The News of March 2011 - ISSUE #32
...an official publication of the Community Association
March Dates to Put on Your Calendar
CA Board Meeting
9th
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.
13th
Daylight Savings begins
17th 19th FunFest 23rd
Membership Meeting
Community Hall 7 p.m. On the Inside CA Schedule................. 2 CARE......................... 26 Club Happenings...... 10+ Consumer Affairs........ 26 Crossword.................. 19 CryptoQuote............... 23 Deputy Chris................. 9 Entertainment Corner... 3 Expand Horizons.......... 6 Golf............................. 28 Military Affairs............. 24 Movies........................ 31 Newcomers................ 31 President’s Report........ 2 Proposed Projects...... 15 Sports.................... 27-29 Sudoku....................... 25 We Want to Know....... 25
Check out the CA website: suncitycenter.org
FunFest Time is Here!
p a r t i c i p a t i n g are Moving Minds Theater include the Blood from East Bay High School Mobile, Eye Clinic, ( 1 1 ) a n d Wo n d e r s o f Wa l g re e n , DAV Nature (11:15 and 12:15). Shuttle, and the VA Lunchtime entertainment Hospital Mobile at poolside includes the Outreach Clinic. Front Porch Pickers (11:30 (Veterans: Bring to 12) and Antique Brass your DD214 or VA (12:30 to 1). Also, be sure card for a health to drop by the displays from Manatee Viewing Center, screening.) Elmira’s Wildlife Refuge and Food/Clubs/ the Hillsborough County Community Petmobile, all of which will Group be open all day. Participation The Hillsborough County Animal Services Petmobile will be at S ome of ou r l o c a l Numerous clubs groups rounding out the allFunFest. Adoptable animals will be available on the spot! a n d c o m m u n i t y day entertainment schedule: By Phyllis Hodges a.m. and the last bus departs organizations will have Front Porch Pickers (11:30), representatives on campus to Pelican Players (1:15), March 19 is only a FunFest at 3:30 p.m. couple of weeks away. It’s If you’re driving, golf tell you all you want to know SCC Performing Arts Club the day we’ve been waiting carts are the optimum way about their activities. Food (10), German-American for—FunFest, Sun City to come. Parking spaces offerings to suit all tastes are Folk Dancers (9:30), Men’s C enter’s largest annual will again be available at N. all sponsored by our clubs, Chorus (11:45), Solo Line event. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 Pebble Beach and Cherry and clubs will have displays Dance Club (1:30), Sun p.m., admission is FREE and Hills, and ClubLink is to welcome visitors with City Line Dancers (10), it’s open to the public. The graciously allowing golf cart their wares and information. Line Dance Demo—Solo purpose of FunFest is the day parking on a blocked-off area The Patriots Club is and SCC Dancers (11:45), we showcase the Sun City of the closed North Course. offering US flags that were Swingers Square (11:15), Center lifestyle! Make sure The entrance to that new golf flown on S.R. 674 for a $5 Tai Chi (9:30), Jazzmatazz (10:45), Timesteppers (10), it’s on your calendar and tell cart parking area is directly donation at its booth. and the Swim Dancers (12). your friends. in front of the Fitness Center. Entertainment Galore Be sure to pick up a The organizers Sponsors Some favorite performance schedule with expect from 5,000 to 6,000 Without our sponsors, musicians will be returning people to flock to the SCC t h i s e v e n t w o u l d n o t and new ones have been times and locations from the Central Campus, N. Pebble b e p o s s i b l e . Ta k e t h e added. The Dukes perform cadre of volunteers who will Beach Blvd., to enjoy the opportunity to pick up at 10:30 and 1:15; Elvis aka be onsite to greet guests. It’s entertainment, exhibits and valuable product and service Bill Lindsey at 9:30 and 12:30 also printed on page 21 along food. Come early so you don’t information at their displays p.m.; Fred Campbell at11:30 with a map showing event miss the opening ceremony at and tell them you appreciate and 2:15; and Solid Gold at sites at the Central Campus. 9 a.m. that includes remarks their support. Be sure to see 12:30. Other entertainers See you there! by Ed Barnes, CA president, the vehicle display. There will and Jane Keegan, FunFest be two dozen cars, including chair. an all-electric car, as well as Don’t Miss The NEWS!!!! Shuttle Service/Parking motorcycles, golf carts and Are you going to be away? The CA Office can mail you a To avoid a parking scooters. copy of The News of Sun City Center so you won’t miss hassle at the Central Campus, Health Fair park at Community Hall on Don’t miss the Health any of the important issues being decided and voted upon. S. Pebble Beach and ride Fair, sponsored by the SCC Just complete the form below and bring or send it to the the two buses (provided by Men’s Club, where health CA Office, 1009 N. Pebble Beach Blvd. Aston Gardens) that will be care professionals will be FORWARD THE NEWS OF SCC making continuous loops offering information and throughout the day. The free various tests. Mobile units (Please print) transportation starts at 8:30 Name _______________________________________ SCC Address__________________________________ Forwarding Address: ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ Date Leaving: ________________________________ Date Returning: ______________________________
The Wheego Whip, a low-speed, all-electric car sold by Suncoast Electric Vehicles, St. Petersburg, will be on display at FunFest.
Be sure to complete and return the Projects Survey located at the center of this month’s edition.
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have accumulated. Those members who are in need of assistance in paying their dues are given every consideration by the Hardship Committee. I am very thankful for the generosity of all of our members who have made contributions to the Hardship Fund over the course of the year and particularly at dues paying time. I can assure all of you that the members of the Hardship Panel are very good stewards of your contributions and that every hardship approved by them is deserved and required. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR GENEROSITY. FunFest Yep – it is that time of year again—FunFest is March 19—Jane Keegan has done a superb job of organizing this year’s event which some ideas from our members as to should be bigger and better than ever. what you would like to see done with Every year I say that is not possible our facilities in the long term. This but every year FunFest turns out survey will help the Board formulate to be better than the previous year. what you want our facilities to look Mark your calendars and hope for like in the future. Once this plan is good weather. developed, it will be submitted to the membership for approval. If Sun CA Contact Information City Center is going to compete with Phone: 633-3500 other 55+ communities, we need to Email: provide attractive facilities. And we sccboard@suncitycenter.org need to build them in the near future, Website: suncitycenter.org not in 10 -15 years. Capital Funding Notice One critical aspect of any plan is how that plan will be financed. The cost per single copy in Sun City Center is very blessed that the CA office is going from our forefathers were smart enough to have the foresight to think about 5 cents to 10 cents and how new facilities could be financed. double sided copies will In our Bylaws they implemented the be 20 cents each, effective $1200 transfer fee that goes into the Capital Account. The good thing March 1. about the transfer fee is that it comes from new residents and real estate COMMUNITY investors - not current residents. One of the things being looked ASSOCIATION at is using this funding stream to SCHEDULE accelerate the construction of new facilities. We are looking for ways March 2 Board Workshop to allow the present members to Board Room – 9 a.m. enjoy the benefits of improvements 9 Board Meeting to the facilities without financial Rollins Theater – 9 a.m. impairment. This may require a 15 Community Leaders Meeting new look at the transfer fee. Again Florida Room – 9 a.m. it seems to me if we are ever going 23 Membership Meeting Community Hall - 7 p.m. to refresh our facilities, now is the 28 CO-AP Meeting time with low construction costs Caper Room – 2 p.m. and low interest rates. Refreshing our facilities and how we finance those April facilities is a very important issue to 6 Board Workshop the future of Sun City Center and an Board Room – 9 a.m. 13 Board Meeting issue that requires study to get the Rollins Theater – 9 a.m. most bang for the buck. 19 Community Leaders Meeting Florida Room – 9 a.m. Hardship Fund 25 CO-AP Meeting This is the time of the year that Caper Room – 2 p.m. we help those who need help most by using the Hardship Funds that we Proposed agendas for monthly Board
President Ed Barnes
PHOTO BY JUDY STIMSON
South Pebble Beach/U.S. 301 Connection This important issue was addressed by the membership in a referendum vote held during the month of February. The results of the
referendum were overwhelmingly against opening South Pebble Beach to U.S. 301. The option favoring unrestricted public access received 310 votes while the option against unrestricted public access (except for an emergency exit/entrance gate) received 2669 votes. Therefore, the wishes of the majority of voters support the Minto request to modify the General Development Site Plan permitting an emergency egress/ ingress with a locked gate to U.S. 301. I am very thankful to those of you who did vote – this was an important issue and deserved your attention. Membership Dues The due date for CA membership dues has passed. An ugly subject but one that must be addressed. If your dues have been paid, there is nothing to worry about. Those members who did not pay by January 31 were assessed a penalty. If dues are not paid by April 1, interest at the rate of 18% per annum will be assessed and a lien will be placed against the title of the house. After the liens are filed, we will once again look at those members who have not paid dues for several years as candidates for foreclosure. As you may recall, last year we filed foreclosure actions on several homes all of which resulted in past dues being collected. If for some reason you cannot pay your dues, an alternative is to come to the CA office and see if a payment plan can be worked out. $256 per member per year is pretty cheap for all that you get. Long Range Plan The initial steps in developing a Long Term Strategic Plan are being taken in this issue of The News of Sun City Center. This edition contains a survey designed to get
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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.
March 2011
The golf cart path to Walmart will be closed for repairs from Monday, March 7 to Friday, March 11. MEMBERSHIP SHREDDING DAY MONDAY, MARCH 14
9 A.M. TO NOON PARKING AREA BEHIND SECURITY PATROL Do you have documents to shred? Please feel free to bring your items to be shredded. There will be no charge for this service as it is being sponsored by the Community Association as a courtesy to its members. You can drop off your papers or stay and watch it being shredded.
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, Lyn Reitz, 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 advertisement contents. The NEWS welcomes announcements, articles, photos and stories about our community.
March 2011
The News of Sun City Center
From the desk of Director Al Alderman, CLD
SCCCA MEMBERSHIP MEETING
I would like to thank every club for their response in meeting the deadline of Feb. 28 for filing the club listing of membership. We tried the Internet to notify the clubs along with the capabilities of requesting the list in Excel data form. This enables the clubs to update via the computer and forward it back to us. They can use the list for other functions, such as listing paid dues within their club. Clubs can request this through the Internet by email. The email address is sccboard@suncitycenter.org. All the clubs received a letter with their club membership listing for 2010 in the mail this past month. I would also like to extend an invitation to the clubs to attend the monthly Leaders Meeting to get the latest information about what is going on around the campus so they can keep updated and ask questions of concerns.
PHOTO BY JUDY STIMSON
Crew Tends South Campus With Care
The CA’s Senior Maintenance Supervisor Kelly Emerson calls the South Campus crew “a powerhouse unit” with talented youth and seasoned veterans. He said, “Aaron approaches each task in an intellectual, detailed manner to get the best results possible.”; (L to R) South Campus Maintenance Supervisor Aaron Cook, Diana Ackland, Kelly Emerson, Terry Hoffman, Frank Hickey, Sam Soria, Ben Bradley, James Mounts and Ken Johnson. Associates Riley Rogers, Michel Lincourt and John Lyons were unavailable for the photo.
By Phyllis Hodges The South Campus maintenance group is proud of their role in keeping the SCC Community Association’s amenities on South Pebble Beach attractive and welcoming. Aaron Cook, South Campus Maintenance Supervisor since August 2009, says it’s their home away from home after all, and they want CA members to feel good about the facility and grounds. There are four full-time associates on the crew; seven are part-time. Cook says their collective experience and skills make his job easier. “We have the expertise to handle most electrical, plumbing,
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painting, construction and grounds keeping tasks,” he says. Ben Bradley and Michel Lincourt are even pool certified, which means they also keep a watchful eye on the Central Campus pools. Associates are cross-trained to increase the team’s effectiveness and they work whatever hours are needed to handle the job at hand. “This group feels like my extended family,” Cook says. “A positive attitude is essential because we interact with residents constantly.” To foster team camaraderie, he encourages them to get together to celebrate birthdays, etc. No doubt they will make a big deal of Cook’s wedding this year. (A date hasn’t been set yet.)
