The News of March 2014 - ISSUE #68
...an official publication of the Community Association — Named Best Newsletter in Hillsborough County 2011
March 12 Board Meeting Rollins Theater – 9 a.m. 15 FunFest Central Campus, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 18 Community Leaders Florida Room - 9 a.m. 19 Membership Meeting Community Hall - 7 p.m. 24 CO-AP Meeting Caper Room - 2 p.m. 24 Shredding Day North Course Lane 9 to noon April 9 Board Meeting Rollins Theater – 9 a.m. 15 Community Leaders Florida Room - 9 a.m. 28 CO-AP Meeting Caper Room - 2 p.m. CA Sponsored Entertainment Events: (See page 7 for details) Please note: Board Workshops will no longer be held on the first Wednesday of each month. Agendas for monthly Board Meetings will be posted on Official Bulletin Boards the Friday before and on our website (suncitycenter. org – under “Association”). They will also be sent via “What’s New in the CA” email. Every Wednesday: Orientation for new members in the Board Room at 1 p.m..
April Issue delivered to your mailbox on March 29 Daylight Savings Begins March 9 On the Inside CARE.................................................................... 30 Club Happenings..........................................12+ Crossword.............................................................7 CryptoQuote..................................................... 21 Entertainment Corner......................................7 Golf.....................................................................32+ Library Update....................................................6 Lifestyles...............................................................9 Meet your Neighbors.................................... 11 Military Affairs................................................26+
FunFest 2014 Promises a Fun-Filled Day
By Phyllis Hodges FunFest 2014 is only a few weeks away. On March 15, the Community Association Central Campus, 1009 N. Pebble Beach Blvd., will be filled with thousands of people seeking several hours of merriment with entertainment, exhibits and food. The fun starts promptly at 9 a.m. with an opening ceremony at the bandstand and concludes at 3 p.m. This is the day Sun City Center invites the public to a showcase of its “active senior lifestyle.” Admission is free. Changes A lot of things about FunFest stay the same because they have been proven good over the last 14 years of FunFest celebrations. However, the committee is always looking for ways to improve SCC’s largest community event. This year, for FunFest #15, the Main Tent for entertainment will be moved across Cherry Hills Drive. to the east side of the Arts and Crafts Center. The shift allows rearrangement of club and vendor displays to make all of them accessible by sidewalk. There will also be a wider variety of food offerings and several new performers. Capitol Display A special feature this year will be the presence of a U.S. Capitol model created by Don Crescent and Shirley Carroll in the Heritage Room (outside entrance from west side of Atrium). This will be the first time the public is being given the opportunity to see the 9’ x 5’ model Don and Shirley have been working on for 3-1/2 years. It’s fantastic—don’t miss it! (See photo on page 6.) Shuttles/Parking All drivers, including vendors, should be aware that Cherry Hills will be closed to all traffic after 8:30 a.m. Golf carts are encouraged and there will be designated parking for them on and around the campus. The Information Center parking lot
PHOTO BY PHYLLIS HODGES
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SCHEDULE
Thousands will gather on the CA Central Campus for a fun-filled FunFest 2014 on March 15. is reserved for handicapped golf cart parking and/or drop-off. For easier parking, visitors are urged to park at the SCC Community Hall on S. Pebble Beach and ride the shuttle buses. The free transportation starts at 8:45 a.m. from Community Hall, with the last bus departing FunFest at 3:30 p.m. Health Fair Vendors at the Health Fair will be offering information on health services and performing various tests in the Caper and Horizon Rooms in the Atrium. Mobile units participating will be parked just outside the door on the Atrium’s east side. Food/Clubs/Community Groups Over 100 clubs and community organizations will be on hand, offering food, information and unique handmade craft creations. Most of the club rooms on campus will be open welcoming visitors.
Bill Lindsay is one of the area’s most popular Elvis tribute artists.
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Entertainment Elvis (aka Bill Lindsey), The Dukes and Solid Gold will be returning for two performances in the Main Tent. Wonders of Nature, always popular, will have two shows See FunFest on page 6.
Newcomers..........................................................2 President’s Report..............................................3 Sports................................................................32+
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Sponsors This event would not be possible without sponsors. FunFest Chair Susan Muise encourages visitors to pick up product and service information at vendor exhibits and to thank them for participating in this event.
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