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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SUN CITY CENTER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Sun City Center
...an official publication of the Sun City Center Community Association
June 2018
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SCHEDULE JUNE 8 Concert Bandstand – 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 11 Board Workshop to discuss Agenda Boardroom – CA Office - 9 a.m. 13 Board Meeting Rollins Theater - 9 a.m. 23 Pool Party Games, Music, Entertainment, Food 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. JULY 4 4th of July Breakfast Community Hall 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 4 Karaoke, Food, Music, Ice Cream Pool/Bandstand 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 9 Board Workshop to discuss Agenda Boardroom - CA Office - 9 a.m. 11 Board Meeting Rollins Theater - 9 a.m. NOTE: Community Leaders Meetings are not held in June, 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 “Association”). They will also be sent via “What’s New in the CA” email. Every Wednesday: Orientation for new members in the Boardroom in the CA office starting at 1 p.m. sharp.
CA Contact Information Phone: 633-3500 sccboard@suncitycenter.org Website: suncitycenter.org Information Center 813-633-4670
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In 2007, Tim Schmitt, a member of the CA, created maps of Community Association properties. Recently it was updated by the University of South Florida GIS unit. There are two maps in the CA Meeting Room, one showing CA streets north of route 674 and the other showing properties south of route 674. CA Director Marilyn Coté-Miller points out that the colors indicate the various HOAs, POAs and properties that are not HOA or POA. The CA plans to display maps in the CA Offices and the Information Center.
Don’t Miss the July 4 Breakfast
By Diane M. Loeffler Sun City Center’s Fourth of July celebration will begin with a pancake breakfast in Community Hall from 7:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Mark your calendars and bring your appetite. If you wou ld li ke to help t he community, but your schedule makes it difficult for you to commit to any program or cause on a long-term basis, the Fourth of July Breakfast is ideal for you. Breakfast volunteers work one 2 or 3-hour shift. The earliest shift starts at 6:30 a.m. and the last shift ends shortly after the last diner leaves. Volunteers are needed for 50/50 sales, ticket sales, bussing tables, kitchen help, greeters, serving, calling tables, clean up, sign in, serving, toast, and special needs. To volunteer you can email Bob Sullivan at bsullivan@suncitycenter. org or at RSSCC1113@gmail.com or by calling him at 813 215-7050. See you there!
Breakfast volunteers include Bob Sullivan, co-host of the breakfast; Lori Germain, co-supervisor of the kitchen; Pat Sullivan, co-host of the event; Dee Kelly, supervisor of coffee and of table callers; and Brenda Curvin, bussing supervisor. Not pictured are Cricket Fraser, co-supervisor of the kitchen and Mae Ellen Dowdy who shares bussing supervision with Brenda Curvin, and Steve Bartlett, cooking supervisor. They are ready to go, but they need your help. Please call Bob Sullivan at 813 215-7050 or by emailing him at bsullivan@suncitycenter.org
The Administration Building is Open for Business By Diane M. Loeffler The C ommunity Association Administration Building was completed on time, on budget, and is open for business. Perhaps you were able to attend the guided tours for the Open House on May 18. If not, here is your ‘virtual tour.’ The office is located on the northwest corner of Cherry Hills Drive and South Pebble Beach Boulevard. You enter directly into the lobby area. There is a book with residents’ comments on contractors to your left and a reception desk straight ahead. From the lobby you can go in two direc tions. Direc tly b ehind t he reception desk is the wing housing staff members. The first door is member services. This is the room where you will have your photo taken for new and replacement identification cards and receive answers to questions regarding your CA membership. Other staff offices are beyond that point. If you turn right from the lobby, you will pass the restrooms and enter the Board of Directors offices. You will also pass the small conference room and the much larger board meeting room. The conference room is used for small meetings. The larger room is where the board’s work sessions are held the Monday before the regular board meetings. There is ample seating for CA members who want to attend these work sessions. To save on electricity, the lights in these spaces only turn on when someone enters the room. My tour was conducted by CA Director Marilyn Coté-Miller. She says, “I hope people will take the opportunity to stop in and see the new facility. I think it will serve us well going forward.”
Pictured is the reception desk in the lobby. You can see the hall that leads to the membership office and the offices of other staff members.
Director Marilyn Coté-Miller meets with CA President John Luper in his office. The directors’ offices and meeting spaces are off the hallway just to the right of the lobby area.
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June 2018
The News of Sun City Center
Family Connections to Sun City Center
Trail Blazing By John Lampkin
And what is so rare as a cuckoo bee in June? It was famously a “rare day in June” for poet James Russell Lowell, but for the SCC Nature Trails, the rarity was Epeolus glabratus, a cuckoo bee native to Georgia and Florida who appeared last month. Our individual is only the third confirmed sighting of E. glabratus on BugGuide.net since 2007! BugGuide is the go-to resource for professional and amateur entomologists with over one million pages of sightings. There is nothing cuckoo-crazy about cuckoo bees, but rather they have evolved as kleptoparasites, losing all capability of gathering and transporting pollen to provision a nest. Rather shrewdly, they let a host species do such labor-intensive drudge work. Females follow a host bee to her nest as she is packing underground cells with pollen. Then, when the host leaves for another pollen run, madam cuckoo sneaks in, locates the provisioned cell and lays her own egg on the pollen store intended for the host’s larva. Sometime later after the host has sealed up the nest, the cuckoo larva hatches, armed with ferocious pincers to kill the host larva and any cuckoo siblings that may have hatched. Then the cuckoo larva eats the pollen, pupates and at the appropriate time, emerges as an adult, mates and starts the cycle anew. Timing is crucial since if the cuckoo emerges out of sync with host nests in the area, there will be nothing to parasitize and thus that line in the generation will die. How cuckoo bees know when to emerge is a mystery. Another mystery is that the only known host for E. glabratus are bees in the genus of so-called “cellophane bees,” Colletes, and those bees have not been observed on the Nature Trails despite nearly daily monitoring. That doesn’t mean that the bees aren’t there, just that they have so far escaped detection. Colletes females dig burrows in sandy soils and line each cell with a secretion that dries to a double-layered waterproof cellophane-like enclosure. When the cuckoo bee invades the nest, she makes a U-shaped cut through the outer layer with spines on her abdomen, glues her egg between the two layers and reseals the cell. And she does this underground. In the dark. No flashlight. Amazing! The Nature Trails trailhead is located opposite North Lake on Del Webb West between Vincennes and Seton Hall. Cuckoo bee whisperer John Lampkin leads interpretive walks on the first Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m., or by appointment. For more in-depth info on our native bees, see Wilson & Carril’s “The Bees In Your Backyard.”
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Statement of Purpose
The Sun City Center Community Association serves the residents of Sun City Center by providing assistance for the elderly, assistance and essential services to tax exempt entities, and operates in lieu of a municipal government, thereby lessening the burdens of government (Hillsborough County, Florida).
By Paula Lickfeldt Vicky Nicks’ mother and stepfather, Naoma and Mike Cullen, came to SCC from St. Louis, MO in 1996 to check it out. Naoma was a retired real estate agent and Mike had retired from the Army Corps of Engineers after serving in the US Navy. Mike’s brother and his wife, Martin and Marge Cullen, lived in SCC and highly recommended it. Naoma and Mike liked what they saw, looked nowhere else, bought property and built their home. Vicky and her husband, Andy, had been visiting her parents in SCC for twenty years. Vicky is the first born of seven children. During the time that they visited, they met the neighbors, enjoyed the activities that her mother participated in and generally liked the active lifestyle that SCC had to offer. After the passing of both parents, Naoma passed in 2012 and Mike passed in 2015, Vicky and Andy made several trips from St. Louis to get the house ready for sale. When the work was finished, they decided that a move to Florida was in their future. Vicky’s mom had always hoped they would keep the house in the family so she and Andy decided to buy it and they moved to SCC in April of 2016. Vicky is an accountant and continues to work for her brother’s highway striping company after the move from St. Louis. She does all of the bidding proposals, contracts, accounting, audits and compliance work for the company. Andy is a semi-retired mechanical engineer having retired from his job in St. Louis at an architectural and engineering firm. He keeps busy in SCC still consulting on engineering projects and is the director of the Architectural/Landscaping Control Committee of the Royal Dalton HOA board. Andy loves playing golf and is a member of the Renaissance
Golf Club. Both Vicky and Andy are members of the Renaissance Social Club and regularly join friends there for various club events, dinner and friendship. On a typical Sunday afternoon, you can find them gathered with friends at the pool for sun and fun. Andy is also a member of the SCC Men’s Club. Vicky is learning to play Mah Jongg, takes weekly hip-hop dance and exercise classes at Renaissance. She says that after taking care of her mom, she made up her mind that she would do everything she could to stay healthy and live a healthy lifestyle. Both Vicky and Andy love to cruise. She says that she had to talk Andy into taking their first cruise together but before that cruise ended, Andy had signed them up for the next one. Vicky says that she and Andy love living in Sun City Center, and they can’t imagine living their “retirement years” any other place. What is your “Family Connection” to SCC? Share is with us! Contact Paula 633-6739
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
CLUB/ORGANIZATION Monday Movies Irish Connection Softball Club Tennis Association
AMOUNT
APPLIED TO
$118 Offset License Fees $100 Operations $6,585 Fence Replacement at Softball Field $10,000 Their share of maintenance of Tennis Courts
FUNFEST DONATIONS:
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$200 $169 $221 $194
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The News of Sun City Center
Tidbits from the Vault: First Residents
President’s Report By John Luper, CA President I hope many of you attended the hurricane preparation event at Community Hall. What you should have learned is that now is the time to make a few decisions on what you will do if a storm heads our way. Sun City Center is not an evacuation site. That means if at the last minute you become afraid, you cannot go to one of the storm shelters or hospital in our area. They do not have room for you and will send you home. If you have a medical situation, you need to call in advance to be taken to a location in Tampa that will be able to handle your needs. The Community Association property is also not a shelter so you can’t go there either. If you decide to stay at home make your plans known to your family and neighbors. Especially plan for being without power, water, and phone service for an extended period of time. The CA office will send email blasts with reminders. If you are not on the CA email list, come to the new office and sign up. If you decide to leave, do so early enough that you don’t get caught in traffic. Again, let neighbors and family know where you are going. And, lastly, prepare to be patient. Most of us last year did not even lose power, but neighboring counties had much more damage, were without power for many days, and cleanup took many weeks. You don’t have to worry now only make your plans. Then if a storm approaches, which hopefully won’t happen, you will be prepared.
By Cathy Meyerhoff, Sun City Center History Society When the Grand Opening of Sun City Center occurred on December 30, 1961 there were already two individuals in residence in the community. While awaiting the completion of their new home, Aaron and Mary Alice Lanier were living in Apartment A of the row houses on North Pebble Beach near the King’s Inn. In January, they were joined by Mary Shelton in Apartment C. Mary soon became involved in the community and was the first president of the “Hi, Neighbor!” Club. She also served for two years as the first clerk for the community’s branch post office. Others began to occupy apartments during February as they anticipated moving into newly constructed houses. By April, construction on a number of homes was completed and the first key inspection took place on Good Friday, April 20, 1962. Fifteen individuals were in this first group to go through the inspection process. These were the Laniers, Mary Shelton, Jason and Carrine Stafford, Frank and Mildred Ward, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Stock, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Eakin, and George and Rosa Lee Behner. Frank and Mildred Ward were the first couple to have furniture moved into their new house at 715 Desert Hills Way. They were very proud of the fact that they were the first to occupy a home in the community. While several of the four or five pioneers who purchased homes at the same time debated the point, Frank and Mildred were recognized as the first residents of Sun City Center. Frank proved himself to be a one-man welcoming committee to many new residents. According to his brother Tom, in an article in the Sun City Chronicle dated June 4, 1981, “For years he [Frank] met everybody who came into Sun City Center. If somebody was moving in at 9 o’clock they’d go to their home and be
met by Frank and the moving van. A lot of people got their furniture off the truck because he didn’t feel it was a big deal to go down to the bank and approve their out-of-town check.” Frank was employed by the First Ruskin Bank and had been actively involved in its formation. In 1978, Frank and Mildred were honored by the W.G. Development Corp. when they were selected to take the final purchase payment for the community to the Del Webb corporate office in Phoenix. They have also been honored by having a street named after them. Ward Circle is located off of Fordham Drive, north of Highway 674. By the end of 1962 the population of Sun City Center was 295. All resident were members of the “Hi, Neighbor!” Club and were thereafter designated “Pioneers.” If you are interested in learning more about Sun City Center history consider joining the Friends of the Sun City Center History Society. Meetings of the club are held quarterly with the next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 24 at 2 p.m. in the Caper Room. Basic membership dues are $5 per year.
A New Building, an Amendment, Bricks and Other Board Business
By Diane M. Loeffler The administration building for the Community Association is open. Hopefully, you were able to attend the Open House and Tours on the morning of May 18. Community Association (CA) President, John Luper says “The move went smoothly. We’re running very efficiently and proud of it.” Luper says that past CA President, Walt Cawein, continues to work on making the SCC Veterans Memorial a reality. Luper says, “Phase one is to generate funds to build it. Phase two is selling bricks. We need to sell more bricks. You can buy them to honor family members or others who have served.” CA Director Marilyn Cote’-Miller adds, “Clubs can buy a brick too. You might want to say something like, ‘The Photo Club honors our veterans on the brick.’ Buying a brick could be a good Mother’s’ Day or Father’s’ Day gift.” Luper reports that he has been meeting with the officers of the Federation of Kings Point to discuss a wide variety of ways to work together. On a lighter note,
Luper says, “Both of us feel that the other community is doing a better job of getting our members to wear their badges.” Mark your calendars for July 4. A breakfast will be served from 7:30 until 11:30. There will be entertainment, music and food throughout the afternoon. Free ice cream will be served while it lasts. An Amendment to Policy V: Clubs and Organizations (5.01.A.7) was passed. The amendment reads as follows: “The President and the majority of the Club Officers and the majority of the Club’s Board must be CA members in good standing of the CA.” This amendment will go into effect on January 1, 2019. Amendment 5.01.A.7 is a compromise between those clubs and individuals who think that only CA members should be officers of CA clubs and those clubs and individuals who struggle to find enough CA members to assume leadership positions. Treasurer Jim Schwartz thanked the community on behalf of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 110. He says, “Thank you for your generosity. The DAV has
Meet Your Neighbor: Gill Jessee
By Ilona Merritt Gill Jessee and his wife Flo moved to SCC in 2014 from Bowling Green, Kentucky. Gill was originally from the Knoxville, Tennessee area. They were looking for a place to park their RV for the winter, found our community and liked what they saw and decided to move here permanently. Within two weeks of their arrival Gill joined the Security Patrol. Four weeks after arrival he joined the Emergency Squad and became one of the Van drivers. He gave up the Squad when he was appointed interim Chief of the Security Patrol. In February, he was elected to the position of Chief. He volunteers approximately 150 hours a month. Flo also does a great deal of volunteering within the community. Gill had been a machinist in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, where he worked at of one of the oldest nuclear facilities in the United States. In a study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association, the researchers said they had found a clear link between the rate of deaths from cancer and levels of radiation
exposure: As radiation exposure increased, so did the number of deaths from cancer. Despite all the attention given to safety Gill contacted throat cancer. After his battle with cancer, Gill bought a small farm in Edmonton, Kentucky and made it into a hobby farm. Since there were so many maple trees on his property he decided to harvest the Sap. To the best of his knowledge, he was the first person in southern Kentucky to try this. Maple syrup comes from the north-eastern States, we all know that. But this did not deter Gill. He converted a building, built a 100-gallon evaporator and went to work collecting maple tree sap. It takes 40 gallons of sap to make one gallon of syrup and he made 25-30 gallons a year. That is a lot of sap to boil down. Because Kentucky is further south he finished collecting sap at least two weeks earlier that his northern counterparts. Now other people are making Maple syrup in southern Kentucky and there are at least two commercial maple syrup operations in the area. Gill also has another hobby which has been put on hold because of his involvement as Chief of the Patrol. He likes making copper jewelry. When time allows, he makes a variety of bracelets and sells them at craft shows. Gill says he enjoys volunteering and helping the community, but he does wish he had more time to go fishing.
a new van…It was totally paid for by Sun City Center residents who raised $37,000 in six months.” There were 47 home transactions. Five were new builds while the other 42 were resales. These sales generated a total of $64,919.10. As of April 30, there were a total of 11,288 residents and a total membership of 11,505.
