News of Sun City Center July 2019

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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SUN CITY CENTER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

Sun City Center

July 2019

...an official publication of the Sun City Center Community Association

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SCHEDULE JULY 4 4th of July Breakfast Community Hall 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Karaoke, Food Service, Music Pool/Bandstand 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

8 Board Workshop to discuss Agenda Board Room - CA Office - 9 a.m.

10 Board Meeting Rollins Theater - 9 a.m.

AUGUST 12 Board Workshop to discuss Agenda Board Room – CA Office - 9 a.m.

14 Board Meeting Rollins Theater - 9 a.m.

21 Bandstand Concert 6 pm. to 7:30 p.m.

NOTE: Community Leaders Meetings are not held in July or August. Agendas for the monthly Board Meetings will be posted on Official Bulletin Board in the Atrium the Monday before and on the CA website (www.suncitycenter.org – under “Residents” – Upcoming Meeting Agendas). They will also be sent via “What’s New in the CA” email.

Every Wednesday: Orientation for new members in the Board Room in the CA office starting at 1 p.m. sharp.

Celebrate July 4th

with Breakfast and a Pool Party

By Diane M. Loeffler Start your Independence Day celebration with the best breakfast deal in town. Five dollars is all you need for sausage, eggs, pancakes, toast, orange juice and coffee at Community Hall. Arrive any time between 7:30 and 11:30 a.m.

Continue your celebration on the main campus. CA members and their guests can enjoy music at the bandstand and at the pool, karaoke food provided by vendors, and free ice cream while it lasts. The model railroad club is hosting a special train show from 10 to 2 in the Leblanc Room. The hours for children are expanded for the holiday. They may be in the pool from 11 a.m. until dusk.

Theresa Snipe, Dick Gingrich, and Barbara Gingrich met for the first time at last year’s breakfast. (News file photo)

See you there on July 4!

CA Contact Information

Phone: 633-3500 sccboard@suncitycenter.org Website: suncitycenter.org Information Center 813-633-4670

CA Workshop and Board Meeting June 2019

By Ilona Merritt At the June CA workshop, the first item on the agenda was the resurfacing of the Tennis Courts. The price will be $32,000.

The second item was about a CD at one of the CA’s banks. The interest is very low and the Board felt we could do better. The Bank requires a Board vote to withdraw the money.

The third issue of our CA membership cards. They must be in our resident’s possession anytime they are on Community Property and must be available anytime a monitor or a CA employee asks to see them. It is expected that the residents will honor the request with respect and courtesy. At the Board Meeting on Wednesday morning a motion was made on each of these three items, seconded, and voted unanimously by the Board.

The fourth item on the agenda at the Monday workshop was the establishment of a $125 per person annual fee for Kings Point members to access CA clubs, subject to space availability and at the club’s discretion. The fee will become effective on January 1, 2020.

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Backflow Valves Being Replaced

By Ilona Merritt, Photos by Kai Rambow SCC resident, Dave Brown, helped get the state of Florida to change the law regarding the installation of backflow valves by homeowners who irrigate their lawns from a well or pond. In addition, Dave persuaded Hillsborough County to change the Ordinance and lessen the burden on homeowners. This saved each resident with a backflow valve hundreds of dollars. With these changes in state laws and county ordinances, the Hillsborough County Public Utilities Department has embarked on the upgrade program to replace all abovethe-ground residential backflow devices in the county with a below-the-ground valve attached to the county’s water meter in their easement. The county will then be responsible for the maintenance of the new device, not our residents.

The replacement is now in progress here in Sun City Center. If you have a backflow valve in your yard and have questions about the removal, please go to Dave’s website where you can find detailed information: www.suncitydave. org. The old valve belongs to you and the upgrade contractor will leave it at your door. Now, what to do? Dave has an answer for that: Valencia Lakes development replaced 1,400 valves.

These were collected and taken to a salvage company for which they received over $8,000 which was presented to Lennard High School Robotics Club which is enthusiastically sponsored

by Jim Reve, (813)781-2792, of their Science Department.

Dave hopes that Sun City Center could do the same sort of thing that Valencia Lakes did - although we only have about 80 valves available that will be replaced.

Because our governance is different

Before

After

from Valencia Lakes, the plan is for SCC residents to drop off the old valves on the left side of Dave’s driveway (1805 Burlington Circle) and the Robotics

Club will pick them up and take them to the salvage dealer. You can find Dave’s home location on his website. What a great way to recycle!

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Trail Blazing

MOVIES

at the Rollins Theater One Showing Only at 1 p.m.

Movies are normally shown the second and fourth 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 Kings Point ID badge.

July 8 • First Man • 2 Hours, 11 Minutes

Depicts the journey of Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon. Along with his fellow pilots, including Buzz Aldrin, he must work through the rigorous space program of the 1960s, sacrificing his personal safety and time with his wife and children to defy death and push the boundaries of human exploration.

Starring: Ryan Gosling, Claire Foy, Pablo Schreiber,

Kyle Chandler, Corey Stoll Director: Damien Chazelle Genre: Drama, Adventure Rating: PG-13 for brief strong language, mild action/peril, thematic elements

July 22 • Crazy Rich Asians • 2 Hours

Chinese-American New Yorker Rachel travels to Singapore with her boyfriend, Nick, to attend his best friend’s wedding. Rachel discovers Nick comes from one of Asia’s most wealthy, prominent families. She must stand up to his judgmental mother, who wants nothing more than to break them up.

Starring: Constance Wu, Henry Golding,

Michelle Yeoh,

Gemma Chan, Lisa Lu Director: Jon M. Chu Genre: Romance, Comedy Rating: PG-13 for adult themes, language

By John Lampkin Florida is home to well over 300 bee species, so understanding plant/bee ecology might seem like an enormous challenge—and it is! However, there are only six families in Florida and only three frequent the West Campus Nature Trails: Apidae, the honey, bumble, cuckoos and kin; Halictidae, the “sweat” bees and kin; and Megachilidae, the leaf-cutters and mason bees and kin. Thus, in terms of some basic bee identification there is hope, even for the novice.

Many female members of these three families can be recognized in the field by the unique ways in which they gather and transport pollen to their nests to feed their offspring. Simply put, pollen is utilized as baby food and has nothing to do with making honey. Honey is made from nectar which is converted to honey in sizeable quantities only by honeybees. Honeybees and bumblebees (Apidae) collect and often moisten pollen with a complex array of mouthparts, then pass it rearwards where it is crammed into expandable “pollen baskets” called corbiculae on their hind leg tibias. Voila, saddlebags, as in the photo.

The other families of bees transport pollen differently and so is a topic for another column. But today we celebrate Honey and Bumble, a pair of “pollen packin’ mamas.”

The Nature Trails is an ongoing project of the SCC Audubon Club in cooperation with the SCC CA. The trailhead is located opposite North Lake on Del Webb West between Vincennes and Seton Hall. Join us for interpretive walks on the first Tuesday of the month at 9 a.m.

Board from 1.

The discussion that followed was primarily from club officers explaining the role of the KP members in their organizations. Part way through the discussion President Sudman asked for a show of hands for or against the proposed fee. Residents spoke both for and against the fee at the meeting.

At the June SCCCA board meeting, the board voted

CLUB/ORGANIZATION

to establish the proposed $125 fee for Kings Point residents wishing to be members of CA clubs. The motion passed with a single “no” vote. For more information on this change, see CA President Sam Sudman’s column in this issue.

For more information on this, see ‘Addressing the Recently Approved Fee’ on page CA-3.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AMOUNT

APPLIED TO

$5,900 New bumpers for Lawn Blowling Courts $120 To offset license fees FUNFEST DONATIONS CLUB/ORGANIZATION AMOUNT

Lapidary Club $300

Model Railroad Club $92 Lawn Bowling Club Monday Movies

Newcomers

List prepared by Linda Bowker from CA staff data. Report corrections, additions to CA at 633-3500.

Fitness Corner

Don’t let the summer he at and hu m i d it y interfere with your fitness training and enjoyment of outdoor activities. However, certain sensible pre caut ions shou ld be taken to avoid heat related problems: • Avoid the midday sun • Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing • Drink plenty of water or a sugar-free sports drink to replace electrolytes • Apply sunscreen generously • If involved in team sports, check your teammates frequently for warning signs of distress (heavy sweating, pallor, unsteadiness) Taking these basic precautions will help you enjoy an active and healthy summer in the great outdoors. An alternative is to take your workouts indoors during the heat of the summer. The 6,700 sqft. air-conditioned Sun City Center Fitness Center features a wide selection of cardio and resistance training equipment. The Fitness Center is located on North Course Lane next to the Atrium building and is open daily from 6 a.m. – 8p.m.

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).

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Addressing the Recently Approved Kings Point Resident Club Fee

President’s Report

The Man in the Arena

By Sam Sudman, CA President

“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.” — Theodore Roosevelt, April 23, 1910 In a speech given by President Theodore Roosevelt, one notable passage is referred to as “The Man in the Arena.” Sun City Center was not born until 1961 so how do President Roosevelt’s poignant words apply to us?

Fast forward to 2019. Think about Sun City Center Community Association (CA), the Board of Directors and the members that elect them. Well, an opportunity to step up is just around the corner. In a few months, notice of the election to fill the vacancies (3) for the Board of Directors in December will be announced.

Members of the CA, in good standing, will be asked to consider running for one of the three Board vacancies.

The next term begins in early January 2020 when the new Directors assume office. You can review the various responsibilities listed on the website “www. suncitycenter.org/association” for each of the directors to see if you have past experience and a desire to do any of the jobs and at the same time contribute to responsible leadership for the CA. The portfolios are negotiated each year in January by the President and the Directors. If you are a rational thinker, have an open mind, and are a team-player, please consider picking up an application at the CA office later this summer and run for the Board in December when the Directors and the annual dues are voted upon.

The Sun City Center Board of Directors authorized a fee of $125 at the June 12, 2019 Board meeting, that would become effective January 1, 2020. The fee applies to Kings Point residents wishing access to CA clubs.

The member, not the club or organization, would pay the $125 to the Community Association, if a KP resident wanted to continue to be a member of a CA club. The fee would apply whether the KP resident belongs to one or more CA clubs. Each CA club, at the club’s discretion, would be open to KP residents, subject to space availability. The library, pool, and the fitness center are not part of the usage for this fee.

A separate, preexisting agreement applies to the CA library for KP residents.

