great aunts Lillian and Lida were still living in SCC. Delia’s mother Marie Pendleton Ford, however, was never interested in visiting or living in Florida. Delia worked for the golf industry and lived in St. Petersburg. Four years ago, Uncle Jack said that she should come to SCC and live in his house since he was going to go back north. This was the only home on Council Dr. that the family still owned. Delia moved to SCC but still works for the golf industry as an executive director of a nonprofit organization called “KIDS GREEN GRASS GOLF INC.” This organization pairs seniors with youngsters to play golf. Wounded veterans from MacDill Air Force Base are paired with a youngster, the group plays golf at Freedom Fairways in SCC. Delia is also a senior helper companion, she is assistant vice chairperson of the Audubon Club and steward of the Bluebird house project, and the nature trail. She is also an active member of AAUW and the Metaphysical Society. Delia lives in her home on South Lake with her two cats Winston and Noah. Delia fell in love with the two boys while she was volunteering at C.A.R.E. The three of them live very happily together. Delia enjoys telling the story of how the Pendletons found Sun City Center and had three generations of the family who lived here. Want to share your family’s story? Contact Paula 633-6739
By John Lampkin “What is that gorgeous white-headed flower with iris-like leaves?” some visitors ask. That is neither an iris nor any close kin. It is Carolina Redroot, surely one of Mother Nature’s greatest gifts to the Sun City Center West Campus Nature Trails. If you were to grasp the sword-like leaves and pull up a plant to examine it closely, two things would happen. You would see how redroot gets its name and you would stain your hands. Native Americans extracted dye from the bloody roots of Lachnathese caroliana according to Florida’s first naturalist William Bartram. Fortunately today red dye no. forty stocks store shelves so we don’t need to bloody ourselves to color our cupcake frostings. Charles Millspaugh in 1892 wrote that the root was esteemed as an invigorating tonic by the Seminoles, causing brilliancy, fearless expression of the eye, fluency of speech and other symptoms of heroic bearing. But don’t try this at home, folks, no matter how brilliant or heroic you desire to be. Just enjoy the blooms and the many pollinators they attract! Flower stalks stand three feet tall on mature plants interspersed with younger shoots that grow in large colonies. Flower heads grow to four inches across as the one above visited by the Gray Hairstreak butterfly. After flowering, the seed heads and leaves persist and by winter look like someone singed them with a blowtorch. In early spring new shoots appear and by April the bladed clumps are a foot tall. Since these are wetlands denizens, look for them on open, sunny and wet parts of the outer loop trail. SCC Audubon Club stewards the Nature Trails and one goal is to maintain such habitat for future generations. Trailhead access is on Del Webb West between Seton Hall Dr. and Vincennes Dr. John Lampkin chairs the SCC Audubon Club conservation committee and enjoys sharing discovered delights of flora and fauna.
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NOTICE: Each community and club in Sun City Center and Kings Point has specific rules about membership and attendance. Unless specifically stated or posted, most venues, meetings and events hosted on the Community Association campus and in Kings Point require attendees to bring their SCC CA or KP ID or come with a resident member. When in doubt, contact the club in question - not the venue or association - prior to arrival. Thanks.
Irish Connection Movie Night
Monday Aug. 8th 6:30 p.m. at the Rollins Theater Feature: CHASING LEPRECHAUNS, Starring: Amy Huberman, Adrian Pasdary & Sean Duggan. Romantic comedy. A U.S. company is planning to build an industrial plant near a small Irish village. They encounter problems with an antiquated law that protects leprechauns supposedly living on the property. An American trouble shooter is sent to resolve the issue and sparks begin to fly. All are welcome. Subtitles not available.
Sawdust Engineers
What can you do with only four months woodworking experience? For most of us the answer is “not much”. But one new member, Dick Hillyer, made a “Wedding Card Box” for his great niece’s August wedding. An interesting aside is that some of the wedding preparations are being filmed for the TV show “Say yes to the dress”. Dick put in about 70 hours on the box and as you can see from the photos, did an exceptional job. After retiring from Physical Therapy management, Dick and his wife Linda (also a Sawdust Engineer member) moved to SCC in August 2014. If you would like to explore your “creative side” in woodworking, please drop by Sawdust Engineers at 919 North Course Drive and check out our facilities. Front L to R: Debbie Zanco, Joyce Anderson, Ilona Merritt. Back: Lyn Makela, Carol Holm, Janet Ditmore, Glenna McFarland, Marie Longbottom.
BIG Rewards for TINY Entries
The Sun City Center Dollhouse Miniature Club was the BIG winner at the Lakeland Miniature Show in Lakeland, Florida. This club, which is only a year old, had ten different miniature items entered into the juried show. Members walked away with seven ribbons, the largest number awarded to any one group! The Lakeland Show has been held annually for over 30 years and attracts miniaturists from all over Florida and as far away as Texas. It is an honor for the fledgling SCC Club to win so many prizes against entries from more experienced artisans in this field. Several of the members of the SCC Club traveled together to Lakeland for the show and had the opportunity to view the many exhibits displayed by the Lakeland group, as well as other artisans. The Lakeland Miniaturists had a western town display with over 30 buildings, and dozens of dolls, horses, buffalo, donkeys and the ubiquitous stagecoach, which portrayed an 1890’s western town in the midst of celebrating the 4th of July. After viewing this and many other displays, along with the offerings of 40 vendors of miniature accessories, the ladies came back filled with ideas for future projects: “It’s Small World After All!” If you think you might enjoy joining in this fascinating pastime, stop by the Bunka Studio in the Arts & Crafts Building on Mondays at 1 p.m. Come and watch the members at work on the latest project. Members are instructed on techniques and tips in producing miniatures of their own design. Lessons can be adapted to fit any scale that interests the miniaturists. The crafted miniatures can be used not only in dollhouses but also in many miniature scenes, such as roomboxes and vignettes, often using unique containers. If you’d like more information, call Janet Ditmore at (813) 634-1038 or Ilona Merritt at (813) 633-3151.
Metaphysical Society
Fundraiser Presentations - 10 a.m. Wednesdays – in the Heritage Room August 3 “The Art of Living Sacred in SYNC with Your Purpose,” with Delia Skye sharing the latent ART of Living in Sync for the unfolding of our sacred (not scared) life and how synchronicity is linked to causal events in our lives. August 10 “East Meets West - Oriental Medicine,” with local Ruskin Doctor of Oriental Medicine and Licensed Acupuncturist Reyna Bragg, sharing the natural health benefits of Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine as a consideration when we are making our healthcare choices. August 13 - Saturday - “New Age Fair” at the SCC Chamber of Commerce 10 am to 4 pm - free & open to the public - features spiritual readers, intuitives, and vendors. August 17 “The Journey to Physical & Emotional Wholeness,” with SCC Doctor of Naturopathy, OMD and L.Ac., Carolyn Jaffe, sharing how genetics (ancestral qi – allergies, autoimmune disorders, psychological disorders, immune deficiencies, etc.) affect us in this lifetime, how it may be passed on to future generations, and how we can find our way back to harmonious physical and emotional contentment. August 24 “The Sounds of Energy Healing,” with Robert Austin sharing his amazing crystal and Tibetan bowls and “Rods of Isis” to demonstrate how sound transforms and heals consciousness at all levels. Treat yourself to “high healing vibrations”! The Society will have crystal bowls available for sale. August 31 “HeartLite© Soul Language - A Transformational Language of Light and Love,” with healing arts practitioner and hypnotherapist, Rev. Peggy Ann ‘Serena’ Hemmer, MSW, sharing how light language adjusts to each person’s vibrational needs, activates light codes to assist one with healing and restoration on all levels, and reconnects us with our highest divine selves. Inspirational and spiritually uplifting! Open fundraisers – Admission: $1, with love offering also requested to benefit the Society. Info call Holli at 443745-5015 or Frank at 813 562-4404.
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Potters Wheel Member Wins Juried Award
KC Chilton, a member of the SCC Potters Wheel Club, recently placed second in a juried allmedia exhibit at the ArtCenter Manatee in Bradenton. Her ceramic sculpture titled “Under water C ool Down” depicts a coral reef. It is hand sculpted using standard white clay and finished with eight glazes fired to 2200 degrees in a kiln at the Potters Wheel studio in Sun City Center. The sculpture is on display in the “Hot! Hot! Hot!” exhibit at the ArtCenter Manatee, 209 9th St West in Bradenton, through July 22. KC teaches hand building classes at the Potters Wheel studio. She has begun a course of study to earn a Fine Arts Certificate with the Ringling College of Art and Design. Visit the studio on the north campus in Sun City Center to sign up for classes.
Little Things Mean a Lot
On Independence Day, members of the SCC Dollhouse Miniatures Club wandered among the crowd at the bandstand and pool, giving a flower to each of the ladies present. Red, white and blue ‘carnations’ were handed out in celebration of the holiday. Each flower had a tag attached to the stem, proclaiming “Freedom Is No Small Thing”.
The Art Club in Sun City Center Best Friends Exhibit
Woman’s Club Helps Local Organizations
Four organizations received donations from the GFWC Sun City Center Woman’s Club at their May meeting. Representing those recipient organizations are (left to right) Carla Miles, Hope Fund; Doris Ragland, Samaritan Services; Joan Kramer, Community Campaign Against Human Trafficking; and Janet Warren, Sun City Center Women’s Chorus. Woman’s Club is a service club and is open to all women. For questions about membership, call Pat Huisinga at 815-275-0001
By Penny Quinn The Art Club in Sun City Center’s September Gallery Exhibit entitled “Friends Forever” will spotlight the paintings of resident artists and best friends Karen Butenschoen and Maureen Hileman. The thread shared by both is lives lived in Ohio. Karen and Maureen’s friendship journey begins in Sun City Center with a meeting at an oil class given by Michael Parker. Art speaks to their hearts and defines their “Forever Friendship.” One Christmas after Karen moved to Sun City Center her husband and daughter presented her with a gift of art supplies and urged her to take art lessons. Karen took a risk and fell in love with painting. Drawings of sunsets, roses, cats, and family express her passion for art. Karen has been recognized an Artist of the Month. Maureen’s statement: “Art is everything to me” expresses her intimate relationship with art. Prior to raising seven children Maureen immersed herself in painting abstracts. As her family grew, she put painting on hold. Once she moved to Sun City Center and joined the Art Club, art resumed center stage. Together Karen and Maureen have taken workshops, which exposed them to the use of different media: oils, acrylics, and pastels. They prize techniques learned from their art instructors and the inspiration and fellowship with other artists. Both artists co-chair the Art Club’s Facility Committee. Karen is a member the Virgie Circle at Ruskin United Methodist Church in Ruskin where she helps to “Feed the Homeless.” She dreams one day of depicting the plight of the homeless. As a Guardian ad Litem she helps foster children. Maureen enjoys membership in the Garden Club and volunteers at the Mary and Martha House. Meet the artists and best friends at the Art Club in Sun City Center’s Gallery Exhibit on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Snacks and beverages will be served. The Art Club Gallery is located on Cherry Hills Drive in City Center. Visit the website for more information www.artclubinsunciitycenter.org.
Stories of SCC
What Do You Know About the First Baby Born in Sun City Center?
L to R: Suzanne Prach, Vivian Hodgkin, Penny Quinn.
Art Club
The Art Club in Sun City Center will present a Tour of Homes celebrating 50 years of art in Sun City Center on Saturday, November 12, 2016. The co-chairs: Vivian Hodgkin and Suzanne Prach along with Penny Quinn, Publicity Chair are meeting to finalize details for the upcoming event. The tour will feature six homes in Sun City Center and will showcase artwork, artifact collections and landscape design. Tour begins at 10 a.m. and concludes at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased from Art Club members, at an artist demonstration on September 19 in the Rollins Theater, at the Atrium kiosk beginning on October 21, from 9 a.m. to noon and at the homes on the day of the tour. Proceeds from the Tour of Homes will be dedicated to promoting public art events. These homes exude a charm designed to delight. For more information contact Vivian Hodgkin at (813) 634-3992 or Suzanne Prach at (813) 633-2070 or visit artclubofscc.org.
By George Lott No one had ever been born at Sun City Center before September 16, 1970. Since just about all the folks living there had long since quit having children, little Margrette Gray became quite a celebrity. This is what happened. An excited man rushed into the Medical Center (no hospital in SCC at the time). He announced to anyone who would listen that his wife was going to have a baby outside. He needed help right away. Mrs. Margarette Buhrkuhl heard his cry and called the Apollo Beach Ambulance, told the attendant someone was having a baby in the parking lot and to hurry over. She grabbed a couple of sheets and dashed out to the car where the child was expected momentarily to put in an appearance. About that time a linen service truck appeared. The driver was hailed by the distraught husband who said his wife was having the baby in the car. The linen man drew a dozen or more towels from his supplies and left the scene in a hurry. Mrs Buhrkuhl, in the meantime, was doing her best to calm the mother. Within a matter of minutes a kicking, bouncing 8 ½ pound baby girl announced her arrival in no uncertain tones. The couple, Mr. and Mrs. William Gray, and their new baby were taken by ambulance to a Brandon Hospital. The crew, all women, made mother and baby comfortable. Someone suggested the baby should be named “Del” after Del Webb, the founder of SCC. However, the parents thought she should be named “Margarette” in honor of her deliverer.
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What’s a Wawa?
