The News of September 2013 - ISSUE #61A
...an official publication of the Community Association — Named Best Newsletter in Hillsborough County 2011
September 4 Board Workshop Board Room – 9 a.m. 11 Board Meeting Rollins Theater – 9 a.m. 17 Community Leaders Florida Room - 9 a.m. 23 CO-AP Meeting Caper Room - 2 p.m. 25 Budget Review Florida Room - 9 a.m.
October 2 Board Workshop Board Room – 9 a.m. 9 Board Meeting Rollins Theater – 9 a.m. 14 Membership Vote Sandpiper Room 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 15 Membership Vote Community Hall 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 15 Community Leaders Florida Room - 9 a.m. 15 Town Hall Meeting Current Legislation Changes Community Hall 23 Membership Meeting Community Hall - 7 p.m. 28 CO-AP Meeting Caper Room - 2p.m. Proposed agendas for monthly Board Meetings are discussed at the Board Wo r k s h o p s a n d p o s te d o n O f f i c i a l B u l l e t i n B o a rd s t h e Fr i d ay b e fo re. They will also be posted on our website (suncitycenter.org – under “Association”). Every Wednesday: Orientation for new members in the Board Room at 1 p.m.
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September 28 On the Inside CA Board Actions.................................3 CARE.................................................25 Club Happenings.............................10+ Consumer Affairs................................20 Crossword..........................................25 CryptoQuote.......................................23 Deputy Jason.....................................30 Entertainment Corner...........................5 Golf..................................................26+ Library Update.....................................5 Lifestyles..............................................8 Meet your Neighbors............................9 Military Affairs.....................................18 Movies................................................31 Newcomers..........................................2 Plants Happen...................................22 President’s Report................................3 Sports...............................................26+
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CA Board Moves Master Plan Forward
UPDATE ON THE FUTURE MAINTENANCE OF PEBBLE BEACH BLVD. MEDIANS
PHOTO BY KELLY EMERSON
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SCHEDULE
As part of the Master Plan approved parking expansion, the old CERT building was demolished in mid August. It was also the former Maintenance Building. The brick stage was removed the following week. As was previously reported in last month’s News of Sun City Center, the Community Association (CA) Board of Directors modified the Master Plan. The plan now also includes an expansion to the CA Offices. This proposed addition to the CA Office will allow the reception area to be expanded to give our members more seating space when waiting for services. The expansion will also include additional office and storage space. Our present office is crowded and congested and inconveniences our membership. The Board has reviewed the plans for the Library addition and the new Information Center building and is pleased with the designs developed by SOL Design, Inc. The artist renditions of these two buildings are on display in the Atrium Building lobby for all members to see. Please stop by and view the sketches. SOL has been authorized to proceed with the phase II design with the bid specifications and building plans for both the Information Center and the Library addition and to begin design planning for the CA Office addition and the Multi-Purpose Building. Construction of the Information Center and Library addition should start in late 2013. The Central Campus Parking Area/Landscaping project is in the final stages for the completion of the permitting and bidding and should start in late March or April of 2014. The project was delayed in order not to interfere with our high seasonal usage of the central campus area. The Multi-Purpose Building was originally intended to house only the Security Patrol and Samaritan Services. The Security Patrol opted out of that opportunity. The Board discussed cancelling the project or finding another use for that part of the building. After reviewing feedback received over the years from clubs as to club space needs and engaging
in discussions with members, it was determined that we should expand the space to accommodate clubs and dance exercise groups. Thus the Multi-Purpose Building will have space for the Mac Users Club and the Photo Club. These two clubs share technologies based on the Mac Computer and will benefit from being in the same building and being able to share resources and work together. Both clubs have expressed to the CA Board their needs for space and on-going support. The Multi-Purpose Building will also include a second much needed Dance Studio. This will enable dance/exercise/yoga clubs to have more space and ease the high demand for space on the existing Dance Studio, Florida Room and Community Hall. These clubs and classes have had a need for more and better space for a long time and the new dance studio will benefit many of our members. The new building will be a much needed win-win proposition for our members. The vacant club spaces will be evaluated to determine the best usage for other clubs and events. A vote will be held on October 14 and 15 to approve this MultiPurpose Building. The preliminary cost estimate of the building is $855,000 and may be adjusted as the plans are finalized. Samaritans See Master Plan on page 5
DID YOU KNOW?
Since May, we have been able to access the SCC Library catalog and request items online (webopac. infovisionsoftware.com/suncity/). In May, June and July, reservations for books and DVDs increased 50% over the same period last year (1,150 compared to 764). Editor’s Note: If you have a suggestion for this feature, send it to hodgespress@gmail.com.
As announced by President Barnes in his latest President’s Report, this is a situation facing all CA members no matter where you live in Sun City Center. If the maintenance of those medians reverts back to Hillsborough County, there will be a significant impact on home values in all of Sun City Center. Now that we have all enjoyed our summer and are looking forward, in many aspects, to the future of our community, the Pebble Beach Task Force (PBTF) is continuing to gather new data concerning the maintenance of the medians on Pebble Beach Blvd. and updating some data provided to you in our Interim Report. As a reminder, this Interim Report is available to you in hard copy in the CA Library and can be digitally obtained on the CA’s web site. If you haven’t looked at this report you are encouraged to do so. There is a lot of data in the report that will answer many of your questions. Specifically, all Presidents or representatives of HOA’s/POA’s, and other neighborhood associations, are encouraged to attend the COAP meeting scheduled for 2 p.m. on Monday, September 23, in the CA Caper Room. The PBTF will make a short presentation concerning this problem with time allowed for questions and answers. By necessity, this presentation will be of general nature to all CA members. It is recognized that there are many members of neighborhood associations who may desire more detailed discussions addressing their specific issues. Members of the PBTF have agreed to make themselves available for such discussions as may be desired. If your neighborhood association or club has a scheduled meeting in the coming months at which time you would desire more detailed information, or there is a group of members who desire to set up such a meeting, please feel free to call Paul Wheat (PBTF Chairman) at 813-634-7777, or contact me by e-mail at PAWheatJr@ aol.com, to set up a date, time and place. Information concerning any specific/detailed information that you desire at the meeting would be most helpful. —Paul Wheat
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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.
Alaska
Paris, France
Paris, the Musee D’Orsay and good friends – Life is good! Bonjour! Ronnie Reeder, Anne McGuire, Dave Knock and Jeanie Will.
South Dakota
Dave and Barbara Wilkie visited Fairbanks, Alaska, on a Princess Tour/Cruise. Beautiful scenery and weather.
More WHERE pictures on page 24.
NEWCOMERS July 2013
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Maryann Volk visited Mt. Rushmore recently as part of a tour of Crazy Horse, Mt. Rushmore, Little Bighorn Battlefield, Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. 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 newsofscc@gmail.com
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CA Board Meeting Actions
By Ed Barnes Construction Dangers Over the next year or so as we start construction on the Master Plan, there will be a lot of heavy equipment on the campus. In the areas where construction is taking place we will put up barriers and warning tape —we put those barriers up for a reason—these areas are very dangerous. Please do not cross or go under or over these barriers. Master Plan The Master Plan is a living document which is subject to review and change as conditions or situations change—it is a basic roadmap of where we are going. The Master Plan now includes an expansion of the CA Offices to expand the reception area to give our members more seating space when waiting for services. The present office is very crowded and congested and doesn’t serve the membership very well, particularly during the peak season in January/ February. Six projects are included in the current Master Plan with projected completions in the next 12–18 months. Several additional projects to be completed sometime in the future are also included in the Master Plan. All of the projects in the Master Plan are funded by the Capital Fund. Multi-Purpose Building Initial conceptual design planning has started for the MultiPurpose Building and the CA Office expansion. The Multi-Purpose Building will house the MAC Club, Photo Club, Dance Studio and the Samaritan Services. The MultiPurpose Building exceeds the Board of Directors authorization level for spending money and will be voted on October 14 and 15. Absentee Ballots will be published in the October edition of The NEWS. They will also be available in the CA office beginning September 16. For out of town members only, an absentee ballot can be obtained upon request to: secretary@suncitycenter.org or by phone (813) 633-3500. Your CA membership number is required. This new building is much needed to relieve some of the crowded conditions in the club rooms but also the Florida Room and Community Hall. Please support the MultiPurpose Building when you vote. Pebble Beach Blvd Medians I think there is a very large misconception concerning the Pebble Beach Blvd medians. The future of those medians, will impact the home values of everyone—the north, south,
east and the west. It doesn’t matter whether you use the Pebble Beach medians or not—what matters is the appearance of those medians to the people buying homes. If you talk with almost every real estate agent in Sun City Center, they will tell you that the medians on Pebble Beach Blvd make a significant first impression on potential home buyers. First impressions are important in whether people will buy homes in Sun City Center. Letting our medians revert to county maintenance will have a significant impact on the value of all homes in our community. This is clearly a matter of what the community wants to do with our future and is clearly one of the most important issues we have to deal with in the next year. In the near future you will see some major changes in a couple of medians which will give you some insight into what can be done with the medians to make them even more attractive at a substantially reduced maintenance cost. CA Dues Collection One more time—the dues collection process will change next year. The dues will be paid directly to a bank lock box. Dues will not be collected by the CA in the office. CA dues will be treated just like the bills you get from TECO or the phone company and the payment will go directly to the bank. We will extend the validity of the 2013 stickers thru February 28, 2014. Stickers for 2014 will be available for pick up in the CA Office about two weeks after your check is mailed to the bank. The dues will continue to be due no later than January 31, 2014 and will become delinquent and subject to late fees on February 1, 2014. Flood Zones Recent Congressional legislation made changes to the way the National Flood Insurance Program is run. The major factor in determining flood insurance premiums is the Flood Zone designation of your property. One of our members, Ms. Joye Gasser, has developed a very detailed procedure for determining what flood zone your home is in and the flood zone risk. Copies of these detailed procedures are available at the CA Office front desk and in the Library.
Donations CLUB/ORGANIZATION AMOUNT APPLIED TO Minto Communities $500 Individuals $820 TOTAL $1,320 In memory of Ann Marie Leblanc Merry Makers $200 Hardship Fund Monday Movies $313 To offset license fees
We Have a Parade Theme Winner!
PHOTO BY PHYLLIS HODGES
President’s Report
The Community Association Board of Directors meeting was held August 14 in the Rollins Theater. The following actions were taken: 1. The referendum ballot for the approval of the Central Campus Multipurpose Building to be held on October 14 and 15 was approved. 2. The following policy changes were approved (as published in the August issue of “The News of Sun City Center”): a. Voting using a Power of Attorney - set forth the conditions under which the POA could be used (Policy 1.05). b. Clarified that special uses of facilities included petitions and Bingo games (Policy 6.01.A.9). c. Require the use of protective garments in the Fitness Center by incontinent users. (Policy 6.04.C.4). d. Modified some exception organizations (Policy 6.01.D.2). e. Clarified that CA members, Kings Point members and Freedom Plaza with user badges must display their badges when playing Bingo. Only CA members may bring invited guests - Kings Point and Freedom Plaza residents may not bring guests to Bingo (Policy 6.05.G). f. Applicants for positions with the CA will be required to undergo a criminal background check and may be required to undergo a credit check (Policy 8.02.C). 3. An amendment to the Elections Handbook was approved that a member with a Power of Attorney could vote for an incapacitated member (Section V.5.01). Absentee ballots for the October 14 and 15 referendum will be included in the October issue of The News of Sun City Center which will be delivered on September 28. Absentee ballots will also be available in the CA office beginning September 16. For out of town members only, an absentee ballot can be obtained upon request to: secretary@suncitycenter.org or by phone (813) 633-3500. Your CA membership number is required. DANGER, DANGER, DANGER—Over the next year or so there will be a lot of construction and heavy equipment on the campus. In the areas where construction is taking place, we will put up barriers and warning tape. Please do not cross or go under or over these barriers—the caution tape and barriers are for your safety.
Last year’s parade attracted 160 entrants from the Greater Sun City Center Area (Sun City Center, Kings Point and Freedom Plaza). Here the entrants in the Individual category assemble on the ClubLink property just north of the CA Central Campus. By Phyllis Hodges Sights and Sounds of the Season—that’s the theme selected for the December 7 golf cart parade. The committee selected the theme from entrants in a summer contest vying for a $100 prize. (The winner wishes to remain anonymous and is donating the prize money to the parade coffers to help cover expenses.) Like last year, the theme allows entrants to express their creativity; they can decorate their carts to depict sights, sounds—or both—of the season. Minto is again sponsoring a winter festival on the Community Association Central Campus following the parade. There are some important changes this year to categories and prizes. 1) Minto Communities is generously contributing prize money of $6,000. (Last year was $5,000.) —$1,000 will go to one winner of a drawing for which all cart entries are eligible. The drawing will take place at the end of the parade. —The carts judged to be best decorated will receive $5,000. (Distribution details to be announced later) 2) Three categories are eligible for prize money: Individuals, Groups (includes clubs, organizations, HOA/COA’s), and Businesses. 3) Only golf carts are allowed in the parade, i.e., no walkers or other motorized vehicles. Applications for golf cart entries will be available at the CA office in October. Contact Dave Birkett at davesccsic@gmail.com or Chris Robinson at chris4171948@gmail.com for more information.
