The News of Sun City Center Oct 2011

The News of October 2011 - ISSUE #39

...an official publication of the Community Association

Check out the CA website: suncitycenter.org

October Brings Many 50th Anniversary Events October 7 Ice Cream Social 11 Vintage Car Show 15 Antique Appraisals 18 Octoberfest 21 Wedding Vows 30 Caloosa Golf Tourney

“Trash or Treasure?”

October 15

By Uta Kuhn Have you e ver wondered what that piece of furniture, that vase or picture that was left to you by your Aunt Esther is worth?

Well, here is your opportunity to find out. As part of Sun City Center’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, an event called “TRASH OR TREASURE” October Dates w i l l b e h e l d at C o m mu n i t y to Put on Your H a l l o n S a t u r d a y, O c t o b e r 15, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Calendar Members of any club in Sun City can reserve a table for $10 Columbus Day Center to display and sell their antiques, artwork, collectibles and treasures. So reser ve your table NOW. All proceeds from the sales should CA Board Meeting be returned to the club’s treasury.

In addition, up to two of the items can be appraised by Burchard Galleries Membership Meeting of St. Petersburg to determine if the items are Trash or Treasure, at no cost to you.

W U S F, w h i c h c a r r i e s t h e A n t i q u e s R o a d S h o w, Hallowe’en will have representatives and special personalities present who will be giving out “freebies” to those attending. This event is open to the public; everyone is welcome.This day will be SCC’s equivalent of a Flea Next Issue in your Market that benefits local clubs and mailbox on October organizations.

So join the fun, invite your friends, do some shopping and enjoy the day. And if you’re in the mood for On the Inside some lunch, the Diamonettes will be CA Schedule................. 3 serving hamburgers and hot dogs to CARE......................... 23 please your palate.

Club Happenings...... 14+ So remember to mark Saturday, October 15, on your calendar Consumer Affairs........ 13 TODAY! Crossword.................. 17

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Membership Vote on 2012 Dues

For the 50th Anniversay Planning Ahead list, go to page 6.

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SCC Community Association Postal Patron

This 1931Model A Ford has been in the family of Sun City Center resident Dan Haegert since 1935. Completely restored by Dan over many years, it is among the antique and collectible vehicles expected to take part in the Sun City Center 50th Anniversary car show October 11.

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Our community will welcome a bevy Cyrille Cobe (left) and Carla of antique, special interest and collectible open arms for the Sun City Miles invite SCC residents to join vehicles with th Center 50 Anniversary Car Show. During them for Ice Cream Sundaes on the car show, club rooms will be occupied by Friday, October 7 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Florida Room for a triple artisans and hobbyists ready to display their celebration. Carla is chair of the wares and special interests.

The show is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. event.

October 11 at the Central Campus bandstand The Ice Cream S ocial commemorates the founding of on Cherry Hills Drive. The show field is the Sun City Center Library, the surrounded by a variety of workshops and 50th Anniversary of the GFWC display rooms, with club members on hand SCC Woman’s Club and the 50th to discuss their activities. Owners and Anniversary of Sun City Center. The admirers of the vehicles on display, with an price of an ice cream sundae is 50 appreciation for all things mechanical, may cents, or the donation of a gently- find the Model Railroad Club’s panoramic layout and HO-gauge trains of particular Cont’d on page 8. interest.

South Shore is home to a wide range of SCC 50th Anniversary outstanding collector cars and trucks. Some were new when Sun City Center opened Golf Tournament in 1961, and others date back to the 1930s and beyond. Visitors will find the owners October 30 happy to talk about their vehicles, and most According to Russ Stutz, everyone is sure to see a car that sparks fond tournament director, registrations memories. Spectators are invited to vote for are now being accepted for a their favorite, with the top choice winning a scramble golf tournament (four- trophy. Show participants will also pick a top person teams) on October 30. The choice among their peers. tournament is part of SCC’s 50th Deejay Joey Ferrante will be playing Anniversary event schedule at the songs that were popular when the cars, Caloosa Golf & Country Club. the town and its residents were young. The A 12:30 p.m. shotgun start at Tillers and Toilers garden club will be serving Caloosa Golf & Country Club will hamburgers, hot dogs and ice cream. get the tournament underway. Play The show, conducted in cooperation will be limited to 30 teams. (Teams with the Sun City Center Roamin’ Oldies Car must bring their own golf carts.)

Club, is free of charge and open to all who Cost for the day will be $80 per team, wish to participate or attend. Contact Paul payable to Caloosa Golf & CC. Courter 633-8540 for information.

After the tournament, participants will gather for a social Octoberfest on period with wine, cheese and door prizes. There will also be a 50-50 October 18 and Wedding raffle.

Vows on October 21 Call 633-4084 (Russ Stutz) or Information on these two events is 634-2870 (Caloosa Golf & CC) for printed on page 8. more information.

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Will Join the Fun GFWC SCC Woman’s SCC Clubs th Club Celebrates the For 50 Anniversary Car Show October 11 Club’s Founding of SCC Library with Ice Cream Sundaes

2012 BUDGET CALENDAR October 12 Board Meeting 9 a.m. – Rollins Theater Board to vote on 2012 Budget as presented by the Budget Committee which reflects a dues increase for Operations

October 26 Membership Meeting 7 p.m. – Community Hall Additional Discussion on 2012 Budget

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Where Will YOU Take the SCC Story?

We will publish your picture taken elsewhere in your SCC T-shirts or holding a copy of The News of Sun City Center. Email your photo with a caption to sccnews@verizon.net or deliver it to the CA office.

Watkins Glen, New York

Joe & Dottie Mugavero reside in the winter here in Sun City Center at 1813 Fort Duquesna Drive.

Here we are in Upstate New York at the end of Seneca Lake. We stayed at the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel, a beautiful hotel overlooking the lake. We are here to participate in the New York Wine and Food Classic Competition, a “Governor’s Cup” Event. This year 742 wines were entered and judged by 21 international judges. At the same time NASCAR was having their race at the Track and drivers and crew were staying at the same hotel. Here you will find the Gorge to hike, the race track, not to mention 55 wineries on this lake to visit. The lake is 38 miles long, one of the 11 Finger Lakes.

Blarney Castle

Preston Hollow, New York

Susan Torre is shown with her son Michael Wilkens and granddaughter Danielle Wilkens while at their family reunion in Preston Hollow.

These reunions have been going on for about 48 years on land that was owned by Susan’s grandfather, Bayard Elsbree - now the Elsbree Park. Sadly, the recent storm, Irene, nearly destroyed the small town and the park.

George and Neva Getman hold a copy of The News of SCC in front of Blarney Castle in Ireland on August 13, 2011.

NEWCOMERS August 2011

List prepared by Linda Bowker from CA staff data. Report corrections, additions to CA at 633-3500.

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First Num Paul & Dian 221 Charlene 1715 Kenneth & Janice 716 Patricia 717 David 717 John & Marilee 814 Jerry & Marianne 1001 Richard 702 John 1512 Mary 225 Tom 265 Roy & Joyce 265 Sally 1524 Jack 1524 Richard & Kathleen 2011 Richard & Janet 1135 Peter & Adele 2415 Marlene 303 Carolyn 651 Calvin 218 Deborah 218 Sandra 210 Ronald 210 Donald & Loretta 1507 Edward & Kathleen 211 Susan 2206 Barnett 2206 Richard & Karen 302 Ray & Ruth Ann 1018 Charles & Carolyn 1921 Nancy 1941 Kevin 1941 Suzanne 710 Elizabeth 703 Bennett & Ada 540 Elinor 703 Mike 305 Monica 305 Dennis & Debbie 318 John & Rebecca 720 Frank & Sherrin 722 Dwight & Elinor 1320 Jacqueline 714

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Phone 938-1010 717-940-2671 217-254-0488 217-254-0488 563-209-1535 978-9350 330-421-3636 633-9520 633-8391 938-3293 633-2174 634-8706 634-1083 634-8094 422-0993 422-0993 270-929-8196 270-929-8196 717-968 -2265 814-282-1047 703-973-2139 703-973-2139 914-469-2323 419-4538 260-3104 419-4560 419-4560 248-613-4419 645-0965 305-753-3044 419-4577 633-5651 633-5651 419-4520 938-5123 220-8706 203-887-9997

The NEWS of Sun City Center A publication of the SCC Community Association 1009 N. Pebble Beach Blvd.

Sun City Center, FL 33573 813-633-3500 News Office: 813-642-2070 (located in Old Town Hall) Editor-in-Chief: Karen Jones sccnews@verizon.net Reporters: John Bowker, Phyllis Hodges, Uta Kuhn, Judy Stimson Contributors: CA Board of Directors and Staff, Linda Bowker, John McRee, Susan Muise, Ron Pelton, Judy Schings, Marie Wood Photographer: Judy Stimson CA Board Liaison: Ann Marie Leblanc Advertising: John Wolf newsofsccads@gmail.com 813-938-8721 Publisher: Sun City Center Community Association Monthly deadline:

15th of each month Advertising: The NEWS is not liable for errors in advertising; it does not endorse and cannot verify the accuracy of representations made by advertisers who are solely responsible for adver tisement contents.

The NEWS welcomes announcements, articles, photos and stories about our community.

October 2011

The News of Sun City Center

Sandi Cassel Joins CA Staff

LONG-RANGE PLAN The long-range plan for our community is moving forward. We have retained an architectural firm to formulate some basic conceptual plans that we can bring forward to the membership. We have a committee of two BOD members and two members at large to act as the interface between the BOD and architects to ensure the BOD’s requirements and ideas are represented to the architect.

The final conceptual plans are due from the architect by the end of October. I plan to hold a least one Town Hall meeting in November and perhaps more. I would like to hold the vote when we have the maximum number of people here.

This will be an important vote and we need maximum membership participation.

An integral part of this effort is how we are going to pay for this long-range plan and I want to make sure we get as much information to the membership as possible. As most of you know, the Capital Fund is the main source of funds for construction of new facilities. The Capital Fund is primarily generated through the Transfer Fee. The Transfer Fee is paid by all new residents of SCC— people moving to SCC for the first time—current residents have already paid into the Capital Fund and only pay once. This fee was established at $1,200 in 2000—almost 12 years ago.

The Board is looking at the feasibility of proposing a change in that fee.

JULY 4 CELEBRATION I support the idea of a July 4th celebration in 2012—July 4th is a very special day in the life of all Americans—it is a celebration of our independence and our freedom.

The 4th of July is what America is all about. It is a time for all of us to reflect on how lucky we are to be Americans and how fortunate we are to be able to pursue life, liberty and freedom.

I whole-heartedly approve the idea of having a July 4th celebration next year. However, in order to do this, we need to raise funds from donations.

There is a donation box in the lobby of the CA office or you can send checks directly to the CA marked for “July 4th Celebration.”

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS CLUB/ORGANIZATION Monday Movies Senior Connection

AMOUNT $600 $800

APPLIED TO License Fees Operations

The Potters Wheel Club paid $408 for shelving in the Kiln Room.

By Phyllis Hodges Club representatives seeking help in organizing their events are seeing a new face in the CA Event/Room Coordinator office. Sandi Cassel was hired to fill the vacancy c r e a t e d Sandi Cassel when Linda Cannarella retired in September from that position. She joined the staff September 15.

“I am very excited to be working here. I have a lot of respect for volunteers, and I am a great believer in giving back to your community,” she says.

With nearly 15 years of event planning, Cassel knows about the myriad of details and will be able to anticipate needs and make suggestions to event planners. She worked in Activities at the Kings Point Clubhouse for six years. For

Leaders Meeting October 18

I’d like to thank those who attended the September Leaders Meeting.

There was a lot of information given out and discussed. The next meeting will have more information on these upcoming events: 1 Hi, Neighbor! with a powerpoint presentation 2. Golf Cart Holiday Parade 3. 50 th Celebration-Pancake Breakfast 4. Holiday Gift Fund 5. President’s Report 6. CA Manager’s Report (Outdoor Pool) Hope more will attend because they are very informative meetings and you can ask questions of a particular interest.

Respectfully, Al Alderman

eight years, she was Director of Membership for the Chamber of Commerce in Brandon, where she lives with her husband (Neal) and their two Pomeranians. Experience as a legal assistant for a large Tampa law firm is also on her resume.

Cassel thinks Sun City Center and its people are “amazing” and can’t imagine not taking advantage of the many activities and opportunities to make lasting friendships. She looks forward to living here herself.

She can be reached by email at: clubs@suncitycenter.org or by phone 642-2013.

Thank You, Linda!

Linda Cannarella has served this community in that job with spirit and accuracy for 13 years. The NEWS of SCC appreciated her attention t o it s ro om assignment needs.

According to John Bowker in his eNEWS: Linda Cannarella “While I am sorry to see her retire, I am very pleased that she has taken this step while she can still enjoy her life. I am guessing we will see her at many CA functions. Thank You Linda – You made our day on many occasions.”

NFEWS FILE PHOTO

By Ed Barnes

PHOTO BY PHYLLIS HODGES

President’s Report MEMBERSHIP DUES When the annual CA budget is assembled, every effort is made to ensure that the requirements are valid and that the revenue has been accurately forecast. The CA operates a balanced budget—the cost to operate the Community Association is offset by the revenue generated from various sources but primarily from membership dues. If the revenues are less than the expenses then the expenses are reduced to meet the available revenue stream.

What does this mean? Very simply, if we can’t collect enough membership dues to operate the facilities then we will have no choice but to reduce the services offered. The membership needs to understand that dues are the main revenue source for running the amenities of the CA. The 2012 budget was presented in detail to the membership on September 28 and reflected a dues increase for Operations. The Board will vote on the budget at its meeting on October 12. Members are invited to attend to voice their opinion. The budget will again be presented at the Membership Meeting on October 26. The membership will vote on the dues in support of the 2012 Budget on December 6 and 7.

MEMBERSHIP MEETING – OCTOBER 26 In addition to a presentation by the treasurer on the 2012 Budget, the members will be asked to vote on an amendment to Bylaw IV - Committees (please see notice on page 5). This vote had to be postponed from the March 23 Membership Meeting due to the lack of a quorum.

I encourage you to attend this important meeting.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Three positions on the Board of Directors will be open at the end of this year. Election of Directors will be held on December 6 and 7.

The Bylaws specify that the normal terms of office for Directors is three years. Each Director is limited to two consecutive terms. Applications are now available at the CA Office and I encourage any and all of you who have an interest in your community to please fill out an application for a Director position. Applications must be returned to the CA Office before 3 p.m. October 5.

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COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SCHEDULE October 5

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Board Workshop Board Room – 9 a.m.

Board Meeting Rollins Theater – 9 a.m.

Community Leaders Mtg. Florida Room - 9 a.m.

CO-AP Meeting Caper Room - 2 p.m.

Membership Meeting Community Hall - 7 p.m.

November

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Monday, October 3 10 a.m. - noon Florida Room Reception for

LINDA CANNERELLA Encourage everyone to drop in for cake and to wish Linda well in her retirement.

