The News of
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SUN CITY CENTER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Sun City Center
February 2017
...an official publication of the Sun City Center Community Association
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SCHEDULE
FEBRUARY 8 Board Meeting Rollins Theater - 9 a.m. 16 Volunteer Picnic Florida Room – 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. 21 Community Leaders Meeting Florida Room - 9 a.m. 21 Town Hall Meeting CA Office Building Community Hall – 7 p.m. 27 CO-AP Meeting Caper Room – 9 a.m. MARCH 7 Shredding Day North Course Lane same as last year 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 8 Board Meeting Rollins Theater 9 a.m. 14 Membership Vote CA Office Building Sandpiper Room 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 15 Membership Vote CA Office Building Community Hall 9 am to 5 p.m. 18 FunFest Central Campus – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 21 Community Leaders Meeting Florida Room - 9 a.m. 22 Membership Meeting Community Hall – 7 p.m. 27 CO-AP Meeting Caper Room – 2 p.m.
Agendas for the monthly Board Meetings will be posted on Official Bulletin Boards the Friday before and on the CA web site ( www. suncitycenter.org – under “Association”). They will also be sent via “What’s New in the CA” email. Every Wednesday Orientation for new members in the Board Room starting at 1 p.m.
CA Contact Information Phone: 633-3500 sccboard@suncitycenter.org Website: suncitycenter.org Information Center 813-633-4670
Don't Miss!
FunFest 2017 March 18th Central Campus 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. DID YOU KNOW
There’s an open seat on the Community Association Board of Directors. The Board is accepting applications until February 24, 2017. The newly-selected Director will serve until January 3, 2018. For more information, contact the CA office at 813.633.3500.
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Sun City Center’s Treasure – The Lapidary Club
By Ilona Merritt Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and if you are looking for a very special gift, a unique one of a kind, for that special someone, the best recommendation is the Sun City Center Lapidary Club. Their jewelry store is filled with beautiful items designed and crafted by members of the Lapidary Club. The work the members do is highly respected by professionals such as the folks at Boggs Jewelry. The work they produce is astounding and their reputation for quality is well known around the Bay. A jeweler in St. Petersburg even wanted to hire someone from the SCC club to work for him. This is not meant to be an advertisement, but is written to let our residents know that Sun City Center has another reason to be proud. Christine Kerstyn, president, and Laura Henderson, publicity, showed me their outstanding facility. In fact, the club’s facilities were so carefully planned that outside clubs have visited to use the building as a model to help them in planning their own facilities. In the past this writer has bought many items to take as gifts when going to visit family and friends in Europe. It was with much pride in our community that I gave these gifts and they were always well received. When I walked into the shop recently I
Christine Kerstyn, President, Right: Laura Henderson, Publicity.
was in awe of all the new and fantastic items I saw. Club members strive to keep up with new methods and new ideas. The club is located at the north end of the Arts & Crafts Building, 915e Cherry Hills Drive. The jewelry shop offers the items created by its members for sale. Hours are 10 to 1 Monday, Wednesday, Friday and 12 to 3 Tuesday and Thursday. Summer hours change slightly, and they are closed during August.
The income from the sales is used to offset the cost of purchasing and maintaining equipment, and for purchasing metals (sterling and fine silver, 14/20 filled gold and copper) Swarovski crystals, a variety of beads and jewelry findings. Club profits are then shared with the community in the form of charitable donations. Club members are expected to volunteer to
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Luper Takes The Center Seat
Save The Date: Don’t Miss The Town Hall Meeting on February 21
By Diane M. Loeffler January 11, 2017 was the first formal meeting of the new Community Association Board. The new CA President, John Luper, began his report by promising he will “not do all the talking… We have a management company hired to manage the day-today operations… The CA is the eyes and ears of the community. I hope the community realizes that they have someone to talk to.” Luper informed the audience that there will be a town hall meeting on February 21 at 7 p.m. in the Community Hall. This promises to be a very thorough meeting with the consultant being on hand as well as the CA Board and others. Questions will be welcomed. This meeting will give you an opportunity to make an informed decision when you vote on March 14 or 15. The outcome of this vote will be either new construction or repairing the foundation, roof and other structural items in the old building as well as bringing it up to code. Other CA News Sam Sudman announced that the Holiday Breakfast Committee that he and his wife co-chaired for the last five years will now be chaired by Linda Oddo, Bob Sullivan and Pat Sullivan. Sam and Joanne Sudman will help Oddo and the Sullivans with the transition. The Holiday Breakfast is a major event in Sun City Center. Around 150 volunteers served 768 breakfasts this year. Bob Shangraw reported on sidewalk storm drains. Since 2007, he has been involved with this safety issue, getting the county to repave the narrowed walkways and replace the drain covers. At first the process was very slow.
New CA President John Luper promised to be a listening ear for the community.
Throughout the last nine plus years, Shangraw and others persisted in making sure this issue was addressed by the county. By 2014, 125 drains had been redone. By 2016, 528 drain replacements were completed leaving just one drain to be upgraded. After the culvert replacement is completed, the drain Fort Duquesna Drive, will be the final one redone. Welcoming Visitors & Recruiting Volunteers Janet Ditmore gave the Hospitality Committee Report. January through March is the busiest time of year for the Information Center. Surprisingly, the number of resident visitors is almost
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Hospitality chair, Janet Ditmore says, “If we take them (visitors) on a tour, they almost always buy a house here. They are blown away by the activities and the friendliness of the residents."
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February 2017
The News of Sun City Center
OFFICIAL NOTICE
REFERENDUM VOTE VOTE ON NEW CA ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
VOLUNTEER PICNIC
In appreciation of your hard work, dedication and support given to the CA throughout the year, the Board of Directors cordially invites you to attend a picnic lunch in your honor on: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2017 FLORIDA ROOM 12 NOON TO 2 PM
Tuesday, March 14, 2017, Sandpiper Room, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Wednesday, March 15, 2017, Community Hall, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Absentee Ballots will be available in the March issue of The News of Sun City Center and in the CA office beginning February 27, 2017
NOTICE
Due to an opening on the Board of Directors, applications for appointment as a Director are now available in the CA office. The term of this appointment will expire on January 3, 2018. Completed applications must be returned to the CA office by 3 p.m. on February 24, 2017.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
CLUB/ORGANIZATION AMOUNT APPLIED TO Monday Movies $187 Front Porch Pickers $810 Needlecrafters Club $500 Pickleball Club $1,200 Dog Owners Group $2,000
To offset License Fees Hardship Fund Operations Their share of maintaining the Pickleball Courts Their share of maintaining the dog park
What’s New at the Library?
Trail Blazing
By John Lampkin “Why is this pollen packet stuck on my eyeball!” That is what a moth might say after visiting this Toothpetal False Rein Orchid found in the cypress grove on the West Campus Nature Trails. Generally, orchids do not produce exposed pollen grains on anthers the way most other flowers do. Rather the pollen is bundled in “pollinia,” sticky packets that are transferred in one shot to visiting pollinators. Because of the flower’s green color and the fact that its aroma increases at night, it has been postulated that nocturnal moths do the pollination. When the moth inserts its long proboscis (tongue) to get at the nectar at the bottom of the sac-like part of the flower the pollen packet sticks to its face and is carried to the next stop on the moth’s floral smorgasbord where presumably it will make contact with the ready and waiting female pistil. For a highly entertaining write -up about this woodland wonder visit George Rogers’ blog: treasurecoastnatives.wordpress.com/2012/12/02/ toothpetal-false-rein-orchid/ The Toothpetal False Rein Orchid, Habenaria floribunda, is found throughout the peninsula and likes it wet. Indeed, our cypress grove site can be underwater for weeks at a time although it’s bone dry now because of extended drought. If you spot one remember that it’s terrestrial, so you’ll have to bend down low to look at it. That’s easy—the hard part is getting back up again! And remember to check your eyeballs for pollen packets. The Nature Trails trailhead is located opposite North Lake on Del Webb West between Vincennes and Seton Hall. John Lampkin leads interpretive walks on the first Tuesday of each month. Email Conservation@ SunCityCenterAudubon.com for details.
Statement of Purpose
The Sun City Center Community Association serves the residents of Sun City Center by providing assistance for the elderly, assistance and essential services to tax exempt entities, and operates in lieu of a municipal government, thereby lessening the burdens of government (Hillsborough County, Florida).
By Joanne Gilray, SCC Library Administrator The Sun City Center Annual Book Sale is coming! Located in the Caper Room, the book sale will be February 4 and 5. The hours of the book sale are 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday the 4th and 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Sunday the 5th. There will be a great selection of books, jigsaw puzzles and musical CDs so we hope to see you all there! As technology advances libraries are learning to adapt. Hillsborough County has a large array of electronic resources for patrons to enjoy. From eBooks to movie streaming you can find just about anything at the county library. Hillsborough also offers technology classes and walk-in tech support for those who are needing some assistance with their e-readers, tablets, computers and more. At our library, we have information brochures regarding these classes and technology support. We have made slight changes to our periodicals circulation. Consumer Reports is now available to be checked out on a limited basis. The current issue of Consumer Reports along with current issues of all weekly magazines will not be available to be checked out but can be viewed as a reference item in the library. All other previous issues along with all issues of monthly magazines will be available to be checked out for seven days. The current issue of Consumer Reports is available at the reference desk; all other issues are located in the reference area. If you have any questions, please feel free to see me. “Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.” ― Charles William Eliot Happy Reading!
Newcomers
List prepared by Linda Bowker from CA staff data. Report corrections, additions to CA at 633-3500.
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First Cassandra Shielia Eddie & Essie Allen & Cynthia Constance James Kathleen M Kima Patricia Joseph & Brenda Katherine James Scott & Marti James Cindy
Num Local Street Hometown St 645 Allegheny Dr Mt Sterling OH 906 Augusta Dr Miami FL 909 Augusta Dr Falfurrias TX 2059 Berry Roberts Dr St Louis MO 301 Bryce Ct Washington DC 301 Bryce Ct Tampa FL 310 Bryce Ct Royalston MA 1104 Cherry Hills Dr Stillwater OK 1504 Chevy Chase Dr Toledo OH 678 Chipper Dr Halifax Can 710 Chipper Dr FL 726 Chipper Dr Darnestown MD 734 Chipper Dr Hopkins MI 814 Chipper Dr Germantown TN 340 Club Manor Dr West Springfield
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February 2017
President’s Report
The News of Sun City Center
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Take the Bus and Leave the Driving to Us
By Sam Sudman, Government Affairs Liaison, SCCCA Board of Directors If you are new to Sun City Center you may not be aware of the service that is available to our residents. HART, the regional transportation arm of Hillsborough County government, commonly referred to as “bus service”, has offered our residents discounted passes to “take the bus and leave the driving to us”. Yes, the standard oneday fare is $4, but you can purchase a pass for $1. The CA purchases the passes and sells them to you at our cost, as a service for you. You may buy as many as you want. There is no refund for unused passes but you can carry them over to future months. Care-free transportation is easily accessible. Drive your car or golf cart to the parking lot on N. Pebble Beach Blvd. located at North Course Lane, park it in any of the vacant spots, board the bus and relax. Oh, there is a HART shelter provided to keep you out of the elements while you await the bus. Once your trip to Brandon or anywhere else that HART travels, is completed, get back on the bus (no additional cost by requesting a transfer) and return to SCC, to where you boarded the bus. This applies to HART Flex as well as the regular buses. Bring cash or check and your ID card to the CA office and purchase the passes. Questions? Call the CA, 633-3500.
Luper from 1. the same as the number of out-of-town visitors. Individuals were reported coming from the Caribbean, Canada, and 19 states. Of those visitors from outside of Sun City Center, most were from other towns in Florida followed by visitors from Pennsylvania and Ohio. Ditmore says that since 80-90% of visitors are looking at resale homes, she doesn’t think there will be a big change after there are no longer new houses being built. New volunteers are being trained this month. Joe
Elam expressed an interest in having board members be at the Information Center in two-hour shifts to learn more about the center. Community Manager, Lyn Reitz, says the cafe should be open in February, the pickleball courts will hopefully be completed in early February, the CA’s move to the temporary modules is being planned, the Volunteer Luncheon will be in the Florida Room on February 16, Shredding Day will be 9 to noon on March 7, and FunFest will be March 18. As of December 31, total residents were 11,090, and total membership dues were 11,497.
CA President, John Luper By CA President John Luper Greetings to everyone. It is an honor and a privilege to be your new President, and I look forward to the coming year working with our new Board of Directors on your behalf. I would be remiss if I didn’t first thank David Floyd for his leadership and the countless hours he spent over the last six-plus years representing all of us. It is reassuring knowing that I have David and all of the Past Presidents to call on for their advice and counsel. My next announcement is that Neil Rothfeld, our longtime Treasurer, has moved his residence and unfortunately will no longer be able to serve the Association. I know it was not an easy decision on his part and he spent many restless moments before deciding what was best for him. We thank him for all his dedication and we have the comfort that he will still be close by and a phone call away. Your Board of Directors have taken the first step and elected Jim Schwartz as our new Treasurer. Jim is in his second year on the Board, has an accounting background, and has stepped forward to handle the Treasurer’s responsibilities. The next step will be to fill the vacant Director position. The Board will entertain applications until February 24, 2017 and will then interview and ultimately pick the candidate to be approved at the March Board meeting. This new Director will serve until Jan 3, 2018. Please mark February 21 on your calendar to attend a Town hall Meeting at 7 p.m. at Community Hall. Everyone is invited to come hear all of the details regarding a new Administration building. We are confident you will be presented with all the information you need to decide whether you want to vote YES or NO for a new building. At the meeting to answer all your questions will be our consultant, our chosen architect, and our chosen general contracting company. We will have plans to review, and what expected costs will be. The voting will then take place on March 14 and 15. Please come hear for yourself and get answers to your questions. Finally, a thank you for everyone who volunteers their time on behalf of our community. We will talk more in future issues of how important and rewarding being involved can be. This is the busiest time of the year. Enjoy our facilities and each other.
TOWN HALL MEETING February 21, 2017 Community Hall 7 p.m.
Get all the details of the new Administrative Building from our consultant, architect and general contractor.
The new CA Board held their first official meeting on January 11. Meetings are held in the Rollins Theater on the second Wednesday of the month.
ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION VOLUNTEERS IN 2016 BINGO COMMITTEE Jan Love, Chair Bob Ake Patricia Bauman Marilyn Bell Alice Bunn Jack Burgess Janet Chick Judy Clarkson Tom Coover John Cortese Gloria Daws Janet Doherty Dixie Dungan Helen Foti Karen Hanson Edie Hazelton Linda Hughes Robin LeMaster Linda Lewis Tineke Lockwood Karen Marmon Swede Nolder Barb O’Donnell Elsa Petursson Betty Pompei Larry & Jeanne Ratcliff Geraldine Ready Ann Rodriguez Vivian Smith Jan Spitz Peg Stockett
COMMUNITY INFORMATION CENTER Barbara Wurth
Donations to the Community Association CORRECTION FROM JANUARY ISSUE: Barbara Wurth was misspelled
HARDSHIP REQUESTS
DUE BY FEBRUARY 28, 2017
Hardship financial relief for 2017 dues is available to Sun City Center members. The resident owner of the property applying for financial hardship assistance must have been a member of the community in good standing for a period of three years prior to applying for assistance. They must also complete a full financial disclosure. Applications for hardship must be submitted by February 28, 2017 to be considered for the current year. Please see Judy Hill at the CA office to pick up an application.
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CLUBS
February 2017
The News of Sun City Center
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.
Dollhouse Miniature Group
The Dollhouse Miniature group is working on a major dollhouse project. However, they will be taking the time to anticipate St. Valentine’s Day by creating an old-fashioned heart wall hanging. If you are interested in learning techniques such as this, you are welcome to come to join the group which meets Monday from 1 to 3 PM in the Bunka room in the Arts & Craft Building. Come and share our ideas or bring your own. Contact Janet @ 634-1038 or Ilona @ 633-3151.
Scandinavian Club Meeting Announcement
The February meeting of the Scandinavian Club of Sun City Center will be held February 22 at 2 p.m. in the Eberhardt Room on the CA campus. The program will be mailed to the members when determined and posted on the Club’s website https://sites.google.com/site/scandiscc/.
Beetle Mania Comes to The Florida Room
Back by popular demand, the British Connection will hold a Beetle Drive Luncheon on February 21, 2017, from 12.30 - 3.30 pm. Beetle Drives have been held regularly in church and village halls since the 1930’s and possibly earlier. Now they are a regular part of Sun City Center life! It is a simple dice game, played at card tables, creating lots of noise, lots of fun and a chance to meet your fellow members. Prizes will be awarded for highest and lowest scores. We will once again be serving our tasty classic nouveau pizzas, along with a garden salad, tea (of course), coffee and soda with cheesecake for dessert. Tickets are $13 for club members, and $16 for guests. The cost of membership is $5 a year. Checks should be made out to The British Connection and mailed or delivered to: Terry Harris, 2303 Oxford Center Place, Kings Point, Sun City Center, FL 33573. Please RSVP by February 17, 2017. If you have any questions, call Terry at 813 922 6304. Come and join us. We promise you will have a great evening.
Celebrate Fasching
What is Fasching? Fasching means carnival! In Germany the spelling is changed to Karneval and is a three-month long party! The party ends officially on Fat Tuesday and many of the celebrations include costumes and masks – mocking popular events, people and political figures. The local SCC German-American Club is celebrating Fasching right here in town – in Community Hall of S. Pebble Beach Blvd. on Thursday February 9, with doors opening at 4:30 p.m. A catered dinner of pork loin or chicken marsala, and all the trimmings will be done by Sun Coast Caterers. The price for this happy party is $22. For members and $27 for nonmembers. There will be as grand march for everyone in costume (singles, couples and groups) with cash prizes in each group. Everyone in the audience will be the judges! The Manni Daum Band will be playing for our dancing pleasure! Tickets are available by sending your check made out to SCC German-American Club to Fred Rathke, 1058 Emerald Dunes Drive, Sun City Center, FL 33573. Please include a stamped, self-addressed envelope along with your check.
2017 Sun City Center Stained Glass Show
The Sun City Center Stained Glass Club will hold their 7th Annual Juried Show on Thursday, February 23 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Friday, February 24, 2017 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the Florida Room. Professional glass artist Julia Larson from St. Petersburg will judge the show for the second year. Members will display pieces in a number of categories including soldered panels, lamps, sun catchers, fused work, mosaics, jewelry and sandblasting. The judge will select the ribbon winners in each category and the Best of Show award. A People’s Choice award will be determined by votes of the show’s visitors. Last year the show had over 140 entries and over 500 viewers voted for the People’s Choice award. For more information stop by the Stained Glass Club in the Arts and Crafts Building between 9 and noon Monday through Friday, or call Debbie Zieg at 6346795.
Metaphysical Society
Fund Raiser Presentations – 10 a.m. – Wednesdays in the Heritage Room February 1 “Reincarnation and the Soul,” with member Holli Carol Cantrell, CHt., discussing how Reincarnation supports the journey of our ever-evolving Soul. Holli is available for afternoon sessions, to schedule, call 443-745-5015. February 8 “Spirit Speaks,” with Coptic minister Rev. Carl Franklin explaining spirit communication within the material world and asking us if we are listening. Rev’s. Carl and Ortrun Franklin are available for afternoon Life Script and Divination readings. Call 813-295-3280 for an appointment. February 15 “The God Within Our Cells Provides for Our Healing,” with SCC Doctor of Naturopathy, OMD and L.Ac., Carolyn Jaffe, explaining how genetics (ancestral qi) affect us, how it may be passed on, and more importantly, how we can find our way back to harmonious physical and emotional contentment. Available for appointments, to schedule, call 813-633-5707. February 22 “How to Achieve Abundance in your Life,” with Ed Foote as he shares perspectives from A Course In Miracles, and Edgar Cayce’s readings, and the various ways we can use spiritual practices to achieve abundance in our lives.