By Kai Rambow “I need my Wawa coffee in the morning. Then I’m good to go,” raved one of my seminar participants.* If you haven’t heard of Wawa, that’s understandable, since they are only located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Florida. Here is a brief introduction before the location, southeast corner of 674 and 301, opens. Wawa, in its modern incarnation, began as a convenience store. Grahame Wood, anticipating the decline in milk home delivery, led the creation of the
first convenience store to offer quality dairy products. Today, 380 out of 640 stores also offer gasoline. They are very competitive on gasoline pricing. The day this article was written regular unleaded was $2.26 at Racetrac, $2.20 at Walmart and $2.09 at Wawa. The stores behind the gas bars are different from other gas stations. Quite a bit of space is dedicated for coffee, there is a large sandwich section, and the remaining third looks like a regular convenience store. See Wawa on page 2.
That’s Aldi Not Audi
By Kai Rambow “I like the prices, quality and variety,” commented one resident. “For example, unlike many discount stores they [Aldi] have a variety of cookies.” If you haven’t heard of Aldi, that’s not surprising. As a low price, high quality supermarket, Aldi keeps costs down wherever possible, so running ads on television for name recognition is not a priority. Aldi, like Audi, is German. It was founded over 100 years ago, is one of the largest privately held companies in the world with over 10,000 stores in Western Europe, Australia and the United States.
Aldi opened their first store here in 1976 and today has over 1,400 stores. By the way, they also own Trader Joe’s. Residents who’ve shopped at Aldi locations in Brandon and Bradenton like several aspects. On numerous staples you can easily save quite a bit of money. They also carry some European items you can’t get anywhere else. Those readers used to traveling to Geier’s in Sarasota, will be able to get some items at Aldi’s. Aldi stores are clean and neatly laid out with wide aisles. It is very easy to shop See Aldi on page 2.
Harkins Donates Irish History Collection to the University of South Florida
Submitted by the Ancient Order of Hibernians During a recent ceremony at the University of South Florida, Mr. James J. Harkins IV, a long-time resident of Sun City Center, was honored for his generosity in presenting his Irish History collection of books, papers and notable memorabilia to the University’s Special Collections Department. Dean Todd Chavez spoke on behalf of the University and introduced Matt Knight, Assistant Director of Special Collections, who accepted Mr. Harkins’ gift for the USF Library. Mr. Harkins is a noted Irish historian, collector of Irish documents, and author. He has assembled a noteworthy collection that is now available to academics, scholars and the public via the Special Collections Department at USF. Several important guests were present for the event. Included in those who provided proclamations were Mr. Stacy White, Hillsborough County Commissioner, and retired Judge E. J. Salcines, who represented Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn. Former Hillsborough County Commissioner Betty Castor, former president of USF, was also in attendance. Members of the Ancient Order of
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Hibernians and Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division I, Hillsborough County honored Mr. Harkins with their presence and support for Mr. Harkins, the immediate past president of the AOH. Long an active member of the organization, Mr. Harkins has made considerable contributions to the successes of both the AOH and LAOH, and spoke of his admiration of the organizations in his brief remarks.
Mr. Greg Seán Canning, National Director of the AOH and Mr. James Cahill, president of the State AOH also were present and offered remarks. In particular, Mr. Canning recounted that the date of the presentations was the exact date of The Easter Rising, a keystone event in the formation of the Republic of Ireland. Mrs. Rosemary Riley, president of the LAOH, and several officers of the LAOH made
contributions to the collection of memorabilia, including a cash gift to Dr. Jennifer Dukes-Knight from the USF Department of History to assist with the establishment of an Irish Studies program at USF. Mr. Tom Harding, president of the AOH presented a proclamation previously made by the Hillsborough County Commissioners declaring March, 2016 as Irish Heritage Month in Hillsborough County.
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Hot Fun in the Summertime
By E. Adam Porter Editor in Chief, News of Sun City Center As a native of the Sunshine State, I always laugh when transplants and seasonal residents ask why we “don’t have seasons” in Florida. We do, I assure them. We have four just like everyone else, but they are different. We don’t have “spring, summer, fall and winter”. We have Comfortable, Hot, Hot & Wet, and Stay Inside. Nothing captures that Stay Inside season quite like mid August, when the mercury tops three digits by lunchtime and thunder boomers fill the afternoons. It’s that time of year when a trip to the mailbox ends with having to change your shirt. When it comes to Stay Inside season, Florida has at least two things going for it. First, we’re not Kuwait or Iraq, where the temps just hit 129F, hottest recorded temperature in the Eastern Hemisphere … or Death Valley, which saw 134F way back in 1913. Second, we’re surrounded by water, which means cool comfort and sea breezes are always less than an hour’s drive away. And, when the beaches get too hot and the Gulf and Bay feel like bathwater, there’s always the fresh and clear spring lakes dotted all over the state. Growing up in east Hillsborough, we beat the heat of two-a-day August football practices with a midday trip out to Lithia Springs. The water is lower than it was then, but it’s every bit as cool and refreshing in Stay Inside season. And, if you really want to immerse yourself in chilly bliss, the twin delights of Rainbow Springs State Park and Silver Springs State Park are less than two hours north on I-75 near Ocala. Closer to home, this community boasts terrific pool complexes. Indoor and outdoor options for folks who like the shade or want to bask in the sun. Plus, if you hang out around the pool you’re
likely to meet folks, make new friends and catch up on the latest community gossip. Just remember, take it with a grain of salt. Get your gossip in a lounge chair around the pool, but get your local news from us. And, when you want to find some airconditioned fun, you can always come by for Monday Movies, Entertainment Series selections or a show with any of the local community theaters. Look for dates and times in this issue. Find the perfect summer read at the SCC library or attend an interesting and entertaining adult program at the SouthShore library. Cruise down to the outlet mall in Ellenton, stroll down shady sidewalks and peek into the cool comfort of the shops. Find something nice for yourself, or pick up a back to school gift to send the grandkids. After shopping, you may want to stop off at Anna Maria Oyster Bar for lunch (and a free margarita, coupon in this issue). In every issue of the News, there are pages and pages of opportunity, from dances to shows to club meetings. Sports and crafts and intellectual, spiritual or cultural options to add to your itinerary. If you ever hear someone say, “what’s there to do around here”, kindly hand them a copy of the News and pour yourself a tall glass of lemonade or crack open a beer, because they’re going to be a while. And, if you’re feeling adventurous check out Kai Rambow’s excellent travel stories in every issue of News of Sun City Center. Kai not only tells you where to go and what to do when you get there, but he gives you the skinny on what you need and what to avoid as well. When it comes down to it, “Stay Inside” might feel like the right idea in August, but there’s so many ways to beat the heat, a savvy resident of the Sunshine State knows “Stay Inside” just means find your favorite spot to cool off … and don’t tell a soul.
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Wawa from page 1. Wawa has dedicated fans of their award-winning coffee. The variety is surprisingly large: Regular, Decaf, 100% Colombian, Hazelnut, French Vanilla, Cuban Roast and Costa Rican Blend. Dedicated drinkers show up in the morning and in the afternoon. Also very popular are their fresh, made-to-order sandwiches. That’s right, they’re made after you order them. The menu is quite extensive. You might be wondering if the company is so well established, why aren’t they in more states? Probably
because they are (1) a private company, and (2) own every single location. You also might be wondering about the name. Wawa is a Native American word for the Canada goose. Look above the name and you’ll notice the goose logo. When they open, you’ll probably stop for gas. You might also want to go inside and check out why so many people love their coffee and sandwiches. *When he isn’t writing for The News of Sun City Center, Kai Rambow delivers corporate training programs for clients on business writing.
Aldi from page 1. there. The vegetables are fresher and well-priced. During holiday periods, Aldi’s frequently has special offers on turkey and ham. They will also, unlike many discount grocery stores, occasionally offer specials on household items. As for the name, it is a combination of the family last name and the German
word for discount. It also works in English: Albrecht Discount. And no, Audi does not come from Automobile Discount. The building frame on the southwest corner of 674 and 301 is already up. When the new location is opened sometime this fall, check it out. You’ll probably find more than a few items you’ll like.
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Vendors Wanted For October 8 Arts & Crafts Fair
Sponsored by The Hope Fund for Children Due to the success of last year’s arts and crafts fair, The Hope Fund is at it again! Our third annual arts and crafts fair will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 8 at SouthShore United Church of Christ, 1501 La Jolla Ave., in Sun City Center. If you are an artist or a crafter, we need you. Whereas only one room was used last time, this year several rooms will be on display! The fee is only $25 per eight-foot table. For information and to sign up call Sally Anne Barclay at 813-634-2912 or 813-334-1839,
Grace Kunz Celebrates 100 Years
Grace Kunz from Kings Point was born on July 9, 1916 in Pulaski, NY. She is the oldest of eight. Four of her siblings are still living. Grace was a schoolteacher and guidance counselor, and retired in 1979 from Manchester High School in Connecticut. She came to Kings Point in 2000 as a snowbird and became a resident in 2005. One of her two children also resides in Kings Point. Grace is active in the Kings Point Quilters, and is accomplished at various forms of needlework. Her quilt collection is sizable. She also volunteers weekly at the Kings Point Library. Grace plans to celebrate her 100 birthday with many of her friends and family.
‘65 Mustang GT350 Is Cruiser of the Month
A stylish and muscular 1965 Ford Mustang GT350 owned by Art Garcia of Riverview is the July Cruiser of the Month for the Roamin’ Oldies Car Club. Fitted out as a tribute to the legendary Carroll Shelby Mustang racers, it is powered by an upgraded 289 V8 engine with a high-lift cam, Edelbrock manifold, sideoutlet exhaust and other modifications. A traditional white-and-blue color scheme completes the Shelby look. A car-guy since acquiring his first one at the age of 14, Art is a regular participant in area automotive events, and tries to drive the Mustang at least once every week. The Roamin’ Oldies host a cruise-in from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. the first Thursday of every month in the Apollo Beach Winn-Dixie Plaza on US41, with a rain date the following Thursday. About 100 of the area’s finest antique and collectible cars often take part, accompanied by classic oldies music played by DJ Joey Ferrante. Event sponsors include Thompson’s Auto Parts and Christopher Ligori & Associates Attorneys. For information, call Chet at 813-842-1511.
This 1965 Mustang GT350 owned by Art Garcia of Riverview is the July Cruiser of the Month for the Roamin’ Oldies Car Club.
GFWC Woman’s Club Officers
New officers were recently installed to lead the GFWC Sun City Center Woman’s Club. Pictured (left to right) are Connie Kennedy, Second Vice-President; Sharon Alvarez, First Vice-President; Angela Maze, President; and Past President, Jean Smith who served as the installing officer. For information on membership in this fun-loving service club, contact Pat Huisinga, Membership Chair, at 815-275-0001.
One Fall from Independence
By Debbie Caneen of Sun Towers Retirement Community It’s 7:30 p.m. and I see the dining room light of my neighbor’s home come on. He is in his mid 80’s and is alone again this evening despite being married. His wife of many years is only in her mid 70’s but is glaringly absent from the picture. Several months ago, she fell and broke her hip. After surgery, she was directed to a skilled rehabilitation facility for therapy. Upon discharge from the facility, my neighbor found it difficult to locate a place where she would get proper care as she required a “two person transfer”, therefore making it impossible for her husband to bring her home. They finally found an assisted living community where she was able to reside. He would leave his home each day to spend precious time with his beloved wife only to return to an empty house where he ate alone each evening. He called recently to say that she had fallen again only to break both hips this time … He now visits another skilled rehabilitation facility where his wife resides and works daily with therapists as they attempt to increase her strength and stability. She is weak as fear of falling has held her tight to her bed other than during those moments when she visits the shower or restroom. It’s 7:30 p.m. and I see my other neighbor and his wife on their evening walk passing the home of my friend who has just turned on his dining room light, alone once again. They are all close to the same age but the couple on their walk are still both independent, active and strong. Walking regularly has retained their sense of balance. If they continue in their active lifestyle, they may be among the fortunate who remain in their home until they breathe their last breath in their own beds. As an active adult still in the work force who gardens and sails on the weekends, I thought my balance was very good. After screening, however, I was disappointed with my results as some weakness was identified. My mind travels to the single silhouette at the dining room table … I have recently begun to take movement a bit more seriously and have gotten my husband out walking each morning with me. Now that I have had my balance tested, I know my area of weakness and am able to work on strengthening before my husband is the single silhouette at the dining room table. The therapists at Sun Towers Retirement Community are on a quest to reduce the risk of falls before they happen. Have your fall risk screened at no cost to you on the second Tuesday of each month starting Tuesday, September 13 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the new Dance Studio (1203 N. Pebble Beach Blvd.)You will see the results before your eyes through biofeedback by utilizing this simple test, which takes less than ten minutes. Interested in knowing more now? Call me today at 813-892-2990.
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August dinner meeting at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, August 2 at Asian Fusion Chinese buffet, located on US-41 in Apollo Beach at the Winn Dixie shopping center. Tell your callers if you are going to give them a head count so we will know how many people are going.
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Go Green
Paula Lickfeldt Are you looking for a place to take your clean, dry paper for recycling? Sun City Center offers three locations to do just that. You will find green paper recycle bins at SouthShore United Church of Christ, 150 La Jolla Ave, Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 702 Valley Forge Blvd. and Redeemer Lutheran, 701 Valley Forge Blvd. Remember that the paper needs to be clean and dry. No food scraps on it, which excludes items like the box the pizza comes in. Please be sure to break down any large boxes before you place them in the bin. It is all very easy. You place your clean, dry paper in the bin and the bin is emptied regularly. The paper is recycled and used for something else. Go green!
