The News of February 2012 - ISSUE #43
...an official publication of the Community Association
Check out the CA website: suncitycenter.org
Revised Site Plan with the ClubLink Agreement February All Fitness Month 10 Fabulons Show 12 The Follies Show 16 Golf Tournament 19 Simply Streisand March 2 Frankie Valley & the Four Seasons Tribute Show
Concerns Expressed Over Design Concepts of the Buildings By Phyllis Hodges If you have suggestions about the building design concepts or overall Whether you’re a golfer, fitness buff appearances, please supply sketches/drawings of your ideas or concerns. Please forward them to Al Alderman, CA Director of TPO, at Sun City Center Community or enjoy a good show, February is filled Association office. We will review with the architects your concept designs that with fun opportunities. we may consider incorporating as the process moves forward. Thank you for your January/February concern and input. See more information on page 5. Fitness Center Challenge
February Dates to Put on Your Calendar
CA Board Meeting
11th
Valentine’s Day
14th Next Issue in your mailbox on
March 3rd
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On the Inside CA Schedule................. 3 CARE........................... 7 Club Happenings...... 18+ Consumer Affairs........ 35 Crossword.................. 33 CryptoQuote................. 7 Deputy Chris................. 9 Entertainment Corner... 5 50th Anniversary........... 8 Golf........................ 39-40 Military Affairs........ 16-17 Movies........................ 43 Newcomers.................. 2 Plants Happen............ 31 President’s Report........ 3 Sports....................... 38+ Sudoku....................... 31
February Offers Entertainment, Golf and Fitness Fun
WE ARE LISTENING
Chuck Collett CA Vice President This month you will decide the future of our community. On February 13 and 14 you will have the opportunity to vote on the direction we will take as we begin the next 50 years of our wonderful community. For the last year and especially over the past four months, the Board and you have engaged in productive discussions of plans for modernizing our Central Campus. Since we began holding public meetings in November, several important things have occurred. Most importantly we have received significant input from the community and have had the good fortune to finally acquire some additional land, which will allow us to more effectively build for the future. WHAT YOUR INPUT HAS MEANT TO US As a result of the continuing dialog, the original concept plans have been altered and will continue to evolve. However, make no mistake, we are committed to remaining within the parameters of our original promise, a sound financial plan and a resolve to not impact membership dues to complete the project. 1. You have told us the building exterior designs are not well received and we intend to find a way to alter them to your satisfaction. A study group will be formed to examine alternatives and a methodology will be
created to allow you to indicate your preferences. We have told you all along that final design will be completed after we know we have your permission to proceed and that is what will happen. 2. With the additional land we will complete a redesign of the parking areas around the Atrium building to alleviate the inadequate situation that presently exists. Very, and we stress very, preliminary concept plans have been presented and they will be refined before we begin construction. But at the end of the day we will be able to create an expansion of at least 100 new spaces and a far more efficient traffic pattern. 3. We heard your concerns about the Lawn Bowling Club and the Shuffleboard Club and with the additional land are working on logistical re-designs that will eliminate the problems noted in the original site plan. 4. We have heard some concerns about providing space for the Samaritans and are engaged in reviewing our options regarding their needs. Again, the addition of new land has made this possible. FINANCING TO BUILD: FACTS AND FICTION There has been considerable debate in the community on whether to build now or build on a “pay as you go” basis over the next 10 years. The Board has laid out a detailed explanation of the reasons for its plan, including all of the
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According to Karen Johnson, Fitness Center Committee, lots of people are accepting the challenge to “Do 50 for the 50 th.” The Center’s machines are staying busy as participants are working toward completing 50 miles during January and February on the Center’s aerobic equipment. There’s still time to register and get started. A March 21 award ceremony is planned to award participants their tee shirts and certificates. Info contact: Karen Johnson 634-6562. Friday, February 10 The Fabulons The Fabulons are one of Florida’s favorite party bands and are always a hit when they perform in Sun City Center. Their repertoire includes Motown, ‘50s, Doo-Wop, classic rock, disco, R&B, Beach Boys, Beatles and lots more. You name it—they will play it! If you are not an Entertainment Series season ticket holder, you can still pick up a ticket for this event ($19) at the CA office Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to noon, or at the door on the day of the show. The Friday show starts at 7 p.m. Info contact: Judy Schings 642-2001 Sunday, February 12 Pelican Players Follies The Pelican Players are participating in SCC’s 50th anniversary celebration schedule with a special performance at 2:30 p.m. at the CA Community Hall for only $5. The Pelican Players have been entertaining Sun City Center audiences with comedy, singing and dancing for more than 30 years. Tickets are available from the CA office Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to noon or at the door on the day of the show. Info contact: Judy Schings at 642-2001. Thursday, February 16 50th Anniversary Golf Tournament Preregistration is underway for a great 50th Anniversary Golf Tournament at Sandpiper Golf Club. Sign up a team of four for just $200. Included in the entry fee: box lunch, free range balls, putting challenge on the practice green, longest drive contest and a closest-tothe-pin challenge. Registration starts at 11 a.m. on Feb. 16, with tee off at 12:30
Cont’d. on page 8. For the 50th Anniversary Planning Ahead list and additional information, go to page 8.
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Rome, Italy
Where Will YOU Take the SCC Story?
February 2012
Labadee, Haiti
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.
Panama Canal
Bob and Priscilla Chase‘s cruise docked at Labadee, Haiti in January.
Hancock Point, Maine Barbara Tanner and Sam Eubank posed in front of the Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy. They were on a seven-country tour of Europe during the holidays. One week after this picture was taken, Sam proposed to Barbara at the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. She said, “Yes!”
Joanne and Sam Sudman visited the Panama Canal in December. Besides their 50th tee shirts, notice the SCC hat Sam is wearing!
NEWCOMERS December 2011
Grattan and Barbara Murphy celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary during the summer at Hancock Point, Maine. Celebrating with them were SCC residents Bill and Karin Shirley (left) and Val and Charles Barnard.
List prepared by Linda Bowker from CA staff data. Report corrections, additions to CA at 633-3500.
Last First Num Local street Hometown St Phone Blickenderfer Reath and Gloria 1745 Atrium Dr Canton OH 941-779-7846 Hooven George & Josephine 809 Augusta Dr Dayton OH 937-232-3070 Anderson Roy & Vivien 2047 Berry Roberts Dr Oceanside NY 260-3118 Fiore John & Donna 1020 Bluewater Dr Chicago IL 417-5957 Kassay Ted 1554 Council Dr Crystal Beach ON Hinkley Kenneth & Elizabeth 225 Courtyards Blvd Apt 106 Winchester VA 633-1243 Mazzafera Anthony 2009 Del Webb Blvd E Hartford CT 220-0516 Ayotte-Mazzafera Donna 2009 Del Webb Blvd E Hartford CT 220-0516 Green Robert 1718 Del Webb Blvd W Columbia SC 634-7923 Doe Judy 1718 Del Webb Blvd W Bath ME 634-7923 Lummis Ruth 1602 Dower Wy Humble TX 938-4414 Tormoehlen John & Cynthia 1917 East View Dr Forsyth MT 419-4267 Rathke Frederick & Suzanne 1058 Emerald Dunes Dr Westerville OH 938-4845 Mancini Lois 2423 Emerald Lake Dr Apt 103 Harrisburg PA 938-5117 Smith Ruth 2417 Emerald Lake Dr Apt 201 New York NY 634-6207 Sarkozy Steven 312 Fairside Ct Jupiter FL 561-670-8990 Hare Brenda 312 Fairside Ct Jupiter FL 561-670-8990 Earhart Joe 806 Fox Hills Dr Marion OH 740-262-0781 Callahan Maureen 2009 Gardenia Landings Ln Grants Pass OR 938-5095 Cooke Clarence & Barbara 1355 New Bedford Dr Grandville MI 938-4331 Robertson Elmer & Vickie 2232 North Creek Ct Kansas City KS 828-676-9843 Tarr Ronald & Debbie 1713 Orchid Ct Miami FL 633-0547 Solochek Melvin & Roberta 1914 Pebble Beach Blvd N Milwaukee WI 633-2014 Allen Oliver 220 Pebble Beach Blvd S 649-9879 Dinda Gerhard & Janet 2106 Platinum Dr New Hyde Park NY Allen Greg & Deborah 2111 Platinum Dr Logansport IN 847-767-1014 Cummings Pamela 2333 Platinum Dr Brookfield WI 633-8584 Bagley Robert & Eileen 803 Regal Manor Wy Martinsburg WV 938-4803 Kasa Jr John 1013 Regal Manor Wy 339-293-4802 Sterwerf Paul & Barbara 1017 Regal Manor Wy Lake Villa IL 938-3149 Barnes Rose 315 Siena Vista Pl Butler PA 419-4583 Hollbaugh Jeanette 327 Siena Vista Pl Butler PA 419-4139 Grooms Reuben & Frances 2103 Sterling Glen Ct FL 863-670-1240 Purcell Jack & Lupe 211 Stoneham Dr Minneapolis MN 944-8027 Sallemi Peter & Mary 306 Stroll Ln Morris Plains NJ 973-903-0469 Powell Carolyn 1611 Woodmar Dr Charlotte NC 938-4566
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.
February 2012
The News of Sun City Center
President’s Report By Ed Barnes
Long Range Plan The Long Range Plan will come to a vote by the members in the middle of this month – February 13 and 14. Before the vote on the Long Range Plan we will have had four town hall meetings and two coffee and conversations to give the members an opportunity to voice their opinion. The question presented is very simple: whether the members want to have the modernization and enhancements made available for use now or do they want to string out this modernization over the next eight to ten years and maybe have the enhancements available to use some time in the future? The Board has made its plan and the underlying assumptions of that plan available for public comment. Some members have responded with their objections raising concerns, especially about the financing component of the plan. The issue for you to decide is whether the risks raised by opponents to the plan are probable or improbable. Do you think that it is probable that no one will want to move to the Sun City Center area in the near future—my opinion is that probability is so remote it is not measurable. Is it very probable that we will have a major catastrophe such as a hurricane with spin off tornados? Yes, that is possible and the past is no guarantee of the future but it hasn’t happened in the past 50 years and I think the probability of occurrence is very small. Like I said, there are pros and cons with both approaches to implementing the Long Range Plan. This long range plan is clearly a membership decision – it is your future and that of Sun City Center. The decision whether to approve this Long Range Plan for enhancement of Sun City Center is a value judgment each and every one of you will have to make. The Board has spent a year investigating and planning the proposed Long Range Plan which can be implemented now. We firmly believe the plan contains adequate safeguards to ensure it will work. If you believe the Long Range Plan is viable and necessary for the future of Sun City Center, then vote for it. If you think the plan does not meet the future needs of Sun City Center, then vote against it. It is a very simple value judgment each of you will have to make. Normal voting will occur on February 13 in the Sandpiper Room and February 14 in Community Hall. Absentee ballots are available now in the Community Association office as well in this Newsletter. Please take the time to vote. 50th Anniversary The 50th Anniversary has been a spectacular event – when we started thinking about this in 2010 I was all for a one-time, one-event celebration. But others had a broader
vision and wanted to do many events. I am certainly glad that those with the broader vision prevailed. The Sun City Center 50th Anniversary has had events for everyone and has involved many, many of the clubs and other organizations. It has been a worthwhile event. My many thanks to all of the volunteers who have made this celebration possible and especially to Director Ann Marie Leblanc who has been the driving force in not only getting the celebration organized but making sure all of the details were carried out. We all owe Ann Marie a big thanks for all of her efforts. Membership Meeting Attendance at the January 4, 2012 Membership Meeting was disappointing – less than 2% of the members showed up to make a quorum; as I recall there were only 154 members in attendance. It is disappointing because I know that many of you are interested in your Community Association and what is going on. I encourage you to attend future Membership Meetings. Unsigned Letters It it my policy that I will not take any action or waste any time on unsigned letters.
FunFest 2012 A Special Event for a Special Year! T h i s y e a r ’s F u n F e s t will incorporate the 50th Anniversary theme as well as the St. Patrick’s Day “green.” It will have more entertainment, more vendors, more everything.
Don’t miss it!
March 17
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CA Central Campus
Community Forum Letters
Review the letters from the SCC residents who participated in the Community Forum on the Long Range Plan. They can be found beginning on page 10.
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TOWN HALL MEETING ON LONG RANGE PLANS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 7 P.M. COMMUNITY HALL OFFICIAL NOTICE REFERENDUM VOTE APPROVAL OF NEW FACILITIES & FINANCING Monday, February 13, 2012, Sandpiper Room 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, Community Hall 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Absentee Ballots are available in this issue of the NEWS and at the CA office.
Hardship Requests Due by February 29
Hardship f inancial relief is available to Sun City Center members who make application. The resident owner of the property applying for financial hardship assistance must have been a member of the community in good standing for a period of three years prior to applying for assistance. They must also complete a full financial disclosure. Applications for hardship financial relief must be submitted prior to February 29, 2012, to be considered for the current year. See Judy Hill at the Community Association to pick up an application. —Jane Keegan, CA Director
Community Leaders Meeting February 21, 2012 at 9 a.m. Florida Room The meeting will discuss the latest on the outdoor pool status, rep or ts by President B arnes, Community Manager Lyn Reitz, Director and FunFest Chair Jane Keegan and a 50th Anniversary and fireworks update by Ann Marie Leblanc. It will also include the Sheriff ’s report by Deputy Girard. See you at the meeting. —Howie Griffin, CA Director
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SCHEDULE February 1 8 8 13 14 21 27
Board Workshop Board Room – 9 a.m. Board Meeting Rollins Theater – 9 a.m. Town Hall Meeting Community Hall - 7 p.m. Membership Vote Sandpiper Room 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Membership Vote Community Hall 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Community Leaders Mtg. Florida Room - 9 a.m. CO-AP Meeting Caper Room - 2 p.m.
March 7 14 20 21 26
Board Workshop Board Room – 9 a.m. Board Meeting Rollins Theater – 9 a.m. Community Leaders Mtg. Florida Room - 9 a.m. Membership Meeting Community Hall - 7 p.m. 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.”) On Wednesday, Jan. 11 and 25: Orientation for new members in the Board Room starting at 1 p.m.
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February 2012
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February 2012
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As Community Moves Toward a Vote on its ‘Long Term Plan’:
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Bob Black Ends Four Years as a Director
Sun City Center’s Community Association, which is three weeks away from a vote on a three million dollar expansion, revitalization and makeover of its Central Campus, has called for an ad hoc committee to be formed to aid the architects in choosing a design for the new buildings, assuming the CA Long Term Plan passes the membership vote on February 14. “It became apparent at both the January 16 Town Meeting and thereafter that many of the members were not happy with the very preliminary drawings put forth by the architectural firm,” said Ed Barnes, president of the SCC Community Association. “It also became obvious that the residents wanted more of a voice in what their campus is going to look like in the future. The Board of Directors has listened to the membership and that’s why we’re forming this group,” Barnes said. Co-chairs of the committee will be CA Directors Al Alderman and Howie Griffin. Alderman has been acting as chair of the Building Committee and Griffin, who has been off the Board for two years, was recently reelected to it. Barnes noted that Sun City Center is full of retired professionals in architecture, mechanical engineering, artists and others who could contribute to the future look of the community. Some already have a vision and many of these people spoke at the January 19 meeting, Barnes said, adding, “Now I hope they come forward and bring their ideas for the external looks of the buildings with them.” From the group who volunteer to contribute ideas, four or five will be chosen to join this impromptu “jury,” but the ideas of everyone who volunteers them will go into the pot and be given consideration, Barnes said. People who are interested are asked to call the Community Association at 633-3500 and ask to be put on the list for the architectural design committee. Either Alderman or Griffin will call back everyone who calls with an idea or would like to be part of the committee. The only requirement is that the input must be positive, Barnes said. “It won’t serve any purpose to call in and say ‘I don’t like something.’ If you have an idea or a sketch, bring it in,” he added.
CA Contact Information Phone: 633-3500 Email: sccboard@suncitycenter.org Website: suncitycenter.org
NOTICE GUEST PASS CHARGES AS OF JANUARY 1, 2012 Effective January 1, 2012, there will be a charge for Guest Passes of $1 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
AMOUNT
SCC Ceramics Club Sew-N-Sews Interfaith Social Action Council of SCC Monday Movies SCC Softball Club Oldies But Goodies Latin Fitness Club Polish Heritage Club
$224.50
APPLIED TO
$100.00 $4,000.00
Reimb portion of Kiln Replacement Info Center Donation Large Print Books Donation
$102.00 $2,500.00 $200.00 $100.00 $150.00
Movie License Reimb Annual Maint Contribution Tax Aide Donation Operating Fund Donation 2011 FunFest Profits
PHOTO BY JOHN BOWKER
Sun City Center Association Appoints Committee To Collect Architectural Ideas from Membership
President Ed Barnes thanks former director Bob Black for his service the past four years. He was honored at the January Membership Meeting.
Watch videos of the Board meetings on your computer. Go to suncitycenter.org, click on Association, then on Meeting Videos.
ENTERTAINMENT CORNER The Entertainment season is going full speed ahead. All shows are scheduled at Community Hall (except for the operas, which will be held at the Rollins Theater), have reserved seats and are open to the public. Tickets are on sale at the Community Association Office Monday thru 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: Entertainment Series Shows: Simply Streisand (Feb. 19/$13); and Joey Arminio & Family (Mar. 11/$15). Friday Dance/Shows are Fabulons (Feb. 10/$19); and Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons (Mar. 2/$21). St. Petersburg Opera Co.: Two operas are scheduled in the Rollins Theater from 2-4 p.m.: Preview to “Samson et Dalila” (February 26) and Preview to Marriage of Figaro (May 20). Tickets are $10/show/person . Follies Birthday Bash: As part of the 50th Anniversary Celebration, the Pelican Players will perform this show Sunday, February 12, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Tickets are $5/person and on sale now. Sarasota Jazz Project: Swinging into Spring will be held Sunday, March 4, 2-4 p.m. (not 2:30-4:30). Tickets: $12/person will go on sale Monday, February 6, at CA Office. 50th Anniversary Gala: The closing event for the year-long 50th Anniversary celebration will be held Friday, April 20, 7-10 p.m., featuring Flashback Band. This will be a dance (tables of 10) and the theme is the 60’s; you are welcome to dress accordingly. Tickets ($20/person) will go on sale Monday, March 26 at CA office; includes high-end hors d’oeuvres. NOTE: THERE WILL ONLY BE 400 SEATS SOLD. Sarasota Concert Band: There are three performances scheduled, 2-4 p.m.: April 22: Russian Romance May 20: Latin Rhythms July 1: Victory Celebration Ticket prices are $18/person/performance or buy all three as a miniseries for $45/person; will go on sale Monday, February 6, at C.A. Office. HOLD THE DATE: September 30, 2:30-4:30 p.m. - America, the Beautiful by the Tampa Bay Heralds of Harmony (Date of ticket sales/price of tickets TBA.)
