The News of December 2011 - ISSUE #41
...an official publication of the Community Association
Check out the CA website: suncitycenter.org
Long Range Plans address three areas of need.
December 3 Holiday Walk 4 “The Nutcracker” 10 Holiday golf cart parade 11 “Holiday Extravaganza”
Modernization of Sun City Center Unveiled at First of Three Town Hall Meetings By Director Martin Hurwitz
December Dates to Put on Your Calendar
CA Board Meeting
14th
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On the Inside CA Schedule................. 3 CARE......................... 13 Club Happenings...... 21+ Consumer Affairs........ 28 Crossword.................. 25 CryptoQuote............... 13 Deputy Chris............... 10 Entertainment Corner..11 50th Anniversary........... 8 Golf............................. 25 Military Affairs........ 14-15 Movies........................ 35 Newcomers.................. 2 Plants Happen............ 12 President’s Report........ 3 Sports.................... 31-34 Sudoku........................11 We Want to Know....... 26
Overview of the Community Association area showing new and existing sites. At last month’s Town Hall Meeting the Board of Directors unveiled the Long Range Plan to modernize the appearance of Sun City Center. Plan development took more than eight months and blends together the results of the Capital Projects Survey conducted last spring, the projects approved in the 2004 referendum, discussions with residents and consultation with architects. The plan modernizes the facilities in the community’s business and social center. The modernization provides new conveniences and social opportunities for residents and at the same time makes the campus more appealing to potential homebuyers. Three major facilities are envisioned: an Entertainment Center; a MultiUse Building and a Café. With the assistance of the highly credentialed SOL Design Studio, the view from Pebble Beach Boulevard
is transformed from that of a 1960’s strip mall to a vista anchored by two dramatic buildings tied together by landscaping. The vista is continued into a garden-like Plaza which in turn provides a comfortable setting for the Café long desired by the residents. Entertainment Building The new Entertainment Building responds to the proven need to have additional larger sized rooms for parties and meetings. The comparable existing facility is the Florida Room, which is in such demand that many groups are turned away because it has already been reserved. The new building is designed in such a manner that it can be used as one large hall with table seating for about 180 people, or divided into two smaller areas seating about half that number. The catering kitchen is designed to be used by two groups at the same time. Two sets of overhead audio-visual equipment are installed so that either one large or two smaller meetings can be accommodated.
Multi-Use Building The Multi-Use Building replaces the drab, aging, overcrowded CA Building and moves the Information Center from its hidden location behind the Billiards Club to the front of the community where it is easily found. The Information Center is equipped with up-to-date audio-visual equipment and has two briefing rooms so that our volunteer ambassadors can offer prospective homebuyers a private, professional, respectful introduction to our community. The Multi-Use Building also provides more space for the staff to serve the community by providing direct access to room reservation, entertainment ticket sales, and guest pass operations. An inside waiting room is provided so that residents who cannot
Continued on Page 6 along with Q&A from the November Town Hall meeting.
December 50th Events Promise Holiday Fun
By Phyllis Hodges If you’re reading this on December 3, hurry on over to the CA Central Campus for this year’s Holiday Walk. A $5 breakfast is served from 7 a.m. to noon, and the arts and crafts clubs (including Model Railroad) are open from 9 a.m. to noon. On December 10, golf carts decorated for the season will be lining up in the parking lot north of North Course Lane for the parade that starts
at 10:30 a.m. The parade route includes La Jolla and Cherry Hills, ending at the CA Central Campus bandstand area where everyone is invited to gather for free hot chocolate and cookies. Dolores Whitfield, parade coordinator, can be reached at 633-3500 or wdarkcloud@aol. com for information. Chris Robinson is the contact for Kings Point entrants (9381014 or email: crobin1940@yahoo.com). Two Sundays in December offer fantastic entertainment with holiday shows. On December 4 at 2:30 p.m., the
Dance Alive National Ballet will bring a sparkling production of The Nutcracker to the CA Community Hall stage. Then on December 11 at 2 p.m., the Sarasota Concert Band will be performing a Holiday Extravaganza. For ticket information, call 642-2001.
For the 50th Anniversary Planning Ahead list and November pictures, go to page 8.
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50TH ANNIVERSARY & HOLIDAY GOLF CART PARADE
Where Will YOU Take the SCC Story?
We will publish your picture taken elsewhere in your SCC T-shirts or holding a copy of The News of Sun City Center. Email your photo with a caption to sccnews@verizon.net or deliver it to the CA office.
Bahamas
COME JOIN US FOR THE PARADE
On December 10, we will once again have our Holiday Golf Cart Parade. This year, in addition to golf carts with holiday decorations, the Golf Cart Parade Committee is asking that people include the 50th Anniversary theme in decorating their carts. The parade route will once again begin at 10:30 a.m. at North Pebble Beach Blvd. (near the Lawn Bowling greens), will go east on LaJolla Avenue, and right on Cherry Hills Drive and end at the bandstand on the Central Campus where hot chocolate and cookies will be served. Trophies will be awarded for: • Best Holiday Theme • Best Cultural Depiction • Best Original Design • Best Portrayal of 50th Anniversary
Registration forms are available at the CA office, in the Atrium building at the Kiosk and at Community Hall. Contact the office at 633-3500 for any additional information. Ron and Pat Pelton are shown on a recent vacation to the Bahamas staying at the resort Atlantis. Great location for families, lots to do especially water sports.
Please come and cheer on all those who will be participating.
Commissioner Al Higgenbotham rode with CA Director Martin Hurwitz in the 2010 golf cart parade.
NEWCOMERS October 2011
List prepared by Linda Bowker from CA staff data. Report corrections, additions to CA at 633-3500.
Last Klusty Roush Mc Collum Cartier Houdek Levesque Klacik Burrow Preston Brown Harris-Brown Babair Fillmore Schwartz Fernandez Kappel Rice Whitman Mahoney Hilliard Polchenko Lacey Zion Shaefer Goding Jr Goding Kamprath Geary Mc Teague Grady Derby Clarke Kruger Mc Elheny
First Num Louis 1509 Kimberly 1509 Ronald & Barbara 1618 Michael & Deborah 718 Gary & Faith 371 Janice 1525 Rosalyn 241 Garth 2124 Vickie 2124 Richard 1005 Carolyn 1005 Donald & Barbara 703 Fred & Edie 1344 James & Tina 2326 Martha 2413 Stephen & Joyce 2425 Edith 2427 John & Lorraine 1220 Virginia 202 Leona 605 Michael 605 John 1714 Tim & Pam 319 Elaine & Regina 1706 Roger 2022 Jacqueline 2022 Tom 2026 James & Amanda 703 Stephen & Martha 316 Mary 902 Donald & Nancy 1108 David & Phyllis 702 David & Gerri 2209 Fred & Barb 1967
Local street Hometown St Bentwood Dr Westerville OH Bentwood Dr Westerville OH Bentwood Dr Lagrange KY Camellia Green Dr Pittsfield MA Club Manor Dr Wausau WI Council Dr South Windsor CT Courtyard Blvd Apt 204 Aliquippa PA Del Webb Blvd W Huntsville ON Del Webb Blvd W El Rancho Dr Memphis TN El Rancho Dr Highland NJ Elkhorn Rd Griffith IN Emerald Dunes Dr Jacksonville FL Emerald Lake Dr Lansing MI Emerald Lake Dr Apt 107 Tampa FL Emerald Lake Dr Apt 109 Denver CO Emerald Lake Dr Apt 109 Fordham Dr Des Moines IA Islip Wy Tarrytown NY La Jolla Ave PA La Jolla Ave VA New Bedford Dr Northway Dr Syracuse NY Orchid Ct Ivyland PA Prestancia Ln Lewiston ME Prestancia Ln Lewiston ME Prestancia Ln Apollo Beach FL Riviera Dr Tampa FL Siena Vista Pl Sun Key Ct Glade Spring VA Villeroy Dr Greenfield WI Ward Circle Kingston ON Westminster Manor Ln Hampden MA Wolf Laurel Dr Avon Lake OH
Phone 634-3823 634-3823 419-4668 260-3580 608-772-6085 419-4669 633-7623 419-4747 419-4747 754-6463 754-6463 407-920-3488 260-3881 633-0346 305-878-7829 634-7633 368-3797 419-4782
362-6575 634-1496 704-806-3377 207-577-4760 207-577-4760 918-3230 349-6090 633-8141 633-5793 419-4754 634-4745 413-348-8410 649-9497
The NEWS of Sun City Center A publication of the SCC Community Association 1009 N. Pebble Beach Blvd. Sun City Center, FL 33573 813-633-3500 News Office: 813-642-2070 (located in Old Town Hall) Editor-in-Chief: Karen Jones sccnews@verizon.net Reporters: John Bowker, Phyllis Hodges, Uta Kuhn, Judy Stimson Contributors: CA Board of Directors and Staff, Linda Bowker, Susan Muise, Ron Pelton, Judy Schings, LeRoy Skinner, Marie Wood Photographers: Katherine Benoit, Judy Stimson CA Board Liaison: Ann Marie Leblanc Advertising: John Wolf newsofsccads@gmail.com 813-938-8721 Publisher: Sun City Center Community Association Monthly deadline:
15th of each month Advertising: The NEWS is not liable for errors in advertising; it does not endorse and cannot verify the accuracy of representations made by advertisers who are solely responsible for advertisement contents. The NEWS welcomes announcements, articles, photos and stories about our community.
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President’s Report
NOTICE OF
By Ed Barnes
School Buses Within SCC Over the past several weeks there have been a number of sightings of school buses making stops in Sun City Center. A check of the Hillsborough County Public Schools website and some local schools indicates there are no bus stops in Sun City Center, yet the buses are here. Children under 18 are not permitted to live in Sun City Center. Sun City Center is, by law, an age restricted community. Our age restricted overlay is in peril if we do not act. We are attempting to contact each of the homes where we suspect these children are living and will try to arrange a settlement which involves having the underage children reside elsewhere. If that fails we plan to take legal action to ensure that the Sun City Center age restrictions are enforced. If anyone knows of children under 18 living here, please report that to us at sccboard@suncity center.org or call me at 633-3500. How Are Membership Dues Set? How do we get to the numbers? The C ommunity Ass o ciation budget is initially proposed by the community manager based on her experience as to what our requirements will be for the coming operating year. The community manager functions as the chief operating officer of the Community Association—it is her job to manage the association on a day by day basis. She is the one person who has the most knowledge of the daily requirements of the Community Association. The budget is then reviewed by the Budget Committee, all of whom have extensive corporate experience in finance and budgeting. The purpose of the Budget Committee is to validate the estimated dollar requirements for operating this community over the next year. The Budget Committee makes a recommendation to the Board in the form of what dues are necessary to meet the budget requirements. The CA operating budget is constructed, analyzed and reviewed by some very experienced people before it is presented to the Board of Directors. You can rest assured neither the Board nor the Budget Committee has a hidden agenda in developing the budget—the proposed budget is necessary to operate this association despite rumors you might hear. I have heard some rumors that the validity of the budget is being challenged. I caution you to be very leery of back of the envelope analysis put together without the benefit of any knowledge of the CA operating requirements or without review by experienced budgeters. A copy of the budget and the line by line outline is available in the library for your review.
MEMBERSHIP VOTE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS Increasing the Transfer Fee Another important issue: On December 15 at 10 a.m. we will hold a Membership Meeting to consider increasing the Transfer Fee from $1,200 to $1,500. The Transfer Fee is ONLY paid by new members moving to SCC FOR THE FIRST TIME. However, investors who buy more than one property in SCC are also charged the Transfer Fee for each house. The Transfer Fee has not been changed since 2003. The increase in the Transfer Fee will help fund the projects needed or wanted by the membership. I urge you to support this change in the Transfer Fee. Long Range Plan Second Viewing On December 15 at 10:30 a.m. we will hold the second Town Hall Meeting to review the details of the project and show you floor plan layouts, three-dimensional drawings of the projects as well as do a fly by which will show you the projects from a helicopter and breakout angles. We have some very neat software that will allow you to view the project from many different views. I think you will be pleased with what you see. We will allow time for questions and answers and feedback from the membership. You will be impressed with this plan. Directors Election On December 6 and 7, we will vote on Directors for next year–as you know we have three openings and five candidates. It is important to the future of SCC that you review the candidates, what they stand for and then cast your ballot which you can do by the ballot in this paper or by coming to the polls.