ENTERTAINMENT CORNER
GENERAL INFO: Tickets will be sold for these shows at the Community Association Office, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-noon. Cash and check only. Brochures/flyers can be found at the Kiosk, Community Hall, C.A. Office or Kings Point North Clubhouse. 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. ENTERTAINMENT SHOWS: There are only two Entertainment shows remaining: Sunday, March 13-Razz-Ma-Tazz ($14) and Friday, March 25-Caliente’ (replaces Direct Effect) ($21). ST. PETERSBURG OPERA CO.: Tickets on sale now for April 10 - Opera’s Greatest Hits; and June 5 - the Power of Puccini: Preview to Madam Butterfly. The shows are on Sundays, 2-3:30 p.m., at Community Hall and will be narrated by Maestro Mark Sforzini. Tickets are $10/show. THE JOY OF JAZZ: On Sunday, May 15, 2:30-4:30 p.m., the Sarasota Jazz Project will present “The Joy of Jazz” (Ticket price: $10). Ticket sales begin Monday, April 4. 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). Ticket sales begin Monday, April 4.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 2011 7 P.M. COMMUNITY HALL (Refreshments at 6:30 p.m.) 200 MEMBERS REQUIRED FOR A QUORUM CA MEMBERSHIP CARD OR PHOTO ID REQUIRED -AGENDA I. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance II. Approval of Minutes of March 23, 2010 Membership Meeting III. Treasurer’s Report • Dwight Darby & Company – Audit Report for 2010 IV. Community Manager’s Report V. Vote on Amendment to Bylaw IV, Section 1 – Standing Committees VI. 50th Anniversary VII. President’s Report VIII. General Discussion by Members IX. Adjournment
David Floyd
Corporate Secretary
OFFICIAL NOTICE Membership Vote on Bylaw Change March 23, 2011 - Community Hall – 7:00 p.m. PROPOSED AMENDMENT: BYLAW IV - COMMITTEES Section 1. To remove Development & Grants Committee, Legal Committee and Planning Committee from the list of Standing Committees of the Association. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This Proposed Amendment is being brought before the Community Association members for their consideration. We need to align our Bylaws with the way our business is actually conducted. In the twenty-five years since our Community Association was established, business practices and legal statutes have changed considerably. These changes are the result of ongoing reviews of the Community Association procedures and policies over the last year. Of the eight Bylaw mandated Standing Committees, three of them have not been used for several years. Our legal requirements are now handled directly with two law firms when a situation arises and no longer through a Legal Committee. The Development & Grants Committee was originally established to deal with the “Give a Little Back Program” that we no longer participate in and the grants are presently handled by a Board member. Many of the functions of the Planning Committee have been assumed by other committees and The Projects Office. These committees have out lived their usefulness and are no longer used or required. The Board of Directors recommends approving this amendment to the Bylaws.
CONTRIBUTIONS TO COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Recognized at the February 9, 2011 Board Meeting CLUB/ORGANIZATION Amount Applied to SCC Tennis Association $10,000 Annual Maintenance of tennis courts SCC Softball Club $2,500 Annual Maintenance of softball field Dog Owners Group $2,000 Annual Maintenance of dog park The Men’s Club $1,500 Automatic Door - Palm Room Tillers & Toilers $540 Portion of Asphalt Kings Point Condominium Owners $175 Holiday Golf Cart Parade Permit
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The News of Sun City Center
March 2011
HAPPY ST PATRICKS DAY! CONNECTION REALTY
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DW-57 3/2 Large well kept single family home with lots of storage. Dbl door entry opens to hall gallery, lrg living room with built in book cases. Enc lanai with view of park like setting and pond. Kitchen has eating area and newer appliances.
607 Oakmont Ave. $149,900
102 NW 22nd St. (Ruskin)
2/2 Spacious-1681SF is immaculate and convenient to all of SCC. A/C unit replaced 8-10, New garage features screen front,Kitchen has corian counters, newer appliances, plenty of cabinet space. Yard care and water are inc in $125/mo HOA fee.
1521 Hartwick Dr. $114,900
Stuart 2/2 Furnished in move-in condition, Neutral decor, ceramic tile, All appliances replaced including full size washer and dryer in utility room. Replumbed with CPVC pipes, carport parking steps away from front door. Kings Point property is a GEM!
411 B Flanborough Tr. $59,900
Leisure 1 1/1 Furnished 1st floor, pet friendly unit with parking close by. Tile flooring at entry foyer, inside utility room, wet bar and more. Great room plan also has slider to lanai which features additional storage. New verticals thru-out, sold as-is.
313 Knottwood Ct. $30,000
$495,000
Little Manatee River, 4.17 acres
1513 Chevy Chase Dr.
2/2
$72,900
T-2 Close In Fully Furnished
1015 River Dr. SW
2x1
$400,000
1.28 Acre on River, Value in Land
1415 Langley Dr.
2/2
$79,900 Sunset, Water,Tile in Wet Area,Granite
2023 N. Pebble Beach Blvd.
2/2
$269,900
Custom Islander-Pool, Spa, Waterfront
712 Riviera Dr.
2/2
$70,000 DW37-New roof ’08, new a/c unit
1918 East View Dr.
3/2
$240,000
Tradewinds-Golf, Water and large Pool
2212 Hartlebury Way
2/2
$69,900 Sunrise-Large open back yard
1913 E. View Dr.
2/2
$215,000
Custom Built, 4th Fairway Caloosa Club
702 Brockton Pl. E.
2/2
$62,000 DeSoto- newer roof ’07; plumbing ‘03
607 Oakmont Ave.
3/2
$149,900
DW-57 Golf and Water View
707 Churchill Place
2/2
$59,900 DW-51X-Cul De Sac and Golf
1705 Orchid Court
2/2
$135,000
Windjammer-Courtyrd Entry,Cul de sac
2005 Heathfield Cr.
2/2
$59,900 Brentwood II-Upgrades, new kitchen
1611 Bentwood
2/2
$125,000
Twintree Exp- New Paint in and out.
411 Flanborough Trl.#B
2/2
$59,900 Stuart-Beautifully Furnished “Must See”
641 Ft. Duquesna Dr.
2/2
$119,900
Custom-Updated, 2 lrg master suites
211 Glenellen Pl.
2/2
$57,900 Hampton-park-like views, screened patio
1502 Bunker Hill Dr.
2/2
$119,900
DW54-Move-in condition, corner lot
207 Islip Way
2/1.5
$54,900 Keystone-Priced to Sell! Great location!
1521 Hartwick Dr.
2/2
$114,900
A-25 Spacious New A/C,Immaculate
305 Friar Ct. #A
2/2
$48,900 Windsor- Kingspoint Fully Furnished
1321 Bluewater Dr.
2/2
$114,500
New Kitchen 2009, Sharp, + Hot Tub
1907 Canterbury Ln #13
2/2
$35,000 Stuart-End unit, CPVC plumbing
806 Manchester Woods
2/2
$109,000
Malibu-Two Screened Lanais End Unit
313 Knottwood Ct. #4
1/1
$30,000 Leisure 1, Furnished Pet Friendly
644 Masterpiece Dr.
2/2
$108,800
Melbourne-park-like view,encl lanai
1906 Canterbury Ln. L1
2/2
$30,000 Stuart-Good Location-Needs TLC
319 Green Manor Dr
2/2
$105,000
Dedham-Laminate, Tile, Beautiful home
2202 Clubhouse Dr. #174
1/1.5
$28,000 Gable I-Move-in ready – “cream puff”
1211 Wildfeather Ln.
2/2
$99,900
Twintree Park-Like Setting
202 Bedford Trl. E111
1/1.5
$24,000 Mansard I-Furnished & Ready
307 Bryce Ct.
2/2
$95,000
Twintree-2 Master Suites Cul-de-sac
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ANNUAL RENTALS - SUN CITY CENTER & KINGS POINT 205 Andover N 118
1/1
Man 1
$ 650 Tops/affordable
211 Glenellen
2/2
Stuart
$ 900
Screen Porch
1811 Bedford G166
1/1
Man 1
$ 690 Near Clubhouse
703 Riviera Dr
3/2
DW
$ 900
Terrazzo floors
1811 Bedford G164
2/2
Man 2
$ 800 Model perfect
705 Churchill Pl
2/2
DW52
$ 975
New KITCHEN
610 Fox Hills Dr
2/2
DW52
$ 850 Very clean / brite
2125 Meadowlark Ln
2/2
Twintree
$ 990
Split BRs, Sola Tubes
2232 Grenadier Dr
2/2
Stuart
$ 890 Unfurn Spotless
2521 Lynx
3/2+
Siesta
$1,000 His/her DENS (2)
ANNUAL RENTALS AVAILABLE APRIL 1, 2011 • SCC/KINGS POINT 1512 Council Dr
1/1
DW
$ 675
Walk-in Shower
1004 Beach Blvd
2/2
T-2
$ 875
walk to ALL
408B Flanborough
1/1.5
York
$ 750
Light & Bright
1320 New Bedford
2/2
Cambridge
$ 925
Nice Furn + Den
1306 Burbank
1/1
A-24
$ 750
Guest Bedroom
2709 Lancaster
2/2
Augusta
$ 950
Golf-Unfurn/Tile
2016 Hullhouse
2/2
Brentwood 1
$ 800
GOLF, Granite
1309 Idlewood Dr
2/2
Sahara
$ 950
Spacious on Golf
617 LaJolla
2/1
DW46
$ 825
Cozy & Comfy
2012 Heathfield
2/2
Brentwood
$ 950
Fabulous Water
307 Knottwood
2/2
Knolls
$ 850
Walk to Pool
2316 Gainsborough Lp
2/2
Hampton
$ 950
Spacious
1715 Atrium
2/2
Capri
$ 875
Affordable
1730 Council Drive
2/2
Exp T-2
$ 1,200 WATERFRONT
705 Torrey Pines
2/1
DW32
$ 875
All TILE floors
1601 Brookton Greens
2/2
Martinique
$ 1,200 All Tile New, New
2003 Heathfield
2/2
Brentwd 2
$ 890
All New SHARP
2/2
Malibu
$1,700 WATERFRONT
STILL AVAILABLE 205 Andover 118
1/1
Man 1
$1,200
March
819 Oakmont Ave
3/2
Custom
$1,600
March
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Mike Albanese Named New Chief of the SCC Security Patrol is going on. Updating instructional manuals is also on his list of things to do. He also stated that it has come to his attention that team captains need better training to take over a team, so training sessions will be implemented. In order to become more familiar with his flock, Mike plans on coming into the office at 6 a.m. once in a while, to meet the people working the early shift, and also at 9:00 pm. to meet the people working the later shifts. Wit h all of his ne w responsibilities, Mike does have some spare time once in a while during which time you will find him at the Fitness Center, or diving at the Florida Aquarium. UTA KUHN PHOTO
By Uta Kuhn The Security Patrol has a new Chief, his name is Mike Albanese. Mike and his family moved to Sun City Center in 2003 from Atlanta, Georgia after his retirement from being a truck driver. Mike told this reporter that he and his family loved Atlanta, but there was nothing to do there after retirement. They have family in Tampa whom they would visit and Mike’s sister-in-law lives in Sun City Center. This is what prompted them to relocate here instead of elsewhere in Florida. Shortly after arriving in Sun City Center, Mike joined both the Security Patrol and the the SCC Emergency Squad. At the Security Patrol he volunteered as a driver, and Team Captain. At the Emergency Squad, Mike served as a First Responder and Ambulance Driver during his tenure. He also served on the Board of Directors. At present Mike is still active at the Emergency Squad as a van driver. In asking him about whether he aspired to become Chief of the Security Patrol, his response was
“not really, I’m really the type of person who likes to follow and then get the job done as I’m asked to do.” But since he was the only one who stepped forward, and with excellent tutelage and guidance from Martha Finley, he is comfortable with seeing to it that the Patrol keeps moving along smoothly.
He has no major plans for any significant changes, except, some minor remodeling at the office and also making sure that communication is handled in a more efficient manner. In that capacity he plans to have a monthly one-page newsletter to let everyone know what
Volunteer to serve with the SCC Security Patrol. Drivers are asked to serve only three hours per month. You will help keep SCC the safest place to live in Hillsborough County.
Manatee Memorial Hospital Keeps the Beat Going Strong Surgery Can Correct Potentially Dangerous Heart Condition The mitral valve, located between the upper- and lower-left chambers of the heart, is susceptible to problems. When it doesn’t close all the way, it can leak a small amount of blood. This condition is known as mitral valve regurgitation. To correct this condition, surgeons at Manatee Memorial can access the mitral valve through the breastbone and repair the valve to create a tighter seal. This procedure may require a three- to five-day hospital stay.
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March 2011
Expanding Our Horizons
The Dali Museum
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film in the theater behind the ticket counter that runs every 15 minutes. Even if Dali’s style may not be your preferred type of art, it is worth the trip to see the museum’s architecture. The 20,000 square-foot museum was designed by architect Yann Weymouth. Weymouth was firm Pei’s Chief of Design on the Grand Louvre Pyramid project in Paris. He’s now Senior Vice President at Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum (HOK), an international architectural firm with an office in Tampa. Two key features of the museum’s design are the spiral staircase in the middle and the glass dome and wall that consist of unique glass triangles that are 18” thick. The museum is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5:30 p.m. It is 38 miles from SCC. Take I-75 south to I-275 north, follow to Exit #22 that is I-175 east toward Tropicana Field, when I-175 ends it turns into Dali Blvd. (5 th Ave. S.), continue straight and cross 1st St. straight into the museum driveway; parking is on the left. To return, turn right on 1st St. S., turn left on 4th Ave. S., turn left on 4th St. S., turn right onto I-175 west and follow to I-275 south toward
PHOTO BY JUDY STIMSON
By Judy Stimson The Dali Museum opened at its new location on January 11, 2011. It includes 96 oil paintings from the A. Reynolds and Eleanor Morse collection, Dali illustrations on paper for two books, a selection of photographic works by Philippe Halsman in collaboration with Dali, a Dali created black and white film, and an introductory “The Dali Enigma” film. The collection represents 80 years of the artist’s work and claims to be the most comprehensive collection in the world. Salvador Dali, born in Spain in 1904, transitioned through five different styles of works: Early, AntiArt, Surrealism, Nuclear Mysticism, and Late Works, which are all represented at the museum. In 1943 the Morse’s bought their first Dali, a 1940 oil painting called “Daddy Longlegs of the Evening – Hope!” Fittingly, this is the first painting on the tour. You can take a self-guided tour with an audio set you may get at the ticket counter. The information corresponds with the numbers on the paintings. You can also take hourly docent-guided tours that start on the half hour, with the first tour starting at 10:30 a.m. Before you start the tour, watch “The Dali Enigma”
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‘Putting on the Dog’ is Name of the Game at 9th Annual SCC Dog Show
More than 300 dog lovers showed up for last year’s SCC Dog Show. SUN CITY CENTER, FL — All dogs living in Sun City Center and Kings Point are asked to remind their humans that registration is now open for the 9th Annual SCC Dog Show. The popular event is slated for March 26, 2011 at Community Hall (1910 Pebble Beach Blvd.) on the south side of S.R. 674. The show starts at 9:30 a.m., with doors opening one hour earlier. This is always a relaxed, fun event, and dog participants don’t need to be pedigreed. “In fact, most of our competitors are mixed breeds,” says Winnie Walsh, co-chair of the Dog Show. “They’re our pets, and we just love to show them off.”
