News of Kings Point November 2023

www.kpmaster.com Kings Point Master Association Annual Meeting and Election 2023

Mark your calendars for the Master Association Annual Meeting & Election on November 15, 2023, at 9:30 AM in the KPNCH Veterans Theater.

This year, 14 candidates are running for 4 seats on the Master Board. The candidates include James Allen, Daniel Brennan, Sandra Collins, George Cordelli, Robert Davies, David Ferrelli, David McClure, Ri Nakamura, Les Raba, Sally Reisman, Chris Robinson, Barry Ross, Raymond Vaccaro, and Rodney Walker.

Committee. The video of this event is available at kpmaster.com/kptv.

Voting is being conducted via official ballots from the Presidents of the 114 Associations in Kings Point.

If you wish to express your opinion, please contact your Association President. We encourage you to watch the video to make an informed decision.

Good luck to all cadidates!

On October 17th, the Meet the Candidates meeting took place.

Each candidate had 2 minutes to introduce themselves and explain why they should be on the Master Board. They also answered 2 questions provided by the SEC Reminder - Master Association Meeting - 2023-2024 Budget Presentation November 8, 2023 @ 9:30 AM - KPNCH - Veterans Theater

The holidays are right around the corner and preparations for Kings Point’s holiday events are well underway. Last year’s events were a huge success and the community raised over $17,000 for the Mary & Martha House in Ruskin. This year we will be raising money during the holidays for A Kids Place, a 501(C)(3) tax exmpt corporation that focuses on keeping siblings together by providing housing for up to 60 kids.

The events will kick off with a tree lighting ceremony on November 24th at Charles Hassel Park at 6:30 PM. This event will feature a beautifully decorated park, strolling carolers, a visit from Santa and a specialty food Twisted Sugar. The tree lighting will coincide with the unveiling of the holiday lighting at the front and back entrances.

The Third Annual Celebration of the Holidays will be held on December 11th in the North Clubhouse. The festivities will include food, fun, spirits, and a raffle. There will be tasty entrées and desserts along with a collection of adult beverages.

Numerous clubs will be stationed throughout the North Clubhouse to allow for some last-minute shopping, carolers will be strolling the halls and opportunities for a photo with Santa will be available. Thousands of dollars in raffle prizes will be waiting to be won which may include items like a cruise, hotel stays, sporting event tickets, ipads, gift cards and baskets and much, much more.

The Festival of Trees and wreaths

will also be on display at this event giving you the opportunity to bid on a special themed tree or wreath. All proceeds from the Festival of Trees will also benefit A Kids Place. For more information about the Festival of Trees, please reach out to Sue Martucci at suemartucci@gmail. com.

The COA will host their annual holiday lighting contest again this year so get ready to brighten up the holidays and show off your decorating skills and festive spirit. Judging will take place on December 15th and prizes will be awarded for First Place ($100), Second Place ($50), and Third Place (Honorable Mention).

A golf cart parade, also sponsored by the COA, has been added to the line up again this year. The parade will be held December 16th. This is your chance to show off your creative and festive spirit. $250 will be awarded to the winning golf cart, second place will receive $150, and third place will receive $100.

More details on all of these events including start times, parade routes, menus, judging criteria and how to sign up for these events will be sent out soon. We are still looking for sponsors for the event so if you own a business or know of one that may like to participate, please call 813-812-7580, contact master@ kpmaster.com.

All sponsors will receive recognition through various outlets including digital and print releases, website exposure and possibly a designated table the night of the event depending on the level of sponsorship. We are suggesting that the monetary value of the item/s donated reach above $25 and that all gifts that are contributed be unused, unopened, unwrapped, and be publicly presentable so that we may draw as many donations as possible for all items received.

November 2023 Pattern and Coverage Upgrades Underway enhancements, our focus will shift to the lower loop (Section 2).

We are excited to announce that pattern and coverage enhancements are in full swing.