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 KP ID badge.
June 11 • The Glass Castle • (2 hours, 6 minutes)
Based on the worldwide bestselling memoir, The Glass Castle chronicles the adventures of an eccentric, resilient, tight-knit family. Starring: Brie L arson, Wo o dy Harrelson, Naomi Watts, Robin Bartlett, Sarah Snook Director: Destin Cretton Genre: Drama Rating: PG-13 for smok ing; language; thematic content about family dysfunction June 25 • Dunkirk • (1 hour, 46 minutes) Trapped on the beach with their backs to the sea, British and Allied troops are surrounded by enemy forces facing a fierce battle in World War II. Starring: Ja c k L ow d e n , Ma r k Rylance, Kenneth Branagh, Cillian Murphy, Harry Styles Director: Christopher Nolan Genre: Action, Drama Rating: PG-13 for intense war experience and some language
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CLUBS The News of Sun City Center
June 2018
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.
SCC Metaphysical Society Fundraiser Presentation
10 a.m. Wednesdays in the Heritage Room. Nonmember fee $1 with love offering requested to benefit our Society. Bring your Community ID. June 6 - “Reincarnation-A Proven Fact” Frank Valentin, Author and NDE Specialist will define reincarnation from the path personally taken. June 13 – “Is There Something Better Than Tolerance?” Suzanne Daniele-George, Pastor of the Temple of Spiritual Awareness will inspire, encourage, and empower us with ways to spiritual awareness. June 20 – “The Wisdom of the Tree Collective and EARTHING” Molly Friedenfeld, well known Inspirational speaker will share living breathing nature and how it is trying to communicate with us. June 27 – “Mystical Places and People” Todd Curran, Master Professional Numerologist takes us around the world as we explore mystical places and people according to numerology.
The Model Railroad Club Celebrates 4th of July
Palm Room, Just Steps from The Bandstand Wednesday, July 4 from noon until 3 p.m. Our new portable N-scale modular railroad known as T-Trak will be set up, and you can be part of the fun! We will have an operating display of individually owned modules in various levels of development, from bare plywood to full scenery. If you are a community association member in good standing and like what you see, you are cleared to join our club. Each module is 12”x14” which equals more than ¾ of an acre in “N” scale (1:160) and costs just $7.50. You can develop your property as you see fit as long as you lay the rails of the main line in the correct spot. Once the track is laid, you can participate in club meets where multiple modules are assembled into an operating railroad. Then bring your masterpiece home for display or more work. You can choose to develop any scene, in any era. You are only limited by your own imagination! There is no technical knowledge involved, nor any previous experience required. You can increase your holdings with the purchase of more acreage. Visit www.sccmrrc.org for more information.
Anita Garrison, Linda Long, and Peggy Homans are putting the finishing touches on their lapghans, getting them ready for donations.
Needlecrafters Club Needlecrafters Donation Grand Champion Ribbon
Needlecrafters are busy again! Members have made over 30 wheelchair lapghans for our local hospice, Life Path, and Moffitt Cancer Center. If you love to knit, crochet, or want to learn, come join us. Our shop is located next to the shuffleboard court, open 9-noon, Mon.-Wed.-Fri. thru the summer. New members and shoppers are always welcome.
The Needlecrafters Club has many talented ladies. One member, Joanne Moore, brought home the grand champion ribbon for her snood (head scarf/cowl combination) from the Strawberry Festival this past February. The club is very proud of Joanne’s accomplishment. Her grand champion ribbon is displayed next to her creation in the window of the club.
CAHT Accepts Donation from SCC Shell Crafters Club
The Campaign Against Human Trafficking – SouthShore was recently chosen by the Sun City Center Shell Crafters Club as the recipient of a $500 contribution. CAHT Treasurer, John Mitchell, accepted the donation from Shell Crafters President, Laura Akins, and Vice President, Charlene Irvin. The Shell Crafters Club creates home décor, jewelry and unique gifts with seashells. Proceeds from the sale of those items are donated to charitable, nonprofit organizations. CAHT feels very fortunate to be one of the chosen nonprofits. The funds will be put to good use to support their various anti-human trafficking activities in the tri-county area. CAHT provides funding for safe homes and rehabilitation centers as well as survivor and at-risk tangibles. Vis it C A H T ’s web s ite at w w w. sccblueheart.org. For more information, contact Annie Garrison, President, 813-938-5660 or anngarrison66@gmail.com
Resident Creates Wall Art
Don Davis is a woodworker and a member of the Sawdust Engineers. About a year ago, he got the idea to make “wall art” out of wood using quilt block designs. Don uses a variety of woods in his creations: walnut, maple, mahogany, purple heart and wenge to name a few. The wall art is made using 3/8” thick pieces of wood that he has precision cut so that the pieces fit together perfectly.
SCC Sew’n Sews Fashion Surgical Bonnets
The Sun City Center Sew’n Sews created children’s surgical hats. 103 in all were made and then they took a trip to Shriner’s Children’s Hospital to donate them for the children having surgery. In addition, they also donated 12 quilts made by various members. Fabric used is mostly from donations by members and the community. The Sew’n Sews greatly appreciate the donation of sewing items and fabric especially children’s fabric. The Sew’n Sews continue to have classes in sewing, and machine embroidery and are taking names for those interested in a summer beginning quilting class. Membership in Sew’n Sews is open to all Sun City Center Community Association members in good standing. For more information or to make a donation call 813505-9503 or email scc.sew.n.sews@gmail.com
The Art Club in Sun City Center Artist of the Month
The Art Club in Sun City Center has chosen Anne Walker as Artist of the Month for June/July 2018. Anne started painting in high school at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Upon retirement, she studied seriously with artists in Florida and New Hampshire. She blends color, texture and mixed mediums into her abstract compositions. Over time her focus has evolved into telling a story and letting color deliver the message. Anne wants her viewers: “to feel the passion of painting and be moved by it.” Her love for painting spills into her passion for teaching art. She finds joy in awakening her students to the wonderful world of creativity. Anne teaches art at the Art Club in Sun City Center and the Art Center Manatee and has been a guest instructor at the Art Center in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. Last year she was accepted into the International Society of Experimental Art Show on Sanibel Island, Florida. Recently she has exhibited at the PAW Art Pulse Gallery in St. Petersburg. Her artwork is on permanent display at the Snowed Inn of Vermont, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in New Hampshire and in private collections throughout the United States, Mexico and Austria. You can view Anne Walker’s artwork at the SCC Library, the SCC Welcome Center, LaBeautique Style Salon, SCC Samaritan Services, Fiore’s Sunshine Café, Cadence Bank and the Art Club Window.
Many of the Weavers’ club members display their hats.
SCC Weavers Hold “End of Season” Meeting
By Janet Ditmore The Weavers’ Club of Sun City Center held their last meeting of the season on Wednesday, May 9. The regular business meeting was followed by a display of woven items by many of the members and a luncheon and “fancy hat” show. Tina Schwartz was the winner of the “hat parade”. As a tribute to Mothers’ Day, Iris McLoughlin beautifully decorated the tables with a carnation bouquet for each attendant. Regular meetings of the club will resume in September. All meetings are held in the Sandpiper Room each second Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. All interested residents are invited to attend the meetings. A short business meeting is generally followed by an informational program and a social hour.
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Lots of Baby Showers at Tampa Zoo
By Kai Rambow Tampa Zoo is, once again, having plenty of babies this year. The good news is you can visit, but don’t have to bring any gifts. Here are some recent births: A baby pygmy hippo was born in December. It’s growing pretty quickly. Another baby Bornean Orangutan was born in January. Orangutans do not grow very quickly, so the incredibly cute factor will be there for some time. Almost everyone loves baby animals, so you, your children and/or grandchildren are sure to enjoy a trip to the zoo. You can pick out the baby animals you definitely would like see before your visit by checking their website. Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo 1101 W. Sligh Avenue Tampa, FL 33604 (833) 935-8552•www.lowryparkzoo.org
Dee Dee with her baby. You can see her and other mothers and babies at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo.
Honor Flight 33 Day in Washington DC
Daughters Robin Penz and Karen Humes spent the day in Washington, D.C. with their father, Jim Glass. Honor Flight of West Central Florida has taken 2,479 veterans on Honor Flights to Washington, D.C. at no cost to the veteran. Honor Flights receive donations from The Military Family Support Trust, other groups, and individuals. At this time, WWII veterans are their first priority followed by Korean veterans. Vietnam Veterans will be flown to D.C. at a later date. Currently there are over 350 veterans on the waiting list.
April 24 was a very full day for Jim Glass, a veteran of the Korean Conflict. Glass is also the founder and first commander of the SCC Marine Leathernecks. He started the day walking, but was grateful for a wheelchair by the time he reached the Korean Memorial area.
By Diane Loeffler For Sun City Center CA member, Jim Glass, April 24 was a long and memorable day. Glass was one of the veterans who was able to spend a day in Washington, D.C. courtesy of Honor Flight of West Central Florida. He was one of many residents of West Central Florida who traveled on Honor Flight 33. Glass was accompanied by his daughter, Robin Penz. As a surprise, his other daughter, Karen Humes, met Penz and Glass in Washington, D.C. The veterans flew out early in the morning, visited the memorials of wars
and conflicts, and were home that night. Honor Flights use donations from The Military Family Support Trust (MFST), and others, to pay for the veteran’s flights and to defray part of the costs for the family member who accompanies the veteran. If you would like to help make it possible for other veterans to travel to Washington, D.C., you can donate to the local chapter of MFST. MFST also supports other causes including Guide Dog training, My Warriors Place, Homeless Women Veterans, JROTC and scholarships.
The Nearly New Shop Needs You
By Paula Lickfeldt The Nearly New Shop is the sole source of income for the Interfaith Council of Sun City Center. The Interfaith Council provides scholarships and grants to the residents of the South Shore communities of Hillsborough County and the students of East Bay High School and Lennard High School. The roots of the organization go back to the Women’s Fellowship of the United Community Church aka SouthShore United Church of Christ. The women could see a need for assistance to the people of Wimauma. They started a tutoring program in the elementary school and a sewing class for adults and teenagers. In 1970, three churches in SCC: Community, Prince of Peace and St. Andrew each had their own outreach program. They decided to join forces in the support of this mission. In the years to come, nine houses of worship in SCC have united to form the Interfaith Council. In 2018, the Interfaith Council is made up of: Beth Israel Jewish Congregation, Prince of Peace Catholic, Redeemer Lutheran, SouthShore United Church of Christ, St. Andrew Presbyterian, St. John the Divine Episcopal, Trinity Baptist,
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Unitarian Universalist, and United Methodist. The Nearly New Shop got its start as a “Thrift Shop” in Wimauma. Next door to the shop was a chicken farm, and if someone forgot to close the door, the chickens came in to see what was going on. The only bathroom for use of the volunteers was in the building across
the street. The “Thrift Shop” became the Nearly New Shop in 1974. The Nearly New Shop moved from Wimauma to its present location, 1515 Sun City Center Plaza, in 2001. It takes an army to run an organization like the Nearly New Shop. All except one of the workers are volunteers. The shop has eleven different departments.
Volunteers are asked for a four-hour minimum commitment per week. Each volunteer can choose the department where he or she would like to work. All donated items go to the sorting room where they are sorted and sent to the various departments. Each department cleans, and prices the items. Electrical items are checked to make sure they work. Jewelry is sorted and priced for display, the linens are checked for size, priced and rolled for display, the clothing for the men’s and women’s department is priced and hung by size and style. Each day that the shop is open there are many volunteers working in the each of various departments. East Bay and Lennard high school graduating seniors receiving scholarships are given $2,000 a year for four years if they maintain a 2.5 GPA. In 2018-2019 over $200,000 will be given to scholarship recipients. In 2018, a mature scholarship was initiated. Mature people can receive $1,000 per semester to further their education. In 2017, a total of $180,000 was awarded to various organizations as grants. A few of the organizations receiving grants were: Disabled American Vets, Kiwanis Club of SouthShore, Lords Lighthouse
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The Editor’s Corner
Storms and Stories
By E. Adam Porter, Editor in Chief As a writer, you tend to collect stories. As I’ve grown older, I’ve found those stories can take on a life of their own. They expand and shift in memory, some details blur, while others sharpen with time. Groups have stories too: history, fables, and legends that grow in the telling. Family tales and community lore that are shared across dining tables and picnic tables, at weddings, funerals, birthdays, awards ceremonies, and memorial services. As time passes and these stories collect, the exact dates and details become connected to memorable events, else they are forgotten. We put time stamps on memories, rather than precise dates. “Remember when…” followed by, “Wasn’t that right around the time…?” Thanks to these defining moments, we can quickly, if not necessarily accurately, call up those memories in a context that reminds us of who we were then, and why that story is important. For a kid growing up in Florida, more than a few of those timestamps coincide with a severe weather event. As we enter yet another hurricane season, I find myself wondering what sort of memories we will attach to this year’s cyclonic watch party. Thinking back, many of those context-defining disasters have names: Donna, Elena, Andrew, and Irma, for example. Then there are the seasons so unrelenting, they seem to run together in our memories. Storms like Charley, Ivan, Jeanne, Dennis, Frances, Katrina, and Wilma hardly giving us time to clean up the mess from the last one before the next one is upon us. Other storms have
“No Name” at all. There are surprise thunderstorms of such ferocity they rip down trees and blackout communities, yet do so anonymously. And there are freezes so complete, like back in ’77 and ‘82, that the talking heads on local TV fret for weeks about the nature and future of Florida agriculture, our state’s second most-important industry. But you know what I remember most about those events? It’s not the blackouts, the relentless rain, rising floodwaters, the crashing trees, or the wind screaming in from the Gulf like some deranged banshee bent on malevolence. It’s not the days of bottled water and peanut butter crackers… not the eerie silence of the eye or the strangely comforting growl of two-stroke chainsaws. It’s the people. Not the hustlers and the price gougers. I’m talking about the strangers who become heroes and the neighbors who become friends. The tree guys who show up on their own dime to clear roads and driveways. The good Samaritans who deliver water and nonperishable foods. HAM radio operators keeping everyone connected when our cell phones are turned into expensive plastic paperweights. Florida’s own home-grown version of the ‘Cajun Navy’ cruising around in ‘kicker boats’ rescuing people off roofs, reuniting families, and searching for lost pets. Folks who deliver gallons of coffee and hot sandwiches to first responders, and neighbors who share their generators, their shelter, and their food… who sacrifice their own comfort to provide the basic necessities of life to others without condition or qualm. I also think about the reporters and forecasters who go through the same routine every season. They talk about preparation, offering bulleted lists, emergency contacts, and other vital information long before the storm comes. Then, when the storm is on the way, they drive or fly into the beast everyone else is running from. Storms bring us together, and in that togetherness, we create new stories. For my family, last year’s season was a story of evacuation and major flooding. Of too many days camped out with family
Unique Viewing at Morse until July 8
By Kai Rambow The size is impressive; the attention to detail engaging. One museum member mentioned that every time she came to see the painting she spotted something new. The painting recently underwent restoration and conservation treatment in Miami. The Morse Museum contributed to the restoration work, and as a result, is showing the painting until July 8 before it returns to its home in Vermont.