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Master Plan from page 1.
APPLICATIONS FOR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION DIRECTORS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CA OFFICE THERE ARE 3 POSITIONS OPEN FOR 3-YEAR TERMS BEGINNING JANUARY 2, 2014 COMPLETED APPLICATIONS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE CA OFFICE BY 3:00 PM OCTOBER 2, 2013 SPOTLIGHT ON ENTERTAINMENT The season is almost upon us. By time you receive this edition of The News, you should have received the 2013-2014 Entertainment Series brochure. If not, please call me at 813-642-2001. So ... what’s coming up? I don’t think you will be bored. The 2013-14 Entertainment Series of Shows ... SUNDAYS (2:30-4:30 p.m.): Tribute to Elton John -November 10 ($12); Streisand/Mathis Holiday Show-December 8 ($16); Top 10 Rock-andRoll Revue -January 12 ($14); Jay White as Neil Diamond-February 9 ($17); and Finis-March 30 ($15). (Includes wine-and-cheese reception, sponsored by Brandon Honda.) FRIDAYS (7-10 p.m.): Sounds of Soul-November 15 ($18); FlashbackJanuary 24 ($13); Phil Dirt & the Dozers-February 14 ($20); and FabulonsMarch 21 ($19). Prices for each series will be $70/person/series. If you buy the series, the Showcase on Wednesday, January 29, is included free of charge; otherwise, it will be $11. New series begin October 14. Individual tickets go on sale November 4. And then ... Other Performances to look forward to: ... September 28 (Saturday) and 29 (Sunday) - A Night at the Popera presented by Klassika. Saturday (7-9) will be a nightclub setting, tables of 8, BYOB; Sunday (2:30-4:30) will be reserved theater seating. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, September 4, 9-11 a.m., at Kiosk; thereafter, Mon-Wed-Fri, 9-11 a.m. $12/person. Reserved seats. ... October 25 (Friday) - Buddy Holly/Fats Domino Show - Tables of 10 with dance floor - BYOB - $15/ticket - Go on sale Mon, Sept. 23 at Kiosk, 9-noon - Then Mon-Wed-Fri 10-12 thru Sept. 27; Starting Mon., Sept. 30, 9-noon at Kiosk, then Mon-Wed-Fri 9-noon. ... November 17 (Sunday) Opera “Idol” - St. Petersburg Opera Co. ** ... December 19 (Thursday) - A Christmas Concert - South Shore Concert Band. Tickets go on sale November 18 - $5/person. ... January 26 (Sunday) - Highlights of Susannah -St. Petersburg Opera Co. ** ... February 27 (Thursday) - A Pop Concert - South Shore Concert Band. Tickets go on sale November 18 - $5/person. ... March 2 (Sunday) - The Platters, Coasters, Drifters and Temptations Salute - $20/person. Tickets go on sale in January - $20/person. ... March 23 (Sunday) - Seven Most Unwise Moments in Opera - St. Petersburg Opera Co. ** ... March 28 (Friday) - Patrick & Matilda - A fabulous ventriloquist act performed in a nightclub setting; BYOB. Reserved tables of 8. Tickets go on sale in January - $12/person. ... April 6 (Sunday) - Big Band Jamboree - the Sarasota Jazz Project. Tickets go on sale in January - $20/person. ** Tickets for the operas will go on sale at Atrium-Kiosk Mon, Oct. 14, 9-noon; then Mon-Wed-Fri, 9-noon. Buy all three operas (mini-series) for $30 or $12/person/opera. Reserved seats. Info: 813-642-2001 —Judy Schings
S er vices will reimburs e t he Community Association for their share of the building construction— estimated to be about $240,000 plus fees. The monies needed by the CA (not to exceed $664,000 which includes 10% contingency) for the project will be covered by the Capital Fund with the pay-as-you-go format. The Community Association Board requests that the Membership approve this project by voting “YES” on the ballot. Absentee ballots will be available in the CA office on September 16 and in the October News of Sun City Center. In keeping with our membership’s wishes, all projects are still on the pay-as-you-go plan. The projects are financed by the Capital Fund which is funded by home sales. To recap, the Master Plan now includes the following projects (all costs are estimated pending the final bidding). Construction of the Information Center and the Library Addition will start in late 2013 and the rest of the planned projects should be completed by the end of 2015.
C entral C ampus Parking Area/Landscaping Improvements – $882,000. Membership approved this project in a recent vote. Welcome/Information Center – $217,500. Library Addition - $181,250. Multi-Purpose Building – CA share of building expenses not to exceed $664,000 – needs membership approval (membership to vote on October 14 and 15). West Parking Lot/Landscaping – North Pebble Beach lot - $120,000. Expansion of CA Offices – Cost to be determined. May be initiated in 2016 in order to stay on the payas-you-go plan. Future projects also under consideration include a new theater and renovation of the Rollins Theater. Your Board of Directors hope the Membership is pleased with the new campus look. We welcome your comments and feedback on the revised Master Plan. David Floyd Corporate Secretary-Director
OFFICIAL NOTICE BUDGET WORKSHOP FOR CA MEMBERS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 FLORIDA ROOM 9:00 AM YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW AND DISCUSS THE 2014 COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BUDGET
What’s New at the Library?
Thanks to some generous donations, our DVD collection continues to grow. We have received some wonderful sets of television programs that contain entire seasons of favorites such as Grey’s Anatomy, Friday Night Lights, and Mad Men. To make it easier for patrons to watch a season in its entirety, we have implemented a new 14-day circulation period for any set of DVDs with a running time of more than five hours. The new designation is “DVD Series” and is searchable in the catalog. Patrons may check out three 7-day DVDs, and one 14-day DVD at a time. There are also movies featuring a particular actor or genre in boxed sets, such as the Esther Williams movies that include Thrill of a Romance, Pagan Love Song and Easy to Love. That set contains six discs with nearly ten hours of viewing pleasure. A donation from the Fiorello family has provided us with a good selection of timeless movies, including many classic westerns. If you loved the Old West, you will enjoy watching feature films with the Lone Ranger, Gene Autry, Randolph
Scott, Buck Jones, Lee Van Cleef and Jack Palance. Some of the other classics include The Son of Monte Cristo with George Sanders; Hellcats of the Navy starring Nancy Davis and Ronald Reagan; John Barrymore as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde; A Walk in the Sun starring Dana Andrews, Richard Conte and Lloyd Bridges, and Flying Tigers with John Wayne. Keep an eye on the “New” feature in our catalog so that you can see as more of these films are added. We h av e a l s o s e p a r at e d the documentary/instructional DVDs from the entertainment films and they are cataloged by Dewey Decimal numbers, just as our nonfiction books are. That means that the dance, travel and war documentaries will be grouped by their subject classification. Those DVDs are shelved at the end of the entertainment collection. Our copy of The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith (a.k.a. J. K. Rowling) has now arrived, so be sure to get your name on the reserve list! Happy reading! —Elaine Birkinshaw
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September 2013
New Hiking Trail ... A Real Sun City Center Gem
Pictured is John Breaugh, chairman of the Sun City Center Grants Committee, presenting the check to CA President Ed Barnes. The location is a median across from the CA office. The Community Foundation of Greater Sun City Center has awarded a $5,500 grant to the Sun City Center Community Association in support of a pilot project undertaken with Hillsborough County. The project will convert two of the 31 medians on Pebble Beach Boulevard to Florida Friendly plantings. Depending on the success of the pilot project, the remaining medians may be converted over the next five years. The action comes at a time when it is anticipated that Minto, the current developer, is nearing build-out and may be leaving Sun City Center in the next 2 - 3 years. —Evelyn Lunsford
Guest Passes After Hours
All Guest Cards must be purchased by the member at the CA office and may be purchased in advance. When the CA office is closed, members may purchase cards at the Fitness Center. To purchase Guest Passes at the Fitness Center, the CA member must have his/her CA membership card with a current sticker. Fitness Center Hours: Monday-Sunday 6 a.m.- 8 p.m. Except closed Thursday from 1 to 2:15 p.m. for cleaning Guest Cards are dated at the time of issue. They may be purchased for either daily use ($1/day) or for a period of thirty days ($25/30 days). Guest Cards are issued for daily use periods and unused days are not refunded and do not carryover for succeeding visits. Guest Cards must be displayed when accessing or using the facilities. A separate Guest Card is required for each person 18 years of age and older. Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a CA member or an adult with a Guest Card. A CA member must purchase a Guest Card permitting a House Guest/ Guest to use the facilities.
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Uta Kuhn and Mike Raff check out the “work in progress” Hiking Trail near Del Webb West. By Uta Kuhn Have you ever wondered how great it would be to take a leisurely walk in the woods without having to drive 30 miles to get there? Well wonder no more. Soon you will have a chance to take that walk right here in Sun City Center. The Community Association has owned a 37 acre parcel of land lying roughly northwest of North Lake for quite a while. Based on the results of a survey of all Sun City Center residents which was completed in 2012, the CA Board decided that the best use of this parcel of land would be to build a network of hiking trails on that site. In May of 2013 a task force was formed to identify the feasibility and develop detailed plans for establishing trails on this site. Members include Chairman Richard Angerosa, Howie Griffin, David Floyd, Mike Raff, Rose Porter and Phil Harbour. They have been dilligently working on making this project a reality since the task force was formed. At this point in time, the group has named this new trail “West Campus Hiking Trails” which actually consists of the “North and South Trail.” This reporter walked the North Trail and part of the South Trail with Howie Griffin and Mike Raff in order to get a better understanding of the dynamics. I’m here to tell you that I was amazed at the wilderness that is right here in our own backyard. You truly feel like you are in the middle of the woods. It is rugged, natural, and just wonderfully quiet.
But not to worry, by the time the trail is opened, sometime in October, the Task Force and Kelly Emerson and his crew, will have tamed it down to the point where it will be a lot easier to traverse. There will be signage at the entrance, trail markers, benches to take a rest, and marked points of interest. Some of the things which the task force has determined should not be allowed on the trails:
• Golf carts • Bicycles • Dogs According to the task force these are HIKING TRAILS intended to provide residents with a quiet getaway, in a setting where they can observe wildlife in its natural habitat, and enjoy the tranquility of the area. When these trails were built, particular attention was paid to minimally impact the environment and leaving the area in its natural state as much as possible. Something which the group emphasizes is that THESE ARE NOT MANICURED WALKING PATHS, and that normal caution should be exercised at all times when walking on the trail. Smoking is definitely discouraged, and it has been suggested that the “buddy system should be used”. Don’t take that walk alone, dress appropriately, wear mosquito repellent and carry a cell phone. Stay tuned for more information regarding the grand opening ceremony.
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The News of Sun City Center
September 2013
LAWN WATERING SCHEDULE
Lifestyles
Camaraderie on and off the Field
By Phyllis Hodges It isn’t at all difficult for active families develop by just hanging out seniors here in SCC to find activities together,” he said. that suit their talents and capabilities. President Steve Perkins feels The SCC Softball Club, for example, the same way. He says that the encourages men and women friendships formed mean a lot during interested in the game to make family difficulties; the members pitch their way to the softball field on the in to do whatever they can to help. CA South Campus. There, they can They encourage anyone interested in match their skills with speedy 50 to the game to join them, even if they 60-year olds, power-hitting 70-year- are not physically able to play. There olds and wily 80-year-olds … or they is always a need for scorekeepers, can enjoy the sport in a gentler role. statisticians, umpires, managers, Just watching is always an option etc. “Just being there—at or on the as well; the players enjoy having an field—makes you feel like a kid audience. again,” he says. Some of the 140+ members Softball was first played in have played here for decades; others Sun City Center in 1984 on a field are newcomers. Bill Coviello, 63, on West Del Webb where Freedom is relatively new—not only to Plaza is today. Today, it is played on SCC but also to adult softball. For a regulation diamond complete with several years, he and Maureen bleachers, sound system, electronic visited relatives who lived here, scoreboard, first aid station, umpires then they moved two years ago from and statisticians. There are ten teams, Connecticut. Bill loves sports, but his two of which play a regular schedule last experience on a ball diamond was in the 70+ Sarasota Regional League. in high school. When he heard about The club is open to any SCC or Kings the softball club, it sounded like a Point resident. Men must be 55 or good way to get exercise and meet older; women, 50 or older. Pick-up others who were sports-minded. games are played all year on Tuesdays The club met all his expectations and at 9 a.m. Opening Day for the regular more. “Our members come from all season is October 18. Visit the club’s walks of life, but on the field, their website at www.suncitysoftball.org or background doesn’t matter. I like the call Steve Perkins 634-9869 for more camaraderie the members and their information.
Hillsborough County Lawn Watering Regulations (Effective Starting August 1, 2013)
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Addresses ending in 0, 1, 2 or 3 - Mondays and Thursdays
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Locations with no address (common areas) and locations with mixed addresses (such as office complexes and shopping centers) - Wednesdays and Saturdays
All watering must be done before 8 a.m. or after 6 p.m., and only once on your designated days. The restrictions apply to all residents - not just customers of public utilities - and most water sources. That includes private wells, and ponds or lakes that are used as alternate irrigation supplies. Reclaimed water customers are exempt from the water restrictions, although these customers are encouraged to use only what they need. Hand Watering - Hand-watering and low-volume irrigation of plant material other than lawns or turfgrass may be done on any day and at any time. Decorative Fountains, Car Washing, Pressure Washing - No restrictions. •
For complete information on these and other water rules in the Sun City Center area, visit www.HillsboroughCounty. org/Water.