Currently, eight associations have been successfully completed, and our teams are actively engaged in the Andovers, Bedfords, and Oxford 1 areas. The tentative schedule is set to transition to include the Gloucesters on November 17th. Following the upper loop (Section 1) association

Field Audits Update Field audits for the 41 hub are now concluded. Reports are expected

by November 1st. Subsequently, we will begin contacting aissociations to review the audit findings and discuss parts pricing. Field audits for the remaining 2 hubs are anticipated to finish by June 1st.

Stay Informed To discover which hub your association is on and to access the latest information regarding pattern and coverage updates, please visit our website at www. kpmaster.com/irrigation.

PONDS IN KINGS POINT - FAQS

Can I or my personal guest fish in the ponds?

Yes. No license is required. All fishing is for sport only and in the Master Association ponds only, which are generally not bordered by a golf course pond. Catch and release only, no cast nets allowed, and barb-less hooks are to be used.

For more information and rules see the ponds page on the Master’s website at kpmaster.com/ponds.

How many ponds are the Master Association responsible for?

49 Master owned ponds and 14 on the closed golf courses.

Who is responsible for the Ponds?

The Master Association is responsible for association ponds as well as the ponds on the closed golf courses.

They are all serviced using Solitude Lake Management. They are numbered and can be seen on a map available on the Master’s web page kpmaster.com/ponds. Side note, the Master is not responsible to maintain the ponds on the open golf courses, that would be Clublink’s responsibility. Additionally, the ponds at the clubhouses are managed by Vesta. A Pond Committee assists the Master.

Can the weeds on the shore be removed?

Most of what people consider to be weeds are beneficial plants. The proper plants will prevent shoreline soil erosion and help prevent flooding.

Reducing the use of fertilizer, pet waste, and grass clippings will reduce the amount of nuisance plants. By

planting the correct native plants on the shoreline erosion is prevented and stormwater runoff is slowed down.

What are detention ponds?

Detention ponds are built in low-lying areas where the ground is relatively flat and can hold water. They are part of a stormwater system. They are designed to allow material to settle and be absorbed. They are required by the County to have aquatic plants around them to help filter sediment in stormwater runoff. Water is allowed to fill the basin. This serves to prevent flooding; help recharge groundwater supplies and improve our water quality by filtering out pollutants and sediment from stormwater runoff. This helps protect local streams, rivers, and other bodies from pollution.

(Think Cypress Creek, Little Manatee River, and Tampa Bay). They support aquatic life, while the surrounding area provides habitat for a variety of birds, mammals, and other wildlife.

Can I swim or drink the water in a retention pond?

The water is not safe for drinking. It is best to keep your dogs from drinking it. Swimming is not allowed and not safe for swimming. Alligators and steep banks add to the reasons to stay away from the edge of ponds.

What can I do to help?

Don’t put grass clippings or yard waste in the ponds!

Grass should not be mowed or fertilized around the ponds.

Don’t wash your vehicles and let the water flow into the storm sewer drains.

Nuisance Alligator Captured Southampton 1 & 2 An alligator is deemed a nuisance if it is at least 4 feet in length and the caller believes it poses a threat to people, pets, or property.

There are situations when smaller alligators wind up in places that are not acceptable, such as swimming pools, garages, etc., and must be removed. If you have a nuisance alligator in your Association call 813-812-7559.

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Daylight saving time ends Nov. 5, 2023. This means it’s time to change your clocks. It’s also a great time to change the batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms. It’s recommended that you change the batteries in these safety devices every six months at the same time every year. Having working smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms is one of the easiest, least expensive ways to keep your family members safe.

Where to put smoke detectors and carbon dioxide alarms Install smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms throughout your house following these suggested guidelines: Smoke detector installation • The placement of smoke detectors depends on the layout and size of your home.

• Install one detector on each floor, one near the kitchen (but not within 10 feet of the stove), one in each sleeping area and in hallway areas.