Aston Gardens residents are already members of the CA, and CA dues are paid for each resident. Freedom Plaza pays an access fee amounting to the same

amount as our dues to use CA facilities, a practice that was implemented years ago. KP residents will be welcome, at a club’s discretion and subject to space availability. The new fee will apply beginning January 1, 2020. The fee will not apply for attendance to public events, such as entertainment events or bingo.

CA residents and individual club members are split on this action. It is acknowledged that the issue of someone using CA facilities without charge, while all CA residents pay to support outsider participation, has been divisive in our community. The CA does not have specific numbers from KP, but they do have an indication of the magnitude in the CA from the 2012 survey conducted by Dr. Matulich of the University of Tampa. Of the 11,002 surveys mailed to each member, 4715 valid surveys were returned.

Of those, 71.65% expressed a preference for charging a reasonable fee.

Family Connections

By Paula Lickfeldt Don and Tom Perusse were born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and grew up in Richfield, MN. Don and Gail met in high school and they were married in 1963. Both Don and Gail attended the University of Minnesota, where Don Received degrees in engineering and business and Gail received a degree in education. Don worked for a small engineering company, FluiDyne Engineering, Gail taught second grade. They moved to Texas for a short period of time where Don worked for GE on the Apollo Project. They returned to Minnesota.

Tom and his wife Suz were friends in high school and they married after college. Tom graduated from the U of MN in 1965. He had two careers. Tom is a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel and served mostly in the reserves. He also owned a business where he was an independent broker and sold insurance and securities. Suz is a registered nurse practicing in the field of Gerontology. She was a director of nursing.

While living in MN they all partook in winter sports.

Don and Gail liked to cross country ski, Tom and Suz were into downhill skiing. Tom still goes to Aspen, Colorado every year to ski. They all enjoyed ice-skating and hockey.

In the early 1980’s their parents moved to Sun City Center and built a home on Ft. Duquesna. While living in SCC, their dad was on the Security Patrol. Don and Gail and Tom and Suz visited their parents whenever

Tidbits from the Vault: Flag City

By Cathy Meyerhoff, Sun City Center History Society As we prepare to celebrate the 243rd anniversary of the United States independence it seems appropriate to focus on an important symbol of our freedom, the American flag.

I spent some time researching the display of our flag in Sun City Center’s history. Del Webb was big on flags according to an early Sun City Center resident. For the Grand Opening of his new retirement community, during the week of New Year’s 1962, the Del Webb Corporation erected a flag pole in the shopping plaza area. A time capsule was placed in a ball at the top of the pole. Each new home in the community was provided with a flag. A 1991 article by Phil Lange explained that when a new resident moved in a Del Webb employee would deliver a new United States flag, an aluminum two-section staff and a holder to attach it to the house. He would even mount the holder wherever the homeowner wanted it placed. Flags were flown by most residents on patriotic holidays during the 1960s and 1970s and Sun City Center became known as Flag City. An archived account claimed that our community regularly displayed more U.S. flags than any other comparable community.

Through the years, the flag has continued to be displayed in many neighborhoods. An organized In 1990 Bill Grove holds flag and kit for attachment to his Every Del Webb home got this flag in the early days effort to display flags on both sides of State Road 674 home. of SCC. was the task of the U.S. Flag Project in 1999. Several local service organizations including the American In 2003 a new group, the Patriots Club, was formed to Legion Post 246, Rotary and Lions Clubs and the SCC continue the periodic display flags along the roadway.

Chamber of Commerce were instrumental in raising In addition to the Memorial Day period flags were funds and obtaining permits for the display of flags also flown for July 4th, September 11 and Veteran’s between Cortaro Drive and US 301. The flags flew Day. According to Uta Kuhn, the group was also from Memorial Day through Flag Day. instrumental in the installation of two permanent

Tom and Suz Perusse and Gail and Don Perusse.

they had the chance. In 2014 Don and Gail retired and moved to SCC, in 2016 Tom and Suz retired and moved to SCC. Tom and Gail are active members of SouthShore UCC, Tom and Suz are active members of the United Methodist Church in SCC. Both couples attend the Florida Orchestra Coffee Concerts. Don and Gail do lots of walking and hiking, Tom and Suz do their walking while playing golf at Caloosa Golf and Country Club. Don, Gail and Tom are all on the Security Patrol. Tom is an active member of the SCC chapter, Military Officers Association of America.

They also enjoy the fact that they are family and can spend time together.

Tom and Suz go back to their home on Lake Superior from June until August each year. Don and Gail return to MN for a few months each year. They are all ready to return to SCC when the time comes.

Don and Gail have two daughters who are married and still live in MN. They are too young to be thinking about retirement but they do like to visit with their parents in SCC. Tom and Suz have a son who is still living in MN. All of the children like to be in a place where the sun shines almost every day.

Tom and Don are two brothers who are very lucky to live so close to each other and have such a special relationship with each other. Two brothers and the women that they married all enjoy time together. Life is Good!

Do you have a “Family Connection” to SCC? We would love to hear your story. Call Paula at 813-6336739.

Catch The NEWS on the web at www.soco.news flagpoles with flags honoring veterans which were installed in front of the SCC services sign on the south side of 674. The club also promoted the proper disposal of worn flags. They encouraged the display of the flag and distributed small stick flags at events celebrating Memorial Day and Veterans Day. When that group dissolved in 2016 due to declining membership the Mercer Brooke Chapter of DAR assumed responsibility for keeping the flags waving.

If you are interested in learning more about the history of Sun City Center consider joining the Friends of the Sun City Center History Society. The group meets quarterly. Dues are $5 per year. The next meeting will take place on July 16 at 2 p.m. in the Caper Room.

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Creative Person: Karen Tromblee’s Show Dogs

By Paula Lickfeldt Karen Tromblee started breeding and showing dogs in 1969. It all began when she bought an Old English sheepdog as a pet and soon realized that the dog had show potential. How do you know that a dog is a show dog? The American Kennel Club has established standards set for each breed of dog. The dog needs to conform to the standard as close as possible with: correct dentition, bone structure, coat, eye color, movement as well as being judged as to what the dog was bred for and would this dog be able to perform that job. In the end the goal is to achieve the ultimate red, white and blue rosette for the Best in Show. Karen’s dogs have acquired many over the years.

Karen has owned, shown and bred Old English Sheep Dogs, Bearded Collies and English Setters prior to being owned by the breed referred to as Little People, the Tibetan Terriers. She now has two Tibetan Terriers; Frankie and his father Louie. The “boys,” as they are affectionately called, are both American and Canadian Grand Champions. They carry titles at the end of their names for Obedience, Rally, Therapy Dog, Trick Dog and Canine Community Citizen. Frankie was #1 Owner Handled Tibetan Terrier in 2017. This feat was accomplished without the help of a professional handler.

Karen has traveled all over the US, Canada and England showing and judging sweepstakes. She loves to meet new people and engage with such a variety of dog lovers. As the boys and Karen are now veterans, it is time to relax and enjoy the work that truly can

make a difference. Therapy Dog work is the most rewarding from the team and it brings joy to the residents at assisted living facilities as the clients enjoy the funny tricks, brushing and talking with the dogs. The children at school love to read to the dogs because they are the best listeners and create a welcoming environment to snuggle and read. Louie and Frankie are certified Therapy Dogs through PAWS for Friendship.

Karen is the Vice-President of the Terrier Club of America, Breed Ambassador Chair and Publicity Chair.

Currently she is planning the Hospitality for the 2019 National Specialty in Boxboro, Mass and the 2020 to be held in Tampa. In her spare time, she teaches at the Dog Training Club in St. Petersburg, plays golf at Caloosa Golf and Country Club, helps out with Old English Sheepdog Rescue and dabbles in jewelry are.

Karen and her husband Jim came to Sun City Center in 2012. They came from Plattsburgh, New York. They were snowbirds for two years and then moved to SCC full time.

Who are EMTs and What Do They Do?

By Diane M. Loeffler People who help our community by working on the Emergency Squad always talk about the great friendships they have formed with other members on their team. Devoting time together to help the community forges bond between the volunteers. They often say that their fellow team members feel like family.

You may be surprised to learn that some opportunities at the Squad require no prior education or training. Any education or training needed is provided after a person volunteers. The position that requires the most training is Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).

Deputy Chief Jim Ryan is also an EMT. He says, “I needed to pass a course and take a national test in order to get my license. I enrolled in a five-month program at Hillsborough County Community College. The Emergency Squad pays for the course. In return the EMT agrees to work 90 shifts over the next two years.”

Ryan says, “When you have worked 45 shifts, you get a ‘congratulations letter’ for being at the half-way point. EMTs recertify every two years by attending two eight-hour sessions plus completing on-line training as well. The EMTs complete this training as a group.”

Ryan says that EMTs are in charge of patient assessment. The EMT is the person who makes decisions such as whether the Squad will handle the person’s care or if Hillsborough County should.”

Pam Zion is one of the Squad’s EMTs. She says, “I started as an EMR for two years. Then I went to EMT School. Sometimes when we work with people, we see they need additional, ongoing help. We try to educate them about when and where to get help.”

Zion adds, “I like volunteering. I never could volunteer when I was working full time and had two kids. My husband volunteered first and talked me into going to EMR training with him.”

If you are interested, you can go to one of the informational sessions.

They are offered at 6 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every month in The Emergency Squad Training Center at 124 South Pebble Beach Boulevard.

More information: 813.633.1411.

COME JOIN US July 4th Breakfast

CLUBS

Community Hall 7:30 to 11:30 a.m.

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.

Metaphysical Society Fundraiser

10 a.m. Wednesdays in the Heritage Room. Entry fee $1 with love offering requested to benefit our Society. Show your Community ID card.

July 3 – Free Closed-Captioned Phone can change your life July 10 – Connecting to the Divine Presence July 17 – Longevity through Inner and Outer Health July 24 – The Magical Powers of Hemp July 31 – The Kabbalah Tree of Life – A Map to Inner Peace and Understanding

Stained Glass Donation

President Jan Hulme (pictured left) and Secretary Joyce Wellman (right) of the Sun City Center Stained Glass Club presented Judy Maynard (center) Director of the Mary Petro Fund in Sun City Center, with a donation from the club members. The Mary Petro Fund provides medicine and food to hundreds of Sun City Center residents each year.

Computer Club Monthly Meeting

There will be no membership meeting in July. Computer Club Classes Sign up for classes can be done on-line or in the Computer Lab, (Atrium Building) Monday through Saturday, 12:30 – 5 p.m. Student must be a member in good standing at Sun City Center or Kings Point. Tuition is payable upon registration. For additional information email: Beverly Hiller, Education Director hillerbev@aol.com. Listed here are brief descriptions of the classes being offered. For all the details, go to the Computer Club website www.scccomputerclub.org. Detailed information is also available in the computer lab.