With some dogs, the showing off involves costumes, with others it’s tricks. But it’s also just fine to walk the pooch across the stage in front of the judges and audience. Among the judging categories are Best Trained, Best Appearance and Best in Show. The four-footed contestants will be divided by weight and size — small, medium and large — instead of breed. The Dog Show is a fund-raiser sponsored by SCC’s Dog Owners Group (DOG), but competitors don’t need to be club members. Registration is $5 per dog, $10 for non-DOG members. Entrants can be accompanied by only one owner;
other non-canines pay $3 admission at the door. To download a registration form, go to www.sccdog.org and click on the blinking “Dog Show” button at the top of the page. Registration materials may also be found at the SCC Dog Park, and several dogrelated businesses in the Greater Sun City Center areas. Completed forms and fees should be mailed to Carolyn Krauss, 655 Tremont Greens, SCC 33573, and must be in by March 14. For more information about the show, contact dogshow2011@ yahoo.com.
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“Kids Against Hunger” Packaging Breaks Record
Over 440 people turned out on Saturday, January 22 at the Borini Theatre/Kings Point to package food for the food pantries in the area. These enthusiastic volunteers packaged 62,000 meals in just two hours. It was incredible to watch … just like little worker bees on a mission! These meals are now stored at The Good Samaritan Mission in Balm for distribution to the food pantries at Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission, Beth-El Mission, The Good Samaritan Mission, Calvary Lutheran Food Pantry, St. Anne’s Food Pantry and The Lord’s Lighthouse Mission. Volunteers came from as far away as 50 miles as well as numerous friends locally, including our primary source of funding and volunteers: The Sun City Center Rotary Club. But this project could not have been done without the Men’s Club, the Woman’s Club, Lions Club, Kiwanis Club, Shriner’s Club, Emergency Squad, Security Patrol, Interfaith Council, Samaritan Services, South Bay Hospital, Chamber of Commerce, Beth Israel and all the houses of worship and support services and clubs in the area. The funding was provided by The Sun City Center Rotary, The Community Foundation of Sun City Center and Thrivent Financial.
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Get Your 50th Anniversary Mementos
By Phyllis Hodges Anniversaries to celebrate an event that happened 50 years ago are few and far between for most of us. Sun City Center’s 50th anniversary is such a big deal that we are going to be observing it May 1, 2011 and continuing through April 2012. Commemorative items are available to help you remember the year-long celebration. Visit the display in the Atrium on the Central Campus, N. Pebble Beach Blvd., to get your tee shirts, mugs and playing cards. Tee shirts in black and white are $10, personalized mugs are $10 ($8 without name), and cards are $10. Proceeds will be used to help defray celebration expenses.
(L to R) Joe Elam is leading the 50th anniversary memento sales effort and is grateful for volunteers like Howard and Dotti Volgenau who take a turn staffing the display table in the Atrium.
Ann Marie Leblanc is putting out a call for volunteers to work the 4th of July breakfast. She needs helpers for the following chores: pancake turners, egg cookers, hosts and hostesses, coffee servers, money and ticket takers, etc. Also, on Sunday a crew is needed to help with the setup and on Monday with the take down at noon. Contact Ann Marie at 633-3500 if you can give some of your time for this special 50th Anniversary event.
March 2011
Community Church College Will Help Celebrate SCC’S 50th Anniversary
T h e Un it e d C om mu n it y Church, located on the corner of La Jolla and Pebble Beach Blvd. North, was the first church to be built in Sun City Center. To help celebrate its 50th, the Church’s 42nd, and the College’s 35th anniversaries, the Community Church College is planning a special event, which will be an Adult Spelling Bee. Join us for the Adult Spelling Bee on May 13, 2011 at 7 p.m. in the Community Church Great Hall. All spellers must be 18 or older and must be sponsored by a business, corporation or association. If you are a good speller, we want you to join us by finding a business or an association to sponsor you. Prizes and trophies are awarded to the 1st , 2nd and 3rd place spellers and as well as their sponsor. There will also be monetary and gift prizes. In addition, gifts will be given to ALL who attend. Come and help us celebrate with Sun City Center by joining in the fun! Stay tuned; there will be more information to follow soon.
March 2011
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JOHN BOWKER PHOTO
Nearing 65? Don’t Delay on Medicare
Men’s Club President Gary Kaukonen, left, hosted the ceremony in which CA President Ed Barnes presented John A. Fischer the first Award in this new community recognition program.
OUTSTANDING CITIZEN AWARD Statement by Edmund Barnes, Community Association President, February 16, 2011:
TheCity Sun City Community Center Community Association the The Sun Center Association has establishedhas the established Outstanding Citizen Outstanding Citizen to beannually presented annually the January Membership Award. The award will beAward presented at the Januaryat Membership Meeting. Sun City Center is known for volunteerism. In 2009 we did some calculations and deterMeeting. mined that people in Sun City Center gave over 400,000 volunteer hours to the community. Sun City Center is known for volunteerism. In 2009 we did some calculations That is a significant achievement and one which we all can be proud of, and one that occurs and determined that people in Sun City Center gave over 400,000 volunteer year after year. hours That is a significant achievement and one whichforwe25 Today to wethe are community. honoring an individual who has been a Sun City Center resident all can be proud of, and one that occurs year after year. years and almost from the day he arrived he became an active volunteer. He joined the Men’s Club in 1986 been an an active member ever He served as Secretary from Today we and are has honoring individual whosince. has been a Sun City Center 1992 to 2010, currently the editor of from the Newsletter, hasarrived been involved in Lifeline, and is resident foris 25 years and almost the day he he became an active known as the “go guy” for volunteer. He to joined theadvice. Men’s Club in 1986 and has been an active member He has also been president and a director of the Computer Club and is a contributing ediever since. He served as secretary from 1992 to 2010, is currently the editor of tor of the club’s Newsletter. He was on the Security Patrol for 8 years and served as a CaptheHe club’s Newsletter, has been involved in Genealogical Lifeline, andSociety is known as the “go to tain. was one of the founders of the South Bay and has been active guy” for advice. in the Tax Aide Program. He holds a Technician Class License with the FCC and is a member of the SCC Club. HeAmateur has alsoRadio been president and a director of the Computer Club and is a He was involved with the Community Association from 1987on thru — he was a direccontributing editor of the club’s Newsletter. He was the1992 Security Patrol for tor, corporate secretary, vice president and president. eight years and served as a captain. He was one of the founders of the South This man has been extremely busy for the last 25 years and has made significant contriBay Genealogical Society and has been active in the Tax Aide Program. He holds butions to Sun City Center — aJack Technician Class License with the FCC and is a member of the SCC Amateur Fischer would you please come up to the podium? Radio Club. Thank you, Jack, for all you have done for Sun City Center over these past 25 years.
If you’re a younger senior, it’s not too early to start thinking about Medicare. It’s not something you can do at the last minute ... and it can be complicated. Your best bet is to bookmark Medicare’s website (www.medicare. gov) on your computer so you’ll have it handy. Second best step is to take the quiz on the front page of the site: Find Out If You’re Eligible. The summary at the end will give you some answers you need, such as on what date you’ll become eligible for Medicare. Some rules: • You need to apply during the three months before you turn age 65 if you want Medicare Part B to start when you become 65. • Medicare Part B covers things that Part A doesn’t. Part B covers doctor visits, physical therapy, home care and outpatient hospital care. Part A covers care in a hospital, some home care, and nursing facilities.
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• Medicare Part A is free. You don’t pay for it as long as you have worked enough quarters for Social Security. If not, you’ll likely have to pay. • Medicare Part B costs $115.40 a month at this point and will be deducted from your Social Security check each month. • Your initial enrollment period starts three months before your 65th birthday. If you haven’t signed up in time, Part B will be delayed for three months. Then, if you still don’t sign up during open enrollment each year, your monthly premium will go up and stay up forever. Parts A and B are just two pieces of the Medicare puzzle. Familiarize yourself with the rest of it well in advance, including Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C) and Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage (Part D). Download the Medicare and You 2011 Handbook from the site for reference. Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Write to her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send email to columnreply@gmail.com. © 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.
He was involved with the Community Association from 1987 thru 1992 — he was a director, corporate secretary, vice president and president. This man has been extremely busy for the last 25 years and has made significant contributions to Sun City Center — Jack Fischer would you please come up to the podium? Thank you, Jack, for all you have done for Sun City Center over these past 25 years.
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The News of Sun City Center
March 2011
HAPPY BIRTHDAY GADABOUTS
Funsquad Calendar March 25th, 2011 – 4th Friday Party 5:00 PM at the Atrium Pool-Northside-cost $3,00 at the door...Subs, chips and cookies....Suzy will be there for your dancing and listening pleasure. Come celebrate, St. Patrick’s Day, Mardi Gras and spring. April 8th, 2011 – Dali Museum Visit the new Dali Museum, leaving Community Hall at 9 a.m. Tour begins at 10:30. Again, reservation necessary. Need to send check for $16.75 made out to the Funsquad to Maggie Pliska, 720 Plumbrook Rd. Sun City Center, Fl 33573. Car pool from Community Hall side parking lot. Lunch if you like at the Museum Café on premises. May 2nd, 2011 – Guide Dogs We will be visiting Southeastern Guide Dogs, near Palmetto, FL. Car pooling from Community Hall parking lot at 9:15 a.m. sharp. Lunch at the Crab Trap if you choose. Verbal reservation necessary. Verbal Reservations to Maggie at 633-7884. Questions please call Maggie 633-7884 or Nan at 642 9897.
The Computer Club The Computer Club announces its Spring 2011 schedule of classes. Beginning dates: March 8 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS March 11 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
The Sun City Center Gadabouts travel club celebrated its 29 birthday with a record number of members, a huge birthday cake, accompanied by numerous beverages and snacks. Over the years fantastic trips have been made to exotic and entertaining places. Examples are Branson Missouri, Hawaii, Alaska, throughout the Caribbean, Europe, Panama, National Parks, Canada and England to name but a few. Several attendees commented they had been members for over 15 years. Club President Barbara Hancock prepares to cut the cake. A gala celebration was enjoyed by all. Tickets are still available, for a limited time, to the March 23 “FLORIDA ECOSAFARI” in St Cloud Florida; March 11 “TAMPA BAY DOWNS HORSE RACING” daytime event; March 29 “MARVIN HAMLISCH,” pianist extraordinaire, in Lakeland. For information on these and many other scheduled local and out of country excursions, call 633-5999. To join this pampered group of travelers, call Terry at 633-0369. - JACK CRAIG
British Connection
All residents of Sun City Center and Kings Point are invited to join The British Connection for an evening of entertainment on Tuesday, March 22, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. in the Florida Room of the Atrium. The East Bay High School chorus, “Sounds of Time,” under the direction of Brian NeSmith, will present a musical program
of traditional and contemporary music. Prior to the concert, dinner will be served. “Catering Specialties by Steve” will prepare gourmet dinner and dessert pizza to your order. Tickets are $6.00 for members and $8.00 for guests. Non-alcoholic beverages including soda, tea, coffee and setups for mixed drinks are provided (BYOB). For reservations, contact Helen Roberts at 633-6008 by March 18. Send a check payable to The British Connection to Ms. Roberts at 206 Stonehouse Ct., Sun City Center, FL 33573.
ART CLUB In FunFest 2011
Latin Fitness Dance Club
The SCC FunFest for 2011 is scheduled for March 19 and the SCC Art Club is preparing to be deeply involved. To that end, Art Club members and co-chairs for the event, Karen and Jurgen Koop, are once again coordinating the many preparations and are seeking any Art Club members and SCC residents who are willing to volunteer some of their time to help with those preparations. For those interested in helping, the FunFest committee has scheduled workshop meetings to do what is necessary for the Art Club to make a good showing at the event. Workshop meetings will be held in the Art Room on Wednesdays on the following dates: March 2, 9 and 16. To offer your help or get additional information, call Karen or Jurgen at 633-7963. –Ed Laudano
The dynamic and exciting Latin Fitness Dance Club is a new club in SCC. Everyone can do it! Feel the Latin rhythms and your feet will move, your hips will roll and your heart will pump faster. No prior knowledge of dance is needed. From the novice to the most experienced, everyone has more fun than ever before while working mind and body together. Residents of Sun City Center and Kings Point are invited to join the Latin Fitness Dance Club every Friday, 1 p.m., in the Atrium Building Dance Studio. Annual Membership is $5 plus $1 for each session attended; or $2 for each session for nonmembers. For more information, call Judi Larson, 634-3047.