• A smoke detector should be placed Walking is a popular form of exercise and stress relief. Many people enjoy walking because it allows them to get some time outside while also logging those exercise hours each week. While walking at any time of day offers positive cardiovascular and psychological benefits, it is important for nighttime walkers to understand the added risks to being out after dark. As with any other outdoor or exercise activity, there are some basic dos and don’ts that will help keep walkers safe during their jaunts through the outdoors. A little planning and proactive behavior can go a long way in the prevention of certain risks associated with walking at night.

Dos for the Nighttime Walker • Walk in well-lit areas. Try to stick to parts of your neighborhood or other locations that offer lighting and limit dark areas. Walking in heavily wooded or abandoned, empty streets where there is little light can be dangerous.

• Walk on sidewalks or pathways.

Q. Dr. Sandy, My dog licks her bottom a lot. The vet gave her an allergy shot, but that didn’t work. Is there something I can put on it?

A. There are many reasons that dogs lick the rear end area. Most common are anal glands that might not be expressed completely or with difficulty—which can lead to scooting, irritation, and licking.

Constipation, diarrhea, injury, or even tumors in that area can also lead to licking. Licking near the vulvar area in a female can also be a problem if there is discharge, leakage, or urinary tract infection.

Sometimes it is just a lick cycle that may resolve after an “allergy shot” (which is not a specific treatment but can relieve inflammation).

The ointments I prescribe require an examination/diagnosis. Use caution with over-the-counter human ointments that might have the correct active ingredient, but might be toxic when licked or ingested by a dog. Groomers often

The News of Kings Point

Changing your clocks? Change your batteries, too!

Written by Parenting Services - October 6, 2023

November 2023

Smoke detector testing To test a smoke detector, press and hold the test button. It can take a few seconds to begin; a loud earpiercing siren should sound from the smoke detector while the button is pressed. If the sound is weak or nonexistent, replace your batteries.

Check a smoke detector if it is giving off false alarms or emitting short beeps regularly without anyone touching it.

Carbon monoxide alarm testing

on the ceiling or high on a wall.

• It’s best to use interconnected smoke alarms. When one alarm sounds, they all sound.

Carbon monoxide alarm installation • Install carbon monoxide alarms on each level of your home near sleeping areas and near attached garage entry points.

• Carbon monoxide alarms are not needed in attics or basements unless these areas include a bedroom.

• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for placement and

mounting height for a carbon monoxide alarm to be most effective.

• It’s best to use interconnected carbon monoxide alarms. When one alarm sounds, they all sound.

Test your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms Parts of smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms can wear out over time.

Test these devices monthly to ensure they are still working.

Dos and Don't for Walking at Night

You will be safest if you stick to pedestrian pathways or sidewalks when walking at night. Always make sure you are highly visible and alert while walking.

• Walk against traffic if you’re in the street. If possible, walk on the sidewalk. But if there’s no sidewalk available, walk against traffic. It is much more difficult for drivers to see you at night. By walking against traffic, you can see what is coming in advance and allow yourself time to react to danger, and you also place yourself in the driver’s headlights so they can see you better.

• Remain vigilant and alert. This is important at all times of day, but especially at night. If you feel

like something isn’t right or are uncomfortable walking through a particular area, don’t doubt yourself. Watch for cars, animals and other people.

• Carry a whistle, pepper spray or other protective (legal) item that will allow you to defend yourself against an attack. A whistle may help to alert others to your situation if you are injured or being followed.

Pepper spray may allow you to temporarily stop an attacker while you run away to get help.

• Carry a flashlight. This is a simple recommendation.

Having a flashlight helps you see your surroundings when walking at night and allows others to see you.

Not to mention use in self defese.

Kings Point Ask the Pet Vet – November Edition 2023

by Sandra Yosha, DVM, PhD

express anal glands externally but veterinarians do a rectal exam to express the gland completely and rule out other problems.

