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COVID-19 Community Update
Review this important information about COVID-19 responses from local, state, and federal agencies. Subject to change as official response shifts. At press time, several counties and municipalities around the state had enacted some version of a “safer at home” or “stay at home” order. From Hillsborough County Emergency Management Hillsborough County has issued a “Safer-At-Home” order to help prevent the further spread of COVID-19. This applies to all residents within Hillsborough County. Residents do not require a pass or a letter to show to authorities. All residents are directed to stay at home as much as possible, except in those circumstances outlined below. Under this order, residents may: Go to the grocery, convenience or warehouse store. Commute to and from work if your employer is an essential business or has ensured you can maintain at least 6 feet from your co-workers or customers. Go to the pharmacy or other medical establishments
to pick up medications and other healthcare necessities. Go to medical appointments. Go to a restaurant for take-out or drivethru. Care for or support a friend or family member in need. Take a walk, run, or exercise outside, just remember to practice social distancing. Walk your pets or take them to the vet. There are some additional exceptions to the order. For more information, visit “www.hillsboroughcounty. org” and search keyword “Safer at home” Hillsborough County Schools Remain closed until at least April 15. Florida Department of Health The Florida Department of Health is working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to monitor the current outbreak of COVID-19 and is working to ensure the most up-to-date CDC guidance is disseminated to the public. Please visit their COVID-19 webpage “FloridaHealth.gov/ COVID-19”. This remains the best and most up-to-date resource
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Important Information from the CDC
Older adults and people who have severe underlying chronic medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness. Please consult with your health care provider about additional steps you may be able to take to protect yourself. If You Are Sick If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever and symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing, call your healthcare provider for medical advice. There are some rumors going around saying, if you have symptoms, it’s “already too late.” THIS IS FALSE! If you have symptoms, contact your doctor immediately. Symptoms The following symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure: • Fever • Cough • Shortness of breath. Prevention & Protection The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.
The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet) through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Take steps to protect yourself Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Wear a facemask if you are sick. If you are not sick, you do not need to wear a facemask unless you are caring for someone who is sick. For suggestions on disinfecting, prevention, protection, and ways to make your own cleaner if name brands are sold out, visit “www.cdc.gov/coronavirus”.
“Don’t Give Them One Red Cent!” Highlights of the Elder Care Summit
By Bob Sanchez On March 2, about 350 people heard Attorney General William Barr and other federal and state officials speak about the protection of senior citizens. “Cold-blooded fraudsters” constantly look for new ways to prey on the unsuspecting, Barr said, with fraud increasing exponentially since 2013. In 2019, the Justice Department conducted the largest elder care sweep ever and caught over 400 defendants. Because “money mules” take your money and transfer it overseas, the
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Administration’s Transnational Strike Force uses criminal and civil tools to stop them. Barr announced a National Nursing Home Initiative to end physical abuse in places like nursing homes. The goal is to “bring justice, shame and embarrassment” to anyone who harms or cheats the elderly. Presidential counselor Kellyanne Conway spoke about the 2018 Senior Safe Act, designed to ferret out fraud and abuse and make it easier to freeze or seize fraudsters’ assets. Assistant Attorney General Jody Hunt said that the Department of Justice has shut down carriers for many robocallers, who easily create spoof phone numbers and emails, whose goal is so
often to rob people of their life savings. Stating that many seniors are “sitting ducks for scammers that want to take your money,” Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody stressed the need for a cyber fraud team in Florida. If anyone asks you to pay an alleged debt only via credit card or gift cards, never do it. If you see anyone else buying gift cards in bulk, speak up. Someone is cheating them. A panel discussion brought matters to a deeply personal level. A fraud victim named Donny Cato spoke in detail about his loss. When he tried to sell his five timeshares, an attorney called him to say he was being cheated and should file a
Don’t hang on, hang up! See www.fcc.gov/spoofing Stop unwanted robocalls: www.fcc.gov/robocalls Seniors vs Crime: 1-800-203-3099 Seniorsvscrime.com Report abuse: 1-800-96-ABUSE Florida long-term care Ombudsman: ombudsman.myflorida.com Find help or report abuse: Elderjustice.gov Victim Connect Hotline: 1-855-4VICTIM (1-855-484-2846) National Elder Fraud Hotline 1-833-372-8311 lawsuit, but the attorney himself was the criminal. Presented with official-looking false documents, smooth talk, and the illusion that the attorney had other colleagues, Cato failed to check the man ’s credentials. The legal work would be free, but the lawyer said Cato just had to pay court costs. He was frequently told that if he didn’t pay more, he’d lose everything. Cato was going to receive a $517,000 settlement. At the end, he’d paid $449,000 in fees and lost everything he owned. “I was a fool,” he said. “Man, I don’t have nothing left except God, my wife, and my children… Know who you’re doing business with and don’t give them one red cent” until you do.
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Life As We Know It
By E. Adam Porter, Editor One thousand feet above the Fryar Drop Zone, the sky fills with deployed canvas. The crowd below cheers. Cameras flash, and smartphones film the final jump for the U.S. Airborne class graduating on March 20, 2020. Back on terra firma, these newlyminted Airborne soldiers move into formation and march to the parade ground, where they are welcomed by enthusiastic family members eager to pin on the wings that are the emblem of this singular achievement. Second and third generation Airborne soldiers receive priority, as their parents and grandparents who served before them come forward to bestow the physical representation of their legacy. Then, other names are called. Mothers, fathers, siblings, and friends advance in small groups to greet their soldiers and pin on their wings. At their turn, four people step from the crowd, two adults and two small children running ahead to greet their big brother across the field. They come together, and Mom reaches up, tears in her eyes, pinning wings on her eldest boy, knowing they will have only one day together until he moves on to his next duty station, where there will be more training and, perhaps, a deployment across an ocean. Another deployment. All across the parade field, this scene repeats. Handshakes, hugs, words of appreciation, congratulations, and pride. Little brothers and sisters fling their arms around their heroes, peppering them with questions: How does it feel to jump? What was it like up in the sky? Are you going to war? So many questions… I stand back and watch the scene, my eyes full of pride, marveling once again at the man my eldest son has become. Poised, confident, and squared away. I blink back tears, and the scene blurs, shimmers… and disappears. Because it never happened. Instead, the coveted wings were passed out in an informal setting, just a few soldiers and NCOs, freshly scrubbed hands and tense expressions. All around them, life at Fort Benning was changing. And life outside the gates? Not a clue. No one had been allowed to leave for a week. Similar scenes have played out across the United States and across the world in recent weeks. The novel coronavirus has upended and suspended life as we know it. Memories that might have been made will never be. Walls where photos might have hung will remain empty, waiting for the next opportunity to experience something timeless. People who planned a fun spring break full of relaxation and family time are
in the hospital or sick at home. Others, hoping to avoid this fate are self-quarantining, trusting social media to offer some semblance of connection. Hotels are closed. Flights are canceled. Beach access has been roped off. Clubs, groups, businesses even entire states - have closed down all but “essential” services. Educators across the country are desperately trying to learn how to teach using technology they had never seen before yesterday, and parents are trying to figure out how to help their kids learn from home, when many of them have to return to work. Others have no work to return to. Stores, restaurants, service businesses, and many companies, large and small, have closed their doors, or they have found some kind of accommodation to make it worthwhile to keep the doors open. Curbside service, reduced hours, special sales, and the omnipresent “social distancing.” Life is definitely different these days. And, in that difference there is legitimate fear, understandable concern, and ample opportunity. With each day, medical professionals and infectious disease researchers are learning more about how to fight this silent, faceless menace. They have cautioned all of us to follow a few simple guidelines. Chief among these is, “Don’t panic.” Our infrastructure is sound, and no one benefits from a freaked-out populace acting as if the apocalypse is upon us. There are strange stories coming out of Thailand, footage of “gangs” of rival monkeys fighting in the streets over a single scrap of food. The tourists who generally keep them fat and happy are gone, and the monkeys are experiencing sudden scarcity of a kind they have never seen. Similar behavior has been observed in the toilet paper aisle at American grocers. We have to be better than that. Stores are getting new shipments almost daily. There is no need to hoard. American businesses like 3M (respirators) and GE (ventilators) are ramping up the manufacturing of key medical supplies. Large retailers are offering to hire laid-off or furloughed workers, so they can get products out faster, and those people have cash to pay their bills. If we look for it, there is good news out there, hope shining among the toxic cloud of fear, uncertainty, and disease. If we choose to take a collective breath, keep our heads, follow the simple suggestions from the CDC, and look out for each other, this will pass. Our community and this nation will likely operate differently for some time, and it will probably look different even once all this is over; but in the meantime, we all get to choose, individually and collectively, how Life in the Time of Covid-19 plays out. Already, examples of the right way to do this are all around us. People offering to pay for strangers’ groceries, sharing essentials, and reaching out to check on friends they have
not heard from in a while. Local musicians are playing impromptu concerts in their driveways. Members of groups, kept away from public facilities, meeting together on porches and patios, laughing and sharing stories. Step back, squint a bit, and it almost looks like life used to. Families and friends taking walks. Playing games and sharing meals. People discovering new
hobbies, dusting off old projects, and brushing up on forgotten skills. Person by person, house by house, community by community, we are all finding ways to come together and get through this. Life as we know it sure ain’t what any of us want it to be right now. The challenges and the risks are very real. All we can do is make the best of it. And maybe share a roll of toilet paper. Or two.