April 4 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS These two-hour classes will be held in the Computer Club Classroom at10 a.m. in the Atrium beginning on the dates shown and continuing each week on that same day for four weeks. Tuition is $20, payable upon registration. Register at the Classroom, 12:30 – 5 p.m. daily except Sunday. For further information regarding these Educational Programs, or to suggest additional courses, please call Bob Wehrle at 633-4516 or email him at bcwehrle@tampabay.rr.com
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cat transportation to and from a local Veterinarian, and CatHealsTM provides TEMPORARY indoor pet cat feeding and litter box changing for CA members that have had surgery (e.g., cataracts) and cannot bend over. All three programs are available for CA members that are homebound or recovering from surgery. If you fit this description and are interested in one or more of these services, please email CatFanciersClub@aol.com or call CatPals TM Chairperson Darlene Quinn at (813) 633-6959. You will be provided with an Intake Form to get services started. The services are FREE to CA members by Cat Fanciers volunteers. However, they are only possible from donations, so donations are welcome. More information on these and other pro g r a m s , p a r t n e r s h ip s a n d the club may be found at www. CatFanciersClub.org.
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The News of Sun City Center
The Metaphysical Society of SCC
What Can We Expect as We Approach 2012 Carl & Ortrun Franklin are Metaphysical Researchers. Carl holds a Master’s degree in Theology and Psychology and is a Minister of C optic Fellowship Intl. (a spiritual/metaphysical organization embracing all Faiths, beliefs and philosophies). In his Life Script readings, he is able to tap into the Akasic record of individuals helping them to remember their life’s plan. Carl is an international speaker and workshop presenter on various topics such as: Spiritual Parapsychology, The Crystal/Indigo Children, The Ascension Process, The Spiritual Realm, Our multi dimensional selves, and 5th Dimensional Christianity. Come to the Heritage Room in the Atrium, at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 9, to discover our experiences as we approach 2012. Can Essential Oils Replace Over-the-Counter drugs Robin Lesia LeBleu has been a healer for many years. She has done massage therapy for 10 years in the Sun City Center area. She has been in health care all of her working life. She studied the beneficial affects of Essential oils for many years. Therapeutic Essential Oils has brought us to a time where they can be used to replace over-thecounter drugs with no side affects and astounding results. Come learn to be your own physician. No other remedies in the world today are as safe and pure as TERRA. Robin will talk about which oils match which ailments and how to apply these oils. It’s health care in our own hands. The remedies of kings for thousands of years. Come to the Heritage Room in the Atrium, at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 16, to discover new health remedies.
The Dynamic Energy of Faith Lauren Lane Powell - When we use “faith” as a verb, we put feet, hands, voice and wings on our faith and LIVE what we know. It’s time to embody our truth principles. Lauren Lane Powell give us a different spin on how to listen to spirit and act on its directives! Come to the Heritage Room in the Atrium, at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 23, to discover the power of belief. Channeling Blue Feather Rev. Janet M. Reynolds is a Certified Spirit Medium and ordained minister, with a private practice in Tampa. She specializes in practical channeled guidance from the spirit world, through private intuitive consultations and group séance gatherings called “Talking Between Worlds.” Janet is a graduate of the mediumship certification program of the College of Metaphysical Studies in Clearwater and has also studied at The Metaphysical Academy in Tampa and the Arthur Finlay College of Psychic and Mediumship in England. Janet was ordained as a minister through Harmony Church in Tampa and currently serves at People’s Spiritualist Church in St. Petersburg. Certified in clinical hypnotherapy by the American Institute of Hypnotherapy, Janet obtained advanced instruction in hypnosis and past life regression at the Edgar Cayce Foundation of Virginia Beach. She has studied medical intuition with Caroline Myss and Dr. Norman Shealy and is a certified Reiki Master. Come to the Heritage Room in the Sun City Center’s Complex, 945 North Course Lane, at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 30 to hear what Blue Feather has to tell us. All of these sessions are open to the public and admission is free. For information, contact Ed Leary, 383-7594.
Ceramics Club
The SCC Ceramics Club meets every day, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m to 4 p.m. and on Wednesday evening from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Members create wonderful pieces for home, garden, gifts and holidays. Come join the fun, no experience necessary, they will teach you. Please call 813-642-2040
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Photo Club
The Sun City Center Photo Club is holding the first of its four photo contests this year on Tuesday, March 8 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., the club begins with media shows on a wide-
range of topics. The judging of print and digital photographs begins at 7 p.m. For more information on the club and its activities, please see its website at 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.
SCC Dance Club
SCC Dance Club welcomes you to its dance on Wednesday, March 16, at Community Hall, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Music by: “DJ” Darlene with a variety of music. Attire: Dressy Casual. Guests $5 per person. Singles always welcome. BYOB and Snacks For more info call: 633-7173. YOU’VE SPENT A LIFETIME PREPARING FOR RETIREMENT. NOW WHAT? To learn how to make the most of your retirement strategy, call today.
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Club Happenings 3
March 2011
Stained Glass Show a Big Success
Academy of Ballroom Dance Club March dance: Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Community Hall, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Dressy attire, BYOB. Members free; guests $6. Free lesson at 6:15 p.m.: “Slow Dance” Everyone welcome! Info: Call Jean Kostka at (813) 634-1235. Classes for March 2011
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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 (March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29) Beginning - Rumba 5:30 p.m. Beginning/Intermediate - Slow Dance 6:45 p.m. Beginning/Intermediate - Silver Waltz 8:00 p.m.
Bradley Showalter won Best of Show at the 2011 Stained Glass Show for his piece in the expert fused category.
WEDNESDAY DAY CLASSES (March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30) Beginning - Swing 12:45 p.m. Intermediate - Fox Trot 2:00 p.m. Intermediate - Night Club Two-Step 3:15 p.m.
By Judy Stimson Over two days on Feb. 25 and 26, the 2011 Stained Glass Show was held and well attended. Judges Carol Krah and Jodie Padilla reviewed all the entries in detail over four hours on Feb. 24. Carol had her own stained glass business in New Jersey, and Jodie owned “Fantasy in Glass” for 11 years before closing her business and was also a judge for the Florida State Fair. A w e l l - at t e n d e d aw a r d s ceremony was held the evening of Feb. 25. All nine club past presidents and current president Sue Wilson were in attendance and presented the awards. First, second, and third place were awarded in each class equivalent of beginner, skilled and expert, and mediums soldered, fused, soldered and fused, dimensional, Center top JJ Roberts, choreographer and leader, left to right Deanna Pachler, sandblasting, mosaic and stepping Sheila Krowel, Valerie Liotta, Rosemary Skummer, Fritzie Silcott, Mary stones. Haverstock, Pat Bostick, Brenda Coman, Angie Robenhorst, Pam Treadwell, The first place winners included Millie Grasser, Karen Hosman, Lee Benford, Shirley Picinich and Loretta Jean Walker (skilled soldered lamp Lucek. Photo provided by Deanna Pachler. shade), Richard Reinhart (expert The Sunsations, a performing dance group of the Solo Line Dance soldered lamp shade), Denise Farney Club in Sun City Center, Florida, are celebrating their 25th year of dancing (skilled soldered panel), Susan and entertaining. The earlier years found the group performing mainly for Serpelt (expert soldered panel), nursing homes and local clubs. They expanded later to partake in the Senior Richard Sanders (expert soldered Games, and also performed at out-of-town events by special request. miscellaneous), Cecilia McBride In 2002, the Sunsations joined the Pelican Players’ annual Follies show (beginner fused), Ericka Sheibeneker performing dances and lively tambourine numbers. They take part in other (skilled fused), Phyllis Fratzke (expert fused), Jan Love (beginner soldered shows put on by The Entertainers, who are a part of the Pelican Players. and fused), Julie Moran (skilled Anyone interested in having the Sunsations perform at an event should contact Brenda Coman at 813-642-0110, or Valerie Liotta at 813-642-8048.
Sunsations 25th Anniversary
Kiwanis Club Presents The Bodacious Brothers on March 20
THE BODACIOUS BROTHERS will perform their Variety and Top Forty Show on Sunday, March 20, at Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd., between 3 and 5 p.m. Tickets priced at $12 may be obtained at the Atrium Kiosk on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 12 noon; also at the SCC Chamber of Commerce or at the door.
soldered and fused), Bill Reeves (expert soldered and fused), Jan Love (beginner dimensional), Janet Chaffee (skilled dimensional), Bill Reeves (expert dimensional), Carol Fritschel (beginner sandblasting), Sue Wilson and Don Van Gelder (skilled sandblasting), Ron Pelton (expert sandblasting), Marie Longbottom (beginner mosaic), Karen Ransbury (skilled mosaic), Sue Peabody (expert mosaic), Thyra Andersen (beginner stepping stones), Janet O’Connor (skilled stepping stones), and Joanne Cousineau (expert stepping stones). Best of show was awarded to Bradley Showalter for his expert fused work. Sue Wilson, president and Show Chairperson, presented Bradley with the Best of Show ribbon and a $100 gift certificate donated by Glass Crafters in Sarasota (800-4224552) or www.GlassCrafters.biz). At the end of the show, the People’s Choice was awarded to Bill Reeves for his parrot depiction entered in the expert class. Bill won a Bevel Package donated by Glass Crafters. A DVD of the entire show is available for $10. To order the DVD, stop in the club room in the Arts & Crafts Building on Cherry Hills Drive between 9 a.m. and noon on weekdays or email staindglassclub@ tampabay.rr.com.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY DINNER Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the Irish Connection on Wednesday, March 16 at 6 p.m. in the Florida Room. Tickets are $20 for members and $22 for guests.
A corned beef dinner served with all the fixings will be catered by Danny Boys and comedian Danny Justice will keep us laughing The two vocalists’ program will include crowd participation, singalongs, karaoke, comedy bits/medleys. They will also play the electric guitar and provide all the way home. Come and join this active Irish group for a fun Party/Motown, Rock/Rhythm and Blues plus Seasonal and from 40’s to 90’s evening. BYOB. Info call Paddy at 938-5345, Bob at 633-7549 or New Millennium. For more information call Joe Nargolwala: 813-633-8574. Brigid at 634-8147. –Joe Nargolwala
March 2011
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Patriots Club Elects 2011 Officers
Accordion Club Concert on March 23
New club officers (l to r): Jane Keegan, Dave Floyd, Uta Kuhn, Dick Person, Don Renwick
Avsenik School of Music. Ilona and three of her friends play a Steirische harmonica, which is a type bisonoric diatonic button accordion important to the folk music of Austria, Bavaria, Slovenia and the Czech Republic. Russ and Joe Nanut play a piano accordion. Their main teacher was Klemen Leben. He was such an impressive young teacher that he was invited to Sun City Center. This is his first visit to America. The concert will feature Klemen and members of our local club including Larry Lundeen, president, Wally McIntosh and other members. A special addition is Dieter Quitsch along with Kurt and Elfi Nolden who will sing for you accompanied by Klemen Leben. The tickets are only $5 per person and are available from Ilona and Russ Merritt, 633-9694 and will go on sale at the Kiosk March 9, 9 a.m. to noon.
ARTIST OF THE MONTH MARCH 2011
ART CLUB OIL / ACRYLIC CLASSES
The SCC Art Club has selected Bruce Fallender as Artist of the Month for the month of March 2011. His art career began in Asbury Park, New Jersey while studying at the Victor Studio. He later participated in an etching course at Pratt Graphics Center in New York, studying under the direction of Michael Ponce DeLeon. A versatile artist, working in oils, watercolor, acrylics, collage and sculpture, Bruce has won numerous awards and has been accepted in the prestigious groups of “Who’s Who in Interior Design” and “Who’s Who in the World.” His works are ever changing as he explores new techniques and materials. Bruce’s works will be on display during the month of March at SCC Library, SCC Chamber of Commerce, South Shore Bank, Wells Fargo Advisors, Sun Trust Bank, A-1 Connection Realty, Welcome Center on Cherry Hills Drive and in the showcase at the front of the Art Room. News of other Art Club activities can be found at: www.artclubofscc. org. –Ed Laudano
Shirley Crist is conducting on-going oil/acrylic classes each Thursday in the Art Room from 9 a.m. to noon. Shirley first learned oil painting from Jack Richards, a renowned portrait and mural artist. While in Ohio she also studied under Mark Moon, Sigmund Shockey and Russ Colley. Moving to Florida, she taught in the Florida Keys, St. Petersburg and finally in Sun City Center. The fee for Shirley’s classes is $10 per session and the classes are on-going. There is a sign-up sheet in the Art Room or you may call Shirley at 813-633-8086. Membership in the Art Club is required for class attendance. For membership info only, call Bev Majewsky, 633-8325. –Ed Laudano
the community is being planned for June 26. More details to follow. The Patriots Club will continue the tradition of flying the U.S. Flags on S.R. 674 for the following holidays and events: Memorial Day Observance, Flag Day, July 4 th Celebration, September 11 th Observance, Veteran’s Day, plus the flags will also be flown for the 50th Anniversary Parade. Help us KEEP THEM FLYING by volunteering to help with these events. New members are always welcome. Contact Dick Person, Membership Chairperson, for more information. 813-633-0255.