Keep the area clean with wipes and/or place an E-collar around the neck temporarily to stop the lick cycle, but the best way to solve the problem is to diagnose the cause which might mean a recheck or a second opinion if it is persistent, did not respond to treatment, or did respond but recurred. Sometimes that type of behavior is associated with anxiety or other behavioral issues, which requires a completely different treatment.

PET SAFETY FOR THANKSGIVING AND NOVEMBER In colder climates, winters can already be harsh, especially for mainly indoor pets but most problems are

centered around Thanksgiving and traditional foods. Traveling, having company, indoor or outdoor plants or decorations, and turkey meat and bones can be a problem. The meat is a problem only in excess but also if covered in butter, spices, etc. and all the trimmings. While most may end up with only a tummy ache and / or vomiting / diarrhea, the bones can become foreign bodies that may result in surgical removal. Watch for xylitol and other artificial sugars, onions, and especially chocolates.

Don’t ignore hazards outside; acorns and other hard large objects from trees may also require surgery.

Many of the decorations can be a hazard, some may be poisonous, but others are just a swallowing hazard. Be cautious if your pet does not normally go outside. They may accidentally get let out by your

• Before testing, if a carbon monoxide alarm is connected to a home security company, put the alarm in “test” mode.

• To test a carbon monoxide detector, hold down the test button until you hear two beeps sound off. Once you hear these beeps, release your finger off the test button.

Another safety practice to review with your family every time the clock changes is your home fire exit plan; just one more simple way to help ensure your family’s safety.

Don’ts for the Nighttime Walker • Forget your cell phone. A cell phone can be tucked into your pocket and used if you are injured, lost or need a ride.

• Wear dark clothing. If you have reflective gear, wear it. Athletic stores offer sashes, clothing lines or badges that have reflective material on them so you can be more easily seen. If you don’t have reflective gear, wear bright clothing such as neons or whites.

• Be predictable. Vary your route and your schedule.

While the risk might be low in your neighborhood, it is still a precautionary measure to mix up your times for walking and to take different routes.

• Turn down an offer to walk with a friend. Walking at night alone can be relaxing and allows for quiet reflection. However, once the sun goes down it is always safer to walk with a friend or a group. guests. It would be a good time to review foods that are harmful to pets.

Another often overlooked problem is that of stress and anxiety. Some dogs don’t tolerate changes, extra activity or visitors. Make sure they have a quiet place to be. Put on background noise for them such as music or audio/visual programming. There are over the counter agents that can be used such as ThunderShirt, Feliway spray for cats and ThunderEase / Adaptil spray for dogs and Zylkene for dogs and cats. If your pet requires prescription calming agents, then get a refill or an appointment early.

If you plan to travel with your pet, get airlines requirements if flying, and have a copy of medical records or at least vaccine records if not sick. If you plan to board or have someone come to your home to pet sit have records available and make arrangements early. Provide your contact and instructions for the caregiver or veterinarian in case there is an emergency IN WRITING and an additional contact in case you can’t be reached. Thanksgiving is the biggest travel time of the year and boarding / caregiving may not be readily available. Most pets will be stressed when boarded or when being cared for in your home so don’t overlook the stress products for them too. It is a good time to review emergency procedures and have a pet first aid kit on hand.

November 2023 The News of Kings Point

Holiday Gift Ideas for the Gardeners in Your Life

By Lynn Barber, Florida-Friendly Landscaping TM agent, UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County

Holiday Safety Tips

By: Deputy Merry - SCC Resource Officer

in the winter and spring depending on the cultivar. Rosemary thrives on well-drained soil and at least six hours of sun. Don’t water it too often.

With Christmas and the New Year right around the corner, it’s time to ponder what to gift your gardening friends. The classic holiday plant gift is poinsettia. However, this article will focus on two other great holiday plants, such as Christmas/holiday cactus and Rosemary.

