January 2010 The News of Kings Point

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News of January 2010

Return of the Cart Parade Gets SCC in the Christmas Spirit

The annual Christmas Cart Parade made its triumphant return to Sun City Center on December 12th

Story by Adam Porter, Photos by Shelba Porter

with Christmas cheer when the annual Christmas Cart Parade made its triumphant return to Sun City Center on December

12th. Once a revered holiday standard, the parade had been consigned to Christmases Past for four years. The revival and spectacle were a smashing success, a delight to the eyes the heart and the spirit.

The day felt custom ordered. Scores of festively decorated carts lined the lots and streets near the community center. A crystal blue sky shone overhead. The air was crisp and carols were on the breeze, courtesy of the enthusiastic PacKids children’s ensemble from SCC’s Performing Arts Club and the

of the angelic ladies ensemble, South Shore Sound. Owners, drivers and parade watchers mingled with Santas of all shapes and sizes as the lines of carts were judged for creativity and overall holiday spirit. Soon, the parade was underway and carts swathed with Christmas cheer, civic responsibility and ethnic pride made their way along the parade route. Santa’s many helpers and at least one stuffed monkey rode shotgun, waving and calling out holiday greetings. Lines of folding chairs at the end of the parade route ringed the bandstand where the Front Porch Pickers, a band of local musicians – including many Kings

Point residents – were picking out Christmas tunes. Though the group of 30-plus performers, normally plays bluegrass or country songs, the Pickers were handling the holiday hits with ease. As the parade came to an end, eager participants awaited the judges’ verdict, delivered by the one and only Tropical Santa, aka Lannie Cardwell. As Florida’s answer to Saint Nick announced the names, excited parade

different entry categories came forward to accept their prize – an elegant Lenox crystal trophy. The winners of each category, in no particular order were, as follows: Individual Marilyn Bohl and Ted Wilson Club or Organization The Irish Connection, Paddy Cooney and Elaine Chicone Church or Religious Group First Christian Church, Bill and Betty Moore of Radison Avenue in Kings Point Cart Parade To Page 7

Neighbors Helping Neighbors A Conversation With the Sun City Center Emergency Squad There are several factors that make community possible, but what holds it together? What makes a community feel like home? One of those qualities would have to be neighbors helping neighbors. If you agree with that, then there is a place for you on the Sun City Center Emergency Squad. This allvolunteer group has been providing Basic Life Support for residents of Sun City Center and

years. Recently the News of Kings Point sat down with incoming Chief Mike Jackson and his incredible staff of Assistant Chiefs, Noreen Schramm, Diane Simon, and Linda East. These amazing folks shared their passion for helping others and how much the Emergency Squad has meant, personally, for them.

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“Just neighbors helping neighbors. That’s what it’s all about.� Says Jackson, “It’s been that way since 1964. Since day one.� Just neighbors helping neighbors? Last year the Emergency Squad responded to approximately 7,000 requests for assistance, an average of 20 calls per day. Forty percent of those calls came from Kings Point. To put a cost on that service, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue, the Emergency Squad saved the taxpayers of Hillsborough

And they did it with an allvolunteer force of just over 400 dedicated neighbors. So, how does an all-volunteer force, many of whom have limited prior medical experience maintain

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“The bottom line for us is to provide the best possible care we can for our patients.� Says Schramm. “Each time we come on duty we do team training. We stay sharp. We stay alert.� “We are mandated to hold a certain level of professionalism, by the state and by our own standards.� Adds Simon. “One

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is to review with my staff every incident that we respond to. How long did it take us? What treatment did we administer? Where did we take the patient? Our commitment to excellence means that we are ranked in the high 90th percentile in the state.� When asked about what it takes to join the Squad, Chief Jackson and his team are quick to point out that the training process, though thorough, is much easier than some might expect. “It’s not a hard process,� East explains, “Come in the front door. Tell us you’re interested. Meet our folks. Look at a video

Assistant Chiefs, Noreen Schramm, Linda East, Diane Simon and Chief Mike Jackson, not present, Ken Wolfert.

to see what different types of jobs are available. See if there is anything you think might be #

about two weeks to complete, and, once people try it, they stay.� Certain jobs do have limitations. Emergency Medical Technicians, First Responders

The Editor’s Corner Submitted by: Adam Porter, Editor in Chief, The News of Kings Point First of all, I would like to thank all of you who helped

the News of Kings Point a success. We have received

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constructive suggestions. This is encouraging as we continue to endeavor to make the News of Kings Point about you and the community you call home. It’s a new year and with that comes the inevitable thoughts of resolutions, benchmarks, hopes, dreams and goals. It’s also a time to look back at all we’ve learned and forgotten, loved and lost the previous year. As with every other trip around the sun, 2009 was a year of comings and goings. My family celebrated the birth of my second son, Brendan. The little guy was a wonderfully welcome surprise, especially considering his “big brother� is 16 years his senior. His smile lights up a room, and even his sometimes brooding teenage sibling cannot escape the glow. This innocent radiance and the pride I feel as my eldest is steadily becoming his own man have sustained me when, during this year, we also suffered unexpected loss. While millions around the world were lighting candles in celebration of Hanukkah or

stringing lights in anticipation of the coming Christmas, small pockets of family and friends in their communities were remembering those who would not be with them this season. I was one of them. Perhaps you were as well. Comings and goings. ( '

January and a New Year dawns, these thoughts remind me that all we are promised in 2010 is opportunity. The chance to take life as it comes, and the occasion to do our best to live and to love every day. In his “Trip Around the Sun�, Jimmy Buffett sings: I’m just hanging on while this old world keeps spinning, and it’s good to know it’s out of my control. If there’s one thing that I’ve learned from all this living, is that it wouldn’t change a thing if I let go. The message? Don’t fret over circumstances you can’t change. The unspoken advice? Take care of what you can. Support a Cause because what you bring to the table can make all the difference. Share the gift of your talent and your heart with your community. Take time to live, to laugh and to love. And, because they can leave you all too soon, hold on an extra moment the next time you hug a friend or loved one.

Happy 2010.

and Drivers need to be able to perform CPR, which can be somewhat physically demanding. But physical issues do not preclude someone from volunteering for the Squad. Those who are physically unable to work on an ambulance or van

demand positions: Dispatcher,

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Handyperson, Receptionist, Mechanic, Car Washer or Sanitizer, Teacher, Technician, Administrator or Cook. Another misconception many prospective volunteers express deals with the type or service they will be providing. The Emergency Squad is a basic life support group, offering assistance in non life threatening cases – not, for the most part, dealing with blood, other bodily ' +

Occasionally, they are called in to assist until Hillsborough County’s Advanced Life Support units arrive on scene. But over 80% of their calls are simple slip and fall accidents. Of course, those are not the only services the Emergency Squad provides. Each year they save the residents of Sun City Center thousands in ambulance calls by transporting patients to any requested hospital in a 25-mile radius. This even includes Tampa, Brandon The VA hospital, Manatee and Sarasota. Neighbors Helping to Page 4

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attitude or opinions of this publication or that of the supporting organizations. Pieces will be considered, subject to editing and depending upon space limitations Thanks for reading and for helping us make this truly YOUR community newspaper. We look forward to serving you and can’t wait to hear from you! Electronic submissions are preferred, which you may send by email to: news@thenewsofkingspoint.com or mail to The News of Kings Point, Inc. PO Box 6212 Sun City Center, Florida 33573-6212 Phone: 813-938-8721 Thank you for your support. Staff and Contributors Adam Porter Editor in Chief

