The News of June 2011 - ISSUE #35
...an official publication of the Community Association
June 6: D-Day Remembrance 11: Tour of Homes 13: Lawn Bowling 26: Ken McBride show
Check out the CA website: suncitycenter.org
50th Anniversary Kick-off Parade and Picnic a Huge Success!
PHOTO BY PHYLLIS HODGES
June Dates to Put on Your Calendar
CA Board Meeting
8th
9 a.m. Rollins Theater Watch videos of the Board meetings on your computer. Go to suncitycenter.org, click on Association, then on Meeting Videos.
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On the Inside CA Schedule................. 3 CARE......................... 22 Club Happenings...... 12+ Consumer Affairs.......... 9 Crossword.................. 17 CryptoQuote............... 19 Entertainment Corner... 3 Expand Horizons........ 10 Golf............................. 24 Military Affairs........ 20-21 Movies........................ 27 Newcomers.................. 2 Plants Happen.............. 9 President’s Report........ 3 Sports.................... 23-25 Sudoku........................11 We Want to Know......... 5
The SCC Woman’s Club was just one of 56 entries representing overwhelming support of SCC clubs, service organizations, politicians, churches and businesses. More parade pictures are included on page 7.
Sun City Center 50th Anniversary June Events
By Phyllis Hodges June 6—D-Day Observance to Feature Surviving Veterans At 10 a.m. on June 6, 67 years to the day since D-Day, Sun City Center is honoring WWII veterans at the SCC Community Hall as part of the community’s 50th Anniversary Celebration. Korean War veteran Bob Black, who organized the event, will moderate the panel of five speakers. Four survivors who fought by land, sea and air will tell what it was like when our troops stormed the shores of Fortress Europe on June 6, 1944. Bill Boyd, an infantryman and member of a Ranger Battalion went ashore on Omaha Beach; Harry Powers, a Navy officer and frogman (now known as SEALs) crept onto land the day before D-Day on the threatening Pont du Hoc; Bill Eisenhart, a B-17 pilot was flying over Europe keeping German reinforcements from moving around; and Arch Bush, a Navy Hospital Corpsman on an LST, was on a team that cared for wounded being taken from the beaches to hospitals in England. Eisenhart lives in St. Petersburg; the others are Sun City Center residents. The fifth member of the panel is Dr. Nick Steneck, chair of the history department at Florida Southern College
in Lakeland, whose major area of study and research has been World War II and Europe after the war. He will outline what the invasion of Europe—D-Day—meant then and means to this very day. Me m b e r s o f “ T h e Greatest Generation,” as Tom Brokaw named them, are fast taking their last salutes as most are in their high 80s or low 90s today. Sun City Center is proud to honor these brave men who fought for our country. Contact: Bob Black 633-1101. June 11—SCC Home Tour Spans Five Decades For Sun City Center’s year-long 50th Anniversary Celebration, a special fivehome tour is planned on Saturday, June 11 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.). A $5 ticket admits you to the homes. After the tour, all participants are invited to the SCC Information Center at 1002 Cherry Hills Drive for refreshments and to enter the Home Tour ticket in a drawing for a 50th Anniversary prize. (You do not have to be present for the drawing to win.) Del Webb built SCC as a “retirement community for people of modest means.” Over the past 50 years, architectural changes o cc ur re d to ref le c t an expanded view of life for June Events cont’d on page 6.
A MATTER AT REST By John Bowker
Life travels at an average speed of 15 MPH for many of us in Sun City Center. David Floyd
The issue of connecting South Pebble Beach Blvd. t o U. S . 3 0 1 h a s b e e n controversial for a number of years. Last fall, our developer, Minto Communities, submitted an application to the county requesting a minor modification to our General Development Site Plan that would change the extension of South Pebble Beach to an emergency ingress/egress with a locked gate. On May 10, the Hillsborough Board of County Commissioners conducted a hearing and approved the application. We should all be proud of how we presented our case at that meeting. CA President Ed Barnes opened the matter explaining the importance of keeping the connection only available in special or emergency situations. Corporate Secretary David Floyd then reminded the commissioners of the unique residential lifestyle of Sun City Center, with community leaders Mike Albanese, David Brown, Ron Iannazzi, Donald Schings, Paul Wheat, Janet Wilson and Director Sam Sudman detailing other reasons for not opening the connection to unrestricted
traffic. Major Ron Hartley of the Hillsborough County Sheriff ’s Office spoke against an unrestricted opening for safety reasons and to the potential for increase in the crime rate. Barnes pointed out that, even with all the discussion over the years, our research indicated that there had ne ver b e en an of f ici a l vote by the Community Association membership on this issue. We held a Town Hall Meeting on January 20, to discuss this issue. The meeting was attended by about 600 members as well as the Sheriff ’s Office and two county Development Services staff members. This Town Hall Meeting was followed by two days of community-wide balloting on February 22 and 23, resulting in a 310-2,669 vote against allowing unrestricted traffic flowing to or from US 301. Floyd pointed out that our 11,000 residents travel throughout our community using golf carts for transportation. For many of our residents it is their only means of transportation. Many of our residents have given up their cars. Our residents are used to sharing the streets with our golf carts. Outsiders will not have the same cognizant perception. Throughout the period preceding the community 301 Matter cont’d on page 9.
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The News of Sun City Center
Where Will YOU Take the SCC Story?
June 2011
HAVE YOU PURCHASED YOUR 50TH ANNIVERSARY KEEPSAKE YET??
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.
PHOTO BY UTA KUHN
Denver
SCC resident Sandee Braddy (second from left) poses wearing her 50th Anniversary T-shirt while visiting her daughter Karen (left) in Denver, Colorado, where their four-generation photo was snapped. Her granddaughter Jennifer is holding her great granddaughter Talia. BETH ISRAEL The Jewish Congregation of Sun City Center, 1115 Del Webb Blvd. E. Sun City Center (813)634-2590 SHABBAT SERVICES FRIDAY EVENING AT 7:30 PM TORAH STUDY SATURDAY AT 12 NOON MORNING SERVICES 2ND AND 4TH SATURDAY 10AM RABBI: PHILIP ARONSON - CANTOR: DR. SAM ISAAK ALL ARE WELCOME
The following “keepsakes” are available for purchase at the Atrium M-W-F from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the table with the balloons. 1. T-shirts w/50th Anniversary logo. Black or white. Sizes from Small to 3X 2. Anniversary Coffee Mugs - can be personalized 3. Christmas Ornaments 4. Poker Cards 5. Note cards made by the Art Club depicting venues in Sun City Center
NEWCOMERS April 2011
List prepared by Linda Bowker from CA staff data. Report corrections, additions to CA at 633-3500.
Last Troutman Allen Smiley Ledet Machmer Ries Bartz Long Barrett Gutelius Major Sposato Fraser Bogart Fitzgerald Scacchetti Duval Szaro Sherwood Kinney Kirkpatrick Mahan McNamara Baldwin Matchim Brinck Nicolay Stebleton McGhee Donlin McWilliams Rich Silbert Conde Meek Kitzmiller Davis Adams Gilbert Miller
First Num Local Street Hometown St Timothy & Joanne 202 Austin Hill Ct Halifax PA Jay & Sandra 1504 Bentwood Dr Brandon FL Timothy & Mary 1512 Blackstone Cir Lancaster OH Daniel & Nelda 1316 Bluewater Dr Gretna LA George & Donna 1812 Breth Ct North Syracuse NY Albert & Janice 713 Brockfield Pl E Lock Haven PA Vernon & Renate 203 Cactusflower Ln Rice Lake WI Joseph & Linda 318 Caloosa Woods Ln Liverpool NY Marty & Donna 375 Club Manor Dr East Longmeadow MA James & Karen 1815 Columbine Pl Manlius NY Christine 1522 Council Dr Toledo OH Grace 243 Courtyards Blvd Apt 202 Brooklyn NY Bruce & Cricket 1506 Dedham Dr Clinton NY Barry & Kay 2459 Del Webb Blvd E Newark DE David 1715 Del Webb Blvd W Enfield NH Donald 2323 Del Webb Blvd W Wallingford CT Gene & Linda 1040 Emerald Dunes Dr Caledon Ont Arlene 2415 Emerald Lake Dr Apt 103 Reddington Beach FL Donna 2419 Emerald Lake Dr Apt 209 Galilee PA Mike & Pat 637 Fort Duquesna Dr Buffalo NY Raburn & Deborah 677 Fort Duquesna Dr Tampa FL George & Lorelei 688 Fort Duquesna Dr Terre Haute IN Mike & Judy 827 Fox Hills Dr Leesburg FL Janice 217 Genet Ct Chicago IL Jim & Angela 1933 Grand Cypress Ln Terra Nova NL Can Fritz & Noreen 1111 Opal Ln Gary & Kathleen 1007 Regal Manor Wy Cincinnati OH Peter 401 Rickenbacker Dr Midland MI James & Betsy 712 Riviera Dr Yale MI Mike 218 Stoneham Dr Kalamazoo MI Donna 218 Stoneham Dr Golden CO Joyce & Bobby 1005 Strawpocket Pl Brandon FL Herb & Shirley 717 Thunderbird Ave Philadelphia PA Anthony & Mildred 1218 Valley Forge Blvd Jim & Rosemary 1013 Warwick Ct Fortville IN Richard & Robin 1211 Wildfeather Ln Apollo Beach FL Buck & Janet 1216 Wildfeather Ln Dearborn MI Vickie 621 Winterbrooke Wy Dayton OH Richard & Laura 1918 Wolf Laurel Dr Sayre PA Jean 1918 Wolf Laurel Dr Elmira NY
Phone 717-576-8944 634-6850 614-499-8292 634-6905 315-491-8541 570-660-5417 633-5767 634-7160 315-256-4020 419-265-3619 260-3991 419-4013 302-690-1688 603-443-3548 416-573-2590 633-3900 642-8844 419-4105 924-5012 217-417-0270 352-323-3428 634-5302 634-8985 260-3422 419-4121 677-8191 767-6185 706-455-9879 706-455-9879 260-3232 633-2492 787-923-6990 645-9154 486-4385 419-4094 419-4094
These items are being sold in order to keep the cost of 50th Anniversary events that are planned during the yearlong celebration at a minimum so everyone can afford to take part. Come on by and take a look and buy that special keepsake to remember SCC’s 50th Anniversary Celebration.
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, John McRee, Susan Muise, Ron Pelton, Judy Schings, Marie Wood Photographer: 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 adver tisement contents. The NEWS welcomes announcements, articles, photos and stories about our community.