Computer Club Monthly Meeting
February 1, 2017 — Wednesday 7 p.m. in the Florida Room, in the Atrium. Paul Rabenold, from the Villages Retirement Community, will present “Everything Google Free” and “Social Media Software (Facebook, Instagram and Skype)” Members and guests are welcome. Computer Club Classes Sign up for your choice of class in the Computer Lab, (Atrium Building) Monday through Saturday, 12:30 - 5 p.m. Tuition is payable upon registration. For additional information email Beverly Hiller, Education Director at hillerbev@aol.com Introduction to Computers Fridays, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24 – 9 a.m. – noon. This four-session beginner’s class will cover hardware, software, and operating system basics. Some basic word processing will be introduced. Internet searching using web browsers and search engines will also be covered. Storage devices, both permanent & temporary will be discussed. Basic iPad/iPhone for Seniors Wednesday, February 8, 9 – noon The Apple iPad is almost a computer, but not quite. This course will show how to check your email, carry your books and music around with you, have fun playing games and even adjust the size of the readable text on the screen. Facebook 101 Monday, February 13 and February 27, 9 – noon This is a beginner’s class. In this class we will: 1) Personalize your profile and timeline; 2) Find and add friends and set up Security; 3) Explain secure messaging and chatting, find out what family and friends are up to; 4) Add friends and create groups; 5) Add photos and tag the photos, view and share videos, explore news feeds, and update family and friends; 6) Discuss what to post and what not to post. Windows 10 Workshop Tuesday, February 14, 9 – noon This workshop is designed to familiarize you with Windows 10. We will customize the start screen and play with some of the preinstalled apps. Among other subjects, we’ll cover antivirus, just type, privacy, Microsoft accounts, Cortana, Edge, Store, keyboard shortcuts, Control Panel or. Settings, and snap & shake. Introduction to Excel Thursday, February 16, 9 – noon This is a class for beginners who are interested in spreadsheet development, from design to implementation. This class covers spreadsheet definitions, layouts, data entry, number formats, mathematical operators and formulas, functions, cell alignments and worksheet management. Backup! Backup! Wed, Feb 22, 9 – noon This class combines a free program called EaseUS Todo Backup and a program called Goodsync ($25). These programs will let you backup your entire computer and then quickly add your file changes to the backup files. The result is a secure backup that protects your personal files as well as the computer system files.
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Samaritan Services
The Needlecrafters of Sun City Center presents a $1,000 check to Samaritan Services. The donation was given by Linda Long, President of the Needlecrafters, to Julie Floyd, Vice President of Samaritan Services, and Lee Leverett, President of Samaritan Services. Samaritan Services helps Sun City Center residents with in town rides, out of town rides for medical purposes, Meals on Wheels, Companion Sitting, Alzheimer’s respite and caregiver support group. Please call 813-634-9283.
Sun City Center Stained Club News
The Sun City Center Stained Club raffled a framed glass panel that was a collaboration of members’ pieces and showcased different glass techniques, such as fused and soldered pieces. The drawing was held on December 10 and the lucky winner was Marilyn Vaughan. She said she had never won anything before. She was interested in how much time went into making the panel and was very excited about winning!
SCC NIA Club Special Event
Nia is an exhilarating, body/mind movement practice based with the philosophy that exercise should feel good and movement can optimize health and promote well-being. Come join the SCC Nia (Non Impact Aerobics) Club on Thursday, Feb. 9 from 2:30 - 4:30 for a work/playshop on “The Moves of Nia.” Utilizing the best elements of dance arts, healing arts and martial arts we will move our bodies in safe and healthy ways. No jumping or jarring of the joints. This work/playshop will be great for beginners or seasoned regulars to learn each move and go deeper with their own body awareness. This Special Event is open to CA, KP and FP residents. It will be held in Dance Room 2/ SCC Main Campus, 1203 N. Pebble Beach Blvd. (Bldg. North of Lawn Bowling). Cost: SCC Nia Club Members $ 7. Nonmembers $ 10. Suitable for all fitness levels. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat. Gail Mongiello is a Certified Nia Black Belt Instructor and lives full time in SCC. She specializes in Senior Health Fitness. Questions? Contact our President Debbie at “dcarlson72@gmail.com” or call her at 847-848-7338.
Sew ‘N Sews Making a Difference In Our Community
2016 was a very productive year for the Sun City Center Sewing/Quilting/ Embroidery group. Reaching a membership of 200, many community service projects were completed such as making dressing for African girls, 170 pillowcases for kids with cancer, lap quilts for Disabled American Veterans; pet beds for Southeastern Guide Dogs, lap quilts for Shriner’s Children’s Hospital and they created a quilt for the DAV to raffle off. The club also has an on-going project supplying bed quilts and pajamas for the Kid’s Place in Brandon. Sewers and quilters make items to be sold at the Fall Festival, Holiday walk and Spring Sale. In addition, the public can come and purchase a number of items such as doll clothes, walker bags, chemo caps, bed quilts, aprons, children’s quilts, fabric toys, oven towels, place mats, table runners and many more items. The club members made donations in 2016 to the CA Info Center, CERT, SSC Ride, SSC Emergency Squad, Samaritans, Security Patrol, Haven of Hope, Lifepath Hospice, The Women’s Club, Alzheimer Longest Day, the Food Bank and Sunshine Kids. The club is located in the Arts and Crafts Building on Cherry Hills Drive. Membership is $10 a year. For more information on becoming a member, call Linda at 813-390-2377 or email “scc.sew.n.sews@gmail.com”.
Lucky winner was Marilyn Vaughan.
Sun City Center’s Shell Crafter Club
President Mary Lou Bogdan, Vice President Linda Nolder, Secretary Jane Sanflippio, Treasurer Marcia Morris Treasurer, and Project Manager Linda Starkey.
Local Author Publishes Next Book
Shell Crafter members enjoying their Christmas party. The club is a very social one and we all enjoy spending time together and working in our club showroom. Stop by sometime, it is a great place to do some gift shopping or pick up a special item for your Florida home. The club is open Monday thru Friday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Laura Akins, Vice President of the SCC Shell Crafters Club, holds wall art made with shells and sea glass from their shop.
Rev. Betty A. Beach-Connell is the author of Embracing the Call, God can lead you to places you never imagined. This is the story of the process many of us go through on our way to fulfillment. Her journey took her from an idyllic little farm girl, to her rebellious teenage years, to a troubled young adult, and finally, she met the love for which she was longing, at age 35. Rev. Betty met her Lord, who immediately called her into the Pastoral ministry. She served the Lord in that capacity for the United Methodist Church in (what was known at that time) the Hudson-West District of the New York Annual Conference, for 28 years. She retired in 2003. However, retirement wasn’t sitting in a rocking chair on her front porch with her dog by her side, as she had thought. “God [does] lead you to places you have never imagined.” The Lord called again—this time to minister through the written word. Her prayer is that her first book will give encouragement to those facing similar obstacles in their life. And, that her second one Through the Storm, ‘Medications’ for your soul, will touch lives and encourage the reader to have a closer walk with God through the reading of His Word, prayer, and meditation—all vital steps for peace and fulfillment.
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The News of Sun City Center
Family Connections in Sun City Center
By Paula Lickfeldt In the 1950s Uta Kuhn and her parents fled post-war Germany. By sheer luck they were able to leave Germany legally because her grandparents’ home, where Uta and her parents lived, was in West Germany. They immigrated to Chicago when Uta was eleven years old. Uta married her first husband in Chicago and had two children, Kristine and Erich. Several years after a divorce, Uta and the love of her life, her second husband Bud, along with Kristine, moved to a suburb of Louisville, Kentucky. Bud had family in Louisville. Erich stayed in Chicago, where he now lives with his wife and his two children. In 1996, during a snowstorm that brought 16 inches of snow to Louisville, Uta, Bud and Kristine decided that they had not moved far enough south. They decided to get in their motorhome, head south and not stop until they saw palm trees. For a reason that Uta can’t remember, they got off the highway at Sun City Center. They drove around, set up camp in a park on SR-674 and looked around. They ended up buying a duplex that Uta and Kristine still live in. Two years after the move to SCC, Bud passed away. Kristine works at Winn Dixie where she has been employed for 20 years. Uta is a professional volunteer. She is a past president of the Patriots Club, she volunteers at the Information Center, she was an ambulance driver and EMR for the Emergency Squad, she has been
Beginning February 15, 2017 free training will resume at the Sun City Center (SCC) Fitness Center, located on the Central Campus next to the Atrium. Certified Personal Trainer, Dennis O’Brien, will instruct on the safe and effective way to use our state-of-the-art resistance equipment. Classes will be available at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Each class is limited to four trainees. Stop by the Fitness Center to register, in person, and pay a registration fee of $10, which will be returned upon completion of the training session. Donations cheerfully accepted, however. This program is sponsored by your Fitness Committee and is available to current CA members, only. Call 642-2048 for additional details.
Swimming to Give Kids with Diabetes a Chance to go to a Camp
on the Security Patrol for 15 years, she is an active member of the SCC Women’s Club, has been involved with FunFest and the golf cart parade, served for three years on the Board of Directors of the Community Association, did publicity for Sun Radio, is a member of the new Guys and Gals Club and writes for The News of Sun City Center. Do or have more than one generation of your family call SCC home? Share your story! Call Paula at 633-6739
L to R: Cathy Mithaug, Craig Pittman, Fettie Bottoms.
The Scent Of Scandal
By Paula Lickfeldt Have you ever seen a book that was listed as “True Crime/Gardening?” Well, THE SCENT OF SCANDAL, written by Florida native Craig Pittman, is just that. Craig Pittman was the speaker at this month’s meeting of the Elegant Gardeners. He talked about the book he had written in which he describes the inside world of orchid smuggling. It seems that the Miami airport is the hub for illegal wildlife smuggling. More orchids from South America are smuggled through Miami than any other airport, and it seems that orchid smuggling is a very lucrative business. There are 30,000 different types of orchids which is the largest family in the plant kingdom. Orchid collectors are willing to pay huge prices for rare and unusual orchids. In 1981, the never before seen Red Slipper Orchid was discovered in Peru. It
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was brought to the U.S. legally, studied and named after the woman who discovered it. Articles were written about this incredible find. Then orchid smugglers got involved. Orchid enthusiast Michael Kovach very much wanted to find a rare orchid and have it named after himself. He teamed up with Lee Moore, a well know but never convicted smuggler. They went to Peru, found a specimen of a different unknown, unnamed orchid. They stripped the field of these orchids and smuggled them back to North America. It is a very fascinating story in which the country of Peru got involved with a lawsuit against the smugglers and the U.S. If you are of the impression that all the Elegant Gardeners do is “play in the dirt” you are very wrong. The meetings are very entertaining, as well as informative. The Elegant Gardeners meet in the Florida Room on the second Wednesday of the month at 9 a.m.
By Diane M. Loeffler At 6 a.m. on February 2, Sun City Center Resident, Don Smith will be entering the indoor pool to help raise money so that children with diabetes can go to a special camp just for them. The camp is a mixture of all the fun activities that are part of all children’s camps interspersed with education and support for the children. Importantly, a doctor and a nurse are on duty the entire time to check the campers' blood sugar levels, some up to eight times a day, and to take care of any potential medical issues. Also, the camp food meets their dietary requirements. Day camps are available for Mini Shots, children up to kindergarten age, and Little Shots, children in grades K-4. There are overnight camps for Middle Shots, grades 5-6, and Big Shots, grades 7-10. Older children can attend the Diabetes Youth Services (DYS) leadership school and become a counselor for the camp. Smith expects to continue swimming until around 10 a.m. However, if it takes longer for him to complete his 300 lengths of the pool, he will continue swimming until he reaches that goal. His goal is to raise $30,000 to ensure that no child is turned away from the camp due to the family’s inability to pay. Camps are run by DYS. DYS is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization. Their website is www.dys4kids.org. Don’s wife, Connie, will be sitting alongside the pool to collect DYS donations. She will also be selling baked goods. One hundred percent of all money collected will go directly to DYS. You may also write a check to Donald J. Smith, P.O. Box 5158, Sun City Center, FL 33571 or to Diabetes Youth Services, 2100 W. Central Avenue, Suite 110, Toledo, Ohio 43606. All of the monies go directly to pay for camp for
children who would otherwise be unable to attend. Don Smith has been swimming since he was five years old. He swims for relaxation and says, “I don’t consider myself to be a good swimmer, but I can swim a long distance.” At one point, he was swimming 70 laps a day. His doctor challenged him to swim 100 laps and said he would donate $100 to charity if Smith completed the distance. When Smith donated the money to the DYS camp, the director invited him, his wife, and his mother-in-law to a cookout. They were seated separately, each assigned to a different group which showcased a different child. Every child was given an award for what he or she could do such as watch what they eat or check their own blood sugar levels. One child asked Smith, “Can I take a picture with you?” Parents spoke to the Smiths and what the camp meant for them and their children. Since that day, the Smiths have served meals to the children in the group, participated in activities, and attended camps. Smith says “It gets to you when kids say, "I can’t have that." Children love the camp and so do their parents. Kids say it is great to be in a setting where they don’t feel different, and they don’t have to worry about being bullied or made fun of because they are different. The Smiths have met with parents and other relatives as well as helping out at the camp. They have checked closely into the program, and say that all funds go directly to fund camp attendance. The Smiths are enthusiastic about the program and how wonderful it is for kids with diabetes. “We have seen the benefits first hand, and we never want any child to be turned away because their families don’t have the money.”
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SCC Resident of Distinction is Walt Cawein
By Ilona Merritt Walt Cawein truly believes in the clubs and their importance to Sun City Center. This was Walt’s philosophy guiding him through his years on the CA Board of Directors and his presidency. Walt was Club Liaison for four years (1999 – 2003) and was President three years (2004-2006). After high school, Walt was accepted into t he Naval Academy. Up on graduation, he joined the Air Force and worked in classified U.S. satellite programs for 24 years. After retirement from the military, he worked another 24 years at the CIA. Walt moved to SCC in 1995 and immediately got involved in many activities. He is a past president of the Men’s Club and past president of his homeowners association. He was on the board of the German American Club and the Mac Users Club. Walt also served on several boards of a number of other clubs. He was active in the Bridge and Pinochle clubs and belong to most of the Military Clubs in SCC. Walt truly exemplifies the Sun City Center spirit of volunteerism. While Walt served on the CA Board, President Jerry Milton assigned him to be the Club Liaison Director. Walt saw his role as Director Liaison as the protector of the clubs, to encourage them and support their aspirations and needs. Walt created a committee of club presidents to rewrite the club policies, and they presented their new policies to the Board of Directors, which were approved. Much of the policy work has survived to this day. Walt also played a key role in introducing the idea of FunFest, the largest annual event in our community. The event was developed to honor our clubs and as an opportunity for each club to recruit members and make some money. Bill Hotzfield was the first chairman and Angelo Sica also supported this project. Walt saw FunFest as a means to help bring the community together, and as a way for the clubs to raise money to fulfill their individual financial needs.
MOVIES
at the Rollins Theater One Showing Only at 1 p.m.
Movies are normally shown the second (2nd) and fourth (4th) Monday each month in the Rollins Theater at 1 p.m. The dates and times may change as necessary. Per the Fire Code of Hillsborough County, seating capacity is limited to 145 ATTENDEES. Seating is reserved for Sun City Center Community Association members/guests who present current cards or a KP ID badge.
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During the first few years, many clubs shared their profits with the CA. Now, due to increased costs of running the event, the clubs are encouraged to help defray the expenses. Walt felt that new and renovated recreational facilities were also important. He visited retirement communities in other parts of the country and was able to get a copy of Del Webb’s study on the wants and needs of Baby Boomers. This all helped him in his work for the CA. Walt continues to give of his time, effort and dedication to the Sun City Center Community. He is President of the SCC Charitable Foundation, Inc. with a vision to make the Sun City Center a better place for all its citizens. The Charitable Foundation is focused on examining the needs of the community and engaging the right organizations to address those individuals and organizations with charitable resources and those residents who need help, to mobilize individuals to become active partners in the building of a better community and to be a permanent resource for the needs of our community’s future. We wish Walt success with his new endeavor. SCC is a better place because of the time and energy Walt Cawein has given to this community.
In the 1790s, beautiful young widow Lady Susan Vernon has come to Churchill, the estate of her in-laws, to wait out colorful rumors about her dalliances that are circulating through polite society. While there, she decides to secure a husband for herself and for her reluctant daughter Frederica. But the waters are troubled by the arrival at Churchill of the handsome, eligible Reginald DeCourcy and silly but cheerful -- and very rich -- Sir James Martin. Starring: Kate Beckinsale, Chloe Sevigny, Xavier Samuel, Emma Greenwell Director: Whit Stillman Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance Rating: PG for some thematic elements.
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Ricky is a defiant young city kid who finds himself on the run with his cantankerous foster uncle in the wild New Zealand bush. A national manhunt ensues, and the two are forced to put aside their differences and work together to survive. Starring: Sam Neill, Julian Dennison, Rhys Darby, Stan Walker, Rima Te Wiata Director: Taika Waititi Genre: Adventure, Comedy Rating: PG-13 for thematic elements including violent content and some language
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Lapidary continued from 1. staff the jewelry store or to participate in other activities that help the club fulfill its mission. The Lapidary Club embraces the SCC tradition of charity. During one year, the club donated over $7,000 to various local organizations. Residents of Sun City Center, Aston Gardens and Freedom Plaza may join the club. Kings Point residents may join as space allows. Dues are only $10 per year. Classes are taught by skilled club members. If you want to join, talk to the
L to R: Carmella Patzaff with Sherry Stowe.
store volunteers and they will help you with the club membership application. The Lapidary Club was incorporated in 1983. Lapidary refers to artisans who cut, grind, facet and polish stones so that they become objects of beauty suitable for jewelry. The club has a well-equipped fabrication shop in addition to their classroom and the jewelry store. It is worthwhile just to go take a look at the beautiful items being created by Sun City Center Lapidary Club members.
Close up of supplies and tools.
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Kudos to Our Maintenance Team
By Uta Kuhn It’s hard to imagine what our CA facilities would look like without our wonderful maintenance team. They work very hard every day of the week to help keep our facilities, clean, neat and presentable. The team consists of 36 members, some responsible for maintenance and some responsible to take care of every day janitorial work. There are part-timers, full-timers, men and women. Some live within Sun City Center, some don’t. Keeping the pools sparkling clean, (there are three of them) is one of their responsibilities. In the Atrium, they make sure that all the rooms are clean and ready to use for by the next group. They make sure that the restrooms are clean and supplied with plenty of paper products like towels, etc. The same applies at Community Hall, where they are responsible for the cleanliness of the lobby, the main hall, the three ante rooms, the kitchen, stage, and restrooms. Some members of the
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as retired Military with Specialties in Maintenance and Logistics. His capable team consists of four members who have been on the job for only four months. Ten team members have been on the job for 10 years. Needless to say, everyone in our community, who has ever planned a special event on any part of our campus, owes these hardworking men and women a great big THANK YOU.
From L to R: Berto, Phillip, Scott, Jack, Everett, Helen, Brian, Lew, Al, Floyd, Tim and Michael.
team work to keep both campuses in tip top shape. Every team member works FunFest. Some other responsibilities include setting up tables and chairs and other equipment for special events at the different venues. Each event is different,
Maintenace Crew Hard at Work Photo's By Calvin Johnson
and this calls for instructions from the person planning the event, which could include setting up the stage, the sound equipment, etc. It’s not an easy job, but our maintenance team handles it with the utmost efficiency to get it done right. If things aren’t quite right, they are “Johnny on the Spot” to fix any issues, and handle it in a professional manner. Managing these team members is the responsibility of Phillip Bennett, who took over the job in April of 2015. He is a native Floridian and came to SCC
Phillip Bennett manages the Maintenance team.
Verona at Renaissance First Annual Golf Cart Caroling Parade
Verona at Renaissance is a new community in Sun City Center. It’s a beautiful and quiet place to live, just off Chipper Drive and So. Pebble Beach Blvd. The community has been welcoming many diverse people from different parts of the world. The community is filled with residents who are fun loving, outgoing and just so incredibly nice to one another. A substantial group of residents, you know those fun-loving types, took to singing holiday carols out on the streets of the community. It seems like a large job to organize this feat, but put in the hands of capable volunteers, it couldn’t miss and might just turn out pretty good. The thought of using golf carts, being SCC is a golf cart town, became evident right away and The Golf Cart Caroling Event took shape. June and Peter Hyjek were the organizers putting this event together. The committee members who helped to make it successful included Salvina Tannenholz who led the chorus of carolers in song, with the assistance of Marc Sternberg. Other volunteers were Rosita Rodriguez, Linda Starkey, Katherine Mitton and Don Chabot, who all helped with getting the word out and making this event a success. At each house, the residents who were hosting the carolers would provide a toast for the season in the form of champagne (or club soda) and cranberry juice to make it more festive. Each of the carolers brought their own little glass “to toast the hosts with the most”. After the toast the carolers moved on to the next house, and the next, and the next. There were approximately 25 Carolers for nearly 25 homes, which were arranged into two groups. Afternoon and evening groups were established, and while some hosted one session, the others sang and vice versa. By the end of the second session, it was definitely party time. We all convened at the Hyjek’s home, where we had to sing for them also. June’s favorite holiday song was “O, Holy Night” which we pumped it up a bit. Then Peter asked for his favorite song “Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer” which we jumped right back with a quick little rendition of that poor old lady’s demise. He was happy... our job was complete now. Everyone brought an appetizer dish to share, with each one more appetizing than the next. The food was outstanding and so very delicious. We sang, ate, drank and mingled with wonderful fun loving friends and neighbors. Verona is just one of the finest places to be. We are all looking forward to doing the Second Annual Golf Cart Caroling Parade again next year. So start warming up those voices. Fa la la la la, la la la laaaaaaaaaaaaa!