Ohio Club Summer Indoor Picnic, August 27
The Ohio Club is holding it’s Summer Indoor Picnic in the Florida Room on Saturday, August 27, 2016 with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. Perhaps this party should be called “Cinco De Augusto” as dinner will consist of a full Taco Bar with mild spicy ground beef and chicken in corn shells. Toppings include diced tomatoes, onions, shredded lettuce, fiesta cheese, chips, salsa and sour cream! Plus refried beans, rice and a fiesta salad. Dinner will be topped off with some delicious brownies. This is a BYOB event but iced tea and coffee will be provided. The entertainment will be provided by local favorite, Cyndi Burger, playing our favorite music from the 50’s and 60’s. Guests are encouraged to wear their bobby sock/ rock and roll clothes and their dancing shoes. The cost is $13 per member or $15 for guests. Make your reservations by sending your check made out to the Ohio Club to Marianne Turman at 1954 Wolf Laurel, or by dropping it the Ohio mailbox on the front porch. Be sure to include to include the names of those attending. Tables of 8 may be reserved if requested along with your payment in total.
Save The Dates Wisconsin Club Members
Dates for our various social events through the remainder of 2016 and into 2017 are as follows: Wednesday, November 16, 2016, Community Hall, evening event Wednesday, January 18, 2017, Community Hall, evening, annual Potluck Wednesday, March 15, 2017, Community Hall, evening event We have planned lots of good times, good food and good company for you to enjoy. Don’t forget to mark your calendars now so you won’t miss out. Our club is growing and we look forward to seeing you all in the fall when we kick off our social season with an old fashioned tailgate party and other surprises.
Parkinson’s Support Group By Paula Lickfeldt Debbie Caneen, president of the South Shore Coalition for Mental Health and Aging, announces the monthly meeting of the Parkinson’s Support Group of Sun City Center sponsored by the men’s Club of SCC and facilitated by USF Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Center. The meeting at Sun Towers, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr., on Monday August 15, will feature Rafael M Rodriquez MD as the presenter. Attend the meeting to hear Dr. Rodriquez, president of Neurophysiology Center PA Tampa, Florida, speak to the Parkinson’s support group of SCC. Learn what assistance there may be for you to help you maintain your independence. Educational presentation will begin at 1:30 p.m. with private time for caregivers from 2:30-3:30 pm. Christie Dyer, Certified Ageless Grace Educator will provide “Timeless fitness for the body and the brain.” Sponsored by the South Shore Coalition for Mental Health and Aging with special thanks to the National Parkinson’s Foundation for their generous support. Free valet parking for car and golf cart available at Sun Terrace entrance by the blue awning.
The National Parkinson Foundation has issued a $10,000 grant to the South Shore Coalition for Mental Health and Aging to provide care and education to members of the Men’s Club sponsored Parkinson’s Support Group along with members of the general public. The Men’s Club has allocated an additional $1,200 to help administer the grant. The funding will be used in part to provide “Liftware” utensils to those members in need, trained caregivers to offer stand by assistance during support group meetings and to bring in top notch speakers for the group. Liftware is a stabilizing handle and a selection of attachments that include a soup spoon, everyday spoon and a fork. Liftware is designed to help people with hand tremors eat more easily. A complete utensil set would cost a user nearly $300. The outpatient Therapy Department at Sun Towers Retirement Community is an official distribution site for Liftware and has some utensil sets available, thanks to the funding from the National Parkinson’s Foundation, for those suffering from hand tremors. For more information contact Debbie Caneen at 813-8922990.
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Elder Exploitation: Protect Yourself, Know Your Rights and Legal Recourses
By Diane M. Loeffler Deputy Merry conducts seminars every month on issues that impact senior citizens. He believes that if we are informed about what is the wisest course of action, we can help keep ourselves safe. This month Deputy Merry asked Hillsborough County attorneys to speak to area citizens. The focus of the presentations was what to watch for and how to avoid elder exploitation, what various powers of attorney mean, what your agent can and can’t do with the power of attorney that you have given them, and what kind of control an adult child can have over their elderly parent, if any. Attorney Laurie E. O’Hall was the presenter at the July 12 presentation in the Caper Room of Sun City Center. She is certified as an Elder Law Attorney and has an office in Brandon. Gerald L. Hemness was also a presenter. He and Emma Hemness have an Elder Law Practice in Brandon. It is wise to have all of your legal documents in order. If you become frail, you may not be able to stand up for yourself, but if you have prepared well, that need not be a concern. Make sure you understand what you are signing and initialing. Sit down with an attorney who knows how to advise you on different powers: accessing your savings and / or checking, changing beneficiaries, etc. A will takes effect after a person dies. Power of attorney takes effect while a person is still alive. When choosing to give someone power of attorney, think long and hard about who you choose. When someone has durable power of attorney, they are legally allowed to “step into your shoes” and access everything you have. Be certain that the individual
you chose will do what you want to have done and to make the decisions you would prefer. Instead of actually giving the individual the power of attorney paperwork, you might consider just telling him or her know where the documents are so that they can find them if and when you become incapacitated. Additionally, instead of listing a child’s name on your checking or bank account, put a “payable upon death” clause on the accounts. By doing this, the accounts do not go through probate and you are safe from having your beneficiary empty the accounts while you are still alive. There are horror stories about “dumping grandma in a nursing home.” The good news is that if that were to happen, “you can always sign yourself out, but you may not have anywhere to go if your money is all gone,” says O’Hall. In the past, this type of exploitation was considered to be a civil matter, so law enforcement was not able to do much to help. However, “the Florida exploitation statute has been beefed up. It used to be that law enforcement would be reluctant get involved because they had no power; it was a civil manner. In the last year the statue has changed giving police ‘teeth’ to convict someone. It is now a crime to exploit someone,” says O’Hall. Elder exploitation can be a second or third degree felony depending upon the amount of money taken. A conviction could even result in jail time. Although caregivers are more likely to exploit an elderly person in this way, children may do it as well, especially if they have money problems or mental issues, O’Hall says, “One of the biggest mistakes that I see is when people go online and use a form without having any advice from an attorney. Many
times they will sign it wrong, it won’t be notarized or witnessed, or there will be specific powers that are missing or that are not initialed. If it is done wrong, and then the person becomes incapacitated, you have no alternative to have them sign a new one, and you may have to file for guardianship which is costly and time consuming.” O’Hall says that before giving someone medical power of attorney, it is important not to name someone who does not want the responsibility. She points out that attorneys do not help with Do Not Resuscitate Orders and says, “This is a conversation and form that must be completed by your doctor.” O’Hall says that seniors need to know their rights and to plan for possibilities such as needing to go to a nursing home. She says that individuals often think they have to spend all of their money on a nursing home. O’Hall cautions that one mistake seniors make when choosing an executor for their estate is “failing to choose someone who can handle money and is organized, or listing children who do not get along as co-executors.” Wills from other states remain valid.
Just make sure your will is a “selfproving affidavit,” that is, one with two witnesses and a notary. Florida law necessitates this type of will. If your will lacks any of these items, time and money will need to be expended to track down the attorney and witnesses. What is an Elder Law Attorney? Elder law is a fairly recent specialty. Elder Law Attorney, Laurie E. O’Hall, says, “In order to be board certified in elder law, you must practice at least five years with a substantial involvement in the specialty of elder law (40% or more) during each of the three years before you apply to become board certified. You must have at least 60 hours of elder law certification continuing education in the three years before you apply. You must submit an application, be peer reviewed and pass a written exam.” A board certified elder law attorney is well versed in issues such as Medicaid, VA benefits and long term planning. The specialty requires a practitioner to be particularly sensitive to the legal issues impacting seniors. The specialization encompasses all aspects of planning for aging, illness, and incapacity.
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With Deputy Jeff Merry With age comes wisdom, but also with age come new challenges and lessons to be learned. As technology changes, so do the crimes attached to it, and it’s important to know the latest best practices for protecting your money. Hillsborough County Sheriff ’s Office Deputy Merry joins us for this informative Lunch & Learn at Aston Gardens At Sun City Center to present the latest information on crimes against seniors and the pitfalls to avoid. Reserve your seat today! Thursday, August 11 from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Lectures are free and open to the public. Limited seating. Community tours following the presentation. RSVP by August 9 to 813.642.8950. Aston Gardens is located at 1311 Aston Gardens Court, Sun City Center, FL 33573.
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33573 33573 is provided by Debbie Caneen, Director of Admissions, Sun Towers from items submitted for publication. To submit events for future publications, send them by the 15th of the prior month. Debbie also publishes Ads and Events, a weekly e-mail containing information about what’s happening in 33573. Your event will also appear in the weekly Ads and Events e-mail and on the website w w w. S C C AdsAndEvent s.com . S end a l l e vents by e-mai l to sccfreeads@tampabay.rr.com. You only need to submit your Event one time each month for it to appear in both The News of Kings Point and SCC Ads and Events. SPECIAL EVENTS Please include all basic information, especially Price (or list it’s Free) and Contact Information (phone, e-Mail, or website). Six lines maximum. Send to: sccfreeads@tampabay.rr.com. As soon as space permits, we will put it in the weekly e-Mail and it will run until event date passes. You do not need to submit it again. PLEASE NOTE: This area is for SPECIAL EVENTS only. WEEKLY, MONTHLY, or ONGOING EVENTS are listed on our website under WEEKLY & MONTHLY MEETINGS at www.SCCAdsAndEvents.com which is updated every weekend. WEEKLY RECURRING EVENTS MONDAYS: 8:30 a.m. WIDOWER’S WELLNESS GROUP at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. SCC. Widower’s Wellness Group: “A group of men who have lost their spouse committed to listening and unsolicited sharing”. Our experience has shown that grief is an ongoing journey and it varies; for some it’s constant, others it’s intermittent and some are ambushed by unexpected bursts of anger, grief or fear. We invite YOU to attend a meeting and
The News of Sun City Center witness the camaraderie and healing that comes from “listening and unsolicited sharing” of the experiences of men like yourself who’ve lost their spouse. For more information contact Jim Clarke 813-625-5665 or jfclarke32@gmail.com. 10:00 a.m. MONDAY “FOR TODAY” M E E T I N G O F O V E R E AT E R S ANONYMOUS at t he Sun City Chamber of Commerce, 1651 Sun City Center Plaza, Sun City Center, FL. The meeting room (private entrance to meeting is on the left side of the building). The only requirement for attending is a desire to change your eating behaviors and stop compulsively eating. OA is an international 12-step organization/program which addresses the emotional, spiritual (not religious) and physical needs of those desiring to stop compulsive food behaviors and stop compulsively eating. 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 http://www.oa.org/ newcomers/is-oa-for-you or call Jan at 813/633-3932. TUESDAYS: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. LINE DANCING WITH A BALANCE at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Sun City Center. Do you like to dance but are worried about falling? Join our new FREE line dancing class lead by trained therapists. This weekly class will improve your balance and reduce your risk of falling. We can boot, scoot and boogie safely together and make exercise fun! For more information, call Debbie Caneen at 813-892-2990. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. MARY PETRO PROGRAM FOR FOOD AND MEDICINE at the South Shore United Church of Christ, 1501 LaJolla Ave. The Mary Petro Program is funded by the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay and provides financial assistance to residents for food and medicine. To qualify, residents must be full time residents of Sun City Center or Kings Point, must fill out an application and meet income guidelines, must present income verification documents and either a SCC or KP identification card. For more information, please visit our office or call 813-634-8306. 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. UKULELE JAM SESSION at Music Avenue, 3822 Sun City Center Blvd, SCC. Ukulele players are invited to jam weekly with other ukulele players. To reserve your seat at the studio phone Steve or Ruth, 6339688. Space is limited. 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. LIFE CHALLENGES
SUPPORT GROUP at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Sun City Center. Live your life fully with zest and joy! Rid yourself of depression, anxiety, frustrations with family, children, friends, life changes, health problems, finances and more. Relief comes by sharing and receiving support and making a positive plan of action. All are welcome in complete confidence and free of charge. Cheryl Lewis facilitates this group and is an effective psychotherapist. We meet every Tuesday in the first floor lounge of Sun Towers. No appointment is necessary. Sponsored by the Coalition for Mental Health and Aging. 2:30 p.m. - AGELESS GRACE “Timeless Fitness for the Body & Brain” at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Sun City Center. Learn techniques designed to bring the joy of movement, imagination and playfulness back into your life! Christie Dyer, Certified Ageless Grace Educator facilitates. Learn to exercise your brain and receive the benefit of joint flexibility, memory recall, creativity, imagination, laughter, breathing, balance & more! Every session is different and done seated. All are welcome to join in! For more info call Debbie Caneen at 813-892-2990. WEDNESDAYS: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. THERAPEUTIC TAI CHI OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 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. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon MAN to MAN LIFE SUPPORT GROUP in the conference room right behind the old SSC Welcome Center on Cherry Hills Drive in the SCC Men’s Club building. This new support group for men of the entire SSC Region. Our purpose is to bring men together to offer a medium to share some of their deepest concerns about themselves, their family and their future. To create a support fellowship where men can make new friends and offer a means to share more about their personal lives; and to celebrate the joy and success we have found in our retirement years living in Sun City Center. Of course, everything we share will remain very confidential and personal to those who participate. We welcome men of the community to come and share their lives with us. Men will
7 find a warm company of men who care about each other and who love to gather to visit. For information and details about the group, contact Ken Barringer at 633 8490 or Bill Spedding at 938 3126. Don’t wait come join us and you will be pleasantly surprised. 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. DREAM CIRCLE at 1610 Chevy Chase Dr. Tell your dream or help us with ours. A dream is told and we each own it. We say what it means if we had that dream. It helps solve life’s decisions, life’s problems, health and others. For more info call Carol Oschmann at 813-909-3233. 1:00 p.m. BEGINNER CLOGGING CLASS at Kings Point North Clubhouse in The Studio. Call Linda Hobbs at 813215-9104 for more information. No prior dance experience needed - good aerobic exercise - lots of fun. 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. FRONT PORCH PICKERS - LIVE MUSIC! Rollins Theatre, 970 Cherry Hills Drive. Country, bluegrass, traditional and gospel music on acoustic guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, ukulele, dobro and bass fiddle. Free program. Call (813) 633-6739. THURSDAYS: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. MARY PETRO PROGRAM FOR FOOD AND MEDICINE at the South Shore United Church of Christ, 1501 LaJolla Ave. The Mary Petro Program is funded by the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay and provides financial assistance to residents for food and medicine. To qualify, residents must be full time residents of Sun City Center or Kings Point, must fill out an application and meet income guidelines, must present income verification documents and either a SCC or KP identification card. For more information, please visit our office or call 813-634-8306. FRIDAYS: 4:00 p.m. “FOR TODAY” MEETING OF OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS at the Sun City Chamber of Commerce, 1651 Sun City Center Plaza, Sun City Center, FL. The meeting room (private entrance to meeting 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 which addresses the emotional, spiritual and physical needs of those desiring to stop compulsively eating and compulsive food behaviors. 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 Friday afternoon. Contact Peg See 33578 on page 8.