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Floriculture Anneswers Horticulturist Anne Pigeon Answers Your “Green Thumb� Questions

To “Ask Anne�, simply email us at anne@thenewsofkingspoint.com. We look forward to hearing from you! Question 1 – submitted by Julie Pomeroy < ' *

the east side of my home. It gets very little direct sunlight until the mid afternoon. What

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recommend?� Anne Pigeon says: Great question! The key factor here is the period of afternoon direct sunlight. Any plant you choose for that location is going to need to be tolerant of full sun even though it is for only a short time every day. Any plant that prefers shade or partial sun is not going to be happy there. So here is a list of winter annuals and perennials that would work in that location:

x Geraniums x Sweet Alyssum x Lobelia x Petunias x Pansies x Violas (miniature Pansy, heat tolerant) x Dianthus x Dusty Miller x Verbena x Euphorbia “Diamond Frostâ€? x Blue Salvia Impatiens Sweet Alyssum x Stokes Asters x Yarrow watering cans, bathtubs‌your and at the same time kills many x Impatiens and New Guinea limit is your imagination. pathogens because some like

Impatiens will tolerate full sun in the fall and winter through early spring but are susceptible to frost/freeze‌ although many local gardeners think their showy ' **Editor’s Note: of course this is not an exhaustive list of plants that work well in said conditions. We would love to hear about '

had success with in areas of full light. Question 2 – submitted by Shelba Porter “I am interested in the container gardening concept you talked about in the last article. What do I REALLY need to get started.� Anne Pidgeon says: Start by picking a suitable container, one that will hold soil and will not decompose or breakdown. Old shoes, pots and pans, old tires, tin cans, old

The new generation of plastic resin pots now has ultraviolet stabilizers so they don’t become brittle or break in sunlight. They come in lots of nice colors, styles and surface textures like terra cotta, ceramics, porcelain, bronze metal and wood‌ but they weigh nothing, last forever, cost little and require no maintenance. Drainage holes are needed. Just get a drill and make holes in the bottom. Without drainage it

because you can’t gauge how much water is sitting in the bottom. Remember that roots must have air as well as water. A proper watering cycle goes from very wet to very dry‌it is never good to just keep the soil medium moist all the time. The extremes of very wet then very dry allow the roots to breathe

wet but can’t stand dry and others like dry and die when wet. Back and forth from super wet to almost wilting dry is best. Also keep in mind that a drowning plant exhibits the same symptoms as a dry one: wilting and die back. To know if it is dry just add a small amount of water‌if its looks improved it was dry. If, however, it doesn’t improve in an hour or so then your only hope is that you can save what’s left of the rotting roots by drying them out. A last ditch effort is to gently remove the suffocating plant from the pot and throw out any loose wet soil from the pot and replace it with '

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all areas.� Even if you have no previous medical experience, your willingness to help can make a huge difference both to the Squad and to your community. Once every 8 days, for 6 to 12 hours, you could be making your community a safer place to live, laugh and love. “I was a legal secretary before moving down here. No formal medical experience.� Says Schramm, “But this is the best work I’ve done in my life.� “You get a real sense of family, a strong sense of camaraderie.� Adds Simon. “If you’re going to make one New Years resolution, this is the best commitment to make. Get involved in the Emergency Squad.�

Be a good neighbor.

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Here are a few other things you may not know about the Sun City Center Emergency Squad: x Residents and their guests recovering from injury may borrow walkers, crutches and wheelchairs free of charge x They provide free blood pressure checks x Artists from Kings Point have donated original

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Dance! Dance! Dance! Support Your Emergency Squad! The Sun City Center Emergency Squad invites you to come listen to Hal Turner and His Orchestra as they play the sounds of the Big Band Era and a variety of other dance music. Come cut a rug and support YOUR Sun City Center Emergency Squad. BYOB!

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January 7th, 2010 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. at the Community Hall Ticket Prices: $10 in advance $11 at the door *All proceeds go to the Sun City Center Emergency Squad

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Community Alert With Deputy Rob Hang on to your Golf Carts

Once again, the bad guys have found Sun City Center. While crime in our town is relatively rare, it does happen. Recently, golf carts have been disappearing all over town. Most of these have been Club Cars, but they are certainly not the only ones at risk. As many you know, there are only a few different keys for the carts out there. We should all be careful. I have heard all kinds of ways that people try to keep their carts safe. Some swear by kill switches. Some just get unique

keys made. I have to tell you, though, that while these might be good ideas, none of them are foolproof. The best way to keep your vehicles safe is, of course, to keep them stored in a locked garage – with the garage door closed all the way. In the six years I have been your Community Resource Deputy, I have only seen one instance of a golf cart being taken from a locked garage. What I have seen a lot of is carts going missing from open parking lots and carports. These locations present a special hazard that might seem daunting, but could be made more secure with just a little bit of effort. If you have ever taken a critical look at your golf cart, you have noticed that when you pull the seat up to access the battery compartment, the rail on the side of that seat is right up next to the steering wheel. If you take a bicycle lock and secure

that bar to the cross piece on the steering wheel, it becomes almost impossible to steer the cart. If thieves cannot steer the cart, they are less likely to steal them. Again, this plan is no guarantee that your will never be stolen. No prevention is 100 percent reliable. Still, taking an extra minute to secure your golf cart

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These deserving winners will get to keep the coveted crystal trophies for the year and then pass them to the 2010 winners. Of course, the ultimate winners were all the participants and parade goers. Thanks to the long awaited return of the Cart Parade, the crowd of over one thousand residents and guests started their holiday season off with a festive display of community unity. As the event drew to a close, steps were lighter, smiles were wider and the carols of the season were ringing in the air. Here’s hoping this parade marches right back into the annual Christmas culture of the greater Sun City Center community. Egret Point Santa stacked presents.

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director needs a cast of 3 women and 5 men. The auditions are scheduled to take place on January 25th at 7:00 p.m. in the Kings Point Clubhouse Banquet Room and on January 27th in the Kings Point Clubhouse Craft Room. Call Chet Budziak producer at 634-0724 if you are willing to volunteer backstage, take tickets, marketing, and undertake chores that are necessary for a successful production. The dates of the 2010 Follies are Feb. 4th at 7:00 p.m. and Feb. 5th at 1:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the Borini Theater in the Kings Point Clubhouse 1900 Clubhouse Drive Sun City Center. There is reserved seating so get your tickets early at the Kings Point

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Falcon Watch Golf Association held its annual Christmas dance, Winter Wonderland, at the Kings Point Borini Theater on December 9, 2009. More that 250 members and guests danced the evening away to the music of the popular group, Tony & Tricia. Submitted by Rosalie Murphy

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33573 is provided by Jim and Nell Taze from items submitted to them for publication. To submit events for future publication, send them by the 15th of the previous month. In addition to information about the event, it must contain cost, or state that it’s Free, and a contact name and/or email address. Limit of 6 lines maximum. If they are longer, we will edit. Jim and Nell Taze publish Ads and Events, a weekly email containing information about what’s happening in 33573. Your event will also appear in the weekly Ads and Events email. Send all events by email to sccfreeads@tampabay.rr.com. You only need to submit your Event one time for it to appear in both. SAT. JAN 2 – SUN CITY CENTER AUDUBON SOCIETY MEETS 9:30 a.m. Refreshments served, 10:00 a.m. Meeting begins. Florida Room of the Atrium. Info: Lynn 928-1065. The program, “Sensational Seafood� will be presented by Mike Fiato. Guests always welcome. SAT. JAN 2 - ACADEMY OF BALLROOM DANCE CLUB 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Community hall. Members free, Guests $5.00. Info: Charlie Brown 642.9817. Coffee, cookies and door prizes at intermission. Dressy Casual, BYOB. A Hustle lesson by Ms. Bernice Dubro-May at 6:15 p.m. for $2.50 per person.