Pain Free Backup for Your Computer • Tuesday, July 9, from 8:30 – noon. iPad/iPhone for Seniors • Wednesday, July 10, from 9 – noon.

Move your Pictures from Android to Computer • Friday, July 12, from 9 – 10:30 a.m.

Tuning Your PC Workshop • Tuesday, July 16, from 8:30 – noon.

Introduction to Excel • Wednesday, July 17, from 9 – 10:30 a.m.

Excel: Formula, Function, Formatting • Wednesday, July 17, from 10:45 – 12:15 p.m.

Publish Your Memoir or Other Writings • Friday, July 19, from 10:30 – noon.

Beginners Semi-Private Tutoring • Wednesday, July 24, from 9 – 10 a.m.

SCC Poker Club #1 Accepting New Members

New members welcome. Come any Monday or Friday 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the royal room in the Atrium, central SCCCA campus. Our July monthly meeting and high hand night will be Friday, July 26. Refreshments will be served.

Join SCC Masters Swim Club for Exercise and Enjoyment

The Sun City Center Masters Swim Club is looking for new members of our community to join us in this fun and healthy activity. Swimming is great low-impact exercise. It’s relaxing and you can do it regardless of the weather outside.

The Community Association Atrium Building houses our beautiful, heated 25-yard indoor lap pool, with all eight lanes reserved for SCC Masters Swim Club members’ use on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6 to 9 a.m.

SCC Masters Swim Club members can compete in swim meets sponsored by our national organization, US Masters Swimming, both locally and nationally. We even have a member who is an International Swimming Hall of Fame and World, National, and Pool record holder. She and other members of the club are available to assist with stroke and style improvement.

If you are interested in lap swimming with our club and the other benefits of membership, please contact our president, Susan Shuttleworth, at 813-922-4965.

Stained Glass Club News

Many of the members of The Sun City Center Stained Glass Club looked on as Club President, Jan Hulme, presented a check to Fred Fiedler, the Chief of the Security Patrol.

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Veterans Pay Tribute to Departed Comrades

By Frank Kepley, CAPT USN (Ret.), News Military Correspondent The Military Veterans Organization of Sun City Center sponsored a Memorial Day Tribute to deceased veterans on Monday Morning at 10 a.m. at the Kings Point Veterans Theater.

The ceremony opened with a Grand Marshal Procession, led by the 2019 Grand Marshal, Sgt. James Glass, a Korean War veteran.

The Cadence was played by drummer Danny Chavez from the Praise Band, United Methodist Church.

The Opening Ceremony and Posting of Colors was directed

by Benny Blackshire USA (Ret), President of MOAA SCC Chapter and the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard.

LTC Blackshire welcomed and introduced the Honored Guests and CAPT Harry Benter gave the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Lt. Col. Gordon Bassett, USAF (Ret). The National Anthem was then led

by James Feist, USAF (Vet).

The Honored Speaker, Colonel DJ Reyes, USA (Ret),

Jason Marchand

Grand Marshall James Glass

was introduced by Maj. Jim Haney, USMC (Ret). COL. Reyes retired from the Army with over 33 years’ service. He earned his Bachelors, Masters, and Juris Doctor degrees from the University of Notre Dame, the US Naval War College, and Temple

Bob’s Vets

A Breakfast Get Together for All Veterans, Their Spouses and Their Friends

Some of the regular attendees of the breakfasts purchase Bob’s Vets shirts. The shirts’ colors show the branch of the military they served in.

By Diane M. Loeffler Thursday mornings are special for veterans who are within driving distance of the Ruskin Bob Evans restaurant. A large area is set aside for veterans and their guests around 8:30 a.m. Just inside the entrance of the restaurant, you will see small statues that represent different branches of military service.

Tell the host or hostess that you are here to eat breakfast with Bob’s Vets, and he or she will

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direct you to the area near the front window. Sit anywhere you want. You are welcome to join any table with an empty chair.

Everyone is friendly and ready to hear your story and to share those.

Expect to be greeted by Steve Browning and Dean Johnson.

Around 9 a.m. everyone stands for the Pledge of Allegiance.

Somewhat later, you may be hearing some announcements

Bob's continued on page 13.

University School of Law. As a community Advocate for Veterans issues at the local, state and national levels, DJ recently served as a DoD contractor in assisting Gulf Coast region veterans, Guard and Reserve with meaningful employment

and useful Career Counselling.

DJ continues his community service role as the Senior Military Advisor/Mentor to the 13th Judicial Circuit’s Veterans Treatment Court (VTC).

A tribute to the Grand Marshal was then given by Maj. Jim Haney, which was followed by a musical interlude and salute to the Armed Forces by the Trinity Baptist Church directed by Rev. James Feist.

A Roll Call of departed comrades accompanied by the Living Flag Tribute was given by Mrs. Rosemary Clifton, USN (Vet); Rev. Lt Col Sam Rorer, USAF

Tribute continued on page 17.

US Open Pickleball Championship

By Paula Lickfeldt The largest Pickleball tournament on the east coast is held in Naples, Florida each year. This year it was held April 27 through May 4. People came from 48 different states and 15 different countries. Fifty-eight percent of the competitors were male and forty two percent were female. There are no qualifying rules.

Anyone can play.

Registration is held in January of the year. This year 2,161 players in all age categories participated.

The youngest contestant was ten years old and the oldest was eighty-six.

There is even competition for players in wheelchairs.

Many different competitions are held all over Florida each year. So far this year, Debi and Steve have participated in four.

In 2018, they participated in five.

Players can play in as many tournaments, each year, as they wish.

Nine players from Sun City Center participated in the US Open of Pickleball this year. They were Merideth Herdes, Anita Hill, Tom Hill, Mary Huntington, Rick Johnson, Steve Rybczynski, Debi

Steve Rybczynski and Debi Tourangeau

Tourangeau, Lynn Seevers, and Karen Sellers. Players from Kings Point, Valencia Lake and South Shore Falls, who participated, were Denise Byers, Cat Drinkard, Donna Jackson, Cindy Mitze and Sharlene Peter.

The USA Pickleball Association has a skill rating system for granting points in competition.

The system formula includes things like age, skill level, past wins, who you played and their rating. These tournaments have

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The Editor’s Corner Celebrating Independence Together

By E. Adam Porter Editor, News of Sun City Center & South County The first week in July, every year, my extended family gathers at the beach in my hometown for a weeklong reunion. It’s a wonderful, relaxing time of sharing life together, filled with the familiar aromas of salt air, sunscreen, and delicious grilled meat; of days spent building sandcastles with the little ones and being buried in the sand; of shared jokes and singing, of snorkeling, fishing, spectacular skimboarding wipeouts, walks on the beach, and magnificent sunsets.

We catch up with each other, talk about days gone by, and pass our collective wisdom along to the young ones. The kids giggle as we demonstrate the stingray shuffle, do their best to listen to our lectures about the dangers of riptides, and experience temporary hearing loss when reminded they need another application of sunblock.

We collect shells and sand dollars, spot pods of dolphin, and experience the patiencetesting chore of untangling an open reel.

Talking with my brothers and our friends, we recall when we were kids with sandy shorts and pruny fingers, begging for Just Five More Minutes swimming in

the water or playing in the sand.

Those days really don’t seem so long ago… until my niece runs by, chasing her two-yearold daughter. I glance at my brother, thinking: “Wasn’t that us, just yesterday?”

Mom sits under the umbrella and shares stories about the island the way it used to be.

We all chime in, reminiscing about fishing off the city pier and stores with shell parking lots. About coquina concrete and small, single-story homes with jalousie windows. The soda bottle vending machine at the bike shop. Building crab traps in the yard, smoked mullet and fried grouper back when the fishing was really good. Sunday afternoons trading stories with the live-aboards at the marina and weekdays cruising the bay after school.

The nostalgia is hypnotic and cathartic, a welcome port in the storms of life, and an oral history of The Way We Were. As kids, we never realized we were collecting memories, but now we’re passing that torch to our children and grandchildren… or would, if we could get them out of the water (five more minutes, pleeeeeeeeezzz!).

During this week, on July 4th, my family comes together with everyone on the island and across the country to commemorate our Founding Fathers’ Declaration of Independence from tyranny. It is, for the kids and for me, one of the best days of Family Beach Week, every year.

The celebration begins with the annual Independence Day Parade, watching the Privateers cruise their benevolent pirate ship down the main drag,

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tossing beads and firing their water cannons. Far below, on the sidewalk, the kids — armed to the teeth with Super Soakers — give as good as they get.

Later that evening, thousands of tourists and locals line the strand to enjoy one of the most impressive fireworks displays anywhere. Seven miles of sky flowers paint the twilight with booming radiance from horizon to horizon. Beneath that technicolor sky, the kids laugh and dance and sing, waving sparklers to write their names on the night.

Once again, watching them takes me back. When I lean forward to offer a few terse warnings about firework safety, I hear echoes of my parents.

And that gets me thinking about how time and circumstance transforms accident-prone children gleefully waving flaming sticks into parents who repeat cautionary tales before lighting similar sticks for their own kids.

Further up the beach, close to the water line, the older teens and twenty-somethings have their own lighters, as well as

much larger and more dynamic flaming sticks. The older adults toss them a few cursory safety tips, which they largely ignore.

They’ve heard it all before.

Soon, though, someone hollers and comes running for some ice from the cooler. We old guys glance at each other and grin.

Sometimes, singed fingers are the best way to reinforce the correlation of responsibility and freedom.

And, that gets me thinking about the birthright our Founding Fathers have passed down to us.

Defending our Independence is a shared responsibility, a commission handed down by that first generation of Americans.

The Founders declared that freedom is every human’s indisputable right.

Then they risked everything to prove it, because maintaining freedom requires personal responsibility.

Something I remind my boys at every opportunity. Independence is the right of every person, and it’s worth celebrating. It’s also worth defending… I’m glad we’re able to do both together.

Happy Independence Day.

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NOTICE: Each community and club in Sun City Center and Kings Point has specific rules about membership and attendance. Unless specifically stated or posted, most venues, meetings and events hosted on the Community Association campus and in Kings Point require attendees to bring their SCC CA or KP ID or come with a resident member. When in doubt, contact the club in question - not the venue or association - prior to arrival. Thanks.

Sun City Line Dancers Club

Have you heard of “Knockin’ Boots”? It’s one of the new line dances being taught in the Sun City Line Dancers Club. And YOU can learn it. Hour-long classes for “Absolute Beginners” are offered Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at Community Hall on South Pebble Beach. If you wish, you can stay for the second hour of intermediate lessons and a third hour of learning even more advanced steps.

