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November, 2014

Sun City Center Veterans Day Ceremony Special Submission On Tuesday, November 11th, Sun City Center will observe Veterans Day at the Community Association’s Community Hall located at 1910 South Pebble Beach Boulevard. The ceremony is sponsored by the Sun City Center combined military veterans organizations in recognition of our many community veterans.

The program will start at 10:00 a.m.; however it is suggested that all guests be seated by 9:45 a.m. Doors will be opened at 9:00 a.m. Coffee and cookies will be provided. The public is invited.

Our guest speaker will be Legionnaire Eunice Butts, American Legion Department of Florida Central Area Commander. She is a retired Air Force veteran with over 25 years total service with the USAF during the Vietnam Era, the USAF Reserves and the Alabama National Guard.

Eunice is also a member of

Echelon 5, Twenty and Four “Honor Society for Women Legionnaires” and has held the high offices of National 20/4 VA&R and Sky Pilot. She is currently the Director VIP for the state of Florida 20/4.

Our program includes a musical interlude presented by the Trinity Singers directed

by Rev. James Feist. The Color Guard will be composed of JROTC Cadets from East Bay High School. Mr. Marc Chamberlin and Mr. Troy Coman will each present a special musical tribute to all veterans.

This ceremony is complemented by the efforts of the Sun City Center Patriots Club which has, through its fund raising efforts, insured that the flags will continue to fly along SR 674 during this special period of recognition to our veterans and active military forces. For additional information call 634-7777.

Photo by NOKP Staff The Holiday Cart Parade, already a community favorite, will be even bigger and better this year!

21 Parade Entrants Will Take Home Cash Prizes

Submitted by Phyllis Hodges Participants in the December 13 (10 a.m.)

Holiday Golf Cart Parade will by vying for 21 prizes ranging from $100 to $800. The generosity of Minto Communities is making it this possible. Three lucky entrants who complete the route will share $1,000 in three separate drawings for $500, $300 and $200.

The remaining 18 winners will

be for carts with decorations depicting the parade theme of “Holiday Fun in the Sun.” Decorated carts will be judged in three categories—Individuals, Clubs/Organizations/Groups, Businesses.

Chairman Dave Birkett and the parade committee are excited about spreading the prize money among more

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Marian Smoker & Meals on Wheels: Delivering Nourishment to Hundreds of SCC Residents

By Uta Kuhn Marian and her husband moved to Sun City Center 22 years ago from Pennsylvania. She has 3 children and 3 stepchildren. Two of her children and their families live out of state. One of the three lives in Ft. Pierce, Florida.

Between the three children and stepchildren, Marian is proud to report that she has 11 grandkids and 8 great grandkids.

Photo Credit: Uta Kuhn Receiving their meal delivery packages are two members of the Knights of Columbus, one of 12 groups responsible for delivering “Meals on Wheels. L to R: John Dudzik, Dolores Dudzik and Marian Smoker, Meals on Wheels Coordinator.

Marion Smoker

Back home in Pennsylvania she was in charge of transportation driving a van and also worked as a classroom helper for 12 years.

Since moving to Sun City Center, Marian has also volunteered for the Security Patrol for 9 years, and was a driver for SCC Ride for 4 years.

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At the tender age of 85 Marian Smoker is South Bay Hospital’s Meals on Wheels Coordinator responsible for distributing the meals to the drivers who deliver them to the residents of Sun City Center and Kings Point. Marion has had this job since October of 2004, which means she has been “on the job” delivering nourishment for ten years…and counting. She works out of the cafeteria at South Bay Hospital, every day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, including holidays. She says she loves what

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she is doing, and hopes to be able to continue working in this position for many more years to come.

The meals are brought to her from the kitchen, specially prepared for the MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM. The meals consist of a hot entre` including some kind of pasta or potato, a salad, some kind of juice, Jell-O or applesauce, a roll and dessert.

According to Marian, these meals are actually quite good and also nutritious. The menu changes every day of the week.

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On any given day Marion distributes anywhere from 10 to 18 meals. She spends about an hour at the hospital distributing the meals, but said she also spends about two hours at home doing required paperwork.

The meals are pretty sizeable and therefore a recipient could have leftovers for the next day, and only need a delivery every other day. Anyone living in Sun City Center or Kings Point can order these meals by calling the Good Samaritan Office at 813634-9283. The cost of the meals is $6.00.

Marian told me some statistics, which she wanted to mention: since the start of 2014 she has distributed 5,166 meals. For two months in a row, the number of meals delivered was over 800.

Marian also mentioned that it gets harder and harder from year to year to get enough drivers to deliver these meals.

Therefore she is urging any Clubs or Organizations which could provide drivers, call the following - Angie Maze at 813505-8998 or Marian Smoker at 813-633-2026 to let them know that you are willing to volunteer for this valuable service.

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November, 2014

News of The Editor’s Corner

Taking a Minute to Say “Thanks”

By E. Adam Porter, Editor in Chief, NOKP Forget what you see on all the displays in the stores. Let next month be about giving and receiving. This month is still all about saying thanks.

First, we will say “thanks” to all of those who served our country. Veterans Day is a big deal in Sun City Center, as it should be in every town across this great nation. In previous months I have used this column to demand justice for those who have served our country and have been forgotten, short-changed or otherwise ostracized. There’s a substantial amount of work left to do on that score, so I will probably do so again.

However, this month, I just want to say thanks.

Thank you to those men and women who signed their names, raised their hands and promised to protect, serve, obey and abide. Thank you to those whose service defined the American Century and those who left a legacy the rest of us are hard-pressed to live up to.

Now, I can’t go one word further without saying “thanks” to my bride, Shelba, every bit as lovely today as the day we were married. Umpteen years ago now, she consented to stick with a young guy who thought he knew much more than he really did, and she has been with me every step of the way since then. Life is a strange series of circumstances, bargains and tosses of the dice, but it is makes much more sense when you have someone beside you to share those circumstances, make those bargains and watch those dice roll.

I’m thankful to be a father both by choice and by accident. My first son made me a father far before I had any idea what that really meant, but I think, together, we managed pretty good.

He’s grown now, overseas for a bit, attending to some things Uncle Sam needed done.

He’s coming home soon, and I can’t wait to hug his neck.

Something else to be thankful for.

I’m thankful for my two little “surprises,” who remind me that, sometimes, you just need to stop for a minute and find something climb, and something to dig up, knock over or laugh about. Through them, I get to see the world through entirely fresh sets of eyes. It’s often enthralling, occasionally mystifying and, sometimes, just a little bit scary.

In other words…perfect.

I’m thankful for a mother who taught me that “very few things in life are fatal,” and many things are worth risking much to achieve. Thankful she taught me that choices trump circumstances, and that, no matter what, “doing” brings freedom. That what happens to you may not be “your fault,” but what happens next very well could be.

I’m thankful for opportunity.

When the publisher of NOKP asked me, five years ago now, to helm this particular publication, I saw it as a chance to do something new and exciting. To champion a form of journalism that, I believe, has tremendous value, both commercially and in the lives of the people we reach.

I’m thankful for John’s faith in me, and for the opportunity to work with true professionals I know I can depend on. I’m also thankful that many of our readers, who were strangers, I now consider friends.

I’m thankful that, through the News of Kings Point and our sister publication, the News of Sun City Center, we have the opportunity to bring joy, tell good stories, celebrate life and honor people. There is a time and place for hard news, for ledes that “bleed.” There are others, too, when we need to make friends, to appreciate and to smile. Now, more than ever, we need those reasons to smile, to be thankful. It is my fervent hope that this paper is one of your reasons.

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participants. There are 10 winning positions in the Individual category; four in the Clubs/ Organizations/Groups category, and three in the Businesses category.

First place winners in the three categories are $800, $800 and $300 respectively.

Second place: $300, $300 and $200.

Third place: $200, $200 and $100.

Fourth and fifth place awards of $200 and $100 will go to Clubs/ Organizations/Groups, and five more awards to individuals ($200 for 6th through 9th and $100 for 10th.) There will be no “Best in Show” award this year.

Award presentations will be made from the Cherry Hills bandstand immediately following the parade. Everyone is then encouraged to continue their day of fun at WinterFest, sponsored by Minto Communities on the CA Central Campus. See Minto’s ad in this issue. For more information contact Dave Birkett by email davesccsic@gmail.com.

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FAITH IN FITNESS

Go Ahead, Cheat On Your Diet!

Submitted by Rosie Korfant, JSA Medical Group Activities Coordinator

What? Yes, you heard me right--go ahead, cheat on your diet! You won’t hear it often, but you’ll hear it around the holidays, so that you can keep going--going and going and going until you finally get through to the New Year! But you can reach 2015 with a big smile once you realize that you won’t fall off the face of the earth just because you fall off your diet plan a little here and there. Your body loves to pamper itself, so give yourself the occasional indulgence.

Hey, the Holidays are for family, loved ones and for yummy treats from recipes our Grandma used to make.

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and carry a big stick”--the mantra of President Theodore Roosevelt regarding the Panama Canal? Well, in this case, it’s “Eat slowly and use a small plate” regarding your holiday fare. That’s a tip from dieters all around the fitness scene. True! When you chew slowly, your brain responds within about 20 minutes to let you know you’re satisfied; so why go back to the holiday buffet?

Yes, getting through the holidays without gaining weight andenjoying all the tantalizing treats can be challenging, but you really can have your cake and eat it too with just four simple choices: drink lots of water, control your portions, brush your teeth and keep moving!

Sources National Institute of Health.

Carol Sorgen, WebMD Weight Loss Clinic.

Kathleen M. Zeiman, MPH, RD, LD WebMD Weight Loss Clinic Rich Ray, Chairman of Kinesiology, Dept. @ Hope College, Holland, MI. Jackie Keller, lifestyle coach and author Body After Baby.

Adam Bornstein, former editorMen’s Health and author Men’s Health Big Book of Abs.

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Walking is the easy way to take off a little extra weight--twenty minutes of crisp walking equals a cookie or two in calorie burning. And,here’s a tip: IF you don’t bite my head off, I can tell you water is the best for hydration than anything else to help burn fat better. Drink a large glass prior to a meal, about 20-30 minutes before, and surprise yourself at how it will help curb your appetite and give you that satisfying “full” feeling without added calories. The National Institute of Health recommends adding one extra glass (8 oz.) of water per every 10 pounds you are overweight in addition to the average recommended ½ to a gallon a day!

How about this unusual tip?

Brush your teeth! What? My Mom was right all along? Well, in this case, it’s a resounding “yes”! As soon as you complete your biggest meal of the day, run, and I mean RUN to the bathroom and brush your teeth, floss, and use mouthwash-the whole enchilada. That way, you’ll think twice about overeating or even returning to the big Holiday buffet table again and again. (Who wants to spoil that fresh breath taste with more food--YUK!) You’ve heard of “Speak softly

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Built in 1979 with 1516 heated square feet this Spacious TWINTREE model home is a delight A little TLC will go a long way in making this your dream home. Great bones to start with a spacious living room, dining room split bedroom plan with a family room. The delightful screened room features a HOT TUB!!! Sabal Lakes Property Owner Assn has a quarterly fee of $225. For lawncare. $ 1008 Yellowbird Place 121,900

This STUART model home has been freshly painted with neutral colors throughout. It’s a clean and bright end unit with Granite counters in kitchen and Ceramic flooring in kitchen and baths.

Lots of storage in laundry room plus an additional golf cart room., Side yard features a flourishing Avocado tree for your enjoyment.

Whether you’re a year round resident or a snowbird this spacious unit makes a wonderful place to enjoy all Kings Point has to offer. $ 1810-B Foxhunt Drive 56,500

This delightful SEABREEZE condo features a lovely kitchen with breakfast area overlooking a big backyard. Vaulted ceilings in living room and master bedroom opens this plan right up. Screened lanai also has an a/c duct there for could be enclosed. A/C was replaced in 2012. CPVC plumbing plus a KPW warranty in place. Located in Kings Point with delightful amenities. $ 612 Manchester Woods Drive 129,900

Apollo Beach more to your liking? This two bedroom, 2 bath condo located in Anchor Point Condominiums could be right up your alley, or perhaps your relatives. Delightful views of the bay plus availability of a boat slip (first come first served). Located on the first floor this offers easy access to the highways and byways of life US 41, Interstate75 and lots more. $ 1028 Apollo Beach Blvd Unit 102 94,900

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Thank you so much for continuing to send all the exciting travel pictures! It continues to be a blast to vicariously relive your travels with you through those shots. See how much fun these folks are having? We hope their fun travel photos and stories will inspire you to go see some things and do some stuff…and when you do, take News of Kings Point along for the ride!

Remember, if you send us a picture of you in your travels holding the News of Kings Point, you will see yourself in these pages.

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Maria and Bela Feil visited family and friends in beautiful Budapest, Hungary.

Catherine & Carmine Yevoli of Kings Point just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on a cruise touring Italy, Spain & France.

Peter and Mary Biegler celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary in the Bahamas.

Mike Ray, Gay Ray, Nancy Eckstrom and Alex Roik enjoyed a cruise aboard the MSC Divina to the Cayman Islands.

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Your event will also appear in the weekly Ads and Events e-mail and on the website www.SCCAdsAndEvents.com.

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SAT. NOV 1 - THE ACADEMY OF BALLROOM DANCE 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Community Hall, attire dressy casual, BYOB, everyone welcome, singles table available. At 6:30 before the dance Bernice DuBro will be teaching a TANGO lesson. Members free, guests $6.00 which includes the lesson. Music by Bernice DuBro. More info. Call Jean Kostka at (813) 6341235 or Charlie Brown at (813) 6429817at battman12@gmail.com.

SUN. NOV 2 - DANCE OPEN HOUSE 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Sun City Center Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. FREE Admission and Refreshments, Open to SCC and Kings Point Residents, No Dance Experience Necessary, Couples and Singles are Welcome. Don’t miss this opportunity to receive information about social dancing and see how easy it is to learn. Don’t sit on the sidelines while others are having fun on the dance floor. Dancing is great exercise and a nice way to meet people. Bring your friends and join Bernice DuBro, SCC dance instructor, as she teaches a few steps in some of the most popular dances and demonstrate a couple of dance styles. There will be a fun dance mixer, some general dancing and demonstrations by present and former students. The Academy Dance Club sponsors weekly dance lessons by Bernice DuBro in the SCC Dance Studio (Atrium on CA Central Campus, N. Pebble Beach Blvd.).

The club also holds monthly dances at the Community Hall. For more information, call 634-3205.

SUN. NOV 2 - LINNEA NORSWORTHY, PIANIST PERFORMING IN CONCERT 3:00 p.m. at Saint Andrew

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Presbyterian Church, 1239 Del Webb Blvd W, Sun City Center, FL. Linnea Norsworthy, pianist will be performing in concert. She is a noted teacher of piano as well as soloist in the greater Tampa area.This is the second of a seven St. Andrew Fine Arts Concert Season. Season tickets are $40.00 and individual concert tickets are $10.00. Call the Church Office at 813-634-1252 or Judy Voorhees 813642-8125 for more information.

SUN. NOV 2 - 9TH ANNUAL FUNDRAISER ON BEHALF OF THE SUNSHINE KIDS FOUNDATION Doors open at 4:30 with dinner at 5:30 p.m. at Kings Point Borini Theater. Amazing Raffle Gifts. Sponsored by Berkshire Hathaway HS Florida Realty. Call for info 813-642-1500 - tickets $20 per person. Carrabbas Italian Grill will be providing Chicken Marsala, Penne Pomodoro, Cesar Salad and Bread & Oil, Dessert, Iced tea, Coffee and Water. Show featuring our own local talent performing “The Lip Sync Show”. Raffles on awesome prizes like 50” TV, Sports Package ($700 =) and carpeting (over $500 value).

Come,have fun and help the kids too!

SUN. NOV. 2 - SINGLES SOCIAL DANCE CLUB 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Atrium Building Florida Room. Dance to the music of Thor Stevens. Members $3; Guests $5. BYOB and snacks. Ice, water, napkins and cups provided.

Membership for 2015 will be open for $10. Registration requires a CA or KP badge to be presented at time of application. Proper dress is requested. Info: Janet 633-3558.

MON. NOV 3, 10, 17, 24 - DANCE CLASS Beginning West Coast Swing - 6:00 PM Intermediate West Coast Swing 7:15 PM Classes are held in the Dance Studio in the Atrium building. Open to all Sun City Center and Kings Point Residents. Couples and Singles welcome. $20/per for 4 week session.

For information call Bernice DuBro at 634-3205.

EVERY TUESDAY - LINE DANCING WITH A BALANCE 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. 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 EVERY TUESDAY - UKULELE JAM SESSION 10:30-11:30 a.m. 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.

TUE. NOV 4 - OPENING CEREMONY FOR NATIONAL TOURNAMENT OF LAWN BOWLING 4:00 p.m. at the Sun City Center greens, which is located behind the library. Bowlers from all parts of the country will be here and it is free. Just come and see the best bowlers play. The bowling tournament will be from Wednesday the 5th through Saturday the 8th and will start at 9:00 a.m.

TUE. NOV 4, 11, 18, 25 - SOCIAL DANCE CLASS Beginning - Waltz - 5:30 PM Intermediate - Swing - 6:45 PM Advanced – Cha-Cha - 8:00 PM Classes are held in the Dance Studio in the Atrium building. Open to all Sun City Center and Kings Point Residents.