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WED. JAN 6 – MILITARY OFFICERS OF AMERICA ASSOCIATION MEETING and LUNCHEON No time given. Florida Room. Reservations can be obtained by members and guests by calling 1.877.332.3016 no later than Sun. Jan 3. Mark Ober, Florida State Attorney will be the featured speaker. Mr. Ober was elected Hillsborough County State Attorney in Nov 2000 and re-elected in Aug 2004 by the largest margin ever. Mark entered private practice in 1987 and specialized in criminal defense law until being elected State Attorney. He has personally chaired over 250 criminal jury trials. WED. JAN 6 – MENTAL HEALTH COALITION SCREENING FOR DEPRESSION 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the privacy of your home. FREE. Contact Jane Weigl at 813.232.3200 extension 236 to make your appointment. You can leave a message 24 hours a day. All screenings are confidential. WED. JAN 6 - HEARING LOSS ASSN OF SCC MEETS 9:30 a.m. St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 1239 Del Webb Blvd. W. Info: Rob Ogg rboscc@verizon.net or Barbara Riley 634.1706. Patricia Blake-Rahter, Ph.D., will speak on Auditory Training is for Everyone – Learning to Listen Again. Dr. Blake-Rahter is a clinical instructor in Aural Rehabilitation at USF. All will be captioned by Tess Crowder, Communication Access, Inc. WED. JAN 6 – ST. JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL’S – DIABETIC EDUCATION SEMINAR 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Aston Gardens, 231 Courtyards Blvd. FREE, RSVP to St. Joe’s Diabetic Center 813.870.4809. This educational seminar on Diabetes, presented by St. Joseph’s Hospital, will give you ALL the insight to Diabetes and how to live healthy and happy. 33573 Jim & Nell Taze to Page 13

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WED. JAN 6 – SCC STROKE SUPPORT GROUP MEETS 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. East/West Room, Kings Point Clubhouse. Info: Len 633.9866. Speaker: Kim McKell, Stroke Coordinator/Clinical Educator, South Bay Hospital. Refreshments. Group meets 1st Wed of each month. WED. JAN 6 – COMPUTER CLUB Q & A TIME 7:30 p.m. Florida Room. All SCC and KP residents are invited to attend. For membership and meeting information, contact Ilona Merritt at 633.9694. It’s time to solve your PC problem, or answer your computer question. Bring your problem/ question to the Computer Club meeting and let our gang of “experts� help you. You may go home with the perfect solution. THU. JAN 7 – SCC REGISTERED NURSES CLUB MEETS 9:15 a.m. Social Starts, 9:45 a.m. Meeting starts. Caper Room. Info: Anise Tuma 633.0499. Presented by Shelly Buckholtz, a Dental Hygienist. Members are asked to remember Items for Sister Sara. Coupons for Educational products for the Shriners’ Children Hospital will also be collected. THU. JAN 7 – WHAT EVERYONE NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT STROKE POSSIBILITY 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Sun City Senior Living, 3855 Upper Creek Dr. FREE. Please RSVP at least 2 days prior to the event. 633.3333. Refreshments will be served. Bonnie Skowronski, RN, CRRN. Clinical Liaison at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Sarasota will discuss the following topics related to strokes: Incidence and types of strokes, Factors leading to stroke (smoking, diabetes, HTN, elevated cholesterol, etc.) What to do if you have a stroke, Types of treatment available, etc. THU. JAN 7 – SUN CITY COPD SUPPORT GROUP MEETS 10:30 a.m. Prince of Peace Church, Contesa Blvd. 2nd floor. An elevator is available and all are invited including spouses. This group meets the first Thursday of every month. THU. JAN 7 – HAL TURNER BRINGS 11-PIECE BAND OUT OF RETIREMENT 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Community Hall. Tickets $10.00 at Atrium Kiosk, Mon – Fri 9:30 a.m. – noon. $11.00 at Door. Tickets also available at SC Emergency Squad office or call Hal Turner 634.5929. Come dance to the music of the big band era and a variety of dance music. Benefit for the SCC Emergency Squad. Casual Dress. Hal has been working in the area as a pianist/vocalist with some small groups, played at Maestro’s restaurant in Performing Arts Center and doing club dates. Welcome back! FRI. JAN 8 – ARENA REALTORS BREAKFAST 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. Sun City Senior Living, 3855 Upper Creek Dr. FREE. RSVP 813.633.3333. Please join us! Our topic of discussion will be brought to us by Bill Gecewicz, Account Executive with Colonial Life. Breakfast will be provided to all area Realtors attending. SAT. JAN 9 – FREE RABIES AND DISTEMPER SHOT CLINIC for CATS and DOGS 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Wimauma Civic Center, 5705 Hillsborough Street, Wimauma. FREE. The Community Foundation and the Humane Society of Tampa are sponsoring this free clinic. Dogs must be on a leash and cats in a carrier. SAT. JAN 9 – WALK WITH THE FUNSQUAD 10:00 a.m. Meet at Community Hall. Car Pool to the Event. Questions: Petra Stimmel 634.5186. Walk in Bradenton at DeSoto Park and Robinson Preserve. DeSoto Park has a nature trail, telling the story of the Early Settlers and the Seminoles who occupied the area. Robinson Preserve is a new park with biking, fishing, kayaking, and fishing. Join us at Sweet Berries (Sandwich and Ice Cream Shop) after the walk. SAT. JAN 9 – SCC BIG BAND CLUB DANCE 7:00 – 10:00 pm, Community Hall. Guests $9 at the door. Info: Charlie Brown 642.9817. Get dressed up (gentlemen in jackets and ties) and come enjoy the best deal ever. BYOB.