June 2011
The News of Sun City Center
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
President’s Report By Ed Barnes
50th Anniversary Parade I hope everyone enjoyed the 50th Anniversary kick-off parade as much as I did. Steve Jerve did a fantastic job as the Grand Marshal and Master of Ceremonies. We couldn’t have asked for a better Florida day. I have heard several estimates of the crowd size but no matter what the count, it was a great turnout by residents of Sun City Center. I have no idea of how many golf carts actually turned out to watch the parade but it seemed like there was one parked everywhere along the route, especially under shade trees. What a wonderful time and a beautiful day and a great picnic. My thanks to Ann Marie Leblanc, Roxann Seeley and Judy Schings for the super effort they and their committees put forth to make this parade and picnic possible and such a success. We also owe thanks to Minto Communities, LLC for sponsoring the picnic – THANK YOU MINTO. And thanks to all of those who participated in the parade with floats, bands, horses, bagpipers and on and on (56 units!!). Without them we wouldn’t have had a parade. And thanks to all of the volunteers and CA Maintenance Staff who put all of this together and made it happen. What a great way to start off the celebration of our 50th Anniversary. There are many more events to come – just check the schedule in your 50th Anniversary Book. South Pebble Beach Blvd./ U.S. 301 Connection On May 10 the B oard of County Commissioners approved a minor modification to our General Development Site Plan that made the South Pebble Beach Blvd/U.S. 301 connection an emergency only egress/ingress with a locked gate. The approval by the County Commissioners follows the desires of the CA Membership to not have unrestricted access to Sun City Center as was expressed in the February 2011 membership vote. My thanks to the numerous people who attended the County Commissioners Public Hearing and to those who spoke in favor of approving the modification. No one spoke against the proposed change. I am glad to have this issue settled and behind us – now we can get on with other important issues. Snowbirds It looks like many of the people who prefer to go north for the summer have done so. We certainly wish them well and safe travel and a speedy return. Since many people are on vacation, traveling or otherwise occupied during the summer, the Community Leaders and CO-AP meetings are suspended during June, July and August and will resume in
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September. Hope to see all of you in the fall. Membership Dues We have reached the end of the cycle for payment of membership dues and have filed liens on those houses that have not paid the membership dues for 2011. As I have told you before, it is my plan to aggressively pursue these nonpayers – payment of membership dues is vested in the covenants on your property. Not using the CA facilities has nothing to do with the homeowner’s obligation to membership dues. This is always an unpleasant subject but one that we have to face and resolve. More 50th Anniversary This is going to be a great year to celebrate our 50th Anniversary –there is at least one event every month and most months have several events sponsored by clubs and organizations. One of the bigger events is the July 4th Fireworks! Mark your calendars. The actual firing of the fireworks will be on the old North Lakes Golf Course Driving Range. Thanks to ClubLink and John Luper for allowing us to use the closed golf course as the staging area. Please see the maps in this and next month’s issue of The News of Sun City Center for parking areas and observation areas. Much of the central campus will be closed for parking. Should be a great time for everyone.
CLUB/ORGANIZATION AMOUNT APPLIED TO Square Dance Club $300 Operations Needlecrafters Club $500 Operations Accordion Club $440 Hardship Fund Monday Movies $600 To offset licensing fees GFWC Woman’s Club of SCC $300 SCC Library for Wall Street Journal The following clubs contributed a share of their profits to offset FunFest expenses: Pickleball Club $40 Softball Club $29 DAR $17 Art Club $180 Audubon Society $25 Scottish Rite Club $10 Line Dancers Club $50 China Painting Club $125 Lions Club $25 Needlecrafters $150 AAUW $40 Tillers & Toilers $150 The Community Association received a grant from the Community Foundation of Greater Sun City Center (Durward & Janet Siville Fund) of $2,400 for the Cygnet Yacht Club to replace the current dock on Swan Lake. The Dog Owners Group paid $3,123 for landscaping work at the Dog Park. The Computer Club paid $1,418 for the installation of Verizon FIOS.
From the desk of
Al Alderman, CLD
After reviewing the Club Membership that was completed, here are a few facts. There are 152 Clubs within the Community Assoc. There are over 16,019 members in the clubs. There are duplicate members of several clubs but each club member is listed separately for each club. KP members consist of 21% of the total members that may consist of duplicates. The largest club is the New England Club that has 1,190 members. The smallest club is the Great Books Discussion Club. We have to check some members for their CA numbers. The average for the clubs run around 100 members.
We hope for your cooperation in the future to make our job easier, also yours. The last Leadership Meeting was held May 17 and the next is scheduled for September 20. Hope you have a nice summer. Any important issues that come up you will be notified by email.
CA Contact Information Phone: 633-3500 Email: sccboard@suncitycenter.org Website: suncitycenter.org
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SCHEDULE
ENTERTAINMENT CORNER GENERAL INFO: Tickets are on sale now for these shows at the Community Association Office, 1009 N. Pebble Beach Blvd., Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-noon. Cash and check only. Flyers can be found at the Kiosk, Community Hall, or C.A. Office. All shows are held at Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd., are open to the public and have reserved seats. Info: Judy Schings, 642-2001. NOTE: Open seating tickets can be purchased for all shows at the door, day of event, about 30-40 minutes prior to show time. ST. PETERSBURG OPERA CO.: Sunday, June 5 (2-3:30 p.m.), the “Power of Puccini: Preview to Madama Butterfly” will be presented. The show will be narrated by Maestro Mark Sforzini. Tickets are $10. STARS AND STRIPES FOREVER - A JULY 4TH CELEBRATION: On Sunday, July 3, 2-4 p.m., the Sarasota Concert Band returns with “Stars and Stripes Forever - A July 4th Celebration” ($15/ticket). 2011-2012 ENTERTAINMENT SERIES: The renewal letters will be sent out no later than the end of August. If you have not received your renewal by Labor Day, please call me. LOSS OF SHOW TICKETS: Just a note ... if you ever misplace tickets you have purchased for any show, please do NOT let that keep you from attending the show. A list of ticket sales is always taken to Community Hall the day of the show. So please come to the door and we will be able to confirm your ticket purchase.
June 1 8
Board Workshop Board Room – 9 a.m. Board Meeting Rollins Theater – 9 a.m.
July 6 13
Board Workshop Board Room – 9 a.m. Board Meeting Rollins Theater – 9 a.m.
The Community Leaders and CO-AP meetings will not be held in June, July or August. Proposed agendas for monthly Board Meetings are discussed at the Board Workshops and posted on Official Bulletin Boards the Friday before. They will also be posted on our website (suncitycenter.org – under “Association.”) Every Wednesday: Orientation for new members in the Board Room starting at 1 p.m.
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June 2011
The News of Sun City Center
From the desk of
Ann Marie Leblanc, 50th Anniversary Chair As the month of May concludes, I find that we are well into the 50th Anniversary. I am full of gratitude for the chairmen who have already come through and look forward to the many events yet to happen. The parade, thanks to Roxann Seeley, was a tremendous success. There was everything from the Color Guard to the horses with nary a misstep. I really appreciate what this group did - not an easy task since we had no previous experience. From the parade we went to the picnic. Another success. The food was good and affordable for each of us. The Italian Ice was a great beginning or finish. Many thanks to Judy Schings and her committee. They were there to take care of our every need. Music by The Dukes was a great treat. Just sitting and listening was perfect. Souvenirs Available The 50th Anniversary Memorabilia committee did a great job of having everything we could want for a souvenir of this great year. They have everything from T-shirts, playing cards, special note papers to Christmas ornaments. Everything says we’re proud to be 50. Thanks to everyone helping with this tiresome task. You can find the table open in the Atrium on weekday mornings. Do you have your special shirt to wear to events yet? Don’t miss out. Del Webb Birthday Party And wasn’t the dedication of the Old Town Hall special? Many,
many thanks to Linda and John Bowker. In their usual way, they brought true history to Sun City Center. Thank you’s also go to Ed Barnes, the Front Porch Pickers and Par for the Chorus. There was entertainment at its best and a great birthday cake and iced tea for all of us. The busy Sew ‘n Sews and the New England Club took care of serving all 200 of us. More Fun in June Now it is time to look to the future of the 50th celebration. Bob Black will chair a program on D-Day, June 6, at 10 a.m. at Community Hall. Come out to hear these veterans and research folks tell us about this special day. There will be cookies and coffee for the attendees. Always wondered about what the insides of some of our homes looked like? Mike Brock is chairman of the house tourn on June 11 and promises you’ll be glad you came out to see. It will finish with treats and a drawing in the Information Center. Come support this tour. Volunteers Needed for July Breakfast And a final note from me: We still need people to turn out to help with the 4th of July breakfast. Red, White and Blue pancakes, etc. should help bring out the eaters; won’t you call the CA office and leave your name and phone number on my machine? An organizational meeting is planned for near future. Thanks for all you do.
From the desk of
David Floyd, Secretary/Director Hillsborough County Code Enforcement has authorized the removal of all temporary nonpermitted signs on the county’s right of way on county roads in Sun City Center. These temporary non-permitted signs include club signs, realty signs, open-house signs, estate sales signs, yard/garage sales signs for more than one day per six months and work-for-hire signs. Only permitted or permanently authorized signs may be placed on county roads or on S.R. 674 medians or in the right-of-ways. Signs, if removed, may not be returned. Please do not place unauthorized signs along the roads in Sun City Center. Signs cannot be removed from private property, please check your HOA/POA/COA for signage restrictions. The Greater Sun City Center Beautification Committee has mailed an appeal to all residents not covered by the Beautification Agreement for donations for the continuance of the S.R. 674 Beautification Project. This project helps to maintain the plantings and trees along Sun City Center Blvd. (S.R. 674). The Community Association asks that
all residents consider supporting this worthwhile effort to maintain the appearance of our community. Your donation may be mailed to: GSCCBC P.O. Box 5702 Sun City Center, Florida 33571-5072 Please include your name and address with your donation. The Board of Directors along with the The Projects Office (TPO) is presently working on the five- and ten-year plans for the Community Association. We will keep you updated over the summer on our progress. Input from our members is always welcome. A fall Arbor Day is being planned – the CA has applied for a grant to help sponsor tree plantings in Sun City Center. The CA Office will soon be getting a new roof. The present roof is leaking and some of the underlay has rotted. We hope to keep the inconvenience of this project to a minimum. We ask for your patience should you need to access the office during the repairs.
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From the desk of
Sam Sudman, Director Governmental Affairs, a standing committee of the CA, is compiling a database of all streets, sidewalks and storm sewers within the geographic boundary of the SCCCA that are in disrepair, which could pose a potentially serious health or safety hazard. This information will be forwarded to Hillsborough County in a single request for the repairs to be scheduled and completed in a timely manner. We recognize that public funds are scarce and competition for them is high. We are asking the clubs, organizations and the boards of HOA/ POA/COA and others to enlist the assistance of each resident to report the precise location (link it to a street address and nearest cross street) of each sidewalk, street and storm sewer that is in disrepair, that could pose a serious health or safety hazard. Storm sewers are scheduled to be replaced already. This current effort includes storm sewers that backup during heavy rains or that have serious structural flaws that could cause a serious fall and should not wait for the scheduled replacement. Please submit your list by July 15 to the CA office, attention Governmental Affairs Committee. If you have any questions, please call the CA, 633-3500.
We Want to Know!!!
(Answers to frequently asked questions at the CA) By Susan Muise
“How do I find out what’s going on at the CA?” The News of Sun City Center, this paper that you are reading right now, is the official notice to all CA members of membership meetings, Board of Director (BOD) actions, financial issues, the status of construction or improvement projects, club information, and significant events as required in our Articles of Incorporation. It is mailed to every household within our membership boundaries or to a different address if we have been notified. There are always copies of The News available in the CA Office, and it is available online at suncitycenter.org. BOD meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month in the Rollins Theater at 9 a.m. and three times a year as posted at Community Hall at 7 p.m. All meetings have plenty of time for questions and answers. Other online news websites are John Bowker’s eNEWS (jbowker@ tampabay.rr.com) and the Taze’s SCC Ads and Events (sccfreeads@ tampabay.rr.com). If you do not already receive their automatic emails, just send a note to either or both addresses saying “please put me on your list.” If you want to check them out first, the eNEWS website is mysuncitycenter.org and Ads and Events is suncitycenteradsandevents. com.