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Meet Your Neighbor... By Agnes Baker
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CHIEF SCHRAMM WELCOMES FIVE NEW EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDERS
THE FRONT PORCH PICKERS; THE BEGINNING … Over the past few months, articles have been written to profile the personalities and talents of this wonderfully diverse group. Today is wrap up time as we go back to the beginning … back to year 1999 when Ray Kelly posted a notice asking if anyone in Kings Point had an interest in getting together to do some “pickin.” The original purpose was to preserve the classic country music style using only acoustic instruments. The result from that notice was the beginning of a long-running entertainment group. As the group grew and it became obvious that they were outgrowing the Kelly’s kitchen, Ike McCloskey, with help from the Community Association office, wrote bylaws for “Country Music Club, aka Front Porch Pickers.” With 22 members, they joined the Association. Now housed in the Rollins Theater, each Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. is “jam” time when as many as 55 folks might come with their instrument of choice to play mostly blue-grass, country western, and gospel songs. All are volunteers who donate their time and talent for our entertainment. Sessions are open to the public; there is no charge for attending. Just come in with a smile and a “hello” to Don Peck, the official greeter. Of the original group - Ray, Jim, Kenny, lke and Eddie - only two are still residing in Sun City Center; both very active and life-term board members of the Front Porch Pickers … Say “hello” to Ike and Jim! Pictured from left to right: Chief Noreen Schramm, Taylor Blount, Cindi Russell, Ed Davis, Ken Rodman. (Missing from picture is Jan James.) IKE McCLOSKEY … An educator and historian in his previous life, Ike and Five students have successfully completed the intense 52-hour his wife Sally moved to “Emergency Medical Responder” course given at the Sun City Center Sun City Center in 2001. Emergency Squad training center. Students are first trained and certified in They have four children, 10 CPR. Following this aspect of the course, the students study medical and grandchildren and 10 great environmental emergencies, airway management, the human body, bleeding, grandchildren. Summers shock and poisoning. Students also learn the proper technique for splinting, are spent back home in bandaging, back boarding and scooping a patient. Pennsylvania visiting with Each student has now been assigned to one of eight teams and will begin family, friends and church. a period of mentoring with an experienced ambulance crew. St i l l ve r y a c t ive, although “retired,” Ike is If you would like to be considered for this excellent training opportunity, a prolific reader and historical researcher. He also entertains at nursing please stop by the Squad building and pick up an application or visit our homes and private parties and he was - until recently - an avid golfer. Ike website at www.scc-ems.us. plays several instruments, including the harmonica (fairly well), the banjo and mandolin (both poorly) but with the Pickers, he is ‘stage center’ with his Martin 028 guitar - AND HE IS GOOD!! TIM KINNEAR … A former State Farm insurance agent, Jim and wife Phyllis moved to Sun City Center in 1987. After a few years of GOLF, GOLF, GOLF, he decided to seek a challenge other than GOLF—he did—and we are grateful that he decided Supplemental Insurance Questions? on the guitar. “Why not buy a guitar and a book for Dummies Medicare Advantage Questions? and learn to chord and strum Turning 65? it?” With that decision made, the Retiring? Sun City Center folks became the Price increase on plan F, G or N? recipients of good harmony. He Average Savings of $450 a Year still plays golf but Wednesday afternoons are reserved for “chording and strumming” so www.medicarebenefitsplus.com now everyone can enjoy the sweet sounds coming from that guitar.
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Dance Clubs
September 2013
Academy of Ballroom Dance Club
MOONGLOW DANCE CLUB
Moonglow Ballroom Dance Come Dance With Us Club will feature the live music of “Rudy Rosa,” at its monthly dance Oldies But Goodies on Thursday, September 26, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Community Hall, Dance Club 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. Sun Music from the 50s, 60s, City Center. The attire at Moonglow 70s and 80s Dances is Dressy Casual. Members are FREE, and guests pay $5 per Sunday - September 8 person at the door. Singles Table(s) Community Hall are always available. Please BYOB and snacks, and they will provide Dancing 7 – 10 p.m. ice, water, cups and napkins. Entertainment: The Moonglow 2013 schedule of year-round monthly dances has a “Bump in the Road” great lineup of talented entertainers BYOB booked for your dancing and/ or listening pleasure. Visitors are OBG Members free, always welcome, so why not get your Non-members $5 friends & neighbors to join you at a Moonglow dance? If you think that For more info, call Barbara: you can’t ballroom dance, remember 633-5649 that we are not “Dancing With the Stars.” We each do what our bodies allow us to do in time to the music. For more information call 813-633-1297 or 813-642-8845, or if you would like to receive Moonglow information by email, contact gail3357@gmail.com. Need a place to practice your dance skills to various types of —Gail Bouverat music? The perfect opportunity is every Sunday afternoon (2–3:30 Foxy Seniors p.m.) in the Dance Studio in the The Foxy Seniors Dance Club Atrium (CA Central Campus, N. is having a dance on September 21 Pebble Beach Blvd.). This is not a from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Florida lesson, just a time to practice with Room. Enjoy an evening of fun some good music. where you can dance the night away. The session, sponsored by the Open to Sun City Center, Kings Point and their guests. Couples & SCC Dance Club, is open to all singles welcome. Members pay $3. members of the SCC Community Non-members pay $5. Association and to residents of Kings BYOB & snacks. Casual Attire. Point. For information or to reserve a —Frank Carl table for eight, phone Angelina at 634-1865.
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Saturday, September 7, at Community Hall Dance is from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Hustle dance lesson is at 6:30 p.m. Members free; guests $6 Lesson and Music by Bernice Dubro Attire: Dressy Casual. Everyone welcome, Singles tables available. BYOB For further information, call Lennie Crooks at 642-9975.
Dance Classes in September 2013 SOCIAL DANCE CLASSES Sponsored by the Academy Dance Club. Classes are held in the Dance Studio in the Atrium. Open to all Sun City Center CA and Kings Point residents. Couples and singles welcome. $5 per class. For information, call Bernice DuBro at 634-3205. TUESDAY EVENING CLASSES (Sept. 3,10,17,24) Beginning - Waltz 5:30 p.m. Intermediate - Fox Trot 6:45 p.m. Beginning/Intermediate - Salsa/Mambo 8 p.m. WEDNESDAY DAY CLASSES (Sept. 4,11,18,25) Beginning - Tango 12:45 p.m. Intermediate -Cha Cha 2 p.m. Beginning/Intermediate - Polka 3:15 p.m.
SINGLE DANCE CLASSES
This is a special dance session for FOR SINGLES ONLY. We will be teaching a few steps in the Single Time Swing. Open to all SCC and Kings Point residents: DATES: Mondays (Sept. 9,16,23,30) TIME: 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. COST: $20 PER PERSON FOR ALL 4 WEEKS TAUGHT BY BERNICE DUBRO AND TOM GIANNINA CALL TO REGISTER: 634-3205 E-MAIL: DANCEWITHBERNICE@GMAIL.COM
“Harvest Time” Square Dance T h e month of September heralds in the fall season and the end of a glorious but scorching a n d hu m i d summer. Traditionally it means that Harvest Time is also here. To celebrate this great time of the year, the Sun City Center Swingers Square Dance Club will hold a “Harvest Time” Mainstream/ Plus Square Dance on Friday, September 20. In keeping with the Harvest Time theme, Club members will provide delicious vegetable and/or fruit dishes for the dancers to enjoy. Beverages will also be available. Dancers: put on your favorite “Country Casuals” and come join us for great dancing and delicious refreshments.
Mainstream/Plus Dances are held in Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. Pre-Rounds 7 - 7:30 p.m. Mainstream/Plus Dance, with Rounds, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. NOTICE: The Caller for a Friday night will be one of the following: Robert Arias, Bob Ellis, Ron Readon or Art Springer. For info on which Caller will be calling on a particular Friday night, please call 813-633-3986 or 813-633-8718. Pat Hagen Cues. The Beginners Square Dance and Plus workshop classes are terminated for the summer. Square Dancers: come join us every Friday Night for great dancing, fellowship and refreshments.
For further information call Leah at 633-3986 or Mary at 6338718 and/or visit our website at floridasquaredance.com/suncity/ These Special Dances, along index. with the Club’s regular Friday Night —Dick Schultz
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The News of Sun City Center
SCC Duplicate Bridge
A NEW ADVENTURE
Looking for a quiet respite? After I retired from a 30-year career of teaching high school students, I sought calmness in my “new” free time. I discovered a love of playing bridge—after some lessons and lots of practice. Bridge is a favorite pasttime in Sun City Center and there are many games being played in a variety of places. As Club Liaison Director, I want to encourage you to learn to play bridge or brush up on the bridge game you used to play—make new friends and enjoy the game. Monday Progressive Bridge, Wednesday Afternoon Progressive Bridge Club, Thursday Night Partners Bridge, Galaxy Bridge I and Galaxy Bridge II are all groups that welcome new players. These groups play social bridge, enjoy chatting, and it costs a minimal amount to play. If you play in the Monday or Thursday group you will enjoy playing in the recently redecorated Horizon Room. You’ll notice new tile floors, new paint, better lighting, new chairs, wall decorations and table decorations. If you choose to play on Wednesday, you will notice all new appointments in the Horizon Room as well. Enjoy going out for lunch? And playing Bridge? Galaxy I and Galaxy II both include lunch, cards and dessert. All of the groups encourage new members. Below are the presidents of each group; give them a call. They will be glad to welcome you! Monday Progressive Bridge: Betty Nichter, 633-3987 Wednesday Bridge: Marcy Kuhn, 634-2346 Thursday Night Bridge: Pat Nolle, 642-9280 Galaxy I Bridge: Phyllis Wright, 634-6532 Galaxy II Bridge: Helen Phillips, 642-8467 —Jane Keegan Club Liaison Director
There was great excitement for our clubs at the recent North American Bridge Championship (NABC) tournament in Atlanta, Georgia. After completing and graduating the Director’s course at the tournament, Sun City
Center residents Kathleen Smith and Suzanne Batt and Kings Point resident Rosalie Murphy (shown above) became new Bridge Directors. All three new directors are members of both the Sun City Center Duplicate Bridge Association and the Kings Point Duplicate Bridge Associations . Nancy Heston, a member of both clubs, became a Life Master at this same event. Also at this tournament, as previously noted, was the announcement of our own John Foster’s achievement as third runner up in the Bridge teacher of the year award. Congratulations to all. Come join our new directors at the Tuesday morning “ N E W P L I C AT E ” g a m e f o r beginners only with 0-99 points. Game begins at 8:30 a.m. in the Horizon room. Watch for exciting news about the new “Easy Bridge” games beginning in the fall. Contact us at www.sunccbridge.com. —Marianne Strehar
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Noted Bridge Teacher Hearing Loss Association At 9:30 a.m., Wed., Sept. 4, the Receives National Hearing Loss Association of Sun City Center (HLA-SCC) will hold its first Award fall meeting at St. Andrew Presbyterian
Sun City Center’s John Foster, a candidate for the American Bridge Teachers Association’s annual “Teacher of the Year” award, has been declared one of three Runners-Up in the national competition. The award was announced on August 1 at the ABTA’s yearly convention in Atlanta. All honorees will be featured in the fall issue of the ABTA Bulletin as well as in the Bulletin for the American Contract Bridge League. Foster, who has introduced the game of bridge to more than 800 residents of south county, has written a letter to the Board of Governors of the SCC Duplicate Bridge Association, thanking them for their support of his candidacy. At the same time, he again wishes to express heartfelt gratitude to his many students who wrote testimonials on his behalf. Criteria for the award include Teaching Excellence, Innovation, Service to Bridge and Service to the Community. “I would not have been so honored”, says Foster, “if it had not been for the special support of Pat Rippel, Ronda O’Farrell and Marian Howarth who joined forces to create a digital ‘scrapbook’ to submit to the selection committee.” In addition to containing dozens of quotes from former students, the book offered a written and pictorial history of Foster’s bridge teaching career, from classroom visuals and lesson plans to statements about innovative methods and approaches to teaching. An account of his contributions to the community, including service as a former president of the Pelican Players, as an entertainer, and as a poetry presenter and lecturer, concluded the volume. “I wasn’t holding my breath” he remarked, “given the nationwide competition. This is an honor I will always cherish.”
Church, 1239 Del Webb Blvd. West. Program topic: Ringing? Buzzing? Crickets? Tinnitus Explained will be presented by Terry L. Scheider, Au.D. Dr. Scheider practices at the Healthy Hearing & Balance Clinic in Lakeland, FL. Come early for coffee and donuts at 9:15 a.m. CART ser vice (captioning) p r o v i d e d b y Te s s C r o w d e r, Communication Access, Inc. Meeting room is equipped with an induction loop which enhances speech clarity for those with a telecoil in their hearing aid or cochlear implant. HLA-SCC is free and is sponsored by the Men’s Club of SCC. Contact Shirley Nauman at snauman@tampabay.rr.com or Barbara Riley at 634-1706.