Classes also run from 2 until 4 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Atrium Building Dance Studio (next to the “Walking Pool”). While the initial class is free, all others cost $2 per class. Or you can become a fullfledged Line Dancing Club member by paying annual dues of $22, which allows you to attend any and all of the classes with no fee payment involved.

Sun City Center Photo Club Meets July 9, 2019

The Sun City Center Photo Club welcomes photojournalist, Grant Jefferies, as our guest speaker on Tuesday, July 9 in the Caper Room, located in the Atrium of the main campus. Grant has over 30 years of experience as a working photojournalist.

The club meeting begins at 6:30 and is open to club members and their guests. So, if you have an interest in becoming more knowledgeable about photography skills, then, please join us on the second Tuesday of each month. Membership Dues are $20 annually and $30 for a household couple. For more information, please visit our club website at www.photoclubscc.com.

July is Pet Loss Prevention Month

Cat Lovers Club of SCC would like to share some tips to make sure that you never lose your best friend.

July is Pet Loss Prevention Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness for one of the biggest problems that pet owners and families can have. According to the ASPCA, every year, around 8 million dogs and cats end up in shelters around the U.S., and most of those pets belong to families.

Make sure your pet is wearing a secure collar fitted with ID tags. This way, if you’re pet does end up at an animal shelter or in the hands of a good Samaritan, they will be able to let you know their location by using the phone number printed on the tags.

Getting your pet microchipped is another easy step you can take to ensure your pet’s safe, speedy return if they happen to wander away. Your vet can do this for you at your dog or cat’s next appointment. If your dog or cat becomes a guest of your local shelter, they will scan them for several commonly used microchips and contact you immediately.

For those pet owners who enjoy new technology, it’s also possible to purchase collars equipped with a GPS tracker. The tracking device is linked to a special smartphone app, so tech-savvy pet parents can easily locate Fido or Fluffy if they do escape.

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Louie Salmoiraghi, a member of the Sun City Center Stained Glass Club was the guest of honor as he celebrated his 85th birthday on June 1. Louie was surprised by members of the club who presented Louie with cake and ice cream to celebrate his special day!

SCC NIA Club July 24 Special Event

The SCC NIA (Non-Impact Aerobics) Club is offering a Special Event on Wednesday, July 24 from 2 - 4 p.m. Please join us for our “Movement is Joyful” work/playshop. Our Nia Club is a year-round club and we have 3-4 special events yearly.

This special event is open to all members in good standing of SCC, KP and FP. It will be held in Dance Room 2, 1203 N Pebble Beach Blvd, SCC. The cost for club members is $7 and $10 for nonmembers.

Suitable for all fitness levels. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat. Contact Gail at energygail3@gmail.com or 480 220-1430.

Through Movement We Find Health.

Featured Photographer at SCC Chamber of Commerce

Please join the Sun City Center Photo Club’s featured photographer, Gary Pate, for a wine and cheese reception to be held between 4-5 p.m. on Thursday, July 11 at the Sun City Center Chamber of Commerce.

His display called, “Places, People and Hidden Nature”, will focus on showing a variety of styles of digital photography. Gary now qualifies as an Advanced photographer and frequently competes in the quarterly competitions of the photo club as well as the Florida Camera Club Council State competitions. For more information, please visit our website at www.photoclubscc.com.

Photo submitted by Pat Jones.

Aquasizers Celebrate Red Nose Day

The Aquasizers Club of SCC celebrated Red Nose Day to help support Hungry Children throughout the World. Classes for Aquasizers are held for Deep Water Class: Monday thru Friday from 9 to 10 a.m. Water Aerobics Class from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday thru Saturday. For information please Call Joyce Allison 609-533-6320.

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Social Security Phone Scams Increase

HCSO Community Resource Deputy Jeff Merry says residents need to watch out for new telephone scams: “Please be cautious when providing personal information over the telephone. There has been an increase in social security fraud telephone scams targeting Sun City Center residents. We have had at least eight victims in the last week.”

Deputy Merry Cautions Residents to Remember: 1. The Social Security Administration will never call you 2. You should never be asked to provide your social security number over the phone 3. The Social Security Administration will never ask for cards If you have any questions, please call the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Sun City Center substation at 813-242-5515.

Meals on Wheels Needs Help

The Meals on Wheels Program for Sun City Center and Kings Point needs an organization or several organizations to secure volunteer drivers for the month of August starting in 2020.

The Meals on Wheels Program founded on April 12, 1973, by the GFWC Sun City Center Woman’s Club, is a partnership of the Club, South Bay Hospital and Samaritan Services. It provides nutritious meals to Sun City Center and Kings Point residents who cannot prepare meals for themselves. The meals are delivered after 4 p.m., 7 days a week, including holidays.

If your organization can fill this need and secure volunteer drivers for the month of August starting in 2020 for the Meals on Wheels Program, please contact Virginia Kimball, Woman’s Club Meals on Wheels Chair, at 636.248-1887 or “vk480912@aol.com”.

Put on Your Dancing Shoes

Grab your partner and come join the fun. The annual Dance For Hope is happening on Saturday, July 13, and the popular Viki Ryan is returning. Just try not to tap your toes to her live music. It can’t be done! Should you prefer listening to dancing, you won’t feel left out.

It all happens in the SCC Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd on July 13 from 7 – 9 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 and tickets can be bought at the door for only $8 per person. Singles are most welcome! Be sure to bring your own beverages; ice, cups and napkins will be provided.

All proceeds will benefit The HOPE Fund, a non-profit 501c3 tax exempt organization run entirely by volunteers dedicated to helping Wimauma school children learn, grow and have fun in a safe and nurturing environment.

Shell Crafters Donate to Campaign Against Human Trafficking

Shell Crafters Club of Sun City Center donated $250 to CAHT to be used for their various programs that support human trafficking and domestic violence victims.

CAHT board member and Victim Services chairman accepted the generous donation from Shell Crafters’ Vice President, Betty Berk. During the summer months CAHT does not hold its usual monthly meetings. Their next meeting is September 20, and all are welcome. For information about CAHT, please contact Annie Garrison, “anngarrison66@gmail.com”.

Celebrating Work Well Done

Carla Miles, Ellen Klein, Jane Kaufman, Ronnie Goldblatt, Pat Bruneau, and Robyn Payant.

Valencia Girlfriends Just Wanna Have Fun

The Valencia Lakes Girlfriends Fun Group presented a check for $1,000 to Carla Miles, President and founder of The HOPE Fund, on June 5, which constituted the proceeds from a fashion show they had organized and held in March. The Girlfriends Fun Group consists of 550 members who develop three projects every month in which members can choose to participate. Projects can range from something asUSED simple as a walking tour or boat trip to organizing FONTS PROMINENT COLORS and modelling this fashion show which featured styles by Janet Carr C=60.58 M=16.17 Y=7.79 K=00 of Accessories, and more.

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Appearing in cap and gown, they had just graduated from fifth grade and were celebrated by the HOPE Fund. The children were greeted by Carla Miles, President of The Hope Fund, who in her remarks stated they should consider school as their “work,” stressing how important it was to do their best. She also reminded them that they, as well as all Hope Fund children, were eligible for a Hope Scholarship toward college Brian Navarette with his HOPE Fund when they graduate from high mentor and chess partner, Jim Padrick. school.

The HOPE Fund is a non-profit 501c3 tax-exempt organization run entirely by volunteers dedicated to helping Wimauma school children learn, grow and have fun in a safe and nurturing environment. Anyone interested in joining or obtaining more information can call 813.634.4268 or 413.335.6345 or visit their website: www.thehopefundscc.org.

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GFWC Sun City Center Woman’s Club Grant Funds

The GFWC Sun City Center Woman’s Club recently donated grant funds to 5 organizations in the Sun City Center area. The Fall Arts & Crafts Show and the Fun Fest Tables in the Royal Room raised the funds for these grants. The Grant Committee recommended these five worthy organizations, which are Beth El Farmworker Ministry, My Warrior’s Place, Our Lady of Guadalupe Food Pantry, Samaritan Services Alzheimer’s Respite Care, and Samaritan Services SCC Rides. Club members happily went to each location to deliver the checks - Cheryl Walters visited Samaritan Services, Sharon Alvarez and Virginia Kimball visited the other three locations.

GFWC Sun City Center Woman’s Club Grant Funds to Samaritan Services Alzheimer's Aux: Kirk Warren, Dolores Berens with Cheryl Walters.

GFWC Sun City Center Woman’s Club Grant Funds to Beth El Farmworker Ministry: Virginia Kimball, Rosalva Serrano, Sharon Alvarez.

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GFWC Sun City Center Woman’s Club Grant Funds to Samaritan Services: Julie Floyd, Lee Leverett with Cheryl Walters.

GFWC Sun City Center Woman’s Club Grant Funds to My Warrior's Place: Sharon Alvarez, Virginia Kimball, Rose Briggs.

The Shell Crafters of SCC present a check of $250 to Samaritans Alzheimer’s Auxiliary and a check of $500 to Samaritan Services Ride. From left to right: Dolores Berens of Samaritans Alzheimer’s Auxiliary, Betty Benk of Shell Crafters, and Lee Leverett of Samaritan Services.

Backpacks for Trafficking Victims

Campaign Against Human Trafficking – SouthShore (CAHT) volunteers are spending some of their summertime putting together rescue back packs for human trafficking victims and struggling area teens. To date, CAHT’s Victim Services Committee, headed by Bonnie Doll, has distributed 193 back packs. Each backpack costs around $70 to provide the essentials for a new start and are funded through donations of tangible items and cash from area churches, clubs, and other nonprofits. For more information, contact Annie Garrison, 813-938-5660 or anngarrison66@gmail.com.

Happy 100th Birthday

Eileen Phillips of Sun City Center was the guest of honor as she celebrated her 100th birthday on June 11 at Cafe Di Luna in Sun City Center. The event was catered by owner/operator Ambreen Esmail who also made the amazing birthday cake decorated with edibles reflecting some of Eileen’s favorite things from knitting baskets, fruit pies and life on the farm.

What’s her secret for longevity of life? She says she takes walks and tries to eat healthy. “I try not to worry, I just try to live, she says. She has always been an avid gardener and enjoys knitting and baking bread, cookies and pies.

The gathering of family and friends was hosted by Eileen’s niece and nephew Patty and Dale Myers of Sun City Center. Many friends and family members from Sun City Center, Ohio, Michigan and Atlanta were there to help her celebrate her special day!