Many grow holiday cacti (Thanksgiving/Christmas) inside the home. It provides colorful blooms, red, white, pink, purple, and more during the holiday season. During fall and winter, days shorten and flower buds form. During the day, this plant should be in an area with bright, indirect light. If you allow artificial light after dark near your holiday cactus starting in October, it may not produce holiday blooms.

Repotting every year works well and be sure to use a well-drained potting medium. Bud growth is encouraged by pruning this plant throughout the year. Pruning in early fall encourages branch growth for holiday flowering.

Rosemary is a fragrant herb that is easy to grow and works well in your landscape and kitchen. You can use it fresh or dried in dishes containing meats, breads, and vegetables. It adds great flavor as a skewer for the barbeque. Not only is it attractive in the landscape, but it is also drought tolerant and produces small pink, lavender, or blue flowers

The gardeners in your life may want non-plant gardening-related gifts. Consider giving items such as knee pads, a garden cart, a saw or pruner, gloves, seeds, bulbs, pots, mulch, potting soil, perlite, compost, plant hangers, composting bin, composting worms, garden sculpture, garbage cans (I only have eight and could use more) and dozens of other items gardeners want or need.

Offer your labor for a specific number of hours or tasks to perform for your friends who may not want or are not able to do them. Tasks could include weeding, planting, pruning, watering, propagating, fertilizing, mulching, relocating plants and more. Get outside and garden so you can check things off your list, enjoy the outdoors and frolic with nature.

The University of Florida IFAS Extension Bookstore has an amazing selection of gardening, health and nutrition, home maintenance, health and nutrition, natural resources, and wildlife books, Logo items include clothing, umbrellas, key chains, hats, children’s books, toys and more. What a place!

For information about upcoming horticultural programs, The Extension Bookstore, and/or to find your county’s calendar of events Contact Barber at labarber@ufl.edu.

Wishing all of you safe and wonderful holidays.

Thanksgiving Activities to Make Your Holiday More Fun

Want to shake up your usual Thanksgiving plans? Just add a few of these easy Thanksgiving activities or games for kids and adults to your Thanksgiving dinner party to make the celebration special.

Activities and things to do on Thanksgiving Day 1. Guess the gratitude - Sharing what you're grateful for is a time-honored tradition, but this year, turn it on its head. Have your friends or family members write down something a little uncommon that they're grateful for (no "family" or "good health").

Then have everyone else try to guess who is thankful for Ted Lasso or TikTok. 2. Test their knowledge - If your crew loves trivia, put together a customized set of questions about your loved ones—and see who remembers the name of your daughter's favorite stuffed animal or which grandma's middle name is Louise.

3. Send them on a scavenger hunt - Create a list of offbeat or Thanksgiving-themed items your guests should go hunt down. (Just make sure you don't have them snag a turkey baster or other tool you're still using for cooking your Thanksgiving dinner.) You can make some of the must-dos videos or photos they need to make (i.e., take a picture of something you're grateful for, gobble like a turkey), and show those during dessert.

4. Include a tasting - Thanksgiving dinner may be the main event, but you can have a little more culinary fun. While wine, beer, whiskey, and other spirits may be traditional tastings, you can try several different takes on a family favorite food, too— i.e., different chocolates, types of apples, or cheeses. Have everyone taste a nibble and talk about what they like or don't. (No need to get fancy about mouth feel or notes unless that's your thing!)

In the coming months, we will be celebrating several holidays with family, friends, and neighbors.

During the holidays we become busy with shopping, parties, and other festivities. These times make us more venerable to certain crimes and perpetrators. Property crimes, especially those in retail centers rise between October and December.