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The News of Sun City Center
September 2013
50 Years for Duplicate Bridge!
L to R: Don Koester, vice president Lifeline, SCC MC; Warren Weathers, deputy property appraiser Hillsborough County; and Don Murphy, VP Programs, SCC MC A journey through WWII battle fields in Europe was the subject presented by Warren Weathers who just happens to be the Deputy Property Appraiser for Hillsborough County. He communicated through words and pictures his love of WWII history about the magnificent memorial cemeteries and battle fields that he discovered while on tours and visits to Europe. Curiosity about the Men’s Club program called “LifeLine” brought him to the booth to ask a few questions. For more information about the Men’s Club contact John Armstrong, VP Membership at 634-6434. —Don Murphy, VP Programs
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World War II Battle Fields in Europe
SCC Duplicate Bridge Club President Jerry Harter recently accepted a plaque from CA President Ed Barnes acknowledging the club’s formation 50 years ago (1963). The plaque will hang in the newly decorated Horizon Room. The club was formed in 1963. Call Harter at 633-9522 for information.
Neuropathy Meeting
The September meeting of the SCC Neuropathy Resource group will be held on Thursday, September 12, at 1 p.m. in the Caper Room. This group is sponsored by the SCC Men’s Club but all residents of SCC are invited to attend and especially to share their experiences with living with neuropathy. All of us can learn from each other. This meeting will feature Sun Tower’s Jennipher Lenoir, COTA who is a certified aquatic therapist who will discuss the benefits of aquatic therapy for those suffering from neuropathy. Those of us using the walking pool or other pool exercises may have a special interest in this presentation. Any questions, please call Ron Pelton, 813-633-0190.
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Club Happenings 3 Underwood Honored by Potters Wheel Club
MaryLou Underwood, member of the SCC Potter’s Wheel Club, will display her pottery in the Atrium during the month of September.
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SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER SCC GALLERY EXHIBITS A reception on Wednesday, September 4, will open the latest exhibition at the SCC Art Gallery. This show will feature the artworks of members of the Phoenix Group and will continue through the months of September and October. The Phoenix Group was formed following the disbanding of Palleteers, an artist group that had been founded in SCC 35 years ago and whose members would meet monthly for a formal tea service and an educational presentation by one of the members. The SCC Phoenix Group, which consists of a number of professional artists of both the SCC and Kings Point communities, was founded in 1994 by artist John Crawford, who was instrumental in the creation of a wing of artistic learning at the South Shore County Library. Club members meet monthly to critique each other’s work and discuss painting techniques, both new and old. Art Club members who display an intense devotion to their art, and involvement in Club activities, are invited to become part of the Group, based on a vote-toadmit by the Phoenix Group members.
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ARTIST OF THE MONTH SEPTEMBER 2013 Brenda Levy has been designated Artist of the Month for September 2013 by the SCC Art Club. Living in Texas and looking for a new hobby, Brenda took classes with Jo Taylor and tried her hand with watercolors. While she enjoyed the medium, she felt it did not allow her to achieve the control and detail she desired. Coming upon a colored pencil class at the local Senior Citizens Center in Plano, she found her new love: colored pencils, and a wonderful teacher, Sue Belle-Isle. Brenda is a member of the Colored Pencil Society of America, and working with Col-Erase and Prismacolor pencils, pastel and watercolor pencils, she does her drawings mostly on Bristol vellum paper, or maybe just plain old sandpaper from the local hardware store. A resident of SCC now for over a year, she has entered the Art Club’s Art Show and won several ribbons for her works. Brenda’s pencil renderings can be seen during September at SCC Library, American Bank, A-1 Connection Realty, Wells Fargo Advisors (not Wells Fargo Bank), Information Center on Cherry Hills Dr. and in the showcase at the front of the Art Room. —Ed Laudano
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She first started making pottery here in SCC around 1998. She quickly learned independently how to throw pottery on the wheel making cups and bowls. Enjoying the craft so much, she sought instruction to improve her skills. MaryLou has studied at the John C. Campbell Folk School of Craft in NC; Sugar Maples Center for the Arts in NY; Carla’s Clay, Dunedin Fine Art Center and San Antonio Pottery, all here in Florida. Each time she returns from class, MaryLou shares what she had learned. Thanks to MaryLou, many new ideas are brought back to our studio. Today, she makes pitchers, teapots, teacups and saucers, umbrella stands, planters, canister sets, mugs, dinnerware sets and vases. She continues to make cups and bowls. Many of her pots are decorated in the Majolica style. Be sure to stop by the display in the Atrium and see her pottery. —Terrie McNamara Computer Club
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This exhibition should offer a most diverse presentation of media, subject matter and painting techniques. All are invited to the opening which will be held in the Art Room from 2 to 4 p.m. on September 4. Admission is free and refreshments will be available. Come meet the artists and enjoy the art. For those who cannot attend the opening, The Gallery is open to visitors each Tuesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. —Ed Laudano
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Photo Club Offers September Classes
Instructional classes for the SCC Photo Club are listed below. Classes listed below are conducted by Gayle Fischer who is a contract instructor. Payment is required at time of registration which can be done at the Photo Club. Class Title: “Introduction To The Nik Collection” Date: Thursday, September 5, 3-5 p.m. Palm Room Description: This class will introduce you to the Nik Collection ... a suite of programs that can be used to edit and enhance the color and light in your photos, as well as bring out detail and clarity. The software can also be used to convert your photos to B&W or HDR. For really transformative effects, you can add a grunge look, painterly look, or old-fashioned faded film look. To see examples of a few of the things this software can do, visit the gallery Gayle set up on her web page at www.pbase.com/fotogrfr/forclass. The Nik Collection has been purchased by the Photo Club and is available for members to use in the Photo Lab. Min. 3 students, Max. 11 students Lecture/demonstration (not hands-on) Class Length: approximately 2 hours Price: $10 for members, $15 for non-members Class Title: “Intermediate Nik” Date: Thursday, September 19, 1-4 p.m. Palm Room Description: This is an intermediate-level class that will delve into the 55 filters of Nik’s Color Efex Pro 4. Each filter will be discussed and live demonstrations will be given of as many of the filters as time permits. Those wishing to enroll should have already taken the Introduction class or have some working knowledge of the Nik Collection interface and controls. Min. 3 students, Max. 11 students Lecture/demonstration (not hands-on) Class Length: approximately 3 hours Price: $15 for members, $20 for non-members Instructional classes conducted by Robert Winch are listed below. Cost is $10 per class; payment is due at time of enrollment. September Using the Photoshop Elements toolbox (Class) Palm Room 9/12, 9:30 to noon There are over 40 tools in the Photoshop Elements tool box. This class will show you how to use the most important and useful ones and how to use simple tricks to make them work better for you. Hands on, Limit 7 people Understanding Exposure (Beginners Class) Palm Room 9/24, 9:30 to noon Confused by shutter speed, aperture and ISO, don’t understand the relationship between them in getting the right exposure? Then this class is for you. We will explore how each affects the exposure in different ways and how controlling them can help you get better shots. Lecture, Limit 12 people For additional information, contact Rose Stack at rstack3225@gmail.com.
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Metaphysical Society Meetings and Presentations September 3 at 12:45 p.m. in the Palm Room, Town Hall Building, Central Campus. “Board Meeting.” Open to Metaphysical Society members. September 4 at 10 a.m. in Sandpiper Room, Central Campus. “SamaSSati Colorlight Therapy.” Speakers Maria Antonieta Revello, of The Reiki Shrine of Tampa, and Jan van Derest, of The European Institute of Light, introduce COLORLIGHT, a form of energy medicine that penetrates the body’s DNA and changes energy fields that are hard to address by other therapies. September 11 at 10:30 a.m. in Rooms 3 & 4, Community Hall, South Campus. “Readings from 9-11.” Speaker Brian Lewis, a 4th Generation Psychic Medium, has read professionally for the last 25 years. Join us as he shares insights from readings he gave to those who lost loved ones on 9/11/2001. September 18 at 10 a.m. in the Eberhardt Bldg., Central Campus. “Open Meeting.” Following brief announcements, we will come together to share or listen to others, as we exchange our thoughts on our favorite metaphysical subjects. September 25 at 10 a.m. in the Heritage Room, Central Campus. “A Path to Healing.” Carol L. Roberts, M.D., author of “Good Medicine – A Return to Common Sense – Medicine that Heals,” speaks with us today on various health-related issues based upon her extensive experience in both conventional and holistic medicine. Bring your questions! Presentations and “Open Meetings” are open to SCC/KP Members and Guests. Admission: Love Offering. For info call Holli at 813-419-4704. Discussion Group September 5, 12, 19, and 26 at 11 a.m. in the Kings Point North Clubhouse – South Social Room (Tell gatekeeper you are going to the Clubhouse). Facilitator Mike McGoldrick’s “Death and Dying” Discussion Group focuses on any facet – from the thought of one’s own path of dying or preparing one’s self and their family for their death. Join them as they discuss and work through the various emotional issues of dealing with death and the events surrounding mortality. Open to SCC/KP members and guests. Admission: Free. For Info call Mike at 813-938-1252. Book Group September 9, at 1 p.m., in the Caper Room, September 16, at 1 p.m., in the Palm Room, and, September 23 and 30 at 1 p.m. in the Armstrong Room, Central Campus. The current metaphysical book is “Ask and It Is Given,” by Esther and Jerry Hicks. No homework and the group reads aloud and discusses as they go. Open to SCC/KP Members and Guests. Admission: Free. For Info call Alice at 813-364-9065. Drum Circle September 9 and 23 at 6:30 p.m. in the Eberhardt Bldg., Central Campus. Bring your drums, rattles, flutes, rain sticks, pots and/or pans and enjoy each other’s company. Open to SCC/KP Members and Guests. Admission: Free. For Info call Holli at 813-419-4704. SCC Metaphysical Society believes that we all are becoming aware that the thing most needed for the progression, even the very survival, of our world is for every one of us to discover our Universal Oneness and our infinite potential. Consciousness such as this is characterized by the intense desire to learn and grow. Therefore, we offer various metaphysical events and presentations that deal with the exploration of reality and how this knowledge may benefit human life on earth, both individually and collectively—a Spiritual Philosophy of life. Please come and join us! For Membership info call Ludi at 813-938-5686 or send e-mail to: metaphysicalsociety@gmail.com. —Holli Cantrell
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Stained Glass Club Donates to the SCC Library
The Sun City Center Ceramic Club is once again offering free workshops! They will be held on three consecutive Mondays, October 14, 21, 28, at the club studio from 1 to 3 p.m. The only requirement is that you must be a current CA or Kings Point member. Your ID card is necessary. You will be introduced to the world of bisque, underglazes, greenware, acrylics, stains and glazes. The mystery of “how we do it” will be solved for you. A small ceramic piece, tools and paints will be provided at no cost and it will be your own personal work of art. Work space is limited so please sign up in the ceramic club studio Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. by October 9. Call Carol Cook with questions 633-0293.
SCC’s British Connection Celebrates Royal Birth
The Stained Glass Club of Sun City Center was pleased to present a check for $500 as a donation to the Sun City Library. Pictured are, front row, left to right: Sue Wilson, president of the Stained Glass Club; Elaine Birkinshaw, head librarian; and Cathy Killian, board member of the Stained Glass Club. Other Royal Baby Reception Cake club board members are, back row, left to right, Pat Patrocky, Mike Killian, The British Connection’s members celebrated the joyful July 22 birth Gerry Coleman and Susan Stanis. of His Royal Highness Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge at a complimentary “Cake and Champagne” reception held on August 4 in the Eberhardt Room of the Lawn Bowling Building on the SCC Main Campus. A lovely time was had by all. The British Connection is open to all residents and guests of Sun City Center and Kings Point. For additional information, please contact Kathy Howell 567-3358.
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Club Happenings 6 Sun City Center Photo Club
Competition, Tuesday, September 10 at 6:30 p.m. The Sun City Center Photo Club is holding its fall photo contest on Tuesday, September 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the Caper Room. This is a great opportunity for community members to view digital and print photographs taken by our talented photographers. Media show “shorts”, developed by our photographers, will also be shown. Community members and guests are welcome to attend this competition. At 6:30 p.m., we will begin with our media shows on a wide-range of topics. The judging of print and digital photographs begins at 7 p.m. by professional photographer Tom Hughes. For more information on the club and its activities, please see our website at www.photoclubscc.com or visit the learning lab at 960D Cherry Hills Drive. Dues for the 2013 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. —Vicki Breaugh
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Trash or Treasures?