Couples and Singles welcome. $5per class. For information call Bernice DuBro at 634-3205 WED. NOV 5 - SUN CITY CENTER CHAPTER OF THE HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION 9:30 a.m. in the St. Andrew Presbyterian Church Sanctuary, 1239 Del Webb Blvd.

Debbie Caneen, President of the SCC Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Director of Admissions for the Sun Towers Retirement Community, will address two opportunities for persons with hearing loss: Working together with the SCC Chamber of Commerce to improve our Chapter’s outreach

to the SCC community, and the personal benefit of keeping the brain’s “hearing portion” active through multiple opportunities for socialization provided by an independent living facility. CART (captioning) provided by Tess Crowder, Communication Access, Inc. Contact Richard Herring at rhmann@tampabay.rr.com or Shirley Nauman at 634-7280.

EVERY WEDNESDAY - THERAPEUTIC TAI CHI OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 10:00 11:00 a.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Our therapists have advanced training in therapeutic Tai Chi for Seniors and will provide guidance in this healthy exercise. Tai Chi has been proven to increase strength and balance! This class will be offered EVERY Wednesday due to increased demand. For more information, contact Debbie Caneen at 813-634-3347 WED. NOV 5 - 10 WARNING SIGNS OF ALZHEIMER’S 10:00 a.m. at the Life Enrichment Center of The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center, 1210 Del Web West Blvd; Facilitator: Kim Schaub, Program Specialist from the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. The seminar will address “Know the Signs of Alzheimer’s” and “Early Detection Matters” as well as responding to questions and concerns.

Refreshments served.

Please call the church office at (813) 634-2539 to reserve your space. Free and Open to the public.

WED NOV 5 – MOAA MONTHLY MEETING 11:00 a.m. in the SCC Community Hall.

D. Kay Benson, will discuss the Islam religion.

She started studying the religion intensely, reading books, surfing the web, talking to those who had lived in countries where Islam was the main religion. She has read portions of the Qur’an in English and hasdownloaded it on her Kindle.

She compared Islam to her religion - Christianity and compiled a chart to help her better understand it. She has shared what she learned and has given presentations several times in St Petersburg, FL. The research that she did convinced her that there is cause for great concern and it is something every American needs to become more familiar with. Reservations ($14) can be made by calling 642-0497 and must be made by 6 pm Sunday, Nov 2. For more information call Frank Kepley at 642-0801.

EVERY WEDNESDAY - DREAM CIRCLE 12:30 2:30 p.m. at 1606 Chevy Chase.

Come help us decipher our dreams, share yours for all the possible interpretations we can find. You alone will know what the truth is. No charge, love offering appreciated.

813-909-3233 for more info.

WED. NOV 5, 12, 19, 26 - SOCIAL DANCE CLASS Beginning - Tango - 12:45 PM Intermediate - Waltz - 2:00 PM Intermediate/Advanced - Samba 3:15 PM Classes are held in the Dance Studio in the Atrium building. Open to all Sun City Center and Kings Point Residents.

Couples and Singles welcome.$5per class. For information call Bernice DuBro at 634-3205.

WED. NOV 5 - NOVEMBER 2014 ART CLUB GALLERY EXHIBITOR OPEN HOUSE 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at the Art Club in Sun City Center until November 28th. The Art Club in Sun City Center is very pleased to show the art excellent artwork of multitalented Bill Cox. Cox is a self- taught portrait artist who first became interested in art in 1969.

Originally from Carmel, Ind., he has been a member of the art club since 2006. He has held many positions in the club. Bill and his wife live in a SCC condominium, where Bill can devote himself to his commissioned work.

He works in oils, and often using his lovely wife, Josephine, as his model.

Bill has participated in many art shows and has won several ribbons for first place and best in show. The Art Gallery is open for visitation every Monday and Thursday morning, from 10:00 a.m. until noon, and whenever a class is in session.

WED. NOV 5 - THE SAMARITAN’S SERVICES ALZHEIMER’S MONTHLY MEETING 2:00 p.m. at the Redeemer

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Lutheran Church. The speaker will be Jill Smith the Assistant Director for Clinical Research at the USF Health Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute.

She will be speaking on “The Latest Advancements in Research.” For more information please call Doris at 634-3489 or the office at 634-9283.

EVERY WEDNESDAY - SOUTHSHORE NEEDLE PEOPLE 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, located at 15816 Beth Shields Way Ruskin, FL 33573. FREE EVENT! Join other needle people to share techniques, tips and experiences about knitting and other fiber and fabric crafts. Beginners and questions are welcome! Stay the entire two hours or as long as you can. Bring a project to work on.

WED. NOV 5 MAH JONNG CLUB 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, located at 15816 Beth Shields Way Ruskin, FL 33573.

FREE EVENT! Enjoy an evening of the popular table game, Mah Jongg.

Participants are asked to bring their own Mah Jongg card. Registration required. Call (813) 273-3652 to register.

WED. NOV 5 - COA HOLDS ITS MONTHLY MEETING 7:00 p.m. in Banquet room, North Clubhouse. The speaker will be from the new Inspired Living in SCC next to Minto Sales Office. This will be a very different assisted living from others. Come and find out how. Also find out how your Kings Point COA operates and what we do as a service to Kings Point. Refreshments served and a $25 attendance drawing made. Each Association should have their President or a delegate in attendance, but all are welcome.

WED. NOV 5 - THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION WITH THE KINGS POINT LINE DANCERS 7:00 p.m.

Borini Theatre. Open to KP and SCC residents and their guests. BYOB. Couples welcome, we dance to all genre of music. No ticket to purchase, but please sign in upon arrival. Call Jan for info 634-6226 THU. NOV 6 - THE SCC RN CLUB TO MEET 9:00 a.m. in the Caper Room of the Atrium Building. The meeting will start at 9:00 a.m. for fellowship and refreshments. There will be a short business meeting, followed by our guest speaker, Dr. Edwin Detweiller who will speak on “Vision Updates.”

Guests are welcome to attend.

Membership dues are $10/year and are payable now. New member dues are $15 for the first time to cover our magnetic name badges.

Flyers will be available for the Christmas Luncheon on December 4 (bring your checkbook!) in the Florida Room. For questions please call Anise Tuma at 633-0499 or Lynne Murphy at 634 6707.

THU. NOV 6 - BETTER BREATHERS SUPPORT GROUP 10:00 - 11:00 at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Drive, Sun City Center, FL. Better Breathers will be having a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Graduate Brunch. In addition to Brunch we will introduce the new Director of Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Annettia Simpson. Annettia will answer any questions you may have regarding pulmonary disease management. We will also have an Occupational Therapist present to recommend exercises designed to make living with pulmonary disease more manageable. If you are a graduate of Sun Towers’ Pulmonary Rehabilitation or are suffering from shortness of breath and would like to join us to gain a better understanding of this condition, please call Heather at Sun Towers Rehabilitation, 813634-3324 ext.148, as reservations are a must.

THU. NOV 6 - LGBT SUPPORT GROUP 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the United Community Church, 1501 La Jolla Ave. SCC, corner of Pebble Beach and La Jolla. The group will continue to meet the second and fourth Thursday of each month. Any questions, please feel free to call Sandra McCaw, Life Coach @ 973902-8401. All members of the LGBT community are welcome.

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FRI. NOV 7 and SAT. NOV 8 - GARAGE SALE 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Friday and 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon on Saturday at 1105 Opal Lane, SCC. Laureate Zeta Kappa (Beta Sigma Phi) annual sale. Proceeds donated to charities. Ceiling fans, clothes, tools, holiday, kitchen, etc.

FRI. NOV 7 - THE INTERNATIONAL FORUM PRESENTS PROGRAM ON ECONOMIC GLOBILIZATION 9:30 11:30 a.m. held in the Florida Room in the Atrium Bldg. of Sun City Center’s main campus on North Pebble Beach Blvd. Globalization affects our daily lives and society in general as the world becomes more integrated, so it should be of interest to all. Dr. Wiley Mangum, a Professor Emeritus at the University of South Florida, will speak about globalization in general.

Pamella A. Seay, who teaches international and comparative justice and globalization at the Florida Gulf Coast University, will speak about legal aspects of globalization. John Akroyd, who has spent over thirty years in the telecommunications and call center industry, will speak about international call centers. Includes an open question and answer period following the presentations. Residents of Sun City Center, Kings Points and their guests with a one-day facilities visitor’s pass ($1.00) are welcome.

Residents can purchase a pass for their guests at the Community Association Office at the corner of Cherry Hills Drive and South Pebble Beach Blvd. and at the Fitness Center located in the Atrium Building.

FRI. NOV 7 - AUDITIONS FOR THE KP FOLLIES 4:00 and also at 7:00 p.m. in the Borini Theater. For these two sessions. We are looking for Chorus members, dancers, soloists and specialty acts. Anyone interested in being in the chorus must attend one of these times. The show will be done March 6 & 7. For more information call Rose at 633-1753.

FRI. NOV 7 - THE IRISH CONNECTION TRIVIA POTLUCK PARTY 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. in the Florida Room, Atrium Bldg. Bring dish to share for 6-8, with serving spoon; BYOB if desired.

RSVP to Kathy Lyons 813.633.2951 or Bonnie Matthys 813.642.8663 by Nov. 1st. All are welcome. 2015 Irish Connection Membership Dues deadline is the 31st of January; please make $5 check payable to ‘SCC Irish Connection’.

For additional membership information, please contact Joan Weening 813.633.5274.

FRI. NOV 7 - THE KINGSPOINT COUNTRY WESTERN COUPLES LESSONS 6:00 p.m. with other levels around 7:00 in the studio at the North Club House. This group is open to Kings Point and CA members. We teach only couple pattern dances including waltz and cha-cha. Teachers are Butch and Emma Gadd with over twenty years teaching. Lessons each Friday except for holidays.

FRI. NOV 7 - RAFAEL & CO. DANCE/ SHOW 7:00-10:00 p.m.at Community Hall. Come dance to the best of the 50s, 60s, R&B, Country and everything in between. BYOB/snacks. Part of Friday series. Individual tickets ($14/ person) on sale at COMMUNITY HALL November 3, 9:00 a.m. Info 813-6422001.

SAT. NOV 8 - ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at The SCC Chamber of Commerce Banquet Room. Free admission. To benefit The Hope Fund, a non-profit, all volunteer, organization that assists low-income, at-risk children in Wimauma, FL through mentoring and tutoring, etc. Get started on your holiday shopping! Tables are filling up fast, but there are a few spaces available. Cost is only $20.00 per 8-foot table. Call Sally Anne Barclay at 813-634-2912 if you wish to be a vendor or for information. Find out more about The Hope Fund at www.the-hope-fund.org.

SAT. NOV 8 - ARTS AND CRAFT SHOW 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Kings Point Borini Theatre. FREE Admission. All welcome!

SAT. NOV 8 - VETERANS DAY PARADE 11:00 a.m. starting at Ruskin Memorial V.F.W. The Ruskin Memorial V.F.W. Post 6287 is once again inviting all local youth, civic and community organizations, fraternities, Krewes, and businesses to join them for this patriotic holiday parade for a funfilled family day. The parade is free to the public and free to all participants.

All participants, sponsors and attendees are welcome at the Ruskin V.F.W. located at 5120 U.S. Highway 41 North, Ruskin, Florida 33570 following the parade for ongoing family fun, music, food and the awards presentation ceremony.

Any group, organization or business interested in participating in the parade, please contact the V.F.W. Post at 813-645-2935, Bruce Scheller or Shirley May at 813-645-3410, or email: aability1@verizon.net for additional information or for an entry application. Further information and entry forms are also available online at www.vfwpost6287.com.

SAT. NOV 8 - THE SOUTH SHORE BRANCH OF AAUW (AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN) 11:00 a.m. in the Florida Room in the Atrium on North Pebble Beach Boulevard in Sun City Center for their champagne brunch and trivia contest “Hats off to Women”.

The fun begins with a champagne mimosa to be followed with salad, quiche and ending with a crowd favorite – cheesecake! Tea and coffee will also be provided. There will also be a trivia contest with questions about women from different eras, occupations, and achievements.

Prizes will be awarded to the winning table! A hat is optional but we would love it if you wore one! If you’re not a hat person, try just a ribbon or flower in your hair. All this for only $20.00

per person! Contact Delia Skye at 727-560-9823 with your reservations.

Please join us…we want to take our hats off to you.

SAT. NOV 8 - SUN CITY CENTER ANNUAL MILITARY BALL HOSTED BY THE MILITARY ORDER OF THE WORLD WARS (MOWW) 5:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Sun City Center Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. The Ball will feature a patriotic program, hors de oeuvres, a served dinner, entertainment and dancing, music provided by Bob Boyd and the 42nd Street Orchestra. OPEN TO ALL - NO MILITARY SERVICE REQUIRED, formal dress encouraged - MILITARY, BLACK TIE, dark business suit, $50.00 PER PERSON - checks payable to MOWW - Self appointed table Captain can reserve a table of eight with $100.00 deposit. Tickets obtained from Jim Warchol 633-1063.

SAT. NOV 8 - NOV 15 - “MEN’S CLUB WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE” Time not given. The benefit cruise sails from Ft Lauderdale, Fl on Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Sea. Ports of call are Labadee, Jamaica, and Cozumel.

Booking, cost, and motor coach transportation information through Sun City Center Travel World, Jayne Kirse, telephone 813.634.3318, email jayne@travelworld1.com or you can contact Jim Rottman 813.634.8122 for additional information.

SUN. NOV 9 - BRITISH CONNECTION CLUB OF SCC Movie Event ‘The Man Who Would Be King’ 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. Florida Room, Atrium Bldg. Enjoy this Academy Award Nominee action packed rousing adventure (Rudyard Kipling story), from John Huston, starring Sean Connery and Michael Caine as shrewd British sergeants who find their military service at an end in 1800s India. Wine and Cheese Reception follows. BYOB if desired. Non-alcoholic beverages, popcorn, setups will be provided.

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Help Us Salute Our Military Heroes Join us for a special presentation and reception.

We’re proud of our retired military residents and feel privileged to serve them each day. Please join us as we honor their service with a special presentation and reception.

More than half our residents are retired military personnel or federal employees who’ve served across the nation and around the globe.

That they choose Freedom Plaza as their home speaks volumes.

Enjoy a short presentation and overview of the Life Care opportunity, tour the community and hear directly from residents why Freedom Plaza is such an exceptional place to live. Make plans now to attend!

Situated on a 140-acre nature preserve, Freedom Plaza is a premier Life Care community noted for an active, maintenance-free lifestyle.

And with the Life Care benefit, residents are assured of accommodations for as long as they live, even if their assets are exhausted through no fault of their own.

Sponsored by the Retired Officers Corporation. Open to folks from all walks of life.

Wednesday, November 12 | 2 p.m.

Complimentary refreshments and hors d’oeuvres

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Cost to Members-$3 and for NonMembers-$5. RSVP deadline Tues, Nov 4th to Heather Holmes, Tel: 6345353. Send checks payable to The British Connection, 305 Caloosa Palm Ct, SCC, FL 33573. NOTE: Parking available on Cherry Hills Drive and nearby area.

MON. NOV 10 - MALE CALL FOR PROSTATE HEALTH SPONSORED BY THE MEN’S CLUB OF SUN CITY 2:00 p.m. at St. St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 1239 W Del Webb Blvd in Sun City Center. Drs Matt Sheldon and Mark Baker from Bay Area Urology will discuss the surgical option for the treatment of prostate cancer using the diVinci Robotic system. If you are facing a prostate cancer diagnosis, come prepared to ask a lot of questions. It is suggested that physicians, spouses and partners attend. Refreshments will be served. Questions? Call Harry Benter 813 625-5328.

TUE. NOV 11 - SCC VETERANS DAY CEREMONY 10:00 a.m. Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd.

FREE. Info: 634-7777. The combined Military Veterans Organizations of SCC will sponsor a free patriotic observance. The public is invited.

The guest speaker will be Eunice Butts, Commander, Central Area, American Legion Dept. of FL. A musical interlude will be presented by the Trinity Singers. The East Bay HS JROTC Color Guard will present the colors. Special musical tributes will be presented by Troy Coman and Marc Chamberlin. Harold Heil, US Army World War Two veteran, will serve as Grand Marshall. Doors open at 9:00 a.m. Coffee and cookies will be served.

TUE. NOV 11 - CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL PAID UP MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON 12:00 noon in the Henry Gibson Social Hall located at 1115 Del Webb Blvd., Sun City Center. There will be a delicious Quiche lunch and a wonderful performance based on Nora Effron’s “Love, Loss, and What I

Wore.” For more information, please call Deborah Boyarsky at 813-9385011.

WED. NOV 12 - NAMI SUPPORT GROUP 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. at the Sun City Center Chamber of Commerce. This support group is for anyone with a friend or loved one who struggles with mental health issues.

WED. NOV 12 - “CAREGIVING 101” WITH DR. MASON NOTTINGHAM 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Sun City Center, FL Are you assisting a declining friend or family member?

If so, this session is for you! Dr. Nottingham received his PhD from Arizona State University in 2009 with a specialty in medical sociology. His research focuses on the mental and physical health among caregivers of elderly relatives. Topics of interest are stress resulting from basic caregiving duties and the mental health outcomes, including depression and life satisfaction. You will learn Caregiving for the Elderly: Duties and Solutions to Alleviate Negative Outcomes. Dr. Nottingham currently resides in Riverview, Florida and is a full-time professor of Sociology at Hillsborough Community College. For more information, please contact Debbie Caneen at 813-892-2990.