VOTE ON 2012 DUES Tuesday, December 6, 2011, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sandpiper Room in the Atrium Wednesday, December 7, 2011, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Room 3, Community Hall CA membership card or photo ID required to vote. Absentee Ballots are available at the CA Office until 3 p.m., December 7, 2011. Absentee Ballots are also available in this issue on page 19. Please be sure to include your CA number & signature.
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SCHEDULE
Leaders Meeting
December 20, 2011
December
The following will be on the agenda for the meeting: • A presentation and review of the proposed Construction Plan- Question and comments • President’s Report • Manager’s Report • Holiday Gift Report
POLICY CHANGES
Al Alderman Director
The Sun City Center Community Association will be approving some changes to the Community Association Policies IV at the December 14 Board Meeting. The proposed changes are noted below. Deletions are noted by a line drawn through. CHANGES - POLICY IV-COMMITTEES IV. COMMITTEES 4.01 STANDING COMMITTEES C. Legal Deleted D. Planning Deleted E. Development and Grants Deleted CF. Consumer Affairs DG. Government Affairs EH. Elections
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Membership Vote Sandpiper Room 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Board Workshop Board Room – 9 a.m. Membership Vote Community Hall 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Board Meeting Rollins Theater – 9 a.m. Membership Meeting Community Hall - 10 a.m. Town Hall Meeting Community Hall - 10:30 a.m. Community Leaders Mtg. Florida Room - 9 a.m. Board Workshop Board Room - 9 a.m.
January 4 Board Workshop Board Room – 9 a.m. Membership Meeting Community Hall - 7 p.m. 11 Board Meeting Rollins Theater – 9 a.m. 17 Community Leaders Mtg. Florida Room - 9 a.m. 19 Town Hall Meeting Community Hall - 10:30 a.m. 23 CO-AP Meeting Caper Room - 2 p.m. Proposed agendas for monthly Board Meetings are discussed at the Board Workshops and posted on Official Bulletin Boards the Friday before. They will also be posted on our website (suncitycenter.org – under “Association.”) Every Wednesday: Orientation for new members in the Board Room starting at 1 p.m.
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OFFICIAL NOTICE
OFFICIAL NOTICE
SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
December 15, 2011, Community Hall, 10 a.m.
TO VOTE ON AMENDMENT TO BYLAWS Proxy Voting will be allowed
CURRENT BYLAW V. – Dues, Fees, and Assessments, Section 9. At the time of closing on the sale of a residence within Sun City Center by a buyer who is not an owner of a residence within Sun City Center, or who has not owned a residence in Sun City Center within three (3) years of the date of closing, the Association shall cause to be collected from that buyer a standard/customary Transfer Fee in the amount of $1,200. For purpose of collecting that Transfer Fee, this Amendment shall take effect January 2, 2003.
AMENDMENT:
To increase the amount of the Transfer Fee from $1,200 to $1,500 and shall take effect on January 1, 2012.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
TOWN HALL MEETINGS CONCERNING LONG RANGE PLANS FOR SUN CITY CENTER HAVE BEEN SCHEDULED ON THE FOLLOWING DATES: Thursday, December 15, 2011, Community Hall, 10:30 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2012 7:00 p.m. COMMUNITY HALL (REFRESHMENTS AT 6:00 p.m.)
200 MEMBERS REQUIRED FOR A QUORUM -AGENDA I. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance II. Approval of Minutes of December 15, 2011 Membership Meeting III. Treasurer’s Report IV. Community Manager’s Report V. 50th Anniversary Update VI. Awards and Recognition VII. Installation of Newly-Elected Directors VIII. Announcement of New Officers for 2012 IX. President’s Report X. General Discussion by Members XI. Adjournment David T. Floyd Corporate Secretary
FARMERS MARKET The Farmers Markets scheduled for the second and fourth Saturdays from November through May are cancelled. Watch videos of the Board meetings on your computer. Go to suncitycenter.org, click on Association, then on Meeting Videos.
Thursday, January 19, 2012, Community Hall, 7 p.m.
50th Anniversary Fun Run Jan. 21
NOTICE GUEST PASS CHARGES AS OF JANUARY 1, 2012 Effective January 1, 2012, there will be a charge for Guest Passes of $1.00 per day per guest. All guests 18 or over utilizing any part of the CA facilities will be required to have a pass whether they are with a CA member or not. CA members must present their CA member ID to obtain a Guest Pass and can purchase passes for their guests in the CA Office Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS CLUB/ORGANIZATION Shuffleboard Club SCC Duplicate Bridge
AMOUNT APPLIED TO $100 Operations $1,500
Hardship Fund
Stained Glass Club
$800
Arts & Craft Bldg
Shellcrafters Club
$800
Arts & Craft Bldg
China Painters
$800
Arts & Craft Bldg
American Legion Post 246
$2,754
Military Ball
CA Contact Information Phone: 633-3500 Email: sccboard@suncitycenter.org Website: suncitycenter.org
Plan now to get rid of those extra Christmas pounds by joining the GFWC SCC Woman’s Club 50th Anniversary Fun Run/Walk, Saturday, January 21 on the first nine holes of the old North Golf Course. The committee planning the event is (from left) Peggy Person, Chairman Monica McPhillips, Leigh Waters, Kathy Gray and Carla Miles. Committee members not shown are: Jan Lander, Joyce Falandysz and Linda Atkins. The entry fee is $5, and includes a T-shirt. Registration will be held Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from January 2 to 15 in the Atrium from 9 a.m. until noon. For more information, please call Monica McPhillips at 642-9157.
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Continured from Page 1. be immediately served don’t have to stand outside until their turn comes. In turn the Security Patrol gains their own Team Briefing Room, a mostly private parking lot and direct view of parked patrol vehicles. New construction techniques will increase the building’s insulation and reduce electrical use in order to hold operating and maintenance costs to a minimum. Café/Sports Bar The Café in the Atrium has been sought by residents since 2001. It was approved for construction in 2004, but funding wasn’t available. The Café will serve coffee, soft drinks, snack food, wine and beer. A quiet, semi-private coffee and wine bar/ lounge seating about forty replaces the planted area of the Atrium opposite the Florida Room. A newly constructed addition to the Atrium, extending about thirty feet across the east side of the swimming pool, houses a less formal Sports Bar/ Lounge. Window service is provided to pool users so they don’t have to come into the Atrium in wet suits. The Sports Bar opens onto the vastly renovated Plaza, which becomes the focal point of the campus. A garden-like atmosphere supports the Café, Rollins Theater and a revamped outdoor stage. The CERT Building is removed to provide for more parking, the utilitarian looking Maintenance Building is screened from view and thirty marked golf cart parking spaces are added. Financing the Projects The Board recommends that the $3 million project be financed
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from a combination of on hand and borrowed Capital Funds so that there is no impact on dues to support construction. The Board also recommends that the existing Transfer Fee imposed on buyers of resale homes be increased by three hundred dollars. The financing plan lets the community enjoy all the new facilities within three years; a pay as you go plan will delay completion for about six years. The Board believes that the construction and financing plans go a long way toward refreshing the appearance of our community, making community facilities more responsive to the needs of our residents and making Sun City Center more attractive to prospective home buyers. More Details to Come At 10 a.m. on December 15, there will be a Membership Meeting in Community Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to vote on the proposed increase in the Transfer Fee. The Membership Meeting will be immediately followed by a Town Hall Meeting during which detailed views of the interiors and exteriors of the proposed new facilities will be shown. Residents will again be given the opportunity to ask questions and offer comments. A third Town Hall Meeting is planned for January 19, 2012. The membership vote to approve the construction and financing plans will be held February 13 and 14, 2012. C omments regarding the proposals may be mailed to or dropped off at the CA Office or e-mailed to sccboard@suncitycenter. org at any time.
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Street view of the proposed buildings as presented at the November meeting and on display in the Atrium
Entertainment Center
Multi-Use Building
QUESTIONS ANSWERED AT THE NOVEMBER MEETING As reported by John Bowker
Q: Can the buildings use solar panels or other renewable energy sources or some way of generating power? A: We are looking at all ways to conserve energy. Our building materials are very energy efficient using “green technology” -- the costs will actually go down on a direct comparison basis. Rain water will be collected and used for irrigation; this is just another example of the thought that, someday, water may be more expensive than electricity. We have discussed a way to have the
Q: What about technology in the new buildings? A: Within the buildings we will build there will be wi-fi capability, LED lighting and hearing loop systems in the buildings PHOTO BY JOHN BOWKER
Q: Once the new buildings are in operation, what about all the new costs that will not be “capital”? A: Energy costs on the new Multi-Use Building will probably be the same or lower despite an increase in size. The new Entertainment Building will have additional costs that are being estimated and will be discussed at the Town Hall meeting on Dec. 15. The café will use vendors so the costs will depend on the best contract we can arrange.
Members of the CA Board of Directors listen to a resident’s question at the November Town Hall Meeting about the Long Range Plans. patio area outside the Rollins Theater “zero energy cost” efficient. Q: Since a theme of what we have heard tonight is the growth of Sun City Center, we should find a way to increase our land for further expansion -- maybe annex some property for a short time? A: We are not a government agency in any way, so we cannot just annex land as you suggest. We are landlocked and our discussions with ClubLink make it clear that they are
not willing to discuss any change in the status of the North Golf Course property. Q: What about the library? How will it blend with the new building that will replace the CA offices and the Security Patrol? A: There is no plan to change the library in any way at this time -- we might change the surface just to blend with the new buildings a bit better, but no changes are part of this plan.
Q: Will a lender be satisfied with our plan to repay the loan using only our Transfer Fee? A: Any loan we take will be based on the full faith and credit of Sun City Center. The Transfer Fee and our dues revenue will be our collateral for the loan. But as we have explained, we are very comfortable with our plan for handling the loan based on the fee resulting from the sale of re-sale homes and the $500,000 reserve we are setting aside from our existing capital fund for unforeseen eventualities. Also, we will be changing the name of the “Transfer Fee” to “Capital Improvement Fund” as part of the vote everyone will make on December 15.
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OFFICIAL NOTICE SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2011 10:00 a.m. COMMUNITY HALL 200 MEMBERS REQUIRED FOR A QUORUM -AGENDA
I. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance II. Approval of Minutes of October 26, 2011 Membership Meeting
III. Treasurer’s Report
IV. Community Manager’s Report
V. 50th Anniversary Update VI. President’s Report
VII. Vote on Transfer Fee Increase/Rename Transfer Fee to Capital Fund Fee VIII. General Discussion by Members
XI. Adjournment David T. Floyd Corporate Secretary
RESIDENT AND GUEST ACCESS TO THE CA FACILITIES On Wednesday November 9, the CA Board of Directors made changes to the Policy VI on Facilities. The changes go into effect on January 1, 2012. The full policy will be available on our website: suncitycenter.org. Guest Cards issued before January 1, 2012 will expire on December 31, 2011. We a r e r e q u i r i n g t h a t all residents display their CA identification when accessing the Fitness Center, pool areas and the other facilities and club rooms on the Community Association campus. This will help our staff in identifying those eligible to use our facilities. Kings Point residents using reciprocal club privileges will be asked to display their badges. All guests over the age of 18 will be required to have a Guest Card to use our facilities. The card is available at the CA Office on 1009 Pebble Beach Blvd. North or at the pool or Fitness Center when the office is closed. The resident and the guest MUST be present to obtain the Guest Card. The cost is $1.00 per day/guest or $25/guest for a 30-day card. Guests may not join a club. With a Guest Card, a guest may use the facilities without the member being present. Guests under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult with a resident’s membership
card or by a guest with a Guest Card. We estimate that there are over 27,000 guest visits a year in our facilities. These visits add to the cost of operating and maintaining our facilities. The charges will help defray these expenses. Our Policy VI now reads in part: “Community Association facilities exist and are operated for the benefit of dues paying members of the Sun City Center Community Association. Certain individuals who are not dues paying members of the Community Association may use the facilities under specified circumstances as defined in CA Policies. All CA Members and Guests must display their membership card or Guest Card when accessing or using the CA Facilities, except for public events. 1. Visitors may attend a social event, i.e., Shows, Dances, Concerts, etc., without a Guest Card, subject to space limitations and any restrictions on the event. We ask that you give support and cooperation to our staff members if they request to see your identification. Thank you. David Floyd Corporate Secretary-Director
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TRANSFER FEE On December 15 at 10 a.m. the Community Association will be holding a Special Membership Meeting to consider increasing the Transfer Fee from $1,200 to $1,500. We are also asking to change the name of the fee from the Transfer Fee to the Capital Fund Fee. We feel that this more accurately describes the fee’s purpose. We need your support. This Transfer Fee is paid only by new members moving into Sun City Center. Investors also pay this fee for each residence that they purchase. The fee was established in 2002 and became effective in 2003. The fee has not been changed since 2003. The Transfer Fee is put into our Capital Fund that is used to develop new facilities and make major improvements to our existing amenities, facilities and campus. All of us benefit from this fee and from the fund. Current residents in Sun City Center do not pay this fee. This fee is paid only by new residents purchasing a resale home in Sun City Center. New homes already have this fee paid by the developer. As you may be aware, we are making plans for the future of Sun City Center. Our Town Hall Meeting in November that many of you attended showed what we are
planning for our Long Range Plans. Town Hall Meetings in December and January will also be held to continue to update all of our residents on the future plans. The increase to the Transfer Fee will help to better finance this new construction and updating of our facilities. We urge you to attend our Membership Meeting on December 15. If you are unable to go to this meeting, you may vote on the Transfer Fee increase and its renaming to the Capital Fund Fee by using the proxy in this issue of the NEWS of Sun City Center. Just fill out the proxy and bring it to the CA Office. Proxies must be received by 10 a.m. on December 15, 2011. Should you fill out a proxy and then decide to vote in person, your proxy will be returned to you at the meeting. It is important to have a quorum to conduct the Community Association’s business and the proxies will help us to ensure that we have quorum. Your Community Association thanks you for your continuing support of our efforts to make Sun City Center a great place to live. Thank you. Edmund Barnes President
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50th Anniversary Car Show Winners
December 2011
Local Talent Shines in Variety Show
Frank Cannoe from Apollo Beach won the Participants Choice Award with his 2005 Corvette. Otto Horvath from Sun City Center won the Peoples Choice Award with his 1932 Ford 3 window coupe. Paul Courter (center) chaired and organized the event.