Remember you can have a great day trip to Winter Park. See this monumental painting, explore the rest of the Morse Museum, take a relaxing boat ride through several lakes, and have a meal at one of many restaurant choices. The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art 445 N Park Ave Winter Park, FL 32789 (407) 645-5311 www.morsemuseum.org
on higher ground, then coming home to four feet of water in our front yard. Of days without power, weeks of cleanup, and nerves that were frayed until at least Christmas. Of course, that story ends like so many others: “It could have been worse…” That’s the survivor’s prayer, a mantra we whisper to each other even years after the howling wind and driving rain. We heard it in Homestead after Andrew; Central Florida after Charley,
Nearly from 1. Ministry, Redick Elementary School, South Shore Symphony Orchestra, Haven of Hope, Mary Martha house, Southeastern Guide Dogs, SCC Chapter of MOWW, and others. The Interfaith Council provides ongoing financial help to the people and organizations of the South Shore Communities with the funds raised at the Nearly New Shop. The volunteers at
the shop need your help. Could you give four hours a week to help at the Nearly New Shop? Nearly New Shop is open for shopping on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 to noon, however, the shop is closed on Wednesdays during the summer. Donated items may be dropped off at the rear of SCC Plaza from 8 to 3:30 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
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The Domes of the Yosemite by Albert Bierstadt is making its post-conservation debut at the Morse Museum in Winter Park. This is the first time it has been on display outside of its home in Vermont since 1873.
Frances, and Jeanne; New Orleans and Biloxi after Katrina, and Houston after Harvey. It was horrible… but it could have been worse. And now here we are, facing yet another season of uncertainty and hourly-updated spaghetti models. Of empty store shelves and wondering if we bought enough batteries. Knowing that, whatever comes, we will make it through together… with stronger communities and another story to tell.
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Contributors: Frank Kepley, Garry Higgins, Bob Monahan, Peggy Burgess, Lynn Manzi, Debbie Caneen, Michelle Jolly, Linda Bowker and John Luper (CA President).
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Hibernians Donate
After a successful season of fundraising events, the Ancient Order of Hibernians recently made a gift of $1500 to LifePath Hospice of Hillsborough County. Events included an Irish Pub Crawl to three different Irish Pubs in Tampa, and an Irish Mardi Gras celebration held in the Florida Room in the Sun City Center Community Association Complex. The gift was made possible because of wonderful support from the community at large. The Ancient Order of Hibernian organizations are groups of Catholic men and women with an Irish heritage, dedicated to their motto of “Friendship, Unity, and Christian Charity”. New members are always welcome. For information on the AOH, call Mike Day at 813.260.3953. For information on the Ladies AOH, call Rosemary Riley at 813.523.1488.
Male Call For Prostate Health
June 11, 2018, (1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.) the Male Call for Prostate will have Ms. Khaliah F Fleming, Ph.D. of the Moffitt Cancer Center. Topic Overview: General prostate cancer overview, including incidence and mortality trends. The focus will be on informed decision making and screening/treatment, as well as the quality of life post-treatment”. Community Hall Center, Room #3 on 1910 South Pebble Beach Blvd; Sun City Center, Florida. For further information please call Vicente Lopez at 727-623-1724.
Security Patrol Sponsoring Trip to Rays/Yankees Game
Area residents will have an opportunity to see the team that they grew up loving or hating when the Tampa Bay Rays host the New York Yankees on Friday, June 22. The Sun City Center Security Patrol is selling tickets for the game and for bus transportation to the game. The tickets are $46 and can be purchased at the Security Patrol Building between the hours of 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. weekdays. The bus will leave SCC at 5:15 p.m. and return about 11:15 p.m. You do not have to be a Patrol member or even a resident of SCC to purchase tickets, so get your friends together and have a party.
Dem Club June Meeting
L to R: John Donahue, Treasurer; Jerry Vilinsky; Liz Anderson of LifePath Hospice; Ron Fitzgerald; Mike Day, president of the AOH; Ed Mooney; Jim Harkins; Tom Harding, and Chris Harkins of the Ladies AOH.
Sun City Center Woman’s Club
The Sun City Woman’s Club, Inc. held their April meeting. They enjoyed a presentation given by Gale Lee about Monet and his home in Giverny, France. Monet was an impressionist who loved his home, flowers and vegetable gardens. He designed his yard so that all the colors changed in different seasons and there would always be color. He painted in natural light so most of his paintings and drawings reflected the time of day he L to R: Cindy Khalifa, Gale Lee, Jeannie did them. If you’re interested in learning Naish more about the SCC Woman’s Club, Inc. call Linda Raymond 331-3108 or email sumrluv21@aol.com.
Join the South Shore Democratic Club for the June meeting, held at the (golf cart friendly) Sun City Center Chamber of Commerce, 1651 Sun City Center Plaza, Sun City Center on June 7. Meet ‘n Mingle with refreshments 1 p.m.; General Meeting at 1:30 p.m. Join fellow Democrats, Liberals, Progressives and Independents in welcoming Susan Smith, Democratic Progressive Caucus President in a discussion about the many amendments on the 2018 Ballot. All Democrats and like-minded individuals are invited and encouraged to attend this free event. Please visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SSDEMCLUB or website: www.SouthShoreDemocrats.org for more information.
Featured Photographers at Chamber Of Commerce
Come and join the Sun City Center Photo Club’s featured photographers, Patt and Rolf Sulzberger for a wine and cheese reception to be held between 4-5 on Thursday, June 14 at the Sun City Center Chamber of Commerce. Their presentation entitled, “Morocco,” will be on display until Thursday, July 12. Patt and Rolf look forward to speaking with you about their trip. Our club meets every second Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Caper Room, located in the Atrium building on the Sun City Center main campus. Dues are $20 annually or $30 for a household couple. For more information, please visit our website at www.photoclubscc.com.
Duplicate Bridge Longest Day Fundraiser
The Sun City Center Duplicate Bridge Association (SCCDBA) Longest Day will be held from 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on June 21 at the Community Hall on South Pebble Beach Drive. The Club hopes that this year’s fundraiser for Alzheimer’s will exceed last year’s $13,300. A $20 entry ticket provides a day of good food, duplicate bridge lessons and games, a game room for attendees to bring their own games to play and exciting raffle items. This year’s items include themed baskets and displays, and gift certificates for merchandise, services and meals. A condo stay in Orlando during the Duplicate Bridge Regionals will be raffled. For further information call 813-857-6220, 813-634-7393 or visit SCCDBA’s website www.bridgewebs.com/suncitycenter.
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Charity Fashion Show
Ladies from Club Renaissance hosted a Charity Fashion Show in March, featuring the clothing from Janet Carr Accessories and More. The event raised $1,110, which was donated to the Mary & Martha House. Pictured left to right are: Nancy McPhail, Jan Falcione, Operations Manager of the Mary & Martha House; Cindy Wood, and Nancy Higdon. Not pictured: Janet Carr, Linda Duhn, Ann Giuli, Kathryn Halford, Vickie Komar, Susan Rapp, Kathleen Records and Nancy Upham.
The Sun City Center Photo Club will hold their June competition on Tuesday, June 12, in the Caper room of the Atrium building at the Sun City Center main campus, at 6:30 p.m. Our talented photographers will submit digital and print images to be judged by Bobbi Ray, a Florida Camera Club Council certified judge. For more information about our club, please visit www.photoclubscc.com
FOX 13 Meteorologist Talks to SCC Men’s Club
Paul Dellegatto, the Chief Meteorologist for FOX 13, was guest speaker at the spring Ladies’ Day Luncheon of the Sun City Center Men’s Club. Mr. Dellegatto is the longest tenured Chief Meteorologist in Tampa Bay area. Mr. Dellegatto was the first weatherman to show the various “spaghetti” models that illustrate the complexity of tracking tropical weather systems. As the beginning of hurricane season is near Mr. Dellegatto’s presentation and the following questioning and answering were most timely. Troy Coman, a member of the Men’s Club and talented singer/musician provided music during the luncheon.
L to R: Joe DeFelice, SCC Men’s Club president; Paul Dellegatto; and George Bodmer, VP of Programs. Membership in the SCC Men’s Club is open to residents of SCC and Kings Point. For info call Jon Lehr at 813-260-3058.
1955 Nomad Style, GTO Performance
On the outside, Bob Reynolds’ Cruiser of the Month award winner is pure Nomad—the captivating 1955 Chevrolet station wagon styled like a sleek sport coupe with extra space in the rear and a row of vertical chrome spears on the slanted tailgate. That classic body is wrapped around the 21st-century chassis, power train and interior of a 2005 Pontiac GTO. The 400-horsepower LS2 V8 engine is matched with an automatic transmission, power steering and brakes. Drivability, comfort and safety are enhanced by air-conditioning, cruise control, power seats and windows, and airbags. Bob says he wanted a car combining classic design with today’s performance to let him drive around the country in comfort and style from his homes in Sun City Center and New Hampshire, and his Nomad restomod does just that. 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. Event sponsors include Thompson’s Auto Parts and the Florida Railroad Museum. For information, call Chet at 813-842-1511.
Bob Reynolds’ Chevrolet Nomad/Pontiac GTO resto-mod is the Sun City Center Roamin’ Oldies Cruiser of the Month.
Latin Fitness Club of SCC
The Latin Fitness Club of SCC invites you to join the fun and get a great workout too. Jan Ulics, the club’s choreographer and instructor, will lead you through an active hour of full body aerobic exercise; emphasizing core muscle groups with simple dance steps and hip movements all to an exciting Latin beat. The club meets in the Dance Studio within the Central Campus Atrium on Mondays (12:451:45p.m.) and Fridays (1-2p.m.). Check us out for $2 or join us for $10 yearly dues and $1 a class or $5 a month. CA/KP Members Only.
SCC Shrine Club Honors Outstanding Noble
The Sun City Center Shrine Club honored long time Noble Barry Myers for his many years of selfless dedication to the operations and initiatives of the organization. At the May luncheon held at Community Hall in Sun City Center, Noble Myers received recognition and appreciation from the membership for six years of service as the club steward, coordinating all aspects of food services for its meetings. An important part of being steward is making sure each noble is called prior to the monthly luncheon so that the caterer knows how many persons to serve and the hall knows how many guests to set up for. Noble Myers became a Master Mason in 1957 in Tomahawk Wisconsin and in 1963 joined Zor Shrine Temple in Madison Wisconsin. Upon his relocation to Sun City Center in 2011, he joined the Sun City Center Shrine Club. The following year Barry became a member of Egypt Temple and accepted the ever-important position of steward of the club.
First Vice President Noble Tex Perez, Honoree Noble Barry Myers. President Noble Dallas Warrum, Second Vice President Noble Jim Porrett, Third Vice President Noble Jerry Pherson and Secretary Noble Don Stillson. Outgoing Shrine Club Steward Barry Myers was presented a plaque that reads “Noble Barry Myers, In recognition of your many years of dedication and service to the ideals and accomplishments of Masonry, the Shrine and the Sun City Center.Shrine Club”.
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Emergency Squad Hosts Volunteer Information Program June 13, 2018
The Sun City Center Emergency Squad is hosting an Informational Program at 6 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month to answer questions and provide details to prospective volunteers. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 13, 2018. The meeting will take place at the Training Building at 124 S. Pebble Beach. We invite interested residents to find out more about the Squad and the volunteer opportunities we have available. Our primary need right now is for folks who are interested in working in dispatch or on the ambulance or van. The Squad is always looking for Emergency Medical Responders, Ambulance Drivers and Emergency Medical Technicians. Other volunteer positions the Squad has available include IT specialists, vehicle maintenance volunteers, and cooks. Coffee and cookies will be served.
District 8 Meeting
The SCC Woman’s Club, Inc. attended the GFWC District 8 Spring Workshop hosted by GFWC Dade City Woman’s Club, Inc., on May 11, 2018. The theme was Breakfast at Tiffany’s. All the women dressed in black attire with pearl jewelry. The decorations were black and teal and food was wonderful. Many awards were given out to all the District Clubs and Officers. Each Club got to brag about their fundraising events to raise money for their favorite charities this past year. The Sun City Center Woman’s Club, Inc. won in the following categories: Art, Education, Membership Increase, Newsletter, and Overall Yearbook winner. If you would like to know more about the Sun City Center Woman’s Club, Inc. contact our Membership Secretary Linda Raymond at sumrluv21@aol.com or call 813.331.3108.
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SCC Woman’s Club Installed New Vice President
The Sun City Center Woman’s Club, Inc. installed Sally-Anne Barclay as Vice President for 2018-2019. The Sun City Center Woman’s Club, Inc. is a non-profit, volunteer organization that strives to enrich the lives of its members and community through educational activities and charitable services. General meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month September through May, starting at 11 a.m. If you would like to be part of a fun group call Linda Raymond Membership Chair at 813-331-3108 or email sumrluv21@aol.com.
World Tai Chi and Qigong Day
World Tai Chi and Qigong Day is observed on the last Saturday in April in hundreds of cities in over 80 nations. The motto for the day is “One World… One Breath.” On April 28, the Sun City Center Tai Chi Club observed the day by practicing tai chi outdoors.
The Security Patrol’s Newest Volunteers
By Ilona Merritt The Security Patrol is happy to announce the latest classes of volunteers. They have added 14 new members who have been trained to be drivers and dispatchers. Orientation training is followed by demonstration of the Patrol vehicles radio protocol and vehicle inspection. The new volunteers are now ready to join their assigned teams as drivers and dispatchers. Experienced Patrol members are available to work with the new members until they are comfortable. Patrol members who gave of their time to teach the new volunteers to be ready are: Janet O’Connor, Karen McInnis, Tim Broad, Angelo Valdes and Zane Lucas. The Security Patrol offers training on the second Friday of each month at 1 p.m. Other classes are added as the need arises. If you are searching for a way to give back to the community, please consider the Patrol. We only ask for three hours monthly and the schedules are flexible and now that the Snowbirds are gone the need for more drivers is more critical.
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Seated L to R: David Barber, Lannie Cardwell, Jean Jackson. Standing L to R: Instructor Tim Broad, Barry and Julia Meyer, Instructor Janet O’Connor. Not Pictured: Mary Ann Rowe.
New Officers Inducted Into DAR
By Cheryl Ritchie-Foster Wednesday, May 16, 2018, the Colonel George Mercer Brooke Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), held the last meeting of the 20172018 season. A Memorial Program was held by Nancy Windsor, Past Chaplain for two DAR chapter members; Diane Adkins and June Hefty, who passed away during this past year. On May 28, their chapter again provided assistance for the Living Flag Memorial Service held at Kings Point, and on June 28, DAR member Dottie Love will give out US Flags and a Pledge of Allegiance bookmark at the Tampa Federal Courthouse to all new US citizens. Refreshments were served and enjoyed by all. The next DAR chapter meeting will be held September 19, 2018.