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NOTICE: Each community and club in Sun City Center and Kings Point has specific rules about membership and attendance. Unless specifically stated or posted, most venues, meetings and events hosted on the Community Association campus and in Kings Point require attendees to bring their SCC CA or KP ID or come with a resident member. When in doubt, contact the club in question - not the venue or association - prior to arrival. Thanks.
Ed’s Note: Due to the unpredictability of the response to COVID-19, any events listed here may be changed, postponed, or canceled. Before attending, contact event organizers.
Sun City Center Line Dance Lessons
Tuesdays at Community Hall on South Pebble Beach Beginners 6:30 p.m. Beyond Beginners 7:30 p.m. First lesson free. Additional lessons $2. Membership $22.
Computer Club Classes
Sign up online or in the Computer Lab, Atrium Building 12:30 to 5 p.m. SCC or KP members only. For cost and current schedule, stop by the computer lab, go online to www.scccomputerclub.org or email Pauline Baker at “paulinebaker864@gmail.com”
SCC Thursday Night Poker Thursdays from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Armstrong Room
Art Club in Sun City Center April Demo
Monday, April 20, at 1:15 p.m. Rollins Theater, North Campus, 970 Cherry Hills Drive Kevin Tobin will demonstrate a wide variety of Golden products, with a special focus on acrylics. Info: www.artclubofscc.com
SCC China Painters Excel at Florida State Fair
FL State Fair Adult Awards in Porcelain Painting is comprised of 18 different categories and is open to all china painters in the state of FL. This year there were13 painters from SCC, which was the largest group of painters, out of a field of 24 painters. SCC residents who took home awards included Martha Klos, Diana Young, Marion Stephens, Peg Kenny, Maureen Swaney, Barbara Petrosky, and Joyce Falandysz. Martha Klos won “Best of Show!”
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Wednesdays at 10 a.m. in the Heritage Room, SCC and KP residents only, $1 for guests. Schedule subject to change due to social distancing restrictions. If interested, contact Karen at 830.832.7402 or “Karen@kjgross.com” for full schedule and further information.
Veterans Photo Project
Saturday, April 18 from 10 to noon SCC Community Association members only. Photo Club Lab, Multi-purpose building All Community Association members who served honorably in any branch of the U.S. Military are eligible to have their photos taken for the Veterans Wall of Honor Project as shown in the Atrium. Call for appointment: Carol at 813.633.3500 by 1 p.m. April 17.
Celebrate Earth Day’s 50th Anniversary on the Nature Trails
Wednesday, April 22, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon Join the Sun City Center Audubon Club for a special 50th anniversary celebration on the Nature Trails. Activities will include a “Bird Lovers” walk with Master Birder Ray Webb, a “Tree Huggers” walk with Florida Master Naturalist Melanie Higgins, and a “Bugs and Blooms” walk with naturalist and photographer John Lampkin. Water and light refreshments will be provided. Info: www. sccaudubonclub.com.
Art Club Artist of the Month
The Art Club in Sun City Center Artist of the Month is Irina Davis. Her artwork will be showcased during April at the SCC Library, the SCC Information Center, La Boutique Salon, SCC Samaritan Services, Cadence Bank, Fiore’s Sunshine Cafe, Tampa Bay Family Physicians, and the Art Club Window.
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Traveling Home During the Outbreak
By Diane M. Loeffler Generations from now, everyone is going to be telling their “Coronavirus Story.” What kind of story will you, your children and your grandchildren be passing along to future generations? My story will be a positive one. When I first realized how serious the virus was going to be, I was in Oakville, Ontario spending time with my grandchildren during their spring break. My flight from Toronto back to Tampa was the afternoon of Sunday, March 15. A U.S. Customs office is located at the airport. The initial screening room was almost empty. Instead of waiting behind 200 or more people, there were only five people ahead of me. For the first time in my travels, I was taken to a secondary screening room where at least fifty people waited. The good news is the agents were thorough and had access to everyone’s travel history, minimizing the chance
Only about fifty people were aboard the Air Canada Rouge Flight on March 15.
of someone bringing the virus home. At the gate, people sat two or three chairs away from each other. Everyone was friendly, and we all learned each other’s stories from a safe distance. Only about fifty of us boarded the enormous plane, a Boeing 777, and we were all seated some distance from each other. A twenty-something year old held up his package of sanitizing wipes and offered them to anyone who wished to use them. The stewardesses took time to talk to each of us, and we wished them luck. As much as I love being with my oldest and her family, I am glad to be home again.