WED. NOV 12 - DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Please join Lisa Endick, RN from Nurse on Call Home Health Care as she facilitates our support group “Everyday Basics of Diabetic Care”. For additional info, call Debbie Caneen 813-892-2990.

THU. NOV 13 - CANCER SUPPORT GROUP 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at 1901 Haverford Ave. Suite 106 (Behind South Bay Hospital), Sun City Center.

Anyone who has been touched by cancer is invited to attend.

Speaker: Susan Schereer, CEO of RN CancerGuides. Her topic will deal with coping with the upcoming

holidays. The support group will strive to provide speakers to offer support and information to those who are living with cancer or caring for someone who has cancer. To learn more, please call 813-634-0496 or 813-634-7375.

THU. NOV 13 - DESSERT & CARD PARTY AT PRINCE OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH 12:00 noon at Conesa Center, Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 702 Valley Forge Blvd, Sun City Center. The Council of Catholic Women of Prince of Peace invites anyone who likes to play cards or any board game to make up your own table in advance and come to our dessert & card party. The Dessert & Card Party is the second Thursday of the month, from Noon until 3:30 p.m. in the Conesa Center. Cards, pencils and tallies are furnished. For additional information call Catherine at 633-2460.

THU. NOV 13 – NEUROPATHY SUPPORT GROUP - SPONSORED BY THE MEN’S CLUB OF SCC 1:00 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Drive, SCC. Are you suffering from pain and numbness in your extremities? Be sure to attend this group. Our speaker this month will be our speaker this month will be Caroline McGrath MSc, ARNP, Care Coordinator at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.

Caroline was awarded her postgraduate degree as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in adult and gerontological studies from South University. She has been a Nurse Practitioner for five years.

COMPLIMENTARY VALET PARKING AVAILABLE AT ENTRANCE. For more information, contact Debbie Caneen at 813-634-3347.

THU. NOV 13 - SAT. NOV 15 - PELICAN PLAYERS PRESENT “THE CEMETERY CLUB” 7:00 p.m. Thurs, Fri and Sat. Also Saturday matinee at 1:30 p.m. in the Borini Theatre. The Pelican Players present “The Cemetery Club”

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- A touching and humorous play that will make you glad you went to the theatre. Tickets $15 on sale at the Borini Theatre Box Office, Kings Point.

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FRI. NOV 14 - “HEAVEN’S DOOR” FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIE 6:00 p.m. doors open with movie beginning at 6:30 p.m. at The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center; 1210 Del Webb Blvd. West. It will be viewed in the LEC building for cookies, popcorn, coffee, tea, lemonade and enjoy visits with friends and neighbors to relax and have a lovely evening.

“Heaven’s Door” is about Riley, a young girl in a small town that discovers a miraculous doorway to heaven while reliving a moment that she and her much loved grandfather shared just before he passed away while playing soccer. After her discovery, she was given a gift of healing. She tries to hide her gift at first as her parents were having a struggle within their marriage.

However, like most secrets, they have ways of getting out. Will she lose her family when she is faced with the ultimate sacrifice? Will it bring her family back together? Come to the LEC building at the United Methodist Church of Sun City Center to find out. Hope to see you there.

SAT. NOV 15 - WRITING & PUBLISHING SEMINAR 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. in the Community Room at the SouthShore Regional Library, located at 15816 Beth Shields Way Ruskin, FL 33573.

FREE EVENT! Join Penny Fletcher, author of Trial By Fire, as she discusses the ins and outs of the writing and publishing process. Penny has been a reporter, columnist, and Bureau Editor in Hillsborough County for over 35 years. She has worked for Amazon and has published books both traditionally and print on demand.

No registration required. Coffee and light refreshments will be served.

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SAT. NOV 15 - “PORTRAIT OF A BRIDE” LUNCHEON SHOW 11:30 a.m. Doors open for socializing, viewing of gowns, purchasing raffle tickets and enjoying some punch. A sit down lunch with dessert catered by Orange Blossom will follow at Community Hall at 1910 Pebble Beach Blvd.

South. The program “PORTRAIT OF A BRIDE” will take you through the life of an American woman as seen through the eyes of a bride. This special event, being presented by Leigh Ann Brown, features an array of antique & vintage wedding gowns from 1890 to the present.

Ticket price for the event will be $25.

Tickets will be available until Monday November 10th in the front lobby of COMMUNITY HALL (not at the Atrium) MWF from 9:00 am to 12 noon. Only cash or checks will be accepted (no credit cards). So get your friends and neighbors together and reserve your place early. If you have lots of friends that you would like to bring, you can make a reservations for a table of 10. Everyone is welcome. For more information or questions please contact Jan Bassett at 642-0691, or Jean Smith at 634-2576.

SAT. NOV 15 - NEW MUSIC CONCERT 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the SouthShore Regional Library, located at 15816 Beth Shields Way Ruskin, FL 33573. FREE EVENT! The New Music Conflagration, Inc. presents an interactive concert experience featuring “Modern Masterworks” by composers such as John Cage, Philip Glass, Steve Reich, Belá Bartók and John Adams. Music is not only performed but each work is introduced to the audience, which serves to create an intimate and warm experience. No registration required.

SUN. NOV 16 - JOHN DENVER TRIBUTE 2:30-4:30 p.m. at Community Hall.

Enjoy this tribute to John Denver, performed by Tom Becker, a former member of the legendary folk group The New Christy Minstrels. Wine-andcheese reception included as part of ticket price. Part of Sunday series.

Individual tickets ($13/person) on sale at COMMUNITY HALL November 3, 9:00 a.m. Info 813-642-2001.

SUN. NOV. 16 - SINGLES SOCIAL DANCE CLUB 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Florida Room, Atrium Building. Dance to the music of Gene Cannon. Members $3; Guests $5. Membership drive for 2015 continues for $10 dues. CA or KP badge required and must be shown at time of application. BYOB and snacks. Water, Ice, cups and napkins provided. Dressy/casual attire (please, no jeans/shorts). Info: Janet 633-3558.

MON. NOV 17 - PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP OF SUN CITY CENTER SPONSORED BY THE MEN’S CLUB OF SCC 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Drive. (FREE Valet parking will be available at the entrance.) USF Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders Center facilitates this meeting. Are you having problems getting out of a chair? Are your motor skills, motor planning and movement declining due to Parkinson’s? If so, be sure to attend this meeting where exercises will be reviewed to assist with these difficulties. Our speaker this month will be: Laurie Battle, OTR-L who will take you through exercises from the LSVT Big program designed to assist Parkinson’s patients with these challenges.

Come with questions and leave with answers. If you have Parkinson’s, or are caring for someone with this disease, be sure to attend this support group! For additional info, call Debbie Caneen 813-892-2990.

TUE. NOV 18 ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Drive. Bring Your Loved One For a Well Deserved Break. Facilitated

by Aging Care Advocates. You will receive information while your loved one is cared for in our Secured Memory Care. Please RSVP no less than 3 days prior to 813-246-4120.

For additional information, contact Debbie Caneen at 813-634-3347.

WED. NOV 19 - LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP - SPONSORED BY THE SUN CITY CENTER MEN’S CLUB 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. The Sun City Center Men’s Club sponsors this support group. Our speaker this month: Richard E. Hector, MD, FACS, Board Certified Ophthalmologist Fellowship-Trained Corneal and External Disease Specializing in Dry Eye Treatment and Principal Investigator of Clinical Studies for The Eye Associates. Dr. Hector joined The Eye Associates in 1986 after serving his country in the military for over 10 years. Dr. Hector specializes in diseases of the external eye and cornea, including corneal transplants and troublesome dry eye syndrome. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Eye Surgery and the American Board of Ophthalmology. If you have low vision, then this meeting is for you!

Complimentary valet parking at entrance. For more info call Debbie Caneen 813-892-2990.

WED. NOV 19 - CLASSICAL MUSIC APPRECIATION 3:30 p.m. Kings Point main clubhouse, RIPPLE ROOM (across hall from South Social Room.)

Free. All lovers of classical music are invited. Information: Arthur C. Joy, 813-633-9783, acjjr@tampabay. rr.com WED. NOV 19 - MAH JONNG CLUB 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, located at 15816 Beth Shields Way Ruskin, FL 33573.

FREE EVENT! Enjoy an evening of the popular table game, Mah Jongg.

Participants are asked to bring their own Mah Jongg card. Registration required. Call (813) 273-3652 to register.

THU. NOV 20 - GOLF OUTING AT FALCON WATCH GOLF COURSE IN SUN CITY CENTER No time given at Falcon Watch Golf Course. The Sun City Center/South Shore is a non profit 501 (c) 3 organization committed to supporting, as well as developing, new sources of safe houses for child victims of sex trafficking. Child sex trafficking is a hidden crime that our Tampa Bay law enforcement deals with every day. Within our greater community, one FBI agent alone rescues 25 to 30 pre-teen and teens every year with nowhere to place them for the trauma therapy, safety and restoration that they need. We are seeking sponsors for our next fund raising event. We are asking you to partner with us in this fund raising event. Suggested levels of sponsorship are: Gold Sponsor - $500 - Receive 2 free entries including Lunch. Silver Sponsor - $300 - Receive Tee Marker with name on it Bronze Sponsor $100 - All sponsors will be listed in program. Please join us to make a difference in these children’s lives. Checks may be made payable to CCAHT to ensure deductibility. For further questions call Chuck Weir at 813-633-1914.

THU. NOV 20 - SOUTH SHORE DIVERSITY GROUP 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Atrium Room Kings Point Main Clubhouse. For more information contact Ralph Belcher at 922-4520 or at southshorediversitygroup@gmail. com. We meet to share social events and to discuss the experiences of an emerging diverse population in the Sun City Center area. All walks of life are welcome.

THU. NOV 20 - INTERESTED IN YOUR ANCESTRY? 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Drive, Sun City Center, FL. Interested in Your Ancestry? Have you seen the TV show “Who Do You Think You Are”? If you would like to learn how to research your genealogy, don’t miss this opportunity to spend time with Tollie J Banker, M.A. and M.I.S., Faculty Librarian at Hillsborough Community College SouthShore Campus as she takes you through the steps to discover your past using free research tools! For more information, contact Debbie Caneen at 813-8922990.

THU. NOV 20 - THE SCANDINAVIAN CLUB OF SUN CITY CENTER 2:30 p.m. in the Florida Room. The program is a

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HOW TO WIN THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF RECRUITERS Tuesday, November 4 from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Abby Kohut, a seasoned recruiter, will provide secret insights into the human resources and recruiting process. It’s a tough job market out there, and career searchers have to differentiate themselves from the rest of the applicant pool. This workshop will explore the following: how to think like a recruiter; where, when and how recruiters look for future employees and how to attract them; why having the wrong zip code can make someone invisible to recruiters; why and how to fill in the gaps on a resume. No registration required!

SOUTHSHORE NEEDLE PEOPLE Wednesday, November 5, 12, & 19 from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Join other needle people to share techniques, tips and experiences about knitting and other fiber and fabric crafts. Beginners and questions are welcome! Stay the entire two hours or as long as you can. Bring a project to work on.

MAH JONNG CLUB Wednesday, November 5, 19 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Enjoy an evening of the popular table game, Mah Jongg.

Participants are asked to bring their own Mah Jongg card.

Registration required. Call (813) 273-3652 to register.

MASTER GARDENER: HUMMINGBIRDS Wednesday, November 5 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

This lively presentation by Master Gardener, Heather Diaz, is all about the beautiful hummingbirds that make Hillsborough County home. Learn about hummingbirds’ habits and the plants and feeders that will attract them. No registration required. Presented in partnership with Hillsborough County Extension Service.

EXPOSING THE HIDDEN JOB MARKET Thursday, November 6 from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Many of today’s available jobs are hidden from plain view and unless career searchers learn about the new way to job hunt, they’ll be left out in the cold. Abby Kohut, a seasoned recruiter, will teach how easy it is to uncover the hidden job market, featuring: why the job market is hidden in the first place, three ways to hobnob with CTOs, CFOs and other C-suite members, how working for free can be the best idea ever, how to solve problems for companies who don’t know that they have them; and three ways to use social media to generate opportunities. No registration required!

WRITING & PUBLISHING SEMINAR Saturday, November 15 from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Join Penny Fletcher, author of Trial By Fire, as she discusses the ins and outs of the writing and publishing process. Penny has been a reporter, columnist, and Bureau Editor in Hillsborough County for over 35 years. She has worked for Amazon and has published books both traditionally and print on demand. No registration required.

Coffee and light refreshments will be served.

NEW MUSIC CONCERT Saturday, November 15 from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

The New Music Conflagration, Inc. presents an interactive concert experience featuring “Modern Masterworks” by composers such as John Cage, Philip Glass, Steve Reich, Belá Bartók and John Adams. Music is not only performed but each work is introduced to the audience, which serves to create an intimate and warm experience. No registration required.

ELDER LAW SEMINAR Wednesday, November 19 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

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.

FAMILY CENTER ON DEAFNESS TELEPHONE DISTRIBUTION Wednesday, November 26 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

FTRI provides 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.

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The admission is free, guests are welcome, and light refreshments will be served. For more info about the club and membership please call Fritz Brinck, 813.260.3422.

THU. NOV. 20 - MOONGLOW BALLROOM DANCE CLUB 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. at Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. Members FREE; Visitors $5.00 per person at the door.

Live Music by “Daniel Fugazzotto”.

As a Special Treat, Daniel and his National Championship Amateur Ballroom Dance Partner, Janis Merluzzzo, will perform a Dance Exhibition at Intermission. Dressy Casual. BYOB & snacks, and we provide the Ice, water, cups & napkins. Singles Table(s) Available.

2015 Membership details, and Reservation Form & Menu for Jan. 22, 2015 Dinner Dance now available.

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FRI. NOV 21 - VETERANS HISTORY PROJECT, A PROGRAM OF THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 10:00 a.m.

- 4:00 p.m. by registration only at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr SCC. The Tampa Bay Chapter of the American Red Cross in partnership with the Veterans History Project, a program of the Library of Congress, is seeking Veterans to participate in this project.

The program captures through a video interview, firsthand account of Veterans who served in any branch of the US military in any capacity, from World War I through the present, and are no longer serving are eligible to participate.

Civilians who served in support of a US war effort in a professional capacity are also welcome to participate. We recently conducted our first interview with a Vietnam Veterans, and are very excited to capture his personal account and add it to the Library of Congress Collection for all to see. As Teresa

Fazio, an Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran stated, “It is important to get every veterans’ story so future generations can learn about military life from first-hand accounts. Our individual experiences may have been different, but when compiled they form a powerful snapshot of history.” If you are a Veteran or know Veterans that would like to share their stories, please call Sun Towers to schedule your interview time at 813634-3347. This recording of history will take place on the 3rd Friday of each month.

SUN. NOV 23 - OPERA IDOL 2 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. - St. Petersburg Opera Co. returns. This is opera #1 of three (January 25 - Figaro, Figaro, Figaro: Preview to the Barber of Seville and March 15 - Opera Therapy: Exploring Characters that Really Need Help).

Reserved seating at Rollins Theater.

Tickets go on sale at Community Hall on Monday, November 3, 9 a.m., then M-W-F 9-noon. $33/person/ series OR $13/person/opera. Info 813-642-2001.

SUN. NOV 23 - SINGLES MINGLE DANCE CLUB OF KINGS POINT 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Kings Point Main Clubhouse, Studio. Dance to the music of Thor Stevens. Admission is $5.00 for everyone. Enter Kings Point at Visitor entrance. BYOB. Setups of ice, water, cups and napkins provided. Proper dress (no jeans/ shorts please). Info: Janet 633-3558.

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Adopt a Friend That C.A.R.E.s Entertainment Corner

Laverne will make sweet sounds to get your attention when you visit, and she’s happy to do all of the usual kitten routines; play, nap, then play some more. She is an adorable little tabby with a sweet disposition and the gaze from her eyes is mesmerizing.

She will let you know, in no uncertain terms, that she wants her own home and human to love. She and Shirley are sisters; and if a home can be found to keep the two together, that would be great. Bimini, their mother, is about finished with the mothering of this precious girls, and would love to see them in their own forever homes. As part of her adoption Laverne will be microchipped. She is current on vaccinations and has been spayed.

DOB: May 28, 2014.

Mopsy is a small Wirehair Terrier mix that was found wandering alone. She was in need of some TLC that she is getting at the shelter as well as lots of attention from the volunteers. She is a friendly gal that enjoys belly rubs and hugs while sitting in your lap.

She will brighten up everyday that she spends with you and is hoping you will come to see her very soon and give her a forever home. As part of her adoption Mopsy will be spayed, micro chipped. She is current on her vaccinations.

DOB: June 2, 2013.

C.A.R.E. is an all-volunteer, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization (59-3678003) registered with the FL Dept of Agriculture and Consumer Services, No. CH-14526.

The shelter is funded solely through donations, adoptions, spay/neuter fees, fundraisers, and small grants.

For more information, volunteer opportunities or donations, please visit our website (careshelter.org) or give us a call 813-645-2273.

We are very grateful for your support.

C.A.R.E. is open 10 AM to 3 PM on Tues. - Sat. For directions visit www.CareShelter.org or call 813-645-2273.

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REMINDER: Due to construction on the north campus, ALL ticket sales AND pick up of tickets will take place at the Community Hall Lobby through December 22 (Mon-Wed-Fri 9-noon).