A schedule of room reservations is available on the Sun City Center website, posted in the Atrium Building and Community Hall and for distribution at the CA Office. This is not everything that is going on, just groups that do not have their own club room (card, dance and exercise groups, etc.) or groups that have reserved rooms for special events. There are several bulletin boards in the Atrium Building and Community Hall with flyers for all kinds of events: movies, club functions, etc. The “Ticket Talk” bulletin board in the Atrium Building has only flyers for events where tickets are sold at the Kiosk, so make sure to check the other bulletin boards while you are there. You can make a simple phone call to 633-8200, the CA’s NewsLine to listen to a recording of the latest “goings on” that are sponsored by the CA. Some clubs and organizations also have notices in the Observer News or The Sun, so make sure to put them on your reading list, too. With so much going on here in town, you might have to do some looking to find everything that’s happening, but it is doable. We do hope you will put forth the little effort it takes to enjoy all there is to do here.
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Vow Renewal for 50th Wedding Anniversary Are you celebrating your 50th wedding anniversary anytime between now and April 30, 2012? If so, you are eligible to participate in a planned “Vow Renewal” in October. Call Nan Baytos at 642-9897 or Maggie Pliska at 6337884 to participate.
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seniors. The five tour houses represent each decade of the past 50 years. Hosts are: 1960s—McElroy, 1001 Andover Circle; 1970s—Keegan, 403 Blackhawk Circle; 1980s—Arnold, 1819 Columbine Place; 1990s—Andorka, 2134 Platinum Drive; and 2000s—Leesman, 1009 Regal Manor Way. At each home, a host will be talking about its history. For tickets or tour information, call Mike Brock, tour coordinator, at 365-0003. Tickets are also available at the Lifeline office, 1002A Cherry Hills Drive.
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At the end of training, the “trainees” will be invited to play in the game with the rest of the members on Friday and Saturday. If you decide to join, the yearly dues of $90 will be pro-rated. The club has bowls for 25 cents per day until you buy your own. The club is enthusiastic about gaining new members during this special year. Bailiff says it’s an excellent opportunity to socialize with friends and meet new ones. On Tuesday night, a social evening consists of bowling and pizza afterward. Friday is a social occasion as well with hot dogs and covered dishes brought by members to share after bowling. Contact: John Bailiff 642-0012. June 26—McBride to Entertain at Concert On Sunday, June 25, 2 p.m., at SCC Community Hall, the Patriots Club will be sponsoring a benefit concert as part of the 50th Anniversary Celebration. Featured will be Ken McBride, a Floridian who can call the entire eastern U.S. his home. He’s been entertaining for many years at hotels, casinos, theaters and concert halls all along the coast, applying his amazing four-octave voice to the best works of opera, Broadway, Tin Pan Alley and songs of his native Ireland. His renditions from Phantom of the Opera are show stoppers. McBride’s repertoire includes comedy as well. Starting June 6, the $10 tickets will be sold at the Kiosk in the Atrium (CA Central Campus, N. Pebble Beach Blvd.) on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Tickets will also be available at the door. Contact: David Floyd 6333500.
How architecture has changed! The McElroy house (above) is representative of a house built in the 1960s. The Leesman house (below) represents the 2000s. Five houses, each representing one decade, will be on the Tour of Homes June 11.
50th Anniversary Celebration Kickoff Day a Memorable Event
June 13—Lawn Bowlers Invite Prospective Members If you have seen the lawn bowlers at the SCC Community Association Central Campus on N. Pebble Beach Boulevard and it looked like fun, this 50th Anniversary year just might be the time to give it a try. Beginning June 13 and continuing throughout the year during the second week of each month, the Lawn Bowling Club will welcome
The May 1 parade that kicked off Sun City Center’s 50th Anniversary Celebration was an unqualified success. Participants were enthusiastic, weather was great, and residents along the entire two-mile route praised the communitywide effort that culminated in such an impressive event. Grand Marshal Steve Jerve, who sees a lot of events such as this, estimated the spectators at 3,000 to 4,000. The CA Central Campus picnic that followed the parade was a big hit as well, thanks to the sponsorship of Minto Communities. Lively music by The Dukes provided the perfect backdrop for socializing and enjoying a 50-cent hot dog meal and free Italian Ice. Such a feat isn’t possible without a lot of work by a lot of people. Kudos to 50th Anniversary Celebration Chair Ann Marie Leblanc, Parade Chair Roxann Seeley and Picnic Chair Judy Schings for making it happen. “With kickoff day behind us and the booklet mailed to all CA members, I’m breathing a little easier,” Leblanc said. “All our other event committees are busily working on their events. It’s going to be a great year for Sun City Center!” –Phyllis Hodges
Parade Committee
prospective members with free lessons during the second week of the month from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Monday through Thursday. “They just need to show up,” said John Bailiff, president. “Our capable trainers will explain the mechanics of the game and show how it is played.”
PHOTO BY JUDY STIMSON
The Lawn Bowling Club offers free fun-filled opportunities to socialize and exercise. Lessons are free.
Front row (l to r): Margaret Kuss, Uta Kuhn, Pam Treadwell. Back row: Dolores Whitfield, Roxann Seeley, Chair.
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Snapshots from the 50th Anniversary Kick-Off Celebration: Parade and Picnic
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Roxann Seeley (Parade Chair), Uta Kuhn, Ann Marie Leblanc, Steve Jerve (Parade MC).
Mike and Elaine Marenovic carried the banner with pride.
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Amy and Kelly Emerson relax a bit after the parade.
A bagpiper serenaded the church parade participants.
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The Shriners in their little cars were a big hit.
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Riverview High School Band.
Sal and Carol Del Prete, three-year residents from New York, gave a thumbs up to the May 1 kick-off. They plan to attend as many 50th events as they can during the next year.
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Fourth of July Weekend in Sun City Center
Include fireworks in your evening plans this year but you don’t have to go elsewhere, thanks to the sponsorship of ClubLink. Make your way to your lawn or someplace near the closed North Lakes Golf Course property; that’s where fireworks begin at 9 p.m. You might even go a little early with your picnic dinner and have your own little “Picnic in the Parking Lot.” Access to the SCC Community Association or North Course property will be limited to card-carrying Community Association or Kings Point members.
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Del Webb Birthday Party and Town Hall Dedication By Phyllis Hodges Del Webb would have been pleased about the fuss we made on May 17 for his 112th birthday. About 200 people streamed into the Florida Room to enjoy performances by the Front Porch Pickers and Par for the Chorus. Of course, there was the added allure of birthday cakes and iced tea. The program also included a review of Del Webb’s life by Ed Barnes, CA president, and dedication of Old Town Hall to Del Webb. Linda Bowker, Birthday Party Chair, did a yeoman’s job organizing the event and pulling in lots of help from the Sew ‘n Sews and the New England Club to help set up the gold-themed table of refreshments.
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By Phyllis Hodges Make your 2011 Independence Day holiday special this year with a “Stars & Stripes Forever” performance by The Sarasota Concert Band on Sunday, July 3 at 2 p.m. at Community Hall. Tickets for the concert ($15) are available at the CA office on N. Pebble Beach Blvd. Information contact: 642-2001 Continue the fun on Monday morning, July 4, 7 a.m. to noon, with a patriotic-themed blueberry pancake breakfast in the Florida Room, CA Central Campus Atrium building. Information contact: 6333500.
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Linda Bowker (L), Birthday Party Chair, and Barbara Bukowsky cut one of the two birthday cakes, one featuring Old Town Hall and one a Del Webb portrait. Fireworks watchers will be allowed anywhere outside the designated area (dotted line), which will be clearly designated. Organizers emphasize that this requirement is a safety “MUST ” and that violations can cause immediate shutdown of the display.
About 200 attendees enjoyed the hand clapping, toe tapping music provided by the Front Porch Pickers.
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Vo l u n t e e r s a r e n e e d e d to distribute flyers to houses surrounding the closed North Course property during the last week of June. A July 4 fireworks display is planned (see your 50th booklet for details) and the Committee wants to make sure residents in the surrounding area are aware of the event so they will not be startled by the noise. If you can help distribute these flyers (15 or so), please call Ann Marie Leblanc at 633-1979 to volunteer.
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Walkers Needed to Distribute Fireworks Flyers
A plaque dedicating Old Town Hall to our founder, Del Webb, has been placed on the south-facing canopy.
Patriots Club Sponsors Benefit Concert on June 26
On Sunday, June 26, 2011 at 2 p.m. at Community Hall, the Patriots Club of SCC will be sponsoring a benefit concert. Featured will be Ken McBride who is well-known for his voice. He is a native Floridian but has entertained groups throughout the Eastern United States. He will perform selections from operas, Broadway, Tin Pan Alley and, of course, songs from his native Ireland. His repertoire includes comedy as well. Tickets are $10 and will be available at the Kiosk in the Atrium Building starting on June 6. Tickets will also be available at the door. (See notice on page 6.)
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A Little Advice from Consumer Affairs ... Watch Those Locksmiths! By Susan Muise
We have a very serious problem here in town with some locksmiths. Apparently there is a group that adver tises in our membership directory and the Verizon phone book as being local residents. They are not. Calls to those phone numbers all beginning with 938- go to a call center that Hillsborough County tells us is probably in Utah or Oregon. The call center quotes you a very low figure to repair your lock and then arranges to send “that local repairman” to your house for the repairs. After the person fixes your lock he tells you that the cost is much higher than the quote. Any argument results in extreme intimidation from the worker. Homeowners have told us that they were so frightened that they just paid the additional fee to have the person leave their house. The final invoice has no company name or address, so follow-up complaints are very difficult to handle. Usually the homeowner is just out that additional money. Hillsborough County Consumer Protection Agency is working on this problem as well as the Consumer Reporter from Channel 11 Action News. Their broadcast was on April 28. We hope you got a chance to see it. They feel this may be tied to organized crime and is now a nationwide problem. They are hoping for stiffer requirements for locksmiths in the future. Meanwhile, here is some advice we hope will help you: • Before hiring, check locksmiths with our Consumer Affairs Office, the Florida Attorney General’s Office, the County Consumer Protection Agency and/or the Better Business Bureau to make sure we know who they are and that there are no unresolved complaints on file. • When you call for an appointment, ask about additional fees such as mileage or a minimum service charge fee. • Do not let anyone into your home who has not identified him/herself professionally with a business card or invoice sheet
with company name and address included. Vehicles should always have the company name on it, and workers should have clothing on that identifies them, too. • Get an itemized invoice before the work is started. If the price the locksmith is now quoting is different from the phone estimate, do not allow the work to be done. (A local resident said she stood her ground through the intimidation, and he finally went away….smart woman!) • Ask for proof of insurance in case you sustain damage during the repair of if faulty work leads to loss or damage. • For future reference, ask roadside assistance services for a list of pre-approved companies that can unlock your car. Make sure to keep it where you can find it when you need it and that it is not locked inside the car, too. • Ask family and friends for recommendations and referrals for any business you are considering using. • Never, ever sign a blank form authorizing work. P h on e nu m b e r s f or y ou r information: SCCCA Consumer Affairs – 6333500 Hillsborough County Consumer Protection agency – 903-3430 B etter Business Bureau (Hillsborough & Pinellas Counties)– 727-535-5522 Florida Attorney General Fraud Hotline – 1-866-966-7226 Remember that the yellow pages are just ads paid for by the contractor and can say anything the contractor wishes. These ads do serve a purpose, but please double check on anyone you plan to ask into your home.