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WEEKLY RECURRING EVENTS MONDAYS 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. TRIMNASTICS CLUB meet Monday, Tuesday, Thursday at the Dance Studio, SCC Atrium Bldg. All SCC and KP members are welcome to join. Low impact exercise (stretching / bending). 10:00 a.m. - MONDAY “FOR TODAY” MEETING OF OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS at the Sun City Chamber of Commerce, 1651 Sun City Center Plaza, Sun City Center, FL. The meeting room (private entrance to meeting is on the left side of the building). No scales, dues or fees. This meeting is open only to those who have a problem with their weight or eating patterns. Please join us any Monday morning. You can learn more about OA online at http://www.oa.org/newcomers/ is-oa-for-you or call Jan at 813/633-3932. TUESDAYS 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. TRIMNASTICS CLUB meet Monday, Tuesday, Thursday at the Dance Studio, SCC Atrium Bldg. All SCC and KP members are welcome to join. Low impact exercise (stretching / bending). 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. LINE DANCING WITH A BALANCE at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Sun City Center. Do you like to dance but are worried about falling? Join our new free line dancing class lead by trained therapists. This weekly class will improve your balance and reduce your risk of falling. We can boot, scoot and boogie safely together and make exercise fun! For more information, call Debbie Caneen at 813-892-2990. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. MARY PETRO PROGRAM FOR FOOD AND MEDICINE at the SouthShore United Church of Christ, 1501 La Jolla Ave. The Mary Petro Program is funded by the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay and provides financial assistance to residents for food and medicine. To qualify, residents must be full time residents of Sun City Center or Kings Point, must fill out an application and meet income guidelines, must present income verification documents and either a SCC or KP identification card. For more information, please visit our office or call 813-634-8306. 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. LIFE CHALLENGES SUPPORT GROUP at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Sun City Center. Live your life fully with zest and joy! Rid yourself of depression, anxiety, frustrations with family, children, friends, life changes, health problems, finances and more. Relief comes by sharing and receiving support and making a positive
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The News of Sun City Center plan of action. All are welcome in complete confidence and free of charge. We meet every Tuesday in the first floor lounge of Sun Towers. No appointment is necessary. Sponsored by the Coalition for Mental Health and Aging. WEDNESDAYS 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon - LEARN TO WEAVE in the Weaving Studio in the North campus each Monday and Wednesday for 8 weeks starting 10/17 The art of weaving is taught. $75 cost includes lessons, yarns for a sampler and one project, membership in the club for a year and equipment fee. This is a great opportunity to try something new and get out of the heat. Sign up in the studio or call 813 642-8239. 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. - THERAPEUTIC TAI CHI OPEN TO THE PUBLIC at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Our therapists have advanced training in therapeutic Tai Chi for Seniors and will provide guidance in this healthy exercise. Tai Chi has been proven to increase strength and balance! This class will be offered every Wednesday due to increased demand. For more information, contact Debbie Caneen at 813-634-3347. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon MAN to MAN LIFE SUPPORT GROUP meets weekly in the conference room behind the SCC Men’s Club building on Cherry Hills Drive. The purpose of our group is for men to learn new coping skills, find hope in their circumstances, help answer questions about life, and support other men while they are fixing the broken things that concern them and their families. All men of SCC and nearby communities are welcome to come and try our group in complete confidence and free of charge. For more information about the Group, contact Ken Barringer at 633-8490 or Bill Spedding at 938-3126. Sponsored by the Coalition for Mental Health and Aging. 11:30 a.m. – ANDY’S KITCHEN FREE WEEKLY HOT LUNCH 1239 Del Webb Blvd. West, Sun City Center, FL 33573. St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, is partnering with Metropolitan Ministries of Tampa to help feed the hungry in our area. Come for a free hot lunch, served each Wednesday in “Andy’s Kitchen”. MM will prepare the meals and they will be served to all comers, no questions asked, in the church Fellowship Hall. If you would like to help with this effort, please contact Sally McLeish thru the church office 813-634-1252. 11:30 a.m. - SUN CITY CENTER SHRINE CLUB monthly luncheon on the second Wednesday of each month at Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. Cost is $14 per person and is catered by Banquet Masters. Reservations are required and the first lunch is on us. However, it’s usual and customary that first time visitors come with a member and a member will be available if contact is made thru our website, or with a current member directly. We will have either entertainment or other enlightening program that will be of interest to the group. If someone really doesn’t know anyone they can call our club person that handles the reservations, Noble Barry Meyers tel# 813-260-3136 before the Friday before the event date. For more info visit: www.sccshrineclub.com. THURSDAYS 9:00 a.m. - “FOR TODAY” MEETING OF OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS at the Sun City Chamber of Commerce, 1651 Sun City Center Plaza, Sun City Center, FL. The meeting room (private entrance to meeting is on the left side of the building). This meeting is open only to those who have a problem with their weight or eating patterns. Please join us any Friday afternoon. Contact Peg S. at 516-578-5285 for meeting details. You can learn more about OA online at http://www.oa.org/newcomers/is-oa-foryou. 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. TRIMNASTICS CLUB meet Monday, Tuesday, Thursday at the Dance Studio, SCC Atrium Bldg. All SCC and KP members are welcome to join. Low impact exercise (stretching / bending). 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. MARY PETRO PROGRAM FOR FOOD AND MEDICINE at the South Shore United Church of Christ, 1501 La Jolla Ave. The Mary Petro Program is funded by the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay and provides financial assistance to residents for food and medicine. To qualify, residents must be full time residents of Sun City Center or Kings Point, must fill out an application and meet income guidelines, must present income verification documents
and either a SCC or KP identification card. For more information, please visit our office or call 813-634-8306. 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. - “LET’S PUNCH OUT PARKINSON’S” ROCK STEADY B OX I N G Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Drive, Sun City Center, FL. Introducing “Rock Steady Boxing” where the mission is to empower people with Parkinson’s disease to fight back. If you have Parkinson’s, or are caring for someone with this disease, be sure to register for this weekly session by contacting Eric Allen at 813-321-8755 or Eric@eafitness. org. Complimentary valet parking available at towers entrance. For additional info, call FRIDAYS 12:30 p.m. - “LET’S PUNCH OUT PARKINSON’S” ROCK STEADY B OX I N G Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Drive, Sun City Center, FL. If you have Parkinson’s, or are caring for someone with this disease, be sure to register for this weekly session by contacting Eric Allen at 813-321-8755 or Eric@eafitness.org. Complimentary valet parking available at towers entrance. For additional info, call Debbie Caneen 813892-2990. 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. SCC Nia (Non Impact Aerobics) Club - SCC Main Campus, Dance Room 2, 1203N. Pebble Beach Blvd. Nia (Non Impact Aerobics) is a mind/body cardiovascular movement practice created in 1983 based on the science of the body. We do not jump or jar joints! First class is always free. Join us for the “Joy of Movement”. Questions? Call Gail, Certified Nia Black Belt Instructor 480-220-1430. SATURDAYS 7:30 - 11:30 a.m. ARE YOU IN NEED OF FOOD? If yes, please feel welcome to come to Our Lady’s Pantry for a box of groceries. We serve people in Sun City Center, Wimauma, and Balm. Everyone is treated with dignity and respect without regard to race or religion. You can find us at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Mission, which is immediately south of Sun City Center Blvd.,
on U.S. Highway 301, in Wimauma. We are in back of the classroom building on the far right-hand side of the campus. DAILY EVENTS THU. JUN 7 - BETTER BREATHERS SUPPORT GROUP 10:00 a.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Drive. Provided by Sun Towers Outpatient Therapy. Do you suffer from Congestive heart failure, shortness of breath, COPD, frequent changes in your blood pressure medications or are on oxygen? Are you at high risk for hospitalization? Our Telehealth Monitoring program helps to keep track of your condition on a daily basis from the comfort of your own home. Annettia Simpson RRT, the Director of Sun Towers Outpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation will be available to answer any questions you may have regarding pulmonary disease management. For additional info, call Debbie Caneen 813892-2990. THU. JUN 7 - DEM CLUB JUNE MEETING 1:00 p.m. for Meet ‘n Mingle with refreshments. General Meeting at 1:30 p.m. at the (golf cart friendly) Sun City Center Chamber of Commerce, 1651 Sun City Center Plaza, Sun City Center on the first Thursday of the month. On June 7, join fellow Democrats, Liberals, Progressives and Independents in welcoming Susan Smith, Democratic Progressive Caucus President in a discussion about the many amendments on the 2018 Ballot. All Democrats and like-minded individuals are invited and encouraged to attend this free event. Please visit and Like our Facebook page at www. facebook.com/SSDEMCLUB or website: www.SouthShoreDemocrats.org for more information. MON. JUN 11 - 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 33573 continued on 9
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and are no longer serving are eligible to participate. Civilians who served in support of a US war effort in a professional capacity are also welcome to participate. If you are a Veteran or know Veterans that would like to share their stories, please call Sun Towers to schedule your interview time at 813-634-3347. This recording of history will take place on the third Friday of each month. MON. JUN 18 - PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP OF SUN CITY CENTER 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Drive. Our speaker this month will be Attorney, Kyle Belz who is a member of the Hillsborough County Bar Association. With the influx of many newly diagnosed group members, the request for seasoned members to assist is needed and appreciated! 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 entrance. For additional info, call Debbie Caneen 813-892-2990. TUE. JUN 19 - FREE MEMORY SCREENINGS Beginning at 10:00 a.m. at The United Methodist Church, 1210 Del Webb Blvd W, Sun City Center, FL 33573. Maintaining good brain health begins with a simple screening to establish a baseline score. This score is then utilized annually to determine if a loss is present to trigger a medical visit before valuable memory is lost forever. In addition, a recent study found that treating hearing loss with hearing aids may reduce the incidence of cognitive decline. 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 Interested in learning more about Clinical? Receive information during the screening to learn more. TUE . JUN 19 - ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Drive. Bring your loved one for a welldeserved 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. For additional information, contact Debbie Caneen at 813-634-3347. WED. JUN 20 - LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Drive. Do you wonder how others with low vision advance through
their day? Do they receive care from outside sources? What adaptive vision devices successfully assist them? Each need is different but if we gather to share our resources, we all benefit! 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. JUN 21 - FREE MEMORY SCREENINGS Beginning at 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, Suite #254. Did you know that a vitamin deficiency can exhibit the same symptom 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. Maintaining good brain health begins with a simple screening to establish a baseline score. By appointment only. To schedule, call the Coalition at 813-4194902. TUE. JUN 26 - FREE MEMORY SCREENINGS Beginning at 10:00 a.m. for Kings Point residents in the Coalition office at Sun Towers, 101 Trinity Lakes Drive, Sun City Center, Suite 254. Did you know that a vitamin deficiency can exhibit the same symptom 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. By appointment only. To schedule, call the Coalition at 813-419-4902.
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Shriners’ Pancake Breakfast: A Delicious Meal and a Great Cause
By Diane M. Loeffler An all-you-care-to-eat pancakes and sausage brunch accompanied by orange juice and coffee is a great way to start a Sunday. The low cost, just $6 a person, made it a great value. Knowing that the money all goes to help children who need medical care, makes it a feel-good event. On Sunday, April 29, The Sun City Center Shriners hosted their semiannual breakfast at Community Hall. The efficiency was amazing. The line to get the meal at 10 a.m. took only a few minutes. Ushers with Shriner flags seated each person immediately. All the tables had napkins, silverware, butter, creamer and syrup. Coffee, orange juice and breakfast refills were brought to the table. First Vice President and Community Relations Chairman, Tex Perez, says Sun City Center Shriners have been hosting these semi-annual breakfasts for twenty years. They certainly have perfected the art of a quick, delicious, enjoyable meal and fundraiser. Perez says, “The community supports us a lot because you’re helping the kids. We don’t charge a cent for what we do for
the children or their families and they get first class care at first class facilities. We even have a transportation fund to help them get to the hospitals. The Tampa hospital is one of our biggest ones. All together Shriners have 22 orthopedic hospitals and four burn
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units.” Perez thanks everyone who attended their pancake brunch. The money raised makes it possible to help the kids. He says working on the brunch committee was very gratifying. “The entire committee comes together. It is a team effort. It is especially rewarding that members old and young all help in some way. While the entire club membership contributes,
the following persons headed important committees: General Chairman Don Churchill, Associate Chairman Jim D. Porrett, Kitchen Chairman John Glynn, Dining Room Chairman Gener Welper, Sales Chairman Bob O-Roark, and Publicity and PR Chairman Tex Perez.” The Shriners next brunch will be held in October. For a good meal, a good time, and a good cause, plan to attend.
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Seniors Show Support for Students on Gun Control
By Paula Lickfeldt Saturday, April 21, hundreds of seniors from Sun City Center and surrounding areas lined SR-674 to show support for students on their gun control initiative. The weather was grand, although a little windy for those with large signs. Several folks from outside SCC had come to the rally because they had heard about it on National Public Radio and they wanted to be a part of it.
Judy Kramer of SCC was a leading force in getting the rally organized for the SCC seniors. SouthShore United Church of Christ pastor Tim Shirley is a gun owner, but attended the rally to support the call for more “common sense” gun legislation. “We’ve got to do something to stop the kind of insane violence that is happening in our country. The second amendment can be protected, but we’ve also got to protect our children,” Shirley said.
Our Tax Club volunteers prepared 4,719 free tax returns and assisted more than 6,000 people this tax season at our SouthShore United Church of Christ and the Kings Point Clubhouse sites. In our 30th year at the South Shore United Church site alone, 38 volunteers spent more than 4,000 hours preparing 3,120 1,040 returns while 17 other volunteers made appointments and greeted clients, helping them identify records needed. More than 85% of our clients this year were over 60 years old. The returns our volunteers filed resulted in over $3.7 million in tax refunds, $219,000 in child tax credits, and $387,000 in earned income credits for residents. We have the highest refund total in the area and it is estimated we saved residents more than $590,000 in tax preparation fees in Sun City Center, and $242,000 in Kings Point. For the tenth year in a row, we are the largest noncommercial e-file return preparer in Hillsborough County. The South Shore United Church and Kings Point sites are the largest two tax return filer sites among the 36 free tax sites in the Tampa Bay/Sarasota /Venice area. We also have the lowest IRS-measured return reject rate in the area. We thank the AARP Foundation, the IRS, the SouthShore United Church of Christ, the SCC Community Association, the Kings Point COA, the Computer Club, John Bowker, St. Andrew Presbyterian, Prince of Peace Catholic, and St. John the Divine Episcopal Churches and all our volunteers for their help in making our program a success this year. For more information about the AARP Tax-Aide program in Sun City Center, call Marilyn Wilson at 633-5679 or visit our Facebook page at SCC Taxaide. Call Ed Sheridan at (813) 634-7965 for more information about the program in Kings Point. We are always looking for volunteers to train with us to prepare tax returns in 2019.
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By Diane M. Loeffler Southeastern Guide Dogs is a school based in Palmetto, Florida and is the only guide dog organization in the southeastern United States. Dogs are bred by the organization. The dogs are golden retrievers, Labradors and a mixture called a Goldador. Training At the age of ten weeks, the puppies are placed with foster families. These families teach the dogs socialization, house manners and how to go out in public to places such as food courts, elevators, Walmart and Home Depot. During the puppy’s stay, the foster family provides food and basic necessities as well as purchasing some toys from an approved list. Veterinary services are paid for by SE Guide Dogs. SE Guide Dogs will also send a trainer to the home if there are any issues. At around 14 months of age, the dogs return to the SE Guide Dog School where they undergo harness training and are taught to deal with curbs, traffic and escalators. They are also taught, “intelligent disobedience.” Intelligent disobedience is not following commands when doing so would put the person in danger, such as stepping off the end of a pier or into traffic. When the dog is about two years old, they can be placed. Those people selected to receive a dog stay in dorms on campus for three weeks. During this time the school makes sure the person and the dog are a good match. They also train the individuals to work with their dog. Sometimes the foster family meets the selected owner. Other times they do not. In all cases, once the dog is placed, there can be no contact with the owner and the former foster family for three months. After that, it is up to the owner if he makes contact or not.
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MFST Holds Luncheon for Scholarship Donors and Recipients
By Frank Kepley, CAPT USN (Ret.) The Board of Trustees of the Military Family Support Trust (MFST) held a recognition luncheon honoring its 2018 National Scholarship Recipients and donors at the Freedom Plaza Club on Friday, April 20, 2018. There were eighteen scholarship recipients from high schools around the nation. One of the recipients, Kathryn Williamson, from Winter Haven, Florida, was the only student able to attend this year’s luncheon. She received a $10,000 scholarship. Colin Howgill, chairman of the board of trustees, recognized the scholarship donors and a brief discussion of the impressive accomplishments of each recipient was presented by Lori Germaine, MFST manager. Kathryn intends to attend the University of Kathryn Williamson, scholarship Florida, where she will major in aviation. recipient; Colin Howgill, Chairman, The awarding of scholarships to military MFST Board of Trustees. children and grandchildren is just one of the many charities MFST offers to our military families. MFST is a 501(c)3 charitable trust established in 1992 and headquartered in SCC Freedom Plaza. Using contributions, the MFST provides significant benefits to both national and local individuals and programs related to military and federal employees. If you are interested in offering a donation, call Nancy Alguire at (813) 634-4675 for information on donations.