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Board Workshop Board Room – 9 a.m.

Board Meeting Rollins Theater – 9 a.m.

Community Leaders Mtg. Florida Room - 9 a.m.

Meet the Candidates Night Community Hall - 7 p.m.

28 CO-AP Meeting Caper Room - 2 p.m.

Proposed agendas for monthly Board Meetings are discussed at the Board Workshops and posted on Official Bulletin Boards the Friday before.

They will also be posted on our website (suncitycenter.org – under “Association.”)

Every Wednesday: Orientation for new members in the Board Room starting at 1 p.m.

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Stuart-Beautifully Furnished “Must See”

832 Regal Manor

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Cezanne- Shown By Appt Only $123.Mo

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Somerset—Super Buy--Being sold As-Is

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301 Kings Blvd F-143

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Mansard Nicely Furn Newer Kitchen

1611 Bentwood

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Twintree Exp- New Paint in and out.

301 Kings Blvd F-130

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1512 N Pebble Beach

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202 Bedford Trl. E111

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The News of Sun City Center

MEMBERSHIP MEETING WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2011 7:00 PM 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. President’s Report • Update on facilities plan • Dues Increase • Golf Course status IV. Treasurer’s Report • Presentation of 2012 Budget V. Community Manager’s Report VI. Vote on Amendment to Bylaw IV, Section 1 – Standing Committees VII. 50th Anniversary Update VIII. General Discussion by Members IX. Adjournment

David Floyd

Corporate Secretary

50th Anniversary & Holiday

Golf Cart Parade

On December 10 this year, in addition to gol f c ar t s w it h holiday decorations, the Golf Cart Parade Committee is asking that people include the 50th Anniversary theme in decorating their carts.

The parade route will once again begin at 10:30 a.m. at North Pebble Beach Blvd.(near the Lawn Bowling greens), go east on LaJolla Avenue, right on Cherry Hills Drive and end at the gazebo on the Central Campus where hot chocolate and cookies will be served. Trophies will be awarded for: • Best Holiday Theme • Best Cultural Depiction • Best Original Design • Best Portrayal of 50th Anniversary Registration information will be featured in the November issue.

—Dolores Whitfield

CA Contact Information Phone: 633-3500 Email: sccboard@suncitycenter.org Website: suncitycenter.org

OFFICIAL NOTICE Membership Vote on Bylaw Change October 26, 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.

APPLICATIONS FOR DIRECTOR ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CA OFFICE There are three positions open for three-year term January 4, 2012 – January 7, 2015 Completed applications must be returned to the CA office by 3 p.m., October 5, 2011

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PHOTO BY KAREN JONES

October 2011

ENTERTAINMENT CORNER

The season has begun. We have all kinds of shows scheduled. Please note that some of these shows will be performed at the Rollins Theater, where seating is limited to 200. All shows have reserved seats and are open to the public. Flyers can be found at the Atrium-Kiosk, C.A. office and Community Hall. Please call me at 813-642-2001 if you need more info. Judy Schings 2011-2012 ENTERTAINMENT SERIES: Series tickets go on sale Monday, October 3, at the Atrium-Kiosk. Sales for individual show tickets begin October 24. For more information, show brochures are available at the C.A. office, Atrium-Kiosk and Community Hall.

THE SINGING TREE: If you enjoy hearing music played on a hammered dulcimer and a double bass, then come to the Rollins Theater Sunday, October 9, 2011, 2-4 p.m. Tickets ($10/person) on sale now 9 a.m.-noon, at the Community Association Office.

TRIBUTE TO THE CARPENTERS: The legendary music of Karen and Richard Carpenter is honored in this show to be held Sunday, October 30, 2-4 p.m. at Community Hall. $12/ticket. Theater-style seating. Tickets are on sale now at the Kiosk (9 a.m.-noon).

SARASOTA CONCERT BAND presents A Holiday Celebration at Community Hall, Sunday, December 11, 2011, 2-4 p.m. Tickets are on sale now, at the Kiosk (9-noon), $15/person.

ST. PETERSBURG OPERA CO. returns. Three operas have been booked at the Rollins Theater. The Sunday dates are December 18 (Seasonal Sparkle: Highlights from La Boheme), February 26 (Preview to “Samson et Dalila”) and May 20 (Preview to Marriage of Figaro). You can buy the series of three for $25/person or individual shows at $10/person. Tickets on sale now, at the Kiosk (9-noon).

VARIETY SHOW FOR 50TH ANNIVERSARY: See separate article with some revised information.

HOLD THE DATES: March 4, 2012 - Swinging into Spring by the Sarasota Jazz Project April 22, 2012 - Russian Romance by Sarasota Concert Band May 20, 2012 - Latin Rhythms by Sarasota Concert Band July 1, 2012 - Victory Celebration by Sarasota Concert Band September 30, 2012 - America, the Beautiful by the Tampa Bay Heralds of Harmony

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POLICY CHANGES The Sun City Center Community Association will be approving some changes to the Community Association Policies III, IV and VI at the October Board Meeting.

The proposed changes are noted below. Deletions are noted by a line drawn through the print and additions to the policy are noted in bold print.

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MEMBERS

3.01 DUES Rental Units – For each rental unit in Sun City Center, the owner or his agent, is required to register the names of each tenant, the dates of the rental contract (start and end) and verification that at least one renter is over age 55 or that an appropriate waiver has been granted by the CA. (Ref. 3.04 A.) 3.04 A. ENFORCEMENT OF AGE 55 REQUIREMENT 6) No waivers will be granted for renters under age 55 50.

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CA Board. They may not perform functions that are assigned to the Standing Committees. Committee Chairpersons will be appointed by the President, unless provided for otherwise, with Board approval.

A. Governing Rules (eliminate this committee – covered under Governmental Affairs) C. Communications 3. This Committee will seek out and work with other community groups and businesses to help with the promotion of Sun City Center awareness.

E. Search 2. To meet with candidates for appointment to open board seats, evaluate their suitability and make recommendations to the Board.

3. In case of Committee openings, the Search Committee will seek discuss job definition/skills description/ skill requirement details from with the Committee Chairperson, use a variety of sources to identify and evaluate volunteers, and then pass candidates on to the Chairperson for decision.

4.03 OTHER COMMITTEES

Other Committees or Task Forces may be established by the CA President or the CA Board to investigate, research, or develop topics of interest to the Board or to the Community. They will function only until a final IV. COMMITTEES written report is issued. The CA President will appoint the Chairperson All Committee Chairpersons, unless provided for otherwise, serve at the pleasure of the President with Board approval and serve through with Board approval.

December 31 unless terminated. Their appointment must be reaffirmed VI. FACILITIES at the beginning of each calendar year. Committee members must be appointed or reappointed by the Chairperson after the Chairperson’s Community Association facilities exist and are operated for the benefit appointment. All Committee Chairpersons must submit a list of the of dues paying members of the Sun City Center Community Association. committee members within 30 days of their committee chair appointment Certain individuals who are not dues paying members of the Community to the CA BOD. All committee reports and findings will be presented to the CA President and/or CA Board in a written format. Minutes of all Association may use the facilities under specified circumstances as committee meetings must be submitted within 30 days to the CA BOD. defined in CA Policies. All CA Members and Guests must display their membership card or Guest Pass when accessing or using the CA Facilities, except for public events.

4.01 STANDING COMMITTEES All Committees serve at the pleasure of the President and Board and serve 6.01 REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS through December 31 unless terminated. Their appointment must be reaffirmed A. Regulations at the beginning of each calendar year.

5. Restrictions All Standing Committees are established as set forth in the Bylaws. The a. Facilities are not to be used for any commercial Standing Committees have regularly assigned tasks and are comprised purposes without the approval of the CA Board. of experienced groups of individuals to carry out the assigned tasks or All facilities are intended for the pursuit of hobbies, work which may be assigned at any time. sports, and social interchange. They are not for the F. Consumer Affairs manufacture, sale or promotion of articles or services 1. No registration fee will be charged. for private gain. This includes the direct sale of articles 3. A file will be established for each firm containing as much or services by individuals, groups, or organizations information as is readily available such as: using CA facilities for any purpose, however, a. Present status of insurance and licenses where required. promotional material may be distributed. CAaffiliated clubs may offer articles or services for sale, b. Any complaints by CA members. All complaints, resolved or not, will be removed from the file after five with the proceeds accruing to the club and/or the CA, consecutive years without a complaint and destroyed. in accordance with the provisions of IRS Regulation c. Response of the vendor to the complaint 501(c) (3). In the event of a question on this issue, the CA Board, solely, will determine whether an activity d. Reports on follow-up of complaint falls within the commercial-use category.

CONSUMER AFFAIRS DISCLAIMER STATEMENT b. A CA-affiliated club or CA sponsored event may The Association makes every reasonable effort to insure that recommends offer space to outside vendors so that they can that the owner verify all contractors, including those listed in the Register, provide goods or services of benefit to CA members. are properly licensed and have the necessary liability and workers’ Such vendors shall pay a fee to the CA as a rental compensation insurance before contracting with or employing the vendor. fee. The CA Board shall approve all fees.

G. Government Affairs c. Club members may desire to create and sell 4. Attend meetings, make telephone contacts, and draft letters products using Community Association facilities. write reports to inform government officials of Sun City Center These products must not benefit private interests.

Community Association interests and objectives. provide the Board information on pending legislation that may affect Members may only recover their costs, including the Community Association. reasonable labor value, upon the sale of their products.

5. Develop and submit to the Board suggested changes in the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and Policies to bring Change h. bus pickups to: them into compliance with Florida Statutes.

H. Elections 2. Recommend to the Governing Rules Committee CA Board proposed changes in election procedures.

j. All bus pickups that take place at the North Campus and all parking (including overnight parking) necessitated by these trips will be at the parking lot area north of the Library.

Special Committees perform specific tasks and/or assignments. They may be constituted by the CA President with Board approval or by the

k. For trips leaving from the Community Hall, parking will be farthest away from the main building. There

4.02 OTHER SPECIAL COMMITTEES

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Policy Changes Continued from previous page: shall be no overnight parking in the Community Hall parking lot. “No Overnight Parking – Tow Away Zone” signs will be posted. Clubs violating this policy may lose their bus pick-up privileges.

6.01 B.4 CA facilities may not be used for food preparation except with CA Board Manager’s approval.

6.01B REQUIREMENTS

7. The CA shall neither serve, nor sponsor, nor encourage the use of alcoholic beverages on CA premises.

However, Not-for-sale alcoholic beverages will be allowed in the Florida Room, Sandpiper Room, and Community Hall during authorized social functions but cannot be supplied by an outside caterer. No sale of alcoholic beverages is permitted except as allowed by the CA Board (refer to Florida Statutes). The cost of alcoholic beverages may be included in the cost of tickets.

6.03 SWIMMING POOLS

All CA members must display their CA membership card when accessing the pool area and show their CA membership card to the Attendant, if requested.

All Guests not with a CA member must show display their Guest Pass Card to the Attendant when accessing the pool area. (Refer to Section 6.05 B) A. 4. Pool use Restrictions Please check posted schedules for pool use restrictions.

5. On-Duty Attendant

SHARE YOUR HIDDEN TALENT SIGN UP NOW TO PERFORM IN THE SCC 50TH ANNIVERSARY’S NOVEMBER VARIETY SHOW

Some changes have been made to the format of the Variety Show The on-duty-attendant may issue a temporary Guest Card scheduled Sunday, November 13, valid for a single visit only, when the main CA office is closed. 2:00-4:30 p.m., at the Community The CA member and guest must be present in order to obtain Hall. A maximum of 15 acts will the Guest Card. Guest Cards are dated. Guests must provide be scheduled with no more than 10 minutes on stage to “strut identification. their stuff.” ALL C.A. AND K.P. B. 5. Individuals with ostomy bags, open sores, bandages, diapers, or MEMBERS WHO ARE AMATEUR PERFORMERS ARE ELIGIBLE wounds are not permitted in the pools.

TO PARTICIPATE ... so don’t delay submitting your application. This 6.0 FITNESS CENTER is a “just for fun” event and, as All CA members must display their CA membership card when accessing such, the entertainers will NOT be and using the Fitness Center. and show their CA membership card to the judged. So don’t be shy ... no booing Attendant, if requested. All Guests not with a CA member must sign in allowed! All participants will receive and show their Guest Pass Card to the Attendant and wear the Guest Card a commemorative ribbon. when using the Fitness Center.

A. Fitness Center Hours

1. Adults 18+ 76:00 AM to 98:00 PM Daily except Thursday.

7 6:00 AM to 12:30 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM to

8:00 PM on Thursday.

B. General Rules and Regulations 1. The use of the Fitness Center and its equipment is extended to all Sun City Center Community Association members in good standing and their guests age 18 or older with a valid Guest Card. (Refer to Section 6.05 B) E. House Guests House Guests with an appropriate Guest Pass Card may use Fitness Center without the CA member present, but must sign in with the attendant.

G. On-Duty Attendant Decisions made by the on-duty attendant regarding the Fitness Center policy rules and regulations will prevail on all issues including safety, sanitation and decorum.

1. The on-duty-attendant may issue a temporary Guest Card valid for a single visit only, on weekends when the main CA office is closed. The CA member and guest must be present in order to obtain the Guest Card. Guest Cards are dated. Guests must provide identification.

David Floyd Secretary-Director

Everyone is welcome to attend this event. Tickets are just $.50 a person and will be on sale the day of the show, 45 minutes prior to the doors opening. Open seating. Come join us for the fun and root on your favorite entertainer(s).

Application forms are available below, at the Community Association office, 1009 N. Pebble Beach Blvd. or the Atrium Kiosk, and must be turned in to the C.A. Office no later than Friday, October 21, 2011. Info 642-2001.

SIGN-UP SHEET SUN CITY CENTER’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY VARIETY SHOW

To participate, please fill out the application form below (or pick one up at the C.A. office). Forms must be turned into the Community Association Office no later than Friday, October 21, 2011. Info 642-2001.

YES, I LIVE IN SUN CITY CENTER AND I WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NOVEMBER 13, 2011 50TH ANNIVERSARY VARIETY SHOW

Name *: ____________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________ Phone Number: ______________________________________________ Name of Act (if you have one): ___________________________________ Type of Act (dance/sing/comic): __________________________________ (NOTE: Each act will be a maximum of 5-10 minutes in length, to be determined after all registration forms have been received.)

Number of People in Act (maximum of 4): __________________________ Will you bring your own equipment? Yes_____ No _____ (complete next line) If not, what equipment will you need (CD player, piano, etc.): ____________________________________________________________ *If more than one person is in the act, please list all names. All must live in Sun City Center proper.

Date/Time Form Received in C.A.: _____________________

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Oldies But Goodies Dance Celebrated the 50th Anniversary with Root Beer Floats

Woman’s Club from page 1.