The Consumer Affairs Register is available online at suncitycenter.org -click on Consumer Affairs on the left side of the page; -click on Directory Listing of Registered Contractors and Vendors on the left side of the page.
301 Matter from page 1. referendum, including the townhall meeting, different options were proffered, none of which were considered viable. First, an interchange, as shown on the General Site Development Plan, would be an extension of South Pebble Beach Blvd. (a county road). Therefore, an electronic gate would not be an option since it would restrict traffic on a county road, which is not permitted. If a new private road were cut through to US 301, maintenance would be the responsibility of the owner, and the road’s condition could deteriorate and become like the private road from SR 674 to the post office.
The recently approved Greater Sun City Community Plan supports the creation of pedestrian pathways between Sun City Center and the neighboring Little Manatee River State Park, but the distance from the proposed intersection with US 301 to the Ranger Station at that state park would mean a round trip of 10.4 miles. The concept is visionary, Wheat pointed out, but not very practical at this time. The commissioners then voted 6-0 to restrict the access point to U.S. 301 from South Pebble Beach Blvd. to emergency traffic only as requested by Minto Communities. Matter closed.
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By Ron Pelton
I’m back!! Some of you may not know me, I am Ron Pelton and I wrote gardening articles a number of years ago for The News of Sun City Center. The current editor has been brave enough to ask me to do it again. Well folks, I did this for four years and felt I had said about all I needed to say trying to help you with your day-to-day gardening and landscaping projects. However, we did compromise and I agreed to update some of the ones that had been published in the past and spruce them up somewhat. So here is the first one, I hope you find it interesting and helpful.
MULCHES, TERMITES AND ARSENIC
Mulches are any material applied to the soil surface that adds to the beauty of the landscape by providing a uniform cover of color and interesting texture to the surface. Mulches prevent loss of water from the soil by evaporation, suppress weeds when the mulch material itself is weed-free, and provide a more uniform soil temperature. So, which mulch to buy? Cy p r e s s m u l c h ( F i g u r e 1 landscapingtechs.com) is a very popular but somewhat expensive mulching material. Much of its popularity is due to its rich brown color and longevity.
Cypress has a high water-holding capacity that may reduce the amount of water reaching the plant root zone. However, once the mulch is thoroughly wet, it buffers the soil against soil-water evaporative losses. Dry cypress mulch repels water, making it difficult to wet. Eucalyptus is a genus of trees from Australia and a few small Pacific islands. Many species of Eucalyptus are grown throughout the world for forest products. Whole trees (bark and wood) are chopped into chips or shredded into mulch. Melaleuca (Figure 2 amerigrow. com)is a tree from Australia, which was introduced into Florida in the early 1920’s. Because of its easy natural regeneration it has invaded south
Florida’s wetland replacing native species. They are now illegal to plant. Existing trees are now harvested. Pine Bark (Figure 3 flaconimports. com) makes a very attractive, usually dark-colored landscape mulch. It can be purchased in various particle sizes, but
the large-size particles 1.5 to 3 inches in diameter (called “nuggets” or “chunks)” are more attractive, last longer and are more effective for weed control. Gravel or Crushed Stone (Figure 4 howardsmulchandsheds.com) are permanent, fireproof and may be colored to blend in with the features
of the home, patio or landscape. These materials reflect solar radiation and create a very hot landscape environment during the summer months. TERMITES Little is known or mentioned in the literature about mulches and termites. Warnings about not leaving pieces of wood or stakes as termite attractants after house construction are common though. In like manner, a homeowner would be wise to leave about a one-foot border of rock around the foundation to buffer the wood mulch. Cypress heartwood is very resistant to termites, but the cypress sapwood is very susceptible. Termites devour both pine and cypress sapwoods while not consuming either cypress heartwood or melaleuca which are known to be repellent. Unfortunately, today’s cypress mulch is harvested from young trees with little or no heartwood. ARSENIC AND COLORED MULCH One of the major reasons for using mulch is the decorative appearance it gives to a landscape. So, color, such as red (Figure 5 westhooksandgravel.com) plays a major role in the overall quality of mulch. Colorizing mulch is a popular method of improving the aesthetics of mulch materials. Today, both recycled wood and natural forest products are being colorized in the mulch industry. However, some red mulch have high levels of arsenic, a known cancercausing agent. It has been claimed that some of the red mulch (Figure 4) is made out of recycled wood that’s been pressure treated. It has a grayish, dirty-gray look so that it requires the addition of a colorant so people would be willing to buy it. It’s the same type of wood removed from playgrounds several years ago because of the arsenic. However, just because the mulch is red does not necessarily mean that it is laced with arsenic. Some of it is made from
all natural cypress or pine wood. It’s virtually impossible to know by the naked eye if your mulch has a lot of arsenic in it. Concerned residents should have it tested. Finally, for my money I would go with the melaleuca mulch. One such supplier is available from www.gomulch. com/index.cfm/name-fasttrack. There are many other suppliers as well. Much of the above material can be found in publications: edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ in651 Termites and mulch and edis.ifas. ufl.edu/fr079 Landscape mulches, as well as many others from University of Florida general source: edis.ifas.ufl.edu.
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Expanding Our Horizons
By Judy Stimson Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center is only seven miles away in the Little Manatee River Watershed. It is a 160-acre nature preserve, and includes trails, a riverfront canoe and kayak launch, exhibits, a Paleo Preserve museum and discovery center, and a Nature Center with a wealth of information regarding the Florida environment and wildlife. It is neither a campground or summer camp, but used to be an RV park back in the 1970s. It is now publicly owned through Hillsborough County’s Environmental Lands Acquisition and Protection Program (ELAPP). As a community service and to encourage nature-based tourism, the Ruskin Community Development Foundation (RCDF) and Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conser vation operate the Camp. Some of the Nature Center programs are River Study where life living near the water’s edge is explored, Native American Living where the culture of Tampa Bay’s Native People is examined, Citizen Science where there are a variety of wildlife monitoring options to be a scientist for a day, and Rotation Stations where topic stations like Predator/Prey, Biodiversity, etc. are organized for groups. When I was there on May 5, Cypress Creek Elementary School was visiting and
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there were senior citizen volunteers leading each station. According to Dolly Cummings, Environmental Education Coordinator, “there is a real volunteer need for retired teachers.” In addition, there is a Family Naturalist Hour the first Saturday of every month claiming a “new discovery” every month. The time is 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. The next dates are June 4, July 2 and August 6. Special educational and other events are also held. I attended an information session on bats, and last month there was a session on frogs. While you are there you can purchase native plants. They sell Firebush, Beautyberry, Native Porterweed, Coffee Plant, Coral Honeysuckle, Prickly Pear, Spotted Beebalm, Fakahatchee Grass and Long Leaf Pine in one-gallon containers that are $5 each. The Camp is open Thursday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free, except when there are special activities for which a fee may be charged. The best time to visit is when there are special educational or other activities. For more information and an events calendar visit www.CampBayou.org or call 813-641-8545. To get there, go west on Sun City Center Blvd./ College Ave., go underneath I-75, and turn left on 24th Street SE in Ruskin. The camp is around three miles south of SR-674.
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HCI Advocates Meet with Commissioner Higginbotham
Wendi Harris, NancyWilliams, Val Ham & Dot Showley with Al Higginbotham, chair of the Hillsborough Board of County Commissioners. Hillsborough Correctional Institution advocates We n d i H a r r i s , N a n c y Williams, Val Ham & Dot Showley met recently with Chairman Al Higginbotham of the Hillsborough Board of County Commissioners i n i t s Ta m p a C o n f e r e n c e Room. The Chairman gave t hem a copy of his b o ok By Faith...I’m Still Standing. The true story documents his triumph over paralysis with the foreword by Jeb Bush. This signed copy has been
donated to the Sun City Center Library The advocates were then invited to attend the BOCC session where HCI would be discussed. The Board voted unanimously to have the County Administrator work with the Dept. of Corrections to find solutions to keep HCI open. Following the vote, Williams was invited to address the Board and answer any questions. Hillsborough C.I. will be on the BOCC agenda again on Tuesday, June 7. Solution on page 26.
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The Computer Club
GADABOUTS “ON THE ROAD AGAIN”
VIRUS REMOVAL WORKSHOP The Computer Club will hold a special “Virus Removal Workshop” on June 20. If you suffer from viruses and wish to learn how best to remove them, this workshop is for you. This three-hour session will be held in the Computer Club classroom in the Atrium Building, beginning at 10 a.m. Tuition is $10. Enroll at the Classroom, any day except on Sunday, from 12:30 – 5 p.m. All Sun City Center and Kings Point residents are invited to enroll. For further membership, contact Bob Wehrle at 633-4516.
COMPUTER CLASSES SCHEDULED
The Spring Season has found members of the Sun City Center Gadabouts travel club in the frequent “Go Mode.” Recently, members enjoyed the comic banter of the famous Carol Burnett; the Broadway musical “Grease” and the hilarious comedy “My Mother’s Italian, My Father is Jewish and I’m in Therapy.” Easter Sunday, with the abovepictured party-goers, was celebrated with a Champagne Brunch Buffet at the famous Tampa Bay Rusty Pelican. A future events include Tampa Bay Rays baseball with the Boston Red Sox on June 14. (Sign up early.) Front, Press Level seats are reserved. Members will remain until the games are finished, even if at midnight.
An annual event is our July 4th celebration on the Clearwater cruise ship Starlight Majesty. We will enjoy hot appetizers followed by a menu of 12 entrees, salad, etc.. After this gourmet meal we will be positioned for the most fantastic display of fireworks in Central Florida. This is not one to miss. For information and tickets on these and dozens of other planned excursions, call 633-5999. To join this pampered, stellar club of “GOERS,” call 633-0369. FOR INFORMATION ON THE ABOVE CALL JACK CRAIG 633-2722.
Arabian Nights for Gadabouts
The Sun City Center Gadabouts travel club ventured to Orlando to be entertained in the Great Hall and Palace of Horses by the large scale theatrical production of the “Arabian Nights.” The performance featured riders and acrobats performing with more than 60 horses. The show was built around a young girl with a bigger-than-life dream of becoming a princess and proceeded to become one through a thrilling and romantic adventure filled with music, lights and daring acts where anything can happen from a square dance on horseback to Gypsies leaping, flipping and dancing on moving horses. Prior to the marvelous show two Gadabouts members, Betty and
The Computer Club is now accepting enrollments for its Summer 2011 computer classes, which begin on the dates shown. June 7 - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS June 8 - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS These classes consist of four, two-hour sessions, held on consecutive weeks. Classes will be held in the Computer Club Classroom in the Sun City Center Atrium Building, beginning at 10 AM. Tuition is $20, payable upon registration. You may register any day, except Sunday, at the Classroom, 12:30 – 5:00 PM. Due to the popularity of these classes, and an enrollment limitation of twelve students per class, early registration is recommended. These classes are open to any Sun City Center or Kings Point resident. For further information regarding the Computer Club’s Educational Programs, call or email Bob Wehrle, 633-4516, bcwehrle@tampabay.rr.com.
