The News of November 2014 - ISSUE #76
...an official publication of the Sun City Center Community Association
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SCHEDULE November 6 Hi Neighbor! Community Hall – 6:30 p.m. 12 Board Meeting Rollins Theater – 9:00 a.m. 12 Meet the Candidates Night Community Hall – 7:00 p.m. 13 Coffee & Conversation Florida Room 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 18 Community Leaders Meeting Florida Room – 9:00 a.m. December 2 Membership Vote Sandpiper Room 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. 3 Membership Vote Community Hall 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 10 Board Meeting Rollins Theater – 9 a.m. 16 Community Leaders Meeting Florida Room – 9 a.m. Agendas for monthly Board Meetings will be posted on Official Bulletin Boards the Friday before and on our website (suncitycenter. org – under “Association”). They will also be sent via “What’s New in the CA” email. Every Wednesday: Orientation for new members in the Board Room at 1 p.m.
CA Contact Information Phone: 633-3500 sccboard@suncitycenter.org Website: suncitycenter.org CA Newsline: 633-8200
Information Center 813-642-2044
On the Inside Bulletin Board....................................19, 30-32 Bridge News.................................................... 29 CARE.................................................................. 39 Club News................................................ 32-36 Crossword........................................................ 19 CryptoQuote.................................................. 11 Dance...................................................... 10 & 11 Entertainment Corner................................. 18 Golf....................................................26 & 27, 29 Library Update..................................................2 Lifestyles.............................................................5 Looking Back.................................................. 12 Meet your Neighbor(s)................................ 12 Military.................................................... 16 & 17 Movies.............................................................. 39 Newcomers........................................................2 President’s Report...........................................3 Sudoku............................................................. 28 Where Will You Take The SCC Story?.........2
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Coming November 6 – Hi, Neighbor!
Thousands lined the parade route last year to see 131 decorated carts.
Attendance at last year’s Hi Neighbor! Set a new record of newcomers and residents seeking to talk to group reps.
By Phyllis Hodges, Reporter Hundreds of people will flock to the SCC Community Hall on S. Pebble Beach Thursday, November 6, for Hi Neighbor! That’s the evening that the Community Association’s 150+ clubs and organizations have the opportunity to be on hand with information especially helpful for newcomers about all the things to do here in SCC. This yearly SCC event also helps those who have lived here for a while to familiarize themselves with other activities available to them. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the event ends at 8:30 p.m.
Hospit a lity C hair man Janet Ditmore, who is again organizing this year’s event, says that Hi Neighbor! 2013 attracted a record crowd. To make it easier for visitors to maneuver around the myriad of displays, this year they will flow into the Hall’s entire space. For information on the event or to express interest in volunteering in some capacity, contact Janet Ditmore (jandit912@gmail. com). Group representatives with questions about their participation should contact Claudia Hinson (clubs@suncitycenter.org).
21 Parade Entrants Will Take Home Cash Prizes
By Phyllis Hodges, Reporter Participants in the December 13 (10 a.m.) Golf Cart Parade will be vying for 21 prizes ranging from $100 to $800. The generosity of Minto Communities is making this possible. Three lucky entrants who complete the route will share $1,000 in three separate drawings for $500, $300 and $200. The remaining 18 winners will be for carts with decorations depicting the parade theme of “Holiday Fun in the Sun.” Decorated carts will be judged in three categories— Individuals, Clubs/Organizations/ Groups, Businesses. See Parade on page 2.
Holiday Walk and Breakfast By Phyllis Hodges, Reporter Can you believe holiday events are starting to appear on our calendar? Don’t forget the Holiday Walk and Breakfast on December 6. The breakfast will be served 7 a.m. to noon in the Florida, Armstrong and Heritage rooms on the N. Pebble Beach Central Campus. Pancakes, sausage, eggs, toast, coffee and juice are a bargain for only $5. Proceeds go to the Independence Day Fireworks Fund that is becoming a SCC tradition. Participating clubs will open their doors at 9 a.m. to welcome browsers, shoppers and visitors wanting to
The Central Campus will be buzzing on December 6 with the Holiday Walk and Breakfast. Mae-Ellen Dowdy is busy here bussing tables last year.
learn more about their clubs. Sam and Joanne Sudman, who are organizing the breakfast, have been busily recruiting the 125 helpers needed for the breakfast. They still need people. Volunteers who serve as kitchen workers, line servers, and
bussers will work only three hours from 6-9 or 9-12. The cleanup crew will take over just before noon. Contact the Sudmans at jsudman@ tampabay.rr.com if you can help with this seasonal event for our community
Sun City Center Veterans Day Ceremony
BEFORE YOU VOTE Read our comprehensive Theater Initiative coverage on Pages 6 & 7 and our interviews with your Board of Directors candidates on Pages 20, 21 & 22.
Special Submission On Tuesday, November 11, Sun City Center will observe Veterans Day at the C ommunity Association’s Community Hall located at 1910 South Pebble Beach Boulevard. The ceremony is sponsored by the Sun City Center combined military veterans organizations i n re c o g n it i on of ou r m any community veterans. The program will start at 10:00 a.m.; however it is suggested that all guests be seated by 9:45 a.m. Doors will be opened at 9:00 a.m. Coffee and cookies will be provided. The public is invited. Our guest speaker will be Legionnaire Eunice Butts, American Legion Department
of Florida Central Area Commander. She is a retired Air Force veteran with over 25 years total service with the USAF during the Vietnam Era, the USAF Reserves and the Alabama National Guard. Eunice is also a member of Echelon 5, Twenty and Four “Honor Society for Women Legionnaires” and has held the high offices of National 20/4 VA&R and Sky Pilot. She is currently the Director VIP for the state of Florida 20/4. Our program includes a musical interlude presented by the Trinity Singers directed by Rev. James Feist. The Color Guard will be composed See Veterans on page 3.
DID YOU KNOW?
In the election of three CA directors last December, only 1,290 members voted. If only those people voted in this year’s election, just 12% of our current 10,660 residents would be choosing our new leaders. Will you be one of the 88% who choose not to make your voice heard? NOTE: If you have a suggestion for this feature, send it to hodgespress@gmail.com
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Where Will YOU Take the SCC Story?
We will publish your picture taken elsewhere in your SCC T-shirts or holding a copy of The News of Sun City Center. Email your photo with a caption to newsofscc.ca@gmail.com.
Russia
Rich & Melissa Dombrow visited St. Isaac’s Cathedral in St. Petersburg while cruising from Moscow to St. Petersburg, Russia.
Germany
Mike and Jan Augustine visited the Reichsburg Castle in Cochem, Germany while cruising the Moselle River.
Greece
Dick and Peggy Person visited Greece while on a Mediterranean cruise to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.
Germany
Bob Mezey and Betty Harker visited Bamberg, Germany while cruising on the Rhine River.
What’s New at the Library?
The Sun City Center Library online catalog will be updated the weekend of November 1 so there may be intermittent service issues over the weekend and on Monday, November 3. The new catalog interface has several new features, including the ability for the page to reformat for smaller screens such as tablets and telephones. The best new feature is that the listing will show multiple copies of a title, the status of each copy and the number of reserves on that title. New western novels are rare but Jeff Guinn, author of the nonfiction book The Last Gunfight: The Real Story of the Shootout at the OK Corral, has turned his talent and research into a new novel. In Glorious, a novel of the American West, Cash McClendon is the heir-apparent to industrial mogul Rupert Douglass. When tragedy strikes and his life changes forever. Cash flees St. Louis with hopes of starting over but Douglass is not ready to let bygones be bygones. Gutenberg’s Apprentice by Alix Christie tells of the heroic and dedicated effort of Johann Gutenberg to print the first copy of the Holy Bible created with movable type. The Bible is now available in so many different formats and versions it is hard to imagine a time when only clergy or the very wealthy owned the beautiful hand-written copies slaved over by scribes. When Johann Gutenberg came along with his printing press in 1450, people called it “the darkest art” and “blasphemous.” When young scribe Peter Schoeffer is summoned back to Mainz by his father, he obeys even though he is given no reason for the demand. The only clue is in the last line of the letter, “I’ve met a most amazing man.” Having agreed to finance Gutenberg’s daring venture to print multiple copies of the Bible with his new machine, Peter’s father insists on his apprenticeship to Gutenberg. Together they toil through nearly five years of painstaking labor to bring forth their stunning accomplishment. Thanks to our grant from the Interfaith Council and the Nearly New Shop, we have added 93 new large print books to the collection so far this year. The latest additions include Paris Match by Stuart Woods, The Perfect Witness by Iris Johansen, Killing Patton by Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard and The Lost Key by Catherine Coulter and J. T. Ellison. There may be days over the next couple of months when the library will have to close for a day or two as we get closer to finishing our remodeling. We will try to announce these dates as far in advance as possible. Happy Reading – Elaine Birkinshaw
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List prepared by Linda Bowker from CA staff data. Report corrections, additions to CA at 633-3500.