Youth Environmental Services Director Addresses MOWW
By B. Frank Kepley, CAPT USN (Ret.) Tony Altman, Executive Director of the AMIkids Y.E.S. program, a Wimauma, FL. Youth Environmental Services program, was the featured speaker at the monthly meeting of the Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW). The meeting was held at the Freedom Plaza Club on April 18, 2018. The program enhances rehabilitation efforts through environmental education, academic education, a variety of vocational and life-skills training, mental health overlay services, and behavioral health services. The Y.E.S. program is performance based, stressing academic achievement, appropriate behavior, a positive attitude and excellence in performance. The program provides on-site mental health and substance abuse services. A requirement for successful completion of the program is a confirmed placement in either full time school or employment or a combination of both. Education and vocational services are provided through the Hillsborough County School District.
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By B. Frank Kepley, CAPT USN (Ret.) Dr. Susan MacManus was the featured speaker at the Military Officers of America Association (MOAA) monthly meeting, which was held at the Sun City Center, North Side Atrium Building on May 2, 2018. Dr. MacManus is a Distinguished University Professor of Public Administration and Political Science in the Department of Government and International Affairs at the University of South Florida, and a Fulbright research scholar who has written numerous books. She discussed the current political climate in Florida and the nation and discussed the numerous factors that will be in play during the impending Dr. MacManus and Benny Blackshire, elections. Given that the upcoming president of the local chapter of MOAA. primary and general elections will feature an abundance of Florida candidates, Dr. MacManus said she is looking forward to analyzing what she thinks will be an interesting and conceivably volatile campaign. Because of the overwhelming partisan attitudes of today’s politicians, she emphasized the overall disgust the voting public holds for Washington politics and the likelihood that voting turnout will be negatively impacted as a result. She also commented on the current lack of civility being displayed by today’s politicians. As always, her presentation was very well received, and she was given a well-deserved standing ovation. Dr. MacManus is an Honorary Member of MOAA, and speaks to the group annually.
Colonel Jim Bradford, HCSO, Addresses MOWW
By B. Frank Kepley, CAPT USN (Ret.) Colonel Jim Bradford, from the Hillsborough County Sheriff ’s’ Office (HCSO), was the featured speaker at the May 17 Military Officers of the World Wars (MOWW) luncheon, which was held at the Sun City Center Freedom Plaza Club. Col. Bradford is a 28-year law enforcement veteran at the HCSO and currently serves as the Commander of the Department of Investigative Services. Col. Bradford was also part of the supervisory team that implemented the Intelligence Led Policing concept at the district patrol level, a concept that has seen double digit drops in crime rates in Hillsborough County. Col. Bradford was part of the team that brought the HCSO History Center from conceptualization to fruition as it opened in May 2016. In addition, he serves on the Hillsborough County Juvenile Justice Board, and is currently a member of the Southshore and Sun City Center Chambers of Commerce. Col. Bradford completed the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s Senior Leadership Program in 2013.
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Spoto JROTC Cadet Kameron Curtis Presented MOWW Award
On Wednesday, 2 May 2018, in the Riverview Spoto High School auditorium, Companion retired Army COL Robert Hart presented JROTC Cadet Kameron Curtis with the Military Officer of the World Wars (MOWW) JROTC Award of Merit. All Spoto junior cadets were eligible for the award. Retired Navy LCDR Paul Lewis, Senior Navy Instructor, and his instructors are justly proud of their cadets’ achievements.
MFST Provides Funding for Honor Flight Guardians
By B. Frank Kepley, CAPT USN (Ret.) The Military Family Support Trust (MFST) regularly provides funding for Honor Flight guardians who accompany the veterans on the flights to Washington. The funds are provided to Honor Flight® of West Central Florida, Inc., who arrange all the details of the flights. They use the MFST donation to assist in their sole mission of taking America’s Veterans to Washington D.C. to visit the Memorials created to honor their service to our country. Priority is given to WWII Veterans, along with other Veterans who may be terminally ill. Their mission is a continuing one as they fly Veterans from the Korean Conflict and Vietnam Veterans at a later date. Since May 2011 they have flown 33 missions and have taken 2,479 Veterans on Honor Flights to Washington, D.C. at no cost to them. It has been a most successful time for Honor Flights and they look forward to continuing their mission thanks to generous donations like MFST provides. There are over 350 on the waiting list that grows longer each day. So, Former Marine Sgt. Jim Glass; daughter Robin Pentz, guardian, at the Air Force you can tell, the need is great. MFST provided support and a donation, Memorial. which helped defray the cost of sending Ms. Robin Pentz and her father, former Marine Sgt. Jim Glass, on a flight to Washington, D.C. on April 24, 2018. In doing so, they helped create lasting memories for both Father and daughter. MFST is a 501(c)3 charitable trust established in 1992 and headquartered in SCC Freedom Plaza. Using contributions, the MFST provides significant benefits, in addition to Honor Flights, to both national and local individuals and programs related to military and federal employees. Some of the beneficiaries are JROTC cadets; scholarships to children and grandchildren; assistance to Homeless Women Veterans; Guide Dog training; the VA’s Operation Helping Hand; My Warriors Place; Lifepath Hospice; MacDill’s 1st Sargent’s group; and other similar charitable endeavors. If you are interested in offering a donation, call Nancy Alguire at (813) 634-4675 for information on donations.
St. Andrews Estates Wins Award By Paula Lickfeldt Each year Hillsborough County awards communities for innovations in many different areas. This year the president of St. Andrews HOA Denise Gill, secretary Joanne Kerr and resident Shirley Harris teamed up to seek recognition for their efforts to communicate with all 209 residents of their community. Shirley Harris said that St. Andrews Estates has an ongoing commitment to find ways to communicate with its neighbors and to discover new ways of doing ordinary things that would bring residents together. She went on to say that when she heard about the Hillsborough County neighborhoods recognition award, she contacted Denise and Joanne and the three wrote a letter touting their efforts to keep all of their residents informed about upcoming events and affairs. All three said they never expected to win. They were thrilled when they were informed that they had won in the area of communication.
They only had a little “handmade” sign at the entrance of the community telling of upcoming events. The women knew that this was just not enough to keep everyone informed. They applied for a grant from the county to buy and install a covered bulletin board at the entrance for all to read whether in an auto, on a bike, in a golf cart or on foot. They were happily awarded the grant and the new covered bulletin board was installed. Every new resident is welcomed with a smile and a seasonable plant as well as useful information about Hillsborough County, Sun City Center and the HOA. The homeowners also have a website “www.saehoa.info” which they can use to stay informed about bylaws, board meetings and the biannual garage sales and pot luck dinners. Mailings are still used for the folks that do not have internet. The residents of St. Andrews Estates are very proud of their community and are always striving to find new ways to keep everyone involved and informed.
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Escape to 1,000 Islands
By Kai Rambow Cruising through the Thousand Islands is a great way to inject a relaxing break into your trip. Natives called this area “The Garden of the Great Spirit.” This is the beginning of the St. Lawrence River connecting the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean, and constituting part of the border between Canada and the U.S. It is literally a five-minute drive away from a major highway, but people drive past this beautiful escape every day. Gananoque Boat Line While there are a few operators of boat tours, Gananoque Boat Line has the most accessible launch point with positive reviews. Gananoque (GANe-NOK-way) itself is a charming town with some surprising options. There are several cruises available, but for the escape experience, take the Boldt Castle Stopover cruise. Three journeys in one await you: The cruise to the castle introduces you to the islands and what makes them special. You may also pass Great Lakes freighters carrying their cargo as they have for decades. Heart Island with Boldt Castle is a historic, romantic remnant from America’s Gilded Age. And the return cruise is free of freighters and passes magazinespread vacation homes. The five hours will go by quickly. Boldt Castle This was an unexpected surprise and well worth the visit. The cruise only stops for two hours and you will need all the time to explore. A recommended audio guide tells the tale of love that inspired the castle and helps you appreciate what you’re seeing. The castle, which was neglected for decades, has been lovingly restored one room at a time. This has been accomplished solely with the revenues from visitors. Tip: At present, unless you have a real desire to see what the castle looked like before restoration, you can skip the third and fourth floor. On the audio guide, which is yours to keep, you can also skip (24-29), and listen to the commentary later. This should give you enough time to see the major highlights comfortably. Time will not allow for a visit to the Yacht House just across the way. Famous Past The most obvious connection is Thousand Island dressing. What’s not so clear is who invented it. It seems there are a thousand origin stories or at least one for each inhabited island.
Clara Barton (American Red Cross), songwriter Irving Berlin, luxury rail car builder George Pullman, Mary See (See’s Candies) and Edward J. Noble (Life Savers) are just some of the notables who spent their summers here. The maze of waterways was perfect for smuggling during Prohibition. Details of these stories are left for you to discover during your cruise. Tips for a Great Trip Suggested Itinerary: If you’re doing a Canada trip, this is a perfect stop halfway between Toronto and Montreal. If you’re traveling across New York State, this is a great addition. Approximate driving times: Toronto (3 hrs); Montreal (2.5 hrs); Syracuse (2 hrs). To really relax and enjoy, plan on a full day with at least one night stay. Drive up, check into your hotel, have a bite and catch a theatre show. Next day, take the cruise. Arrival and Parking: Plan on reaching the ticket office at least 30 minutes before. Park across from the office. You can get a parking pass for a nominal fee, get your cruise tickets and show your passports – without being rushed. Passports: Boldt Castle is located on the American side of the river. Even though it’s an island, you will need to clear U.S. Customs. This is probably the easiest and definitely memorable border crossing you will ever make in your life. On the Boat: Recommend the second deck. If you sit near the front indoors, you’ll be able to see the video screen, hear the commentary clearly and step outside easily should you wish to do so. The audio and video program provides interesting and fun information about the geography and history of the region. Timing: This is seasonal, running May through early October. June, July and August are peak times, but offer more cruise time options. Hotel Options: Comfort Inn & Suites Thousand Islands Harbour District is literally within walking distance of the boat line. There is also a Holiday Inn Express about a 5-minute drive away. Both have good ratings. There are several dining options, which your hotel can suggest to you. Special thanks to Kathy MacRae with Gananoque Boat Lines for her invaluable assistance. Gananoque Boat Line 280 Main Street Gananoque, Ontario (888) 717-4837 www.ganboatline.com
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ARTS & entertainment CONCERT BAND• DANCE • SHOWS • JAZZ• FLEXERCISE & MORE!
NOTICE: Each community and club in Sun City Center and Kings Point has specific rules about membership and attendance. Unless specifically stated or posted, most venues, meetings and events hosted on the Community Association campus and in Kings Point require attendees to bring their SCC CA or KP ID or come with a resident member. When in doubt, contact the club in question - not the venue or association - prior to arrival. Thanks.
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DANCING Social Ballroom Dance Classes
Sponsored by the Academy Dance Club Classes are held in the Dance Studio in the Atrium. Open to all Sun City Center and Kings Point residents. Couples and singles welcome. For information call Bernice DuBro at 813-634-3205. Tuesdays June (5, 12, 19, 26) Beginning – Cha-Cha 5:30 p.m. Int. Nightclub Two Step 6:45 p.m. Advanced Rumba 8 p.m. Wednesdays June (6, 13, 20, 27) Beginning Swing 12:45 p.m. Intermediate Waltz 2 p.m. Beginning/Int. Country Two Step 3:15 p.m. Taught by Bernice Dubro and George Hawn phone 813-634-3205 or email at “dancewithbernice@gmail.com”.
Academy of Ballroom Dance
The Academy of Ballroom Dance Club will host its next monthly dance on Saturday, June 2, in the Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd, SCC At 6:30 p.m., there will be a Merengue dance lesson included with admission. This will be followed by regular dancing from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Admission is free for members, or $6 for guests at the door. Come and dance to a fabulous selection of tunes handpicked by our DJ Bernice DuBro. Enjoy the complimentary coffee and cookies. Try your luck with the 50/50 drawing. Open seating and singles tables are always available. Everyone is welcome; bring your friends and BYOB. The dress code is casual but neat (no shorts please). Mark your calendars for the following Academy dances - July 7, August 4, September 1, October 6, November 3, and December 1. For more information, call George Hawn at 330-770-0442.
Rockin’ Thru The Years Dance Club
The Dukes will provide our dance music at the Rockin’ Thru the Years Dance on Sunday, June 24 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in Veterans Theater in the Kings Point North Clubhouse. The Veterans Theater door will open at 6 p.m. for this dance. Admission is $6. per person for nonmembers. The Club provides cups, napkins, ice and water on each table. BYOB and snacks. The Dukes keep the music of the 50’s & 60’s alive by singing their unique blend of Doo Wop and Rock and Roll. Line dance music will be played when the band takes their breaks. Please contact Sandi at the following email address “rockinthrutheyears@ gmail.com” for more information and to provide her with your name if you would like to attend the dance. She will include your name on the list that she must give to the Kings Point Front Gate Security Guards so you may get through the Security Gate.
The monthly dances scheduled for the Singles Social Dance Club will be held on June 3 and June 24 from 6:309:30 p.m. in the Florida Room, Atrium Building. Live music for your dancing and listening pleasure provided by Thor Stevens and his saxophone. Members $4, guests $6. BYOB and snacks. Ice, water, cups and napkins provided on each table. Proper attire requested (please no shorts/jeans). The following month the dances will be held on July 1 and July 29. For information call Janet at 813-633-3558.
SCC Line Dancers
The Sun City Line Dancers are a group of men and women who enjoy line dancing to many kinds of music. The dancers meet on Tuesday in the Community Center on South Pebble Beach Blvd. Beginner class starts at 6:30 p.m. and Intermediate class begins at 7:30 p.m. The dancers also meet on Wednesday in the New Dance Studio on North Pebble Beach from 2 - 4 p.m. All residents of Sun City Center, Kings Point, and Freedom Plaza are welcome to join us in air conditioned comfort. It’s good exercise and a lot of fun.
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Oldies But Goodies Dance Club
The Oldies but Goodies Dance Club will be enjoying the music of Flashback on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. The cost is free for members and $6 per person for guests. No advance ticket needed pay at the door. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for members who have booked to attend the pre-dance supper party and 6:30 p.m. for guests. Flashback, a 6-piece dance band will be playing jazz standards and favorite dance music from the 50’s through the 70’s. They 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 and Renaissance as well as Sun City Center are always welcome. Any questions contact Club President Joanne at 813728-1147 or email jjlatenite@aol.com. You may also check out our website: sccoldiesbutgoodiesdanceclub.com or join us on Facebook facebook.com/ OldiesButGoodiesDanceClub.
All That Jazzmatazz
Jazzmatazz is a dance group formed in Sun City Center in 2001 with the objective to provide members with programs which promote and encourage the learning of jazz dancing. We’ve come a long way, baby! Along the way, we learned it was also a great way to provide a fun and energetic way to keep fit in mind, body and spirit; a great way to help charitable organizations that benefit local causes; and a great way for senior women to enjoy the friendship and camaraderie of fellow dancers. We are extremely lucky to have to have as our choreographer, Diane Lefrancois. Her imagination and creativity has earned Jazzmatazz their high energy, innovative and entertaining reputation. For the past few years Diane has also choreographed the stage production numbers of the King Point Follies, a show that must not be missed! Jazzmatazz performances have helped many organizations for their various causes and benefits. We have performed for the Women’s Club, the Rotary Club, the Athena House, and the Interfaith Council Food Bank benefit, as well as yearly performances for the Kings Point Follies and the Sun City Center Funfest. Jazzmatazz would like to help your club or organization! If you are interested in a Jazzmatazz performance at your next fundraiser, or need entertainment at your next luncheon or dinner, please contact President Cheri Didday 727-687-3210 or our Sec/Treasurer Carol Slagle, 912667-6752 for more information.