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33578 from page 7. S. at 516/578-5285 for meeting details. You can learn more about OA online at http://www.oa.org/newcomers/is-oafor-you. SATURDAYS: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. - THE JAZZMATAZZ DANCE CLUB - Lessons in jazz dance for BEGINNERS from June 25 - Aug 27 in the Atrium Dance Studio. Love to dance? Here’s your chance! Diane LeFrancois, instructor and choreographer since 2010, will be teaching warm up and floor exercises as well as dance patterns which emphasize technique in ballet and jazz dance moves as well as developing mind and body fitness, flexibility, balance, poise and strength. The Jazzmatazz Dance Club girls love to dance and have a great time learning dance techniques and routines choreographed to popular and Broadway music. Since 2010, the group has performed 30 dances at 18 different shows and fundraising benefits in addition to specialized show dances by members in the Follies, but performance is not required for membership. Jazzmatazz provides a positive atmosphere for dancers of all skill levels. Membership changes from year to year, but generally there are 14 to 18 members. This is a supportive and fun-loving group of women who share a passion for dance and intend to remain physically active and mentally alert for as long as possible. For more information, call Janet Warren, President, at 813634-6692. AUGUST CALENDAR OF EVENTS THU. AUG 4 - BETTER BREATHERS SUPPORT GROUP 10:00 a.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Drive. Speaker: Heather Wright, BA, BS, and Clinical Research Coordinator, at Tampa Bay
Clinical Research Center. Ms. Wright will make a presentation about COPD Research. Topics that will be discussed are: how new COPD medications are developed, the importance of evidence-based medicine, why research is important, what participation in research trials involves, what rights research participants have, how we practice research ethically, how we protect subject’s privacy, and clinical research safety. Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, Jennifer Lenoir will close the meeting with therapeutic Tai Chi. Annettia Simpson, RRT, Director of Sun Towers’ Outpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation will answer any questions you may have regarding pulmonary disease management. For additional info, call Debbie Caneen 813-892-2990. THU. AUG 4 - FELINE FOLKS MEOW MIXER 4:30 p.m. in the Culinary Room of the newly renovated 2020 building. Another way to meet the group is by joining their Meow Mixer. Kings Point Residents please bring your ID Badges to enter the building. A Feline Folks volunteer will greet Non-Kings Point residents at the building door. SUN. AUG 7 - SINGLES SOCIAL DANCE CLUB 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. in the Atrium Bldg. Florida Room. Dance to live music by Thor Stevens. Members $3; non-members $5. BYOB and snacks. Ice, water, cups and napkins provided. Proper dress, please. Info: Janet 6333558 or 334-1439. WED. AUG 1 0 - D IABETES EDUCATION SUPPORT GROUP 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Have you been given the diagnosis of Diabetes? Are you unsure of your dietary future? Discover options that will assist you! Join Jessica Chase, RN from Bayada
Home Health Care as she facilitates this support group. For additional info, call Debbie Caneen 813-892-2990. T H U. A U G 1 1 - S U M M E R CINEMA SERIES AT SOUTH SHORE UNITED COMMUNITY CHURCH OF CHRIST 1:00 p.m. in the Hospitality Hall (formerly Great Hall) 1501 La Jolla Ave, Corner of La Jolla and North Pebble Beach in Sun City Center. Playing: “Max” - a precision trained military dog serves on the front lines in Afghanistan until he loses his handler. Traumatized, he is sent stateside, where the only human he can connect with is his handler’s brother. (Robbie Amell, Lauren Graham, Josh Wiggins, Thomas Haden Church) Sponsored by the UCC Fun Brigade. THESE MOVIES ARE ALL RATED PG or PG-13 BUT SOME HAVE STRONG LANGUAGE. Popcorn, candy and soda will be available for purchase. Any questions call Paula at 813-633-6739 Church website: http://uccsuncitycenter. org. THU. AUG 11, 12, 13 - “ROSE & WALSH” BY NEIL SIMON PRESENTED BY THE PELICAN PLAYERS 7:00 p.m. each evening with matinee, 1:30 p.m. at Kings Point Veterans Theater. Tickets $15.00 at the box office, 1900 Clubhouse Dr. SCC. Cabaret Seating, BYOB and snacks! The Cast: Donna Fiore, Ken Kidd, Danielle Fiore and Brian Lawrence. FRI. AUG 12 - RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP Summer Break to return Oct. 14 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. SCC. Facilitator: Tarissa “Tari” Williams, MPT (Masters of Physical Therapy) graduate of Florida A&M University with 13 years of experience
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Have you lost your husband and have no one to share your feelings of loss with? Are you adjusting with a new plan for your future? Are you managing your grief or overwhelmed with sadness? Attend this monthly meeting with Krista Owen, RN, BSN and Jennifer Morgan, owner of Always Best Care and receive the support you need. This group will concentrate on coping skills and healthy living by sharing among members with the guidance of women in the field of caring for others. For more information, please call Debbie Caneen at 813-892-2990. THU. AUG 18 - FREE MEMORY SCREENINGS PROVIDED BY SOUTHSHORE COALITION FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND AGING Beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Suite 254 by appointment only. To schedule, call the Coalition at 813-419-4902. THU. AUG 18 - FOURTH ANNUAL HURRICANE EXPO 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at: JSA Medical Center, 787 Cortaro Dr. Presenters: Diane Kacmarik, Bay News 9 Meteorologist, share helpful tips on what you should know and when to act. Daniel Noah (the ONLY “Noah” in NOAA,) who is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist, will present a rousing feature of various weather patterns usually present in impending hurricanes and other natural disasters. Ted Williams, the Emergency Management Specialist from Hillsborough County Fire Rescue department of emergency management. Kathleen Watts, RDN. LDN, patient services/dietician of South Bay Hospital, who will share tips on nutrition safety during a crisis. Robin Roberts of Critter Mama Rescue, will provide helpful hints on keeping them safe and happy during a time of emergency. Safe storage of medications
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ARTS & entertainment CONCERT BAND• DANCE • SHOWS • FAZZ• FLEXERCISE & MORE!
NOTICE: Each community and club in Sun City Center and Kings Point has specific rules about membership and attendance. Unless specifically stated or posted, most venues, meetings and events hosted on the Community Association campus and in Kings Point require attendees to bring their SCC CA or KP ID or come with a resident member. When in doubt, contact the club in question - not the venue or association - prior to arrival. Thanks.
Oldies But Goodies Dance Club August 14, 2016
DANCING Rockin’ Thru The Years Dance Club
Invites you to “JOIN US FOR A ROCKIN’ GOOD TIME!” at their dance on Sunday, August 21, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in Veterans Theater in the Kings Point North Clubhouse. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. The dance music will be provided by Mojo 5, fronted by their lead singer, Julie Van Loan. Mojo 5 is making a mark on the Tampa Bay club circuit. Julie’s incredible vocals and stage presence backed by a tight four piece band performs an eclectic mix of music including rock & roll, oldies, country, and current popular hits. They entertain and create an event. Popular line dance music will be played during the band’s break. Tickets are $5 per person and may be purchased on Tuesday, August 2, Tuesday, August 9 and Tuesday, August 16 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the ticket table in the Kings Point North Clubhouse Lobby. You may reserve a table when you purchase your tickets. You may bring snacks and BYOB. The Club provides cups, napkins, ice and water on each table. Please contact Sandi at the following email address “rockinthrutheyears@gmail.com” for more information.
Sunday, August 7 Singles Social Dance Club
6:30 - 9:30 p.m. in the Atrium Bldg. Florida Room. Dance to live music by Thor Stevens. Members $3; nonmembers $5. BYOB and snacks. Ice, water, cups and napkins provided. Proper dress, please. Info: Janet 6333558 or 334-1439.
Sunday, August 21 Singles Social Dance Club
6:30 - 9:30 p.m. in the Atrium Bldg. Florida Room. Dance to the music of Thor Stevens and his saxophone. Members $3; non-members $5. BYOB and snacks. Ice, water, cups and napkins provided. Proper dress requested. Info: Janet 633-3558 or 334-1439.
Sunday, August 28 Singles Mingles of Kingspoint
6:30 - 9:30 p.m. in the main clubhouse Studio. Live music provided by Thor Stevens. Admission $5. BYOB. Ice, water, cups and napkins provided. Attire is dressy/casual. For non-residents of Kings Point, please call for directions on getting through the gate: Janet 6333558, 334-1439 or send an email to janjdoherty@aol.com.
The Oldies but Goodies Dance Club will be having Good Stuff Band Featuring Tony, Tricia and Jen performing on Sunday, August 14, 2016 at their dance at Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. The cost is free for members and $6 per person for guests. No advance ticket needed pay at door. The doors will open at 6:15 p.m. for members and 6:30 p.m. for guests and the band will be playing 7-10 p.m. BYOB and snacks the club will provide water, ice, cups and napkins. Come out and join us for a mixture of music from the 50’s to the present, oldies, classic rock and country. Any Questions contact Joanne at 813728-1147 or email jjlatenite@aol.com. You may also check out our website: “sccoldiesbutgoodiesdanceclub.com” or join us on Facebook “facebook.com/ OldiesButGoodiesDanceClub”.
Moonglow Dance Club
Moonglow Ballroom Dance Club invites everyone who enjoys dancing and/or listening to a variety of live music to join them at Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd., Sun City Center from 7:30-9:30 p.m. on Thursday August 25. Dance music will be provided by “Mario DeLeon”. The attire at Moonglow Dances is Dressy Casual. (No shorts or tank tops, please.) Members are FREE, and Visitors/Guests are welcome for $5 per person paid at the door. Singles table(s) are always available. Please BYOB and snacks, and the club provides ice, water, cups and napkins. In addition to our schedule of monthly dances to Live Music for the rest of 2016, our 2017 Scheduled Dates and Entertainers will be available at this dance. Why not get your friends and neighbors to join you for a Moonglow Dance? We are not “Dancing With the Stars”. We just do whatever our bodies allow, in time to the variety of Live Music featured at our dances by our talented entertainers, who vary from month to month. For more information please call 813-633-1297 or 813-634-8308, or email “gail3357@ gmail.com”.
Academy of Ballroom Dance
S atu rd ay, Au g u s t 1 3 , 2 0 1 6 i n Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach, Sun City Center from 7:30 to 9:30. Attire is dressy casual, BYOB, everyone welcome. Singles tables available. Members are free, guests $6. At 6:30, before the dance, Bernice DuBro and George Hawn will be teaching a swing dancing lesson. More information, call George Hawn at (330) 770-0442.
Party On! Comes to SCC
“Party ON!” is a new band on the scene here in Sun City Center. Three of the five members are residents here and all of the members are over the age of 60. They come from very different backgrounds and levels of musical experience, but together they turn their hobbies into a lot of fun, and make some good music too! Bob “Moonbear” Mumie is our lead guitarist. He originates in Clementon, NJ and resides currently in Palmetto, FL. Bob is a retired Warehouse & Resale Manager, and at times in his life, was a full time musician, playing in nightclubs in the metro Philadelphia area, and Jersey Shore and Atlantic City casino bands. He’s worked with members of Spiral Staircase, Danny & The Juniors, Chubby Checkers, Soul Survivors and more. In addition to guitar, Bob is a seasoned keyboardist, and also plays bass, drums, flute, harmonica, singing both lead and back-up vocals. He also performs solo, in addition to 2 other entertaining duos in the Tampa Bay area. Loren Labrador, originally from Koloa, Kauai, Hawaii, currently resides in Sun City Center. He is the Director of Facilities Management at South Bay Hospital. Loren is the band’s drummer and has played drums since 1976, and guitar/ ukulele since 1998. He has played professionally since the 80’s. His associations include “Flash back” from Bradenton, and “Stray Dawgs” from Sarasota. Loren also plays solo ukulele gigs from Sarasota to Clearwater as need for Hawaiian music. Renee Bray is the groups lead vocalist. Renee is originally from Rochester, NY and currently resides in Sun City Center where she works from home for Hewlett Packard Enterprise as a Program Manager for the past 38 years. Renee is also president of the Sun City Center Pickleball club. She has always been interested in music, but until recently, never pursued it seriously. She played piano for 10 years, played clarinet and was in the marching band in high school. She sang in the county choir in grade school but it wasn’t until Karaoke was introduced that she began to entertain audiences. Renee also performs with Coastal Remedy, an entertaining duo in the Tampa Bay area. Tom Noethiger resides in Valrico, FL, and is a native of Pittsburgh, PA. Tom is the group’s bass guitarist and by day, he’s a highly experienced computer specialist, working as a Sr. Vice President at CitiGroup. He took up bass guitar at age 37, but this is Tom’s first experience playing with a band. Ray Shaw, the bands keyboardist, resides in Kings Point. He is originally from Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Ray is currently working as an independent adjustor. He started playing music at the age of 8 and played in several bands in high school. He has had 11 years of classical and jazz organ lessons. (See below for details.)
