News of Sun City Center May 2022

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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SUN CITY CENTER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

Sun City Center

May 2022

CA SCHEDULE

MAY 2 Board Workshop Rollins Theater - 9 a.m.

Zoom ID: 882 0313 6813 Passcode:083470 11 Board Meeting Rollins Theater – 9 a.m.

Zoom ID: 892 0166 6036 Passcode: 382750 17 Club Leaders Meeting Florida Room – 10 a.m.

Zoom ID: 894 6180 9750 Passcode: 026839 30 Memorial Day Office & Library Closed Facilities Open Agendas for the monthly Board Meetings will be posted on the Official Bulletin Board in the Atrium the Friday before and on the CA website (www. suncitycenter.org – under “Residents” – Upcoming Meeting Agendas). They will also be sent via “What’s New in the CA” email blast.

CA Contact Information

Administration Office 1009 N. Pebble Beach Blvd, SCC Phone: 813.633.3500 Hours – 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., M-F sccboard@suncitycenter.org Website: suncitycenter.org Information Center: 813.633.4670

Sew’n Sews Baby Shower

Carol Aberizk and Jan Ring

By Paula Lickfeldt The Sew’n Sews held a shower for Newborns In Need Central West Florida Chapter. Newborns in Need is organized to provide for the needs of sick or impoverished babies in case of crisis, to give help whenever needed.

The members of Sew’n Sews have been working for months making bibs, hats, blankets, quilts, and burp cloths for Newborns In Need. On March 31, the members of the club had a shower for the babies. The party started with a potluck with lots of great food and then they played games. You can’t have a baby shower without playing a few games.

Along with the items made by the club members, many items were donated including lotion, shampoo, baby soap, diapers, onesies, socks, and crocheted hats and blankets. After playing the games, all of the donations were sorted and prepared for transport. The shower

All of the members at the shower and the donated gifts.

Playing shower games.

was fun for the club members and the donations will be greatly appreciated The Sew’n Sews also donated 65 quilts and $410 to the Quilted Twins Quilt Shop in Dade City. The twin sister of

the owner of the shop is a missionary in Poland. The quilts and the money were sent to her and will be used to help the Ukrainian refugees that are coming to Poland.

SCC Activities Director: Thank you and Welcome

By Diane M. Loeffler The SCCCA offers an enviable entertainment schedule, thanks to the efforts of our Entertainment and Activities Director. Our current Entertainment Director, Renee Bray, is retiring.

We have a new Activities Director, Tiffany Rivers. Rivers says, “I’m very happy to be starting here. As I plan and execute the next season, I will go with the flow a while before making any changes. In 2023, we should be back on schedule with entertainment.

I plan to enhance the entertainment schedule with new ideas and types of entertainment. I am happy to be here, and I plan to stay for a long while.”

The SCCCA was looking for someone with a cheerful, outgoing personality who could learn quickly. When they interviewed Tiffany Rivers, they found a person with all these qualities and more.

Bray says, “Tiffany has a bright, bubbly personality. A bonus is that she has a master’s degree in gerontology and experience as an activities director.

For five years, Rivers was the activities director for Brookdale Senior Living in Clearwater, Florida. She was also the Director of Activities and Life Enrichment for Regency Independent Living.”

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Renee Bray will still live in Sun City Center. She is looking forward to spending more time with her husband and family. She plans to golf more, sing more, travel, and enjoy Sun City

Center and its activities as an association member.

A special “thank you” to Renee Bray for her excellent work as our Entertainment Director. A special “welcome” to Tiffany Rivers. We think you will love it here.

Faye McKeown Exhibits Her Art

Dozens of art lovers attended the April 6 exhibition at the Sun City Center Art Club of 40 paintings by Sun City Center artist Faye McKeown. She has been a member of the Art Club since she and her husband moved to SCC in 2008.

Tiffany Rivers is the new Activity Director for the Community Association.

During her years as Entertainment Director, Renee Bray added some unique programming including comedians.

When Covid-19 kept us from enjoying indoor entertainment, Bray extended the outdoor concert season that year.

She helped with vaccination days, membership meetings, and many other events.

Rivers is originally from Jacksonville, Florida but lives in Ruskin now. She is active in her community and sorority.

She loves to entertain her family and friends in her home. She is out and about in the community. She is familiar with the area entertainment scene.

You will be seeing Tiffany Rivers at the outdoor concerts and other events. In the next few months, she will be taking over more and more of the duties of her position. Starting in June, she will be writing the entertainment column in the

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LRPC Update

We will have the results of our two surveys on the website in the next couple of weeks. Please stop in and check it out!

Veterans Photo Shoot For SCCCA Members

Saturday, May 21, from 10 to 12 noon • Multipurpose Building Photo Lab Photo shoots for the Veterans Wall of Honor Project are available for all Community Association members who served honorably in any branch of the U.S. Military. Please call Carol Donner in the CA office (813633-3500) to register, along with your CA membership number, by noon on Friday, May 20, and you will be assigned a specific time.

Club Facility Use by Non-CA Members

Meadow Beauty anthers look inviting, but it requires buzz pollination to release the pollen.

Trail Blazing

By John Lampkin

“What’s shakin’ on the SCC Nature Trails?” If you ask one of our native bees, the answer might be Pale Meadow Beauty, a stunning wildflower that populates grassy pockets among the pines and saw palmetto.

The vibrant purples and yellows are visually stunning and presumably a strong attractor to pollinators, but it’s all looks and little show because when a bee visits, there is no nectar to be found! And the pollen is released only if the bee knows how to “buzz pollinate” the blooms.

Non-native honeybees don’t know the trick, but our native bumblebees do—they grasp the anthers and vibrate their flight muscles.

A Harvard researcher recorded the average resultant buzz at near the pitch of C# above middle C which is 277 cycles per second. The vibrations shake the flower, and the pollen flies out of a tiny pore at the tip of the anther, ready for mama bumblebee to pack it for a return trip to the nest where it becomes bumblebee baby food. If she stops at another Meadow Beauty, some of the pollen will likely stick to the receptive stigma, the female organ, thus fertilizing the plant.

Some plants are extraordinarily generous with their pollen. For example, in spring our cars turn yellow if we park near an oak tree because oaks primarily rely on the wind to pollinate and only a tiny fraction of the pollen reaches a target stigma. Such pollen has near zero nutritive value. An insect could lick a thousand bumpers and hoods and still starve to death! However, the pollen of plants like our Meadow Beauty is comparatively nutrient-rich and represents a considerable investment of the plant’s resources. It makes perfect sense that they have evolved the trick of bestowing access to only those pollinators that know the “buzz” and stand a good chance of fertilizing that stunning Meadow Beauty next door.

Come see what else is shakin’ on the SCC Nature Trails! The trailhead is located opposite North Lake on Del Webb West between Vincennes and Seton Hall.

John Lampkin leads walks on the first Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m., or by appointment.

MONDAY MOVIES at the Rollins Theater

All Sun City Center Community Association members and their guests who present current ID cards are welcome​. Since capacity is limited to 145 attendees per the Hillsborough County Fire Code, people showing a Kings Point badge may attend on a space available basis.

May 23 at 1 p.m. Only one movie this month

Marry Me • 1 Hour, 52 minutes

A betrayed pop star, slated to marry her pop star fiancé on stage, instead marries a stranger from the audience, a high school math teacher. Against the odds, their sham relationship develops into something real, but can their love survive the limelight?

Starring: Jennifer Lopez, Owen Wilson, Maluma, John Bradley, Sarah Silverman Genre: Romance, Comedy Rating: PG-13 for some suggestive material and language

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 Diane M. Loeffler On March 30 at 9 a.m. an open forum was held for all CA members to get their input on having guests participate in CA events. Guest and KP policies have dominated discussions at the Club Leaders meetings for at least a year. Club leaders also had the opportunity to give their input in an online survey.

Using this data along with feedback the Board has received directly from members via email, texts, phone calls, and in person meetings, an agenda was formed for this meeting. This meeting was intended to generate ideas regarding guest participation, not ongoing participation by KP members.

One proposed definition for guests was house guests and visiting family members with a $2 daily Guest Card. Should individual clubs decide who and when others can participate or should there be a Community Association policy?

A common theme was one size does not fit all. One proposal was a special activity card with the cost to be determined. Dividing clubs into categories was also proposed. The idea of reciprocity (with no fee charged for either locale) was also discussed. The discussion will continue. If you have ideas, please share them with your club leader and our Board of Directors.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

CLUB/ORGANIZATION

AMOUNT APPLIED TO

Dog Owners Group $2,000 Annual maintenance of the dog park Duplicate Bridge Club $2,000 Operation Fund Monday Movies $65 Offset license fees Softball Club $2,500 Annual maintenance of the softball field Tennis Association $10,000 Annual maintenance of the tennis courts Community Foundation of Tampa Bay - Grant from the $16,156 SCCCA Library Durward & Janet Siville Fund

Newcomers

List prepared from CA staff data. Report corrections, additions to CA at 633-3500. 3/15 thru 4/18, 2022 Local Adress 624 Allegheny Drive 685 Allegheny Drive 803 Bluewater Drive 807 Bluewater Drive 2003 Captiva Court 505 Chipper Drive 1628 Costa Street 1528 Council Drive 1529 Council Drive 1572 Council Drive 265 Courtyards Blvd., Apt. 204 2011 Del Webb Blvd., E. 1123 El Rancho Drive 1813 El Rancho Drive 1820 El Rancho Drive 1113 Emerald Dunes Drive 1114 Emerald Dunes Drive 1125 Emerald Dunes Drive 1417 Emerald Dunes Drive 2335 Emerald Lake Drive 2413 Emerald Lake Dr., Apt. 209 2427 Emerald Lake Dr., Apt. 203 1724 Flamingto Lane 1202 Fordham Drive 629 Fort Duquesna Drive 647 Fort Duquesna Drive 662 Fort Duquesna Drive 832 Fox Hills Drive 1930 Grand Cypress Lane 1405 Hacienda Drive 1503 Heron Drive 1301 Lambdeth Court 303 Linger Lane 507 Lively Drive 2207 Myrtle Vista Court 1914 New Bedford Drive 715 Ojai Avenue 1841 Pacific Dunes Drive 403 Pebble Beach Blvd., S. 2208 Preservvation Green Court 2222 Preservation Green Court 824 Regal Manor Way 1048 Regal Manor Way 709 Torrey Pines Avenue 1906 Wolf Laurel Drive

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May 2022

President’s Report

By Bob Sullivan, CA President Club Link came to our March Community meeting and explained that they will be closing the Sandpiper Golf Course and possibly building 500 or more homes on the properties they own inside our community. They will come to the community for a second meeting at the end of May. You will receive an E-blast as to date and time. They last advised that they were looking to bring more updated information and have a builder representative at that meeting.

Many of our residents feel that we have control over the closing of the Sandpiper Golf Course. This is their business and not something that we can control. Club Link stated that they will keep the Sandpiper open during the time needed to repair and update the Renaissance Golf Course and the Kings Point course. It was stated that it could take nine months or more for this to be completed. The Board is in contact with our corporate attorney and looking to have many questions answered as to what we can and can’t demand as to our original community design and agreement documents: If homes are built, are they required to have the new residents be part of our community, is an entrance to our internal roadway’s mandatory? Do they need to adhere to the 55 and over age requirement?