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for information and guidance regarding COVID-19 in Florida. Health Department Opens COVID-19 Hotline For additional questions related to COVID-19 in Florida, please contact the Florida Department of Health’s dedicated COVID-19 Call Center, 866.779.6121 or email “COVID-19@flhealth.gov”. The Call Center is open 24/7. HCFL Parks and Recreation Hillsborough County Parks and Recreation is canceling all programs, events, and meetings until at least April 13. The recreation centers, gyms, and fitness facilities will be closed during this time as well. Visit “HCFLGov.net/StaySafe” and sign up for the HCFL Alert system. Florida state parks are currently closed. SCC Facilities Remain closed until further notice Kings Point Recreational Facilities Remain closed until further notice Hillsborough County Libraries Closed until further notice HCPLC.org / 813.273.3652 Visitor Access to State Veterans’ Homes FDVA is restricting visitor access to its State Veterans’ Nursing Homes and Domiciliary until further notice, with the exception of essential visitors, such as family members of those residents undergoing end-oflife care. The U.S. Department
of Veterans Affairs has also temporarily restricted access to their nursing and community living center facilities to only essential visitors until further notice. VA Medical Centers and Clinics Open with Enhanced Screening All VA Medical Centers in Florida are implementing enhanced screening protocols at their facilities. VA Outpatient Clinics are also implementing enhanced screening protocols. Please plan to arrive at the facility well in advance of your appointment to allow additional time for the screening process. Veterans who are concerned they may have symptoms of Coronavirus (COVID-19) are encouraged to contact the VISN 8 Clinical Contact Center at 1.877.741.3400 (toll free). April Events & Services Canceled (Not a Complete List) •Shrine Pancake Brunch April 5 •Men’s Club Crime Prevention Symposium April 7 •Health Choices Seminar April 13 •AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Sites Thank you to all these - and many other volunteers - who provide so many wonderful events and opportunities for our community. See you again soon! April 15 Tax Deadline The deadline for filing taxes remains April 15. The deadline to pay any taxes owed has been extended for 90 days into July.
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SCC Emergency Squad Volunteer Information Meeting
For fifty-five years, the Emergency Squad has transported Sun City Center residents to hospitals, dialysis appointments, etc. Not one person has ever received a bill for any of these services. Who are the people on those ambulances and vans? They are your neighbors and friends who give freely of their time to help their neighbors in need. Now, think of what would happen if those same ambulances and people were not there to help. The Squad is always looking for those special individuals who are willing to give of their time to help their neighbors. You don’t have to be a medical professional or have a medical background. An Information Meeting is held on the second Wednesday of each month at our Training Center, 124 S. Pebble Beach Boulevard from 6 to 7 p.m.
Rotary Club Group Speech Contest
In March, the Sun City Center Rotary Club hosted the 2020 Rotary Group 9 high school speech contest. The winners of several local Sun City and Riverview clubs competed to establish who would move on to the Districtlevel contest. Pictured (l-r) are Steve Overton (SCC President), first place winner Jasmine Cheong, second place winner Katherine Tyson, and James Everett (FishHawk-Riverview President). The SCC Rotary Club meets each Tuesday for lunch at Freedom Fairways (membership – call Tony at 813-642-8715).
South Bay Genealogical Society Meeting
Tuesday, April 21 Discussion at 10:30, lunch at noon, presentation at 1 p.m. United Methodist Church, Life Enrichment Center, 1210 W Del Webb Blvd. Topic: “Wiki, Wiki, What?” (Using a Wiki for research). The cost is $15 per person for lunch. Please include your choice: lasagna or vegetarian lasagna. For reservations and information, call Sheila at 319-631-4457. Mail your check to SBGS, PO Box 5202, Sun City Center, FL 33571. Must be received by April 9th, 2020.
Security Patrol
The SCC Security Patrol proudly awarded Gerald Kelleher a 20year certificate for his service to the Patrol; and Kathleen Panzner, Barbara and John Bukowski received a 25-year certificate from Chief Fred Fiedler.
Volunteer of the month award was presented to Bob and Marybeth Chambers by SCC Security Patrol Chief Fred Fiedler. They are very devoted to the patrol and provide about 15 hours of service per month, SCC Security Patrol thanks February volunteers of the month Donna and Rudy Schaub. In 2019, they volunteered 105 hours each and are willing to come in to substitute at the last minute.
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County Events
By Debbie Caneen South County Events is provided by Debbie Caneen, Director of Admissions, Sun Towers from items submitted for publication. To submit events for future publications, send them by the 15th of the prior month. Debbie also publishes Ads and Events, a weekly e-mail containing information about what’s happening in 33573. Your event will also appear in the weekly Ads and Events e-mail and on the website www.SCCAdsAndEvents.com. Send all events by e-mail to sccfreeads@tampabay.rr.com. You only need to submit your Event one time each month for it to appear in both The News of Kings Point and SCC Ads and Events. SPECIAL EVENTS Please include all basic information, especially Price (or list it’s Free) and Contact Information (phone, e-mail, or website). Six lines maximum. Send to: sccfreeads@tampabay.rr.com. As soon as space permits, we will put it in the weekly e-mail and it will run until event date passes. You do not need to submit it again. P L E A S E N O T E : T his a r e a is f or SPECIAL EVENTS only. WEEKLY, MONTHLY, or ONGOING EVENTS are listed on our website under WEEKLY & MONTHLY MEETINGS at www.SCCAdsAndEvents.com which is updated every weekend.
Ed’s Note: Due to the unpredictability of the response to COVID-19, any events listed here may be changed, postponed, or canceled. Before attending, contact event organizers. In addition to the previously announced cancelations, postponements, and restrictions related to Coronavirus, all
The News community events at Sun Towers are canceled until further notice. The SCC Men’s Club Lifeline Medical Alert Program will remain active. For questions, call 813-633-7091. TUE. APR 7 - LINE DANCING WITH A BALANCE EVERY TUESDAY 9:30 a.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Drive. TUE. APR 7, 14 - LIFE CHALLENGES SUPPORT GROUP 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Drive. WED. APR 8 - VIRTUAL DEMENTIA TOUR “YOUR WINDOW INTO THEIR WORLD” 10:00 a.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Sun City Center. RSVP is required to 813-634-3347. WED. APR 8, 15, 22, 29 THERAPEUTIC TAI CHI FOR HEALTH 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Drive. WED. APR 8 - DIABETES EDUCATION SUPPORT GROUP 10:00 a.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Drive. Questions? Call 813-892-2990. MON. APR 20 - PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP OF SUN CITY CENTER 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Drive. Call Debbie Caneen 813-892-2990. TUE. APR 21 - ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Drive. Please RSVP no less than 3 days prior to 813-677-1400. FRI. APR 24 - VETERANS HISTORY PROJECT, A PROGRAM OF THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. by appointment only. Call to schedule your interview 813-6343347.
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NOTICE: Each community and club in Sun City Center and Kings Point has specific rules about membership and attendance. Unless specifically stated or posted, most venues, meetings and events hosted on the Community Association campus and in Kings Point require attendees to bring their SCC CA or KP ID or come with a resident member. When in doubt, contact the club in question - not the venue or association - prior to arrival. Thanks.
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Sun City Center Dance Club
Saturday, April 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. Cost: members free, guests $6
Ed’s Note: Due to the unpredictability of the response to COVID-19, any events listed here may be changed, postponed, or canceled. Before attending, contact event organizers.