December 3 SCC Holiday Walk Breakfast – Florida Room 7 a.m. – noon Entertainment/Club Rooms Open 9 a.m. – noon December 4 The Nutcracker Ballet Performance SCC Community Hall 2:30 p.m.

December 10 Holiday Golf Cart Parade (Details in November issue) December 11 The Sarasota Concert Band Holiday Extravaganza SCC Community Hall 2 – 4 p.m.

PHOTOS BY PHYLLIS HODGES

Planning Ahead for 50th Anniversary Events November 6 Vox Audio Show SCC Community Hall 2:30 p.m.

November 11 Cat & Dog Crazy Trade Show Florida Room 9 a.m. – noon November 11 Veteran’s Day Military Ball SCC Community Hall 7 p.m.

November 12 Breakfast & Bingo SCC Community Hall 8:30 – 11 a.m.

November 13 Variety Show SCC Community Hall 1 p.m.

November 18 “Cool Breeze” Performance SCC Community Hall 7 p.m.

November 19 Sports Showcase Tennis 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Horseshoes 9:30 a.m.

Pickleball (Round Robin) Softball Challenge (Softball Club vs.

Maintenance Department) 10 a.m.

Nancy Mercer was among the volunteers serving 50-cent root beer floats at the Oldies but Goodies dance September 11. The SCC 50th Anniversary event was a blast—made memorable with a performance by the Sunsations and special patriotic music. Several hundred people attended and bought the floats, subsidized by the club as a contribution to the 50th Anniversary schedule.

50th ANNIVERSARY EVENTS KEEP COMMUNITY ACTIVITY HIGH

By Ann Marie Leblanc As fall approaches, snowbirds return and our calendars reach capacity. We find ourselves enjoying all of the events surrounding the Sun City Center’s Golden Anniversary and we have many things to look forward to in the month of October.

We start with the Ice Cream Social of the Woman’s Club, move to the Vintage Car Show, and then continue with a totally new event for us called Trash or Treasure. When we catch our breaths, we are at the 50th Anniversary Octoberfest followed by the Wedding Vows event for folks celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this year and concluding the month with a Golf Tournament at Caloosa Country Club.

Be sure to follow all the events in our Anniversary Program book. For those of you who have misplaced yours, left it up north or just can’t find it, we have some extra copies at the CA office. Just drop in and ask for it.

Wasn’t Constitution Week last month a great success? I want to thank DAR President Beverly Engles and the members of the organization for their participation. Everything was complete right on down to the period costumes, movie, dinner and glimpses at Family Heritage. You are a great organization.

If your club or organization has not yet signed up for a table at the Trash or Treasure, be sure to give Joe Elam (642-8260) or Judy Bullock (633-7322) a call for information.

It will be the perfect place for a superb “garage sale” for your club. Provide the club with the great things you have around the house you are no longer using, and they will have a table for them. Your club can use the extra dollars. Price to your club is only $10 for a table.

If you have missed any of the opening events of the 50th Anniversary, you will know from the chatter around town you really have missed some really fun events. It is never too late to jump in and have a great time. I hope I will see each of you at all of the upcoming activities. When it is all over at the end of April, I hope we can just sit back and say: Wasn’t that FUN? See page 1 and this page for the stories about the coming events. Also keep an eye on the Observer and the Sun for our ads and stories.

We sure are keeping our publicity folks, most especially Chairperson Phyllis Hodges, very busy!

Let us all remember to say thanks to her when we see her.

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used hard-cover book. Our library especially needs large-print books.

On August 12, 1962, shortly after the first residents moved into our community, a Woman’s Club was formed for the purpose of socializing and helping new residents get acquainted. In the first six months, the club grew from 22 members to 102 and became a service club. The Sun City Center Woman’s Club became a member of the Florida Federation of Woman’s Clubs and the national General Federation of Woman’s Club in 1963.

From the beginning, members were community-oriented, caring and giving. In December 1962, Erma Krauch, a charter member, donated nearly 500 of her own books to start the Sun City Center Library. The first library was a small meeting room with sawhorse tables and donated books. The library became a station of the Hillsborough County Library System in 2003.

At this function, three pictures depicting the Woman’s Club’s involvement in founding the library will be presented to Irene Glow, Head Librarian, by President Janet Cardulla.

A plaque commemorating its founding and the long-established support of the SCC Woman’s Club was presented to the library in 2006.

—Roselyn Cruthis

Wedding Vow Renewals Set for October 21

Final preparations are in the works for Sun City Center’s Wedding Renewal Celebration that is part of SCC’s 50th anniversary celebration.

Couples celebrating 50 years of marriage during the 12-month period will be renewing their vows at the gazebo in a Friday afternoon ceremony, October 21 at 1:30 p.m. Friends and family are invited to celebrate with the participating couples which to date numbers 24. A reception will follow in the Florida Room. For information, call Nan Baytos 642-9897 or Maggie Pliska 633-7884.

Oktoberfest Promises to be a Fun-filled Evening

Planners say that an evening of fun and entertainment akin to that of the annual celebration in Germany is on track to open right here in our own community. Replete with decorations, entertainment, dancing and authentic German fare, the doors will open at 4 p.m. for those holding tickets to Oktoberfest on October 18,in Community Hall. The event is part of SCC’s 50th Anniversary Celebration schedule.

The response to the sale of tickets was overwhelming. All the tickets available were sold out in just a matter of about two weeks and, to date, there are over 55 people on the waiting list to obtain tickets from anyone who must at the last minute cancel. Ticket holders who must cancel should call Merlene Smithyman at 634-8387 or Cam McGary at 642-9800 to be put in touch with the next person on the waiting list who has indicated an interest in attending.

And we must not forget that we will be celebrating on Oktoberfest day, the election of our Burgermeister for the evening. He will open the event with the traditional tapping of the first of a dozen or so kegs of beer being offered to all guests.

There is still time to get your votes tabulated. Voting Boxes are available to receive your 5 cent per vote(s) in the Sun City Library, Fitness Center and at the Commemorative 50th Anniversary table in the Atrium. The last of the “votes” will be tabulated on the morning of October 18, 2011, and announced at the Oktoberfest opening ceremony.

The Oktoberfest committee’s co-chairpersons, John and Merlene Smithyman and Carl and Cam McGary, offer their sincere thanks to the members of the committee and all the volunteers and business community who have helped to make this event a success. They look forward to seeing everyone on October 18.

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PLANTS HAPPEN

By Ron Pelton

LANDSCAPE HEDGES If you are looking for privacy, hedges will provide a natural wall that will fill most landscape needs. They create view barriers, soften walls, conceal fences and define spaces. Florida has a wealth of good hedge plants. The trick is to find one that grows to the height and width you want without a lot of pruning.

I will just cover a few of the more popular shrubs separating them into evergreen and flowering varieties:

VIBURNUM ODORTISSIMUM (Figure 6) pengfei8.info Cape Tecoma

Large, leathery, dark green, glossy leaves and clusters of extremely fragrant, small, white or pink flowers, completely cover this plant in springtime, making this a longtime EVERGREEN HEDGES landscape favorite. The large, dull green leaves form a moderately coarse PIT TOSPORUM ( F i g u re 1 ) texture. Often used as a screen or gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu clipped hedge, its dense, spreading, This plant has glossy solid green evergreen habit also makes it suitable or creamy white and green variegated for use as a small tree with a dense, leaves. It is easy to care for, and has an multibranched canopy. open, round canopy. Clusters of creamy There really are many other hedges suitable for Florida such as the white flowers appear in the spring, with Oleander that I discussed previously. This is still a good choice if the a fragrance similar to orange blossoms. maintenance problems can be overcome. Other flowering hedges might be The variegated variety is excellent jasmine, hibiscus, thryallis and azaleas. Of course, pruning flowering shrubs when used as an informal shrubbery into hedges removes the flowers if not done at the right time. border. It can be maintained at any desired height by selective hand pruning.

REFERENCES Reaches 8-12 feet. Plant on four- to five-foot centers for mass planting.

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Gilman and Dennis G. Watson. ENH-514/ST355: Ligustrum lucidum edis. blogspot.com ifas.ufl.edu/st355 Edward F. Gilman and Dennis G. Watson. Loropetalum This is a superb, long-living, okeechobee.ifas.ufl.edu/News%20columns/Loropetalum.htm Dan Culbert. woody foliage shrub that can be shaped Viburnum Viburnum odoratissimum, viburnum suspensum: cfextension. and easily trimmed. If left to grow it can ifas.ufl.edu/documents/Viburnum.pdf Edward F. Gilman and Dennis G. also become a tough urban tree which Watson. can reach 30-40 foot in height.

The texture is very fine with dark green soft leaves. It is not an aggressive grower either above or below ground.

It grows rather slowly keeping its shape very well after pruning. Plant on 2-3 feet centers using 3-gallon stock. Be patient and fertilize.

LIGUSTRUM (Figure3) Ligustrum Foliage hort.ifas.ufl.edu This is an evergreen shrub with a compact growth habit to over 10 foot

FLOWERING HEDGES LOROPETALUM (Figure 4) Terry D e l Va l l e, U F / I FA S D uv a l C o. okeechobee.ifas.ufl.edu This is a native of China and Japan and makes a lovely addition to any landscape. Although it is capable of growing to about 10-feet-tall, most specimens are seen at about 5 to 6 feet with a rounded canopy. Red pubescent leaves emerge with bright pink flowers that fill the evergreen canopy for about two weeks in the spring.

VIBURNUM SUSPENSUM (Figure 5) Viburnum Suspensum garden.bsewall. com This is a handsome evergreen with a spreading habit and coarse texture. It will grow to 6-12 ft in height with about an equal spread. The coarse leaves are dark green and densely cover the shrub. In late winter and sporadically throughout the spring and summer it produces small waxy tubular flowers held in white flower clusters with a pinkish tint giving way to small round red berries in autumn. Planted on 3 ft centers it is a good choice for a trimmed hedge of medium height.

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Be On the Lookout Submitted by Deputy Chris Girard

PHOTO BY PHYLLIS HODGES

In the past three mont hs t here have been some break-ins in our community.

Individuals have been prying open rear sliding glass doors and back doors. They have been stealing valuables such as jewelry and silver.

While this is not a big epidemic, there have been reported cases in both Kings Point and Sun City Center.

One of the best ways to prevent this type of crime is to purchase and install, or have installed, interior locks. This way, even if they are able to bypass the door handle lock, they will not be able to open the door.

A further prevention step you can take is to make sure your home has an alarm system with a siren alarm that makes a noise audible outside.

This way, both the burglar and your neighbors can hear the alarm. This will draw attention to both your home and the would-be perpetrator.

However, even if you have taken these steps, it is best to keep rare and/or expensive items out of sight. Do not leave these valuables in a box on your dresser. And do not trust to any “sneaky” hiding places. Criminals will usually find all the “hidey holes” in your home. Purchase a large safe that can be bolted into the concrete floor of your home. Most safe companies will bolt them to the floor at your request. Do not trust your valuables to a small safe. Criminals can simply carry these away and open them at their leisure.

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And the final thing you can do: Be a good neighbor. Watch out for each other, especially if your neighbors are on vacation. If you see any suspicious activity, report it. And do not just ignore individuals who appear to be working for a contracting company. Just because someone is wearing a company shirt, doesn’t mean they can be trusted. If they look like they’re doing work, fine.

But if they are acting suspicious, report them. To report a suspicious person, call the HCSO nonemergency number 813-247-8200.

Be safe out there.

SPECIAL EVENT!!!

Crime Prevention Update with Sheriff David Gee Come listen to your county sheriff, David Gee, as he presents a Crime Awareness and Prevention Seminar. Sheriff Gee will discuss intelligence-led policing, give information on current scams and discuss the crime situation in Kings Point and Sun City Center.

After Sheriff Gee’s speech there will be a PowerPoint presentation update on intelligenceled policing: what it is and how it’s grown. You will also learn about the Hillsborough County Public Website and other resources in your area.

This presentation is for Sun City Center and Kings Point residents ONLY. Please see the dates and times below for the presentation in your community.

Sun City Center Community Hall Oct 27 at 9 a.m.

Kings Point Main Clubhouse Nov 16 at 9 a.m.

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Wednesday, October 26 Alzheimer’s and Dementia Holiday Travel and Visits Boxed lunches will be provided at 11 a.m.

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Take your brain for an exciting experience; come LEARN and be entertained! Many opportunities remain for anyone to enroll in the United Community Church College, 1501 La Jolla Ave., Sun City Center fall sessions. There are 42 diversified classes and four one-day outings.

Classes begin October 10 and each 90-minute class meets one day a week. The cost is $25 for the six-week session. Catalogs listing the classes, schedule and instructors are available in the CA office, the Information Center and at the College.

You can register at the College office 8:30noon (Mon-Thurs) through the start of classes or online at www.4lifelearning.org. The entire community and the surrounding areas are invited to come, learn and enjoy. For further information, please contact the College office at 813-634-8607.

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SCAM SMART Don’t be Taken In Each month we will be alerting you to a new scam that has come to at least one Sun City Center resident. It is important, therefore, to report any scams that come to your attention to us directly. We need to know that the scam actually came to you and not to a friend.

The News will only be reporting the scams, not taking any action regarding them.

To report a scam, write it down and bring it to the CA Office at 1009 N. Pebble Beach Blvd. Please include your name and phone number in case we have trouble understanding just what happened. You can email your report to sccnews@verizon.net if that is easier for you.

You can see summaries of recent scams on the website www. mysuncitycenter.org. Click on “Recent Scams” in the box at the top of the opening screen.

October Scam I was checking out of a store and handed my Visa card to the clerk who swiped it through his machine and then put it down while the printout was being processed. At the same time he had his phone in hand and was punching in some numbers. When he was through entering the phone numbers he casually held the phone away from his ear, and I was lucky enough to see that he was taking a picture of my credit card as it lay there on the counter. He handed the card back to me after checking that it had my signature on the back; it also has my three-digit verification number right there next to my signature, so I am sure he was just about to write it down and that, of course, would complete his theft of my financial identity.

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WHAT A HOOT!!!

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Pictured here are Nora and Lisa who are two of the cooks on our Sun City Center Emergency Squad. We dropped by last week to talk to them about their role on the Squad and also to sample some of the wonderful lunch they had prepared.

They cook for the Squad several times a month and usually prepare lunch for about 35 people. The menu is entirely up to them. Within reason, of course, says Nora—lobster tails simply aren’t in the budget allowance.

Lisa told us she had wanted to volunteer on the Squad and to be part of a closely knit team. She was so happy to find out that she could serve in this capacity.

“What a Hoot,” said Nora. Often the ambulance crews work a 10- to 12-hour shift and on a really busy day, they are not only tired but hungry. A whole lot of thank you’s and grateful appreciation from their team members makes their day enjoyable.

If you are interested in helping out and like to cook, the Emergency Squad could use your talents. Please call Linda East, Assistant Chief for Personnel at 813-633-1411 or stop by the Squad located in the Sun City Center Plaza at 720 Ray Watson Drive opposite the Sun Trust Building.