First Neil & Diane Thomas Christina David & Madeline Harold & Shirley David & Pamela Russell & Cynthia Frank & Carole Gary & Suzanne Lyn Robert & Barbara Luther & Linda Lloyd & Pat Robert & Joyce George & Sueanne Elizabeth
Num Local Street Hometown St 1517 Belle Glade Ave Williston VT 105 Cactusflower Ln Howell MI 1526 Council Dr Wimauma FL 1572 Council Dr Ponce PR 1582 Council Dr Ruskin FL 1820 Danbury Dr Avon IN 1102 Desert Hills Dr Elida OH 1504 Fort Duquesna Dr Attica MI 711 Indian Wells Ave Columbus OH 304 Linger Ln Big Bend WI 2026 Prestancia Ln Cleveland OH 2028 Prestancia Ln Dillsboro IN 807 Rickenbacker Dr 720 Tam O’Shanter Ave Madison Heights MI 1314 Via Toscana Wy Brandon FL 2001 Wedge Ct Hope AK
Parade from page 1. Chairman Dave Birkett and the parade committee are excited about spreading the prize money among more participants. There are 10 winning positions in the Individual category; four in the Clubs/Organizations/Groups category, and three in the Businesses category. First place winners in the three categories are $800, $800 and $300 respectively. Second place: $300, $300 and $200. Third place: $200, $200 and $100. Fourth and fifth place awards of $200 and $100 will go to Clubs/Organizations/ Groups, and five more awards to individuals ($200 for 6th through 9th and $100 for 10th.) There will be no “Best in Show” award this year. Award presentations will be made from the Cherry Hills bandstand immediately following the parade. Everyone is then encouraged to continue their day of fun at WinterFest, sponsored by Minto Communities on the CA Central Campus. See Minto’s ad in this issue. For more information contact Dave Birkett by email davesccsic@gmail.com. The NEWS of Sun City Center A publication of the SCC Community Association 1009 N. Pebble Beach Blvd. Sun City Center, FL 33573 813-633-3500 News Office 813-938-8721 (located in Old Town Hall) Editor-in-Chief Adam Porter newsofscc.ca@gmail.com 813-938-8721 Ext. 2 Reporter Phyllis Hodges hodgespress@gmail.com
Reporter John Bowker jbowker@tampabay.rr.com
Reporter Uta Kuhn imadolfinlady@gmail.com Contributors: CA Board of Directors and Staff, Agnes Baker, Linda Bowker, Ilona Merritt, Kai Rambow, Judy Schings, LeRoy Skinner Photographers: Phyllis Hodges, John Bowker CA Board Liaison: Howie Griffin, Mike Killian Ombudsperson: Ilona Merritt IlonaMerritt7201@yahoo.com
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Treasurer’s Report
Submitted by Neil Rothfeld, increase. Without applying the CA Director and Treasurer surplus the dues increase would The 2015 budget will have a decrease have been $11. The expenses for the in the dues of $5 per person. YES 2015 budget are $54,000 more than THAT IS RIGHT - A DECREASE. the 2014 budget and the income is The Board voted to transfer $65,000 $62,000 less. of the surplus for 2014 from the This budget will continue the high Operating Fund to the Hurricane standards of maintenance, repairs Fund. This means that there will be and service that our residents are no dues required for the Hurricane accustomed to. I urge you to vote for Fund this year or in future years the dues decrease that is associated because we have fully funded the with the budget. Our Bylaws require Hurricane Fund. That results in a approval by the membership. If the dues reduction of $6. We increased decrease is not approved, the dues for the dues for the Replacement Fund 2015 will remain at $275. Bank—no payments will be accepted by $1. The net total dues for 2015 I want to thank the Budget in the Community Association would be $270 per member. C om m itt e e , t h e C om mu n it y office. Also, it is very easy to pay There is no increase for the Manager and the Community electronically, saving a stamp and Operating Fund because we applied Association’s Accountant for all a trip to the bank. However, an a surplus of $116,200 to the 2015 their time and effort that went into envelope will be included for your budget to help eliminate any dues the preparation of the budget. convenience should you choose the option of mailing your payment. 2015 BUDGET CONSTRUCTION Board Approved – 10/8/14 The 2014 Lawn Bowling National (A detailed copy of the budget is available in the Community Association Library Championship begins November 4 REPLACEMENT RESERVE FUND on Central Campus. Our goal is to OPERATING BUDGET: have a section of the new parking 2015 Projected Income $2,614,850 Projected Balance 1/1/15 $1,199,000 lot open for all our visitors, from Members Dues Funds Needed per Replacement throughout the world, who will be ($233.00 per member) Study: Directory 55,000 participating in the Lawn Bowling Entertainment 110,290 Projected Disbursements (1,097,000) Estimated Interest Income 3,000 games. Interest Income 3,600 Members Dues ($32 per member) In other construction news, please Miscellaneous 95,750 350,400 116,240 Projected Funds Available 12/31/15 be sure to notice the progress of Surplus 2014 $455,400 $2,995,730 the paint and stucco that has been Total Income applied to the new buildings, the 2015 Projected Expenses Replacement Reserve for Furniture roofing that is continuing, and the Wages, Taxes & Benefits $1,333,990 & Equipment Projected Balance 1/1/15 $180,000 installation of windows and doors Maintenance & Supplies 240,500 Maintenance Contracts 219,100 Members Dues ($5 per member) on each of the buildings. Next, we can look ahead to the Utilities 369,000 54,750 beginning of drywall inside the Insurance 243,300 Projected Disbursements (136,000) Administration 101,000 Projected Balance 12/31/15 $98,750 buildings, although we will not Professional Services be able to see this progress from Legal, Audit, Computer 59,600 Reserve for Hurricane Deductable afar. Electrical and plumbing work Management Contract 265,220 Insurance Balance 1/1/15 $199,000 continues in all the buildings too. Library 15,400 Projected Transfer from Operating Fund 65,000 Entertainment 95,470 Power Contracting continues to Projected Balance 12/31/15 $264,000 Total 2015 Dues per member - $270 provide us with updated photos of Miscellaneous 53,150 Total Expenses $2,995,730 our progress. Continue to monitor the CA website, suncitycenter.org, CAPITAL BUDGET for the latest, most up-to-date photos. Our Project Manager continues to Projected Balance 1/1/15 $165,500 MEMBERSHIP Disbursements tell me that we are on schedule and Projected for Projects ($230,000) NOTICE on budget as we move to our end of Projected Transfer Fees 540,000 ELECTION OF the year completion time
The NEWS of SCC is loaded this month with important information for all Community Association members. You will find a very informative article about the 2015 Budget as presented by our Treasurer, Neil Rothfeld, and the Budget Committee. Your decision regarding the dues will be a part of the ballot; be sure to vote. Also, be sure to note the pictures and read each of the biographies of the candidates who have filed for a position on the CA Board of Directors. There are nine CA members who are running for three open positions on the Board, which includes a total of nine members. Also, “Meet the Candidates” night is November 12 in the Community Hall at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 and refreshments will be served. Included in this issue is your ballot to be used if you prefer to vote absentee. Be sure to complete all three sections before signing your name and giving your CA member number, sealing it closed, and sending in your ballot. Absentee ballots are also available in the CA office. If you prefer to vote in person, the polls will be open Tuesday, December 2, in the Atrium’s Sandpiper Room from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. You may also vote on Wednesday, December 3, in the Community Hall from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. In advance, I want to thank our Election Committee headed by Shelba Fields, for her conscientious work with the elections process. If all goes well, election results should be available to you in an email blast on Thursday, December 4. DUES Please note that all payment of dues will be handled through BB&T Veterans from page 1. of JROTC Cadets from East Bay High School. Mr. Marc Chamberlin and Mr. Troy Coman will each present a special musical tribute to all veterans. This ceremony is complemented by the efforts of the Sun City Center Patriots Club which has, through its fund raising efforts, ensured that the flags will continue to fly along SR 674 during this special period of recognition to our veterans and active military forces. For additional information call 634-7777.
PHOTO BY JUDY STIMSON
President’s Report By Jane Keegan
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Projected Balance 12/31/15 $475,500
COFFEE & CONVERSATION
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2014 FLORIDA ROOM 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. CA MEMBERSHIP CARD IS REQUIRED FOR ADMITTANCE Discussion on new theater and financing to be voted on by the membership in a referendum on December 2 and 3, 2014.
DONATION NOTICE
DONATIONS TO THE SCCCA Did you know that as a 501(c)(3) corporation, donations made to the Community Association are tax deductible? These donations are used in many ways for the betterment of our community.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
CLUB/ORGANIZATION AMOUNT APPLIED TO Duplicate Bridge Club $400 Towards 80" TV for the Caper Room Monday Movies $359 Offset License Fees Woman's Club $500 SCC Library Arbor Glen Breakfast Group $200 SCC Library in memory of Marilyn Valentine Community Foundation of Tampa Bay from the Durward & Janet Siville Fund $6,906 SCC Library (This makes a total of $13,812
received from the Siville Fund in 2014)
DIRECTORS VOTE ON 2015 DUES REFERENDUM ON NEW THEATER/FINANCING
Tuesday, December 2, 2014, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sandpiper Room in the Atrium Wednesday, December 3, 2014, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Room 3, Community Hall CA membership card or photo ID required to vote. Absentee Ballots are available at the CA Office until 3 p.m., December 3, 2014. Absentee Ballots are also available in this issue on page 23. Please be sure to include your CA membership number & signature. For those members who are out of town, you may request an Absentee Ballot to be sent to your northern address by emailing secretary@suncitycenter.org or via phone (813) 633-3500.
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Lifestyles Needlecraft -A Passion Best Shared
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WINTER FESTIVAL & HOLIDAY FUN IN THE SUN GOLF CART PARADE Join the Parade & 3 Lucky Golf Cart Parade Entrants Will Win a Gift Card Valued up to $500!*
It’s common to find Needlecrafters members enjoying their craft in the company of friends. L to R: Karen Moore, Alice Miller, Lori Bois, Anita Garrison, Lorrie Grom and Alice Gaither.
By Phyllis Hodges Needlework is more fun when I’m with other people,” says Alice Miller. She has been a Needlecrafters member for nearly 20 years. She enjoys needlework in any setting, but certainly sees no reason to sit at home alone with it. She volunteers three hours twice a week to open up the club room, greet visitors, etc. Alice spends other time there as well creating items such as the intricate birdhouse plastic canvas tissue box she is working on now. “It’s a social time for me,” she says. Enjoying your passion in friendly company is what Needlecrafters is all about. It’s the ultimate in multitasking. Visit the club room and you most likely will find members sitting at the center round table socializing and sharing ideas while they create beautiful items for gifts, personal use or to sell. Upon entering, you immediately sense the warm and jovial atmosphere. Alice Gaither is one of the newer members. Alice retired a year ago as a registered nurse and is pleased to have more time for cross-stitching. She learned about Needlecrafters at a county library gathering of the South Shore Needle People. From the beginning, Alice was impressed with the friendliness and variations in age and backgrounds of the Needlecrafters members. “Since everyone is from somewhere else, they are very accepting of new people. They made me feel very welcome,” she said. “We are all busy getting ready for the Holiday Walk (Saturday, December 6), and as soon as that event is finished,
we begin working to replenish our stock for FunFest (March). We also have items for different holidays throughout the year,” says President Linda Long. She says baby creations and items useful for games are good sellers, as are toys and kitchen items. She says the scrubbies practically fly off the shelves. All net profits from sales go to charity. The club welcomes donations of needlecraft items: yarn, knitting needles, crochet hooks and ribbon— anything that can be used to make products for sale. Club Trivia: As the story goes, The Needlecrafters Club was one of the first three SCC craft clubs, along with the Sawdust Engineers. All three met in the current Needlecrafters room— adjacent to Pineapple Plaza, by the shuffleboard courts—although the space has since been enlarged. Back then, craft items were on display for sale and they used the honor payment system since the room was not always attended. Buyers simply put their money in a cigar box. Imagine that! Needlecrafters now has 60 members and is planning some classes next year to attract new people. In addition to special Saturday hours for events such as Holiday Walk and FunFest, the club has official manned hours. For the winter, it is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 – 3 p.m. and on Tuesday and Thursday, from 9 a.m. to noon, although you will often find someone there at other times as well. The club room phone is 642-2095. For more information contact Karen Moore at 813-4263381 or jkmoore7@juno.com
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The News of Sun City Center
A New Theater Makes Artistic and Financial Sense
Submitted By Chuck Collett An article in the October issue of The NEWS of Sun City Center concerning the possibility of a new theater prompted some requests for additional information. I trust what I’ve written below will be useful, and thank The NEWS for making its pages available for discussion of this and other issues of public interest. Why build a theater now and borrow to do it? It’s cheaper than waiting. In 2012, CA construction costs for current projects would have been $120 per square foot. Now, we are paying $147 per square foot, or $300,000 more to build our current projects. Delaying theater construction would produce an increase in construction costs estimated to be twice as expensive as interest payments on an estimated five-year loan that would permit construction now. The cost of borrowing and building now is less than building later. If current building construction of 8,200 square feet is costing 2.45 million how can we build 11,000 square feet of a much more expensive building for the same price? Current construction involves much more than buildings. The quoted $2.45 million for current construction includes about $1 million for buildings and $1.45 million for expanded parking lots, restoring the old parking lots along Pebble Beach Blvd., creating the Information Center parking area, plus landscaping, drainage, water, sewer and lighting infrastructure for the entire Central Campus. Except for expanded/resurfaced parking, the infrastructure needed to serve a new theater will already exist. How do you arrive at costs? Expert advice and reliable data. In the case of the new theater, square footage of 11,288 was based on review of comparable 300-seat theater plans and technical specifications provided by the Performing Arts Company at the request of the CA Executive Committee. Preliminary planning figured per square foot costs at $180. To guard against underestimating costs, the estimate was increased to $220, bringing the stated cost of the building to $2,483,000. Additional parking would raise that to $2,700,000.