Do we have any control of what types of housing are placed and where they are placed in our community? When we receive further information, we will update the community.

At the April 13 Board Meeting, a motion was made that CA Dance Club members may purchase from the CA a dance card for $50 per person for a Kings Point resident to participate at a dance club’s event at the club’s discretion for the following clubs: Do You Wanna Dance, Let’s Dance Ballroom Dance, Moonglow Dance, and Sun City Center Dance. Cards are available for purchase by the Club member in the CA office only with a maximum of two cards per member. Card is only good for the year purchased in.

Four other guest-use motions were considered at this meeting. See Diane Loeffler’s Board Meeting Recap article on this page of The News of Sun City Center for more information.

At this time the board is divided in its thoughts of outsiders using the facilities.

More discussion will ensure and shed more light on this in future meetings.

Feel free to let the Board know your wishes of opening up this community to outsiders or keeping it to dues paying members only. Feel free to give me your comments at “bsullivan@suncitycenter. org”.

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Board Meeting Recap: Committees, Clubs, Facility Use

By Diane M. Loeffler The April Board Meeting had a very full agenda. Before the start of the meeting, Eloise Schwartz, a Volunteer Steering Committee Leader for the Hearing Loss Association of America and a Hearing Loss Support Specialist spoke. She said the community association campuses have eleven locations with hearing loops. For more information, contact her at “eloise6376@gmail.com”. You can also call or text her at 414-807-4373.

Community Association Secretary Ron Matelski acknowledged club donations toward maintenance and a Community Foundation of Tampa donation of $16,136 to the Sun City Center Library.

President Bob Sullivan says a law firm is looking at various aspects of ClubLink’s proposed land donation and change of zoning. He has been in touch with ClubLink COO John Finlayson.

Corporate Treasurer Dave Birkett reports 53 homes were transferred (sold) in January, 45 in February, 51 in March and 42 between April 1 and 12.

He thanked the CA Membership saying “95% of residents pay their dues on time.”

Community Manager Lyn Reitz spoke about community events and reminded residents to stay out of areas with orange cones and safety tape. These areas pose safety hazards and may be protecting fresh concrete and new paint. Shuffleboard courts are being resurfaced. Parking lots are being sealed and striped. Other projects will be addressed in the coming months.

Deputy Jeff Merry says he has been asked about speed bumps. However, only HOA’s and POA’s can request those. Sun Towers had some thefts. The perpetrator is currently in jail. Merry says, “There has been a huge uptick in romance scams.” He also says a resident lost $60,000 after clicking on a pop up ad. A discussion of the golf cart path followed.

Director Eric Porr, Chairman of the Long Range Planning Committee

(LRPC), says 1,858 residents completed the first LRPC survey; 1,176 surveys have been recorded for the second survey. As of April 13, a few paper copies of the survey still needed to be tabulated.

Members of the LRPC committee have been touring south campus, the Rollins Theater, and campus trails. The LRPC Landscaping Subcommittee has been prioritizing landscape ideas. The LRPC is continuing to put information on the “suncitycenter.org website”. You can find the Long Range Planning Committee on the pulldown menu under Residents.

History Society steering committee member Bob Lochte says the objectives of the History Society are “to compile records and photographs of the greater Sun City Center area, to maintain an archive of historical records, and to publish reference books and other publications documenting the history of the region for research and enjoyment of current and future residents and others.”

The History Society is located in the Information Center at 901 North Pebble Beach Boulevard. There are over 20,000 scanned and stored digital documents.

So far more than 300 Copies of “Sixty Years in Sun City Center, Florida” have been sold. More are available for $25.

Director Matelski is working on setting up computer access in the library so residents can access the History Society digital records.

Director Ron Clark introduced five motions for policy updates. The Board approved the first one. CA Dance Club members may purchase from the CA up to two dance cards for $50 per person for a KP member to participate in dance club’s events. This applies to the

Important Announcement For SCCCA Members Only

If you want to be sure not to miss any important announcements, sign up for the “What’s New with the CA” news blast via email. Two Ways to Sign up: Speak to the receptionist at the SCCCA office (1009 N. Pebble Beach Blvd.) or send an email to “sccboard@suncitycenter.org”. Include your name, address, CA badge number, email address, and the subject line: “PLEASE ADD ME TO CA NEWS BLAST”.

Tidbits from the Vault • Water Attractions

By Cathy Meyerhoff Sun City Center History Society The concept of a retirement community was a new one for Florida in 1961.

However, the idea of traveling to Florida to enjoy tropical climate and sandy beaches had existed long before the 1960s. Del Webb capitalized on the desire of retirees to enjoy Florida’s warm temperatures when he developed Sun City in southern Hillsborough County. Many activities were to be made available to new residents including golf, lawn bowling, shuffleboard, and more. Activities involving water were prominent in the first advertisements for the new community.

Available on the main campus was a swimming pool. An ad boasted that the “Riviera-size swimming pool has its own sunning terrace and bathhouse and is uniquely designed with 3-to-5foot depths all around and a special 9-ft. diving extension.” A hand-out to attendees at the Grand Opening further elaborated on the pool. “Encircled by its own palm-shaded terrace, it provides bathhouse and dressing room facilities and a basket room. Colorful chairs, tables, chaise lounges, and umbrellas invite poolside relaxation. Socially designed to provide enjoyment for both the adept and timid swimmer, this pool is heated for fall and winter–making it a popular facility year ‘round.”

Early Sun City also made a private beach available to residents. The Grand Opening brochure stated that “Just 6.5 miles away, a beautiful stretch of

four dance clubs currently active in the SCCCA. The cards would be for specific individuals. They cannot be shared. The fee is to be paid annually. There will be no pro-rating. If lost, the individual can get a replacement card for $10. The second motion, pro-rating, failed.

The third motion was, “Guests who are either house guests or visiting relatives of the CA member, may participate in a club activity at the discretion of the club with the purchase of a guest pass following the guest pass policy.” This motion passed unanimously. Note: the restriction of 30 passes per year remains in effect.

The fourth motion was tabled so board members may research it further. That motion reads, “Without prior Board approval, Outdoor Sports Clubs may host non-CA sports teams to participate with no guest fee in sports events on CA facilities provided the CA Club participates on a reciprocal basis with no fee at the visitor’s facilities.”

The fifth motion was unanimously approved. It reads, “Each Affiliated Club may have up to two fundraising activities per calendar year by providing prior notice to the CLD. Additional fundraising activities require the approval of the CLD. CA Director Gary Bratt has been working with the county to repair our roads. He says, “It is an uphill battle.” He reminds us, “All of the Commissioners are up for re-election. As proposed, their plans are not going to work for us.”

The Board Meeting ended at 10:15 a.m. At that time, member participation began. To see the full meeting including member comments, go to “www. suncitycenter.org”.

in Del Webb’s Sun City

white sand beach is reserved for Sun Citians between a blue lagoon and the waters of Tampa Bay.” This Bahia Beach location did not prove to be as popular as expected and eventually closed.

What we now know as Swan Lake was advertised as a fishing lake in the opening day promotional material. It was publicized as “A full 15 acres in size it has its own island and fishing pier and is reserved for residents’ enjoyment.” The pier, located in the area now occupied by the arts and crafts building, also featured a small beach popular for sunbathing.

In addition, the brochure informed prospective buyers of the community’s exclusive marina. “Just a few minutes from your doorstep in Sun City is the Boating and Fishing Marina built on the banks of the Little Manatee River right on the property and reserved for residents’ use. Unfortunately, the Corps of Engineers refused to create access to Tampa Bay and the marina closed.

In the 60 years since Sun City Center began there have been many changes.

Besides the outdoor pool there are

now indoor facilities for lap swimming and walking. Hot tubs and saunas attract residents as well. In addition, the highway system, much improved since 1961, allows easy access to many Gulf coast beaches. Warm weather and tropical waters continue to attract new residents just as they did 60 years ago.

Nan Ryan Takes First at Fair

Nan Ryan has been quilting since 2007 when she moved to SCC. Her mother lived with her and they took a quilting class at Calvary Lutheran Church where they made charity quilts. In this year’s Florida State Fair, Nan entered eight projects and won a first place ribbon with all but one. The child’s quilted coat will be auctioned at “A Quilters Journey” Quilt Show on October 14 and 15.

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CLUBS The News of Sun City Center

May 2022

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.

Multi-Cultural Heritage Cookout

May 13, from 11 to 4 The Multi-Cultural Heritage Committee will be having a cookout in the Horseshoe Pavilion on North Pebble Beach Drive. This event is free to members of the MCHC, and nonmembers pay only $5. Please join us.

Lost Personal Items?

Did you know the SCC Security Patrol maintains a lost and found in addition to patrolling the streets of Sun City Center? Found items are often brought to their office at 1225 N. Pebble Beach Blvd. All lost items are logged and retained for 90 days. If an item is not claimed in the 90-day period, it will be given to the finder or disposed of. The Office is opened daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Metaphysical Society Presentations

Wednesdays, from 10 to noon Atrium Building Heritage Room Meetings open to Society members and SCCCA residents joining the Club.

SCCCA ID is required. Free admission, with a love offering requested. Info: Patty at 813-263-4232. Zoom access available, contact “metaphysicalsociety@gmail.com” before 5 p.m. on Tuesday for the link.

May 4 • Rev. Holli Cantrell, CHT will present “Know Myself? – How do I do that!”

May 11 • Ed Howe will present “A Course in Miracles & Its Application the Practical Life.”

May 18 • Jeremy E. McDonald, will present “Path of the Heart.”

May 25 • Reverend Kimberley Herrel will present “Balancing of the Seven Chakras.”

Organ and Keyboard Club New Schedule

The Organ and Keyboard Club has changed their schedule in their monthly teaching. We will have teachers come in to teach us songs three times per week, with the fourth week being a class on TV using YouTube and playing the songs that we have learned for each other.

Our club meets every Thursday in the Armstrong Room, for a group lesson. No reservation needed and no instrument to bring. We are taught on one of four organs that we own. Class is from 10 to 11 a.m. Come early to chit chat. Cost is $3 per class, K.P. welcome with a gold card. Info: “sccokc.org.”

Bunka Club

Monday to Thursday from 9 to noon Arts and Craft Building on Cherry Hills This club is all about the Japanese Art of Silk Embroidery. If you like to embroider this is your club. We stitch with needles about the size of a pen, using 4, 3, 2, and 1 ply threads. The stitching is done on a cloth canvas of various sizes with a printed image to follow with different stitches and it is all done with no knots! Beginners are welcome.

Computer Club News

Monthly Meeting: Wednesday May 11 at 7 p.m. John Kennedy from the APCUG Speakers Bureau will introduce us to Linux.

Linux is a free Operating System that meets most people’s everyday computing needs.

Computer Club Classes The Computer Club Lab is open from 12:30 to 4:30, every day except Sunday.

Sign up for classes can be done online. More info: Pauline Baker, “paulinebaker864@ gmail.com” or www.scccomputerclub.org.

Android Google Apps for Keeping in Touch • Friday, May 6, from 10 to noon Introduction to File Explorer • Monday, May 9, from 9 to noon iPad/iPhone for Seniors • Thursday, May 12, from 9 to noon Introduction to Excel • Saturday, May 14, from 9 to noon Intro to Computers • (Four sessions) May 11, 17, 24, and 31, from 10 to noon Backup! Backup! • Thursday, May 19, from 9 to noon Buying a Computer • Monday, May 23, from 9 – 11 a.m.