Social Ballroom Dance Classes
Tuesdays at St. John the Divine Episcopal Church Info: Bernice DuBro at 813-634-3205, “dancewithbernice@gmail.com”
Kings Point Singles Mingle
April 15, is from 6 – 9 p.m. Kings Point Banquet Room, 1900 Clubhouse Drive Music by DJ Bobalu Cost: $5, BYOB and snacks Info: Dottie at 813-812-6972
Singles Social Dance Club
Saturday, April 25 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Atrium Building, Florida Room Featuring Thor Stevens and his saxophone Cost: members $4, non-members $6 Info: Judy at 425.214.3996
Entertainment Corner By Renee Bray, SCCCA Entertainment Director
“The Jersey Tenors” show scheduled for Sunday, March 29, had to be postponed until next fall; so please hold onto your tickets, as they will be valid for admission to the rescheduled show. If you are not able to attend the show in the fall, a credit will be issued. Season ticket holders can receive a $16 credit towards next season’s series ticket price. Those who bought the tickets individually, can receive Renee Bray a $19 credit. There will be no cash refunds. If you would like a credit, please email the CA Entertainment Director at “Entertainment@suncitycenter.org”. Please include your full name, street address, phone number and the number of tickets you wish to be credited for. In order to use the credit next season, you must surrender your ticket from the 3/29 show when you mail in your season ticket renewal payment next year, or when you purchase a ticket next season at the KIOSK. We have a number of fun events in the works for SCCCA Members this summer including a free outdoor Bandstand concert in May, June, August, September, and October. These will take place in the Bandstand on Cherry Hills Drive at 6 p.m. until October when we move them to 5 p.m.
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Rockin’ Thru the Years Dance Club
Sunday, April 26 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Veterans Theater, Kings Point North Clubhouse Featuring BackBeat Cost: $6 for non-members, BYOB and snacks. Info: “rockinthrutheyears@gmail.com”
Oldies But Goodies Dance Club
April 19, doors will open at 6 for members and 6:30 p.m. for guests Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. Featuring the Southshore Cruisers Band Cost: members free, guests $6 Info: Joanne at 813-728-1147, “email jjlatenite@aol.com”
Moonglow Dance Club
Thursday, April 23 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. Featuring “Good Stuff” aka Tony & Tricia Cost: members free, guests $6 Info: 813-633-1297, “gail3357@gmail.com”
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APRIL 6 Board Workshop to discuss Agenda Board Room – 9 a.m. 8 Board Meeting Rollins Theater - 9 a.m. 21 Community Leaders Meeting Florida Room – 9 a.m. 28 Membership Meeting (postponed from March 25th meeting) Community Hall – 4 p.m. MAY 11 Board Workshop to discuss Agenda Board Room - CA Office - 9 a.m. 13 Board Meeting Rollins Theater - 9 a.m. 19 Community Leaders Meeting Florida Room – 9 a.m. Agendas for the monthly Board Meetings will be posted on Official Bulletin Board in the Atrium the Monday before and on the CA website (www.suncitycenter.org – under “Residents” – Upcoming Meeting Agendas). They will also be sent via “What’s New in the CA” email. Every Wednesday: Orientation for new members in the Board Room in the CA office starting at 1 p.m. sharp.
CA Contact Information
Administration Office 1009 N. Pebble Beach Blvd, SCC Phone: 813.633.3500 Hours – 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., M-F sccboard@suncitycenter.org Website: suncitycenter.org Information Center: 813.633.4670
Spring Membership Meeting Rescheduled
The Spring Membership meeting, originally scheduled for March 25, has been rescheduled to April 28 at 4 p.m. in the CA Community Hall, 1910 South Pebble Beach Blvd. The decision to reschedule the meeting was brought about as a result of the President of the United States declaring a national emergency, focusing on the health and well-being of the elderly. This was further promulgated by state and local government officials, resulting in shutting down all membership activities on CA property - a de facto decision to postpone the required membership meeting. All proxies, previously filed for the vote to change the capital fund fee from $1800 to $2100, will be valid for this meeting. If you have not filed your proxy you may use the proxy found in the March News of Sun City Center or pick one up outside the CA office between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday and deposit it in the ballot box until 3 p.m. on April 27. You may also mail your proxy to the CA office at 1009 N. Pebble Beach Blvd., Sun City Center, FL 33573. If, by chance, we are encouraged to postpone the meeting once again because of national or local governmental urging, and if the current recommendations concerning social distancing and
The Spring Membership Meeting will be held on April 28 at Community Hall, which is currently closed.
maximum group sizes exist, the CA Board of Directors will convene the meeting without an audience, using the proxies to validate the meeting. For this reason, all CA members are encouraged to file the required proxy to register his/ her vote on this important amendment to the CA Bylaws. In this latter scenario,
Annual Sun City Center Stained Glass Show
The Stained Glass Club of Sun City Center held their Annual Stained Glass show in the Florida Room February 27 and 28. This year the show featured over 50 community artists showcasing over 150 unique pieces of glass art in several different categories. To be fair to all participants, judges from outside of the community awarded 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place ribbons in each category, and from those decisions, an overall first
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place ribbon was awarded in one of three main categories: Fused, Soldered and Multimedia. The judges then chose the Best of Show award. There was also an award for the coveted People’s Choice Award which is voted on by everyone that attends the glass show. AWARDS: 1st place soldering went to Sheryl Doom, 1st place Fusing and 1st place Multimedia went to Kay Bogart. The Best of Show award went to Kat Dunn for her fused bowl titled “Creation.” The People’s Choice Award went to Jeannie Wolfe for her “Wolf Dream Catcher.”
Sheryl Doom
the meeting will be videoed and posted to the website. The time frame within which the meeting must take place is dictated by SCCCA bylaws. Should the meeting not take place by the April 28 date, all proxies previously filed will be invalidated and the entire process will have to be recreated.
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SCCCA MEMBERSHIP MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2020 (Postponed from March 25, 2020)
4:00 PM COMMUNITY HALL
200 members required for a quorum CA Membership Cards are required for admittance
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NOTICE: Monday Movies have been canceled from March thru May and will resume in June.
An egg exits the cloaca of a Peninsula Cooter.
Trail Blazing By John Lampkin
How does she do that?! That is the question that comes to mind when watching a turtle excavate her nest and fill it with eggs. Once she selects a suitable site in open sandy or loose soil free from large roots, she can’t see what she is doing because she does all the digging with her hind legs and feet and never turns around to assess her progress. After the eggs are laid, she covers them up, flattens the soil with her bony belly and leaves the site looking much the way she found it. Presumably, she could do it all blindfolded! Several turtle species populate the SCC Nature Trails particularly along the central canal. Pictured above is a Peninsula Cooter, Pseudemys peninsularis. She digs one deep central chamber and two or three shallower satellite chambers and fills each with leathery eggs laid one at a time. The Nature Trails is an ongoing project of the SCC Audubon Club in cooperation with the SCC CA. The trailhead is located opposite North Lake on Del Webb West between Vincennes and Seton Hall. Join us for interpretive walks the first Tuesday of the month at 9 am.
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Paul Buerkle, President of the German-American Club presents a check for $1,200 to Julie Floyd, President of Samaritan Services. The German American Club received the funds from their 50/50 raffles during four dances last year. Samaritan Services, a 501(c)3 charity, provides many support services needed by residents of Greater Sun City Center. For Samaritan Services information call 813-634-9283.
Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance II. Approval of Minutes:·January 2, 2020 III. Vote on Amendment to Bylaw V., Section 9 to change amount of Capital Fund Fee from $1,800 to $2,100 * IV. Treasurer’s Report Carr, Riggs, & Ingram, Certified Public Accountants Audit Report as of December 31, 2019 Financials as of February 29, 2020 V. Community Manager’s Report VI. President’s Report VII. Long Range Planning Committee Report VIII. Good & Welfare IX. General Discussion by Members X. Adjournment
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Latin Fitness Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day
The Latin Fitness Club of Sun City Center invites you to join the fun and get a great workout too. When the facilities re-open, the club will once again be meeting in the Dance Studio in the Central Campus Atrium on Mondays (12:45 to 1:45 p.m.), Wednesdays (12:30 to 1:30), and Fridays (1 to 2). Check us out for $2 or join for $10 yearly dues and $1 per class or $5 a month. SCCCA or Kings Point members only. Contact Deb Zieg, 813-634-6795. (Photo by Nancy Williams)
Meet the Mexican Train Club
By Paula Lickfeldt Darlene Gravish loves to play Mexican Train. This is one of the many different games played with dominoes. When she was growing up in New Jersey, she played with her family. When Darlene moved to Sun City Center she decided that she would like to get a Mexican Train Club started. She advertised, people responded, and she went to the CA to see if she could get the club sanctioned and if there would be a room available for them to play. The Royal Room in the Atrium Building was available on Friday afternoon. The club plays every Friday from 12:45 until 4. Eighteen members pay $10 each to belong to the club. As the members arrive to play, they draw a chip, red, white, or blue to tell them at which table they will play.
This gives everyone a chance to play with different club members each week and to get to know all of the club members. If you would like to play Mexican Train or would like to learn how to play, you can get more information about the club from Darlene by emailing her at “sccmexicantrain@yahoo.com”.
SCC Swim Dancers Presented “Colorful Waters”
By Ilona Merritt This year our Synchronized Swim Team, the Swim Dancers, presented a very colorful show. Appropriately titled “Colorful Waters,” they chose songs about colors. From Rainbow Connection, starring Swim Dandy, Jon Blanchard as Kermit, to Somewhere Over the Rainbow, which included all the Swim Dancers, Swim Dandies,
and special guests, the Synchro-Belles of Highland Lakes. The Swim Dancers rehearsal starts in April when they start planning next year’s show. Rehearsals are three days a week, they agree on a theme and the appropriate music, do their own choreography, make all their own costumes and props. The 2020 show was well planned, and thanks to members, Sue Muise and Judy McAlvey, this year’s props and costumes were exceptional for the colorful performance. Along with the swimming, the music, there was comic relief provided by the Swim Dandies and the McAlveys. The hard work by the swimmers, as well as the fun and laughter, was enjoyed by the audience.
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Jon Blanchard as Kermit.
Mark Vietzke , Don Frederick, and John Blanchard as “Purple People Eater.”
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Family Connections to Sun City Center
Paula Lickfeldt Jody Fortier grew up in Kansas. When she met her husband Rick, she moved to Pittsburgh, PA, to marry him. In 1999 her father, still living in Kansas, had open heart surgery. Jody and Rick went to Kansas to get her brother and take him back to PA to live with them while her father recovered. After her father recovered, her parents decided to move to Pittsburgh, PA, so they could be with their children. They did not like cold PA, so they decided they might try living in warm Florida. Rick had a cousin who lived in Brandon so they called her to see if she knew of any houses in the area for rent. She knew of a home for rent
Rick and Jody Fortier
in SCC so they came to Florida for the winter of 2003. Rick and Jody spent time with them in Florida and before the winter had ended, the parents had bought a home in SCC. Jody and Rick spent quite a bit of time in SCC with her parents. Jody’s mom
drove for the Security Patrol. Jody says she has very clear memories of her mother standing beside her patrol car with her patrol hat on. In 2005, when Rick and Jody turned 55, they came to Florida to buy a home of their own in SCC. When the parents decided to move back to Kansas, Jody and Rick sold the home that they had bought and bought their parents home which they renovated and enlarged. They have three married children who have children and their children and grandchildren spend as much time as they are able in SCC. All of the children and grandchildren love SCC. They play tennis with their Pappy and they love to
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walk on the Nature Trail. The little ones are convinced that Dora the Explorer lives in the house at the end of the trail. They leave notes for her and somehow she gets them and sends notes back. Jody’s hope is that her children and their families will wind up living in SCC when they retire. This seems quite possible since they all love it here. In SCC, Rick plays tennis as much as he can and he drives for the Good Samaritans. Jody is in the SCC Lapidary Club, SCC Needlecrafters and the Sew N Sews. She is also a travel agent and arranges trips and groups. Both Rick and Jody feel very fortunate to have found SCC and to live here.
Meet your Neighbors: Pat and Judy McAlvey By Ilona Merritt Pat and Judy McAlvey moved to SCC when they retired in 2012. They grew up and met in the Kalamazoo and Battle Creek, Michigan area. Judy’s parents believed that when things are good, you should share it with the less fortunate, and over many years they were foster parents to 40 children, and Judy was their big sister. She learned to sew when she was five years old and developed a marvelous talent to look at a picture and create the object. As she came to the end of her school education, she won a scholarship to become a licensed beautician. She spent 15 years in that profession until she had to quit, due to illness. Pat and Judy lived in Grand Rapids when they heard that Dallas, Texas needed police officers, something that Pat always wanted to do. It didn’t take long to pack up their belongings and move to Dallas, where Pat got a job with the police force. He spent 26 years working for the Dallas Police Department. During their time in Dallas, Judy
Meet Pat and Judy McAlvey. The Swim Dancers show was a great place to see some of Judy’s beautiful costumes.
honed her skills as a seamstress. She opened a shop for one-of-a-kind bridal salon. Brides would come to her with pictures or sketches of what they wanted, and Judy could create it and promised it would be “one-of-a-kind.” She had
Tidbits from the Vault
Marketing Sun City Center in 1980 By Cathy Meyerhoff, Sun City Center History Society As I browsed the archives of the Sun City Center History Society I came across an interesting article from the Tampa Tribune on how the W-G Corporation attracted new residents to our community. The piece from February 28, 1980 stated that at the time Sun City Center’s developer, the W-G Development Corp. employed three executives, 45 full-time sales people and had a marketing budget of $800,000. The developer’s goal was to turn the $800,000 into a $1 million or more clear profit in one year. Their method was to locate people between the ages of 57 and 63 who made $30,000 yearly in white collar jobs with an anticipated retirement income of at least $12,000. Advertising was aimed particularly at residents of Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and upstate New York. Full color print ads were placed in a variety of publications aimed at retirees. Promotions focused on the “charisma” of Sun City and persuaded prospects that escaping the cold northern winters for Florida sunshine was a no-brainer. Handouts, flyers and follow up contacts also contributed to spreading the word about Sun City Center. The marketing strategy had a different focus in advertising efforts in Florida.
Within the state the focus was on television commercials. Cesar Romero was the focus of those spots which appeared on the Lawrence Welk Show. His appearance in those ads was sparked by his appearance on a local TV talk show. A large number of Sun City Center residents called into the show. Someone asked him why he didn’t retire at age 72. His response was that he was too busy to retire. Since that was one of W-G’s slogans he appeared to be the perfect spokesperson and was signed to a one year contract. Companionship and recreational facilities also proved to be selling points for numerous prospects. The lesser noise and traffic was a selling point for individuals who were also exploring Sarasota and other Florida cities.
several ladies working for her, and her hairdressing skills came to good use since she could help the bride to look her best from head to toe. She would produce fashion shows and hire the girls from her church youth group as models.