buffet dinner followed by a dessert table by SUN. JAN 10 – IRISH CONNECTION SOCIAL Banquet Masters. Dancing follows at 7:00 – CLUB, POT LUCK DINNER 5:00 p.m. Florida Room. $1.00 per person. 9:00 pm. Dancing ONLY Free to Members, Reservations, call Carol Ward 938.4166 $5.00 charge for guests. Info: Claire Imhof or Pat Keane 633.6968 and sign up for: 642-0171, president, BYOB, Attire: dressy. Casseroles, salads, or desserts, (each serving Music by The Mellotones. Singles Welcome. 8 to 10 people.) BYOB. Bring your own place THU. JAN 14 – NEED SOME ADDITIONAL HELP settings. You don’t have to be Irish, come WITH DAILY ACTIVITIES? and enjoy fun and good brotherhood. 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Sun City Senior Living, MON. JAN 11 – PELICAN PLAYERS POT LUCK 3855 Upper Creek Dr. FREE. Please RSVP at SOCIAL least 2 days prior to the event. 633.3333. 4:30 p.m. Kings Point Clubhouse in the Refreshments will be served. There are Banquet Room, 1900 Clubhouse Dr. programs available that can provide Membership Dues $5.00 per year. Contact additional help while in an assisted living person for Membership is Barbara Brtva community for persons who are in need and 813.633.9028. Bring a dish to feed 6 to 8 who qualify. Come listen to Judy Powers, people. We ask you to join us and if you M SW, a representative of Evercare, one of decide to become a member we will the state’s programs that can help provide find a spot for you. Open Mike provides extra care for qualified residents in facilities. entertainment. Pelican Players, a South She will tell you about different programs. Shore Community theater group, is open to THU. JAN 14 – SOUTH SHORE CHRISTIAN all ages as our productions include young WOMEN’S CONNECTION LUNCH/MEETING people, retirees, long time performers and ””_`` ˆ Z ””‡` ”_‡` teachers of theatre arts. Luncheon and Program. Club Renaissance, MON. JAN 11 – IRISH CONNECTION MOVIE 2121 S. Pebble Beach Bl. $17.00 inclusive. 6:00 p.m. Doors Open, 6:30 p.m. Reservations or cancellations before noon Movie Begins, Rollins Theatre. Donations Mon. Jan 11. Please call 938.4230 or 383.7540 appreciated. Info: Paddy Cooney 938- or email aunt.butler@gmail.com. “Natures 5345, email pcooney189@gmail.com. This prefect food – Chocolate� by The Original month’s Irish Movie is “Secret of Roan Inish.� Leena’s Chocolate Shop. Ann Combs, TUE. JAN 12 – BELTONE HEARING Inspirational speaker. All ladies welcome, 1:30 p.m. Aston Gardens, 1311 Aston no membership required. Sponsored by Gardens Ct. Free, RSVP 813.642.8950. South Shore Christian Women’s Connection, Stop by to get your ears and hearing aids Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries. checked. THU. JAN 14 – PATRIOTS CLUB’S ANNUAL TUE. JAN 12 – S.C.C. PHOTO CLUB MEETS MEMBERSHIP MEETING 6:30 p.m. Tutorial, 7:090 p.m. Regular 2:00 p.m. Maintenance Bldg. Conference Program. Caper Room. Info on club and Room. Info or questions, call Uta Kuhn its activities, visit website, http://www. 642.9555. All current members are urged photoclubscc.com or visit learning lab to attend. We are always looking for new at 960D Cherry Hills Dr. 2010 dues remain members with new ideas. Current members $20 per person or $30 per household who want to remain in the Club, should and provide access to club activities, bring their dues payment to the meeting. competitions, and classes as well as the Non-members – dues are $7.50 per person, photo lab with computers, scanners and $10.00 per household. large format printers. All SCC residents and FRI. JAN 15 – INTERNATIONAL FORUM ON INDIA 9:30 a.m. Florida Room (SCC Atrium their guests welcome. Club members Matt Batt and Stan Lipski will demonstrate lighting Building). Free. Open to all SCC residents. Info: Eileen Courter 633.8540 or ecour58516@ techniques and results. WED. JAN 13 – HEALTHY CHAT with BAYADA aol.com. Panel discussion by experts on the New India. The program will focus on NURSES 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Aston Gardens, 1311 industrial and technology development, Aston Gardens Ct. Free, RSVP 813.642.8950. energy, and environmental issues, and U. The topic for this month is “Simple Ways to S. – Indian relationships in business, science, Lead a Healthy Lifestyle.� Learn how to be technology, defense and other sectors. FRI. JAN 15 – MUSICAL SOUNDS OF DEAN the ACTIVE SENIOR in your Community. RATZMAN WED. JAN 13 – AVON OPEN HOUSE 2:00 p.m. Aston Gardens, 1311 Aston 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The Inn at the Courtyards, 255 Courtyards Blvd. Stop by The Gardens Ct. Free, RSVP 813.642.8950. Come Courtyards Assisted Living to pick up some and join us at Aston Gardens for some fun of that AVON you have been meaning to and good times! FRI. JAN 15 – BARBARA VANEYCKEN’S TRIBorder. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. UTE TO LEGENDARY LADIES OF SONG. WED. JAN 13 – AMICI, ITALIAN CULTURAL 6:30 p.m. United Methodist Church, 1210 CLUB, MEETS 7:00 p.m. East Social Room of Kings Point Del Webb Blvd. W. Tickets ONLY $5.00 and Clubhouse. Membership $8.00. Donations sold ONLY at the door night of performance. at the door $2.00. Info: Arnie 634.0955. Info: 633.3363. Take a journey back to when Peggy Burgess will continue her interesting “Music was Music� with hits from Judy and informative talks on Opera – Opera Garland, Rosemary Clooney, Doris Day, Act III. Ms. Burgess has presented Acts I and Barbara Streisand and more who will be II of opera knowledge during her previous brought to life by this unique singer. Bring a presentations. A former opera singer and friend, enjoy a truly memorable evening. patron of the arts, Ms. Burgess is Freedom SAT. JAN 16 – “KIDS AGAINST HUNGER� FOOD PACKAGING EVENT Plaza’s Creative Consultant. 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Community Hall. Questions: THU. JAN 14 – STERLING UNIVERSITY 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Aston Gardens, 1311 Denny Hanson 633.7733. SCC Rotary needs Aston Gardens Ct. Free, RSVP 813.642.8950. 300 volunteers to package food for two Speaker, Phil Leto III, will give an educational hours. Please help. This is our third year seminar on History and Politics in the USA. and we need your help more than ever. This week’s topic is “Winston Churchill and Neighbors Helping Neighbors! the creation of the Modern Middle East. SUN. JAN 17 – PELICAN PLAYERS PERFORM “STAYING ALIVE� Refreshments will be served. 5:30 p.m. Kings Point Clubhouse Banquet THU. JAN 14 – MOBILITY EXPRESS 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Aston Gardens, 231 Room, 1900 Clubhouse Dr. Tickets $20.00. Call Courtyards Blvd. RSVP 813.642.8950. Stop Mary McClafferty at 813.634.4430 for Tickets. by with your scooters, walkers, canes and Limited seating. Dinner Theater: Prime Rib, wheelchairs to get checked and tuned up Chicken Marsala, Baked potato, coffee, tea and pumpkin cheese cake, catered by so they continue to work properly. Kings Point Management. Pelican Players THU. JAN 14 – MOONGLOW DANCE CLUB will take you back in time and let you solve DINNER DANCE 5:00 p.m. Appetizers, 5:45 p.m. Community the “Dastardly Crime� that was committed Hall. Members $15.00 Guests $21.00. A 33573 Jim & Nell Taze To Page 14