Sunday series shows are: Tribute to John Denver (November 16), Heralds of Harmony Holiday Show (plus The Liberty Voices) (December 7), Hotel California (Eagles Tribute) (January 18), A Valentine’s Date with Klassica (February 15) and Motown Magic (March 8).

Friday series dance/shows are Rafael & Co. (November 7), The HubCaps (January 23), Rocky & the Rollers (February 27), and Orlando Transit Authority (A Chicago Tribute) with Rock this Town Band (March 13). NOTE: please change date on your Friday night ticket from March 21 to March 13, 2015.

And, of course, the Showcase on Wednesday, January 28 (free to ALL series customers).

Cost of each series per person: $75.00. Series tickets for new customers are on sale now. Reserved seating and the Sunday shows include a wine and cheese reception (sponsored by Brandon Honda) as part of the price. Individual tickets go on saleNovember 3.

Good news for you Opera buffs. St. Petersburg Opera Co. will return. Opera Idol 2 (November 23); Figaro, Figaro, Figaro: Preview to the Barber of Seville (January 25), and Opera Therapy: Exploring Characters that Really Need Help (March 15). Ticket sales ($33 per person for the series of three; $13 per person per opera) begin Monday, November 3.

But wait, there’s more!

•Simon & Son (Concert Pianists) - Wednesday, January 21 (7-9pm) nightclub setting - 8/table - BYOB - Tickets: $10/person; go on sale December 8.

•The South Shore Concert Band presents “Fanfare for February” Thursday, February 12 (7-8:30pm). Tickets: $5/person; go on saleJanuary 12.

•Tony Pace (the Vegas entertainer from this year’s Showcase) will be here March 6 (7-9pm) nightclub setting - 8/table - BYOB. Tickets: $15/person; go on sale Feb 9.

•Sarasota Jazz Project presents March “Jazz-Ness” on Sunday, March 22 (2:30-4:30). Reserved theater seating. Tickets: $12/ person; go on saleFeb. 23.

The Fabulons (dance), Friday, April 10, 2015 (7-10p.m.). Tables of 10 with dance floor - BYOB. Tickets: $15/person; go on sale March 9.

I hope you are looking forward to this year’s shows as much as I am. See you in November, Judy Schings 813-642-2001.

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Successful Meet and Greet

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November, 2014

On a recent Monday morning, the Sun City Center Duplicate Bridge Association sponsored a Meet and Greet session to introduce their teachers—Marian Howarth, Ronda O’Farrell, Pat Rippel, Kathy Smith and Sue Batt—all who began teaching bridge classes in October.

Coffee and fancy muffins were served to the very large crowd attending the event. Joanna Hall and Helen Husmann were the first guests to be welcomed. The teachers were available to answer questions about upcoming classes and a TV monitor showed many hints with Mary Rutledge explaining and answering questions about the video. Another Meet and Greet is scheduled for January 12th.

The monthly Fun Day is planned for November 2nd in the Horizon Room. Sign up sheets are located in the Horizon room or contact Kathy at 480-3368.

Regular Game Schedule: Monday - 6:30 p.m. Open game and 0-499 section.

Tuesday - 1:00 p.m. Horizon Room - Open game.

Wednesday - 8:30 a.m. Horizon Room - Easybridge! 1, 0-20 pts.

Wednesday -1:00 p.m. Horizon Room - Open game and 0-499 section Thursday - 8:30 - 11:00 a.m. Horizon Room - 0-20 point game.

Thursday - 1:00 p.m. Horizon Room - 0-499 Non Life Master game.

Friday - 8:30 a.m. Horizon Room - 0-99 point game.

Friday - 1:00 p.m. Horizon Room - Open game.

Saturday - 12:30 p.m. Horizon Room – Open game.

Saturday - 12:30 p.m. Caper Room - 0-499 point game All events can be found on the website at www.sunccbridge.com.

Healthy Aging Seminar

Dr. Noe is a Board Certified Physician in Family Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment. Dr. Noe continues to provide patient education in the community and this time the focus was on Healthy Aging: The impact of Physical, Social, and Mental fitness on your Health and Longevity at Freedom Plaza Sun City Center. During her presentation, she reviewed the latest data on the benefits of physical activity, a healthy diet, ways to improve cognitive functions; as well as the importance of preventive screenings and treatment of alcohol and drug dependency in the elderly. With over 65 people in attendance, Dr. Noe fielded a lively discussion with questions from the audience. She invites you to stop by the office for a tour and an opportunity to meet her and her staff. You can also attend her monthly patient birthday celebration and open house on the third Thursday of every month. You can call Dr. Noe’s office for more details at 813-641-0007. Dr. Noe is the primary physician and owner of Apollo Beach Family Medical Center located on 6150 US North Hwy 41, Apollo Beach, FL 33572 next to the Winn Dixie shopping plaza on Highway 41. You can learn more about her practice by visiting www. apollobeachfamilymed.com

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Game Director Mary Rutledge being congratulated by publicity chairman Marianne Strehar at the new Wednesday afternoon dual event. Mary and Marianne have been friends and residents of Sun City Center for thirty years, first beginning their friendship on the tennis courts in 1984 and socializing with the golf group their husbands belonged to and, of course, at the bridge games. Come join Mary every Wednesday at the bridge tables in The Horizon Room.

The kick off day of the New Game in Town, sponsored by the Sun City Center Duplicate Bridge Association, was held in the Horizon Room on Wednesday, September 17th.

A free lunch, supplied by the Bridge Association and served in the Sandpiper Room, was enjoyed by the 44 participants of the new 0-499 point game in addition to the 40 participants of the regular Open Game. A special thank you goes to Kathy Smith and her many helpers who set up and served the lunch.

In spite of the all day heavy rain and parking availability, nothing deterred these 84 players from enjoying their day of duplicate bridge. 10 tables in the regular game and 11 tables in the new game, all expertly directed by Mary Rutledge whose brilliant idea the additional Wednesday game for the 0-499 point players

was and who will continue to direct these two games on a regular basis every Wednesday at 1 p.m.

First place winners in the Open Section 1 were North South Flight A and B, Jacqueline Buck & Sandy Bryson. East West Flight A, Dorothy Eveleigh & Jackie Rowe. Flight B, Fran LeBoeuf & Jerri Lerch.

First placed winners in the new 0-499 game Section 2 were; North South flight A, Brian Eller & Dee Dee Montana. Flight B, Meryl Guzinsky & Anne Skinner.

Flight C, Ilene McKenzie & Martha Milton. East West flight A and B, Gail Motala & Liz Neal.

Flight C, Gail and Gary Profant.

Congratulations to all of the winners.

For news on all of the Sun City Center Duplicate Bridge Association events please check the website at www. sunccbridge.com.

Sun City Center, Florida - - (October 23, 2014)—Chamber members were treated to a special open house on October 13th, 2014 as South Bay Hospital unveiled its new cardiac cath lab. The event marked the completion of a $3 million construction project, which includes a state of the art cath lab, new radiology suite and 64-slice CT scanner and remodeled patient waiting areas.

The new cath lab assists physicians in diagnosing and treating heart conditions by using catheters instead of surgery. Patients no longer have to leave the South Shore area to receive diagnostic or interventional treatments such as coronary angiography, peripheral angiography and carotid stenting.

The cardiac cath lab is the latest addition to South Bay Hospital’s growing cardiovascular program. Earlier this year, South Bay Hospital launched a free cardiovascular screening program and last year the hospital invested $1 million in a brand new interventional suite for vascular procedures.

“The opening of our cardiac cath lab is significant for our community,” says Sharon Roush, CEO of South Bay Hospital. “Cardiovascular disease remains one of the top medical concerns for our patients and our new cath lab will help with the diagnosis and management of this disease.”

For more information about South Bay Hospital, please call 813-634-0496.

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Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair Coming Nov. 8

Cancer Support Group Meeting

The next meeting of the will be Thursday, November 13, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. The guest speaker will be Susan Scherer, CEO of RN Cancer Guides and she will be presenting information on caregivers and cancer patients coping with the holidays.

The Academy Of Ballroom Dance

SAT. November 1, 2014 - 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Community Hall, attire dressy casual, BYOB, everyone welcome, singles table available.

At 6:30 before the dance Bernice DuBro will be teaching a TANGO lesson. Members free, guests $6.00, which includes the lesson. Music

by Bernice DuBro. For more information, call Jean Kostka at 813-6341235 or Charlie Brown at 813- 642-9817 or email battman12@gmail. com.

Sponsored by The Hope Fund This arts and craft fair is a fundraiser for The Hope Fund for Children and will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the banquet room of the Sun City Center Chamber of Commerce. Admission is free. Come and enjoy the many crafts of the talented people of Sun City Center. You will find floral crafts, watercolor and oil paintings, jewelry, scarves, pottery, cards, sculpture, and embroidery, and more. Baked goods and coffee will be available!

The Hope Fund is a 501©(3), all volunteer organization that provides a safe, nurturing environment for at-risk children who attend Bethune Park in Wimauma after their regular school day. The children look forward to the arrival of volunteers from Sun City Center, including Kings Point, who see the children an average of one hour per week.

The kids are treated to one on one attention by tutors, who help with homework, mentors, and readers who emphasize sound reading skills. There is a healthy after-school snack program called Kids’ Café, an art program, a running program for exercise and much, much more. Without The Hope Fund, many children would be home alone and unsupervised after school while their parents work.

We hope to see you on Saturday, November 8, from 9 to 4, at The Chamber of Commerce. If you have questions about the Fair, you may call Sally Anne Barclay at 634-2912. Check out www.the-hopefund.org for further information about The Hope Fund.

Dance Open House

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Uta Kuhn, Sun Radio Publicity Chairman?

Peg Goodenow, interviewed another one of our great SCC volunteers, Jane Keegan, on Sun Radio, 96.3 FM. This is an ongoing series called “someone you should know.” Jane and her husband moved to Sun City Center in 2004, and she has been busy with various volunteer organizations since then. After having served on the Board of Directors of the Community Association since January 2011, this past year she was elected to be the President. So be sure to listen to SUN RADIO, 96.3 FM and find out more about this community leader and others who will be interviewed. The station also plays “easy listening favorites” for the enjoyment of its listeners. Be sure to check out the Sun Radio website, www.suncityradio.net.

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Come for an afternoon of fun and entertainment, Sunday, November 2, 2014 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Sun City Center Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. FREE Admission and Refreshments.

Open to SCC and Kings Point residents. No dance experience necessary. Couples and singles are welcome.

Don’t miss this opportunity to receive information about social dancing and see how easy it is to learn. Don’t sit on the sidelines while others are having fun on the dance floor. Dancing is great exercise and a nice way to meet people. Bring your friends and join Bernice DuBro, SCC dance instructor, as she teaches a few steps in some of the most popular dances and demonstrate a couple of dance styles. There will be a fun dance mixer, some general dancing and demonstrations by present and former students.

The Academy Dance Club sponsors weekly dance lessons by Bernice DuBro in the SCC Dance Studio (Atrium on CA Central Campus, N. Pebble Beach Blvd.). The club also holds monthly dances at the Community Hall. For more information, call 813-634-3205

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Celebrate Thanksgiving

with the KP Line Dancers on Wednesday, November 5, 7 pm, Borini Theatre. Open to KP and SCC residents and their guests. BYOB Couples welcome, we dance to all genre of music. No ticket to purchase, but please sign in upon arrival. Call Jan for info 634-6226

Nautical (and Fishing) Flea Market Returns

It’s BAACCK! And it’s bigger and better than ever! The USCG Auxiliary Nautical (and Fishing) Flea Market will again be hosted by Land’s End Marina, with proceeds to benefit the US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 75 Boating Safety Education Programs. www.flotilla75.org Saturday, November 15th, Lands End Marina, 1220 Apollo Beach Blvd., Apollo Beach. Open to the Public at 7:30 a.m. Flotilla 75 serves Apollo Beach, Ruskin, Sun City Center, Riverview and Tampa Bay. Auxiliary members will be on hand to answer questions, provide information on boating regulations and to provide brochures on Tampa Bay fishing and boating. Complimentary USCG AUX Vessel Examinations can be arranged at the event.

Information on Safe Boating classes will be available. Information on joining the USCG AUX will be available. “Dottie’s Delights” refreshments will be available. An abundant number of door prizes will be awarded. Attendees are always amazed at the wide variety of boating and fishing items available at sensational prices.

Several of last year’s vendors considered the Nautical Flea Market the most rewarding flea market they had ever attended.

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Dance Classes In November 2014

Monday, November (3,10,17,24) West Coast Swing Beginning - West Coast Swing - 6:00 PM Intermediate - West Coast Swing - 7:15 PM Tuesday, November. (4,11,18,25) - Social Dance Class Beginning - Waltz - 5:30 PM Intermediate - Swing - 6:45 PM Advanced - Chacha - 8:00 PM Wednesday, November (5,12,19,26) - Social Dance Class Beginning - Tango - 12:45 PM Intermediate - Waltz - 2:00 PM Intermediate/Advanced - Samba - 3:15 PM Taught by bernicedubro. For information call 634-3205 or email dancewithbernice@gmail.com.

Pelican Players Present The Cemetery Club

Tension develops among the three good friends who make up the cemetery club feel threatened when their best friend Ida meets a new man. Wendy Smith (as Doris) and Linda Halperin (as Lucille) confront Rick Swenson (as Sam) and warn him off from taking Ida out any more. The laughs and tears are all part of the Pelican Players production of “The Cemetery Club” in Sun CityCenter.

“The Cemetery Club” by Ivan Menchell follows 3 lifelong friends, On Friday, November 7th, tryouts will be held for the 2015 Kings Point who get together every month to Follies in the KP Borini Theater from 4:00 to 6:00 PM and 7:00 to 10:00 visit the graves of their deceased PM. The 2015 Follies will feature music from two decades. “JOURNEY husbands. They run headlong into THROUGH THE 50’S AND 60’S” will be presented in the Kings Point a “Is that all there is?” moment Borini Theater on Friday, March 6th and Saturday, March 7th, 2015, and they laugh and cry their way under the direction of Rose Ostrander. Auditions are open to Sun City through it. This is a humorous and Center and South Shore residents, including Snow Birds. The cast is heartfelt true to life play featuring comprised of singers, chorus, dancers and specialty acts. strong Pelican Players ensemble Soloist auditions will be from 4:00 to 5:00 PM and 7:00 to 8:00 PM. actors, Linda Halperin, Mary Each singer will perform one song in the production, but, in order to McClafferty, Wendy Smith, Shirley fit the script and individual to the show, you are asked to be ready Walker and Rick Swenson. Directed to present two songs either from the 50’s or the 60’s, one ballad and by Donn Keith Pelican Players is one up-beat selection. A CD player will be available for your music. a local theatre that present wellChorus try-outs will be from 5:00 to 6:00 PM and 8:00 to 10:00 PM. crafted and fun productions.

You do not need to prepare a song. We will provide the music for The movie version of this play your audition. All soloists and dancers are invited to sing with the featured Ellen Burstyn and Olympia chorus, as well. You must be willing, however, to commit to additional Dukakis and the play is still timely Linda Halperin (as Lucille) offers her new (to her) mink practices in order to learn the chorus numbers and any possible and delivers a serious message in coat to best friend Shirley accompanying choreography. a hilarious manner. This show will Walker (as Ida) to just try Everyone who wishes to be in the Follies is required to attend one of make you laugh ‘til you cry. You will on in the Pelican Players these auditions. Rehearsals will begin on Tuesday evening, November cry until you simply feel better and production of “The Cemetery 11th, in the Kings Point Main Clubhouse. The Follies has earned the on the drive home you will be glad Club” in Sun City Center. The well-deserved reputation of being one of the “biggest and best” you went to see live theatre with pointed humor and pathos make for a fun evening of live shows in town and is a premier showcase for local talent. Anyone veteran performers. theatre. who has ever been involved with this production knows it is a most Tickets are $15 and can be picked enjoyable experience. We hope to see you at try-outs on November up in advance at the Borini Theatre box office (1900 Clubhouse Dr, 7th. If you are coming from outside the gate, just tell them you are Kings Point, Sun City Center) or at the door an hour prior to curtain. going to Follies auditions. For more information, please call Rose Call 813-999-5178. Show runs November 13, 14, & 15 at 7:00 p.m. with @ 813-633-1753 a matinee on the 15th at 1:30 p.m.

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It’s already time to start thinking of the big holidays. For a little relaxing break from all the turmoil come in an listen to some musicby the early Big Band Artists of the swing era with focus onimprovisation. The Jazz Lovers November meeting will be from 2:00 to4:00 PM on Tuesday, November 21st in the Ripple Room of the KPNC. Allare welcome.

Hats Off to Women

Location: Kings Point North Clubhouse, Art Studio Dates: November 1, 2014 - December 6, 2014 Jean LaBrake Paul was born and raised in New York state. In the spring of 2008, she had a strong, out of nowhere, feeling that she wanted to learn to oil paint. She bumped into a lady shopping at a craft store, where she was informed a class was starting in “wildlife painting” at the Gander Mountain in the town where she then resided. Jean joined Mr. Kevin Storms class, which she then attended for eight months. She was hooked.

Jean then moved to Kings Point mid April of 2009, and joined the Art Club that May. She has had no formal “college” education in painting, but has had wonderful teachers locally, the first Mr. William Greet, then Mrs. Virginia Laudana. She is presently taking a class with Mr. Joe Kanoza, a landscape and portrait artist, at the Sun City Center Art Club.