China Painters Win Numerous Ribbons
The SCC China Painters Club brought home many ribbons from the 2011 Florida State Fair plus a Best of Show ribbon won by Martha Klos. Four club members entered their painted porcelain - left to right - Emilee Rugh, Peggy Kenny, Diana Young and Martha Klos. Submitted by Emilee Rugh, Publicity.
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The Accordion Club of Sun City Center is pleased to invite the residents of Sun City Center to its first concert on March 23 at 2 p.m. in the Florida Room. A very special guest entertainer is one of Europe’s rising young Stars. KLEMEN LEBEN was born in Ljubljana, Slovinia. In 2003 he was awarded the highest prize for young musicians in Slovenia. He continued his studies at the Academy of Music Franz Liszt in Weimar, Germany where he graduated with highest honors and also received his Ph.D. in Accordion Musik. During his years at Weimar, he also studied in Helsinki, Finland. He has a long list of credits, but he has remained a friendly and thoughtful young man and is an absolutely great teacher. Last summer, Ilona and Russ Merritt of Sun City Center took friends from Florida and California to Begunje, Slovenia to study at the
On Friday, January 21, 2011 the Patriots Club held its annual meeting. Officers elected for 2011 were: Uta Kuhn - President, Dick Person Vice President-Membership, Don Renwick - Vice President/CFO, Jane Keegan - Secretary, and Dave Floyd - Director at Large. Dave Floyd will also continue as the Publicity Chairperson. Events scheduled for the 2011 calendar year include: FunFest on March 19, SCC Chamber of C o m m e r c e E x p o, S u n C i t y Center’s “Hi Neighbor,” and its 50th Anniversary parade. A concert for
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March 2011
Men’s Club Hears Importance of the Mitral Valve
Sew N’ Sews Club Welcomed 20 New Quilters
(L to R):Gary Kaukonen, president of the Men’s Club, Dr. Allesandro Golino, Chief of Surgery at Manatee Memorial Hospital, Don Murphy, Men’s Club V.P for Programs, Paula Jefferson, Director of Heart, Vascular and Imaging Center for Manatee Memorial Hospital, Richard Fletcher, COO Manatee Memorial Hospital, and Kevin Dillao, CEO Manatee Healthcare System. Pictured (l to r): Dee Kelly, Jan Ring, Instructor, and Carol Marshall. Instructors provided the class with the basics of quilting, learning about quilting supplies, fabric cutting, quilting techniques and a lot more. Mastering the quilting basics will allow the students to begin sewing their own beautiful quilts. The Sew N’ Sews Club provides a place and equipment for experienced and novice stitchers or quilters to learn new techniques, to share in the joy of creating something beautiful, and to enjoy great fellowship. Sew N’ Sews Club membership
is open to any SCC Community Association member and annual dues are $10. Meetings and classes are held each day in the Arts and Crafts Building. The Sew N’ Sews Club also has a long and interesting history of service to the community. Projects during the year include sewing items of need for “The Kids Place,” The VA Hospital, RCMA and other charitable organizations. For information on becoming a member, call Linda at (813) 3902377or email scc.sew.n.sews@gmail. com.
Dr. Allesandro Golino is a cardiothoracic surgeon whose specialty is mitral valve repair. His lecture at the February meeting of the Men’s Club was on the importance of the mitral valve to a proper heart function. Other members of the Manatee Memorial Hospital and Healthcare System accompanied Dr. Golino. –John Armstrong
Woodcarvers Club Ralph Frenzilli
Semi Nude Relief -- Blue Ribbon (First Place) Horse relief --- Red Ribbon (Second Place) Golfer -- Blue Ribbon
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Ann Wood Eagle wood burning -- White Ribbon
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Officers of the Woodcarvers Club for Bark carving Gnome house 2011. Back row: Mike Lunny (Master at Chip carved plate -- Red Ribbon arms), Chuck McGervey (Treasurer), Wood burned lions eyes -- Red RibFred Joest (Secretary). Front Row: bon Bruce Petrie (Vice President), Patricia Grabowski (President). Additional Mike Lunny info: Fred Joest 634-6832.
Dennis Clift, Code Investigator for the County Code Department, presented a program to the Sun City Center Scottish Rite Club on the effect that the economy and home foreclosures has had on code violations and enforcement. He emphasized that those who walk away from a home are still responsible for damages, theft of appliances, A/C units, etc. and acts of SCC Woodcarvers participated vandalism as long as their name is still on the deed as the owner. He shared various stories and events that he has experienced for a very in the 2011 Florida Winter National Wood Art Expo and Competition informative but yet entertaining program. -Chester Ferguson held at Harborside Events Center in Fort Myers, January 22 & 23. This is one of the premier woodcarving shows in the country. There were Call me today to hear about these optional over 500 entries in the competition. features: New Car Replacement, Accident Entries had been received from seven states and two Canadian provinces. Forgiveness and Deductible Rewards. Seven world class judges evaluated the artistic works of hundreds of RACHEL A WEISSMAN, CIC, competitors. When the final results LUTCF were tallied, the SCC Woodcarvers (813) 634-7100 had been awarded 16 ribbons out of 955 Del Webb Blvd. E. Ste 102 Sun City Center 19 entries. RWEISSMAN@ALLSTATE.COM
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Don Erickson Wood Spirit -- Red Ribbon Log cabin relief -- Red Ribbon
Bob Mendrala Chip carved plate -- Blue Ribbon
Bruce Petrie Florida Panther -- Yellow Ribbon (Honorable Mention) Stylized Cougar -- Blue Ribbon Large bark carving -- Yellow Ribbon
Fred Joest Hibiscus -- Blue Ribbon
March 2011
The News of Sun City Center
Proposed Capital Projects - What...Why...How?
By Director Martin Hurwitz
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What Should Be Built?
The Capital Projects Survey 1. published elsewhere in this issue of “The NEWS of Sun City Center” is being conducted by your Board of Directors to help determine what major projects should be included 2. in the community’s multi-year plan and how they should be paid for. This article is written to stir your thoughts —not to recommend a particular project or funding method. 3.
History
In 2004 a community referendum approved spending up to $2 million to accomplish four renovation/construction projects: A New Maintenance Building; A New Exercise Room and renovation of the existing Health Center (Fitness Center); Renovation of the Little Theater (Rollins Theater) for general purpose and theater performances; and A New Combined Social Room and Café. The first two projects have been completely accomplished and the third partially accomplished. No significant action has been taken with regard to the fourth project. The $2 million allocated was used in full. In the six years since the referendum was held, the community has changed. As the population and environment has changed, our needs and desires have probably changed. The survey asks what projects you believe will best serve the community in the next few years. There are 10 suggestions offered, and you have the chance to offer your own. The discussions following each of the suggestions are offered only to stir your thoughts. They are not recommendations and do not reflect a Board position. The Board will consider all responses and then present a plan to the community for 4. its approval.
better viewing for people sitting 8. An Active Recreation Room in the back of the room. It could would provide a game room A café located in the Atrium be pushed back for banquets and gathering place for residents complex will continue the and dances, but will reduce the who are either unable to or projects approved during the amount of floor space available don’t want to take advantage 2004 referendum. Golf cart for those kinds of events. It would of our outdoor sports facilities. parking might be affected. not be designed to accommodate Wii games in particular have A lobby and ticket booth for the wheelchairs or walkers. The way become a favorite in senior Rollins Theater will continue the seats look may be considered communities. A drawback to this the projects approved during unattractive by some people. type of facility is that it would the 2004 referendum. Golf cart have to be constantly monitored 5. A larger Rollins The aterparking will be affected. by someone and the CA is not in type room with more seating New medium and large a position to hire more people. would provide more people meeting rooms for homeowners One solution could be combining the opportunity to attend associations, clubs, discussion this Recreation Room with a performances and would be groups, social organizations Café in the Atrium complex constructed with rising floor and Community Association and perhaps finding an outside levels to offer better viewing by committees and task forces will vendor who might be interested the audience. The facility could relieve a significant shortage of in operating it. The CA would also be used as a lecture hall, existing facilities. Demand for probably have to underwrite movie theater and meeting room. meeting rooms is very high. equipment maintenance and If this facility is constructed the Often a group cannot conduct some of the vendor’s operating existing Theater will be converted their event at the time they expenses. Operating hours might to other uses. The downside to want because rooms are already be limited. this project is the cost. This would booked. Occasionally an event be a very expensive project. 9. A new or expanded library with must be rescheduled because a reading or meeting room and of a higher priority need for a 6. A club facility with rooms expanded book section and dedicated to the sole use of one particular room. Competition increased computer access will club would allow clubs that have for the Florida Room, with its provide additional services and unique requirements and a need one of a kind kitchen facilities convenience for CA members. to permanently set up equipment and dance floor is particularly This project could easily be or establish a permanent sales high. Constructing a building combined with the construction room a place to do so. There has housing additional meeting of a building housing additional been little demand for such a rooms would also give the meeting rooms. building; the cost benefit ratio of community the opportunity constructing such a facility must 10. Expanded parking facilities to modernize the completely be considered. in the Atrium area—this will inadequate Association office require land to be acquired. complex, that will provide easier 7. Outdoor recreation facilities such as picnic areas, exercise Summary access for members and make a trails, walking trails and safe significantly better impression There are many other worthy bicycling areas would be of capital projects in need of dollars on potential new home buyers. great benefit to the community and space. This is your opportunity This project would probably and are relatively inexpensive to tell the CA Board what you think include the renovation of all or to construct. Finding space for should be done. If you think your part of the existing library/CA them would be a problem. In project needs to be done now, give it a office/security patrol complex order to properly establish a priority number, otherwise just write and result in a complete upgrade network of facilities, additional down your thoughts so they can be of the area’s appearance. land will need to be acquired, put on the list for consideration in Pullout-type raised seating which might be hard to find at a the future. in the rear or on the sides of good price. Community Hall would provide Cont’d on Page 16: Projects.
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March 2011
Projects from page 15.
Funding the Projects
priority we can build it, and then Last month an article in The start saving all over again. We can borrow money and NEWS of Sun City Center entitled “The Future Is Now…And We Need build more than one project now. to Look at It!” called our attention The Savings Method: to an immediate opportunity for Some of the advantages of the financing and constructing projects savings method are: comparatively inexpensively. 1. If we build only one project at a The only money currently put time, we can revise the project into the Capital Projects Fund to list every year to respond to the support major construction is the community’s changing desires. $1,200 Transfer Fee paid when 2. There are no interest payments someone buys an existing resale to be made; all our money goes home in Sun City Center. The into construction. transfer fee on new homes yet to be Some of the disadvantages of constructed was paid by WCI many years ago and was spent on the last the savings method are: round of improvements. 1. The multi-year plan never becomes firm. No long-range Assuming that sales of existing goals are established. homes continue at about the same pace, there should be about $800,000 2. Once funds are committed to a particular project, there in the Capital Fund by the end are no contingenc y funds of 2011. The current transfer fee available to take advantage of program adds about $200,000 to the new opportunities (for example Capital Fund each year. acquiring land). Two Ways of Paying for Projects
3. Once funds are committed to a particular project, there are no We can save up our money and contingency funds available to when we have enough on hand to meet currently unforeseen needs. build the project with the highest 4. Construction prices are very low right now and will probably rise in the future. Delaying projects
until we have sufficient money to pledged to repay any loan. If build will more than likely reduce transfer fee revenues do not meet the number of improvements expectations, there could be an we can consider. Anticipated impact on daily operations or increases in construction costs dues requirements. may well be more than interest This survey is not binding; it payments on borrowed money. is only to gather information on The Borrowing Method: potential projects and the funding Some of the advantages of the possibilities. borrowing method are: Look at other communities in the area and what they offer—our 1. We can do more things more objective in this survey is to find out quickly. what you—the residents—want in 2. We can take advantage of today’s improvements. lower current construction costs. Please complete the survey. 3. We can keep some of the money Indicate your three priorities, we now have in the Capital whether they are one of the projects Fund as a reserve to be able to listed or something else that you take advantage of unforeseen would like to see constructed. opportunities or problems Express your opinion on how the without jeopardizing planned projects should be financed. construction. Please return your completed 4. The multi-year plan can be survey to the CA Office not later than defined and goals set. March 21, 2011 by either putting it 5. Any borrowing will be repaid by in the box in the CA office or mailing transfer fees paid by new residents it to: moving into the community. SCC Community Association Some of the disadvantages of 1009 North Pebble Beach Blvd. the borrowing method are: Sun City Center, FL 33573 1. Borrowing costs money, adding to the cost of every project. Be sure to complete the front 2. It will take several years to pay and back of each survey. Every off any loans. That could limit member should complete the survey. spending flexibility in the future. 3. Future transfer fee or dues revenue would have to be
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A Cafe serving coffee and pastries in the Atrium complex
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More meeting rooms (some with dance floors and kitchen facilities similar to the Florida Room and several with expandable rooms similar to the Armstrong/Heritage room arrangement), offices, and other common use rooms available to anyone in the community.
A lobby and ticket booth at the existing Rollins Theater
A Cafe serving coffee and pastries in the Atrium complex
A CAPITAL PROJECTS SURVEY WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE BUILT?