Prince of Peace Catholic Church 702 Valley Forge Blvd.

Phone: 634-2328• Fax 633-6670 www.popcc.org

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Masses:

Sunday at 8am, 10am, Noon Saturday Vigil at 4pm, 6pm, Daily at 8am

Confessions:

Mon-Fri at 7:30am & Sat at 8:30am & 3pm

When the cygnets were brought to Swan Lake, hours were spent socializing them. Symonds and George Layton are the primary “caretakers.” They regularly feed them, along with some of the lake’s other waterfowl, cracked corn but strongly discourage others from feeding them because the wrong food can harm their digestive system.

Swan Lake, the first lake that Del Webb developed 50 years ago, covers 13 acres. It is bordered by N. Pebble Beach Blvd., Cherry Hills Dr., Augusta Dr. and Beach Blvd. It has one island, about one-third of which is a “mini-park” maintained by the Swan Lake Association. The lake is not open to fishing or boating by anyone other than lakefront property owners and their guests.

Editor’s note: Check out on Facebook the interview with Symonds

by Bill Hodges. It’s on the Friends of Sun City Center page.

King Features Weekly Service

The best time to do an insurance inventory is before trouble strikes, and the best place to store your inventory list is somewhere other than your home. Should you have a claim, photos and written documentation are your best evidence of property you own.

PHOTOS: If you have a digital camera, your task will be made easier if you buy an additional memory card. Take all your photos with that memory card in the camera, and then store the card in a bank box or another safe place. If you have a film camera, you’ll need to print out your photos and store those.

There are two steps to taking insurance photos: what easily can be seen, and what’s hidden.

Stand in the middle of each room and take photos in a circle around you. That’s the easy part. The next step involves opening closet doors and drawers and taking pictures of the contents. Your best bet is to have the camera set on the largest photo it will take, often larger than 3000 by 2000 pixels. The reason is that you’ll be able to take photos of the back of

By Phyllis Hodges It’s a rare occasion indeed, but Sun City Center recently welcomed two babies. The black Australian swans on Swan Lake (Rosie and Sammy) are proud new parents of Bonnie and Clyde, two cygnets that returned to the lake in August after being hatched at LaCaille Ranch north of Ocala. They boosted the swan population to five. The fifth is Lily, a white English swan, who according to Swan Lake Association President Jack Symonds, will soon have a companion white swan. At least that’s the plan.

The story of the new swans is fascinating. In March, Symonds and other lake residents arranged for Rosie’s five eggs to be transported to LaCaille. Their agreement with the ranch was for two of the swans, a male and female, to return to SCC when they were big enough to fend off lake predators.

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Insurance Inventory

electronics, such as televisions and stereos, or the bottom of collectibles such as china, and have the model and serial numbers available when you blow up the photo.

Don’t forget to inventory the contents of your garage or attic, as well as any sheds on your property. Photograph the exterior of your home and your vehicles.

Another method is to use a video camera, but be sure your aim is steady.

Still photos are preferable, as studying each one will allow you to clearly see which items you also need to add to your paper inventory list.

PAPER: Print out online (or get from your insurance agent) an inventory form to jog your memory about what you own and need to document. List each item.

Receipts are likely stored with your warranty information, but you’ll need them for any claims of loss. Receipts will show the date of purchase as well as the cost.

Keep everything in a bank box or another safe location: A copy of the memory card with your inventory photos (or the photos themselves), copy of insurance policies and your paper inventories.

David Uffington regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Write to him in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com.

Bonnie and Clyde, baby swans on Swan Lake, become familiar with their new home.

October 2011

The News of Sun City Center

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

A Little Advice from Consumer Affairs ...

“It won’t cost too much...”

(New Radio Equipment Makes a Difference)

PHOTO BY JOHN BOWKER

By Susan Muise

Club Equipment Manager Bob Goldberg proudly tuning up the new Repeater making local area communications loud and clear.

By John Bowker You may have wondered about all those radio antennas that have sprouted up around the new Maintenance Building on North Course Lane in the past few months.

They each serve a unique purpose and are designed to serve communitywide emergency needs as well as traditional “Ham Radio” hobby communications as in days of yore.

A few weeks ago, the need for radio services became critical once again during Hurricane Irene when vast areas of the northeast lost telephone lines, and cell phone service. The beauty of Amateur Radio (that is its proper name) is that its equipment can operate on conventional batteries and, through the use of specific short wave frequencies, the range can extend from a dozen miles out to nationwide. The antennas you see simply add an additional clarity allowance if too much radio traffic takes place.

When you enter the new radio room in the Maintenance Building, you are struck with the mixture of abrupt “official” messages that may involve the Emergency Operations Center in Tampa coming out of one loudspeaker and a friendly chat with another radio operator out in Iowa coming from another. There is a “Sun City Center Net” operation each Monday morning that has Amateurs from all over the country checking in just to say hello. The club’s snowbirds assemble once a week to chat on the air; Rita Hale is the “net control” for one of those radio roundtables.

But when any kind of community need arises for coordinating things, the Amateurs can spread themselves out anywhere in the 10 square miles

of Sun City Center to report on conditions or to relay messages. At least once a year there is a drill held to confirm that all the equipment is functioning well and that trained operators are ready to handle the needed communications. Recently, the Amateurs invested in portable equipment to be set up in the Emergency Squad, Security Patrol, and the South Bay Hospital to help with message handling between the Sheriff ’s Office, the National Weather Service in Ruskin and the Emergency Operations Center.

The newest piece of gear is a 35-watt “Two-Meter Repeater” that can extend the range of low power hand-held radios to as much as 30 miles from Sun City Center. The days of building their own sophisticated equipment have passed; this new unit cost $2,900 and was paid for from generous donations of the Community Foundation, the Men’s Club, Woman’s Club and several clubs in town. Club members Rick Sochon, David Schierenbeck, and Bob Goldberg provided the technical advice to install and tune this intricate device. The repeater’s antenna is a simple straight-up pole 45 feet in height that provides uniform coverage in all directions.

Recent radio tests showed it could be reached by a hand-held unit from the Sunshine Skyway Bridge; without it, the reach from Ruskin into Sun City Center would be questionable.

If you would like to learn more about Amateur Radio, the club offers classes in the radio theory each year (no Morse Code is needed any more!) and it can order the text books for you. Tests for the required operating license are given right here in town. For information, call Dave at 633-5272.

R U a WRTR? Come join our team!

Contact Karen Jones at sccnews@verizon.net.

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So much of the advice that we try to give in this column is related to hiring a contractor to work on your house. We always encourage you to make sure you know what you are getting for what you are being charged and to make sure that you have it all in writing before the job is even started. We have explained many times what should be included in a contract before a job begins.

(If you still need this information, please contact the CA Office.) It has come to our attention, though, that not all professions with which we deal will agree to prepare written contracts before beginning work.

Some contractors will try to get out of it, and other professions such as lawyers, doctors, financial advisors, some auto repair places, etc., are not generally asked or are unwilling to prepare a contract “up front.”

“It won’t cost too much” are words we accept without question just because we respect that profession or know that they may find they need to charge us more as they move along with our project. But without having anything in writing before they start, you have opened the door to allowing them to start adding up their hourly rates, sometimes for hours they have not even worked on your project, and present you with an exorbitant bill

for work you agreed in the beginning that they should do. You always need to be careful, no matter who you are dealing with, that you know what you are paying and what you are getting. Always ask them to estimate as best they can what the final cost will be and to let you know before anything is done that will increase that estimated cost. Have them put that much in writing for you. If they are not willing to do that much, you should look elsewhere for what you need. You do have the right to challenge any bill that you think is not right. Don’t let the fact that they are “professionals” intimidate you from challenging their bill.

Always check with friends, family, neighbors to see who they have used and what they thought of what they got. What we used to take for granted with a handshake can no longer be taken for granted. You must protect yourselves whenever you are paying the bill. Don’t let yourself be “the one they saw coming.” With the economy the way it is today, we all need to watch our pennies. We can’t afford to lose them to “professionals” who just want to take them away from us.

Camp Bayou Fundraiser October 15 Event:

2nd Annual Beef n’ Bones at the Bayou

Time:

11 AM – 9:30 PM

Location:

Camp Bayou 4140 24th St S.E. Ruskin, FL

Cost:

Gate Admission: $15 for family/group of 4; $5 per individual

The Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center, located along the Little Manatee River in Ruskin, is gearing up for their 2nd Annual Beef n’ Bones at the Bayou with some great entertainment! Expanding from last year’s evening-only event, the gates open at 11 a.m. with the Front Porch Pickers doing their first set at 1 p.m.

The Front Porch Pickers enjoy being one of many clubs in Sun City Center community. They are a performance group of players of mostly acoustic stringed instruments who get together each week for two hours of singin’, pickin’ and grinnin’ before an audience of 50 to 100 people. The music includes mostly bluegrass and gospel songs with some cowboy numbers. The song list currently includes over 125 songs.

They will also play at 6 p.m.

The evening entertainment goes from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. with Zebron & James, a popular local duo from Apollo Beach. Formed in July of 2009, Zebron & James has a mix of acoustic stylings, blazing lead guitar, and powerful vocals. They have a versatile song list that includes genres such as rock, southern rock, country, and classic rock. Ron Zebron has been voted “Best Rock Guitarist” three years by Mid Atlantic Music

Monthly. Jason James has performed music in the Tampa Bay area for many years. In 2003, Jason’s entertainment group held the biggest concert in Ruskin history, packing in more than 2,500 people. Jason has cut numerous studio songs including “That’s What Daddy’s Do,” a country ballad he wrote that made local radio.

The 2nd Annual Beef n’ Bones at the Bayou will be sure to entertain everyone! There will be hotdogs and hamburgers all day, followed by a rib and chicken plate dinner ($10) starting at 5:30 p.m. Fishing and water safety classes, kayaking, a bean bag toss tournament and other activities are scheduled.

Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning C enter, a 501(c)3 non-prof it organization, is a 160-acre nature preserve located in the middle of the Little Manatee River system and proximate to the Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve and Tampa Bay. Our mission is to preserve a sample of Florida’s original habitats, and to use this Center for the purpose of promoting appreciation and understanding of our natural resources and of our local culture and history through environmental education and a hands on learning center.

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Club Happenings 1

The News of Sun City Center

Mission Accomplished

It was a somber but exciting moment at the SCC Woodcarvers meeting on September 1 when the competed model of the Eiffel Tower that had been started by Jack Bernard was unveiled. The project lay dormant following his death last year and the partially completed project was stored in a cardboard box. Member Joe White surveyed the large pile of pieces for several months before volunteering to complete the project. After Joe took on the project, he was not seen at the club for over a month as he labored on making additional pieces and assembling the tower that stands 36 inches tall and 16 inches square on the base. Caroline, Jacks widow, smiled broadly when she saw the completed Eiffel Tower. She noted that Jack had found the project to be more challenging than he had envisioned at the beginning. The Eiffel Tower

will be on display in the Woodcarvers Shop for about one month.

Jack Bernard was a prolific carver and one of his legacies is the Sun City Activities Diorama located in the Atrium.

The Computer Club

October 2011

Computer Club Workshop The Computer Club has announced a three-hour workshop entitled “Easy Spreadsheet for Anyone.” This will be held on Thursday, October 13 at 9 a.m. in the Computer Club Classroom in the Atrium Building. Tuition is $10 payable upon registration.

All CA and KP residents are invited to enroll in the club’s classroom any day except Sunday, from 12:30–5 p.m. For further information, contact Bob Wehrle at 633-4516 or Sam Montana at 633-39969.

At its Wednesday, October 5 meeting, which kicks off the club’s fall meeting schedule, Matt Batt will demonstrate Microsoft Office Picture Manager. If you are interested in photo editing, this highly regarded free program is for you. Come and learn all the tricks.

This meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Florida Room. All Sun City Center and Kings Point residents are invited to attend. For membership and meeting information, contact Bob Wehrle at 633-4516.

Men’s Club

The Cat Fanciers Club is sponsoring a FREE Cat Photo Contest to feature the cats of Sun City Center.

If you are a CA member, every cat you have may be entered once. Please pick out your best photo of each cat, get an 8 x 10 printed, and put your name, address, phone number, email, and your cat’s name on a piece of paper and tape it to the back of the photo.

You are encouraged to turn your entries in at the next Cat Fanciers Club meeting on Monday, Oct. 10 from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Caper Room, Atrium Building (even if you cannot attend the meeting). Otherwise, your entries should be mailed to: Cat Fanciers, PO Box 5772, SCC, FL 335715772. Entries must be postmarked by Friday, Nov. 4.

All the photos will be displayed at the Cat & Dog Crazy Trade Show on Friday, Nov. 11 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Florida Room. First, second and third places will be awarded. Pictures may be picked up at the Monday, Nov. 14 Cat Fanciers Club meeting. If you have any questions please email CatFanciersClub@aol.com or visit www.CatFanciersClub.org. Put your best paw forward!

MON. Oct. 10 - CAT FANCIERS CLUB 10 a.m. - Noon in the Caper Room, Atrium Bldg., CA Central Campus, FREE. Guest speaker is the Operations Manager from Hills. Co. Animal Services to talk about the challenges we face with cats in our community.

Open to all CA members. For more information emailCatFanciersClub@ aol.com or visit www.CatFanciersClub.org.

SAT. Oct. 15 - CAT FANCIERS CLUB 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Pet Supermarket, Sun City Center Blvd., FREE. A “Feed the Tuna Chest” cat food drive is being held by the club along with their community service partner and 501(c)(3) non-profit South Shore Felines, Inc. This is in celebration of National Feral Cat Day on Oct. 16.

Proceeds benefit low-income CA seniors and colony caretakers. Open to the public. For more information, email CatFanciersClub@aol.com or visit www.CatFanciersClub.org.

Looking for Singers The German-American Club of Sun City Center sponsors a choral group of men and women interested in performing songs from the wealth of music from Europe. Currently there are 30 singers in this group who meet every Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. in Redeemer Lutheran Church’s Music Room. Approximately half of this group are knowledgeable in the German language, and they, along with Director Mr. Lynn Hirschberg, work together to learn a varied program of songs that will

be presented in December and again in spring. The very talented Mrs. Thelma Roggenkemper accompanies the chorus.

This is the time to become a member of this fun-loving talented group. As in most SCC organizations, many of the members are “snowbirds” so the group is just beginning to get back to their full strength. It’s a good time to start. Visitors are welcome to stop in to a rehearsal to determine if it is your cup of tea. For questions, call Judy Quitsch at 642-0157.

PHOTO BY GARY BOWMAN

Cat Fanciers Club

left to right are Don Murphy, Men’s Club V.P. Programs, Carl McGary, Men’s Club President Elect, Andrew Huse, USF Librarian, and Bill Kilmain, Men’s Club Steward.