When the CA brings a project to a membership vote, the total amount residents are asked to authorize is always higher than what the project costs are actually expected to be. What were the results of the first vote on this issue? There has never been a definitive vote on this issue. In February 2012 residents were asked in a referendum if (a.) they would approve updating and expanding facilities of the Central Campus at a possible cost of $3,000,000, and (b.) would they approve financing $2,400,000 of that amount? The vote was 2,480 “no” and 1,917 “yes.” Because of the vague phrasing of the ballot question, it could not be determined if people were voting against the financing plan or against the projects in general, or both. That’s what led to a Resident Survey and creation of a Blue Ribbon Committee to interpret the vote and gauge public opinion. Who wants the theater? The CA created a Blue Ribbon Committee in 2012 to gain insight into the community’s preferences. In a special survey, 53% of survey respondents wanted an improved and expanded theater. Professional consultants concluded that the existing Rollins Theater could not be expanded. Survey respondents also ranked a new theater as #9 among all proposed projects and #2 among proposed indoor projects. Most of the projects that were ranked higher than a new theater are now being acted upon. Approximately 15,000 people visit the Rollins Theater annually to watch movies, performances of all kinds, FunFest and holiday events and to take part in club and community events. A great many people would benefit from a multimedia theater that is well suited as an entertainment center, offering performance and storage space, comfortable, wellpositioned seating, a lobby to offer amenities and protection from the weather, and restrooms on the premises. How much money does The Performing Arts Club contribute to theater? Nearly the entire expense of renovating the Rollins Theater. New Theater on page 7
Seven Must-Ask Questions Regarding the Theater Referendum
Submitted by Ed Feder, David Floyd & Mike Killian Theater proponents have been long on emotional arguments. “I’d like to see a new theater before I die.” “We can have it all: Build a new theater and simultaneously accomplish other priority projects.” “It will improve our property values.” Nice sentiments, but where are the facts? What will a theater actually cost? A local architectural firm has estimated $3,500,000 for the new theater. We know from discussions with them that this estimate only covers the “shell” of the building. It doesn’t include interior equipment such as a heavy duty HVAC system, sound and lighting systems, a second story for height, Class A fire suppressors or extra-thick walls required to support the roof trusses. These requirements will minimally add several million dollars to the estimated cost. Comparing Costs in Similar Projects Cost projections from completed t h e at e r proj e c t s i n F l or i d a , Washington, Illinois and California indicate that we should be thinking in the range of $6,000,000 to $9,000,000. For specific details and references, see the ad “7 Must-Ask Questions…” in this publication. In Tampa and Clearwater there were recent renovations of existing theaters. The renovation for each is reported to be in excess of $5,500,000.00. Several years ago a group of investors sought to build a new theater near Big Bend Road. The investment group concluded that a theater would not only be not profitable, it would lose large sums of money. What About Management & Maintenance? The Community Association estimated that this will cost $15.00 to $16.00 per year per member. Non-resident support would be needed to fill the theater and make it profitable. That would require expensive marketing investments. Lastly, more parking would be required to support the theater adding another $300,000 - $350,000. What Does Debt Do To Our Property Values? Many potential buyers seek out
“debt free” communities when they are looking for a home, since debtfree amenities in a master planned community are typically a sign of financial strength. Outstanding debt could discourage prospective buyers from considering our community, weakening demand and potentially lowering property values. Will There Still Be Funds Left Over For Other Projects? There have been claims that we can pay back a loan for the theater and still have money left over for other projects. This is highly unlikely. If the loan were for only $3,000,000, it would require seven years to pay off. The Capital Fund Fees from 360 homes would be needed to pay the yearly principle and interest. Over the past several years we have had net home resales of 400 units per year. This “excess” of 40 homes creates only an additional surplus of $60,000.00 per year. This falls far short of what would be needed to fund any meaningful projects. The only way to achieve claims of $150,000 per year in “excess” Capital Fund Fees would be to extend the term of the theater loan to 10 years in order to reduce the size of the payments. This would add interest expense and defeat the savings goal that theater advocates claim would be gained by ‘building it now’. What Are We Giving Up If We Vote “Yes” to a Theater? The financial impact of a new theater is so major that nothing else can be planned at this time. Not surprisingly, we won’t see the final report of the Long Range Implementation Planning Committee until AFTER the referendum. This indicates that the vote on whether to build a new theater WILL have a major effect on all other projects such as those mentioned by the Committee at the last CA Board Meeting. (See LRPIC INTERIM REPORT in this publication). All of these worthwhile projects— as well as the renovation of the Rollins—are on hold pending your vote. What Happens If We Vote “Yes” to a New Theater, But “No” to Debt? If homeowners vote “Yes” for a new theater but “No” for debt, projects could proceed on a payas-you-go basis. Future boards Seven Must on page 7
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Long Range Planning Implementation Committee (LRPIC)Interim Report
Submitted by David Floyd, Secretary, CA Board of Directors The Community Association Board established planning groups in 2013 and 2014 to provide input to the Board on proposed construction projects. The 2013 group was composed of only directors. In 2014 it was decided to seek more input from the membership and this committee was comprised of myself as a facilitator and four Association members.Until the referendum on a theater is completed in December, the 2014 committee decided to concentrate on needs for the future of our community. The 2013 LRPIC Master Plan consisted of five (5) projects currently in progress: • Parking, lighting, and Landscaping improvements – cost $882,000 • Information Center – cost $283,850 • Library Addition – cost $248,400 • Samaritans Building – cost $245,000, paid for by the Samaritans • Multipurpose Building – cost $584,000 Future Construction Projects considered in the 2013 report included: • (Option 1) 2024 est. construction, New Theater – est. cost $2,500,000. • (Option 1) 2024 est. construction, Renovation Rollins Theater for Clubrooms if a new theater is built – est. cost $336,000. • (Option 2) Renovation of Rollins Theater for improvements to the theater if the new theater is not approved – est. cost $300,000. • Expansion of CA Office space – est. cost $250,000. • Café – no cost estimate. NOTE: Costs are calculated in 2013 dollars. Inflation over the years will increase estimated prices. The present 2014 LRPIC used the 2012 Community Survey, the Blue Ribbon Committee Report, previous reports from the earlier 2013 LRPIC, and the North Course Usage Reports as the basis for discussions. The pending December Referendum clouded the input from this 2014 Seven Must from page 6.
would determine which of the Long Range Implementation Planning Committee’s suggested projects would be implemented,based on community support and the availability of funds. How Should A New Theater Be Funded? Sun City Center’s Entertainment Series returns an annual profit to the CA of $15,000 to $20,000. We have been subsidizing The Performing Arts Company for years by providing a theater, paying for all maintenance and repairs, and paying the utilities and the liability insurance. Many of the other SCC clubs contribute to the maintenance and upkeep of their areas. If PAC wants a new theater so badly, let them pay for it. The Performing Arts Company already has $80,000 cash on its books. Let PAC add to that by raising contributions from supporters just as Bradenton’s Manatee Performing
Committee. Since the Community’s pending vote on whether to finance and build a new theater is pending, the LRPIC decided that in this Preliminary Report to concentrate on what they perceived as Community Needs. A more defined plan will be finalized after the December vote.The plan will include not only the recommendations but also a prioritization of the projects. The Committee feels that of the identified needs, a café as a meeting and socializing place is very important for the community. A limited service café should either be built or the present coffee area expanded. The Community Association must begin planning to acquire additional land for parks and recreational use. A portion of the Capital Fund Fees collected should be held in reserve to have monies should land become available. The Community Association should approach ClubLink to see if the existing unused maintenance yard on La Jolla could be available to the Community Association for additional RV and boat storage. The Board must evaluate the facilities usage after the present construction is completed. The need for a new Florida type room should be assessed. A multi-use building could be placed on the recently acquired 5+ acres. The building could contain the new Florida type room with a food service kitchen and additional club rooms. It could also be the basis for a pool/spa complex designed for family use. The existing outside pool could then have an adult use only restriction. The question of a theater was not fully discussed due to the pending vote on December 2nd and 3rd, which may provide a decision for the Community. The present Rollins Theater has some deficiencies. If a new theater is not built a renovation of the Rollins Theater is necessary. As stated previously, this is an interim report, which will be finalized early in 2015, after the December referendum.
Need vs. Want
Submitted by Sam Sudman Life should be a balance of needs versus wants. The list is extensive, so I will limit this to a single example—a new theater for Sun City Center. Those who oppose a new theater may do so because they just do not think it is important to them. Others may think a new theater would be nice but are opposed to it because of its cost and the fact that financing is potentially risky and expensive compared to pay-as-you-go. Yet others may think that PAC and other interested clubs are but a handful of approximately 150 clubs, so why are so much of the SCCCA resources going to this one facility? On the other hand, those that want a new theater are motivated by other considerations, such as larger seating capacity, better sight lines, rehearsal rooms, newer technology, better restrooms and changing accommodations, to name just a few. The question remains, though, does SCCCA need or want a new theater? Obviously, it depends upon whom you ask. Should the CA be building a theater to serve the entire
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SouthShore area, or just its 11,000 members? Is it valid and acceptable to promote “build it and they will come”? Consider the analogy: some people want a Mercedes, Bentley or Jaguar but settle for a Kia, Honda or Hyundai because of the price tag. When it comes to a theater, though, it may be different. Proponents a dvo c ate for us i ng s ome one else’s money, i.e., financing. By building it sooner (using financing) construction costs may be cheaper and less expensive than the cost of borrowing. The question at the end of the day is—does SCCCA need or want a new theater? Do we need a stateof-the-art facility, or could life go on with a few modifications to existing facilities? After all, the current entertainment series, which boasts about 18 different shows annually, is well received in its current location in Community Hall. Think about this perspective as we weigh the outcome of the current debate and consider our vote in December.
New Theater from page 6. According to CA Treasurer Neil Rothfeld, the PAC has contributed between $125,000 and $150,000 to create the theater and to maintain it. The CA would own a new theater. The PAC and other clubs that would use the new theater indicate they will contribute to operating costs. The booking of outside performances is expected to produce revenues to enable the theater to be self-sustaining and, quite likely, profitable. Would bigger shows mean bigger ticket prices? Some presentations will likely require more than the $10 and $12 ticket prices that have held steady for PAC and other community theater productions for the past ten years. Ticket prices for the “Entertainment Series” shows at the Community Hall have, for several years, ranged between $10 and $20. $15 per ticket is charged for the
South Shore Symphony Orchestra when it performs locally. Ticket prices would be negotiated by the CA and prospective bookings based on production costs and audience appeal. The “Entertainment Series” shows at Community Hall produce profit for the CA, which goes to offset dues. It is anticipated that a new theater, which would be able to book productions that could not play in Community Hall, will do the same. Is being “debt free” a good idea? Not always. We all know how reckless use of credit can lead to disaster. We also know how smart debt allows businesses to expand, and enables homeowners to create equity. The 2012 survey mentioned earlier found that sixty-three percent of respondents opposed conventional debt and fifty-four percent approved risk-free debt. It is not economically responsible to delay construction when rising construction costs will become a bigger financial drain than the cost of borrowing and building now. Can the present Rollins Theater Arts Theater raised over $15,000,000 Chuck Collett has been a member be improved? for their new building. Yes. Items that could be addressed of the CA Board of Directors for the Has “Demand” For Use of The include better lighting, repainting past 5 years. Chuck was Chairman of Rollins Theater Exceeded and decorating, new seats, an outside the 2008 Blue Ribbon Commission on Its Capacity? The Rollins Theater has very low canopy that can be installed for Golf Course Closure issues as well as usage. During the peak season the weather protection, and the restrooms a member of the 2013 LRPIC, where he also serves as Chairman of the present theater is used about 13% of can be modified for improvements. the time. The theater, which seats The Community Hall also can Finance Sub-committee. 200 to 220 persons, averages an be used for larger theater and attendance of 75-80%. Shows are entertainment productions. For seldom “sell outs.” Even the Monday theater style productions and movies, is planned for the summer of 2015. Movies are not at full capacity. This it can seat 870 persons and 470 Stage, acoustics, rest rooms and begs the question, “Can we fill a persons for table seating. A major sound system improvements can be 300-seat theater when we can’t fill renovation of the Community Hall addressed at that time. the Rollins?”
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November 2014
The News of Sun City Center
Security Patrol Participates in Walkathon
The Security Patrol team shown here took part in the Walkathon for Alzheimer’s on Saturday, October 18, 2014. The 635 registered individuals gathered at the Methodist Church in Sun City Center to begin their twoL to R: David Swaim, Paula Allen, Bob mile walk. The stated goal of raising Powers, Lucille Kogut and John Wilkins. $43,000 was surpassed, and a total of $69,765 was raised by the 78 teams and numerous corporate sponsors. The Security Patrol team raised $1,300 and was given the President’s award for their effort. Photo by Lucille Kogut
Security Patrol October Orientation Class – New Volunteers!