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Coming Soon – Spectacular Stained Glass Club Exhibit
By Kai Rambow For two days, residents can enjoy the fantastic creations from the members of the Stained Glass Club. Vivid imaginations from club members create works from traditional stained glass, windows, sun catchers, plates, lampshades and jewelry. The club members can do just about anything except glass blowing. This is an annual show and competition. There are three categories for different levels of skill. We took some time to learn more from some of the artists. Sue Wilson, who won Best of Show last year for her stained glass featuring spoonbills, loves the creative process. “I took a photograph and used it to make a pattern. The pattern is crucial since it determines how you’re going to cut the glass. I love designing different
The base of Don Duran’s chandelier. Each panel is different; he also did the woodwork.
Sue Wilson’s stained glass, which won Best of Show last year.
Magical cube creation by Charles Kennedy.
pieces: picking glass, the colors and figuring how you’re going to do it.” The whole process took about three months. “I wasn’t working on it every day,” notes Wilson. She is so involved she joined in 2000 and has yet to find time to join another club.
“I had done it about 40 years ago,” reflected Charles Kennedy, “and the club here gave me an opportunity to get involved again in 2008. I like soldering and creating pieces. My biggest piece had 496 glass panels.” Though experienced, Kennedy still takes advantage of monthly classes. “About once a month we do something different as potential gifts for family and friends. I took the class on making the cubes and have made several since then.” When he taught industrial arts, Don Duran created a stained glass making club as an extracurricular activity. “The kids loved it. Unfortunately we were limited to 16 students each time due to space. Here we have nice facilities and they have everything you need.”
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Support for Alzheimer’s Caregivers By Diane M. Loeffler A loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Initially, the situation might not seem overwhelming. You might think of all the years you have spent together and tell yourself that you can handle this on your own. Later, a time may come when you need to talk to others who are also caregivers to Alzheimer’s patients. You might get to a point when you could use some help, some time when you aren’t actively involved in caregiving 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Samaritans Alzheimer’s Auxiliary offers free help to residents of the Greater Sun City Center Area. Ideally, the best time to visit the auxiliary office and complete the very brief form is when the diagnosis is first made. Then when the time comes that help is needed, it can be more readily available. An Alzheimer’s Support Group meets at 2 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month, September through May. Meetings are held at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 701 Valley Forge Boulevard, Sun City Center. The topic on February 1 will be “What can hospice do?” Future topics include intimacy and communication, memory screening and insurance issues.
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The application for respite care is short and easy to complete. The Samaritans Alzheimer’s Auxiliary can also help caregivers with information and support.
Dolores Berens is the President of the Samaritans Alzheimer’s Auxiliary. She is also a former Alzheimer’s caregiver. The auxiliary provides respite services and a support group.
Up to fifty hours of free respite care is available through the Samaritans Alzheimer’s Auxiliary. Respite care options include having your loved one stay at an assisted living facility, having someone from a home health agency come to your home, or using a senior
center. All options are based on available respite funds. Five assisted living facilities, five homecare agencies and one adult daycare center have been contracted with the Alzheimer’s Auxiliary since 1999. All of these are licensed, bonded and insured. Throughout the 18 years that they have been contracted with the Alzheimer’s Auxiliary, they have provided services at a lower rate than what is available to the general public. The organizations work together really well despite supposedly being in competition with one another. If one cannot provide services, that organization contacts one or more of
the others to ensure that patients receive help. To apply for services, stop by the Samaritan’s Building at 1207 North Pebble Beach Boulevard during week days. The Samaritan office number is 813-634-9283. The president of the Alzheimer’s Auxiliary, Dorothy Berens, can also be reached at her office number, 813 634-9283, Monday through Friday after 1 p.m. During other hours, Berens can be reached at 813 634-1418. Berens is a personable, friendly woman who understands what caregivers are going through. She is a former caregiver herself. The Alzheimer’s Auxiliary offers a free, all-day seminar every other year. The first one was in 2000.The seminar is conducted by doctors from the University of South Florida’s Byrd Health and Alzheimer’s Institute. These sessions take place in Community Hall on South Pebble Beach. Three hundred and fifty individuals attended the February 2016 session. Alzheimer’s patients come along for this event. They spent the day in a separate area of Community Hall listening to music and playing games under the supervision of
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The Editor’s Corner Hey, You Have a Minute? By E. Adam Porter Editor in Chief, News of Sun City Center Last September was two years since I stepped in and took over as editor of this fine community news publication. Since coming on board, I’ve made a conscious effort to highlight the best aspects of the Sun City Center community: the clubs, the activities, the parties and the amenities … but, most of all, the people. There are countless great stories out there, and we want to tell as many as we can. You may have also noticed, in the past two years, new sections in The News. Because everyone has a favorite hobby, passion or activity, we wanted to make it easier for all of you to find the things you are most interested in doing, while also hoping to catch your eye with other exciting opportunities. We’ve also brought out the life in the community, with big, bright splash pages of photos full of smiling faces from annual events and full-page treatments of our popular Travel and Where in the World features. Did you know, last year alone, The News of Sun City Center has visited ALL SEVEN continents? It’s true—you have taken Sun City Center around the world! I’ve had the privilege of working with three CA Presidents—Jane Keegan, David Floyd and, now, John Luper. Each one has a different style and set of natural talents, but all share a similar passion for this community, and you should be proud to know they represent you. I’ve also shared frequent correspondence with several past presidents and board members, all of whom still take an active leadership role in this community. There are other folks in the community, some who have held elected office and some who have not, that have my ear as well. They share positions and opinions on community issues and, hopefully, know they’ve been heard. Because of the nature of this publication, we do not publish letters to the editor. If you’re curious as to why, ask away. A quick glance at the facing page reveals my phone number and email. I’d love to hear from you. Just because we don’t publish letters to the editor doesn’t mean those don’t get read or those concerns won’t be addressed. My standard request is this: don’t come with a problem in one hand without a positive solution in the other. Our goal is to make the community better, not just different. Volunteerism is the lifeblood of Sun City Center, and The News team gets to see it firsthand on a regular basis. This community is flush with opportunities to serve and there are a good many folks who consistently step up to meet that need. I would say “too many to name here,” but in the past few issues we’ve been doing just that, listing donors and volunteers as a public tip of the hat to these fine folks. Speaking of fine folks, I want to invest some ink in ‘atta boys’ for the great team we have here at The News. Over the years, this publication has been staffed by some of the best folks in a community
chock full of great people. Our current team is doing outstanding work, month in and month out, serving you by telling your stories. Kai Rambow is not only an outstanding writer and accomplished photographer, his wit and energ y keeps things entertaining, and he always brings great story ideas to the table. Whether he’s helping you plan your next trip, figure out your computer or discover something interesting just up the street, he delivers the message with a pro’s substance and style. Ilona Merritt’s passion for the people and the clubs in this community shines in her work each and every month. She wants everyone to know why SCC is the greatest place to live, and, she wants you – yes, you – to get out and enjoy it, to do something fun or create something interesting. When you read her stuff, you can’t help but get excited and want to learn more. Uta Kuhn is a volunteer’s volunteer, and it shows up strong in her work. It’s her hope that everyone in the community knows about all the wonderful opportunities there are out there to get involved. She leads by example, in her life and in her writing. Paula Lickfeldt is our publication’s warm, welcoming smile. If you want to know about clubs, groups and faith communities in the area; if you’re new here from out of town and want to get to know folks from back home, or if you’re just lonely and want to meet new friends, her stories are the key to unlock those doors. Diane Loeffler is almost always the first person to volunteer for any assignment, and she always does a bang-up job. In addition to her terrific feature work, Diane reports on CA news, Board meetings, Deputy Merry’s monthly talks, and is always ready to pitch a new and interesting story idea. Her work keeps you safer, more informed and having fun. Calvin Johnson called me up some time back and said he had a camera and a will to use it. Boy, does he! Calvin’s sharp, artistic eye is evident each and every issue, whether he’s shooting scenes around the community, news items or feature events, his stuff is captivating, entertaining and does a great job of complementing the story. I would be remiss if I did not mention a member of our staff who passed away recently. Agnes Baker was a bright light, a great communicator, and a talented writer. We miss her very much. Heart, enthusiasm, style, discipline and team effort—I’ve been around newsrooms and publication teams all my life, and I can say, without exaggeration or embellishment, this is one of the best I’ve had the privilege of serving with. A few folks have expressed interest in joining our volunteer crew of newshounds, reporters and feature writers. If you’re interested, I would love to hear from you. Drop me a line at “editor@newsofsuncitycenter.com”.
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Support from 1. nurses. Meanwhile, caregivers hear from experts in the field. All the doctors and presenters stay for the entire day so that caregivers can speak with them. Grants from The Community Foundation of Greater Sun City Center pay for the free breakfast and lunch during the seminar. If additional assistance is needed beyond the support groups and respite care, the auxiliary has information to assist caregivers in making decisions. Funding Samaritans Alzheimer’s Auxiliary is a 501(c)(3) organization. The group was started with funds raised here in Sun City Center. No money is received from outside groups or national organizations. Donations from individuals and clubs are accepted and appreciated and can be of any amount. In one case, a dentist donated the table and chairs that are used in the Samaritan Conference Room. The cost for every patient served is $800. So far 497 patients with caregivers have been served by the Samaritans Alzheimer’s Auxiliary. Not one patient has had to be turned away. If the auxiliary cannot help, they call other
organizations and groups. As with so many organizations and services in Sun City Center, Samaritan’s Alzheimer’s Auxiliary depends on, and is grateful for, the help of volunteers in a variety of capacities. Berens says, “This whole town is run by Volunteerism. If we had to pay all the people who volunteer, it would be impossible.”
Stained from 1. Don’s background enables him to do the woodworking as well as the glass. He has created several of these over the years. Don usually works with a theme; this one being the Southwest. One admirer commented on how wonderfully different each of the six glass panels are. “It takes me about two years to make each set because we’re snowbirds and I don’t work on them during the summer.” The work is a great combination of craftsmanship and artistry. The 6th Annual Show will be held Thursday, February 23 and Friday, February 24 in the Florida room from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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February 2017
The News of Sun City Center
Cuba – An Island of Contradictions
Community Church College Wednesday January 18, 2017, 10-11:30 a.m. at SouthShore United Church of Christ 1501 La Jolla Avenue, Sun City Center. The discussion will include Spanish Epoch: 1492-1898, Economics of Cuba, US Epoch: 1898-1958, Future of US –Cuba relations, Castro Epoch: 1959 to present, as well as a Q&A Speaker Rudy Fernandez. Rudy has made four trips to Cuba to bring medical supplies to the church where his great-grandmother was baptized. Refreshments will be offered (free-will offering). The opinions of the speaker do not necessarily represent the positions of the Community Church College or the SouthShore United Church of Christ.
SCC Men’s Club Change of Leadership
By Jay Sparkman President Art Smith and President-elect Don Murphy shake hands at the Men’s Club Holiday Luncheon which was Art Smith’s last duty of his 2016 presidency. Don Murphy will be the 2017 Men’s Club president leading the club in its many endeavors to improve the social and health welfare of residents of Sun City Center and Kings Point. Membership in the Men’s Club is open to residents of Sun City Center and Kings Point. For information call Jon Lehr, VP of Membership, 813-260-3058.
Tax Club Will Do Free Tax Returns in 2017
By Bob Larson The AARP Foundation and the Tax Club in Sun City Center will sponsor two free tax sites this year in Sun City Center. Marilyn Wilson, the program district coordinator, advises everyone to bring photo ID and Social Security cards or Social Security statements for all persons mentioned in the return, including dependents. Bring a copy of death certificate for any spouse deceased in 2015 or 2016. Bring a copy of any Power of Attorney if you plan to sign the return for that person. We need last year’s tax return, current W-2 forms from employers, 1099 forms for interest, dividends, stock sales, pensions, and IRA distributions. Please gather information about the purchase date and purchase price of any stock, etc. sold in 2016. Be sure to bring an accurate list of any estimated tax payments you sent to the IRS, with individual dates and amounts. Bring information about any potentially deductible health insurance plan premiums you or your employer paid and any forms 1095 or other ACA Marketplace forms you received. Bring your checkbook if you want any refund directly deposited to your bank account. We reserve the right to see the Social Security cards for all persons listed on the return before we provide service.
SCC Men’s Club Prostate Support Group
Next meeting Monday, February 13, 2017, 2 p.m. at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 1239 Del Webb Blvd., West. Our speaker will be Dr. Randy Kahn. Dr. Kahn will speak on “Diet and prostate cancer”. As Prostate Cancer is frequently a couple’s disease, it is suggested that spouses and/or partners attend as well as physicians. Refreshments will be served. For questions contact Sam Smith (813746-1989) or Robert Sullivan (813-215-7050).
Sun City Center Lions Say Thank You
Starting the new year, the Sun City Center Lions Club would like to thank all the residents, businesses, and Lions Club members who helped make our fundraising a success in 2016. Without you we would not be able to help those in need. We work hard to help those in need here in our own community. Some of the groups we’ve helped this year are Hope Fund, Samaritan Mission, Emergency Squad, Southeastern Guide Dogs, Wimauma Elementary School, My Warrior’s Place, Paws for Patriots, Mary Martha House, Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind, Conklin Center for the Blind, Lions Eye Institute for Transplant and Research, WUSF Radio Reading, Lions Clubs International Foundation and many more. In addition to helping groups here in our community, we were also able to help purchase eye glasses for those in need. The SCC Lions Club is a 501(c)3 organization, which may be international in scope, but most of the monies raised here in Sun City Center are used to help people in the Sun City Center area. The SCC Lions Club meets the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the Sandpiper Grille, 1702 South Pebble Beach Boulevard, SCC, at 11 a.m. Please come visit us. For more information on the Lions Club, please check our website at www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/suncitycenterfl, or our international website at www. lionsclub.org. For more information, please contact President Gloria Rodzielowicz at 813-419-4187 or the McGovern’s at 813-633-4202.
DAR Daughter Celebrates Milestone Birthday
At their December monthly meeting, the SCC DAR Chapter helped daughter Joyce Strickland celebrate her 90th birthday. As Regent Jan Bassett presented Joyce with a DAR commemorative flag, all members attending joined Jan in singing happy birthday and wishing Joyce many more birthdays to come. Photo by Mary Culliton Jan Bassett, Regent and Joyce Strickland, Hostess.
AARP Free Tax Service in Sun City Center
South Shore United Church of Christ (formerly United Community Church) North Pebble Beach at La Jolla (use west entrance). Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Walk-in service. For an appointment February 1 - April 18, call (813) 634-3502.
AARP Free Tax Service in Kings Point
Kings Point Clubhouse,1900 Clubhouse Drive, Monday, Wednesday and Fridays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call (813) 260-3509 between 9 and 3 on MWF to make an appointment. Sun City Center Shut-ins and Lake Towers Residents call (813) 634-4200 for appointments. For more information about the AARP tax aide program in Sun City Center, call Marilyn Wilson at (813) 633-5679. In Kings Point, you can call Ed Sheridan at (813) 634-7965 for information. Perhaps you would like to join in as a volunteer next year? Give Marilyn a call.
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February 2017
The News of Sun City Center
Dem Club New Meeting Place & Time
The South Shore Democratic Club announces a venue and date change. Meetings will now be held at the golf cart friendly Sun City Center Chamber of Commerce, 1651 Sun City Center Plaza, Sun City Center on the first Thursday of the month, February 2. Meet ‘n Greet with refreshments 1 p.m.; Meeting begins promptly at 1:30 p.m. An officer from the HCDEC (Hillsborough County Democratic Executive Committee) will be our speaker. Annual dues are now due and can be paid at the meeting. All Democrats and like-minded individuals are invited and encouraged to attend this free event. Please visit and Like our Facebook page at “www.facebook. com/SSDEMCLUB” for more information.
Michigan Club Pizza Party
By Stephanie Casey The Michigan Club will host its traditional Pizza Party on Tuesday, February 21, in the Kings Point Veterans Theater. Doors will open no earlier than 5 p.m. for this popular get together. Tickets are on sale every Tuesday from 9 to noon in the lobby of the Kings Point North Clubhouse. Cost is $12 for members or $14 for nonmembers and include pizza, salad, beer and pop, as well as special entertainment for your evening enjoyment. For more information, you may contact Paul at (813) 634-8506, or just visit the Michigan Club table in the corner of the KP lobby any Tuesday morning. Club members will be more than happy to answer your questions or sell you tickets. Michigan Club events are open to anyone in the greater Sun City Area, even if you are not a Michigander. If you are coming in from outside the Kings Point Community, just inform the guard at the visitors gate that you are there to buy Michigan Club tickets. If you want to join in the fun, don’t delay or you will be left out in the cold. Tables sell out fast. Does anything sound more comforting than pizza and beer on a February evening? Hope to see you there.
Cobra Roadster Cruises to a Win
The 1965 Cobra driven by Riverview’s Bert Schleissing was selected from more than 110 collectibles as the January cruiser of the month for the Roamin’ Oldies car club. It is a faithful replica of the wildly successful race car created when driver/designer Carroll Shelby installed a potent Ford V8 into the engine bay of a lightweight and curvy English AC Ace roadster. With original Shelby racers priced in the millions, a cottage industry of replicas has evolved. Among the best is made by Backdraft, the builder of Bert’s blue-andwhite beauty, which like the original is powered by a Ford V8 engine. Bert is a long-time enthusiast with an eye for quality, and serves as a volunteer host at the prestigious Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance. The Roamin’ Oldies host a cruise-in from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. the first Thursday of every month in the Apollo Beach Winn-Dixie Plaza on US41, with a rain date the following Thursday. About 100 of the area’s finest antique and collectible cars often take part, accompanied by classic oldies music played by DJ Joey Ferrante. Event sponsors include Thompson’s Auto Parts and Gateway Classic Cars. For information, call Chet at 813-842-1511.
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SCC International Forum Program on China
On Friday February 17, 2017, the International Forum of Sun City Center program will feature a presentation by Robert Price on “China’s New Silk Road: By Land and By Sea.” For two millennia, silk, spices, conquerors, ideas and religion moved between Eastern China and Western Europe along the “Silk Road.” In the sixteenth century, a combination of several factors led to the decline of the Silk Road, leaving the trading towns to be swallowed by desert sands. Xi Jinping, the current president of the People’s Republic of China, has announced a “One Belt, One Road” policy to revive the overland and maritime Silk Road so that Chinese goods and influence once again can be carried through Central Asia and beyond. Mr. Price will trace the history of the old Silk Road, describe China’s present plans for the new Silk Road, and offer some thoughts on the implications for U.S. foreign policy. The program will be held in the Florida Room in the Atrium Building. of Sun City Center’s main campus on North Pebble Beach Blvd. from 9:30-11:30. Residents of Sun City Center, Kings Point and their guests are welcome.
SCC DAR Presents Finding Ancestors of An Adopted Parent
The Colonel George Mercer Brooke Chapter of DAR in Sun City Center held their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, December 21st in the Florida Room. Chapter Vice Regent Marilyn Campbell presented an excellent power point program outlining the many steps she undertook in her quest to find her adopted father’s ancestors. Marilyn is also a member of the Valencia Lakes West Woman’s Club and many other Jan Bassett, Regent and Marilyn clubs in the Valencia Lakes Community. Campbell, Vice Regent.