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built-in safeguards to assure that we keep our commitment not to involve membership dues in the construction of these new facilities. Unfortunately there has been an effort by a small but vocal group to disseminate “facts” that suggest the proposal puts the community at great risk. The Board has presented probabilities based on solid historical facts as the underlying basis for its assumptions and is in total agreement that the risk is minimal to Sun City Center. Those in opposition have used improbable assumptions to suggest Armageddon is just around the corner. Please do not allow yourself to be swayed by scare tactics. It is perfectly reasonable to engage in a discussion about using or not using debt to implement the plan. It is not reasonable to simply say “no” without reviewing and understanding all the facts to justify opposition to going the financing route. If we go the bank financing route, we have built in numerous safeguards to be sure Capital Fund Fees will repay the loan. Most importantly we have used a very conservative annual resales figure, and we have set aside a $500,000 reserve to ensure we can repay without involving membership dues. Regarding the method of financing, we have presented the basis for using a commercial loan, but that is really option number three in what will ultimately occur. First, we intend to engage in an aggressive capital fundraising effort and hope to raise significant amounts from
the community and businesses to offset our costs. Second, we continue to explore a method to allow us to offer tax free bonds to our residents which will lower our interest costs. Only if those two efforts do not raise sufficient capital will we then seek bank financing for the remainder of what we need. WHY WE NEED TO BUILD NOW Our community is aging and it shows. We need more facilities to adequately meet the needs of our members and we need a modern refreshed look to attract new residents. We don’t need to take 10 years to create those facilities! We know we need better parking at the Atrium Building and more “Florida Room” space and we need it now. We know our office space is inadequate to serve our residents and that we need a modern, accessible Information Center for potential new residents and we need changes now. Do you want to wait for better parking; wait for the ability to book a party room for your HOA or club; or wait in lines outside to get into the CA office? If you do, vote no. Do you care if our “dated look” and inadequate Information Center turn prospective buyers off before they even learn about the wonderful things our community has to offer thus reducing property values? If you don’t care about the value of your home, vote no. IF YOU ARE COMMITTED TO THE FUTURE OF SUN CITY CENTER , YOUR PROPERT Y VALUE AND THE WAY OF LIFE HERE, VOTE YES!
February 2012
Community Church College Classes Begin February 20 A Great Day Away –The to-day topics. The classes are 90 Community Church College Way minutes in length, for six weeks T r u l y a beginning February 20, to March g r e a t s e a s o n 29, 2012. Tuition is $25 for six o f t r i p s a n d 90-minute classes. The Tampa tours are being General Hospital Health Series is offered by the presented on Wednesdays at 10:30 C o m m u n i t y a.m. There is a $5 walk-in each Church College week and no registration is required. t h i s s e a s o n . Some of the most popular of the 42 Super exciting subjects are Economics and Modern is the Giraffe Living, Beginning Bridge, How to Ranch in Dade Read Music, Qigong, Beginning City on Friday, Computer, Using the iPhone/iPad, February 24. Is it and Interior Design. R e g i s t r a t i o n i s a t t h e “Out Of Africa?” No, Giraffe Ranch is Community Church College, 1501 a licensed working ranch specializing La Jolla Avenue, Sun City Center, in exotic species as well as domestic animals. Just think, from the comfort Monday through Thursday, 8:30 of your tour vehicle outfitted with a.m. to noon. The College is closed shade canopies and stadium seating, on Fridays. Catalogs listing the you will learn about the animals and their habitats from your tour guide. You can feed the giraffes, zebras and other animals from the comfort and safety of the vehicle. Lunch is included at “Pearl in the Grove”, a ranch house in the middle of a kumquat g rove fe atu r i ng Sitting (l to r): Administrative Dean Maureen Martinsky, h o m e m a d e Academic Dean Sally Erath, Office Volunteer Terry Hood. southern cooking Standing l to r Administrative Assistant Laura Martin and u s i n g l o c a l Trip Coordinator Carolyn Deming. ingredients. This is just one of five day tours being classes, schedules and instructors are available throughout the community, offered this spring. Non-credit classes are offered at the College and on its website: to anyone in the area who wishes www.4lifelearning.org. For further to be informed about various day- information, contact the College at 813-634-8607.
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Planning Ahead for 50th Anniversary Events March 2 Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons From Let’s Hang On SCC Community Hall 7 p.m. March 10 SCC Swim Dancers CA Lap Pool 2 p.m. March 11 Joey Arminio & The Family SCC Community Hall 2:30 p.m. March 17 FUNFEST CA Central Campus 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. March 26 Silent and Live Auction Club Renaissance 6 p.m.
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50th February from page 1. p.m. A catered awards banquet is also included; it begins at 6 p.m. after the tournament play. Signup sheets are available in the pro shops at Renaissance, Sandpiper, Falcon Watch, Scepter, Caloosa Country Club and Caloosa Greens. Info contact: Chuck/Gerri Roth 642-0679 Sunday, February 19 Carla is Simply Streisand Prepare yourself for a treat. At Community Hall, Carla DelVillaggio, an award-winning tribute artist, will recreate the excitement of Barbara Streisand’s high-energy vocals and the gossamer beauty of her tender ballads. It starts at 2:30 p.m. Opening act for this tribute performance is Carl Guerra. Tickets ($13) are available at the CA office from 9 a.m. to noon or at the door on show day. Info contact: Judy Schings at 642-2001.
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50th Anniversary Golf Tournament
Have you entered your team yet? It’s time to join the area golfers in this 50th Anniversary event being held at the Sandpiper Golf Club on February 16. Participants will enjoy a complete program that includes an 18-hole Flighted Scramble (with cart), gifts for each player and dinner—all for just $200 per four-person team. The entry fee includes coffee and pastries, box lunch, free range balls, putting challenge on the practice green, longest drive contest and a closest-to-the-pin challenge. Golf attire is required (no steel spikes). Registration on tournament day begins at 11 a.m. with tee off at 12:30 p.m. An exciting awards banquet will begin at 6 p.m. at Community Hall, S. Pebble Beach Boulevard. Dinner guest cost is $25. Register NOW on signup sheets in the pro shops at Renaissance, Sandpiper, Falcon Watch, Scepter, Caloosa Country Club and Caloosa Greens. Chuck and Gerri Roth are chairing the tournament and can be reached at 813-642-0679.
April 20 ‘60s Gala & Grand Finale SCC Community Hall Only 400 tickets to be sold! Note: The March North Lake boat tour listed in 50th book is cancelled due to insurance issues.
Plans Underway for a Unique 50th Anniversary Event
Some of the items up for bid. Want to save $$’s on some neat products? ... How about a bargain on a hot-air balloon ride for two ... or four? ... Need a golf cart? ... What about a time-share get-away at a potential cost savings? OR, would you like to “bid for a bargain” at a fun 50th Anniversary event—something less expensive perhaps? And all for a worthy cause, the Community Association’s Capital Fund. Then be sure to look over the catalog of donated items to be auctioned at the March 26, 2012, 50th Anniversary Silent and Live Auction. To make the event even more interesting, free prizes will be awarded to lucky ticket holders throughout the evening. All of this and more will begin at 5 p.m. till ? Tickets will be available for purchase on March 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 2012 in the Atrium from 9 a.m. till noon. Clublink, owners of the Club Renaissance golf and country club, will serve as our host and sponsor, providing complimentary hors d’oeuvres and wine for all ticket holders! (The Club’s cash bar will open for those who would like to purchase other drink preferences.) So, be sure to buy your tickets early—only 200 will be sold at $25 each— and if it is anything like ticket sales for our other events, they will be gone in a matter of days, if not sooner. Cam McGary and Merlene Smithyman will be your hostesses. Ruth Warman will entertain you at the piano keyboard, so come and join the fun and festivities ... hope to see you there!! For further information, call 642-9800 or 634-8387.
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(Co-AP = Council of Association Presidents)
Are you a homeowners/property owners association president? The CA sponsors monthly informational meetings that should be attended by have the standard lock with those all of SCC’s 100+ presidents. If the president cannot attend, a representative ½ inch long screws. Older houses should attend in his/her place. with replacement locks likely also Coming up on March 24 is the annual Hillsborough County have small screws holding the door Neighborhood Relations conference in Tampa (www.hillsboroughcounty. together. As a result, most residential com/onr). You can get information about this event at the February 27 burglaries involving forced entry in meeting in the Caper Room at 2 p.m. The conference, only $15, includes recent years have been either kicked a buffet breakfast, four sessions of seminars (you get to pick one of three in or pried open front doors. This choices per session), a buffet luncheon where the county awards are one fault in most people’s home presented. County Commissioners present the awards in an interesting security can be easily remedied. You program. Bill O’Dell chairs the Co-AP meetings and Howie Griffin, CA director, don’t need a licensed contractor or is the CA liaison. If you as a president have a concern about your association even a handyman. You just need a or about the state codes affecting your group, please let one of them know screwdriver and, perhaps, a drill. so it can be addressed at one of the future meetings. And you can do this yourself with See you on the 27th in the Caper Room! only a few minutes of work. Just change out those standard short screws with 1 ½ inch, or 2-inch screws. WARNING: Be careful if you Neighborhoods Conference have a window beside your door. The SAVE THE DATE Sheriff ’s Office will not come out to The Office of Neighborhood Relations and For more information or to lend assistance to your house and replace the glass in Hillsborough Community College announce the conference planning efforts contact: your window if you break it while 9th Annual Hillsborough County Neighborhoods Office of Neighborhood Relations Conference. Come join hundreds of neighborhood installing those longer screws, so be 601 E. Kennedy Blvd, 1st FL leaders and advocates for a day of informational Tampa, FL 33602 CERTAIN to measure before you workshops, exhibits, neighborhood awards Phone: 813-307-3564 ceremony, and luncheon. go to it. As always, there is no silver Fax: 813-276-2621 Further information and conference registration will email: sloanw@hillsboroughcounty.org bullet for absolute crime prevention, be available in November 2011. www.hillsboroughcounty.org/onr and you must still LOCK your doors Date: March 24, 2012 For exhibitor or sponsorship info call (813) 307-3564 for this step to help. There is no Time: 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM Location: HCC, Dale Mabry Campus guarantee that the bad guys will not Sponsored by your Board of County Commissioners beat on your door and still break and Hillsborough Community College. it down. But most burglars are not Serving Neighborhoods throughout Hillsborough County! hard working, industrious people. That’s usually why they are bad guys. Make your house a little harder to get in, and you greatly reduce your risk of becoming a victim of forced entry crime. Be safe out there.
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Criminals appreciate unlocked doors. They are viewed as an invitation to easy pickings. But, in the absence of the unlocked door, some burglars will even break windows or kick in doors. Most of the time this happens in the wee hours of the night, when darkness cloaks illegal activity. However, from time to time, brazen offenders will kick in doors in plain daylight. Most exterior doors are solid wood or steel laminates, and most locks are solid metal, but even the strongest doors have weak points. The hardware that holds the little, brass strike plate onto the doorframe is one such weak spot. Even the best lock in the world has to sink into the doorframe, and most of them attach at that brass strike plate. If the screws holding that plate are only ½ inch long (the industry standard), that only goes into the furring strip that runs along the inside of the door frame. It looks prettier than a 2X4 board, but it is not very strong. That weak point in the front door has been successfully exploited by burglars for years. Most houses only
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February 2012
Community Forum on the Long Range Plans The following letters were received by the CA and are published for your consideration. Some individuals sent more than one letter but only one of them was published due to space limitations. In some cases responses from the Board are included. We thank you for your participation and urge you to vote. HINES NORMAN HINES, P.L. A’ITORNEYS AT LAW
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Edmund L. Barnes, President Sun City Center Community Association, Inc. 1009 N. Pebble Beach Blvd. Sun City Center, FL 33573 Re: Sun City Center Enhancement Plans Dear Ed: At the request of Sun City Center Community Association, Inc. (the “Association”), we have reviewed the concept of the Association obtaining a loan for the proposed Enhancement Plans, and among other things, potential liability for the Association members. As we discussed earlier this year, based upon the terms of the loan, there has never been any potential liability for the Association’s members because of the loan, and there will never be any potential liability for the Association’s members because of the loan. Notwithstanding our position concerning the loan, it has been brought to our attention that there have been recent letters to the editor of the Sun City Center Observer expressing concern that the Association’s members may be personally liable for the loan. We will address certain positions mentioned in the editorial letters. We do not want our response to the editorial letters to be taken as adversarial; the Association should use the feedback from the community as an opportunity to educate its members. In order to properly address some of the issues mentioned in the editorial letters, it is necessary to first address the basic terms of the loan. It is our understanding that the Association will obtain a loan for the purpose of constructing two new buildings and enhancing the Atrium plaza. It is our further understanding that (a) the primary sources of repayment will be capital fund fees (formerly “transfer fees’’) from home re-sales and a backup reserve of $500,000.00 from the Capital Fund; (b) the Association will pledge only its annual membership dues as secondary collateral for that loan (thus, the Association will not be required to pledge any other personal property for the loan); (c) the lender will not require any of the Association’s members to agree to assume any personal liability for the loan by becoming a guarantor or a coborrower with respect to the loan; and (d) the Association will not be required to encumber its real property with a mortgage to provide collateral for the loan. The following points are relevant to educate the Association’s members concerning the loan: (1) The Association’s members will not be responsible for the repayment of the loan. Under Florida law, a member of a non-profit corporation is not personally liable for any act, debt, liability, or obligation of that non-profit corporation, by virtue of being a member. The Association’s members will not be personally liable for the loan merely because they are members of the Association. In order for a member to incur such personal liability, he or she would have to agree in writing to be personally liable for the loan, such as signing a promissory note or a personal guaranty. Based upon the terms of the loan, the lender will not require the Association’s members to sign any document in connection with the loan. (2) The loan will not create a title cloud on homes respectively owned by the Association’s members. There will be no clouding of title of the homes owned by the members since the Association’s members will not be pledging their respective homes as collateral for the loan. If the loan is not repaid, the homes of the Association’s members will
#2 Dear Board Members The Shuffleboard Club (3) Florida law will not require the Association’s members to of SCC extends it’s gratitude disclose the loan upon the sale of their homes. A seller of to the Board of Directors a home in Sun City Center will not be required to disclose for its efforts in securing the loan since (A) the seller is not personally responsible the property from ClubLink for the repayment of the loan and (8) since the lender will that will allow our club to not hold a mortgage on the seller’s home. The existence keep its courts at Central of the loan will not impose any disclosure requirements Campus. upon a seller in connection with the sale of his or her Yo u r w o r k h a s home, or otherwise. done much to fulfill our (4) The Association and its members are legally not the same. club’s vision to expand and The Association is a Florida non-profit corporation that make shuffleboard an active is separate and distinct from its members. The fact that club once again. We have polled our the Association imposes membership dues, and is able to membership and find that obtain liens if membership dues are not paid, does not 80% are in total favor of the cause the Association to cease to be a separate legal entity. That legal separation is the reason that charitable and non- new construction proposed profit organizations typically operate as corporations in for our community. Please let us know if there is order to avoid personal liability to their members. anything we can do to help (5) The Association owns various parcels of real property in in that endeavor. Again, our sincere Sun City Center. And those properties are not owned by the Association’s members. Ownership of real property thank you for your work in is based upon a deed, and none of the Association’s improving this community members are listed in the deeds for the various parcels of and our club. real property owned by the Association. The -members Lynn Anderson, do not own the Association since the Association does President not have any owners. Sun City Center Shuffleboard Club (6) The Association’s members will not be co-signers for the Best Game in Town loan and the repayment of the loan will not use all of . the Association’s considerable assets as well as current and future income streams. The Association’s assets will #3 not be consumed by the loan since the Association has Gentlemen, determined that funds collected from the transfer fee The inclusion of a should be sufficient to repay the loan. If the transfer fees “sports bar”, the omission of are insufficient, then the Association estimates it will need to use a small amount of its annual membership any renovation of the library, dues to repay the loan. Notwithstanding, even though and the non-inclusion of the the membership dues belong to the Association, the Samaritan Services are three Association’s members, through the voting process, reasons I cannot support you have input regarding the use of those membership dues. in the upcoming vote. You However, such voting input is not equivalent to becoming need to seriously rethink a co-signer for the loan or becoming personally liable for what you are doing and try harder to get it right for the the loan. broad-based support you As we discussed earlier this year with regard to the loan, are going to need. We need the Association’s Board of Director’s primary concern is to insure to renovate, but your plan is that the Association’s members are protected from personal not palatable to me and many liability for the loan. The Association’s Board of Directors and others. Thank you, the Association’s membership should not have any concern about any of the Association’s members being personally responsible Robert Love not be seized and sold to repay the loan because the lender will not possess such authority.
for the loan. An example that most of the Association’s members may be familiar with is when a church obtains a loan, the church members are not personally liable for the loan. A church is typically required to pledge its real property as collateral for a loan since contributions by the church members are strictly voluntary. A church member is not required to report the church’s loan as a lien owed by him or her. If a church defaults on a loan, the church member is not required to make any contributions to the church in order to provide the funds to repay the loan. A loan obtained by a church does not create personal liability against the church’s members. Similarly, the loan to be obtained by the Association will not create personal liability against the Association’s members. The Association members will not incur any potential liability to the lender, to the Internal Revenue Service, or to any other entity, as a result of the Association obtaining the loan. If you have any questions or comments, please contact us. Very truly yours, (hand signed by) JamesP. Hines, Jr. For the Firm JPHJr/CHN:ljp
ResponseMr. Love The Samaritan Services have absolutely no connection with the Community Association in any way - they are a separate 501-c-3 corporation just like the Emergency Squad or the Interfaith Council. They currently rent space in the plaza and have never occupied space on property owned by the CA. If we were to include space for them they would be a tenant renting property. On the two surveys we did, the librar y was very far down on the list of desires of the members of the community. It is however in our second future phase of development. Ed Barnes, President SCCCA
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beginning of last year, because I studied the results of that survey. I know that citizen volunteers on the TPO spent, collectively, untold hours of time creating the initial plan which we then presented to the Board. I helped shape the presentations that have been given to the community. I and my fellow non-Board members of the TPO continue to give the Board guidance as the plans are modified because of the new land from ClubLink. I have read with interest the many articles published by the Board presenting facts about the project and have attended all the informational meetings held by the Board. I have listened to the comments and questions from the members and have seen the Board begin to make modifications to the plan based on that input. Perhaps those writers should do like me and volunteer to help make a difference. Bob Deutel #7 Mr. Barnes: We just got home from today’s coffee at the Caper Room. I must compliment you on maintaining a calm composure while under attack. Some of the questions and comments make me wonder about some of my neighbors. Anyway, I have a couple questions for you. I apologize if these are common knowledge but although we have lived in Hillsborough County for 44 years, we’ve only been here in SC C for 3 mont hs. We’ve attended most of the meetings on the new projects but may have missed answers on these items. 1. I understand there’s WiFi in the Atrium now, will there be WiFi access in the new restaurant? How about around the outdoor pool? 2. I know the facilities are stretched now...I’m wondering what the impact will be as Minto sells more homes and if Clublink tries to go forward and develop the Nor th C ours e? Is Clublink restricted from residential development now on the North Course? Is that what we are giving up in the agreement? RSC6 on 186 acres = 1,116 new homes. Having fought and lost many a rezoning in the Gibsonton area as a member of the Concerned Citizens of Gibsonton, I know it will be virtually impossible to stop Clublink from developing the North Course as along as the existing neighborhood is “comparable” in housing type.