Cat Fanciers Cat Food Drive
On Sat. June 25, Cat Fanciers Club and South Shore Felines will be holding a “Feed the Tuna Chest” cat food drive at Pet Supermarket on Sun City Center Blvd. You may bring tins of sardines and cans of tuna, or purchase cat food in the store to donate. Food will benefit CatMeals for homebound residents and community cat colonies. Donation hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more info email catfanciersclub@aol.com or info@southshorefelines.org.
Photo Club to Meet June 14 The Sun City Center Photo Club is holding its mid-year photo contest on Tuesday, June 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the Caper Room. This is a great opportunity for community members to view digital and print photographs taken by our talented photographers. Media show “shorts,” developed by our photographers, will also be shown. Community members and guests are welcome to attend this competition. At 6:30 p.m., we will begin with our media shows on a wide-range of topics. The judging of
print and digital photographs begins at 7 p.m. by Sarasota photographer Jack Winberg. For more information on the club and its activities, please see our website at http://www.photoclubscc. com or visit the learning lab at 960D Cherry Hills Drive. Dues for the 2011 year remain at $20 per person or $30 per household couple and provide access to club activities, competitions and classes, as well as the photo lab with computers, scanners and large format printers.
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SCC Men’s Club
The SCC Men’s Club hosted a Ladies Luncheon on May 18, 2011. Below are photos taken by Gary Bowman during the event. The wives received a trinket box provided by Men’s Club President-Elect Carl McGary and his wife Camelia. The entertainment was provided by Kelly Emerson and Gary Mike Albanese, Chief, said that gas Garbelman known as “THE KEGG.” for the vehicles cost nearly $20,000 last year. Helen Phillips has been involved with the tournament from the start in 2006; she has been general chairman for the past five. “It’s for a very worthy cause,” she said. “In the past six years, we’ve donated $4,500 to the gas fund. We are planning now for a seventh marathon tournament to start in October.” Phillips explained that there are three separate flights with 20 people in each flight. Each person pays a $20 entry fee. “The players host the rounds in their homes, so social time is a big part of it, making Men’s Club President Gary Kaukonen it a great way to make new friends,” (center) leads his table in a dance to said Phillips. Call her at 642-8467 for the forever-popular song YMCA. information about the fall marathon.
Bridge tournament Nets $900 for Security Patrol By Phyllis Hodges The Sixth Annual Marathon Bridge Tournament that started last October and ended in March was a fundraiser for the Security Patrol gas fund. It netted $900 to help keep the cars rolling, as well as $300 for the winners. The marathon has been an annual event since Ann Marie Leblanc organized the first one six years ago. “I got the idea when I noted a Patrol office sign that said no CA dues supported that activity. We had successful marathons in Michigan before I moved here so I thought it would work here,” she said. Donations are the only source of operating funds for the Patrol.
Swinging entertainment was provided by “The Kegg,” Gary Garbelman (left) and Kelly Emerson.
Inmates Give Back to the Community
PHOTO BY NANCY WILLIAMS
Janet Selavka (L) and Flavia Robertson were winners for the highest couple score.
Sewing volunteers from Sun City Center (l to r) Dolly Bogel, Judy Gerdes, Carol Schindler and Connie Cherry assist the inmates at Hillsborough Correctional Institution in their new “Crafts With Convictions” class.
Security Patrol Chief Mike Albanese presented the first place trophy to Janie Fischer for the single player category.
Billiards Club Holds Classes Twice a Month
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. We look forward to seeing you around the tables. –Art Erickson
In only eight weeks, a class of 14 lady inmates has donated over $16,295 worth of merchandise to the Hillsborough County School System. The prison, through a partnership with Tools for Teaching, receives the sewing and crafts items made by the inmates. These items are placed in a free store where the teachers can receive student aprons, chair covers, tote bags, puppets, journals and various paper products. Tools for Teaching has provided tables, cabinets, fabric and the paper used to make cards and journals. The sewing machines have come from the Sew ‘n Sews Club in Sun City Center and private donations. The volunteers are Sew ‘n Sew members, members of the American Sewing Guild and interested community members.
The inmates have made over 500 items with 50 boxes of supplies ready to be distributed to the free teacher store. The inmates range in ages from their 30s to 70s and are very good at organizing and working on a production system. Some are doing paper projects, some cut out the patterns, others sew and press material. There are experienced sewers in the program and those who just want to give back to the community by assembling journals for students. This only faith-based character-buliding prison for women in Florida has over 400 regular volunteers with many others in the sports and music field coming on the weekends. This model for the nation continues to show how “outside community” and “inside offenders” work together for the good of the community.
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Academy of Ballroom Dance Club Saturday, June 4, 2011 at Community Hall, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Dressy attire, BYOB. Members free; guests $6. Free lesson at 6:30 p.m.: “Hustle” Singles table available. Everyone welcome! Info: Call Jean Kostka at 813-634-1235.
Classes for June 2011 SOCIAL DANCE CLASSES Sponsored by the Academy Dance Club. Classes are held in the Dance Studio in the Atrium building. Open to all Sun City Center and Kings Point Residents. Couples and singles welcome. $5/per class. For information, call Bernice May at 634-3205. TUESDAY EVENING CLASSES (June 7, 14, 21, 28) Beginning - Swing 5:30 p.m. Intermediate - Cha Cha 6:45 p.m. Intermediate - West Coast Swing 8 p.m. WEDNESDAY DAY CLASSES (June 8, 15, 22, 29) Beginning - Fox Trot 12:45 p.m. Beginning/Intermediate - Slow Dance 2 p.m. Intermediate/Advanced - Cha Cha 3:15 p.m.
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Oldies But Goodies Dance Club Music from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s Sunday – June 12, 2011 Entertainers: The Belairs
may be unfamiliar with the duplicate format, or who are relatively inexperienced players, and an open game for all others. Both games are intended for the non Life-Master player. In the supervised game, helpers will be on hand to assist with the use of bidding boxes, boards, scoring and protocol. The event is being organized in memory of the late Ed Weiss, an icon in the SCC bridge community and recent winner of the National Race for Silver Award. Tickets for the lecture and luncheon are $5 and may be reserved by calling Ronda O’Farrell at 634-7393, or they may be purchased in the Horizon Room of the Atrium Building (SCC) Tuesdays through Saturdays from noon to 12:20 p.m. The afternoon games are $3 per person, payable at game time. For further information, call Ronda at 634-7393.
New Officers Installed
Nancy Williams was the featured speaker at the May Brunch meeting of the GFWC Sun City Center Woman’s Club. She is pictured with Janet Cardulla, president and Jean Rideout, treasurer, who presented her with a cash donation of $150 and in-kind donations of 312 hygiene products for the women at the Hillsborough Correctional Institute. She described the character-based program for women at the prison which she has developed with hundreds of volunteers contributing time and money to ensure the success of the incarcerated women. The Club has toured the prison and has furnished support with donations in the past.
The GFWC Woman’s Club of Sun City Center installed the following officers at the May Brunch General Meeting: Janet Cardulla, president; Gloria Morrow, first vice president; Yasmin Kevala, second vice president, Programs; Bonnie Harton, third vice president, Publicity; Peggy Person, recording secretary; Connie Williams, fourth vice president, Hospitality; Jean Rideout, treasurer, Monica McPhillips, recording secretary; Nell Elliott, membership secretary; Mary Culliton, parliamentarian. Not pictured: Angela Wallace and Harriet Young, Directors.
The SCC Men’s Club June 15 meeting is 11:30 a.m. in Community Hall located on South Pebble Beach Blvd. Guest speaker is Robert Mills, resident and author who will discuss his book “Conscience of a Conspiracy Theorist.” The buffet lunch by Banquet Masters costs $12. Call the Automated Reservation number after June 1 to make your reservation. See you at the meeting. –John Armstrong
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Community Hall 7 – 10 p.m. Cost: $5 per person Members Free BYOB For more info call: 633-5649
Major Event Open to Area Bridge Players In response to an expressed interest by the bridge community, the Sun City Center Bridge Association announces a day-long seminar on June 30 for area bridge players. The event, much like the well-attended seminar of 2010, is offered as an educational opportunity for any player, social or duplicate, non Life-Masters, whether or not they are members of the SCCBA. The morning program will feature a series of lecture/workshops for novice and intermediate players. Participants may choose two morning lectures from among the following presentations: Rebids by Opener – John Foster; Play of the Hand – Marian Howarth; Rebids by Responder – Pat Rippel; Competing after 1 NoTrump – Virgil Eveleigh. A buffet luncheon will follow. The afternoon agenda will include two special games: a supervised game for those who
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Flag Day
“Pies for Guys” Square Dance
“ N o w Hear This” you Male Square Dancers - this is not only Father’s Day Month –but guess what?– the Sun City Center Square Dance Club’s Special Event Dance for June is “Pies for Guys” (made by our lovely better halves). The Club will be holding this Special Event Mainstream/ Plus Square Dance on Friday, June 17, 2011. Don’t forget “youse Guys” (Queen’s English –Brooklynese) you and your Lovelies come and join us for this very special “delicious” night. 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. The latest on Pat Hagen, our regular Friday night Cuer’s condition,
is that she is still “rehabbing” and coming along slowly. Guest cuers will be filling in for her until she returns. Sorry to report that Gary Brown, one of the Club’s Friday Night callers, retired on Friday, May 20, 2011. We will miss him and wish him good luck in his retirement. Bob Ellis, another one of our Great Friday night callers, will take Garys’ place permanently. The Tuesday night Square Dance Beginners class and Plus workshop class, held in Community Hall, will be temporarily discontinued for the summer. The class will begin again in the fall. Keep tuned in. The Club conducted a Square Dance demonstration at Plaza West on Tuesday May 10, 2011. Mike Cox called. The guests enjoyed the demo immensely. Square Dancers come join us for this Special Dance and every Friday Night for great dancing, fellowship and refreshments. For further information call Sue at 633-8780 or Gail at 633-1297. –Dick Schultz
SCC Dance Club
SCC Dance Club welcomes you to its dance on Wednesday, June 15, at Community Hall, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Music by “DJ” Darlene with a variety of music. Attire: Dressy Casual. Guests $6 per person. Singles always welcome. BYOB and Snacks For more info, call 633-7173.
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ARTIST OF THE MONTH June 2011
PHOTO BY DOLORES WIGGINS
Ceramics Club
Some members of the SCC Ceramic Club are shown above during a class on Translucent Stains. Elsie Diel, a long-time member who has perfected her skills in this technique, taught the class. Seated (l to r): Kathy Boydston, Dottie Earl, Nancy McPhail, Nan Burgett, Jean Ervine. Standing (l to r): Monica McPhillips, Marcia Fletcher, Juanita Cunningham (Instructor), Elsie Diel, Jack Jenson, June White.