Free Writing Contest
For Residents of Sun City Center and Kings Point $100 prize for a short story or memoir and $100 prize for a poem. All entrants must adhere to the rules and guidelines set forth by the Sun City Center Writers Club. Entries will be judged by a panel of Writers Club members appointed by a quorum of club members. Their decision will be final with no other consideration. Guidelines: Cover page with name, address, phone number, email address and SCC or KP ID number attached to front of your short story/memoir/poem. Do not include any of this identifying information on your entry. Short stories/memoirs: Maximum 800 words. Must be typewritten using #14 font and double spaced. Poems: Maximum 200 words. Must be typewritten using #14 font and double spaced. Content: No restrictions as to genre. No vulgarity accepted. Entries must be the writer’s original work. The Club accepts no responsibility or liability for submitted pre-published material. Deadline: Entries must be received by the Club or postmarked by February 6, 2017. Winners will be announced March 18, 2017, 12 noon at the Writers Club booth during FunFest. You do not have to be present and in that case you will be notified by phone or email. Submit your entry to: Writers Club, Sun City Center Community Association Office, 1009 Pebble Beach North, Sun City Center, FL 33573. If you have questions, contact President Joyce McIntosh by email “docjjmac@gmail.com” or phone 989-646-0007.
The 1965 Cobra roadster shown by Bert Schleissing is the January cruiser of the month for the Roamin’ Oldies car club.
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VALENTINE'S Tuesday 2.14.17
St. Valentine’s Day in Sun City Center By Ilona Merritt and Paula Lickfeldt
Each year on February 14, many people exchange cards, candy, gifts or flowers with their special “valentine.” Despite popular belief, card companies did not created Valentine’s Day. It was named for a Christian martyr and dates back to the fifth century, but has origins in the Roman holiday Lupercalia. We contacted SCC clubs to see what they were doing to help the community celebrate this special occasion.
Academy of Ballroom Dance February 4, Dinner Dance
May come to dinner or dance or both $25 dinner for members $30 nonmembers. Chicken marsala or salmon with almond sauce is on the menu. 5 p.m. - BYOB - 6 p.m. dinner -- 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. dance. For reservations call George Hawn at 330-770-0442.
Swinger Square Dance Club • February 10
If you like to square dance you are welcome to join the Swingers in the Dance Studio (Atrium) from 7 to 9:30 p.m. No reservations are needed, cost is $6 per person at the door.
Sun City Center Dance Club, February 11 • Valentine’s Dance
Community Hall, 7:30 to 9 p.m. members free, guest $6 at door. Complimentary cake and coffee, BYOB. Dress is casual, but no shorts allowed. For more information call (813) 634-9074.
Valentine’s Dance Party • February 11
Saturday, February 11, 7 to 9:30 p.m., Come join our Valentine’s Dance Party! This fabulous dance is presented by the Sun City Center Dance Club, in the South Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd., SCC, 33573. Eat, drink and be merry. Dance to our widely acclaimed and exclusive playlist spun by Gerardo. Enjoy our complimentary dessert table and coffee. Dressy casual attire. No shorts! BYOB. Bring your friends, or come and make new friends. Open seating. Members free, guests $6 per person at the door. Singles tables will be available. Annual memberships are available for $25 per person or $50 per couple; forms will be available at the dance. For more info call 813-634-9074.
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Oldies But Goodies Dance Club, Feb. 12
Community Hall open to public, $6 per guest, members free, RB & the Gang are playing. For additional information contact Club President Joanne at 813728-1147.
Kings Point Dance Club, Tuesday, Feb. 14
Kings Point Veterans Theater. Wear your Valentine red colors and dance to the music of Brian Ashley. Doors open at 7 p.m. for guests and members not attending the dinner. Dancing 7:30 - 9:30. Cost for guests attending the dance is $5 a person. Contact Theresa at 634-0812 if you are a guest. Members and guests attending the dinner, doors open at 5:30, dinner is served at 6 p.m. Proper dress for the dinner is jacket and tie for the men; dress or dressy pants for women.
Sun City Center Square Dance Club
The Sun City Center Swingers Square Dance Club will dance every Friday night during the wonderful month of February, the Valentine month. The Club dances in the SCC Atrium Dance Studio, 945 North Course Lane (North Complex, off N. Pebble Beach Blvd.). Dance workshop 7 - 7:30 p.m. Mainstream/plus dance, with rounds, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Square Dancers come join us for great dancing, fellowship and delicious refreshments. Square dance clothes or dressy casuals are acceptable. For further information call Veanna at 813-938-1038 or Teri at 813-633-0551 or see our website at “floridasquaredance. com/suncity”.
POEM My Valentine By W.J. Farr There is the quality of gold That is our love. Eternal as the golden circle Banding out heart fingers Encircling our together life. I know that I fell in love Moments after I first saw Your smile and felt the warmth That permeates the air around you. Smile and my heart resonates Songs of love, and notes That have reverberated beautifully Thirty and more years. We are no children’s tale. No, our years have often rung with Sad melodies and stern words. Yet these are but a second of the time. Our rings are inscribed, “If we only have love.” Could that alone bring us through Storms of fate and thunder of life? Indeed, love has and continues on. No funny valentine to me are you. Heart’s song are youSinging to my mind and my soul. Bringing a sense of peace and love That remains not severed, Circled in gold.
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MONDAYS
8:30 a.m. - WIDOWER’S WELLNESS GROUP at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. SCC. Widower’s Wellness Group: “A group of men who have lost their spouse committed to listening and unsolicited sharing”. Our experience has shown that grief is an ongoing journey and it varies; for some it’s constant, others it’s intermittent and some are ambushed by unexpected
The News of Sun City Center bursts of anger, grief or fear. We invite YOU to attend a meeting and witness the camaraderie and healing that comes from “listening and unsolicited sharing” of the experiences of men like yourself who’ve lost their spouse. For more information contact Jim Clarke 813-625-5665 or jfclarke32@gmail.com 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon - LEARN TO WEAVE in the Weaving Studio in the North campus each Monday and Wednesday for 8 weeks starting 10/17 The art of weaving is taught. $75 cost includes lessons, yarns for a sampler and one project, membership in the club for a year and equipment fee. This is a great opportunity to try something new and get out of the heat. Sign up in the studio or call 813 642-8239. 10:00 a.m. - MONDAY “FOR TODAY” M E E T I N G O F O V E R E AT E R S ANONYMOUS at t he Sun Cit y Chamber of Commerce, 1651 Sun City Center Plaza, Sun City Center, FL. The meeting room (private entrance to meeting is on the left side of the building). The only requirement for attending is a desire to change your eating behaviors and stop compulsively eating. OA is an international 12-step organization/program which addresses the emotional, spiritual (not religious) and physical needs of those desiring to stop compulsive food behaviors and stop compulsively eating. No scales, dues or fees. Please join us any Monday morning. Call Jan at 813/633-3932.
TUESDAYS
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. LINE DANCING WITH A BALANCE at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Sun City Center. Do you like to dance but are worried about falling? Join our new FREE line dancing class lead by trained therapists. This weekly class will improve your balance and reduce your risk of falling. For more information, call Debbie Caneen at 813-892-2990 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. UKULELE JAM SESSION at Music Avenue, 3822 Sun City Center Blvd, SCC. Ukulele players are invited to jam weekly with other ukulele players. To reserve your seat at the studio phone Steve or Ruth, 6339688. Space is limited. 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. LIFE CHALLENGES SUPPORT GROUP at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Sun City Center. Live your life fully with zest and joy! Rid yourself of depression, anxiety, frustrations with family, children, friends, life changes, health problems, finances and more. Relief comes by sharing and receiving
support and making a positive plan of action. No appointment is necessary. Sponsored by the Coalition for Mental Health and Aging.
WEDNESDAYS
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. THERAPEUTIC TAI CHI OPEN TO THE PUBLIC at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Our therapists have advanced training in therapeutic Tai Chi for Seniors and will provide guidance in this healthy exercise. Tai Chi has been proven to increase strength and balance! For more information, contact Debbie Caneen at 813-634-3347. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon MAN to MAN LIFE SUPPORT GROUP meets weekly in the conference room behind the SCC Men’s Club building on Cherry Hills Drive. Learn to live your life more Positively and with Purpose by sharing your life’s journey, successes and struggles with one another. Find relief, comfort and support through the camaraderie of the Group. Learn new coping skills and how to make better choices in life, that allow you to relieve yourself of past burdens and to take action towards a brighter tomorrow. For information about the Group, contact Ken Barringer at 633-8490 or Bill Spedding at 938-3126. Sponsored by the Coalition for Mental Health and Aging. 1:00 p.m. - BEGINNER CLOGGING CLASS at Kings Point North Clubhouse in The Studio. Call Linda Hobbs at 813215-9104 for more information. No prior dance experience needed - good aerobic exercise - lots of fun. 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. - FRONT PORCH PICKERS - LIVE MUSIC! Rollins Theatre, 970 Cherry Hills Drive. Country, bluegrass, traditional and gospel music on acoustic guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, ukulele, dobro and bass fiddle. Free program. Call (813) 633-6739.
THURSDAYS
1 : 0 0 - 4 : 0 0 p. m . PI NO C H L E CLUB meets in the Sandpiper Room North Campus. Come early to form partnerships. We play single deck. Bring $1 for prize money. Annual dues are $5. Need a refresher or learn how to play? Free classes will begin in January. Register now. Email the instructor Scott Wood at ScottNCharWood@ Gmail.com
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1:00 - 4:00 p.m. - PINO CHLE CLUB meets in the Sandpiper Room North Campus Come early to form partnerships. We play single deck.
7 Bring $1 for prize money. Annual dues are $5. Need a refresher or learn how to play? Free classes will begin in January. Register now. Email the instructor Scott Wood at ScottNCharWood@ Gmail.com THU. FEB 2 - BETTER BREATHERS SUPPORT GROUP 10:00 a.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Drive. Provided by Sun Towers Outpatient Therapy. Are you short of breath and suffering from respirator y problems? Has your Pulmonologist asked you to do Pulmonary Function Test (PFT)? Find out why your Doctor wants you to have a PFT. Learn what the results mean and what it may reveal. For additional info, call Debbie Caneen 813-892-2990. MON. FEB 6 - WIDOWER’S WELLNESS GROUP 8:30 a.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. SCC. Widower’s Wellness Group: “A group of men who have lost their spouse committed to listening and unsolicited sharing”. Our experience has shown that grief is an ongoing journey and it varies; for some it’s constant, others it’s intermittent and some are ambushed by unexpected bursts of anger, grief or fear. For more information contact Jim Clarke 813-625-5665 or jfclarke32@ gmail.com. W E D. F E B 8 - D I A B E T E S EDUCATION SUPPORT GROUP 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Have you been given the diagnosis of diabetes? Are you unsure of your dietary future? Discover options that will assist you! Join Jessica Chase, RN from Bayada Home Health Care as she facilitates this support group. For additional info, call Debbie Caneen 813-892-2990. THU. FEB 9 - CHRONIC PAIN AND NEUROPATHY GROUP Sponsored by the Men’s Club of Sun City Center 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. SCC. Share the Pain, Lighten the Burden! What has been beneficial to you and what has not? Attend, share and learn! Facilitator: Tarissa “Tari” Williams, MPT (Masters of Physical Therapy) with Sun Towers Retirement Community Outpatient Therapy. FREE Valet service provided at Terrace Entrance (blue awning). Learn what you can do to reduce your pain today! For more information; call Debbie Caneen 813-892-2990. See 33578 on page 8
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33578 from page 7. FRI. FEB 10 - RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. SCC. Facilitator: Tarissa “Tari” Williams, MPT (Masters of Physical Therapy) graduate of Florida A&M University with 13 years of experience in: Long-term acute care (LTAC), Long Term Care/Skilled Rehabilitation, Home Care, Wound care, Acute Care, Education/Clinical Mentorship and is LSVT certified (2015). Has presented educational series to Physical Medicine MD’s for Board Cert readiness program USF/VA on Pain management and prescription. Also, presenter at South University for treatment of medically complex, pain management. Learn what you can do to reduce your pain today! For more info, call Debbie Caneen 813-892-2990. SAT. FEB 11 - PISTOLS, PASSION, PASTA PERFORMED BY THE PELICAN PLAYERS 11:00 a.m. 12:00 noon at the Community Hall for lunch by Banquet Masters and a fun play by Pelican Players...PASTA, PASSION, PIZZA. Cost is $30. Call Diane Waronka at 641-2722 for tickets. All proceeds go to Mature Woman Scholarship Fund at HCC sponsored by American Association of University Women/Sun City Center/SouthShore Branch. MON. FEB 13 - WIDOWER’S WELLNESS GROUP 8:30 a.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. SCC. Widower’s Wellness Group: “A group of men who have lost their spouse committed to listening and unsolicited sharing”. Our experience has shown that grief is an ongoing journey and it varies; for some it’s constant, others it’s intermittent and some are ambushed by unexpected bursts of anger, grief or fear. We invite YOU to attend a meeting and witness
the camaraderie and healing that comes from “listening and unsolicited sharing” of the experiences of men like yourself who’ve lost their spouse. For more information contact Jim Clarke 813-625-5665 or jfclarke32@gmail.com TUE. FEB 14 - ARE YOU AT RISK OF A FALL? FREE BALANCE SCREENING FOR SUN CITY CENTER RESIDENTS 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. in the Outpatient Therapy Dept at Sun Towers, 101 Trinity Lakes Drive, Sun City Center, FL. by appointment. Our therapists are on a quest to reduce the risk of falls BEFORE they happen. Have your fall risk screened at no cost to you! This simple test takes less than five minutes. See the results before your eyes through biofeedback. Interested in knowing more or wish to schedule? call 813892-2990. WED. FEB 15 - LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Drive. Do you wonder how others with Low Vision advance through their day? Do they receive care from outside sources? What adaptive vision devices successfully assist them? Each need is different but if we gather to share our resources, we all benefit! Attend this support group where challenges are met with resources and where members inspire others with their successes. Rebecca Radford, Case Manager for the Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind will also be on hand. The Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind is celebrating 75 years of serving people who are blind or visually impaired. FREE VALET PARKING for Cars and Golf Carts at Terrace Entrance by Blue Awning. If you have low vision, then this meeting is for you! For more info call Debbie Caneen 813-892-2990 WED. FEB 15 - CLASSICAL MUSIC APPRECIATION 3:30 p.m. Kings Point main clubhouse, RIPPLE ROOM (across hall from South Social Room.)
Free. All lovers of classical music are invited. Information: Arthur C. Joy, 813-633-9783, acjjr@tampabay.rr.com T H U. F E B 1 6 - W I D O W ’ S WELLNESS GROUP 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Sun City Center. Have you lost your husband and have no one to share your feelings of loss with? Are you adjusting with a new plan for your future? Are you managing your grief or overwhelmed with sadness? Attend this monthly meeting with Krista Owen, RN, BSN and Jennifer Morgan, owner of Always Best Care and receive the support you need. This group will concentrate on coping skills and healthy living by sharing among members with the guidance of women in the field of caring for others. For more information, please call Debbie Caneen at 813-892-2990. FRI. FEB 17 - VETERANS HISTORY PROJECT, A PROGRAM OF THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. by registration only at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr SCC. The Tampa Bay Chapter of the American Red Cross in partnership with the Veterans History Project, a program of the Library of Congress, is seeking Veterans to participate in this project. The program captures through a video interview, firsthand account of Veterans who served in any branch of the US military in any capacity, from World War I through the present, and are no longer serving are eligible to participate. Civilians who served in support of a US war effort in a professional capacity are also welcome to participate. If you are a Veteran or know Veterans that would like to share their stories, please call Sun Towers to schedule your interview time at 813-634-3347. This recording of history will take place on the 3rd Friday of each month. MON. FEB 20 - WIDOWER’S WELLNESS GROUP 8:30 a.m. at
Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. SCC. Widower’s Wellness Group: “A group of men who have lost their spouse committed to listening and unsolicited sharing”. Our experience has shown that grief is an ongoing journey and it varies; for some it’s constant, others it’s intermittent and some are ambushed by unexpected bursts of anger, grief or fear. We invite YOU to attend a meeting and witness the camaraderie and healing that comes from “listening and unsolicited sharing” of the experiences of men like yourself who’ve lost their spouse. For more information contact Jim Clarke 813-625-5665 or jfclarke32@gmail. com. TUE. FEB 21 - FREE MEMORY SCREENINGS PROVIDED BY SOUTHSHORE COALITION FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND AGING Beginning at 9:30 a.m. in Creason Hall at The United Methodist Church. By appointment only. To schedule, call the Coalition at 813-419-4902. TUE. FEB 21 - ALZHEIMER’S A S S O C I AT I O N C A R E G I V E R SUPPORT GROUP 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Drive. Bring Your Loved One For a Well Deserved Break. Facilitated by Aging Care Advocates. You will receive information while your loved one is cared for in our Secured Memory Care. Please RSVP no less than 3 days prior to 813-677-1400. For additional information, contact Debbie Caneen at 813-634-3347. MON. FEB 27 - WIDOWER’S WELLNESS GROUP 8:30 a.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. SCC. Widower’s Wellness Group: “A group of men who have lost their spouse committed to listening and unsolicited sharing”. Our experience has shown that grief is an ongoing journey and it varies; for some it’s constant, others it’s intermittent and See 33578 on page 9.
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9 risk screened at no cost to you! This simple test takes less than two minutes. See the results before your eyes through biofeedback. Interested in knowing more or wish to schedule? call 813892-2990. TUE. FEB 28 - FREE MEMORY SCREENINGS PROVIDED BY SOUTHSHORE COALITION FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND AGING FOR KINGS POINT RESIDENTS Beginning at 12:45 in the Coalition office at 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Suite 254. By appointment only. To schedule, call the Coalition at 813-419-4902.
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When our 2016 New Year’s Eve Gala brought its festive sounds to the Freedom Plaza’s Auditorium it also brought along memories of other 2016 entertainments held in that room. These events were plentiful and enjoyed by all attendees, but some were enjoyed “even more so” by certain residents, for members of their own families were the featured performers. One of these entertainments took place last July when 18-year-old Jesse Johnson gave a classical piano recital. This now-annual treat was initiated when Jesse, then only eleven, was visiting his grandfather, resident George Johnson, and played several pieces for him on the Atrium’s piano. Appreciative listeners remembered and on Jesse’s next visit asked for more. Their requests grew into regular auditorium programs. The young man’s exceptional musical progress has been followed, and applauded with grand-parental pride, by Freedom Plaza residents. Jesse is now a student at Cairn University in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. Another of 2016’s Freedom Plaza family-oriented presentations was “Mothers and Songs”, a Broadway-themed show starring both daughter and grandson of residents Roger and Jenny Zweig. Their daughter, Ellen Kleinschmidt, is a wellknown local entertainer and no stranger to the Freedom Plaza stage having graced it numerous times. Her son, Brian—now a business owner as well as a popular performer in Bay Area theaters—is, also, familiar to Freedom Plaza: he worked here in Dining Services when a high school student. A past recipient of a Freedom Plaza Scholarship, Brian Kleinschmidt served as guest speaker at the 2016 Freedom Plaza Scholarship Awards Ceremony. December brought two more of these Freedom Plaza family shows. The first was a Christmas concert by the Manatee Concert Band led by Terry Gilmore, son of resident Harry Gilmore. The younger Gilmore is a nationally recognized and award winning high school band director, plus Owner /President of Marching Show Concepts and Center X Productions. He puts to use his education, expertise and 40+ years of experience in the music industry in conducting this all-volunteer musical ensemble. Harry Gilmore, a drummer with several area orchestras, stepped on stage to perform in one number under his son’s baton. Residents Gary and Joanne Natbony received a priceless 2016 Christmas gift: watching their seven-year-old granddaughter perform on stage under the direction of their daughter, Susie Rayburn, as she put young thespians from Mary Jo’s Performing Arts Academy through their paces. The occasion was a holiday show presented at Freedom Plaza by this Tampa institution where Susie Rayburn is on staff as Director of Music and Drama. The residents of Freedom Plaza feel very fortunate in not only having such talent evident in their extended Freedom Plaza families, but that these busy people make time to share it with them through delightful presentations. These 2016 “All in the Family” entertainments added greatly to the ever-growing mound of marvelous memories associated with the Freedom Plaza Auditorium. At the Freedom Plaza New Year’s Eve Gala, residents, Joe Milardo and Marty Brown, put heads together celebrating the good times of 2016 and expecting more in 2017.
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Good Bye Christmas - Hello Spring The Men's Chorus is Ready to Sing!