Five Veterans Five Patriotic Quilts

Ed Mooney, Glenn Surkont, Jim Otis, John Westervelt, and Tony Galfo were recently recognized for their honorable military service in the U.S. and overseas.

After a brief history of their military experience was summarized at the ceremony, each of the veterans was presented a beautiful, patriotic quilt made by members of the Sun City Center Sew’n Sews Club. More information about nominating a veteran to receive a quilt can be obtained by calling 813-505-9503 or emailing “scc. sew.n.sews@gmail.com”. Membership is open to SCC Community Association members and Kings Point Gold Cards holders.

Free Pizza Party For New England Club Members

Wednesday, May 4, doors open at 5 p.m.

Pizza buffet, salad, water, and dessert served. BYOB. Door prizes! Festive fun.

Reservations: email Bob Sanchez at “suncitywriter@gmail.com”. Info: “sccnec.org.”

Elegant Garden Club Donations

The Elegant Garden Club of SCC made donations to the Alzheimer’s Association, Samaritan Services, Enterprising Latinas, and Southeastern Guide dogs. Paula Lickfeldt, president of the Elegant Garden Club, presented donation checks to John Mayoka of Samaritan Services and Connie Frison of Alzheimer’s Association.

Quilters Unite for Ukraine

As part of a drive to show love and encouragement to Ukrainian refugees, members of the SCC Sew’n Sews Club donated a trunk load of quilts. The fabric store, “Quilted Twins,” in Dade City, Florida, is coordinating this effort with a family member who lives in Warsaw, Poland and works with refugees from the Ukraine. Among the 65 quilts that Sew’n Sews Club members donated, are several that were made by Hazel Rogers (late Mother of Irene Rogers). Irene said that she knew her Mother would have been especially happy to donate quilts because her mother had sewn clothes and uniforms for the war effort during WWII. The next Ukrainian refugee-related project for Sew ‘n Sews Club members is to cut blue and yellow fabric into squares that will be sent to quilters in Germany. Club info: 813-505-9503, “scc.sew.n.sews@gmail.com” or visit the club studio in the Arts & Crafts Building on Cherry Hills.

Grand Masters of the SCC Photo Club

The SCC Photo Club recognizes excellence in photography through judged competitions. Scores can range from 1-15 on any print or image. A score of 15 equals a perfect photo score; it is a rare award.

The scores are compiled and averaged each year to determine an individual’s level. In this way, a person has their work compared to others at a similar skill level.

A person who has received 10 or more scores of 15 on all of their entries rises to the level of Grand Master.

Photo Club members Christina Brittain Three club members reached that (not pictured), Ann Jacques, and Harold prestigious level in 2022: Christina Sisken recently achieved the rank of Grand Brittain (2022), Ann Jacques (2022), and Master.

Harold Sisken (2022). They join eight other club members who achieved Grand Master status in previous years: Rolf Sulzberger (2017), Jackie Hanson (2017), Carol Feldhauser (2018), Bobbie Ray (2018), Gayle Fischer (2019), Robert Miller (2019), Jack Migliore (2019), and Pat Jones (2019).

Drama characters (first row) Rosalyn Isch, Sherrie Asay and (second row) Mary Lou Graden, Lynn Clayton, Jerry Isch, Paul Asay, Niles Graden, and member winner, Becky Ballance.

South Lake Association Murder Mystery

At a recent monthly South Lake Association gathering, the social event after eating was a Murder Mystery presentation. This fun drama, enjoyed by all in the Florida Room, was presented by South Lake actors. At the conclusion of the drama, those at the tables wrote down on a slip of paper who they thought the super sleuth was.

Those guest names with the correct drama character name had a draw for the winner. Becky Ballance won the draw. The South Lake couple responsible for this exciting fun evening were Director Claire & Stage Hand George Mutti.

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St. Andrew Art & Craft Fair

By Bob Sanchez Hundreds of people attended the annual art and craft fair on April 2 at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church. Organizer Nancy Metcalf said that there were 37 vendors with 53 tables, with a wide range of beautiful items created by artists and craftspeople from the area. Quilts, paintings, ceramics, baked goods, model cars, and woodworking were just some of the many kinds of offerings available.

Nancy said that fairs have been held every year since 2017, except for 2020. She credits Carol Slagle for running the kitchen, Mary Sallemi for the bake sale, Dean Metcalf for the car display, and the Model Railroad Club’s Bob Myers for the trains. Many people made the event possible, Nancy said in an email. “I couldn’t have done it without all the help & cooperation from the members of the church helping in one aspect or another. St. Andrew Presbyterian Church fairs just keep getting bigger and bigger.”

Living Memorial Day Everyday

"Doc," one of only two flying B-29s, pulls off the runway at Sun’n Fun. Volunteers describe this elaborate restoration as a living museum.

By Kai Rambow The announcer clearly stated the B-29 was there “to honor and remember those who sacrificed so much for our freedom.” At this year’s Sun’n Fun event, “Doc” , one of only two flying B-29s, visited for a few days. The B-29 is probably best known as the aircraft that dropped the atomic bombs on Japan during WW2.

While veterans walk up and touch the aircraft, others get

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a chance to experience the aircraft the way countless young men did in WW2 and the Korean War. The restoration of this special airplane was almost as involved as the original construction.

Tony Mazzolini, had a fixation with the B-29. He discovered some were being used as target practice in the desert. He found one in pretty good condition and tried to buy it. He was told no. Then he was told he could have the plane, if he found a B-25 in good enough condition for static display. It took 15 years just to acquire the aircraft.

What followed were 700 volunteers putting in 450,000 hours to restore “Doc” to flying condition. One of the volunteers, Connie Palacioz,

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Boy Scouts Assist in Adopt a Pond Planting

Boy Scout Troop 610, Riverview. L to R: Ben Spain, Sam Herzberg, Jack Spain, Connor Hobbs, Assistant Scoutmaster Christopher Hobbs, and Tyler Hobbs. Not pictured: J.P. Dennis.

By Bob and Linda Monahan We waited three years for the 800 plants to arrive from the free Hillsborough County Adopt a Pond grant. The main culprit for the delay was Covid-19 and county staffing.

Boy Scout Troop 610 of Riverview was looking for service projects for their older scouts, mostly Eagle or Life ranked participants.

With a little bit of training on the spot, they waded into Sunset Lake located between upper North Pebble Beach Blvd and West View. Residents of that area provided assistance in the form of shovels, wading boots and golf cart transportation of the plants. One senior acted as a gator watcher, so all felt safe. The plants were followed by a lunch for all participants including scouts and senior

volunteers.

Hillsborough County should be thanked for supplying the plants and a diagram of where to plant them. The County Public Works Department who oversees the Adopt a Pond program sent out representatives who reviewed our specific needs and recommended to us to plant swamp rose mallow (rose colored flowers), pickerel weed (blue flowers), and duck potato (white flowers). All plants growing together will be spectacular in color and texture. These plants cannot grow in water deeper than two feet, so they cannot take over the pond, but in our case, will cover an unsightly cement wall and give a more natural appearance.

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Getting Out There

By E. Adam Porter Editor, News of SCC & South County I was leaning over my desk, furiously tap-tapping away at my keyboard, when my wife appeared in the doorway with a question: “Where do you want to go for your birthday?”

Not “what do you want?” but “where do you want to go?”

She knows me well. I love to get out and explore more than just about anything.

Her question stumped me, though. I hadn’t really given it any thought, and the “big day” was only a couple weeks away.

Not a lot of time to plan. But that’s okay. Years of working as a travel writer taught me how to choose a destination fast and pack even faster. It would have to be a day trip, though. Two at most. I don’t mind driving, but if we go more than four hours, I like a day of no windshield time in between to make the juice worth the squeeze. We didn’t have three days, though. MidMay excursions make for tight timelines. My bride is preparing to guide her students through the last couple weeks of school, and my boys have emotionally shifted over to summertime and require daily course corrections to help them finish strong.

So… where would we go and what would we do? As I sat contemplating that question, a thousand-and-one previously visited and loved destinations breezed through my mind. I silently sorted them into two piles: “kids” or “no kids.” And then I felt my mind wandering to places we had been, either recreationally or vocationally, over the years.

There are so many worthwhile destinations around Florida that don’t appear in the travel magazines or the lists of “mustgo” spots in the Sunshine State.

When was the last time we tubed down the Rainbow River or peered through the floor of a glass-bottom boat? Dodged the monkeys swinging over the Silver or picnicked in the Ocala National Forest? Maybe a trip down to the Glades to show my boys modern-day dinosaurs in their native habitat… or over to Belle Glade, where the gators lounge by the score in the sugar farm runoff canals.

Maybe leave the kiddos with Gramma, head down to Fort Myers, where we could hop on the big catamaran and be in the Keys for an early dinner and see the sunset from the Southernmost Point. Or take a road trip to the Upper Keys, find that dive bar with the dollars on the ceiling. We could head north, drive up to Cedar Key, grab lunch on Dock Street then swing by Bonish Studio to peruse their signature collection of oddities and enjoy top shelf libations. Watch the sunset from the bar at Lowkey Hideaway, the cruise home on the back roads in the morning.

As of this writing, I still haven’t decided. Maybe a day trip somewhere fun, a road trip to a hidden clearing way out in the woods, or a sunset cruise on my buddy’s sailboat. Plenty of options are still on the table, and we may not decide until the morning of the adventure.

Most folks don’t get out and explore very often. That’s understandable. We have stuff happening: routines, budgets, responsibilities, disabilities… all sorts of reasons that keep us close to home. A long time ago, I decided to leave all that on the doorstep as I crossed the threshold and headed out the door.

Tolkien once wrote, “It’s a dangerous business, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your

Living continued from page 1. went to work on the production line at Boeing’s Wichita plant at age 17. She put some of the original rivets into “Doc.” Decades later she helped restore the plane. Today, at age 97, she’s an inspiration to many.

As they approached full restoration, the B-29 “Doc” volunteers learned much from the Commemorative Air Force’s flying B-29 named “Fifi.” Flying and maintaining these historic airplanes is a huge undertaking.

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The plants will also provide a fish cover and increase oxygen to the pond reducing the need for costly, unwanted herbicide spraying. The majority of the pond residents approved the plantings. Those who did not want the plants were skipped per their wishes.

At the same time as the grant was accepted the residents participated in the Public

They can’t order parts of the internet; they frequently have to build their own.

Operations are complex as well. For every flight hour there are two to three hours of maintenance. It’s expensive to fly: B-29s burn 450 gallons an hour and it costs on average eight to ten thousand dollars an hour to operate. If you’d like to learn more and/or see some videos of “Doc” visit: “www. b29doc.com”.

feet, there’s no knowing where you might be swept off to.” Bilbo was cautioning his nephew to keep his wits about him, while also egging him out on the road to adventure. Because not knowing what distractions and discoveries may be waiting is the best part. Will we find abandoned forts, idyllic wonder, cool handcrafted curio, pristine beaches with not another person in sight, or lonely candy shops just off the highway in the frog capital of Louisiana? Who knows? But something’s out there waiting to be discovered all over again.