The guest speaker for the September Men’s Club meeting was Andrew Huse. Andrew’s specialty, other than being a USF Librarian, is culinary history. His talk to the members on the history of Florida foods and Tampa restaurants was entertaining and informative.

Following Andrew’s talk a buffet lunch, by Banquet Masters, was served. There were 163 members and 11 guest at the meeting. Call 634-6434 if you have any questions about or are interested in attending a Men’s Club meeting. The meetings are on the third Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. in Community Hall at 1910 South Pebble Beach Blvd.

SCC Men’s Club Meeting on October 19 “Don’t Miss this Meeting with Hillsborough County Sheriff David Gee”

Sheriff David Gee is the guest speaker for the October 19, 2011 SCC Men’s Club meeting. The 11:30 a.m. meeting is in Community Hall located at 1910 South Pebble Beach Blvd. Sheriff Gee has served the Hillsborough County community for over 33 years. Elected sheriff in 2004, he manages the tenth largest suburban law enforcement agency in the United States.

Banquet Master will serve a buffet lunch at a cost of $12. Call the automated reservation number 633-8686 after October 1, 2011 to reserve your seat. Members are encouraged to bring qualified men guests to the meeting. Questions concerning SCC Men’s Club membership should be directed to 634-6434.

The Men’s Club Health Care Program will start its fall program on October 10 at 2 p.m. at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church with Mark Bandyk, surgeon from Lakeland Regional Cancer Center. The presentation will review knowing your options with cancer or prostate cancer Man2Man program.

Refreshments will be served.

The SCC Model Railroad Club will be open for visitors during the Sun City Center 50th Anniversary Vintage Car Show on October 11, 2011. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Directions to the Club Room are on the club’s website: www.sccmrrc.org.

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The News of Sun City Center

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GADABOUTS IN ARIZONA

BRITISH CONNECTION

Plans Full Schedule of Events for 2011-2012 T h e B r i t i s h Connection of Sun City C enter plans five events in the upcoming year. All events are scheduled for the Florida Room in the Atrium on N. Pebble Beach Blvd. We welcome all residents of Sun City Center, Kings Point and their guests to join us.

Approximately 60 people viewed the Oscar-nominated movie “Hope and Glory” screened at the first “Flicks with the Brits” event on Sunday, September 11. After the movie, everyone enjoyed a wine and cheese reception with lots of conversation. The next “Flicks with the Brits” will be on Sunday, November 20 from 2-4:30 p.m. Watch for more information regarding the movie to be shown.

You won’t want to miss The British Connection’s Christmas Tea,

the ONLY authentic British-catered tea offered in the immediate area. We serve homemade scones, trifles, tea sandwiches, sausage rolls, Christmas Cake, and, of course, hot tea made the British way. Mark your calendar for Sunday afternoon, December 4, 2-4 pm. You’ll want to make your reservations early as seating is limited and this event usually sells out quickly.

We are still in the planning stages for our events in early 2012 but note the following dates: Wednesday, January 4, and Monday, March 6, both from 6-9 pm. Further details about these British Connection events will follow closer to the scheduled dates.

Be sure to stop by our table at Hi, Neighbor! on Thursday, November 3, to pick up our updated event schedule, celebrate Guy Fawkes’ Day with us and map your British Connection.

For further information, contact Pam Treadwell, president, the British Connection, at 634-4218, or Anita Farney, Publicity Chair, at 633-4368.

Haverfield Featured in One Man Show in October at SCC Art Gallery To m H a v e r f i e l d , watercolor artist, has a oneman show at the Art Club Gallery through October 27.

The Gallery is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Haverfield has been in Sun City Center for almost three years and has won seven awards in Florida shows, gave 32 speeches to local and area art clubs, including Clearwater, Orlando, Bradenton, Wesley Chapel and many more. He is now recognized by many of Florida’ top art clubs as one of Florida’s best.

He teaches watercolor at the SCC Art Room every Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. His low fee of $10/lesson brings in many new faces to learn the trade. He is offering a free lesson on Thursday, October 6, same time/same place. The free lesson is in connection with “The Big Draw.”

Tom was born in Toledo, Ohio and attended Bowling Green State University. He took his first teaching position in Canton OH as head art instructor and coached the backs on the football team and was head baseball coach for 23 years. He is a big Rays fan. His wife Carole was also an art teacher and has won awards in ceramics and silversmithing. Together they manage the annual Art Show in late January or early February with the many works displayed in the Florida Room for two days.

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Gadabouts at the Grand Canyon The Sun City Center Gadabouts flew to Phoenix, Arizona for an extended visit which included the Grand Canyon and the surrounding area. The group, pictured above, traveled by private railroad parlor car on the canyon railroad for 130 miles during which they were serenaded by roving musicians, provided with an extensive buffet of cakes, fruits and cheeses followed by champagne served by a personal attendant. The weather at the canyon was absolutely perfect permitting canyon viewing for infinite distances to enjoy color, river, and indescribable canyon rock formations. Their guide provided a most educational continuous narrative of the scenery and history of the park.

A private designated motor coach toured over 800 miles of scenic Arizona with the group. Of particular interest was the scenic mountain drive to the historic town of Sedona where the Chapel of the

Holy Cross was visited as well as a tour of the city.

In Phoenix visits were to the state capitol and the Heard Museum, the latter that displayed the history and art work for the South West Indians.

All traveling members are anxiously awaiting the next trip anticipating the delicious food and outstanding accommodations provided by the club. Several future events include “Meet Me in St Louis,” Hudson Show Palace, Oct. 20; “Blue Man Group Universal Loews Portofino Hotel,” Orlando, overnight, Nov 16-17; “Thanksgiving Get Away,” The Mission Inn, central Florida, includes golf, Nov 23-25.

Other events, too numerable to list, are available to club members and those who wish to join this stellar group of pampered travelers.

For additional information call 633-5999; to join the Gadabouts, call Terry Waters, 633-0369.

GADABOUT ROUNDUP The Sun City Center Gadabouts travel club is conducting an annual membership drive. This group of pampered travelers is seeking more members to join in the fun of day and overnight extended ventures into the world of the unknown, unfamiliar and exciting. Recently the club enjoyed a fantastic visit to Arizona’s Grand Canyon and its capitol Phoenix and the city, Sedona, with its red mountains. A few words with any of our travelers will reflect the wonderful oncein-a-lifetime experience. Step-on guides provided factual and historic information on the sites visited that can only be obtained from local long-time residents. This is the type of adventure you can expect with this vibrant travel group.

For the near future there is an overnight Thanksgiving trip to central Florida that includes an optional day of golf at the famous Mission Inn Resort. A Christmas

cruise from San Diego through the Panama Canal to Fort Lauderdale is scheduled for December 22 to January 6. This includes stops in the Mexican Baja, Christmas and New Year’s celebrations aboard ship, daylight passage through the canal and Caribbean stops at points of interest enroute to Florida.

Numerous other events are planned to ball games, dinner theaters and an overnight trip to the Blue Man Group in Orlando.

If we have peaked your interest in this 29-year-old stellar travel club through this article, call Barbara at 633-5999 for travel information and Terry at 633-0369 for information on joining the club during the time of this “Roundup” incentive program.

Watch for announcements for the monthly club meetings in Community Hall on South Pebble Beach where new trips are announced and beverages with refreshments are served.

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Club Happenings 3

October 2011

SCC Dance Club

SCC Big Band Dance Club

ARTIST OF THE MONTH OCTOBER 2011

Dolores Phelps has been chosen as Artist of the Month for October 2011 by the Art Club In Sun City Center.

Originally from Marquette, Michigan, and a graduate of Northern Michigan University, Dolores began painting only after she moved to Sun City Center in1994. Joining the Art Club, she enrolled in several workshops and classes, then complemented those learning sessions with a two-week watercolor program, taken when traveling in France. While Dolores enjoys working with watercolors, pastels and oils, and likes doing small-sized paintings, she continues to experiment with other mediums and multi-media techniques. She served as vice-president of the Art Club for two years, as secretary and treasurer of the Phoenix Group, and went on to receive the ‘Award For Excellence’ for one of her paintings at the Senior Citizens Painting Festival at Channelside.

Dolores’ works will be on display during October at SCC Library, SCC Chamber of Commerce, Sun Trust Bank, South Shore Bank, Wells Fargo, A-I Connection Realty, Welcome Center on Cherry Hills Drive and in the showcase at the front of the Art Room.

News about other Art Club activities can be found at www. artclubofscc.org

The Sun City Center Big Band Dance Club begins its new season on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at Community Hall from 7-l0 p.m.

The cost is $10 at the door, BYOB & snacks. Attire - Jacket & Tie for Men, Dressy for Ladies.

(Costumes optional for October Dance) C ome enjoy an evening of live music presented by the SCC 18-piece Big Band featuring Foxtrot, Swing, Latin, and more for your dancing and listening pleasure. Singles welcome and encouraged to attend.

Dance dates for the 2011-2012 season are: Oct. 22, Nov. 12, Dec. 10, Jan. 28, Feb. 25, Mar. 10, Apr.3, & Apr. 28. All dances will be on Saturday this season.

For season membership and additional information contact: Jackie Hanson, 813-244-1953

Halloween Party and Dance Join the fun Benefit to Support Local Food Banks B.Y.O.B. Costumes Optional

Saturday, October 29 7 to 10 p.m.

Community Hall Front Porch Pickers will be playing for your entertainment.

Tickets $10 each plus one non-perishable food item On sale at the Atrium Kiosk Tuesdays & Thursdays 9 a.m. to noon Information: call Paula at 633-6739

NEIGHBORHOOD

SCC Dance Club welcomes you to its dance on Wednesday, Come Dance With Us

October 19,

Oldies But Goodies Dance Club

at Community Hall, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Community Hall 7 – 10 p.m.

Music by “DJ” Darlene with

Music from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s

Attire: Dressy Casual.

a variety of music.

Sunday – Oct. 9

Members Free.

Music by

Guests $6 per person.

Rafael & Co.

Singles always welcome.

BYOB Members free, Non-members $5 Membership Meeting @ 6 p.m.

BYOB and Snacks For more info, call 633-7173.

For more info call: 633-5649

“Salute to the Great Pumpkin”

Square Dance

As you all k n o w, O c t o b e r brings not only cooler weather but also Halloween and, of course, Pumpkin T i m e . To h e l p celebrate this great, first event of the fall season, the SCC Swingers Square Dance Club will hold a “Salute to the Great Pumpkin” Mainstream/Plus Square Dance on October 21, 2011. To help satisfy each dancer’s sweet tooth, club members will provide delicious pumpkin desserts. The club will supply apple cider to wash all the wonderful dessert down. Dancers: Put on your Halloween Square Dance Clothes and come join us for a great night of fun and dancing.

These Special Dances, along with the club’s regular Friday Night Mainstream/Plus Dances are held in Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble

GARAGE SALE

Beach Blvd. Pre-Rounds 7 - 7:30 p.m. Mainstream/Plus Dance 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Bob Ellis calls on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Friday of the month; Art Springer calls on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. Pat Hagen cues. For the Special Dance on Sept.16, George Varney will be calling instead of Bob Ellis.

The Tuesday Night Square Dance Beginners Class and Plus Workshop Class, held in Community Hall , will be temporarily discontinued for the Summer. The classes will begin again in the fall. Keep tuned in.

Our snowbird members are starting to trickle back—slowly. It’s wonderful seeing them again.

Square Dancers: Come join us for this Special Dance and every Friday night for great dancing, fellowship and refreshments.

For fur ther information, call Geri at 633-9742 or Leah 6333986.

Shellcrafters Club

The Shellcrafters meet on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m.

The Club Manor Property Owners Association is holding a to 2 p.m. in the Arts and Crafts Building, 915-C Cherry Hills Drive. Members neighborhood garage sale on Saturday, October 29, from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. create home decor, jewelry and useful and unique gifts with seashells. All The homes included are on Club Manor Drive, Green Manor Drive and the profits go to local charities. Call 633-4245 or 634-7293 for more information. even-numbered homes on South Pebble Beach in the 300-400 block. For more information, call Karen at 634-4556.

THE PERFORMING ARTS CLUB OF SUN CITY CENTER

PRESENTS AT

SUN CITY CENTER’S

A MUSICAL FABLE

OLD

FADS, OLD FEUDS, OLD FRIENDS & OLD FLAMES

STARRING KATHY STRAUB ELLEN KLEINSCHMIDT CHUCK COLLETT DAN TACKITT WENDY SMITH DIANE LEFRANCOIS LEW RESSEGUIE

TICKETS ON SALE OCT. 3 AT THE SCC ATRIUM KIOSK CREDIT CARD ORDERS

Performances: 7:30 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes before curtain

CALL: 642-0606

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Academy of Ballroom Dance Club Saturday, October 1, 2011 at Community Hall, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Free lesson: Samba 6:15 p.m.

Dressy attire, BYOB. Members free; guests $6.

Music by Bernice May. Singles table available. Everyone welcome!

Info: Call Jean Kostka at 813-634-1235.

Classes in October 2011

SOCIAL DANCE CLASSES Sponsored by the Academy Dance Club.

Classes are held in the Dance Studio in the Atrium building. Open to all Sun City Center and Kings Point residents. Couples and singles welcome. $5 per class. For information, call Bernice DuBro May at 634-3205.

TUESDAY EVENING CLASSES (Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25) Beginning - Rumba 5:30 p.m.

Intermediate - Slow dance 6:45 p.m.

Intermediate/Advanced - Bolero 8 p.m.

WEDNESDAY DAY CLASSES (Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26) Beginning - Tango 12:45 p.m.

Intermediate - Fox Trot 2 p.m.

Intermediate - Salsa/Mambo 3:15 p.m.

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“Thank you for giving me my life back.”

The Orthopedic and Spine Surgery Center at Manatee Memorial Hospital offers a wide range of surgical and nonsurgical treatment options, including total joint replacement. Services include emergency treatment of injuries, spine/back surgery, arthroscopic treatments, sports medicine, minimally invasive techniques, pain management and more.

Our healthcare team includes physicians who specialize in joint replacement, traumatic orthopedic injuries and sports medicine, and our specially trained orthopedic nursing team and physical therapists. Our goal is to get you back on your feet as soon as possible.

For more information, please call 941-745-7417.

The Orthopedic and Spine Surgery Center at

206 Second Street East Bradenton, Florida 34208 www.manateememorial.com Physicians are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Manatee Memorial Hospital. The hospital shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians.

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October 2011

Metaphysical Society of SCC to Sponsor Mystery School World Wide Seminar

Getting Ready to Rock and Roll at the GFWC SCC Woman’s Club Fundraiser

The Way of Truth, a modern day mystery school, will hold its annual Universal Retreat starting October 21 and ending October 23.

The theme for the retreat is “The Simplicity of Love.” As a mystery school, the Way of Truth offers spiritual insights and techniques to help members of all spiritual paths forge a stronger relationship with God. If you would like to deepen your relationship with God and the Holy Spirit, please join us for part or all of the retreat. Highlights include a concert Friday night by sound shaman Norma Gentile who will be singing the chants of 12th century abbess and healer, Hildegard von Bingen.