________ A lobby and ticket booth at the existing Rollins Theater
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Pullout type raised seating in the rear or on the sides of Community Hall
A CAPITAL PROJECTS SURVEY WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE BUILT?
________ More meeting rooms (some with dance floors and kitchen facilities similar to the Florida Room and several with expandable rooms similar to the Armstrong/Heritage room arrangement), offices, and other common use rooms available to anyone in the community.
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Which of the below are the three most important to you? Write in your priorities where #1 is the most important and #3 is the least important.
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Pullout type raised seating in the rear or on the sides of Community Hall
Which of the below are the three most important to you? Write in your priorities where #1 is the most important and #3 is the least important.
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A larger Rollins Theater type room with more seating
An Active Recreation Room with Wii games, wi-fi, community use computers and other hi-tech opportunities.
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A new or expanded library
A larger Rollins Theater type room with more seating
An Active Recreation Room with Wii games, wi-fi, community use computers and other hi-tech opportunities.
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Additional parking facilities at the Atrium complex.
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Other (Describe)_____________________________________________________________
________ A club facility with rooms dedicated to the sole use of one club, similar to rooms in the Arts and Crafts Center. Which club (or clubs)?_____________________________________ ________ Outdoor recreation facilities for walking, biking, exercising and picnicking.
________ Additional parking facilities at the Atrium complex.
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________ A club facility with rooms dedicated to the sole use of one club, similar to rooms in the Arts and Crafts Center. Which club (or clubs)?_____________________________________ ________ Outdoor recreation facilities for walking, biking, exercising and picnicking.
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HOW WOULD YOU FUND THE PROJECTS?
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HOW WOULD YOU FUND THE PROJECTS?
It is likely that the preferred projects will require more capital funds than the Association has in the bank. Currently the only source of capital funding is the $1,200 transfer fee received whenever an existing home is re-sold. There will probably be about $800,000 in the Capital Fund by the end of 2011. We can expect to add about $200,000 a year after that if homes sell as they did in 2010 and the transfer fee is not changed. In order to finance the new capital projects would you: (Choose one)
Delay construction until all the money required is in the bank? (This could delay projects for several years until sufficient money is accumulated.)
If you chose to delay construction would you support a dues increase to put more money into the capital fund in addition to the transfer fees? (This will slowly put more money into the capital fund, about $10,000 per year for each dollar the dues are increased)
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If you chose to delay construction would you support a dues increase to put more money into the capital fund in addition to the transfer fees? (This will slowly put more money into the capital fund, about $10,000 per year for each dollar the dues are increased)
Yes _____ or No ______ How much? ______ ________
Support a bond issue or other funding instrument where we would borrow money against the future collection of transfer fees? Capital funds now in the bank may be held in reserve to back up the transfer fee collections and support the debt repayment. Dues would not be increased under this plan unless transfer fee collections fell significantly below expectations. (This would allow us to accomplish some projects immediately.)
Yes _____ or No ______ How much? ______
Delay construction until all the money required is in the bank? (This could delay projects for several years until sufficient money is accumulated.)
It is likely that the preferred projects will require more capital funds than the Association has in the bank. Currently the only source of capital funding is the $1,200 transfer fee received whenever an existing home is re-sold. There will probably be about $800,000 in the Capital Fund by the end of 2011. We can expect to add about $200,000 a year after that if homes sell as they did in 2010 and the transfer fee is not changed. In order to finance the new capital projects would you: (Choose one) ________
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Support a bond issue or other funding instrument where we would borrow money against the future collection of transfer fees? Capital funds now in the bank may be held in reserve to back up the transfer fee collections and support the debt repayment. Dues would not be increased under this plan unless transfer fee collections fell significantly below expectations. (This would allow us to accomplish some projects immediately.)
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Scandinavian Club The S candinavian Club of Sun City Center announces more details of their upcoming events for members and guests:.
will speak on the fascinating subject of “Norse Mythology.” She has always been a large draw, so we look forward to an eager audience.
Live Piano Music: On March 17 at the ‘ Episcopal Church from 9:30-11:30 a.m.- Sun City Center’s own Chuck Wirick will present a marvelous display of his piano virtuosity playing Grieg, Sibelius, Abba, Hans Christian Anderson, etc. He is known for directing local choruses and providing music for local theater groups. Come and enjoy his music. Following the concert, the club will be give a tour of the new organ chamber at the church.
Wine and Cheese: In May - To close out our current season, we are planning a wine and cheese socializing party, at a local venue in Sun City Center.
Norse Mythology: O n Ap r i l 2 7 - Yv o n n e Ponsor, the former dean of the Community Church College and a recognized expert on mythology,
Each event will have a small admission charge per person. Actual dates and specific details for March, April and May will be announced monthly. For further information ab out t he club and to ma ke reservations for March, call 634 1927. –President Carl Johnson Scandinavian Club
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The Sun City Center Men’s Club will hold its monthly meeting on March 16, 2011 at 11:30 a.m. in Community Hall on South Pebble Beach. The guest speaker is Dr. Allen A. Witt, the founding Academic On February 13, 2011 the SCC Men’s Club held its annual members and Dean for the South Shore Campus of wives Valentine’s Day Dinner/Dance at Community Hall on South Pebble Hillsborough Community College. Beach. Music was provided by Darlene and Larry Meadows, good music, Dr.Witt is nationally known as a historian of the community college good fun. (Photos provided by John Armstrong.) movement. The luncheon by Banquet Masters will follow and cost $12. Reservations are required. Call the Automated Reservation System to make your reservation after March 1. For information on the Men’s Club call 634-6434.
Men’s Club Members and Wives Valentine Dance
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SMALL PAINTINGS DISPLAY
Susan Corbett has been selected to display a series of her small watercolor artworks during the month of March 2011. Her formal art training was acquired at Paier School of Art in Connecticut, which helped ignite her subsequent passion for watercolors. Her works feature angels hidden in the paintings, the angels representing the many friends that are there for her in times of need. Susan’s works can be seen during March, displayed in the showcase outside the The Gallery, which is located adjacent to the Art Room. –Ed Laudano
SEW ‘N SEWS RAFFLE HANDMADE QUILT
Nothing like a good conversation with a good meal and drinks.
Dancing to the song YMCA and having a great time. Shake it up.
SCC Big Band Dance Club Saturday, March 12 7-10 p.m. at Community Hall. Come Dance With Us
Oldies But Goodies Dance Club Music from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s Sunday – March 27, 2011 Community Hall 7 – 10 p.m. Entertainment: Ricky & Frankie Cost: $5 per person Members Free BYOB For more info call: 633-5649
Come join us for a fun filled Pam Davis, Sew N’ Sews co-president, shows off evening dancing to the music Dresden Plate handmade quilt to be raffled off this month. of Sun City Center’s own live The Sun City Center Sew N’ to 3 p.m. from now until March 16. 18-piece Swing Band playing Sews Club is raffling a one-of-a-kind Tickets can also be purchased at the the “Music Of Your Life” from Dresden Plate handmade quilt. This Sun City Center FunFest on March the 1940s, 50s and 60s. lovely quilt (94” x 76”) was assembled 19. Drawing for the quilt will take Non-season ticket holders $9 at the door. Dress code: Dressy attire for the ladies and jackets (ties optional) for the men. Info. Call Charlie 642-8172 –Charlie Bostick
by the Sew N’ Sews quilters as a group project. The Dresden Plate design is made of blocks with fabric appliquéd in a series of radiating “petals” with flat sides. Tickets for the quilt drawing are available for sale for $1 each and can be purchased at the SCC Sewing Club Room in the Arts and Crafts Building on Tuesday or Thursday from noon
place on April 12 at the Sew N’ Sews spring luncheon. It is not necessary to be present to win. Proceeds from the raffle will be used for materials for charitable projects. For information on becoming a member, call Linda at (813) 390-2377 or email scc.sew.n.sews@gmail.com.
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Club Happenings 7 “Toast to the Irish” Square Dance
We’ll be wearin’ the green, doing a jig or two and raising our glasses in celebration on Friday, March 11, 2011 when the SUN CITY SWINGERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB holds its “Toast to the Irish” Mainstream/Plus Square Dance. To help put the dancers in the “Irish Mood,” members will provide appropriate finger food (green?) and the club will supply the beverages. So get your dancing shoes on and get ready for a great night of fun—come join us for this March special event dance.
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These special dances, along with the club’s regular Friday Mainstream/ Plus dances are held in Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. PreRounds 7-7:30 p.m. Mainstream/ Plus Dance 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Gary Brown calls on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Friday of the month; Art Springer calls on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. Pat Hagen cues. A square dance beginners class and a Plus workshop are held every Tuesday in Room 3 of Community Hall, 7 - 9 p.m. Van Coble is the instructor. The Club will participate in the SCC Fun Fest with a square dance demonstration and enter a decorated golf cart in the FunFest parade. NOTICE: No dance will be held Friday March 18, 2011 and Friday March 25, 2011. Square Dancers: come join us for this special dance and every Friday for great dancing, fellowship and refreshments.. For further information, call Sue at 633-8780 or Gail at 633-1297. –Dick Schultz
Viruses Sometimes Attack the Heart
DEAR DR. DONOHUE: A friend in his late 40s thought he had the flu and called his doctor for medicine. Later he had trouble breathing and went to the emergency room, where they said he was having a heart attack. Several hours later, he passed away. An autopsy showed that a virus had attacked his heart. I know there are many types of viruses, but what kind did he have? How does a person get this kind of virus? If it had been found in time, could something have been done to stop it? — R.R. A N S W E R : Yo u r f r i e n d h a d myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart. Viruses are one cause of it. The virus most often involved is the Coxsackie virus, named after the New York town where it was first identified. Myocarditis can be so mild that it produces no symptoms. Or it can be so overwhelming that it is fatal. It occurs at any age. Often, a respiratory infection (even a common cold) or a gastrointestinal disorder (stomach flu) might precede it. A young person— and your friend is considered young — struggling
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to breathe puts the doctor on alert to suspect that a failing heart is responsible and that a viral infection of the heart could be the cause. Coxsackie viruses are transmitted from one person to the next through respiratory droplets or from foods, hands or utensils contaminated with the virus. We have no medicine that kills this virus. Most of the time, none is needed, since nearly all Coxsackie infections are minor troubles. In cases like your friend’s, medicines to keep the heart beating forcefully usually can tide a person over the dangerous period of heart failure. Your friend’s story is tragic. The booklet on congestive heart failure describes the more common kinds of it, not the kind due to viral infections. Readers can order a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue — No. 103W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853- 6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the reader’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. *** Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. © 2011 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved
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Published Authors Residing in SCC
(A continuing column by News staff writer Marie Wood.)
Who Wrote That Book – Sister Janet
Janet Ractenwald (aka Sister Janet) loves art, children and animals. Her children’s book Skittles Finds Friends in the Storm is completely illustrated with her distinctive art work. Sister Janet is a member of the Sisters for Christian Community. She was born in Pennsylvania and has lived in Sun City Center for seven years, deciding to move here after friends settled here. She attended Wheeling University in West Virginia and Mundelein College in Chicago and joined the Catholic order when she was about 20 years old. She said she felt the call for this vocation earlier but decided to wait until she was a little older before making this serious life decision. Sister Janet
has worked with the poor in many areas and now teaches religion classes at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Wimauma. Her love for Skittles, who is a resident of Sun City Center, inspired her to try writing a book about him. She likes to visit Skittles and always brings him a treat. Sister Janet’s artistic talent made it possible for her to do the full-page illustrations in her book. She has had her art displayed in many shows and has won several awards for her watercolor paintings. She hopes that children reading this book will learn and understand about friendship and how we find friends by opening our hearts to let them in.
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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 7:15 PM TORAH STUDY SATURDAY AT 12 NOON MORNING SERVICES 2ND AND 4TH SATURDAY 10AM RABBI: PHILIP ARONSON - CANTOR: DR. SAM ISAAK ALL ARE WELCOME
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Military Affairs
Col. George Mercer Brooke Chapter of DAR awarded the DAR American History Essay Award to Ashlei Nicole Skelton at their 35th Annual Invitational Luncheon. Ashlei had the winning essay on “Memoirs of Paul Revere.” Other participants were Brianna Patton, David Dozier and Liam Brown all of Leroy Collins Elementary School. Ashlei’s essay now will go to Florida State DAR to be judged for a State award.