Caloosa Country Club Golf Tourney Drew a Full Field
To the delight of an audience of about 200 at Community Hall, 14 area residents performed in the 50th Anniversary Amateur Variety Show on November 13. (L to R) Manuel Escudero, Gerardo Piserchia, Tom Bennis, Joe Huckestein, Bill Hodges (emcee), Dorothy Zander, Eleanor Schreiber, John Heimbold, John Foster, Roy Gardner, Dick and Julie Lee. Participants Bill Fiacco, Bob Mills and Vince Robbio are not pictured. Judy Schings, coordinator of the event, noted that the acts consisted of singers, pianist, guitar player, comedy, keyboardist and spoons player. Bill Hodges was the emcee for the event.
50th Anniversary Oktoberfest
PHOTO BY ART SWALLOW
January 2012 Fitness Center Challenge “Do 50 (miles) for the 50th” Walk, Row, Ride January 8 Entertainment Showcase SCC Community Hall 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. January 11 Golden Bingo Event SCC Community Hall 7 p.m. January 13 Phil Dirt and the Dozers SCC Community Hall 2:30 p.m. January 14 A Tour of Homes 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. January 19 Swim Class by Master Swimmers CA Central Campus 8:10 – 9 a.m. January 21 Fun Run CA Central Campus 9 a.m. January 22 SCC’s First 50 Years By John Bowker SCC Community Hall 2 p.m. January 29 The Van Dells SCC Community Hall 2:30 p.m. February 10 The Fabulons SCC Community Hall 2:30 p.m. February 12 Pelican Players Follies SCC Community Hall 2 p.m. February 16 Golf Tournament and Dinner Sandpiper Golf Course February 19 Simply Streisand Show Featuring Carla DelVillaggio SCC Community Hall 2:30 p.m.
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Planning Ahead for 50th Anniversary Events
Rex Gibbons, golfer, converses with one of the Caloosa scorekeepers during the scramble tourney. Caloosa Golf & Country Club was pleased to host the SCC 50th Anniversary Golf Outing on October 30. The public was invited to enjoy Caloosa Golf & Country Club for a round of golf and to support the SCC Emergency Squad. There were over 140 golfers from the community playing, the weather was perfect and a great time was had by all. After golf, the golfers enjoyed wine and cheese in the clubhouse. Prizes were presented to the winning teams in each flight. Door prizes were given out to most of the golfers. The 50/50 Raffle and Mulligans added to the proceeds of the tournament. The Emergency Squad received $1,266.64 from the proceeds of the tournament.
Oktoberfest committee: Standing (L to R): Elfi Nolden, Kurt Nolden, Janice Churchill, Don Churchill, John Smithyman, Merlene Smithyman, Cam McGary, and Carl McGary. Kneeling: Claire Albanese and Mike Albanese. Absent: Judy Brown.
Community Hall dressed up for Oktoberfest.
Barbara Struble hands check to Emergency Squad Chief Mike Jackson.
Caloosa Golf & Country Club wishes to thank all the golfers for supporting the outing and the Emergency Squad. The winning Teams were: Men’s Division: 1st - Almaguer, Brown, Caudill, Newby (62) 2nd Tie - Brown, Gadd, Jones, Wetzer (66) 2nd Tie - Frederick, Frederick, Frederick, Kreiger (66) Couples Division: 1st - Evans, Shafers, Toussaint, Avrett (67) 2nd - Tubbs, Tubbs, Underwood, Huber (68) 3rd - Barnes, Struble, Kunkel, Buono (69)
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SECURITY PATROL
Sun City Center Clubs Add Patio to their Club Rooms on Swan Lake
A New Image By John Bowker If you haven’t noticed, there are some new and very different patrol cars on our streets in Sun City Center these days. When Mike Albanese took charge as Chief of the Security Patrol last year, one of the startling statistics he found was that each of the cars used by the Patrol is driven 30,000 miles every year. Those cars are purchased by the Patrol using the generous donations of residents and other charitable organizations. But, in 2011, Mike found it necessary to replace three of the vehicles all at once just to keep the maintenance costs manageable! He was able to negotiate a great re-sale price for the cars and has purchased three 2012 Ford SUV Escapes to replace them. They are now in service and you will notice the new markings on the cars -- that detailing was done by the Hillsborough County Sheriff ’s Office for the Patrol at no cost.
The new patio addition is shown above. Left: Members of the Shell Crafters club enjoy the new addition to their club room.
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PHOTOS BY KATHERINE BENOIT
By Katherine Benoit Three clubs in the Sun City Center Arts and Crafts Center on Cherry Hills Drive made a big investment in their clubrooms recently. The clubs included the Shell Crafters Club, the Stained Glass Club and the China Painting Club. Located on Swan Lake, the clubs took advantage of the scenery and beautiful lake by having a screened porch or lanai added to the rear of their building. Club members can enjoy the quiet serenity while working on projects or just by enjoying each other’s company. Tables and chairs provide a nice place to relax and have fun together.
Security Patrol Chief Mike Albanese (right) and Patrol Board Treasurer Mike Brock inspect one of the new 2012 Ford Escape SUVs delivered in November. You will be seeing the new cars as they regularly pass in front of your house, but if you would like to inspect one of the vehicles, stop by the office at 1005 N. Pebble Beach Blvd. or check their website at www.sccsecuritypatrol. org. They are always anxious to have new people join the Patrol. The Security Patrol now has 1,200 volunteers working the three-hour shifts, seven days a week. The Patrol’s purpose, as outlined in their training sessions, is to patrol the streets to deter crime and to be the eyes and ears of the county Sheriff ’s Office. It has been gratifying this year to have so many newcomers volunteer to work with the Patrol as drivers and dispatchers. If you would like more information, call 642-2020 or, better yet, just stop in the office and they will tell you more about their organization. There is someone there virtually around the clock.
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Seasonal Safety
Submitted by Deputy Chris Girard
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The lig hts and displays are already going up at the local stores. You are likely making your list and checking it twice. The h o l i d ay s a r e r i g ht around the corner and I want to help you make sure they are as merry as possible. I know we don’t like to think about it during this festive time of year, but the holidays also bring out the worst in some people. Thefts and burglaries increase and people always seem to be hurried, harried and distracted. But there are some simple things you can do to be informed and prepared for a safe and happy holiday shopping experience. Ladies, if you carry a purse please be aware that purse snatchings are one of the most common crimes this time a year. You can make yourself less likely to be a victim by following a few simple steps. Unless absolutely necessary, do not carry a purse at all. Keep your wallet, debit cards and identification in a zipped or buttoned pocket. If you must carry a purse, opt for one that can be strapped around you tightly and worn on the front. If you carry a purse but can leave it in your car, do not leave it visible – put it in the trunk. Also, if you can avoid carrying cash, do so. I know many of us like to carry cash in order to avoid overspending, but you can also carry a debit card or checks. If you do carry checks, only bring
enough for the shopping you plan to do. Do not bring your entire checkbook with you. And everyone should use extra caution while shopping and while going to and from your vehicle. Thieves may follow you, looking for an opportunity to strike. If you are carefully vigilant, this will limit their opportunities. A great way to do this is to always shop with a buddy. Having a friend to watch your surroundings while you are getting out your keys, looking through a shopping bag or perusing your list will give you an added measure of safety. If you must shop alone, request that a security guard or store personnel escort you to your vehicle. If at all possible, do not make multiple trips to the car with gifts. Thieves will often follow a shopper out, wait for them to go back into the store and then break into the car to steal the items. Only making one trip does not give them this opportunity. When you arrive back home, check your mirrors before exiting your vehicle, and look around as you are getting into your car to get your bags out. Too often folks are distracted by the phone or just lost in their thoughts during this time of year. That makes them an easy mark for thieves. And, after all the giving and receiving is done, your vigilance should not be. Well meaning folks will leave boxes out for the recycling not realizing that the picture on the box of the flat screen TV or new tools, entertainment equipment or home appliances – all that good stuff – is just as good as a shopping list to would-be criminals. To avoid advertising what you just received always break down or cut up the boxes and put them into your trash or recycling containers. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year. Be safe out there.
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By Uta Kuhn Have you driven northbound on East or West Del Webb Blvd. lately? If you have, you’ve probably seen the new signs that have been installed on both of these roads. Needless to say, no one driving north on Del Webb East should have a problem realizing that the speed limit on that road is 30 mph since it has been emblazoned on the pavement. But like most of us, you probably exceed that speed occasionally while driving along that street. Well, now there is another reminder to watch your speed a b out ¼ m i l e up the road to let you know what the limit is. But that isn’t all. Underneath that sign, is a digital monitor that is able to calculate your speed as you are approaching it and tells you the speed at which you are driving. This reporter drove in that direction the other day, and as soon as I exceeded the speed limit by only “one mile” the display flashed “SLOW DOWN.” And for all of you who don’t realize it, the speed limit on all surface streets in SCC, with the exception of SR 674, is 30 MPH. So stay safe, obey the speed limit … the life you save might be your own. PHOTO BY JOHN BOWKER
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ENTERTAINMENT CORNER
There’s a whole lot of entertainment coming up. All shows are scheduled at the Community Hall except for the three operas, which will be held at the Rollins Theater (200 seats). All shows have reserved seats and are open to the public. Tickets are on sale at the Atrium Kiosk Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-noon. Flyers are available at the Atrium Kiosk, C.A. office, Community Hall and Kings Point North and South Clubhouses. Info: Judy Schings, 813-642-2001. Tickets on sale now for: 2011-2012 Entertainment Series: Both series ($70/series/person) and individual tickets are available. The remaining Sunday shows are The Nutcracker by Dance Alive National Ballet (Dec. 4/$20); Showcase (Jan. 8/$11); Van-Dells (Jan. 29/$16); Simply Streisand (Feb. 19/$13); and Joey Arminio & Family (Mar. 11/$15). Friday Dance/Shows are Phil Dirt & the Dozers (Jan. 13/$18); Fabulons (Feb. 10/$19); and Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons (Mar. 2/$21). Sarasota Concert Band: A Holiday Extravaganza will be presented Sunday, December 11, 2-4 p.m. $15/person. St. Petersburg Opera Co.: Three operas have been booked on Sundays from 2-4 p.m.: Seasonal Sparkle: Highlights from La Boheme, (December 18), Preview to “Samson et Dalila” (February 26) and Preview to Marriage of Figaro (May 20). Tickets are $10/show/person or buy all three as a mini-series for $25/person. HOLD THE DATES: February 12, 2012 - Folllies Birthday Bash by Pelican Players (part of 50th Anniversary celebration)(Tickets ($5/person) will go on sale Monday, January 12 at Atrium Kiosk. March 4, 2012 - Swinging into Spring by the Sarasota Jazz Project April 22, 2012 - Russian Romance by Sarasota Concert Band
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Beginning January 1, 2012, if you wish to have copies of the News of SCC forwarded to an address outside of Sun City Center, there will be a $3 per month service charge. This charge is to offset the costs of mailing the paper to an additional address. The fee must be paid in the CA Office before the News of SCC will be mailed. If you want the paper forwarded for an extended period of time, months can be paid in advance. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. **Remember, you can always view the most current News of SCC on our website for free** www.suncitycenter.org
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December 2011
PLANTS HAPPEN By Ron Pelton
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monthly supply of balanced fertilizer and adequate moisture. Neglecting to fertilize them will result in yellow leaves and ultimate loss of most of the lower leaves. PRUNING Prune your poinsettias in early spring after they are finished blooming, Cut them back to within 12 to 18 inches of the ground. Pruning during growing season will produce a compact plant at flowering time. After four weeks or when the new growth is 12 inches long, cut the plant back, leaving four leaves on each shoot. If you exercise good care in your choice of plant and culturally nuture it, your Poinsettia should remain attractive in your home for a number of weeks or months. In all probability you will grow tired of the plant long before it becomes unsightly. REFERENCES: solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu/hot_ topics/lawn_and.../poinsettias.html; okeechobee.ifas.ufl.edu/News%20 columns/Perfect%20Poinsettias. htm; polkhort.ifas.ufl.edu/documents/ publications/Poinsettia.pdf; houseplants.about.com/od/ foliageplants/a/Poinsettias.htm.