A special introductor y workshop on the teachings of the Way of Truth will be held Saturday afternoon starting at 1:30 p.m., Marsha Lucidi (left) and Linda Smith had “sticker shock” when they checked ending with a talk by the founder the price of these cool wheels. They’re getting ready for the GFWC Sun City of the the Way of Truth, Sri Michael Center Woman’s Club upcoming Nifty Fifties Night fundraiser on November Owens, at 4 p.m. His topic Saturday 19 at 5 p.m. The party is a 1950’s style “at the hop” dance at Community will be “True Love is Without Ego.” Hall. The evening includes 50s food and lots of 50s fun. You’ll enjoy listening Sri Michael will speak again on and dancing to your favorite 50s music. Maybe you’ll even win a prize for Sunday morning at 10 a.m. on the bubblegum blowing, your costume or doing the jitterbug or twist. This party topic of “Love Has No Boundaries.” is open to all SouthShore residents and there’ll be a special table for singles. Other inspirational talks throughout Proceeds support the GFWC SCC club’s many Sun City Center charities. Tickets the weekend will touch on such are $15 per person. For ticket information, contact Angela Wallace 642-0212. topics as prayer, service and faith.

Friday’s program will start at 7 The car, shown at the Roamin’ Oldies Club, is a 1957 Chevy Nomad owned by p.m. and will be held in the Florida Room which is located in the Atrium Daniel Zajac. Sticker price new was $3,578 in 1957.

Building, Sun City Center at 945 North Course Lane.

Saturday’s program will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the Sandpiper Room located at the same address. Sunday’s program will return to the Florida Room.

Admission to all parts of the retreat is free and open to the public.

Although pre-registration is not required, if you plan to attend, it would be appreciated if you would contact Ron Brown at 813-746-4948 or Ed Leary at 813-383-7594 by phone, or Ron Brown at rpbrown61@ hotmail.com.

For more information about t he Way of Tr ut h, s e e w w w. thewayoftruth.org.

Flu Shots Schedule for the 2011-12 Flu Season All shots are scheduled to be given in the Sandpiper Room in the Atrium.

The following dates will provide shots between 10 a.m. and noon:

Tuesday, October 4 Wednesday, October 19 Tuesday October 25 Tuesday, November 1

What’s on your

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But when it comes to fulfilling those wishes, getting started can be the hardest part. So your friends at Freedom Plaza Sun City Center are here to help. All you have to do is think about your “wish list” and share it with us, in writing, by August 12. Then join us on August 29 at 3 p.m. and we’ll draw one person’s name and make their wish come true.

It’s a great way to contemplate the meaning of one’s life … the legacy you wish to leave behind … and to have a whole lot of fun, too! Make plans now to be here. In fact, put it on your list!

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Call (813) 634-1824 for more information or (813) 634 1824. RSVP by August 25.

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MORE ART CLUB NEWS & NOTES:

Art Club In Sun City Center

BUS TRIP TO SARASOTA ART SHOW

Just a reminder: The Art Club bus trip to the St. Armands Circle Fall Art Show is scheduled for Saturday, November 12, 2011. Bus capacity is limited to 47 riders and to ensure a seat, your check for $20, made out to ‘The Art Club In Sun City Center’ must reach trip coordinator Marsha Lucidi no later than October 26, 2011. Her address is 2328 Platinum Drive, Sun City Center, 33573.

This show is one of the premier shows of the season and promises to be as exciting as it has been in the past.

For addition trip information you may call Marsha at 938-5100.

—Ed Laudano

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See a complete calendar of upcoming events in the Newsletter posted on our website.

Our newsletter is available, along with other news and information, on our website. You can download the newsletter to your own computer and print it in color or black & white.

If you have a friend who is a member of the club and does not have email, please share this information with him or her.

There will be printed copies of the

newsletter (in black & white) in the Art Room. I can send the newsletter as an attachment in a separate email if you prefer it that way. Just email me and let me know.

As president of the club, I maintain a distribution list of all of our members so that I can send notes and reminders to you between newsletters.

—Kristine Littrell, President & Webmaster

ART CLUB NEWS & NOTES: • Volunteers Needed: Be our Artist of the Month. Call Maureen Hileman: 633-0332 for details.

• Volunteers Needed: Be a Docent in our Gallery one day a month. Sign up in the Art Room or contact Docent Coordinator Julie Zem for information: stockgirl59@yahoo.com.

• Trash & Treasures Event: The Art Club will be participating in this event, sponsored by the CA’s 50th Anniversary Committee on PAPERMAKING DEMONSTRATION Oct. 15, 10 am – 2 pm. We will be selling note cards and other The Art Club In Sun City Center will present a items. Contact Marcia Hansen if demonstration on Papermaking by Minnette Webster in the you are interested in helping. See Rollins Theater on Wednesday, October 17, 2011. you all there!

Minnette took courses in papermaking at Penland • Art Club House Tour: Mark your School in North Carolina, Arrowhead School, Gatlinburg, calendars now for the House Tour TN and attended papermaking workshops with Bernard to be held on Nov. 19 (change of Toale, Ellen Zahoric, Lynn Sures and others. Her background date from previous announceincludes 35 years teaching papermaking and other artistic ments). This is our annual fundskills to children, adults and seniors citizens. She has been a raiser and our excellent program constant exhibitor in outdoor festivals in Florida, including of demos, workshops, gallery Festival of the Masters, Coconut Grove Arts Festivals, as events, etc. depends on your participation. Contact Barbara well as many other out-of-state prestigious festivals, in the Wurth to help: 633-2891 process, collecting more than 200 awards for her works. She has works that are part of major corporation and private • Congratulations to Tom Haverfield! on his new one-man show collections and she feels that “her greatest joy and satisfaction in our Gallery! Stop by during comes to her in sharing her creativity, experience and love Gallery Hours: Tuesdays and of her art with others”.

Thursdays from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

The demonstration will be held after a brief Club • September Newsletter: If you business meeting at 1 p.m. All are welcome and club haven’t printed your newsletter membership is not required for attendance. News of other Art Club activities yet, it is available on our official can be found at www.artclubofsuncitycenter.org.

Art Club in SCC website: www.

—Ed Laudano artclubofscc.org.

t o n P r a e l a L y d Bridge n a n u F B e e tt e v Bridge Teachers’ Association a Sun City Center Bridge Lessons for players on all levels

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Courses are $50 & Include textbook • Register Now!

call or email the Teacher or email: Ronda O’Farrell at rondastart@aol.com

Beginning Bridge

for the Starting or Novice, 9 week course, Starting Tuesday, Oct. 11, 9 a.m.,Royal Room Instructor: John Foster, 634-3240

Intermediate Bridge

for Returning Players, 9 week course, Starting Monday, Oct. 10, 9 a.m. Horizon Room Instructor: Pat Rippel, 642-9216

Winning with Good Defensive Play

8 week course, Starting Wednesday, Oct. 19, 9 a.m., Horizon Room Instructor: Leslie Cox , lesliecox3@yahoo.com

Bidding Judgment for the Serious Player

8 week course, Starting Thursday, Oct. 13, 9 a.m., Royal Room Instructor: Virgil Eveleigh, 642-9005

2 over 1 Game Force System for the Serious Player 8 weeks, Starting Tuesday Oct.11, 9 a.m., Horizon Room Instructor: Marian Howarth, 642-0719

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Club Happenings 6 Photo Club to Meet Tuesday, October 11 The Sun City Center Photo Club meeting on October 11 will feature portrait photographer Tom Thomas. Just in time for those family visits, Dr. Thomas will give us specific ways to make those family photographs look special. He will discuss several ways for portrait retouching using Photoshop and will also demonstrate some of the better plug-ins that are available which also do a fantastic job. Dr. Thomas has been a photographer for 40 years. A retired physician, he says he finally has time for his photographic passion. He teaches Photoshop and Corel Painter in the Bradenton area.

Community members and guests are welcome to attend this meeting. At 6:30 p.m., there will be a tutorial session. The featured program will begin after a short business meeting at 7 p.m.

For more information on the club and its activities, see our 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.

FunSquad Disbands

The FunSquad was begun so that Sun City Center neighbors EXPERIENCE SUN would have a place to meet and greet CITY CENTER each other in a relaxed atmosphere and to use the Pool area to its full CERAMICS potential. Since its beginning five In celebration of Sun City years ago, many more SCC activities Center’s 50th Anniversary, the Sun are taking place on Friday evenings.

City Center Ceramic Club is setting Maggie Pliska and Nan Baytos have up workshops to introduce first- decided that it is time to visit those time ceramic artists to the world of events, turn off the hot dog grill and greenware and bisque, underglazes, cover the fire pit. glazes, acrylics and stains. The SCC They expressed their thanks to Ceramic Club is offering three FREE all that have come in the heat, cold, two-hour workshops to take the rain, have watched the wonderful mystery away from “how we do it”. sunsets and stayed to sing the Classes will be offered on three National Anthem with Whitney consecutive Monday afternoons in Houston and Suzy White. Additional October: October 17, October 24 thanks went to the FunSquad crew: and October 31 from 1 to 3 p.m. the many servers; the cook (Joe Your only requirement is that you Pliska); those that welcomed our must be a current CA or Kings friends (Jack Baytos, Mary Lou Point Federation member. Your Dando and Rita Schwager); played ID card is required to participate. the music (Suzy White) and did such No experience necessary. A small a wonderful job on our website (Jeff ceramic piece, tools and paints will White); and to those that did our be provided at no cost and it will walks, Petra Stimmel, Gerry Smarr become your “personal work of art.” and Sue and Matt Batt.

Work space is limited so please Remaining funds have been sign up in the Ceramic Studio any turned over to the Community Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 Association to be used for the p.m. by October 10. purpose of bringing our neighbors together in other ways.

—Maggie Pliska and Nan Baytos

Kings Point Vesta Facilities Mgmt. and Resident Services

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Thursday, October 6th KINGS POINT CLUBHOUSE

BORINI THEATRE 1900 Clubhouse Dr.

Sun City Center, Fl. 33573 10 A.M.—2 P.M.

October 2011

SCC PATRIOTS CLUB

The Sun City Center Patriots Club would like to thank everyone who attended the 9/11 Observance at Community Hall and for the many generous donations that were made to support the Wounded Warriors. The SCC Patriots Club will be collecting donations for the Wounded Warriors until October 31. If you wish to help by donating, please send your check to the SCC Patriots Club at 1009 N. Pebble Beach Blvd. Sun City Center, FL 33573. Make the checks payable to: SCC Patriots Club and make a notation for the Wounded Warriors.

For any questions you may have, please call Uta Kuhn at 813642-9555.

’s Almost La d l r o rg W es e h t T

Garage Sale Kings Point Clubhouse Borini Theatre Open To All Saturday October 15 9 am to 1 pm Refreshments Available At Le Perk Cafe

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Simmons Lake Ladies Group Presents:

Do You Know How To Be Your Own Advocate?

Learn how to: Empower yourself to Communicate with Extended Family Deal with Long Distance Relationships Handle Family Conflict Address Long Term Needs

Seated left to right are Betty Cummings, Carol Crowell, Paula Simonson, Sue Bensman. Standing: Connie Lundeen, Roxanne Seeley, Becky O’Dell, Rose Timms, Corrie Dieden, Marian Olbina, Rusty Seiden, and Jane Keegan.

Connect with Effective Resources

The Simmons Lake Ladies Group met recently at the home of Jane Keegan to enjoy an afternoon of fun and friendship inspired by wearing red hats. Jane gave an overall synopsis of the start of the Red Hat Society in 1996 with Sue Ellen Cooper as the founder. The organization has grown to 24,000 chapters and over 70,000 registered members in the US and 25 countries. After exploring the top 10 rules plus one of the society, members took a quiz and prizes were presented. A luncheon of strawberry scones, tea sandwiches, and a variety of desserts were served. The next meeting is Thursday, October 13.

—Jane Keegan

Attorney Brenda Baietto of Mediation and Conflict Resolution Services

Panel Speakers: Cary Sanchez, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Anna Lively, M.S. Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern

Date, Time & Location: This free event will take place on October 25th from 1:30 - 3:30 pm “Florida Room” at the Sun City Center Community Association located at 1009 North Pebble Beach Boulevard, Sun City Center, FL 33573

Interactive!

This discussion will allow for ample audience participation,

South Bay Hospital Earns Top Performer on Key Quality Measures from the Joint Commission Sun City Center, Florida - (September 14, 2011) South Bay Hospital was named one of the nation’s top performers on key quality measures for heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia and surgical care by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in America. South Bay Hospital was the only Hillsborough County hospital recognized by The Joint Commission based on data reported about evidence-based clinical processes that are shown to improve care for certain conditions.

Out of 3,099 hospitals submitting accountability data to The Joint Commission, South Bay Hospital is one of only 405 hospitals earning the distinction of top performer on key quality measures for attaining and sustaining excellence in accountability measure performance. Inclusion on the list is based on an aggregation of accountability measure data reported during the previous calendar year.

To be recognized as a top performer on ke y qu a l it y m e a su re s an organization must meet 95 percent or more on performance thresholds on accountability measure data.

South Bay Hospital was recognized for achieving these performance thresholds for heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia and surgical care.

“Today, the public expects transparency in the reporting of performance at the hospitals where they receive care, and The Joint Commission is shining a light on the top performing hospitals such as South Bay Hospital that have achieved excellence on a number of vital measures of quality of care,”

so bring your questions!

Now is the time for a fiscal check-up

says Mark R. Chassin, M.D., FACP, M.P.P., M.P.H, President, The Joint Commission.

No matters more excuses for not knowing how your finances and investments line up “We understand what with your and retirement expectations. most to patients at South Baylife goals No more excuses for not knowing how your finances and investments line up Hospital: safe, effective care. That’s with your life goals and retirement expectations. more excuses not knowing how your investments line No more excuses for not knowing howinvestments your financesand and investments lineup up today forknowing a freeNo consultation, andfor we’ll explore strategies for finances protecting yourself and more for not how your finances and line up whyNo South Bay excuses HospitalCall has made Call todayyour for a life free and we’ll explore strategies for protecting yourself and with goals and retirement expectations. with your lifeconsultation, goalsand andinto retirement expectations. helpingand you prosper today, tomorrow the future. a commitment to accreditation with your life goals and retirement expectations. helping you prosper today, tomorrow and into the future. to positive patient outcomes through Call Calltoday todayfor foraafree freeconsultation, consultation,and andwe’ll we’llexplore explorestrategies strategiesfor forprotecting protectingyourself yourselfand and evidence-based care processes. South helping you prosper today, tomorrow and into the future. helping you prosper today, tomorrow and into the future. today for a free and we’ll explore strategies for protecting yourself and Bay Call Hospital is proud to beconsultation, named Kelly, CFP® to the list of The Joint Commission’s Jill Kelly,JillCFP® Carter Roslyn helping you prosper today,Roslyn tomorrow andCarter into the future.