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A freshly restored and tastefully modified 1956 Ford F100 pickup shown by Riverview’s Gordon Bears is the June cruiser of the month for the Sun City Center Roamin’ Oldies Car Club.

Gordon found the 63-year-old workhorse about a year ago, and embarked on a ground-up restoration. The finished product retains its original identity, with a more refined and contemporary look. It’s powered by a new 330 cubic-inch V8 coupled to a fourspeed automatic transmission, and fitted with a torsion-bar front suspension.

With a silky orange-and-white finish applied by Gordon’s friend Rex Alderman and equipped with air conditioning, power windows and brakes, the old F100 now looks, performs and drives better than its original builders ever envisioned.

The Roamin’ Oldies host a cruise-in from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. the first Thursday of every month, with a rain date the following Thursday, at the Mira Bay Village Shopping Center on US41 in Apollo Beach.

About 100 of the area’s finest antique and collectible cars often take part, accompanied by classic oldies music played by DJ Joey Ferrante.

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south County Events

By Debbie Caneen South County Events is provided

by Debbie Caneen, Director of Admissions, Sun Towers from items submitted for publication.

To submit events for future publications, send them by the 15th of the prior month. Debbie also publishes Ads and Events, a weekly e-mail containing information about what’s happening in 33573. Your event will also appear in the weekly Ads and Events e-mail and on the website www.SCCAdsAndEvents.com.

Send all events by e-mail to sccfreeads@tampabay.rr.com.

You only need to submit your Event one time each month for it to appear in both The News of Kings Point and SCC Ads and Events.

SPECIAL EVENTS Please include all basic information, especially Price (or list it’s Free) and Contact Information (phone, e-Mail, or website). Six lines maximum. Send to: sccfreeads@ tampabay.rr.com. As soon as space permits, we will put it in the weekly e-Mail and it will run until event date passes. You do not need to submit it again.

PLEASE NOTE: This area is for SPECIAL EVENTS only. WEEKLY, MONTHLY, or ONGOING EVENTS are listed on our website under WEEKLY & MONTHLY MEETINGS at www.SCCAdsAndEvents.com which is updated every weekend.

MON. JUL 1 - WIDOWER’S GROUP 9:00 a.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. SCC. Meeting for widowers only. We invite you to attend a meeting, coffee and donuts on us. You’ll sit and listen as others share their experiences in dealing with the different stages of the tragic loss of losing your spouse. For more information call Tom Harding 813-634-1236 TUE. JUL 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - LINE DANCING WITH A BALANCE 9:30 a.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Drive. Sun City Center. Do you like to dance but are worried about falling? Join our free line dancing class lead by trained therapists.

This weekly class will improve your balance and reduce your risk of falling.

TUE. JUL 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - LIFE CHALLENGES SUPPORT GROUP 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Drive. Sun City Center. your life fully with zest and joy! Rid yourself of depression, anxiety, frustration with family, children, friends, life changes, health problems, finances and more.

All are welcome in complete confidence and free of charge.

No appointment is necessary.

WED. JUL 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 THERAPEUTIC 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.

SUN. JUL 7 - WATOTO AFRICAN CHILDREN’S 6:00 p.m. at The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center, 1210 Del Webb Blvd.

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The News the Watoto African Children’s Choir in concert. Watoto African Children’s Choir is thrilled to return to Sun City Center from Uganda to present their choir production entitled, We Will Go. The Watoto Children’s Choir’s concert is free, and open to the public. A love offering will be taken. For additional information about this and other concerts and recitals at the United Methodist Church of Sun City Center, please contact Kevin Goodenow, Concert Series Coordinator, at 813-362-0956.

TUE. JUL 9 - SOUTH BAY HOSPITAL’S STROKE SUPPORT GROUP NOW AT SUN TOWERS 1:30 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Sun City Center. Amy Yepez, doctor of physical therapy (DPT) for Sun Terrace Health Care Center will facilitate this monthly group meeting. If you are at risk of a stroke or have had a stroke, this group is for you! Free Valet service available at Sun Terrace entrance. Info: 813-892-2990.

WED. JUL 10 - DIABETES EDUCATION SUPPORT GROUP 10:00 a.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Sun City Center.

Sponsored by the Men’s Club of SCC. Take a holistic approach to your Diabetes! Join Shari Leiterman of Rawsome Living LLC Holistic Wellness Coach, and our facilitator, Shirley Sullivan, Nutritionist. Questions? Call 813892-2990.

WED. JUL 10 - VIRTUAL DEMENTIA TOUR “YOUR WINDOW INTO THEIR WORLD” 10:00 a.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Sun City Center. Walk a Mile in the Shoes of a Person Living with Dementia. Created by P.K. Beville, a specialist in geriatrics, this experience is designed to instill hope in professional and family caregivers, providing them with a tool to move from sympathy to empathy and to better understand the behaviors and needs of their loved ones and patients. Tours provided by Senior Helpers. Free event but RSVP is required to 813-634-3347.

SUN. JUL 14 - “SUNDAES FOR UNDIES” 11:30 – 12:30 at St Andrew Presbyterian Church, 1329 Del Webb Blvd W. Imagine having to go to school wearing the same underwear because you had only one or two pair. St Andrew Presbyterian Church and Florida Presbyterian Pilgrimage are hoping to collect 300 packages of underwear, sizes small - large for children in six elementary schools in the local area. If you can’t make it, but want to be part of this effort, just write a check and drop it at the church office or send it in the mail addressed to “Sundaes for Undies”.

MON. JUL 15 - PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP OF SUN CITY CENTER 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Drive. This month our speaker will be David Scott with Home Instead Senior Care who will be presenting: Caregiver Stress, Ways to Avoid Burnout.

If you have had success with any treatment you have tried, please come to share! If you have Parkinson’s, or are caring for someone with this disease, be sure to attend this support group!

Complimentary valet parking available at the entrance. For additional info, call Debbie Caneen 813-892-2990.

TUE. JUL 16 - FREE MEMORY SCREENINGS 9:30 a.m. in Creason Hall at the United Methodist Church, 1210 Del Webb Blvd West, Sun City Center. Did you know a vitamin deficiency can exhibit the same symptoms as dementia? With annual memory screenings, you will be able to identify a decline in memory in order to address it and hopefully reverse it altogether which is the goal of the Coalition! Make your appointment today to have your memory screened along with your hearing. To schedule, call the Coalition at 813-419-4902.

TUE. JUL 16 - ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Drive, Sun City Center for this Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group. 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 three days prior to 813-677-1400.

TUE. JUL 16 HEALTHY ALTERNATIVES TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Sun City Center - The Florida Room, 1009 N. Pebble Beach Blvd. Join the South Shore Coalition for Mental Health and Aging invites you to join us for our Annual Fundraising Banquet.

Keynote Speaker: Commissioner Stacy White.

Commissioner White earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from USF and has practiced for 21 years.

He serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy with USF,

where he educates pharmacy students during their internships.

Ticket Price $20 - Catered Dinner Included. Purchase tickets online: Eventbrite.com ticket link: https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/healthyalternatives-to-prescription-drugstickets-62899150051 WED. JUL 17 - 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? Learn what assistance there may be for you if you have low vision in order to maintain your independence. Learn what assistance there may be for you if you have low vision in order to maintain your independence.

Free valet parking for cars and golf carts. If you have low vision, then this meeting is for you. For more info call Debbie Caneen 813-892-2990.

THU. JUL 18 - FREE MEMORY SCREENINGS PROVIDED Beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the Coalition office at Sun Towers, 101 Trinity Lakes Drive, Sun City Center, Suite 254. With annual memory screenings, you will be able to identify a decline in memory in order to address it and hopefully reverse it altogether which is the goal of the Coalition! Make your appointment today to have your memory screened along with your hearing. By appointment only. To schedule, call the Coalition at 813-419-4902.

MON. JUL 22 - CHRONIC PAIN, ARTHRITIS AND NEUROPATHY GROUP 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Sun Towers

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Emergency Squad Hosts Southeastern Guide Dog Puppies

On June 1, yellow Labrador puppies crowded the parking lot at the Emergency Squad’s training building. Each had a handler/ trainer that was also raising them until they became certified Guide dogs.

Squad volunteers came to watch and assist as the handlers walked their dogs through new experiences, including getting into and out of the Squad’s wheelchair van. The parking lot had multiple “obstacles” for the dogs to try and most succeeded on their first attempt. After working outside, the dogs were taken inside to experience volunteers in wheelchairs and using walkers.

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Southwest Florida Rheumatology

Introduces PA Victoria Capezza

Victoria joined Southwest Florida Rheumatology in November 2017.

She graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and later graduated with Honors from Nova Southeastern University’s Physician Assistant program with a Master’s degree in Medical Sciences. She is licensed as a Certified Physician Assistant by the state of Florida. She is an active member of Florida Academy of Physician Assistants, American Academy of Physician Assistants, and PA Victoria Capezza Florida Society of Rheumatology.

Victoria worked for 1 year in the field of Neurology in Tallahassee, FL and then moved back to central Florida. Victoria grew up in Plant City, Florida, the Winter Strawberry Capital of the world, and she likes to spend time with her parents whenever she gets the chance. In her spare time, she enjoys hanging out with friends, reading, writing, and exercising. Victoria has quickly fallen in love with rheumatology and is excited to be practicing medicine here and giving back to the community.

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Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. SCC. This month we have a special guest, Shari Leiterman Owner of Rawsome Living, LLC, Your Wellness Strategist bringing you the resources to live a more vivacious life! Members are asked to share treatments, exercises, nutrition, etc. that may have worked for them for all members to benefit. Supported by Sun Towers Retirement Community Outpatient Therapy. Learn what you can do to reduce your pain today. Session located in the theater. Questions? Call 813-8922990.

FRI. JUL 26 - VETERANS HISTORY PROJECT, A PROGRAM OF THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. by appointment only. 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.

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Q. What’s the difference between a rental community and a Life Care* community?

A. Rental communities do not require the upfront fees of a Life Care* community. Renting gives you the ability to pay for services if, and only if, the services are needed. You can also terminate the lease without significant financial loss. On the other hand, the upfront fee of a Life Care* community can be thought of as a down payment for your future, as it can guarantee your accommodations, even if your financial resources are eventually exhausted due to no fault of your own.

Q. What is the true benefit to moving to a senior living community?

A. This can be different for each individual. Freedom Plaza offers a wide variety of lifestyle activities, lifelong learning and the ability to fill your social calendar. Residents often tell us that the biggest factor in their decision was the peace of mind that comes with having a complete plan for the future.