With a successful seven performance Christmas season behind them the Sun City Center Men's chorus are back in rehearsal preparing for the upcoming musical entertainment throughout Sun City Center and the surrounding area. This group of forty talented and dedicated members have a love of singing and entertaining. They would like to spread the word they are available, to local groups, clubs, organizations and businesses wishing to provide a quality musical program of 30 to 60 minutes. The chorus has been honored three times over the past two years by performing the National Anthem at Tampa Bay Rays games. It is expected they will perform again this year at Tropicana Field. The time and dates have yet to be determined and the public
will once again be invited to go along to enjoy the game and see their friends and neighbors perform on the big stage. The Chorus, in the spirit of giving back to the community over the past several years, has donated their time and talent to perform for local groups and churches looking to provide music to brighten the hearts and souls of those in need during the holidays. An invitation is extended to any newcomer to the Sun City Center area who has had some choral singing experience to come and check us out any Wednesday afternoon at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. Rehearsals run from 2 to 4 p.m. in the afternoon. To schedule a performance or for any further information, please contact us at 813-634-4110.
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ARTS & entertainment CONCERT BAND• DANCE • SHOWS • JAZZ• FLEXERCISE & MORE!
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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DANCING Special Moonglow Event
Moonglow Ballroom Dance Club will hold a Sunday afternoon dance in Community Hall from 2:30-4:30 p.m. on Feb. 5. Ballroom Fantasy Band, a six-piece group of retired big band musicians from Orlando, will provide our music. The cost is $5 per person for guests and free for current members of Moonglow. BYOB and snacks, and the attire is Dressy Casual. Area residents who are former dancers but no longer feel comfortable driving at night are invited to join us and relive the enjoyment of going to a dance. We are not “Dancing with the Stars”. We all do what our bodies allow us to do in time to the great sounds of earlier days. For more information, call 813-633-1297 or 813-633-2755, or email gail3357@ gmail.com.
Rockin’ Thru The Years Dance Club
Sunday, February 19, 2017 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in Veterans Theater, Kings Point North Clubhouse. The doors open at 6:00. You may BYOB and snacks. Tickets are $5 per person and may be purchased at the Veterans Theater door starting at 6 the night of the dance. Flashback will provide our dance music a good mix of 50’s and 60’s favorites to include slow dance music and shakin’ it down to the memorable 70’s and 80’s and topping it off with a sizzling Rock ‘n Roll tune from somewhere in between. Line dance music will be played during the band’s break. Rockin’ Thru the Years Dance Club Membership for 2017 is $5 per person. Please email Sandi at rockinthrutheyears@gmail.com for further information or questions.
February is Heart Health Month. On Friday Feb 24, 7 p.m., Veterans Theater come to “dance the cholesterol away” with the KP Line Dancers free social dance. Casual attire, or costume in red. Appropriate shoes, no flip-flops. BYOB. Open to KP and SCC residents and guests. First time SCC attending call Jan 634-6226 to be added to the KP Security Gate entry list.
Social Ballroom Dance Classes
Classes are held in the Dance Studio in the Atrium. Open to all Sun City Center and Kings Point residents. Couples and singles welcome. For information call Bernice DuBro at 634-3205. Tue. February (7, 14, 21, 28) Beginning Fox Trot - 5:30 p.m. Intermediate Fox Trot - 6:45 p.m. Advanced Fox Trot - 8 p.m. COST: $20 per person for all 4 weeks. Wed. February (1, 8, 15, 22) Beginning Rumba - 12:45 p.m. Intermediate Rumba - 2 p.m. Advanced Rumba - 3:15 p.m. COST: $20 per person for all 4 weeks. Taught by Bernice Dubro and George Hawn, phone: 813-634-3205, email: dancewithbernice@gmail.com.
South Shore Concert Band Performance
The South Shore Concert Band under the direction of Ken Easton will present a concert on Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. at South Shore United Church of Christ (United Community Church) in Sun City Center. The concert is open to the public and a free will offering will be taken. The performance entitled “From Marches to Mambo” will feature selections from 11 Hollywood Blockbuster movies, and medleys from Sinatra, Santana, Chicago and several marches. To preview the 45-member band go to our website www.southshoreconcertband.org.
The Jazz Lovers Have a Busy Schedule
Moonglow Dance Club
Moonglow Ballroom Dance Club will feature the live music of “Daniel Fugazzotto” at their monthly dance on Thursday February 16 from 7:309:30 p.m. at Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. Sun City Center. As a Special Treat, Daniel and his National Championship Amateur Ballroom Dance Partner, Janis Merluzzo, will perform a Dance Exhibition at Intermission. The attire at Moonglow Dances is dressy casual. Members are FREE, and visitors/guests pay $5 per person at the door. Singles tables are always available. Please BYOB and snacks, and the Club provides ice, water, cups and napkins. Visitors are always welcome, so why not get your friends and neighbors to join you at a Moonglow Dance? For more information, call 813-633-1297 or 813-633-2755, or email gail3357@ gmail.com.
In February, we will have an opportunity to hear some live jazz. Dave Brown and his Pinpoint trio will be performing. This will be on our regular meeting day of the third Friday of the month from 2 to 4 p.m. Please note the change of venue to the East/ West Social Room of the Kings Point North Clubhouse. Please be aware that although we do not have dues nor do we normally charge admission, we will need to pay the band so are requesting donations to cover that expense. If you do not live in Kings Point and do not already have a new Guest Pass for the Jazz Group be sure to contact Bill Ferron with your name and address so he can notify the gate that you will be coming in. 938-3571
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Entertainment Corner
By Lynn Manzi, Entertainment Director So far, we have had a very enjoyable season and are looking forward to the upcoming productions. There are some wonderful shows already scheduled and more to come. Please check the website as it is updated on a regular basis. The upcoming shows are as follows: Friday, February 10, 2017 Phil Dirt and the Dozers • Community Hall • 7 p.m. • $15 (Sold Out) Friday, February 17, 2017 Castlebay Bards and Blarney, 2 p.m. Songs of Irish Poets • Rollins Theater • $8 Sunday. February 19, 2017 Shades of Buble • Community Hall • 2:30 p.m. • $17 Thursday, March 2, 2017 South Shore Concert Band • Community Hall • 7 p.m. • $9 Friday, March 3, 2017 Mpire • Community Hall • 7 p.m. • $14 Saturday, March 11, 2017 Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald • Rollins Theater • 1 p.m. • $8 Sunday, March 12, 2017 Tony Pace • Community Hall • 2:30 p.m. • $18
Friday, February 10, 2017 9 am - 5 pm Saturday, February 11, 2017 9 am - 4 pm Florida Room In the Atrium Sun City Center, Florida 33573 Artwork Created by Anne Walker
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Castlebay at The Rollins on Febuary 17
Enjoy an afternoon of music and stories with Castlebay, a duo who share the Music, Song and Story from the Celtic Lands and the Coast of Maine. February 17, at 1:30 p.m. Rollins Theater. Tickets at Sun City Atrium Kiosk $8 per person. Castlebay captivates audiences with song, harp, 12-string guitar, viola, fiddle, Irish flute and stories. The duo has been together for nearly 30 years and has played to audiences in the U.S. and abroad. They’ve released more than 27 recordings including both original and traditional songs. The music and lore of the Celtic lands and New England is alive with imagery. Hearing it helps us weave the web of connection. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience these musical historians with unique and awesome talents.
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Gals & Guys Productions Looking for Dancers
Gals & Guys Productions, will present a Broadway Showcase, Thursday, March 16, 2017 at the Community Hall, South Campus. Doors open at 6 p.m., showtime at 6:30. We’re looking for five female jazz dancers to perform in “Cell Block Tango” from Broadway’s “Chicago”. Also looking for five to six male tap dancers to perform in “42nd Street” from Broadway’s musical of the same name. Contact Salvina 813-633-5924 or write sccgngprods@aol.com for more information. You don’t want to miss their next 2 showcases. You may ask for sign-up forms sent you via email with “membership form” in the subject line, or you can pick up forms on any Thursday at the Rollins Theater between 1 and 2 p.m. Membership is still ongoing for the remaining 2017 series of two shows, by submitting a form along with Check ONLY payment of $12 for both shows, which includes refreshments post show. The Gals & Guys Productions club is open to all SCC, Kings Point, Renaissance and Freedom Plaza residents. SCC CA requires that you show your CA Identification card when signing up. The Club is always on the lookout for volunteers to work behind the scenes for the productions. You too, can make a big difference by helping. Contact Salvina 813-633-5924 or write sccgngprods@aol.com for more information.
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The Art Club in Sun City Center Artist of the Month
The Art Club in Sun City Center Gallery Opening & Reception
By Penny Quinn In February, the Art Club in Sun City Center will showcase the artwork of Michael McGoldrick. The main theme in the exhibit is landscapes reminiscent of the hill and mountain scenes he has observed in his travels around the world. In the 70’s Michael studied art at Delphi University in Long Island, New York where he learned to understand painting materials. This understanding improved his work and increased his confidence. Over the years he has experimented with painting on different surfaces such as burlap, silk, wood, glass and canvas. His admiration for Cezane matched his admiration for Salvador Dali whose hand he shook at Lincoln Center. Following this chance encounter with Dali, he did a series of paintings in Dali’s style. Michael currently resides in Kings Point. Since retiring to Sun City Center his artwork has been inspired and energized by painting instruction with Joe Kanoza. Come and capture the majesty of Michael McGoldrick’s landscapes at the Art Club’s Gallery Opening and Reception on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 from 1 to 3 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Snacks and beverages will be served. The Art Club is located on Cherry Hills Drive in Sun City Center. Visit www.artclubofscc.org for more information.
The Art Club in Sun City Center has chosen Gloria Hosek as the February Artist of the Month. Gloria earned an Art Degree and teaching credentials from California State University at Northridge. Her paintings in oils, watercolor and acrylics reflect her affinity with nature. For fifteen years Gloria taught art and art history in a Los Angeles high school. She also shared her passion for art while teaching privately and instructing adult enrichment classes. When Gloria and her husband moved to Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri Gloria was commissioned to paint several large murals. Her paintings have been displayed and sold in California and Missouri. Since moving to Sun City Center two years ago, Gloria has participated in two annual Art Club Shows earning awards both years. For the past year she has been working with the Art League at Freedom Plaza giving drawing and painting instruction to the residents. Currently she gives private painting instruction. Teaching is the heart of Gloria’s mission. You can view Gloria Hosek’s artwork at the Sun City Center Library, the Sun City Center Welcome Center, La Beautique Style Salon, Sun City Center Samaritan Services, Momentum Bank, Fiore’s Sunshine Café and in the Sun City Center Art Club Window. For more info. on the Art Club in Sun City Center visit www.artclubofscc.org.
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Big Band Hits February 4 at St. John Divine
By Edward Brown The Jack Edison Jazz Band will be back on stage February 4 with a hit-after-hit lineup of signature songs, all-time favorite tunes that “belong” to great bands and vocalists, including Duke Ellington’s Take the A Train, Nat Cole’s Unforgettable, Tony Bennett’s I Left My Heart In San Francisco, Benny Goodman’s Stompin’ At The Savoy. And that’s just the start of things. The band plays February 4 at 7 p.m., at St. John Divine, 1015 E. Del Webb Blvd., Sun City Center. Tickets are $15 at the door. Edison’s “Rebirth of the Blues and Big Band Era” concerts were first staged at SJD eight years ago. Many of the band’s charts are arrangements written by Jack’s late brother, Jim, who played with big bands, led one of his own and was noted for his inventive “voicing” of instruments. As one musician said about the Edison arrangements. “Seven guys are playing and they sound like fourteen.” The band members are: piano, Gary Tatlock, Dave Brown on bass, the drummer is Jerry Cheesbro, Dave Evans plays baritone sax, tenor sax is Neil Theriault, Ken Easton is on trumpet, and leader Jack Edison is on trombone. Part of the show proceeds support St. John Divine community outreach programs.
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Maria Millard, one of the “star” students, who has qualified for a Nearly New / Interfaith Council scholarship four consecutive years.
Aricela Rodriguez, who’ll graduate from Duke later this year, found out about the scholarships when she volunteered at Nearly New.
By Kai Rambow “They have gorgeous beaches there,” Maria Millard mentioned, “but there is too much work to do.” Millard, like her fellow scholarship recipients, showed the discipline that resulted in being awarded a scholarship from the Interfaith Council / Nearly New Shop for the past four years. Millard enthused, “I think it’s super neat they raise money through the place my mom shops. She loves Nearly New.” Millard will be graduating in May from Pensacola Christian College with a degree in Medical Office Administration and a minor in Biology. Millard planned on attending college here, but at the last minute, a distant cousin mentioned Pensacola Christian. Concerned a last-minute change would lead to the loss of her scholarship, Millard talked with the Interfaith Council. They worked with her. The act of not just giving a scholarship, but working with students to help them succeed was mentioned by all students. Millard “took a leap of faith, tried for one year and stayed. They [Interfaith Council] check up on you. They encouraged me and contacted me twice a semester. This was especially helpful during my freshman year.” In her final year, in addition to studying hard, Millard is also serving as the president of her sorority. The oldest of four children, she has set a fine example. “Duke is pretty expensive,” shared Aricela Rodriguez, “Being able to focus on school, is one of the best gifts they [Interfaith] gave me.” Rodriguez, like Millard, has qualified every year and will graduate with a major in Biology and minor in Chemistry. Rodriguez mother shops at Nearly New and Aricela volunteered there one year. One of the Interfaith volunteers at Nearly New asked her if she was going to apply for the scholarship. After graduating, Rodriguez plans to pursue a Master’s degree and to work in the medical field in the future. “Just knowing that someone is there to help me, be there, be supportive not just financially,” cited Ryan Nguyen as the biggest benefit of receiving the scholarship. He’ll graduate with a degree
in Psychology from USF. Nguyen is continuing his research work at USF’s Department of Psychology, before pursuing a graduate degree. He’s working on some interesting projects. Several are designing and evaluating video games and simulations as training tools. One project examines NASA crews working together effectively. As much as he’s enjoying the research work, Nguyen knows “I’d rather be active on the workforce.” “Having the scholarship makes life less stressful,” reflected Corey Ashmeade. “It’s enabled me to spend more time studying and less time working.” Ashmeade will graduate with a degree in Economics and Business from the University of Florida. He’s also used that extra time to do volunteer work at a homeless shelter. “We help them fill out resumes, job applications and practice interviewing.” As part of his program, Ashmeade studied in Seoul, Korea for six months and in Chengdu, China for three months. Last summer Ashmeade interned at Target’s headquarters. He starts working at LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network with over 400 million members, in San Francisco in July. Great Work Intelligently Done While there are a wide variety of grants given every year from Interfaith / Nearly New, scholarships for students in our area accounts for the biggest donation of funds. More than seventy students received scholarships this year. After receiving a scholarship, students may requalify for the next year by sending in their transcripts showing they’ve maintained a minimum GPA. Interfaith / Nearly New send scholarship money directly to the colleges, tied to a student’s ID number and to be used for education expenses. The Nearly New shop / Interfaith Council work in raising funds and helping students is terrific. These are investments in young adults of which volunteers may never see the full return. We wish all the scholarship recipients well in their future endeavors – and hope Millard makes it to the beach before leaving Pensacola.
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Military News Annual SCC Veterans’ Dinner Dance
The annual Sun City Center Veterans’ Dinner Dance will take place Saturday, March 4, 2017 in the CA’s Florida Room. It is sponsored by the combined SCC military veterans’ organizations. A social hour with appetizers will start at 5 p.m. A three entrée buffet (carved steamship round, chicken marsala, and bourbon glazed salmon filet) by Banquet Masters with a great dessert bar will follow at 5:45 p.m. The program will be a mix of patriotism and entertainment. Music and dancing will be provided by “Masquerade Duo”. Dress is casual (Roaring 20’s). BYOB and setups. There will be both “50/50” and “Happy Hour Basket” raffles. Cost is $30 per person. All veterans and guests are invited. Tickets are now on sale. American Legion call 600-7616. DAV call 634-7761. Leathernecks call 634-6707. MOAA call 260-3257. MOWW call 633-1063. Silver Osprey Squadron and General Sales call 620-3221.
Here are the Doings at the January 4 MOAA Luncheon
By B. F. Kepley, CAPT USN (Ret) LTC Ed Mooney, USA (Ret) was the featured speaker at the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) monthly luncheon, which took place in the Florida Room at the North Side Atrium. Ed is a graduate of Seattle University (BA), University of Tennessee (MPA), and the Ohio State University Executive Development Program. He is also a Certified Program Management Professional. Ed entered that Army as a Second Lieutenant upon completion of Seattle University’s Army ROTC program in 1967. He served in Vietnam, Cambodia, Germany, Korea and Saudi Arabia. He commanded units in Germany and the states. Ed was a career logistician, but was also a linguist, and a program manager. In his last assignment, he was Chief of Staff of the DLA Systems Automation Center, Gene Morris and Charles Conover retiring in 1989. Ed discussed his experience in Cambodia when the Khmer Rouge, under the control of Pol Pot, slaughtered 2.5 million people and caused the evacuation of 670,000 more from Phnom Penh. The killers were 11 and 12-year-old young boys. It was an incredibly disturbing account of a horrible historical event. Ed has also authored a book entitled, “Tears for Cambodia,” which is available from Amazon in either Trade paperback or ebook. Following Ed’s presentation, Charles Conover, president of SCC MOAA, presented Lt Col Gene Morris, USAF (Ret) with an award for his many contributions as a director, secretary and treasurer of the chapter. Also presented with a Certificate of Appreciation was David Murphy, who was the chairman of the highly successful 2016 MOAA golf tournament. Capt. Frank Kepley USN (Ret) was also presented with a certificate of appreciation for his efforts in publicizing the tournament. Subsequently, a check for $1,000 donation from MOAA was presented to BG Colin Howgill, RM (Ret) chairman of the Military Family Support Trust and Nancy Alguire, president of MFST.
MFST to Present Stuart Dwork Art Show
By B. F. Kepley, CAPT USN (Ret) The Military Family Support Trust (MFST) is presenting a benefit Stuart Dwork art show at the Sun City Center Chamber of Commerce Banquet Room on Friday, February 17, 2017 between the hours of 2 – 6 p.m. There will be beer, wine and other snacks available. Stuart painted and donated a backdrop for the Seven Year Itch at Fort Lees’ Theater 5, which won the Army award for the best set design. He was one of The Four Mets singing group and performed a song and dance number from Damn Yankees in the 1965 Second Army Entertainment Contest. The number won Best in the musical category and Best show of the 54 acts. MFST is a 501(c)3 organization that supports through their grant programs military families, past and present. The beneficiaries include, but are not limited to: four year scholarships for high school seniors; JROTC Honors Program; Homeless Women Veterans; Operation Warm Heart; Veteran Guide Dog; Southeastern Guide Dogs Paws for Patriots program; My Warriors Place; Operation Helping Hand and sponsoring ‘Guardians’ for the Honor Flight Support Program. Contributions are always welcome as without them none of the above assistance programs would be possible. For more information please visit their website at mfst.us or call Nancy Alguire at (813)634-4675.
Silver Osprey Squadron 64 Association of Naval Aviation
The Silver Osprey Squadron to feature member, Joseph Kaye, WW II Photographer’s Mate 2/C as guest speaker at its February 10 luncheon. Mr. Kaye will share some of his many experiences while aboard CVE-65, Wake Island accompanied by many vintage photographs which he took himself during a number of significant actions. Joseph Kaye was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois and graduated from Straubmuller Textile High School in New York. He joined the Navy in 1943 and attended photography school, where he learned technical aspects of aerial photography in an aviation environment. His schooling included how to bailout of an aircraft with his equipment. Training also included photographing carrier operations from both flight deck level as well as from elevated positions on the superstructure of the carrier. Upon completion of initial training he was promoted to Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class and was assigned to the USS Wake Island (CVE-65) in 1944. He participated in the battles at Iwo Jima, Okinawa and Luzon, earning the Navy Unit Commendation with four battle stars. This event is open to the public. Reservations for lunch for non-members is $17, members $14. The event will be held at the Plaza Club on the Freedom Plaza campus on Friday, February 10, 2017. Mail your check to Mr. Tom Harding, 309 Noble Faire Way, Sun City Center, FL, 33573. Make check out to Silver Osprey Squadron #64. Deadline for receipt is Tuesday, February 7th. The requirement for becoming a member are simple. You must have an interest in military aviation and enjoy being around a bunch of civilian, veterans and retired folks of all services who flew and maintained military aircraft and still like to talk about it. We are a chapter of the Association of Naval Aviation and membership in the local chapter is $20 per year for a supporting member. We have a spouse/partner membership program which is $12 for the first year and $5 thereafter. Just enough to cover their nametag. We do not require membership in the national group to be a members of the SCC chapter. If you wish to be added to our extended email list and receive monthly flyers regarding our activities that are open to the public please contact the Commanding Officer, Roger Kennicutt, CDR USN(retired), by email at tkennicutt@aol.com. Licensed • Bonded • Insured • CFC1425759 PROMPT & PROFESSIONAL
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Mmm Mmm, Goodson!