Seated L to R: Dave Burns, Donna Barrett, Marty Barrett, Robert Wellman Standing L to R: Martha Finley (Instructor), Norman Seitz, Weston Weisel, Don Hickox, Janet O’Connor (Instructor).
Volunteers of the Month Phyllis Black and Harold Hintz
As far as Phyllis Black and Harold Hintz are concerned, driving on the Patrol was their first date. A widow, Black had resigned from the Patrol after her husband died in 2007, feeling she just couldn’t continue. Then she met Hintz, a widower. One Sunday afternoon he was scheduled to drive for Team 27, and invited Black to join him. It was actually a great date, she explained– no interruptions and time to talk and get to know each other. They’ve been together ever since, enjoying activities such as the Academy of Ballroom Dancing. Black has her own business, Clutter Chasers, a professional organizing and home staging service. Hintz is active in the Apple Computer Club. As for the Patrol, “It’s a wonderful organization,” Hintz declared. “I would always invite someone to join our team,” Black added. Plus, you’re doing a wonderful job for the community.”
Volunteers of the Month Don Vicha
If you walk into the Patrol office and hear a hearty laugh coming from the dispatch room, it just could be Don Vicha is present with his upbeat attitude. Vicha, a veteran of four years on the Patrol, is captain of Team 12, assistant chief, and oversees the radar task force. He got involved with the Patrol after asking Sheriff ’s Deputy Rob Thornton how the Patrol coordinated with the sheriff ’s office. “I can do that,” Vicha said to himself. He started as a night driver and has also dispatched. “It’s more than I expected in terms of responsibility,” he commented about his job as captain. “If you want to learn Sun City Center, drive for the Patrol.
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Radar – Have you seen a Security Patrol vehicle sitting alongside the road or in an inconspicuous place? It’s because we have been asked by the HCSO to assess the speed of vehicles in our community. The speed limit in Sun City Center is 30 MPH for motor vehicles, golf cart speed is 20 MPH. Snowbirds are coming back to our community and our moving vehicle issues are becoming a topic of discussion among our residents. Every vehicle must obey all the Florida statues; if not, a traffic citation can be issued by the Sheriff Department. Remember, the operation of a motor vehicle (including a golf cart) is a privilege – not a right. One must not abuse the privilege or else risk losing it. The extension by the State to the operation of golf carts away from the golf course is likewise a privilege, and golf cart users of Sun City Center are challenged to show State legislators that the privilege is deserved. Please drive according to the rules and the law. Solicitation – Many calls have come in from residents about roofing contractors soliciting for their services. In addressing calls about roofers, we were informed that as long as an individual is offering a free, non-binding assessment of your roof, that individual does not need a permit. Solicitation of services and goods over $25 is not allowed in Sun City Center without a permit. Question that person at the door and do not let that person in your house. These are just some of the call activities that the Security Patrol addresses daily. Be a part of this valuable service organization by calling 813-642-2020. Be a volunteer, make a donation and support your Security Patrol of Sun City Center. We are funded 100% by your generous donations.
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Concerned Relatives and Neighbors – Almost on a weekly basis, a call comes in from a concerned relative or neighbor who has been unsuccessful in contacting a SCC resident. They call our 813-642-2020 dispatch number and we offer help in trying to locate the resident. We call the resident’s phone number from the Membership Directory and if no answer, we look in the House Watch Card Box to see if they are out of town. The Captain of the Day will also go to the residence, knock on the door and talk to neighbors. We also contact the Emergency Squad to inquire as to whether the resident has a Locator Card on file. Hospitals are also contacted to ascertain if the person has been admitted. The Hillsborough County Sheriff Department will be contacted with a request for them to investigate the situation, which could result in a possible entrance to the residence. We follow up with the concerned caller regarding our efforts to locate the resident. Come by the Security Patrol office to pick up a House Watch Card when leaving town. Hospital Rides Home – We receive calls from South Bay Hospital for transportation of individuals who are mobile, needing no physical assistance, and have no other means of getting back home. We assess the request and provide transportation only during the evening hours, after Samaritan Services closes. Sheriff Department Calls – Many calls come in from concerned residents about speeders, suspicious vehicles and suspicious people. The Security Patrol works very closely with our Deputy Resource Officer, Jason Castillo, on getting concerns addressed. For immediate response, however, callers should be contacting the non-emergency HCSO phone number, 813-247-8200.
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Marian Smoker & Meals on Wheels
Security Patrol
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Front L to R: Linda Pernal, John Pernal, Janet Ferguson, Betty Matthews. Back L to R: Martha Finley, Instructor, Kathy Swayze, Georgia Harris, Stu Swayze, Linda Mayoka, Janet O’Connor, Instructor.
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Delivering Nourishment to Hundreds of SCC Residents
Security Patrol: An Asset to Our Community
By Uta Kuhn Marian and her husband moved to Sun City Center 22 years ago from Pennsylvania. She has 3 children and 3 stepchildren. Tw o of h e r children and their families Marion Smoker live out of state. One of the three lives in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Between the three children and stepchildren, Marian is proud to report that she has 11 grandkids and 8 great grandkids. Back home in Pennsylvania she was in charge of transportation driving a van and also worked as a classroom helper for 12 years. Since moving to Sun City Center, Marian has also volunteered for the Security Patrol for 9 years, and was a driver for SCC Ride for 4 years. At the tender age of 85 Marian Smoker is South Bay Hospital’s Meals on Wheels Coordinator responsible for distributing the meals to the drivers who deliver them to the residents of Sun City Center and Kings Point. Marion has had this job since October of 2004, which means she has been “on the job” delivering nourishment for ten years…and counting. She works out of the cafeteria at South Bay Hospital, every day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, including holidays. She says she loves what she is doing, and hopes to be able to continue working in this position for many more years to come.
The meals are brought to her from the kitchen, specially prepared for the MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM. The meals consist of a hot entre including some kind of pasta or potato, a salad, some kind of juice, Jell-O or applesauce, a roll and dessert. According to Marian, these meals are actually quite good and also nutritious. The menu changes every day of the week. On any given day Marion distributes anywhere from 10 to 18 meals. She spends about an hour at the hospital distributing the meals, but said she also spends about two hours at home doing required paperwork. The meals are pretty sizeable and therefore a recipient could have leftovers for the next day, and only need a delivery every other day. Anyone living in Sun City Center or Kings Point can order these meals by calling the Good Samaritan Office at 813-634-9283. The cost of the meals is $6.00. Marian told me some statistics, which she wanted to mention: since the start of 2014 she has distributed 5,166 meals. For two months in a row, the number of meals delivered was over 800. Marian also mentioned that it gets harder and harder from year to year to get enough drivers to deliver these meals. Therefore she is urging any Clubs or Organizations which could provide drivers, call the following - Angie Maze at 813-505-8998 or Marian Smoker at 813-633-2026 to let them know that you are willing to volunteer for this valuable service.
Photo by Uta Kuhn
By Lynn Knapp I joined the Security Patrol as a dispatcher in the spring of 2003 after hearing about their service to the community. Later, my husband joined and we drove for the Patrol once a month. Two people come to mind when I remember those first years with the Patrol. One evening when we were driving, a call came in from a woman who lived alone on Beach Street. It was 10 p.m. and she kept hearing unusual noises and she was frightened. We drove to her house and after some time, my husband found that the oven was the culprit. He was able to reset it and put her mind at ease. On another occasion, a second individual who lived in the Renaissance area on Emerald Dunes had set off his smoke alarm. He was unable to reach it and my husband took care of that problem, too. These seem like very minor things, but to the two people who called for help, they were not minor. The value of the Security Patrol became personal when my parents were without electricity one night. We were not home and they called Security Patrol. A driver came and was able to trip the circuit breaker back into the correct position. I believe that many of us in Sun City Center appreciate the Security Patrol for different reasons. Perhaps your garage door was left open one night, and you received a call from the dispatcher to alert you. Or your beloved dog wandered off and was returned to you safely because some caring neighbor called the Patrol after spotting your pet. Recently, there have been a rash of solicitors in town. The Security Patrol Chief goes personally to talk to any solicitor who has been ringing doorbells. There are numerous other instances where the Security Patrol has helped you or your friends. Security Patrol would like your help. The cost for gasoline alone last year amounted to $35,000. Insurance rates increase each year and the return on assets amounts to practically nothing with interest rates at their current lows. The donations for the previous year covered only 40% of operating expenses. The Security Patrol has been working to decrease expenses. This has resulted in a savings of $5,000 this year. Two cars are patrolling your neighborhood. When finances permit, three cars will again be put into service. The Patrol cars are a presence in Sun City Center that speaks to our care for each other and our readiness to help those in need. Please consider how important the Security Patrol is to you when you receive your annual letter in November asking for financial help, and send what you can afford. If each of us contributes something, then we will all benefit. This photo of a recent class shows some of your neighbors who want to be part of this community organization. Perhaps you can join us. It will Receiving their meal delivery packages are two members of the Knights of Columbus, one take three hours of your time a month to drive or dispatch. We would of 12 groups responsible for delivering “Meals on Wheels.” love to see you. John Dudzik, Dolores Dudzik and Marian Smoker, Meals on Wheels Coordinator.
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Foxy Senior Dance Club
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Come for an afternoon of fun and entertainment, Sunday, November 2, 2014, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Sun City Center Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. FREE Admission and Refreshments. Open to SCC and Kings Point residents. No dance experience necessary. Couples and singles are welcome. Don’t miss this opportunity to receive information about social dancing and see how easy it is to learn. Don’t sit on the sidelines while others are having fun on the dance floor. Dancing is great exercise and a nice way to meet people. Bring your friends and join Bernice DuBro, SCC dance instructor, as she teaches a few steps in some of the most popular dances and demonstrates a couple of dance styles. There will be a fun dance mixer, some general dancing and demonstrations by present and former students. The Academy Dance Club sponsors weekly dance lessons by Bernice DuBro in the SCC Dance Studio (Atrium on CA Central Campus, N. Pebble Beach Blvd.). The club also holds monthly dances at the Community Hall. For more information, call 813-634-3205.
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Moonglow Dance Club
The next Foxy will be on Nov. 8, 2014 from 7-9:30 p.m. in the Florida Room. New Years tickets are on sale Moonglow Ballroom Dance Club $32. Please call Angelina for your will feature the live music of “Daniel tickets and to reserve your table of 8, Fugazzotto” at their monthly dance on 813-454-9572. Thursday November 20th from 7:309:30 p.m. at Community Hall, 1910 S. The Academy of Pebble Beach Blvd. Sun City Center. As a Special Treat, Daniel and his National Ballroom Dance SAT. November 1, 2014 - 7:30 to Championship Amateur Ballroom 9:30 p.m. at Community Hall, attire Dance Partner, Janis Merluzzzo, dressy casual, BYOB, everyone will perform a Dance Exhibition at welcome, singles table available. At Intermission. The attire at Moonglow Dances is 6:30 before the dance Bernice DuBro Dressy Casual. Members are FREE, and will be teaching a TANGO lesson. Visitors/Guests pay $5 per person at the door. Singles Table(s) are always Members free, guests $6.00, which includes the lesson. Music by Bernice available. Please BYOB and Snacks, and the Club will provide ice, water, DuBro. For more information, call cups and napkins. Jean Kostka at 813-634-1235 or The Moonglow 2014 Schedule of year round monthly dances has had a great Charlie Brown at 813- 642-9817 or lineup of talented Entertainers booked for your dancing and/or listening to live music. Membership details and our exciting 2015 Schedule will be available email battman12@gmail.com. at the November Dance. We will also have the reservation form and menu for our January 22, 2015, Dinner Dance, catered by Banquet Masters. Oldies but Goodies Visitors are always welcome, so why not get your friends & neighbors to General Meeting and Election join you at a Moonglow Dance? If you think that you can’t Ballroom Dance, The Oldies but Goodies Social remember that we are not “Dancing With the Stars.” We each do what Dance Club Needs Your Vote in our bodies allow us to do in time to the music. For more information call Order to SAVE YOUR CLUB! 813-633-1297 or 813-633-6453, or if you would like to receive Moonglow Saturday, November 8, 2014, 6 Information by email, emailgail3357@gmail.com. p.m. Caper Room in the Sun City Center Atrium Building. General Membership Meeting and Election Kings Point Dance Club of OBG Officers; Full Financial Submitted by Judy Fenwick Report Provided. The CA officers Come dance to Thor Stevens on December 16th in the Borini Theatre from have suspended OBG Dance Club 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m.. Members are free and Kings Point privileges and shut down the dances and Sun City Center residents are welcome as guests, with the cost at the until a General Membership Meeting door $10 per couple. BYOB and snacks. Ice, water, cups and napkins will to include an Election of Officers be provided. occurs and a Full Financial Report Proper dress is tie and jacket for men; dress or dressy pants for women. Nonis provided. members should call Judy at 813-938-3187 for reservations and information.