Mark Twain offered another benefit of getting out there: “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness...

Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one’s

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Works Mosquito Management Program. Bags of free minuscule mosquito fish were picked up at a county location by the volunteer residents. We are happy to say our mosquito problem is at an all-time low.

For more information about Adopt a Pond plantings and/or Mosquito control call 813-6355400 or HCFLGov.net and click on the appropriate link.

lifetime.”

A charitable view of our fellow humans is certainly something our society could use more of these days. Reading Sam’s take on the ills of the world “back when” and his prescription for travel as the antidote, it’s easy to decide that, the more things change, the more they stay the same. And maybe that’s true. I don’t know about other folks, but what I know for certain is that travel works for me. I’m a better, happier, and more understanding person because I’ve gone and seen. “Happier and more understanding” is a great mindset to be when you’re about to begin another trip around the sun.

So, where will I begin my elliptical cruise through the solar system this year? Haven’t decided yet… Though I’m already excited, and I’m open to suggestions.

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Pelican Players Community Theater

Thursday, May 19, doors open at 6 p.m.

Kings Point North Clubhouse Veterans Theater Pelican Players is pleased to offer free readers theater performances once again. It is our way to thank the community for their support through the years. All are welcome. We are presenting “The Aldrich Family” directed by Jeanne Naish and “The Life of Riley” directed by Shirley Walker. Enter the Visitors Gate and tell them you are coming to a play. BYO snacks, drinks, and cups. Info: www. pelicanplayersscc.org.

AAUW Meeting: Women’s Suffrage History

May 14, at 9:30 a.m.

Zillah Green will be the featured speaker. She has made Women’s Suffrage a specialty, and she loves to share due to her life-long interest in the subject. This is a fitting topic for the last meeting of the year for an organization that raises money to help mature women get scholarships to attend the local HCC Ruskin campus. Monies are also raised to help send local middle-school aged girls to attend a summer STEM camp developed by the Florida State AAUW every summer.

Reservations required. Call Margi Castiglia 813-633-8253 by May 11. Admission is $5 at the door. Info or membership questions, call Susan Nasrani at 570-401-5346.

Ohio Club Kentucky Derby Party

Saturday, May 7, doors open at 5:30 p.m.

SCC Community Hall Join the Ohio Club to watch the Kentucky Derby on the big screen.

Enjoy pizza, beautiful hats, costumes, and prizes. Snap a selfie in the photo booth. BYOB. The club will provide mint julep mix, water, and ice. All guests are invited to wear their favorite Derby hat or costume and join in the pre-race parade. Place a $2 wager on your favorite to win, place, or show. Tickets: $14 for members, $17 for guests. Reservations: Send to Beverly Matthews at 1406 Emerald Dunes, or placed in the Ohio drop box on the porch. Checks made to The Ohio Club. Info: Jim Rottman at 813-205-6949.

Security Patrol Volunteer of The Month

Congratulations to our Volunteer of the Month, John Eramo, who logged nearly 100 hours, between working on ways to improve the Patrol as our Board President, as the Captain of Team 28, and as Assistant Chief of training for our new members. Thanks for all you do, John!

Memorial Day Ceremony

Monday, May 30, at 10 a.m.

Kings Point North Clubhouse Veterans Theater 1900 Club House Drive Sun City Center will again observe our traditional Memorial Day Ceremony on May 30. Doors open at 9 a.m. Public welcome. All guests requesting reserved seating should be seated not later than 9:45 a.m. This ceremony is sponsored by the combined military veterans’ organizations of Sun City Center and is supported by the joint efforts of many participating community service organizations.

Our guest speaker will be Colonel DJ Reyes, United States Army (retired), who served his country for over 33 years. Colonel Reyes commanded or served in primary staff positions in special operations, military intelligence, infantry, airborne, air assault, Joint/ Interagency, and Multinational organizations.

The focus of this Memorial Day ceremony is to honor all former or present community military veterans who have died in the past year.

To date there are 106 such veterans to be recognized and honored by the Roll Call of Departed Comrades held concurrently with our Living Flag Tribute. A musical interlude and tribute to the military services will be provided by the Trinity Baptist Church Choir of Sun City Center, directed by Rev. Bob Walker, a US Air Force Veteran.

Colors will be posted by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard. The Procession will be accompanied by ceremonial drummer Mr. Danny Chevez. Mr. Jason Marchand, Bagpiper, will play “Amazing Grace” immediately after “TAPS” and “Bell Honors”.

Our Grand Marshall, LTC Benny Blackshire, US Army (Ret), Vietnam Veteran, accompanied by members of the Ruskin Boy Scout Troops 661, will be placing a wreath at the flagpole outside the auditorium immediately after the ceremony. More info: Paul Wheat at 813-3917309 or “pawheatjr@aol.com”.

This 1969 Mustang Mach I owned by Mike Morrison of Riverview is the Roamin’ Oldies Car Club April cruiser of the month.

High School Dream Car is Cruiser of the Month

A superbly restored and updated 1969 Mustang Mach I owned by Mike Morrison of Riverview is the Roamin’ Oldies Car Club cruiser of the month.

“This was my high school dream car, and now I finally have it,” he told fellow enthusiasts. It’s powered by a 351 cubic-inch Ford V8 engine coupled to a three-speed manual transmission, and finished in a striking Acapulco Blue paint scheme. Updates include air conditioning, Magnum 500 wheels, special steering wheel and column, and a custom sound system with under-seat, door and rear speakers.

The Roamin’ Oldies host a cruise-in from 1 to 4 p.m. the first Sunday of every month, with a rain date the following Sunday, at the Mira Bay Village Shopping Center on US-41 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.

For information, call Frank at 856-373-8497.

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DAR Meeting

Wednesday, May 18, at 12:30 p.m.

SCC Atrium Florida Room The Colonel George Mercer Brooke Chapter members and guests will enjoy light refreshments and a program including a Memorial Service led by Chaplain Mary McIntyre. This will be followed with the installation of new officers for the 2022-2023 year. All members, SCC and Kings Point residents, and anyone interested in joining the DAR are invited. Any questions, please contact Carol Acosta, Regent, at “carol.r.acota@gmail.com”.

Cat Lovers Club Guest Speaker

Tuesday, May 17, from 10 to noon Trinity Baptist Church, 702 Del Webb W. Presentation by Lisa Novorska, Volunteer Manager, Humane Society of Tampa Bay. She will be discussing “Humane Education & Community Involvement.” Lisa will give a brief overview of Humane Society’s programs that are available to the community. She will also discuss what to do if you find hurt or stray animals and provide information on how to keep your pet safe. Please bring a donation of cat food. Info: email “info@CatLoversClub.org” or call 813-4423014.

South Bay Genealogy Society Meeting

Tuesday, May 17, from noon to 2 p.m.

UMC Life Enrichment Center, 1210 W Del Webb Blvd.

Round table discussion kicks off at 10:30 a.m. Luncheon starts at noon, followed by the guest speaker at 1 p.m. Scheduled speaker is Amy Lay. She will present “Fold 3: Command and Conquer.” It can be very frustrating using Fold 3, which gives us valuable online military records. Amy will walk us through the basics and then give us additional information, tips, and shortcuts. Reservations, call Dianna Loudermilk at 864-607-1330. Cost: $15. Checks payable to SBGS, and mail it to SBGS, P.O. Box 5202, Sun City Center, FL 33571.

Deadline for reservation is May 5.

Can You Help Our Lady’s Pantry?

“We need volunteers outside on Saturday to help load food into the cars for people in need,” says Tom Bullaro. Bullaro, who is director of the Pantry, explains that the average age of Pantry volunteers outside is 75. They just can’t do the heavy lifting they once did for hours on end, he says. When so few are working on any given day, too, the overall effort becomes cumulative. It’s more than they can manage. “We desperately need more helpers outside,” Bullaro says, “The help of teens, 16 and over, would be terrific. If you can lend a hand, please come on Saturday between 6:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. And thanks so much.”

SouthShore Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon

Wednesday, May 11, from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m.

UMC Life Enrichment Center, 1210 W Del Webb Blvd.

SouthShore Christian Women’s Connection, a division of Stonecroft Ministries, is hosting their LAST monthly luncheon program for the season. Special Feature will be Jan Allen from Pat’s Apiaries. Jan will share the importance of bees, raising bees and the benefits of honey. Guest Speaker is Penny Zee, is an accomplished author who will have you laughing.

Reservations required. Email “sscwcflorida@gmail.com” or call Amy at 317-414-9062. Cost is $19. Checks payable to STONECROFT MINISTRIES, mail to: Nancy Decker, 5203 Admiral Pointe Drive, Apollo Beach, FL 33573 by May 6.

Feline Folks Sponsoring the Sound of Music

May 5 and May 6 Kings Point Veterans Theater Enjoy Rodgers and Hammerstein’s well-loved musical, “The Sound of Music,” presented by the Rise Family Theatre. Tickets: $10, available at the Kings Point Veterans Theatre 813-387-3447. All welcome. Cat food donations collected at entrance, not required.

Kings Point Italian Club Party

Wednesday, May 11, doors open at 4:30 p.m.

Kings Point North Clubhouse Veterans Theater The KP Italian Club invites you to our Pink Flamingo Fandango!

Music by Spirit Entertainment. Buffet provided by Banquet Masters.

Coffee, tea, soda provided. BYOB. Cost: $25 members, $28 guests.

Tickets on sale May 3 and 4 from 9 to noon in the North Clubhouse lobby. Checks payable to Kings Point Italian Club. Must purchase tickets on those dates to attend. Info: May Fleming 813-419-4790 or “www.kpitalianclub.com”.

CAHT Tip Your Hat Tea

Sunday, May 22, from 2 to 4 p.m.

Atrium Florida Room, 1009 N Pebble Beach We tip our hats to all the successful and resilient teens and women we support. Tickets: $35. To purchase, send check to CAHT, PO Box 5491, Sun City Center, FL 33571 or register online at “sccblueheart. org” then click on Tip Your Hat Tea. The Campaign Against Human Trafficking (CAHT) is an 11-year 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

Your support will help fund our safe sheltering program, victim services, educational awareness and prevention activities to schools and the community. Info: 847-524-9215.

GFWC Woman’s Club May General Meeting

Thursday, May 19, at 11 a.m.

SCC Community Hall We will be welcoming Kathleen Hudson, GFWC Florida District 8 Director. She will be handling the installation of the Club Board of Directors for 2022-2024. The charity we are supporting in May is C.A.R.E. Animal Shelter in Ruskin. We will be collecting items from their wish list: a few are gift cards and monetary donations, cat and dog toys, cat and dog treats, bleach, alcohol, peroxide and dish soap. For a complete list visit “www.careshelter.org”.

Members attending should make reservations by 11 a.m. on Monday, May 16. Email “suncitywomansclub@gmail.com” if you plan to attend and eat lunch ($16 catered buffet, paid at checkin). New members from SCC and nearby communities welcome.

Applications for membership available at “sccwomansclub.org”.

Info: Rosita Rodriguez-Barton “rrbwomansclub@gmail.com” or 703.973.0563.