#4 To the Sun City Center Officers, I had a couple come h e re [ t h e In for m at i on Center] Wednesday to check out our community and they were not very impressed. They said that they have checked out the Villages and their facilities are much better and when they went there they were treated like royalty. I realize that the Villages are trying to sell them real estate. They said they were not impressed with the information center and that they just took them around the Atrium Building and they didn’t seem very professional. I told them that they are just volunteers and not professional sales people. I also told them that we were in the process of doing a big renovation to bring it up to date. I did take them to the Renaissance Club and that was more to their liking. I tried to tell them how much we liked it here and all the club activities offered but they came back with the Villages have that and more. I think it is really important that people get a good first impression of Sun City Center and I am so glad that you are proposing to do just that. I can’t understand people not wanting that for this community. The baby boomers are not going to want to come to an old community when they can go to a new and modern community. I only wish we could do more but I think what you are doing is a great start. Bernice DuBro #5 Dear Karen, Understand that you and the BOCA will allow LTE’s for at least one issue of “The News.” Following is mine: As I have said and written to you and others, I do NOT believe it is a good idea to voluntarily go into debt in order to sooner have new buildings and renovations of older ones. We have not done this in the past either. After all, this is a 50-year-old and successful (internationally, too) retirement community. And yes, it is based largely on volunteerism. With the possible exceptions of John Bowker, Phil Lange, Doris Ragland (and perhaps a few others in the past, whom I did not know as well), I have probably put in as many or more volunteer hours as most others. I believe in this
community and environs. At 84 I am still volunteering (to a much lesser extent) and expect to be carried out of SCC “feet first.” There is more than one reason not to go into debt in SCC, but others, including Stephens and myself, have written and spoken of these; I’ll not repeat them here. Perhaps t he most important reason (I believe) is that to voluntarily go into debt at this time (as favorable as our leadership thinks it might be right now!) would represent a “precedent” that would come back to haunt us. Just suppose that all went well (and that is a big if), and that we would indeed get a favorable interest rate for ten years, and that today’s construction and renovation rates are more favorable now than they would be later. It would still make an indelible precedent! This town will, I hope, continue to grow, or at least at some future point be larger but considered at that time to be “large enough.” The members here would still face inevitable needs to renovate. One can “hear it” even now (already): “Well, we went into debt before and it turned out just as the leadership predicted. Let’s do it again -- and believe me “reasons” would be brought to bear that might be very convincing to the unwary (especially to those not here very long). Sincerely, D. B. Tuthill, M.D
#6 I have read several assertions in the Observer, especially from Ms. Droege and Mr. Stephens that there has not been community involvement in the plan presented by the CA Board of Directors. I strongly disagree. I voluntarily serve on a committee known as The Projects Of f ice (TPO). It is a committee with one Board member, the Community Manager (both non-voting) and six community volunteers. Because of my involvement I know that the Board has been communicating with the residents about this project since last February. I know that the Board sent a survey to all the residents at the
3. Do we have a plan in place to expand some of the recreational amenities (shuffleboard, pickleball, softball, RV parking) as the population of SCC increases from Minto’s development? 4. Is it possible to get a cap on the loan increase after 5 years? For example, when you have an adjustable rate mortgage, it can only increase a max. of 1% a year. Thanks so much for all that you do, Bob Minthorn Response- Bob Thanks for coming today - I am copying Chuck Collett on this email since one of the promises we made the members that we would put responses to emails concerning the enhancements in the next edition of the Newsletter. If you do not want your email in there let us know. Here are the responses (and Chuck can correct anything that is not totally accurate). #1 - WiFi access will be in the cafe - not sure about around the pool - there is a repeater outside of the Sawdust Engineers location - we will check to see if it expands to the pool and let you know # 2 - D e ve l opm e nt on the North Course is very unlikely for several reasons—the General Site Development Plan has a limit on the number of homes that can be built in SCC—any development would require a change to the GSDP. In addition, there are only a few areas on the North Course that could be adapted to development due to the size of the fairways. Also, there is no infrastructure on the North Course and that would substantially increase the cost to develop. I am convinced that the BOCC would not modify the GSDP without concurrence from SCC. There are 11 voting districts in SCC and in the last general election 72% of the registered voters voted— every County Commissioner knows that and is ver y cognizant of the impact SCC voters can make. #3 - We own 37 acres off of West Del Webb which are being looked at for future amenities - we need to solve some access problems first #4 - The loan is to be negotiated and we will get the best terms for SCC that we can Ed Barnes, President SCCCA Response- Dear Bob, Just to augment Ed Barnes’ response, on #2 I would add that as a
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community and as private citizens we are not giving up any rights to object t o C l u b L i n k ’s f u t u r e development plans (if any). The only thing the Board has agreed to do is to not take an “official” position. That does not preclude individual Board members, individual residents and Home Owner’s Associations from opposing any plans. It simply means the Board can’t write an official letter to the County. In addition to the density issues Ed mentioned because of the master plan, we worked with WCI while they still owned the property to see what might be done with it and found that there were serious infrastructure problems that would make development on most of the course problematic at best. With respect to Minto’s development you should know that they only have approximately 300 additional lots. Since we already have 6250 homes in SCC, that small addition will have little or no impact on the utilization of our facilities. Chuck Collett, Vice President SCCCA
#8 We agree and support the proposed additions and updates to the CA campus as do most of our friends. Unfortunately for you, we are part of the “silent majority.” In our opinion, you have done an excellent job of disseminating information and answering all questions. It is t i me for t h is c om mu n it y to l o ok at themselves as a “community,” not a “golfer, lawn bowler,”, etc. It is in the best interests of all of us to do so. Thank you for your service to the community. Tom & Marty Mallak #9 1. How many firms did you interview before making your selection? 2. How are they being paid? 3. I do not like the design of the buildings. They, in my opinion, do not fit in with the architecture of our community. I do not know what purpose the “flying wings” serve. They look like unnecessary costs. Will the architects provide other building concepts so the membership can have some input? 4. Do we really need a clock tower? Jerry Werle
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Forum Cont’d. ResponseWe r e c e i v e d f o u r responses to our RFP for architectural services and interviewed three firms on two separate occasions. Funding for the architectural services is from the Capital Fund, not dues. Additional exterior concept drawings are being prepared and will be made available soon for public comment. The exterior design of the buildings has not been finalized. At this point the clock tower is shown as a concept and would also double as a message board. Final approval has not yet been made.
#10 I would like to submit two questions neither of which deals with Building Construction Finance. The Coffee Shop and Wine Bar: What market research has been conducted to determine the gross receipts necessary to sustain the shop and is there enough estimated customer traffic to produce t he re venue to do s o? S e c on d l y, w h at i s t h e e s t i m at e d i n c r e a s e i n Property Insurance premium to provide coverage for the new buildings and is there a construction guarantee that the new over hangs will sustain hurricane type winds? T h a n k Yo u f o r y o u r attention to these questions. Robert N. Casey ResponseRegarding the coffee and wine bar, at this point in the planning process we have not undertaken a market analysis, but please understand that at this juncture the planning for the café is not complete. What we have determined, however, is that we hope to lease the facility to an outside operator. Once we have approval from the membership to move forward we intend to talk to potential operators. Doing so without approval would be premature. While any lease will have to be favorably structured to entice a potential operator (for example we may have to pay some utilities) we believe we can hold the impact on dues to a minimum. If it turns out the costs will be prohibitive we will have to reconsider the project, but at this juncture
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we don’t believe that will be the case. On the issue of insurance, we have a preliminary estimate that the total cost increase will be less than $20,000 for all new construction, including the café. That number could decrease depending on the deal reached with a third party operator for the café. On the overhangs, two points: a) All construction will exceed Miami-Dade construction requirements; b) the final exterior building design is not yet settled and the “overhangs” you expressed concern about will most probably disappear. #11 From what I’m reading in several editions now of The News of Sun City Center (incidentally, the best SCC paper I’ve seen in over 15 years in the community), the members of the Board of Directors have the new building project well in hand. The financial aspect seems to be well thought out and practical. The coffee (and sandwiches maybe?) shop has been many years in the coming, and an early start on it would be very welcome. Florence Cawein #12 I know that the “American way” is a dollar down and a dollar a week ...... But I strongly feel t h at i n t h i s e c on omy, setting ourselves up for such a long term project as the new buildings without the bulk of the money on hand is not a reasonable solution to the modernization of our city. Better, have the money first, then decide how to best spend it. Thank you for your time. Hazel Crosby #13 If I correctly understood the last news letter from John Bowker, you have given away the private status of the Sandpiper golf course in exchange for five acres of land on the North Course. If this is true, was this subject brought up to the citizens or at least the members of the Sandpiper? Was it voted on by the citizens or the golfers? If you did give this privacy right away, by whose authority did you commit this act? It is my understanding that you, and the Board, do not have the right to unilaterally change the rules governing the golf course without the consent of the populace.
I sincerely hope that I read the article incorrectly. L. J. Brunskill ResponseActually the B oard waived the ban on public play at Sandpiper under the terms of the 1984 Agreement over two years ago. This was done at a public meeting and with the full understanding and support of the Golf & Social Club. The first waiver was done for WCI and that was later repeated for ClubLink after it purchased the course. Everyone involved in the matter agreed that more play was needed to keep the course economically viable. Under the terms of the 1984 Agreement the authority to modify its terms rests with the Board of Directors.
#14 When I moved to SCC in 1992, it never crossed my mind that we would experience the turmoil of WCI declaring bankruptcy, then pulling out of SCC altoget her, closing t he North Course (which will probably never reopen), then selling the other courses to a company that has no interest in housing development, and selling the rest of the property to a developer that has no interest in Golf courses. This has cost us the leverage we had when the developer wanted to make changes that were against the concept of SCC (Remember the Time Share project that WCI tried to implement). Now the CA board has proposed a rather staggering loan to upgrade and add to our facilities. Do we really need these? The CA board has given us a best case scenario whereby supposedly, the loan will be repaid by the transfer fees on resale houses. It might be wise to look at the worst case scenario. Suppose Club Link decides to close or sell the remaining courses, or increase the fees substantially. If that should happen, there would probably be a drop off of re-sales. How would the loan then be repaid? Will the loan be granted without some kind of collateral? I’m for making necessary improvements as the funds become available, not with a loan that must be repaid no matter what happens in the next ten years. I wonder if our annual CA dues might be headed for $500. I’m not sure, but I think my dues have increased three fold since I moved here. Sterling Ruark
ResponseThank you for sharing your concerns. In reality the Board has considered various “worst case” scenarios and that effort led to the plan we have presented. As structured the loan will be repaid if we experience 200 re-sales per year. Actually, with the $500,000.00 reserve we can fall as low as 170 re-sales per year for the entire 10 years and the loan will be repaid. We have never experienced less than 240 re-sales in any one year and in 2011 had 355 re-sales. The only other collateral for the loan will be dues revenue, not our buildings. Historical data suggests no dues revenue will ever be needed to pay the loan and there will be no need to increase dues to pay for it even if re-sales fall far below the lowest point they have ever reached. As for additional golf course closings, while we would not want to see that happen, currently only 10% of new residents coming to Sun City Center play golf so it is doubtful that would impact re-sales. Actually your dues have essentially doubled over a 20 year period, or about 5% per year. In recent years the increases have been in the range of 2-3% per year and we expect that to continue to be the case. #15 I understand the need to update some of our facilities; however, I am opposed to taking out a large loan to accomplish this. But I do have a few questions regarding already-published information: Will several building designs be offered when it’s time to vote? I think this should be available as not everyone really cares for the present appearance that is being shown- we should have options from which to vote. In the study conducted, was an option considered to enlarge the current CA office building and update its outside appearance? How about putting the suggested new buildings in the area of the N. Pebble Beach parking lot, north of the library. That would free up space in the soon-to-be-acquired area for additional parking closer to the Atrium Building entrance. Everyone seems to want to park there rather than walk a bit from the N. Pebble Beach area, and this might solve that problem. Thank you for hopefully answering these questions. Lois Andress ResponseThe Board has asked for alternative designs and will soon have some for the
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membership to view. As with all the other buildings t h at we re c ons t r u c t e d (Community Hall, Fitness Center , Arts and Crafts, and Maintenance) the Board will ultimately select a design that matches form with function. We will certainly be listening to members’ input while reaching that decision. Regarding building location, with the additional land we are acquiring from ClubLink we are contemplating a move of the Entertainment Building to the general area you mentioned. #16 As this community arrives at the decision point to vote on the proposed upgrading of our central campus, I would like to take this opportunity to thank this Board for the complete in depth analysis they have exercised in bringing this plan to this community for our review and vote, After carefully reviewing the proposal, both in terms of the physical plant and the means to finance this project, I find that this project will give us the expanded and modernized facility we need to compete for the newly retiring “baby boomers.” Fu r t h e r, t h e f i n a n c i a l arrangements to pay for this expansion are very well thought out and doable, including a contingency fund to address any surprise encounters that many plans overlook. Well done! I will vote a positive YES for the success of this plan in the forthcoming February 13th and 14th Membership vote. Bob Shangraw #17 To: SCC C.A. BOARD: The Board of Sun City Center Lawn Bowling Club finds it encouraging that the C.A. Board has reviewed its plans for removal of our North Bowling Green to construct its new multipurpose building. We are appreciative of their efforts in negotiating with ClubLink to obtain the approximate five acres on the North course in order to have flexibility in their planning to address an alternative site. We do support progress within SCC and agree that we must up date our facilities to show SCC as a lively and viable community. We feel each Community Association member must and will vote according to their own judgment of the planned project as presented. Joseph Mignogna President, SCC Lawn Bowling Club
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Thank you for your Some other concerns interest. are: Chuck Collett, Vice - L a ck of d at a on President SCCCA building usable spaces, too much spent on appearance that has no use, what the “g re en env ironment a l” features are & what cost their costs benefits are. I’m having difficulty accepting the accuracy of the $3 million estimate when answers to #19 design questions are vague. Dear Board of Directors: - Lack of consideration It appears to me that for additional parking and the single “Long Range Plan” obtaining land for growth. (2 new buildings) presented - Taking all of expected by the CA Board is based Transfer Fees for this one more on gut-feel opinion project when future CA needs than analyses to determine how much USABLE space in and economic conditions are ATTRACTIVE buildings we not predictable. Waiting to get a new library building can get for our money. seems inconsistent with the My gut-feel is, if we presented advantages for eliminate the glitzzy facades getting a loan to build 2 new and non-plant landscaping, buildings within the next 2 we can get for the same to 3 years. money a new multi-use - Parking further away building, a LIBRARY, the from entrances. Having cafe (as approved by the to walk further to have membership for the last landscaping instead parking expenditure of Transfer Fees) and maybe more just outside a building meeting area where food like the current CA office can be served. How about is a hardship for the high considering the addition of percent of residents with another kitchen to the CR, leg problems. Be sensitive which could be partitioned t o c o m m u n i t y n e e d s for two simultaneous parties, not just rare, short time giving 4 meeting areas with inconveniences like rain to promote proposed canopies. kitchen facilities. - Rushing into a deal The Board is with Clublink to get an area emphasizing the necessity for parking. Has anyone for mo der n, att rac t ive checked whether the County exteriors to compete with other developments for re- Land Development Code sales. Contradicting this permits public parking lots “necessity” are (1) basing the on land zoned RSC-6? Also, financing on Transfer Fees related is the opinion that we have had and continue County Commissioners to have on a healthy number won’t allow houses to be built of re-sales, (2) leaving the on what was the North Golf old library building stuck Course. It is already zoned for between two new buildings & single family houses; so there ignoring the old unattractive is no rezoning application scene surrounding the area, involved for Commissioner and (3) not one of our owners intervention. - In t h e L e tt e r of who praised SCC during all the meetings I’ve attended Intent, authority for “Other m e n t i o n e d a t t r a c t i v e Consideration” # 1 & 2 is buildings as the reason for questionable. Should NLG buying here. Practically all C lub b e NLG C ours e? mentioned the LOW COST The Board is not a party for the amenities and many to the 1984 Agreement an d c a n n ot a m e n d it . activities. Why are CA Boards - I suggest a second legal d i m i n i s h i n g t h e m a i n opinion that addresses the attraction of low costs by pertinent point that CA adding guest card and homeowners are bound by estoppel fees, and increasing Declarations of Restrictions CA dues, Transfer Fees, or CA Member Agreements and a soon-to-come SR674 that require CA membership and authorize liens under Beautification? w h i c h a h om e c an b e
#18 To the SCC Community Association B oard of Directors: Regarding the new construction plan: I am a retired mechanical contractor, with energy management experience and served as an Indiana County Commissioner for eight years. My wife and I retired to Sun City West, AZ until 2005 when we moved here. I have several concerns and the first one is that when the board asked for ideas for long term improvements, less than five per cent returned a completed questionnaire. It seems 95% felt everything was fine and nothing was needed to upgrade our city. Based on the low number of inquiries returned, the CA board hired an architect and came up with a plan that will require $3,000,000 including $654,000 in interest. SCC has much to offer in its present form. We are probably the only retirement community that has free ambulance service and Basic Life Support. Times are extremely tough financially, with somewhere between 15 and 20% unemployed or under-employed. The average worker now receives less than they did three years ago. Some people wonder how they are going to pay for their basic needs and some of those people live here in SCC. Some residents that moved here since 2004 and have had to sell their homes after 2009 and have lost 35 to 50% of their original investment. We have no assurance that things will improve for several years. CA dues have increased at least four times since we have been here. With the new plan, once completed, we will have more operating costs on our buildings. We are looking at more buildings under roof and will be required to pay more for maintenance cost and personnel. I can’t believe that anyone would project less energy cost because rates will increase sooner than the buildings will be completed. Nor should anyone think CA fees will only increase by one or two percent after the buildings are complete. Residents will be more likely to experience increases of 25 to 40% by the time the loan is paid off! Here is an idea that should be looked at and offered on the February voting ballots, a revised plan. Why not build only what we need, not what we want! Pay for the buildings as we have the money to build them.