We can never be too careful. So to help you celebrate and have a safe, happy, and peaceful holiday season, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has compiled a list of crime prevention tips for you:

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purse, handbag, and parcels • When approaching or leaving your vehicle, be aware of your surroundings • Ask mall or store security for an escort before leaving your shopping location • Avoid carrying large amounts of cash • When leaving home for an extended time, have a neighbor or family member watch your house and pick up your newspapers and mail • Indoor and outdoor lights should be on an automatic timer • Large displays of holiday gifts should not be visible through the windows and doors of your home • Research charitable organizations before donating (www.charitynavigator.org)

• Park in a well-lit area • Park as close as you can to your destination and take notice of where you parked • Never leave your car unoccupied with the motor running or with children inside • Do not leave packages or valuables on the seat of your car • If you must leave something in the car, lock it in the trunk or put it out of sight • Keep a secure hold on your

Have a wonderful and safe holiday season from us to you, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

The COA is back on schedule for the Fall. We are open Monday through Friday 9 am to 12 noon. We have all the services available for our residents. We ask you to please call ahead if you are requesting notary services. Remember, we have current information on the various services provided in our community as well as those the COA offers.

Items we sell at the COA include reflector vests, postage stamps and lanyards.

by the Florida government). This program provides oversight of assisted living and long-term care facilities. It provides support and investigation of compliance and concerns of individuals and families in these facilities.

What’s New We have the new 2024 pocket calendars available. Stop by and pick one when you get a chance.

When you pick up the calendar, ask for a flashlight and a pen.

Our next Board meeting is November 7th in the Banquet Room of the North Clubhouse.at 2pm. The guest speaker will be Lynn Penley from the State of Florida Department of Elder Affairs. Lynn is the Regional Manager of the Florida Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (a program mandated

Community Resource Deputy Jeff Merry, 813-242-5515.

We are working on developing a COA website. We will have all our communications, information about our community, Sun City Center and many of the publications put together by the county and state.

We will be able to post the “for sales and for rents” online.

Reminders • The COA will close early on November 14, 2023. We will close at 11:30am for our annual volunteer luncheon.

• The COA will be closed on November 23 and 24 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.

• We will have one “Shredding Day” sponsored by the COA on April 16, 2024. Watch for the details in the coming months.

COA Holiday Events Coming Soon! Save the Dates!

Thank you to the Greater Sun City Center Community for your support for all our Organizations!

On October 24 five major volunteer organizations joined together to share their volunteer opportunities with the Greater Sun City Center Community.

A Volunteer Open House was held at the Sun City Center Community Hall – a steady stream of residents came to see some worthwhile activities they could do to spend their time in support of the community. Samaritan Services; Sun City Center Emergency Squad; Men’s Club of Sun City Center; Sun City Center Security Patrol; and Hillsborough County Sheriff joined forces to share with the Community the value and importance of Volunteerism.

Mark your calendars the COA Holiday Events are coming soon!

The Holiday Lighting Contest will be judged on Friday Evening, December 15. The prizes are: First Prize $100.00, Second Prize $50.00, and Honorable Mention. The Golf Cart Parade will be on Saturday, December 16. The prizes are: First Place $250, Second Place $150, and Third place $100. More information will be coming in the next News of Kings Point and in E-blasts that will give the details including where residents can get the applications to participate, parade routes, and more. If you have questions prior to the information being released please contact the COA office, phone # 813-633-1710.

OCTOBER MEETING LOTTERY DRAWING WINNER ($25) THERESA JONES - MAPLEWOOD CONGRATULATIONS!

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NOVEMBER VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH DEBBIE WOLFE

November Volunteer of the Month is Debbie Wolfe. She believes that volunteering is THE answer. She knows that people who volunteer live longer and express higher satisfaction with their lives. If you ask Debbie to slow down, she laughs and just takes on more. She is an Officer with Kindred Spirits which is a group for women to provide avenues to build friendships as we age. Most recently she helped Kindred Spirits organize the Pink Party which raised funds for Moffitt and American Cancer Society. She is an Officer for the Low Vision Support Group. She helped raise $5000 to take members of the Low Vision Support Group on fieldtrips to Lighthouse for the Blind. She also is the driving force behind Dining in the Dark to bring equipment to Kings Point, SCC CA, and Sun Towers. This equipment will help more than 6000 residents who have vision impairments to read things like bank statements, doctor’s instructions and even The Pointer! She is involved in fundraising efforts for Do You Wanna Dance? Club and Dink for Pink with Pickleball. She moved to Kings Point in 2021 and dove headfirst into volunteering. When she is not serving you can find her taking exercise classes in the pool, playing music trivia, or dancing the night away at Rockin Rendezvous.