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SUN CITY CENTER VETERAN’S ST. PATTY PARTY
The annual Sun City Center Veterans’ Dinner/Dance will take place Saturday, March 12, 2011 in the Community Association’s Florida Room. It is sponsored by the Sun City Center Veteran Organizations and all veterans and friends are welcome. A social hour with appetizers will start at 5 p.m. A three-entree buffet (steamship round of beef, chicken marsala, and corned beef and cabbage) by Banquet Masters with their famous dessert bar of assorted cakes will follow at 6 p.m. The program will be both patriotic and entertaining. Music and dancing by Salvina will follow dinner. There will be additional special entertainment. Dress is informal – wear something green. BYOB and setups. There will be a “Happy Hour Basket” raffle. Cost is $26 per person. Tickets are available through the American Legion (633-4059), Leathernecks (634-6375), MOAA (633-8581), MOWW (642-9820), VFW (6347819), or for general sales (6347777). –Paul Wheat
MOAA/Men’s Club-Sponsor Mobile Outreach Clinic
T h e M i l i t a r y O f f i c e r s if not already in the electronic Association of America (MOAA), medical file. along with the Sun City Center Men’s A general health screening, Club, is again sponsoring the use of which will include information the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital relative to the importance of early Mobile Outreach Clinic at this year’s recognition and treatment (diet vs. SCC Fun Fest, which will take place medication) of Type II diabetes, at the Atrium on Saturday, March 19, will be provided. Enrollment for Left to right Ellen Cyr, American 2011. The clinic will be open, at no veterans (including new Category History Essay Chairman, Ashei’s cost, to all area veterans residing in 8 patients), may be requested. The Father, Ashlei Skelton and Beverly SCC and the surrounding area. The clinic will then have the capability Engles, Regent. clinic has three private exam rooms, to document any pertinent findings a bathroom, two wheelchair lifts and or recommendations in the VA DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS DAV CHAPTER 110 many other “extras.” electronic medical record. Required documentation for If there are any questions enrollment will be a DD214 or regarding utilizing the mobile clinic current VA card. Medication lists please contact: Frank Kepley (813) should be available for review by Sun City Center has a DAV van passenger van and does not require doctor or pharmacists. Also, past 642-0801 (MOAA); or Sam Smith that was donated to Tampa’s James a commercial driver’s license to medical documents related to current (813)-746-1989 (Men’s Club). A. Haley Veterans Hospital by the drive. If you can spare at least one complaint/illness should be available –Capt.B. Frank Kepley, USN (Ret.) local DAV Chapter 110. Veterans day a month, it will surely help out are transported Monday through the veterans of our community. If Friday, departing SCC at 6:30 a.m. interested, please contact the chapter VA Fisher House manager addresses MOAA and returning at 1 p.m. This van is commander, Tom Williams, at (813) Paula Welenc, LTC USAF, (Ret) for all veterans to use but is NOT 777-0914 or email Helmut Haberl at manager of the Fisher House located wheelchair accessible. To schedule oxlic1@verizon.net. at James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, a ride, call 634-0302. A seven-day The DAV meetings are held was the featured speaker on February advance notice is needed. every fourth Thursday of the month 2 at the SCC Chapter of the Military The DAV is in need of volunteers in the Caper Room. Lunch is served Officers Association of America luncheon.The meeting took place in the to drive this van. This is a seven- at noon; meeting starts at 1 p.m. Atrium Florida Room. Paula joined the staff of the Note: Rebecca O’Dell, an appellate attorney practicing before the U.S. Supreme hospital specifically to develop their Court, Eleventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals and Florida Supreme Court, Fisher House program and open the was the featured speaker at the March 2 meeting of MOAA. She has been house, which accepted its first guests in traveling around the country speaking on “Our Current Constitutional July of 2007. The Fisher House program Col. James Shumway, USA (Ret.), Crisis.” Regrettably, the March issue of The NEWS was not delivered in time is a unique private-public partnership president of MOAA, and LCol. Paula to announce this event. that supports America’s military in Welenc, USAF (Ret.), Fisher House their time of need.There are 52 such Manager, Tampa James A. Haley V.A. Vision loss caused by macular degeneration and other conditions such as diabetes can make houses scattered around the nation. The program recognizes the special distances for specialized medical care, reading small print and completing daily activities difficult. sacrifices of our men and women in Fisher House Foundation donates Low vision ehabilitation services, low vision aids and technology are now uniform and the hardships of military “comfort homes,” built on the grounds service by meeting a humanitarian of major military and VA medical available in Sun City Center at the: need beyond that normally provided centers. These homes enable family by the Departments of Defense and members to be close to a loved one at the most stressful times - during Veterans Affairs. the hospitalization for an unexpected Because members of the military illness, disease, or injury. 918 N. PEBBLE BEACH BLVD. and their families are stationed –Capt B. Frank Kepley, USN(Ret) worldwide and must often travel great WWW.OTREHABSOLUTIONS.COM
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(Answers to frequently asked questions at the CA) By Susan Muise
“Can I park on the sidewalks in Sun City Center?” No. The sidewalks in Sun City Center are not meant to hold the weight of a car. Also, many of our residents use electric scooters to get around and cannot get past a car or even a golf cart that is parked on the sidewalk. If someone on an electric scooter tries to go around a car or golf cart parked on the sidewalk, they are in danger of toppling over as they try to make the change from the sidewalk to the grass. Since there is plenty of room for parking in the street, it seems selfish to possibly damage the sidewalks and have the county use our tax dollars to repair them or to create a huge disadvantage for those of our neighbors in electric scooters. Please, please be mindful of what you are doing when you park your car or golf cart. And be mindful that you leave enough room when you park your car in the street so that other cars can go by safely. If you park on a curve, please check to make sure other drivers will be able
to see any other cars coming around the curve. Be extra careful when attending yard sales. Parking should be on the same side of the street as the yard sale so that traffic can safely get by. We need to think about the same thing on trash day when we pile our trash on the sidewalk in front of our homes. Folks in electric scooters, wheel chairs or even those walking often cannot get around our trash. Put your trash on your grass or in your driveway. The trash people will still pick it up. It doesn’t take much to be a good neighbor, and someday you may be in the position of having to try to get around an obstacle without your full mobility. Then you will appreciate those who have taken the time to park carefully and those who keep trash out of your way so that you have full view of the sidewalk and street ahead.
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PHOTOS BY MARLENE GREENBERG
C. A. R. E.
Minnie Minnie is a Terrier mix who was brought to the shelter with her three siblings. Her placement at C.A.R.E. came just in time. Minnie was in very poor condition upon arrival. She is also the smallest of the pack. Now that she has received lots of TLC, Minnie is growing into a healthy and beautiful little girl. Her mini size doesn’t stop her from running the show. She loves to tease her brothers and then run when they finally have had enough of her. Minnie is very affectionate with people and has the cutest little arf! when she wants your attention. The pack are a blast to watch play together but each would love to call somewhere “home.” As part of Minnie’s adoption, she will be spayed and microchipped. She is current on her shots. DOB: November 3, 2010.
Shoney Shoney is a small but beautiful girl so she probably doesn’t hang around the big boys too much. She is a small gray and white domestic short hair girl and was brought into C.A.R.E. with three buddies. Unfortunately her owner could no longer provide much needed care. Shoney is a sweet cat who likes to be held but be sure to hold her securely under her feet. She will stay with you purring all the time. She likes to let you pet her chin and neck. Shoney has been spayed and brought up-to-date on her shots and microchipped. DOB: June 2006.
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A Little Advice from Consumer Affairs ... By Susan Muise
Consumer Complaints or Questions? Sun City Center residents are encouraged to contact Susan Muise at the CA Office if they have a consumer complaint and would like the assistance of the Hillsborough County Consumer Protection Agency. Investigators are available for appointments right here in Sun City Center on the second and fourth Friday of each month. Consumer Protection also partners with State Attorney Mark Ober’s office and a representative can be made available in person or by telephone to address some legal issues related to fraud and consumer protection. Common complaints handled by Consumer Protection include problems with contractors working in your home, automobile purchases and repair problems, landlord-tenant relations, warranties, appliances,
mail orders and telemarketing, and Internet fraud. Residents can schedule appointments about their complaints by calling Susan at 6333500. This service is provided at no cost to the consumer. Visit Consumer Protection on the web at www.hillsboroughcounty. org/consumerprotection. Note: A representative from the Public Defender’s Office is available to speak with Sun City Center residents on the third Wednesday of each month in the Pelican Room (next door to Ceramics, facing Lawn Bowling) from 10 to 11:30 a.m. No appointment is necessary.
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SPORTS Trainer will give you a great workout without the balance requirements of a traditional elliptical trainer. You r F it ne ss C om m itte e carefully evaluates new equipment for safety, ease of use and fitness benefits before making selections. The Committee works closely with the CA manager and treasurer to make sure that new equipment meets budget restrictions and replacement guidelines. The Fitness Center offers a range of exercise equipment unparalleled in our type of community. Break away from old habits and try out the new equipment. Remember, exercise is the Fountain of Youth, and variety is the Spice of Life. Free training is available for CA members. See a Fitness Center attendant or call Jim Blackstone, 6346387, for details.
Chris Deiss is working out on the new Cybex Total Body Arc Trainer (Machine #25). Chris’ workouts have helped him lose 180 pounds and counting!
The Annual Lawn Bowling Challenge match between the lady members of Sun Coasters and men members of Pebble Beach Lawn Bowling Clubs was played on Thursday, February 17. The men had won the three previous encounters, so the ladies were hoping for a victory. Regretfully, it was not to be, even though the ladies won four of the six matches played. Their total points (ends won) were 47 for the men, 43 for the ladies.
President Geri Shayman presented the trophy to the Pebble Beach President David Meixner. Every year the Sun Coasters and Pebble Beach teams play in the West Coast Florida League against Sarasota and Lakeland. The final match against Sarasota was played at Sun City Center the day before the Challenge match, and the result was a tie. The men and the ladies each won six of their 12 matches. Unfortunately it was not enough to secure first place; however, Sun City Center finished a close second in the league. The Challenge match the following day between the Men and Ladies was the finale to an enjoyable season of competitive matches which had started just after Christmas. After the match the players –David Burbery and guests enjoyed food and drink in the clubhouse, and Sun Coasters
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Five new pieces of equipment were recently installed at the Sun City Center Fitness Center. Three new True Treadmills were installed to replace aging units. The new machines feature a low deck (7” above the floor), individual fans and easy to use controls. Speed and incline adjustments are controlled by a fingertip and make these units convenient for all levels of users. A new Cybex Total Body Arc Trainer was also installed. The Lower Body Arc Trainer installed last year has proven to be extremely popular and the new unit offers upper and lower body resistance to allow for the ultimate cardiovascular workout. Finally, an Octane Seated Elliptical Cross Trainer was installed. This equipment offers all the benefits of a conventional, total body elliptical trainer with the comfort and stability of a recumbent bike. The Seated Cross
Lawn Bowling Match Results in Close Challenge by the Ladies
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Golf League Results, Pictures and More
SCC Men’s Golf 1/20/2011: 2-man Chicago: White Tee: 1st place: Jerry Hart/Ron Bimson, Plus 6; 2 nd place: Bert Poulinill Pachler, Plus 5. Green Tee: 1st place: Jerry Huebner/Les Easton, Plus 14; 2nd place: Charles Schindler/Carl Lingertot, Plus 13. 1/27/2011: 2-man team low net: White Tee: 1st place: Mike Gomes/ Mike Sharpe, 144; 2 nd place: Ed Weber/Jim Rottman, 145. Green Tee: 1st place tie: Harold Geldbach/ Walter Wight and George Nelson/ Carl Lingertot, 139. 2/3/2011: 4-man best 2 balls net: 1st place: Chul Kim, Dave Ransbury, Ron Bimson and Ken Defreeuw, 129 ; 2nd place: Bert Poulin, Ron Golik, Ken Wagner and Jim Cosgrove, 130. Green Tee: 1st place: Gene Hoying, Mike Prach, Les Easton and Carl Lingertot, 119; 2 nd place: Harold Geldbach, Chuck Alber, Jim Sutter and Paul Honnolod, Dick Mooney, Rocky Pucci, Bob Keyes and George Nelson (blind draw), 176. Longest drive (Green tee) Ray Shaw; (White tee) John Vogeltanz; Closest to pin #8 Lakes: (tie) Bob Marks and Bob Arendt. 2/17/2011: Individual Chicago: White Tee: 1st place: Chul Kim, Plus 4; 2nd place: Ken Wagner, Plus 3. Green Tee: 1st place: Tony Torre, Plus 8; 2nd place: Mike Prach, Plus 7.
Sandpiper Men’s Day Gathering Left to right: Jim Rottman, Tom Ritenour, Jerry Hart, and Ken DeFreeuw. Jim, Jerry, and Ken are the chairmen of the new Captain’s Committee for men at the Sandpiper Golf Course and Tom is the Director of Golf for ClubLink in Sun City Center. The goal of the committee and Clublink is to increase the number of members playing in the Men’s Day event each Thursday at Sandpiper. Special tournaments with food and refreshments are planned throughout the year in addition to the weekly events.
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Hogans League of Sun City Center and Kings Point 1/18/2011: Riverside, h-Skins: Winning 1 skin each (qualifying members)– Jim Hanson, Van daCosta, John Schachte, Bob Oler, Rich Lucidi & Roy Clark. Low-net: Roy Clark, 71; Low-gross: Roy Clark, 92.
Hogans League of Sun City Center and Kings Point Cont’d. drizzling rain): Apollo Beach, h-Skins: 1st : two-way tie @ 6 skins each – Paul Maki & Don Peasley. Low-nets: Paul Maki, 64; Low-gross: Bob Harris, 88. 2/9/11: Bloomingdale, flighted h-Skins: Flight #1: 4 skins each – Jay Sparkman, Bill Poirier, Bob Layer, Dick Ihrke, Paul Maki, Syl Amos & Dave Diehl. Low-net: Jay Sparkman, 67; Low-gross: Chip Wood, 87. Flight #2: 1st : Steve MacDonald, 4 skins; 2nd : Jenice Taylor, 3 skins. Low-net: Steve MacDonald, 67; Low-gross: Steve MacDonald, 94.