That will give us time to see what the economy is doing and not get caught off guard by the unknown economic climate. Here is another idea. Since the CA board will be receiving more revenue, why not transfer some of that money to the CA fund, so it will cost residents less for annual fees, making SCC a more affordable place to live. If the current board members make a bad decision now, you can move away. Most of us will have to stick around and suffer the consequences. David Griffey ResponseDear Mr. Griffey, Although the number of responses to our survey was relatively low, please understand that the survey was just one of several resources the Board relied on in reaching a decision regarding a building plan. We had the results of the membership vote from six years ago and the accumulated data from our reservation system that gave us valuable insight into the community needs. We also relied on our citizen committee known as The Projects Office (TPO), which is made up primarily of resident volunteers. We believe that making improvements now will help to increase home values, which you correctly point out have suffered in recent years. But as for this project having a negative impact in these tough times, I remind you that the costs will be paid from Capital Fund Fees, not from dues. With respect to future dues increases, it is true that we have projected a 1-2% increase in 2014 attributable to the new buildings. There will be other increases in the normal course, but to suggest a dues increase of 25% over 10 years means an annual increase of 2.5%, or about $6 per year. That could happen, but it certainly would not represent more than the normal cost of living increases we have experienced in recent years. Building now offers us the chance to take advantage of very favorable market conditions that are not likely to be available forever. Our plan is financially sound, conservative and will not impact current residents. As for using Capital Fund Fees for annual dues, the mixing of funds is prohibited under our by-laws. Those monies are for new projects, not for operations.
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foreclosed if owner does not pay dues/fees or assessments (that can be approved by vote of a low number of owners). I recommend that the CA Board delay voting to choose their plan or nothing. Review with the membership what to build, when, designs and how to finance based on dat a f rom ana lys es instead of opinions (whether opinions are of the Board or Members). Listen to what members are saying instead of arguing and continuing to promote the Board’s plan and bemoaning that the Board has provided complete answers to questions. All of us want new buildings and appreciate the efforts made by the CA Board. We should work together for an “our” plan. Joye Gasser #20 Dear Board of Directors: I am in support of the plans to upgrade the common areas of Sun City Center. When considering whether this is a place I wanted to live, the main campus area is what weighed heavily in my decision. Assuming that I just didn’t want to spend my entire day at home, what was there for me to do here? I found swimming pools, a fitness center, and clubs that interested me. Did anyone in this town buy a house without going to the main campus area? I bought my first house with a mortgage. That gave me a place to live while I paid for it. The alternative would have been to rent. The financing of the new facilities seems no different than taking out a mortgage on a home. Indeed with the plans for the financing using transfer fees it almost seems we can modernize without any personal cost. What would happen if we waited to build and paid as we go? First, at our advanced ages we might not be around to enjoy all of the planned facilities. Now construction costs are low. If we wait to build, what we save in interest may be taken up by increasing building costs. Even if the whole financing program ends in disaster, my own home is not going to be repossessed, so my personal risk is low. At worst my
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Forum Cont’d. community association fees might increase. If the building upgrade is not done at one time, I believe town meetings devoted solely to the upgrade will be at least an annual event as building plans will be discussed for each new building. F i n a l l y, a s o u r community has grown the use of our present facilities has grown. Can anyone find a parking place near the Atrium on most mornings? We at least need to create the parking spaces needed to enjoy the present facilities. More parking is a major item being considered in the new upgraded plans. Rick Sochon, President Bordeaux Property Owners Association
#21 Dear Board of Directors, After attending last night's meeting, I would like to contribute a few suggestions: Any covered entrance should be designed to keep people, especially the slow walkers and handicapped, dry as they enter and exit vehicles. It should be inviting and tie the building to the ground. One of the buildings should be designed for super wind and water resistance: i.e., hip roof, slightly higher ground elevation, electrical designed to accept portable commercial generator. It may well be that an unintended use of the building would be for disaster relief. I liked the idea presented by one speaker to have the visitor center separate and located on the corner near Swan Lake. A small building with a covered porch for brochures would be more inviting, easier to find and less intimidating. If it was located at the back and at an angle, we might still be able to use the land for event parking or vendors. No mention was made of the house currently used as the visitor welcome center. Perhaps it could be remodeled for more club space that could be assigned by lottery. People with homes affected by these changes should be consulted to see how the association could be a good neighbor to them.
I hope that once approved, we can move quickly. Inflation could ruin our plans. I thank you for your hard work and vision for our future. I know these town meetings are stressful for all, but change does not come easy. Your overall concept appears reasonable and responsible. Hopefully the architect can make changes to the exterior appropriate to a residential neighborhood. Again, thank you. I sincerely appreciate all the hard work you are doing for out community. Sheryl Lucas #22 Ed Barnes President-SCC Community Association The following comments are based upon the premise that the vote on February 13th and 14th will be against the long range plan. I hope that I am wrong, but having been at several of the meetings, I find it hard to be optimistic. I would suggest the following: 1. Cancel the vote for at least a month. 2. Appoint a committee to evaluate both the architectural plans and the financing. The committee should not include any CA board members but the committee should be able to consult with the CA board members. 3. A member of the committee should report to the residents their findings at a Town Hall meeting. Pe r h ap s t h e p l a n s are not perfect nor is the financing ideal, but ask yourself, what is the future of Sun City Center if the vote does go against the long range plan. Bob Wehrle Response: Dear Mr. Wherle: Thank you for your suggestion. While we are not going to cancel the vote, we have determined that establishing an alternate design committee to work with the architectural design firm to develop exterior building facades which better reflect the memberships desires is the appropriate cours e of action. That committee will begin work as soon as the project is passed. Chuck Collett, Vice President #23 Letter to the CA Board: The lead article in the January issue of “The News of Sun City Center” is
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entitled, “Why Financing to Build Makes Sense.” It does a fine job of presenting the CA Board’s point of view on this matter. However, we believe that another point of view should be presented so that the CA membership at large can weigh and consider this important matter involving our community over an extended period of time. There are many assumptions in the plan promoted by the CA Board such as (1) the economy will not worsen but improve over the next several years and construction costs will increase drastically, (2) no disastrous hurricanes or tornadoes will strike our area for up to ten years, (3) nothing will happen that requires the use of CA member dues to be used for construction or finance payments, (4) we will get capital fund fees from the sale of 200 or more home sales in each of the next ten years or so, (5) potential buyers of homes in SCC will not be turned away when they know the community is debt-ridden, (6) the CA members would rather use some $654,000 or more of revenues to pay interest on a loan than to use it for actual physical improvements in the community, (7) CA member dues will not increase by more than 1 or 2 % over the next many years, to name some of the more obvious assumptions being made, and (8) that CA members are actually satisfied with the choices, locations, and functions of the buildings proposed. These are all assumptions! The 8th assumption, in par ticular, des er ves expansion. The needs of Lawn Bowling were not c o n s i d e r e d s e r i o u s l y. One of the original four bowling greens has already been eliminated and the initial plan was to eliminate another. Hopefully, this will be resolved by relocation of the Entertainment Building to the North Golf Course area. The Shuff leboard courts are to be demolished and moved. Many Club participants do not agree with its relocation to the South Club. Its relocation to the North Golf Course area is a possible solution, but must be considered by the CA Board. An improved and modernized Library has not been considered. This is considered a serious over-sight. The SCC Security Patrol is placed in a precarious financial situation. Many may not realize that they themselves raised the funds to build the present building where they are housed and the CA Board plans call for
its demolition along with the requirement that the Security Patrol pay for their portion of the Multi-Use Building. The Samaritan Services play an important part in our Community and they should be considered for housing in the Multi-Use Building. Many question the need for the Sports Bar proposal in the Café Building. An area for informal social networking is considered as more important to the SCC Community with availability of non-alcoholic beverages and snacks. Others are concerned with competing with local businesses and also wonder if the CA Board realizes the potential liability an alcoholic bar poses. The following presents an alternative view using a modification of the title of the January article. “Why Financing to Build DOESN’T Make Sense!” Keep Sun City Center Debt-Free And let’s post a Sign Board that Visitors can see, “Welcome to Sun City C e nte r – A D ebt - Fre e Community,” and use this Slogan in Promotions of SCC. Otherwise we would not be able to make this Declaration for as much as 10 years! Let’s promote SCC. Channel $654,687 into SCC Physical Development Rather than payment of Interest to a Bank; that’s the minimum interest amount on t h e prop o s e d l o a n representing Capital Fund Fees from sale of 436 Homes and actually represents 27.3% of Proposed Loan Principal. Let’s Build with It! Initially some facts about the proposed loan were withheld. We now understand that the interest rate of 5% is only good for the first five years. Hence, the actual interest may be considerably higher! We haven’t been informed! Avoid Potential Risks and Liabilities and Take what the Future Brings Don’t let Anyone Fool You – There ARE Risks from potential hurricanes and/ or tornadoes and further economic downsizes are possible. Debt over Ten Years only increases the Risks. And We the members ARE liable for loan defaults! Don’t Stagnate Further Development for Eight to Ten Years Let’s Develop on a Continual Basis with a “Pay as We Go” Strategy and have the Peace of Mind that no matter what the Future brings we can cope with it. And let’s
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involve the Membership continually beginning with Day One! (The CA Board says they have been working on this for the past year, but most all of us only got to see it on November 16th – and then it’s presented as a “Fait Accompli’”!)! The process of introducing development plans has heightened the interest by more CA members than were involved in any preliminary request for ideas. Let’s take advantage of this greater interest and really develop to serve the larger Community. At this juncture the only alternative for a member who is not satisfied with putting the Community in debt and using as much as $654,000 or more of our revenues as Interest is to vote NO on February 13 or 14th. We recommend that you postpone the vote and continue to gather ideas and preferences from a larger group of members. We want the assurance of security and Peace of Mind over the ensuing future. Submitted by Ken Stephens with Other Sun City Center Member Inputs ResponseDear Dr. Stephens: Regarding your objections: 1. Being a “debt free” community would appear to have no impact on home sales. Last year, Kings Point, despite having $50,000,000 in debt sold 404 homes versus 357 homes sold in Sun City Center. 2. Your contention that we would somehow save money by building over time and not paying interest totally overlooks the added costs that will result by delaying construction. Those costs will exceed 30% and add more than the presumed interest cost to the project. 3. Natural disasters have occurred throughout Florida for the past decade and have not slowed home sales. Why would they suddenly do that now? As for member liability, you are simply wrong. Please refer to the letter from Hines, Norman, Hines published in the Newsletter. 4. As for membership involvement, the basic planning for this proposal was completed by a group called The Projects Office (TPO). That group consists of one director, the community manager (both of whom are non-voting) and six members of the community. They worked diligently on this project for many months gathering information so that the Board could have
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additional land and can avoid that unpleasant conclusion. As for the shuffleboard courts, they were repainted this past summer, but that space can provide invaluable p ark ing for a l l of our members to reach the pool and club rooms. 4. We did put a new roof on the office building because it was leaking quite badly. That is the only building being demolished at this point. The building, which was originally a model home 35 years ago, is obsolete and inadequately designed for its current use. 5. W e i n t e n d t o demolish that building and erect a new one. Additional parking will be made available. 6. We are in discussions with Security Patrol about the new building. 7. No current changes to the library are in the plan. By the way, while you may think usage is decreasing, it might interest you to know that over 3,000 current residents have active library cards. 8. Our plans do call for extensive landscaping along North Pebble Beach to screen off the parking. 9. The area you have suggested is where the new entertainment building will probably be located. The information center will remain up front in the new multi-use building. 10. We have looked at all the costs, including those you mention. They are included in our preliminary estimates which are the basis for the plan we have presented to you. The costs for the items you mentioned are substantially less than you suggested. 11. Again, we have completed reviews of future costs in arriving at 1-2%. Your suggestion of 5% would mean additional costs of over $150,000 which is way too much. 12. The only building b eing demolishe d is a 35-year-old model home that is obsolete and inadequately designed. We now know we have additional land and can lay the campus out appropriately. 13. With little additional cost the space designated as a “sports bar” adds another dimension to the facility and increases potential users. Thank you for your thoughtful inquiries. Chuck Collett, Vice President SCCCA
information to present to the membership. In addition to advising the membership for over a year that we were working on this we will have held four Town Hall meetings, two coffee and conversations, weekly workshops where members are invited to address the B o ard, mont h ly B o ard meetings where residents are invited to address questions an d c on c e r ns , w r itte n numerous articles detailing our proposal and offered for months at our CO-AP and leaders meetings to have representatives get together with their groups about the project. We have listened to the input from comments at those meetings and are making modifications to the plan based on that information. This community has a window of opportunity to move forward and position itself to better serve its residents and to attract new members who will enhance our property values by wanting to purchase here. Waiting is an option that has nothing but negative results. Chuck Collett, Vice President SCCCA #24 In reference to the modernizing of our new facilities I would like to address the following: 1. The community should know for sure that we definitely have the land that is staked out as being donated by the Golf Course Owners prior to any vote (and not 2 days before). 2. If the stakes are correct, than I think the plan needs to be reviewed. 3. Some of the opposition came from the L awn B ow lers and the Shuffleboard Club as it seemed they were thrown under the bus in the dead of night. The Shuffleboard courts were just redone this summer. 4. New roofs were put on buildings that now you plan to tear down. 5. With the additional land it makes sense to tear down the Security Patrol Building and use that area for parking for Security Patrol and the Sheriff. 6. The CA Of f ice Building to be modernized for the Security Patrol and the Sheriff. Now the library and the new remodeled Security/Sheriff Building look like a fit. (Did not the Security Patrol offer to pay for some of their new space?) 7. Leave the library alone as with everybody
going to Kindles, etc. it may shrink over time. 8. We need a better appearance coming in than all the asphalt parking areas. By eliminating the Security Patrol Building and changing the parking needed for that building and the CA offices you can now do some attractive landscaping that will lead to the new information center. 9. Your information center can now be built closer to the brick building that the golf course now owns and there is plenty of parking in front of it for visitors. 10. Finally has anybody taken in the cost of all the state of the art technologies and state of the art kitchens to be installed in these new buildings. That alone could be a half million dollars. 11. There will be extra staffing with extra costs like health insurance etc. and I see dues going up 5% not 1 or 2%. 12. Yes we need a better appearance. We need to do it smartly and not let a million dollar plus bank account burn a hole in our pocket. Some of the $3 million can be saved by saving some buildings and rethinking the picture if the additional land comes our way. We are a landlocked community and a lot of money is being spent still landlocked without land. 13. Many people are also questioning a sports bar since we can't even keep a restaurant going. Try the cafe idea first and see the support it gets before adding the sports bar. I hope that the Board will read this email and consider the above. Helen Skinner ResponseDear Ms Skinner: 1. We have reached an understanding with ClubLink that was announced at the Town Hall meeting. So, we will know the land is available prior to the membership vote in February. 2. I don’t know what you mean by the “plan needs to be reviewed”? Perhaps you could advise on that? 3. Quite to the contrary, when we had no additional land we tried every other p ossible option b efore settling on the plan we presented. We simply had no other choice if we were going to accommodate the needs of all our members versus the inconvenience to a few members. No one on the Board was pleased with that reality, but fortunately, it now appears we will have
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#25 President, Sun City Center Community Association I have been giving a good deal of thought to the building program for our community and I would like to offer these items for your review. With the additional land from Clublink, I would think it would be possible to build both the community office building and the new entertainment center on this property. Reconfigure the office building to contain only business offices, board members offices, receptionist area and the information center. Use the present CA building as follows: 1. Leave the security patrol in its current space with the addition of the board room until the patrol can find or afford to build a separate building with contributions from the community.(i.e. Lawn bowling raised funds for their building). 2. Divide the rest of the building into three separate areas to be used by the Sheriff 's deputy (front) and two other clubs or meeting rooms (new rear entrances). 3. This would save the cost of relocating the staff until the office building is complete. 4. The shuffle board courts would not need to be moved and rebuilt. 5. The old building would give additional club space until a later date when it could be torn down. 6. Later when the office building is removed this land could be used to build a new library with contributions raised from their patrons. I AGREE the community needs additional spaces and I hope these ideas might be seen as solving some of the objections heard at past resident's meetings. John McRee ResponseDear Mr. McRee: Thank you for your input. We will take your suggestions under advisement as we work to finalize the plan. Chuck Collett, Vice President SCCCA
#26 Dear Editor, Taking our community into debt sets a terrible precedent. It not only ties up our Capital Fund for ten years but it severely restricts future Boards of Directors the right to make facility improvements during the ten years our debt is being paid off. Our history over the past many years has been to build new facilities about every five or six years as our facility needs change and we have the resources to expand and improve. It is a disservice to the members and future Boards to deny them of that right. Furthermore, it’s my understanding that our Capital Fund contains about $1 million dollars at the end of this past year and that we are selling on average about 20+ homes per month (approx. 30 per month in 2011). Each of those sold homes now accrues $1,500 to the Capital Fund which means that the Capital Fund grows at a rate of between $30,000 to $45,000 per month or around $360,000 to $540,000 per year. Now, why would we want to take those revenues and more and use them to pay off principal and huge interest debts when we could use the money productively toward our new buildings and improvements? The bottom line is to save for another year and then implement the proposed Modernization Program without debt and everything will be built and paid for in a reasonable period of time as has been done throughout our history. What’s wrong with that novel idea, with “proven success”? Walt Cawein Past President
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February 2012
Military Affairs Leathernecks Install 2012 Club Officers Dr. Michael Deebs, Civil War Historian, Addresses MOAA
Ed Barnes, Community Association President, administers the oath of office to new officers for the Sun City Center Leathernecks Club. SCCCA President Ed Barnes, a former commander in the U.S. Navy, administered the oath of office to new officers at the January 17 club meeting. Shown above (L to R): Jim Haney, George Maling, Don James, CA President Ed Barnes, Barry Myers, Jim Glass, Jim Weller (club commander), and Tom Culliton. Membership in the club is open to residents of Kings Point and Sun City Center who have served honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps or as U.S. Navy personnel attached to or supporting a Marine Unit. The club meets at 18:30 on the third Tuesday of each month in the Sandpiper Room in the Atrium Building.
Dr. Michael Deebs was the guest speaker at the January Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) luncheon, which was held at the Florida Room in the Sun City Center Atrium Building on January 4, 2012. Dr. Deebs has written four books on the Civil War and currently writes reviews for both the Civil War News and the New York Journal of Books. He published his first Civil War era historical novel, Duty and Honor in 2007. The second novel in this trilogy, Duty Accomplished was published in 2008, the third, Honor Restored in 2009 and the fourth, “The Lincoln Assassination: Who Helped John Wilkes Booth Murder Lincoln.” He gave a very interesting presentation on the various Civil War conspiracies surrounding the death of Abraham Lincoln. Additionally, he provided interesting information relative to the 1876 post-war politics of the time. Dr. Deeb is married to Sally Dittman and is a resident of Sun City Center, FL. They have five children and ten grandchildren.
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MFST Holds Luncheon for Community Leaders
Lt Col Paul Wheat, left, President of MOAA, shakes hands with speaker Dr. Michael J. Deebs.