KPAL Artist of the Month

Robert (Bob) Burns is the Kings Point Art League Artist of the Month. Bob loves to paint scenes with water. While he has no formal training in art, he has attended a few art classes on different subjects. However, most of his work has been done on his own, learning from his mistakes and successes as he goes along. Bob’s favorite medium is oils, but he is currently attending watercolor classes with Diane Simon. He feels that learning to work with different mediums gives a new perspective on all aspects of artwork – color, lighting, subjects, etc. It also offers an enhanced respect and appreciation for the works of others.

The main reason Bob enjoys painting is to escape the pressures of life, if for just a little while, and (as Bob Ross used to say) getting to “create your own little world” on canvas.

South Shore SAR Awarded

District Governor, Deborah Williams; father, Zelvis Applin; Aleah; and mother, Nakia. Not pictured: Jim Wilmouth SCC Club President

​​Rotary High School Speech Contest District Winner

Each year Rotary Clubs all over the United States hold a highschool student speech contest, which starts at the local level, where the winner continues on to higher contest levels. This year’s topic was “Serve To Change Lives”. The Sun City Center Rotary Club is proud to announce that our local winner this year, Aleah Applin, moved on to win at both the Group level and at the District contest. Rotary’s District 6890 covers the entire Tampa Bay area, as well as Hillsborough county. In winning at District level, Aleah, a student at Lennard High School, received a prize of $1,000. The SCC Rotary Club meets each Tuesday for lunch at Freedom Fairways (membership – call Connie at 813-957-6482).

Andrea Beverly, Supervisor of Career, Technical, and Adult Education, Hillsborough County Public Schools presented a plaque to SAR Southshore Chapter past-President William Bolin at an awards ceremony at Freedom High School on March 31. The plaque recognized the SAR Chapter’s continuing support of Hillsborough County JROTC programs.

The local Sons of the American Revolution chapter provides JROTC cadet corps with bronze ROTC award medals, recognition certificates, and scholarship funds for the top cadets at 10 area high-schools. Info: www.sssar.org.

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News of Freedom Plaza

By Peggy Burgess On April 4, the Freedom Plaza Auditorium was filled to overflowing with people anticipating a classic gospel music concert—and they got it, in full measure. It was furnished by one of the nation’s top-ranked gospel quartets, the Dixie Echoes. Established 50 years ago, and with an ongoing parade of talented artists, the group continues to appear at prestigious venues, amass music awards and produce hit recordings.

Freedom Plaza prides itself on presenting a wide range of live musical experiences to its residents. Pop and jazz ensembles, folk music, and trips to The Florida Orchestra’s Coffee Concerts. The occasional C&W presentation on the Freedom Plaza stage perfectly rounds out an eclectic musical menu.

However, Gospel music-especially as performed by such

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The Dixie Echoes were a hit at Freedom Plaza.

a professional group as the Dixie Echoes-- ties many separate elements together seamlessly to whet nearly every musical appetite in some way.

This was proven by the enthusiastic applause and standing ovation elicited by the Dixie Echoes.

Bouncing Back Ping Pong Style

Heartland Club Pizza Party

By Paula Lickfeldt The Heartland Club made up of people from Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska and Minnesota, had a pizza party at the Kings Point Veterans Theater on March 29.

Eighty-seven people were present at the party. The pizza was provided by St. Pizza, and the entertainment was comedian Juanita Lolita.

The Heartland Club encompasses seven states because there were no clubs to represent the states of “Middle America,” and there are a lot of people in SCC from those

states. John Wohlrab is currently the president of the club.

Residents of SCC and Freedom Plaza, however, do not have to be from one of those states to belong to the club. Anyone who wants to have a good time is welcome to attend the meetings and parties. The club meets three times a year: in November, January, and March.

Dues for belonging to the club are $5 and are collected at the January meeting and party.

For more information about the Heartland Club, contact John at “jbwohlrab@gmail.com”.

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Valerie Rolph practicing her table tennis skills at a local club.

By Kai Rambow “Being disabled, I felt life wasn’t worth living. I’m surprised I’m still living. I needed to do something with my life. I had no reason to live,” shared Valerie Rolph.

Diagnosed as also suffering from severe PTSD, Rolph noted, “This has been a life saver for me. Sports has been the best medicine.”

Rolph, a fairly new resident to our community, is training to qualify for the next Paralympics.

Several years ago, Rolph was injured while serving in the military. She’s not really mobile and has taken years to rebuild her life.

Tamara Pasquel at the VA was helping Rolph with her physical therapy.

One day Rolph mentioned she “loved playing ping pong as a kid.” Pasquel connected her with a nonprofit out of Apollo Beach. They immediately called the USATT to have Rolph’s playing ability classified.

Being classified is not as easy as it sounds. “I went to Costa Rica to be classified because you have to be classified nationally

and internationally. Went to the Pan American games and got classified.”

Then, “I came home and found out I had breast cancer. My life was put on hold for a year. After all my treatments I went to the US Open and won my first gold medal. Then a bronze in Costa Rica. My dream is to go to the 2024 Paralympics.”

Rolph has been playing for about four years with a year off for foot surgery and cancer treatment. The coach for the Para-national team lives in Clearwater.

Twice a week Rolph travels to Clearwater to train. She also participates in VA Archery, Mah Jongg, and shuffleboard.

Rolph is classified as female, class four, wheelchair. “One is most disabled, and five is least disabled. At the Paralympics you compete in your class. If you’re in a wheelchair you have to play off the end of the table, you can’t hit it off to the side.

Rolph asks able bodied partners to help her practice by playing with these rules.

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

Live Music at Bunkers

HD Mix Band (formerly Harold Davis Blues Band) will be playing blues, country, and classic rock music outside behind Bunker’s Grille, 1702 South Pebble Beach, on Friday, April 22, from 4 p.m. to dark. Featured will be Don Becker on lead guitar, Tony Morgera on bass, Russell Pawlawski on drums, and Harold Davis on harmonica.

Bring a folding chair and enjoy.

New Line Dance Class

Fridays from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m.

Mike and Lee, new residents of SCC, will be offering a new line dance class in the Atrium Dance Studio next to the Walking Pool.

Expand your skills. Learn some classic dances. Class is free to SCC Line Dance Club members. SCCCA residents, Freedom Plaza residents, and KP Gold Card holders may attend the first class for free. After, guests may join the Club for $22 per year or pay $2 per class. See you on the dance floor!

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West Coast Swing & Country Dance Club

Free dance classes for couples who are SCCCA members, Freedom Plaza residents, or KP Gold Card holders. Atrium Dance Studio 1. Info: Cindy Rohr at 630-235-1277.

Beginner West Coast Swing Fridays, May 6, 13, and 20, at 6 p.m.

Intermediate West Coast Swing Fridays, May 6, 13, and 20, at 7 p.m.

Intermediate Nightclub Two Sundays, May 1, 8, 15, and 22, at 6 p.m.

Ballroom and Latin Dance Lessons

May 2, 9, 16, 23 4 p.m. Intermediate Silver Foxtrot 5 p.m. Intermediate 2 Cha-cha 6 p.m. Intermediate I Swing 7 p.m. Beginning Slow Dance Cost: $30 for the four-week month or $8 per lesson. And don’t miss the social dance: Monday, May 30, from 6 to 8:30, at St. John the Divine Parish Hall, 1015 East Del Webb Blvd. Info: Bernice DuBro at “dancewithbernice@gmail.com”, 813-634-3205, or 813-482-6784.

All invited to attend.

Do You Wanna Dance Club

Saturday, May 21; doors open at 6:30, dance from 7 to 10 SCC Community Hall, 1910 South Pebble Beach Blvd.

“Classix” will provide live dance music. They play classic, southern, country, dance, and pop music. There will be a 50/50 raffle, so bring your cash and hopefully you will win big. Club membership and dance attendance is open to SCCCA members, Freedom Plaza members with Access card, and Kings Point active Gold Card members. Membership dues are $40 per person. You must present your valid SCC CA ID card, Kings Point card, or Freedom Plaza Access Card for any purchase and access to the dance.

Dance tickets are $5 per person for members, and $10 per person for SCC resident nonmembers. Both memberships and tickets may be purchased Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at the kiosk in the Atrium from 10 to noon. Tickets can also be purchased at the door the night of the dance. BYOB and snacks. Cups, ice, and napkins provided. Info: Ann Savage at “icdocean@bellsouth.net” or 813938-4094.

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Thursday, May 26 from 7 to 9 p.m.

Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd.

Bryan Ashley is back with his saxophone, keyboard, and vocals to get us dancing. Moonglow members are free; SCCCA members or KP Gold Card holders tickets are $6. Pay at the door. Attire is smart casual. BYOB and snacks. Ice, water, and cups available. Info: 813633-1297 or “gail3357@gmail.com”.

SCC Line Dancers Classes

Tuesdays at SCC Community Hall Beginners at 6:30 p.m.

Beyond Beginners at 7:30 p.m.

Class is also held on Friday at 2:15 p.m. at the Atrium Dance Studio next to the walking pool. Introductory class is free. Additional classes are $2. Annual membership is $22.

Come Dance With Us

May 10, from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Kings Point North Clubhouse Veterans Theater Music by LB & Chloe. Dance the waltz, foxtrot, rumba, cha-cha, swing, rock, and more. Cost is $5 at the door. BYOB. Ice provided.

Doors open at 6. All are welcome. Anyone coming from outside SCC or KP call ahead to list your name at the gate. Possible additional $2.50 charge. Info: Ken at 513-582-8449.

Senior Social Dance

May 3 and 17, doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dancing 6 to 9 St. John Divine, 1015 Del Webb Blvd. E. Featuring LB & Chloe on May 3 and Kevin Brooks on May 17.

Open to SCC and Kings Point residents and their guests; limited to a maximum of 72 attendees. Cost $6. Reservation only. No tickets at the door. BYOB, ice, setups, and snacks. Info and reservations: Judy Furman, 425-214-3996 or “judyannfurman@gmail.com”.

By Renee Bray, SCCCA Entertainment Director If you haven’t met her yet, you will soon.

Tiffany Rivers is our new Activities Director and will be taking over for me following a training period and the completion of the planning and scheduling for next years’ season. Tiffany comes to us from Brookdale Senior Living in Clearwater. She is full of energy and excited to be working for our community, and I am Renee Bray certain she will be a great asset.

Tiffany and I are in the process of scheduling the 2022-2023 entertainment series shows. The good news is that a Series ticket will be available this year, meaning you can buy all five tickets to either the Sunday shows or Friday dances at one time, for one price. We are also going back to full capacity seating. We will get back to the norm for the upcoming season. Additionally, I am happy to announce that the SCCCA Board of Directors has approved the elimination of the $2 fee for Kings Point members.

This applies to entertainment tickets only.

Don’t forget about the summer outdoor bandstand concerts.

These concerts, for SCCCA members and their guests (with guest passes), are held monthly during the week at 6 p.m.

Bring a lawn chair or come in your golf cart for an evening of live entertainment and a food truck for refreshments. For a complete lineup of the concert dates, visit our website for the schedule (www.suncitycenter.org), and see the posters at the Atrium “Ticket Talk”.

Lastly, I would like to thank the members of this community for the fond memories I take with me as I enter retirement.

You made my job fun – you made me feel appreciated. You supported me through all the ups and downs of the past 4-plus years. I will always remember your smiling faces and the fun we had together. Thank you!