Entertainment
By Lynn Manzi, Entertainment Director The summer is flying by and we have had some great entertainment so far! Jimmy Ventura thoroughly entranced the audience with his superb performance and energetic show. The entertainers on July 4th which ranged from Leanne Williams who entertained at the pool and encouraged many of our members to join in Karaoke was a joy which then led us to see Expressions at the Bandstand whose music was fun and made for a delightful afternoon. Special thanks to Brandon Honda for their support of our Family Fun Day. We will continue the entertainment in August with Party On! Party On! is a new band composed of SCC members and will provide a performance with a variety of rock and roll, Motown, oldies and country. They will be at the Bandstand on August 6th from 6-8 p.m. It is a free concert. So come with your golf cart and lawn chairs and enjoy the evening! On August 20, Kelley Emerson and Gary Garbelman (also known as KEGG) will perform for us at the Rollins Theater. There will be two performances, one at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tickets are $8 and are available at the Kiosk on Monday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. and will also be for sale at the door for both performances (if available). So come on out and enjoy the summer shows. Before we know it, the new season will begin and there will be more entertainment for you!
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Singles, Singles, Please Take Note
Every month there are three singles dances held in Sun City Center where you can meet other singles. For your dancing and listening pleasure, music is provided by Thor Stevens and his saxophone from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Nervous about coming? If you can walk, you can sway or move your body to the music or just come to socialize and listen to the music. Attire is dressy/casual. BYOB and snacks. Ice, water, cups and napkins provided. Singles Social Dance Club dates are Aug. 7 and Aug. 24 in the Florida Room, Atrium Bldg., Members $3; Non-members $5. Singles Mingles of Kings Point date is Aug. 28 in newly renovated Studio. Admission $5. For any questions and for non-Kings Point residents, please call 633-3558 or 334-1439 for information about getting through the gate.
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The Jazz Lovers
The Jazz Lovers will be meeting on Friday, August 19 in the Ripple Room of the Kings Point North Clubhouse from 2 to 4 p.m. Since summertime is the perfect time to sit back and relax we will have no special focus in August, we will just be listening to our favorites. Come and join us.
Barbershoppers Seek Senior Singers
The Sun City Center Barbershop Men’s Chorus is spearheading an October 2 Community Hall event to showcase the vocal talents of several musical groups. Each group will sing two to three songs. This presents a unique opportunity for SCC area men who like to sing to visit with the barbershoppers on any of four Wednesday evening rehearsals in September to learn just 2 songs. Memorizing is simple with learning CD’s. Rehearsals are fun and you’ll be singing melody (to start) with words and notes you probably already know. Singing exercises the voice and brain and helps keep you healthy. If you can join us any Wednesday starting September 7, call Jim King at 813-260-3041 or 813-385-6851.
Women’s Chorus board members. L to R Back: Ludi Kulihin, Janet Warren, Jeff Jordan, Debbie Shorb. L to R Front: Kathie Koren, Mae-Ellen Dowdy, Barbara Brtva, Betty Lance. Not pictured: LaVerne Backes, Terre Cochran, Shirley Carroll, Janet Ditmore.
‘With a Song in Your Heart…’
All Ladies who love to sing, come join the Women’s Chorus! Our music will fill your heart! On July 14, the SCC Women’s Chorus Board met to plan for an exciting fall season and is delighted to welcome back its talented director, Jeff Jordan, and Pam Roberts, accompanist. Rehearsals will start Thursday, September 8 in preparation for the holiday concert, Sunday, December 4.
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John Adams (Mal Parrish) delivers a fiery speech in the Freedom Plaza Players production “Let Freedom Ring” in the Freedom Plaza Auditorium.
By Peggy Burgess There is a big gap between a fourthgrade girl’s first attempt to write a story, which she called “The Little Red Barn”, and the script for a recent stage production of the Plaza Players: Diane Turcotte, resident of Freedom Plaza, was the author of both. That “big gap” in Diane’s life was filled by education, marriage, family, a career position with Social Security and, eventually, retirement to Sun City Center. Then, four years ago, came a move to Freedom Plaza and her second venture into creative writing with stage plays and musicals for the Plaza Players. In capacities other than script writing, Diane Turcotte has been engaged, over the years in community theatre. Her involvement began in Natchez, Mississippi when she and husband, Bill, lived there and participated in that city’s annual Natchez Pilgrimage and its theatrical activities.
For Bill Turcotte, this Natchez experience was a return to the familiar, for his grandfather had been in Minstrel shows and his father active in community theatre. Bill, himself, was on stage frequently during high school and college. Then his further education (Masters Degree in Education) and his vocation as teacher, school principal and school superintendent, plus family responsibilities, took precedence over performance Upon retirement to Sun City Center the Turcottes pursued their mutual interest in theatre and became active-both onstage and offstage--in Pelican Players, Bill serving as president of that organization. It was only natural that their move to Freedom Plaza heralded the formation of a drama club, the Plaza Players, with Diane and Bill Turcotte leading the way. Plaza Players presently has a membership of 78 and offers several stage productions each year.
BetsyRoss (Helen Halm) and George Washington (Chip Churchill), members of Freedom Plaza Players, display early flag in Freedom Plaza’s “Let Freedom Ring” stage show.
Abigail Adams (Dorothy Cadmus) in Freedom Plaza Players production "Let Freedom Ring".
The latest, “Let Freedom Ring”, retold the history of America through “visitors” from the past: Patrick Henry, George Washington, John and Abigail Adams and Betsy Ross and others. All characters— to include those of Bob Hope and the Andrew Sisters representing the WWII era--were portrayed by members of the Plaza
Players. A chorus if 15 resident singers, lead by Carole Austin, furnished appropriate music throughout the program. The three students in this stage classroom were none other than the Turcotte’s own grandchildren, Katie and Meagan Daum and Cole Padini, grandson of residents Joe and Pearl Birnbaum. As well as providing an entertaining and informative head-start on the Fourth of July Holiday, “Let Freedom Ring”, reminded us that all Americans, of all ages, should remember and revere the past of our great country, and that We The People, make its history. P.S. An invitation to try our new, in-house dining facility, the American Grille, was issued in July’s News of Freedom Plaza article. In order to provide superior service to our residents and their invited guests, the Grille, with its limited space, is now closed to the general public.
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The Andrew Sisters, members of Freedom Plaza Players, are portrayed by (L to R) Ruth Kay Overhue, Carole Austin and Sue Stephens in “Let Freedom Ring” in the Freedom Plaza Auditorium
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South Bay Hospital Recognizes 2015 Employees of the Year
By Shannon Mitchell South Bay Hospital held its annual awards banquet to recognize employee anniversaries for employment with South Bay Hospital. The hospital also celebrated and bestowed awards for the Employees of the Month for 2015, 20 Year Employee Club, the Director of the Year, the Employee of the Year, the Nursing Excellence Award for Professional Mentoring and the Nursing Excellence Award for Compassionate Care along with two HCA Frist Humanitarian awards for an employee and volunteer. Selected by a vote of peers, the hospital awarded the Director of the Year to Rob Allen, director of diagnostic imaging. The award for Employee of the Year also selected through a vote of peers went to Annette Twitty, case manager. The Nursing Excellence Awards for Professional Mentoring and
for Compassionate Care were awarded to Sheril John, RN, BSN Night Charge Nurse for 3-East and Leslie Molino, RN, Diagnostic Interventional Radiology respectively. In addition, HCA holds nominations for the Frist Humanitarian Awards each year. The Frist Humanitarian Awards recognize an employee and a volunteer at each HCA-affiliated facility, like South Bay Hospital, who demonstrates extraordinary concern for the welfare and happiness of patients and the community. The awards are given annually in recognition of the humanitarian spirit and philanthropic work of the late Dr. Thomas F. Frist, Sr., a founder of HCA. South Bay Hospital’s 2016 award recipients are employee, Heather Smith, RPT, rehab supervisor and volunteer, Nina Partin. For more information, call 813-634-0496.
CNO Sherry Collins; Nursing Excellence Award Recipient, Sheril John; and CEO Sharon Roush.
CNO Sherry Collins; Nursing Excellence Award Recipient, Compassionate Care, Leslie Molino; and CEO Sharon Roush.
Director of the Year Rob Allen with CEO Sharon Roush and Rob’s extended family.
20-year Employees Club members with CEO Sharon Roush.
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A Taste of Old Florida on Pine Island
By Kai Rambow While time travel doesn’t exist – yet, you can experience Florida as it was decades ago. Staying at the 1926 historic and charming Tarpon Lodge you can get the feel of old Florida – but with air conditioning and other creature comforts. This is a different, enchanting Florida, perfect for a quiet getaway, foodies, tropical fruit lovers and art lovers. Pine Island is the largest island on the gulf coast, but relatively unknown. Boating, fishing and agriculture are the traditional activities here, which means fewer tourists. Several readers raved about this lodge and the praise is well deserved. Beautiful rooms set on a peaceful waterfront location make this a relaxing destination. The menu in the restaurant is creative and the dining experience is upscale with being overly formal. Martha Stewart, Mangos and More Martha Stewart Living magazine loves the choices here. Pine Island Tropicals was featured in the June 2016 issue as the winner of the annual Food & Agriculture award. Donna and Gary Schneider have run their farm since 1993. Hurricane Charley and a big fire have not damped their enthusiasm for growing tropical plants. In addition to growing over 100 types of mangoes, Donna Schneider has created jams (mango, mango pineapple, peach strawberry, mango ginger), chutneys, barbeque sauces and fruit breads. You can walk around, see the variety of plants and then try to figure out what you’d like to take home with you. Mangos are normally in season from mid-June to mid-September, with the peak being July. Everything is a month later this year, so mango lovers can have a great experience over the next two months. Nearby is The Mango Factory. They only sell fresh fruit, so no jams or other creations. Calusa Heritage Trail The Calusa Indians were tall, powerful, economically successful and artistic. They controlled Southwest Florida for centuries. Pine Island has been inhabited for 2,000 years. A significant explanation of their lives and history is on this trail. Well marked paths, explanatory markers make this a
worthwhile excursion. Sometimes it’s difficult for us to imagine what it must have looked like. Beautiful illustrations help us see the ancient village and manmade canals of the Calusas. The trail is right across from Tarpon Lodge. If you’re staying here, do this walk early in the morning before the heat and humidity rises. Be sure to use bug repellant. Even with a very leisurely pace and stopping for several wildlife photographs, this only took 45 minutes.
Matlacha You will pass this fishing village turned artist colony on the way in and out. Matlacha (pronounced Mat-la-SHAY) is a fun destination for the fresh seafood and art. Leoma Lovegrove and her gallery is the most famous here. Her artwork has been incorporated into a wide variety of products at Bealls. Right next door is the WildChild Art Gallery. The wide variety of art is a visual treat. Check out the outdoor display in the back. Two doors down is the Blue Dog restaurant. The fish tacos have a mango salsa and are very filling. There are 11 local micro-brewery beers on tap with surprisingly wide variety of taste. Cabbage Key Plus If you’d like to get out on the water or to the beach, there are trips to Cabbage Key and Cayo Costa State Park. Cabbage Key is four miles across the water and even quieter than Pine Island. Boaters and daytrippers significantly boost activity here visiting the very popular restaurant. The rice and black beans with mahi mahi is a delicious meal choice. Tarpon Lodge can guide guests through several excursion options. Special thanks to Rob Wells, Tarpon Lodge and several readers who recommended I cover Pine Island. Tips for a Great Trip Suggested Trip Planner: For a mini getaway, aim for a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday night stays. Leave about 2 p.m. Arrive at Tarpon Lodge, check in and have a wonderful dinner at the lodge. Next morning walk to the Calusa exhibits and trail. Afterwards take a short drive to Pine Island Tropicals. Return to the hotel for lunch and spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing and out of the heat.
Last morning, check out and stop in Matlacha on way out. Visit a few galleries and have an early lunch. Take easy drive back home. For a one day trip, leave home around 10 a.m. Visit Tarpon Lodge for lunch. Stop at Pine Island Tropicals, then head to Matlacha to visit a few galleries. Getting There: Pine Island is a mostly highway, two hour drive. Be sure to use GPS. Once on the island you can easily miss a road or location. For those opting to stay a night or two, there is a Winn Dixie and a CVS near the center of the island, if needed. When to Go: Now through October is a great time. Mangos are in full season, crowds are smaller and rates are lower. What to Wear: Sunscreen and bug spray are important. The breeze keeps away most of the bugs, most of the time. Should guests forgot repellant, Tarpon Lodge has thoughtfully provided repellants for guests. Tarpon Lodge & Restaurant 13771 Waterfront Drive Bokeelia, FL 33922 (239) 283-3999 www.tarponlodge.com Pine Island Tropicals 12870 Stringfellow Rd. Bokeelia, FL 33922 (239) 283-4874 www.pineislandtropicals.com Blue Dog Restaurant (WildChild and Lovegrove Galleries close by) 4597 Pine Island Road Matlacha, FL 33993 (239) 558-4970 www.bluedogrestaurant.com
Keep your eyes open. This osprey silently watched everything.