Jean’s paintings so far have all been in oils, and primarily landscapes and wildlife. She did the egg emulsion technique for some large flowers, one of which took first place in the intermediate oils category in 2012. All of her work is done free hand from photos that either she or a family member has taken. Jean states, “I see so much beauty everywhere I turn, and I look forward to expressing that on canvas.”

Please stop by the Kings Point Art League window in the North Clubhouse from November 1st through December 6th, to view Jean’s wonderful oil paintings.

Moonglow Dance Club

Moonglow Ballroom Dance Club will feature the live music of “Daniel Fugazzotto” at their monthly dance on Thursday November 20th from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. Sun City Center. As a Special Treat, Daniel and his National Championship Amateur Ballroom Dance Partner, Janis Merluzzzo, will perform a Dance Exhibition at Intermission.

The attire at Moonglow Dances is Dressy Casual. Members are FREE, and Visitors/Guests pay $5.00 per person at the door. Singles Table(s) are always available. Please BYOB and Snacks, and the Club will provide Ice, water, cups and napkins.

The Moonglow 2014 Schedule of yearround monthly dances has had a great lineup of talented Entertainers booked for your dancing and/or listening to live music. Membership Details and our exciting 2015 Schedule will be available at the November Dance. We will also have the Reservation Form and Menu for our January 22, 2015 Dinner Dance, catered by Banquet Masters.

Visitors are always welcome, so why not get your friends & neighbors to join you at a Moonglow Dance? If you think that you can’t Ballroom Dance, remember that we are not “Dancing With the Stars.” We each do what our bodies allow us to do in time to the music. For more information call 813-633-1297 or 813-633-6453, or if you would like to receive Moonglow Information by email, email gail3357@gmail.com.

The SS/South Shore Branch of AAUW (American Association of University Women) announces their champagne brunch and trivia contest “Hats off to Women”. This fun-filled event will be held on November 8, 2014 in the Florida Room in the Atrium on North Pebble Beach Boulevard in Sun City Center.

The fun begins with a champagne mimosa to be followed with salad, quiche and ending with a crowd favorite – cheesecake! Tea and coffee will also be provided. There will also be a trivia contest with questions about women from different eras, occupations, and achievements. Prizes will be awarded to the winning table!

A hat is optional but we would love it if you wore one! If you’re not a hat person, try just a ribbon or flower in your hair. All this for only $20.00 per person! Contact Delia Skye at 727-560-9823 with your reservations. Please join us…we want to take our hats off to you!

CERT Volunteers Learn Relief Supply Distribution

Eight members of the Sun City Center Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) recently completed training in how to dispense relief supplies to residents in need after a hurricane or other disaster strikes.

They were among the 35 emergency personnel from Hillsborough, Hardee and Pasco counties participating in an October 2 and 3 training program on how to set up, staff and operate a point-ofdistribution (POD) after a disaster. Typically set up in a large parking lot, the POD is designed to provide water, food and other supplies to those in need after a disaster.

The training session was sponsored by Tallahassee-based Florida State Emergency Response Team managers. SCC CERT members participating were Steve Uhlman, Phyllis Brown, Doug Gatchell, Dana Dittmar, Chris Maybury, Bill Barron, bob Stanton and Henry Scheetz.

SCC CERT is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 corporation; designed to support our local Florida community. Members meet for refresher training at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month at the Sun City Center Chamber of Commerce Hall. Residents of Sun City Center and surrounding communities interested in joining or making a taxdeductible contribution to SCC CERT should contact Bill Barron at 813-642-9079 or to scccert@yahoo.com.

Participants in the recent emergency Point-Of-Distribution training in Tampa included (L-R) SERT instructor Connie Nunn, Steve Uhlman, Phyllis Brown, Doug Gatchell, Dana Dittmar, Chris Maybury, and Ted Williams of Hillsborough Fire-Rescue.

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Submitted by Uta Kuhn, Chairman, Woman’s Club Publicity This luncheon show will take place on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at Community Hall at 1910 Pebble Beach Blvd. South. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m.

Ticket price is $25 available until November 10th in the front lobby of COMMUNITY HALL (not at the Atrium) MWF from 9:00 am to 12 noon. Only cash or checks will be accepted (no credit cards). For more information please call Jean Smith 634-2576 or Jan Bassett 813642-0691.

Leigh Anne Brown is a pastor’s wife (Rev. Aaron Brown-Lead Pastor, Free Rider Fellowship/Plant City, FL) and mother to 2 teenagers. She is a lifelong lover of vintage and antique clothing and an 18-year collector of vintage wedding gowns. She currently has over 90 gowns in her collection.

WINDOWS 8/8.1 WORKSHOP Your choice of November 19 or November 24, 9:00 AM – 12 noon, in the Computer Club Classroom. Tuition $10 (members) $15 (non-members) payable upon registration.

LEARN TO TUNE YOUR OWN PC Your choice of November 17 or November 20, 9:00 AM – 12 noon, in the Computer Club Classroom. $30 includes CD – Payable upon registration. This workshop is for Computer Club Members Only.

Limited to six people, so signup early. Experienced members of the Computer Club will teach you how to remove spyware, viruses, browser add-ons, bad registry entries, junk files and other software that slows down your system. Bring your Laptop and come a few minutes early to setup. No one admitted after 9 AM. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS This class consists of four, two-hour sessions. First Session November 4, and continuing on the 11th, 18th, 25th, 10:00 AM – 12 noon, in the Computer Club Classroom. Tuition $20 (members) $25 (nonmembers) payable upon registration. Pre-register for all courses in the Computer Lab Monday through Saturday 12:30 to 5:00 PM

The Sun City Center Lions Club will hold their annual White Cane Drive the weekend of November 7 and 8, and the weekend of November 14 and 15. The Lions will be located in front of Walmart and WinnDixie. The money collected stays right here in the local community to help those who cannot afford eyeglasses, eye care, etc. The residents have been very generous in the past, and the Lions are looking forward to seeing and talking to everyone. The Lions Club meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at the Sandpiper Grille, 1702 South Pebble Beach Boulevard, at 11:00 a.m. For further information please call Ellen or Terry McGovern 813-633-4202.

Congratulations on Lion Gloria Rodzielowicz being presented a Silver Membership Growth Award. Lion Gloria received the award because of the many members she has brought into the Lions Club.

Lion Gloria is the Tail Twister and also co-chairperson of the SCC Lions Cruise Fundraiser.

Submitted by Chip Churchill, Publicity Luke Lloyd from the Sun City Center South Shore Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution received his fourth oak leaf cluster to the Sons of the American Revolution “Liberty Medal”. Each medal and each oak leaf cluster represents recruiting of ten new members.

Luke is working on his fiftieth new member for the Society. The award was presented in Orlando at the Fall Board of Managers meeting on October 4, 2014.

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Daughters of the American Revolution Welcome New Members Submitted by Jo Prater Col. George Mercer Brooke Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution in Sun City Center welcomed two new members at their September meeting, Maurice Musholt and Marilyn Campbell who transferred in. A presentation titled “The Signers of the Constitution” was presented

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New Members: Left to right: Nancy Windsor-Chaplain, Marilyn Campbell, Maurice Musholt and Mary McIntyre, Regent.

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December 2, 2014: The New York Empire State Club will be having their Christmas party in the Kings Point Borini Room at 5:00. Music

by Gari. Catered by Banquet Masters, which consists of hot and cold appetizers, Carved Prime Rib, Carved Roast Pork Loin, Stuffed Shells Pomodoro, Vegetarian, Sausage with Peppers and Onions, vegetable, starch, dessert, soda and coffee.

BYOB. Santa will be giving out gifts only to the good kids. Price $15.00 for members (subsidized by the club) and $25.00 per person for guests. For further information please contact Frank Gatto at 633-8942.

International Forum Meeting

Dave Knock, Publicity Chair The International Forum of Sun City Center will present a program on Economic Globalization on Friday, November 7, 2014.

Globalization affects our daily lives and society in general as the world becomes more integrated, so it should be of interest to all.

Dr. Wiley Mangum, a Professor Emeritus at the University of South Florida, will speak about globalization in general.

Pamella A. Seay, who teaches international and comparative justice and globalization at the Florida Gulf Coast University, will speak about legal aspects of globalization. John Akroyd, who Sharon Roush, Sun City Nacole Revette, Hillsborough Billy “Elvis” Lindsey. has spent over thirty years in the Center Emergency Squad County Fire Rescue telecommunications and call Assistant Chief. representative. center industry, will speak about Submitted by John Armstrong, Men’s Club VP Membership, Photos by Gary Bowman international call centers.

On October 9, 2014 the Men’s Club of Sun City Center treated the local residents to free ice cream The program will be held in sundaes, coffee and knee slapping and dancing in the isles music by the Kegg (Kelly Emerson and the Florida Room in the Atrium Gary Garbelman) and Billy “Elvis” Lindsey. The music started at 1:20 p.m. and end at 4:20 pm when Elvis Bldg. of Sun City Center’s main unfolded Ole Glory (his usual ending) and bid the audience a good afternoon. campus on North Pebble Beach During the intermissions Sharon Roush, Chief Executive Officer of South Bay Hospital spoke about the Blvd. from 9:30-11:30 and will $ 30 million dollar renovation planned for the hospital in the near future. Robin Watt, Sun City Center include an open question and Emergency Squad Assistant Chief spoke about the Squads 50 years of service to the community and answer period following the thanked the community for their support. Nacole Revette, Hillsborough County Fire Rescue representative presentations. spoke about the local fire and rescue facilities and fire safety in the home. Todd Yorker, Phillips Lifeline Residents of Sun City Center, Products regional representative unveiled the Phillips GoSafe Mobile System. The GoSafe is Phillips Kings Points and their guests Lifeline’s most advanced Personal Emergency response system. The system will be available through the with a one-day facilities visitor’s Men’s Club Lifeline Office by the end of October. Call 813.633.7091 for more information. pass ($1.00) are welcome.

The main sponsor for the ice social was Sun Towers and their representative was Debbie Caneen. Sun Residents can purchase a pass Towers also supports a number of the Men’s Club Life Care Service Programs by having meetings at Sun for their guests at the Community Towers.

Association Office at the corner The Men’s Club ice cream social was a way to thank local residents for their support and to celebrate of Cherry Hills Drive and South the “50th” anniversary of the Sun City Center Emergency Squad. Squad volunteers were located at the Pebble Beach Blvd. and at the entrance to the hall to answer questions about operations and to explain the need for more volunteers. Fitness Center located in the Sun City Center is a special and unique place, where would we be without volunteers?

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Hogans Golf Club of Sun City Center & Kings Point Wednesday September 24, 2014 Sandpiper Lakes-Palms Play: H-Skins 1st: Hank Smythe - 3 Skins 2nd: Paul Swakow and Rich Lucidi - Tied at 2 Skins

November, 2014

Winners of the Home & Home Golf Scramble with Falcon Watch

L to R: Ruben Jones, Tom Rosata, Jim Sari, and Jerry Egger.

Wednesday, October 8, 2014 L to R: Paul Swakow, Hank Smythe, and Rich Lucidi.

Saturday, September 27, 2014 Course: Sandpiper Lakes-Palms Play: H-Skins 1st: Rich Lucidi - 4 Skins 2nd: Mike Greenwood and Bill Barron - Tied at 2 Skins Birds: Rich Lucidi - #3 Par 4

Course: Sandpiper Oaks-Lakes Play: A-Skins 1st: Jim Sari - 3 Skins 2nd: Mike Brock - 2 Skins Birds: Mike Brock - #4 Par 4 and #7 Par 4; Paul Swakow - #9 Par 5; and Jim Sari - #10 Par 5

L to R: Jim Sari, Paul Swakow, Jerry Egger, Mike Brock, and Tom Rosata.

Saturday, October 11, 2014

Back L to R: Jerry Egger & Rich Lucidi.

Front L to R: Mike Greenwood and Bill Barron.

Saturday, September 27, 2014 Course: Freedom Fairways Play: H-Skins 1st: Charlie Brown - 5 Skins 2nd: Don Koester - 4 Skins Birds: Mike Brock - #1 Par 4 and #10 Par 3; Steve Belknap - #4 Par 3; and Don Koester - #4 Par 3

Course: Sandpiper Palms - Oaks Play: A-Skins 1st: Rex Gibbons and Mike Greenwood - Tied at 2 Skins 2nd: Ray Webb and Don Mowry - Tied at 2 Skins Birds: Paul Swakow - #9 Par 5 and #12 Par 4; Ray Webb - #12 Par 4; and Rex Gibbons - #6 Par 4

L to R: Lois Burnell, Donna Berger and Ardette Isler.

The Caloosa Golf and Country Club 9-Hole Women’s Golf Association hosted a golf scramble with the Falcon Watch 9-Hole Ladies on October 10. The winners were Donna Berger from Falcon Watch and Lois Burnell and Ardette Isler from Caloosa. The closest to the pin drive was made by Donna Berger of Falcon Watch. A luncheon followed the scramble in the Caloosa clubhouse with entertainment provided by Sandy Lanpien, who led the ladies in a sing-along.

Caloosa Golf and Country Club Winners of the Bill Devine Golf Tournament Devine Group Results and Payouts October 9 One Best Ball at Least Players 33

1st: Max Jessup, George Lang and David Lickfeldt -25, $6 each 2nd: Bill Lloyd, Ron Jewell and Don Johnson -24, $5 each 3rd: Dick Lanese, Max Ellingson and Jack Morton -23, $4 each 4th: Jose Rodriguez, Angelo Valdes and Roy Long -18, $3 each Tie: John Pelkowski, Dale Phelps and Bruce Conley Scores: Bill Lloyd 78, John McDougall 86, Roland Laprade 86, Russ Stutz 86, Jack Last 87, Jose Rodriguez 89, John Pelkowski 89 and David Lickfeldt 89.

Birds: David Lickfeldt #7 2 for 1, Russ Stutz #8 3 for 2, George Lang #11 4 for 2 and Bill Lloyd #16 3 for 3.

Caloosa CWGA-18 Member/Member Tournament

L to R: Steve Belknap, Mike Brock, Don Koester, and Charlie Brown.

Wednesday, October 1, 2014 Course: Sandpiper Oaks-Lakes Play: A-Skins 1st: Paul Swakow - 4 Skins 2nd: Ruben Jones - 2 Skins

Back L to R: Mike Greenwood and Paul Swakow.

Front L to R: Ray Webb and Rex Gibbons.

Monday, October 13, 2014

Course: Imperial Lakewoods Play: H-Skins 1st: Tom Rosata - 3 Skins 2nd: Jim Sari, Hank Smythe, and Rex Gibbons - Tied at 1 Skin

Saturday, October 18, 2014 Back L to R: Ruben Jones and Paul Swakow.

Front L to R: Tom Rosata and Frank Rovnanik.

Course: Freedom Fairways Play: H-Skins 1st: Ray Bui - 5 Skins 2nd: Don Koester - 4 Skins

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Monday, October 6, 2014

Course: Imperial Lakewoods Play: A-Skins 1st: Jerry Egger - 2 Skins 2nd: Tom Rosata, Ruben Jones, and Jim Sari - Tied at 1 Skin Birds: Jerry Egger - #33 Par 3 & #10 Par 5

The Caloosa Golf and Country Club held their Women’s CWGA-18 Member/Member tournament on October 8th. The tournament was a success even though the rain cut it from a two day tournament to a one day tournament. Sally Heffernan and Carmen Fields were co-chairs of the tournament and did a great job. In the first row and winners of low gross 1st flight are (left to right): Kathi Nicolay and Kim Roush 2nd flight Nancy Cleary and Lynn Noyes 3rd flight Sue Daveler and Lucille Lanese. In the second row and winners of low net 1st flight are: Barb Struble and Anita Ciota 3rd flight Joyce Shade and Barb Stebler 2nd flight and not pictured: Sarah Chambers and Aileen Engel.

L to R: Don Koester, Gary Marchman, and Ray Bui.