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What to Do Before, During, and After an Emergency

By Diane M. Loeffler During the two Emergency Preparedness Seminars on March 7, Emergency Squad Chief Mike Bardell opened with a comment we all should heed, “It is not a matter of ‘if’ but ‘when’” a hurricane will travel through our area. “Right now is a great time to make a plan. First, make one decision: stay or go. If you plan to go, leave early. You don’t want to be caught in a highway traffic jam.”

Bardell says we should factor in our tolerance for living without air conditioning, internet, and electricity for up to a week if we decide to stay. He says we should think about our health and our health needs. We should also think about our nerves. “A hurricane sounds like a freight train going over your head.”

Sixteen speakers, each representing a different organization, spoke during the morning session. Two Kings Point representatives also spoke at the morning session. After the speakers each presented their main points for three minutes, they were available for one-onone questions and answers.

Before the Hurricane Make sure your neighbors and family know well in advance what your plans will be if a hurricane ever arrives. They should be aware if you will leave the area, stay in your home, or go to a shelter. Whichever you plan to do, you will need to prepare a kit in advance.

Be sure your loved ones know not to call the KP Federation or the SCCCA offices to check on you. Likewise, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Department will be too busy to do so. A HAM (amateur) radio operator can help. (More information in the ‘After’ section). Note: The SCC Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) has a great handout, Evacuation Strategies.

FEMA recommends you have a seven-day supply of everything you need before riding out a storm. Having moved to Mississippi a few months after Hurricane Katrina, I would say seven days is a conservative estimate should the hurricane reach Category 5.

The Florida Department of Health has information on what to have on hand before an emergency. At the seminar, everyone had an opportunity to take a “Ready Kit” booklet.

This booklet is also available on GooglePlay: Ready Kit FLORIDA. If you plan to stay in the area, but not in your own home, watch the news to know which shelters will be open. If you need to be in a special shelter due to medical issues, there is paperwork you need to complete and have approved well in advance. The time to do this is now. Likewise, if you have pets, they can be taken to specific shelters only.

You should have a kit of any supplies you need along with all supplies (including cages, food, leashes, paperwork, etc.) your pet needs. Pets are kept in a separate area of shelters, but you will still need to walk them,

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Organizer Chief Mike Bardell and some of the presenters gather before the Emergency Preparedness Seminar.

feed them, etc. Keep in mind, shelters fill up quickly so arrive early. If you are in a shelter, you will be in very cramped quarters.

A day or two before scheduled landfall of a hurricane, services such as out-of-town trips from Samaritan Services and Meals on Wheels delivery will cease.

Meals on Wheels will resume its services after the hospital is able to continue preparing them.

Security Patrol Chief Tim Broad says, “Prepare, prepare, prepare. Piss-poor planning produces poor performance.

Prepare for worst case scenarios.” The Security Patrol prepares by finding secure garages for their vehicles or taking them out of the area.

Emergency Squad Chief Mike Bardell says it takes six months to replace an ambulance. In the event of a hurricane, they will keep two at the building, one at the Pebble Beach Training Center and one in Valrico.

During the Hurricane Keep in mind, no one can come to help you once the sustained winds reach 35 miles per hour. It is unsafe for cars and ambulances to operate in heavy winds. You and the drivers would be at great risk.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Department offices near I-75 are in a flood zone. Therefore, they set up their command center in the Community Association’s Fitness Center and Amateur Radio Station (located in the SCC CA maintenance building) during hurricanes. SouthBay Hospital (now called HCA Florida South Shore Hospital) will have a military-level emergency response. The hospital will be locked down. You can still go there for treatment. However, please note that the hospital is not an emergency shelter.

SUN Radio (96.3FM) will stay on the air as long as they can.

Broadcaster / reporter Vern Hendricks says the station is connected to the emergency system. It is connected to the national weather system office in Ruskin.

The HAM radio station (located on North Campus in the Maintenance Building) is connected to battery power.

Rich Sochon says, “The station can operate without electricity for a long, long time. We practice operating on battery and generator power every week. One hundred and fifty HAMs monitor broadcasts.” You may wish to fill out Health and Wellness forms with the station ahead of time.

After the Hurricane After the hurricane passes, the Hillsborough County Sheriff Office will break up into two teams. One team will clear roads, the other will be assigned to the most pressing priorities.

If your phones don’t operate, look for an orange poster with a drawing of a black phone on it.

A person in that home is a HAM radio operator who is willing and able to get messages out if other means of communication aren’t operating.

The Emergency Squad maintains radio contact between groups. They are associated with FIRST NET. Once all communication is down, they have to bring it up within 12 hours.

Assume all downed power lines are energized. If you can’t tell if there are downed lines under the water, assume there are some and that they can kill you.

At all times, hurricane or not, report power outages by texting TECO at 27079 and adding the message OUT. For downed power lines call 813-233-0800 or 1-800-223-0800. You can go on TECO.com for outage information.

You may need to contact restoration specialists after a storm. There are several in the greater Tampa area.

The restoration specialists recommend you take photos or a video before a hurricane hits. These will prove to be of

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A Few Important Reminders If you don’t have hurricane windows, be sure your hurricane shutters and window protection coverings are accessible. Check to make sure you have all their parts, and that they are in good working condition. If something could become a projectile, bring it indoors.

Don’t forget all of your important paperwork such as insurance information. If you leave, take it with you. If you stay, put it in a secure place where it won’t get wet or damaged. One person suggested a closed and sealed dishwasher as a possibility.

The time to prepare for a hurricane is before the weather forecaster starts pointing out “the cone of uncertainty.”

Attend as many preparedness seminars as you can. Each one will add to your ability to prepare for an emergency. Emergency Squad Chief Mike Bardell plans to coordinate seminars again next March. I plan to attend a “Preparedness Seminar this Month?” in my phone’s calendar for March 2023.

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Military News Veterans Memorial Engraved Brick Orders

Have you admired the beautiful Veterans Memorial in front of Community Hall on S. Pebble Beach Blvd.? Have you walked around inside the memorial, to fully appreciate all of its components that honor veterans from all branches of service? If so, you have no doubt seen the many commemorative clay bricks that make up the floor of the memorial.

Visitors of the memorial have purchased these bricks to honor relatives or friends who have served in the military. The income from brick purchases provides the financial means for the memorial’s creator, the Sun City Center Charitable Foundation (“SCCCF”), to clean and maintain the memorial, periodically purchase new flags, and keep the landscaping looking nice.

What better way to honor a beloved veteran than to purchase a commemorative brick in his or her honor? If you’ve wondered how to purchase a brick for a loved one, you may now pick up an order form on the memorial site grounds. If you’re unable to get to the memorial site you can also call the SCCCF President, Walt Cawein, at 813-340-0533, or email him “walt.cawein@gmail.com”, to get the details.

Attention All Military Veterans

The next meeting of the American Legion Post 246 will be held on Friday, May 27, at 9:30 a.m. in Room 3, CA Community Hall, 1910 South Pebble Beach Blvd. Coffee and donuts will be available at 9 a.m. All veterans and spouses are welcome.

Our guest speaker will be Mike O’Dell, founder and president of Hillsborough County Veterans Helping Veterans, an organization of veterans that provides timely, temporary emergency assistance to local Bay Area needy veterans as a last resort when no other resources are available. They provide assistance with utilities, transportation, food, shelter, and clothing to meet a veteran’s basic needs.

Also, Jim Fletcher, one of three Certified Service Officers in both the SCC Disabled American Veterans Chapter 110 and SCC American Legion Post 246, will speak on the local assistance they can offer to establish disability claims, and further discuss the recent move of the local Veteran Service Officer’s office to it new location in the Community Hall. He will also address the purpose of and qualification for a surviving spouse of a Vietnam Era veteran to be awarded a 50th Commemoration Certificate and Lapel Pin. For information call Paul Wheat at 813-391-7309 or email at “pawheatjr@aol.com”.

L to R: Cadet Janice Loaizs-Senior, Cadet Tamisha Athill-Junior, Col Vona MFST, Cadet Sage Turner-Sophomore, and Cadet Tyler Bellew-Freshman.

MFST Presents Sickles HS JROTC Cadets Medals

By B. Frank Kepley The Military Family Support Trust (MFST) presented the Sickles High School Air Force JROTC Cadets their first MFST Medals on March 30.

The ceremony was conducted as part of a banquet and awards ceremony. Retired USA COL Dale Vona, JROTC Trustee Chairman, represented the MFST. Info about MFST, call Lori Germain 813-6344675.

MOAA Briefed on JROTC in Hillsborough County

LTC Donald Gunn USA (ret) received a certificate of appreciation from COL Eunice Patxot, USA (ret), president of the Local chapter of the Military Officers Association of America at the monthly luncheon on March 6, for his exhaustive briefing on the health and vitality of Junior ROTC in Hillsborough County. LTC Gunn was himself a member of Hillsborough’s finest JROTC cadets when he was attending High School here prior to enrollment in ROTC in college where he earned his commission as a second lieutenant upon graduation.

Polk County K9 Unit and MOWW Commander Doug Roderick.

MOWW First Responder Care Pouch Program

Since 2017, Operation Gratitude has delivered more than 600,000 First Responder Care Pouches to over 700 departments (law enforcement, fire, and paramedic/EMT departments) throughout the United States. This is an opportunity to thank First Responders in the U.S. as we come together to honor the local heroes who keep our communities safe.

Care packages are filled with a variety of high-quality items for our recipients who are always on the go: energy shots, protein bars, cleaning wipes specifically designed for firefighters, lip balm, sunscreen, sweet treats, handmade quick-deploy paracord bracelets, and more.

In May of 2021, Chapter 226 of the Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) began the process of coordinating with our Sheriff’s Offices to request First Responder pouches. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) was able to fulfill the requirements set by Operation Gratitude and the last leg of this journey began in January of 2022.

Volunteers assembled the individual care bags at the Armory in Washington D.C. on March 13 and 14. The boxes designated for Polk County were shipped on March18 to the PCSO Hangar. They arrived on March 22, and MOWW volunteers divided up the care bags for each location and department provided by the Sheriff’s Office and delivered them on March 23.

The care pouches are specifically for all sworn staff and dispatchers of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. This is 1154 individuals whom MOWW wanted to recognize for their service to the community and to thank them for all they do to keep residents safe and secure despite risks to their own health and safety.

MOWW SCC Chapter 226 meets monthly at 11 a.m. on the third Thursday of the month, except July and August, at the Freedom Fairways GC Plaza Club on Upper Creek Drive. For information regarding membership contact Col. Douglas Roderick USAF (Ret) 813-283-2941.

L to R: Ed Mooney, LTC USA (ret) and officer on MOAA’s board of directors, Walt Cawein, Lt Col USAF (ret), Ms. Kowol, Col Patxot and Mrs Florence Mooney MOAA chapter member.

MOAA Donates to My Warrior’s Place

My Warrior’s Place Founder Kelly Kowloon accepts a $1,000 donation from Eunice Patxot, COL, USA (ret), president of SCC chapter of the Military Officers Association.

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Nearly New Shop Celebrating 50 Years say, the Nearly New Shop has earned revenue of more than four million dollars from sales of donated items. After expenses, those benefits have been returned to our own community, through scholarships and grants.