In turn, they could get one-of-a-kind prom dresses from Judy. Pat and Judy also did volunteer work with Wycliffe Bible Translators as support help. This work took them into some far-away, off the beaten path places. Many of the missionaries had been there for many years and now would be heading home. Judy helped them to get ready to return to their home countries by introducing them to new style clothes and fix their hair. At the same time, Pat worked as an international auditor for Wycliffe. Now, they are settled into life in SCC Judy still enjoys sewing and Pat joined the Coast Guard Auxiliary as a volunteer. He teaches safe boating classes and is a member of the search and rescue crew. He is also a Coast Guard Chef, and he has been deployed to Alaska, San Juan, and St. Petersburg, FL as a culinary food specialist, all this as a volunteer. Pat is also President of the RV Storage facility. It is residents like Pat and Judy who make life in SCC a pleasure.
SCC’s Lapidary Club
By Paula Lickfeldt The Sun City Center Lapidary Club was incorporated as a 501(c)(4) club in 1983. The club has 188 members, both men and women, who gather in the club room at the Arts and Crafts building on Cherry Hills to make jewelry. The yearly dues to belong to the club are $10 per year. The club has a wonderful store where the jewelry made by club members can be seen and purchased. The club work room is behind the store in the same building. Once the CA lifts the current restriction, the store will be open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. and
Tuesday and Thursday from noon until 3 p.m. Members can work on projects in the workroom and anyone can visit the shop to make a purchase or to just look around. Classes are offered to the members of the club. At the beginning of each month all members will receive an email with the schedule of the upcoming classes and the name of the instructor. If you are interested in learning how to make various styles of jewelry, metalsmithing, faceting, wire wrapping, chainmail, gem trees, enameling, bead stringing, bead weaving and polymer clay you may want to join the Lapidary Club.
Symposiums By South Bay Hospital Inform By Kai Rambow A series of symposiums on a variety of health topics are being held by the South Bay Hospital. Orthopedics was the focus of one recent event. Presented mostly by physicians, it was an opportunity for members of the community to learn more about health issues they care about. There were questions and answer sessions after each presentation, giving attendees plenty of opportunity to interact with presenters. Schedules will change due to COVID-19 decisions. Watch the news for updates.
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Dr. Evan M. Loewy, opening presenter at South Bay Hospital’s recent symposium on orthopedics, talked about orthopedic health and surgery.
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Blast Off with Apollo 11
By Kai Rambow It feels like watching a Hollywood movie, even though it’s a documentary. Unlike other specials celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission, this film consists solely of archival footage. The director, editor, and producer, Todd Douglas Miller and his team worked closely with NASA and astronauts Michael Collins and Buzz Aldrin. Neil Armstrong passed away in 2012. Miller’s parents live in Sun City Center and provided some of the amazing background details. After obtaining previously unreleased film footage, Miller restored and upgraded the film to today’s video standards. It was all given to NASA. Film clips Miller used were painstakingly worked on ensuring the right sounds were incorporated. It took over three years to put together this 90-minute film. The attention to detail provides the audience a riveting ride, even though you already know what happens. The film has received critical acclaim and very high ratings from audiences. The proudest
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viewers though are his parents. They have enjoyed following and being part of their son’s career. The most fun for them has been attending movie premieres. The film has been so well received that both the Sun City Center library and the Hillsborough County library ordered copies of the film. So, you can pop some popcorn, see the movie and blast off with Apollo 11.
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LAWN BOWLING • TENNIS • GOLF • SOFTBALL• PICKLEBALL & MORE!
HOLE IN ONE Accomplished By:
Bill McNamara
Date: 01/29/2020 Course: Scepter Golf Coruse Hole: #5 Yardage: 125 Club Used: 7 Wood Witnessed By: Marty Dain and Bob Murman. Congratulations to Joe Mignogna, the 2020 Men’s Singles Champion. Bill Sanders the 2020 “Leads” Champion.
Lawn Bowling ‘Leads Only’ Tournament
By Garry Higgins This year’s tournament had fifteen “leads” competing in singles format play. At the end of a series of round-robin games it was Bill Sanders defeating Marc Chamberland in the final playoff match.
Lawn Bowling Men’s “Singles” Champion
By Garry Higgins After winning their four previous matches against some of Sun City Center’s best lawn bowlers, Bob Fladung, the defending champion, and Joe Mignogna advanced to the playoff round. After an exciting game to twenty-one shots, Joe Mignogna came out the winner and is the 2020 “Pebble Beach” Singles Champion.
Standing L toR: Dale Saraniti, Audrey Columbia, Roland Reuterfors Barry Chernock, Jan Cline, Harry Rauch. Seated: Tara Profitt.
Table Tennis State Tournament
Seven members of the Sun City Center Table Tennis Club participated in the Florida State Senior Games held in Sarasota. Many medals were won in singles, doubles and mixed doubles play. Congratulations to all!
Accomplished By:
Skip Parsons Date: 02/20/2020 Course: Falcon Hole: #8
Accomplished By:
Terry Amstutz
Date: 03/14/2020 Course: Scepter Osprey Hole: #2 Yardage: 109 Club Used: Pitching Wedge Witnessed By: John Lesyshen and Luke Lesyshen.
Brand new member, Judy Luce, scored a hole in one on Caloosa #13 using a 7-iron. Witnessed by Ed Luce, Don Davis, and Pam Davis. Photo by Don Davis.
SCC Competitive Tennis Club
The Sun City Center “Sunsetter’s” Ladies Tennis Team were excited to win against Tampa Palms on March 4. Pictured, l to r, are Terri Vaillancourt, Rolande Poulin, Lorraine Yaghoobian, Deb Zieg, Betty Zeller, Helene Peterson, Sub: Janese Dennis, Sub: Anne Gibson, Edna Carlin and Captain, Lee Greenlee. Not pictured, Nancy Clark and Jeanne Crofton.
Sports continued on page 17.
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Basketball Shooting Champion
Lee Saucier won the silver medal in basketball spot shooting and bronze medal in time shooting. Six months ago, Lee was in a terrible car accident requiring surgery, then physical therapy and now he is a champion again. The SCC Basketball Club is proud to have Lee as a member.
Caloosa 2020 Sun City Center Cup Team
Top row L to R: Bob Skovronsky, Lou Cesarek, Nick Lanese, Mike Ruven, Jamie Austin, Bill Cowardin. Bottom row L to R: Bill Cowardin, Mike Cartier, Mike Goins and Paul Donohoe.