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a moment like this! Every year one out of three seniors will have a fall. How do you get HELP when you can’t get to a phone?
The Men’s Club of Sun City Center and Philips Lifeline (the #1 medical alert provider) offer various solutions for summoning help – whether medical, fire or sheriff response is needed. All help buttons are waterproof and can be worn in the shower – where most falls occur.
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Men’s Club of Sun City Center trained volunteers provides local service and support – at no charge. Philips Lifeline provides a nationwide response center. Call now to discuss which system would work best for you or your family.
Call the Men’s Club at 813-633-7091 or stop by our office at 1002-A Cherry Hills Drive
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“Turkey Trot” Square Dance
It’s the month of November and the Sun City Center Swingers Square Dance Club plans on celebrating the wonderful Thanksgiving Season with a “Turkey Trot” Mainstream/Plus Square Dance on Friday November 21, 2014. Club Members will provide delicious home made pies and cobblers for the dancers to enjoy. The club will supply the beverages. Dancers come help us celebrate Thanksgiving a little early and enjoy great dancing and sumptuous refreshments. This dance along with the club’s regular Friday night Dances are held in the SCC Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. Mainstream/Plus Dance 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. The Callers for November are as follows: Nov. 7 – Ron Reardon; Nov. 14, 21, 28 – Art Springer. The Club will provide a Square Dance Information table for the SCC Hi Neighbor! Event on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the SCC Community Hall. NOTE: The Friday night Nov. 7 and Friday night Nov. 14 dances will be held in the Dance Studio (in the Atrium) on North Pebble Beach Blvd. instead of the Community Hall. Square Dancers come join us for this Special Event Dance and every Friday night for great dancing, fellowship and refreshments. Square dance clothes or dressy casuals are acceptable. For further information call Veanna at 941-7760477 or Geri at 813-633-9742 or see our website floridasquaredance.com.
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Kings Point Follies Announces Auditions
On Friday, November 7, tryouts will be held for the 2015 Kings Point Follies in the KP Borini Theater from 4 to 6 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m. The 2015 Follies will feature music from two decades. “JOURNEY THROUGH THE 50’S AND 60’S” will be presented in the Kings Point Borini Theater on Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7, 2015, under the direction of Rose Ostrander. Auditions are open to Sun City Center and South Shore residents, including Snow Birds. The cast is comprised of singers, chorus, dancers and specialty acts. Soloist auditions will be from 4 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. Each singer will perform one song in the production, but, in order to fit the script and individual to the show, you are asked to be ready to present two songs either from the 50’s or the 60’s, one ballad and one up-beat selection. A CD player will be available for your music. Chorus tryouts will be from 5 to 6 p.m. and 8 to 10 p.m. You do not need to prepare a song. We will provide the music for your audition. All soloists and dancers are invited to sing with the chorus, as well. You must be willing, however, to commit to additional practices in order to learn the chorus numbers and any possible accompanying choreography. Everyone who wishes to be in the Follies is required to attend one of these auditions. Rehearsals will begin on Tuesday evening, November 11, in the Kings Point Main Clubhouse. The Follies has earned the well-deserved reputation of being one of the “biggest and best” shows in town and is a premier showcase for local talent. Anyone who has ever been involved with this production knows it is a most enjoyable experience. We hope to see you at try-outs on November 7. If you are coming from outside the gate, just tell them you are going to Follies auditions. For more information, please call Rose @ 813-633-1753.
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Story by Agnes Baker, Bonnie and Frank Mullen moved to Sun City Center 27 years ago, leaving Sarasota, FL, where they were in private practice in clinical psychology and clinical social work. Sun City Center was chosen for its “quietness” and less traffic on the roads. This twosome met through a mutual friend and found they shared a love for the game of bridge. They were married on September 24, 1959, which made for a dual celebration on that date – Frank’s birthday and their wedding day. Hard to forget either! Frank and Bonnie had a son, Frank G. Mullen III, deceased, who left them with a grandson, Kyle Alexander Mullen. Frank was born in Memphis, Tennessee, attended Boys’ High School in Decatur, Georgia, and with parental approval, at age 17, joined the United States Marine Corps. He served three years during World War II. Frank earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Georgia in 1954 and a doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Tennessee in 1959. His very versatile career included
missile research at Martin Marietta Corporation, faculty member at Queens College in Charlotte, NC, establishing a graduate school program in clinical psychology at Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, MI, and director of the Midland-Gladwin County Mental Health Centers. Bonnie was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, at the foothills of the Smoky Mountains and graduated from Knoxville High School. Bonnie earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1955 and a two-year Master of Arts Degree in Psychiatric Social Work in 1957, both from the University of Tennessee. While in Sarasota, she served on the Florida Governor’s Committee on Epilepsy and was president of the Sarasota Council on Epilepsy. The Mullens spent 14 years working together in Sarasota, in private practice where Frank performed psychological testing and evaluations, as well as individual psychotherapy while Bonnie provided marital, family and child counseling, as well as individual counseling. Frank has many interests including tennis
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and traveling and is a Buccaneers fan, while Bonnie stays super busy with her many interest including gardening (Toilers and Tillers), photography and sewing. Both are “computer geeks” and have a love for music. Bonnie performs with the Front Porch Pickers, playing her violin. She is also adept with the ukulele. A weekly event for these two is
working out in the fitness center while daily the concentration is to fine-tune their sense of humor, laughing about their foibles. This wonderfully unique and versatile couple found their niche when they moved to Sun City Center, and they agree the move was a very good idea! They are a happy couple that willingly spreads happiness everywhere they go.
The First ‘Pioneers’ of Sun City Center Sylvia Willis, History Society Yes, that is what our first residents were called! And ‘Pioneers’ were signing up to buy homes from the first opening days. Twelve apartment homes were built on Pebble Beach Blvd. across from Cherry Hills Drive, to house home buyers awaiting the completion of their new homes. Mary Shelton was the first resident there. On April 25, 1962, Frank and Mildred Ward moved into their home at 715 Desert Hills Way, and Ed Lindeman and his wife moved into 904 Desert Hills Drive later that same day. The Lanfer, Stafford, Thompson, Stock, Eakin and Betner families soon moved into nearby homes. T h e n a s n ow, p e opl e c am e from many parts of the country and beyond. To build a sense of community for those who had left their own families and communities far away, the Hi, Neighbor! Club was
started and new residents quickly began to feel at ease and at home. Our first birthday was celebrated in style in January 1963 in what is now the Weavers Club. Meetings, clubs and sports, monthly potlucks, and volunteer opportunities drew together increasing numbers of new residents as more homes were built. Next time, we’ll look at the first activities at our central campus and Opening Day on Cherry Hills Drive. Families viewing model homes and campus. the importance of our heritage of volunteering.
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HOW TO WIN THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF RECRUITERS Tuesday, November 4 from 1 - 2 p.m. Abby Kohut, a seasoned recruiter, will provide secret insights into the human resources and recruiting process. It’s a tough job market out there, and career searchers have to differentiate themselves from the rest of the applicant pool. This workshop will explore the following: how to think like a recruiter; where, when and how recruiters look for future employees and how to attract them; why having the wrong zip code can make someone invisible to recruiters; why and how to fill in the gaps on a resume. No registration required! SOUTHSHORE NEEDLE PEOPLE Wednesday, November 5, 12, & 19 from 6 - 8:30 p.m. Join other needle people to share techniques, tips and experiences about knitting and other fiber and fabric crafts. Beginners and questions are welcome! Stay the entire two hours or as long as you can. Bring a project to work on. MAH JONGG CLUB Wednesday, November 5, 19 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening of the popular table game, Mah Jongg. Participants are asked to bring their own Mah Jongg card. Registration required. Call (813) 273-3652 to register. MASTER GARDENER: HUMMINGBIRDS Wednesday, November 5 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. This lively presentation by Master Gardener, Heather Diaz, is all about the beautiful hummingbirds that make Hillsborough County home. Learn about hummingbirds’ habits and the plants and feeders that will attract them. No registration required. Presented in partnership with Hillsborough County Extension Service. EXPOSING THE HIDDEN JOB MARKET Thursday, November 6 from 1 - 2 p.m. Many of today’s available jobs are hidden from plain view and unless career searchers learn about the new way to job hunt, they’ll be left out in the cold. Abby Kohut, a seasoned recruiter, will teach how easy it is to uncover the hidden job market, featuring: why the job market is hidden in the first place, three ways to hobnob with CTOs, CFOs and other C-suite members, how working for free can be the best idea ever, how to solve problems for companies who don’t know that they have them; and three ways to use social media to generate opportunities. No registration required!
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WRITING & PUBLISHING SEMINAR Saturday, November 15 from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Join Penny Fletcher, author of Trial By Fire, as she discusses the ins and outs of the writing and publishing process. Penny has been a reporter, columnist, and Bureau Editor in Hillsborough County for over 35 years. She has worked for Amazon and has published books both traditionally and print on demand. No registration required. Coffee and light refreshments will be served. NEW MUSIC CONCERT Saturday, November 15 from 3 - 4:30 p.m. The New Music Conflagration, Inc. presents an interactive concert experience featuring “Modern Masterworks” by composers such as John Cage, Philip Glass, Steve Reich, Belá Bartók and John Adams. Music is not only performed but each work is introduced to the audience, which serves to create an intimate and warm experience. No registration required. ELDER LAW SEMINAR Wednesday, November 19 from 2 – 4 p.m. This program will provide information and education regarding legal issues for seniors, including planning for incapacities and long term care with emphasis on public benefits. FAMILY CENTER ON DEAFNESS TELEPHONE DISTRIBUTION Wednesday, November 26 from 1 – 3 p.m. FTRI provides free specialized equipment and training to qualified Florida residents who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired. The equipment enables them to place and receive phone calls. Presented by Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc. (FTRI)
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Emergency Squad Emergency Squad Receives Commendation From the Board of County Commissioners The Emergency Squad received a commendation from the Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday October 15th. Noting the Squad’s fifty years of service, the commendation reads: The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners honors the golden anniversary of the Sun City Center Emergency Squad. The many volunteers of this commendable organization have continually served the residents of Sun City Center 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for the last 50 years. These volunteers help the community willingly, compassionately, and always without payment for their services. Whi le t he Sun City C enter Emergency Squad enhances the quality of life in its community as it dedicates more than 100,000 hours of services every year, each volunteer engages in hundreds of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance lifesaving skills. Through its knowledge, skills, service and equipment, the Emergency
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Attending: Emily Lahti, Eileen Peco, Jan Huber, Noreen Schramm, Maryann Meeker, Tom Murphy, Chief Dennis Floto, Robin Watt, David Watt, Joe Cox and Dick McCormick. Back row are Commissioners Murman, Miller, Higginbotham and Beckner.