Peaceful view from Tarpon Lodge.
One of the illustrations on the Calusa Heritage trail showing the sizeable mounds built from shells.
Watching another beautiful Florida sunset – about strenuous as it gets on Pine Island.
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LAWN BOWLING • TENNIS • GOLF • SOFTBALL• PICKLEBALL & MORE!
Shuffle first begginers class participants.
Minto Makes Donation to Sun City Center Pickleball Club
Minto Communities recently presented the Sun City Center Pickleball Club with a donation to help enhance the community’s popular Pickleball courts. According to Sun City Center Pickleball Club President Renee Bray, “The club is very grateful to Minto for the generous donation. We appreciate their interest in furthering the game of Pickleball in our community. With the increasing popularity of the sport, we have outgrown our current capacity. The donation will be used to expand current facilities for the club and Sun City Center resident use.
SCC Archery Club
Shuffle summer play continues.
Bump it, Clear it, You Can Even Kiss it
Archery student Carol Dyer was shooting like a pro during Tuesday’s July 12, 7 p.m. club shoot. She shot this tight group while receiving her 3rd free lesson from club instructor Jerry Anderson. If you want to try archery for free, give club instructor Jerry Anderson (330-206-7048) a call, or stop by our range located on the South Campus on Tuesday’s at 7 p.m. The range is located just past the dog park.
L to R: Fred Kalhammer, Carol Fahnestock and Joel Deitch
Sun City Center Lawn Bowling Club, 4th of July Tournament
We had four energetic teams playing triples on this hot, 4th of July holiday. It was a fun day that included lunch. Congratulations to our winners, Carol Fahnestock, Skip; Fred Kalhammer, Vice Skip and Joel Deitch, Lead. Runners up were Bob Fladung, Skip; Cecilia McBride, Vice Skip and Robert Trautwein, Lead. With both teams winning both of their games, the winners were decided by points. For more information about the sport and our Club, visit “suncitycenterlbc.com”.
Yes we can Hide it, Block it, Double it, we can send it behind St. Pete or Tampa, go down suicide ally, just go on the board and sometimes we go to the Kitchen. There is a lot to Shuffleboard as our ten new shuffleboard players learned this month while taking the SCC Shuffleboard club’s formal beginner’s course. All ten participants completed the three day course on Thursday, June 23 and are now members of the club and looking forward to joining the group on Monday, Wednesday and Friday for social shuffle. The three lesson course was presented by the SCC Shuffleboard Club, Travel Team. Instructors for this first class were, Norm White, club President, Arnie Silverglade, Travel Team Co-Captain and Roger Kennicutt, club Vice-President and Team Captain. The Club will be offering another beginner course in late September or early October when the weather gets a little cooler and some of the snowbirds begin to return. The beginner course is open to Shuffle players enjoy pizza after game. Community Association and Kings Point residents and Freedom Plaza Residents with a CA activity pass. If you are interested in being placed on the list of interested people, email Travel Team Captain, Roger Kennicutt, “tkennicutt@aol.com” or stop by the courts and ask for Roger Kennicutt, Norm White or Arnie Silverglade and they will take your information. The Travel Team also plans to offer an intermediate course, which will focus on game strategy and improved shooting skills. This course will only be available to members of the SCC shuffleboard club and prospective members who have completed the three-day beginners’ course. The heat has not slowed down the loyal shuffleboard player who have remained in SCC for the summer. The took time after one day of play to enjoy some comaraderie in the Palm Court patio for a Pizza party in celebration of the competition of the work and reopening of the courts after being cancelled by several days of rain. Anyone joining the SCC Shuffleboard Club this summer may do so for $10, which covers dues for the remainder of the year. Membership is open to CA members, Kings Point residents and Freedom Plaza residents with a CA activities pass.
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GOLF SCORES Hogans Golf Club of Sun City Center & Kings Point
Lakes-Palms: 1st: Rich Lucidi - 2 Skins: 2nd: Bill Robinette, George Jenkins, Larry St. John, and Ron Doncouse - Tied at 1 Skin: Low-Net: Greg Banks - 67: Low-Gross: Greg Banks - 79: Birds: Greg Banks and Ron Doncouse - 1 Bird.
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Renaissance; Prize Fund; 6/22: 1st: Steve Williams, Phil Insinga, Patti Wednesday, June 22: Course: Sandpiper Ducharme, Elaine Davis. Men; 6/13; Oaks-Lakes:1st: Larry St. John - 3 Skins: 3-2-1; 1st: Steve Williams, John Harter, 2nd: Rich Lucidi, Terry Upson, Lester Mike Starrett, Chuck Roth. 6/20: 1 Murphy, Hal Wold, and Bob Mizack - Low Net plus 1 Low Gross; 1st: Steve Tied at 1 Skin: Low-Net: Bob Mizack Williams, Paul Baskwell, Mike Starrett and Terry Upson - tied at 67: Low- 6/27: 1 Best Ball of 2; 1st: Steve Lockom, Gross: Bob Mizack - 83: Birds: Bob Larry Kintz. 7/4: 2 Best Balls of 4; 1st: Mizack - 2 Birds; Jay Sparkman - 1 Bird: King Slater, Ken Deragon, Mike Starrett, Saturday, June 25: Course: Freedom Dave Bartku. 7/11: 1-2-3; 1st: Steve Fairways:1st: Bill Giblin - 4 Skins: 2nd: Lockom, John Harter, Mike Starrett, Ray Bui - 2 Skins: 3rd: Charlie Brown, Larry Kintz. Ladies: 6/14: 2 Best Balls of Steve Belknap, and Bob Russell - Tied 4; 1st: Marion Stephens, Barb Gaines, at 1 Skin: Low-Net: Steve Belknap - 53: Bette Mannon, Betty Rollins. 6/21: 1 Low-Gross: Steve Belknap - 66: Birds: Low Net plus 1 Low Gross; 1st: Bette Ray Bui and Steve Belknap - 3 Birds; Mannon, Betty McLoone, Joann Beattie, Bob Russell and Ray Shaw - 2 Birds: Marion Stephens. 6/28: Individual Saturday, June 25: Course: Sandpiper Quota; 1st Flight 1: Kathy Lawrence; Oaks-Lakes: 1st: Jay Sparkman, Larry 1st Flight 2: Deloris Durm; 1st Flight St. John, and Rich Lucidi - Tied at 2 3: Elaine Davis. 7/5: 2 Best Balls of 4; Skins: 2nd: Lester Murphy and Terry 1st: Kathleen Records, Barb Gaines, Upson - Tied at 1 Skin: Low-Net: Larry Deloris Durm, Connie Murray. Couples St. John - 63: Low-Gross: Paul Swakow 6/17: Team Quota; 1st: Ed and Nancy - 81: Birds: Jay Sparkman - 3 Birds; Barnes. 6/24: Texas Scramble; 1st Flight Terry Upson and Paul Swakow - 1 Bird: 1: Paul and Judy Kip; 1st Flight 2: Dave Wednesday, June 29: Course: Sandpiper and Gloria Rice. 7/1: 1 Best Ball of 2; 1st: Oaks-Lakes Bob and Linda Majewski. 7/8: Scramble; 1st: Hal Wold and Paul Swakow - Tied 1st: Kyle and Betty Rollins. Scepter at 2 Skins: 2nd: Larry St. John and Lester Men: 6/15: Team Quota Points; 1 s t : Murphy - Tied at 1 Skin: Low-Net: Paul Larry Lutz, Bernie Gleason, Dave Swakow - 64: Low-Gross: Paul Swakow - Hourigan, Bob Nevin. 6/22: Individual 79: Saturday, July 2: Course: Sandpiper Low Gross/Net; 1st Flight 1 Gross:
SP Members Don Frederick, Joe Pliska, George Anderson and Bill Sherrick.
Larry Lutz, Net Wayne Stebbins; 1st Flight 2 Gross: Duke Munford, Net Bernie Gleason. 1st: Flight 3 Bill Humes, Net (Tie) Bob Walker, Bob Kirby. 6/29: 2 Low Net; 1st Flight 1: Bernie Gleason, Larry Kehlenbeck, Bob Kirby. 7/6: Team Quota Points; 1 s t : Bob Kirby, Bill Meier, John Giddings, Tom Giddings. 7/13: 2 BB of 3; 1st Flight 1: Al Bulis, Bill Humes, Corkey Grzankowski. 1st Fight 2: Bob Kirby, Marvin Barnes, Duke Mumford. Ladies 18 Holes: 6/14: Chapman; 1st Flight 1: Liz Lewis, Joan Richardson; 1st Flight 2: Carol Salowitz, Dottie Girardi. 6/21: Even Holes; 1st Flight 1: Fern Duval;; 1st Flight 2: Ernie Stone; 1st Flight 3: Sue Sussman. 6/28: 1 Low Net; 1st: Chris Sparks, Mimi Choquette, Carol Salowitz. 7/5: 2 BB Quota Points; 1st: Paula Jimaki, Lyn Yucuis, Jean Jackson, Jane Magalski. 7/12: Oddity; 1st Flight 1: Judy Fenwick; 1st Flight 2: Jane Magalski. Ladies 9 Holes: 6/14:
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1st: Elsie Mergesky, Judy Huss, Alice DeSchryver. 6/21: 1st: Barb Meyer, Alice DeSchryver, Barbara Kanoza. 6/28: 1st: (Tie) Elsie Mergesky, Linda Langlois, Anne Shannon; Judy Huss, Barbara Kanoza, Jan Thumberg. 7/5: 1st: Karen Munford, Barbara Kanoza, Jan Thumberg, Terry Wynne. 7/12: 1st: Roe Murphy. Sandpiper Men: 6/16: 2 Best Balls of 4: 1st: Dieter Quitsch, Jerry Hart, Jim Fischer. 6/23: Shamble; 1st: Tom Bennis, Gerry Montminy, Bob Stowe. 6/30: Modified Alternate Shot; 1st: Jim Fischer, Chuck Kim. 7/7: Individual Low Net; Flight A 1st: Chuck Kim; Flight B 1st: Les Easton. Ladies: 6/14: 2 Best Balls of 4; 1st: Barbara Gaines, Marion Stephens, Bette Mannon, Betty Rollins. Play it Forward 6/14: Individual Low Net; 1st: Armand Deluca. 6/28: Gross Holes & Net Holes;1st: Janie Fischer. 7/5: Individual Low Net; 1st: Vince Pater. 7/12: Shamble; 1st: Vince Pater, Janie Fischer, Wayne Zellers.
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The Duplicate Bridge Association of Sun City Center was happy to help celebrate the July birthdays of Deb May, Tom Goselin, Kathy Smith, Gloria Van Ert, and Mary Rutledge. The next birthday celebration will be held in the Horizon Room on August 6 prior to the afternoon Bridge game. On August 14 the monthly Swiss Team event resumes in the Horizon room with a Stac game. Open and NLM sections will be available. Appetizers to share at noon and game begins promptly at 1 p.m.
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Thank you Volunteers! Among the many unsung heroes during the recent Longest Day event benefitting the Alzheimer’s Association, were the kitchen and food volunteers organized by Mike Molinari. These volunteers prepared and served meals, both breakfast and lunch, to the several hundred attendees present. Pictured in the Kitchen of the Florida Room are Joyce Collins, Mary Carroll, Mike Molinari and Monica Gruzalski. Not pictured are Wilma Curley, Betty Sarlin and last but not least, master cooks, Bill Carroll and Mike Levitt who, with their aprons on and in the intense outdoor heat, manned the grills. A mighty job by them all! For information on these and future club events please check the website at www. sunccbridge.com
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Southshore Regional Library August Events
Monday, August 1: Beginning In Genealogy 2:00 -3:00 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in the Computer Lab. Begin your family research with an introduction to the print and digital resources available at the library. Questions? Call (813) 273-3652. Tuesday, August 2: Senior Lifestyle Series 2:00 -3:00 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in Community Room 1. Join us for an interesting seminar aimed at seniors’ lifestyle and challenges. Questions? Call (813) 273-3652. Wednesday, August 3: Southshore Needle People Every Wednesday 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in Community Room 2. Join other needle people to share techniques, tips, and experiences about knitting and other fiber and fabric arts. Bring a project and ask questions. Beginners welcome! Questions? Call: (813) 273-3652. Wednesday, August 3: Mah Jongg Club Every Wednesday 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in Community Room 1. Enjoy an evening of the popular table game, Mah Jongg. Beginners are welcome. Free instruction will be provided. Participants are asked to bring their own Mah Jongg card. Questions? Call: (813) 273-3652. Saturday, August 6: Learning Languages With Mango 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in the Computer Lab. Discover Mango Languages, an interactive online service that includes a variety of resources to help patrons learn practical conversation skills for languages spoken all around the world. More than 60 language-learning experiences are available free with your library card. Limit: 12. Registration available 30 minutes prior to program. Questions? Call (813) 273-3652. Monday, August 8: Adult Writing Group 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in the John Crawford Art Education Studio. Connect with fellow writers to inspire, encourage, and exchange ideas about the writing process. Opportunities to share your writings and receive feedback will be available. If you’ve ever wanted to be a writer, this is the group for you! All levels of writers are welcome. Questions? Call: (813) 273-3652. Thursday, August 11: Adult Coloring Group 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in the John Crawford Art Education Studio. Join us for some relaxation and socialization in our first meeting of the Adult Coloring Group. All supplies provided. Funded by the Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library. Questions? Call (813) 273-3652.