2020 CWGA-18 Tournament Winners
By Aileen Engel, CWGA18 Publicity Chair The Caloosa Women’s Golf Association 18-hole league (CWGA18) held their annual Member-Member Tournament on February 17 and 19. Here are the flight winners: Blue Flight I Low Gross - Barb Struble & Denise Berry gross score 165 (Tie Break) Low Net Tie - Carol Jager & Judy Tickles tied with Elaine Hoffman & Sharon Mathieu Pictured are Karla Pia and Lynn Net score 133 Noyes Low gross winners in the Blue Flight II Low Gross - Karla Pia & Lynn Blue Tee Flight II. Noyes gross score 172 Low Net - Jan Harding & Joyce Stafford net score 124 Green Tees Flight I Low gross - Jodie Allison & Barb Stebler gross score 178 Low Net Tie - Rose Bryan & Jana Roberts tied with Rita Mavel & Judy Peterson Net score 125 Green Tees Flight II Low Gross - Phyllis Fratzke & Lucille Lanese gross score 196 Low Net - Sue Daveler & Joan Lamar net score 129
News of Freedom Plaza
By Peggy Burgess If there is anything more dismal than an untended garden, it is an avid gardener who can no longer “dig in the dirt”. The newly formed Freedom Plaza Garden Club has remedied both situations. Shortly after Freedom Plaza opened, almost three decades ago, an area behind some outbuildings, yet accessible by foot, was set aside for 15 resident garden plots, each measuring 15’x18’ feet. Eventually most of them were marked off by cinder blocks and, in them, residents planted flowers or vegetables, or both, and tilled the soil happily... especially after an underground system was installed supplying water to individual plots. However, as the years went by, with some resident-gardeners passing away and others becoming unable to bend to the task of gardening, interested waned; fewer and fewer garden plots were utilized and much of the garden area was waist-high in weeds. When a small group of relatively new residents saw the garden’s declining state and decided to “fix it”. This group included Charles Amisano, Leslie Anderson and Mark Stefenelli, all plant lovers, and now serving respectively as President, Secretary and Treasurer of the Freedom Plaza Garden Club. Realizing the scope of their mission,
Marilyn Landry enjoys working her new “standing” garden in Freedom Plaza’s Residents’ Gardens Area. (Photo credit Charles Amisano)
they asked for help from ROC (Retired Officers Corporation), financial resource for many Freedom Plaza improvement projects. The funds granted, Amisano, who spearheaded the venture, hired a landscaper to clear the weeded area, then commissioned the Freedom Plaza Woodworkers to create six sturdy “standalone” garden boxes. The Freedom Plaza Garden Club worked a miracle in restoring and revitalizing the garden. The club now boasts 20 members who are committed to maintaining and improving the garden area. This is no Secret Garden; it is one where any Freedom Plaza resident may request a plot and “dig in the dirt:... or merely sit, appreciate the colorful plantings, listen to the birds sing and enjoy the tranquility that only a garden can bring.
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The SCC Archery Club would like to thank photographer George Seeley for taking the club’s 2020 membership photo.
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MFST Presents Outstanding JROTC Awards
By B. Frank Kepley CAPT USN (Ret) The Military Family Support Trust (MFST) presented outstanding JROTC Awards to four Cadets at Lennard High School on 11 March, 2020. JROTC Cadet Senior Cyan Rodriguez received $100, and Junior Cadet, Yaideliz Lorenzo received $50. The Freshman cadet was Joselyn Marin and the Sophomore Cadet Joanna Milla. Each cadet received a medal and a certificate from MFST. From left; MAJ Irving Fannell, USA The awards were presented by (Ret); Cadet Cyan Rodriguez; Lt. MAJ Irving Fannell, USA Retired, Col. Gordon Bassett, USAF, a MFST Lennard HS JROTC Senior Army Trustee. Instructor. and retired Lt. Col. Gordon Bassett, USAF, a MFST Trustee
MOWW Presents Award to Lennard High School Student
By B. Frank Kepley CAPT USN (Ret) Retired USA COL Dale Vona, a Military Order of the World Wars Companion, presented JROTC Cadet Kahlia Brantley, a sophomore at Lennard HS. a MOWW Award for outstanding performance. In addition to recognizing outstanding JROTC students, MOWW serves America’s youth by hosting Youth Leadership Conference activities throughout the United States at no cost to high school students attending. For information regarding membership contact COL Dale Vona USA (Ret), Cadet Kahlia Brantley, JROTC cadet. Charlie Conover 813-260-3257.
Dr. Susan A. MacManus to Speak
By B. Frank Kepley CAPT USN (Ret) Dr. Susan MacManus will be the featured speaker at the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) monthly luncheon/ meeting on May 6, at 11 a.m., in the Florida room. She is nationally renowned for her expert and incisive commentary on public opinion and intergenerational politics and has appeared on multiple television networks. She is Florida’s most-quoted political scientist. If you are or were ever a federally uniformed officer (USA, USMC, USN, USAF, USCG, USPHS, & NOAA), or if you are a surviving spouse, and you wish to hear Dr. MacManus, please make your luncheon reservations by calling 813-924-1983, or by emailing Jane Foppe at “ljcfoppe@aol.com”. Seating is limited.
Consumer Protection Office Official Addresses MOAA
Eric Olsen was the featured speaker at the Military Officers of America Association (MOAA) monthly meeting on March 4 in the Florida Room at the North Side Atrium. Eric Olsen has been employed with Hillsborough County Consumer Protection Services since 2003 and has been Division Director since 2013. Our local Consumer Protection Jim Haney, chapter president; Eric Office investigates consumer Olsen, Hillsborough Co. Consumer fraud, operates a wage recovery Protection Services. program, and oversees the settlement of code liens on property.
Massing of Colors Color Guard units.
MOWW Presents a Patriotic Massing of Colors
From left; Luke Lloyd, Ed Socha, Lori Germain; Colin Howgill, Nancy Alguire, Jeanne Lloyd.
MFST Hosts Valentine Gathering for Ed Socha
By B. Frank Kepley CAPT USN (Ret) The Military Family Support Trust (MFST) hosted a gathering of veterans and friends of Ed Socha, for a valentine party at the Freedom Plaza Homewood facility on Friday, February 28. Members of MOWW, MFST, MOAA and other veterans and friends attended the special event. The public was encouraged to attend and bring valentine cards for Ed. There was a box full cards created by the school children from Summerfield Crossing second grade. The extralarge card in the photo was made by those children. The Sun City Center Chamber of Commerce assisted in the event by advertising and serving as a collection point for the cards. Ed Socha, a retired CDR in the USN is one of the few survivors of the Pearl Harbor attack on Dec. 7, 1941. He was on the ship USS Oklahoma visiting a friend when he spotted the sky full of Japanese Zeros, intent on destroying the ships tied up at the Navy pier. He immediately ran to his ship, the USS Maryland, to man his battle station. When he looked to his left he saw the Oklahoma already sinking. His ship survived the onslaught. Ed received the Seal Trident, which was presented to him at a past MOAA luncheon by Seals from MacDill AFB. Ed belonged to a UDT/Raider team, which was the precursor of the Navy Seals. The UDT group traveled over 600 miles over hostile territory to evaluate the extent of the Japanese occupation. Ed was a founder and president of the Military Officers Association of American and was instrumental in its continuous growth.
By B. Frank Kepley CAPT USN (Ret) The Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW), Sun City Center Chapter, held a Massing of Colors, a rededication to the United States and its flag, on March 8 at the Community Hall in Sun City Center. The ceremony has not been held in several years, and MOWW felt it was an appropriate time to bring the ceremony back to life. The ceremony is held to showcase patriotism and dedication to the flag and country. Luis Viera, Chairman of the Tampa City Council was the featured speaker. He is a strong military veteran and first responder advocate throughout the Tampa Bay region. He was community organizer of the 2019 Tampa Warrior Games and now chairs the Tampa City Council. Ron Silva, U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral, retired, emceed Luis Viera, featured speaker the program and also provided comments that were well received by the audience. The ceremony included color guards/details representing over 30 military, public safety, scouting, JROTC, first responder and service organizations. Each organization was represented by a Color Guard, consisting of United States and organizational flag bearers. Ed Mahoney was the Grand RADM Ron Silva, USCG (Ret) Marshal for the day, which was appropriate as Ed is a veteran Marine who participated in two Iwo Jima landing battles and the country is currently recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Iwo Jima flag raising on February 23, 1945. The Newsome High School band played the National Anthem, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by COL Robert Hart, USA (Ret). The MOWW Preamble was given by LTC Charles Conover, USA (Ret), Commander of the SCC Chapter. The invocation and benediction were provided by LTC Julian Graham, USA (Ret). James Haney, Major, USMC (Ret) was the initiator/organizer of the impressive event.