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Falcon Watch Men Wednesday, September 24, 2014

One BB on Odd, Two BB on Even – Par 108 1st: George Krauss, George Fenwick, Bob Trombetta and Ron Kunze -23 2nd: Bill Fitzhugh, Joe Spaziano and Ron Doncouse -20

Wednesday, October 1,2014 One Best Ball - Par 72 Tied-1st: Vid Valiusaitis, Marvin Barnes, Dave Hoffman and Norm Cochran -16 Tied-1st: Jim Shaffer, Bob Condon, Paul Hunt and Mike Sekol -16 Tied-1st: Mel Bushart, Will Kuxousen, Ron Kunze and Neal Spontak -16

Wednesday, October 8, 2014 Individual – Two Low Gross – Four Low Net per flight Flight 1 – Low Gross 1st: Vid Valiusaitis 81 2nd: Joe Spaziano 84 Flight 1 - Low Net 1st: Mel Bushart 66 Tied-2nd: Bob Condon, Bill Meier and John Carroll 69 Flight 2 – Low Gross Tied-1st: Ron Doncouse, John Kane and Sammy Samuelson 89 Flight 2 – Low Net Tied-1st: Jim Lahti & Paul Hunt 68 Tied-2nd: Duke Martin and Marvin Barnes 70

Falcon Watch Nine Hole Ladies

Friday, September 19, 2014 Low Net – Gold Tees Tied-1st: Wally McIntosh 36 Tied-1st: Rosalie Killian 36 Tied-1st: Rosa Ricciardi 36 Tied-2nd: Meg Towner 38 Tied-2nd: Ann Clark 38 Low Net – Purple Tees 1st: Mary McClafferty 25 Tied-2nd: Kathy Boccieri 29 Tied-2nd: June Krueger 29

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Caloosa Golf and Country Club Columbus Day, October 12, 2014 18 Hole Mixer, 84 Caloosa Members Participated

Friday, September 26, 2014 Low Net – Purple Tees 1st: Kathy Boccieri 46 2nd: Pat Conklin 54

Friday, October 3, 2014

Low Net – Gold Tees 1st: Wally McIntosh 33 2nd: Rosalie Killian 40 Low Net - Purple Tees Tied-1st: Kathy Boccieri 28 Tied-1st: Mary M. McClafferty 28 Tied-1st: Meg Towner 28 2nd: Claudia Woolley 30

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Thursday, October 9, 2014 Low Gross Flight A: Karen Munford 47 Flight B: Lorraine Rings 50

Thursday, October 17, 2014 Crier’s Game Flight A: Karen Munford 20 Flight B: Judy Stevens 23

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Kings Point Mixed Chorus Presents Shows to Go

Hello Sun City Center! Do you need something to “entertain the troops” at your next party or your next group, club or organization gathering? The Kings Point Mixed Chorus can fill the bill. We are now pleased to offer our very own Shows To Go for your enjoyment. We can provide a diverse choice of entertainment, including both vocal and instrumental music, comedy, Mystery Dinner Theaters and short theatrical presentations. So, the next time you are on that Entertainment Committee, think about the Kings Point Chorus Shows To Go. We can make your job easier. “Let Us Entertain You.” For further information, you can contact Rose @ 813-733-1753.

November 2014 Art Club Gallery Exhibitor

November 2014 the Art Club in Sun City Center is very pleased to show the art excellent artwork of multitalented Bill Cox. Cox is a self-taught portrait artist who first became interested in art in 1969. Originally from Carmel, Ind., he has been a member of the art club since 2006. He has held many positions in the club.

Bill and his wife live in a SCC condominium, where Bill can devote himself to his commissioned work. He works in oils, and often using his lovely wife, Josephine, as his model.

Bill has participated in many art shows and has won several ribbons for first place and best in show. The open house for the November exhibit will be held on Wednesday, November 5th, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, and run until November 28th. The public is welcome to attend, and refreshments will be served.

The Art Gallery is open for visitation every Monday and Thursday morning, from 10:00 AM until noon, and whenever a class is in session.

November, 2014

Foxy Senior Dance Club

The next Foxy will be on Nov 8, 2014 from 7-9:30 in the Florida Room.

New Years tickets are on sale $32.00. Please call Angelina for your tickets and to reserve your table of 8, 813-454-9572.

Kings Point Dance Club

Submitted by Judy Fenwick Come dance to Thor Stevens on December 16th in the Borini Theatre from 7:30 - 9:30 PM. Doors open at 7:00 PM. Members get in free and Kings Point and Sun City Center residents are welcome as guests, with the cost at the door $10 per couple. BYOB and snacks. Ice, water, cups and napkins will be provided.

Proper dress is tie and jacket for men; dress or dressy pants for women.

Non-members should call Judy at 813-938-3187 for reservations & Info.

Oldies But Goodies General Meeting and Election

The Oldies but Goodies Social Dance Club Needs Your Vote in Order to SAVE YOUR CLUB! Saturday, November 8, 2014 @ 6 p.m. Caper Room in the Sun City Center Atrium Building. General Membership Meeting and Election of OBG Officers; Full Financial Report Provided. The CA officers have suspended OBG Dance Club privileges and shut down the dances until a General Membership Meeting to include an Election of Officers occurs and a Full Financial Report is provided.

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Dr. Dewhurst , attached to Bay Area Cardiology , with Lynn Murphy; President SCC Registered Nurses Club. Dr. Dewhurst spoke on “Atrial Fibrillation at the October 2nd meeting. SCC RN Club meets the First Thursday of each month in Caper room of atrium in SCC. Thursday, November 6, 2014 the SCC RN Club will meet in the Caper room of the Atrium bldg. at 9:15am for social and 9:45am for business meeting. Our Speaker will be Edwin Detweilerill, DO who will speak on “Vision Updates.”

Guests and Public welcome. Dues are $10 for members and $15 for new members which includes a magnetic name badge. A reminder to bring items from Sister Sara’s List for the Medical VAn and Coupons for the Shriners Educational program. For information call either Lynn Murphy: 813-634-6707 or Anise Tuma: 813-633-0499.

Purple Butterflies Head to The International Mall For Holiday Shopping

December 5, 2014, the Butterflies and their guests will spend the day at The International Mall. During the holiday season the mall will feature a very special holiday display; “THE ICE AGE,ICE PALACE DISPLAY.” The bus will leave the parking lot of the South Community Hall on South Pebble Beach at 9:15 AM and will return by 4:30 PM. The cost for the bus ride is just $15. Lunch will be on your own at the mall.

Sign up for a day of Holiday Shopping by going to 610 La Jolla Ave. and leaving your name and a check for $15. For more information call Elaine 634-3479 or Paula 633-6739.

Purple Butterflies Hold End Of The Year Banquet

The Purple Butterflies will host their end of the year banquet at the Community Hall on Thursday, Nov. 13. The doors will open at 11:30 AM. This year’s theme is the “SOCK HOP” with entertainment by Solid Gold. The menu will include Oven Baked Chicken and Sloppy Joes.

Being a 50’s function we will also have Root Beer Floats. You may either dress for a 50’s Sock Hop or in club colors. The cost for the luncheon and entertainment is $17 per person. Take your check to 610 La Jolla Ave to sign up. The last day to sign up will be Nov. 10. For more information call Elaine 634-3479 or Paula 633-6739.

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SCC Women’s Chorus

Submitted by Kim Droege, Publicity Chair SCC Women’s Chorus A celebration and welcome back reception for all the lovely ladies of the SCC Women’s Chorus preparing for their holiday concert was held on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church. The event, following morning rehearsal, was beautifully planned and prepared by Debbie Shorb assisted by Shirley Carroll and Marian Irwin. The ladies cordially invite you to attend their concert on Sunday, November 30, 2014 at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church in SCC at 3 PM. They will be offering a selection of Christmas songs in their program titled CHRISTMAS THROUGH THE AGES. Kick off the holiday season with the gift of song. No tickets are necessary.

A free will offering will be taken up. We hope to see you there!

The Scandinavian Club Of Sun City Center

Will hold its November meeting on Thursday 20 November at 2:30 pm in the Florida Room. The program is a ‘Cruise Northern Europe’ travelogue. The admission is free, guests are welcome, and light refreshments will be served. For more info about the club and membership please call Fritz Brinck, 813.260.3422. The club’s web site link is entered below.

Empire State Club

December 2, 2014: The New York Empire State Club will be having their Christmas party in the Kings Point Borini Room at 5:00. Music

by Gari. Catered by Banquet Masters, which consists of hot and cold appetizers, Carved Prime Rib, Carved Roast Pork Loin, Stuffed Shells Pomodoro, Vegetarian, Sausage with Peppers and Onions, vegetable, starch, dessert, soda and coffee. BYOB. Santa will be giving out gifts only to the good kids. Price $15.00 for members (subsidized by the club) and $25.00 per person for guests. For further information please contact Frank Gatto at 633-8942.

Male Call For Prostate Health

Sponsored by the Men’s Club of Sun City, will hold its next meeting on Monday, November 10 at 2 PM at St. St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 1239 W Del Webb Blvd in Sun City Center. Drs. Matt Sheldon and Mark Baker from Bay Area Urology will discuss the surgical option for the treatment of prostate cancer using the diVinci Robotic system.

If you are facing a prostate cancer diagnosis, come prepared to ask a lot of questions. It is suggested that physicians, spouses and partners attend. Refreshments will be served. Questions? Call Harry Benter 813 625-5328.

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Emergency Squad- Looking Everyday Heroes

Squad Receives Grant From the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay

The Emergency Squad received a grant from The Community Foundation of Tampa Bay, which allowed the Squad to purchase digital radios. These radios bring us into compliance with FCC communication requirements for first responders. The grant was for $15,306 for the purchase of 10 radios for our Ambulance and Van crews to use on duty days. Former Chief Noreen Schramm wrote the grant for the radios more than a year ago.

Pictured below, L to R are: Robin Watt, Asst. Chief Communications, Toria Smith, Asst. Chief, Human Resources, Elaine Davis, Community Foundation Board member, Dennis Floto, Chief, Dorothy Dunn, Community Foundation Board member and Eileen Peco, Chairman of the Board, Emergency Squad.

Collecting

By Larry Cox Kewpie Cup and Saucer Q: My grandmother received a Kewpie cup and saucer in about 1915 made by Royal Rudolstadt in the Green Tree pattern. I have searched online but have not been able to find a set like it. -- Betty, Jackson, Wyo. A: Your cup and saucer

probably is worth about $250. I found it referenced in “Kovels’ Antiques & Collectibles Price List” by Terry and Ralph Kovel and published by Black Dog Books.

Q: I have five vintage fountain pens that I would like to restore and actually use. They originally belonged to my dad, who was an attorney, and they have a great deal of sentimental value to me. Can you recommend

Wanted: EVERYDAY HEROES. Everyday, Emergency Squad volunteers give their time to the community to assist local seniors during their time of need. Whether it’s an emergency call or a transport from the hospital, volunteers provide more than the Basic Life Support skills they’ve learned – they provide comfort, reassurance and a hand to hold when someone most needs it.

If you’d like to learn more about being an everyday hero, contact the SCC Emergency Squad. We are always looking for new volunteers.

You do not need to have a healthcare education or career. Training is provided for all our positions. Interested? Call Toria Smith at 813633-1411. someone who can repair and restore my pens? -- Ken, Hartford, Conn.

A: The Fountain Pen Hospital has done exceptional fountain pen restoration work for many years. The addresses are 10 Warren St., New York, NY 10007; info@fountainpenhospital.com; and www.fountainpenhospital. com.

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Meet the Emergency Squad Board of Directors

This year in March, the volunteers of the Emergency Squad voted to change the bylaws of the organization and the Board of Directors. Nine new Board members were voted in by the volunteers. Three will serve 3-year terms; three will serve 2 year terms and 3 will serve 1 year terms. All members of the Board currently serve as volunteers on the Squad, often in multiple positions and for multiple teams.

Collectively, Board members have over 90 years of Squad volunteer experience.

Shown below, left to right are:

Squad Announces New Captain Peter Gallagher

The Squad is pleased to announce that Peter Gallagher is the new Captain of Team 2.

Peter just celebrated his 10th year with the Squad where he has served as a driver and Assistant Captain on Team 6. Peter recently became one of the Squad’s newest CPR Instructors as well. Peter is a native of Rhode Island and was in the Insurance Industry for 29 years.

Emergency Squad is Now a Listed Charity Featured Volunteer Is Ron Windsor on Amazon Smile

Linda East, Secretary of the Board and Asst. Captain of Team 2 and Emergency Medical Responder, 7+ years with the Squad; Dick Seagrave – Vice Chairman of the Board, Asst. Captain of Team 7, Dispatcher and Emergency Medical Responder, 4 years; Emily Lahti, Emergency Medical Technician, 14+ years; Marty Giffords – Chief Financial Officer, Dispatcher, multiple positions over 10 years; Doug Gatchel – Internet Technology Manager, 8 years; Eileen Peco Chairman of the Boar, Emergency Medical Responder, 6 years; Marty Mallak, Asst. Team Captain and former Chief (2005), former EMT, 20 years; MaryAnn Meeker, Team Captain and Emergency Medical Responder, 9 years; Dick Morrison – Team 6 Captain, former Dep. Chief, former Chairman of the Board, 15 years; Jan Huber – Emergency Medical Technician, former Asst. Chief of Public Affairs, 5 years.

The Emergency Squad recently registered to become one of the charities in the Amazon Smile program. If you are not familiar with the Smile program, it allows buyers to effortlessly contribute to their favorite nonprofit organization at no extra cost to themselves. This does not add to the price of the product; instead, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate .5% of the purchase price each time you shop through the Amazon Smile program.

Millions of products are available for the Amazon Smile program. To use the program, type smile.amazon.com in the web browser on your computer or mobile device. Book mark this location so that you can return to it more easily. On your first visit you can select the charity of your choice and Amazon will remember that choice for you. Details are available online about the program, non-profit organizations and products that are available.

After that, do your normal shopping. And thank you for supporting the Emergency Squad.

Emergency Squad Receives Commendation from the Board of County Commissioners

The Emergency Squad received a commendation from the Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday October 15th. Noting the Squad’s fifty years of service, the commendation reads: The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners honors the golden anniversary of the Sun City Center Emergency Squad. The many volunteers of this commendable organization have continually served the residents of Sun City Center 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for the last 50 years. These volunteers help the community willingly, compassionately, and always without payment for their services.

While the Sun City Center Emergency Squad enhances the quality of life in its community as it dedicates more than 100,000 hours of services every year, each volunteer engages in hundreds of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance lifesaving skills. Through its knowledge, skills, service, and equipment, the Emergency Squad has saved the taxpayers of Hillsborough County millions of dollars over the past 50 years.

For its sacrifice, dedication and longevity, The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners commends the Sun City Center Emergency Squad and applauds its 50th anniversary. The extraordinary accomplishments of these volunteers help make our community a better place to live, work, and play.

Attending (L to R) were Emily Lahti, Eileen Peco, Jan Huber, Noreen Schramm, Maryann Meeker, Tom Murphy, Chief Dennis Floto, Robin Watt, David Watt, Joe Cox and Dick McCormick. In the back row are Commissioners Murman, Miller, Higginbotham and Beckner.

Ron has been on the Squad for nine years and has held a variety of positions. He is an Emergency Medical Responder, a certified ambulance driver, an Assistant Captain, as well as our purchasing and supply manager. Ron and his wife Nancy have been married for 22 years and they have 5 children and 6 grandchildren. He retired from Navistar Corporation as their purchasing manager and moved to Sun City Center in 2005. He is also a veteran of the USAF. When not busy on the Squad, Ron is a “fanatic fisherman,” avid reader, sometime golfer, involved in lay leadership positions at United Methodist Church, and enjoys traveling with his wife Nancy. Ron says that being such an active member of the Squad provides him with a wonderful “feel good” experience every time he comes to work.

We are indeed fortunate to have such a dedicated and talented person on the Squad. Thank you Ron for your service.

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Military News

Silver Osprey Squadron to Host Executive Officer Of NAWCTSD and NSA Commanding Officer, Roger Kennicutt, CDR, USN(Ret) announced that the SCC chapter of the Association of Naval Aviation, the Silver Osprey Squadron will host Captain Erik O. Etz, USN, X.O of the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division and Naval Support Activity, Orlando, FL at their next regular luncheon.The event is open to the public, by reservation, and will be held at the Plaza Club in Freedom Plaza, on Friday, November 14, 2014 at 11:30 a.m.

Captain Etz, a Naval Aviator, recently completed a tour of duty as Director, Test and Evaluation of the F-35 Naval Variants at VX23 stationed at Patuxent River Naval Air Station. In this role, he served as the senior military lead for the F-35 Integrated Test Force, which was charged with the developmental testing of the STOVL and CV variants of the F-35. During this tour he flew the F/A-18 aircraft in support roles.

Captain Etz is expected to give the group a thorough, but UNCLASSIFIED, brief on the two aircraft versions. One designed for Naval Aircraft Carrier Operations and the other, to be used by the USMC, which has vertical takeoff and landing capability for use on smaller platforms.

He started his naval career in the Naval ROTC program and was commissioned in 1990.

He received his designation

as a Naval Aviator in 1993. His first assignment was to VFA-82 flying the F/A-18C Hornet. He deployed on the USS America flying missions in support of United Nations Operations; Deliberate Force, Deny Flight, and Decisive Edge in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Operation Southern Watch in Iraq.

Captain Etz graduated from the

US Navy Test Pilot School in June of 1998 and flew test missions in the F/A-18 A-F and T-45 A/C aircraft. He also was the Project Officer for the F/A-18 E/F Third Sea Trials.

He returned to the fleet in December 2000 as the Landing Signal Officer and Safety Officer on the staff CCAW-9 and deployed aboard the USS John

Stennis in the North Arabian Sea following the events of September 11, 2011. Captain served in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

He returned to NAS Patuxent River, MD in June of 2004 until his assignment as Executive Officer at NAWCTSD Orlando, Florida.

Captain Etz has logged over 3,500 flight hours in 35 aircraft with over 840 carrier landings on 14 different aircraft carriers. He has earned the Bronze Star, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, two Meritorious Service Medals, three Air Medals (Strike Flight), three Navy Commendation Medals, the Navy Achievement Medal and various unit and service awards.We expect a great Q & A session after the presentation.

The Silver Osprey Squadron #64 Chapter of the ANA is open to military and civilians alike. The only requirement for participation is an interest in military aviation.

For more information about our group you can email us at silverosprey@yahoo.com.

You can also log on to our website suncitycenter.org/activities/ veterans.html.

For reservation to our November 14 luncheon, mail checks to Mr. Tom Harding, 309 Noble Fair Drive, Sun City Center, FL 33573.

Cost is $17 for non-members and $14 for members and their guests. Deadline for reservations is Wednesday, November 12, 2014.