Squad has saved the taxpayers of Hillsborough County millions of dollars over the past 50 years. For its sacrifice, dedication and longevity, The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners commends the Sun City Center Emergency Squad and applauds its 50th anniversary. The extraordinary Emergency Squad Looking for Everyday Heroes accomplishments of these volunteers help make our community a better Wanted: EVERYDAY HEROES. Everyday, Emergency Squad volunteers give their time to the community to assist local seniors during their time place to live, work and play. of need. Whether it’s an emergency call or a transport from the hospital, volunteers provide more than the Basic Life Support skills they’ve learned – they provide comfort, reassurance and a hand to hold when someone Volunteer Is Ron Windsor most needs it. If you’d like to learn more about being an everyday hero, contact the SCC Emergency Squad. We are always looking for new volunteers. You do not need to have a healthcare education or career. Training is provided for all our positions. Interested? Call Toria Smith at 813-633-1411.
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Ron has been on the Squad for nine years and has held a variety of positions. He is an Emergency Medical Responder, a certified ambulance driver, an Assistant Captain, as well as our purchasing and supply manager. Ron and his wife Nancy have been married for 22 years and they have five children and six grandchildren. He retired from Navistar Corporation as their purchasing manager and moved to Sun City Center in 2005. He is also a veteran of the USAF. When not busy on the Squad, Ron is a “fanatic fisherman,” avid reader, sometime golfer, involved in lay leadership positions at United Methodist Church and enjoys traveling with his wife Nancy. Ron says that being such an active member of the Squad provides him with a wonderful “feel good” experience every time he comes to work. We are indeed fortunate to have such a dedicated and talented person on the Squad. Thank you Ron for your service. BETH ISRAEL The Jewish Congregation of Sun City Center, 1115 Del Webb Blvd. E. Sun City Center (813)634-2590
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Emergency Squad Emergency Squad is Now a Listed Charity on Amazon Smile
The Emergency Squad recently registered to become one of the charities in the Amazon Smile program. If you are not familiar with the Smile program, it allows buyers to effortlessly contribute to their favorite nonprofit organization at no extra cost to themselves. This does not add to the price of the product; instead, the Amazon Smile Foundation will donate .5% of the purchase price each time you shop through the Amazon Smile program. Millions of products are available for the Amazon Smile program. To use the program, type smile. amazon.com in the web browser on your computer or mobile device. Book mark this location so that you can return to it more easily. On your first visit you can select the charity of your choice and Amazon will remember that choice for you. Details are available online about the program, non-profit organizations and products that are available. Af ter t hat, do your nor ma l shopping. And thank you for supporting the Emergency Squad.
Meet the Emergency Squad Board of Directors
This year in March, the volunteers of the Emergency Squad voted to change the bylaws of the organization and the Board of Directors. Nine new Board members were voted in by the volunteers. Three will serve 3-year terms; three will serve 2 year terms and 3 will serve 1 year terms. All members of the Board currently serve as volunteers on the Squad, often in multiple positions and for multiple teams. Collectively, Board members have over 90 years of Squad volunteer experience.
L to R: Robin Watt, Asst. Chief Communications, Toria Smith, Asst. Chief, Human Resources, Elaine Davis, Community Foundation Board member, Dennis Floto, Chief, Dorothy Dunn, Community Foundation Board member and Eileen Peco, Chairman of the Board, Emergency Squad.
Squad Receives Grant From the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay
The Emergency Squad received a grant from The Community Foundation of Tampa Bay, which allowed the Squad to purchase digital radios. These radios bring us into compliance with FCC communication requirements for first responders. The grant was for $15,306 for the purchase of 10 radios for our Ambulance and Van crews to use on duty days. Former Chief Noreen Schramm wrote the grant proposal for the radios more than a year ago
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Squad Announces New Captain Peter Gallagher
The Squad is pleased to announce that Peter Gallagher is the new Captain of Team 2. Peter just celebrated his 10th year with the Squad where he has served as a driver and Assistant Captain on Team 6. Peter recently became one of the Squad’s newest CPR Instructors as well. Peter is a native of Rhode Island and was in the Insurance Industry for 29 years.
The Emergency Squad is partnering with South Bay Hospital and local senior living and skilled nursing facilities, as well as Home Health services to reduce your chances of catching the flu or other contagious infections this flu season. It’s as easy as washing your hands. We want to encourage and remind you that the easiest way to avoid becoming a flu “statistic” is to wash your hands with soap and water. This is effective not only for the flu, but other infections such as MRSA, Norovirus, Pneumonia, C-Diff and many of the new “bugs” that we hear about in the news. As you touch people, surfaces and objects throughout the day, you accumulate germs on your hands. In turn, you can infect yourself with these germs by touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Although it’s impossible to keep your hands germfree, washing your hands frequently can help limit the transfer of bacteria, viruses and other microbes. In particular, when you go to public places like the grocery store, restaurants, all public restrooms, clinics and doctors’ offices, you come in contact with chairs, door handles and elevator buttons that others have also touched. While most of our local stores and health care settings are
diligent in cleaning, it’s impossible for them to sterilize or clean each doorknob, grocery cart or faucet handle after each person. If soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer that is at least 62% alcohol. Always wash your hands before: • Preparing food or eating • Treating wounds, giving medicine, or caring for a sick or injured person • Inserting or removing contact lenses Always wash your hands after: • Preparing food, especially raw meat or poultry • Using the toilet or changing a diaper • Touching an animal or animal toys, leashes, or waste • Blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing into your hands • Treating wounds or caring for a sick or injured person • Handling garbage, household or garden chemicals, or anything that could be contaminated — such as a cleaning cloth or soile shoes Staying healthy can be as easy as washing your hands. This year spread the word, not the germs and skip the infection.
Linda East, Secretary of the Board and Asst. Captain of Team 2 and Emergency Medical Responder, 7+ years with the Squad; Dick Seagrave – Vice Chairman of the Board, Asst. Captain of Team 7, Dispatcher and Emergency Medical Responder, 4 years; Emily Lahti, Emergency Medical Technician, 14+ years; Marty Giffords – Chief Financial Of f icer, Dispatcher, multiple positions over 10 years; Doug Gatchel – Internet Technology Manager, 8 years; Eileen Peco Chairman of the Board, Emergency Medical Responder, 6 years; Marty Mallak, Asst. Team Captain and former Chief (2005), former EMT, 20 years; MaryAnn Meeker, Team Captain and Emergency Medical Responder, 9 years; Dick Morrison – Team 6 Captain, former Dep. Chief, former Chairman of the Board, 15 years; Jan Huber – Emergency Medical Technician, former Asst. Chief of Public Affairs, 5 years.
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Military MOAA Makes Donation to Homeless Veterans
MOAA Charity Golf Tournament Held
Photos by B. Frank Kepley, CAPT, USN, (Ret).
Photos by B. Frank Kepley, CAPT, USN, (Ret).
Story by B. Frank Kepley, CAPT, USN, (Ret), Military Correspondent The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) held their annual charity golf tournament on October 12, 2014, at the Freedom Plaza Golf Course in Sun City Center. The tournament was held to benefit the Homeless Veterans and Operation Warmheart. Prior to the tournament start a continental breakfast was provided and following the tournament a luncheon was served and prizes awarded. The winners were: 1st place: From left to right in photo: Frank Hinson, Don Quast, C. T. Watts and Julian Graham. 2nd place: Ronald Peterman, Blaine Hinds, Rodney Ferguson and Tom Murphy. In addition a putting contest was held, which was won by Tat Knies, who won $85.00.MOAA would Thom Brown, President of SCC MOAA, presenting check to Lt. Col. Carol Barkalow like to extend a special thanks to USA (Ret). our Exclusive Signature Sponsor, Freedom Plaza, for the use of their Story by B. Frank Kepley, Plans and Operations Officer; and golf course and Plaza Club and Doris CAPT, USN, (Ret), Battalion Commander. Glass, who put many hours of work Military Correspondent In 1 9 9 0 , Lt . C ol. B ark a l ow into putting it together. published a book, “In the Men’s House,” detailing her four years Kathrine Marcario was thrilled to achieve as a member of the first class of a hole-in-one on the 11h hole. women to graduate from West Point. Also pictured is Dorothy Wagasky. Stories, photos, and interviews with LTC Barkalow have been published in numerous newspapers and magazines and she has been featured on a number of television programs. She has also testified to Congress on the subject of women in combat and in 2012 she was honored by the Florida Business Professional Women’s Association Lt. Col. Carol Barkalow, USA (Ret). as a “First Woman of Tampa Bay.” Retired Army Lt. Col. Carol In 2013, Carol co-founded an Barkalow was the Military Officers organization, Heaven on Earth for Association of America (MOAA) Veterans, Inc, which focuses on L to R: Frank Hinson, Don Quast, C. T. Watts and Julian Graham. featured speaker in the Florida Room providing safe, affordable, furnished at the North Side Atrium Building on living quarters to military veterans in October 1, 2014. need of housing. The creation of, and Col. Barkalow graduated from the her continued association with this United States Military Academy at organization was her topic for the West Point in May 1980. She has MOAA members at the luncheon. held a variety of command and staff Subsequent to her presentation Lt. positions including Staff Officer; Col. Barkalow was presented with Company Commander; Special a check for $500.00 to be used for Assistant to the Chief of Staff of the the Heaven on Earth for Veterans Army; Battalion Executive Officer; organization.
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Story by B. Frank Kepley, CAPT, USN, (Ret), Military Correspondent The Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) recently held a special Youth Leadership Conference (YLC) Recognition and Special Awards Program honoring high school students from seven area high schools. The affair was held at the Sun City Center Renaissance Club on October 16, 2014. The schools involved in the YLC program were East Bay, Lennard, Riverview, Spoto, Newsome, Durant and Plant City. The Military Family Support Trust (MFST), is also a participant and contributor in the YLC program. Lt. Col. James Warchol USAF (Ret), Commander of the MOWW local chapter coordinated and emceed the event. The affair included a luncheon and participation in the YLC Recognition and Special Awards Program. Special MOWW Patrick Henry Awards were presented to Kimberly Balderas, Riverview High School and Andrew Pitts, Spoto High School, for their outstanding leadership qualities. Two other students who were unable to attend to receive their Patrick Henry awards were Greg Amole, from Durant High School and Tia Gonzales from Newsom High School.
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Silver Osprey Squadron to Host Executive Officer Of NAWCTSD and NSA
Commanding Officer, Roger Ke n n i c u t t , C D R , U S N ( R e t ) announced that the SCC chapter of the Association of Naval Aviation, the Silver Osprey Squadron will host Captain Erik O. Etz, USN, X.O of the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division and Naval Support Activity, Orlando, FL at their next regular luncheon. The event is open to the public, by reservation, and will be held at the Plaza Club in Freedom Plaza, on Friday, November 14, 2014, at 11:30 a.m. Captain Etz, a Naval Aviator, recently completed a tour of duty as Director, Test and Evaluation of the F-35 Naval Variants at VX-23 stationed at Patuxent River Naval Air Station. In this role, he served as the senior military lead for the F-35 Integrated Test Force, which was charged with the developmental testing of the STOVL and CV variants of the F-35. During this tour he flew the F/A-18 aircraft in support roles. C apt ai n Et z i s e x p e c te d to give the group a thorough, but UNCLASSIFIED, brief on the two aircraft versions. One designed for Naval Aircraft Carrier Operations and the other, to be used by the USMC, which has vertical takeoff and landing capability for use on smaller platforms. He started his naval career in the Naval ROTC program and was commissioned in 1990. He received his designation as a Naval Aviator in 1993. His first assignment was to
VFA-82 flying the F/A-18C Hornet. He deployed on the USS America flying missions in support of United Nations Operations; Deliberate Force, Deny Flight, and Decisive Edge in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Operation Southern Watch in Iraq. Captain Etz graduated from the US Navy Test Pilot School in June of 1998 and flew test missions in the F/A-18 A-F and T-45 A/C aircraft. He also was the Project Officer for the F/A-18 E/F Third Sea Trials. He returned to the fleet in December 2000 as the Landing Signal Officer and Safety Officer on the staff CCAW9 and deployed aboard the USS John Stennis in the North Arabian Sea following the events of September 11, 2011. Captain served in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He returned to NAS Patuxent River, MD in June of 2004 until his assignment as Executive Officer at NAWCTSD Orlando, Florida. Captain Etz has logged over 3,500 flight hours in 35 aircraft with over 840 carrier landings on 14 different aircraft carriers. He has earned the Bronze Star, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, two Meritorious Service Medals, three Air Medals (Strike Flight), three Navy Commendation Medals, the Navy Achievement Medal and various unit and service awards.We expect a great Q & A session after the presentation. The Silver Osprey Squadron #64 Chapter of the ANA is open to
Captain Erik O. Etz, USN, X.O of the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division and Naval Support Activity, Orlando, FL.
military and civilians alike. The only requirement for participation is an interest in military aviation. For more information about our group you can email us at silverosprey@ yahoo.com. You can also log on to our website suncitycenter.org/ activities/veterans.html.