The Art Club In Sun City Center’s display featuring the Artist of the Month for June will not exhibit the works of only one artist. Rather, a collection of the winning entries in the recent Art Show will be on view at the various locations around Sun City Center. This exhibition will allow for a greater media and subject matter variety, while allowing those who could not attend the Art Show, a glimpse of the winning works. The selection of artworks will be on display during June at SCC Library, SCC Chamber of Commerce, Sun Trust Bank, South Shore Bank, Wells Fargo, A-1 Connection Realty,
Where the Past and the Present Meet
First row: Evelyn Long, Rita Gray, Enid Clouse, Marie Haycak and Mae McPhail; second row, Mira Beck and Barbara Piccione; third row Millie Grasser, Gerry Malden (the current director) , Kathy Hatfield and Pam Treadwell.; top row, Ann McKenzie, Marsha Lucidi and Betty Schermesser. The TIME STEPPERS first Follies performance was in 1988 when they danced to “Lida Rose” from the Music Man as part of a “Give My Regards to Broadway” show. They have participated in every Follies since then and this year they again honored Broadway with “Broadway Baby” in the Pelican Players production “Broadway Extravaganza”. The TIME STEPPERS, under the direction of Gerry Malden, continue to perform and inspire in shows and fundraisers. Their next charity performance will be on June 2 at 7 p.m. at St. John the Devine Church on E. Del Webb Blvd. Beginner and advanced classes are held weekly with regular classes on Monday & Fridays from 10-11:30 and beginner class on Fridays from 9:30-10 a.m. Newcomers are always welcome. If interested in joining or having this talented group perform, call Kathy at 938-3060.
Information Center on Cherry Hills Drive and in the showcase at the front of the Art Room. Learn more about the Art Club and its activities at www.artclubofscc. org. –ed laudano
British Connection
Time Steppers Celebrate 25 Years
The Sun City Center Time Steppers celebrated their 25 th anniversary last week with a luncheon at Freedom Plaza. Both former and current dancers attended to meet, greet and celebrate the past and future of the club. Back in December 1986 the local group of dancers chose the name “TIME STEPPERS by unanimous vote from a list of 23 possibilities. Since then the group has changed members many times but one thing has remained, the desire for some kind of exercise that is fun and mentally stimulating. The original group had 27 eager dancers under the direction of Lillian Thoutotle. Members came from all walks of life, some with years of experience and some that had never tapped before. From its very beginning, the group performed at fundraisers and helped raise $537 in 1987 to mirror the back wall of the theater room in Old Town Hall. Now the dance group practices in the Atrium dance studio with its wall of mirrors.
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FLORIDA BRITISH EX-PATS CELEBRATE TEA/TEE TIME Members of the Sun City Center British Connection participated in the town’s 50 th Anniversary parade on May 1, 2011 along with representatives of 60 other clubs and organizations from Sun City Center. The parade kicked off the year-long anniversary celebrations planned to commemorate the founding of America’s premier retirement community of seniors 55 and over. Between 2,500 and 3,000 residents lined the 2.5-mile parade route. According to Pam Treadwell, president of The British Connection and a member of the Parade committee, the group wanted to showcase the club’s British Connection. “Margaret and Jack Lowell decorated their pickup truck
Chauffeur Jack Lowell and his son rigged the truck with a CD player that blasted British music as the truck moved along the route. He timed it so “Rule Britannia” played as the group rode past the reviewing stand. Located within a few miles of Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, Sun City Center exemplifies the Florida lifestyle at its best. While it is known as a golfing community because of its year round sunshine, the British Connection reminded people that we love Tea/Tee Time, and we celebrate a lifestyle for the young at heart! The British Connection is a group of people from Sun City Center and Kings Point who are British (English, Irish, Scottish or Welsh), of British heritage or who have traveled to Great Britain and are interested in its culture and history. The purpose of the club is to meet with like-minded individuals to enjoy various British-themed activities organized by the Club. Each year, the British Connection hosts a traditional Christmas Tea for which
Members of the Sun City Center British Connection pictured before the 50th Anniversary Celebration Kick-Off Parade, left to right: Chauffeur Jack Lowell, Ex-Pats Linda Peterson and Margaret Lowell, Anglophile Anita Farney, Ex-Pat, President and Parade Committee Member Pam Treadwell.
with two festooned arches. The sides were adorned with bunting and a Union Jack was mounted at the back.” While onboard, the Brits sipped tea and responded to inquiries about the Royal Wedding all the while smiling and waving royally.
Board and Committee members prepare authentic British food. The tea leaves are hand delivered from England. Membership and participation in the club is open to all residents of Sun City Center, Kings Point, and Freedom Plaza. Contact: Anita Edwards Farney at 813-6334368 or sccbritcon@yahoo.com.
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a t o t t e n d d e t . i . v . . n i e r ’ u o Y Thursday Bridge Seminar Lunch, Learn & Play This seminar is especially designed for social and party bridge players June 30, 2011 at 9:00 am to 3:30 pm Horizon & Caper Rooms $ 5 Includes Lunch & 2 Morning Lessons ( your choice) $ 3 Afternoon Games An experienced duplicate player will be available to help novices. Regular NLM games in Horizon Room. Call for Information & / or Reservations:
Ronda: 634-7393 Or Purchase Tickets in the Horizon Room, 12-12:20 Tues. - Sat.
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Lectures
Rebids by Openers John Foster
Rebids by Responders Pat Rippel
Play of the Hand Marian Howarth
Bidding after 1NT Virgil Eveleigh
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Information Center Provides Valuable Services By Uta Kuhn The Sun City Center Information Center was founded in 2004 by John Bowker and is now managed by Joe Elam. From its humble beginnings, this Center has evolved into an integral part of the community, where out-of-town visitors come to get information on the “Sun City Center Lifestyle.” Local residents also visit to get information for family and friends. The main objective of the hosts/ hostesses is to familiarize those contemplating on moving into the community with all it has to offer, including many wonderful amenities. Information on everything from local restaurants, houses of worship, airport transportation, copies of local newspapers, information about
golfing, a list of realtors and, of course, a list of all the clubs available to them. In order to show off SCC’s amenities, volunteers will be happy to take prospective buyers on a tour of the campus. Visitors who cannot take a tour during normal business hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, can make arrangements for a Saturday or Sunday tour. Some statistics on the Information Center provided by John Bowker include the following. –In 2010 the Center welcomed 2,400 visitors of whom 1,250 came from out-of-town. –Over 300 out-of-town phone calls were received with questions regarding cost of living expenses, or requesting one of the Life Style Information packets.
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Were you born in 1941?
MEET THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF The Greater Sun City Center Beatification Corporation (GSCCBC)
Pictured from left to right are. Top row: Dick Stanhope – President (SCC), KarenJean Renzi – Secretary (KP), Don Lance – Treasurer (SCC), Anne Cross – Publicity (SCC), Dave Green (KP). Bottom row: Lannie Cardwell – Maintenance (SCC), Bob Stevens – (Minto), John Luper – 674 Maintenance (ClubLink), Bev Johnson (KP).
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Recently, a letter of appeal for a voluntary contribution was sent to both KP & SCC residents who are not required to maintain SR674. The picture above shows the importance of a first impression to our communities. Let’s keep SR674 a source of civic pride. As one neighbor to another, PLEASE GIVE. For more information, please visit our website www.gsccbc.org
On October 5, Sun City Center residents who were born in 1941 and thus turning 70 this year are gathering in Community Hall to party and celebrate their collective birthdays. So far, 23 celebrants have come forward, admitted their ages, and want to join the celebration. However, we’re still looking for more 41’ers! Gordy and Jan Bassett, Bob Mills and Rosie Clifton are now accepting reservations. So call their home telephone numbers. All are listed in the Sun City Center Membership Director y. Those turning 70 also will be able to invite a table or two of personal friends to the party. There is no cost to join in the fun. The party is BYOB and Potluck (appetizers, salads, vegetables, entrees and desserts). We are going to sell 50/50 opportunity tickets to help defray the expense of decorations and dining supplies. The evening will be filled with fun activities – food, 1941 remembrances, recognition, games, and entertainment. While neither our guests nor the celebrants have to entertain us, we’re hoping that some will do so. So far, we have residents who will tell jokes, sing, play the organ, twirl a baton, imitate Gypsy Rose Lee, and dance. If you were born in 1941, be sure to let us know and join in the fun. We’ll show everyone how good 70 looks and how much fun we have!
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Hillsborough Extension Hosts Family-Friendly Open House
Hillsborough County Extension, a cooperative service between the C ounty and the University of Florida, is hosting an open house on Saturday, June 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at their main office, 5339 County Road 579 in Seffner. This open house features free family-friendly hands-on activities and exhibits, make-and-take home projects, presentations and garden tours. “The Open House is a great way for the residents of Hillsborough County to have fun while learning about the services we offer,” said Debra Jo Kinsella, Hillsborough County Extension Director. “Most people know extension as traditional agriculture or 4-H programming, but there’s so much more in the way of education, outreach and solutions to everyday problems – including money management, balancing work and family, nutrition and food safety, and landscape pest control. In addition to faculty and staff giving demonstrations and presentations, we want to showcase our tremendous volunteer base and non-profit partners.” Tours of the Bette S. Walker Discovery Garden, led by Master
Gardener volunteers, will present g a rd e n d e s i g n s t h at c onv e y landscape and maintenance ideas, showcase plants that are outstanding performers in central Florida, and provide a beautiful serene setting for the enjoyment, education and inspiration of visitors. Attende es c an a ls o v ie w demonstrations and displays and hear presentations on a variety of topics like home canning, cisterns for rainwater harvesting, the health of urban trees, micro-irrigation and turf alternatives. Extension’s faculty and staff are subject matter experts in the fields of agriculture and natural resources, horticulture and Florida-Friendly Landscaping™, 4-H youth development, and family and consumer sciences. They will all be on hand to answer questions. All ages are welcome; however, the open house is most appropriate for children in grade 3 and up and adults. Registration is not required. For additional information contact Hillsborough County Extension at (813) 744-5519, or visit hillsborough.extension.ufl.edu.
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Military Affairs
Jan Bassett, Recording Secretary; Dolores Berens; and Beverly Engles, Regent who presented the Chapter’s Community Service Award to Dolores. Col. George Mercer Brooke Chapter presented the Chapter’s 2011 Community Service Award to Sun City Center resident Dolores Berens for her volunteer service to the community. She has served on the Community Association Board, Past President of the GFWC Sun City Center Woman’s Club and Samaritan Services Alzheimer’s Auxiliary for respite care to name just a few. She was presented with a pin and certificate.
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DAR Members Participated in the 50th Anniversary Parade
Left to right: Sandy Harnishfeger, Susan DePew, Jody Masterson, Wilma Elmer, Mary McIntyre(in Carriage), Mary Culliton, Fran Eilert, Bunny Blackstone, Betty Richner, Linda Berry, Becky Odell, and Jan Bassett. Members of Col. George Mercer Brooke Chapter participated in Sun City Center’s 50th Anniversary parade on May 1. They had a decorated horse-drawn carriage driven by Bonita Beam and many members carried a large DAR Banner. The parade started a year-long celebration of Sun City Center’s 50th Anniversary. The club will have many activities during Constitution Week in September.