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Blvd. FREE. RSVP 813.642.8950 An Educational Seminar by Nancy Parente from the Alzheimer’s Association. She will give this presentation regarding better understanding how age effects the brain. THU. JAN 21 – THE IMPORTANCE OF WEARING COMFORTABLE SHOES 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Sun City Senior Living, 3855 Upper Creek Dr. FREE. Please RSVP at least 2 days prior to the event. 633.3333. Refreshments will be served. How The Shoe Lab, Inc. can help you with your foot and shoe problems. Jeffrey J. Corniello, Licensed and Certified Pedorthist and Fourth Generation of Italian Cobbler will be present to discuss the benefits of custom shoes, diabetic shoes, custom inserts, shoe modifications, elevators, wedges and leather repair. Tired of tired feet? THU. JAN 21 – GFWC SUN CITY CENTER WOMAN’S CLUB MEETING 12:30 p.m., Community Hall, Info: Nora Nelson 318.2155. Annual Arts and Crafts show, members will display items they have made. Program is Dr. Roland Patrick, a dermatologist from Watson Clinic, as guest speaker. Charity of the Month is Y.E.S. (Youth Environmental Services). This program supports young men who have been in trouble, but not serious crime. Members are asked, but not required, to bring hygiene products, board games or cash for Wii modules. THU. JAN 21 – BRITISH CONNECTION PLANS PARTY 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Florida Room at the Atrium. $3.00 Members, $5.00 Non-Members. Info or to make reservation 813.633.6608. Reservations required by Jan 18. Make checks payable to the British Connection and mail to Helen Roberts, 206 Stonehouse Court, SCC. Come ready for Fun, Games, and Prizes, with DJ Darlene Meadows

at the Manhattan Club Studio 24. All monies after expenses goes to the Pelican Players Scholarship Fund. SUN. JAN 17 – OLDIES BUT GOODIES SOCIAL DANCE CLUB – DANCE 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Community Hall. As always, club members are free and others pay $5.00 at the door. Info: 633-5649. Dress is casual and singles are welcomed. BYOB. Entertainment provided by Shout. TUE. JAN 19 – PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING BREAKFAST 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. Aston Gardens, 1311 Aston Gardens Ct. Free FOR PROFESSIONALS ONLY! RSVP 813.642.8950. Please attend our monthly Professional Networking meeting, now held the 3rd Tuesday of every month for 2010. TUE. JAN 19 – LOWER YOUR RISK OF HAVING A STROKE 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Sun City Senior Living, 3855 Upper Creek Dr. FREE. Please RSVP at least 2 days prior to the event. 633.3333. Refreshments will be served. Join Kim McKell, RN, MSN for an informative discussion about how you can lower your risk for Stroke, as well as how to recognize the signs and symptoms of stroke. TUE. JAN 19 – STERLING UNIVERSITY 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Aston Gardens, 231 Courtyards Blvd. Free. RSVP 813.642.8950. Speaker, Phil Leto III, will give an educational seminar on History and Politics in the USA. This week’s topic is: The Tiffany Network – CBS, William Paley and Television. Refreshments will be served. TUE. JAN 19 – BELTONE HEARING 2:30 p.m. Aston Gardens, 231 Courtyards Blvd. FREE, RSVP 813.642.8950. Stop by to get your ears and hearing aids checked. WED. JAN 20 – AGE RELATED MEMORY CHANGES 1:00 p.m. Aston Gardens, 231 Courtyards

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marketing, and undertake chores that are necessary for a successful production. This is a wild farce with twists of fate, sight gags, mistaken identities and hilarious comic lines. Bill Turcotte director needs a cast of 3 women and 5 men. Another Audition is scheduled for Jan 27, Kings Point Clubhouse Craft Room. TUE. JAN 26 – FUNSQUAD BOAT RIDE AROUND SHIP YARDS OF TAMPA BAY No date stated. Carpool from Community Hall. No cost stated. Info: Maggie 633.7884 or Nan 642.9897 or website www. sccfunsquad.org. We must have 20 for this trip, so your verbal reservation is necessary. More information to follow. TUE. JAN 26 – LEGAL ISSUES FOR CAREGIVERS OF ALZHEIMER and DEMENTIA PATIENTS 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Sun City Senior Living, 3855 Upper Creek Dr. FREE. Please RSVP at least 2 days prior to the event. 633.3333. Refreshments will be served. Amanda Wolf, Elder Law Attorney, presents: Legal documents that must be in place in order for you to assist your loved one and what Z ~

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extension 236 to make your appointment. You can leave a message 24 hours a day. All screenings are confidential. WED. JAN 27 – VETERAN’S LEARNING SEMINAR 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. The Inn at The Courtyards, 255 Courtyards Blvd. FREE. RSVP 813.642.8950. Speakers, Amanda Wolf, Elder Law Attorney and Dale Smrekar, Estate Liquidator, will each take their turn to speak and talk about two topics: VA Aid and Attendance Benefits Seminar and Military Antique Values in today’s Internet World. This is a Seminar you don’t want to miss! Learn how being a Veteran and serving our country has put you in a class of its own. WED. JAN 27 – ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. The Inn at The Courtyards, 255 Courtyards Blvd. Free, RSVP 813.642.8950. If you have a loved one with Alzheimer’s/ Dementia you will want to attend this very educational meeting. Learn how to deal and cope with Alzheimer’s from others who are in the same position as you. THU. JAN 28 – SOUTH BAY GENEALOGY SOCIETY DAY-LONG GENEALOGY SEMINAR 8:30 a.m. Early Bird Coffee available. 9:30 a.m. Program begins. Community Hall, $45 ($40 for SBGS members) includes Early Bird Coffee and Lunch. At noon, Hot Buffet by Banquet Masters. Registration required by Jan 15. Check should be sent to SBGS, P O Box 5202, SCC 33571. Details: SBGS website www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~flsbgs. Noted Genealogist, Henry (Hank) Jones will make presentations on four subjects. He has a significant TV and Film career prior to becoming a full-time Genealogist. THU. JAN 28 – HIDDEN TREASURES IN YOUR HOME, VALUE OF ANTIQUES 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Sun City Senior Living, 3855 Upper Creek Dr. FREE. Please RSVP at least 2 days prior to the event. 633.3333. Refreshments will be served. Value of antiques in an Internet world. Dale Smreker, C.A.G.A., Certified Personal Property appraiser, will be on hand to discuss the importance of identifying items of unusual value, what makes something valuable, identifying age, Market Value versus

Replacement Value, Trends in antique value and proper liquidation techniques for high end valuable. THU. JAN 28 – STERLING UNIVERSITY 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Aston Gardens, 1311 Aston Gardens Ct. Free. RSVP 813.642.8950. Speaker, Phil Leto III, will give an educational seminar on History and Politics in the USA. This week’s topic is: The Tiffany Network – CBS, William Paley and Television. Refreshments will be served. THU. JAN 28 – WATOTO CHILDREN’S CHOIR (FROM UGANDA) 6:30 p.m. United Methodist Church, 1210 Del Webb Blvd. W. Free, Love offering. Info: 813.634.2539. From the Watoto Church in Uganda, the Children’s Choir performances are a soulful blend of African rhythm, contemporary gospel and ethic dance. These Concerts of Hope are lively demonstration of the life changing love of God experienced by the children of Watoto, and gives them exposure to other cultures broadening their world view. Please visit www.watoto.com. THU. JAN 28 and FRI. JAN 29 – 55 ALIVE DRIVING COURSE 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. Aston Gardens, 1311 Aston Gardens Ct. North building off Del Webb. Free. You must call to sign up 813.642.8950. This class is done by AARP. FRI. JAN 29 – WRITE YOUR LIFE STORY 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Hillsborough Community College’s South Shore campus in Ruskin. Cost is $55 for 20 classroom hours. Register on-line at www. HCCcontinuingEd. com. or call 813.259.6528 to sign up. There are eight Friday morning sessions. Learn to write about your personal history. Seasoned instructor, Joan Shalleck, will enable you to create this important legacy for your heirs, but you must have access to a word processing program. SAT. JAN 30 – SCC BIG BAND CLUB DANCE 7:00 – 10:00 pm, Community Hall. Guests $9 at the door. Info: Charlie Brown 642.9817. Get dressed up (gentlemen in jackets and ties) and come enjoy the best deal ever. BYOB.