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Bracts and Flowers too much green on the edges of the bracts. 3. Green flower parts in the center of the bracts are indicators of the length of plant display life. Large flower parts, showing yellow pollen and sap, will have the least amount of display life left. Select a plant with the smaller flowers, as this plant will have the longest display life. Avoid plants with missing flower parts. 4. Plants should be balanced and full when looked at from every angle. The plant should be proportionally 2 ½ times taller than the diameter of the container. 5. The stems should be stiff and showing no signs of wilting, breaking or drooping. 6. Plants that are on display for purchase should be in an area where they are not crowding one another, as air circulation is critical. 7. If the paper or plastic sleeve was removed during display, ask to have it replaced before taking the plant home. CARE OF THE POINSETTIA IN THE HOME Location. A poinsettia should last for four to six weeks in the home if properly cared for. Keep your poinsettias away from drafts and chilly air. Poinsettias grow best in well-lit areas, but direct sun or hot lights can dry out the plants. Watering. Water your poinsettia when the surface of the soil is dry to the touch. Place a saucer under the pot, and drain the saucer if water starts to collect in it. Keep the soil from getting soggy. Too much water can kill a poinsettia. Humidity. Gently spray the plants with a mist sprayer or place them on gravel trays. Slightly humid air will help prolong the plants’ color and life span. The room temperature should be between 68 – 70 degrees F. Fertilization. Do not fertilize your indoor poinsettias until you are ready to move them outside! High levels of fertilizer will reduce the quality of the plant. AFTER THE HOLIDAYS You may want to keep your poinsettia alive into the following year. If so, then throughout the winter keep the plant somewhat dry and cut off the fading bracts leaving 4-6 inches of the stem on each branch. Fertilize with a well-balanced fertilizer, such as a 6-6-6. TRANSITIONING TO THE OUTDOORS When the weather warms in the spring move the plant outdoors to a partly shady situation. They should be planted in areas where they receive full sun most of the day and no light at night during the bud-setting period in early October. Poinsettias require a period of nightly darkness before they will initiate flower buds. If the dark period is interrupted with the light from a window, streetlight or any other light source, flowering will be markedly delayed. FERTILIZATION Poinsettias respond favorably if they continue to have an abundant
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Elvis Elvis is a Chihuahua who was left locked in the house that his owners abandoned. Another day or two, Elvis would not have been with us. Fortunately, a kind realtor found him while showing the property and brought him to CARE. Elvis is gaining weight every day. Elvis is super cute and affectionate. He also seems to like both cats and dogs. As part of his adoption, Elvis will be neutered, microchipped, and brought current on his shots. DOB: May 2, 2010.
Maggie Maggie is a gray-beige tabby mom of four of CARE’s adorable kittens. She is a real beauty in her own right and promises her new loving owner to be a real sweetheart with pizzazz. With her rescue by C.A.R.E. a success, Maggie comes right over and makes friends. Come in and see this little mama cat with the smile and make her a part of your forever scene. Maggie has been spayed and brought up-to-date on her shots as well as micro-chipped. DOB: 11/1/2010.
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December 2011
Military Affairs
Sun City Center Veterans Day Military Ball
Above is a group photograph of the Sun City Center Chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) companions and their spouses that attended the SCC Military Ball on November 11, 2011, at Community Hall. The event was a resounding success and plans are already being considered to offer it as an annual event. The ball was chaired by Gordon and Jan Bassett (second and third from right). The SCC Veterans Day Military Ball was held at the SCC Community Center, on November 11, 2011. All military and non-military residents were invited to the sold-out event and, by all accounts, it was greatly enjoyed by all who attended. The event began with the presentation of the Colors followed by toasts made to the Colors, the
Association club of former Marines also celebrated the 236th birthday of the Marine Corps with a cake cutting ceremony. Jim Weller, the Leathernecks Commander, cuts the cake (see photo) and, according to tradition, presents the first piece to the oldest Marine present who then offers it to the youngest Marine present.
Capt. Don Freese, USNR/RET, president of the MOAA Florida Council of Chapters, was the featured speaker at the Sun City Center Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America luncheon held December 1 in the Florida Room in the Atrium Building. Capt. Freese is the current president of the Florida Council of Chapters, an affiliate of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), a dynamic organization of more than 10,000 active, retired and former officers of the uniformed services. The Council was chartered on November 18, 1970 with 20 chapters and clubs and now includes 44 organizations from the Florida Panhandle to the Florida Keys.
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MOAA Florida Council of Chapters President Addresses SCC Chapter
Capt. Freese discussed the current status and activities of the national MOAA organization. In addition to his presentation, he installed the newly elected MOAA officers for the coming year. The new president for 2012 will be LTC Paul Wheat, USA, (Ret) replacing this year’s president, Colonel James Shumway, USA, (Ret). —Frank Kepley, Capt, USN, Ret
Silver Osprey Squadron members give presentation at MOAA meeting The Military Officers of America Association (MOAA) featured a panel from the Silver Osprey Squadron at the November 2 meeting and luncheon. The squadron is currently celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Naval Aviation. The event was held in the Florida Room. Marine Aviation officially began on May 22, 1912, when
the desire to separate from Naval Aviation, a dream realized on January 6, 1914, when First Lieutenant Bernard L. Smith was directed to Culebra, Puerto Rico, to establish the Marine Section of the Navy Flying School. Moderating the panel was Cdr. Bo Heininger. An entertaining and historically informative movie was
President of the United States, all of the military services and the POW/ MIAs. All the wars’ veterans and the Purple Heart recipients were recognized, and community awards were given by CDR Ed Barnes, Ann Marie LeBlanc and COL Luke Lloyd. The Marine Corps Leathernecks, a Sun City Center Community
A delicious meal along with music and dancing followed. The event was considered a huge success and consequently serious consideration is currently being focused on establishing the ball as an annual event. The event was organized by Lt Col Gordon Bassett, USAF, (Ret) and his wife Jan.
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SCC Leatherneck Club Ceremony Celebrating the 236th year of the Marine Corps
Silver Osprey Squadron members. Far right: COL James Shumway, USAF (Ret), president of MOAA.
First Lieutenant Alfred Austell Cunningham reported to Naval Aviation Camp in Annapolis, Maryland, “for duty in connection The Military Officers Association with aviation.” As the number of America (MOAA) Golf Tournament of Marine Aviators grew, so did
MOAA Charity Golf Tourney Held to Benefit Helping Hand and Scholarship Funds
was held at Freedom Fairways on October 22. A luncheon was held immediately afterward at the Plaza Club where prizes were awarded to the 1st 2nd and 3rd place winners. First place winners were Greg Budzinski; Dan Callahan; Robbie Hawk and Jo Withrow, pictured at left with MC Andy Nash. Second place winners were Julian Graham; Denis Bluett; Angel Reyes and Donald Quast. Third place winners were Jerry Brockmeir; Bob Foraker and Ed Then.
shown depicting the very first aircraft to fly from the deck of a ship. That particular flight was considered successful as were subsequent test flights and Naval Aviation was born. —Capt. B. Frank Kepley, USN (Ret.
December 2011
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Military Order of the World Wars
Brigadier Colin H. C. Howgill to Address MOWW
Colonel George Mercer Chapter in Sun City Center presented Shirlee Harris Wiseman with her 50-Year Certificate. Shirlee joined DAR in 1961, with the General Andrew Lewis Chapter in Lewisburg, West Virginia. Her mother, Margaret Harris, was a longtime member until her death in 2001 at the age of 101 and her sister, Marjorie Goetz, is a longtime member in Pennsylvania. All three of Shirlee’s daughters are members of DAR. Shirlee is a victim of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) and it is her mission to make people aware of this disease of which there is no cause or cure.
Three New Members Join the DAR
(L to R) Pat Fricke, membership chair; Nancy Winsor; Beverly Engles, regent; Rose Beckwith; Mary Culliton, chaplain and Kathy Lyons. Col. George Mercer Brooke Chapter of DAR in Sun City Center welcomed three new members at the October meeting.
MFST and MOWW present awards to Lennard High School student
PHOTO BY FRANK KEPLEY
Lt. Col. Gordon Bassett, Military Family Support Trust (MFST) Trustee, presents a Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) Certificate of Excellence, an MFST $250 check and Coin of Excellence to Ashley Wronka, a junior at Lennard High School. Ashley was selected as the “Outstanding Student” at MOWW’s Youth Leadership Conference in Tallahassee, FL in May. The awards were presented Ashley Wronka accepts awards from Lt. Col. Gordon Bassett, USAF (Ret) to Ms. Wronka at an MOWW Luncheon at the Sun City Center Plaza Club on October 20, 2011 for her excellent achievement. Funds and Coin were donated by MFST.
MOWW assists in funding local high school students to attend Youth Leadership Conferences
PHOTO BY BOB FOWLER
(L to R) - Beverly Engles, regent, Shirlee Wiseman, Jo Prater, treasurer.
The Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) will feature Brigadier Colin H. C. Howgill at its meeting and luncheon to be held at the Sun City Center Freedom Plaza Club at 11:30 a.m. on December 15, 2011. Reservations ($13) can be made by calling 633-6513 ten days in advance of the meeting. Brigadier Howgill is a 31-year veteran of the United Kingdom Royal Marines. He was commissioned in May 1958 and served both as a helicopter pilot and a Commando Special Forces infantry officer. He has extensive, worldwide combat Brigadier Colin Howgill (Ret.) experience in security, counterterrorism and counter-insurgency operations. He has been awarded numerous military decorations. Key military appointments include Commander British Forces for operations in the South Pacific islands of the New Hebrides, now Vanuatu, and the Royal Marines Aide-de-Camp to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. He retired from the Royal Marines as a one-star officer in April 1989 and settled in the USA becoming a US Citizen in 1997.
The Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) honored fifteen local high school students at their October 20 luncheon that was held at the Freedom Plaza Club. The students, from Lennard, East Bay, Riverview and Newsome High Schools, were sent to the Youth Leadership Conferences in Tallahassee, FL this summer. They were provided generous grants from the SCC Interfaith Council and Community Foundation, which greatly assisted MOWW in funding this worthwhile endeavor.