The Elegant Gardeners Club will be sponsoring “Trash or Treasures” on October 12 from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Community Hall. The Trash & Treasure sale was first held in observance of Sun City Center’s 50th Anniversary, then again in 2012 by the Garden Club. All Community Association clubs are invited to join us by renting tables to set up for the sale of “flea market” items and/or their club items to add to their treasury. We all have things we no longer need or use that can be donated to “your club” for this event, making it a communitywide effort. Tables can be reserved for your club by calling Garden Club president Teri Brockway at 6339767. Cost for table(s) is $10 for up to 3 - 8 ft. tables. Clubs have choice of set-up spot on first-come first-serve basis. If your club is interested, give Teri a call. Burchard Galleries will again be doing antique appraisals in adjoining rooms in Community Hall. Appraisals will be three items for $5. In an effort to expedite appraisals, garden club volunteers will be at the Kiosk in the Atrium in early October to take appointments for time slots. Priority will be given to CA/KP residents. ID’s are REQUIRED to obtain an appointment. An official ticket with time slot will be issued with payment at that time. Seating will be available while waiting for your appointment. Garden Club members want to Irish Connection make this a fun event for all. Contact Fri, September 13 - THE IRISH your club president for additional CONNECTION SOCIAL CLUB details or Garden Club President DANCE LESSONS Terri Brockway. The Irish Dance —Carol Sowers Lessons begin again! Learn to dance with the Irish; 8 FREE PINOCHLE dancers are necessary for most of the dances so come join in the fun. CLASSES 7-8 p.m. in the DANCE STUDIO of the THE SINGLE DECK Atrium Building (next to swimming pool), North Campus, Sun City Center. PINOCHLE CLUB OFFERS A 2013 Dance Dates: Friday, Sept. 13, SERIES OF CL ASSES. FOUR Oct. 11, and Nov. 8. LESSONS WILL COVER DEAL, All are welcome; admission MELDS, BIDS, RENEGE, SCORING fees are $1 per Irish Connection AND MUCH MORE. member and $2 per non-member. THE CLUB MEETS T WO For information, please contact TIMES A WEEK FOR A FUNBrigid Guarino at 634-8174. FILLED AFTERNO ON. ONE DOLLAR IS COLLECTED FOR PRIZE MONEY. REFRESHMENTS ARE ENJOYED. LET’S LEARN HOW TO PLAY AND JOIN THE CLUB. ANNUAL DUES ARE ONLY $4. YOU CAN SELECT SUNDAY OCT. 6, 13, 20, 27 OR THURSDAY OCT. 10, 17, 24, 31. CLASSES WILL MEET IN THE CAPER ROOM AT 3:45 TO 5:15 P.M. CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED SO CALL VERNA AT 642-0440 OR E-MAIL VFAHY79@ GMAIL.COM NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT. —VERNA KING Brigid Guarino, Irish Connection Dance Instructor
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On Wednesday Sept. 18 at 10 AM the Cat Fanciers club is having a meeting in the Armstrong Room. The topic is Cat Crafts, and you will leave the meeting with one to two projects made of cat hair. All CA members are welcome. If you are not yet a club member, the cost is $15. Please bring cat hair with you to the meeting. On Wednesday, Sept. 25, the club is having a field trip to Big Cat Rescue. They will meet at 8:15 a.m. outside the Armstrong Room to carpool for the PRIVATE club tour. Cost is $15 for club members and $30 for non-members (CA only). After the tour you will have time to visit the gift shop. Lunch will follow offsite; people pay for their own lunches, and return to Sun City Center around 3 p.m. Reservations are required along with your CA badge number. Please email CatFanciersClub@aol. com or visit www.CatFanciersClub. org and use “Contact Us.” You may also call Rita at 634-3659.
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SUN TOWERS GIFT SHOP DONATES TO SCC SECURITY PATROL
British Connection
The British Connection invites you to the showing of Little Voice, a magical 1998 British musical comedy filmed in Scarborough starring Oscar-nominated Brenda Blethyn, Jane Horrocks, and Golden Globe winning Michael Caine. The showing will be on Sunday, October 6, in the Florida Room, Atrium Bldg., from 2 to 4:30 p.m. “The pathetically shy LV lives the life of a recluse listening to her late father’s old records in her room and, in the process, driving her abusive, loud-mouthed mother, Mari Hoff, to distraction. At night, however, when her father’s ghost visits, LV sings the songs of the great divas such as Judy Garland, Marilyn Monroe and Shirley Bassey.” A wine and cheese reception will follow. BYOB if desired. Nonalcoholic beverages and setups will be provided. Cost to Members-$3 and for Non Members-$5. RSVP deadline is Tuesday, October 1 to Kathy Howell at 5673358. Checks should be payable to: The British Connection, 316 Green Manor Dr., Sun City Center, FL 33573.
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The Country Store volunteers present Security Patrol Chief Bob Powers a donation to the Security Patrol. Seated (l-r): Phyllis Gage, Ruth Allen, Ann Marie Orenchak, Jewel Smith. Standing (l-r): Eleanor Gottman, Berta Maxine, Chief Bob Powers, Virginia Watson, Harold Reid. The Sun Towers gift shop, The Country Store, presented Chief Bob Powers from the Sun City Center Security Patrol a check in the amount of $1,000 on July 31. The donation is from proceeds collected from sales at The Country Store. A mini-store for Sun Towers residents, the gift shop is an all-volunteer operation. The employees of The Country Store selected the Security Patrol to be their recipient based on the patrol’s coverage of Sun Towers and the Sun City Center area. “We are extremely grateful to The Country Store for their generous donation,” said Chief Powers. “We patrol the Sun Towers area regularly and ensure that the residents are aware of our presence. This donation will assist us to purchase gas to keep our fleet patrolling Sun Towers and Sun City Center.”
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CBP officer Addresses Border Security Issues
Officer Joe Smagowicz, CBP officer, and Tom Kilbourn, president, SCC MOAA Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officer Joe Smagowicz was the featured speaker at the Military Officers Association of America monthly luncheon on August 7. Officer Smagowicz began his federal law enforcement career with the U.S. Customs Service in October of 1991 in the Port of Tampa. He spent six years in Tampa, with almost five years of service on the Contraband Enforcement Team and the Passenger Analytical Unit. The highlight of his career during this time was a 5,400-pound seizure of cocaine off a ship in the Port of Tampa in 1994. He subsequently transferred to the U.S. Customs Service Headquarters in Washington, DC; to the Port of St. Louis, MO, where he created a passenger enforcement team that initiated the first six cocaine seizures in the history of that port; and to Ottawa, Canada, where he was selected as the Port Director for the CBP preclearance station. In March of 2005, he returned to the Port of Tampa as a Supervisory CBP Officer and managed trade operations at the CBP Air Cargo office at Tampa International Airport as well as passenger processing activities at the Federal Inspection Station at Tampa International Airport. He now oversees the Airport Security and Military Customs Inspector programs at Tampa International Airport. Officer Smagowicz discussed ports of entry security and overall border protection and answered questions on the various aspects of those two critical U.S. objectives. —B. Frank Kepley, CAPT, USN, (Ret)
SUN CITY CENTER’S CHAPTER OF THE ASSOCIATION OF NAVAL AVIATION (ANA) ANNOUNCES 2013-2014 LUNCHEON SPEAKERS. C D R R o g e r Ke n n i c u t t , U S N ( r e t ) , Commanding Officer of the Silver Osprey Squadron #64 of the ANA, announced today that the organization will hold seven monthly luncheon meetings this year beginning in October and ending in May with no meeting in December. The luncheons will be held on the second Friday of the month at the Plaza Club, located at the Freedom Plaza complex here in Sun City Center. CDR Kennicutt indicated that, along with his XO, Tom Harding and ADMIN Officer, LT Barry Dyer, USN(ret), the group has put together an exciting array of speakers on a number of different and current topics. October 11, 2013: COL John Robinson, USA USCENTCOM briefing November 8, 2013: CAPT Fred Stankovich, USMC(ret) Former Blue Angels pilot January 10, 2014: CAPT Frank Naylor, III JSF-35 Simulator Training Program February 14, 2014: CAPT Richard Petucci, USN(ret) JSF-35 Deployment Status Update March 14, 2014: COL Scott DeThomas, USAF Base C.O., MacDill AFB April 11, 2014: COMMAND REPRESENTATIVE USCG Air Station, Clearwater May 9, 2014: SP. Agent Robert Robbins D.E.A., Air Operations, Tampa Membership in the Association of Naval Aviation and Silver Osprey Squadron is open to any person, former military or civilian, who shares an interest in military aviation. While luncheons are open to the public on a space available basis, membership has its own rewards. Our local membership dues are $20 per year and members receive a discount on meals at our monthly meetings. If you would like to receive more information about our chapter of the Association of Naval Aviation please email us at silverosprey@yahoo. com or call Roger Kennicutt at 813-260-3221. You can also visit our web page at suncitycenter.org, Click on Activities and then on Veterans.
The NEWS of SCC Needs Reporters
With all of the upgrades happening here due to the new Master Plan, there is a lot happening in and around Sun City Center. The staff of The NEWS could use your help in reporting on these or any other topics that might be of interest to you and to our community. If you are interested in becoming a member of the News Staff, please contact Karen Jones, editor-in-chief, via email at newsofscc@gmail.com or at the newsroom by phone at 642-2070. As you know, this is a monthly paper that goes out to all CA members via mail. It can also be read online at suncitycenter.org.
The Interfaith Council/Nearly New Shop of Sun City Center will be accepting grant applications from September 1 through September 30, 2013. All applications for the fall grants cycle must be postmarked by that time. The two-page grant application forms and additional information about the Sun City Center Interfaith Council and the Nearly New Shop may be found at the website: www. interfaithcouncilofsuncitycenter.com. Applications with appropriate federal ID numbers and budget information may be mailed to The Interfaith Council of Sun City Center, P.O. Box 5342, Zip code 33573. You may also call 6337217 for additional information. The Interfaith Council of Sun City Center is entirely funded by profits from The Nearly New Shop, located in back of the Sun City Center Plaza. Last year, IFC/NNS donated $130,500 to local organizations that support Health, Human Services and Education in the South County area. In addition, they awarded $166,000 in scholarships to students at East Bay High School, Lennard High School and South County Career Center. IFC member houses of worship are: Beth Israel, Prince of Peace, Redeemer Lutheran, St. Andrews Presbyterian, St. John the Divine, Trinity Baptist, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, United Community United Church of Christ and United Methodist. —Roselyn Cruthis, 633-7217
THE PELICAN PLAYERS: A COMMUNITY THEATRE HERE FOR YOU This summer was a busy time for the Pelican Players. Its production The Nest and The Birdcage, an original play written and directed by Andries Oosthuizen, received kudos from appreciative audiences. Comments ranged from “very good performances” and “we liked the twists and turns in the play” to “I’m new to the area and can’t wait to see the next play.” Speaking of what’s next, the Pelican Players are busy preparing for their fall season. Auditions for “Don’t Dress for Dinner” will take place on September 10 and 12 (please see website if interested). The play calls for six actors: three women and three men. Written by Marc Camoletti, the playwright who also wrote “Boeing, Boeing,” this riotous comedy was originally produced in France. Dealing with themes of illicit romance and questionable cuisine, the characters in this naughty farce are challenged to concoct one lie after another in order to prevent the truth about who’s romancing whom from slipping out. The play will be performed on December 6 and 7 in the Borini Theatre. Rehearsals are now underway for An Evening with Joe. Joe Birnbaum, for those who do not know him, is a talented actor, playwright, jokester and story-teller who lives in Freedom Plaza with his devoted wife Pearl. Pearl Birnbaum is on the Board of Directors and treasurer of The Pelican Players. An Evening with Joe features two of Joe’s one-act plays and a conversation with the author. It will be presented on October 14 at 7 p.m. in the Banquet Room in Kings Point. Due to limited seating, tickets are on sale only in the North Club House Lobby in late September through early October. Come be a part of the action here in Sun City Center. Visit our website: www.PelicanPlayers.org. —Linda Halperin
September 2013
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Left to right: Elaine Shaefer, Chris Simko, and Susan Lewaine. Three volunteers from the Sun City Center Emergency Squad have recently passed the National Registry exam and are now licenced Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT’S). This intense six-month course given at Hillsborough Community College tested every aspect of their endurance, both mental and physical. We are so pleased to welcome these individuals into the EMT ranks and are grateful for their commitment to the residents of our community. —Jan Huber, Asst. Chief PR
SUN TOWER’S “COUNTRY STORE” DONATES $2,000
Toria and Rick Smith Each month the Squad selects a volunteer or two to feature in their internal publication entitled “The Siren.” We thought it would be a good idea to share some information about these interesting volunteers with our community. This month we are featuring Toria and Rick Smith. They hail from Dublin, Ohio, where they met 32 years ago and raised two daughters. After enduring years of Ohio’s unpleasant weather, they decided to head south in 2008 to begin their search for their perfect retirement home. Tampa was fine for a few years but then they discovered Sun City Center in 2011 and have never looked back. While attending a “HI Neighbor!” event, they became fascinated with the Emergency Squad exhibit and were recruited on the spot. They joined the Squad and commenced their training in 2012. Their decision to “pay it forward” was easy and this was just the avenue to do it. Rick is a retired systems analyst for an on-line computer library center. Toria is a payroll administrator and Human Resources manager for a school district in Ohio. She continues this work from her home—thank goodness for computers! Toria is an Emergency Medical Responder on Team 6 and also volunteers as an invaluable assistant in the PR Dept. Rick is an ambulance driver for teams 2 and 6 and also assists the manager of driver training. When not working on the Squad, they enjoy bowling, bicycling, swimming and spending time with their daughters Audra and Hannah and granddaughter Zoey. The community is indeed privileged to have such outstanding and committed people volunteering on the Emergency Squad. —Jan Huber Asst. Chief PR
Pictured from left to right, back row: Eleanor Gottman, Herta Maxime, Virginia Watson, Chief Noreen Schramm, Harold Reid. Front row: Phyllis Gage, Ruth Allen, Ann Marie Orenchak, Jewel Smith The volunteer workers at Sun Tower’s Country Store recently made a significant donation to the Sun City Center Emergency Squad. Chief Schramm explained that this generous contribution is so appreciated since the Squad operates solely by support from the community. All of the proceeds from the “Country Store” are donated to local organizations. —Jan Huber Asst. Chief, PR
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Community Church College Announces Open House and Fall Registration
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The 2013 Fall Semester is almost here! We have some exciting new classes that are being offered, and there are some things we’d like to share with you. • The College website is updated and ready with the Fall curriculum. You can access the website at www.rlifelearning.org. You can register online for any of the “Unlimited Classes” that are listed on the website using PayPal. Please note that you cannot register for any of the “Limited Classes” or “Trips and Tours” online—you must wait for Open Registration Day. • Tuesday September 10: We are planning a “Kick-Off Open House Party” to herald in the Fall Semester. The time is from 10 a.m. to noon in the Great Hall and will be open to the public. The catalogs will be available at this time! We plan to have a guest speaker, and we will have many instructors present to discuss their courses. The speaker will give a short talk first, after which there will be time for people to have refreshments, talk to the instructors, and look over the new catalog of courses being offered. • Tuesday September 24: is Open Registration Day and will be held in the Great Hall from at 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. You can register for any of the classes or trips at this time. Late registration will run from Wednesday, September 25, through Thursday, October 24, in the College Office between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to noon. • Monday October 21: Classes begin!! The semester runs for 5 weeks through Thursday November 21. —Cori Fochesato
CONTRACT BRIDGE By Steve Becker
FAMOUS HAND two remaining clubs. South then started on the right track to making the slam by leading a low diamond to the seven. After the seven lost to the jack, declarer could ruff a heart in his hand, pick up West’s king of diamonds via two finesses and then collect five spade tricks by cashing the ace and taking a finesse against East’s queen. South would lose only one trump trick on this line of play and would make the slam for a score of 920 points.