Lt Col Brockmeier Spoke to MOAA
The Military Family Support Trust (MFST) hosted a luncheon for the community leaders on Wednesday, January 11, 2012, at the Plaza Club at Freedom Plaza. The leaders represented Brookdale Senior Living at Freedom Plaza, District 4 of the Sheriff ’s Department, Interfaith Social Action Council, Knights of Columbus, Leathernecks, MOAA, MOWW, Patriots Club, Retired Officer’s Corporation, SCC Chamber of Commerce, SCC Community Association, SCC Emergency Squad, SCC Security Patrol, SAR and the Seabees. MFST is a non-profit organization that provides financial assistance to military families through scholarships, financial assistance grants, guide dogs, Homeless Women Veterans, JROTC awards and other programs. The organization has been in Sun City Center since 1992. Visit our website at mobconline.org.
The February Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) meeting featuring Lt Col Jerr y Brockmeier, was held on Wednesday February 1. In 1965, Lt. Col. Brockmeier enlisted in the USAF, and was sent to OCS in San Antonio, TX where he received his commission and was assigned to flight school. He received a BA degree from Kansas State (math and physics) in 1965 and an MA degree in San Francisco in 1976. He attended the USAF Air War College at Maxwell AFB in Alabama in 1981. He was awarded two Distinguished Flying Crosses and numerous Air and Commendation Medals, accomplishing over 3000 hours jet time. Some of his career highlights include being a member of JCS Rapid Deployment Force in 1982 at MacDill AFB, FL to assist in establishing US CENTCOM. He also served 12 years in overseas assignments, which included 4 years in Southeast Asia and 8 plus years in Germany. He served 20 plus years in the USAF retiring at Langley AFB, VA in 1986. From 1986–2010 he has been employed as vice president— investments: A. G. Edwards/Wachovia and Securities/Wells Fargo Advisers, Sun City Center, FL. He discussed the various, currently available investment strategies.
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Military Order of the World Wars
Sgt. Todd Anthony, a member of the Hillsborough County Sheriff ’s Department, spoke to the Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) at its monthly meeting and luncheon held at the Sun City Center Plaza Club, Sun City Center, on Thursday, January 19, 2012. Sgt. Anthony was recently appointed a member of the Crisis Management Sub Committee with the United States Secret Service for the Republican National Convention to be held in 2012 in Tampa. He has also been a Hillsborough County Security Officer for many of the Raymond James Stadium Outback Bowls; State Fairs; Strawberry Festivals and Gasparilla Day Parades. In addition, Sgt. Anthony has served on the Hostage Negotiations Team of the year for four separate years. He discussed myriad issues, such as the improved communication between the various agencies that
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Sgt Todd Anthony, member of Hillsborough County Homeland Security Team. must take place in order to maximize the effectiveness of homeland security measures during major national and local events. He also stressed the ongoing extensive training measures Tampa uses to prepare for all types of internal and external security threats. —CAPT B. F. Kepley, USN, (Ret)
Sun City Center Veterans Sock Hop The annual Sun City Center Veterans Dinner/Dance will take place Saturday, March 3, 2012 in the Florida Room. It is sponsored by the combined Sun City Center veterans organizations. All veterans and friends are welcome. A social hour with appetizers will start at 5 p.m. All veterans and friends are welcome. A buffet by Banquet Masters with their famous dessert bar will follow at 6 p.m.
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Dance Clubs
February 2012
Academy of Ballroom Dance Club Saturday, March 3, at Community Hall
Annual Dinner Dance Cocktails 6 p.m. BYOB. Catered dinner at 6:30 to be followed by the dance. No free lesson this month. Dress is Formal or Dressy attire.
MOONGLOW DANCE CLUB The Moonglow Dance Club will meet from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, Februar y 23, at Community Hall. Join them for an evening of listening and dancing pleasure. BYOB and snacks. Members free; guests $5 at the door. Singles are always welcome. Dressy casual attire recommended. For more information, call Claire at 642-0171.
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Reservation Deadline: February 20. For further information, call Jean Kostka at 634-1235 or Lennie Crooks at 642-9975.
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“SWEETHEART” Square Dance We all know that the month of Februar y is the month we celebrate Valentine’s Day and honor our one and only sweetheart. The Sun City Center Swingers Square Dance Club is going to do exactly that—Honor our Sweethearts—with a Special Event “Sweetheart” Mainstream/Plus Square Dance on Friday, February 20, 2012. Members will provide their favorite sweets to sweeten the dancers’ appetites—appropriate beverages will also be served. Okay, Guys, lasso your favorite sweetheart —Girls get your favorite sweetheart away from the TV remote and let’s really celebrate Valentine’s Day by attending this wonderful Special Event Sweetheart Dance. These Special 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. A Beginners Square Dance C l ass is hel d e ve r y Tu e s d ay 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. Come join us, have great fun and learn the art of square dancing. AT TENTION DANCERS: There will not be a dance on Friday, February 3, 10, and 24. Sorry, we’ve been pre-empted. For fur ther information, call Geri at 633-9742 or Leah 6333986.
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 at 634-3205. TUESDAY EVENING CLASSES (Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28) Beginning - Cha Cha 5:30 p.m. Intermediate - Fox Trot 6:45 p.m. Intermediate - Silver Waltz 8 p.m. WEDNESDAY DAY CLASSES (Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29) Beginning - Waltz 12:45 p.m. Beginning/Intermediate - Polka 2 p.m. Intermediate/Silver - Quick Step 3:15 p.m.
SCC Dance Club
SCC Dance Club welcomes you to its dance on Wednesday, February 15, at Community Hall, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Music by “GERARDO” with a variety of music. Attire: Dressy Casual. Members Free. Guests $6 at the door. Singles always welcome. BYOB and Snacks For more info, call 634-9074.
Cabaret Dance Club
The Cabaret Dance Club is having a dance on Friday, Feb. 10, in the Florida Room in the Atrium Building from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening of social fun where you can dance the night away. Open to Sun City Center, Kings Point and their guests. Couples & singles welcome. Members pay $4 per person. Non-members pay $5 per person. BYOB & Snacks. Casual Attire. For information or to reserve a table for eight, phone Angelina at (813) 634-1865.
Foxy Seniors Dance Club
The Foxy Seniors Dance Club is having a karaoke & dance on Saturday, February 11, in the Florida Room in the Atrium Building from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening of fun where you can dance and/or sing, hosted by ReAct Entertainment (or as we know them, Suzanne & Bruce). Open to Sun City Center, Kings Point and their guests. Couples & singles welcome. Members pay $3 per person. Non-members pay $4 per person. A singing contest is planned for the evening. The person who is voted the best singer and someone attending Foxy Seniors will both win a prize. BYOB. Casual Attire. For information or to reserve a table for eight, phone Angelina at (813) 634-1865.
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Academy Celebrates May-Giannina Wedding
CELEBRATE YOUR BRITISH CONNECTION
General MEETING AT ARMSTRONG ROOM for Members ONLY COMPLIMENTARY WINE AND CHEESE Meet up with friends made through the British Connection on Thursday afternoon, February 9, from 2-4:30 p.m. in the Armstrong Room at the Atrium on North Pebble By Phyllis Hodges Beach Boulevard. The entrance January 7 was a special dance event for about 200 Sun City Center to the Armstrong Room is at the Academy Dance Club members and guests. The dance was preceded by back of the Atrium building. Wine a reception to celebrate the marriage of Bernice Dubro-May and Tom and cheese will be ser ved, Giannina. The couple was married in December with family in Virginia. compliments of the board. We can Bernice is well known in the SCC dance community since she teaches reminisce about Christmas Tea ballroom and social dances twice weekly sponsored by the club. She came to Sun City Center in 2006 from Dayton, Ohio, where she operated the Dubro and the Scottish Country Dancers Dance Studio. Her entire career has been devoted to teaching others the art as well as discuss whether to of dancing. Tom is a native of New Jersey where he practiced dentistry before observe the Queen’s Jubilee and retiring to Naples. He volunteered at the Naples Senior Friendship Center other ways we can continue to celebrate our British Connection. for 10 years before moving to Sun City Center last year. Dues remain only $5 for the Tom shares Bernice’s love of dancing and now assists her in the Academy dance classes in addition to practicing dentistry part-time. year and members enjoy reduced
prices for club activities plus a post card of the next upcoming event before publicity starts. Save the date! April 18 from 6-9 p.m. when the East Bay High “Sounds of Time” present a spring concert. Further details about this event will follow next month. Reservations are requested; contact Kathy Howell at 567-3358 NO LATER THAN Thursday, February 2, to ensure we have enough wine to go around. For further information, Anita Farney, Publicity Chair, at 633-4368.
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ART CLUB SOCIAL MIXER
Men’s Club
February 2012
The February 15, Men’s Club meeting will be in Community Hall, 1910 South Pebble Beach Blvd. at 11:30 am. The guest speaker is Archie McKee,retired educator who has taught in and studied China for over 30 years. He was the secondary principal in a private international school from 1999 to 2000. He is an expert on China philately and postal history. Banquet Masters will serve a buffet lunch for $12. Members are encouraged to bring qualified guests to the meeting. If you are interested in joining or want information on the Club, please call 634.6434. —John Armstrong
The next Social Mixer, Art History series, parts 7-9, will be held in the Florida Room on Monday, February 13 at 3 p.m. The Social, presented by The Art Club In SCC, will include films and lively discussion of art-related subjects. The ‘Mixer’ should be informative to anyone interested in developing a deeper understanding of the arts. Admission is free Men’s Club Annual Valentine Dinner Dance and Club membership is not required. Popcorn will The SCC Men’s Club Valentine Dinner Dance is scheduled for Saturday, be available and those who wish to can BYOB. Come and meet with other Community residents in an February 11, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. in Community Hall on South Pebble Beach Blvd. Check your January 2012 Club News Letter for the details on ordering informal, informative atmosphere. tickets. Darlene Meadows will provide the music for dancing. Banquet Masters will serve salmon or filet mignon, you can make your choice when FEBRUARY WORKSHOP you order the tickets. Tickets are available, but going fast, so don’t wait to In February 2012, The Art Club In Sun City reserve your seats. For your information, the date in the news letter is Center will sponsor a two-day acrylic workshop wrong. Remember the date for this event is Saturday, February 11, 2012 by well-know artist Joanna Coke. Joanna is at 5:30 p.m. no stranger to SCC and has demonstrated her painting technique to SCC residents on more than one occasion. She is calling her workshop “Thick & Thin: The Dynamic Use of 2012 STAINED GLASS CLUB SHOW Acrylics.” With a strong background in figurative and landscape painting and a The Sun City Center Stained Glass Club Show is scheduled for February Masters Degree in Fine Arts from Louisiana State University, Joanna works in a variety of media, sometimes combining them to create mixed media artworks. 24 and 25 in the Florida Room in the Atrium. The show is open to the public On day one of her workshop, she will show using acrylics very thinly, like at no cost on Friday, February 24, from 9 to 4 and on Saturday, February 25 from 9 to 3. The show will include members’ entries of a variety of glass watercolors and on the second day, using acrylics very thickly. The two-day workshop will be held in the Art Room on Friday, February modalities including soldered panels, lamps, sun catchers, mosaics and 10 and Saturday, February 11, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fee for the workshop fused work including dishes, vases, bowls, jewelry and sandblasted items. is $40 for each one-day session, payable in advance. Checks should be made The show will be judged by professional glass artists Carol Krah and Jodie out to Art Club In Sun City Center and placed in the envelope attached to the Padilla, who will select the winners and will choose the Best of Show award. A People’s Choice award will be determined by votes of the show’s visitors. workshop sign-up sheet in the Art Room. Last year the show had 108 entries and over 500 viewers voted for the People’s Art Club membership is required for attendance. For additional details Choice award. For more information stop by the Stained Glass Club in the about the Workshop contact Anne Walker at 634-9099 For membership info Arts and Crafts building between 9 a.m. and noon Monday through Friday, only, call Bev Majewski at 633-8325. Learn of other Art Club activities at www. or call the club president, Sue Wilson at 813-633-3053. artclubofscc.org.
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ART CLUB IN SUN CITY CENTER WATERCOLOR DEMONSTRATION
On Monday, February 20, the Art Club In Sun City Center will present a watercolor-on-canvas demonstration by Robert Yonke. His works are mostly focused on things he loves: music, mountains and the outdoors in general, all done in his signature loose style. A member of the Garrett County Arts Council and the Pittsburgh Watercolor Society, his works have been shown in many galleries around the area. When not working on his art, Bob enjoys holding watercolor seminars around the region. In March, he will be offering a workshop in SCC exploring his loose but realistic technique of using watercolors on canvas. Bob’s demonstration will be held in the Rollins Theater following a brief 1 p.m. Art Club business meeting. Admission is free. All are welcome and club membership is not required for attendance. News of other Art Club activities can be found at www.artc1ubofscc.org.
OIL PAINTING CLASS
Ongoing oil painting classes with Linda Scola have resumed, each Tuesday morning, 9:30 to 11:30, in the Art Room. While capturing the essence of landscapes and still life, Linda will be demonstrating what makes good composition and how to mix oil paints to the correct values. Class attendees will be encouraged to develop their own style while learning the basics of developing an oil painting. Come and learn with Linda, who was selected as ‘artist in residence’ for the Nantucket School of Art and Design. Bring whatever paints you have. Other necessary supplies will be discussed during the class. For additional information call Linda at 633-8682. Art Club membership is required for class attendance. For membership only, call Bev Majewski at 633-8325.
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Patriots Club Elects Officers The Patriots Club of Sun City Center held its annual membership meeting on Friday, January 20. The officers are pictured below. A number of events are planned for 2012. The Patriots Club will continue to sponsor the fundraising for the Wounded Warriors Project. The club will participate in FunFest on March 17, where the club will raffle off a goodies basket. The club will be seeking new members and supporters at Fun Fest. The club will support the Memorial Day Remembrance, 9-11 Observance, and Veterans Day. Flags along S.R. 674 will be flown on these days in addition to July 4th and Labor Day. The Patriots Club will be sponsoring the exciting group from Utah – Fame & Celebrate at Community Hall on June 24th. Tickets and further details will be available in May. The club requests that all members submit their dues by mid-March 2012. Dues may be sent to Patriots Club c/o Don Renwick, 706 Westmont Way, Sun City Center, Florida 33573. New members are always welcome. For further information or to join the club, contact Uta Kuhn at 642-9555.
New Officers for 2012 (L toR): Jane Keegan, secretary; David Floyd, director-at-large; Uta Kuhn, president; Rick Person, vice president membership; Don Renwick, vice president & CFO.
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CAT FANCIERS CLUB
Wednesday. Feb. 15, 10 a.m.–noon in the Armstrong Room, Atrium Bldg., CA Central Campus. Guest speakers are Bob Houdek and Joyce Hicklin and their champion Ragdoll cats. Refreshments will be served. Open to all CA members; please wear your CA card. The 2012 dues of $15 per person must be paid at this meeting. For more information email catfanciersclub@aol.com or visit www.CatFanciersClub.org and use “Contact Us.”
Looking for musical good time?
The SCC German-American Club Singers invites residents of Sun City Center and Kings Point to consider attending one of our club’s rehearsals to see if this is what you would like to do. The 30-member chorus sings music arranged in four-part harmony and is now in the start-up mode, learning new music for the next season. Knowledge of the German language is helpful , but not necessary. The conductor is Mr. Lynn Hirschfeld and accompanist is Ms. Claire Hadley. This combination makes for a fun-filled and successful musical experience. Rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the music room at Redeemer Lutheran Church on Valley Forge Dr. and Rt. 674. . Any questions: call Judy Quitsch at 642-0157. .
Mini-Bus Travel Club
March 11 - March 15: Las Vegas with Sun City Residents, Inc aka MiniBus. You do not need to be a member to go on overnite trips. Prices vary depending on hotel choice. Celine Dion concert tickets available at various rates. An optional Grand Canyon tour is also available. Contact Margaret at 633-7061 or the office at 634-2685. Sign up at the office at 1910 S Pebble Beach Blvd. Feb 25 - March 4: San Antonio, Texas with Sun City Residents, Inc aka MiniBus. You do not need to be a member to go on overnite trips. For itinerary and cost, contact Linda 633-9235.
International Forum
February 2012
On Friday, February 17, the International Forum of SCC will meet at 9:30 a.m. in the Florida Room of the Atrium building. It is open to all residents of SCC and Kings Point. The program, Update on China, will focus on today’s business climate, relationship to the European Union, energy requirements, current housing and education situation and outlooks for the future. Speakers will include Charles Steilen, Ph.D. with over 20 years business experience in China; Bob Price, advisor on international energy projects; and Program Leader Archie McKee, an educator who worked in China, continues to travel there and keeps us current on “all things China.”
FASCHING - WHAT IS THAT!?
FASCHING means carnival. In Germany the spelling is changed to Karneval and is a three-month-long party! This party ends officially on Fat Tuesday and many of the celebrations include costumes and masks - mocking popular events, people and political figures. The local SCC German-American Club is celebrating Fasching right here in town - in Community Hall on February 9, with doors opening at 4:30 p.m. A catered dinner of Chicken Marsala will be served and there will be dancing to the band “The Bavarians” until 9 p.m. You will be surprised at the costumes your neighbors in Kings Point and Sun City Center come up with. There will be prizes for costumes: single, couples and groups! The cost for this fun-filled, BYOB evening is only $24 per person and tickets are available by sending your check made out to SCC German-American Club to Mike Albanese at 1808 Granville Lane, SCC 33573. If you have more friends who would like to be at your table, please make your reservations together.
Polish Heritage Club
The monthly meeting of the Polish Heritage Club will be held on Tuesday, February 28, at 7 p.m. in the Florida Room. Final plans for FunFest, to be held on Saturday, March 17, will be discussed. For info, call Sandy @ 813-9384144.
National Active & Retired Federal Employees The monthly luncheon meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 22, at 11:30 a.m. in the Plaza Club at Freedom Plaza. The cost is $12/ person. They will have a Mystery Guest Speaker. For info, call Joyce @ 813-9385279.
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SCC History Book Introduced on John Bowker Day
By Phyllis Hodges Wow, what a day January 22 was at Community Hall! It was buzzing with activity as about 500 people came to see the new history book and presentation by John Bowker covering the first 50 years of Sun City Center. The event, part of SCC’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, was enhanced with the Community Association proclamation of January 22 as John Bowker Day. Only four other people (Ray Watson, Fred Russell, Don Roszel and Phil Lange) have received such an honor for their contributions to the community. Ann Marie Leblanc, CA director and chair of the 50th events, opened the program with examples of John’s forward thinking, volunteerism and knowledge of the community. She was followed by Ed Barnes, CA president, who read the proclamation and enumerated John’s many activities. Other accolades included remarks by the Bowker children, a congratulatory letter from a former governor of Vermont (Bowker’s home state), and an award to both
John and his wife Linda from the SCC Emergency Squad for their 16 years of service. John had this to say about the day: “I was overwhelmed. As we were turning in that night, Linda asked me if I could think of another moment in my life that was so completely positive. As usual, she had captured my thoughts of the day perfectly. What wonderful friends we have here.” Pr i or to t he pro g r am , a photographer was on hand for the people who had come forward during a search for second and third generation residents in Sun City Center. Dee Kelly, who has been chairing that effort in the past few months, said that they are going to continue the search. She promised we would hear more about that later. After the program, a supply of 150 of the new history book written by John Bowker was available. Ann Marie Leblanc said that supply was sold out and a second printing is underway.
