With Hearts of Giving for Residents at Inspired Living

The staff at Inspired Living want to thank members of the SCC Woman’s Club for the donation of the six crocheted lap blankets, numerous fiddle mats and 68+ Christmas cards for our Memory Care residents. “We appreciate your talents. time, and kindness this holiday season.” Inspired Living which is located on SR674 in Ruskin, opened in 2017. It is a standalone facility, devoted exclusively to memory care residents.

Jordan and Cîrciumaru Present Piano Concert

Sunday, February 19, at 3 p.m.

SCC United Methodist, 1971 Haverford Ave. Worship Arts Director Jeff Jordan and Organist Teodora Mitze-Cîrciumaru will present Mozart’s “Sonata in D Major,” Debussy’s “Petite Suite” and Brahms’ “Hungarian Dance #6.” Two-piano pieces will include Ravel’s “Pavane Pour une Infante Défunte,” Gershwin’s “Embraceable You” and Rodgers’ and Hart’s “Blue Moon.” This concert promises to deliver some beautiful music for your Sunday afternoon. $10 at the door.

Donation Drive for the Mary Petro Fund

By the Daughters of American Revolution

Our December meeting was held at Aston Gardens where we were served a delicious luncheon and entertained by Fletcher Organ Studios. We enjoyed our Christmas Carols, a Sing-along and trivia challenge. Thank you Roberta Fismer, the room was beautifully decorated. We even had a visit from Mrs. St. Nick, well played by Regent Kay! Many thanks to the Aston Garden Staff and everyone that helped make this a great success. Our donation drive for our local Mary Petro Program for Food and Medicine Program was also a great success.

SCC Republican Club Meeting

Tuesday, February 28, social time at 1:30, meeting at 2 p.m. St. Andrew Presbyterian, 1239 W. Del Webb Blvd. Meeting agenda includes the annual election of club officers. Enter the building from the rear, away from the street. All Republicans and like-minded voters are invited to attend and membership is available for those who wish to become members.

Hand Only CPR Course

Thursday, February 16, at 10 a.m.

Conesa Center, 702 Valley Forge Blvd.

The Health Ministry at Prince of Peace Catholic Church in cooperation with Hillsborough County Fire and Rescue is offering a FREE Hands Only CPR course. We will also be demonstrating how to use the AED defibrillator. Come learn how to save a life. If you have already taken the course, come back for a refresher! Registration required via “www.popcc.org/cpr-workshop”. Last day to register is Monday, February 13. Limited to 30 attendees.

Eagle Audubon Society

Discover Florida’s Sandhill Cranes Monday, February 20, doors open at 1 p.m.

St. Andrew Presbyterian, 1239 West Del Webb Blvd. Barbara Walker from Moccasin Lake Nature Park will share her knowledge of Florida’s Sandhill Cranes including population, life cycles and sensitive habitats. Their numbers have declined by 37.5% since 1997, and they are on the threatened species list. Learn about this well-loved species. Eagle Audubon meetings are free and the public is invited. “Eagleaudubonflorida.org” Or “Facebook.com/ eagle1984”.

South Bay Genealogical Society

Tuesday, February 21, at 10:30 a.m.

UMC Life Enrichment Center, 1971 Haverford Ave. Round Table Discussion, followed by a sit-down luncheon at noon, and then the presentation by our Guest Speaker at 1 p.m. Our speaker will be Paula Smith who will be presenting “Paul Milton, Where did you go? A Case Study.” The cost is $18 per person for the meal and the presentation. For reservations and meal choice, call Dianna at 864-607-1330. Make your check payable to SBGS, and mail it to South Bay Genealogical Society, PO Box 5202, Sun City Center, FL 33571 Your check must be received by February 9.

Art Club Fashion Show Luncheon

Valentine’s Day, February 14, doors open at 10:30 a.m. Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. Janet Carr, of Accessories and More, will be showing designer apparel, beautiful jewelry, gorgeous handbags and more, which will be available to purchase the same day. Doors will open at 10:30 for early shopping, lunch will be served at noon followed by the fashion show. Following the fashion show, Janet will stay until 3 p.m. for more shopping. Tickets are $25 and will be sold in the atrium kiosk of the SCC campus February 1, 3, 6 and 8 from 10 until noon, or contact Anne Morton by text, 941-302-0803. Tickets must be purchased in advance as they will not be available at the door the day of the event.

Daughters of the American Revolution Invitational Luncheon

Wednesday, February 15,

Aston Gardens, 1311 Aston Gardens Ct.

First Vice Regent Cindy Addison will be our guest and speaking on, “All About Insignia”. The cost of the luncheon is $24, with tip included. Please make checks payable to CGMB and send by February 6, 2023 to: Gretchen Chapman, P O Box 6343, Sun City Center, FL 33573. More info: Kay Adkins, “mujerdragona@yahoo. com” or 813-230-7378. All DAR members and their guests are invited.

Preparations Begin For Crime Prevention Workshop

Preparations are underway for the Fourth Annual Crime Prevention Workshop jointly sponsored by The Men’s Club of Sun City Center, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, and the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay. This year’s event, entitled “Preventing Crime Against Seniors,” will be held on the morning of March 9, 2023, at Community Hall, 1019 South Pebble Beach Blvd. Doors open at 9 a.m. For more information about the event, visit the Men’s Club’s website at www.sccmensclub.org and click on the link marked “Consumer Protection.”

Methodist Breakaway Respite Ministry and Rotary Work Together

The SCC Rotary Club partnered with the SCC United Methodist Church to provide individual bags of daily supplies to support two charities: the Mary & Martha House and ECHO. The Methodist Breakaway Respite Ministry with their church members put together bags containing daily toiletries. Rotary happily accepted their generosity, combined it with other donations, and delivered the bags to the grateful recipients. The SCC Rotary Club meets each Tuesday for lunch with a topical speaker at Freedom Fairways. For more information visit its Facebook page at “facebook.com./ RotarySCC” or call Connie at 813-957-6482.