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St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Foundation

JULY 1–26 Having to be in a health care setting is often a stressful and frightening experience for children and families.

Recreation and play therapy give kids strategies for coping and bring a momentary escape from their illness.

Donations to Christmas in July help dramatically alter a child’s hospital experience.

Here’s how you can make a difference: n Sponsor an extraordinary child experience n Join our Office Challenge

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PERFORMING

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.

DANCING

Singles Social Dance Club

The Singles Social Dance Club will meet on July 7 and July 28 in the Florida Room, Atrium Building, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. to dance to the music of Thor Stevens and his saxophone. Members $4; guests $6.

BYOB and snacks. Ice, water, cups and napkins provided. Proper dress requested. Info: Janet 813-633-3558.

Oldies But Goodies Dance Club

The Oldies but Goodies Dance Club will be enjoying the music of Encore on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. The cost is free for members and $6 per person for guests. No advance tickets are needed, pay at the door. The doors will open at 6 p.m. for members and 6:30 p.m. for guests. The band will be playing 7-10 p.m. BYOB and snacks, the club will provide water, ice, cups and napkins. As always residents of Kings Point as well as Sun City Center are always welcome.

Any questions contact Club President Joanne at 813.728.1147 or email “jjlatenite@aol.com”.

Website: sccoldiesbutgoodiesdanceclub.com or facebook.com/ OldiesButGoodiesDanceClub.

Rockin’ Thru the Years Dance Club

Our July dance will be held Sunday, July 28, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in Veterans Theater in the Kings Point North Clubhouse. The Veterans Theater doors will open at 6 for the dance. Admission is $6. per person for non-members.

You may BYOB and snacks. The club provides cups, napkins, water and ice on each table.

Our dance music will be provided by BackBeat, South Shore’s own classic rock band.

BackBeat will play 50’s rockabilly to 80’s hits that will have you up and dancing, tapping your feet to the bass beat, or singing the familiar classic rock lyrics.

Please email your full name to Sandi at “rockinthrutheyears@ gmail.com” before Saturday morning July 27, so she can include your name on the list that she must send to the Kings Point Front Gate Security Guards.

Entertainment Corner

By Renee Bray, SCCCA Entertainment Director

We are pleased to announce the line-up of shows for the 2019-2020 FRIDAY season.

Opening the season on November 1 is “Private Stock”. This band is a high-energy tribute to the Rock and Pop genre (70’s and 80’s). The show features tributes to the Women of Rock, funk and soul mega artists, Billy Joel, Elton John, and more.

On December 6, “Pure Platinum” will pay Renee Bray tribute to the multi-platinum artists. This vocal driven show features songs from The Beatles, Eagles, Aretha Franklin, Elvis, and many more!

“Mpire”, who will grace the stage of Community Hall on January 10. The band has great chemistry on stage and knows how to use the Power of Great Music to energize the party.

Our February 7 performance will welcome “Pauly and the Goodfellas”, a tribute to the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. The Goodfellas is a high energy interactive show consisting of 4 multi-talented vocal improv artists, singers, actors, and an amazing dynamic horn section accompanied by a stellar four-piece band.

On March 13, get ready to relive the hits of Motown and beyond, as “Sounds of Soul” unleashes superior vocals and slick dance moves powered by pure soul.

Season ticket renewals will be mailed in August and due by September 9. New Season Tickets will go on sale at the SCCCA Kiosk on Sept 30 for CA members, and October 7 for Non-CA members. Individual tickets will go on sale October 14 for CA Members and October 21 for Non-CA members. Contact Renee at “entertainment@suncitycenter.org” for questions

SCC Dance Club

Saturday, July 20, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Celebrate summer with a turn on the dance floor at Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd., SCC, 33573. Eat, drink and be merry! Dance to a new playlist developed by Alan Silverman and Sue Hicks. There will be a dessert table. Dressy casual attire. No shorts. BYOB. Bring your friends, or come and make new friends. There is open seating and a singles table. Members free, guests $6 at the door. Sun City Center and Kings Point members only are invited to attend. Information: Alan Silverman or Sue Hicks at 813-633-6682.

Moonglow Dance Club

Moonglow Ballroom Dance Club invites everyone who enjoys dancing and/or listening to a variety of live music to join them at Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd., Sun City Center from 7:30-9:30 p.m. on Thursday July 25. Dance music will be provided by local entertainer, Bryan Ashley.

The summer attire at Moonglow Dances is smart casual (no shorts or tank tops, please). Members are free, and visitors/guests are always welcome for $5 per person paid at the door. Singles tables are always available. Please BYOB and snacks, and the club provides ice, water, cups, and napkins. For more information please call 813.633.1297 or 813.642.8120 or email “gail3357@gmail.com”.

Gals & Guys Productions Fall Show Auditions

By Salvina Tannenholz, Director The Gals & Guys Productions is looking for local talent to partake in our upcoming Fall showcase, “LI’L COUNTRY & LI’L ROCK n ROLL”. This performance will include vocalists, dancers, group singers, actors, musicians, harmony & backup singers auditioning for this next production. The auditions will be held in the Rollins Theater, 970 Cherry Hills Drive, on Thursday, July 11 or 18 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. For a list of tracks that will be available to audition with, please email “sccgngprods@aol.com.”

Rehearsals will be held in Rollins on Thursdays from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. every week in August (none on 8th: Changed to Sat, 10th), September and October. You should also check your calendar to make sure you are available for the fall show held at Community Hall on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. Contact Director Salvina Tannenholz for more information at “sccgngprods@aol. com”.

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LAWN BOWLING • TENNIS • GOLF • SOFTBALL• PICKLEBALL & MORE!

Tuesday Social Shoot Hours Changed to 6:30 p.m.

The SCC Archery Club’s Tuesday “Social Shoot” starting time has changed to 6:30 p.m. for the summer. All CA residents who are interested in archery are invited to attend the Tuesday 6:30 p.m. “Social Shoot”. The club provides free training and use of equipment while you are taking lessons. CA Members interested in archery lessons should contact club instructor Jerry Anderson at (330-206-7048) to set up a time to receive their free no cost, no obligation archery lesson. Any questions about the SCC archery club, not related to lessons should be directed to club president Mark Erickson, 813-634-0796.

Ruskin Recreation Center Announces Summer Schedule

By Bob Monahan Sports Writer There is a hidden gem of a complex on SE 6th street in Ruskin just four miles east of Sun City Center off SR-674. You have been paying for this facility through your county taxes so most programs are free to the public. It is your county recreation center.

Right now the kids in the area are on school vacation so the complex is converted to summer camp mode for the next two months with a few exceptions: •Teen basketball is Mondays and Fridays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

•Adult Basketball age 18-up is Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

•30 and over Basketball is Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10:30 to 12:30.

•Family Basketball is Saturdays 9 to 10:15 a.m.

•Senior Basketball age 50 plus is Saturdays, 12:45 to 2 p.m. (half court style) •Pickleball is Fridays 8:30 to 10 a.m.

Both Basketball and Pickleball are played in air-conditioned indoors rain or shine. Fitness Center is open Monday through Fridays 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:30 to 1 p.m. Call Joy Robinson, Director at 813-672-7881 for questions or register at HCSLgov.net.

Memorial Day Tournament

The Sun City Center Lawn Bowling Club’s annual Memorial Day Tournament saw 12 mixed pairs teams competing in spite of the 95-degree heat. Lunch and refreshments were served between games by Sandi and Ron Clifton with help from Gary Houdek and Pat Scheid.

After two games were completed, it came down to the team of Cassandra Furlong Tournament winners Cassandra and Ken Thomas against Karen Furlong and Ken Thomas Cooper and Rick Abell. After a hard-fought contest, the Furlong / Thomas team was victorious.

The MDLBC welcomes and offers free lessons to the members of the Kings Point and Sun City Center communities. For more information about the Club and the sport of lawn bowls, visit www. suncitycenterlbc.com

SCC Softball Club Military and First Responders Tournament

Front L to R: Petra Stimmel, Sue Smith, Maggie Pliska, Jackie Goding.

Back L to R: Lorraine Yaghoobian, Dee Kelly, Nancy Williams, Mary Huntington, Yong Sun Hodge, Nan Baytos.

Traveling Tennis Celebrates

The Sun City 2 traveling tennis team celebrated their annual end of the season at the Rusty Pelican restaurant on Tampa Bay. The banquet room was filled to capacity with 240 female tennis players from the greater Hillsborough area.

On March 11th, 2019, the Sun City Softball Club held its eighth annual Military softball tournament. Organized by club members Rod Tannenholz and Lee Torres, this year’s event included an expanded population of players from members in the First Responders community.

The event kicked off at 11:30 with singing of our National Anthem

by Salvina Tannenholz followed by the ceremonial first pitch. Three teams competed in the “Round Robin” event. Joe Volpe’s team “Airborne” came in first place, Gordie Bassett’s “Thunderbirds” was second, and Lee Torres’ “Army Strong” finished in third place.

Umpires for the game were Tom Mackar and Wayne Carol. Play by play announcer was Johnny Gold. Refreshments were provided by club volunteers, the Diamondettes.

The Sun City Softball League is open to all Sun City Center, Kings Point, and Freedom Plaza members in good standing. Games are played year-round. The league is coed and open to all skill levels.

Residents interested in joining, can go to the club website www.suncitycentersoftball.com or email “suncitycentersoftball@ gmail.com”.

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about the new Veteran’s Clinic, the Mission Act for Veterans, an Honor Flight trip, or other useful information. Now and then there is a special speaker.

Mostly, however, it is a low-key gathering of people who have a lot in common.

Steve Browning says, “When I see someone with a service hat, I talk to them and invite them to join us. Our group has no elections. We are just a social club, a breakfast club.

Over 600 people have come to our breakfasts at one time or another. About once a month we pay for the breakfasts for our World War II Vets.” In addition to being active in Bob’s Vets, Browning is currently the Flotilla 75 Vice Commander of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary in Apollo Beach and Ruskin.

Terrell Dossey, “The Chief,” was in charge until he passed away in June of 2018. He said, “Everyone here has a story.” This is still true. Ask around, and you will hear amazing, touching and funny stories.

Cypress Creek resident, Dennis Brown, has been coming every Thursday since March. He says, “I keep coming back because of the guys who are here. I get to rub elbows with my buddies.

We have the same interests.”

Brown was an Army Aviation Huey Door Gunner. He says, “I helped deliver a baby on a helicopter once. I don’t know who was more scared, the lady or me.”

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Ron Hubner wears a hat that reads, “Tin Can Navy.” When asked about it, Huber says he served on a destroyer, “They weren’t very well-constructed, so we called them tin cans. Tin Can sailors are a proud bunch.