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NOKP Day Trips “Island Calling� Submitted by Ed Dixon

Let me just tell you up front. I LOVE Anna Maria. There is simply no place quite like it in a state FULL of one-of-a-kind places. Is it the atmosphere? Is it the shopping? Is it the food? The beach? The sunset? It’s all of those things in one way or another and maybe something different for everyone, but I can tell you this before you ever go – you WILL be back! Stretching seven miles from the sugar sand of Bean Point in the north to the wave riders of Longboat Pass in the south, Anna Maria Island is one of Florida’s most heavenly patches of paradise. Ponce De Leon, the seeker of the fabled Fountain of Youth “discovered� the island in the early 1500’s and named it “Ana Maria Cay� in honor of his mother and the Blessed Virgin. Ponce also discovered that the island was already occupied. The Timucan Indians discouraged the Spaniard, though not the others who would come behind him. In 1539 another conquistador, Hernando de Soto, settled his El Dorado expedition force on Bradenton Beach. When he succumbed to disease, his men went back to Mexico and the Spanish left the Gulf Coast alone for hundreds of years. In 1892, George Emerson Bean *

European descent to become a permanent settler. Visitors have been coming to Anna Maria Island to stay ever since. What began as a simple

become a second home for folks from all over the world. In 1948, even Hollywood came to Anna Maria. Esther Williams and Peter Lawford borrowed some of the island heat to steam up the screen in the musical “On an Island with You.� Today, Anna Maria Island has developed all the allure of tourist-drenched Florida

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collection of retail shops, superb restaurants in all price ranges and a line of classic “old Florida� vacation motels. Thankfully, the

city fathers of each of the island’s three municipalities (Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach and Anna Maria) all seem more concerned with the welfare of their barrier island Eden and the enjoyment of their guests than in raking in cash turning the white sand shoreline into a Manhattan skyline. The locals are family whose ready smiles are as warm and

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trolley to get a glimpse of the entire island in a couple of hours. Cruise, stroll or bike by the shops on Bradenton Beach. Spend the warm afternoons trading tall tales in one of the local joints or browsing the island art galleries or boutiques. In the evening, head out to the shoreline to get lost in one of the island’s legendary sunsets. My favorite aspect of life on this island? That’s easy! Once you cross the bridge, time, which refuses to stop altogether, slows to a bare crawl. Everyone has a moment to stroll for shells, lookout for dolphin from the beach or from the pier, sit a spell or just stop and say hello. If these are the early symptoms of island fever, then I have a chronic case. Another nearly universal symptom that you have the Island-hopper bug? Wanting to return almost before you leave. Not to visit, mind you, but to stay. Someone in my gang of fellow Day Trippers says it every time we stray across the bridge: “Why don’t we just stay a while.â€? It’s the simple, relaxed bright as the island’s spectacular atmosphere that brings on sunsets. They spend their this feeling of captivating mornings strolling on the beach or dropping lines in the water fascination. Fishing piers and at one of the island’s excellent restaurants right on the sugar  sand provide the best views your morning joining them or of the sun coming or going. grabbing some breakfast at one Between risings and settings you of our favorite grub joints (see can browse the art galleries, Island Haunts). What to do after soak in the sun, grab a delicious X ' bite under the sign of the a perfect omelet? Well, it’s easy mermaid, stop for drinks at our Island Calling to Page 17

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Adopt a friend THAT CARES! Sonic and Daisy want to be yours in 2010 Beginning in 2001, the Critter Adoption & Rescue Effort has been providing second chances at life for healthy, adoptable companion animals. These critters would not have made it without the work of theses amazing folks – and the support of animal lovers in all the communities of South Hillsborough.

Here are this month’s featured adorable adoptables: Sonic Photo Credit: Judy Stimson Sonic is a handsome male buff tabby. He was relinquished by his elderly owner who could no longer care for him. Sonic is friendly, neutered, up-to-date on shots, litter-box trained, and microchipped. He enjoys being on the screened-in lanai and knows the word “lizard.� Come give Sonic a forever home!

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C.A.R.E. is a no-kill animal shelter open 10 AM to 3 PM on Tuesday – Saturday. For directions, visit www.CareShelter.org or call 813.645.2273.

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Duffy’s Tavern One of USA Today’s Top 10 favorite Sandbar or even ask Burgers and the “coldest beer Pat at Duffy’s for a sample of the this side of heaven.â€? fabled “coldest beer this side of 5808 Marina Drive, Holmes heavenâ€?. Just remember, if you Q Beach, FL 34217. Across from Holmes Beach City Hall. on you. 941.778.2501 BRING CASH. Life’s a trip. So take one today, CafĂŠ on the Beach Eddie Breakfast on the beach. Here are some fun reasons All you can eat pancakes! to visit the island in January: Not “diningâ€? but great for folks Bridge Street Market of all ages just coming off or Fresh produce, gifts, food, going to the beach. community atmosphere, music 400 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, and fun. 9:00 AM - 02:00 PM FL 34502 Call Nancy Ambrose for dates 941-778-0784 941.518.443 Rod & Reel Pier Island Gallery West Great seafood! Amazing view! Pottery and Watercolor exhibits " ÂĄ Monday – Saturday 875 N Shore Dr 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Anna Maria, FL 34216 941.778.6648 941-778-1885 www.islandgallerywest.com Rotten Ralphs Here are a few of my favorite A hidden islander gem. island haunts: A seafood bar and grill The Gulf Drive CafĂŠ that’s out of the way but Gorgeous views and sinfully worth the drive. X ~ ' Anna Maria Yacht Basin 900 Gulf Dr N, Bradenton Beach, 902 S. Bay Blvd. Anna Maria, FL Anna Maria Island, FL 34217 941-778-3953 941.778.1919 www.RottenRalphs.com The Sandbar An island standard. This seafood joint sits right on the sand. Good food. Perfect view. Editor’s Note: What are some 100 Spring Ave, Anna Maria, FL 34216 places to visit on Anna Maria 941.778.0444 Island? Send us a shot of you The City Pier Restaurant !" # Pub dining island style. Good $ % & # seafood, great view. Located & on the historic Anna Maria City # " ' Pier. 100 S. Bay Blvd. Anna Maria, FL. Phone 941 779-1667

Daisy is a lovely Lab/Terrier mix. Sadly, her arrival at C.A.R.E. was the result of her parents’ divorce. Daisy loves to run and retrieve tennis balls. The joy she spreads to her human caretakers is enormous. Daisy knows basic commands and is housebroken. She has also been spayed, microchipped, and brought up-to-date on her shots.

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Computer Classes Computer Classes Scheduled

The Computer Club is accepting enrollments for the following computer classes in January 2010: x WORD x EXCEL x INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS x QUICKEN These two-hour classes consist of four sessions, held on consecutive weeks. Classes will be held in the Computer Club Classroom in the Sun City Center Atrium Building, beginning at 10 a.m. Tuition is $20, payable upon registration. You may register any day, except Sunday, at the Classroom, 12:30 – 5 p.m. on or after December 15th. Due to the popularity of these classes, and an enrollment limitation of twelve students per class, early registration is recommended. These classes are open to any Sun City Center or Kings Point resident. For further information regarding these Educational Programs, call or email Bob Wehrle, 813.633.4516, bcwehrle@ earthlink.net. “Q & A Time, again� It’s time to solve your PC problem, or answer your computer question. Bring your problem or question to the Computer Club meeting on January 6 and let our gang of “experts� help you. You may go home with the perfect solution. The meeting will begin at 7:30 PM in the Florida Room. All Sun City Center and Kings Point residents are invited to attend. For membership and meeting information, contact Ilona Merritt at 813.633.9694.