VA Mobile Outreach Clinic in SCC on June 30
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CDR ‘Bo’Heininger discusses his role in MOAA name change
MOAA president COL James Shumway, USA, (Ret) and CDR Bo Heininger, USN, (Ret). CDR Howard G. “Bo” Heininger, USN (Ret) ), was the featured speaker for the Sun City Chapter of the Military Officer’s Association of America monthly luncheon, held on May 4 in the Florida Room. CDR Heininger received a Senatorial appointment to Annapolis as the result of a competitive examination, graduating in June 1946 with the class of 1947. His sea duty included two years on the destroyer USS Witek (DD848), four years in Patrol Squadron Seven flying P2 Neptunes. The squadron deployed to Newfoundland, Italy, Iceland, and Japan being the only Atlantic VP squadron to participate in the Korean War. CDR Heininger was responsible for developing pilots’ instrumentation and automatic flight control systems to provide the optimum information needed
for control of the sophisticated and complex aircraft systems of Navy aircraft. His shore dut y include d attending Damage Control School, Combat Information School, Flight Training at Pensacola and Corpus Christi, Electronic Schools at Treasure Island and Great Lakes, and teaching Electronics at the Naval Academy. After retiring from the Navy in 1967, he joined IBM’s Federal Systems Division Electronic Systems Center in Owego, NY. CDR Heininger spoke about the SCC MOAA chapter’s predecessor, The Retired Officers Association (TROA) and how he, as chairman, was instrumental in changing the name to the Military Officer Association of America (MOAA). –Capt B. Frank Kepley, USN (Ret)
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Van Drivers Needed for DAV Van
The James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital Mobile Outreach Clinic will be in Sun City Center on June 30 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. It will be at the west end of the Arts and Crafts building and offering health screenings and testing. It will also have a service advisor on hand for benefit questions. This is being sponsored by the CA and DAV. Veterans need to remember to bring their Sun City Center has a DAV van military paperwork or ID to be helped. that was donated to Tampa’s James If there are any questions regarding utilizing the mobile clinic, please A. Haley Veterans Hospital by the local DAV Chapter 110. Veterans contact Frank Kepley at 642-0801 or the CA office at 633-3500. are transported Monday through MOAA Annual Fund Golf Tournament Friday, departing SCC at 6:30 a.m. The annual MOAA golf tournament will be held on October 22, 2011 at the and returning at 1 p.m. This van is Freedom Fairways Golf Course in Sun City Center. There will be a continental for all veterans to use but is NOT breakfast, scramble, lunch and prizes galore. If you haven’t played there, this is wheelchair accessible. To schedule the time to try it. The course is a well-maintained, challenging par-63 executive course that winds around an abundance of lakes and through stands of pines a ride, call 642-0302. A seven-day and oaks. It features a mix of nine par 3s and nine par 4s ranging from 89 to advance notice is needed. 238 yards. There are tight, tree-lined fairways and the small greens place a The DAV is in need of volunteers premium on accuracy. to drive this van. This is a sevenPlaying Freedom Fairways will definitely improve your short game. It is open to the public, and memberships are available. –Capt B. Frank Kepley, USN (Ret)
passenger van and does not require a commercial driver’s license to drive. If you can spare at least one day a month, it will surely help out the veterans of our community. If interested, please contact the chapter commander, Tom Williams, at (813) 777-0914 or email Helmut Haberl at oxlic1@verizon.net. The DAV meetings are held every fourth Thursday of the month in the Caper Room. Lunch is served at noon; meeting starts at 1 p.m.
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MOWW Award Winners
1. The Military Order of World Wars presented the Law and Order Award to Mike Albanese, the Chief of Patrol of the Sun City Center Security Patrol. The award was presented by MOWW President Frank Zahrobsky, LTC USAF (Ret) and CW4 Richard Wallace (Ret), at an MOWW Dining Out held on May 5, 2011, at the SCC Plaza Club. Mike has served 31 years with the organization. The Security Patrol originally started with 11 members who drove their own vehicles and has now progressed to 1,400 volunteer members and five vehicles. Chief Albanese also volunteers to provide rides for veterans with appointments at James A. Haley Hospital. 2. MOWW companion Lt Col James Warchol presents MOWW ROTC medals to University of Tampa ROTC students at the Department of the Army Headquarters, Sixth Brigade, US
Military Order of the World Wars
Army Cadet Command, Spartan Battalion Awards ceremony. From left in the photo below: Cadet Nicolas Pine, a sophmore who received the Silver MS-II medal; LtCol Warchol; Cadet Timothy Coe, a junior who received the Gold MS-III medal; and Cadet Melanie Hindley, a freshman who received the Bronze MS-I medal. The medals are presented to students who have demonstrated exceptional leadership abilities. 3. The MOWW presented the Silver Patrick Henry Award for Patriotic Achievement, the highest award presented by MOWW, to Mrs. Doris Glass, (center). Presenting the award is LTC Frank Zahrobsky, USAF (Ret) and Sheila Greasonat the SCC Plaza Club, on May 19, 2011. Mrs. Glass has a long history of volunteering her time and efforts to veteran causes. Some of her activities include serving as vice
president and president of the SCC Chapter of MOAA. She is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the Retired Officers Corporation, the Military Family Support Trust and MOAA. She has provided numerous years of exemplary distinguished service to the military and their families. 4. Colonel Clifford Way, USAF, (Ret), a member of MOWW, presented the “Outstanding Student” award to Ashley Wronka, from Wimauma at the Youth Leadership Conference held in Tallahassee on May 7. The MOWW SCC Chapter sponsored a total of nine students; three each from Lennard, East Bay and Riverview High Schools dur ing t he p er io d of May 4 through May 7, 2011. This conference was held at Florida State with workshops and lectures stressing leadership, patriotic themes and free enterprise.
1. Chief Mike Albanese receives Law and Order Award.
2. ROTC medal recipients.
3. Doris Glass receives Silver Patrick Henry Award.
4. Ashley Wronka awarded Outstanding Student.
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For 25 years Dr. Michael Deeb another time in the development of owned and ran an accounting and this country. investment advisory practice. When Dr. Deeb graduated from he retired from business, he went Aquinas College and received his back to his first love, history. He Master’s degree from Michigan has written four historical novels State University with a major in all based on America’s Civil War. history. He spent the next 20 years Dr. Deeb said he chose that topic teaching at the high school and because there are literally tens of university levels. During this time thousands of Civil War enthusiasts he earned a doctorate from Wayne worldwide. He published his frst State University. He served for six novel Duty and Honor, then Duty years on the State Board of Education Accomplished and Honor Restored. in Michigan and was responsible His most recent book is The Lincoln for developing a statewide design of Assassination. Currently he keeps a student basic skills examination busy offering presentations and called the Michigan Education signing of his book. He enjoys the Assessment Program. discussions that arise from the Dr. Deeb keeps busy doing Blaze several possible conspiracies of presentations and signings of his Blaze is a handsome Shepherd this murder and compares it to books. He also writes book reviews mix puppy. He was born at the the controversies that arose after shelter along with 11 other brothers President Kennedy’s assassination. for both “The Civil War News” and and sisters. Blaze has a spunky and Deeb’s characters are placed in a the “New York Journal of Books.” outgoing personality. If there is a lot historically accurate setting, the His recent reviews can be read at of puppy chaos going on, he is usually Sixth Michigan Regiment. He tries www.civilwar novels.blogspot.com. in the middle of it. Blaze loves people to use dialogue that will bring his Deeb and his wife Sally Dittman have and will happily pop into your lap characters to life as he describes five children and ten grand children. to snuggle. He also likes to swim in High Speed Internet the doggy pool and knows how to Over 40 Different Games Weekly UN ITY YBER sit on command. He is going to be 813-938-1183 a big boy so a home with a fenced Giveaway in yard is preferred. As part of his 500 FREE Points WITH $25 PURCHASE adoption, Blaze is neutered. He is NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER OFFER already current on his shots and Open at 10 a.m. Expires 6/1/11 7 Days a Week microchipped. DOB: Jan. 28, 2011. ZTO SUN CITY CENTER TO RUSKINa Internet Sweepstakes & Cyber Cafe HWY 674 SHELL 100 FREE PHOTO BY MARLENE GREENBERG
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Sun City Center Lawn Bowler Wins Top Place in SE Division Tournament
Linda McDougall The South East Division Play downs were played at Sun City Center during week ending 22 nd April 2011. The S outh E ast Division comprises seven states, and some of the most talented American Lawn Bowlers enter the tournament. The winners go through to the National finals in Seattle next August. Our own Linda McDougall, Sun City Center Club Champion, won the ladies singles section. This is only the second time she has played in the South East Division, before that she played in the Eastern Division.
All of the other winners were from Mount Dora. Linda will be competing in Seattle against the best players in America for the coveted Gold or Silver medal. We wish her luck. Two other Sun City Center lawn bowlers, Sue Bellerose and Sandy Gill, won second place in the ladies pairs, and they are on the reserve list for Seattle in case the winners have to withdraw –David Burbery
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Caloosa Greens Ladies Golf 5/5/11: Low Gross/Low Net: A Flight: Joan Camelio, 63 gross; Janet Chick, 51 net. B Flight: Barbara Durant, 72 gross; Elfie Nolden, 51 net (card match). C Flight: Mary Ann Bibus, 86 gross; Betty Williams, 59 net. D Flight: Jo Smalley, 85 gross; Yvonne Rocheleau, 53 net. 5/12/11: S cotch Twosome: A Flight: Joan Camelio & Doby Ras, 64; B Flight: Mary Houston & Pat Hoying, 68; C Flight: Vivian King & Peggy Wolfe, 75 (match of cards).
Caloosa Men’s Golf Caloosa Golf and Country Club men’s group May 10, 2011: 1. Burns (200), Rodriguez (129), Flora (60), Milardo, (276). (-20) 2. Giblin (55), Jewell (191), G. Johnson (209), D. Johnson (223). (-19) 3. Montgomery (96), Wilson (182), Blanche (108), Brown (120). (-18) 4. Lanese (216), Tarantino (176), Schuppert (112), Duncanson (121). (-18)
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June 2011
Hogans League of Sun City Center and Kings Point 4/23/2011: Apollo Beach, match play: 1st : Jay Sparkman, 95; 2nd : Jim Stanton, 105. 4/26/2011: Riverside, a-Skins (plus awards for natural birds): 1st : Rich Lucidi, 3 skins; 2nd : tied @ 2 skins each: John Apostolou, Dave Briton & Woody Nelson. Birds: Dave Briton, hole # 9, 1 skin 4/28/2011: Diamond Hill, h-SKINS: Tied at 1 skin each – Paul Maki, Bob Freiboth, Art Swallow, Charles Ward & Woody Nelson. Low-net: Charles Ward, 67; Low-gross: Chip Wood, 89. 4/30/2011: Apollo Beach, match: 1st : Burt Easter, net 60; 2nd : tied at 66’s – Paul Maki, Jay Sparkman & Woody Nelson. Low-gross: Jay Sparkman, 87. 5/2/2011: Bloomingdale, Skins: 1st : Paul Maki, 5 skins; 2nd : John Apostolou, 3 skins. Low-net: Chip Wood, 73; Low-gross: Chip Wood, 84 (new course record for the Hogans). 5/4/2011: Summerfield, Skins: 1st : Denny Wintersteen, 4 skins; 2nd : Paul Maki, 2 skins. Low-net: Denny Wintersteen, 66; Low-gross: Denny Wintersteen, 85.