The ships are the smallest ones in the fleet, but they did the most damage and were to be feared. One funny thing is that the metal was so thin that the bombs would go right through and not detonate until after the bomb passed through the ship. I am sure that the bombers were scratching their heads and wondering why there was no explosion.” These days, Huber volunteers with a literary ministry called Parents and Children Advance Together.

Richard Mangels served as a plane captain with the Navy between 1956 and 1959. He was responsible for all the systems on the plane, making sure that the tires, oil and everything was in working order. Most veterans who served during this period didn’t receive educational benefits, but he did because his time on the USS Shangri-la included responding to a crisis situation.

This Bob’s Vets group meets at the Bob Evans Restaurant at 102 Commercial Center Drive in Ruskin. It is near I-75. If you are interested in learning more about Bob’s Vets or in attending a Bob’s Vets gathering in other locations, go to bobsvets.com.

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Debi has been playing Pickleball for around five years and Steve has been playing for around ten. They have been competing in mixed doubles competition as a team for two years. Debi says she was just learning and wanted to have someone to play with that would be able to help her improve.

She asked Steve if he wanted to “team up” and he said yes.

They said their goal was to get a medal in a tournament. They won gold in this year’s US Open and over the past seven months they have won three golds, one silver and one bronze. Way to go!

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The Men's Club was formed in the early 1960's. In 1991, the Men's Club decided to offer Philips Lifeline Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) to residents of Sun City Center and Kings Point with no annual contract.

The PERS offering began with the purchase of four units with installation provided by Men's Club volunteers. This offering continues today with multiple systems from which to choose - including one that will work anywhere in the U.S., a dedicated office staff, and over 25 trained Men's Club volunteers who provide personable and knowledgeable service for our Subscribers.

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The News made an exciting trip on a Viking River Cruise down the Danube River to Budapest with Len and Diane DeDario of Kings Point.

Dennis Leffin took his copy of The News to Israel, where he visited Masada, King Herod’s mountain fortress.

The Kensington Greens Condo neighbors recently took their copy of The News on a Disney Cruise. Group members included: Bill and Doris Ferron, Bev Hiller, Freda Stearns, Jerry Mitchell, Kathy Vitale, Dorothy and Rick Griffin, Julie McClintic, Bob Smolenski, and Mike McClintic.

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Puffins Amongst the Scenery

By Kai Rambow “Heading up to see the puffins, are you?” asked the construction worker. She continued with a strong Newfoundland accent, “I’ve lived all my 61 years in this bay area, never knew about the puffins. I kept wondering why all these people were coming out here. I’ve never seen them myself. Finally going with my boyfriend on Sunday.”

A simple question about directions turned into a funny conversation.

People are the best part of travel in Newfoundland. While they are proud of their rich traditions, they are incredible welcoming, warm and helpful.

Puffins at Elliston There are a few species of birds that generate excitement even with non-birders. Atlantic puffins are one of them. Even when they are just standing around, they look cute.

Puffins come ashore for a few months to breed before returning to the ocean. Elliston is one of the few locations worldwide with relatively easy access for viewing. The puffins apparently can be approached very closely here, although they did not the day we visited. It was still enthralling to watch them.

Close by are traditional root cellars used to store food. Park your car, check out the cellars, then take a short walk to see the puffins. There are no charges to see the cellars or puffins. After watching the puffins there are cafes and gift shops nearby.

Bonavista Ten minutes away from Elliston is Bonavista. This town of 3,400 is a relaxing place to have a bite, poke around and even stay overnight.

Drive to the lighthouse at the tip of Cape Bonavista. You’ll see more puffins and even whales in the surrounding waters. As you head back to Bonavista, stop at Dungeon Provincial Park. It’s a short, scenic drive.

Rocky shores with clear waters dominate the views throughout the island. As you drive through Newfoundland, you’ll clearly see how it earned its nickname, “the Rock.”

Tips for a Great Trip Stop for Gas: There are sizeable stretches of road, even on the Trans-Canada highway, without facilities or gas stations. Any time there is a stop with gas/ facilities, take advantage of it.

We stopped for gas and food at the Tim Horton’s in Clarenville, and topped the tank again in Bonavista.

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Drive Times and Stays: It will take about 3 hours 30 minutes from St. John’s to Bonavista. For a more relaxed pace, you might want to stay overnight here. Remember Bonavista is a small town with a limited number of sleeping accommodations. Be sure to book in advance. The drive from Bonavista to the next recommended stop Gander is 2 hours 45 minutes.

If you have a tighter schedule and are more energetic, you can leave St. John’s, drive to Bonavista, do activities and still reach Gander comfortably. In the summer, the sun rises around 5:30 a.m. and sets around 8:45 p.m. You’ll have plenty of daylight on good roads.

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Military News Navy CAPT Richard Petrucci Discusses Cuban Missile Crisis

By Frank Kepley, CAPT USN (Ret.), News Military Correspondent Retired Navy Captain, Richard J. Petrucci was the featured speaker at the June 5 Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) luncheon held in the Florida Room at the North Side Atrium. CAPT Petrucci graduated from the Naval Academy in 1961 with a bachelor’s degree in engineering. He was designated a Naval Aviator in 1963 and Richard Petrucci, CAPT, USN, Ret; Benny Blackshire, President, local served in the Navy for 25 years.

During his career in the Navy he chapter MOAA. earned subspecialty designations in Computer Science, Computer Systems Management, Anti-Submarine Warfare Operations, and Weapons Systems Acquisition Management. Dick retired from the Navy in 1986 with the rank of Captain and joined Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company in Marietta, GA as a senior engineer.

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Taps was then played by Rev. Feist and the Rendering Bell Honors carried out by CDR Ed Socha, USN (Ret), Pearl Harbor Survivor assisted by LTC Paul Wheat, USA

(Ret). Amazing Grace was then played by the Bagpiper, Mr. Jason Marchand and the Colors were retired. A placing of the wreath, donated by the Sun City Center Funeral Home, was then placed by members of the Boy Scout Troop 661.

Roll Call of Departed Comrades Russell Akridge Victor Antinoro Nicola T. Avella Jack L. Banther Robert William Bettinger Donald C. Biel Lawrence E. Borgognoni Lester C. Brantner Jr. Paul T. Britton Thomas P. Brown Bobbie Blaine Burns Gary R. Butler Eugene Byrne Raymond Cadmus Reynaldo G. Cavazos James F. Clarke William Collins Leroy W. Conklin Larry Connell Susan Hopkins Coombs John Cortese Gordon L. Crim David S. Curry Jr. Gerardas M. Daugalis Michael H. Day William L. Decker John DePace Thomas E. Deptula Frank J. DiNapoli Anthony Donofrio Joseph C. Dooley Francis T.L. Dossey Fred Doyle James P. Duncan Betty Dunn Thomas Edge William Courtney Escher Henry Spencer Faircloth Dominick A. Fanelli John D. Ferreira Albert T. Fields Daniel Fisher John Fleming Dennis Leroy Floto Lawrence C. Folchetti Raymond Garrett Roger L. Gerard George H. Getman Robert V. Goetz Ronald G. Greenwood Jack B. Hambrick

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NOTICE: Each community and club in Sun City Center and Kings Point has specific rules about membership and attendance. Unless specifically stated or posted, most venues, meetings and events hosted on the Community Association campus and in Kings Point require attendees to bring their SCC CA or KP ID or come with a resident member. When in doubt, contact the club in question - not the venue or association - prior to arrival. Thanks.

A Grand Day at Kings Point The long awaited Dog Park is reality

By Ilona Merritt Kings Point dog owners—and their dogs—officially opened the new Kings Point Dog Park on June 1. Many years and many hurdles had to be overcome for this grand occasion, but a group of residents, spearheaded by Sally Reisman and Judy Johnson, persevered and made this park come to life.

It didn’t take long for a group of dogs to form a welcome committee to greet the newcomers, who were also eager to get into the park.

Getting the lead unhooked is always special for a dog, but being able to run free, play and check out other dogs is extra special.

The Masters Association recognized the need for a dog park and designated a piece of land filled with magnificent oak trees, which provide beautiful shade over most of the grassy area at the end of Cambridge Trail. The dog club’s officers are doing everything possible to be good stewards of the land. They hired an Arborist to make sure that those beautiful trees were trimmed correctly. They also hired a professional pest control company which has sprayed for mosquitoes, treated the land for red ants and other pests and this will be an ongoing service.

Special waste containers have been installed and, of course,

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Truly, a beautiful park. insurance has been purchased.

There are many more things to be done and installed but they have made a giant step into the right direction and with their perseverance, everything will be put into place. Fundraisers are planned throughout the year with a Hot Dog event coming up in July. The park is totally supported by the DLCKP (Dog Lovers Club of Kings Point).

To use the park, you must be a resident of KP, a member of the DLCKP, and your dog must have a current rabies immunization.

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KP Line Dancers Free Social Dance

Celebrate the USA with the KP Line Dancers at a free social dance Wed July 17, at 7 p.m., in the Banquet Room. Free for KP and SCC residents; visitors/guests must purchase $2.50 pass from Security to attend. Appropriate dance shoes please. Due to the size of the room, only chairs are available, no tables. Plenty of room to dance.

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for their donation. Vesta has volunteered to give security service by locking and unlocking the gates every day. The Kings Point Federation donated benches and waste stations for the park. The Community has given much support for which the DLCKP is extremely thankful. The DLCKP is also very appreciative of the Sun City Center Dog Owners Group, who

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A very heartfelt thank you goes out to the people who served with Sally and Judy to make this day and all the days to come so special.

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Norma Hardesty, President, Board of Directors of the Security Patrol announced the selection of Fred Fiedler to serve as the Chief of Patrol. Fred has been filling the vacant chief position and will now continue officially until the end of that term which is December 31, 2021. Fred has been a member of the Patrol for eight years and has served in several positions including Board of Directors and has been Captain for all eight years. The Board thanks Fred for his hard work and dedication to the Patrol, and his willingness to serve as Chief.

The South Shore Roundtable members, a group of civic and community leaders, meet at South Bay Hospital four times a year.

South Shore Round Table

By Diane M. Loeffler

Effective communication is as important in government as it is in our personal lives. The South Shore Round Table is one of the ways Sun City Center and the other communities in the south part of Hillsborough County communicate the needs and concerns of the area south of the Alafia River. Civic and Chamber of Commerce leaders are invited to be part of this group. One of these individuals is Sun City Center’s Community Association President, Sam Sudman.