Pet Owner News

Free Shots for Cats and Dogs Submitted by Roxann Seeley 813.746.1350

The Community Foundation of Greater Sun City Center, in partnership with The Humane Society of Tampa Bay, will be offering free immunization shots for cats and dogws at the Wimauma Civic Center, 5705 Hillsborough Street, Wimauma, FL. January 9th, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The event is open to Hillsborough County residents. Dogs or cats must be at least 8 weeks old to receive their DA2PP/FVRCP vaccine and 3 months or older to receive their Rabies vaccination. Cats must be in a carrier. Dogs must be on a leash.

Patriots Club Annual Meeting in January

The Patriots Club of Sun City Center has announced its Annual Membership Meeting. All members are encouraged to attend and to bring their 2010 membership dues to stay active. Everyone in the community is invited to attend. For those of you who don’t already know, the Club’s main objective is to display those beautiful U.S. Flags along S.R. 674 for Memorial Day through July 4, September 11, and Veterans Day. We are always looking for new members, so if you are interested in becoming a member, please mark your calendar and attend our membership meeting. Light refreshments will be available. DATE: January 14, 2010 TIME: 2 p.m. PLACE: Maintenance Building Conference Room For more information contact Uta Kuhn at 642-9555 or Don Renwick at 634-1794.

Dance Announcement Big Band Dance

Submitted by Charlie Brown

Saturday, January 9, SCC BIG BAND CLUB DANCE, 7-10 PM, Community Hall, Guests $9 at the door. Info. Call Charlie Brown at 642-9817. Get dressed up (gentlemen in jackets and ties) and come enjoy the best deal ever. BYOB.

Laureate Zeta Pi

Presents Winter Wonderland Fashion Show & Luncheon Buffet Saturday January 16, 2010 @ 11:00AM Kings Point Banquet Room Tickets $17.50 Call 645-8202 or 641-1880 Featuring several local merchants Bon Worth of Sun City Center Curves of Sun City Center Marco Nail Salon of Apollo Beach Mary Kay Cosmetics „ > ^ > < Riverview Florist – Rick & Jan Crosby Silpada Jewelry – Robin Razick South Shore Gallery Door Prize drawing through out the day Luncheon & Dessert Buffet served starting @ 11:30AM Seating & tickets are limited so call now for your tickets.

Poem submission A Little Boy Who’s Now A Man Written By Betty Hocut

As I walk today by the edge of the sea Memories of yesterday come to me Thoughts of how I laughed and ran With a little boy who’s now a man We gathered shells and built castles tall And in the sound of the wind I still hear him call Try to catch me if you think you can Said the little boy who’s now a man I’d pretend he was just out of reach As chased after him down the beach Then we’d sit quietly in the sand by the sea And he would tell all his dreams to me The footprints my little boy left in the sand Grew bigger each year as we walked hand in hand Until one day as we walked by the sea I saw that my son was taller than me I knew that someday soon it would be That he’d be too busy for our trips to the sea So I cherished each moment and tucked it away. To keep and remember on a day like today O’er the sands of time in my memories I see My little boy walking again with me I remember again how I laughed and ran With a little boy who’s now a man. More Bulletin Listings on Page 19

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B U L L E T I N January Art Exhibition

Poem submission

Member of the Kings Point Art League and award-winning artist, Bruce Fallender, will be exhibiting his work at the Palace Dinner Theater the entire month of January. Featured art will include mixed media offerings, “Beast Blossom� and “Native Rhythm�, watercolor expressions “Galactic Denizens� and “Dance of the Veils� and the award-winning acrylic work, “Jazz Combo.� The public is cordially invited to view these and other works by Mr. Fallender at the Palace during regular business hours. Call 813.938.5886 for more information. The Palace Dinner Theater is located at 3858 Sun City Center Blvd.

Poem submitted by Karen Williams-Berardo, Inverness Greens Drive

Life is change... this much we know. We plant a seed, we watch it grow. A caterpillar, small and shy, Unfurls into ## An acorn falls so it can be Transformed into a sturdy tree. And so we know when change arrives Across the landscape of our lives, We still can trust that it will mean A special Blessing not yet seen. Author unknown.

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“Autumn Bower� is one of several paintings by Bruce Fallender on display at the Palace Dinner Theater in January.

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B U L L E T I N British Connection Plans Party for January 21

Join the German-American Chorus

Don’t let the post-holiday blues keep you on your couch! You won’t want to miss the British Connection’s Party on Thursday, January 21, from 6 - 9 p.m. in the Florida Room at the Atrium. Come ready for FUN, GAMES AND PRIZES, with DJ Darlene Meadows spinning music from the 60’s and beyond. Bring your own bottle and a dish to share for eight (8); setups will be provided. Cost for the event will be $3 for members and $5 for non-members. The party is open to all Sun City Center and Kings Point residents and their guests. Reservations are required by January 18. Make checks payable to the British Connection and mail to Helen Roberts at 206 Stonehouse Court, Sun City Center FL 33573. To make a reservation or for more information, call 813-633-6008.

Love to sing? This is the time to join in. The mixed chorus of the German-American Club of SCC will begin the 2010 season with rehearsals on new music on Tuesday, January 8. If numbers of performances are an indication, the group had a very successful, busy holiday season. It began with the CA’s Holiday Walk, where this group entertained for 45 minutes in the Rollins Theater, following up the next day with an Advent program held at Redeemer Lutheran Church. The SCC Shrine and residents of Freedom Plaza also invited this group to entertain at their holiday events. Topping off 2009 was a concert sharing the afternoon program with the South Shore Concert Band in the Community Hall to a very receptive audience of 450. In 2010 the group is planning on traveling to St. Petersburg to participate in the German-American Heritage Festival. Rehearsals are from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays at Redeemer Lutheran Church. Knowledge of the German language is not a requirement. Director Lynn Hirschfeld, accompanist Thelma Roggenkemper, and all of the folks in this group are there to help. Call Judy Quitsch at 642-0157 for more information.

LAFF*A*LOT To Meet January 8 The club will meet in the Caper Room at 1:30 p.m. in the Atrium Building. We get together on the second Friday of every month. Join us for laughter and light refreshments. No dues, and all SCC and KP residents are welcome. Laughter is FREE ‘MEDICINE’! It reduces stress and lowers your blood pressure in a natural way. ‡# ' # ˆ ]> ‰ < ' ' # ' > #

against depression. Endorphins work as natural pain relievers, and help create a sense of well-being. For questions, call Helen at (813) 401-9901.

Bus Trip To Matisse Exhibition The Art Club of Sun City Center is sponsoring a Bus Trip on Wednesday, February 17, to view the Matisse exhibition at the NEW Tampa Museum. The cost of $25 covers travel expenses and the Museum entrance fee. Lunch is not included in the ticket price and riders will be ‘on their own’ for lunch at Jackson’s Bistro on Harbor Blvd. Those interested in this trip should forward a check, made out to Art Club of Sun City Center, to Marsha Lucidi at 2203 New Bedford Drive, SCC 33573, or contact Marsha at 9385100 for further details. The bus will leave from the SCC Library at 8:45 a.m. and return to SCC at 3 p.m. The trip is open to all and membership in the club is not required.