This deal occurred in the 1990 World Open Pairs, held in Geneva.The hero of the deal was Ralph Katz who, partnered by Peter Nagy, finished second in the event. Katz held the West hand and sat quietly as his opponents reached six diamonds on the auction shown. South’s two-spade opening was weak and promised no more than a good five-card suit. North then employed a series of relay bids by which he learned that South had a minimum with precisely 5-1-4-3 distribution.
But a funny thing happened on the way to 12 tricks. When declarer led a diamond to the seven at trick five, Katz won the trick with the king! He then returned a spade, allowing declarer to pick up East’s queen and establish the spade suit.
Understandably, South now thought he was home free. With the jack of diamonds “marked” on his right, he led a diamond to the ace, planning to finesse against East’s jack next (if necessary) and so score the rest of the tricks. But when East showed out on the second diamond, declarer realized he had been had, and he immediately offered his Katz led his singleton club, and congratulations to Katz for his declarer rose with the ace and played brilliant deceptive play. ©2013 King Features Synd., Inc. the A-K-Q of hearts, discarding his
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September 2013
PLANTS HAPPEN By Ron Pelton
In 2009 our Florida State Senate introduced two legislative bills which later passed. These were SB2080 and SB494 and together they defined the basic landscaping principles for Florida. These quality landscapes conser ved water, protected the environment and are adaptable to local conditions which are drought tolerant. The principles replaced the old “Xeriscaping.” The word “xeriscape” is derived from the Greek “xeros,” meaning dry, and “scape,” a kind of view or scene. Together, xeriscaping is landscaping with slowgrowing, drought-tolerant plants to conserve water and establish a wasteefficient landscape. This was initially started in Colorado. The concept of Florida Friendly encourages the use of both native and adapted non-native species of plants. Invasive exotics should be removed where possible and never planted. Following are the nine principles encompassing Florida Friendly: Right Plant, Right Place.
Achieving a healthy, lowmaintenance home landscape starts with putting the right plant in the right place. Select plants that match a site’s soil, light, water, and climatic conditions. Buy quality plants that welcome wildlife, consider plant size when you make your purchase, and aim for a diversity of trees, shrubs, groundcovers, and flowers. Once these plants are established, they’ll require little—if any—supplemental water, fertilizer, or pesticides, saving you time and money. Help stop the spread of invasive plants by removing them from your yard. Water Efficiently
Choosing the right plant for the right place goes a long way towards conserving water. So does grouping plants with similar water needs together and zoning your irrigation system appropriately. Watch for signs of wilt before you irrigate. Hand water when possible, using a watering can, pail, or hose. Check your irrigation system regularly; repair any leaks, clogs, or breaks; and make sure all sprinklers are irrigating your plants, not the sidewalk. Florida law requires a working rain shut-off device or switch on any automatic irrigation system installed after May 1, 1991.
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6 . M a n a g e Ya r d P e s t s Responsibly
Fertilize according to UF/IFAS recommended rates and application timings to prevent leaching—fertilizer leaking down through the soil rather than being absorbed by plant roots. Look for fertilizers with slow-release nitrogen and little or no phosphorous. Never fertilize within 10 feet of any water body, and don’t fertilize before a heavy rain. If you spill fertilizer on the lawn or on a sidewalk or driveway, sweep it up and put it back in the bag. Avoid “weed and feed” products that contain both fertilizers and herbicides, as these can damage some plants. Always follow the fertilizer label directions 4 Mulch.
C onc e r ns for hu man and environmental health have led scientists to recommend Integrated Pest Management (IPM), a strategy that helps gardeners manage pests with as few chemicals as possible. To prevent disease and insect outbreaks, select pest-resistant plants and put them in suitable locations. Use appropriate amounts of water and fertilizer, and mow grass at its proper height. When problems do arise, remove the affected leaves or plant parts, or pick the insects off by hand. Spot-treat only, rather than blanket spraying, and use selective rather than broad-spectrum insecticides. Always read and follow insecticide label instructions. 7. Recycle Yard Waste
Mulch helps retain soil moisture, protects plants, and inhibits weed growth. It gives your landscape a neat, uniform appearance and is a great Florida-Friendly choice for hard-tomow slopes and shady spots. Keep a 2to 3-inch-deep layer of mulch on plant beds. Always leave at least 2 inches of space around tree trunks to prevent rot. Be sure to choose sustainably harvested mulch like melaleuca, pine straw, or eucalyptus. The FloridaFriendly Landscaping Program does not recommend the use of cypress mulch, as its origins may be difficult to determine. 5. Attract Wildlife
Animals have trouble living in today’s heavily urbanized landscape. By providing food, water, and shelter for birds, butterflies, bats, and others, you can help these displaced Floridians while bringing beauty and benefits to your home landscape. Select plants with seeds, fruit, foliage, flowers, or berries that animals can eat. Supply water, such as a rain garden or bird bath. Reducing insecticide use can be good for you and many animals and beneficial insects. They eat pests and help pollinate your flowers!
Landscape maintenance activities like mowing, pruning, and raking generate yard waste that you can recycle to save money. Try composting, combining “green” (nitrogen-rich) and “brown” (carbonrich) materials, such as grass clippings, weeds, plant trimmings, egg shells, coffee grounds, tea bags, twigs and branches, pine needles, corncobs, and shredded cardboard. Turn or stir the pile as you build it, and add water so microorganisms can break down the material, but make sure you cover the pile to protect it from rain. Add this nutrient-rich mixture to your soil and enjoy the benefits: looser soil with greater water-holding capacity and increased fertility. 8. Reduce Storm Water Runoff
F l o r i d a’s w a t e r w a y s a r e vulnerable to everything we put on our home landscapes. Fertilizers and pesticides can leach through the soil or run off into storm drains. Along with landscape debris and eroded soil, these can wreak havoc on our water quality and the fragile ecosystems our water resources support. FloridaFriendly Landscaping seeks to retain
and use as much of the rainfall and irrigation water that lands on our home landscapes as possible. Creating shallow rain gardens, or shaping the earth on slopes with berms (rises) and swales (dips), can help slow runoff from heavy rains and allow the water time to soak into the ground. Make sure your downspout is pointed into the garden, not towards a sidewalk or driveway. 9. Protect the Waterfront
Florida boasts over 10,000 miles of rivers and streams, about 7,800 lakes, more than 700 freshwater springs, and the U.S.’s second-longest coastline. Even if you don’t live immediately on one of these water bodies, you do live in what’s known as a watershed (a drainage area). What you do in your home landscape has much furtherreaching consequences than you might think. One of the most important steps you can take to protect any water body is maintaining a 10-foot “maintenance-free zone” around it. Do not mow, fertilize, or use pesticides in this zone. Don’t let any grass clippings or pet wastes get into the water, as these carry nutrients and harmful bacteria. Work with your neighbors or homeowner association to make your storm water pond a Florida-Friendly neighborhood amenity. Conclusion Your Community Association is proceeding with a pilot project to convert two medians in front of the Community Association offices to Florida Friendly this summer (2013). This will be done in conjunction with Hillsborough County grants and assistance and cooperation from the builder, Minto in the preparation of the soil and planting. The object will be to demonstrate what can happen with improved appearance and cost reduction. Photo credits: Audrey Durr, Michael Dukes, Fred Fishel, Ed Gilman, Lyle Buss. References: livinggreen.ifas.ufl. edu/landscaping/xeriscaping.htm; fyn.ifas.ufl.edu/homeowners/nine_ principles.htm.
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The event that many of us at Freedom Plaza and greater Sun City Center have been waiting for is coming soon! Grab your hat and spurs and your best gal and hurry on down to the Freedom Plaza auditorium. “The Best Little Horse Town in Texas” will be on stage September 16, 17 and 18. Peggy Burgess, Resident Programs Assistant, has written, directed and produced another winner. This show will be part of the celebration of the 21st Anniversary of Freedom Plaza, the Brookdale Senior Living Community in Sun City Center. The new production of “Freedom Frolics” promises to be just as entertaining as the beloved Frolics of the last 20 years. Providing an evening of pure comedic fun, the creative and talented Peggy Burgess has once again worked her magic. Don’t miss the shenanigans as the regulars of the Poison Pit Saloon take the stage. Enjoy Miss Kitty’s kittens, all of whom live above the Saloon, as they make their stunning appearance. You will recognize legends of the old west as they meander in and out of the Poison Pit. Tickets for the September 16 dress rehearsal and 17, 18 performances are $10 per and go on sale September 2 at Freedom Plaza. Stop by the ticket table in the Plaza Atrium, Monday thru Friday, the weeks of September 2–6 and September 9–13 between the hours of 11 a.m.–1 p.m. and 4–6 p.m. If you wish, you may send a check to reserve tickets. Send check to: Freedom Plaza, 1010 American Eagle Blvd., Sun City Center, 33573, Attention Debbie Frost. Make the check out to: Freedom Plaza Scholarship Fund. The reserved tickets may be picked up at the “WILL Call” table in the Plaza Atrium after 6:30 pm prior to all performances. Doors open at 7 p.m. Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. For more information please call Resident Programs office at (813) 642-1213 or 642-1215. The Dance Club of Freedom Plaza’s monthly event will be Thursday, September 19. Grab your partner and join in the fun, 7 to 9:30 p.m. The public is invited and there will be a cash bar. Since “The Best Little Horse Town in Texas” would be over, seems only fittin’ that the western theme be continued. “Denim and Diamonds” is the order of the night. Yee Hah! Cowboys, find a little filly, kick up your heels and enjoy the evening. About five years ago, Freedom Plaza took the lead in bringing the Walk to End Alzheimer’s back to Sun City Center. Residents here give generously to this special cause. Not just on the Walk but also during the year. The Dance Club, meeting monthly, regularly has a raffle. Tickets are $10 and all proceeds go to Alzheimer’s. Resident Programs treated the residents to another fundraiser, the Dessert Auction, an annual event. Gift baskets and homemade desserts, donated by the Associates, were put on display in the Plaza Atrium on the morning of August 8. That afternoon found many residents attending the auction/sale of all the goodies. With lively bidding (several items sold for over $200 each) the grand total for the benefit of the Alzheimer’s foundation was $2,860. Wow! Good show, Freedom Plaza residents and associates.
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Taken at Junius Ponds Cabins and Campgrounds, Phelps, New York. Pictured left to right are Carol and Jim Krieger (Bluewater Dr), Harold Dadson (Fordham) and owner of the campground. On the right are Fran and Mike Carlini, living on Linger Lane.
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Golf League Results, Pictures and More
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Hogans League Cont’d. - 6 Skins. Low-net: Mike McClintic – 56; Low-gross: Mike McClintic – 77. Birds: Mike McClintic - #12 Par 4 and Ron Leombruno - #4 Par 3.