All Volunteers who were nominated or received the Volunteer of the Month will be honored during a special Volunteer Banquet In August 2024. To submit a volunteer for consideration, please email master@kpmaster.com with the details of there community service.

Master Maintenance Updates Irrigation Repairs November Misc. Repairs November

114 Irrigation Inspections 379 Work Orders 6 Emergency Calls 26 Alteration Requests 18 Mainline Repairs 12 Lateral Line Breaks 26 Valves Repaired/Replaced 3 Lateral Line Reroutes 2 Badger Meter Replaced 4 Gate Valve Repaired 1 Pressure Release Valve 4 Control Boxes Replaced 6 Breakers Replaced 18 Wire Issues

1 Moisture Sensor Installed 3 Control Boards Replaced 4 Decoders Replaced 1 Pump Replacement 1 Antenna Replaced 1 10 HP Lake Pump Replaced 4 Trees Removed 1 Recharge Pump Replaced 17 Drip Filters 6 Pot Holes 3 Street Signs Repaired Sidewalk Pressure Washed 1 Drain Repair 4 Aerator Pumps Replaced

Please Report Speeding Vendors to master@kpmaster.com KP Lawn Bowling Fundraiser Golf Cart Wash

TheKingsPointLawnBowlingFundraiser is on November 18, 2023, from 10 AM – 3 PM. This event is open to the public. The wash will be at the Falcon Watch building at 1000 Kings Blvd.

HOLIDAY SAVE THE DATES! November 24th 3rd Annual Tree Lighting Charles Hassel Heritage Park Nov. 25th thru Nov. 26th Festival of Trees Submissions on Display at KPNCH - Nov. 27th December 11th 3rd Annual Celebration of the Holidays - KPNCH December 15th COA - Holiday Lighting Contest December 16th Holiday Golf Cart Parade Look for E-Blasts for more Info!

New York Empire State Club A Veterans Celebration The New York Club of Kings Point will be having a Veteran’s Day celebration on Tues., Nov. 7th in the KP Veterans Theater at 5:00 PM. Music by Kevin Brooks. Food by Banquet Masters includes Carved Sugar Glazed Ham, Baked Cod with Lemon Herb Butter, Stuffed Shells, sweet potatoes, veggies, salad bar, dessert bar, coffee, and iced tea. Members are still $25.00, and guests are $28.50. For further information, please contact Frank Gatto at 813-633-8942.

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November Club of the Month – Feline Folks is a non-profit Have you ever wondered about the Feline Folks operating on many outdoor cats you see here organization in Sun City Center? Most of these donations and through the kindness free roaming community cats are of the help of volunteers. Feline feral cats that are born in the wild Friends organizes three fundraising and do not socialize with humans. events each year. 100% of the Included in this mix of cats are proceeds help Feline Folks continue domesticated social cats who are lost feeding, neutering, vaccinating, or abandoned by owners who are and re-homing our community unable or unwilling to care for them. free roaming cats during these If a cat has already spent too much challenging times. A monthly time outdoors on their own, they monetary donation is also given to cannot be re-homed. Feline Folks other supporting cat rescues. are a dedicated group of people trying to take care of these ferial cats. If you are interested in volunteering, there currently is a need for help In 2007, Kings Point had approximately transporting cats to veterinary 100 feral cats around the North appointments and providing foster Clubhouse and a group of concerned homes. Volunteers also help with residents decided to take action. feeding, trapping, cat food pick-up/ Feline Folks was created to reduce drop off, fundraising and more. To this large number of homeless, learn more about feral cats, Feline Folks unwanted cats, by initiating a TNVR volunteer activities, or about Feline (Trap/ Neuter/Vaccinate/Re-Home) Folks in general attend their Meow program. This effort entails humanely Mixer held the first Thursday of each trapping, transporting for spay/neuter month 3-5 PM with light refreshments by a veterinarian, aftercare, and in the Kings Point 2020 Building, 2nd placement in volunteer foster homes. Floor Culinary Room. Everyone is Although, some of our volunteers welcome and there is no fee to join. still feed a few outdoor cats daily. Email: Info@FelineFolks.us KP Chorus Holiday Concert