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The News of Sun City Center
Florida Blood Services Ruskin, Sun City Center, Wimauma Bloodmobile Drives December 1 - December 31, 2011 **Donate Blood November 1st— February 28th and be entered to WIN a 2012 KIA SOUL! The more times you donate, the more chances you have to WIN! FBS will randomly select a weekly winner at the end of the campaign. The 17 weekly winners will all receive a KEY to see if it starts the Car! Tuesday, December 6 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. TECO ENERGY - Ruskin 223 Teco Road, Ruskin Saturday, December 10 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Manatee Springs 4337 Hamlin Way, Wimauma Sunday, December 18 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Our Lady of Guadalupe 16650 US Highway 301 s, Wimauma Tuesday, December 20 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Lowe’s Home Improvement * 10425 Gibsonton Drive, Riverview
*Donors will be entered to WIN two tickets to the Outback Bowl on January 1 AND entered in a drawing for a $50 Lowes gift card! Monday, December 26 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sam’s Club - Riverview 10385 Big Bend Rd., Gibsonton Tuesday, December 27 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. South Bay Hospital 4016 State Road 674, Sun City Center Thursday, December 29 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Kings Point West 1900 Clubhouse Dr., Sun City Center Friday, December 30 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sun City Center (Plaza) 101 Ray Watson Drive, Sun City Center —Jennifer Bremer 813-541-3804
December 2011
Men’s Club
Ed Barnes, Guest Speaker at the November Meeting Men’s Club guest speaker Ed Barnes, Community Association president, gave the 250 plus members and guests a preview of the proposed changes to the Community Association facilities. The proposed changes will be presented to the Sun City Center residents in three meetings scheduled in the Community Hall. The first scheduled meeting took place on November 16, 2011 and was well attended. Ed showed a computer generated video on how the central campus will look if the proposals are accepted by the residents of SCC. He discussed different options to pay for the proposed changes. One of Ed’s
statements was that yearly CA dues will not be used to cover the cost for the proposed changes. The majority of the cost would be funded by the transfer fees. Comments from club members were mostly positive and felt the proposed changes would be good for the SCC Community. Fol l ow i ng E d B ar ne s’ presentation, Banquet Masters served a buffet lunch. At the end of the meeting a number of guests joined the Men’s Club. If you are interested in helping the Men’s Club provide service to the Greater Sun City Center Community, call 6346434 for information. —John Armstrong
Apply for SNAP via Telephone
The West Central Florida Area Agency on Aging is now able to assist individuals 60 and over with applications for food stamps over the phone. To apply for SNAP (Food Stamps), please contact us at the Elder Helpline (1-800-963-5337). For those 60 years of age or older who are having trouble making ends meet or could use some help with their grocery bill, call the Agency’s Aging Resource Center at 800-96ELDER or 800-963-5337. It has a team of specialists who can help residents complete the “SNAP” or “Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program” application over the phone. SNAP (formerly known as Food Stamps) makes it easier than ever to apply for food assistance. No sifting through long paper applications, and computers or computer skills are not needed. You can apply from the comfort of your home.
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Community Association Office 1009 N. Pebble Beach Blvd. Sun City Center, FL 33573
PROXY DESIGNATION – Membership Meeting, December 15, 2011
Community Association Office 1009 N. Pebble Beach Blvd. Sun City Center, FL 33573
PROXY DESIGNATION – Membership Meeting, December 15, 2011
I designate my voting proxy on the proposed amendment changes as noted below.
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Please submit your signed proxy to the CA Office if you will not be attending the Membership Meeting on December 15, 2011 at 10:00 AM at Community Hall and would like to vote on this amendment.
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I am in favor of increasing the amount of the Transfer Fee from $1,200.00 to $1,500.00 in Bylaw V Section 9; and in favor of changing the name from Transfer Fee to Capital Fund Fee in Bylaw V, sections 9, 10, and 11.
AMENDMENT CHANGE:
At the time of closing on the sale of a residence within Sun City Center by a buyer who is not an owner of a residence within Sun City Center, or who has not owned a residence in Sun City Center within three (3) years of the date of closing, the Association shall cause to be collected from that buyer a standard/customary Transfer Fee in the amount of $1,200.00. For purpose of collecting that Transfer Fee, this Amendment shall take effect January 2, 2003.
CURRENT BYLAW V. Dues, Fees, and Assessments, Section 9.
I designate my voting proxy on the proposed amendment changes as noted below. CURRENT BYLAW V. Dues, Fees, and Assessments, Section 9. At the time of closing on the sale of a residence within Sun City Center by a buyer who is not an owner of a residence within Sun City Center, or who has not owned a residence in Sun City Center within three (3) years of the date of closing, the Association shall cause to be collected from that buyer a standard/customary Transfer Fee in the amount of $1,200.00. For purpose of collecting that Transfer Fee, this Amendment shall take effect January 2, 2003. AMENDMENT CHANGE:
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I, ________________________________________, CA Member Number _____________, (Print your name above) Hereby designate Acting Executive Secretary, Dolores Whitfield, or alternatively, _______________________________, CA Number ________________ to cast my proxy as directed above.
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Dance Clubs
The News of Sun City Center
Dancing with The Oldies But Goodies Dance Club
SCC Big Band Dance Club The Sun City Center Big Band Dance Club continues its new season on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at Community Hall from 7-10 p.m. The cost is $10 at the door, BYOB & snacks. Attire - Jacket & Tie for Men, Dressy for Ladies. C ome enjoy an evening of live music presented by the SCC 18-piece Big Band featuring Foxtrot, Swing, Latin, and more for your dancing and listening pleasure. Singles welcome and encouraged to attend. Dance dates for the 2011-2012 season are: Dec. 10, Jan. 28, Feb. 25, Mar. 10, Apr.3, & Apr. 28. All dances will be on Saturday this season. For season membership and additional information contact: Jackie Hanson, 813-244-1953.
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SCC Dance Club SCC Dance Club welcomes you to its dance on Wednesday,
Come Dance With Us
December 14,
Oldies But Goodies Dance Club
at Community Hall,
Community Hall 7 – 10 p.m.
Music from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s
Sunday – Dec. 11 Music by
“Lattitudes” BYOB Members free, Non-members $5 For more info call: 633-5649
90-year-old Molly Anderson dances the night away at the “Oldies But Goodies” dance on Sunday, November 20. Molly and husband Sonny celebrated her 90th birthday at the dance. Molly was asked what is her secret for longevity and she replied with a smile and a wink, “ Just Keep Dancing.” —John Armstrong
7:30-9:30 p.m. Music by “DJ” Darlene with a variety of music. Attire: Dressy Casual. Members Free. Guests $6 per person. Singles always welcome. BYOB and Snacks For more info, call 633-7173.
Academy of Ballroom Dance Club Saturday, December 3, at Community Hall,
“Spirit of Christmas” Square Dance Christmas season is upon us once again. The Sun City Center Swingers Square Dance Club will help celebrate this joyous Season with a “Spirit of Christmas” square dance on Friday, December 23. Club members will provide finger food and beverages will be provided. Be sure to join us and enjoy this wonderful Christmas dance and refreshments. Because it’s the holiday season, the club is holding a second Special Event dance on Friday, December 30, c el e br at i ng t he c om i ng Ne w Year. Members will supply New Year’s Eve type snacks for the dancers to enjoy and the club will provide beverages. What a great way to warm up for New Year’s Eve. Come join us. These dances, along with the club’s regular Friday Night Mainstream/Plus dances, are held in Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. Pre-Rounds 7 - 7:30 p.m. Mainstream/Plus Dance 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Bob Ellis calls on the 1st, 3rd
and 5th Friday of the month; Art Springer calls on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. Pat Hagen cues. Because of Art Springers’ illness, Bob Ellis and George Varney will fill in for him until he’s back. A beginners square dance class is held every Tuesday Night, 6:30 - 8 p.m, in Room 3 of Community Hall. A Plus Workshop follows, 8 - 9 p.m. Van Coble is the caller/ instructor. Club members will once again donate Christmas presents to the guests of the Mary and Martha House in Ruskin. The Mary and Martha House provides comfort and shelter to abused women and their children. AT TENTION DANCERS: There will not be a dance on Friday, January 13, 2012. The Sun City Center Swingers Square Dance Club extend their best wishes to all for a very Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and Happy Hanukah. For further information call Geri at 633-9742 or Leah 6333986.
7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Free lesson: Foxtrot 6:30 p.m. Dressy attire, BYOB. Members free; guests $6. Music by Bernice May. Singles table available. Everyone welcome! Info: Call Jean Kostka at 813-634-1235.
Classes in January 2011 (There will be NO classes in December) SOCIAL DANCE CLASSES Sponsored by the Academy Dance Club. Classes are held in the Dance Studio in the Atrium. Open to all Sun City Center and Kings Point residents. Couples and singles welcome. $5 per class. For information, call Bernice DuBro May at 634-3205. TUESDAY EVENING CLASSES (Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31) Beginning - Swing 5:30 p.m. Intermediate - Waltz 6:45 p.m. Beginning/Intermediate - Silver Waltz 8 p.m. WEDNESDAY DAY CLASSES (Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25) Beginning - Fox Trot 12:45 p.m. Intermediate - Rumba 2 p.m. Beginning Silver - Quick Step 3:15 p.m.
Time Steppers at Hi, Neighbor!
The Moonglow Dance Club is sponsoring a dinner-dance from 5–9:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 22, at Community Hall. Reservations are required by December 15. Members pay $5; guests $15. Singles are always welcome. Dressy attire (black tie or suit). “Buddy Canova” will provide entertainment. Join them for an evening of listening and dancing pleasure. For more information, call Al at 633-8170.
PHOTO BY KATHERINE BENOIT
MOONGLOW DANCE CLUB
( L to R) Kathy Hatfield & Bea John tend their dance group’s display at Hi, Neighbor! on November 3.
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Club Happenings 1
The News of Sun City Center
Model Railroad Club
The Model Railroad Club of Sun City Center will be hosting Holiday Open House from 1 -3 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 23, and again on Tuesday, Dec. 27, from 1 – 4 p.m. All “Jr. Engineers” (of any age) will be offered the opportunity to operate a train and earn a certificate. The club is located at 915 N. Course Lane on the SCC Community Association Central Campus. Visit the club’s website at www.sccmrrc.org for directions, or call 634-1414.
Cat Fanciers Club Cat Photo Contest Winners At the Cat Fanciers Cat & Dog Crazy Trade Show on Nov. 11, a cat photo contest determined “The Most Beautiful Cat in Sun City Center.” There were 25 cats that thought they had the right stuff to be crowned, and over 70 people voted for them. Nicky, a cat owned by Karen Butenshoen, won first place. Karen and her ill husband acquired Nicky, a Bengal, in Dec. 2009 and named him after St. Nicholas. Karen lost her husband in March 2010, and “Nicky has been great fun, comfort, and is spoiled daily.” Karen says his middle name should be “Trouble.” Nicky and Karen won The BIG Book of Cats, a 384-page tome with more than 230 images taken by a wide range of cat-loving photographers. Hawk, a cat owned by Judy Stimson, won second place. Hawk was a community cat born in a barn in Ruskin and adopted from a no-kill shelter. “Hawk is truly a Peter Pan kitty if there ever was one.” According to Judy, “Hawk is one happy cat.” Hawk and Judy won a set of eight bird photography note cards. Tucher, a cat owned by Eileen Deery, won third place. Tucher has been the subject of many artistic renderings by Eileen’s granddaughter, a talented artist. Eileen and Tucher won The AAA PetBook Traveling with Your Pet.
The Computer Club
December 2011
Computer Club SPEECH RECOGNITION Do you talk to your computer? John Bowker does. At the Wednesday, December 7 meeting of The Computer Club, he will demonstrate how you can minimize typing, and control your PC by utilizing the latest Speech Recognition software. This meeting will begin at 7:30 PM in the Florida Room. All Sun City Center and Kings Point residents are invited to attend. For membership and meeting information, contact Bob Wehrle at 633-4516.
COMPUTER WORKSHOPS ANNOUNCED The Computer Club will hold two, three-hour workshops in December: VIRUS REMOVAL will be held on Monday, December 5 at 9 a.m. in the Computer Club Classroom in the Atrium Building. Tuition is $10 payable upon registration. USING A DIGITAL CAMERA WITH YOUR COMPUTER will be held on Monday, December 12 at 9 a.m. in the Computer Club Classroom in the Atrium Building. Tuition is $10 payable upon registration. All CA and KP residents are invited to enroll in the club’s classroom any day except Sunday, from 12:30 – 5 p.m. For further information, contact Bob Wehrle at 633-4516.