Hogans League of Sun City Center and Kings Point July 31: Sandpiper Palms-Oaks, H-Skins: 1st Place: Burt Easter - 3 Skins; 2 nd Place: Bob Jacobs - 2 Skins. Low-net: Burt Easter – 68; Low-gross: Bob Jacobs – 87. Birds: Bob Jacobs - #14 Par 3 and #18 Par 5. August 3: Sandpiper: Oaks – Lakes, H-Skins: 1st Place: Rich Lucidi - 3 Skins; 2nd Place: Joe DeFelice and Don Mowry - Tied at 2 Skins. Lownet: Rich Lucidi – 67; Low-gross: Don Mowry – 91. Birds: Don Mowry - #6 Par 4.
Left to Right: Mike McClintic and Ron Leombruno
August 14: Sandpiper Lakes – Palms, H-Skins: 1st Place: Burt Easter - 3 Skins; 2nd Place: Rich Lucidi and August 7: Sandpiper Palms – Oaks, Hank Smythe - Tied at 2 Skins. LowH-Skins: 1st Place: Charlie Brown net: Hank Smythe – 66; Low-gross: - 7 Skins; 2nd Place: Rich Lucidi - 4 Burt Easter – 92. Birds: Burt Easter Skins. Low-net: Rich Lucidi – 68; - #12 Par 4 and Charlie Brown - #17 Low-gross: Rich Lucidi – 94. Par 3. August 10: Sandpiper Palms – Oaks, A-Skins: 1st Place: Rich Lucidi, Don Mowry, and Bob Jacobs - Tied at 2 Skins. Low-net: Bob Jacobs – 66; Low-gross: Bob Jacobs – 82. Birds: Rich Lucidi - #5 Par 4; Don Mowry - #5 Par5 Par 4; Bob Jacobs - #5 Par 4; and Mike Brock - #3 Par 4.
Left to Right: Burt Easter, Hank Smythe, Charlie Brown, and Burt Easter
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July 25: Scotch Twosome: 1st 8/2: Scramble: 1st Place Jane Boccieri, Place Geri Towers & Doris Zellers Pat Conklin, Tee Bomba. 67; 2nd Place Joann Edwards & Pat 8/9: Throw Out worst hole: 1st Place Johnson 72. Flight 1- Jane Boccieri. 1 st Place August 1: T’s & F’s ... low gross/low Flight 2 Claudia Woolley. 1st Place net: A FLIGHT Gloria Nunn 36 Low Flight 3 Kathy Boccier.i Gross; Claudia Woolley 31 Low Net. B FLIGHT Pat Johnson 41 Low Scepter Gross; JoAnn Edwards 29.5 Low Net. Men C & D FLIGHTS Mary Merrill 41 Low Gross; Doris Zellers 26 Low Net. 7/22: 1-2-3: 1st Place Tim Bugbee, Dick Green, John Lyons, Bob Nevin. August 8: Florida Scramble: 1st place Jane Fisher/Mary Klopp/Mary 7/29: Low Gross/Low Net: 1st Place Merrill 61; 2nd place Connie Holl/ Gross Flight 1 Dick Jackson; 1st Place Nancy Mast/Jan Sherburne 67. Net Flight 1 Phil Lemasters. 1st Place Gross Flight 2 Bill Barker; 1st Place Net Flight 2 Joe Pardo. 1st Place Gross Flight 3 Bill Humes; 1st Place Net Flight 3 Bruce Cook. 8/5: 2 Best Balls: 1st Place Fletcher Jerry Barrett, Cliff Buck, John Lyons, Bob Nevin.
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8/12: 1-2-3 Continuum: 1st Place- Bill 7/22: Low Gross/Low Net: 1 Place Yost, Paul Gorney, Rick Nowak, Steve Gross Flight 1 Marvin Barnes; 1st Cooper. Place Net Flight 1 Dick Holgate. 1st Place Gross Flight 2 Fred Mayes; Ladies 18 holes 1st Place Net Flight 2 Vince Pirone. 7/16: Oddity: 1st Place Flight 1 Liz 1st Place Gross Flight 3 Bob Bryan; Lewis, Judy Fenwick. 1st Place Flight 1st Place Net Flight 3 Neal Spontak, 2 Helen Adams. Jerry Sandusky. 7/23: Throw Out 1 Par 5 each side: 7/29: Scramble: 1st Place Flight 1- Vid st 1 Place Flight 1 Paula Jimaki. 1st Valiusaitis, George Fenwick, George Place Flight 2 Carolyn Clark. 1st Place Krauss, David Gerow. 1st Place Flight Flight 3 Bobbie Ulbrich. 2- Vince Pirone, Fred Mayes, Dan Waldman, Mike Sekol. 7/30: Pick Your partner: 1st Place Flight 1 Liz Lewis & Judy Fenwick. 8/5: 1 Best Ball: 1st Place Flight 1- Bill st 1 Place Flight 2 Ernie Stone & Joan Fitzhugh, Ralph Fuente, Jim Lahti. Richardson. 1st Place Flight 2- Fred Mayes, Vince Pirone, Cliff Ryan, Jay Wildasin. 8/6: 2 BB (1 gross, 1 net): 1st Place Chris Sparks, Paula Jimaki, Joan 8/12: 2 Best Balls: 1st Place Flight 1Richardson, Bobbie Ulbric.h George Fenwick, Al Schickadenz, Jim McClafferty. 1st Place Flight 2-Vince 8/13: Best 9: 1st Place Flight 1 Judie Pirone, Sammy Sammuelson, Dan Schafers. 1 st Place Flight 2 Carol Waldman. Salowitz. st
July 17: Throw out one hole, Front and Back: Flt 1 Kathi Nicolay 1st 57; Jan Harding 2nd 59. Flt 2 Sarah Left to Right: Joe DeFelice, Rich Chambers 1st tie 60; Jana Roberts 1st Lucidi, Don Mowry, Bob Jacobs, tie 60, Jodie Allison 1st tie 60. Flt 3 18 Hole Ladies Mike Brock, and Charlie Brown Lucille Lanese 1st 61. Flt 4 Alice 7/26: Low Net: 1st Place- Ollie Keller. August 10: Freedom Fairways, Friedlein 1st tie 61, Nancy Cleary 1st 8/2: Better 9 ½ Handicap: 1st PlaceH-Skins: 1st Place: Mike McClintic tie 61. Ruth Gaughf. - 7 Skins; 2nd Place: Ron Leombruno July 24: Low Gross/Low Net : Flt1 Kathi Nicolay 1st Low Gross 87; Kim 9 Hole Ladies Hogans League Roush 1st Low Net 70; Phyllis Taylor September Schedule st 2nd Low Net 74. Flt 2 Lynn Noyes 7/19: Lagging: 1 Place Flight 1- June st Date Day Course 1st Low Gross 99; Lolita Johnson 1st Krueger. 1 Place Flight 2 Terry st 9/4 Wed Sandpiper Low Net 71. Flt 3 Judy Taylor 1st Low Wynne. 1 Place Flight 3 Mary 9/6 Fri Summerfield Gross 98; Timi Pratt 1st Low Net 77. McClafferty. 9/7 Sat Freedom Fairways Flt 4 Donna Gardner 1st Low Gross 7/26: Tee to Green: 1st Place Flight Sat Sandpiper 110; Laura Horwath 1st Low Net 73; 1- June Krueger. 1st Place Flight 2 9/11 Wed Sandpiper Joyce Shade 2nd Low Net tie 77, Alice Lorraine Fritzel. 1st Place Flight 3 9/13 Fri Summerfield Friedlein 2nd Low Net tie 77. Kathy Boccieri. 9/14 Sat Freedom Fairways July 31: Low Net: Flt 1 Mary Jane Sat Sandpiper Stutz 1st 70; Anita Ciota 2nd 71. 9/18 Wed Sandpiper Notice to All Sports 9/20 Fri Summerfield Flt2 Hazel Winklmann 1st 73; Lolita 9/21 Sat Freedom Fairways Johnson 2nd 76. Flt3 Rose Huggard Teams Sat Sandpiper 1st 71; Judy Taylor 2nd 75. Flt 4 Alice Please send your results/ 9/25 Wed Sandpiper Friedlein 1st 75. schedules/news 9/27 Fri Summerfield to sccnews@verizon.net by the 9/28 Sat Freedom Fairways Sat Sandpiper 15th of each month.
Ladies 9 holes 7/16: Low Net: 1 st Place Marilyn Bugbee. 7/23: Low Net: 1 st Place Marilyn Bugbee. 7/30: Throw Out worst hole. 1st Place Ann Clark 8/6: Low Net: 1st Place Judy Huss. 8/13: Best 5 Holes: 1st Place Judy Huss.
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1 Place Flight 2 Kyle Creasy/John Durm/Dick Zak/Jerry Gibson. 1st Men Place Flight 3 Tim Beattie/King Slater/ 7/18: 2 Man Teams: 1st Place William Bobby Hall/Dave Dunnington and Jeff Clark/bill Stoces/Bob Belanger/ Pachler, Harold Geldbach. Roger Hall. 1st Place Flight 4 Joe 7/25: 4 Man Team: 1st Place C. Kim, Pardo/Vince Sortino/John Monck. Waler Wight, Michael Prach, Bob 1st Place Flight 5 Don Faron/Erma Faron/Kyle Rollins/Betty Rollins. 1st Keys. Place Flight 6 Debbie Lester/Linda 8/1: 1-2-3: 1st Place Ed Then, John Belanger/Joan Richardson/Carol Mader, Rocky Pucci, Bud Tolley. Salowitz. st
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Flight 3 Rosie Kintz 7/23: 2 Best Balls of 4: 1 st Place Flight 1 Kiyoko Ashendorf/Marion Stephens/Betty McLoone/Mary Naylor. 7/30: 1 on the Odd 2 on the Even: 1st Place Flight 1 Kiyoko Ashendorf/ Barbara Gaines/Beverly Heil/Erma Faron. 8/6: Team Quota Points: 1st Place Kiyoko Ashendorf/Marion Stephens/ Mary Naylor. 8/13: Individual Low Net: 1st Place Flight 1 Anne Skinner. 1st Place Flight 2 Maggie Jaccoi. 1st Place Flight 3 Betty McLoone. Couples
7/26: 2 Person Scramble: 1st Place st 8/6: Shamble: 1st Place Tie Annetta 7/29: 3-2-1 Best Ball: 1 Place King Flight 1 Vickie Breaugh/John Pucci, Lois Gluntz, Phyllis Wright Slater/Gene Scoppettuolo/Ken Breaugh. 1 st Place Flight 2 Sue Kovacik/Chuck Kovacik. and Sue Wyckoff, Judy Gillman, Jean Deragon/Stan Pearsall. Mooney. 8/5: Individual Quota: 1st Place Flight st 8/13: Individual: 1 st Place Sue 1 Chuck Kim. 1 Place Flight 2 Stan Pearsall. Wyckoff. Renaissance Saddlebrook Road Trip
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Mike Almaguer won first place in an FSGA one-day event at Celebration Golf Club in Celebration, FL.
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Several SCC Golfers Find Success on the Road
On the road again, on July 30, Gene Newby and Mike Almaguer played in a two-man scramble at Northdale Golf and Tennis Club. They tied for first place in the gross division by shooting an 8 under par round, hitting every fairway and every green in regulation. They also won one of three gross skins. The pair of SCC golfers have been honing their skills by playing in several Florida State Golf Association oneday events. It enables them to play different courses than their home course of Scepter, under competitive pressure. Four SCC Scepter members competed in the FSGA One Day event at Celebration Golf Club in Celebration, Florida. The tournament had several flights: gross 6,570 yards, under 50 years old-6,570 yards, 50-64 years old-6,150 yards and 65+ 5,800 yards. Mike Almaguer and Gene Newby competed in the Gross division while David Brown was in the 50-64 division and Roy Caudill participated in the 65+ group. Mike Almaguer placed 1st shooting a gross 72, Gene Newby was 5th with a 78. Roy Caudill placed 4th in the 65+ division carding a 76. Sun City Center still has players that can compete in open play with any age. —Michael J. Almaguer
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Swim Dancers Prepare for 2014 Show
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SCC Residents Compete at National Senior Games
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Swim Dancers form a float circle.
Nancy Williams, tennis singles 65-69 at Cleveland Convention Center registration during the 2013 National Senior Games. Volleyball courts are in the background where several SCC players participated. Over 11,000 athletes ages 50 - 101, along with their families and friends totaling 30,000 came to the 2013 games played Jul 19-Aug 1around the Cleveland area. Athletes competed in archery, badminton, basketball, bowling, cycling, golf, horseshoes, pickleball, softball, race walk, racquetball, road race, shuffleboard, swimming, table tennis, tennis, track & field, triathlon & volleyball. The National Senior Games are held every two years at different locations all over the country, and athletes competing at the national level this year qualified at a state and local competition in 2012. The local Tampa Bay games for 2013 will be held in October at various venues.
There’s Room for You! If you enjoy swimming, don’t mind getting your face wet and can feel the rhythm, why not try a practice session with the Sun City Center Swim Dancers? This is a team of women learning and using the skills of synchronized swimming together to various types of music. No! It is not exactly what you have seen if you watched the Olympics! Our local team consists of swimmers from age 55 to ?? —many have had synchronized skills in their “other” life and are willing and able to share their knowledge. The team swims three times a week, but realizing all SCC busy activities, a team member need only to choose one of the swim times. The pool practice times are Monday and Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. or Friday morning at 7:30 a.m. If you have questions, please call Susan Muise at 633-2479.
