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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SUN CITY CENTER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Sun City Center
December 2021
SCC Celebrates 60 Years
CA SCHEDULE
DECEMBER 1 Membership Vote Community Hall – 9 am to 5 pm 8 Board Meeting Rollins Theater – 9 a.m. Zoom ID: 827 8258 0763 Passcode: 441026 24 CA Office & Library Closed Facilities Close at 1 p.m. 25 CA Office & Library Closed All Facilities Closed 31 CA Office & Library Closed Facilities Close at 1 p.m. JANUARY 1 CA Office & Library Closed All Facilities Closed 3 Board Workshop Rollins Theater - 9 a.m. Zoom ID: 847 6996 6672 Passcode: 650937 5 Annual Membership Meeting Community Hall – 3 p.m. Zoom ID: 899 8809 5586 Passcode: 824217 Agendas for the monthly Board Meetings will be posted on the Official Bulletin Board in the Atrium the Friday 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.
By Kai Rambow Sun City Center recently celebrated its 60th anniversary. The event, spread out over a Sunday afternoon, had the added bonus of reuniting people. “It’s been almost two years since we saw you,” was a frequent comment. The History Society displayed key events and photographs for people to view before entering Community Hall. Most people took their time to review the history of our community. Before entering the hall, cupcakes, ice cream, and coffee were available. Many enjoyed their treats while sitting with neighbors and friends. People were glad to be out and reconnect with others. A slide show played in the background and copies of the 60th anniversary book were available for purchase. A continual stream of people enjoyed the occasion.
Delicious cupcakes, ice cream and coffee were celebratory snacks.
Taking advantage of an opportunity to have a fun picture taken with a “flower power” VW van.
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
Larry Smith enthusing about the Sixty Years in Sun City Center, Florida book.
Residents had an opportunity to see a quick snapshot of Sun City Center’s development over the years thanks to the History Society.
Celebrate The Opening Of SCC A Special Invitation From The History Society, Thursday, December 30, 2021
Meet The Candidates
Cars line up to tour “Sun City” on opening day, December 30, 1961.
By Ilona Merritt “Time flies when you’re having fun” … It seems like just yesterday that SCC celebrated our 50th anniversary. And what fun we had! Now, ten years later, we are celebrating another milestone. Sixty
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years in Sun City Center. The History Society invites our neighbors to help us celebrate the anniversary of the opening of Sun City, which falls on December 30. Join us at Community Hall on December 30 from 2 to 4 p.m. Unique entertainment is planned, and a delicious dessert table will be open. There is no charge for this event, but seating is limited to 300 people. You must have a ticket, and they will be available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays starting December 13 from 10 to noon at the Atrium kiosk. You must bring your CA Card. Only two tickets are available per person.
By Paula Lickfeldt On November 10, the six candidates who are running for the three positions on the CA board each had a chance to explain, in person, why they wanted to be on the CA board. The candidates were on stage from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. The evening started with each candidate having three minutes to introduce himself and talk about why he wanted to be on the board and what he hoped to accomplish. Moderator Vern Hendricks had a box filled with questions from which he drew a question. Each candidate had two minutes to give their answer to the question and then Vern drew another question. At 5, each candidate went to an individual table and the members of the SCCCA had a chance to talk privately with them and ask their questions. I asked several people why they had come to the meeting and what they hoped to learn. Here are some of the responses: Joanne Moore said, “I don’t know all of the candidates. I liked the write up in the paper, and I wanted to hear more. I am interested in learning if their views coincide with mine about the betterment of our community.” Joanne Baskinger said, “I want to hear how each of the candidates is going to improve our community, like fix our roads. I am not familiar with three of
the candidates, and I want to hear what they have to say.” Stephen and Mara Attles said, “We are looking for people who are truly interested in our community. We want to hear what comes from their heart. We are looking for someone who says what they believe and not what they think we want to hear.” Shelba Fields said, “I know three of the candidates, and I do not know three. I want to know what each of them stands for. I have been a resident of SCC for 22 years, and I always participate in the CA meetings. I have seen a lot of changes. I want to elect the people who will do the best for our community.” Darlene Dannels said, “I came to find out where each of the candidates stand on the issues and what direction they want our community to go.” Betty and John Mitchell said, “New buildings cost a lot of money, and we want to know where the money is going to come from. We also want to know where the new buildings will be located. We are interested in how each of the candidates will communicate with the residents. We love SCC, and we want it to be fresh and new, but we don’t want improvements to price us out.” The evening was very well run, and I know the attendees had a chance to hear what each candidate felt they could do for the residents of our community.