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SUN CITY CENTER EMERGENCY SQUAD HOLDS SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISER ABOARD CARNIVAL CRUISE SHIP
(L to R) Noreen Schramm, Chief, SCC Emergency Squad, Don Oneal, Pres. Travelworld and Jayne Kirse, Manager, Travelworld. The SCC Emergency Squad held a very successful fundraiser cruise recently that resulted in a generous donation to the Squad. This donation, in the amount of $3,125, was the combined result of Sun City Center Travelworld’s participation and support along with Carnival Cruise Lines’ fundraiser donation. Both of these entities partnered with the Squad to provide a fun trip with a great benefit to this very important local cause. Over 40 SCC Emergency Squad volunteers, in addition to many members of the SCC community, joined together to cruise from Tampa to Cozumel, Belize, Honduras and Grand Cayman aboard Carnival Cruise Lines’ popular ship, the CARNIVAL LEGEND. Jim Rottman, SCC Emergency Squad volunteer member, was instrumental in assisting Travelworld with this group and proved to be an efficient tour guide onboard. —Jan Huber
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Debbie Caneen Named Community Leader of the Year
Among the accolades John Bowker received was an award presented by Noreen Schramm, new chief of the Emergency Squad, to both John and Linda for their 16 years of service.
Orenstein to Present Workshop
The Brandon Poets Guild invites all poets to join us the second Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Bloomingdale Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico, just east of Brandon. Poets read their verses to a non-critical and receptive group, in a cozy, safe environment. Our poets range from ‘tweens to nonagenarians and everyone is welcome, including those who just come to listen or aspiring poets who want to learn. This is not a critique group. On Monday, February 13, award-winning poet, an SCC resident, Fran Orenstein will present Meditation to Creation, an interactive workshop using guided imagery to create original poems. Call Sue Morris at 813-6891085 for more information, or just come. Carpools are available from Sun City Center, Apollo Beach and Riverview.
Reminders
Long Range Plan Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, February 8, 7 p.m. at Community Hall. Voting for the plan and its financing can be done by mail-in ballot (printed in this issue), by drop in/ absentee ballot at the CA office, or by voting on the official voting days: February 13 at the Sandpiper Room from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on February 14 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Community Hall.
There are a lot of community leaders in the Sun City Center area. There are presidents of the Community Association and the Kings Point Federation. In SCC there are Chiefs of the Emergency Squad and the Security Patrol as well as heads of charity and service organizations and many, many more people who contribute so much to make our town a very special place to live. And some leaders rise above the rest to represent the very best Sun City Center has to offer. This person, the Chamber’s community leader for 2011, is one of those leaders. She is involved in every aspect of the Chamber: she serves on the Board and co-chairs the Membership Committee. She works to get our Ambassador program up and running. She attends every meeting and every event. Outside the Chamber, she helps coordinate programs that make life easier for our senior residents. Whether it’s the Care for the Caregiver Symposium or Relay for Life, the Health Fairs, the Alzheimer’s Walk, or the scores of other events she either chairs or participates in, this woman is in it all. In addition to serving on the Chamber board, she serves on the boards of the South Shore Coalition for Mental Health and Aging and the
Debbie Caneen Samaritan Alzheimer’s Association. Every Friday morning, she facilitates t h e S l ow Sp e e d Ne t w or k i n g Professional Referral Group. She is the patron saint of support groups, hosting meetings for Congestive Heart Failure, COPD, Cancer, Grief, Loss or Depression and Children of Aging Parents. A couple of months ago she was recognized as a finalist for the 2011 Tampa Bay Business Journal Health Care Hero Award. She is the Director of Admissions and Marketing for Sun Towers Retirement.
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Minto’s WinterFest
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Club Happenings 5 Sew ‘n Sews Hold a Sew In
PHOTO BY KATHERINE BENOIT
The Sun City Center Sew ‘n Sews Club recently held a one day “SEW IN” to sew “Chemo Caps” to be donated to Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida. An all-toocommon result of cancer treatment is the hair loss, so cancer victims appreciate the warmth that chemo caps deliver. “Cancer can hit you hard, so the only option is to hit back even harder,” stated Pam Davis, president of the Sun City Center Sew ‘n Sews and a cancer survivor herself. Aggressive treatment can often cause cancer patients to lose their hair, which can be a hard psychological blow on top of everything else. “A chemo cap can’t replace a healthy head of hair, but it can help soothe the emotions that result from the loss—and if nothing else, it’ll keep the patients head warm until her hair grows back in,” Davis added. Over 25 members spent the day laying out patterns, pinning, cutting fabric, sewing, and serging the day away. Approximately 100 “Chemo Caps” will be delivered to Moffitt Hospital. Overview of Moffitt H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute has made a lasting commitment to the prevention and cure of cancer, working tirelessly in the areas of patient care, research and education to advance one step further in fighting this disease.
Glenn Laucks Featured Photographer at the Sun City Center Chamber of Commerce
Glenn Laucks is the Sun City Center Photo Club’s featured photographer for the February photo display at the SCC Chamber of Commerce. This is the first of the club’s monthly displays at the SCC Chamber of Commerce at 1651 Sun City Center Plaza. Mr L aucks has b e e n i nt e re s t e d i n photography since 1968. He joined the SCC Photo Club in 2009. He has won numerous gold, silver and bronze awards since joining the club. His photo, Aren’t We Cute?, placed first in the voting at the 2011 Fun Fest Viewer’s Choice Awards. Come by the opening of his display at the SCC Chamber of Commerce between 3:30 pm and 4:30 pm on February 16 to meet him and enjoy some wine and cheese. His work will be on display through March 15. For more information on the SCC Photo Club and its activities, please see our website at www.photoclubscc.com or visit the photo learning lab at 960D Cherry Hills Drive. You have the right to be 100% satisfied with the Home Health Care you receive
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AAUW to Present Women of Distinction 2012
The Sun City Center branch of the American Association of University Women will be holding a Women of Distinction luncheon on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. It will be held at Community Hall located on South Pebble Beach Blvd. This is a fundraiser for mature women scholarships. A delicious lunch will be served. Tickets are $20 per person and you can reserve a table with 8 to 10 people or buy individual tickets. Contact Judy Voorhees 642-8125 or Bunny Blackstone 634-6387. The public is invited to attend.
Doretha Edgecomb
Jan Platt
Dolores Berens
The Women of Distinction we are honoring are Doretha E. Edgecomb, Hillsborough County School Board; Jan Platt, Hillsborough County Commissioner for 24 years; Dolores A. Berens, our local SCC distinguished woman. Come meet these women and hear why they were selected this year. Tables will be available for those who wish to play cards or another game after the presentation.
Duplicate Bridge Sectional
The Duplicate Bridge Association invites all area bridge players to its annual sectional tournament Feb. 3-5. The event, being held in Community Hall, features games for players at all levels. Swiss team game will be held on Sunday morning at 10 a.m. The Sectional offers a continental breakfast daily. For more info, call Sue Batt at 600-5549 or Pat Rippel at 642-9216.
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February 2012
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International Gold, Silver and Diamond Buyers paying on the spot for valuables in Ruskin, Brandon & Sun City Center ! By Debi Lambert
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STAFF WRITER Ruskin, Brandon and Sun City Center-area residents are in for a rare treat when the International Gold, Silver and Diamond Buyers (IGSDB) host an event here, from January 31st - February 4th, at the Ruskin Inn Tampa Sun City Center (Formerly Holiday Inn Express) and La Quinta Inn & Suites Tampa Brandon Regency Park and The Sun City Center February 6th - 10th. The company has identified this region as prime territory for purchasing your precious metals—especially gold and silver. The IGSDB estimates that local residents have millions of dollars worth of valuables that they no longer need or want. That is where the IGSDB comes in—they specialize in buying those items from local sellers in the U.S., Canada and Europe. Items like gold coins, scrap gold, sterling silver and tea sets also diamond rings are in high demand right now, and IGSDB is purchasing massive quantities of them on behalf of their global network of collectors, dealers and refineries. Currently on an international tour, IGSDB has included Ruskin, Brandon and Sun City Center on its list of stops. Residents are urged to mark their calendar for this special opportunity to meet one-on-one with gold, silver and diamond specialists. Because of IGSDB’s low overhead, extensive resources and massive volume, the company is often able to pay out more than other dealers and retailers. Many customers are surprised at how much they are offered for seemingly small amounts. “I had two bent herringbone necklaces, a class ring, and some outdated earrings that I brought to a show. I walked out with $425 in less than 15 minutes,” said a satisfied guest. Providing an economic boost to each region it visits, the IGSDB projects to pay out $350,000 at each event—a testament to the high volume of items they purchase and the prime prices being paid. Offers are made based on rarity, numismatic value, condition and market value. Company spokesman Matthew Enright says, “We just paid $4,700 for a loose 1.25—carat diamond. Our mission is to pay local residents on the spot for sterling silverware, fine jewelry, coins and precious metals— especially silver and gold.” The company has seen a huge influx of gold lately. “Customers have been scrambling to cash into the record-high value of gold,” adds Enright. For those who are unsure if their items are genuine gold or silver, or simply costume, company will test it for free. “The best strategy is to bring all items to the show for a free evaluation from our specialists. It always amazes me how a small handful of gold and silver can turn into hundreds of dollars in just a few moments. We test, weigh, and buy items right on the spot,” Enright says. At a recent show, a small—town dentist had a nice pay day. “I have been collecting dental gold for years from patients who didn’t want their extracted teeth. It really added up—my check is for over $31,000!”
While most people don’t have buckets of dental gold at their fingertips, they do have $750 worth of scrap gold scattered throughout their homes or mismatched earrings. In addition to scrap gold, fine jewelry and diamonds, coins are a big hit. Offers will be made on all coins dated 1970 and earlier—gold coins, silver, silver dollars, half dollars, quarters, nickels and dimes. Enright explains, “U.S. coins made before 1970 are worth more than their legal tender amount because they contain 90% silver. Rare dates and mint marks can make them even more valuable. We recently paid $78,000 for an amazing coin collection. One couple brought in a rusty coffee can filled with silver coins, sawdust, and a dead spider. The can had been in the basement for years. We were happy to send them home with a check for more than $700!” Ruskin, Brandon and Sun City Center -area residents should start collecting their valuables now to bring to the free event, which runs Tuesday the 31st - Saturday the 4th and February 6th - 10th. Deals will be made and money will be paid on the spot. Attendance is expected to be high, but no appointment is needed. Enright encourages everyone to take advantage of this special opportunity to meet directly with specialists from the International Gold, Silver and Diamond Buyers. He concludes, “It’s a great chance for people to cash in their old diamonds, jewelry, coins and scrap gold. This is a seller’s market, so don’t miss out!”
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Make Valentine’s Day very special this year by celebrating with the IRISH CONNECTION in the Florida Room on Tuesday, February 14. There will be a gourmet dinner served by the well-known caterer, Doug Hitching, at 6 p.m. (doors open at 5:30) featuring either hand carved flank steak or salmon baked in filo, along with salad, vegetables, rolls, dessert and beverage. BYOB. Great entertainment will be provided by the husband and wife team, “Bill and Cathy” of Bradenton who will create Musical Memories for all. Come and join us, we promise you a great time! Any questions, please call Phyllis Colleran at 813-634-3308.
The Flexercise/Aerobics Club that meets weekly at Community Hall in Sun City Center now has Aerobics classes on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:45 to 9:30 a.m. Each session will feature low-impact routines to build cardiac health along with toning the body. Lively music and easy to learn routines provide fun-filled sessions. Instructors are Jody Masterson, Sandy Kratzer, and Susan Seipelt. Regular Flexercise sessions will continue to be offered Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 to 8:45 a.m. The focus for these sessions will be on building flexibility for the whole body. Weights are used in each session to build strength. A floor mat and weights suitable to the individual are necessary. Instructors for the classes are Judi Larson, Dolores (Pete) Schissel, Judy Osten-Sacken and Lauralei Collier. For further information, contact Nancy Mercer (634-8767). Dues are $16 yearly which covers any participation in the classes offered by the club.
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Men’s Club Hosted Cardiologist in January
PHOTO BY GARY BOWMAN
February 2012
L to R: Don Murphy, Men’s Club V.P Programs, Paula Jefferson, RN BSN, Manatee Memorial Hospital, Dr. Kenneth Zide, MD, Manatee Memorial Hospital, Carl McGary, Men’s Club President, and Chris Fensterle, Director of Business Development, Manatee Memorial Hospital. The Men’s Club January meeting was opened by Club President Carl McGary, who welcomed the members and introduced the Board of Directors. The guest for the January meeting was Dr. Kenneth Zide, cardiologist at Manatee Memorial Hospital, who spoke on “Sparks in the Heart and Looking to Keep Your Heart in Rhythm.” The timely and detailed information provided by Dr. Zide generated a number of interesting questions from members in the audience. The buffet lunch was catered by Banquet Masters. Four new members joined the Club. For questions and request for information, please call 6346434.
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By Ron Pelton
Fertilizing Citrus We should now be thinking about the fertilization of our citrus trees but I suspect many of us do not know much about the TLC that citrus need. So – I will attempt to impart some of the recommended practices from the University of Florida. Regular application of appropriate fertilizer materials is essential to proper growth and development of young trees and the subsequent development of large crops of good quality fruit in mature trees. Exceeding recommendations may be just as harmful (or even more so) as not applying enough. Over-fertilization will usually produce rampant growth at the expense of fruit production. Serious over-fertilization can injure or kill the trees. Two fertilization schedules are suggested -- one for young, non-bearing trees up to five years of age where growth is maximized and fruit yield is compromised somewhat; and, a mature tree schedule where tree growth is minimized and fruit yield and quality are maximized. Start fertilizing when buds start to swell, usually about three weeks after planting. During the first year, apply fertilizer about every six weeks from February through October. Use an 8-8-8 fertilizer that also has other nutrients such as magnesium, manganese, copper and boron. These other nutrients may be listed on the front of the bag as other macro- and micro nutrients -
This is a subject that receives a lot of attention by Master Gardeners in the County Extension Office in Seffner. I welcome any gardening questions that you may have, just email me at: ronpelton@tampabay.rr.com REFERENCES: earthshatteringgardening.blogspot.com unionhillsacehardware.com hendry.ifas.ufl.edu/HCHortNews_CitrusFert.htm manatee.ifas.ufl.edu/lawn_and_garden/.../JMfertilizingcitrus.pdf
Suggested Fertilization Rates for Citrus Trees up to Five Years of Age. 1 Years since planting Number of applications/year Pounds/tree/ application2 First 6 0.5 - 1.0 Second 5 1.0 - 1.5 Third 4 1.5 - 2.5 Fourth 4 2.5 - 3.0 Fifth 4 3.0 - 4.0 1 Recommended fertilizer analysis is 8-8-8 (nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium). 2 Lower number of pounds refers to first application of the year with rates gradually increased until the last application is using the rate suggested by the last number in the range. Fertilization of mature trees over five years of age that are producing substantial crops of fruit are subject to many variables which can affect fertilizer use, such as grass growing around the tree, proximity to buildings, distance from other trees or ornamentals, heavy irrigation use from sprinkler systems, and the like. If your tree is suffering from a drought or lack of watering, do not apply fertilizer until the tree is sufficiently watered and then water in the fertilizer. Over fertilization tends to make the tree excessively vegetative, with a resulting reduction in the quality and quantity of the fruit. In addition, over fertilization is wasteful and can lead to contamination of ground water supplies. As a general rule of thumb, mature trees should be fertilized 3 times per year in January - February, May - June and October – November, although exact timing is not especially critical. To maintain foliage of a good dark green color, a fairly safe rate of application is one pound of 6-6-6 citrus fertilizer per year of age of the tree. For productive fruit bearing trees the amount applied in each application can be gradually increased about one pound per year up to a maximum of 8 pounds. This would mean that a fullygrown tree would be receiving approximately 24 pounds of fertilizer in 3 separate 8-pound applications per year. Fertilize an area twice the diameter of the tree canopy. Care should be taken to avoid root or trunk damage by uneven placement or mounding the fertilizer against the trunk.
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February 2012
Men’s Club December Ladies’ Luncheon
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The Audubon Club met in the Florida Room on Saturday, January 7. Ray Webb presented an informative slide show about birds and birding areas in Central Florida, many close to home. Ed Clancy gave further details about the three-day trip to the St. Augustine area, which will take place in March. This trip has been an annual popular event for a number of years. The Club sponsored a photo contest and all members in attendance voted on their favorites. Marcia Hanson (left), the winner, was presented with a plaque for her artful display of beautifully detailed
The next meeting will be Saturday, February 4, in the Florida Room. Refreshments at 9:30 a.m. will be followed by a brief business meeting. Bill Baratti will talk about his adventures in the Galapagos Islands. The February field trip will be on February 15 to the Circle Bar B Reserve, home to a large bird population. Please join us and bring a friend.
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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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SCC Audubon Club
The performers at the December luncheon were (L to R) Taylor Walker (little girl with red ribbon in her hair), Ellen Kleinschmidt (star and director of show), Lew Resseguie(singer, actor) ,Alex Council (6th grader, singer), Teri Council (singer, mother of Alex.) Gary Kaukonen, outgoing club president, welcomed the 460 members and guests to the annual Men’s Club Ladies Luncheon. Gary bid his farewell as president and thanked the board and general membership for support in 2011. His spirit and guidance will be missed. Gary Bowman, Club Special Projects V.P., showed a power point presentation on programs supported by the Men’s Club for the Greater Sun City Center Community. Favors for the ladies were made by Cam McGary. Ellen Kleinschmidt and Lew Resseguie were the headliners on the entertainment program. The lunch was prepared and served by Banquet Masters. The Men’s Club holds a monthly meeting on the third Wednesday and members are encouraged to bring eligible guests. Call 633-8686 after the first of the month to make your reservation. If you are interested in joining or want Club information please call 634-6434.
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SCC Men’s Club Funds Hearing Loop The Sun City Center Men’s Club continues with its goal of identifying and meeting needs of the Community Association and Kings Point residents. Recently, at its December meeting, the Men’s Club Board of Directors approved the funding to install the Hearing Loop system in the CA’s Community Hall and Florida Room. Plans are to have the system installed and operative by mid to late February. The He ar ing L o op, as it is commonly called, is an Audio Frequency Induction Loop System installed in venues such as auditoriums, theaters, churches and most structures where the size of the room creates hearing challenges for those affected with hearing loss. Locally, the Hearing Loop has been in use in the St. Andrew Presbyterian church’s sanctuary and social hall with great success. Those who wear hearing devices with the “T” Coil technology hear speakers using microphones with virtually little or no background noise. Those who continue to use hearing devices without the “T Coil” installed will continue to receive sounds as usual. Those who may use the hearing devices when provided at meetings in the Community Hall will be able to continue to do so without any change to the way sound has
been delivered to these devices in the past. Residents are advised to watch for signs at the entrances to these two meeting spaces when the Hearing Loop installations are complete. It is suggested that, for those who may not have hearing devices equipped with the “T” Coil, they contact their audiologist for more information and/or Google “Hearing Loop” and follow the links to the many sites that discuss the hearing loop system.