Financial Advisor Senior Vice President - Investments Financial Advisor - Investments Top Performers on Key QualitySenior Vice President1701 1701 Rickenbacker Drive, Ste 101 Rickenbacker Drive, Ste 101 1701 Rickenbacker Drive, Ste 101 1701 Rickenbacker Drive, Ste 101 Measures,” says Sharon Roush, CEO Sun City Center, FL 33573 Sun City Center, FLKelly, 33573 Jill CFP® Roslyn Carter Jill Kelly, CFP® Roslyn Carter Sun City Center, FL 33573 813-634-0850 813-634-0850 Sun City Center, FL 33573 South Bay Hospital.

Financial Senior FinancialAdvisor Advisor SeniorVice VicePresident President--Investments Investments 813-634-0850 1701 813-634-0850 1701 1701Rickenbacker RickenbackerDrive, Drive,Ste Ste101 101 1701Rickenbacker RickenbackerDrive, Drive,Ste Ste101 101 In addition to being included in Sun SunCity CityCenter, Center,FLFL33573 33573 Sun SunCity CityCenter, Center,FLFL33573 33573 Investment and Insurance Products: NOT FDIC Insured NO Bank Guarantee MAY Lose Value the release of TheRoslyn Joint Commission’s Jill Kelly, CFP® Carter 813-634-0850 813-634-0850 813-634-0850 813-634-0850 “Improving America’s Financial Advisor Senior ViceHospitals” President - Investments annual report, South Bay Hospital 1701 Rickenbacker Drive, Ste 101 1701 Rickenbacker Drive, Ste 101 will be recognized on The FL Joint Sun City Center, 33573 Sun City Center, FL 33573 Commission’s Quality Check website 813-634-0850 813-634-0850 (www.qualitycheck.org).

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About South Bay Hospital South Bay Hospital is a 112bed, acute care hospital serving Sun City Center, Ruskin, Wimauma, Riverview, Apollo Beach, Gibsonton and the surrounding areas. South Bay is Joint Commission Accredited, Accredited by the Society for Chest Pain Centers in Chest Pain and Heart Failure, a Joint Commission Certified Primary Stroke Center, Accredited in Ultrasound by the American College of Radiology and a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement. South Bay offers a wide range of services including general and vascular surgery, urology, cardiology, orthopedic, and spine surgery.

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Looking for 2nd and 3rd Generations Living in Sun City Center

The News of Sun City Center

October 2011

We Want to Know!!!

(Answers to frequently asked questions at the CA)

By Susan Muise

PHOTO BY SUE MCBRIDE

“Does the CA provide in-home services for residents who cannot get out and about?”

(L to R) 1st row: Paul Wood, Sally Bloom (mom/son), Cooky Hallner, Jack and Isabel Misner, Alice Taylor, Bill Baker Jr, directly behind them Carl & Marcie Hansen, Stretch Bilharz with wife Carolyn in front of him. 2nd row: behind Cooky is Cindy Romani, Ronald and Christine Golik. 3rd row Bill Baker III, Dee Kelly, Ed Dowdy.

The form below is also available at the CA office if you would like to participate in this search. If you know of a snowbird who is a second generation resident in SCC, please pass this information along to them.

The Project committee would like to put a photo of you with your generations in the News of SCC. Also, participants will be acknowledged during the John Bowker SCC 50th Anniversary History Show at Community Hall on January 22, 2012 at 2 p.m.

We get lots of calls from the adult children of our residents asking if we provide in-home care for their parents who live here alone.

Unfortunately, these types of services cannot be provided through the Community Association. There are private services available, but there are three main places to check out first: • Our own Samaritan Services at 633-6111 • Hillsborough County Aging Services, 272-5250 or online at www.hillsboroughcounty.org/ aging • Florida Elder Affairs, 1-800677-1116 or online at www.

AgingFlorida.com.

They each provide services that include case management,

homemaking, nutrition, adult day care, transportation and some type of financial or insurance advice.

We are also aware that many of our residents now have one or both of their parents living with them.

Each of the above also provides respite for caregivers and can hook you up with support programs that meet regularly to help you “recharge your batteries.”

They each encourage volunteerism and donations to help keep their programs running and to help keep us and our loved ones in the community and in our homes for as long as possible. You may not need them at this moment, but there is a good possibility that you will need them in the future.

JIM TAZE

BOOKKEEPING SERVICES PLUS Looking for 2nd & 3rd generations living in Sun City Center If you would like to participate please fill out form,drop off @CA office or send to Dee Kelly 1610 Vincennes Dr. If you know of a SCC snowbird, please pass along to them.

Looking to put photo/article in The News of SCC during the celebration of SCC 50th..

For example: 1st Generation: Irene & Phil Lange 727 Fox Hills Dr. 813-644-8887 SuncityPhil@yahoo.com ,1979 2nd Generation: Bob & Dee Lange Kelly 1610 Vincennes Dr. 813-642-8678 Kellydee837@verizon.net, 2010 3rd Generation: John & Jane Kelly Smith 000 Somewhere Dr. 813-000-0000 Kellyjane000@yahoo.com Participants will be acknowledged during the John Bowker SCC 50th Annv. Slide Show @ Community Hall on January 22, 2012 @ 2:00 p.m. ( Please print ) 1st Generation: Names______________________________Year moved to SCC_____ Address/phone/email:_____________________________________________ :_______________________________________________________________ 2nd Generation: Names_____________________________Year moved to SCC______ Address/phone/email:______________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ 3rd Generation: Names_____________________________Year moved to SCC______ Address/phone/email:_______________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ Volunteer to help with project ____

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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 7:30 PM TORAH STUDY SATURDAY AT 12 NOON MORNING SERVICES 2ND AND 4TH SATURDAY 10AM RABBI: PHILIP ARONSON - CANTOR: DR. SAM ISAAK ALL ARE WELCOME

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Faith Faith is a female Calico cat of extraordinary beauty. Unfortunately she has had a rough time in her recent life. She was a stray for quite a while and had developed some medical ailments for which she has been treated. Faith is at 100 % back to good health and is now looking for a forever home with a loving owner.

As part of her adoption, she is up to date on her shots, spayed and micro chipped. Won’t you visit C.A.R.E. with the idea of making Faith part of your family? DOB: February, 2, 2010.

PHOTO BY MARLENE GREENBERG

PHOTO BY JUDY STIMSON

C. A. R. E.

Sarah Sarah is a unique looking Lab/ Dachshund mix. She was found in a community with no owner in sight.

Sarah has the most loving personality.

She wants nothing more than to be in your arms. Sarah is a nice size for someone who wants that goofy Lab personality but doesn’t have the room for a large dog. She also seems fine with other dogs. Sarah is spayed, microchipped, and current on her shots. Come and meet Sarah today!

DOB: January 2, 2010.

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October 2011

Military Affairs Sun City Center to hold Veterans Day Annual Military Ball dancing. Guests may BYOB. Meal will be served by Banquet Masters and music by Bob Boyd’s 42nd Street Orchestra. The Ball commences at 5 p.m.

Reservations were made by “Table Captains” and most tables are filled. However, should seats become available, there is a “wait list.” Tickets are $50 per person.

Table Captains must contact Jan Bassett (janb@tampabay.rr.com or 642-0691) to confirm names, ranks, meal choice and payment in full by October 3. Those seats not paid in full by October 3 will be offered to the “wait list.” Individuals who wish to be wait-listed, please contact Jan. —Militar y B all Planning Committee Gordon and Jan Bassett, Co-Chairs

PELICAN PLAYERS PRESENTS “BROADWAY EXTRAVAGANZA” ... A FUNDRAISER FOR THE MILITARY FAMILY SUPPORT TRUST (MFST) Oct. 2, 2-4 p.m., Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd.

Admission: $12 in advance; $15 at door day of show. This production is the annual fundraiser for the Military Family Support Trust (MFST) office. Funds will be used for a number of military programs supported by the MFST ... scholarships, Junior ROTC, Homeless Women Vets, Southeast Guide Dogs, Helping Hand, Warm Heart, Financial Assistance to help vets in need, and more.

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LT. COL. H. Spencer Faircloth, USAF (Ret) to speak at MOAA luncheon LT COL Faircloth will be the featured speaker at the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) monthly luncheon to be held on October 5, 2011 at 11 a.m. in the Florida Room at the Atrium Building.

COL Faircloth held positions as an Air Force Personnel Officer from base level to the Office of the Secretary of Defense and served on the staff of the European Office of Aerospace Research at the United States Embassy in Brussels, Belgium. He also served as the Chief of the Casualty Assistant Branch, Headquarters, US Air Force, during the highest period of casualties during the Vietnam War. One of his responsibilities was serving as a letter writer for President Lyndon Johnson and later for President Richard Nixon.

He was chosen by the Secretary of the Air Force for a Sabbatical on the faculty of the Graduate School of

Public and International Affairs of the University of Pittsburgh.

COL Faircloth was selected by the Secretary of Defense to serve on the White House Staff as the Executive Director of the Presidential Committee, Jobs For Veterans at the end of the Vietnam War. He received a BA at Emory University, Atlanta, GA and an MA from the University of Tennessee.

Spencer has a wealth of civilian experience in private business over a 36-year period. Serving in real estate, housing, development, mortgage, investment and banking. He retired in 2008 as first vice president and trust officer from SunTrust Bank of Tampa.

Reservations can be made by calling 877-332-3016 ($14) no later than the Sunday before the Wednesday meeting.

—Capt B. Frank Kepley, USN (Ret)

Col. Richard Glorioso USAF (Ret), addresses MOAA

PHOTO P BY FRANK KEPLEY

The Sun City Center Community Association will host a formal Military Ball on Friday evening, November 11, 2011, at Community Hall. On this date, 11-11-11 (“Triple Eleven”), we will celebrate the Community’s 50th Anniversary and Veterans Day. Attendance is open to any and all SCC-wide community residents and invited VIPs. Former military service is not a requirement. Many of the community’s veterans/service organizations will have display tables.

The Ball (formal gown, Military Dress Uniform, tuxedo or dark business suit – military decorations encouraged) will feature sparkling wine, wine, a non-alcohol beverage, military ceremonies, dinner and

From left, Col Richard Glorioso and Col. James Shumway, USA (Ret) President, SCC Chapter, MOAA.

Col. Richard Glorioso was the featured speaker at the Sun City Chapter of the Military Officer’s Association of America (MOAA) monthly luncheon held on September 7, 2011 in the Florida Room at the Atrium Building.

Col. Glorioso served in the USAF 27 years, retiring in 1994.

He has a Master’s degree in Human Resources from Central Michigan University and a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Northeastern University.

He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Family Justice Center, the Brandon Chamber of Commerce, Plant City Veterans Monument Committee and the

Neighborhood Ser vice Center Advisory Board.

Col. Glorioso is serving in elective office in the Florida House of Representatives as chairman of Transportation and Economic Development, the Appropriations Council on General Government and Health, and The Council on Education and Economic Development. He is actively involved in community, local and state government affairs.

He discussed the issues that face our state government in these tumultuous times, in particular the Florida regulatory requirements that he feels are stifling growth. In addition, he addressed Florida educational and budgetary issues as well as highspeed rail transportation.

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MOWW Earns National Newsletter Award

MOWW Awarded National Law and Order Award

PHOTO P BY FRANK KEPLEY

The Sun City Chapter (SCC) of the Military Order of World Wars was recently presented with the Law and O r d e r Aw a r d for Outstanding Performance by a Unit. T he SCC Chapter Commander Frank Zahrobsky, Lt. Col. USAF, Ret (2nd from right) accepted the award from the national MOWW Commander in Chief, Col. Cliff Way, USAF, Ret (left). The SCC Security Patrol was the MOWW National organization’s selection as the OUTSTANDING unit for all of the voluntary, beneficial work they do for the community. The unidentified individuals in the photo are other winners in different categories. The award was presented at the MOWW 91st National Convention in Bozeman, Montana in July.

Military Order of the World Wars

Lt. Col. Eugene Morris, retired Air Force fighter pilot, addresses MOWW Graduate” in 1975. He is a graduate of Florida State University and Auburn University, where he received his Master’s degree. Col. Morris flew 302 combat missions and was awarded numerous air medals, including two silver stars, two distinguished flying From left, LT. COL. Frank Zahrobsky, USAF (Ret), crosses and a bronze president MOWW; LT. COL. Eugene Morris LT. star.

The presentation COL. USAF (Ret) included a discussion Lt. Col. Eugene Morris, USAF relative to Col. Morris’ Southeast (Ret) was the featured speaker at Asia tours, which included missions the Sun City Center Chapter of over North and South Vietnam, the Military Order of World Wars Cambodia and Laos. He discussed luncheon held on September 7 at the many challenges encountered in the Freedom Plaza Club in Sun City rapidly creating an air base in Ubon, Center.

Thailand as well as the technology Col. Morris attended the and flying techniques used in the Air War College in Montgomery, Viet Nam conflict.

Alabama finishing as a “Distinguished —Capt B. Frank Kepley PHOTO P BY FRANK KEPLEY

PHOTO P BY FRANK KEPLEY

Frank Zahrobsky, Lt. Col. USAF Ret, Commander of Sun City Center Chapter o f t h e Mi l i t a r y O rd e r of Worl d War s ( far l e f t ) , accepts the MOWW National Chapter Newsletter Award from MOWW Commander in Chief, Col. Cliff Way (2nd from right). This is the second year running that the SCC Chapter has won the BEST award for intermediate size chapters. Sheila Greason (not in photo) is the “Mail Call” editor and Trish Potter (ROC) (not in photo) is the creative artist and publisher. Also in the photo (not identified) are the runnerup winners. The award was presented at the MOWW 91st National Convention in Bozeman, Montana in July.

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Maj. Robert L. Fowler, USAF, Ret. Receives MOWW Citation

Left to right: Major Robert Fowler, USAF (Ret) receiving Citation from LT COL Gordon Bassett, USAF (Ret), MOWW Region VI Commander.

Major Robert Fowler received a Military Order of the World Wars Citation for Distinguished and Exceptional Service at the Sun City Center Plaza Club at their monthly luncheon on September 15, 2011. Maj. Fowler was cited for demonstrating outstanding organizing and management skills as the MOWW treasurer. In that role it was noted that he played a significant role in assisting a troubled Chapter to become revitalized and financially healthy once again. In addition, he has worked tirelessly to support MOWW in organizing and carrying out their various youth oriented and numerous community service programs.

—Capt B. Frank Kepley, USN (Ret)

The Leathernecks Club is approaching a benchmark in supporting military families residing in friendly foreign countries.

In 2010, former Club Commander Jim Glass and his wife Jan began gathering manufacturers’ coupons and sending them to Europe where they are distributed to military families. This project “caught fire” and churches, clubs, schools and individuals from the Sun City Center area and points beyond began contributing coupons. The Military Family Support Trust from Freedom Plaza, partnered with the Leathernecks by supporting the mailing costs.