Forum Hosts Indian Panel Discussion

The International Forum of Sun City Center announces a panel discussion on The New India on Friday, January 15, 2010. The program will focus on industrial and technology development, energy and environmental issues, and U.S.-Indian relationships in the business, science, technology, defense and other sectors. All Forum programs are from 9:30 a.m. to noon in the Florida Room of the Atrium Building off North Pebble Beach Boulevard. The typical program begins with initial remarks of no more than Š‹ ' # [ < ' # $ # #

panelists respond to audience questions and comments on the presented topic. All Forum programs are open to all residents of Sun City Center. The January panelists are Dr. Russ Kevala, consultant on energy conservation and hybrid vehicles (on energy and environmental issues in India); Surendra Kosaraju, a senior corporate management consultant specializing in business process reengineering and later a college dean and instructor (on IndianAmerican relationships in the business, jobs, health care and education sectors); Pradeep Nijhawan, senior management # # ' ' #' # > Œ ‡ ' ‰ ' # '

development and the growth of India’s technology capabilities); Jerri Garretson, writer, designer, personnel manager, and public ' Œ ' < ' # [' '# #

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full-year or part-year residents of Sun City Center. This program was developed by Hal Hann and Dean Mahin, the moderator of the program.

Genealogy Seminar South Bay Genealogy Society, (SBGS) a Special Interest Group of the Computer Club, will host a day-long genealogy seminar on January 28th. Noted genealogist, Henry (Hank) Jones, will make presentations on four subjects: “When the Sources Are Wrong,� “Tracing the Origins of Early 18th Century Palatine and Other Emigrants,� “The Great Genealogists & What Made Them Great,� and “How ‘Psychic Roots’ Became an Unsolved Mystery.� This seminar will be held in the Sun City Center Community Hall (1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd.) An included early bird coffee and ;' [ ' # ‘ \‹ ;'# # < > >' ' >

at 9:30 a.m. At noon, there will be a hot buffet by Banquet Masters. ’ '> ' # “ < ' # ' >

a full-time genealogist. He is noted as a very interesting and humorous speaker. The seminar fee, which includes the early bird coffee and the hot lunch, is $45 ($40 for SBGS members). Registration is required by January 15. Check should be sent to SBGS, P.O. Box 5202, Sun City Center FL 33571. Further details may be found on the SBGS website at www.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Kings Point Line Dance Club

The Kings Point Line Dance Club is having a dance on Wed Jan 20, 2010, 7 - 10 PM at the Borini Theatre in Kings Point. ' # [ ' # # „ |} }Š

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Keith, Alan Jackson, and George Strait, with other great country singers mixed in between. BYOB and setups. For info call Jan Ulics 634-6226

Poem submission A “A� stands for abacus, A gizmo that adds when we can’t. “A� stands for aardvark, Whose favorite lunch is an ant. “A� stands for average, Something we try to exceed. But it takes real work and diligence, To insure that we will succeed. Your ability is certainly apparent, You have shown it again with this feat, And we want to commend your effort, ‘Cause getting all “A’s� is real neat! Submitted by: Jim Scott

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AN EXTRA CHANCE

Declarer’s primary responsibility at the start of play is to ascertain and then proceed with the line of play that offers the best chance to make the contract. This plan should include a provision to take advantage of any lie of the cards that may add to his chances without hurting them, even if that possibility is not particularly likely. Consider this case where South missed an opportunity to improve significantly on his chances of making four hearts and, as a result, went

down one. East won the opening diamond lead with the ace and returned a diamond to South’s king. Declarer promptly led the queen of hearts and let it ride, percentagewise the correct play missing the K-x-x of the suit. East won with the king and returned a third diamond, ruffed by South. Declarer drew the missing trump and cashed his club winners before leading the ace and another spade. When East turned up with both the king and jack, the contract was kaput. South expressed his dismay at having lost to the singleton king of hearts and later finding the K-J of spades badly placed. Nevertheless, he should have made his game. The critical play came early, when he erred by taking the heart finesse. Before doing so, he should have taken the necessary steps to protect against the possibility that East might have the singleton king. After taking the second trick, declarer should play the K-A of clubs and then ruff dummy’s remaining diamond. The advantage of this sequence of plays can be seen when South next tries the heart finesse, losing to the singleton king. After winning the trick, East must return a club or a diamond, yielding a ruff-and-discard, or else return a spade. Either way, declarer can’t lose more than one spade trick, and the contract is assured. © 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Strange But True By Samantha Weaver STRANGE BUT TRUE By Samantha Weaver ¢

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German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer who made the following sage observation: “If we were not all so interested in ourselves, life would be so uninteresting that none of us would be able to endure it.â€? ¢ \

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whether in the sea or on land, it stops breathing. Every 15 minutes or so it will wake up to take a breath, then it will go back to sleep. ¢ ~

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behind the name of the Caribbean island of Curacao. It seems that explorer Amerigo Vespucci had several sailors on his ship who were very seriously ill with scurvy, so he dropped them off on the island, assuming they would die. However, the

abandoned sailors feasted on fresh fruit, thereby ingesting the vitamin C that cured the disease and saved their lives. The word “curacaoâ€? means “cureâ€? in Portuguese. ¢ ‹ Â? *

the arachnophobes reading

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this: There are more than 34,000 different species of spider. Thought for the Day: “So long as men worship the Caesars and Napoleons, Caesars and Napoleons will duly rise and make them miserable.� -- Aldous Huxley (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Salome’s Stars

FOR RELEASE WEEK OF12/27/09 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) The New Year brings challenges that can change many things in your life. You need to be prepared not only to confront them, but also to deal with what happens afterward. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You have what it takes to set your goals quite a bit higher this year. Learn what you need to know and put what you learn into your efforts. A partner offers loving support. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) In true Gemini Twin fashion, you’re ' *

know you’ll have to make in this New Year. Best advice: Get the facts before you make any commitment. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A friend offers you an exciting opportunity for this New Year. Although your positive aspects are strong in most respects, caution is advised. Investigate before you invest. LEO (July 23 to August 22) You can make this New Year a roaring success. Start by ) '

the changes in the economy. Your den-mate offers both wise and loving support. 0 VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) The New Year brings new g opportunities for change. But s you need to be ready to move d from the comfortable status quo d to the challenging unknown. It’s s up to you. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your most important New Year’s resolution should be to work out problems with a family member in order to avoid continuing misunderstandings. Do it soon, for both of your sakes. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) The New Year has much to offer the intensely determined Scorpian, who isn’t afraid to take on challenges and stay with them until they surrender their rewards. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) You’ll have many $

Year. But be warned: Reject offers of “help.� You work best when you’re free to be your own creative self. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) The New Year offers changes that you might feel you’re not quite ready for. Best advice: Deal with them one step at a time, until you’ve built AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Travel is a dominant aspect of the New Year. This could mean relocating to another city (or even another country) in connection with your education or your career. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) This New Year brings news about a change you’ve been anticipating. You might have a problem persuading a loved one about your new plans, but he or she will soon go along with them. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a gift for making people feel safe and protected. You would make an excellent youth counselor. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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