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Military News MOAA Charity Golf Tournament Held

MOWW Sponsors YLC Awards Ceremony

Story & Photo by B. Frank Kepley, CAPT, USN, (Ret), Military Correspondent The Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) recently held a special Youth Leadership Conference (YLC) Recognition and Special Awards Program honoring high school students from seven area high schools.

The affair was held at the Sun City Center Renaissance Club on October 16, 2014.

The schools involved in the YLC program were East Bay, Lennard, Riverview, Spoto, Newsome, Durant and Plant City. The Military Family Support Trust (MFST), is also a participator and contributor in the YLC

program. Lt. Col. James Warchol USAF (Ret), Commander of the MOWW local chapter coordinated and emceed the event. The affair included a luncheon and participation in the YLC Recognition and Special Awards Program.

Special MOWW Patrick Henry Awards were presented to Kimberly Balderas, Riverview High School and Andrew Pitts, Spoto High School, for their outstanding leadership qualities.

Two other students who were unable to attend to receive their Patrick Henry awards were Greg Amole, from Durant High School and Tia Gonzales from Newsom High School.

L to R: Frank Hinson, Don Quast, C. T. Watts and Julian Graham

Story & Photo by B. Frank Kepley, CAPT, USN, (Ret), Military Correspondent The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) held their annual charity golf tournament on October 12, 2014, at the Freedom Plaza Golf Course in Sun City Center. The tournament was held to benefit the Homeless Veterans and Operation Warmheart.

Prior to the tournament start a continental breakfast was provided and following the tournament a luncheon was served and prizes awarded.

The winners were: 1st place: From left to right in photo: Frank Hinson, Don Quast, C. T. Watts and Julian Graham.

2nd place: Ronald Peterman, Blaine Hinds, Rodney Ferguson and Tom Murphy.

In addition a putting contest was held, which was won by Tat Knies, who won $85.00.MOAA would like to extend a special thanks to our Exclusive Signature Sponsor, Freedom Plaza, for the use of their golf course and Plaza Club and Doris Glass, who put many hours of work into putting it together.

Thom Brown, President of SCC MOAA presenting check to Lt. Col. Carol Barkalow USA (Ret)

MOAA Makes Donation to Homeless Veterans

Story & Photo By B. Frank Kepley, CAPT, USN, (Ret), Military Correspondent Retired Army Lt. Col. Carol Barkalow was the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) featured speaker in the Florida Room at the North Side Atrium Building on October 1, 2014.

Col. Barkalow graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in May 1980. She has held a variety of command and staff positions including Staff Officer; Company Commander; Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff of the Army; Battalion Executive Officer; Plans and Operations Officer; and Battalion Commander.

In 1990, Lt. Col. Barkalow published a book, “In the Men’s House,” detailing her four years as a member of the first class of women to graduate from West Point. Stories, photos, and interviews with LTC Barkalow

have been published in numerous newspapers and magazines and she has been featured on a number of television programs. She has also testified to Congress on the subject of women in combat and in 2012 she was honored by the Florida Business Professional Women’s Association as a “First Woman of Tampa Bay.” In 2013, Carol co-founded an organization, Heaven on Earth for Veterans, Inc, which focuses on providing safe, affordable, furnished living quarters to military veterans in need of housing. The creation of, and her continued association with this organization was her topic for the MOAA members at the luncheon.

Subsequent to her presentation Lt. Col. Barkalow was presented with a check for $500.00 to be used for the Heaven on Earth for Veterans organization.

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2014 Bowls USA National Championships Coming to SCC

SCC Lawn Bowlers practice. Two local teams will face off with the best bowlers from across the country starting November 3..

By NOKP Staff Hundreds of the best lawn bowlers from across the nation will descend on Sun City Center beginning on Monday, November 3, through Saturday, November 8, to compete in the 2014 Bowls USA National Championships. Come cheer on TWO hometown Sun City Center teams representing the Southeast Region. Winners will move on to the World Championships. Don’t miss this exciting event!

Monday, November 3rd 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM- Bowls Inspection and Practice Tuesday, November 4th 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM – Registration, Bowls Inspection and Practice 4:00 PM – Opening Ceremonies Wednesday, November 5th 8:45AM- Trial Ends 9:00AM- First Game 11:30-1:00- Lunch-Ticket required 1:00 PM Second Game

Thursday, November 6th 8:45 AM - Trial Ends 9:00 AM - Third Game 11:30-1:00 - Lunch-Ticket required 1:00 PM - Fourth Game 6:00 PM - Pot Luck Dinner for Champions and guests Friday, November 7th 8:45 AM - Trial Ends 9:00AM- Fifth Game 11:30-1:00 - Lunch-Ticket required 1:00 PM – Sixth Game 6:00 PM – Golden Bias Club Reception for Members only Saturday, November 8th 8:45 AM - Trial Ends 9:00 AM - Seventh Game Lunch Break Playoffs after lunch break if needed 6:00 PM – Cocktails 7:00 PM - Dinner Renaissance2

Golf Tournament Benefit

The Sun City Center/South Shore is a non profit 501 (c) 3 organization committed to supporting, as well as developing, new sources of safe houses for child victims of sex trafficking.Child sex trafficking is a hidden crime that our Tampa Bay law enforcement deals with every day. Within our greater community, one FBI agent alone rescues 25 to 30 pre-teen and teens every year with nowhere to place them for the trauma therapy, safety and restoration that they need.

To bring this placement solution to our law enforcement and children we need the community’s help. We are seeking sponsors for our next fund raising event, a golf outing at Falcon Watch Golf Course in Sun City Center on November 20, 2014.

We are asking you to partner with us in this fund raising event.

Suggested levels of sponsorship are: Gold Sponsor - $500 Receive 2 free entries including Lunch Silver Sponsor - $300 Receive Tee Marker with name on it Bronze Sponsor $100 All sponsors will be listed in program Please join us to make a difference in these children’s lives. Checks may be made payable to CCAHT to ensure deductibility.For further questions call Chuck Weir at 813-633-1914.

SCC Pickleball Club Begins New Program

The Pickleball Club started a new program where players of similar ability can challenge each other on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The play starts at 8am and members may play on court #5 all day. After a team has 3 wins, it must go to the bottom of the list and two new teams enter. In the photo are the first players participating in this event. Bill Royal and Jerry Benningfield won their first two games.

In the photo they are playing Renee Bray and Jeff Bennett.Lessons for beginners have started on Tuesdays from 1p.m.-3p.m. and open play for beginners on Thursday from 1pm-3pm. See Harold at the courts.Ladders leagues will begin first of January 2015. Playing Clinics will begin in November on Fridays. See Ralph about times.

Last year membership increased from the 140’s to 221 members.

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Sports Quiz

By Chris Richcreek 1. How many times did Coach Ron Fraser take the University of Miami (Fla.) baseball team to the College World Series during his 30-year career?

2. Who holds the major-league career record for most outfield assists?

3. In 2013, Atlanta’s Tony Gonzalez joined two other NFL players who caught a touchdown pass in 17 or more seasons. Name the other two.

4. The San Francisco Dons, in 1956, became the third school to win back-to-back NCAA men’s basketball championships.

Name the first two to do it.

5. Who holds the record for most career shutouts by a St. Louis Blues goalie?

Answers 1. Twelve times, winning it all twice (1982, ‘85).

2. Tris Speaker, with 449.

3. Irving Fryar (17 seasons) and Jerry Rice (19 seasons).

4. Oklahoma A&M (1945-46) and Kentucky (1948-49).

5. Jaroslav Halak, with 20 shutouts (2010-14).

6. The Netherlands (1974, ‘78, 2010).

7. Bernard Hinault, in 1985. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

Evening of Storytelling at United Methodist Church

New Lawn Bowler

Welcome to the latest new lawn bowler. Pictured above are Roger Toussaint and Diann Thomas, bowling instructor. Roger completed the lawn bowling training class on October 9, 2014, and is already enjoying the sport. Lawn bowling classes are free so stop by the club and sign up for years of fun and fellowship.

Prescription Drugs vs.

Over the Counter Meds

The Health Team of The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center invites the community to a timely seminar: “Prescription Drugs vs.

Over The Counter Meds.” On November 12th at 10:00 AM in the Life Enrichment Center on the church campus at 1210 Del Webb West.

Sujith Idiculla, Pharmacy Manager at Walgreens, will address your questions and concerns on this important topic. Sujith will provide medication updates with attention given to certain conditions such as diabetes. Please call the church office at (813) 634-2539 to reserve your space for this informative seminar. The United Methodist Church – leading the way toward a healthy community.

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6. Which country’s men’s soccer team has reached three World Cup finals without winning one?

7. Who was the last French bicyclist to win the Tour de France?

The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center will be presenting an evening of storytelling called “In Their Own Write” on Friday, November 7th at 6:30 PM in the church sanctuary. The program will feature local short story authors and storytellers. Performers included in this second storytelling program at the church are Glenn Appleyard, Tom Cherry, Alysa Hendricks, Jim King, Beverly Paulsen, Celia Staples, Ed & Carol Stewart. A donation of just $5 is requested at the door on the evening of the performance. For additional information about this and other events and activities at the United Church of Sun City Center, please contact Jeff Jordan, Director of Worship Arts, at 813-634-2539. To learn more about the United Methodist Church of Sun City center, please visit our website at www.umcscc.org.

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Thanksgiving Eve Christian Worship Service

Freedom Plaza in partnership with NCWS (Nondenominational Christian Worship Services) will be offering a Thanksgiving Eve Christian worship service on Wednesday, November 26. The service will begin at 4:00 at Freedom Plaza in the auditorium & will be open to the entire community. Kathy Straub, a very well known local talent, will be providing some special music. Traditional Thanksgiving hymns will be sung along with Scripture readings from the Old & New Testaments regarding the concept of thanks. There will be ample parking for all attendees with shuttle service to the building provided

by Freedom Plaza free of charge. No offerings will be requested or collected. For additional information, please call Jim Butner at 813634-3114.

Redeemer Women to Meet New Director of Children/Youth at UMC

The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center welcomes Jeff Collins as Director of Children and Youth Ministries. Jeff and his wife, Susie – Volunteer Assistant To Children/Youth Ministries, are blessed with four children: Jonathan, Olivia, Chrissy and Jeffrey. Prior to joining the UMC Team, they traveled together in full-time ministry across the United States and abroad. As a team, they have ministered in youth and adult services, youth camps and public/private schools. Jeff and Susie have crossed countless denominational walls, focusing on Biblical principles rather than doctrine. The Collins enjoy music ministry as well as performing dramatic skits and creating impactful object lessons. Jeff is a 5th grade teacher at Cypress Creek Elementary and works as an independent insurance inspector. The Collins are excited about this opportunity to work with Kidz Klub and Under The Cross Youth. They feel that God has opened doors for them to serve in ministry at the United Methodist Church of Sun City Center.

Annual Christmas Bazaar at St. John the Divine Episcopal Church 1015 Del Webb, Sun City Center

Saturday, November 8, 2014 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. We will have delicious homemade soup and sandwiches made to order for your luncheon pleasure. We will have our raffle again, as well as, a wonderful assortment of baked goods. We will have jewelry, “attic treasures”, Christmas items and crafts, homemade pies, breads, baked goods, etc., homemade jams, jellies and vegetables. We will also have a Gift Basket Raffle or Chinese Auction. The baskets will be in the following themes: chocolate basket, spa basket, entertainment basket, kitchen basket, tailgate basket, morning cup of joe, & happy hour basket.Come for wonderful bargains and delicious lunch!

The women’s organization of Redeemer Lutheran Church (Women of the ELCA) will meet on Wednesday, November 19th beginning with a breakfast provided by the Board at 9:30 AM. At 10 AM, Dr. Angela Hill, Professor and Chair -Pharmacotherapeutics and Clinical Research Dept., USF College of Pharmacy will provide a presentation titled “Finding a Needle in a Haystack…Navigating through the Maze of Medication Management.” This is a topic that should be of interest to all of us and everyone is invited to attend the program.

Following the program, there will be a business meeting. For more information, call 813-634-1292.

Beth Israel Holy Land Tour

Marion Sharkey, Publicity Chairperson Beth Israel Congregation On Sunday, October 19, a group of travelers from Beth Israel, the Jewish Congregation of Sun City Center, piled into a van to go to the Tampa airport, en route to Philadelphia and then on to Israel.

The group will tour all the major sites and holy places of the country, and will return on October 30. For some, this is a first visit to Israel, while for others it is a return trip. All were very excited and looking forward to a rich experience of the Holy Land and of the modern State of Israel.

Chanukah Dinner and Dance

Marion Sharkey, Publicity ChairpersonBeth Israel Congregation Join us on Sunday, December 21, 2014 at 4 p.m. for the annual Beth Israel Chanukah Party co-sponsored by Sisterhood and Men’s Club. A dinner buffet will be catered by Orange Blossom Catering and will include beef chasseur, orange blossom chicken, potato latkes with apple sauce, green beans with mushrooms, fresh garden salad, mixed fruit medley, dessert, coffee and tea. A vegetarian option is available by request only.

Once again music will be provided by the Scott Blum trio.?Cost for members of Beth Israel or Beth Israel Sisterhood or Men’s Club is $25. Non-members are welcome to join us for $30 per person.

Reservations MUST be prepaid by Friday, December 12, 2014. For additional information contact Rochelle Lafer at 813-938-3824.

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s

A Seminar At the United Methodist Church On Wednesday, November 5 @ 10:00 AM in the Life Enrichment Center on the campus of the United Methodist Church of Sun City Center, Kim Schaub, Program Specialist of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, will address “Know The Signs: Early Detection Matters.”

In recent years, doctors and researchers have made significant progress in characterizing early memory problems and their potential outcomes. Hear the latest information from an expert in the field; health and wellness are a priority of The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center located at 1210 Del Webb West. Free seminar with complimentary refreshments. Please call the church office at (813) 634-2539 for further information and to reserve your space.

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Are You in Need of Food?

If yes, the folks at Our Lady of Guadalupe Food Pantry at Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission Church invite you to stop in for a big box of groceries. Our Lady’s Pantry serves families in Balm, Wimauma, and Sun City Center. Our doors are open on Saturday morning between 8:30 a.m. and noon. We are located in the back of the classroom building in the far right hand corner of the Church campus. Come around and introduce yourself. We look forward to meeting you.

Anita Bullaro, who is co-director of Our Lady’s Pantry, along with her husband Tom, says, “Our Lady’s Pantry serves anyone in need without regard to race or religion. And everyone is treated with respect.”

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A Freedom Plaza Oktoberfest Secret Revealed Submitted by Peggy Burgess

Interfaith Council Appreciates Volunteers

Jim Clor, president of the Sun City Center Interfaith Council, presented certificates of appreciation to volunteers Katie Boykin, left, and Linda Berry of the Linens Department at the Nearly New Shop in the Sun City Center Plaza. The Interfaith Council uses funds raised by the sale of donated items to fund college scholarships and grants to nonprofit organizations. For more information about donations please call 813-642-9099

Beth Israel Paid Up Membership Luncheon

The Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Israel announces its Paid Up Membership Luncheon Please join us on Tuesday November 11th at 12 noon in the Henry Gibson Social Hall located at 1115 Del Webb Blvd., Sun City Center.

There will be a delicious Quiche lunch and a wonderful performance based on Nora Effron’s “Love, Loss, and What I Wore.”In addition, a lovely Chanukah Bazaar will be held featuring gifts for children and adults.Please plan to attend as this promises to be a delightful afternoon.For more information, please call Deborah Boyarsky at 813938-5011.

Holiday Walk and Breakfast

Oktoberfest at Freedom Plaza is always a festive affair and this October’s event followed suit. A benefit for the Freedom Plaza Scholarship Fund, it is well attended and thoroughly enjoyed by residents and guests, alike. The accordion music flows as celebrants toast “Gemuetlichkeit” and enjoy the traditional beer and bratwurst. This year, however, an extra flavor was added: an Oktoberfest happening held secret for over 20 years was made public, finally and with general consent. It provided a special humor to Freedom Plaza’s 2014 Oktoberfest that seems too amusing not to share.

It started as a mere comment, made half in jest, at an Oktoberfest party held in the Marketing Office -- now the Plaza Club -- in 1991, during Freedom Plaza’s construction phase. ”Why don’t we celebrate next year’s Oktoberfest in Munich?” So, as activities coordinator for the residents-to-be, I began making plans for October of 1992, the year Freedom Plaza would open.

Preparation had taken that full year to complete, but with help from German friends I had arranged that the group of 20, all now officially Freedom Plaza residents, would go “castlehopping” on their way to Oktoberfest in Munich, lodging in a succession of Schloss Hotels, modernized guest wings attached to some castles. A private motor coach/driver was hired for the two-week trip, which I would escort.

On a fascinating journey beginning in Frankfurt, our arrival city, and extending southward through Bavaria we had cruised on both the Rhine River and the Koenigsee, an Alpine lake. We had visited Heidelberg, Salzburg and two of “Mad” King Ludwig’s elaborate castles. We had seen the Passion play theatre at Oberammergau and viewed the world from atop the Zugspitze, Germany’s highest peak.

Now we were staying in a castle hotel near Munich and ready our for our final adventure, the next day’s visit to Oktoberfest… or so I assumed. I had already spoken to my Munich contact that would meet us and guide us to the Hackerbrau Festhalle, a “beer tent” seating 5,000, yet not, by far, the largest on the fest grounds. That evening at dinner I encountered embarrassed, reluctant smiles. Finally someone spoke up, “We don’t really want to go Oktoberfest.”