Ceramic Club On The Road
The Sun City Center Ceramic Club planned two road trips in the month of February. On February 1, they went on a field trip to Seagull Ceramics in Clearwater to see what’s new for Easter and beyond. They met at the club and carpooled to the vendor. On February 17, they are hoping for enough participants for a bus trip to the National Ceramic and Doll Show at the Orlando County Fair Grounds. The bus will leave at 8:30 a.m. from the parking lot just past the Library. Cost is $15 for SCC Ceramic Club members and $20 for others and guests. Bus seats 31, first come, first served. A Food Truck is available at the fairgrounds or you can bring your lunch. Admission to the show is $7. Please come and sign up at your earliest convenience in the SCC Ceramic Club Room.
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February 2012
NOREEN SCHRAMM
NEW CHIEF SUN CITY CENTER EMERGENCY SQUAD Noreen Schramm is the newly elected Chief of the SCC Emergency Squad. Noreen has served on the Squad for the past 11 years. During her tenure she has been Assistant Chief for Public Relations, editor of the Squad’s internal publication called “The Siren” and been chairperson of the Long Range Planning Committee. Noreen is also an EMT and a certified American Heart Association instructor.
GFWC SCC WOMAN’S CLUB Members and Guests Attend High Tea
The Sun City Center Emergency Squad is comprised of over 430 volunteers and has been serving our community for the past 47 years.
Nine guests and 12 members of the SCC Woman’s Club attended High Tea last month at the Lady Chameleon Boutique in Ruskin, as one in a series of “Lunch Bunch” events frequently held by the club. The ladies enjoyed sandwiches, scones, desserts and special teas. Pictured left to right are (seated) Michele Hannigan, Joyce Olwin, and Norma Gillespie. Standing are Natalie Ross and Anne Rankin.
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A Little Advice from Consumer Affairs ... We’re Back Online!!!! By Susan Muise
Since the Consumer Affairs Register has not been online for the past few months, many of you have expressed your disappointment. The new website was simply too complicated to make the daily changes to the Register that we need to make to keep it up-to-date. But we are happy to report that with the help of SCC resident Tom Schmitt, we are now back online. The way to reach us is the same as before. Just type in suncitycenter. org and click on the SCCCA logo. When the Sun City Center page comes up, click on “Resources” along the top. Slide down and click on “Consumer Affairs.” When that page opens, slide down to www. sccconsumeraffairsregistry.org and click on it. When that link opens, click on Directory Listing of Registered Contractors & Vendors Link at the top of that page. As before there is also advice on hiring contractors and what should be included in a contract before you take it (some very good information!). And there is a “download” for the
Resident Comment Form so that you can give your opinion (good, bad or adequate) on any contractor you have hired. We can’t thank Tom Schmitt enough for his hard work. He was the one who set us up online originally back in October of 2008, and so many of you have taken advantage of the convenience. The CA Office is not quite as busy with folks looking in the book. But we still do encourage you to come in to look in the individual files for comments. Pages can be copied from the Register in the CA Office for 10¢ each, but we do have paper and pencils handy if you want to do it the old fashioned way. Unfortunately, pages from the files cannot be copied. Once again, we cannot stress the importance of doing your homework when it comes to hiring contractors. Remember, the bottom line is money. Make sure that yours is spent wisely.
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501(c)3 charitable organization that provides free services including transportation with SCC-RIDE to doctor appointments both locally and as far away as Tampa, Brandon and Bradenton, as well as local transportation for trips to the grocery, pharmacy, doctors and other locations for people who are no longer able to drive themselves. They coordinate meal services with South Bay Hospital and the Woman’s Club, provide financial assistance, respite care and answer medical questions. Samaritans Alzheimer’s Auxiliary has extensive services available for those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Businesses, organizations and groups may reserve a table for eight for $1,000 per table. Individual tickets are still available and can be purchased for $125 per person by contacting Darlene and Larry Meadows at 813-633-7173 or djmeadows@tampabay.rr.com.
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February 2012
Woodcarvers Elect 2012 Officers
“Elvis” Was “In the House!”
Back row (L to R):Fred Joest, Ralph Frenzilli and Chuck McGervey. Front Row: Patti Grabowski, Bill Anderson. Incoming President Ralph Frenzilli, wielding an outsized gavel, called the first meeting of the SCC Woodcarvers Club in 2012 to order on the fifth of January. After a round of cheers marking his official status, Ralph’s first action was to thank Patti Grabowski for her service as president, and to appoint Joe White to the post of Master at Arms and Arnie Frigeri as Education Officer. Ralph was joined by other incoming officers Bill Anderson, vice president; Fred Joest, secretary; Chuck McGervey, treasurer and outgoing President Patti Grabowski for a commemorative photograph.
Organ/Keyboard Elects 2012 Officers
Poodle skirt friends Nancy Williams (l) and Mary Ann Twitty (r) thank Elvis for his performance at the recent South Lake Association gathering. Approximately 125 filled the Florida Room, decorated in gold and white, Seated (L to R): Linda Hawken, vice-president & Mira Beck, secretary. to celebrate “The Golden Days.” Following a delicious meal, coordinated by Standing (L toR): Bob Mulcahy, treasurer; Kathy Katz, past president and Doug & Shelba Fields and Jeane McDermott, the guests enjoyed listening Frank Guffin, president. and dancing to The Oldies tunes provided by Bill Lindsey (aka Elvis). Bill has The club is open to all SCC & Kings Point residents. It is designed for appeared in numerous local and state events and is always a crowd pleaser. beginners through advanced players. The club meets every Thursday at 9 A special guest at the event was Ann Marie LeBlanc, coordinator of the 50th a.m. for a group lesson in the Florida Room. Everyone receives and keeps anniversary activities. She encouraged everyone to attend the 50th activities the music that is taught that day. Cost is $3 per lesson. that are planned for the next several months. For information, call Barb Carlini 813-633-2022.
Aquasizers Christmas Party Committee
Billiards Club Holds Classes Twice a Month
The members of the Aquasizers Christmas Committee planned a successful holiday party held at Little Harbor in Ruskin on December 7, 2011. Members of the club distributed gifts to their instructors in appreciation of their hard work keeping everyone moving throughout the year.
For those who have never held a cue stick, the SCC Billiard Club has classes twice every month (excluding holidays)–the second Tuesday at 10 a.m. and the second Thursday at 1 p.m. This is an orientation class with some hands-on training. Billiards is an excellent low-impact activity— get out of the house. Email the club at sccbilliardclub@yahoo.com or call Art Erickson at 813-699-5428 for more information. They look forward to seeing you around the tables.
February 2012
The News of Sun City Center
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Walt Friedlein, club director with the Sun City Center Shriners Club along with Nancy Williams, Sun City Center prison volunteer, presented LANDMARK COOPERATIVE EFFORT ENSURES SAFE, 12 custom made quilts to the Tampa Shriners Hospital Child Life Director Tara Deering, center. The 12 custom made quilts were made by the AVAILABLE AND AFFORDABLE BLOOD SUPPLY “Crafts with Conviction Class” at Hillsborough Correctional Institution for women. MIAMI/ ORLANDO/ST. PETERSBURG – JANUARY 27, 2012 – THE There are 194 Shriners chapters in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, MERGER OF THREE OF FLORIDA’S INDEPENDENT, NOT-FOR-PROFIT the Philippines, Puerto Rico, The Republic of Panama and Germany. The BLOOD CENTERS, COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTERS OF FLORIDA, mission of these chapters is to provide needs for the over 22 Shriners INC. (CBCF), FLORIDA’S BLOOD CENTERS, INC. (FBC) AND FLORIDA Hospitals for Children. The hospitals provide orthopedic, burn, spinal BLOOD SERVICES, INC. (FBS) IS COMPLETE AND THEY ARE NOW cord injury and cleft lip and palate care to children. The quilts will ONE ORGANIZATION. THE MERGED ORGANIZATION WILL be given to boys and girls as they enter surgery and accompany them back OPERATE AS ONEBLOOD, INC. to their homes. A TWELVE MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL OVERSEE THE NEW BLOOD CENTER. RICK WALSH, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD FOR FLORIDA’S BLOOD CENTERS, HAS BEEN NAMED CHAIRMAN OF THE ONEBLOOD BOARD OF DIRECTORS. “AS A COMMUNITY ASSET IT IS OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO Every Monday, rain or shine, this group meets ENSURE THE BLOOD IS AVAILABLE, SAFE AND AFFORDABLE FOR in the Horizon Room at the Atrium for friendly OUR HOSPITAL PARTNERS AND THEIR PATIENTS,” SAID RICK contract bridge. The game starts at 12:15 p.m. and, WALSH. “THE MERGER WILL ALLOW US TO OPERATE MORE after four table movements of six hands each, ends EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY. AS A RESULT OF THE MERGER, at about 3 p.m. At each table change, players acquire THE BLOOD SUPPLY WILL BE MORE STABLE, DONOR OUTREACH new partners. WILL BE MORE EFFECTIVE AND WE ANTICIPATE IT WILL ALLOW This game is open to all CA members and to US TO BETTER CONTROL COSTS AND HELP MITIGATE PRICE Kings Point residents. Fifty cents is collected from INCREASES TO OUR HOSPITAL PARTNERS,” WALSH SAID. each player, which allows for cash prizes at each table. Players without a THE CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE ARE: permanent table are encouraged to arrive early to register for partnership • HUMAN RESOURCES AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – assigning. The club’s purpose is to provide a pleasant afternoon for bridge LOCATED IN LAUDERHILL (SOUTH REGION) players. • FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION AND MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS – LOCATED IN ORLANDO (CENTRAL REGION) • QUALITY ASSURANCE & REGULATORY AND SCIENTIFIC, MEDICAL AND TECHNICAL (SMT) – LOCATED IN ST. PETERSBURG (WEST REGION) THE SERVICE AREA OF ONEBLOOD INCLUDES THE TAMPA BAY AREA, SOUTH AND SOUTHEAST FLORIDA, THE ORLANDO METRO AREA AND SURROUNDING CENTRAL FLORIDA COUNTIES, PARTS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, PENSACOLA AND TALLAHASSEE AND SOME PARTS OF SOUTHERN GEORGIA AND ALABAMA. ONEBLOOD CURRENTLY SERVES MORE THAN 200 HOSPITALS AND HEALTH FACILITIES AND EMPLOYS APPROXIMATELY 2,700 PROFESSIONALS. THE MERGED ORGANIZATION WILL UNVEIL ITS NEW LOGO, INTEGRATE NEW SIGNAGE AND LAUNCH A NEW WEBSITE LATER THIS YEAR. MEANWHILE, VISIT WWW.ONEBLOOD.ORG.
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Swim Dancers Preparing for March 10 Show
SPORTS PAGES Fitness Center
Resolutions Kept The “Fit for 50” contest is an outstanding success. We have had more than 300 people register and the Fitness Center is busier than it has ever been. Some of the people have already completed the 50 miles but everyone who attempts it is a winner as they will improve their cardiovascular health and everyone who completes 50 miles will get a t-shirt and be enrolled in the drawing for a door prize. You may still register for the contest but time is running out. It’s hard to do 50 miles in only a few days, but if you do, it will still count. The oldest people who have registered were born in 1913 which means they will turn 99 this year. Although the contest is only for two months, we hope that all the participants will continue their habit of exercising. A sedentary lifestyle is the biggest predictor of loss of independence. A good way to insure that you are getting the needed
exercise is to wear a pedometer. The old ones operated with a pendulum and weren’t always accurate. The new ones are digital and faithfully measure every step. A goal to aim for is 10,000 steps a day. When the next News of Sun City Center comes out, our contest will be over. We will be collecting the cards in the morning of March 1, 2012, so be sure yours is in the file. Because we have so many people participating, it would be helpful if each person added up their miles or meters in each column for each month. We will convert the meters to miles. One mile equals 1609 meters. The awards ceremony will be in the Fitness Center on Wednesday March 21, 2012 at 11 a.m. We hope you all will attend. Shirts and awards will be handed out and refreshments will be served. Thanks for your participation; we’ll see you in the gym. —Fitness Committee
NOTE: Stephen Attles has resigned as Director of the Fitness Center and will no longer be available for the volunteer training on Wednesday mornings. Stephen has decided to spend more time and travel with his wife Mara. Fitness is a lifelong commitment. Keep up the good work!
The Sun City Center Swim D ancers are busy rehe arsing their numbers for the 50 th year celebration. To remember the past years of synchronized swimming, the committee has decided to revisit some of the prior performances in the show titled, “The Way We Were.” “Good Old Summertime,” “The Way We Were,” “Syncopated Clock,” are just a few of the melodies that will be revisited by the swimmers. This year’s show is directed by Sue Muise. The swimmers will present their annual synchronized swim show at the SCC Atrium indoor lap pool located at 961 North Course Lane (off North Pebble Beach Blvd) on March
10. Planning and rehearsals for the show began early in the fall, with the swim dancers practicing three times a week. Choreography for each song was done by individual swim dancers interpreting the music combining swimming, rhythm and dancing. Each presentation and interpretation of music can be performed by a few or many swimmers and the Swim Dancers work as a team to produce this annual show. The Swim Dancers welcome anyone interested to join them as a member of the club. For further information about the club, please call President Ginny Williams at 634-1710. —Barbara D’Entremont
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Golf
The News of Sun City Center
Caloosa CC Couples Golf
League Results, Pictures and More
Caloosa Greens Ladies’ Golf 12/22/2011: Partner’s Best Nine: 1st: Mary Miller/Gerry Towers, 31; 2nd: Pat Johnson/Mary Houston, 33. 12/29/2011: Low Gross/Low Net: A Flight: Mary Miller, 75 Gross,; Gil Evens, 58 Net. B Flight: Mary Houston, 80 Gross; Janet Chick, 62 Net. C Flight: Elfi Nolden, 75 Gross; Joan Edwards, 52 Net. D Flight: Yvonne Rocheleau, 85 Gross; Jo Smalley, 60 Net. 01/12/2012 : T’s & F’s: A Flight: 1st: Mary Miller, 26; 2 nd (tie): Mary Klopp and Mildred Kolb, 29.5. B Flight: 1st: Janice James, 24.5; 2nd: Eleanor Schreiber, 25. C Flight: 1st: Joanne Edwards, 22; 2nd: Mary Merrill, 23.5.
12/30/2011: Friday afternoon 9-hole Twilight Mixer: Top (L/R): Bob McCoy, Bob Korsch, Jack Morton and December Twilight Mixer Organizer John McDougall. Bottom (L/R): Marion McCoy, Char Morton and December Twilight Mixer Organizer Linda McDougall. Absent: Jean Atkins.
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Caloosa CC Men’s Golf 12/29/2011: Bill Devine men’s group: Game: “54”: Gold Division: 1st (+17) Bob Dufresne, Jack Last, Jack Morton; 2nd (+15) Tom Montgomery, Don Tarantino, Chuck Reeve. White Division: 1st (tied): (+11) Russ Stutz, Jim Bodner, George Wellender; John McDougall, Clayton Webb, Tom Bois.
Hogans League February Schedule Date Day Course 2/1 Wed Diamond Hill 2/3 Fri Riverside 2/6 Mon Summerfield 2/7 Tue Imperial Lakewoods 2/8 Wed River Run 2/9 Thu Buffalo Creek 2/11 Sat Freedom Fairways 2/13 Mon River Club 2/14 Tue Bloomingdale 2/15 Wed Diamond Hill 2/17 Fri Riverside 2/20 Mon Summerfield 2/21 Tue Imperial Lakewoods 2/22 Wed River Run 2/23 Thu Buffalo Creek 2/25 Sat Freedom Fairways 2/27 Mon River Club 2/28 Tue Bloomingdale 2/29 Wed Diamond Hill 3/2 Fri Riverside Reservations are required to play with the Hogans. Contact ArtSwallow@aol.com or visit hogans-golf.com.
2012 Caloosa Golf and Country Club (CWGA 18) Board Members and Committee Chairladies elected during the annual meeting held at Caloosa January 3, 2012. Seated (L/R): Donna Gardner, president; Sandy Nodruff V.P./tournament coordinator; Dottie Moran, secretary; Lynn Noyes, treasurer. Top (L/R): Elizabeth T. Rodriguez, publicity/photo/prt chair; Karen Buono, handicaps; Jodie Allison, membership/sunshine; Barb Struble, yearbook/ president of the Caloosa Golf and Country Club Board of Directors; Mary Jane Stutz, rules/bylaws and Marcia Francis, hospitality.
Hogans League of Sun City Center and Kings Point 1 2 / 1 6 / 2 0 1 1 : R ive rs i d e, Pl ay : individual match: 1st : Dan Stephens, net 67; 2nd : tied at net 69’s – Rube Jones & Lew Resseguie. Low-gross: Dan Stephens, 79. 12/19/2011: Summerfield, Play: h-Skins: 1 st : Bob Hull, 3 skins; 2 nd : tied @ 2 skins each- Chuck Feldschau, Ray Dahlquist & John Schachte. Low-net: Bob Hull, 73; Low-gross: Bob Drosky, 83. Natural Birds: John Schachte (#8), Bob Drosky (#8) & Dan Stephens (#2). 12/20/2011: Imperial Lakewoods, Play: match: 1st : Jenice Taylor, 91; 2nd : Jim Byrne, 94. 12/21/2011: Diamond Hill, Play: match:1st : Ed Ristan, net 61 (senior T’s); 2nd : John Dykstra, 76. Lowgross: Ed Ristan, (senior T’s). 12/23/2011: Buffalo Creek, Play: a-Skins: 1st : tied at 2 skins each – Tom Convery & Mike Griffin. Low-net:
Lou Resseguie, 72; Low-gross: Bob Drosky, 86. 12/24/2011: Freedom Fairways (par 63), Play: match: 1st : Charlie Brown, 86; 2nd : Ray Dahlquist, 87. Natural Birds: Charlie Brown (#10). 12/26/2011: River Club, Play: match: 1st : Bob Drosky, net 70; 2nd : Mike McClintic, 71. Low-gross: Bob Drosky, 85. 12/28/2011: River Run: Play: match: 1st : Chuck Feldschau, net 74; 2nd : Anna Kuhnley, 76. 12/30/2011: Riverside, Play: h-Skins: 1st : tied at 3 skins each – Ray Dahlquist & Bob Drosky. Low-net: Bob Drosky, 53; Low-gross: Bob Drosky, 79. Natural birds: Ray Dahlquist (#10), Jack Duncan (#4) & Bob Drosky (#6). 1/2/2012: Summerfield, Play : a-Skins: 1st : Jim Sari, 3 skins; 2nd : tied at 2 skins each – Paul Maki & Rube Jones. Low-net: Jim Sari, 67; Low-gross: Jim Sari, 90.