Retail Hours for Nearly New Shop
Beginning in September, the Nearly New Shop, located at 1515 SR 674 (Sun City Plaza) behind the Bon Worth Store, will be open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m.-noon. Donations can be dropped off between the hours of 7 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Arrangements for large items to be dropped can be made by calling 813-642-9099. —Janet M. Odell
Table Tennis Players Win Medals at Nationals Audrey Columbia and Bob Johnson represented the John Donnelly Table Tennis Club of Sun City Center at the Nationals in Cleveland, OH. The table tennis portion of the Senior National Games were held from July 28 -31. Audrey was the silver medal winner in women’s singles and Bob was the gold medal winner in mixed doubles. Congratulations to both!
Tampa Bay Senior Games The 2013 Tampa Bay Senior Games will be held Oct. 7 - Oct. 18. Participation is open to those ages 50 or older as of Dec. 31 of the current year. Registration information will be posted here in the upcoming months. The games feature two weeks of competition in various activities, such as basketball, billiards, bowling, cribbage, dominoes, golf, hobby show, pickleball, pinochle, swimming, table tennis, talent showcase, tennis, and track and field. New events this year include softball and corn hole. The Tampa Bay Senior Games are hosted by the Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department, Hillsborough County Family and Aging Services, City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department, and Temple Terrace Leisure Services. Online registration, new this year, began on July 15. Go to the county website: hillsboroughcounty.org, click on Parks and Rec, click on Senior Games. For additional information on the Tampa Bay Senior Games, contact Mary Clements Fowler, Parks, Recreation and Conservation, 813-635-3519.
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SCC Security Patrol Purchases New Fleet Vehicles
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Security Patrol School Supply Drive a Success
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Chief Bob Powers presents a check to Reddick Elementary Social Worker Marilyn Terrelonge as Reddick students give a ‘thumbs up’ for the donated school supplies. Front row (l-r): Reddick students Natalia Cotto, Johanna Valdez, John Duran; Maritza Vega. Second row (l-r): Patrol Deputy Chief Martha Finley, Chief of Patrol Bob Powers, Reddick Social Worker Marilyn Terrelonge, SCC Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Dana Dittmar, Patrol Board President Karen Ryan. By Uta Kuhn The Sun City Center Security Patrol, under the direction of Chief Bob Powers, held its first annual school supply drive for elementary school children in need of supplies for the upcoming year. Powers selected Reddick Elementary to be the recipient of this year’s drive and donation boxes were delivered to Reddick Social Worker Marilyn Terrelonge and students on August 16. “Reddick Elementary School in Wimauma has fallen through the cracks when it comes to funding support,” said Powers. “The SCC Security Patrol wanted to reach out to make sure every student who has a need for classroom supplies receives them.” Powers said he was impressed and grateful for the generosity of Sun City Center and Kings Point residents. The Patrol school supply drive ran for one month and netted over two dozen large boxes filled with school supplies such as backpacks, writing tablets, pens, pencils, paper, erasers, crayons and a check for $164.
At Powers’ request, area businesses joined the school supply drive and placed donation boxes in lobbies. The SCC Chamber of Commerce was the main drop-off point for business donations. The Chamber collected so many items that supplies had to be dropped off weekly at the Patrol office. “To assist children in need to advance their education because they will have the necessary school supplies, should inspire everyone who made a donation. Together with the support from our Patrol volunteers, and the cooperation from our area businesses, they should realize that they have made a difference in these students lives and should be applauded,” said Karen Ryan, Security Patrol board president. Powers is currently planning next year’s school supply drive with the hopes of expanding to other area schools in need and to lengthen the school supply drive to more than one month.
Panzners, Wurmnests Named Patrol Volunteers of the Month
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The Sun City Center Security Patrol has named Bill and Kathleen Panzner and Louis and Carol Wurmnest Volunteers of the Month for August. Suppose you had an understanding boss who, when you asked for time off to recover from major surgery, said “Don’t worry. Take all the time you need. Your job
will be waiting for you when you’re ready.” As far as the Panzners are concerned, that’s what it’s like volunteering for the Security Patrol. They appreciated the flexibility after some hospitalizations, and the fact when something like illness comes up, the Patrol takes care of getting a substitute.
Three 2014 Jeep Patriots become the new fleet vehicles for the Security Patrol. By Uta Kuhn not refuse,” said Board President The Sun City Center Security Karen Ryan. Patrol purchased three 2014 Jeep The new Patriots are on the Patriots in July to replace the patrol’s road with new decals provided by out of warranty Ford Escapes. Patrol the Sheriff ’s Office. “We are grateful Chief Bob Powers and the Patrol’s to District IV of the Sheriff ’s office board of directors agreed to pursue for providing and placing the decals cost-effective vehicles with extended on our fleet at no cost to the patrol. warranties to cover the life of the fleet This saved us an enormous amount vehicles. of money,” said Powers. Powers and Assistant Chief In the near future, Powers Richard Huff located the 2014 plans to cut the fleet to four vehicles, Patriots from Wells Motor Company three SUV’s and a mid-size sedan. in Avon Park, FL. The cost for Currently, the captain of the day has the three 2014 Jeep Patriots was the use of one vehicle and Powers kept down due to the trades of the believes that all patrol cars should Escapes and manufacturer rebates. be on the road patrolling the area. The warranty covers at least two to “With having four vehicles on the three years of patrol driving. With road patrolling, our area will be board approval, the vehicles were more secure and our visibility may purchased and delivered in late July. deter any crime within Sun City “ The b oard felt the cost Center, not to mention having one effectiveness of purchasing new less vehicle to expend money on,” vehicles together with an outstanding Powers said. warranty was an offer which we could The Panzners have racked up 18 years as Patrol volunteers, joining when someone from their bowling group recruited them. When they were first moving here, their real estate agent praised the Patrol. Currently Bill drives and Kathleen dispatches for Team 13. Kathleen always reads the dispatch logs for the prior month to learn all that has been happening. The Wurmnests remember the time they were on patrol and saw a woman who had been walking her dog and fell. They summoned the Emergency Squad and stayed with the woman until help arrived. They even arranged to take the dog to her house. As members of Team 31, they know what it’s like to work New Year’s Eve and Halloween. In fact, one Halloween they had just completed their shift and were headed home. They saw a group of teenagers in a truck who were ringing doorbells. After observing the activity, they called it in. After all, as most Sun City Center residents have learned, there is virtually no trick-or-treat activity here. But they like to volunteer. For example, Carol – a former computer programmer and tax preparer – does taxes on a volunteer basis and has also been on her homeowners’ board. The Wurmnests joined the Patrol in 2000 after a neighbor recruited them. Now they encourage others to sign up.
Security Patrol Group Night Set for Rays Game It will be out to the ballpark September 10 when the Sun City Center Security Patrol enjoys a group night at Tropicana Field to watch the Rays battle the Boston Red Socks. The Patrol has obtained a special deal on baseline box tickets. They ordinarily sell for $29, but will be available for $20. In addition, $5 of each ticket will be donated to the Patrol. When the Rays beat the Red Sox and moved into first place in the American League East in late July, rivalry between the two teams heated up with fans posting a constant stream of messages on Twitter. “It should be a great game, whether you’re a Boston transplant sticking with the home team or someone who has adopted the Rays,” said Chief of Patrol Bob Powers. Anyone interested, not just Patrol members, may buy tickets. Deadline for ordering is September 3. Phone Barbara or Donna at 813642-2020. Bus transportation to and from the game will also be available for $15 a person.
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Lock it up & don’t leave it out With Deputy Jason Castillo We’ve spoken before in this space about crimes o f o p p o r t u n i t y. Many c r i m i n a ls are relatively lazy, and they look for the path of least resistance. This usually means open or unlocked doors. For example, recently in our community there have been several vehicle burglaries. In these specific cases in our example, the perpetrators had been seen walking through neighborhoods, simply checking car doors as they passed by. If they found one open they would simply slip into the car and grab whatever valuables were in plain sight. You may not think people would be so brazen in our communities, but these crimes are often perpetrated in plain sight in the light of day. The victims in these cases did nothing to attract attention. They just failed to lock their car doors. Maybe they assumed it was “okay” to leave them unlocked. After all, we live in a relatively “safe” neighborhood. Perhaps they just had to “run back inside” for a moment. It does not take
very long for an opportunistic thief to slip in and grab what he or she can. Consider this… What would happen if you just slipped inside for a moment and the phone rang or you decided to take care of “one little thing” before heading back out again? Suddenly, your quick trip inside might end up being a few minutes. Plenty of time to come out and find your purse or other valuables gone.
may not mean out of danger, but, as we said in the beginning of this article, thieves can be lazy, looking for obvious or easy targets. Don’t Miss this month’s Crime Awareness Briefings
I will be at the Kings Point Fiber Arts room at 1900 Clubhouse Drive on Tuesday, September 10 at 1 p.m. I will be at the American Momentum Bank at 131 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. in SCC on Wednesday, September 18 at Of special interests to these 2 p.m. Hope to see you there. We will be discussing Level types of thieves are electronic devices One crime in the area and answering such as phones, tablets and portable GPS units. If you have or use any of resident questions and concerns. In these electronic devices or any other subsequent months these meetings valuables—be sure to lock them up will continue to be held in Kings or stash them out of sight when you Point on the second Tuesday of the leave your car. Even if you lock it month and in SCC on the third up, a thief will not mind breaking Wednesday. a window to steal it. Out of sight Be safe out there!
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The Monday Movies will normally show two movies each month in the Rollins Theater at 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays. Dates and times may change as required. Seating is limited to 200 per showing and is reserved for current Sun City Center Community Association members and guests who present an up-to-date member/guest card or yellow ID badge.
Learn to write a family history for your kids and grandkids that they will actually read by taking the course called “Write Your Life Story” at Hillsborough Community College’s South Shore campus in Ruskin. Joan Shalleck has been teaching this popular Life Long Learning non-credit course for nine years. You’ll write about your childhood, education, careers, loves, triumphs and losses in eight morning sessions beginning Friday, September September 9 27, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. You must register in advance and class size is limited. To learn more about the course and to register, call 813-259-6010 or go online to tinyurl.com/27b4bxg. —Joan Shalleck
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AIRFARE INCLUDED! Dublin, Kilkenny, Wicklow Mountains, Waterford crystal factory & Blarney Castle. Ring of Kerry, BUS INCLUDED! Dingle Peninsula, Limerick and the Smoky and Blue Ridge Mountains Village of Bunratty during peak foliage season. Plus enjoy a trip to Dollywood Theme Park! 9 FLORIDA OFFICES: Ft Myers • Lakeland • Largo Ocala • Port Charlotte • Sarasota Sun City Center • Venice • The Villages
AIRFARE INCLUDED! Princess cruise sailing from Los Angeles to Hilo, Kauai, Bora Bora, Tahiti, Western Samoa, American Samoa, Moorea, Maui and more!
COSTA RICA HUB & SPOKE NATIONAL PARKS 8 DAYS ....................................... from $899 & CALIFORNIA COAST AIR INCLUDED! Leisurely experience to Central America. 8 DAYS ....................................... from $999 San Jose, Mountain village of Sarchi, Tortuguero, National Park, and Caribbean cruise, Manuel Antonio National Park
DREAM DESTINATIONS BRANSON SHOWS AIRFARE AND/OR BUS INCLUDED 9 DAYS ...........................from $999
HAWAII TAHITI CRUISE 30 DAYS ........................from $3,599
AIRFARE INCLUDED Escorted Tour of Death Valley, Reno & Lake Tahoe, Gold Rush, Yosemite to San Francisco. ADD 5 Day Tour of CA Coast & Big Sur $499.
HUB & SPOKE TOURS 8 - 15 DAYS ................. from $899
AIRFARE INCLUDED! MOST MEALS INCLUDED! Choice of Ireland, Springtime in the Alps, Switzerland, Italy, Costa Rica, New England and more!
TRANSATLANTICS 16 - 31 DAYS .........from $1499 AIR INCLUDED
Choice of Ships: Carnival, Holland, Celebrity, Royal Caribbean, NCL, Princess, MSC. Sail from England. Italy. Spain. AND MORE! CALL TODAY!
WASHINGTON & WILLIAMSBURG 8 DAYS .................from $799 BUS INCLUDED!
Washington & Williamsburg. Enjoy the best of spring for the National Cherry Blossom Festival & RESERVED SEATS for Parade.
NEW ENGLAND HUB & SPOKE 11 DAYS ........................... from $999
Join us for our monthly Travel Club Meetings for Special tips and deals that only our members receive! Call your local Legendary Journeys office to sign-up for our travel club and start your journey today!
NEXT MEETING Kings Point Clubhouse
Sept 8th at 2:00 PM MEMBERS FREE - GUESTS $5.00
AIRFARE INCLUDED! Fall Foliage at its best! Unpack once at the mountain resort of Killington and enjoy the best of New England Fall Colors.
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