Mary Miller (left), president of Caloosa Greens Ladies Golf Association, presented a trophy to Joan Camelio, the winner of the President’s Cup held on March 17.
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Hole-in-One
The first Fresh Market to be held in Sun City Center was sponsored by Minto Communities. It brought out many SCC residents on a bright sunny day. There were numerous vendors with food to eat, food to go, jewelry and other nonfood items, a Minto booth with giveaways, and even Elvis (aka Billy Lindsey) entertained the crowd.
Jeanne Kolls, president of CWGA 18 (left), congratulates Barbara Struble on her first hole-in-one on May 25, 2011 at the Caloosa Golf and Country Club. Barbara, president of the Caloosa Board of Directors, struck her famous shot on hole #17 with a “sharp eight iron landing two feet from the edge of the green and rolled it right into the cup!” The hole measures 96 yards tee to green. Witnesses were Betty Burke and Sandy Gaither.
VOLLEYBALL CLUB Plans December 2011 Volleyball Cruise for Members The Sun City Center Volleyball Club is planning a cruise from the Tampa Port for five days departing December 5, 2011 on Royal Caribbean’s “Jewel of the Sea” ship to Mexico. The ship has a volleyball court and the club has use of it each morning for up to three hours. According to club member Howie Hawkins, “We went on a similiar cruise with the club about five years ago and not only did everyone have a great time, but all the couples signed up again!” Membership in the club is only $5/year. New members and the Kings Point Volleyball Club members are not only welcome any time but welcome to join the cruise as well. Arrangements are being handled by Joy Dunn at 633-4880, of the SCC Auto Club. Prices range from $429 to $650/per person currently, depending on room chosen. A $200/room deposit is required now to reserve the room at current prices. Call Nan McNamara at 633-4285 for additional information.
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Volunteers Needed at the Nearly New Shop
The Nearly New Shop, located at 1515 SR 674 (Sun City Plaza), Sun City Center, is in need of volunteers. Assignments range from helping to sort clothes, assisting with setting-up (or putting items away), to helping customers in the shop. Volunteers are needed Wednesday through Saturday. Money raised is used to fund scholarships to local high school students and to provide grants to local organizations. If you can spare a few hours a week, please call 642-9099.
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Irma has been a volunteer at the shop 24 years and works in the linen department.
Starting in June, the Nearly New Shop, located at 1515 SR 674 (Sun City Center Plaza), will be open only on Saturdays from 8 a.m.noon. Normal hours will resume in September (open Wednesdays and Saturdays). Donations can still be left in the donation box located outside the store during the week. Arrangements for large items to be dropped off can also be made by calling (813) 642-9099.
Bored Yet?
Are you bored? Do you wonder what it’s all about? Are you tired of the same old routine? Have you tired of playing golf, racketball or pickleball? Do you sometimes long for the old days with its routine of getting up and going to work? Do you miss interacting with people? Are you beginning to wonder if retirement is all it is cracked up to be? Have you been wondering lately just where you’ve left your brain power? Are you tired of doing crossword puzzles? Are you frustrated? If you can answer yes to any of these questions then we have an answer for you. Are you looking for a sense of meaning? Would you like to feel fulfilled at the end of the day? If you are looking for a sense of family and camaraderie and you have some time on your hands, the SCC Emergency Squad may be just the place for you. How, you may ask, can I help? The answer to that lies within each of us. Most of us look forward to that day when we no longer have the commitment of family and work. We just want to retire and take our ease; but, for many of us, we come from a generation that is used to either working or doing useful volunteer activities. And that is where the Sun City Center Emergency Squad fits in. We have all that, plus the added attraction of a sense of family.
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Who and what is the Sun City Center Emergency Squad? We are a group of your friends and neighbors who have found meaning and purpose in the work that we do on the Squad. You’ve seen us around town helping our neighbors who are ill. Sometimes it is simply a case of “I’ve fallen and can’t get up.” Other times it is a call for help for a possible stroke or chest pains or diabetic emergency. We arrive at their home, render the aid needed and return to base with a quiet satisfaction deep within ourselves that we have helped another person – perhaps the greatest satisfaction there is in this world. If this sounds like something you’d like to do, stop by our main office. You do not need a medical background; a simple desire to help is all that is needed. We are located at 720 Ray Watson Drive opposite the Sun Trust Building just off S.R. 674. We will give you a tour of our building and equipment and give you a chance to see if this might be something you would like to do. We have many jobs here and just perhaps you may find something that you would like to do. We can promise you one thing – you will not be bored. Squad Chief Mike Jackson is looking forward to seeing you soon. –Noreen Schramm
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June Blood Drive The Florida Blood Services bloodmobiles will be at the following locations: Wednesday, June 1 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m Freedom Plaza of Sun City Center 1010 American Eagle Blvd. Sun City Center Wednesday, June 1 3 p.m. - 5:30 p.m Kings Point South Club 1224 Newpoint Loop Sun City Center Sunday, June 5 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m Calvary Lutheran Church 5309 N US Highway 41 Apollo Beach Wednesday, June 8 7 a.m. - 4 p.m TECO Energy/Big Bend 1301 Wyandotte Road Apollo Beach Wednesday, June 8 12 p.m. - 4 p.m TECO ENERGY - Ruskin 223 Teco Road, Ruskin Thursday, June 9 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Mosaic / Local 439C ICWU 8813 Highway 41 South Riverview Friday, June 10 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m Vangent Inc 3020 US Highway 301, Riverview Sunday, June 12 9:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. Resurrection Catholic Church 6819 Krycul Ave., Riverview Sunday, June 12 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Destiny Church 2322 11th Ave SE, Ruskin Monday, June 13 11 a.m.- 7 p.m. Wal-Mart 9205 Gibsonton Drive, Gibsonton Wednesday, June 15 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. Progressive Insurance Company 4030 Crescent Park Drive Riverview
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MOVIES at the Rollins Theater One showing only @ 1 p.m. During the Summer months the Monday Movie will have two movies each month – Movies will be shown in the Rollins Theater on the second (2nd) and fourth (4th) Monday of each month. Please note the dates and times for movies as scheduling may vary because of scheduling conflicts in the Rollins Theater. Please come early as seating is LIMITED.
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117 min.
Rating: R
The bullet that killed his daughter was meant for Boston cop Thomas Craven. That’s what police brass and Craven himself think, but that’s not what the investigation finds. Clue after clue and witness after witness, the search leads him into a shadowy realm where money and political intrigue intersect. If Craven wasn’t a target before, he – and anyone linked to his inquiry – now is. Mel Gibson stars in his first screen lead in eight years, making Craven’s grief palpable and his quest for payback stone-cold and relentless. Gibson is back, taking us to the edge… and into the sinister darkness. Actors: Mel Gibson, Ray Winstone, Danny Huston, Bojana Novakovic.
June 27 “Flipped”
90 min.
Rating: PG
When second-graders Bryce and Juli first meet, Juli knows it’s love. Bryce isn’t so sure. In the days and years ahead, Bryce (Callan McAuliffe) does all he can to keep his wannabe girlfriend at arm’s length – and the smart, independentminded Juli (Madeline Carroll) continues to give him the benefit of the doubt. This tender coming-of-age romantic comedy from director Rob Reiner takes the pair from grade school to junior high, through triumph and disaster, family drama and first love, as they make discoveries that will define who they are – and who they are to each other. Actors: Callan McAuliffe, Aidan Quinn. These movies have English subtitles for the hearing impaired. Monday Movies are for Sun City Center Community Association members ONLY. A 2011 membership card must be presented for admission.
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The News of Sun City Center
June 2011
New Years 2011/2012 6 – 14 days from $ 369 Free Bus or Free Air
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Travel Club Meeting
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7 Days from $199 including FREE BUS from SCC!
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CARNIVAL SPIRIT•22 DAYS From $ 2499 Free roundtrip bus from SCC to ship and sail for Free Air ~ Presidents Cruise ~ Honolulu Pre tour ~ Thanksgiving to Grand Cayman; Falmouth; Labadee, Papeete ~ Moorea ~ Bora Bora ~ Suva ~ Sydney Post Haiti. Can’t go for Thanksgiving? 18 Other sailings to tour ~ Add 7 Day Optional Best of Australia or Optional Western, Eastern and Southern Caribbean from Dec 15 Day Australia & New Zealand 2011 to Mar 2012 for 6 days (from $299), 8 days (from $239), 9 days (from $399) and 10 days (from $449).
Cross Panama Canal Los Angeles to Tampa
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FREE Air • LA Pre Tour • Optional Las Vegas Thanksgiving tour • Cabo San Lucas • Acapulco • Costa Rica • Full Panama Canal Crossing • Cartagena • Grand Cayman • Tampa
HOLYLANDS, ITALY AND GREECE
MSC MAGNIFICA •16 DAYS $ 1749
Free Air ~ Venice Pre tour ~ Venice to Bari ~ Rhodes ~ Greek Isles ~ Haifa ~ Jerusalem ~ Israel ~ Athens ~ Venice Post Tour with Breakfast and Dinner Daily
Alaska Leisurely
16 days from $ 1499 Free Air • Seattle Pre tour • Inside Passage • Ketchikan • Tracy Arm Juneau • Anchorage • Kodiak Island Hubbard Glacier • Sitka • Victoria
Scandinavia to Florida!
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from $1199!
Best of Hawaii
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England 15 Days $2199
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Tuscany • Italy 15 Days $1899
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Many sailings from October 2011 to April 2012 including Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Years on this first EVER deluxe cruise from Tampa. Be at the ship in 25 minutes and sail to Honduras, Belize, Costa Maya, Cozumel. TOTALLY FIRST COME UNTIL SELLS OUT.
ROSE PARADE NEW YEARS 6 Days from $999
FREE Air • Great New Years Eve trip at the world’s most famous New Years event • Float Palace Construction Barn Tour • New Years Eve Dinner Party • Reserved seat for the Rose Parade • LA Sightseeing • Add optional cruises to Baja, Cabo or Mexican Riv!
GREECE, ISRAEL, TURKEY, ITALY
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Ireland 15 Days $1999
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Springtime In The Alps! 15 Days $1799 FREE Air, 2 weeks ONE hotel, all meals, day trips to FOUR countries!
Italy Med Cruise 23 Days/FREE Air
1499
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FREE Air • Cruise to Caribbean • Madiera • Spain • Italy • plus Tuscany tour with most meals • Easter in Rome!
Switzerland 15 Days $1999
Presidents Cruise Panama/Central America
Costa Rica 8 Days $699
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Mystery Trip 3 Days $299
3 DAYS from $ 329 Free Bus ~ Sawgrass Mills Shopping Stop Holiday Lights tour at Tradewinds Park Jungle Queen Millionaire Cruise ~ Holiday dinner Reserved Seats Ft Lauderdale Christmas Pageant Las Olas
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Our most popular coach trip, most meals included, all sightseeing & attractions along with lots of surprises!
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Free Air ~ Azores ~ Brest, France ~ Cherbourg 3 days London Post Tour ~ add 8 day Optional Post Tour including Holland Floriade World Fair just $ 599
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