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The Orthopaedic Spine and Joint Center is more than a surgery and rehabilitation program – it’s a culture of care that empowers patients with motivation and education. We are committed to getting you back to the activities you love as quickly as possible, with a high-quality program that’s tailored to your needs. Lakewood Ranch’s orthopedic program includes pre-op classes and presentations that help prepare you for your surgery. The day after surgery, you wear your own clothes and begin your personal rehab with specially trained therapists. Your family is encouraged to participate in your group activities and meals.
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For reservation to our November 14 luncheon, mail checks to Mr. Tom Harding, 309 Noble Faire Drive, Sun City Center, FL 33573. Cost is $17 for non-members and $14 for members and their guests. Deadline for reservations is Wednesday, November 12, 2014.
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2014 Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting Competition 5th Annual Siesta Key Crystal Classic Nov. 14-18, 2014 This November 14th-18th, twenty-four of the premier master sand sculptors from all over the world will be competing for 1st place on the #1 beach. The Crystal Classic has become a favorite of many of the professional sand sculptors who have competed here. Citing the beauty and cleanliness of the pristine white sand, sculptors have remarked that their sculptures look almost as if they are “carved in marble.” In only 24 sculpting hours, (spanning the five day event), the master sculptors create sand masterpieces, some over ten feet tall, and transform the always beautiful Siesta Beach into an outdoor art gallery. This event was named as a finalist in Sarasota Magazine’s Best of 2014 and for good reason. The five-day art event will include: Master sand sculptors competing, all day viewing Friday through Tuesday; over 50 vendors Friday through Monday; live entertainment through Sunday starting Friday at noon; and an amateur sand sculptor contest on Saturday. Siesta Santa will be on his sand throne again this year making a great photo op for next year’s Christmas cards. New this year: “Taste of Siesta” on Saturday, November 15th from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. This fundraiser will feature over 15 local restaurants, an open bar and live music by Alli & the Venturas. Advance tickets will be $40. Off-site shuttle service will be offered on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 15 and 16 from Riverview High School, and sculpture viewing with the special MobiMat on the sand for easier walking on Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 17 & 18. Proceeds of the Siesta Key Crystal Classic benefit Mote Marine Laboratory’s sea turtle research and conservation programs. Siesta Key Crystal Classic Sand Sculpting Competition Founded in 2010, The Crystal Classic is a result of discussions between master sand sculptor and Siesta Key resident Brian Wigelsworth and representatives of the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, Sarasota County Parks and Recreation, Mote Marine Laboratory and the Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau. For more information about Siesta Key Crystal Classic visit www. SiestaKeyCrystalClassic.com.
SPOTLIGHT ON ENTERTAINMENT
REMINDER: Due to construction on the north campus, ALL ticket sales AND pick up of tickets will take place at the Community Hall Lobby through December 22 (Mon-WedFri 9-noon). Sunday series shows are: Tribute to John Denver (November 16), Heralds of Harmony Holiday Show (plus The Liberty Voices) (December 7), Hotel California (Eagles Tribute) (January 18), A Valentine’s Date with Klassica (February 15) and Motown Magic (March 8). Friday series dance/shows are Rafael & Co. (November 7), The HubCaps (January 23), Rocky & the Rollers (February 27), and Orlando Transit Authority (A Chicago Tribute) with Rock this Town Band (March 13). NOTE: please change date on your Friday night ticket from March 21 to March 13, 2015. And, of course, the Showcase on Wednesday, January 28 (free to ALL series customers). Cost of each series per person: $75. Series tickets for new customers are on sale now. Reserved seating and the Sunday shows include a wine and cheese reception (sponsored by Brandon Honda) as part of the price. Individual tickets go on saleNovember 3. Good news for you Opera buffs. St. Petersburg Opera Co. will return. Opera Idol 2 (November 23); Figaro, Figaro, Figaro: Preview to the Barber of Seville (January 25), and Opera Therapy: Exploring Characters that Really Need Help (March 15). Ticket sales ($33 per person for the series of three; $13 per person per opera) begin Monday, November 3. But wait, there’s more! Simon & Son (Concert Pianists) - Wednesday, January 21 (7-9 p.m.) nightclub setting - 8/table - BYOB - Tickets: $10/person; go on sale December 8. The South Shore Concert Band presents “Fanfare for February” Thursday, February 12 (7-8:30.p.m.). Tickets: $5/person; go on saleJanuary 12. To n y Pa c e ( t h e Ve g a s e n t e r t a i n e r f r o m t h i s year’s Showcase) will be here March 6 (7-9 p.m.) nightclub setting - 8/table - BYOB. Tickets: $15/person; go on sale Feb 9. Sarasota Jazz Project presents March “Jazz-Ness” on Sunday, March 22 (2:30-4:30). Reserved theater seating. Tickets: $12/person; go on sale Feb. 23. The Fabulons (dance), Friday, April 10, 2015 (7-10 p.m.). Tables of 10 with dance floor - BYOB. Tickets: $15/person; go on sale March 9. I hope you are looking forward to this year’s shows as much as I am. See you in November, Judy Schings 813-642-2001.
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A Freedom Plaza Oktoberfest Secret Revealed
Submitted by Peggy Burgess Oktoberfest at Freedom Plaza is always a festive affair and this October’s event followed suit. A benefit for the Freedom Plaza Scholarship Fund, it was well attended and thoroughly enjoyed by residents and guests, alike. The accordion music flows as celebrants toast “Gemuetlichkeit” and enjoyed the traditional beer and bratwurst. This year, however, an extra flavor was added: an Oktoberfest happening held secret for over 20 years was made public, finally and with general consent. It provided a special humor to Freedom Plaza’s 2014 Oktoberfest that seems too amusing not to share. It started as a mere comment, made half in jest, at an Oktoberfest party held in the Marketing Office -- now the Plaza Club -- in 1991, during Freedom Plaza’s construction phase. ”Why don’t we celebrate next year’s Oktoberfest in Munich?” So, as activities coordinator for the residents-to-be, I began making plans for October of 1992, the year Freedom Plaza would open. Preparation had taken that full year to complete, but with help from German friends I had arranged that the group of 20, all now officially Freedom Plaza residents, would go “castle-hopping” on their way to Oktoberfest in Munich, lodging in a succession of Schloss Hotels, modernized guest wings attached to some castles. A private motor coach/driver was hired for the two-week trip, which I would escort. On a fascinating journey beginning in Frankfurt, our arrival city, and extending southward through Bavaria we had cruised on both the Rhine River and the Koenigsee, an Alpine lake. We had visited Heidelberg, Salzburg and two of “Mad” King Ludwig’s elaborate castles. We had seen the Passion play theatre at Oberammergau and viewed the world from atop the Zugspitze, Germany’s highest peak. Now we were staying in a castle hotel near Munich and ready for our final adventure, the next day’s visit to Oktoberfest…or so I assumed. I had already spoken to my Munich contact that would meet us and guide us to the Hackerbrau Festhalle, a “beer tent” seating 5,000, yet not, by far, the largest on the fest grounds. That evening at dinner I encountered embarrassed, reluctant smiles. Finally someone spoke up, “We don’t really want to go Oktoberfest.” You see, they had already experienced a moderately-sized wine fest at Bad Durkheim. It is held annually around a Medieval wine cask large enough to house a restaurant, a dining treat. I didn’t want the group to miss. The only difference between a wine fest and a beer fest is the primary beverage served. Have dancing, singing, linking arms and swaying to oom-pah-pah music, plus wall-to-wall people. The idea of all this on the super-grand scale of Munich’s Oktoberfest, with its 40,000 celebrants, was just too much for my otherwise adventuresome travelers. So it was that on the next day they toured in nearby Regensburg instead toasting in Munich. However, they didn’t want folks back at Freedom Plaza to think them “chicken,” so we made a pact: when people asked about Oktoberfest, we would say, “It was wonderful!” and let it go at that. No one in the group ever gave away “our little secret,” but all exchanged conspiratorial smiles at every Oktoberfest afterward as they raised a toast to a visit that never happened, yet a trip that none would ever forget.
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T H E CEMETERY C L U B By Ivan Menchell
November 13, 14 & 15 at 7:00 pm November 15 at 1:30 pm
Tickets $15 available at The Borini Theatre Box Office Cabaret Seating Kings Point • Sun City Center
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Bulletin Board Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair Coming November 8
Sponsored by The Hope Fund This arts and craft fair is a fundraiser for The Hope Fund for Children and will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the banquet room of the Sun City Center Chamber of Commerce. Admission is free. Come and enjoy the many crafts of the talented people of Sun City Center. You will find floral crafts, watercolor and oil paintings, jewelry, scarves, pottery, cards, sculpture, and embroidery, and more. Baked goods and coffee will be available! The Hope Fund is a 501(c)(3), all volunteer organization that provides a safe, nurturing environment for at-risk children who attend Bethune Park in Wimauma after their regular school day. The children look forward to the arrival of volunteers from Sun City Center, including Kings Point, who see the children an average of one hour per week. The kids are treated to one on one attention by tutors, who help with homework, mentors, and readers who emphasize sound reading skills. There is a healthy after-school snack program called Kids’ Café, an art program, a running program for exercise and much, much more. Without The Hope Fund, many children would be home alone and unsupervised after school while their parents work. We hope to see you on Saturday, November 8, from 9 to 4, at The Chamber of Commerce. If you have questions about the Fair, you may call Sally Anne Barclay at 634-2912. Check out www.the-hope-fund.org for further information about The Hope Fund.
Sun Radio News
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Peg Goodenow and Jane Keegan. Uta Kuhn, Sun Radio Publicity Chairman Peg Goodenow, interviewed another one of our great SCC volunteers, Jane Keegan, on Sun Radio, 96.3 FM. This is an ongoing series called “someone you should know.” Jane and her husband moved to Sun City Center in 2004, and she has been busy with various volunteer organizations since then. After having served on the Board of Directors of the Community Association since January 2011, this past year she was elected to be the President. So be sure to listen to SUN RADIO, 96.3 FM and find out more about this community leader and others who will be interviewed. The station also plays “easy listening favorites” for the enjoyment of its listeners. Be sure to check out the Sun Radio website, www.suncityradio.net.
Nautical (and Fishing) Flea Market Returns
It’s BAACCK! And it’s bigger and better than ever! The USCG Auxiliary Nautical (and Fishing) Flea Market will again be hosted by Land’s End Marina, with proceeds to benefit the US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 75 Boating Safety Education Programs. www.flotilla75.org Saturday, November 15th, Lands End Marina, 1220 Apollo Beach Blvd., Apollo Beach.Open to the Public at 7:30 a.m. Flotilla 75 serves Apollo Beach, Ruskin, Sun City Center, Riverview and Tampa Bay. Auxiliary members will be on hand to answer questions, provide information on boating regulations and to provide brochures on Tampa Bay fishing and boating. Complimentary USCG AUX Vessel Examinations can be arranged at the event. Information on Safe Boating classes will be available. Information on joining the USCG AUX will be available. “Dottie’s Delights” refreshments will be available. An abundant number of door prizes will be awarded.Attendees are always amazed at the wide variety of boating and fishing items available at sensational prices. Several of last year’s vendors considered the Nautical Flea Market the most rewarding flea market they had ever attended.
