Lawn Bowling Club Mixed Pairs Championship

By Garry Higgins

This year’s competition had 20 teams vying for the title. The Championship game was a matchup of previous winners, namely the 2020 champs, Donna and Jim Blaine against the 2016 and 2018 winners, Cindy Higgins and Bob Fladung. Bob and Cindy won again this year and are the 2023 Mixed Pairs Champions.

Vintage Racket Charity Tennis Event

SCC Tennis Association’s Annual Event

Saturday, February 18, at 9 a.m.

Each participant will play with a vintage tennis racket that our tennis pro, Michael Irving, has collected. While reminiscing about playing tennis with these rackets of the past, players will have the opportunity to meet new tennis players from our community. Participants are also encouraged to dress like their favorite tennis players. The suggested registration donation is $25 per player.

All of the money raised will go to the Boys and Girls Club in Ruskin to assist in furthering its mission of enabling all young people, especially those who need them most, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible, caring citizens. To register for this event or if you would just like to make a donation, please mail your checks made payable to the SCCTA to Julie Faulkner, 718 Chipper Drive, Sun City Center, Florida 33573. For more information about the event, contact Julie Faulkner at 941-704-5528 or “jafaulkner2004@gmail.com” or Michael Irving at 847-476-0397 or “michael@michaelirvinginc.com”.

Senior Basketball

These are some of the Senior Basketball players aged 50 to 80 who play Mondays and Fridays at the Ruskin Recreation Center on Southeast 6th Street 9:15 to 11:15. Call Bob Monahan at 401-5271718 for more information.

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By Debbie Caneen

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WED. FEB 1, 8, 15, 22THERAPEUTIC TAI CHI FOR HEALTH 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Drive, Sun City Center. Our therapists have advanced training in therapeutic Tai Chi for Seniors and will provide guidance in this healthy exercise. FYI, You will be required to wear a mask to protect our residents. For more information, contact Debbie Caneen at 813-892-2990.

MON. FEB 6, 13, 20, 27MONDAYS - PARKINSON’S BOXING CLASSES 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Sun City Center, FL Join Caroline Futch (Owner/Coach of Southshore PD Fitness & Rock Steady Boxing Southshore) Caroline’s father has PD and she has made it her mission to help him and others like him who are fighting against Parkinson’s Disease. Please call Caroline Futch for info and to schedule an evaluation prior starting classes at 352.274.4883 or email: southshorepdfitness@gmail. com” or “http://southshorefl. rsbaffiliate.com.” gmail.com” or “southshorefl. rsbaffiliate.com”.

TUE. FEB 7 - SUN CITY CENTER LIONS CLUB LUNCHEON AND PRESENTATION 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at noon for lunch and scheduled speaker at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Drive, Sun City Center. For over 37 years volunteer Lions Club members of the Sun City Center Lions Club, a non-profit 501 (c) 3 service club have provided humanitarian services to those needing assistance. Questions or to RSVP: Bob Jenkins cell 586-295-5135 email “rwj045@gmail.com”.

THU. FEB 9 - FREE BALANCE SCREENING FOR KINGS POINT RESIDENTS 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. in the Culinary Room at the 2020 Centre, Kings Point. Are you at risk? Our therapists from Sun Towers Retirement Community are on a quest to reduce the risk of falls BEFORE they happen. This simple screening takes less than ten minutes. See the results before your eyes through biofeedback. Interested in knowing more now? Call to schedule today! (813) 331-3035.

MON. FEB 13 - THE IRISH CONNECTION MOVIE 6:30 p.m. in the Rollins Theater is “the Quiet Girl”. In rural Ireland, a quiet, neglected girl is sent away from her dysfunctional family to live with foster parents for the summer. She blossoms in their care but in this house where it is meant there are no secrets, she discovers one.

TUE. FEB 14 - THE GREATER SUN CITY CENTER REGISTERED NURSES CLUB MEETS 10:00 a.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. SCC. Valet Parking is available at the front entrance. All Registered Nurses are invited to attend. We are looking for ideas for the future of our club, so please bring suggestions to the meeting. Questions may be directed to Vivian Hodgkin at 802-309-4392.

WED. FEB 15 - VETERANS HISTORY PROJECT, A PROGRAM OF THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

1/18/23 – Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. by appointment only at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. SCC. In partnership with the Veterans History Project, a program of the Library of Congress, we are 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 Chris Clermont at Sun Towers to schedule your interview time at 813-634-3347.

WED. FEB 15 - HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE OPEN FORUM 10:45 a.m. in the Theater at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. SCC. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is committed to serving, protecting, and defending the community and is continuing to do so by offering open forums on community topics and issues. In this climate of abundant internet scams, Deputy Jeff Merry will take us through steps to prevent becoming a victim. If you have any questions or comments, please call Debbie Caneen 813892-2990.

THU. FEB 16 - FREE BALANCE SCREENING TO TEST YOUR BALANCE 10:00 - 12:00 noon at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Drive, Sun City Center. Are you at risk? Our therapists from Sun Towers Retirement Community are on a quest to reduce the risk of falls BEFORE they happen. This simple screening takes less than ten minutes. See the results before your eyes through biofeedback. FREE Screening is offered the 2nd Thursday of

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Referral Meetings

THU. FEB 2, 9, 16, 23PARTNERS IN NETWORK –BUSINESS

Every Thursday 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Sun City Center. Partners in Network links professionals together to facilitate referralbased business growth. Our members develop strong longterm working relationships based on trust and proven results. Questions? Call Debbie Caneen 813-892-2990

THU. FEB 2 - CRAFT BEER & WINE CLUB OF SUN CITY CENTER 1:30 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Drive, Sun City Center. Are you a fan of craft beer and wine, either making it or drinking it? This club is for you! Check us out www.facebook.com/ groups/craftbeerandwineclub. As always, we request our members bring either 2 bottles of beer or a bottle of wine for tasting. This month our theme is Love! We meet the first Thursday of every month and have a fieldtrip to a local establishment the third Friday of every month. Questions? Contact Michelle Mason 813-492-8920 or mmason@seniorsinservice.org.

FRI. FEB 10 - LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP –SPONSORED BY THE MEN’S CLUB OF SCC 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. SCC. Join Seniors in Service for this monthly group which mixes Support Group with Community resources to improve the lives of blind and low vision individuals. We encourage sharing among members. Questions? Contact Michelle Mason 813-492-8920.

SAT. FEB 11 - CELEBRATING DIVERSITY IN THE COMMUNITY 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon at 15732 Beth Shields Way, Sun City Center, FL. Shields Middle School Cares invites you to our Black History Month Festival Celebrating Diversity in the Community Food, drinks, music & Family entertainment. Shields Boutique & Food Pantry will be open.

MON. FEB 13 - MONDAYS - PARKINSON’S BOXING CLASSES 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Sun City Center, FL Join Caroline Futch (Owner/Coach of Southshore PD Fitness & Rock Steady Boxing Southshore) Caroline’s father has PD and she has made it her mission to help him and others like him who are fighting against Parkinson’s Disease. Please call Caroline Futch for info and to schedule an evaluation prior starting classes at 352.274.4883 or email: “southshorepdfitness@