By Kai Rambow “During strawberry season,” shared Br yan Goodson, “one particular customer is here every day at opening time to get his strawberry milkshake. The other day he knew he couldn’t be here at opening time for a few days. He bought four milkshakes and put three in the freezer, so he wouldn’t miss a day.” Goodson is the third generation helping people get deliciously fresh strawberries. We took some time to learn some more for you. Please do not ask: How many plants are in the field? How many strawberries are on each plant? How many strawberries are in a half flat? They’re too busy picking strawberries. “Trying to figure out how much to pick can be a real challenge,” divulged Goodson. “We can range from 200 to 400 half flats. On December 23, we sold 660 half flats. The two days before Christmas we sold over 10,000 pounds of strawberries.” One of the reasons the strawberries are so good is they are picked ripe and fresh every day. It’s not a variety good for shipping, so there’s a short window for picking and eating them. Mother Nature determines how long the strawberry season lasts. The season will typically end as early as mid-March, but can extend into April. Warm temperatures as not as important as cool nights. As long as temperatures cool into the 60s, strawberries will be viable for picking. Cool weather at night makes the strawberries sweeter. While known for strawberries, they are only a small portion of what Goodson Farms grows. Only 110 acres out of 1,800 acres are used for strawberries. Other
If you arrive for lunch at noon, you’re late, as this photo shows.
crops include bell peppers, cauliflower, squash, cucumbers and watermelons. Their most popular items served in the restaurant are Cuban sandwiches, strawberry shortcake, and of course, strawberries. People frequently make the trip, eat lunch and then carry some berries home. During strawberr y season, one customer regularly drives f rom Clearwater. He typically buys 25 half flats of berries. These are for his neighbors, who gladly pay him the price of the berries plus a dollar for gas. If for some reason you’ve never been, it’s an easy 15-minute drive. Goodson Farms C.R. 672 East • 12405 Balm Road Balm, Florida 33503 • 813-634-7790
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Getting Rid of Junk Emails
By Kai Rambow Spam has two meanings. There’s Spam, the “meat” that became a ubiquitous part of the U.S. soldier’s diet during World War II. And there’s SPAM or spamming, unsolicited, unwanted or illegal email messages. Spam, the “meat,” has actually become popular in some parts of the world. SPAM, the junk email, has become universally detested. “SPAM seems to multiply in our inboxes,” said Matt Batt. So, how can we get rid of junk emails? Legitimate Spam Almost everyone receives legitimate spam. These are typically from companies with whom you are a customer. These contain promotions or newsletters. The key is you recognize the sender, and these are the easiest emails to get rid of. If the company is legitimate, there is always an unsubscribe button or option near the bottom of the email. Click on the “Unsubscribe” or opt out button/ link, follow the prompts and you’ll soon stop receiving these emails. This may be in a tiny size, but it’s there. Unwanted Spam These come from companies or people you’ve never heard of. How did they get your email address? Confirmed email addresses are sold. The key is you don’t recognize the sender. Your best option is to tag these emails as junk mail which will send them to the junk mail folder and stop them from coming in to your Inbox again. If by chance you opened the email, do not click on any links or attempt to open any attachments. A majority of these contain spyware, malware or viruses. As mentioned in a previous article, if the email offers you free money, electronics or medication it is never legitimate. Do
While junk email doesn’t take up physical space, it can be aggravating.
not attempt to unsubscribe from these because it will only generate more spam. Easy Option Getting a new email address is your option to reduce junk email. Create a Gmail account (Google) and email address, then get rid of your old one. Unfortunately, right now it appears that no one else comes close to blocking unwanted email as well as Google does. Report Spam Another option is to forward your spam to spam@uce.gov This is the spam email box for the Federal Trade Commission. The more people forward spam from a particular spammer, the more likely it is to be investigated. Ducking Spammers “I use www.mytrashmail.com,” shared Batt. “This is a free site that lets you use a disposable email address whenever you are asked for one by a website. The setup is easy. You don’t have to register or give them your real email address to establish the disposable email address. It’s cleverly done so you remain anonymous. When you use the secondary address any spam will be sent to that address and not your primary email account.” Now you can take out the trash and never step outdoors. Special thanks to Matt Batt for his invaluable assistance.
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Reenactors Recreate the Battle of Olustee
By Kai Rambow Booom! The sound of the cannon firing gives everyone a jolt. One can only imagine how deafening real cannons were during the Civil War. Those who only show up for one of the best reenactments in the Southeast, miss many more aspects of this fascinating adventure. Early Rewards Arriving early has its rewards. Since it’s some distance for us, making the most of the reenactment is a good idea. As early as 8 a.m. there is a colors ceremony on the monument grounds near the entrance. You’ll get an up close view of both Federal and Confederate reenactors. At 9 a.m. you can explore authentic camps of the reenactors. Tip: Do not just walk through. Stop and talk with the reenactors; they love to talk about their hobby. Respectfully request to take photos or ask questions, and you’ll be warmly welcomed. At the Union camp, I met Linda Welch. As she helped her three children get ready for the day, she shared, “This is a special time for me. My parents brought me and I met my husband here at the ball 18 years ago. He asked me to dance. When we got married, we had a Civil War period ceremony.” Some things are still modern though, “He was a private when I met him,” Welch continued, “Now he’s a Colonel. I remind him his success is due to me.” At the Town of Olustee, a civilian camp, I asked one of the reenactors, “Why civilian and not Union or Confederate?” “It’s cheaper,” came the reply. Turns out there was a little more. This reenactor also participated in earlier (1776) time period reenactments. Nearby, Diane was waved over to share her expertise. She is noted for her willingness to advise others who want to participate. Most reenactors started by trying it to see if they liked it. Then most buy one article every year to grow their authentic collection. The clothing and tents are relatively cheap compared to weapons. An artillery gun can cost $35,000. This is, for many reenactors, a camping trip with friends they get to see year after year. Anything visible to the public must be authentic, so coolers can be used but must be tucked away. I did meet a reenactor cleaning out the cast iron pot; the oysters dinner from the night before, probably never happened
during the war. Take time to explore all the areas open to the public. You’ll meet some great people and learn in a fun way. Battle Reenactments Plan on getting to the battle area about one hour before it begins to get good seating. There are bleachers, however, sitting on them for two hours is a little uncomfortable. The battle develops in an authentic way. Scouts encounter each other and a skirmish develops. More troops are brought in until a full battle develops. Eventually the troops were right in front of us. Saturday is Best The event is staged over a weekend around the middle of February every year. The best day to experience everything is Saturday. People are more relaxed and just enjoying the whole experience. Both days have a battle reenactment, but on Sunday they replicate the actual Battle of Olustee. The result is more crowds, however, regular attendees shared there isn’t a significant difference. Since it’s the last day, everyone will be leaving right after. Tips for a Great Trip Weather: This is the most important thing to watch. Last year it was 50 degrees in the morning with a high of 63. You are outdoors all day and at 50 degrees it was a little uncomfortable in the shade at times. Hot chocolate from the food vendors took the edge off the chill. Driving: Drive up the day before, have a nice dinner, relax and overnight in Lake City (exit 427 off I-75). Get to sleep early because you’ll need to plan your arrival for 7 a.m. It’s a 30-minute drive to the battlefield. Your hotel won’t have breakfast ready, so you have two choices. Stop at the McDonald’s on the way or get breakfast from one of the food vendors on site. They are usually open by 8 a.m. Important: You cannot put in an address in GPS. If you’re heading east on 90, the road will split into a Y. Bear right. The signs will say 10A East, so don’t worry. Eventually the road will dead end back into the 90. On your right you will pass an airport, a correctional facility, the town of Olustee. After, on the left, you will see a park entrance – keep driving. A little further down you will see the battlefield park sign, traffic cones and volunteers.
Rebels on the run. The battle lines move back and forth.
You’ve arrived and you’ll need to park on the grass beside the road. Parking this early means you’re near the entrance. Late arrivals have a long walk (up to a mile) or need to park at alternate lots with shuttles. Bonus: With my car right outside the entrance, when I wanted a short break, I walked to the car and rested. Hotels: There are several good hotel options at exit 427, including Fairfield Inn, Holiday Inn and Hampton Inn. What to Wear: Warm clothing, comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses
and sunscreen are important. Bring your own lawn chair for comfortable seating at the battle reenactments. And earplugs for the battle! Prices: The event price is $10. Food vendors were reasonably priced with some decent choices. Dates: This year’s event will be held February 18-19. Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park Olustee, Florida (386) 758-0400 www.battleofolustee.org/reenactment. html
Authentic camp recreations in the early morning.
Diane is the go-to-expert on authentic clothing and gear, and most importantly, how to successfully hide the modern conveniences such as coolers.
The battle reenactment is about as real as it gets. Earplugs can be helpful.
SPORTS February 2017
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LAWN BOWLING • TENNIS • GOLF • SOFTBALL• PICKLEBALL & MORE!
Fun Times on the Sun City Center Courts
The Sun City Center (SCC) Tennis Association members enjoyed celebrating the holidays recently on the courts. The ten Har-Tru courts located on the South Sports Complex are active seven days a week. SCC Community Association members may join the TA for only $75 per year. There are both sports and social activities scheduled throughout the year for the members and their guests. Various tennis level groups are available and there are 4 traveling competitive teams. CA members can visit the courts from 9-11 weekdays to check out the facilities, view the bulletin boards & talk with members.
Senior Basketball Is Back
By Bob Monahan Senior Basketball players of all abilities male or female are invited to start the new year off right by dusting off their sneakers and joining a group of Seniors at the Ruskin Recreation Center. Since this is a Hillsborough County facility all county residents are welcome to play for free at this new 1.7-million-dollar center located at 901 6th Street SE three miles west of Sun City Center off SR 674. Basketball hours for Seniors are Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11 am. Unlike full court basketball seniors play a half-court game and take as many breaks as needed. In the last year of playing at the Hillsborough County facility there have been no major injuries and the focus is having fun. The facility is an indoor, air conditioned building with hardwood floors with six courts. Club President Bob Monahan is happy to announce that besides playing in Ruskin, the Club will start playing on Court 5 South Campus, shared with the Pickleball and Volleyball Clubs on Tuesday mornings and any afternoon that Sun City Center residents wish to just shoot hoops. Please be cognizant this is a shared court, so please be courteous if others wish to use these facilities. Public balls are left in a bin behind the players bench, so help yourself if you are a SCC resident. If you would like to join the Basketball Club contact Bob Monahan at SCCBaslketballBob@ yahoo.com or call him at 401-527-1718. If you would like to play basketball at the Ruskin facility contact them at 813-672-7881.
SCC Swim Dancers Invite Men to Participate in Show
The Swim Dancers could use a few good men for their annual swim show on March 11. The men are needed for some small performance parts and to help with floats. No real swimming experience needed but must be comfortable in water. This is always a fun event and the inclusion of just the right guys will make it even “funner”. For more info. Call Sue 633-2479. TA ladies enjoy elfing before practicing recently during the holidays.
Swim Dancers Show Reminder
The foursome of Gary Taylor, Scott Wood, Neal Peterson and Paul Shanley paused between sets for some holiday cheer.
Karla Hahn (L-R), Judy Quitsch, Joanne Moore, Rosemary Riley-Collins and Sue Muise of the SCC Swim Dancers are marking their calendar devices for their annual Swim show on March 11 2017 at 2 p.m. You never know who or what will be included in this spring’s performance held at the CA’s Central Campus indoor lap pool off North Pebble Dr. This year’s theme is “Lovin to Swim” and will feature beautiful, fun and memorable songs from years past, all about things we love. Tickets, for a $3 donation, will be available at the Ticket Kiosk in the CA’s Central Campus lobby the first two weeks in March, Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9AM - Noon. Tickets can also be obtained from a Swim Dancers. Mark your calendars for a Lovely afternoon! Contact: Dana 813-633-5927.
Archery Club
Joe Mignogna , Glenn Baumann and Jim Ferguson
Lawn Bowling Men’s Triples Champions
After a week of single-knockout play, the final match had the team of Joe Mignogna (Skip), Glenn Baumann (Vice) and Jim Ferguson (Lead) against Paul Ward (Skip), Paddy Lennon (Vice) and Rick Abell (Lead). The teams played a close game and were only one point apart halfway through the match. Congratulations to Joe, Glenn and Jim, the eventual winners and now the Sun City Center Men’s Triples Champions.
SCC Archery Club
When SCC archery club member Mollie Fleck’s daughter Autumn came to visit, Mollie brought Autumn to the archery club’s weekly Tuesday 3 p.m. social shoot held at their range on the south campus. While at the shoot, club archery instructor Jerry Anderson gave Autumn a free archery lesson.
Barbara Dube joined the SCC Archery club in November. Barb received free lessons from the club’s instructor Jerry Anderson, and her husband Joe (who is also a club member). In December, Barb shot this near perfect round at the clubs range during their Tuesday’s 3 p.m. Social Shoot.
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GOLF SCORES Hogans Golf Club of Sun City Center & Kings Point Saturday, December 17, 2016; Course: Freedom Fairways; 1st: Dave Gellman - 6 Skins; 2nd: Ray Shaw - 4 Skins; 3rd: Bob Hull - 2 Skins; Low-Net: Ray Shaw - 53; Low-Gross: Ray Shaw - 73; Birds: Bob Hull - 2 Birds; Ray Shaw - 1 Bird.Saturday, December 17, 2016; Course: Sandpiper Palms-Oaks; Flight 1; 1st: Corky Stallings, Bob Mizack, Bob Harris, Larry St. John, and Ray Curry Tied at 1 Skin; Low-Net: Bob Mizack 64; Low-Gross: Greg Banks - 78; Birds: Corky Stallings - 2 Birds; Bob Harris and Greg Banks - 1 Bird. Saturday, December 17, 2016; Course: Sandpiper Palms-Oaks; Flight 2; 1st: Charles Wagner, Todd Lee, Cau Huynh, Bill Barron, Doug McFaul, Frank Harvey, Fred Mayes, and Harold Davis - Tied at 1 Skin; Low-Net: Charles Wagner - 62; Low-Gross: Charles Wagner - 76; Birds: Todd Lee, Charles Wagner, and Bill Barron - 1 Bird. Monday, December 19, 2016; Course: Summerfield Crossings; 1st: Bob Mizack, Corky Stallings, Frank Harvey, John Schachte, Ray Curry, and Dan Stephens - Tied at 1 Skin; Low-Net: Ray Curry - 70; Low-Gross: Corky Stallings - 82; Birds: Corky Stallings - 1 Bird. Wednesday, December 21, 2016; Course: Sandpiper Oaks-Lakes; 1st: Larry St. John - 2 Skins; 2nd: Bob Mizack - 1 Skin; Low-Net: Rich Lucidi - 62; Low-Gross: John Jackson - 79; Birds: Francis Hendrickson - 1 Bird' Flight 2; 1st: Charles Wagner - 2 Skins; 2nd: Ruben Jones, Jack Hugill, Frank Harvey, Corky Stallings, and Tom Boyle - Tied at 1 Skin; Low-Net: Charles Wagner - 63; Low-Gross: Charles Wagner - 77; Birds: Ruben Jones - 2 Birds; Charles Wagner - 1 Bird. Saturday, December 24, 2016; Course: Freedom Fairways; 1st: Chieu Nguyen and David Gellman - Tied at 2 Skins; 2nd: Dick Fiedler, Victor Holove, and Ray Bui - Tied at 1 Skin; Low-Net: Ray Bui - 53; Low-Gross: Ray Bui 67; Birds: Ray Bui - 3 Birds; Course: Sandpiper Palms-Oaks; 1st: John Colgren - 3 Skins; 2nd: Charles Wagner - 2 Skins; 3rd: Walt Weldon, Paul Swakow, Cau Huynh, and Francis Hendrickson - Tied at 1 Skin; Low-Net: John Colgren - 61
Low-Gross: Charles Wagner - 76; Birds: Francis Hendrickson and Charles Wagner - 2 Birds; Walt Weldon, John Colgren, Ruben Jones, and Paul Swakow - 1 Bird. Monday, December 26, 2016; Course: Summerfield Crossings; 1st: Harold Davis - 4 Skins; 2nd: Hal Wold and Bob Harris - Tied at 2 Skins; 3rd: Bob Mizack, Ellis Creve, and Ray Curry - Tied at 1 Skin; Low-Net: Harold Davis - 66; Low-Gross: Dan Stephens - 90; Birds: Ray Curry - 1 Bird. Wednesday, December 28, 2016; Course: Sandpiper Lakes-Palms; 1st: Paul Harris, Ruben Jones, and Syl Amos - Tied at 1 Skin; Low-Net: Hal Wold, Syl Amos, and Paul Harris - Tied at 64; Low-Gross: Walt Weldon - 80; Birds: Walt Weldon - 2 Birds; Ruben Jones, John Jackson, Chris Heim, Corky Stallings, and Syl Amos 1 Bird. Saturday, December 31, 2016; Course: Freedom Fairways; 1st: Victor Holove - 2 Skins; 2nd: Ray Bui, Chieu Nguyen, and Dick Fiedler - Tied at 1 Skin; Low-Net: Ray Shaw - 50; LowGross: Ray Bui - 68; Birds: Ray Bui - 3 Birds; Chieu Nguyen and Dick Fiedler - 1 Bird. Saturday, December 31, 2016: Course: Sandpiper Lakes-Palms; 1st: Jenice Taylor, Chris Heim, Greg Banks, and Syl Amos - Tied at 1 Skin; Low-Net: Travis Lansberry - 61; Low-Gross: Walt Weldon and Corky Stallings - Tied at 79; Birds: Greg Banks,John Jackson, and Corky Stallings - 2 Birds; Syl Amos and Francis Hendrickson - 1 Bird. Monday, January 2, 2017; Course: Summerfield Crossings; 1st: Harold Davis - 2 Birds; 2nd: Francis Hendrickson, Ron Dickey, and Cau Huynh - Tied at 1 Skin; LowNet: Harold Davis and Tom Boyle - Tied at 67; Low-Gross: Walt Weldon and Ron Dickey - Tied at 83; Birds: Ron Dickey - 1 Bird. Wednesday, January, 4, 2017; Course: Sandpiper Palms-Oaks: Flight 1; 1st: Ray Curry - 2 Skins; 2nd: Francis Hendrickson, John Schachte, Hal Wold, and Norm Taylor - Tied at 1 Skin; Low-Net: John Colgren - 63; Low-Gross: Francis Hendrickson and John Colgren - Tied at 86; Birds: Norm Taylor, Hal Wold, Greg Brash, and Jenice Taylor - 1 Bird. Wednesday, January 4, 2017; Course: Sandpiper Lakes-Palms; Flight 2; 1st: Ellis Creve - 2 Skins; 2nd: John Jackson, Don Mowry, Corky Stallings, and Travis Lansberry - Tied at 1 Skin; Low-Net: Walt Weldon - 63; Low-Gross: Walt Weldon - 77; Birds: John Jackson - 2 Birds; Ruben Jones, Walt Weldon, Dan Stephens, and Corky Stallings - 1 Bird. Monday, January 9; Course: Summerfield Crossings; 1st: Marilyn Davis - 4 Skins; 2nd: Francis Hendrickson, Bob Harris, Tom Boyle, Harold Davis, and Ray Curry - Tied at 1 Skin; Low-Net: Marilyn Davis - 64; Low-Gross: Harold Davis and Francis Hendrickson - Tied at 92; Birds:
Francis Hendrickson and Marilyn Davis - 2 Birds; Jack Puleo and Harold Davis - 1 Bird. Wednesday, January, 11, 2017; Course: Sandpiper OaksLakes; Flight 1; 1st: Chris Heim, Steve Parks, Bill Barron, John Colgren, Frank Rovnanik, Walt Weldon, John Jackson, Dan Stephens, John Schachte, Hal Wold, and Ken Kirwin - Tied at 1 Skin; LowNet: Bill Barron and Hal Wold - Tied at 63; Low-Gross: Walt Weldon - 78; Birds: Walt Weldon and Bill Barron - 2 Birds; John Jackson, Dan Stephens, John Schachte, Ken Kirwin, Chris Heim, and Steve Parks - 1 Bird. Wednesday, January 11, 2017; Course: Sandpiper Lakes-Palms; 1st: Marilyn Davis and Gary Kerckaert - Tied at 1 Skin; LowNet: Francis Hendrickson - 58; LowGross: Paul Swakow - 76; Birds: Paul Swakow - 4 Birds; Francis Hendrickson - 2 Birds; Norm Taylor - 1 Bird.