You see, they had already experienced a moderately-sized wine fest at Bad Durkheim. It is held annually around a Medieval wine cask large enough to house a restaurant, a dining treat. I didn’t want the group to miss. The only difference between a wine fest and a beer fest is the primary beverage served. Have dancing, singing, linking arms and swaying to oom-pah-pah music, plus wall-to-wall people. The idea of all this on the supergrand scale of Munich’s Oktoberfest, with its 40,000 celebrants, was just too much for my otherwise adventuresome travelers. So it was that on the next day they toured in nearby Regensburg instead toasting in Munich.

However, they didn’t want folks back at Freedom Plaza to think them “chicken,” so we made a pact: when people asked about Oktoberfest, we would say, “It was wonderful!” and let it go at that. No one in the group ever gave away “our little secret,” but all exchanged conspiratorial smiles at every Oktoberfest afterward as they raised a toast to a visit that never happened, yet a trip that none would ever forget.

News of Kings Point online www.newsofkingspoint.com The Central Campus will be buzzing on December 6 with the Holiday Walk and Breakfast. Mae-Ellen Dowdy is busy here bussing tables last year.

By Phyllis Hodges Can you believe holiday events are starting to appear on our calendar? Don’t forget the Holiday Walk and Breakfast on December 6.

The breakfast will be served 7 a.m. to noon in the Florida, Armstrong and Heritage rooms on the N. Pebble Beach Central Campus. Pancakes, sausage, eggs, toast, coffee and juice are a bargain for only $5. Proceeds go to the Independence Day Fireworks Fund that is becoming a SCC tradition.

Participating clubs will open their doors at 9 a.m. to

welcome browsers, shoppers and visitors wanting to learn more about their clubs.

Sam and Joanne Sudman, who are organizing the breakfast, have been busily the 125 helpers for the breakfast. They still need people. Volunteers who serve as kitchen workers, line servers, and bussers will work only three hours from 6-9 or 9-12. The cleanup crew will take over just before noon.

Contact the Sudmans at jsudman@tampabay. rr.com if you can help with this seasonal event for our community.

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2014 Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting Competition 5th Annual Siesta Key Crystal Classic Nov. 14-18, 2014

This November 14th-18th, twenty-four of the premier master sand sculptors from all over the world will be competing for 1st place on the #1 beach.

The Crystal Classic has become a favorite of many of the professional sand sculptors who have competed here. Citing the beauty and cleanliness of the pristine white sand, sculptors have remarked that their sculptures look almost as if they are “carved in marble.”

In only 24 sculpting hours, (spanning the five day event), the master sculptors create sand masterpieces, some over ten feet tall, and transform the

always beautiful Siesta Beach into an outdoor art gallery.

This event was named as a finalist in Sarasota Magazine’s Best of 2014 and for good reason. The fiveday art event will include: Master sand sculptors competing, all day viewing Friday through Tuesday; over 50 vendors Friday through Monday; live entertainment through Sunday starting Friday at noon; and an amateur sand sculptor contest on Saturday.

Siesta Santa will be on his sand throne again this year making a great photo op for next year’s Christmas cards.

New this year: “Taste of Siesta” on Saturday, November 15th from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. This fundraiser will feature over 15 local restaurants, an open bar and live music by Alli & the Venturas. Advance tickets will be $40.

Off-site shuttle service will be offered on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 15 and 16 from Riverview High School, and sculpture viewing with the special Mobi-Mat on the sand for easier walking on Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 17 & 18.

Proceeds of the Siesta Key Crystal Classic benefit Mote Marine Laboratory’s sea turtle research and conservation

The Kitchen Diva

By Angela Shelf Medearis and Gina Harlow The Spice World’s Golden Treasure Curry is a heady melange of spices and pungent root vegetables that come together to form a symphony of flavors that create the essence of the blend. Yet when you hear the word “curry” you might assume it refers to a dish popular in Indian cuisine. Curry is used in countless ways in cuisines all over the world -- from Asia to Europe, the Caribbean and South America.

The amalgamation that is curry, in all its forms, represents the spice world coming together in an exotic and piquant melting pot of flavors extracted from pods and seeds, peppers, wine, ginger and garlic. The vast array of ingredients represented in curries hails from Asia and its subcontinents. But these highly coveted seasonings eventually made their way to the rest of the world.

Curry is an immigrant that became a naturalized citizen in many countries, with a unique version born in each new land.

As the foundation of spices that constituted the original curry moved from one place to the next, the curries themselves took on different qualities.

Many curries are the color of gold, and it is an interesting coincidence, because the curry spices at one time traded as if they were gold. For thousands of years, humans have valued the qualities of aromatic plants.

Spices were coveted everywhere and used in everything from cuisine to medicines.

In Asia, spices moved across the continent by land, and were the heart of an important and lucrative commerce. Hundreds of years after that, with the invention of sophisticated navigational vessels, explorers and traders took to the seas, along with their prized cargo of spices.

The curries we see today are descendants of mixtures that date back 4,000 years. Thanks to archeological advances, scientists can determine what

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SiestaKeyCrystalClassic.com. minutes more, or until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat.

Stir in peas, cilantro and lime juice. Serve with white or basmati brown rice, if desired. Serves 6.

our ancestors ate by examining skeletons and ancient pieces of pottery. We know that even then, a form of curry was part of the primitive culinary landscape.

While curries vary from place to place, they all seem to have evolved from the basic spices of ginger, garlic and turmeric.

Curries can consist of countless ingredients, from cumin and coriander to hot chilies and lemongrass.

While some curries are dry, most are added to a stew, combined with actual curry, bay or lime leaves, and vegetable, beef or chicken stock or coconut milk.

There is a strong history of meat in these stews, but many curries are vegetarian. Curry and vegetables are a wonderful combination, elevating vegetable dishes to tasty, stand-alone heights. Try my recipe for Quick Curried Vegetables, and make your own Mild Curry Powder to use in this and countless other recipes!

QUICK CURRIED VEGETABLES This recipe can be adapted to fit the seasons. Cubes of squash, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, broccoli florets or tender greens all work well.

• 2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil • 3 tablespoons mild curry powder (recipe below or bottled brand) • 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)

• 1 large bell pepper, seeded, ribs removed and sliced into strips • 4 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped • 1 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon black pepper • 3 tablespoons tomato paste • 1 (13.5-ounce) can reduced fat coconut milk • 1 cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth • 3 medium-size red-skinned potatoes (about 1 pound), scrubbed and cut into 1-inch chunks • 1 (9-ounce) package frozen cut green beans • 1 small cauliflower, cut into small florets (about 4 cups) • 1/2 cup frozen green peas • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro • 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add curry powder and cook, stirring for about 30 seconds. Add the onion, bell pepper, garlic, salt and pepper, and cook 5 minutes, or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Add tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.

2. Stir in coconut milk and broth.

Bring to boil. Add potatoes, reduce heat to medium, cover and cook 15 minutes, or until potatoes are still firm but almost done.

3. Stir in green beans and cauliflower. Cover, and cook 5

MILD CURRY POWDER • 2 tablespoons ground cumin • 2 tablespoons ground coriander • 2 teaspoons ground turmeric • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seed •1/2 teaspoon ground ginger In a blender or food processor, combine cumin, coriander, turmeric, red pepper flakes, mustard seed and ginger.

Process to a fine powder. Store in an airtight container. Makes 1/4 cup.

Visit Angela Shelf Medearis’ website at www.divapro.com. To see how-to videos, recipes and much, much more, Like Angela Shelf Medearis, The Kitchen Diva! on Facebook and go to Hulu. com. Read Gina Harlow’s blog about food and gardening at www.peachesandprosciutto. com. Recipes may not be reprinted without permission from Angela Shelf Medearis. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc., and Angela Shelf Medearis

Now Here’s a Tip

By JoAnn Derson • Here’s a fun game to help kids learn their sight words: BINGO! Make your own bingo cards with sight words in all the spaces. Use flash cards to call out the words, and the kids can mark them off as they hear them. We tape the bingo card to a small magnetic dry erase board, and the kids use refrigerator magnets to cover the words. We can use the boards over and over, really reinforcing the lesson. And it’s fun! -- A.J. in Florida • Glass and chrome will shine if you clean them with newspaper. You can mist the paper with water first, but not too much. Rub É and the shine comes right out, plus no streaks or lint! © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc

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blood clot or cholesterol going to that part of the brain).

Your doctor has done a lot of things right, as best I can tell. The MRI scan you had also might have included an MRA (magnetic resonance angiography), which is a special form of MRI that looks specifically at the blood vessel. I am not sure about the vascular check you had, but I would suspect it might have been an echocardiogram, especially one that looks at the aortic arch, where emboli sometimes form, as well as a look at the blood vessels in the neck with a Doppler ultrasound. An echo done through the esophagus may be better at spotting problems than one done through the chest.

Aggrenox is a combination of aspirin and dipyridamole, which make the platelets less “sticky” and reduce the risk of a blood clot and stroke. It’s a reasonable choice to prevent further TIA and stroke. Some authorities recommend a statin to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack.

Finally, something that’s easy for me to say but hard to do: relax.

Being anxious all the time isn’t good for you. It sounds like your doctor is doing the right things and that you are on a good medication to prevent further problems.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I need some medications, like Dulcolax and Miralax, for some tests. The

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By Keith Roach, M.D. TIA Events Launch Search for Cause DEAR DR. ROACH: In the past six weeks, I have had five TIA events, ranging from a minute or so to six minutes. My symptoms are: a loss of control of my right leg, moving up to my right arm and fingers; and a loss of speech. I am aware and thinking during these episodes, although a little disoriented.

I was hospitalized after the last one and was given a CT scan, an MRI and many blood tests: All were “normal” for my age (which is 68). A vascular check was done, as my BP was different when taken in both arms, and they say that was normal also. A 24-hour heart monitor is yet to be read.

My doctor put me on Aggrenox 25/200. My mom had a stroke at 42 and passed away at 49, diagnosed as a thrombosis to her heart. What is the next step? I am so anxious all the time, waiting for something to happen. -- L.C. ANSWER: “TIA” stands for “transient ischemic attack.” It has the symptoms of a stroke, but by definition lasts less than 24 hours. The symptoms you are describing are in the distribution of the middle cerebral artery in the left hemisphere of the brain. This could be caused by a blockage in the artery or, less likely, by an embolism (a small

Trivia Test

By Fifi Rodriguez 1. GAMES: What popular board game originally was called Lexiko?

2. MOVIES: Who was the female star of “Pulp Fiction”?

3. TELEVISION: In which television sitcom did the character Reverend Jim appear?

4. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the common birthstone associated with the month of February?

5. HISTORY: Which two early American cities were linked by the Natchez Trace route?

6. MYTHOLOGY: What were the Hesperides?

7. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital of Morocco?

8. FAMOUS QUOTATIONS: Which children’s author once said, “Adults are just obsolete children and the hell with them”?

9. AD SLOGANS: Which cosmetics company used the advertising slogan, “Maybe she’s born with it”?

10. PHOBIAS: What kind of fear is represented by the condition called “thalassophobia”?

Answers: 1. Scrabble 2. Uma Thurman 3. “Taxi” 4. Amethyst 5. Nashville, Tenn. and Natchez, Miss.

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generics are so much cheaper.

Is there much difference, compared with the expensive brand? -- J.M. ANSWER: In my experience, there is almost no difference between the brand name and the generic for prescription and most overthe-counter medicines.

The quantity and quality of the active ingredient is regulated. The inactive ingredients occasionally may cause a reaction in a sensitive person. Most physicians, including myself, use generic

brands for themselves and their families.

Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible.

Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med. cornell.edu. To view and order health pamphlets, visit www. rbmamall.com, or write to P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475. © 2014 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved=

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Pe rs on a l i z e d M e m ory C a r e

Wind Chimes

On days with windows open to the sky, My mother would, with faintest trace of smile, Step out into the warmth of our lanai, Then pause and stare and listen for a while.

And presently she’d reach up to unclasp The iridescent crystals swaying there.

The tantalizing tinkle in her grasp, She’d bring the music in for us to share.

Once gently placed above the open bay, It’s colors dancing on the curtains’ wings, Our instrument would then begin to play Its grace notes like a fairy choir sings.

Alzheimer’s Series:

Alzheimer’s Through the Holidays

So often when I’m faced with troubled times, I bring to mind our ritual of the chimes.

Wednesday, November 5 • 2:00-3:30 pm

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A Delightful Distraction

Wednesday, November 19 • 2:00-3:30 pm

There’s a storm outside and all I can do is sit and stare at cute, little you.

Though the raindrops fall with a steady pace, the sun shines through on your precious face.

When the wind picks up and trees surrendered, your love responds and calm is rendered.

There’s a storm inside that the eye can’t see; Seconds take flight and days swiftly flee.

As my ailments race against Father Time, I›ll win with a shift in paradigm.

Ahead there is more than there is behind; Among the gray Worth is intertwined.

Storms inside and out and what can I do?

Just sit and stare at cute, little you. ©2014 Suzanne S. Austin-Hill

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Contract Bridge Super Crossword

by STEVE BECKER CARD-READING

MIXED BREEDS

This deal occurred in the Life Master Pairs at the 1992 Summer North American Championships.

It features an unusual play by one declarer, who succeeded where many others in the same contract failed.

South arrived at four spades as shown, and West led the K-J of diamonds.

Declarer played low from dummy on the second diamond, but East overtook the jack with

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the ace and continued with a third diamond, bringing South to the critical point of the play.

Given the bidding and play thus far, it was clear that West had started with only two diamonds. If declarer discarded on dummy’s established diamond queen, or if he ruffed low, he was virtually certain to lose the trick to a low trump in West’s hand.

This was an acceptable loss if West had started with three spades to the king, since a subsequent spade finesse would allow declarer to pick up the rest of the suit. But if East started with the spade king, discarding or ruffing low at trick three would ultimately lead to defeat.

The question, therefore, was who had the spade king? Based on East’s overcall and the fact that West had already turned up with the K-J of diamonds, South decided East was far more likely to have the king of spades.

Accordingly, he ruffed the third diamond with the jack. After this held, he led a spade to the ace, disdaining the finesse, and returned the spade four. East won with the king, but no matter what he returned, dummy’s queen of spades would sooner or later capture West’s ten, and the contract was home. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Strange But True

By Samantha Weaver • It was beloved American author Kurt Vonnegut who made the following sage observation: “Laughing or crying is what a human being does when there’s nothing else he can do.”

• If you removed all the phosphorus from your body, you’d have enough to make about 250 matchheads.

• Those who study such things say that boys who have first names that are considered to be strange or peculiar have a higher incidence of mental problems as adults than boys with more traditional names.

The correlation was not found to hold true for girls.

• The next time you’re at a holiday gathering and someone has had a bit too much to drink, you can say that person is cherubimical; it’s much nicer than calling a family member a drunk.

• You may have learned that the distress signal SOS stands for “Save Our Ship,” but that’s a myth. That signal was chosen because in Morse Code, it’s easy to remember and transmit the three dots, three dashes and three dots that represent those letters.

• There was a time when it was illegal in Hawaii for a woman to eat a coconut.

• According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the oldest documented living parrot is more than 80 years old. Cookie, a Major Mitchell’s cockatoo, has lived at the Brookfield Zoo in Illinois since May 1934.

• The New Orleans Saints were admitted to the National Football League on Nov. 1, 1966 -- All Saints’ Day. The team, however, was named for the iconic New Orleans jazz song “When the Saints Go Marching In.” • If you’re an American who has a garden, you’re more likely to be growing tomatoes than any other vegetable or fruit.

Thought for the Day: “You can pretend to be serious; you can’t pretend to be witty.” -- Sacha Guitry © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc

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Salome’s Stars

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Lots of choices could make it difficult to select what is best for your needs. Avoid snap judgments. Take the time to check them all out to find the one that really meets your goals.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You could once again experience pressure from others who would like to see you move in another direction. But heed your Bovine instincts to stay on your own path.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Taking charge of a project that seems to be about to stall or collapse altogether could be a challenge. But once everyone knows what you expect of him or her, things should go smoothly.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Avoid the pressures of the upcoming holiday period by setting a time right now to discuss how to divide up the responsibility of helping a loved one come through a difficult period.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) It’s not too early for all you Leonas and Leos to start making longdistance travel plans. The sooner you stop procrastinating and start deciding where, when and how you’re going, the better.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Someone you’ve known for years might disappoint you, or even make you feel you’ve been betrayed. But check the facts carefully before you make charges that could backfire on you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) A holiday plan might need to be revised to accommodate an unexpected complication.

Come up with an alternative arrangement as soon as possible to avoid more problems down the line.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov.21) Don’t accept halfway explanations for a situation that requires full disclosure. The more you know now, the better able you will be to handle any complications that might arise.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) The cooperation you relied upon might not be easy to get. Maybe there’s an information gap. See if everyone understands the situation. If not, be sure to offer a full explanation.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan.19) Problems caused by that recent workplace distraction should soon be easing, allowing you to resume working at a less frantic pace. That personal matter also begins to ease up.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb.18) Changing your mind about a job decision isn’t easy for the usually committed Aquarian. But once you check it out, you’ll find facts you didn’t know before. And facts don’t lie.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Your unique way of sizing up a situation gives you an edge in resolving that upsetting workplace problem. Stay on your current course regardless of any attempts to distract you.

BORN THIS WEEK: You are emotionally attuned to what’s going on around you, and you easily pick up on people’s needs. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

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