Annual Holiday Concert
AAUW to Meet December 10 The Sun City Center Branch of the American Association of University Women will host a luncheon meeting on Saturday, December 10, in the Florida Room in the Atrium on North Course Lane, Sun City Center with the meeting to begin at 11 a.m. Till Hagen, a member of the National Speakers Association and graduate of their Speaker’s Academy, will speak to members and guests on the topic, “Reboot your ThinkingReboot your Life.” At the beginning of her presentation she will touch upon difficulties she has faced in her own life but quickly switch to the main topical theme. She will mention that, just like you reboot your computer, you can reboot your thinking and jump-start your life again. How do you jump-start your life? She will share how she has developed a five-step process that is filled with humor and real life stories. She is known to keep everyone laughing at her dry wit! Following the meeting, lunch will be served. To reserve, contact Sandra Dillmuth at 813-642-0425 by Dec.7.
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The German-American Club Singers and the South Shore Concert Band will join again at Community Hall on S. Pebble Beach on Saturday, December 17 at 2 p.m. The two groups are performing together for the eighth year to present a varied program of choral and band music—each with their own musical style. Edwin Nawrock will conduct the band in its selections of familiar holiday music. Lynn Hirschfeld along with accompanist Thelma Roggenkemper will take the chorus through a variety of European numbers sung in both German and English. The two groups join their talents to end the program with The Hallelujah Chorus. The cost for this musical afternoon is $5. Tickets are available at the Kiosk in the Atrium every weekday morning. You have the right to be 100% satisfied with the Home Health Care you receive
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December 2011
Club Happenings 2
The News of Sun City Center
Ceramic Club Raffle on Dec.3
On Saturday, December 3, 2011 the Sun City Center Ceramic Club will be open to display and offer for sale the many fine pieces that are handmade on the premises by our talented members. Come see our great selection of seasonal as well as garden, household and whimsical pieces. A raffle of a large three-
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Ladies Day at the Men’s Club December 21, 2011 is the Ladies Day luncheon at the Sun City Center Men’s Club. The luncheon will start at 11:30 a.m. in Community Hall located at 1910 So. Pebble Beach Blvd. The menu is prime rib or salmon and Ellen Kleinschmidt & Friends will present “A Special Holiday Program” for members and guests. Banquet Masters will provide
and serve the meals and the cost is $50 a couple. Gary Kaukonen, club president, will welcome members and guests. Don Murphy, club programs chairman, will be the MC for the entertainment. A limited number of open seats are available, so if you are interested in attending the luncheon, call 634-6434 for ticket information.
piece alligator will be offered for a donation of $1 for one ticket or $5 for six tickets. And it’s time to order your Christmas trees. We have all sizes available and you can choose your own type of lighting. Come see The Potter’s Wheel Club of SCC works hard to provide a creative us at the Holiday Walk or stop by learning environment in which to practice the art of pottery. Our state of the our shop Monday through Friday, 9 art studio is equipped with everything needed to turn clay into fine finished a.m. to 4 p.m. products. If you like pottery, come to the studio and look over the facilities from 9-11:30 a.m., Monday through Friday. We love to have visitors and will welcome you with a nice tour.
POTTERS WHEEL Club of SCC
Ceramic Club Offers Workshops The Sun City Center Ceramic Club will offer another set of free workshops to introduce members of the community to the world of bisque, greenware, glazes, underglazes, stains and acrylics. The workshops are offered on three consecutive Monday afternoons from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The mystery of various techniques will be offered to current CA and Kings Point members who are novices and have never been a member of our ceramic club in the
past. Your ID card is required to participate. No experience necessary. A small ceramic piece, tools and paints will be provided at no cost and it will be your “personal work of art.” Workspace is limited so please sign up in the Ceramic Studio any Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. by January 10, 2012. Dates of workshops are January 16, 23 and 30. Come join the fun!
See Spot.
If you are interested in pottery we offer an excellent learning experience. Our volunteer teaching staff offers beginners lessons in both handbuilding and wheel throwing. We also offer a knowledge clinic once a month for advanced potters. There is a nominal fee for classes to help cover costs of equipment & supplies. Social events include casual gatherings in the studio, local pottery-related field trips, and dinners out.
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The News of Sun City Center
ART CLUB IN SUN CITY CENTER Acrylic Demonstration After a brief club business meeting at 1 p.m. on Monday December 19, The Art Club In SCC will present a demonstration of acrylic painting by well-known artist Joanna Coke, who gives demonstrations at the Art Club on an irregular basis, her demos proving to be exciting and informative to all who attend the session. With a strong background in figurative and landscape painting, Joanna works in a variety of media, such as acrylics, pastels, watercolor and oils,
sometimes combining them to create a mixed media artwork. She received her Master’s degree in Fine Arts from Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, and trained with nationally known artists Michael Del Priore and Leonard Wren. All are welcome to the demonstration, admission is free and club membership is not required. A workshop by Joanna has been tentatively scheduled for sometime in early 2012. For other Art Club activities, visit www.artclubofscc.org. —Ed Laudano
December 11 Watercolor Workshop
The Art Club In Sun City Center will sponsor a watercolor Workshop by Joseph Palotas, who gave a demonstration for Art Club members earlier this year. They were impressed by his works and hoped to learn more about his painting technique and unusual approach to portrait painting. Joseph’s two-day Workshop will be held in the Art Room on Friday, December 9 and Saturday, December
l0, 2011. Fee for the workshop is $40, payable in advance, with check made out to The Art Club In Sun City Center. A sign-up sheet for the Workshop is available in the Art Room and membership in the Art Club is required for attendance. For detailed information about the Workshop. call Ann Walker at 6349099. For club membership only, call Bev Majewski at 633-8325. —Ed Laudano
Visit www.artclubofscc.org for the latest club news.
December 2011
ART CLUB IN SUN CITY CENTER ARTIST OF THE MONTH DECEMBER 2011
Bruce Fallender has been named Artist Of The Month for December. 2011. by The Art Club In Sun City Center. His art career began in Asbury Park, New Jersey, where he studied at the Victor Studio and then later participated in an etching course at Pratt Graphics Center in New York where he studied under the direction of Michael Ponce De Leon. A versatile artist, Bruce works in oils, watercolor, acrylics, collage and in the three-dimensional field of sculpture. A winner of numerous awards and accepted in prestigious groups such as Who’s Who In Interior Design, his works are ever-changing as he explores new techniques and materials. Bruce’s works will be on display during December at SCC Library, Chamber of Commerce, Sun Trust Bank, South Shore Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, A-1 Connection Realty, Information Center on Cherry Hills Drive and in the showcase at the front of the Art Room. News about other Art Club activities can be found at www.artclubofscc.org.
Monday Progressive Bridge
Every Monday, rain or shine, this group meets in the Horizon Room at the Atrium for friendly contract bridge. The game starts at 12:15 p.m. and, after four table movements of six hands each, ends at about 3 p.m. At each table change, players acquire new partners. This game is open to all CA members and to Kings Point residents. Fifty cents is collected from each player, which allows for cash prizes at each table. Players without a permanent table are encouraged to arrive early to register for partnership assigning. The club’s purpose is to provide a pleasant afternoon for bridge players.
Back in RhythM after Heart Valve Surgery at Manatee Memorial Three years ago, my physician recommended hospice care. My wife took me home instead. Now, with the help of heart valve surgery at Manatee Memorial Hospital, I am doing great. The warmth of the hospital staff is unmatched anywhere else I’ve ever been, and Dr. Golino’s care was excellent. He called my wife the night before my surgery just to check on how she was doing.
Sun City Center residents Roger L. Hackbarth (center) and wife Trude Hackbarth with Alessandro Golino, MD, Chief of Surgery at Manatee Memorial. Dr. Golino had a 100 percent success rate for mitral valve surgery from January 2009 through December 2009.* Nationally, the overall success rate for mitral valve repair is less than 60 percent. *According to data from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons
I only had one complaint … they gave me too much good food while I was there. – Roger L. Hackbarth, valve surgery patient
When the heart’s valve doesn’t close all the way, it can leak a small amount of blood. Surgeons at Manatee Memorial can access the valve through the breastbone and repair it to create a tighter seal. For more information about heart valve surgery at Manatee Memorial, please call 941.745.7572.
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Physicians are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Manatee Memorial Hospital. The hospital shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians.
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Digital Photography Workshop to be held Saturday, January 7
Do you have a new digital camera or just want to know what all of those buttons are for? The Sun City Center Photo Club is offering a one-day workshop on digital photography on Saturday, January 7 at Ozzie’s Buffett, 3074 East College Avenue in Ruskin from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The $30 fee covers the full-day workshop, handouts, lunch and two snack breaks. Photo Club members will cover the following topics: 1) the camera and all of the things that came in the box; 2) the computer, including how to transfer photos, storage and back-up; 3) the art of taking photos including composition and lighting; 4) slide and negative scanning; 5) enhancing your photos using readily available programs;
7) dazzling your friends with a simple slide show; 8) printing your photos; 9) and becoming an artist with your camera. Presenters will also be available during lunch and breaks to answer individual questions about your camera. You must register in advance since space is limited. No tickets will be sold at the door. Registration is available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until noon in the Photo Lab at 960-D Cherry Hills Drive in Sun City Center, at the Kings Point North Clubhouse lobby on December 12 and December 16 from 9 a.m. until noon or by calling club member Allen Maser at 813480-3576. This workshop is open to any interested person in the area.
6) video and sound capture with your digital camera; Answer on page 34.
Golf League Results, Pictures and More
Caloosa Greens Men’s Golf 11/2/2011: Individual skins: Flight A: Jack Libby, 7 skins; Michael Prach, 4 skins. Flight B: James Hoyt, 4 skins; John Lay, 3skins. Flight C: Bill Panzner, 4 skins; Bill Collins, 2 skins.
11/7/2011: Team low net: 1st place: 221 Bucky Devling, Jim Konschak, Caloosa Greens Ladies’ Golf FrancisndHendrickson and Vince Pater. 2 place: 231 Bill Panzner, 10/ 22/2011: Low Putts: A Flight: Jack Libby, Bob James and Stan 1st: Mary Klopp, 25; 2nd: Mildred Smalenski. Kolb, 28. B Flight: 1st: Elfi Nolden, 29; 2nd (tie): Gil Evens and Eleanor Hogans League of Sun City st Schrieber, 33. C Flight: 1 : Doris Center and Kings Point Zellers, 27; 2nd: Betty Breen, 30. D Flight: 1st: Nancy Weiss, 32; 2nd: Jo 10/17/2011: Bloomingdale, match: 1st : Ray Dahlquist, net 74; 2nd : Roy Smalley, 33. Clark, 81. 10/27/2011: President’s Cup: Overall winner: Gerry Towers, 143. A Flight: 10/19/2011: Summerfield (nine st 1st: Mildred Kolb, 147; 2nd: Joan Cam- only), Individual Match: 1 : Lew nd elio, 153. B Flight: 1st place: Jane Resseguie, 46; 2 : Art Swallow, 49. Fisher, 149; 2nd place: Pat Hoying, (Heavy “Florida dew” stopped the th 155. C & D Flight: 1st place: Nancy play at the 12 hole.) Mast, 167; 2nd place Pat John- 10/21/2011: Buffalo Creek, a-Skins son, 179. (pay for birds too): 1st : Rich Lucidi – nd 11/3/2011: Game Team Low Net: 2 skins; 2 : tied at 1 skin each – Jay 1st Place: 220, Betty Williams, Doris Sparkman, Roy Clark, Buzz Wetzel, Zellers, Lois Sanford. Blind Draw; John Grunwald & Dick Hatch. Birds: 2nd Place: 222 Mary Merrill, Pat Rich Licidi (#7) and Buzz Wetzel (#18). Low-net: Buzz Wetzel, 73; Hoying, Gil Evens, Betty Breen. Low-gross: tied at 85’s – Buzz Wetzel 11/10/12: Low Gross & Low Net: & Tom Kirchen. A Flight: Mildred Kolb, Low Gross, 10/25/2011: Imperial Lakewoods, 72; Mary Jo Miller, Low Net, 54. B h-skins: 1st : Rex Gibbons 8 skins; Flight: Gil Evens, Low Gross, 70; 2nd: tied at 4 skins each- Art Swallow, Eleanor Schreiber, Low Net, 52. C Rich Lucidi & Rube Jones. Low-net: Flight: Nancy Mast, Low Gross, 77; three-way tie (33 points each) @ 70’s Doris Zellers, Low Net, 53. D Flight: - Art Swallow, Rex Gibbons and Buzz Betty Williams, Low Gross, 95; Jo Smalley, Low Net, 53.