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Hogans League of Sun City Center and Kings Point 1/3/2012: Imperial Lakewoods (cold & windy), Play: a-Skins (award for nat birds): 1st : Charlie Strimpell, 4 skins; 2nd : John Apostolou, 3 skins. Low-net: 76’s – Ed Ristan & John Apostolou; Low-gross: 93’s – Jerry Stemas & Ed Ristan. Natural Birds: Frank Lamiano (#3). 1/4/2012: Diamond Hill, Play: h-Skins: 1st : tied at 2 skins each – Paul Maki & Steve Parks. Low-net: Jenice Taylor, 71; Low-gross: Rube Jones, 88. 1/6/2012: Riverside, Play: a-Skins (skins + award for natural birds): Group #1: 1st : Rich Lucidi, 3 skins; 2 nd : tied at 2 skins each – Dan Stephens, Lew Resseguie & Rube Jones. Birds: Tom Rosata (#12, par 3); Rich Lucidi (#15, par 4). Low-net: Lew Resseguie, 69; Lowgross: Dan Stephens, 85. Group #2: 1 st : Mike McClintic, 2 skins; 2 nd : Mike Arghittu, 1 skin. Low-net: Mike Arghittu, 66; Low-gross: Mike McClintic, 94. 1/9/2012: River Club, Play: Skins: 1st : Terry Seipelt, 5 skins; 2nd : tied at 3 skins each – Bill Anderson & Doug Seipelt. Low-net: Terry Seipelt, 74; Low-gross: tied at 90’s – Terry Seipelt & Bill Anderson. 1/10/2012: Bloomingdale, Play: a-Skins (awards for natural birds): Group #1: 1st: tied at 2 skins each – Jim Cox, Doc Lamiano, Rube Jones & Steve Parks. Low-net: Jim Cox, 76; Low-gross: Rube Jones, 94. Group #2: 1st : Dick Hatch, 2 skins; 2nd : tied at 1 skin each – Jenice Taylor, Lew Resseguie & Tom Kirchen. Low-net: Tom Kirchen, 75; Low-gross: Tom Kirchen, 89. 1/12/2012: Buffalo Creek, Play: a-Skins (skins & award for natural birds): Group #1: 1st : Rube Jones, 2 skins; 2nd : tied at 1 skin each – Paul Maki, Tom Kirchen, John Schachte, Mike Arghittu & Dick Ihrke. Lownet: Rube Jones, 70; Low-gross: Rube Jones, 85. Birds, 1 skin each: Tom Kirchen (#1, par 4), Rube Jones (#3, par 3) & Dick Ihrke (#7, par 3) Birds, Honorable Mention: Tom Gotschall (#8 & #11, par 3’s) and Frank O’Brien (#12 & #17. Par 3’s) Group #2: 1st : John Apostolou, 3 skins; 2nd : Rich Lucidi, 2 skins. Lownet: John Apostolou, 71; Low-gross: Doc Lamiano, 91. 1/14/2012 (High of 58F and windy), Freedom Fairways – par 63, Play: skins: 1st : Bob Hull, 3 skins; 2nd : tied at 1 skin each – John Schachte & Charlie Brown. Low-net: Bob Hull, 52; Low-gross: tied at 71’s – Bob Hull & John Schachte.
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1st Place Gross Flight 4 Joe Todisco. 1st Place Net Flight 4 Ron Kingston. 1/2/2012: Team Quota Points: 1st Place Flight 1 Ray Parisen/Bill Yost/ Frank Paris/Walt Towner. 1st Place Flight 2 Paul Bromberg/Buddy Surloff/Bill Salisbury/Joe Todisco.
1/2/2012: Low Gross: 1st Place Flight 1 (tie) Vid Valiusaitis, Buddy Farrell, George Fenwick (Tie); 1st Place Flight 2 Ron Greiner. 1/92012: 1-2-3: 1st Place Flight 1 Jim Kinnear/George Fenwick/Mel Bushart; 1 st Place Flight 2 Dale Holstrom/Bob Bryan/Marty Kain/ Jay Wildasin.
2 Rosa Gerry; 1st Place Flight 3 Kathy Boccieri (Tie) and Rosalie Killiam. 1/7/2012: One BB on 5’s, Two BB on 4’s and Three BB on 3’s: 1st Place Emma Gadd/Meg Towner/ Pat Morton/Connie Kehl (Tie); 1st Place Wally McIntosh/Marilyn McCormick/Rosalie Killian/Jane Krueger. Renaissance Men 12/6/2011: Team Quota Points: 1st Place King Slater/Jim Johnson/ Chuck Lutz/Larry Kintz.
12/8/2011: Two Man Alternate Shot: 1/9/2012: One Best Ball on Odd 1st Place Ron Golik/Peter Brock; 1st Holes/ Two Best Balls on Even 12/12/2011: Individual Three Clubs Falcon Watch 18 Hole Ladies st Holes: 1 Place Flight 1 Bill savas/ Place Bill Pachler/Chuck Roth. and a Putter: 1st Place Flight 1 David Jerry Cluthe/Hal Schechmann/ 12/2/2011: 3 Blind Mice minus ½ Liehr; 1st Place Flight 2 David Bartku. 12/15/2011: Four Man Best Two Ball Walt Towner. 1st Place Flight 2 Jim Handicap: 1st Place Ruth Gaugh. Net: 1st Place Flight 1:Tom Edge/Ed Blanchard/Dave Norquist/Chuck Renaissance Ladies Dowdy/Jerry Huebner/Ed Muller; 1st Weir/Jim Betts. 12/92011: Low Gross/Low Net: 1st Place Flight 2: Harrison Homas/Jim Place Gross Ollie Keller; 1st Place Net 12/6/2011: Step Aside Scramble: st 1 st Place Anne Skinner/Karen Scepter Ladies Chick/Alex Trevino/Tony Torre; 1 Ann Clark. Goldwater/Betty McLoone/Mary Place Flight 3: Ted Bickel/Ron Pelow/ 12/13/2011: Two Best Balls out of 12/162011: Individual Points: 1st Naylor. John Haeger/Mike Cook. Four (18 Hole Ladies): 1st Place Judy Place Dorothy Turner. 12/13/2011: Alternate Red/Green 12/29/2011: Four Man Scramble: 1st Frank/Isabelle Salisbury/Jaye Roy/ st 12/23/2011: Low Net: 1 Place Sue Tees: 1st Place Flight 1 Kathy Sprowl; Mary Smith. Place Ron Golik/Gene Shively/Ken Watkins. 1st Place Flight 2 Cathy Caunningham Defreeuw/Chuck Roth. 12/13/2011: Low Net (9 Hole Ladies): (Tie) and Edie Pas; 1st Place Flight 3 st st 12/30/2011: Low Net: 1 Place Ollie Susanne White; 1st Place Flight 4 1/5/2012: Four Man 1-2-3: 1st Place 1 Place Katherine Marcario. Keller. Mike Sharpe/Rocky Pucci/Harold Linda Torchia. 12/20/2011: 1-2-3 Best Ball (18 Hole Blosser/George Nelson. Ladies): 1st Place Carolyn Avrett/ 1/7/2012: Throw out worst hole each 12/20/2011: Individual Low Gross st 1/12/2012: Four Man Chicago: 1st Donna Burt/Betty Thurston/Roe side minus ½ handicap 1 Place Ruth Low Net: 1st Place Gross Syl Oliveira; Gaugh. Place Chul Kim/Zack Taylor/Pat Murphy. 1st Place Net Kiyoko Ashendorf and Deo/Peter Brock. Kathy Norton (tie). 1st Place Gross Falcon Watch 9 Hole Ladies 12/20/2011: Low Net (9 Hole Ladies): Flight 2 Kathy O’Connell; 1st Place 1st Place Flight 1 Judi Gannon; 1st Sandpiper Ladies 12/2/2011: Low Gross/Low Net: Net Flight 2 Betty Rollins. 1st Place Place Flight 2 Katherine Marcario. 1st Place Low Gross Flight 1 Jane Gross Flight 3 Betty McLoone (Tie) 11/29/2011: Odd holes ½ handicap: st st 1st Place Flight 1 Phyllis Wright; 1st 12/27/2011: Individual Quota (18 Boccieri; 1 Place Low Net Flight and Faye McKeown; 1 Place Net Hole Ladies): 1st Place Flight 1 Judy 1 Emma Gadd.1st Place Low Gross Flight 3 Adele Quinlan. Place Flight 2 Phyllis Lee. Fenwick; 1 st Place Flight 2 Betty Flight 2 Lorraine Fritzel; 1st Place 12/6/2011: Team Two Best Balls Thurston. Low Net Flight 2 Tee Bomba. 1st Place st Net: 1 Place Joan Huebner/Linda Low Gross Flight 3 Connie Kehl (Tie) 12/27/2011: Low Net (9 Hole Ladies): and Kathy Boccieri. Deslondes/Phyllis Lee. 1st Place Katherine Marcario. st 12/13/2011: 1,2 Select: 1 Place 12/9/2011: Bum Shot Scramble: 1st Annetta Pucci/Phyllis Wright/Nancy 1/11/2012: Two Best Balls of Four Place Emma Gadd/Meg Touwner/ (18 Hole Ladies): 1 st Place Flight June Krueger/Mary Arpaia. Saunders/Gene Perry. 1 Carolyn Avrett/Dolores Stieper/ 12/20/2011: Low Net with Christmas Pam LeCrren/Sue Sussman; 1st Place 12/16/2011: 3 Clubs and a Putter Card Bonus: 1st Place Joan Huebner. Flight 2 Jan Magalski/Sally Mathews/ minus handicap: 1 st Place Flight 1 Margie Ditch; 1st Place Flight 2 Ann Williams/Ann Clark. 1/10/2012: Low Gross/Low Net: 1st Tee Bomba; 1st Place Flight 3 Kathy Place Gross Flight 1: Cecile Young; 1/11/2012: Low Net (9 Hole Ladies): Boccieri. 1st Place Net Flight 1 Annetta Pucci 1st Place Flight 1 Judy Gannon: 1st (Tie) and Sue Wyckoff. 1 st Place Place Flight 2 Katherine Marcario. 12/30/2011: Low Putts: 1 st Place Gross Flight 2 Judy Gilman (Tie) Flight 1 Judy Delaney; 1st Place Flight st Falcon Watch Men and Lois Gluntz; 1 Place Net Flight 2 Linda Deslondes. 12/5/2011: Two Best Balls: 1st Place Scepter Men Flight 1 Jim McClafferty/Bill Meier/ st st 12/12/2011: Quota Points: 1 Place Fred Mayes/David Gerow; 1 Place Bill Savas/Greg Franczyk/Harry Flight 2 Fred Held/Bob Bryan/Chuck No more excuses for not knowing how your finances and investments line up Thelen/Tom Kuhn. Devoti/Bob Longabardi. with your life goals and retirement expectations. No more excuses for not knowing how your finances and investments line up
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The Sun City Lawn Bowling Club 2012 Board Members and non executive committee members are – Elected board members shown above (left to right): Treasurer – Joe Dispenzier, President – Joe Mignogna, Secretary – Marge Lange, Executive Vice President – Tony Hawken, Second vice President – Frank Schopper, Assistant Secretary - Pat Smith, First Vice President (Tournaments) - Jack Phillips, Assistant Treasurer – Eileen Love (Not present for the photograph). Non-Executive Committee Members (not pictured)– Greens Superintendent – Bob Fergusson, Publicity – David Burbery, Bowls Classes – Diann Thomas. Quartermaster – Joe Ricar.
The Hope Fund continued its tradition of holding holiday parties for the children who attend the afterschool programs at Bethune Park in Wimauma. The recent party was held by the volunteers who read to the children on Monday afternoons and the tutors and mentors who are with the children on Wednesday afternoons. Refreshments were served and games were played. The highlight was a visit from Santa Claus. A gift was given to each child by the GFWC Woman’s Club of Sun City Center. The Hope Fund wants to thank the Woman’s Club members for their generosity, and says thank you to the Elegant Gardeners Club of SCC for its donation of books to the children’s library at Bethune Park to enhance the reading program.
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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: 2/6, 3/5 and 4/30.
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“Colombiana”
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When he suddenly finds himself without his long-standing bluecollar job, Larry Crowne enrolls at his local college to start over. There, he becomes part of an eclectic community of students and comes to learn an unexpected lesson: when you think everything worth having has passed you by, you just might discover your reason to live. Actors: Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Bryan Cranston, Cedric The Entertainer, Taraji P. Henson.
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Cataleya is a young woman who has grown up to be an assassin after witnessing the murder of her parents as a child. Turning herself into a professional killer and working for her uncle, she remains focused on her ultimate goal: to hunt down and get revenge on the mobster responsible for her parents’ deaths. Actors: Zoe Saldana, Jordi Mollà, Lennie James, Amandla Stenberg, Michael Vartan.
The 1st & 2nd rows include the Hillsborough C.I. Turnover team who competed against the Sun City Center Vintage Babes softball team in the back row. On a cold January morning, the women’s softball action was hot at the Hillsborough Correctional Institution in Balm. The Sun City Center Vintage Babes traveled to have their first game of 2012 on the newlyrenovated softball field at the women’s prison. The SCC Softball Club, which has donated softball equipment in the past, recently provided soil to renovate the the 1970s prison softball field. Each inning, the senior players continued to launch big hits that the young inmates would courageously catch. The bleachers were filled with cheering inmates encouraged by the sports teams from SCC that come to compete in softball, volleyball & tennis on Saturday mornings. After an exciting eight innings of play, the SCC Vintage Babes prevailed 23 - 15. The 500 volunteers, which includes the sports teams, help to allow this first-in-the-nation women’s faith/character prison have the lowest recidivism rate in the state. This facility was just awarded #1 in the state for the highest number of volunteer hours. Consequently, this is why there February 13 is another lobbying effort at the state level by the volunteer force to prevent another possible closure of HCI beginning February 1. —Article & photo by Nancy Williams
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The story begins in 1997, as shocking news reaches retired Mossad secret agents Rachel and Stefan about their former colleague David. All three have been venerated for decades by their country because of the mission that they undertook back in 1966, when the trio tracked down Nazi war criminal Vogel in East Berlin. At great risk, and at considerable personal cost, the team’s mission was accomplished - or was it? The suspense builds in and across two different time periods, with startling action and surprising revelations. Actors: Helen Mirren, Tom Wilkinson, Ciarán Hinds, Romi Aboulafia, Sam Worthington.
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BRITAIN CRUISE 18 DAYS .................... from $1699
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND 22 DAYS/FREE AIR from $3297
Cruise from Florida, Azores, Scotland, Ireland, Paris and London.
BRAZIL TO EUROPE CRUISE 18 DAYS .................... from $2199
Unique Cruise from South America to Europe including Brazil, Canary Islands, Spain and more.
HOLYLANDS, ITALY & GREECE PRESIDENT’S 16 DAYS/FREE AIR!.. from $2298
6 DAYS//FREE BUS! .............. from $549
BEST OF HAWAII
SCANDINAVIA CRUISE 15 DAYS/FREE AIR ..from $1449
Tour from Florida, seats for 4 Mardi Gras Parades, French Quarter, New Orleans!
16 DAYS/FREE AIR! ....................from $1577 FREE overnight in San Diego; Cruise to Hilo, Maui, Honolulu, Kauai and Ensenada. ADD optional 5 day Las Vegas pre tour just $249!
HOLLAND TULIPS & FLORIADE
19 DAYS/FREE AIR....................... from $1599 Cruise from Tampa to Bermuda; Saint Malo, France; Cherbourg & Normandy Coast; Brugge & Brussels and Rotterdam. Enjoy Amsterdam post tour during Holland TULIP TIME plus a FULL DAY tour to the Floriade World’s Fair!
HUB & SPOKE TOURS
15 DAYS/FREE AIR ...................... from $1799 Your choice of Springtime in the Alps, Alpine Oktoberfest, Switzerland, Italy, Ireland and Costa Rica. Most meals included.
FLORIDA TO ITALY CRUISE SUPER VALUE
24 DAYS // FREE AIR! ..............from $1998 Cruise on your choice of ships to Canary Islands, Spain, France, Italy. FREE Italy post tour with most meals in Tuscany, Venice & Rome!
Malaga, Costa Del Sol, Las Palmas, Antigua and St. Maarten. FREE Transfer Miami pier.
EUROPE / AFRICA
Enjoy President’s cruise amenities! One night Venice, cruise Bari, Italy; Greece Isles; Israel; & Athens! FREE 4 night Venice post stay featuring Breakfast & Dinner DAILY!
MARDI GRAS PARADES
BEST OF SPAIN TRANSATLANTIC 20 DAYS.............................from $1599 FREE AIR! Cruise Mallorca,
Free bus, cruise from Florida, Azores, Holland, Denmark more. Add tour Norway Fjords or Baltic cruise.
BLACK SEA CRUISE 15 DAYS/FREE AIR ...... from $2099
Super value! Rome, Greece, Yalta, Ukraine, Turkey, Sicily, Capri, Genoa.
ITALY CRUISE 25 DAYS/FREE AIR ...... from $1999
Tour with most meals, Rome,Tuscany, Venice, Cruise Spain, Morocco, Caribbean to Florida.
ALASKA GRAND ALASKA
14 - 16 DAYS/FREE AIR from $2299 Enjoy an escorted interior tour plus CRUISE Glaciers, Juneau, Ketchikan, Skagway, Vancouver, Seattle. ADD Canadian Rockies.
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Two luxurious nights in Honolulu, CRUISE Tahiti, French Polynesia, Fiji Islands PLUS 2 nights Australia. Land Tour from $1099!
DUBAI & U.A.E 12 DAYS/FREE AIR ........ from $2299
Carnival Cruise Line Awards: Winners Circle - Pinnacle Club Cruise Agency of the Year Celebrity Cruise Line: Top Producer Award Cunard Cruise Lines: Inner Circle Holland America Cruise Line: Top Producer Award MSC Cruise Lines: Top Producer Award Princess Cruise Lines: Outstanding Achievement Award Royal Caribbean Cruise Line: America’s Top Producer Award Uniworld River Cruises: Top Producer
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to explore world famous Dubai & United Arab Emirates. Includes Oman, Abu Dhabi and of course, exotic Dubai.
Viking River Cruises Award: Top Producer
RHINE VALLEY & EUROPE CRUISE 23 DAYS/FREE AIR ....... from $1999
Globus Gateway & Cosmos Tours Award: Premier Agency Partner
Rhine tour, CRUISE to Azores, Portugal, Spain, England, and Germany.
SCAN/RUSSIA CRUISE 15 DAYS/FREE AIR ........ from $2599 Enjoy 2 days in Russia, Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Holland, Estonia
LAND TOURS WEST COAST ADVENTURES 10 DAYS/FREE AIR .... from $799 Experience the best of the West! Your choice of Canyonlands & Resorts or Parks & Casinos. Las Vegas, 5 National Parks, Golden Gate Bridge, Laughlin And MORE!
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