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2018-2019 Friday Entertainment Series Performances Announced By Renee Bray, Entertainment Director The Sun City Center Community Association is pleased to announce the line-up of performances for the 2018-2019 Friday Entertainment Series.
Friday, November 16, 2018 The Diamonds
Moonglow Ballroom Dance Club will feature the Live Music of “Daniel Fugazzotto” from Sarasota at their monthly dance on Thursday June 28 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. in the SCC Community Hall, 1910 South Pebble Beach Blvd., Sun City Center. As a special treat, Daniel and his National Championship Amateur Ballroom Dance partner, Janis Merluzzo, will present an exhibition at intermission. The attire at Moonglow Dances is dressy casual. No shorts or tank tops, please. Members are free, and visitors/ guests pay $5 per person at the door. Singles tables are always available. BYOB and snacks. Club provides ice, water, cups and napkins. Visitors are always welcome. If you think that you can’t ballroom dance, remember that we are not “Dancing with the Stars”. We each do what our bodies allow us to do in time to the music. For more information call 813-6331297 or 813-634-8308 or if you would like to receive Moonglow information by email, contact gail3357@gmail.com.
The Diamonds mix their hits of the 50’s and 60’s with stirring tributes to the classic four-part vocal groups, accented by their talents as instrumentals on saxophone, trumpet, and trombone.
Friday, December 7, 2018 Ron and the Classics
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Friday, January 18, 2019 The Fabulous Hubcaps
Expect not only the “Oldies” from the 50s, 60s and 70s, but even new “Oldies” to awaken the senses. You not only hear the best of the “Classics,” but you see many of your favorite artists dressed in costume, delivering a dynamic show.
Friday, Febuary, 22, 2019 Yesterdayze
A high energy 60's show band with great vocals, re-creating your favorite songs from that magical decade...the era that changed modern music forever! Every tune a Top-40 hit from 1960 to 1969.
Friday, March 22, 2019 Rocky & the Rollers
Doo Wop N’ Rock show is one of the most exciting shows that includes the great sound of Doo Wop and Rock n’ Roll from the 1950s through the 1970s. Season ticket prices will be $80 per person this year for the Friday series. Renewal notices will be sent to current season ticket holders in late-August. Season ticket holders will have until Sept. 7 to renew their seats. SCC CA members will have the option to buy season tickets Oct. 1 – 12 at the Atrium Kiosk, and then season tickets will go on sale to the general public on Oct. 15. The KIOSK hours are M-W-F from 10 to noon. All shows start at 7 p.m. in the SCC Community Hall at 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd., Sun City Center, FL.
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Front Porch Pickers — Live Music
Wednesdays at 2 - 4 p.m. Rollins Theatre, 970 Cherry Hills Drive. Country, bluegrass, traditional and gospel music on acoustic guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, ukulele, dobro and bass fiddle. Free program. Call (813) 633-6739
SCC Community Association Plans Fun June Activities
The SCC Community Association continues its summer concert series on June 8 with the 3-Dom band. The group will perform at the SCC Gazebo on Cherry Hills Drive from 6-7:30 PM. 3-Dom is a full sounding power trio of keyboards, bass and drums; 3 singers and full harmony playing the best music ever from the 60’s & 70’s that everyone knows. Come on your golf cart or enjoy the concert from your lawn chair. Bring your own refreshments and join SCC community members for a fun evening of entertainment. The SCC Community Association will host a pool party at the Community Pool on Saturday June 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. All SCC Community members are invited to attend this fun filled day. DJ Downy of Classic Events Entertainment will be providing music including oldies and line dances. The SCC Café will have hot dogs, hamburgers and ice cream available for purchase in addition to other great food. There will be games including water volleyball, a hula hoop contest, a pie eating contest and corn hole. Put the date on your calendar, as it’s sure to be fun day.
Gals & Guys Productions Presents a “Tribute to Fathers”
The Gals & Guys Productions is proud to present a free concert on June 16 in the Rollins Theater. Showtime is at 2 p.m. with doors opening at 1:40 p.m. We will be paying “Tribute to Fathers” as June is the month to celebrate Father’s Day. Please come spend an hour with us for your listening pleasure. Gals & Guys Productions membership drive at the Atrium ticket kiosk area is held every Thursday, from 1 to 2 p.m. in June and July. The Club is open to all residents of Sun City Center, Kings Point and Freedom Plaza. Kindly bring your valid Association I.D. card to the ticket kiosk to sign up or renew as a club member. The annual membership for 2018 is normally $10 per person, payable by check or cash, which includes two productions for the year. Since the first show, “A Night at the Oscars”, is past, the last show of the season is $5 for the single show. For more information, contact director, Salvina at 813-633-5924 or sccgngprods@aol.com. The club is always looking for volunteers and talent. If you sing, dance, act or play musical instruments, contact our director, Salvina atsccgngprods@ aol.com.
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Fine Arts Gallery Opening & Reception — June 6
The Art Club in Sun City Center’s Fine Arts Gallery & Reception, a themed exhibit, will feature “Paintings Inspired by the Movies.” Movies are visual works of art which transport the moviegoer to places and worlds outside themselves. In this exhibit twenty art club artists will paint or draw a memorable theme from their favorite movie. Visitors’ imaginations will be drawn into the genres of fantasy, suspense, romance, adventure, comedy and the future. Join in the “Guess the Movie Contest” and put your movie knowledge to the test. Mingle with the artists and guests talk about and share your opinions on movie themes. A prize will be awarded to the visitor who correctly identifies the highest number of movies. Be entertained at the Gallery Opening & Reception on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 from 1 – 3 p.m. The event is free and open to members of the community and their guests. Snacks and beverages will be served. The Art Club is located on Cherry Hills Drive in Sun City Center. Visit www.artclubofsuncitycenter.org for more information.
Artist of the Month is Anne Walker
The Art Club in Sun City Center has chosen Anne Walker as Artist of the Month for June/July 2018. Anne started painting in high school at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Upon retirement, she studied seriously with artists in Florida and New Hampshire. Anne blends color, texture and mixed mediums into her abstract compositions. Over time her focus has evolved into telling a story and letting color deliver the message. Anne wants her viewers: “to feel the passion of painting and be moved by it.” Her love for painting spills into her passion for teaching art. She finds joy in awakening her students to the wonderful world of creativity. Anne teaches art at the Art Club in Sun City Center and the Art Center Manatee and has been a guest instructor at the Art Center in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. Last year she was accepted into the International Society of Experimental Art Show on Sanibel Island, Florida. Recently she has exhibited at the PAW Art Pulse Gallery in St. Petersburg. Her artwork is on permanent display at the Snowed Inn of Vermont, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in New Hampshire and in private collections throughout the United States, Mexico and Austria. You can view Anne Walker’s artwork at the SCC Library, the SCC Welcome Center, LaBeautique Style Salon, SCC Samaritan Services, Fiore’s Sunshine Café, Cadence Bank and the Art Club Window.
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LAWN BOWLING • TENNIS • GOLF • SOFTBALL• PICKLEBALL & MORE!
SCC Pickleball Club Says So Long Snowbirds
By Chuck Clendenin The SCC Pickleball Club held a courtside brunch for the annual Snowbird Sendoff as our seasonal members will soon be heading north. The Club provided the more than sixty members in attendance a variety of salads, sandwiches, and sweet treats of all kinds while several members shared their own favorite dishes with the crowd. In between munching goodies, the members kept all five courts busy for hours enjoying their last member’s get together of the season. As background music played rock & roll favorites you could see many players bust into some very creative dance moves while they played pickleball. It was a day filled with good friends enjoying good food while playing the great game of pickleball. Come join us. The Pickleball Club is filled with fun, energetic, and friendly people always welcoming new players. Courts are located in the South Campus Sports Complex behind the Community Hall on South Pebble Beach Blvd.
Sweet Pickles Celebrate
The Sun City Center Pickleball Club has a special group of ladies known as the Sweet Pickles. The group is spearheaded by Roxy Gottsacker. On May 2, the Sweet Pickles got together to celebrate and thank her for all that she’s done to promote this special group. The Sweet Pickles gathered at Bunkers in Sun City Center for drinks, cake and music entertainment provided by Cassandra Furlong.
Athletes Encouraged to Change Gears This Spring
SCC Volleyball Club Adds Photo Banner to Rest Area
Members of the Volleyball Club were surprised with a photo banner of the members at their “Goodbye Snowbirds” potluck dinner. The colorful banner was then hung on the fence in the covered sitting area by the courts.
Archer Club Social Shoot
By Mark Erickson The SCC Archery Club has changed it’s Tuesday night “Social Shoot” to 6:30 p.m. The club’s Tuesday shooting time changes twice a year. An earlier shoot time in the winter and a later shoot time in the in summer. The SCC Archery Club continues to offer free archery lessons to CA Members regardless of what time the “Social Shoot” starts. To receive a lesson, show up at the club’s range located on the South Campus behind the Dog Park on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., or call Jerry Anderson at 330-206-7048 to arrange for your lesson. The club supplies all the equipment (for right and left handed people) needed while you are receiving lessons. If you have a question not related to lessons contact club president, Mark Erickson at 813634-0796.
By Bob Monahan, Sports Reporter and Multisport Athlete With snowbirds leaving and warmer weather arriving now is a good time for athletes to consider trying something new to improve their overall conditioning and reduce potential injuries. All winter I have noticed several of my athlete friends in various sports becoming injured possibly due to overuse issues or lack of conditioning. It was sad to see the number of players who experienced hamstring, shoulder and knee issues. I am suggesting that now is a good time to add a new activity while slightly lowering your time at your favorite sport. Most sports have three physical components besides the actual skill level learned through practice and competition: cardio, strength, and flexibility. Many athletes are missing one of these components and a little self-analysis might help them to be a better overall athlete. For me, a breakthrough occurred when I realized that there was nothing to lose and a lot to gain when I tried line dancing, pickleball, softball, yoga and flexercise. In each activity, there was a fear that I might look awkward at my initial tries. I hoped a level of competence was coming down the road if I only stayed with it. The second obstacle to overcome is the occasional instructor and/or teammate who points out your deficiencies in a non-supportive manner. Just remember no one is proficient when they start. The activities suggested here are for year-rounders, but similar activities can be found back in the home state if snowbirds look at their senior centers, YMCAs, or recreation centers. All of these activities can be found in Sun City Center, Kings Point, and Valencia Lakes in one form or another. Cardio — All fitness centers focus on spinning, rowing machines, and treadmills. Swimming laps in a pool, bike riding, dancing and jogging are also great cardio boosters. In the gym, focus on interval training. This consists of a workout where your heartbeat goes high for two minutes at a time then lowers then increases greatly for two minutes at a time until tired. Strength training — Start with lower weights and learn the proper techniques for a well-rounded program. Compete only against yourself and not what the person next to you is doing. I avoid the weights altogether, and, instead, use the resistance bands starting with the lightest resistance. You can buy these bands at Walmart for about ten dollars and do a home-based program that lasts about ten minutes. Strength is not just weights. Yoga can offer strength by using your own weight. Flexibility — This seems to be the most neglected of the components and probably leads to the most injuries when not part of the exercise program. Yoga, flexercise, and tai chi, are some of my favorite ways to build flexibility. I also have a home-based yoga and sit up program that I do at night while watching TV that lasts about ten minutes. Get yourself a yoga mat and a home CD or attend one of the outstanding yoga groups in the area. Finally, don’t proceed with these ideas unless you have discussed this with your doctor. There are other sports and activities not mentioned here that improve cardio, strength, and flexibility. Here’s to better health. Do remember to eat sensible meals for your amount of activity.
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Bardmoor Pickleball Tournament Winners
Participants from Sun City Center included Lynn Seevers, Deborah Cortese, David Flansburg, Bill Dalton, and Shar Peter.
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Tennis Classic
Janese Dennis (Fishhawk resident) and Debbie Zieg (Sun City Center resident) participated in the 31st Annual Morning Star School Tennis classic which took place from May 4 through May 6 at Carrollwood Country Club in Tampa. Donations from this event are used to benefit elementary and junior high age students with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder and related learning challenges. Over 100 players participated in Women’s Doubles, Men’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles events in this great charity.
Competitive Tennis Club
Womens 3.5 Doubles 55+: Bronze, Deborah Cortese (left) Lynn Seevers (right).
Mens 3.5 Doubles 55+: Bronze, Bill Dalton (left), Dave Flansburg (right).
Mixed 3.5 Doubles 75+, Silver - Shar Peter (2nd from right).
Bill Dalton, Dave Flansburg, Deborah Cortese, Lynn Seevers
Members of the Sun City Center (SCC) Competitive Tennis Club (CTC) have enjoyed competitive tennis throughout Hillsborough County this season. CTC Members are also members of the SCC Tennis Association (TA). This season two teams competed in ALOT (A League of our own Tennis) and five teams competed in the United States Tennis Association (USTA). The SCC South Sports Complex includes 10 well maintained Har Tru courts. Visiting players admire our facilities and have chosen to move here when they have become 55. Our yearly TA membership is incredibly lower than other County tennis venues.
Archery Club Instructors
Husband and wife SCC archery club instructors Jerry and Linda Anderson demonstrated their shooting talent at the club’s archery range. Linda shot 5 out of 5 arrows into the target’s center at 20 yards. Jerry shot his grouping from 40 yards. The archery club has four instructors, Linda & Jerry Anderson, Joe Dube, and Rick Ervine. If you would like to try archery (at no cost), contact club instructor Jerry Anderson at 330-206-7048. For questions not related to instructions contact club president Mark Erickson at 813-6340796. You do need to be a CA Member to receive lessons from the club.
Sun City Center Ringers Horseshoe Association
The Club recently presented a contribution to the Sun City Center Emergency Squad. Various Organizations, clubs, and private individuals are the lifeblood of the Emergency Squad as they generously contribute proceeds from their fundraisers to aid the Emergency Squad. Pictured here are George Banes; Phil Vaske; Marty Gifford, CFO of the Emergency Squad; Joe Epstein; and Mike Wassenberg.
Photo by Nancy Newman
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June 2018
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Bill Sherman Athlete of the Month, Cancer Survivor
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SCC Ringers Horseshoe Assn. Donation to DAV
By Bob Monahan, Sports Reporter
HOLE IN ONE Accomplished by: Trish Ross
Bob Gerdes, DAV; George Banes, Ringers; Jim Schwartz, Commander, DAV; Joe Epstein, Ringers; Phil Vaske, Ringers.
Date: April 21, 2018 Course: Scepter Golf Course Hole: Falcon #8 Yardage: 110 Club: 5 Rescue Witnessed by: Marilyn McAllister, Sandra Parsons, and Karen Tomle.
Summer Senior Basketball Starts Saturday June 9 For All Seniors
By Bob Monahan, Sports Reporter Want to get out of the heat this summer and have a great cardio workout? The Ruskin Recreation Department is offering an inclusive basketball program in its wonderful, air conditioned complex at 901 Southeast 6th Street every Saturday, starting June 9. It is an opportunity to get back into basketball if you haven’t played in many years. The program offers basketball on three levels. Level one is for experienced players who will be playing crosscourt games to eleven with subs and timeouts as needed. Level two will feature pickup games under one hoop. Level three is for seniors who just want to shoot hoops at their leisure. This program is free to all men and women age 50 plus who live in Hillsborough County. Balls and staff are provided. Participants are asked to arrive at 10:15 and can play up to noon. Contact Joy Robinson, Director at 813-672-7881 or Bob Joe Vladyka, SCC Basketball Club VP; Joy Monahan at sccbasketballbob@yahoo. Robinson, Director; and Bob Monahan, Club President. com for more details.
It’s like a cruise ship on land.