Rockin’ thru the Years Dance Club

Tickets on sale now for the Kings Point Chorus Holiday Concert, “Making Spirits Bright,” Thursday, November 30, 5:00 p.m. in Veterans Theatre, Kings Point North Clubhouse, 1900 Clubhouse Drive, Sun City Center.

Tickets $12 at the Kings Point Box Office for reserved round tables and open bleacher seats (also for sale at the door right before concert). BYOB & snacks. Any questions: kbrady610@gmail.com.

Come and join us on Sun., Nov. 26th 6-9PM in the Veterans Theater at the KPNCH as The Dirty Little Secrets Band takes you on a musical journey.

BYOB and snacks. The theater door will open at 5:30 PM and we will start collecting the $10 per non-member admission at the door. If you want to attend please email Sandi at rockinthrutheyears@gmail.com no later than Sat. morning Nov. 25th.

New Members welcome.

Dog Lovers Club at KP presents Dog Photos with Santa

Come have your dog’s Picture taken with Santa Nov. 18th 10:00 AM to Noon Located at the Dog Lovers Club Dog Park $10.00 Donation, Breakfast Sandwich $5.00 donation.

Pelican Players Cabaret Singers and Community Theater present ...

"Those Oldies but Goodies". The show, features hits from the 50's and 60's you'll want to sing along to!

Performance is at the KPCH Veterans Theater. Doors open at 6pm, show starts at 6:30pm. Tickets are $6 at the door. BYO drinks and snacks.

"A Facility for Living", a main stage comedy performance. The show, is a comedy about getting old, respecting human dignity, and examining how society treats the elderly, with some hijinks taken from a lost episode of 'I Love Lucy'. Shows are Nov. 16th & 17th at 6:30 p.m., the 18th at 1:30 & 6:30 PM, and Nov. 19th at 2:00 PM. Doors open 30 minutes before curtain. Tickets are on sale at the Kings Point Box Office from 9a.m. to 4 p.m., Mon.Fri. Evening performances are $16; $13 for matinees. Tickets will also be sold at the door for each show. The performance is at the KPCH Veterans Theater. BYO drinks and snacks.

Join us the 1st and 3rd Sat. of every month in the East and West Social Room at Kings Point for Left Center Right. We play from 2 – 4 PM. In addition to the traditional game, we also play LCR extreme. If you are from outside of Kings Point, let the guard at the gate know you are coming for Kindred Spirits.

Questions call Michelle Mason at 813-492-8920 or mmason@ seniorsinservice.org 8th Annual Spay-ghetti No Balls fundraising dinner. Thur. Nov. 2nd.

Doors open at 4:30 PM Dinner served at 5 PM. Raffle prizes and ”Share the wealth” raffle. Tickets $20.00 per person available at the KP Box Office. Menu includes Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Garlic Bread, Salad, Brownie and drinks. BYOB. MASTER ASSOCIATION UPCOMING MEETINGS November 8th @ 9:30 AM Master Assoc. Board Meeting KPNCH - Veterans Theater Open to All Residents November 15th @ 9:30 AM Master Assoc. Annual Meeting KPNCH - Veterans Theater Open to All Residents Nov. 1st, 15th, & 29th @ 9:30 AM Master Association Workhop North Forum in 2020 Building Open to All Residents November 29th @ 2:00 PM Master Association Round Table KPNCH - Ripple Room Association Board Members Only RSVP to master@kpmaster.com