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Saturday, January 14, 2017 Course: Freedom Fairways
HOLE IN ONE Frank Hinson
October 15, 2016 Course: Osprey Hole: #2 Yardage: 130 Yd. Club Used: 8 Iron Witnessed By: Jack Riley, Bob Belanger & Bill Meyer
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November 11, 2016 Course: Ibis Hole: #2 Yardage: 160 Yd. Club Used: 5 Iron Witnessed By: Dick Jackson, Reggie Ridlon & Bill Savas
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Francis Hendrickson had a great day today. He shot his age......80!! That's an accomplishment I think all of us would like to achieve. Congratulations, Francis. Hats off to you!!
November 19, 2016 Course: Ibis Hole: #2 Yardage: 127 Yd. Club Used: 7 Iron Witnessed By: Sharon Wallace & Linda Murray
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SCC Lawn Bowling Ladies Pairs Champions
By Gary Higgins In the final match of the Suncoasters (ladies) pairs championship, it was the team of Chris Heller and Sally Mabesoone against Barb Mignogna and Anita Carr. Even though Mabesoone and Carr are relatively new bowlers, having bowled less than one year, they both made their presence felt with their excellent bowling. Heller and Mignogna brought the spectators to their feet several times, after making a number of spectacular shots. The score was tied in the 15th end, and with her last bowl in the 16th, and final end, Chris Heller took the point and the match. Congratulations to Chris Heller and Sally Mabesoone, the Suncoasters’ Pairs Champions for 2017. It is not uncommon to have new bowlers teamed up in major competitive events at Chris Heller and Sally Mabesoon the Sun City Center Club. It is part of a Ladies Pairs Champions mentoring process carried out by the more experienced players, in keeping with the spirit of the sport. For more information, please visit www.suncitycenterlbc.com. Sixteen teams competed in this year’s event. The Sun City Center Lawn Bowling Club’s Memorial Triples game is held annually to honor lawn bowlers who passed away during the year. We lost Ray Gibson on October 18 and Ben Hillbury, April 4, 2016. Gone but not forgotten. The winners were Jon Blanchard, Cecelia McBride and Ben Caudill (Skip) who defeated the team of Jim Casper, Carl Zajac and Paul Melvin in an exciting playoff final match. For all the tournament results, pictures and more, visit www.suncitycenterlbc. Tournament winners: Jon Blanchard, com Cecelia McBride and Ben Caudill Paid Advertisement
The Duplicate Bridge Association of Sun City Center held their monthly birthday celebration on January 7. Pictured celebrating January birthdays were, left to right Jim Stewart, Heather Trivus, Jackie Buck and Ron Golik. The Duplicate Bridge Association of Sun City Center is pleased to announce additional games and locations for the coming months. Current games, with new additions, are as follows: Mondays 9 a.m. Kings Point Club room (KPCR), open game; Mondays 6:30 p.m., Horizon room, open game; Tuesdays 1 p.m., KPCR, 0-199 and 0-750 games; Tuesdays 1 p.m., Horizon room, open game; Wednesdays 1 p.m., KPCR, 0-499 NLM game; Wednesdays, 1 p.m., Horizon room, open game, 6:30 p.m. 0-99 game; Thursdays, 1 p.m., Horizon room, open and 0-499 NLM games; Fridays, 8:30 a.m., Horizon room, 0-99 game; 1 p.m. open game; Fridays, 1 p.m., KPCR 0-750 game; Saturdays, 12:30 p.m., Horizon room, open game; 12:30 p.m., Caper room, 0-99 and 0-499, NLM game. The monthly Swiss Team games will continue with appetizers at noon in the Caper room and game following at 1 p.m. in the Horizon room. Information on these and other duplicate bridge news can be found on the website at www.sunccbridge.com
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Meet Your Neighbor: Jim & Phyllis Butner
By Uta Kuhn Jim and Phyllis Butner moved to Sun City Center from Stevensville, Maryland in 2002. They have one son, Clark Butner, who lives in St. Leonard, MD with his wife and four children. Clark and his wife both work at Patuxent Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD. Phyllis and Jim play a very important role in Sun City Center with their ministry. Jim is the Worship Leader of the Nondenominational Christian Worship Services (NCWS). The two of them held their first service the first Sunday in February of 2007 at the Kings Point South Club. All ministry services are 30 minutes and are adjusted and adapted to the clientele at each facility. According to Jim, NCWS is an allvolunteer itinerant Christian ministry outreach. It is composed of people who come from different Christian backgrounds that have come together for a common cause. The ministry
does not own any building, nor does it have a budget. The group does not represent any particular church or denomination, nor do they follow the doctrines or disciplines of any particular denomination. Their entire focus during a worship service is to share God’s Word, from both the Old and New Testaments. You may also wonder why they decided to bring this ministry to Florida. Both Phyllis and Jim were caregivers for
both of their mothers, who died from Alzheimer’s, and in their last days were living in a special facility. The volunteers who provided these services were very qualified, but never really got to know Jim and Phyllis’ mothers on a personal level, because each time there were different people who conducted the services. That is when Phyllis and Jim decided to start their own ministry. The ministry currently provides 10 weekly worship services in the community with a staff of 60-plus. NWCS coordinates several programs in the community. They are as follows: Two Adopt-A-Highway Programs One Adopt-A-Family Program A Role Model Program at Reddick Elementary School for fifth grade students Two volunteers with pastoral care at South Bay Hospital for visitation as needed. Provide four one-time college scholarships (value $500 each) for seniors at Lennard High School.
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The ministry has donated a total of $129,577 to local nonprofit organizations over the past years. They are: Elmira’s Wildlife Sanctuary, Mary Martha House, Samaritan Services, The Patriots Club of SCC, to list a few. Keeping very busy with their ministry, Phyllis finds time to be a member of the choir at the SCC United Methodist church, where she also rings bells in the two church bell groups. She also volunteers once a week at Samaritan Services. Jim tries to get to the Fitness Center every day except Sunday to play pickleball, but limits his playing time to four hours per week. If you would like more information on this wonderful ministry, or you know someone who would like to schedule an appointment to take advantage of this service, please call Jim at 813-634-3114 or 813-422-9954. You can also email him at “jbutner@tampabay.rr.com”. Dial A Prayer is available 24/7 for individuals who are in need of immediate prayer at the number listed above.
Senior Games: How Did Sun City Center Competitors Fare?
By Paula Lickfeldt In December of 2016 the Senior Games were held in Clearwater, FL. Any competitor must qualify on the local level to compete on the state level and must win gold, silver or bronze on the state level to advance to the national level. The state games are held every year in a different city in each of the fifty states. The national games are held every other year in a different state each time. The next National Senior Games will be held in June of 2017 in Birmingham, Alabama. In 2019, the national games will be in New Mexico. Many SCC and KP residents competed in the state games and qualified for the National Senior Games. This reporter was not able to track down all of the winners but here is a list of the folks that she was able to identify. Shan Hise, is 82 years old. He has been playing men’s volleyball for 20 years. Shan won gold in the state games and will be competing with the 75 year old age group in the national games. Shan has only missed competing in one National Senior Games since 1995. Gary and Mary Taylor qualified for both golf and tennis in the Michigan and Florida state games. They will be playing mixed doubles tennis in the 50-54 year old age group. Gary will be playing singles tennis in the 50-54 age group. Both Mary and Gary will participate in the golf competition. Audrey Columbia, says she has been
playing table tennis forever. She will be playing in the singles competition and hopes to be playing in the doubles with Robert Johnson. Jim Kistler qualified in the archery competition, but he will not be able to attend the senior games. Roger
Niederhoff, who belongs to both the SCC and KP archery clubs, will be shooting in the National Senior Games. His lady friend Sandy Schlichting, who also belongs to both archery clubs, will be competing in the national games also. Ten members of the SCC Competitive Tennis Club qualified at the state games and will be playing at the nationals. Singles tennis competitors are: Edna Carlin 50-54 age group, Nancy Williams 70-74 age group, and Gary Taylor 5054 age group. The women’s doubles qualifiers are: Sheryl Doom and Deb
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Shan Hise, pictured here with his many volleyball awards.
Zieg 60-64 age group, Edna Carlin and Nancy Williams 50-54 age group, Rolande Poulin and Barbara Jones 7075 age group and Ron Doom and Rex Moore in the 65-69 age group. Gary and Mary Taylor will compete in the mixed doubles 50-54 age group having medaled in Michigan. We are so very proud of the many athletes from SCC and KP that participated in the state games and have qualified for the National Senior Games. Congratulation and good luck to all of you!
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Stay Safe and Be Informed
By Diane M. Loeffler Deputy Merry says, “The number one crime in Sun City Center is fraud.” Specifically, identity theft, debit and credit card fraud, telephone schemes, and family and caregiver fraudulently using another person’s cash, checking or credit cards. Lisa Leslie, a Hillsborough County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences, was the speaker for three of the four Sun City Center seminars on fraud this January. She says, “Be informed before you go out into the marketplace” and warns that we need to research before investing and making financial decisions. Tax fraud is a huge problem, especially in the months just before April. Leslie says, “The IRS will never, ever call you!” Her husband once received a call from someone who said he was from the IRS. A friend of hers who works for the IRS has actually received three such calls. Of
course, the IRS employee knows that her agency never has and never will contact anyone by phone. Leslie says, “I don’t answer the phone unless I know who it is.” She advises us to opt out of calls by joining the Do Not Call List. She acknowledges that we may still get some phone calls, but that it should be quite a bit less. Merry agreed. He also says, “If you are on the Do Not Call List, legitimate businesses will not call you. You know that if you receive a phone call, that it is from one of the bad guys.” She warns against opening emails that have “funny” subject lines even if they are from someone you know. She also says not to open emails from people you do not know. When sending emails to multiple people, you should list the names in the BCC space rather than the normal “To” slot. Leslie says, “The extension service has free resources for the community to use.”
Lisa Leslie says, “The IRS will never, ever call you!” If a caller says he or she is from the IRS, it is a scam.
They have in-person and on-line classes (they call them Webinars) that any of us can take. Most of them are free. One of the classes offered this month is “Saving is a Family Affair.” This webinar is offered on line on February 28 from noon until 1 p.m. The class description is as follows: “Whether you are single, married, married with children, a grandparent, an aunt or an uncle - saving for the future is important. We will discuss how everyone in the family can make and contribute to financial goals such as education, independent living, or other future goals. Register for this free class at https://attendee.gototraining. com/r/740292763007453953 On March 15, from noon until 1 p.m. the extension office will offer the Webinar “Spring Clean Your Finance”
register at https://attendee.gototraining. com/r/8852520339064265217. The decision to offer this class was just made in late January and the description will be on-line some time during February. The county extension office calendar is at http://hillsborough.ifas.ufl.edu/ calendar.shtml and webinars will be listed. Another way to calendar is at http://hillsborough.ifas.ufl.edu/ index.shtml and right side “Extension Calendars “ and click “Hillsborough County” Every month Deputy Merry makes presentations at four different locations in Sun City Center. One of the locations is American Momentum Bank. For some seminars, he invites outside speakers such as Lisa Leslie from the Hillsborough County Extension Office.
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Southshore Regional Library Events
Monday, February 6 • Genealogy: Wills and Probate 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in the Computer Lab. Learn about how wills and probate records can help you find out more about your family’s past. Questions? Call (813) 273-3652. Monday, February 6 • Astronomy and Telescope Viewing 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in the Community Rooms. Join Craig MacDougal for an informative lecture on astronomy and a chance to view the stars and planets with a high-powered telescope. Questions? Call (813) 273-3652. Thursday, February 9 • Echoes of My Sister’s Voices 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in the Community Rooms. Join Dr. Bush for an intriguing program that explores the lives of women trapped by the bondage of slavery. Using music, poetry, storytelling and narrative, Dr. Bush weaves a masterful historical offering that brings these women’s voices to life! Funded by the Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library. Questions? Call (813) 273-3652. Wednesday, February 15 • Elder Law 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in Community Room 1. This program will provide information and education regarding legal issues for seniors including planning for incapacities and long-term care with emphasis on public benefits. Questions? Call: (813) 273-3652. Thursday, February 16 • President Abraham Lincoln 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 am. At the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in the Computer Lab. Lecturer George Murray presents a program on the Election of 1860 and Abraham Lincoln. Questions? Call (813) 273-3652. Monday, February 20 • Genealogy: Discovering Your Female Ancestry 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in the Computer Lab. Discover how to find your female ancestors’ records. Questions? Call (813) 273-3652. Monday, February 27 • Adult Writing Group 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in the John Crawford Art Education Studio. Connect with fellow writers to inspire, encourage, and exchange ideas about the writing process. Opportunities to share your writings and receive feedback will be available. If you’ve ever wanted to be a writer, this is the group for you! All levels of writers are welcome. Questions? Call: (813) 273-3652.
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Ohio Club of Sun City Center
By Paula Lickfeldt The Ohio Club was formed in the 1990’s by Toni and Bernie DeLeo. The club has a membership of 300 to 400 and generally gets a turnout of 100 to 180 at the functions. The cost of membership is $12 with no annual fees. You do not have to be from Ohio to belong to the club, but they maintain very tough membership rules—you must be able to spell Ohio to be accepted into the club. You will be given the first and the last letter if you need help. Everyone from Kings Point and Sun City Center is welcome. The club has four to six functions a year and they generally serve a meal and have entertainment at each function. Traditionally the annual meeting is in January, the Kentucky Derby party is the first Saturday in May, a summer indoor picnic is held in August and the annual Ohio State/Michigan Football Game party at the end of November. The derby and the football game parties are held in the Community Hall where everyone can watch the event on the large movie screen. Prizes are awarded to the best derby hat and the best-dressed Buckeye fan. On occasion the group will go to a ball game or to the Straz Center.
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FAITH & service Card And Game Social at Prince Of Peace Catholic Church
Conesa Center, 702 Valley Forge Blvd, Sun City Center Thursday, February 9, 2017 – 12 to 3 p.m. The Council of Catholic Women of Prince of Peace Catholic Church invites all who enjoy playing cards and games to attend our monthly social. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. A selection of homemade cakes and refreshments will be served. Cards, pencils and tallies are furnished. A donation of $3 per person is accepted. For additional information, call Catherine at 813-633-2460.
Trinity Thanks Deacons
Trinity Baptist Church, 702 W. Del Webb Blvd. wishes to thank our outgoing Deacons: Dr. Bob Johns, Dr. Bill Millican, Larry Jessup, and Ron Hudson. Their service has blessed us over the past years
Beth Israel Annual Rummage Sale
The annual Beth Israel Rummage Sale will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. As always there will be a large selection of high quality clothing, bedding, home goods and specialty items. Beth Israel is located at 1115 Del Webb Blvd. E in Sun City Center. If you have items to donate we will be happy to accept those on Sunday, Feb. 12 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. or on Monday, Feb. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For additional information contact “sisterhood@jcscc.org”
Day of Retreat at Prince of Peace
On January 11, nearly one hundred parishioners gathered at Prince of Peace to partake in a Day of Retreat. This event consisted of seven sessions, each about a different style of prayer, such as Meditating with Scripture, Praying with Sacred Art, and Prayer 101. Parishioners chose four sessions to attend and rotated through, experiencing a taste of each style. Presenters were Fr. Joel Kovanis and Fr. Augustine Mailadiyil, Deacon Patrick Frye, Sister Diane Wansley, OSB, and parishioners Barb Caleca, Fulvia Fiorani, Tom Vormwaldt, and Luke Amato. Attendees remarked numerous times about how grateful they were for this opportunity to grow in their faith, how dynamic the presentations were, and how they would like another retreat day with even longer sessions. Thank you to all who participated.
Sun City Center Interfaith Council Helps Students
100 Women Who Care
By Rosie Korfant, JSA Medical Group The South Shore chapter of 100 Women Who Care was founded by Ann Rand and her daughter, Amber Watt, in February 2012. This chapter was modeled after the original chapter in Jackson, Michigan. The group meets four times a year with each member donating $100 per meeting ($400 a year,) for a chosen charity. The meetings are very efficient and only last for one hour! Join in the “mingle time” for one half hour beginning at 6:30 p.m., with the meeting beginning promptly at 7 p.m. The process: members nominate charities, three of which are randomly chosen each meeting. The nominating member, or someone that they choose, gives a fiveminute “infomercial” about the charity. Each member votes for one charity. Once the “count” is tabulated, all members write a $100 check to the “winning” charity. The charities selected are those that serve the local South Shore area and surrounding Tampa Bay communities. The most recent recipient of the 100 Women Who care donation was the Campaign Against Human Trafficking, (CAHT) a group that provides preventative education programs and services for victims. A check for $10,000 was presented. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at the MiraBay clubhouse, 107 Manns Harbor Drive, Apollo Beach; mingle at 6:30, meeting from 7-8 p.m. Visitors are welcome. Learn more on 100 Women Who Care on Facebook at www.facebook.com/100womenwhocaresouthshore.
By Jay Sparkman. Jane Trefren, President of the Sun City Center Interfaith Council and longtime volunteer at the Nearly New Shop, presents a $5,000 grant check to Kathy McGartland and Nan Baytos, members of South Shore United Methodist Church. The grant will help support the “Backpacks On a Mission” program which supplies a weekend of nutritious snacks for students and siblings. Funds for grants to organizations comes from the sale of donated items at the Nearly New Shop in the Sun City Center Plaza. For information about grants, the Nearly New Shop, and the Interfaith Council, go to “InterfaithCouncilofSunCityCenter. com” or call 813-942-9099.
Interfaith Council Supports Southeastern Guide Dogs
By Jay Sparkman. The Interfaith Council of Sun City Center recently showed support for Southeastern Guide Dogs with a grant check of $5,000. The grant will be used to for sponsorship of a student for 26 days of training with a guide dog. Jane Trefren, President of the SCC Interfaith Council and a volunteer at the Nearly New Shop presented the grant check to Andy Kramer, Director of Development, while Ben, the guide dog looked on. The next grant period for organizations to apply for Interfaith Council grants begins on January 1, 2017. For information go to www.SunCityCenterInterfaithCouncil.com or call 813-642-9099.
L to R: June Wallace, Founder CAHT; Helen Halm, 100 Women Who Care (WWC); Diane Waronka (WWC); Joan Kramer, President, CAHT; Kathy Farrell (WWC); Andrea Ruddeforth (WWC); Lisa Krumme (WWC).
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Happy Work Detail
A request for help in removing holiday décor is not always met with great enthusiasm, as it was on Saturday morning, January 7. There were more than 20 smiling men and women reporting for duty in the church as well as the Great Hall of Redeemer Lutheran Church. With plastic boxes, bags and lists as to where the many holiday items were to be stored, the work detail was quickly finished with their task, and they even had time to share a cup of coffee and sweets together. “Many hands make quick work!” Shown at the table from left to right are Paula Simenson, Karin Meredith, Ursula Clark, and Dorothy Paulson.
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What Are Your Choices When Facing Hearing Loss?
This program is designed to give details of the auditory system and how each treatment option works. Hearing aid amplification, cochlear implant stimulation, and a combination of the two will be discussed. This presentation by Virgi Mills, M.E.D. Med El, is combined with Tess Crowder, of Communications Access, so that the words are printed on a large screen. Please join the Health Ministry Team February 9, 2017, at 10 a.m. in the LEC, of the United Methodist Church at 1210 Del Webb West, Sun City Center, FL 33573. Light refreshments will be served. Call the church office at 813-634-2539 for reservations to this FREE event!
Sisterhood Beth Israel Congregation
Flowers have been a focus of artists worldwide throughout the history of art. Rarely, however, is the floral-inspired artwork by one of the 20th century’s most celebrated artists displayed in a garden setting while showcasing paintings never before publicly displayed. Marc Chagall, Flowers, and the French Riviera: The Color of Dreams is first to showcase Chagall’s artwork in the context of a garden setting. Beth Israel Sisterhood will sponsor a guided tour trip to Selby Gardens in Sarasota, Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. Carpool at 9:15 a.m. from Temple. Cost is $25 per person. Reservations are limited and must be paid in advance by February 7. Your check for $25 to Beth Israel Sisterhood will confirm your reservation. Mail checks to: Barbara Grossman, 225 Mystic Falls Drive Apollo Beach, FL 33572 This trip is for Sisterhood members and spouses/partners. Guests may be included after February 7 deadline if we have room.