The coupons must be manufacturers, with bar codes, an expiration date and cutout i n d i v i d u a l l y. T h e v a r i o u s manufacturers will extend the expiration date by six months for military families.

At the end of August 2011, 1,000 pounds of coupons will have been sent to England. From there they are distributed throughout Europe to the families of military personnel from all branches of our armed forces.

Jim Weller, current Commander of the Leathernecks expressed his pride in the club’s continuing efforts to support our military personnel and their families through the coupon program. He well recognizes the tremendous effort by those organizations and individuals who actually provide the coupons and thanks them for their help.

Weller noted the club has another program supporting active duty Marines through the M.A.D.S. (Marine Active Duty Support) program. Care and comfort items are gathered and shipped to those Marines serving in Iraq, Afghanistan and other locations.

Leatherneck Club members include WW-II, Korean War, Vietnam, and other era vets, as well as Navy personnel who were assigned to work with the Marine Corps such as corpsmen. All want to support those on active duty, vividly recalling the time when they served.

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Landscaping - Functionally Artistic

Using a seascape theme, this owner set pier posts tied together with nautical rope across the yard. The many plants help break up the view of the rocks.

PHOTO P BY ART ERICKSON

PHOTO P BY ART ERICKSON

Mixing a ground cover plant with mulched sections. reduction in maintenance. One could just pave over the whole area with concrete but, besides the water run-off issue, that is counter to the artistic aspect.

Instead of concrete, rocks/ gravel can be used. Being more porous than concrete, more of the rain water will sink into the soil.

When stones of various colors and texture are used, the results can be quite artistic. Throw in some ornamentation and accent plants and there are some very pretty yards out there.

water, and mowing) is not important.

In their defense, most of the houses in SCC were built 30-40 years ago, but times change. By investing in the change, a new landscape can reduce maintenance. The water bill, fertilizer and mowing are all reduced. If you are doing all of this yourself, there is the amount of effort to consider as well. Slow-growing plants tend to be very low maintenance, there is a reason palm trees thrive here. Plants that go dormant tend to survive droughts.

Instead of rocks, a ground “beds,” areas, sections or zones allows cover plant can be used. There are the most flexibility - and artistic so many that no two yards need latitude - when creating a yard. look the same. Unlike rocks, they do have to be selected for their environment. They require some amount of maintenance but usually a great deal less than turf grass. They may even require fertilizing and mowing but not very often. Selection is key here. Some ground cover plants bloom (usually sun loving ones) while others don’t. Some prefer shade while others require sun. Some will climb anything vertical while others stay close to the ground. There is a vast range of colors to select from.

The term “mulch” applies to many materials. In commercial use In the raised area is organic mulch while most of the yard is lava rock; other areas a plastic sheet can be referred to as have white rock. Good plant selection, even a potted plant. mulch. The rocks/pebbles inside the “popcorn” here in SCC can be considered mulch. There are various types of organic (formerly living) mulch, but these tend to decompose

PHOTO P BY ART ERICKSON

While this may seem logical to some, that it had to become law is telling. How many times have you seen a lawn sprinkler system watering the lawn while it is raining?

We have become too accustomed to convenience. The fact that a large contingent of SCC residents are here only part of the year does not help.

There is an innate problem with exotic plants: they can be resource hungry. This was a plus in the days of conspicuous consumption when people flaunted their wealth. Today the goals have reversed. We want to conserve resources for our children.

Indeed, we need to conser ve resources for ourselves. The trend toward native and low-maintenance landscaping has multiple benefits.

Less water, less fertilizer and less mowing/pruning all result in less effort/money. Water doesn’t grow on trees; it’s the other way around.

Since the lawn is a large part of most yards, it will be addressed first. Of course, planting a lowmaintenance grass is one approach, but it is the least imaginative. There’s more to a landscape than a lawn.

Artfully dividing the lawn into sections is the key to the successful

PHOTO P BY ART ERICKSON

By Uta Kuhn with Art Erickson “Landscaping designed to minimize turf areas can significantly reduce the quantity of water used for outdoor irrigation.”

“In Florida, Senate Bill 494, which took effect in July 2009, requires all automatic irrigation systems to use an automatic shutoff device.”

This is a recent change to the yard—the tree was not there before. The decision was made to eliminate broad expanses of grass with more varied vegetation. Plantings like this can convert a significant percentage of lawn from high maintenance turf to low maintenance scenery.

Most of the yards in SCC have significant vertical drops, all the over time. They are desirable to be better for flood prevention but bad “eco friendly” but not as good for for erosion. In these cases, tiers can maintenance/expense. Mulches be created. These slow the water are best used as temporary ground run-off and allow some plants to covers while waiting for a slow thrive that would normally require growing plant to take over the area. watering - sometimes referred to as Wood-based mulch will float away “rain gardens.” in a heavy rain. The best part about For those more concerned with most mulch is it has a very pleasing the “bottom line,” consider this: when look. developers design landscapes they The best approach tends to want to sell houses, “curb appeal” is incorporate all of these options. paramount - the fact that a yard is Different parts of the yard have high maintenance (lots of fertilizer, different requirements. Creating

Examples of rain gardens and links to other resources: w w w. f l o r i d a t a . c o m / t r a c k s / transplantedgardener/raingardens. cfm A SCC HOA involvement example: www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/documents/ publications/watermatters/novdec2008/6.html Contact info for HOAs: www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/yards/ community/ A generic guide of Florida Friendly practices, with some resource links: fyn.ifas.ufl.edu/homeowners/nine_ principles.htm

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SPORTS Fitness Center No Fall Insurance

SCC VOLLEYBALL CLUB Begins Winter HOURS in October

especially helpful as they use your own body weight to strengthen your legs. The correct way to do squats at the balance bar is to stand facing the mirror with your feet shoulder width apart, and holding the bar with both hands. Slowly lower your buttocks, as if you were sitting down in a chair. Your knees should not move forward and your legs below the knee should remain vertical. If your knees move forward beyond your toes, an undesirable strain is placed on the knees. The goal is to lower yourself until your thighs are parallel to the floor and then gradually push up to the standing (starting) position.

Perform 10 repetitions, two or three times a week. You will be amazed at how quickly you will gain strength.

Your balance will improve, your posture will be better and your self Effective October 1, hours revert back to 9-11 a.m. confidence will skyrocket. A strong leg foundation is your building block “We’re looking forward to the return of the snowbirds to the courts to a better and safer future. this fall,” according to member Ken Romain. “As always, players from Kings Point are also welcome.”

Dues are $5 per year and are used for volleyball equipment or maintenance. Any extra funds go toward an annual beach/beer/pizza/ volleyball party in the spring at Apollo Beach.

Orders are currently being taken for Volleyball Club T-shirts. Stop by the courts, located behind Community Hall on S. Pebble Beach for sign-up.

Contact: Nan McNamara at 633-4285

Do you have trouble climbing stairs? Do you need to use your arms to get up from a chair? If your answer to either of these questions is yes, you are a prime candidate for a fall.

Strengthening your leg muscles, particularly the quadriceps muscle (the major muscle in the front of your leg), improves your balance and dramatically reduces your chances of falling. If you do fall, strong legs will help you recover and regain your footing. Using the Fitness Center to increase your leg strength will provide those benefits.

Two basic exercises to develop strong legs are the leg press machine and squats at the balance bar. If you are unfamiliar with the leg press machine, ask an attendant for instructions or better yet, sign up for free training which resumes in October. Ask the attendant for details. Squats at the balance bar are

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Hogans Board Meets to Set Winter Schedule

Caloosa Greens Ladies Golf 9/8/2011: SHAMBLE:1st Place 130: Jane Fischer, Pat Johnson, Mary Klopp. 2nd Place 141: Jo Smalley, MaryJo Miller, Gil Evens.

9/15/2011: Points Plus Handicap: A Flight: 1st Sandy Letendre, 45; 2nd Mary Jo Miller, 41 (match of cards). B Flight: 1st Gloria Nunn, 45; 2nd Jane Fischer, 44. C & D Flight: 1 st Peggy Wolfe, 42; 2nd Doris Zeller, 41.

Caloosa Women’s Golf 9/14 & 21/2011: 2-week event-full handicap select net score. Flight 1: 1st: Jeanne Kolls, 66; 2nd: (tie) Pearl Ashe and Ann Skinner, 68. Flight 2: 1st: Ethel Webb, 67; 2nd: (tie) Shirley Coniglio and Jana Roberts, 68. Flight 3: 1st: Jean Atkins, 66; 2nd: Alice Friedlein, 67. Flight 4: 1st: Timi Pratt, 68; 2nd: Dee Hanes, 72. Flight 4: 1st: Vera Thompson, 70; 2nd: (tie) Aileen Engel, Dolores Phelps and Jerry Ramsey, 72.

Hogans League of Sun City Center and Kings Point 8/20/2011: Freedom Fairways (Exec course, par 63), match: 1 st : Rich Lucidi, 79; 2nd : Van daCosta, 84.

DeLoris Durm had a Hole-in-One, August 25, 2011 at Club Renaissance on Hole 14, 120 yards using her 7- L-R: Board members - Rich Lucidi (Vice President), Andy Betz (Treasurer), Art Swallow (President) and Committee Leaders - Terry Upson (Scheduling) wood. and Charlie Ward (League) This memorable event was witnessed by playing partners Denise Rosen, The Hogans Golf Club (of Sun City Center and Kings Point) conducted Mary Ann Harmon and Joann their bi-annual Board meeting on September 1 at Bob Evans Restaurant to McCally. discuss various opportunities suggested by the membership and to ratify the upcoming SnowBird schedule of courses and play dates (10/1/2011 Congratulations, DeLoris!

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8/22/2011: Bloomingdale, match: Burt Easter, net 77.

Hogans League 8/26/2011: Buffalo Creek, Skins: st nd 1 : Rich Lucidi, 2 skins; 2 : Burt September Schedule Easter, 1 skin. Low-net: Burt Easter, 69, 1 skin; Low-gross: Burt Easter, Date Day Course 86, 1 skin.

10/1 Sat Apollo Beach 10/3 Mon Bloomingdale 9/3/2011: Apollo Beach, Match: 1st : Rich Lucidi, 73 (net); 2nd : Paul 10/5 Wed Summerfield 10/7 Fri Diamond Hill Maki, 74.

10/11 Tue Imperial Lakewoods 9/5/2011: Bloomingdale, Individual 10/13 Thur Cypress Creek Match: 1st : Syl Amos, 75 (net); 2nd 10/14 Fri Riverside : Terry Upson, 80. Low-gross: Syl 10/15 Sat Freedom Fairways Amos, 97.

10/17 Mon Bloomingdale 9/15/2011: Cypress Creek, h-Skins: 10/19 Wed Summerfield 1st : Rich Lucidi, 4 skins; 2nd : Rube 10/21 Fri Buffalo Creek Jones, 3 skins. Low-net: Rube Jones 10/25 Tue Imperial Lakewoods 10/27 Thur Cypress Creek 74; Low-gross: Rube Jones 93.

10/28 Fri Riverside 9/17/2011: Freedom Fairways, 10/29 Sat Apollo Beach h-Skins: 1st : Dave Deihl, Sharlene Peter & Van Dacosta – 2 skins each, Reservations are required to Low-net: Sharlene Peter, 50; Lowplay with the Hogans. gross: Sharlene Peter, 65 (2 over par).

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MOAA Scholarship Fund & Operation Helping Hand Golf Tournament at Freedom Fairways

• Date: Saturday, October 22, 2011 • Registration: 7:30 a.m.

• Putting Contest • Tee Time: 8:30 a.m., Shotgun Start • Continental breakfast & lunch • Fees: $50 per person • Complimentary Beverages & Snacks • Lunch Only: $15 • 1st, 2nd, 3rd place prizes, and more

It’s unusual to have a synchronized swim team in an adult community!

We are fortunate to have a facility that enables Sun City Center to offer this unique opportunity right here on campus. The local team is called The SCC Swim Dancers. These women teach the skills necessary to perform to music, using skills adapted to the mature ability.

Of course, practice is necessary to be able to be successful with any team. This swim group begins in the fall to practice and learn musical numbers to be able to perform these numbers in March. Swim practice is Monday and Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. and Friday morning at 7:30 a.m. in the lap pool.

Prior experience is not necessary. One needs to be comfortable in the water. Anyone is welcome to jump in and see if you like it.

Questions may be addressed to Ginny Williams at 634-1710.

Mail, FAX 813-633-4449, or email completed registration to: Doris Glass 1010 American Eagle Blvd. Apt. 220, Sun City Center, FL 33573.

Tel. 813-642-0497.

Mixed Bowling Leagues to Start in October The Kings and Queens Monday mixed league and the Kings Point Wednesday mixed league are starting their 2011-12 seasons the first week of October.

Residents of both Sun City Center and Kings Point are welcome to participate in both leagues.

The Kings Point league held an organizational meeting on September 2 8 . C ont a c t S k ip Tre mb l e y @ tampabay.rr.com if interested in joining the Wednesday league.

Contact The Alley at Southshore for information on the Kings and Queens Monday league sign-up at 672-8353.

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MOVIES at the Rollins Theater One showing only @ 1 p.m.

The Monday Movie will have two movies each month – Movies will be shown in the Rollins Theater on the second and fourth Monday of each month. Please note the dates and times for movies as scheduling may vary because of scheduling conflicts in the Rollins Theater. Please come early as seating is LIMITED.

October 10

“Charlie St. Cloud”

100 min. Rated: PG-13

A small-town hero and an accomplished sailor who has it all: the adoration of his mother and younger brother, and a Stanford scholarship. HIs bright future is cut short when tragedy strikes and takes his dreams with it.

Actors: Zac Efron, Kim Basinger .

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“Winter in Wartime”

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Rating: R

January 1945. Nazi-occupied Holland lies under a blanket of snow.

A young man, Michiel, defiant in his hatred for the Nazis, inadvertently receives a map detailing the hiding place of a crashed RAF pilot and sets off to prove his worth. He finds the pilot, Jack, badly injured, but the situation becomes more desperate when a dead Nazi trooper is found and the hunt for the killer commences. Unaware of the terrible consequences that await his family, Michiel decides to help Jack escape, undertaking a perilous journey that could cost him everything he has ever known. From the Producer of the multi-award winning Black Book, and co-starring Jamie Campbell Bower (Harry Potter: Deathly Hallows & Twilight New Moon), Winter in Wartime is a breathtaking cinematic masterpiece that shows the true human cost of a terrible conflict. In the darkest days of the coldest winter, a hero will be made. Actors: Martijn Lakemeier, Yorick van Wageningen, Jamie Campbell Bower, Raymond Thiry, Melody Klaver.

These movies have English subtitles for the hearing impaired. Winter in Wartime also has subtitles as both German and Dutch are spoken as part of the dialogue.

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