Hogans League of Sun City Center and Kings Point
Hogans League of Sun City Center and Kings Point
Wetzel. Low-gross: Buzz Wetzel, 83. Natural Birds: Jack Duncan (2) 10/27/2011: Cypress Creek, match: 1st : Dave Edwards, 99; 2nd : Dana Judy, 103. 10/28/2011: Riverside, h-Skins: 1st : Rube Jones, 2 skins; 2nd : tied at 1 skin each – Rich Lucidi & Ron Doncouse. Low-net: Rube Jones, 63; Low-gross: Rube Jones, 82. 11/1/2011: Imperial Lakewoods, h-Skins: 1st : Rex Gibbon, 4 skins; 2nd: Rich Lucidi, 2 skins. Low-net: Rex Gibbon, net 69; Low-gross: Jenice Taylor, 91.1/2/11: Diamond Hill, h-Skins: 1st: Dave Edwards, 2 skins;2nd : four-way tie at 1 skin each – Art Swallow, Jenice Taylor, Rich Huff & Ron Doncouse. Low-net: Dave Edwards, 72; Low-gross: Jenice Taylor, 93. 11/4/2011: Riverside, h-Skins: 1st: Rex Gibbons, 4 skins; 2 nd : Rube Jones, 3 skins. Low-net: tied at 69’s – Rex Gibbons & Rube Jones; Lowgross: Buzz Wetzel, 85. 11/7/2011: Summerfield (overseeded green and fairways in progress), match: Low-net: Trav Lansberry, 73; Low-gross: Jerry Stemas, 90. 11/8/11: Bloomingdale, Match (pay for birds):1st : Bill Anderson, 95; 2nd: Lew Ressiguie, 97+ 11/9/2011: River Run, a-Skins: 1st: Burt Easter, 3 skins; 2nd : tied at 2 skins each – Mary Ihrke & Chuck Feldschau. Natural Birds: Steve Parks (2), Burt Easter, Rube Jones & Chuck
Feldschau. Low-net: Rube Jones, 63; Low-gross: Rube Jones, 83. 11/10/2011: Buffalo Creek, a-Skins: 1st : John Apostolou, 3 skins; 2nd : Terry Upson, 2 skins. Low-net: John Apostolou, 67; Low-gross: Jerry Stemas, 84. 11/12/2011 (Dedicated to our Vets): Freedom Fairways (par 63), match: 1st : Ruben Jones, net 50 (13 under); 2nd : Karl Wessinger, 61. 11/14/2011: River Club, a-Skins: 1st: Jenice Taylor, 3 skins; 2nd : tied at 2 skins each –Mike Arghittu, Tom Kirchen & Rex Gibbons. Natural Birds: Jerry Stemas, Mike Arghittu & Tom Kirchen. Low-net: tied at 71’s – Tom Kirchen & Rex Gibbons; Low-gross: Tom Kirchen, 86. 11/15/2011: Greenfield Plantation, a-Skins: 1st : Rube Jones, 6 skins; 2nd: tied at 1 skin each – Jerry Stemas & Chuck Feldschau. Low-net: Rube Jones, 63; Low-gross: Rube Jones, 82.
Hogans League Bi-Annual Meeting & Christmas Party Monday, December 5 4:30 p.m. Check-in 5 p.m. Meeting 5:30 p.m. Buffet Dinner
Sign up through the online registration system (same one as used for golf sign-up)
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We Want to Know!!!
December 2011
Guardianship Foundation Presented Program to GFWC SCC Woman’s Club
Sue McBride, SCC Guardianship Foundation, was the speaker for the October meeting of the GFWC SCC Woman’s Club. She explained that the Foundation provides active and standby arrangements to handle clients’ financial affairs if they become physically or mentally i nc ap a c it ate d or Sue McBride, (center) of the Guardianship Foundation, incompetent. She was the speaker at the GFWC SCC Woman’s Club this stressed that clients month. She is pictured with Linda Smith and Program must be competent Chair Yasmin Kevala. at the time of sign-up. Many residents do not have nearby family or friends on whom they can depend for that kind of assistance. The “Guardianship” is a not-for-profit corporation run by volunteers; clients pay nothing for their service. McBride explained that if we want this service to continue in Sun City Center, we need to let Senator Ronda Storms know. She asked members to contact Senator Storms and request that the Guardianship Foundation be enabled to continue to hold Power of Attorney for its clients. This is a right that the foundation has always had, but due to a recent change in the law, its eligibility was omitted. Senator Storms is working to restore the right. Her address is 421 Lithia Pinecrest Rd., Brandon, FL 33511, phone 651-2189, or email her at Storms.Ronda.web@flsenate.gov.
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Expanding Our Horizons National Weather Service Open for Tours By Judy Stimson Now that hurricane season is over, the National Weather Service is open for tours Dec. 1, 2011 through May 31, 2012. The tours are usually every other Tuesday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and take one to one-and-a-half hours. Both individuals and groups may make reservations, which are required. Call 813-645-2323 Ext. 221 for reservations. The National Weather Service (NWS) provides weather, hydrologic and climate forecasts and warnings for the protection of life and property. The Tampa Bay Area office is one of 122 NWS offices in the United States, and is part of the Southern Region. Tours take place at 2525 14th Ave. SE in Ruskin. For more information visit www/weather.gov/tampa.
(Answers to frequently asked questions at the CA) By Susan Muise
“What’s going to happen when the outside pool closes for renovation?” The outdoor pool and locker rooms will be closed from December 1 to the end of January or the beginning of February for renovation. Signs have been posted everywhere on campus to let you know. All possible efforts will be made to accommodate the clubs who use the outdoor pool. The pool supervisor, Al Rittberg, is handling the scheduling, so if your club has not already done so, please contact him to reserve space. You can leave a message for him at the CA Office or on the pool phone at 642-2045. The following times have already been reserved: Swim Dancers – Monday and Wednesdays, 7:30 to 9 p.m.; Fridays, 7:30 to 9 a.m. The lap pool is closed for individual swimming. The hot tub can be used for soaking without the blower jets on and no noise. Master Swimmers – Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, 6 to 9 a.m. The lap pool will be closed if there are more than three master swimmers in the pool. If there are two or less master swimmers, the shallow lanes can be used by individual resident swimmers. Deep Water Aerobics – Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 to 10 a.m. Uses deep side of lap pool only. Residents can use the shallow side for individual lap swimming and the hot tub.
Aquasizers – Monday through Saturday 10 to 11 a.m. Uses shallow side of lap pool only. Residents can use deep side for individual lap swimming and the hot tub. Arthritis Group – Tuesday and Friday, 1 to 2 p.m. Uses entire exercise pool. The exercise pool will not open for individual walking or exercise during that time. No noodles can be used in the exercise pool. Noodles may be used in the shallow end of the lap pool only. We cannot tie up the deep side which should be only for lap swimming. The CA is asking for everyone’s patience and understanding while the remodeling is going on. It may be that for the time being you won’t be able to swim exactly when you would like, but the end results will be well worth it. CA Manager Lyn Reitz will keep us all up-to-date with photographs in the SCC News and reports at the monthly board meetings (the second Wednesday of each month in the Rollins Theater) as she did with the renovation of the indoor pool area. Fo r t h o s e i nt e r e s t e d i n pu rchas i ng chai rs , t abl e s or umbrellas, they will probably go up for sale the second week in December. Watch for an exact date on John Bowker’s eNEWS or for a notice on the Buy, Sell and Trade Board in the Atrium Building. On the day of sale, it will be FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. The CA office will not accept reserve orders.
Sun City Center Coins & Collectibles
Dealer in Gold & Silver Coins • Foreign and Domestic
Your LOCAL Dealer for 22 years!
Paying 22 times or more per face on Silver Coins depending on market!
For a convenient appointment at your home or bank, please call J.R. Rose, Ret. U.S. Army, Numismatic Trader at:
813-503-4189 or 813-634-3816
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Hi, Neighbor! Draws Another Large Crowd Photos by Katherine Benoit
More than 80 clubs set up information booths to try to get new members.
(L to R) Jan Ring & Cindy Romine at the SCC Sew ‘n Sews Club table.
Ceramic Club Raffle Winner The Sun City Center Ceramic Club recently held a raffle on a “Giving Thanks” Thanksgiving scene. The drawing was held on November 1. Dick Fiedler was the lucky winner.
George Seeley represents the SCC Photo Club.
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A Little Advice from Consumer Affairs ...
The News of Sun City Center
December 2011
Don’t forget about the Lien Law! By Susan Muise We just want to remind you as we have in the past that those who work on your property or provide materials for your job and are not paid in full have the right to enforce a lien for payment against your property. This is known as a construction lien. It allows a contractor or supplier to place a lien on your house because they were never paid for work or supplies even though you may have paid the general contractor directly. This is a very detailed law and is very complicated. Contractors often feel it is not their responsibility to explain this law to you, but it is very important that you understand it before you start a large project on your house. Hillsborough County Consumer Protection Agency has been kind enough to give us a breakdown of this law and made it about as easy to understand as legal stuff can be. We have copies of this “short version” available in the CA Office. It has excellent advice and tips you should know before you start a costly project, such as requesting a list of all subcontractors and suppliers, filing a Notice of Commencement, obtaining building permits and getting a Release of Lien. We also have the more detailed “longer version” from Hillsborough County available for your reading pleasure. So if you are planning any project or renovation that would cost more than $1,000, please make sure
you are well armed with information. We want your project to go smoothly without any serious problems. ….and don’t forget about Hillsborough County Consumer Protection Sun City Center residents are encouraged to contact Susan Muise at the CA Office if they have a consumer complaint and would like the assistance of the Hillsborough County Consumer Protection Agency. Investigators are available for appointments right here in Sun City Center on the second and fourth Friday of each month. Consumer Protection also partners with State Attorney Mark Ober’s office, and a representative can be made available in person or by telephone to address some legal issues related to fraud and consumer protection. Common complaints handled by Consumer Protection include problems with home development contractors, automobile purchases and repair problems, landlord-tenant relations, warranties, appliances, mail orders and telemarketing, and internet fraud. Residents can schedule appointments about their complaints by calling Susan at 6333500. This service is provided at no cost to the consumer. You can visit Consumer Protection on the web at www.hillsboroughcounty.org/ consumerprotection.
Wills • Trusts • Probate • Real Estate • Contracts Attorney available to meet you at your home in Sun City Center three days a week! Call for your complimentary consultation.
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407.248.8686 www.Hendersonsachs.com Offices Orlando The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisments. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications. WHEN THE OWNERS ARE PRESENT YOU CAN EXPECT THE BEST CRAFTSMANSHIP, THE BEST PRODUCT, THE BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE -ALL AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE!
The Consumer Affairs Register is no longer available on the SCC website. We are attempting to see how many people this affects. To research a vendor, please stop by the CA Office Monday through Friday 8 a.m.-3 p.m. You will also have access to the vendor files so that you can make an informed decision before hiring them.
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ROADSHOW COMES TO RUSKIN BRANDON & PLANT CITY NEXT WEEK!
By Jason Delong STAFF WRITER Clean out your attics, closets and lock boxes, because the “As seen on TV,” Treasure Hunters Roadshow is coming to Ruskin, Brandon & Plant City. Specialists are in town examining your gold and silver, antiques and collectibles. While the Roadshow will accept anything that’s old, they will be focusing on: gold and silver coins made before 1970, military items, toys and trains, musical instruments, pocket and wrist watches. Scrap gold is expected to be a popular category this week due to soaring gold prices. Buyers for the roadshow have noticed a tremendous increase in the amount of gold coming to the Roadshow, and for good reason. Record gold prices have Roadshow guests cashing in on broken or outdated jewelry with our fair and honest purchase offers. Other types of items Roadshow specialists hope to see include vintage guitars. Ryan Krushas, one of the Roadshow’s instrument specialists, spoke about some of the top
guitars getting great offers. “Gibsons and Fenders are in big demand right now as are vintage amps,” said Krushas. We also buy violins, mandolins, woodwinds, if it plays it pays! Timepiece specialist Jeff Ford adds, “Watches are hot! And we are buying all types of high-end wrist watches too. Brands like Rolex, Tiffany and Chopard are very desirable to collectors. And the finest Swiss timepiece in the world, Patek Philippe, just earned a happy seller $42,000.00” Fuller went on to explain that any U.S. coins made before 1970 are the most sought after by collectors. Coins made before 1965 are 90% silver, and valuable because of either the silver content or even more valuable if one happens to be a rare date. Fuller explained, “We help people sort through their coins for unique dates. We buy all types of coins at the Roadshow—from wheat pennies to buffalo nickels, and from single coins to entire truckloads. See you at the Roadshow.”