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BOOK REVIEW
Awareness
By Andrea L.T. Peterson In 2000, just after her daughter was born and her marriage was falling apart, neuroscientist Lisa Genova decided to stay at home with her daughter and “write a book!” Combining her own and her grandmother’s experience with Alzheimer’s, the result was the phenomenal Still Alice, the story of a 50-year-old professor who is diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer’s. Unable to find a publisher for Still Alice, she self-published it, and it was a huge success. It was seven years later that award-winning screenplay writer/director team Richard Glatzer and Wash Westmoreland decided to produce Still Alice. It would be Glatzer’s final film. Glatzer had recently been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS) and was unable to speak. Genova never heard his voice! He had already lost considerable capabilities and he actually typed the screenplay with a single finger! After working with Glatzer on the film, Genova asked him if it would be okay with him if her next book was about a man with ALS, and if he would help her with it. Glatzer died before Still Alice premiered at the Toronto Film Festival, but the book he helped her with, Every Note Played, is a remarkable, deeply moving exploration of the disease. In a recent interview, Genova said about her books that while she “sticks to the hard facts about the conditions she elects to discuss in her books, “fiction is more accessible.” When we have a chance to walk in someone else’s shoes, we not only “feel sympathy for him, we also are able to empathize—to feel his pain with him. Empathy is the magical ingredient necessary to understand anything; it helps us connect, while sympathy keeps us disconnected.” It’s not just her mastery of the science and the symptoms of the conditions she explores. Her uncanny ability to get into the minds and travel the landscape of her characters who struggle with neurological conditions, as well as with what seem to be corresponding social conditions far exceeds mere knowledge of science and symptoms. Her second book, Left Neglected, was so fascinating that I had to research to find it is a real neurological condition. This story is about 37-year old Sarah Nickerson who suffers damage to the right hemisphere of her brain known as Left Neglect, where the left side of her body is “neglected.” Essentially, she “can’t see anything placed on her left side. Before the condition-causing accident,” Genova told me in a recent interview, “Sarah was already not paying attention to half of her life.” First published in September 2012, then released in paperback in April 2013 to coincide with Autism Awareness Month, her
next book, Love Anthony is the amazing portrayal of Anthony, who begins to display symptoms of Autism around his third birthday and who dies from a subdural hematoma following a seizure when he was just eight years old. Anthony can’t make eye contact. He can’t communicate verbally. He won’t be held or hugged. After his death, his parents separated. His mother, Olivia, moves into their summer place on Nantucket, where she befriends a recently separated writer Beth, while his father, David, remains in Boston. The fictional story written by “Beth”, is told in Anthony’s voice as she “hears” it. It’s centered around “a brown-haired, brown-eyed boy who inhabits Beth’s dreams, a boy who sees and hears and feels the world in a unique and almost unimaginable way. She doesn’t know him, but her mind does. She sees him clearly. He is vivid and real. She understands him in a way his own mother doesn’t. In many ways, Love Anthony
is more about his parents and Beth and her husband. While Olivia and Beth struggle to deal with their respective losses, Genova explores relationships and communication or the inability to communicate which is central to all of our lives—both couples have already lost the ability to communicate and their relationships are fractured! For the book’s author, her cousin Anthony, who is autistic is the inspiration. The inspiration for Beth’s fictional story within the story is an experience she has forgotten. Several years earlier, she spied Anthony and Olivia on the beach. Anthony’s rock collecting and silence intrigued her and, at the time, she wrote a short story about him. Of Autism, Genova says, “The spectrum is long and wide, and we’re all on it. Once you believe this, it becomes easy to see how we’re all connected. So many of us,” she adds, “don’t know how to express ourselves.” Revealing and healing those fractured connections appears
to be Genova’s strong suit! I might compare Genova’s writing to what in the art world is called American Realism. It is real enough to touch, to see, and most importantly, to feel. Her research is thorough—she visited multiple ALS clinics as she worked on Every Note Played, “shadowed neurologists, talked to scientists and spent tons of time with patients” and it shows. Of course, a doctorate in Neuroscience from Harvard doesn’t hurt her credibility at all! Between Love Anthony and Every Note Played she wrote Inside the O’Briens, the story of a family most of whom have been afflicted with the inherited Huntington’s Disease. With this being Autism Awareness Month, and next month being ALS Awareness Month, and with Alzheimer’s everywhere we look, it seems like becoming acquainted with Lisa Genova and her relatively small, yet enormous body of work might be a good idea. In a word, Genova is brilliant!
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NOTICE: Each community and club in Sun City Center and Kings Point has specific rules about membership and attendance. Unless specifically stated or posted, most venues, meetings and events hosted on the Community Association campus and in Kings Point require attendees to bring their SCC CA or KP ID or come with a resident member. When in doubt, contact the club in question - not the venue or association - prior to arrival. Thanks.
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Kings Point West Lawn Bowling Club Tournament Winners
Feline Folks April Meow Mixer
The match for club champion pitted Margaret Lyle vs. her husband Charlie. Charlie prevailed and captured the Title and the Trophy. Info about visiting or joining the club: Don Bowers at 612.220.2369.
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Kings Point Dance Club Presents Eileen 203.907.6111
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Wednesday, April 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. Veterans Theater Free for KP and SCC residents. BYOB. Tip the DJ. Info: 813.634.6226.
King’s Point Quilter’s Honor Veterans with Quilts
On Feb 24, 2020, the King’s Point Quilters honored seven local veterans with patriotic quilts made by members of our club. We thank these proud veterans for their service to our country, their bravery, hard work and dedication. Pictured are Dave Mitin (U.S. Army), Martin Barrett (U.S. Marines), Tom Hardy (U.S. Air Force), Bob Enge (U.S. Army), Ron Moore (U.S. Army), Gary Humphrey (U.S. Army), Douglas Lloyd (U.S. Army). Novice: Lois Borough
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Our Lady of Guadalupe Food Pantry is Open
“Clubhouses and businesses have closed and events are being canceled as gatherings of large crowds are being discouraged everywhere. But the Pantry is still open on Saturday mornings,” says director Tom Bullaro. “And will be.” You don’t need to be registered with the Pantry to get a box of food, but you will need to sign for food. Dates for these food drops will be announced as soon as they are in place. For information, visit www.ourladyspantry.com.
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Wreaths Across America
“Wreaths Across America” was the focus of the March Luncheon for Trinity Women’s Fellowship (TWF). The community is invited to join in this fundraising effort to provide wreaths to put on the graves of fallen veterans at the Sarasota National Cemetery. Wreaths cost $15 each or three A TWF donation check was given for $30. If you wish to participate, to “Wreaths Across America.” L send a check of any amount, to R Laura Robertson; TWF Team made out to “Trinity Baptist Leader; Meshia Richardson, Church.” Simply mark the “Wreaths Across America” check with the word, “wreaths,” Sarasota National Cemetery; and and it will be directed into the Marge Weber, TWF Treasurer. appropriate fund. Info: 813-634-4228 or www.trinitybaptistscc.com.
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Members of Redeemer Lutheran Church recently collected and donated non-perishable food items and funds to Our Lady’s Pantry, a food charity serving our local area. In the picture, Arlene Hansen from Redeemer and Chris Jackson, Winn Dixie Customer Service Manager, are shown holding the register tape from the purchase.
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