It was September a year ago when the Sun City Center Basketball Club advertised that we were recruiting seniors of all ages and abilities to come play basketball at the Ruskin Recreation Center. Bill Sherman responded to that article, eager to play basketball again after a fortyyear absence. We worked on his conditioning and basketball fundamentals. After a few weeks, Bill confided in me that he was blind in one eye from cancer and that same cancer came back thirty-five years later with a vengeance. His doctors gave him nine months to live, and that was two years ago. And here he was playing a demanding game while undergoing monthly chemotherapy for this rare cancer. Bill enjoys the game, always displaying a sense of humor about his condition. The treatments turned his skin and hair very white and Bill had to stay out of the sun, besides constant itching and pain in the joins from the treatment. Bill was born and raised in Lockport, New York where he excelled in sports at DeSales High School playing basketball, football and baseball. After graduation, he enrolled in the Air Force to support his wife and son. That is when at the age of twenty three it was discovered that his eye would have to be removed due to ocular melanoma, an extremely rare form of cancer even more rare in someone his age. Unfortunately for Bill, Air Force regulations would not allow him to continue with just one eye. Bill must have been a terrific Air Force man because when he left the service they rehired him as a civilian to investigate thefts and suicides among other things that needed an outside perspective. Over the years, he became supervisor of the investigative unit working with police and reporting to a colonel in the Air Force. Looking for a place to retire he wanted to locate close to his parents in Bradenton and discovered Sun City Center, where he and his wife Robin rented prior to buying a house. Robin has worked in social services child protection and continues to work in that field today. Bill is enjoying basketball, pickleball, and riding his recumbent bike all over Sun City Center. This past week he received some extremely good news from Moffitt Cancer Center. There are no cancer cells in his body, and no further treatment is required. With this gift of extended life, Bill says that he is hoping to find out what God wants him to do with his life and he will gladly follow that path. Bill is looking forward to being able to go out in the sun pain free, and is ready to enjoy life here in Sun City Center to the fullest.
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Not everyone learns to play bridge from the older generation; some even become “the older generation” without learning to play bridge! The Duplicate Bridge Association of Sun City Center realizes this and has a remedy! Several years ago, a revolutionary teaching program was introduced: Easybridge! Teaching the fundamentals in a relaxed manner with patience and humor, Easybridge! has brought scores of people nationwide into the bridge family. Experience becomes another teacher as “newbies” begin to play in ACBL sanctioned games. The Sun City Center club offers ongoing classes - beyond Easybridge! - for new players who want to improve their game through play and continuing education. Lynn Carroll is an ongoing bridge student who says the five-dollar cost of each class is an absolute bargain. “Come and play bridge,” she encourages, “This is a fun group, Sue Batt is a great teacher and the truth is ... we laugh a lot!” Husband and wife team, Lucille & Mike Hall echo her sentiments, “The class makes bridge nuances understandable.” Upcoming classes are Basic Bidding 2, Basic Bidding 3, and Overcalls. More classes are in the planning stage. Everyone is welcome; you do not need to be an Easybridge! graduate nor do you need to be an absolute beginner to benefit from the curriculum. Two sanctioned games a week are offered for new players, a 0-99 game on Friday morning and a 0-199 game on Thursday afternoon. Additionally, on Thursday mornings from 8:30 to 11, free bridge practice. One or two mentors are always available to answer questions. More information is available on the club’s website: www.sunccbridge.com
KINGSPoint June 2018
The News of Sun City Center
Ukulele Jam Session
Tuesdays, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. in the South Social Room in Kings Point. New players and singers are welcome. For information please call or email Paul “pottstownpaul@ msn.com” phone: 765-277-0606.
Healthy Lifestyles Meetup
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. Kings Point Sun City Center at South Clubhouse. Our optional walking meetups: your choice: walk two or four miles. Some walk faster; some walk slower. Everyone is welcome; Joanie, Suzanne and Caroline will walk with you.
KP Line Dancers
Flamingo is the theme, pink the color to wear at a free social dance with the KP Line Dancers, Wed June 20, 7 p.m. in the Veterans Theater. Open to KP and SCC residents and their guests. Appropriate dance shoes please. BYOB. Call Jan for more info 634-6226.
Singles Mingles of Kings Point Dance
Friday, June 8 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Kings Point Veterans Theater of the north clubhouse. The admission is $5 and BYOB. Come listen to the music of DJ Ken Miller. If you live outside Kings Point, please call Dottie Beyer at 813-812-6972 to add your name to the gate list.
KPAL’s Artist of the Month of June is Harriet Zwaskis
Harriet L. Zwaskis is a self-taught Artist of various mediums. She has painted in oils, acrylics, and watercolors; sketched portraits in charcoal, drawn in colored pencils and ink. Her favorite type of art includes painting semi-nudes, people, animals, and still life in watercolors. Her accomplishments have included a commission to paint over 10 murals in a Middle School that were 20’ x 20’ of various lions and tigers. She was also commissioned to paint a huge wolf mascot graphic in the office of a high school, plus she has taken various commissions over time for murals and has sold oils and watercolors. Her day of glory came when she won Best in Show for her oil painting of a woman in the water, out of over 200 various types of art. In February of 2016, she won People’s Choice for all three paintings she entered in the KPAL Art Show. This was a beautiful moment for her. Taking workshops, classes, life drawing, and belonging to various art leagues have helped her expand her art, and she feels that taking watercolor classes with Diane Simon has escalated her art to a new level.
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Kings Point Quilters
Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. in Fiber Arts Rooms 1 & 2 Kings Point Clubhouse. Work on charity quilts for both veterans and hospitalized children. Work on items to be sold the profits of which help defray the cost of the charity quilt supplies. Personal projects also done at this time. Guest speakers and workshops planned throughout the year. New members always welcome. Unwanted sewing related items gladly accepted. Contact Sandy Nunn, President 813-642-8961.
King’s Point West Lawn Bowling Club (KPWLBC)
By Pat Ryle At King’s Point West Lawn Bowling Club the busy lawn bowling season is behind us as many of our members have returned north. So, summer is a good time to tackle big projects. In April club members stained boards to be used for our summer project. Turf Keepers used those boards to replace the boards around the green. But that was only the beginning of the task. All the lane numbers and other markers needed to be attached to the new boards. Sue Bowers (in the photo), Connie Monson and Don Bowers drilled the holes and hung the markers. Frank Crowley and Lyndell Kidd cut the numbers and markers from sheets of plastic and painted them with the help of Pearl Widder.
Kings Point Fall Bowling League
On Friday, April 20 The Kings Point Fall Bowling League celebrated the end of another successful season in the Veterans Theater. The league is comprised of 18 teams with five members on each team. Men and women are on each team and competition is assured with a full handicap based on a theoretical 210 average. Shown below are the winning teams for the first and second half of the season which runs from September thru April of the following year. First half team winners, The Bowling Stones, shown are Michael Vallant, Helen Vallant, and John Malacos. Not shown are Maureen Neuhaus and Dennis Neuhaus. Members of the second half winning team, KP 4 Plus 1, are Bill Stevens, Doug Bennett, Cath DeMolfetto, Bobby Middleton, and Chico Arcicovich. For information about the new season starting in September call team Secretary John Photinos 813-419-4683.
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June 2018
Before You Sign on the Bottom Line: Avoiding Contractor Fraud
By Diane M. Loeffler We have all seen newspaper and televised reports on people being taken advantage of by contractors. Between March 31 and May 8, three complaints have been brought to Deputy Merry. Let’s take some steps to ensure that contractors don’t take advantage of us. Here are some potential red flags when hiring a contractor: someone who travels door to door, a company that works from an unmarked vehicle, individuals and businesses who use post office boxes and lack a business location, and someone who demands large payments up front. Mer r y s ays t hat cont rac tors frequently overcharge, do substandard workmanship, use shoddy materials, don’t perform the job as requested, don’t complete the job in a timely manner or, sometimes, simply don’t complete the work at all. Have a clear scope of work. Consider your budget and timeline and, if insurance is going to cover the work, the requirements of your insurance company. Contact several companies being sure that you give identical
project specifications to each of them. Get second opinions from an impartial source such as a professional home inspector. Merry has several suggestions. Do not ever deed your property to anyone, not even temporarily. Never, ever pay cash. Pay by check or credit card so you have documentation and legal recourse should you ever need it. Do not give your debit card number to a contractor. Also, be sure to secure your valuables when you are going to have someone in or near your home. Do not let the contractor put a lock box on your door. If a contractor tells you what to say to an insurance company, do not do so. Merry says, “Never pay for the job up front. No reputable contractor will ask for most or all of his payment immediately. Most legitimate contractors only bill after the job is done to your satisfaction. The only purpose of an advance payment is to establish that you are a serious customer so the contractor can work you into his schedule. Never prepay more than $1,000 or ten percent of the job total, whichever is less. Any professional in good standing has suppliers who
will provide him with materials and equipment rentals on credit.” “If a contractor makes a mistake or needs more money from you, do not give it to him. It is his responsibility to fix his error. Your contract should reference this issue. Never pay the balance of the job or sign a completion certificate until all work has been done.” Recently Deputy Merry had work done on his kitchen because of water damage. Since there was more damage than originally discovered, the work was halted for a moment so that the insurance company could take photos. By doing so, the costs were covered by insurance. Merry says, “Make sure that the contractor pulls a permit. If he doesn’t, the county can come back civilly against you. Except for tree trimming and paver work, all work requires a permit.” Consider confirming that your contractor is licensed and in good standing. The state of Florida has a site that is fairly easy to navigate. It is www. myfloridalicense.com. Type in the name of your contractor. Check to make sure that the contractor’s status is “current, active.” If you are having the work done
through a company such as Home Depot or Lowe’s, you should still check their subcontractors through this site. Merry says, “They may have let their licenses expire since signing up with the company.” You can also check contractor licensing reports through web apps. hillsboroughcounty.org/pgm/resources/ onlineservices/permits/. Other ways to check on contractors are by looking at the contractor book located in the lobby of Sun City Center, calling the Consumer Protection Agency, contacting the Better Business Bureau, and asking for references. Be proactive by being prepared, then enjoy your newly repaired or renovated home. Deputy Merry’s June Presentation Topic: Hurricane Planning Tuesday, June 12, 2018, 10 a.m. The Caper Room, Sun City Center Community Association Atrium Tuesday, June 12, 2018, 1 p.m. Ripple Room, Kings Point Community Tuesday, June 19, 2018, 11 a.m. Freedom Auditorium, Freedom Plaza
“It Was Absolutely Unreal” Memories from a D-Day Survivor (Part 2) By Kai Rambow First Wave, D-Day survivor John MacPhee shared his recollections about the invasion: “Next thing I know it’s dawn, and I’m still where I was 24 hours ago. Every time a medic came by he’d say, ‘I’ll see if I can get you a litter [stretcher].’ Then I’d never see the guy again. I’d lost my helmet in the water. At one point, a medic said, ‘I’ve got a helmet I picked up.’ Shelling was still going on, so he gave it to me. Turns out it was a second lieutenant’s. When another medic came along, he assumed I was an officer based on the helmet. He said, ‘Sir, I’ll be right back with a litter.’ Finally, I got a litter. They took me to one of the first field hospitals on the beach with lots of other GIs. A medic, who had no equipment, said, ‘I’ll stay with you to keep you company.’ Suddenly an artillery barrage started. A shell went off literally at our feet. All I had covering me was a wet blanket. I used my right arm and pulled the blanket over myself thinking it would protect me. The shrapnel came right through the blanket, hit my glasses and blew them to smithereens. I thought I’d lost my sight. The medic beside me was trying to convince me I had my eyes. He took my fingers and placed them on my eyes. I still didn’t believe him. The first ones off the beach were the walking wounded. Eventually they took the litter cases. I was finally put on an amphibious duck. We went from one ship to another. The driver would holler up, ‘I have six/seven litter cases here. Can you take them on board?’ No one had room. We finally ended up on the command ship about ten miles out. They lashed us into to stretchers, they gave the sign to haul us up. I couldn’t see, but I could hear. Two of the three lines broke and I was hanging upside down head first. I was halfway up and they were trying to decide what to do. Eventually they got me up on the main deck. I received an operation on board as best they could. I was out for 48 hours. Eventually, I ended up in England at an American hospital there, where I got my first real operation. When I woke up the bed was at an angle for traction. I had a big piece of plaster cast on my left arm, so I knew the arm was screwed up.
other than physically. In those days, they didn’t even call it PTSD. You never really lose it. I’ve been in the VA many times. Part of the treatments have been
for psychological reasons. I’m better than I was 30, 40, 50 years ago.” We thank John MacPhee for both his service and willingness to share with us.
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I was in the hospital for several months. There were hundreds of GIs and they had no beds for them. They didn’t know what to do with them. I can never say enough good about those Army nurses. They were angels. They had so many GIs that were wounded and relatively few nurses. A lot of the GIs were giving them a bad time. I never heard one of them lose their temper. They just fluffed it right off. That’s when I started moving from one hospital to another hospital, receiving no more treatment other than what I just explained. Finally, they put us on a train and we ended up in the Glasgow, Scotland area where there was an Army hospital.” A doctor realized MacPhee needed to be here for further operations. The doctor gave him a choice of traveling by ship or airplane. MacPhee chose the flight. A storm delayed the flight in Iceland for 24 hours, but eventually the GIs landed in Long Island. “They would assess each GI as to what his problems were, where he lived, and the nearest hospital that specialized in the treatment needed. Mine was strictly neurosurgical. I ended up in a hospital close to home. “I was operated on right away. They told me they couldn’t guarantee me anything regarding my arm. At that point, it was completely paralyzed. After five months. I received an honorable discharge.” MacPhee recovered well enough to live a productive life. He married in 1946 and today has several greatgrandchildren. “I was very fortunate to come out alive and as well as I did. I feel very fortunate that I’m still here. You go through a lot of these things and you don’t realize how it has affected you
By Diane M. Loeffler Travel consultant, Glenna Tanner, loves to travel. Recently, Tanner shared some tips on how to travel safely. Some of her advice applied to all travel: Disinfect remote controls. Take the time to let family and friends know that you have arrived safely. Bring a night light and / or fully familiarize yourself with the layout of a room before turning out the lights. Don’t post on FB or Instagram until you return from your trip. Avoid using public WiFi. Keep your valuables in your carryon. Tanner says, “Luggage should be properly tagged and identifiable by adding colorful yard or rope on the handle.” Measure your luggage and check with the airline to make sure your carry-on will fit in the compartment of your airplane. Tanner says “Notify your credit card company that you are traveling. Only take one credit card and be aware that some credit card companies charge a fee when used in another country. Notify your bank if you have a debit card that you will be out of the country. If your bank has an issue with your card, they will try to contact you. If the bank does not hear from you after two or three tries, they will stop your debit card.” You are safer if you don’t act like a tourist. Pickpockets are more likely to see you as a potential victim if you are carrying around a map or looking at a map on your phone. Tanner says, “Try to blend in. A t-shirt or baseball cap can identify you as a tourist. Secure your valuables by tucking your wallet in your breast pocket or carrying a cross body bag.” “Watched for ‘staged mishaps’ such as bumping into you or spilling a drink. These ploys are meant to
distract you. Use the hotel room safe. Before you answer your hotel door, check with the front desk to verify who is at your door. Keep your room key with you at all times, but don’t display it.’ Are you going on a road trip? If so, Tanner says, “Make sure your vehicle maintenance is up to date. Park in well-lit areas near building entrances and walkways. If you are bumped by another car, think before you get out. You can always call 911 if you feel uncomfortable.” If you are going to drive a rental car, Tanner says, “Be sure to learn how to operate all the equipment before leaving the lot. My friend did not, and it took forever to figure out how to open the trunk.” There are safety concerns as well. In the midst of a sudden downpour, you don’t want to be hunting for the windshield wiper control. Traveling by air? Tanner suggests that we read the TSA resource, “Know Before You Go.” If you visit tsa.gov you can access this resource and can apply for an $85 five year TSA Pre-check Pass as well. Tanner says, “Bring along a letter from your doctor about your medical condition such as diabetes. Take a photo of your luggage and its content in case it is lost. Be sure to keep your passport with you and not in your luggage.” She also suggests making physical copies of your passport, drivers license, birth certificate, credit cards and important phone numbers. Give one copy to family or friends and keep one in your carryon, purse or wallet. Check your passport. You should renew if you have six months until it expires. If you would like to be able to drive overseas, you will need an International Driving Permit. Be sure to check with the country’s embassy to find out their requirements.