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CAPPED BUST HALF DIME UP TO $10,000*
MORGAN SILVER DOLLAR UP TO $100,000*
PEACE DOLLAR UP TO $3,000*
INDIAN CENT UP TO $500*
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WALKING LIBERTY HALF DOLLAR UP TO $4,700*
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Tuesday, February 7 In addition to fiddling and step dancing, this amazing family of nine also plays guitar, bass, keys, drums and mandolin. They will entertain and inspire you as they perform Celtic, bluegrass, inspirational and original music in a high powered, energetic, inspiring show.
JACK JONES
‘TIS GRAND TO BE IRISH
Monday, March 5 A double Grammy winner, Mr. Jones is the very definition of a complete and total entertainer. His respect for songs that tell stories with meaning and beauty have led him to record works by the greatest balladeers of all time. His musical perfection, vocal passion and impeccable phrasing all illustrate why there is only one Jack Jones.
Thursday, March 15 George Casey, born in a remote village in Ireland legendary for its storytelling, soon learned to see humor everywhere. He provides big laughs from beginning to end. A native of County Cork, Cahal Dunne is known as “Ireland’s Happy Man”. He is a composer, pianist, comedian and storyteller. His style is rich and deep, reflecting the many strands of this talented entertainer.
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Wednesday, December 7 “A Christmas Gift” from the band that gave us “So Rare”, “Green Eyes” and “Tangerine”. Their energy combined with a sweet, smooth, sentimental style take the listener from the 1940s right through to today. The Pied Pipers have excelled in distinctive modern harmony and phrasing from their first Gold Record “Dream” and still continue this tradition of vocal expertise today.
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Monday, January 23 Whatever your taste in music, you will hear it all and be awed at Doug’s voice and delighted at his ability on guitar and piano. He shares not only his own talent, but also his tremendously talented family performing music, variety and comedy. Add this to your list of “Must See Shows”!
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Monday, January 9 Award winning “Female Comedian of the Year”, Maryellen leaves audiences exhausted from laughter with her accounts of life’s little annoyances. For over 25 years, the dynamic Mantini Sisters have been taking the stage by storm. Their harmonic blend and versatility are brilliantly showcased in both big band and rock’n’roll era music.
STAYIN’ ALIVE
Wednesday, February 8 Experience the realistic sense of seeing and hearing the Brothers’ Gibb live in concert. Whether performing blockbusters or poetic ballads, this is the quintessential tribute to the Bee Gees, capturing the excitement of a live performance and the tender subtleties of the human voice.
Wednesday, February 1 With hits such as “Three Coins in a Fountain” and “Love is Many Splendored Thing”, The Four Aces have been internationally acclaimed as a group with beautiful vocal renderings. From their soft shoe routines to instrumental numbers and subtle humor they prove themselves superb showmen.
THE FOUR PREPS
Monday, February 13 That first million-seller was “26 Miles”. It took the country by storm in 1958 and The Four Preps have been singing the soundtrack of our lives ever since. Audiences love them for their much admired harmony and stirring vocals, but their comedic craziness has become a hallmark of every Preps concert.
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SPORTS Ladies One-Pitch Softball Tournament a First for SCC
The ver y first softball tournament to be held in Sun City Center was a huge success. On Saturday November 5, the SCC Softball Club sponsored a “ Ladies One Pitch Softball Tournament.” Players came from Clearwater and Orlando to participate in the daylong event. A “round robin” format set the pace for the four teams participating, followed by a playoff game. A total of six round robin games were played with one playoff game. T h e t e am s p ar t i c ip at i ng included: The Clearwater Orange team, The Solivita Diamonds team, The Clearwater Teal team, and The SCC Vintage Babes (the home team). Nearly 60 women played on these teams and ranged from 50 to 83 years of age. In addition, the ballpark campus at the SCC Sports Complex was full of spectators, family members and friends cheering on their teams and enjoying the games. And the concession stand was always busy selling hot dogs, hamburgers, cookies, soda, and more.
“We are so pleased with the turnout for this very special event,” said Paula Lipski, the organizer of the tournament. “We estimated that there were several hundred spectators throughout the day. And the SCC Softball Club did a remarkable job providing all of the volunteers to make this event possible,” she added. The SCC Softball Club sponsored the event by providing umpires, scorekeepers and field crew as well as the concession stand. Although the day was full of surprises and close calls, the playoff winners were the Solivita Diamonds from the Orlando area. “How could it get any better than Baseball, Hot Dogs and Apple Pie?” Paula concluded.
On October 25, the Sun City Center Softball Club celebrated the beginning of the fall season with its annual Opening Day Ceremony. Club President Jim Blackstone gave opening remarks and welcomed members and g u e st s . A l l present then removed their caps, covered their hearts, and recited the Pledge of Al leg iance. Club President Roy Gardner Jim Blackstone sang our National Anthem. As he began to sing, others spontaneously began to sing along with him. Joe Adkins gave the invocation. The honored guest was CA President Ed Barnes. Ed was recognized for his exceptional leadership throughout the SCC community and his continued support to the Softball Club. Ed threw out the first pitch. At the conclusion of the ceremony, players Solivita Diamonds, the team from took the field, and the first game of Orlando, took home the championship. the season began. If you are a resident of either Sun City Center or Kings Point and are interested in playing softball, join
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Opening Day Ceremony for the SCC Softball Club us for batting and fielding practice on any Monday beginning at 9 a.m. at the softball field. The SCC softball field is located behind Community Hall and adjacent to the tennis courts and horseshoe pits. If you find that you really enjoy playing and want to play in a league, SCC Softball Club membership and league play is open to men (55 and older) and women (50 and older) who are residents of either Sun City Center or Kings Point. If you have questions about the club, contact Walt Drugan at (813) 642-9135 or visit the Sun City Center Softball Club website at www. suncitycentersoftball.org for further details. Come give us a try. —John Kirkland
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December 2011
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The SCC Fitness Center is participating in the 50th Anniversary celebration by having a Fit for 50 contest. Everyone who signs up and completes a total of 50 miles in the months of January and February 2012 will receive a certificate and a specially designed t-shirt. There will also be prizes for the oldest man and woman to complete 50 miles as well as the man and woman who complete the most miles. A random name will be drawn from all who completed the 50 miles for an additional prize. Prizes will be awarded in the Fitness Center at an awards ceremony on March 21st 2012. Refreshments will be served and the Press will be invited. You may use any or all of the aerobic machines to complete the 50 miles. These machines include the treadmills, all the bicycles, the elliptical machines, the rowing machines and the rotar y arm machine. Since the rowing machines measure meters instead of miles, 50 miles equals 80,450 meters. If this seems a lot, remember that a meter is a little longer than a yard and 50 miles equals 88,000 yards. Cards will be available in the Fitness Center to keep track of your
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Date Day Course 12/2 Fri Riverside 12/3 Sat Greenfield Plantation 12/5 Mon Summerfield 12/6 Tue Imperial Lakewoods 12/7 Wed Diamond Hill 12/8 Thu Buffalo Creek 12/10 Sat Freedom Fairways Sat Riverside 12/12 Mon River Club 12/13 Tue Bloomingdale 12/14 Wed River Run 12/16 Fri Riverside 12/17 Sat Greenfield Plantation 12/19 Mon Summerfield 12/20 Tue Imperial Lakewoods 12/21 Wed Diamond Hill 12/22 Thu Buffalo Creek 12/24 Sat Freedom Fairways Sat Riverside 12/26 Mon River Club 12/27 Tue Bloomingdale 12/28 Wed River Run 12/30 Fri Riverside
Seated (L to R): Betty Zeller, Michele Bramlett (Apollo Beach captain), Ann Smith, Bobbi Sagraves. Standing (L to R): Jean Council, Ann Harris, Linda mileage. You must remember to keep Smith, Barbara Morris, Fran Walker, track of the distance you go on each Mary Eggar, Carolyn Ruble, Maggie machine. All cards must be turned Guzinsky (SCC captain). in by March 1, 2012. Lady tennis players enjoyed The attendants in the Fitness Center will have sign up sheets lunch at Club Renaissance after beginning December 1, 2011 and tennis competition. The Sun City the contest will start January 1, 2012. Center ALOT (A League of Our Own There has been a change in the date of the shoulder seminar. Craig Tennis) traveling A Team hosted the Coble, from the Select Physical Apollo Beach A Team recently. Therapy Center, will talk about After five courts of women’s shoulder injuries and rehabilitation Reservations are required to on Wednesday, December 7th in doubles completed play, the Apollo the Sandpiper room from 1:00 to Beach team remained undefeated play with the Hogans. Contact ArtSwallow@aol.com 3:00 PM. beating the home team 3-2. or visit hogans-golf.com. The Fitness Center is open 7 days a week from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. It is closed for cleaning on Thursday afternoon from 1 to 2:45 p.m. Free training on the weight machines is available on Tuesday and Saturday afternoons from 2 to 3:30 p.m. You must schedule the time you wish to be trained with the attendant at the Fitness Center. We also have a free from Bright House Networks trainer, Stephen Attles, available every Wednesday morning from 10 TV • Home Phone • Internet a.m. to noon. You do not have to sign All these services on one bill. up for Stephen’s help, just show up and he will answer any questions you have or help you with your workout The more you add, the more you get back. Get more credits on your account when you add more services. or the machines.
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Holiday Open House Tuesday, December 6 • 1 - 4 p.m. Join us as we celebrate the season with a Holiday Open House. You’re sure to enjoy an afternoon of holiday sights, sounds, aromas and tastes of this special time of year. So make plans now to be here. There’s no better way to find out why Freedom Plaza is such a great place to be for the holidays... and all year long. While you’re here, enjoy our award winning holiday decorations and tour some of our expertly decorated apartments.
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Tennis Fun Day, A 50th Anniversary Event As part of our annual November Tennis Fun Day, the Tennis Association participated in the CA’s 50th Anniversary Sports Day. Teams of four doubles tennis players attempted to keep the ball in play with one bounce or no bounces for 50 or more consecutive strokes.
Left: Chet Przewoznik and Mary Ann Twitty play in a doubles game. Right: Sue Curtis serves in a doubles game.
The team with the highest score included (L to R) Edna Carlin, Petra Stimmel, Debbie Zieg, Donna Waikel.
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MOVIES at the Rollins Theater One showing only @ 1 p.m. The Monday Movie will normally show two movies each month in the Rollins Theater at 1 p.m. Dates and times may change as required. Seating is limited to 200 per showing and is reserved for current SCCCA members who present an up-to-date membership card/badge. Please come early as seating is LIMITED. NOTE Starting in January 2012 The Monday Movies will, in addition to the 2nd and 4th Mondays, show movies on the following dates. Mark your calendar and join the fun: 1/30, 2/6, 3/5 and 4/30.
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From the best-seller by James Patterson: A perfect planner, working as the always-in-control manager of the theater owned by her mother, is engaged to the handsome, successful actor. She’s got a plan for everything —until the unexpected return of her childhood imaginary friend, Michael. She hasn’t seen Michael since one fateful day at Tiffany’s when she was ten years old. Now he’s back, making her doubt her sanity while rediscovering joy, innocence and creativity. She thought she had life all figured out ... but thanks to Michael, she’s about to re-imagine everything. Actors: Alyssa Milano, Eric Winter, Ivan Sergei, Stockard Channing. These movies have English subtitles for the hearing impaired. Monday Movies are for Sun City Center Community Association members ONLY. A 2011 membership card must be presented for admission. You have the right to be 100% satisfied with the Home Health Care you receive
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