Wednesday, August 17: Elder Law 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in Community Room 1. This program will provide information and education regarding legal issues for seniors including planning for incapacities and long-term care with emphasis on public benefits. Questions? Call: (813) 273-3652. Monday, August 22: Adult Writing Group 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in the John Crawford Art Education Studio. Connect with fellow writers to inspire, encourage, and exchange ideas about the writing process. Opportunities to share your writings and receive feedback will be available. If you’ve ever wanted to be a writer, this is the group for you! All levels of writers are welcome. Questions? Call: (813) 273-3652. Wednesday, August 24: Family Center on Deafness Telephone Distribution 1:00 -3:00 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in the John Crawford Art Education Studio. Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc. (FTRI) will be on site to provide free specialized equipment and training to qualified Florida residents who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired. The equipment enables them to place and receive phone calls. Questions? Call: (813) 273-3652.
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Military News
MFST Presents Donation to LifePath Hospice House
Silver Osprey Gearing Up for 2016-2017
The Silver Osprey Squadron 64, the Sun City Chapter of the Association of Naval Aviation is getting ready for its next season of informative luncheon speakers. If you are interested in the subject of military aviation, we believe we have something to offer. Already scheduled is a presentations on 19491950 Carrier Operations aboard CVB-43, the USS Coral Sea to be given in October by Tom Bennis, one of our Silver Osprey Members, served as an Aviation Boatswains Mate and a flight-deck aircraft handler, one of the most dangerous jobs in the Navy. We will be following that up by an update from the new X.O. of the Naval Air Warfare Center, Training Division, in Orlando, FL. Also on the docket will be an interesting talk by Maj. General Larry Mitchell, the last commanding officer of the SR-71 Blackbird squadron. Other scheduled presenters will come from the US Coast Guard Air Station, Clearwater and US Special Ops Command. We are also working on several other programs, which will be announced later. The Silver Osprey Squadron 64 hold their monthly meetings on the second Friday of the month from October thru May. We meet at the Plaza Club, located in Freedom Plaza here in Sun City Center. If you would like to join our group, the annual dues are $20 and if you join now, your dues will carry through until December 2017. We have a special membership category for the Spouse/Significant other for $10 for the first year, which covers the cost of a membership badge, and $5 for each year thereafter. Membership includes discounted meal price and front of the line privileges for any events that are also open to the public. All of our functions are open to the public on a space available basis. Announcements about our monthly luncheons will usually appear in the News of Sun City Center. However, if you would like to be on our email notification list you can let us know by emailing the Commanding Officer, Roger Kennicutt at “tkennicutt@aol.com”. We are excited about our program presentations this season and hope that many of you will join us.
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FAITH & service
Beth Israel Announces Prospective Member Brunch
The Congregation of Beth Israel is hosting a prospective member brunch on Sunday, August 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please come as our guest and learn about this vibrant, growing synagogue located here at 1115 East Del Webb Blvd., Sun City Center, Fl. 33573. Please RSVP to “mspiegal@hotmail.com or sheila. rubinstein@gmail.com”.
Crafters Needed for Fair
On October 23, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., a Craft Fair will be held at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church in Sun City Center. The fair will be held in conjunction with the church’s annual Octoberfest. Crafters are invited to register before October 1 by completing an application and paying $10 per table at the church office. If you have questions, call Nancy Metcalf at 813-633-1538. St. Andrew is located at 1239 Del Webb Blvd. West.
St. Anne Food Pantry Receives a Grant from Allegany Franciscan Ministries
Allegany Franciscan Ministries has awarded the St. Anne Community Outreach Food Pantry in Ruskin a Tau Grant of $10,000 in support of their service to the homeless and needy in the area. The Diocese of St. Petersburg Catholic Foundation was pleased to partner with and write this grant on behalf of the Parish of St. Anne. St. Anne’s Food Pantry has been in existence since 1993 and was originally established to meet the needs of the growing homeless and impoverished population in the surrounding communities. In that time, the Pantry has grown from occupying a small garage on church property serving 95 needy households to a 4,000 square foot facility currently providing healthy food, milk, bread, fresh meat, fruit and ready-to-eat meals to approximately 360 families each week at this time of year. More than 1,800 families are currently registered to receive food. The Food Pantry also provides monthly blood pressure checks and health care counseling offered by the Parish Community Nurse ministry, whose members volunteer their time as well as personalized hygiene kits for the homeless clients. Rev. John McEvoy, VF, St. Anne’s pastor, commented, “Many of the homeless are afraid to emerge from the shadows. We are making a concerted effort to reach out to those in our area who are not currently coming to us for help. This grant from Allegany Franciscan Ministries will go a long way in helping us to grow the program with the confidence that we will be able to provide the food and supplies they need when they come to us.” St. Anne Catholic Church and the Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of St. Petersburg are most grateful to Allegany Franciscan Ministries for their most generous support of this important program. For more information about the programs and services offered by the Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of St. Petersburg please visit CatholicFoundation.org. St. Anne Catholic Church is located at U.S. Hwy. 41 and 11th Avenue NE in Ruskin. For more information, visit its website, SaintAnneRuskin.org.
Another Conversation About The Bible
Following last year’s well-attended discussion about the Ten Commandments, featuring three of Sun City Center’s clergy, the same people will participate in a discussion of the stories of creation in Genesis 1 and 2. The purpose of the conversation is to showcase the texts shared by both Jewish and Christian traditions, and to discover how the different faiths understand these texts. The participants will be Rev. Dr. Tim Shirley of SouthShore United Church of Christ; Rev. Dr. Mark Salmon of St Andrew Presbyterian Church, and Rabbi Carla Freedman of Beth Israel Jewish Congregation of Sun City Center. The discussion will focus on the two separate stories of creation and what we can learn from them today. The audience will be invited to ask questions and participate in the discussion. The event will take place at SouthShore United Church of Christ, 1501 La Jolla, at North Pebble Beach, on Wednesday, August 10, from 10 am till noon.
UMCSCC Welcomes Pastor Ryan Hall
The United Methodist Church of Sun City Hall welcomes Pastor Ryan Hall, wife Jessamyn and their twin daughters, Evie and Jenna to their church family! The United Methodist Church’s Bishop Carter has appointed Pastor Ryan Hall to UMCSCC as an NCD (New Church Development) Associate Pastor. Pastor Ryan will be involved in the many areas of ministry, with a major focus in reaching and working with many younger people and families who are rapidly moving into our surrounding areas. Pastor Ryan led his first sermon on Sunday, July 10, 2016, followed by a welcoming reception in the UMCSCC Life Enrichment Center.
Nearly New Shop Department of the Month
The Outside/Outlet Department has been chosen as Department of the Month at the Nearly New Shop in the Sun City Center Plaza. These hard working men pictured here spend long hours sorting donations, pricing the sale items, and help customers with their purchases. From right are Dick Gibbs, Nick Caleca, Peter Mills, Ron Ruhl, Bob Earnshaw, and Tom Mackar. The sale of donated goods allows the Sun City Center Interfaith Council to fund grants and scholarships in South Hillsborough County. For more information call 813-642-9099 or go to “SunCityCenterInterfaithCouncil.com” for more information.
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SCC Interfaith Council Supports Kid’s Place of Tampa Bay
By Jay Sparkman The Sun City Center Interfaith Council recently presented Kid’s Place of Tampa Bay in Brandon with a grant of $3,450 for equipment in an expanded play area and a classroom for toddlers early intervention. Presenting the check was Dee Kelly, right, secretary of the SCC Interfaith Council, and accepting on behalf of Kid’s Place was Marg Berg. The SCC Interfaith Council uses monies from the sale of donations at the Nearly New Shop in the SCC Plaza to fund grants and scholarships in the South Hillsborough area. For more information on organizational grants go to InterfaithCouncilofSunCityCenter.com. For information on making donations to the Nearly New Shop call 813-642-9099.
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A Thank You Note to Share . . .
“A gentleman stopped by Our Lady’s Pantry this morning with the following note,” says Anita Bullaro, co-director of the Pantry, along with her husband Tom. “We wanted to share.” “To my friends here: I may not know you by name, but I have met your heart. You were there when I needed you. Thank you. I am happy to tell you that I am back on my own feet again, and this will be my last visit.” According to Bullaro, countless individuals contribute directly to Our Lady’s Pantry, through our Project Hunger collections at both Our Lady of Guadalupe and Prince of Peace. Neighbors stop in regularly, too, bringing food or checks for food. The Pantry also receives generous donations from The Community Foundation, The Interfaith Council, and other groups. Last but not least, dozens of helpers work behind the scenes week after week to make our Saturday food distribution possible. “This note is for each one of you,” says Bullaro. “Importantly, this note echoes the thank you we receive verbally each week from families, who stop by to pick up a box of groceries. Everything you do to help Our Lady’s Pantry makes a difference!”
POEMDutiful Days
by Cheryl Licata August -- a month that has been forgotten. Easter Bunny doesn’t deliver baskets. No cards or phone calls designated for mothers, fathers, grandparents. Flags are not displayed on specific dates. Bands do not march in parades. Turkeys are not stuffed and roasted and Santa stays at the North Pole. Yet every day is filled with presents. Red-yellow sunrise, pink clouds transform to white, gray or purple. Life-giving rain descends frequently accompanied by brilliant rainbows followed by emerald grass and multicolored flowers. Various bird songs abound, Lively fish leap and twirl in ponds. Shy armadillos peek from behind bushes. Each night a sunset more spectacular than the evening before.
August -- thirty one days, no special dates, but full of extraordinary hours. In quiet appreciation I gaze at nature’s wonders believing our fruitful Earth will provide flavorful food and delicious water, everything required, with no expectations beyond rest and relaxation.
Woman’s Club Helps with Metropolitan Ministries
One of the many service projects of the GFWC Sun City Center Woman’s Club is to help with the serving of Metropolitan Ministries meals on Wednesdays in St. Andrew Presbyterian Church in Sun City Center. Shown in the photo are frequent helpers, (left to right) Cyrille Cobe, Gloria Brooker, and Terri Hardman. The club is open to any Sun City Center or Kings Point woman. The club meets once a month, September through May, on the third Thursday of the month, for a lunch and an educational or entertaining program. For questions about membership, call Pat Huisinga at 815-275-0001 or Mary Legrand at 314-378-4613, Membership Chairs for the club.
SENIOR NEWS LINE By Matilda Charles
Eat Healthy Now to Keep Active
Sticking to a healthy diet now may help with mobility as we age. So says a new study that looked at preventing or delaying a physical decline later. Continued physical function equates to continued independent living, so this study needs a close look. A portion of the Nurses’ Health Study looked at diet patterns of 54,762 women and compared their health to the Alternative Healthy Eating Index, checking in with them every four years between 1992 and 2008. Here’s what it learned: • Those with a healthy diet were less likely to develop physical impairments. • More fruit and vegetables; less sugared drinks, trans fats and sodium; and moderate intake of alcohol equated to reduced physical impairment later. • Foods with the biggest health impact were oranges, pears, apples, leaf lettuce and walnuts, although an overall healthy diet was more important than individual foods. The Nurses’ Health Study has been ongoing since 1976, and over the years it’s revealed a wealth of information about women’s health, courtesy of (so far) 275,000 participants. The Alternative Healthy Eating Index is a dietary guideline used by, among other things, the U.S. Department of Agriculture to monitor the quality of the American diet. The newest version, called the HEI-2010, gives each food value points. If you need help sorting out what constitutes a healthy diet (especially when it comes to portions), go online to choosemyplate.gov and look around. Did you know: A serving size of apples and oranges are not the same? Or that one slice of bread has the same value as a half cup of cooked pasta? Or that one egg and twelve almonds are equal? I didn’t. © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Faith in Fitness
Emergency Squad
By Rosie Korfant Activities Coordinator, JSA Medical Group
A Real Brain Booster!
L to R: Barry McKee, Brigitt Austen, Eileen Peco, Mary Wilkinson, Mary Bramel, Linda Hughes (seated) Pam Zion, Jack McDonald, Winnie Hicks, Gary Krcil, Marcia McKee, Emily Lahti, Ken Reed, Jim Ryan, Tim Zion, Barry Bogart, EMT student Beth Jordan, Tom Burlage, and Margie Blair. Working, but not pictured: Doris Ferron, Peg Campbell, Sue Cordial, Mary Ann Meeker, Julie Holtem, Kathy Zodrowski, Cindi Russell, Carole Austen, Eileen Cole, Nancy Willett and James Diehl.
Our Fourth of July Emergency Squad Volunteers
By Robin Watt Through rain, sleet, snow, fireworks, sparklers and barbecues, our Emergency Squad volunteers are more reliable than the U.S. Mail. Many people don’t realize that the Squad operates twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, including all holidays. Our 4th of July volunteers are members of Team 4.