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Be Part of the Solution: Help Fight Crime
By Diane M. Loeffler CA and Kings Point Members, help protect the members of our communities from consumer fraud. Seniors Against Crime needs your help to keep us all safe. Seniors VS. Crime is housed in an office between the weavers and the Palm Room. This program is sponsored by The Office of the Attorney General. Their goal is to educate the public about consumer fraud and to help those who are victims of consumer fraud. You can volunteer to help two hours or more each week just for the summer or for an indefinite period of time. Among the possible ways you can help is by assisting with record keeping, answering the phone, managing the office, or working with seniors who have complaints. Some of these volunteer positions require little or no training. Others may involve a training period or working alongside another person. Senior Sleuths is one of the volunteer options that entails some training. If you think you might want to help out in any way, please call 813 634-8666, go online at www.seniorsvscrime.com, or stop by the office located in the southwest corner of the building that houses the Rollins Theater. Application forms can be found on the website or at the office. Seniors vs. Crime is a project sponsored by The Office of the Attorney General. The organization’s services to seniors who have been the victims of consumer fraud have helped recover hundreds of thousands of dollars for seniors and small businesses who have been victimized by scams. There is no charge to the consumer. If you have two to four hours a week to help your neighbors and your community, please contact Seniors vs. Crime.
Hurricane Season is Here
By Diane M. Loeffler As those of us who were here as Hurricane Irma approached Florida, we know that it is very important to be prepared well in advance. Once the weather forecasters announced that Irma was heading towards Florida, adrenaline levels were high making it very difficult to think things through. Those of us who stayed will not forget how quickly and completely food and drink items disappeared from the shelves. If you went to local stores to pick up an emergency food kit, there wasn’t one to be found. After disasters, supplies may not be readily available. Sun City Center itself was minimally affected. However, some of the warehouses supplying our stores were in areas that were hit by the storm, so shipments were delayed. Likewise, if ships cannot dock in Tampa’s ports, we may have to wait for fuel and other necessities. Remember, the earliest that FEMA will respond after natural disasters is usually 72 hours after the crisis is over. It may be longer if the disaster has made it difficult to get through due to impassable roads. You need to prepare for a minimum of three days on your own. ‘Go Kits’ A ‘Go Kit’ is composed of items that are all kept together that you can just grab in an emergency, whether you shelter in place or leave the area. Your ‘Go Kits’ should contain over the counter medications, prescriptions, a battery operated flashlight and radio, whistles, extra batteries, bedding (sleeping bag, pillow, blanket), cash, personal hygiene items and other things needed to make you feel comfortable. You should also have important documents in a waterproof container. If you are sheltering in place, you may consider filling food-safe containers with water to save yourself the expense of bottled water. Fill up your bathtubs with water. You won’t want to use that water for drinking, but it will be fine for cleaning yourself and other purposes. Communication Arrange in advance who to communicate with and how you will communicate. Talk to your friends
and family in advance about your decision. Be sure that your friends and family have a variety of ways to reach you. Give them contact information for neighbors and others in case they cannot reach you. If the power is down, the amateur radio clubs in Sun City Center ( www. sccarc.info ) or ( www.kparc.org) can help. Radio operators will have orange signs in a window of their homes with the word EMERGENCY written on them along with a drawing of an old fashioned rotary phone. Those individuals can use their amateur radios to communicate with the radio clubs’ station. The radio stations then get in touch with emergency personnel and the outside world. Preparing Your Home to Be Safe in a Hurricane Sun City C enter is in a nonevacuation zone. Unless you have special medical needs, you cannot go to an emergency shelter. Deputy Merry says, “Have an electrician wire up a generator if you would like to be able to have a generator power up a lot of things.” Merry says to “Remember to keep generators and other alternate power/heat sources outside, at least 20 feet away from windows and doors and protected from moisture. Never try to power the house wiring by plugging a generator into a wall unit.” Me r r y s ay s , “Inve ntor y you r home possessions, copy important documents, secure valuables. If you take photos of your belongings, include photos of the serial numbers. Learn basic First Aid and CPR and how to use a fire extinguisher. It is also a good idea to know how to make a tourniquet and stop bleeding. In Las Vegas [after the mass shooting], so many people saved others by doing these things.” Do it Now The time to prepare for emergencies is now. Write down your plan and share it with friends, family and neighbors. Make sure that you have needed supplies before there is an emergency. As Merry says, “Having a plan reduces fear and anxiety. It helps you and those around you to know that you are prepared, that you have a plan. Disasters are unpredictable. Be ready for them.”
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News of Freedom Plaza
By Peggy Burgess There’s nothing like the spicy tang of chili to spark not only taste buds, but conviviality, as well. That’s the philosophy behind the Chili Cook-off that recently took place at Freedom Plaza. Involving eight Brookdale lifecare communities scattered throughout central Florida, this annual event brings together both residents and associates of those facilities for a day of socializing, entertainment, amicable competition... and savoring the infinite flavors of chili. Freedom Plaza’s involvement in this Chili Cook-off tradition goes back nearly 30 years to the time when Freedom Group, Inc., builder and original owner of several life-care facilities in the Tampa Bay area, was breaking ground for its newest community, Freedom Plaza. Headquartered in the Model Center (now the Plaza Club), the sales team was invited to cook up a batch of chili, give it a name and bring it to Freedom’s Chili Cook-off being held at Freedom Square in Clearwater. Their “Hillbilly Chili” didn’t win, but it did generate lots of fun, and it initiated a tradition which Freedom Plaza still enjoys And “lots of fun” is exactly what the Chili Cook-off is all about. Those eight participating communities (now all owned by Brookdale) take turns serving as host for these annual events, and they go all out to assure that their guests are entertained as well as fully sated with chili, appetizers, desserts and beverages. The Freedom Plaza staff, hosts for this year’s occasion, chose Las Vegas as the theme and planned the day’s program, as well as decorative effects, around it. Guests, some 160 of them, arriving via busses at Freedom Plaza’s door were greeted by four Las Vegas-style “lovelies”
Las Vegas- type lovelies greet guests at Freedom Plaza’s 2018 Annual Chili-Cookoff. (Photo Credit Tomi Reneau)
in glitzy costumes and tall, feathered head-dresses. Escorted into the Atrium the visitors found an impressive array of refreshments and beverages waiting. The live jazz band playing, along with gambling regalia on display, helped to establish the day’s Casino ambiance. Their next destination was the Auditorium where Dining Services personnel from all communities had arrived earlier, bringing their flavorful entrees for the event’s competition. Freedom Plaza residents and guests mingled at the room’s decorative tables to taste and evaluate the various chili recipes while enjoying the Las Vegasstyle entertainment on stage. Included on the playbill were popular Elvis, Marilyn and Liberace impersonators. That Freedom Plaza won the 2018 Chili Cook-off competition this year was “icing on the cake” to its many staff members who had worked very hard to make it so successful.
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Dessert and Games June 14
Creative salads and delicious desserts were enjoyed by the members and guests at the monthly Trinity Women’s Fellowship (TWF) of Trinity Baptist Church. Following the luncheon the 60 attendees were treated to music and missionary moments by Ruth Hewitt. Ruth is the church pianist with an extensive background in music missionary work around the world with both children and adults. Music Missionary guest speaker Ruth The monthly TWF luncheons are free Hewitt, center, is welcomed by Trinity and signup sheets are available near the Women’s Fellowship team leaders Mary Jo church front office. For more information Townsend (left) and Marge Weber (right). about TWF, visit www.trinitybaptistscc.com or call the church office at 813-6344228.
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Do you take over the counter (OTC) medications? If so, do you know which ones you cannot combine with your prescription medications? A pharmacist will be doing a presentation on the safety of OTC meds at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 701 Valley Forge Blvd. in SCC on Thursday, June 21 at 11:30 a.m. You can also bring your meds or a med list including any OTC meds you take and have it reviewed for interactions by a pharmacist. Lunch will be provided. You can register by calling the church at 813-634-1292.
The Council of Catholic Women is continuing their monthly dessert and cards/ games the second Thursday of the month through the summer. The next one will be held on Thursday, June 14 (Flag day so feel free to wear your stars and stripes!). Doors will open at 11:30 in the Conesa Center at Prince of Peace in Sun City Center (across from Kings Point entrance). Cost is $3 for delicious homemade desserts and drink. Bring your friends and enjoy an afternoon of cool fun playing your favorite cards or games. Door and table prizes awarded. Proceeds are used for the many charitable works throughout the year. The Council of Catholic Women is hosting a bingo lunch on Tuesday, July 10, in the Conesa Center at Prince of Peace Catholic Church at 11:30 a.m. All are invited. Enjoy a delicious lunch, drinks, and 10 games of Bingo for $15. Tables of 8 can be reserved by paying in full at time of purchase. Tickets go on sale in the Conesa Center lobby on the following dates and times: Wednesday June 6 (9 to 11 a.m.) Tuesday June 12 (9 to 11 a.m.) Thursday June 14 Desserts / Game Day (11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) Tuesday June 19 (9 to 11 a.m.) Thursday June 21 (9 to 11 a.m.)
Team POP at The Walk for Life
Team POP from Prince of Peace Catholic Church walked and ran for life on Saturday, April 14 at Ben T. Davis Beach in Tampa. Over 200 men women and children participated in the Walk for Life. The event sponsored by Foundations of Life Pregnancy Center raised money to help educate care and provide spiritual emotional practical and financial support for women in need with an unplanned pregnancy. Prince of Peace Catholic Church is located at 702 Valley Forge Blvd in Sun City Center. For more information on our parish community please visit www. popcc.org.
By Jay Sparkman The Sun City Center Social Action Council recently presented Community Church College with a grant for $2,550. The grant will be used to provide for the purchase of classroom instructional equipment and new curriculum support. Presenting the grant check was John Granata, right, treasurer of the SCC Interfaith C ouncil. Representing C ommunity Church C ollege and receiving the grant check was Larry Piechoski. The SCC Interfaith Council uses monies from the sale of donated goods at the Nearly New Shop to provide grants to organizations and college scholarships to graduating seniors of East Bay and Lennard high schools. For more information about the Interfaith Council or the Nearly New Shop go to www. InterfaithCouncilofSunCityCenter.com or call 813-642-9099.
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L to R: Gabriel Pantojas Jr., Maureen Vilcheck, Yaira Pantojas, Yamaira DavilaPantojas, Gabriel Pantojas, Father Joel M. Kovanis and Teresa Vilcheck.
Attention All Singers
The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center, 1210 Del Webb Blvd. West in Sun City Center, is planning a community concert on July 1 featuring the cantata “Of Faith and Freedom” by Joseph Martin. This is a faith-filled patriotic work with broad appeal featuring a number of hymns including “God of Our Fathers”, “Onward Christian Soldiers”, “Once to Every Man and Nation” and “The Navy Hymn”, among others. Jeff Jordan will be conducting the choir and orchestra and Keith Rasmussen will be at the organ. We will be presenting this on July 1 as a free community concert at 3 p.m. Our rehearsals will be on June 7, 14, 21, and 28 at 7 p.m. in our choir room. We will also have a dress rehearsal with orchestra on June 30 at 10 .M that will be a must for all those singing on Sunday morning and/or Sunday afternoon. We welcome as many singers as would like to sing at our Sunday, July 1, morning worship services, but if you are unable to join us then, you are welcome to sing with us for the 3 p.m. community performance only. If you are interested in singing, please email Keith Rasmussen at keith@sccumc.com to reserve your place and music. We would love to have you assist us in making this a wonderful community celebration of our faith and our freedom!
A group of parishioners of Prince of Peace Catholic Church of Sun City Center recently was honored to meet with Bishop Gregory Parkes, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of St. Petersburg. The meeting was arranged by Rev. Timothy Harris, chaplain of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, a ministry at Prince of Peace parish. Members of both the Men’s and Women’s ministries were present. During the meeting Jim Harkins, past president of the AOH, presented Bishop Parkes with a proclamation issued by the Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners, proclaiming March of 2018 as Irish American month in the county. Both Harkins and Rosemary Riley, president of the Ladies AOH, gave a description of the activities and goals of the AOH to the Bishop, including the events and social gatherings used to raise funds in support of LifePath Hospice of Hillsborough County.
L to R: Rich Riley, Rosemary Riley, Bishop Gregory Parkes, Jim Harkins, Chris Harkins, and Father Tim Harris.
SouthShore UCC Women Attend State Conference
The weekend of May 4, 5, and 6, The Florida UCC Women’s conference met in Sebring, Florida. The weekend was full of workshops, games, friendship, good food and the wonderful news that our very own Jo Prater had been named Florida Laywoman of the year. We are so very proud of her. She represents the spirit of our church in such a positive way.
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SouthShore UCC Awards Scholarships
Jo Prater, Moderator and Rev. Tim Shirley attended Awards Night at Lennard High School. Three scholarships were awarded to Fernanda Gonzalez, Vanessa Vallejo, and Timothy Millard. It is such an honor to be able to award scholarships to deserving students.
Redeemer Lutheran Donates to Haven of Hope
Members of Redeemer Lutheran Church recently collected items for Haven of Hope, a local faith-based support program for women inmates recently released from incarceration. Through their programs, they help these women productively assimilate back into society. The picture shows Haven of Hope volunteers, Sharon Whiddon and Rhonda Altman, loading the items into their car.
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Prince of Peace Hosts Interfaith Meeting
By Jay Sparkman Prince of Peace Catholic Church hosted a recent meeting of the Sun City Center Interfaith Social Action Council. The guest speaker was Don Hinderliter of the Mary Petro Fund. The fund helps Sun City Center residents who qualify with obtaining funds for food and medicine. The Mary Petro fund operates out of the South Shore United Community Church. Members of ISAC from Prince of Peace are pictured, from left, Leo Pelzel, James Vodde, Don Hinderliter, guest speaker, Nick Caleca, and Father Augustan. The Interfaith Council uses monies from the sale of donations to the Nearly New Shop in the Sun City Center Plaza to fund college scholarships and provide grants to organizations in the South Shore area. For more information go to www.InterfaithCouncilofSunCityCenter.com or call 813-942-9099.
Beth Israel Hosts SCC Interfaith Council Meeting
L to R: Jo Prater, Rev. Dr. Tim Shirley, Fernanda Gonzalez, Vanessa Vallejo Not Shown Timothy Millard.
Tea Party & Nearly New Fashion Show
Over 120 ladies, mostly attired with hats, gathered recently in the Fellowship Hall of Trinity Baptist Church. The occasion was the Trinity Women’s Fellowship (TWF) annual Tea Party. Each table had a hostess who decorated with their fancy accessories & served tea and party foods. Following the tea, a fashion show with clothing from the local Nearly New Store was modeled.
By Jay Sparkman Beth Israel Congregation hosted a recent meeting of the Sun City Center Interfaith Social Action Council. Neal Murphy of the Lady of Guadalupe Food Pantry was guest speaker at the meeting. Mr. Murphy brought the newest food pantry truck to the meeting for Council members to see for the first time. The refrigerated truck was purchased with an Interfaith Council grant and has allowed the purchase and transport larger amounts of food stuffs by the Food Pantry. Pictured with the truck are Beth Israel Council members Barbara Nova, Erika Beverly, Laura Reuterfors, Lynn Safian, Sandra Hurwitz, and Marty Beverly, with Neal Murphy.
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A donation check for $100 was represented by TWF Program Chair Nancy Williams (right) to Dee Kelly, (center), secretary of the Interfaith Council & Linda Maslyk (left) Vice President. (Photo by Marge Weber)
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