1/20/2011: Diamond Hill, h-Skins: Flight #1: 1st : two-way tie @ 6 skins each – Jim Hanson & Dick Irhke; 2nd: two-way tie @ 3 skins each – Jay Sparkman & Ruben Jones. Lownet: Dick Ihrke, 67; Low-gross: Bill Cundy, 89. Flight #2: 1st : Woody Nelson, 6 skins; 2nd : three-way tie @ 3 skins each – Bill Hagen, Jerry Stemas & Bob Layer. Low-net: Jerry 2/11/11: Buffalo Creek, h-Skins: 1st : Stemas, 66 (3skins); Low-gross: Jerry Dick Ihrke, 6 skins; 2nd : Bill Cundy, 4 skins. Low-net: Dick Ihrke, 67; LowStemas, 83. gross: Dave Briton, 92. 1/22/2011: Apollo Beach, h-Skins: 2/12/2011: Apollo Beach, h-Skins: 1st : Rich Lucidi, 6 skins; 2nd : tied st 1 : Woody Nelson, 8 skins; 2 nd : @ 3 skins each- Woody Nelson, Bill John Schachte, 4 skins. Low-net: Poirier, Jim Hanson, Mo Lang, Roy Terry Upson, 71; Low-gross: Terry Clark & Don Mowry. Low-net: Mo Upson, 96. Lang 71; Low-gross: Bill Poirier 94. 2/15/2011: Riverside, a-Skins: 6 skins 1/24/11: Summerfield, h-Skins: each – Dick Ihrke,Charlie Strimpell, Flight #1: 1st : Paul Maki, 12 skins; Rich Lucidi & Dan Stephens. Low2nd : John Schachte, 8 skins. Low- net: Bill Cundy, 67; Low-gross: Buzz net: Chip Wood, 75; Low-gross: Wetzel, 83. Chip Wood, 86. Flight #2: 1st : Jerry Reservations are required to Stemas; 2nd : two-way tie: Jenice play with the Hogans. Taylor & Cheryl Sari. Low-net: Jerry Contact ArtSwallow@aol.com Stemas, 63; Low-gross: Jerry Stemas, 80 (new Hogans record from snr T’s). or visit hogans-golf.com. 1/26/2011: Bloomingdale, skins & lo-nets: 1st : John Schachte, 4 skins; 2nd : two-way tie @ 3 skins each – Bob Layer & Paul Maki. Low-net: Paul Maki, 68; Low-gross: Tom Kirchen, 99. 1/28/2011: Buffalo Creek, h-Skins: 1st: Johns Schachte, 6 skins; 2nd : fourway tie @ 3 skins each – Ruben Jones, Fred Mayes, Dick Ihrke & Charlie Strimpell. Low-net: Doc Lamiano, 72; Low-gross tie: John Schachte & Ed Ristan, 89. 1/29/2011: Apollo Beach, skins: Winning skins were: Bill Poirier, Woody Nelson, Jerry Stemas, Rich Lucidi, Don Leath, Mo Lang, Paul Maki & Don Peasley. Low-net: Jerry Stemas, 66; Low-gross: Jerry Stemas, 83. 2/1/2011: Riverside, h-skins: FLIGHT #1: 1st : Jim Hanson, 6 skins; 2nd : two-way tie @ 4 skins each – Bob Harris & Rich Lucidi. Low-net: Jim Hanson, 67; Low-gross: Ruben Jones. 2/3/2011: Diamond Hill, h-Skins: FLIGHT #1: 1st : Paul Maki, 9 skins; 2nd : Steve MacDonal, 6 skins. Lownet: Paul Maki, 62; Low-gross: Dave Briton, 78 (new course record., old record held by Chip Wood). FLIGHT #2: 1st : two-way tie @ 9 skins each – Doc Lamiano & Bob Layer. Lownet: Bob Layer, 65; Low-gross: Doc Lamiano, 86. 2/5/2011 (in Florida “dew” aka
March 2011
SCC WGA 18-Hole 1/21/ 2011: LOW GROSS/LOW NET: Low Gross: Flight 1: Judie Schafers, 76; Flight 2: Connie Toussaint, 92; Flight 3: Bobbie Ulbrich, 94; Flight 4: Shirley Vilinsky, 101. Low Net: Flight 1: 1st place: Judy Scheel-Fenwick, 67; 2nd place: Betty Lou Rosborough, 69. Flight 2: 1st place: Mimi Marks, 72*, 2nd place: Pam LeCren, 72*. Flight 3: 1st place: Insook Kim, 73; 2nd place: Suzy White, 74. Flight 4: 1st place: Edna McLemore, 71; 2nd place: Priscilla Haney, 72*. *Tie decided by card match. –Judie Schafers
Hogans League March Schedule Date 3/1 3/3 3/5 3/7 3/9 3/11 3/12 3/15 3/17 3/19 3/21 3/23 3/25 3/26 3/29 3/31
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Course Riverside Diamond Hill Apollo Beach Summerfield Bloomingdale Buffalo Creek Apollo Beach Riverside Diamond Hill Apollo Beach Summerfield Bloomingdale Buffalo Creek Apollo Beach Riverside Diamond Hill
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Valentine’s – A Good Reason for a Party!
On Sunday, March 27, a golf tournament will be held at Sandpiper GC in memory of Larry Brown. All proceeds will go to the Moffitt Cancer Foundation. The cost is $25 per person.The format will be a scramble with prizes for top Men’s/Women’s/Mixed teams. The tournament will be open to all SCC golfers and will have a 12 p.m. shotgun start with food and prizes immediately following at the Renaissance clubhouse. Sign-up sheets are posted in the Sandpiper pro shop as well as the other area courses. For anyone in SCC that cannot play but would like to make a contribution to honor someone whohas been touched by cancer, please email or call Judy Brown. We would like to encourage contributors to send us a picture of the person being honored/remembered and designate their favorite hole at Sandpiper. For information: jabrown45@live.com or call 642-8072.
Golf Tourney at Renaissance March 26
Flashing his now trademark perma-smirk and hoisting the Lombardi Trophy high into the air, one thing had become clear for Aaron Rogers: The proverbial monkey was off his back — the Bart Starr era was finally over in Green Bay. Of course, Starr has Center two Super The Bowl annual Sun City wins to his credit, but it can Swim Dancers’ show willperformance be in be argued that Rogers’ on lap Superpool Bowlat Sunday equaled the Atrium 961 North Starr’s numbers from both games. Course Lane on North Pebble Beach And while it was a different era and Boulevarda on March 5 of at play, 2 p.m. different style it’s hard to believe Starr or any the Hall of The theme this year isof“What’s Fame quarterbacks in attendance in a Name?” and will Rogers featureinfigures could match terms of at varioussheer levels of difficulty. talent. Oh yeah, the guy Rogers replaced? T h e That t a No. l e n4tguy e d they s wcalled imm rs thee“gunchoreographed own numbers slinger”?their In terms of accuracy — or, morethe precisely — combining proximity, Brett interpreting music, Favre’s passes and wouldn’t have been rhythm, swimming dancing. in the same ZIP code by compariRehearsals son. began last fall with “He times was throwing practices three a week.lasers Manyout there,” Young said on a recent of the songs will Steve be familiar melodies. edition of Michael Kay’s ESPN This year the Swim Dancers radio show. Young,welcome of course, five newknows members who be a something aboutwill following legend. participating in Joe theMontana show. certainly left a huge shadow hanging over Young at The Swim Dancers fortunate San Francisco in are the ‘80s. In terms of have achieving continued success at this year to as guest swimmers the helm of a team, he’s one of the the Aquatic Dancers from The few quarterbacks in recent memory
Donna Byrne, chili winner.
that delivered. Young is quick to point out one small difference, however: “My [legend] was standing on the sideline!” (Montana hadn’t yet The six winners of the St. made the move to Kansas City.) Valentine’s Day Fun Day Normally you’d feel bad for a guy like Rogers. He led the Green lawn bowling event. Photos Bay Packers through an incredible provided by David Burbery. march to the championship. Facing elimination during the regular season and having to win the hard way — their road to the Super Bowl was, literally, spent playing on the road — it was Rogers’ cool smile and rocket arm that propelled this year’s champion. He deserves to stand on his merit ... he shouldn’t have to hear his name in the same sentence as Favre’s every time someone mentions this victory. But it’s a form of schadenfreude for anyone remotely attached to the Packers, die hard or even casual sports fans. They’ve endured years of tear-drenched press conferences from Favre, the boring “will he or won’t he” conjecture from the sports-talk gurus. He’s a guy that went from Title Town’s savior to “Purple Judas” in a span of three years. But before he took over the reins in Minnesota, Favre made that disastrous turn off the New Jersey Turnpike, his very bonfire of the vanities played out in text message after text message. He moved on after that one season as quarterback for the Jets, but his reputation has been left stuck in the mud somewhere in the swamps of Jersey. At 28, Rogers has more than enough gas in his tank, and after that Super Bowl performance, it’s SUN SWIM DANCERS: Back row (l to r): Lorraine Lowell, clearCITY he hasCENTER the drive, too. Mark Vasto is a veteran Christine Kerstyn, GinnysportsWilliams, Susan Muise, Barbara D’Entremont. writer and publisher of The Kansas Front row (l to r): Rosemary Riley, Verlee Clinefelter, Kathy Thomas. City Luminary.
SCC SWIM DANCERS SHOW ON MARCH 5 AT 2 P.M.
St. John the Divine’s 5th Golf Outing will be held Saturday, March Villages. They will be performing 26, 2011 at Club Renaissance in Sun numbers such as “Brian’s Song” and City Center, 2121 S. Pebble Beach. two others. There will be prizes, raffles, games, fun and an 18-Hole game. Cart and green fees are included in the cost. A full three-course lunch follows play. Teams will consist of four men, four women, or two couples (male and female). Golfers form their own four-person team and will play a four-person scramble. The play will be flighted and handicapped. Players’ spouses may attend the lunch at a cost of $25. Please make entry before March 19. All participants are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for the Food Pantry. The donation will entitle them to one raffle ticket. Perhaps people can ask a few friends to chip in some sort of goodie they might bring to a party (e.g. chips, pretzels, nuts, cheeses, wine or nonperishable hors d’oeuvre). Then, put them in a basket to be raffled at the golf outing. Questions? Call Ilene Hemingway at 633-6564.
Don’t forget to set your clocks FORWARD on March 13!
Sportswriters needed!
If you are interested in any of the sporting activities going on in and around Sun City Center, The NEWS could use you as a staff writer. Please contact Karen Jones at sccnews@verizon.net.
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Scramble for Moffitt
After Fun Day of Lawn Bowling, participants enjoy chili and desert.
February 14, 2011
A Hole-In-One was recorded on January 31 by Ronald Bimson on Sandpiper Palms hole #2, 151 yards. He used his 5-wood. This event was witnessed by playing partners Anthony Treadwell and Harold Geldbach.
PHOTO PROVIDED BY BARBARA D’ENTREMONT
A Hole-In-One was recorded on January 18 by Andy Bishop on Sandpiper Lakes hole #8, 161 yards. He used his 7-wood. This event was witnessed by playing partners Ralph Frenzilli and Bill Van De Kreeke.
Sun City Center Lawn Bowling Club Members celebrated St. Valentine’s Day on Sunday, February 13, with a Fun Day Tournament, a chili lunch and a delicious high cholesterol dessert to round things off. Valentine’s Day was a great excuse to dress up in red, and have a party! The many dishes of chili were judged, and the winner was Donna Byrne. The prize, a bottle of wine, was enjoyed by Donna and all of those sharing her table! The six winners, who scored the highest amount of points in the Fun Lawn Bowling Tournament, were Rick Abell, Pam Abell, Joe Mignogna (top score), Pat Smith, Brenda Perkins and Gina Saxton. Roger That –David Burbery
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MOVIES at the Rollins Theater March 7 “Les Miserables - The 25th Anniversary Concert” 170 min. NR Experience the event of a lifetime with this spectacular 25th anniversary celebration of one of the most popular musicals ever written. This momentous film captures the excitement of two magnificent sold-out performances that were watched live around the world. With a phenomenal all-star cast, including pop star Nick Jonas (Jonas Brothers), Tony® Award winner Lea Salonga (the voice of Disney’s Mulan and Princess Jasmine), and over 500 additional artists and musicians, revel in the songs of the unforgettable characters as they struggle for redemption and revolution. March 14 “Life As We Know It” 112 min. PG Holly (Katherine Heigl) is an up-and-coming caterer and Messer (Josh Duhamel) is a promising network sports director. After a disastrous first date, all they have is common is their dislike for each other and their love for their goddaughter Sophie. But when they suddenly become all Sophie has in this world, Holly and Messer must set their differences aside. Judging career ambitions and competing social calendars, they’ll have to find common ground while living under the same roof.
March 28 “The Social Network” 120 min. PG They all laughed at college nerd Mark Zuckerberg, whose idea for a socialn e t wor k i ng s ite m a d e him a billionaire. The Social Network, is a fast and witty creation myth about how Facebook grew from Zuckerberg’s insecure geek-at-Harvard days into a phenomenon with 500 million users The Social Network is a galloping piece of entertainment, a smart ride with smart people… who sometimes do dumb things. --Robert Horton. Actors: Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake, Armie Hammer, Brenda Song.
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