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Lunch Bunch
Chai Chapter of Hadassah - Open to the public. Date: Feb. 8, 2017, Time: 1p.m., Location: Sakura Japanese Steak House, 10722 Big Bend Road, Riverview, FL. Inexpensive lunch specials, with Hibachi Show. If you want to have some fun, please join us. RSVP to Carol, monkeyandwife@yahoo.com.
Just Thanks . . .
Anita and Tom Bullaro, co-directors of Our Lady’s Pantry, wish to thank you all for your generous donations throughout the holiday season. “We received a stunning $10,000 during the month of December,” says Tom. “This is exceptional and all our volunteers thank you for your sacrifices that made these donations possible. We thank all those, too, who purchased groceries from SavA-Lot during November and December to be shared among our neighbors. All of these donations whether in cash or in food helped to make the holidays a little easier for families struggling to make ends meet during the holiday season. “These gifts are a tribute to the spirit of generosity in this community,” says Tom. “The poor, of course, must eat every day. We thank you in advance for any help you can provide throughout the year.”
Mary & Martha House Presents Program
Mary and Martha House presented a program to SouthShore United Church of Christ Women’s Fellowship. It is a residential facility for abused or battered women and their children. It provides a client centered environment that was built on a vision of hope and healing. It enables women to make informed decisions, choose options and make a plan for life that is individually designed to meet her needs and the needs of her children.
Jan Falcione, Operations Manager; Laurie Kepler, Executive Director of Mary and Martha House, and Roz Cruthis, Vice President of Women’s Fellowship.
Redeemer Lutheran Annual Rummage Sale
Do you like to find a bargain? Come to Redeemer Lutheran Church for their annual Rummage Sale on Friday, February 10 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. or Saturday, February 11 from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Many donated household items, crafts, collectibles, and baked goods will be available. In the picture, Jane Trefren, Tina Schwartz, Sue Smeltzer, Martha Alderman, and Angela Grill are sorting items for the sale. For more information, call 813-634-1292. The church is located at 701 Valley Forge Blvd., Sun City Center.
Mission Smiles
Trinity Women’s Fellowship
Members of the Trinity Women’s Fellowship (TWF) of Trinity Baptist Church in SCC are first row, L to R: N. Williams, P. Mather, V. Polk, M Townsend, M. Charney. Second Row, L to R: L. Maslyk, P. Hillman, M. Weber, D. Millican, P. Schafer, K. Springer. Missing from the picture were: C. Lien, B. Harker, S. Hooks, Nina Stewart and J. Poplin.
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Mission Smiles will be the presentation for the February 15 Redeemer Lutheran Women of the ELCA meeting. Their mobile dental unit provides free dental care to those without the means to secure care. These people may forgo preventive dental care and delay treatment until they face a medical crisis which can be life threatening due to infection. Dental cleanings, fillings, and extractions are provided to those who qualify. They partner with churches and missions in the Tampa Bay area one to two times a month and help serve their neighborhoods. Everyone is invited to attend the 10 a.m. presentation. For more information, call 813-634-1292. The church is located at 701 Valley Forge Blvd., Sun City Center.
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“Practicing Christian Healing Today” 3 p.m. Sunday, February 5
Florida Room, The Atrium, Sun City Center This is a free talk, no offering will be taken.
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Italian Club of Kings Point Mardi Gras 2/22/17
The Italian Club’s Mardi Gras will be celebrated 2/22/17. Follow the Shay Dixieland band to the Veterans Theater at Kings Point for a fun filled evening of music, dancing and good food furnished by Rick’s Catering. We are celebrating New Orleans Style. Laisse les bons temps rouler (let the good times roll). Enjoy typical New Orleans fare, jambalaya, beef bourguignon, salad, veggies, French bread, dessert, coffee, tea and soda. Please note this is a BYOB event. The soiree will open its doors to you at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Tickets will be on sale at the Veterans Theater lobby 2/14/17 and 2/15/17 from 9 a.m. to noon both days. Cutoff date for ticket sales will be 2/20/17. Cost of tickets $23 for members and $25 for nonmembers. Tables of eight can be reserved. Please provide the names of all parties at your table along with the check for each member or guest attending when purchasing tickets. Sun City residents please wear your badge to gain access through Kings Point security visitor’s gate when coming to purchase tickets. If you have any questions, call May at 813-419-4790.
Eagle Audubon Society Presents “Sea Glass” at February Meeting
Eagle Audubon is offering a new and exciting program for the February 23, 2017 meeting. Learn about beachcombing for Sea Glass, a fun activity that is experiencing a rise in popularity. It can be enjoyed anywhere there is a beach, by grandchild and grandparent alike and can even be a profitable activity. Learn all you need to know before you venture out on you own beach walking adventure. The tide brings in so much more than fascinating shells, become aware of nature’s glistening gems that have traveled thru the ages to land at your feet. Harry Ross, founder of Lake Michigan Sea Glass Collectors Group, will introduce you to the world of beautiful beach glass collecting. He will speak at the Eagle Audubon Meeting on Thursday, February 23, in the Banquet Room of the Kings Point Clubhouse. The meeting, which is free and open to the public, will begin at 2 p.m. Refreshments provided. The local Sun City Center Shell Crafters Club incorporates sea glass in some of their creations which can be seen at the club’s craft shop on Cherry Hills Dr. The Community Associations local library on North Pebble Beach Blvd. has a beautiful book called A Passion for Sea Glass in Art, 748.5, that was donated by the Shellcrafters Club. Eagle Audubon is giving you a free opportunity to expand your Florida knowledge and share it with family and friends. For nonmembers, contact Nina at “tennisplayer030@yahoo.com” or call 203-339-5617 to place your name on the security gate access list.
Kings Point Billiard Club Holds First Annual Tournaments
The Kings Point Garden Club
By Michelle Jolly Alas, I do not have a green thumb. I’ve tried through the years to cultivate a variety of ferns and flowers in my home or garden only to end up dumping them in the trash feeling guilty and inadequate. Especially since my mother was and my sister is an amazing gardener that could make anything grow. However, now that I have more time on my hands in my semi-retirement I might want to try again. I may even strike up a conversation with a daffodil and see what happens. I was delighted to get a personal tour of the Kings Point Community Garden with my friend Mary Wilkinson, a member for five years. The club was started many years ago, and situated at the back gates of Kings Point, this garden is a hidden gem whose members enjoy its serenity and beauty. With dedication and back breaking work they till the soil and bring forth from the earth a veritable cornucopia of produce like asparagus, broccoli, beets, carrots, kale, lettuce, onions, fennel, eggplant, herbs. And there’s an orchard that produces bananas, figs, lemons, limes, avocados, pomegranates, cherries, star fruit, papaya…oh my, the list goes on! Measuring about two and a half acres, currently there are 94 vegetable patches and 34 orchards with 31 Kings Point residents on the waiting list. Plots range in size from 10x15 to 20x30 and are laid out like a small town with lanes and streets like the charmingly named Pea Pod Parkway or Basil Boulevard. Members take pride in their gardens often decorating them with homemade signs, scarecrows, and even a garden totem pole Mary built from items she created in the Pottery Club. Many of them have a small table and chairs on which to relax from their labors and sip a cool glass of iced tea while they enjoy the view. A newly painted gazebo with picnic tables is the perfect spot to mingle with fellow gardeners who are very generous in sharing their knowledge or seeds or excess produce. For your $25/year dues, the club provides wheelbarrows, rakes and shovels and they even have a tractor mower. Members are keen on team work and they keep the grounds well maintained. There’s a main irrigation line built underground throughout and lines branch off into each garden. The more ambitious gardeners install elaborate timers and hoses to ensure their plants are getting watered properly. I asked about the use of pesticides and was told that most gardeners opt for keeping it natural/organic. On my tour, I saw various structures and raised beds built by the Wood Shop Club, or beautifully painted ceramic adornments made by the Pottery Club, and it occurred to me that there was a good deal of crossover interests. It was watching Mary create a variety of colorful pottery items in our studio and hearing her talk about her totem that got me interested in checking out the garden. Here we are at a wonderful time in our lives when we can stretch ourselves into many directions and pursue hobbies and interests we didn’t have time for before. It seems that if you’re the type of person to get involved in one hobby, you’re likely to be curious enough to pursue a variety of ways to stay active and engaged. If you’re interested in joining, call (717) 793-6335 and get your name on that waiting list. You might have to wait a while, but if you’ve truly got the spirit of a gardener you already know the value of patience - from planting that first seed to enjoying the final bloom - it’s worth the wait!
Billiards, or pool as most call it, has always been popular in the Sun City Center area, with the SCCA Billiards Club numbering near 300 and the Kings Point Club close to 400. Kings Point Billiard players recently asked to have a highly competitive one-on-one 8-ball tournament played under BCA (Billiard Congress of America) rules to really challenge their skills. A full house of 12 men players rushed to sign up to play on Tuesday Jan 3, with alternates to back them up in case the flu or some other calamity hit. What they weren’t expecting is that a full house of 12 women showed up on Thursday January 5 to compete in the first ever Women’s 8-ball championship match as well. The play on both fronts was fast, furious, and highly skilled with each tournament lasting 2 ½ - 3 ½ hours and covering seven levels of matches. Cash prizes were awarded by the Kings Point Billiard Club to the top three players in each tournament. Men’s results were: 1st Place – Bob R., 2nd Place – James Paddock, and 3rd Place – Lou Judd. On the women’s side Nancy Burke took 1st Place, with 2nd Place going to Penny Paddock, and two brand new competitors, Judy Kiel and Diane Wade, tying for 3rd Place. Both events were so popular that plans are in the works to do it again before the snowbirds fly, and hopefully eventually expand to a joint Kings Point/SCCA tournament.
Men’s 8-Ball: James Paddock, Fil Coraci, Bob R., Neil McAllister, Henry Smith, John Leedy, Denzel Lester, Rich Bozza, Norman Taccati, Alan Hahn, Charlie Steinberg, and Lou Judd.
Women’s 8-Ball: Penny Paddock, Joanne Swallow, Mary Lou Ihrke, Muriel Legendre, Nancy Burke, Sharon Baremore, Judy Kiel, Nancy Baron, Judy Connole, Edna Pitynski, Ann Reckley, and Diane Wade.
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SCC Duplicate Bridge
Members of The Duplicate Bridge Association of Sun City Center celebrated Gloria Stenzel’s achievement of Life Master during a break in a regularly scheduled game in the card room of the Kings Point North Clubhouse. Duplicate bridge games take place daily at either Kings Point or Sun City Center’s Atrium card rooms. Area bridge players are welcome to attend. For information “w w w.kingspointbridge.com” or “bridgewebs.com/suncitycenter”.
KP Mixed Chorus Remains Open for Membership
By Stephanie Casey The Kings Point Mixed Chorus has begun rehearsals for their April 4 Spring Concert, but it is not too late to join in the fun. The deadline for new and returning voices, Soprano, Alto, Tenor or Bass, is Monday. February 6. Until then, any singer in the Greater Sun City Center area, resident or snowbird, who is interested in lending his or her time and talent to this congenial group will receive a warm welcome. Previous experience is not necessary and there are no tryouts. The Chorus meets in the Kings Point North Clubhouse every Monday afternoon. Check-in is from 12:15 to 12:30 p.m., followed by announcements. Practice runs from 12:45 to 2:15 p.m. Membership dues are $15 per season, which help defray music and concert expenses. Director Tom Lippert has planned a Spring Concert featuring the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber. The performance will be presented in the Kings Point Veterans Theater at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4. You are invited to lift your voice in song and become a part of this friendly group. If you do not reside in Kings Point, just inform the guard at the Visitors gate that you are going to Chorus. For more information, you may call Mary Anne at (813) 634-8747 or email triplelady@aol. com. You can also visit the website at “kpchorus.org”.
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King’s Point West Lawn Bowling Club
King’s Point West Lawn Bowling Club (KPWLBC) held their annual meeting and Christmas Party on December 18. The evening began with a business meeting and election of officers. A buffet dinner and a Yankee Swap gift exchange were the highlight of the evening. KPWLBC is an active club with scheduled bowling six days a week. In addition to regular bowling, members are looking forward to a new league forming soon and club tournaments this spring. If you are a lawn bowler interested in joining KPWLBC, would like information on Jim Ferguson shows the gift he selected lawn bowling or to inquire about lessons, as Connie Monson and Santa (aka Joe please call Frank at 813-938-4757. White) look on.
Italian Club of Kings Point Election Night 3/16/17
Hear ye, hear ye! Italian Club of Kings Point annual board member election. Veterans Theater Kings Point North Club House. March 16, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. Open to registered club members only. Please come to vote for the Board Members and Trustees of your club. You will be entertained by Mike Russo, DJ, and will be furnished a FREE ice cream sundae which you can make to your liking since the club will be providing all the toppings necessary as was as coffee, tea and soda. Dancing is part of the event. BYOB if desired. Even though there will be no charge for this event, you must pick up your entrance tickets to this venue on either 3/6/17 or 3/7/17 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Veterans Theater lobby, Kings Point North Clubhouse. Ticket distribution will end on 3/10/17. Tables of eight can be reserved. Have the list of Italian Club members that you want at your table with you when you come in for the tickets and our board will arrange it. If you are a Sun City Center resident, please wear your badge to gain access through the Kings Point Security visitors gate when coming to pick up the tickets mentioned. Any questions call May at 813-419-4790.
KPAL’s Artist of the Month for February is Jean Chesser
Jean was born an Army brat in Colorado Springs, but was raised in Miami when her dad retired. Her art experiences began with her grandmother, Nancy Lee Cook, taking her along on her plein-air outings in Miami. She would set up her easel and a smaller one for five-year-old Jean, hand her a palette and a brush, and they would paint together. Once Jean started school, she could no longer accompany her grandmother, so art took a back seat while life intervened. She was a special education teacher for 40 years in Miami, FL, Fairfax, VA, and Spokane, WA. As she approached retirement, she began taking classes through the Extended Learning Institute in Spokane, WA, including a watercolor course with Stan Miller. Her next class was with Susan Whaley, a forensic artist who taught exploratory classes at Spokane Art Supply, who introduced her to a variety of media. Now when she finds a subject she is interested in, it tells her what medium to use. Every day since moving to Kings Point, she finds time for art; sometimes painting, sometimes pottery, and some days simply appreciating the other artists in the area. Jean’s artwork will be on display for the month of February.
2017 Officers: Back L to R: Gary Hart, Groundskeeper; Donald Bowers, President; Ron Monson, Vice President; Ken Kidd and Lon Gobell, Members at Large; Jim Ferguson, Past President. Front L to R: Frank Crowley, Second Vice President; Connie Monson, Social Director; Pat Ryle, Secretary; Jim Blaine, Treasurer. Jerry White, Member at Large, was not available for the photo.
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Kings Point Follies 2017
The cast is in place and the rehearsals are well-underway for the 2017 Kings Point FOLLIES. Tickets are now on sale for $14 per person at the Kings Point Box Office. If you reside outside of Kings Point and Sun City Center, please contact Rose Ostrander for purchase information by calling (813) 633-1753 or emailing “rostrander1@tampabay.rr.com”. FOLLIES 2107 promises to be one of the most enjoyable variety extravaganzas in town. The Kings Point Veterans Theater will come alive with three shows, the first on Friday evening, March 10, and two on Saturday March 11, at 1:30 p.m. and at 7 p.m. This gives you several opportunities to be a part of the fun. Don’t miss out. The energetic opening number invites you to join in the celebration, which is the exciting theme of this show. Director Rose Ostrander, Assistant Director Linda Stone and Choreographer Diane LeFrancois are working hard with the entertainers to produce a highly pleasurable experience for our audience. The FOLLIES offers professional quality performances with music, dancing, comedy and other specialty acts presented by a volunteer cast made up of over 100 talented entertainers brought together from the entire South County area. Mark your calendars now and start gathering your friends and neighbors and planning your snacks for this BYOB Cabaret-style presentation so you are ready to sit back and delight in a really great show. Don’t delay because tickets go fast. Sun City Center guests should bring their CA badges and inform the guard at the Visitors gate they are there to buy FOLLIES tickets. Remember, the “early birds” get the best tables. See you at FOLLIES 2017.
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Emergency Squad
Cathy Yevoli presents a check to Chief Robert Leonard and Marty Gifford, Squad CFO, on behalf of the Kings Point Krafters
KP Krafters Donate to Emergency Squad
Kings Point Krafters produce knit, crochet, bead and plastic canvas works of art. Everything they make is sold and all proceeds are donated to charity. The Krafters meet and sell one-of-a-kind hand-made items every Wednesday in the KP Fiber Arts room. For many years, the Emergency Squad has been the primary recipients of the money of the money raised by the group. Kings Point Krafters are proud to support the work of the emergency Squad, “Neighbors helping Neighbors.”
Simmons Lake Ladies Donate to the Emergency Squad
The Simmons Lake Ladies group, represented by Barbara Walker and Rusty Seiden, presented their donation to Robin Watt, Assistant Chief, Communications. Fourteen members of the Simmons Lake group met December 8 for the annual Christmas meeting and decided instead of a gift exchange, that they would make a donation that would help their neighbors. The Squad thanks them for their generous gift.
SOUTH BAY HOSPITAL’S
NEW TOWER EXPANSION
IS NOW OPEN! Building A Healthier Community Just Became Reality The new tower includes:
• 14 additional Progressive Care Unit private patient rooms • 12 additional ICU private patient rooms
• New, more convenient entrance and parking
• New Café at the Bay and outdoor seating
• Enhanced lobby and gift shop
• Updated chapel • Covered golf cart parking
To learn more, visit our website at: www.SouthBayHospital.com/NewTower
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C.A.R.E.
Goldie is an affectionate little two-yearold golden torti. Although she doesn’t seem to like other kitties, she’s new to the shelter and hasn’t had a chance to adjust. We would love to get her into a loving home as soon as possible. She is very affectionate to the volunteers and loves being a lap cat. Please visit Goldie at C.A.R.E. Goldie has been spayed, and is current on vaccinations. As part of her adoption she will be microchipped. DOB: November 2, 2014.
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Mocha was born at the shelter to her Bull Terrier mom Annie. Mocha and her litter mate Mandy enjoy tumbling around with each other and are active play pals. Sibling Mindy has found a home. Mocha is the largest of the trio and is ready to venture out to her forever home. Come visit C.A.R.E. and see this cutie soon so she can have that loving home. As part of Mocha’s adoption she will be microchipped. She has been spayed and is current on vaccinations. DOB: April 28, 2014.
C.A.R.E. is an all-volunteer, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization (59-3678003) registered with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, No. CH-14526.
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The shelter is funded solely through donations, adoptions, spay/neuter fees, fundraisers, and small grants. For more information, volunteer opportunities or donations, please visit our website (careshelter.org) or give us a call
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We are very grateful for your support. Creating a Cat Lover’s Garden
Join Cat Lovers Club for a presentation by Harriet Gord, Master Gardener on creating a Cat Lover’s Garden. Harriet’s presentation will focus on plants that you might try in your garden/lanai for the enjoyment of your cat(s). She will go into the characteristics of the plants and how to grow them and what containers you will need. Harriet has been a Master Gardener since 2003 and is the current pet parent of two cats. Harriet will answer your questions at the end of her presentation on creating a Cat Lover’s Garden. For information: www.CatLoversClub.org, 813-442-3014, info@CatLoversClub.org. Event Dates and Times: Wednesday, Feb 8 – 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Event Address: Armstrong Room #26, Central Campus, Cherry Hills Drive and North Course Lane Cost: recommend cat food donation
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February 2017
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Now “I had a great drive” takes on a whole new meaning. The Shelby Cobra® takes the golf cart to a whole new level. Now the most enjoyable part of the game will be a great drive.
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Help for Severe Aortic Stenosis
Severe aortic stenosis is a narrowed aortic heart valve that doesn’t open and close properly, reducing blood flow to the rest of the body. Morton Plant Hospital is now enrolling eligible patients in the Medtronic Evolut R low-risk trial, which investigates the safety and effectiveness of a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) system in patients with severe aortic stenosis who are at a low surgical mortality risk. TAVR is a minimally invasive alternative to open-heart surgery used to treat failing aortic heart valves in patients with severe aortic stenosis. Morton Plant Hospital was chosen as the first hospital in Tampa Bay to offer the TAVR procedure for patients with severe aortic stenosis who were at an intermediate or high surgical mortality risk. Our team has completed more than 700 TAVR procedures over the last five years.
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To see if you or a loved one with severe aortic stenosis may be eligible for this trial, or for more information on the trial, call the Center for Advanced Valve and Structural Heart Care at Morton Plant Hospital at (855) 44-VALVE (855-448-2583) or visit MortonPlantValveTrial.org.
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