We wish to thank all our supporters, volunteers, and

The Interfaith Social Action Council (ISAC) and Nearly New Shop have been a force for good in the South Shore area for decades. The shop serves the Sun City Center and surrounding community as a friendly and welcoming place to find bargains and a place to see friends and neighbors. Our first location was a small shed in Wimauma, which we quickly outgrew, resulting in our moving in 2001 to the current location on the back side of the Sun City Center Plaza.

On Saturday, April 2, the Nearly New Shop celebrated 50 years of being in business. The day was celebrated with balloons, sales in all departments and raffles of baskets made from donated items.

It’s the cooperation of seven churches and one synagogue, the dedicated Nearly New Volunteers, our caring donors, and our faithful customers, which has made funding possible for a wide variety of community programs and student scholarships. We are proud to

shoppers for making these past 50 years possible. Times have changed, our mission has not. The shop is open for sales between 8 a.m. and noon Wednesdays and Saturdays from September through May, and Saturdays only during June, July, and August.

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FAITH&service Sisterhood To Install Officers

The Sisterhood of Beth Israel in Sun City Center will have Installation of officers for the Board and catered lunch on Tuesday, May 3 at noon. The officers will be installed by Delyse Axinn, Chaplain of Beth Israel. Co-President Donna Weiner, Corresponding Secretary Bonnie Sobel, Programs Judy Rodman, and Treasurer Nina Malinak.

Officers who will remain on the Board are Co-President Barbara Grossman, Recording Secretary Marlene Spiegal, Membership Chair Diane Posner.

Kentucky Derby Party

May 7, at 5 p.m. • St. Andrew, 1239 Del Webb Blvd. W. Tickets are now on sale for the Kentucky Derby Party. There will be appetizers, a fried chicken dinner, a pig race, and put on your fancy hat for the hat contest. We will be watching the Derby on the big screen. All welcome. Tickets are $10, available for purchase Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Info: 813-634-1252

Pizza and a Movie

May 19, at 5 p.m. • St. Andrew, 1239 Del Webb Blvd. W. All you can eat pizza while we watch a new Agatha Christie mystery which takes place on the Nile River. Pizza, drink, and movie all for a $7 ticket, available for purchase Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Info: 813-634-1252.

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Bath Beguiles

By Kai Rambow “The waters here are rejuvenating,” embellished our tour guide, Andrew Butterworth, “I’m 93, but don’t look it.” It was a wonderful moment of humor during our free city tour.

Bath has been attracting people because of its thermal waters for thousands of years. Today, this famed city attracts visitors for the Andrew Butterworth was our ancient Roman baths, gorgeous wonderful, animated and funny Georgian architecture, or to walk tour guide. Tours are free and you are not allowed to tip the guides. the actual streets used in a Jane Austen novel. There are plenty of reasons to enjoy and unwind, and here are three great choices.

The Roman Baths This was a major spa during Roman times. Today hot water still flows through it and is used in a nearby modern spa. An audio guide, included with your admission, provides great explanations.

There are also free guided tours on the lower level for those wanting even more insights of the baths.

Even though this is the number one attraction in Bath, they continue to improve the experience for visitors. Holographic images have been added in recent years to give you an idea of what it would have looked like during Roman times. The images are on a loop, so if you’re walking through quickly you might miss them.

Tips: If you buy your tickets online, there is a discount. Arrive before the doors open, to explore minus the crowds. Plan on one to three hours for this memorable site.

Mayor’s Free Walking Tours Hard to believe, but yes, there are honorary guides leading free tours in Bath. Each guide is knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and does a great job of sharing Bath’s rich history. Our guide on this trip, Andrew Butterworth, was funny, animated, a great storyteller and connected historical figures to the countries we represented.

“What we’re standing around is a manhole,” Butterworth explained. “They were used to put coal in for heating.” You could walk these streets and never know what you walked over. Guides like Butterworth let you in on Bath’s secrets and gossip.

Tips: These tours are free, and you are not allowed to tip. You can show appreciation by keeping up with the group, paying attention to your guide, and thanking them. Plan on at least two hours. If the weather calls for some light rain, bring an umbrella.

Bath Abbey Three different churches have stood on this spot for over one thousand years. The abbey’s vaulted ceilings and stained-glass windows are impressive. It’s fun to look at the stained glass windows and try to figure out what each scene is depicting. Some of the Bible stories are easier to figure out than others.

The abbey is undergoing a major renovation; however, you can still see much of it. The renovations include smart changes such as deriving heating from the hot spa waters that run nearby. The abbey is located right beside the Roman baths. On most days there are bell tower tours with really good views of Bath. Be prepared to climb over 200 stairs.

All three of these activities are very popular with good reason.

They should be considered as must-do activities in this lovely city.

Tips for a Great Trip Visit Planning: To really enjoy everything, plan on at least three nights to give you two full days. Do the Roman baths on one day and the free walking tour on the other day. Plan remaining activities

Geothermal waters have been used for therapeutic purposes since Roman times. The Roman baths are one of the most popular attractions in Bath.

around these two activities.

Note: Bath is a less than two-hour train ride from London. It can easily be added to any trip to London.

Accommodations: If you can, try to stay in the city or close to the center. Reasonable rates can be found, and it’s great to be able to walk out the front door and reach your destination within minutes.

Restaurants: There are plenty of food choices. There are numerous bakeries with more breakfast and lunch options than you can try.

For a filling dinner there are numerous Asian restaurants. We found one we liked so much we ate there every night.

Bath is a lovely place to visit with numerous interesting activities.

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

Archery Club Group Photo

On March 25, 2022, photographer George Seeley took a group photo of some of the SCC Archery Club members. Club membership is open to SCCCA Members and KP Gold Card holders. Contact the club’s instructor, Jerry Anderson for free archery lessons at 330206-7048. For other questions about the club, call club president Mark Erickson at 813-634-0796.

Higgins Captures Club Championship

As the Sun City Center winter lawn bowling season draws to close, one of the highlights is the final playoff for the overall Club Singles Champion. This year it was the Women’s Singles Champion, Cindy Higgins meeting the Men’s Singles Champion, Brian Myers.

This highly anticipated matchup attracted lots of spectators.

Cindy Higgins prevailed and Tournament Director Robert was awarded the Club Singles Trautwein presents the Club Singles Championship trophy, her second Champion Trophy to Cindy Higgins.

Club Singles Championship. Visit “suncitycenterlbc.com” for more information about the sport of lawn bowls, croquet and the local club. They welcome members of the Sun City Center Community Association.

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Miami Open Tennis Trip

The Sun City Tennis Association sponsored a bus trip to the Miami Open this past March. An excited group of 50 tennis enthusiasts boarded the bus before sunrise, and kept busy playing tennis trivia on the ride down. Our group had reserved seats in the main stadium, where Naomi Osaka played an unbelievable match to beat Angelique Kerber in two sets. The tickets also provided access to the Grandstand and all the other courts on the grounds, so everyone was able to find the singles matches, doubles matches, and practice play that most interested them. It was a terrific day of amazing tennis.

L to R: Gary Taylor, Ron Bartell, Michael Irving, and Paul Shanley (Photo

by Nancy Williams).

TA Men’s Tennis Championship

The bleachers were filled with fans watching the Sun City Center Tennis Association (TA) Men’s Doubles Championship match recently. With a two-set match of 6-1 and 6-4, the team of Taylor & Bartell took first place. In May, the team of Irving and Shanley will be competing in the 60-64 age bracket at the National Senior Games in Ft. Lauderdale.

Accomplished By: Bill Barker

Bill Barker scored a hole in one on March 21 at Scepter Falcon #8 (125 yards) using a 6-iron.

Witnessed by Jerry Bolt and Jerry Weiss.

Accomplished By: Carol Jager

Carol Jager hit a hole in one on March 20 at Caloosa Golf and Country Club #3 using a 6 hybrid.

Witnessed by Donna and Ken Gunter.

Bumblebees Compete in Orlando

By Paula Lickfeldt The Bumblebees were organized by Mary Huntington, captain, as a USTA 65+ 6.0 rated local league. This is the first time that this age group has competed in Hillsborough County. They were league champions winning six out of seven league matches. They competed in sectionals at the USTA National Courts in Orlando, Florida on April 9-11.

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The Annual Snowbird Sendoff

Each year at this time, the SCC Lawn Bowling Club holds its “Spring Fling” luncheon and singles tournament. This year, 64 members turned out to bid our northern friends “adieu” until the fall. After lunch, the tournament started with a “spider”. A spider in lawn bowling is a ten-second event where the players ring the perimeter of the green, each ready to deliver one bowl. The jack is placed in the center. On command, all the bowls are delivered simultaneously toward the jack. The winner (closest to the jack) was Cassandra Furlong.

She got bragging rights and a prize.

Lorraine Barbosa takes first prize at The tournament that followed the annual Spring Fling. was a modified singles format.

When the individual scores were tallied, the first-place prize went to Lorraine Barbosa with fifty points. For more information about the club and the sport of lawn bowling, visit “suncitycenterlbc.com” or drop by the club, located behind the library. The club welcomes residents of the SCCCA.

Brian Cornelius recently became Caloosa’s 2022 Men’s Club Champion. A number of contenders started in a medal play format. The four lowest scores then faced off in a match play format. The final four were Bob Skovronsky, Bill Cowardin, Mike Goins, and Brian Cornelius.

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CWGA 18 Member-Guest Tournament for 2022

By Aileen Engel On March 9, the Caloosa Women’s Golf Association held their Member-Guest Tournament with 22 pairs playing the 18-hole better ball tournament. The theme was 18 Shades of Green, encouraging everyone to wear several shades of green. Co-Chairs were Gloria Warr, Phyllis Taylor, and Melissa Kohn with Judy Walters and Barb Struble handling the golf side of the event. Golf started at 8:30, and the event was followed by a catered buffet luncheon.

Athlete of the Month

State Pistol Shooting Champion Tim Goszka

By Bob Monahan Pistol shooting was one of the original nine sports of the summer Olympic Games going back to Athens 1896. Right here in Sun City Center we have the twice Florida State Senior Champion, Tim Goszka. Tim has an amazing story to tell about overcoming hardships, hard work and determination. In his own words, “I lost my vision in my dominant eye 11 years ago while living in the north. I feared this would end my participation in the sport I love, but I did not give up and managed to continue to excel.”

Tim was the Pennsylvania state champ before losing his sight. Tim credits his wife, Teri, in part for his excellence in shooting. When Teri became a certified yoga instructor, Tim started to take yoga lessons and developed skills that helped his marksmanship. They include the ability to stand motionless, stretching, good breathing and relaxation techniques. Tim is a one-handed pistol shooter using 22 caliber long rifle rounds, 32 ACP, and 45 ACP. Tim has at least two advocates who rave at his skills and sportsmanship. He is a member of the Kings Point Sportsman’s Club and shoots at the Gun Craft shooting range on 24th street in Ruskin. Club secretary John Berry said, “Every week we have a one-handed bullseye competition from 50 feet where we shoot a tiny three-inch bottle. Tim is so accurate that we modify the target by putting a one inch piece of tape on the bottle that Tim has to hit to win.

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On Sundays Tim competes in Clearwater at the Wyoming Antelope Club where he is also the club champ increasing his distances up to 50 yards.

Tim has been happily married to Teri for about 25 years and they share a blended family of three adult sons. They get particular joy when the boys and their families come to visit.