Newly-elected County Commissioner, Kimberly Overman, met with the members of the South Shore Round Table to introduce herself and learn more about the needs of the communities. As the District 7 Countywide Commissioner, Overman represents about 1.4 million people who live in an area of roughly 1,000 square miles.

Overman says, “South County is growing faster than the rest of the county.” She says that comprehensive land use planning, road infrastructure and public transportation issues need to be addressed.

Affordable housing is also a concern. The median income for south county is between $52,000 and $53,000, an amount too low to qualify for most of the housing currently available.

Attracting businesses to housing areas, effective mass transit, school pedestrian safety and making sure roads can be safely crossed by cart, scooter or on foot are issues Overman hopes to address. Since this is budget season for the county government, priorities and plans are in progress.

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Hurricane Preparation Meeting Offers Advice

By Diane M. Loeffler Community Manager Lyn Reitz conducted the Second Annual Community-Wide Hurricane Awareness meeting at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4. She was assisted

by Event / Room Reservation Director Claudia Hinson and Entertainment Coordinator, Renee Bray.

Reitz says, “Make a plan now for what you will do if a hurricane approaches. Are you going to leave or are you going to shelter in place? Make sure your neighbors, friends and The June 4 meeting was very well attended. Most of the attendees raised family know your plan.” Reitz their hands when Community Manager, Lyn Reitz asked, “How many of says we should also have a you have lived here five years or fewer?” non-electric can opener. “Your inspects and evaluates all they are not safe at home, power might go out. Learn now buildings before opening them according to Hillsborough how to open your garage door to the membership.”

County Community Resource if there is no power. Know where The Community Association Officer Deputy Jeff Merry, the your hurricane shutters are and buildings are not licensed as official position of Hillsborough where the bolts tools and other shelters and may not be used County evacuation shelters is items are and how to install as such. “It is very expensive to they will not turn people away them. If you cannot install them license a public building as a until they are full. “The official yourself, arrange for a contractor shelter,” says Reitz. statement is: ‘General Sheltering to install them. Line them up well For those with questions is for anyone who does not ahead of time. If you wait until a regarding shelters, if they feel feel safe at home and has no storm is approaching, they may all be booked. The Community Hurricane Unified Command Center Association staff will not be Sun City Center is one of the best places to be during hurricane available to help you.” season. First, we are in a non-evacuation zone. Second, The Reitz says she keeps a cup in National Weather Service is located in nearby Ruskin. Third, the her freezer that is half-filled with Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Department establishes their Unified ice with a quarter on the top. If Command Center in the Fitness Center on the main campus of she opens the freezer and the Sun City Center. During a hurricane warning, the officers work quarter is no longer on the top from that area and the nearby maintenance building. of the ice, she knows her frozen The area sheriff’s offices are located on a flood plain, so the police foods may not be safe to eat. officers cannot stay there. The Fitness Center and Maintenance Reitz says that when a storm Building are not in danger of flooding. Just as importantly, approaches, the Community these structures are built to withstand a Level 5 Hurricane. The Association staff is busy securing Maintenance Building houses The Sun City Center Radio Club’s the buildings and bringing in all amateur radio station. This allows the sheriff’s department to furniture, umbrellas and other reach the outside world even if cell phone towers are down and items that could be picked up there is no electricity. by the wind. She says, “You This location also allows the police department to be in contact should do the same. Bring inside with the local radio station. Sun Radio is 96.3 on your radio. They any items that might become will broadcast up-to-date advice and information. a missile. After a storm the staff

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Hurricane safety pamphlets were available to anyone who attended the meeting.

other place to go during an emergency event such as a hurricane.”

Emergency Squad Chief, Mike Bardell, added, “If you go, you will be in a very crowded situation with very limited resources. You will need to bring something to sleep on, etc. Pets are only allowed in certain designated shelters, so plan ahead.”

Other safety and preparation suggestions offered at the meeting included: Only use generators or propane stoves outdoors Do not leave your car running in a closed garage Stock coolers with extra ice and fill up your bathtub with water.

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Redeemer Lutheran Church Donates to My Warrior’s Place

Members of Redeemer Lutheran Church recently collected and donated supplies to My Warrior’s Place, a local retreat center for veterans, military service members, first responders, and Gold Star, Blue Star, and Silver Star families. Programs they offer play an important role in the healing process. Funds from Thrivent Financial were used to purchase additional supplies which were also donated to them. Shown in the picture with one load of supplies are Nancy Carrier and Jeanne Pruett, members of Redeemer’s Social Ministry Committee.

Dr. Townsend Named Senior Pastor at Trinity Baptist

Dr. Thomas Townsend launched his ministry on May 19 as the new senior pastor at Trinity Baptist Church, Sun City Center. Dr. Townsend succeeds Dr. Ron Churchill, who has been senior pastor since 2009.

Dr. Townsend has served as Associate Pastor since 2016. He started the Griefshare program, supervised the Sunday school operation, and delivered the Sunday night sermons and led the Wednesday evening prayer services.

With a doctorate from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Accompanied by his wife, Mary he has served as senior pastor Jo, Dr. Townsend has led several at churches in Kentucky, international mission trips, including Tennessee, and Florida. He was a mission trip to the Dominican also director for development Republic in May. and communications at Baptist Children’s Home in Kentucky and Florida. He also served as Executive Director of Life International and a ministry to orphans and orphanages in the Ukraine.

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Beth Israel Congregation Celebrates Nonagenarians

On June 2, Beth Israel Jewish Congregation hosted a “birthday party” for all of the nonagenarians in the congregation; 15 of the 20 were able to make the party. Of the 20 guests, five were couples who have been married for 70 plus years. While sharing interesting facts about their lives, Dorothy Kemp shared that she has 7 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and 6 great, great grandchildren. The honorees were treated to a sumptuous meal, entertainment by Rabbi Carla Freedman, and a goodie bag to take home.

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SouthShore UCC Celebrates Scholarship Sunday

June 2 was the annual Scholarship Sunday at SouthShore United Church of Christ. Our students and families attended the worship service with former recipient Maria Millard speaking. Afterward, in Hospitality Hall, the Scholarship Committee members introduced the students they are mentoring and the students all gave an update of their studies.

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Dr. Ron Churchill Retires

A capacity crowd at Trinity Baptist Church celebrated the retirement of Dr. Ron Churchill and his wife Cindy at a farewell dinner in the church fellowship hall on May 5, 2019. Dr. Churchill has served as senior pastor at Trinity since 2009 overseeing many improvements at the church.

Among the many improvements during his tenure were the construction of a three-story educational building, parking lot renovations, numerous interior upgrades, and the expansion of the Sunday morning bible study program from a single class to eight classes.

Cindy Churchill was a mainstay in the Trinity music program, often featured as an outstanding vocalist in special programs as well as regular Sunday morning services. She was also the teacher of the Young at Heart Sunday school class.

After 56 years in the ministry, Dr. Churchill is retiring for a second time, having already retired earlier upon completion of 20 years’ service as pastor at First Baptist Church of Plant City, Florida.

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Volunteers Show the Way

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Each student received a $2,000 scholarship per year for four years of study. The students addressed the meeting to tell of their college plans. The students will attend local, in state, and out of state colleges and universities. The Interfaith Council is able to provide scholarships and grants to organizations by using monies from the sale of donated goods at the Nearly New Shop in Sun City Center Plaza. For information concerning donations, sale days, volunteering, etc., go to www.InterfaithCouncilofSunCityCenter. com or call 813-942-9099.

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News of Freedom Plaza

By Peggy Burgess Transportation, whether personal or via excursion, is important at Freedom Plaza, its availability a factor in why many residents choose to live here, so anything pertaining to its fleet of busses, vans, cars and carts can become an issue. Such was the case when the bus with a mechanical ramp that could be extended for easy access—in deference to residents who have difficulty with high steps—finally arrived.

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SCC and KP Amateur Radio Clubs Ready to help in a community emergency

By Paula Lickfeldt Five days a week, Monday through Friday you can find members of the Sun City Center Amateur Radio Club in their “club room,” which is in the hurricane resistant maintenance building.

They will be there, operating around the clock, 24/7, during a disaster.

The SCC Amateur Radio Club has about 70 members that live in SCC, while the King’s Point club has about 80 members that live in KP. The two clubs are collaborative and actually share about 22 “Hams” that overlap and carry dual memberships.

The club meets at 2 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month in the Florida Room. Yearly dues are $15 per year. To the relief of many, knowledge of Morse Code is no longer a requirement for obtaining any of the three levels of FCC license available to amateur radio club members.

On Monday and Wednesday mornings, the club secretary, Judy Wozniak hosts a nationwide shortwave “net” call (which could be compared to a conference call for clarification).

The purpose of these calls is to make sure that all of the equipment is working correctly and can connect to anywhere in the USA, or further. On Tuesday evening the club tests the VHF to make sure that the local radios in SCC are operating and can connect with each other. A small handheld VHF radio can

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On any weekday between 9 and 11, members of the club are available to talk with residents of the community. When you go to the club room you will find the gathered members discussing things like, “What will we do if...?” Dick Hillyer, president of the club, told me that the club has four goals: 1. Enjoyment of the hobby, 2. License training and presentations of interest, 3. Emergency Communications Assistance to the SCC community, and 4.

Communication Assistance to support other SCC clubs and events.

The club has four different kinds of equipment; traditional short wave radios which can connect around the world, VHF and UHF which have a shorter range of up to thirty miles.

Signal “Repeaters” two at each club, with antennas on towers and even atop Sun Towers as well as others linked around the East Bay, can connect to any amateur radio this side of

Tampa Bay, from Punta Gorda, to Sebring, to Holiday.

The repeater towers can be used to connect a computer to a ham radio which can send a digital packet message or document anywhere.

This can be a very valuable tool for sending messages about missing people, people that are in a certain shelter, or a list of medicines or supplies that are needed by a hospital.

In the case of an emergency or disaster any resident can go to a neighbor’s home that has an orange paper with an old-fashioned telephone on it displayed in the window.

This signifies a member of the Amateur Radio Club, who will be able to help get a message out to a distant family member.

To further its goals, the club recognizes and appreciates those HOAs which make reasonable accommodations to their resident licensed radio members.

In July, VP Richard Wiczalkowski will be teaching a free FCC

Richard Wiczalkowski showing the window display to look for.

license class to any resident of SCC who is interested in getting started working with amateur radios. You can call the Amateur Radio Club to get the date, time and location of the class. www. sccarc.info Members of the national Amateur Radio League (ARRL) say that “When All Else Fails, Amateur Radio Works” and the SCC and KP Amateur Radio Clubs are available to help.

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