Emergency Squad Summer Schedules Need for More Volunteers
By Robin Watt Recently we have heard from several residents saying that they know we have ambulances available and don’t understand why we can’t respond to their call for assistance. It is true that most any day you drive by the Squad, you will see several ambulances parked. But they are not always available because we must have the volunteers to staff them. Each ambulance must have three volunteers on it during each shift: an Emergency Medical Technician, an Emergency Medical Responder-Driver, and an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR). Without any one of these, the ambulance cannot leave on an emergency call. Like most summers, this one began with many of our volunteers working not just double, but triple duty, or more. Many days we only have enough volunteers to run one ambulance for the entire 24 hours. All of our volunteers are true volunteers: no one gets paid. But all of them still have family responsibilities; many of them are still working paying jobs, but find time to give to the community. All of us take vacations, have family emergencies or personal health issues. And we are fortunate that our fellow volunteers make every effort to fill in our shifts when we are away. But we need more volunteers willing to work on our ambulances and vans. You do not need to have a medical background. We have a training building and certified instructors that provide driver training, EMR training, CPR and dispatching. We work closely with Hillsborough Community College and their Emergency Medical Technician program to train our volunteer EMTs. If you are new to our community, we invite you to come by the Squad to learn more about us. If you have been a resident here for a while, you may think you know all about us, but you could be surprised. Please consider giving your time to help your friends and neighbors in their time of need. It will be one of the most meaningful experiences you can ever have. Stop by during our office hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or call Chris McCann, Asst. Chief of Human Resources.
What does the word “oatmeal” conjure up in your mind? Do you visualize Granny stirring an iron pot over an open fire? How about hundreds of instant oatmeal choices on aisle 3 in your local grocery store? And, finally, how about a high power, energy boosting bowl of brain improving goodness flavored with your favorite fruit? Oatmeal is ALL of those things and more! When it’s breakfast time, there’s nothing more energizing than a bowl of oatmeal. Besides being an energizer and a brain booster, it has lots of stress-fighting and immunity boosting components like zinc. Another important fact about oatmeal that might surprise you is that it’s loaded with soluble fiber, rich in beta-glucan, a fiber that slows digestion and keeps the blood sugar balanced. MMMMM yum if you aren’t ready yet for a rich bowl of oatmeal, just think of the extra benefits of all that omega-3 fatty acid, folate and potassium rich cereal that awaits you. According to health and fitness experts, eating well helps the longevity of the brain. Oatmeal provides glucose, blood sugar, which is the brain’s main fuel. But according to the Mayo Clinic, oatmeal’s soluble fiber helps reduce cholesterol
absorption in the bloodstream too. And, since, according to National Public Radio, oatmeal is low on the glycemic index, it makes a slow and steady rise in blood sugar which is long-lasting rather than spiking the sugar level. Dr. Terrill Bravender, Professor of Pediatrics at Duke University says what you eat lays the basis for the rest of your day. After a night of fasting, a child’s brain needs a fresh supply of glucose which is the brain’s basic fuel. If breakfast is the key, the next question is: Does it make any difference what kind of breakfast? Yes! Oatmeal, high in glucose, is at the top of the list recommended by health and fitness experts. So, back to Granny cooking over the iron pot: there are different grades of oats; Granny’s favorite --old fashioned rolled oats, instant—not the best for long-lasting carbohydrate use, and then there’s steel-cut oats. These take a little longer on Granny’s pot, but they contain more fiber than rolled oats and infinitely more than the instant variety. Add a little honey and some blueberries and you’re set for that long morning at school or office. So head to the oatmeal bowl before heading out the door in the morning. Your brain will thank you! Sources: Jan Sheehan, former editor Parents magazine Mayo Clinic Dr. Terrill Bravender, Professor of Pediatrics, Duke University National Public Radio Joe Gould, Men’s Fitness magazine Allison Aubrey, Morning Edition Holly Taylor, Tufts University psychologist
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Uta Kuhn celebrated her birthday with her grandson and his wife in Brookfield, Wisconsin.
A group from Community Church College class “Give My Regards to Broadway” takes a break from enjoying theater in New York City to visit Central Park. Pictured: Patsie Ginley, Ann Fenimore, Sydell Cowdrick, Anne Ginevan, Roselyn Cruthis and Peggy Burgess.
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Book Clubs – A Fun Way To Meet People
By Michelle Jolly I’m an avid reader, always have been. As a child, there were books all over my house…on the end tables, coffee table, everywhere. They provided entertainment, escape, and of course knowledge. As an adult my one-hour plus commute to work on the NYC transit system was made bearable only if I had a book in my hand. One doesn’t want to stare down another New Yorker at rush hour – it’s just not advisable. Head down in a book is how I survived forty or so years of this. I got most of my reading done in this manner, averaging a book a week. When we decided to move to Florida and retire I thought, “wow, now I can relax and dig into all those books I’ve wanted to read.” I soon had three novels going at once in three different rooms and before you knew it I was melding one plot line with another with sometimes frightful results. I had to get a better system. I’d heard of book clubs before but never had the pleasure of participating in one
so in true Kings Point fashion I started one myself by simply speaking up at a Baby Boomer meeting and proposing that anyone interested should sign up with me. I was a little nervous thinking what if no one does, but I was delighted
to find a dozen names on my list. We met and decided on a reasonable outline for how we would run the group, where and when we’d meet and we settled on twelve book titles for the coming year. Happily, we’ve been going strong these nine years and while some members have come and gone there’s still a core group of four and we’ve made lifelong friendships as a result. There are 1012 of us and ideally at least 8 are in attendance ensuring a lively discussion. The member who picked the title is charged with bringing a list of discussion questions, easily obtained at one of several reading guide sites. We meet in our homes and sometimes in restaurants, but mostly by booking one of the many available rooms in our clubhouses. The Southeast Regional Public Library has been a big part of our club. Toward the end of the year we submit a list of titles with a schedule of meeting dates and the librarian pulls enough copies from all Hillsborough County libraries to supply our group. The library also has
a “Book in a Bag” program that’s helpful, and they sponsor their own book club open to the public. You might want to try theirs first to see if you like the format. I heard that Oprah’s Book Club, which has been around forever shut down this summer and I wondered when were book clubs invented? They originated in the mid-18th century when wealthy women who desired to educate themselves would hold salons in their homes, sometimes inviting male luminaries of the day to speak. These salon goers came to be known as ‘bluestockings’. The groups were a refuge for women who wanted to cultivate their minds. Today book clubs are a great way to meet new people, read books you might otherwise not have chosen and get to hear varying points of view that will invariably expand your own. Sometimes it’s just about getting out of the house and laughing with friends. It’s thought that more than 5 million adults are in reading groups today. We’re just a dozen of them, enjoying a good book together.
Learn To Clog
Kings Point Dance Studio. Call Linda Hobbs at 813-215-9104 for information. Join us for the Wednesday afternoon dance party for cloggers. Beginning clogging (1 p.m.), intermediate clogging (2 p.m.) and advanced intermediate clogging (3 p.m.).
Empire State Club
The New York Empire State Club will be having their Labor Day party on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 in the Kings Point Veterans Theater at 5 p.m. Food by Banquet Masters which consists of salad bar, chicken florentine, stuffed shells pomodoro, crab stuffed filet of sole, rice pilaf, dessert, coffee and soda. Music for dancing by Daniel Fugazzotto. Members $20 guests $25. For more information please contact Frank Gatto at 633-8942.
Classical Music Appreciation
August 17, 3:30 p.m. in the Kings Point main clubhouse, RIPPLE ROOM (across hall from South Social Room.) Free. All lovers of classical music are invited. Information: Arthur C. Joy at 813-633-9783 or email: acjjr@tampabay.rr.com.
Kings Point Line Dancers Free Social Dance
August 17 at 7 p.m. Veterans Theater. It’s so HOT, wear summer attire, or even swim wear. Please no flip-flops or backless sandals for dancing. Open to KP and SCC residents and their guests. SCC, please contact Jan 634-6226 for entry at Security Gate if not previously done. Couples always welcome - BYOB. Call Jan for more info if needed 634-6226.
Free Balance Screening For Kings Point Residents
August 23 at 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. by appointment in the 2020 Building by appointment only. Our therapists at Sun Towers Retirement Community are on a quest to reduce the risk of falls BEFORE they happen. Have your fall risk screened at no cost to you! This simple test takes less than two minutes. See the results before your eyes through biofeedback. Interested in knowing more or wish to schedule? Call 813-892-2990.
Singles Mingles Of Kings Point
August 28 from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. in the main clubhouse Studio. Live music provided by Thor Stevens. Admission $5. BYOB. Ice, water, cups and napkins provided. Attire is dressy/casual. For non-residents of Kings Point, please call for directions on getting through the gate: Janet 633-3558, 334-1439 or send an email to janjdoherty@aol.com.
KPAL’s Artist of the Month for August is Barbara Wolons
Barb Wolons came to Kings Point in 2001, prior to that she lived in Michigan and retired from the Auto Club of Michigan in the world travel dept. Barbara has two daughters, four grandchildren and one great granddaughter. She began painting in 1997, prefers mixed media and watercolors. She works with her fellow artists in discovering new methods and believes in “having fun with art”. Be sure to stop by and admire Barb’s creative and inventive art, which will be on display in the Kings Point Clubhouse art room window from August 6 through September 3.
KPAL Member News
Diane G. Simon’s “Easter Sunrise” watercolor painting has been accepted in the Florida Watercolor Society’s 2016 Show in Ocala, FL. This is her third acceptance, which makes her a ‘Signature Member’ of FWS, difficult to achieve, and a great honor! Diane has been a member of the Kings Point Art League for 11 years. Other memberships have been the SCC Art League, Treasure Island Art Guild, Anna Maria Island Art Gallery, Art Center Manatee, Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society, and the Florida Watercolor Society. She teaches watercolor classes twice a week in the Art Studio and also does periodic workshops at the Southshore Regional Library, Art Center Manatee, Keeton’s Office and Art Supply Store, and the community of Tree Lakes. Her work may be seen in various locations in Sun City and surrounding areas. At the juried shows, artists are allowed to submit no more than 2 paintings and they must meet strict rules for exhibition including but not exclusive to: painted in a water soluble media on surfaces created for water media, rendered within the last two years, original work and matted with white mats in simple frames using Plexiglas only. There are between 600—800 entries each year and the Juror must select only 100 of these for exhibition. The quality of the work is sublime and always at the preference of the Juror. The actual display varies with the Gallery that is selected to represent the FWS each year. This year, the work will be on display from Sept. 5 thru Oct. 21 at the College of Central Florida, CF Webber Gallery, 3001 SW College Rd., Ocala, FL. Along with this exhibition, there is an annual convention—held at the Ocala Hilton from September 19-25. From September 19 thru 23, there are workshops and demonstrations done daily from 9 a.m.—4 p.m. each day. On September 23, there is a reception for the registered attendees (registration is $20 for the whole event) and an opportunity to see the artwork while rubbing elbows with the artists. On the September 24, there are more demos and finally an awards gala dinner. To become a signature member of this Society, your painting must have been selected three times. It is truly an honor to be selected and to achieve this goal. I have been blessed with both the time to devote to this art form and mentors and students who have encouraged me along the way.”
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C.A.R.E.
Bear, Frankie, Preacher and Bucky are four sweet kittens who started life with a bit of a challenge. They were found motherless, and became a volunteer's ‘bottle babies’. They really have received a tremendous amount of TLC, and are now ready to find their forever homes. Rambunctious, inquisitive and sweet, they would love to have a forever and ever home with you. As part of his adoption Bucky will be microchipped, current on shots and neutered. DOB: May 2, 2016.
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Lucy is a beautiful long-haired Yorkshire Terrier. She is a real sweetheart but suffers from anxiety so needs to be on daily medication. This helps her stay calm and able to take on all the activity of the shelter. Lucy will do best in a quiet home without young children and with a consistent schedule. Please give Lucy a chance to please as this little gal deserves a shot at a new forever home. She’s hanging out in the C.A.R.E. office just waiting for you to come and see her. As part of her adoption Lucy will be microchipped, and current on vaccinations. She has been spayed. DOB: May 2, 2011.
C.A.R.E. is an all-volunteer, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization (59-3678003) registered with the FL Department 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 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday through Saturday. For directions visit www.CareShelter.org or call 813-645-2273.
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Feline Folks News
You can visit them in the morning on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at the Kings Point North Club House Lobby Table. This is a great opportunity to speak with the group’s friendly, welcoming representative, Erica. She can explain the mission of Feline Folks in caring for the community cats. She can also recommend ways for you to help, if you wish.
Meow Mixer
Another way to meet the group is by joining their Meow Mixer on Thursday, August 4, at 4:30 p.m., in the Culinary Room of the newly renovated 2020 building. Kings Point residents please bring your ID badges to enter the building. A Feline Folks volunteer will greet non-Kings Point residents at the building door. Do you know about the Strays Neuter Scooter: This van from Animal Coalition of Tampa (ACT) comes to Sun City Center the second Wednesday of each month. The van’s location is in the parking lot near Adogable Pets to the right of Publix at 8 a.m. People can drop off cats needing to be neutered. The cost is $35 Cash per cat. The cat must be picked up at 5pm that same day. Call Andrea 813-957-5823 of ACT the day before to make a reservation
Cat Lovers Club Of SCC August Cat Food Drive
Cat Lovers Club of SCC will be holding a cat food drive during the month of August. All donated cat food benefits low-income pet owners through the Cat Lovers Club of SCC, Cat Meals Program and Mary Petro Fund. The individuals that receive these donations have limited financial means to provide the nutritious food necessary to feed their cats. The cat food they receive through these important programs makes a difference in their lives, the lives of their pets, and the cats in their care. The following locations accept donations to Feed the Tuna Chest: Boggs Jewelers, 4852 Sun City Center Blvd ., Sun City Center, FL 33573, MondayFriday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. – noon. Men’s Club of SCC, 1002 Cherry Hills Dr ., Sun City Center, FL 33573, MondayFriday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sun City Center Security Patrol, 1225 N Pebble Beach Blvd., Sun City Center, FL 33573. Every day from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
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August 2016
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