Both Tim and Teri stay fit enjoying yoga. Tim works out at the SCC gym while Teri is a yoga and fitness club instructor.

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BOOK REVIEW

Tara, The Immortal

Author David Rosenfelt with a few of his furever friends.

By Andrea L.T. Peterson What if, every time you gave a dog a forever home, you got a forever dog? Well, that’s just what happened to the author of the Andy Carpenter and K-Team series, David Rosenfelt.

“Tara, the Immortal,” was David’s wife’s dog when he first met her back in 1992! She has since been known as the best, the most brilliant, the forever dog—immortalized in both book series. But it’s safe to say that Rosenfelt, like many of us, has had many an immortal dog!

Rosenfelt wasn’t an author, per se, but he wanted to write a courtroom drama, so he put his pen to paper and wrote about 50 pages of what would become his first novel, “Open and Shut,” in 1992. His wife a self described dog lunatic, liked it, and thanks to his contacts in the movie industry, it was seen, liked, and bought by Warner— with sequels! Yikes, that meant he’d have to write another, then another! Thus, the birth of The Andy Carpenter series—with the ageless, Immortal Tara featured in each installment!

When they lost the Immortal Tara to nasal carcinoma, his wife wasn’t ready to get another dog, so the couple began volunteering at a local animal shelter. “It was a terrible situation,” says Rosenfelt.

“Horrible watching great dogs put down or adopted out as guard dogs!” Rosenfelt related how there was a guy whose nineyear-old dog could no longer jog with him, so he was turning him into the shelter. Another “guy had adopted a one-year-old lab mix he was returning to the Baldwin Park Shelter in California where he had adopted it just months before. It was no longer cute and little. He wanted to get a puppy.”

The Rosenfelts knew they had to rescue him. From there they started a foundation to rescue and find homes for unwanted dogs. They rescued and placed more than 4,000 dogs. Those that were “too ill or too old, came home with us as our pets." After 15 years in California, and never fewer than 25 (as many as 42 at one time) rescued pets of their own, they decide to make a move to Maine. “We’re from the east. I grew up in New Jersey,” he explained. “We wanted to

be near New York and have real weather!”

It was 2011. With 25 rescues, three RVs, and 11 volunteers (mostly fans of the Andy Carpenter series) who they flew into California for the “five-day cross-country adventure,” they were on their way. He hadn’t thought to take notes, but when the idea of turning the trip into a book came to him a few months later, he wrote “Dog Tripping.” It came out in 2012 and chronicles the cross-country trek.

“In Maine,” he says, we don’t place dogs. Maine is great that way. All we do is take in dogs they can’t place. They call us, from all around the country, and we take them in.”

“We have 13 dogs now—five Mastiffs at about 200 pounds each, a Newfie, a few Goldens, and a Maremma, an Italian Shepherd. It’s easier to manage a mellow 200-pound Mastiff than an energetic 30 pound dog,” he says.

Clearly an advocate for adoption and rescue, he says, “adopt don’t shop!” He used to think that when you adopt or rescue you’re inheriting someone else’s problems.

But, he now believes that the problems are with the owners, “humans have problems,” not dogs. Based on my personal experience, I’d have to agree 100 percent!

With nearly 40 books (I’ve read and recommend them all!) behind him—including the Andy Carpenters, the K-Team books, and a handful of standalone titles—there are more to come.

The latest, Andy Carpenter, “Holy Chow,” is due out any time now and he’s touring this year’s Christmas title, “Santa’s Little Yelpers” now.

Learn more at “davidrosenfelt. com”.

May 2022

Potters Bowl for Memory Care

The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center, 1210 Del Webb Blvd. West, co-sponsored Potters Bowl for Memory Care.

On Monday, March 7, 400 residents from the Greater Sun City Center area gathered at Kings Points’ Veterans Theater for an afternoon of education, fundraising, and friendship.

This event was called Potters Bowl for Memory Care, a vision of Joanie Frantz, Shelly Brooks, and Diane Cantwell. It was co-sponsored by Kings Point Potters Club and Vesta Property Management and the Sun City Center Methodist Church. The goal of this event was to raise funds to support BREAKAWAY, a program that offers a day of care for seniors with memory issues and respite for the caregivers. Also earmarked to benefit from funds raised was Samaritan Alzheimer’s Auxiliary.

The event raised $11,000.

The keynote speaker was Jennifer O’Brien, PhD from the University of South Florida Department of Psychology. She educated us in ways to prevent Dementia and Alzheimer’s with Cognitive Training (PACT). Also

Connie Faison, Samaritans Alzheimer’s Auxiliary Assistant Coordinator; Jim Butner, Coordinator; and Facilitators Shelly Brooks, Diane Cantwell, and Joanie Frantz

speaking were Debbie Caneen, Director of Sun Towers; and Marianne Wexler, caregiver extraordinaire, advising us about ways to deal with the disease and help caregivers.

All participants in the event left with a hand-crafted pottery bowl, bundles of information from our numerous resource tables, and a better understanding of the effects Alzheimer’s has on the individual and their caregivers.

Selby Does It Again

Several displays appear to be two and/or three dimensional depending on where you are standing. You’ll find these in the conservatory and at number six outside.

By Kai Rambow It seems as each year passes, Selby Gardens tackles more challenging artists.

This year’s choice of Robert Mapplethorpe and Patti Smith fits the progression. How does one approach a controversial artist? How does one interpret a musician and poet? Once again Selby has succeeded.

Admittedly, I’m not a fan of either artist. The interpretation for this exhibit has some terrific highlights.

For example, the orchids framed in recessed boxes are fabulous. Take some pictures and you’ll see the photographs look two dimensional.

The use of color will help you distinguish between the two artists. Black and gray represent Mapplethorpe, while colored displays represent Smith. The contrast works well and is fun to mentally work through when presented side by side.

As usual, some rarely seen orchids are spread throughout the show. Some of my favorite creations are in the conservatory and at number six in the gardens.

You will, of course, no doubt, find favorites of your own. Be sure to bring your camera to capture memories of your favorite displays.

Tips for a Great Trip Strongly recommend arriving when Selby opens. Major construction is underway for Phase 1 of the expansion. It does not in any way interfere with the exhibit, but parking is a real challenge. Be sure to get a guide, so you know what you’re looking at and where to find parts of the exhibit. You may want to do a little online research to have a better understanding of Mapplethorpe and Smith before going. As always, enjoy the orchids and the creativity of the show.

Robert Mapplethorpe and Patti Smith: Flowers, Poetry, and Light – until June 26 Selby Gardens 1534 Mound St. Sarasota, FL 34236 (941) 366-5731 www.selby.org

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Sarasota Native Captures Grand Prize In International Art Contest Zaine Lodhi Was Honored at Hollywood Awards Gala

Sarasota, Florida native Zaine Lodhi, was honored in Hollywood as the grand prize winner in the Illustrators of the Future Contest earning him the Golden Brush Award trophy and a cash prize of $5,000 in addition to having his art published in the international bestselling anthology, “L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 38.”

In his acceptance speech, Zaine said, “I don’t think I would have made it this far if it hadn’t been for my girlfriend, Haley Burton, whom I’d like to thank.

She would tell me, ‘You need to get better at managing your time. Just do it.’ Thank you for encouraging me to stick with it.

It means so much to me. From now on, every morning, I will continue to do what I do.”

Zaine Lohdi was born in 1999 in the seaside tourist town of Sarasota, Florida. He feels as if his path as an illustrator was predestined—he has known the trajectory of his life since childhood. Zaine was surrounded by incredible fantasy art from a young age, collecting Magic: The Gathering cards and whatever comics he could get his hands on. The art of Frank Frazetta, Alex Ross, and Gerald Brom were pivotal in his stylistic development.

Zaine is currently studying illustration with a visual

Echo Chernik, Coordinating Judge for the Illustrators of the Future contest, Nancy Cartwright, celebrity awards presenter and voice actor (voice of Bart Simpson); Zaine Lodhi, Illustrators of the Future Grand Prize winner; Desmond Astaire, Writers of the Future Grand Prize winner; Jody Lynn Nye, Coordinating Judge for the Writers of the Future contest; and Lt. Gen. (ret.) John F. Thompson, keynote speaker. Photo credits: Author Services, Inc.

development (concept art) focus at Ringling College of Art and Design. He placed the most importance on programs that

value an unwavering work ethic and emphasize preparation for the workforce.

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most prestigious illustrating competitions in the world, is currently in its 34th year and is judged by some of the premier names in speculative fiction.

Following the 1982 release of his internationally acclaimed bestselling science fiction novel, Battlefield Earth, written in celebration of 50 years as a professional writer, L. Ron Hubbard created the Writers of the Future (writersofthefuture. com) in 1983 to provide a means for aspiring writers of speculative fiction to get that much-needed break. Due to the success of the Writers of the Future Contest, the companion Illustrators of the Future Contest was inaugurated five years later.

The intensive mentoring process has proven very successful. The 370 past winners of the Illustrating Contest have produced over 6,000 illustrations, 360 comic books, graced 624 books and albums with their art and visually contributed to 68 TV shows, and 40 major movies.

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

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

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

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

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

MONDAYS GRIEFSHARE SUPPORT GROUP 6:30 p.m.

Faith Lutheran Church, 9608 US Highway 301 N., Parrish will be hosting GriefShare, a weekly support program for anyone seeking help and encouragement after a loved one’s death. The program, open to anyone in the community, begins on May 2 and runs for 13 weeks. For more information or to register in advance, call the Faith Lutheran Church office at 941-776-1395 or send an email to “office@faithlutheranfl.com”.

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TUE. MAY 10 - AARP DRIVER SAFETY CLASS 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Kings Point , AARP members $20 (with membership card) and nonmembers $25 both per person, payment by check or money order to AARP. You must register in advance, Classes will be held in the Waterford Room, Arrive by 8:45 a.m. Bring a lunch, pen and your driver’s license.

FRI. MAY 13 - LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Drive. Guest Speaker: Pat Soja, retired teacher for 44 years, taught at Indiana School for the Blind and 6 years at the Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind.

At the school, taught mainly Orientation & Mobility (O&M) and coordinated the low vision program. O&M is the ability to travel in many environments with a cane or guide dog. Each need is different but if we gather to share our resources, we all benefit! If you have low vision, then this meeting is for you!

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MON. MAY 16 - PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP OF SUN CITY CENTER 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Drive, Sun City Center in the theater. Presenter: Emily Wilson, B.A., ATP, FAAST Program Specialist. Title: “Intro To Assistive Technology – Tools For Daily Living.” Come learn simple solutions for everyday tasks. 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 813-8922990.

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A Renaissance Festival of Color and Fun

By Bob Sanchez On a beautiful Saturday afternoon, a Photo Club friend and I joined the happy throng at the Bay Area Renaissance Festival in Dade City. Many people came bedecked in fantastical outfits and colors, a dream for the many photographers like the mustachioed gent wearing an emerald-green shirt and carrying a Nikon. There were kings and queens and warriors and fairies and hatchetthrowers and a belly dancer (oh my!) and folks dressed up as who-knows-what. And there was good, down-to-earth food to be had. I asked a woman wearing a white dress with fairy wings if I might photograph her.

She smiled and said yes, but first she had to pick a bit of turkey leg out of her teeth.

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