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Director Candidates for Three Year Terms
Gert Affayroux
An Iowa native, Gert moved to Maryland in her teens, where she met her husband of 54 years. She studied business administration in high school and later opened a successful specialty furniture store. After four years she expanded to a second store, selling the business two years later. In 1993 Gert took a job with the US Postal Service, working in the Bradenton and SCC offices. After retiring in 2007, Gert has volunteered with the Security Patrol for six years, the Emergency Squad for seven years, the Information Center, Hi Neighbor!, July 4th and Holiday Walk. She is a substitute teacher for Water Aerobics, the Social Chairperson of the Caloosa Creek 1 Association, serves on that HOA’s Architect Committee and sings in the Women’s and Friends Chorus. How long have you been a resident and why did you select SCC as your place of residence? 15 years. We were looking for a community for active retirees. When we found SCC we absolutely fell in love with the community. Anyone who moves here and is bored…they got a problem! From where did you move? Maryland. Husband was born in Baltimore. I’m originally from Iowa. Why do you want to serve on the Board? I love this community and would like to serve ALL the people in this beautiful town we call home. We need someone on the Board that can be unbiased. Someone who will listen and take all the facts into consideration before sitting down to make a decision. I feel I can make a difference and would certainly love the opportunity to do so. What do you feel you can contribute to the board? An open ear to listen to everyone. The community should not be divided. We should come together. Something that everyone in the community can enjoy. I feel so good being a part of the Emergency Squad, neighbors helping neighbors. That’s how I feel about serving on the Board. We’re there to listen to the residents and to make this a better community. What would you like to accomplish as a board member? I want this to be a community that is together, not divided. How should the Board of Directors determine the priority of community improvement projects? I believe they need to listen to the community to find out what the community wants. If we can get the community together to work toward what we want, we can accomplish things a whole lot faster.
Richard Angerosa
Richard graduated from New York State Maritime College in 1968 with a degree in Marine Engineering. After serving two years in the Merchant Marine in Vietnam, he returned stateside and worked in Information Technology for the New York State Government until 1996. He relocated to Tampa, FL in 1996 and began a 15-year career as an Information Technology Manager with JPMorgan, managing the design, development, and implementation of EBT debit card systems in over 30 states. Richard retired in 2011 and moved to Sun City Center in August of that year. He and his wife Kathy have been married for 41 years, and have three children and one grandchild. Richard has always been active in athletics. He currently keeps busy with hiking, canoeing, cycling and fitness center workouts. Since moving to Sun City Center, he has been a regular participant in the Florida Senior Games in the 5K and power lifting events. How long have you been a resident and why did you select SCC as your place of residence? SCC resident since August 2011. Selected SCC because it was an attractive, safe community, away from urban congestion. From where did you move? Last move was from Mineral Bluff, GA, but mainly resided previously in NY and FL. What was your profession before retirement? Information Technology Manager What Clubs or associations do you belong to? Tillers and Toilers Why do you want to serve on the Board? I believe the current board is dictatorial and unresponsive to the voice of the residents. What do you feel you can contribute to the board? Honesty, integrity and project management skills. What would you like to accomplish as a board member? Keep SCC debt free. Rebuild trust in the CA board. Really listen to the residents and take actions commensurate with their priorities. How should the Board of Directors determine the priority of community improvement projects? From direct SCC resident input, and honor the wishes of the residents, not adjust them at the whims of the board.
MEET THE CANDIDATES NIGHT WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2014
COMMUNITY HALL - 7 p.m. • Refreshments served at 6:30 p.m.
CANDIDATES FOR YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE • Bob Goetz • Joe DeFelice • Gert Affayroux • Jane Keegan • Joe Elam • Richard Angerosa • Jim Schwartz • Ed Feder • Bob Black
Written questions from the audience will be collected prior to and during this meeting by the Elections Committee.
Bob Black
A New York City native, Bob spent a career in journalism and public relations. His first trip into newspapering came in the Army in Korea in 1952, first as editor of the Second Infantry Division newspaper and then to Stars & Stripes in Tokyo. Black graduated from Florida Southern College in 1951 and received an MS in Journalism from Columbia University 1955. He was a sports writer for the Associated Press, boating editor for Popular Science, and has written for newspapers for most of his life including the New York Times, New York Herald Tribune and Norwalk Hour. In 1964, he joined the public relations firm of H. A. Bruno & Associates, rising to executive vice president. In 1974, he formed his own agency. In 1995, Bob returned to Florida Southern as an adjunct professor of journalism and later also taught at the University of South Florida. After moving to Sun City Center in 2002, he wrote columns in The NEWS of Sun City Center, the SCC Sun and the SCC Observer News. How long have you been a resident and why did you select SCC as your place of residence? I’ve been a resident for 12 years and came to SCC because I wanted to live on a golf course and play golf as often as I could. From where did you move? From Lakeland, Florida. I was born in New York and lived most of my life in Connecticut. What was your profession before retirement? I continue as a writer and as a public relations consultant. My career has included reporting, and I’ve owned and operated a public relations firm since 1974. Do you participate in any club, community service or volunteer organizations? I have been elected to two terms on the Community Association Board of Directors. I served as CA Vice President for two years, chaired the Hardship Directory Committees and the Public Relations Task Force. I’m a member of the Men’s Club, the Security Patrol and vice president of the Sun City Center Senior Care Corporation working to bring a “medical home” to SCC. Why do you want to serve on the Board? To restart the community public relations effort with the specific aim of making our homes increase in value. Kings Point is making a strong effort in this direction while SCC, under the current administration, has lost itself in a civil war over whether to build a new theatre and how to fund it. How should the Board of Directors determine the priority of community improvement projects? I think that will be settled by the vote in December. While tradition says the Community Association should have the money in the bank for future projects, there is a reliable school of thought that says, “invest in assets that will increase in value.” I’m somewhat conflicted on this and plan on listening very carefully to both sides before I cast my vote. Candidates continued on page 21
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Joe DeFelice
Joe is a retired police officer having served the Town of Seymour, Connecticut since 1978. He worked in many capacities while serving on the force. During his last three years, Joe was assigned to the Community Division. His primary goal was to serve the elderly community, which included housing, grants and establishing a rapport with the community. He established a neighborhood block watch program, placed AEDS in all public buildings and established a comprehensive crime prevention program. Joe and his wife, Jill, have two grown children and three grandchildren. He is an avid golfer and enjoys meeting new people. Joe has been a Rotary President, Union President and has received numerous awards. How long have you been a resident and why did you select SCC as your place of residence? We have lived in SCC for 21 months. We felt SCC offered affordable housing, amenities that fit our lifestyle,was located close to major cities and offered quality medical care. From where did you move? Naugatuck, Connecticut. What was your profession before retirement? Police Officer for the Town of Seymour, Connecticut. Do you participate in any clubs, community service or volunteer organizations? SCC Men`s Club, Sawdust Engineers, Hogan`s Golf League and Caloosa Country Club. Why do you want to serve on the Board? I have always been community minded and enjoy working with others in a positive and productive manner. What do you feel you can contribute to the board? As a former police office and union official, my ability to negotiate in a constructive manner and to look at both sides of all issues. What would you like to accomplish as a board member? Work harder at bringing all residents of this community together on issues that affect everyone. Continue to move forward in a progressive and positive manner. How should the Board of Directors determine the priority of community improvement projects? Surveys should be taken at least twice yearly as demographics are constantly changing. Surveys can be by mail, online or newspaper. The residents should be allowed to voice their ideas.
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Joe Elam
Joe was born in Akron, OH but raised in Jamaica, Queens NY where he received a degree in Manufacturing Engineering. That led to a career as a Sales Engineer for a manufacturer and contractor of expansion joints installed on bridges, stadiums and parking garages. He eventually became the Key Account Manager, calling on the country’s 40 largest Architectural & Engineering firms. In the late 90’s Joe was National Sales Manager for a company in Atlanta. He negotiated many contracts including one with Clark Construction Co. for the repair of the Pentagon after 9/11. Joe and his wife Rosie have 3 children, and moved to SCC in 1998 to be near her mother, who has been a resident for over 25 years. Since then, many family members have joined them here. That’s one of the main reasons he cares so much about this community. How long have you been a resident and why did you select SCC as your place of residence? We moved here 16 years ago because of family members already living here and the amenities. From where did you move? St. Louis, MO. What was your profession before retirement? I was National Sales Manager for a commercial construction products company. Do you participate in any clubs, community service or volunteer organizations? Men’s Club, Billiards Club, Mah Jongg, Computer Club. I have been a volunteer at the Information Center, and was Hospitality Chairman of SCC, managing the Information Center and hosting the “Hi Neighbor!” event. I also drive residents to appointments for Samaritan Services and work with the groups sponsored by the Men’s Club. I am President of the Greenbriar Homeowners Association, chaired two events for our 50th Anniversary Celebration, and served on the FunFest Committee. Why do you want to serve on the Board? The board has become so divided they are talking over each other rather than to each other. For fifty years the all-volunteer Board of Directors has been held in high esteem. I would like to help us get back to that point. What do you feel you can contribute to the board? Leadership skills, knowledge of our community and an open mind. Having the courage of your convictions is a great attribute, but if you are thinking of your retort rather than listening to what is being said, nothing will change. What would you like to accomplish as a board member? As a Board member I would work to help make SCC the most attractive community in this area. I have an idea how we can do that without any cost to us. I would like to make the Board more proactive than reactive. How should the Board of Directors determine the priority of community improvement projects? We should follow the community survey completed in Oct 2012 by Dr. Erica Matulich. It’s the only impartial survey ever taken of our community by a professional market research firm. I believe it is an excellent master plan going forward. Candidates continued on page 22.
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Ed Feder
Ed earned his B.S. & M.S. degrees at Northwestern University. His area of expertise is the acquisition and turnaround of weak or failed businesses. He’s worked and lived in seven countries, including Australia, where he was General Manager of their largest retail bank, and Germany, where he was Business Manager for Citicorp Card Services. He’s been a board member for MasterCard Asia/Pacific and several neighborhood associations in Florida. Ed served in the U.S. Army Reserve. He has three children and a rescued Foxhound. How long have you been a resident and why did you select SCC as your place of residence? I purchased my home in March 2010. SCC was the only community that had all of the amenities that I was looking for. These included a complete gym, a woodworking shop, RV parking, a dog park and an indoor swimming pool. From where did you move? I’d lived in the Orlando area for 12 years before coming to Sun City Center. What was your profession before retirement? Senior marketing officer and a general manager for several multinational companies including Citibank, CIGNA and The Commonwealth Bank of Australia. Do you participate in any clubs, community service or volunteer organizations? Sawdust Engineers, Photography Club, Genealogy Club, Dog Park, RV Club and International Brotherhood of Magicians. Former board member, Wedgewood II HOA, Chairman and Co-Founder of the Committee for Responsible Community Management. Why do you want to serve on the Board? It is important that the Board represent the will of all CA members, not just a small segment. I also want the Board to exercise sound fiscal management. It is simply unacceptable that the community is being asked to vote on a theater whose costs have not been professionally dimensioned. I believe that my skills and background are well suited to accomplish these ends. What do you feel you can contribute to the board? I have a lifelong background working at senior levels for major U.S. and multinational corporations. I am experienced in creating realistic budgets and in controlling spending. I know how to manage projects and deliver successful results. What would you like to accomplish as a board member? In addition to working effectively and productively with a majority of the Board members, I would like to set up interesting and innovative means for listening to the wishes of CA members, and to establish more comprehensive processes for the evaluation of major projects. How should the Board of Directors determine the priority of community improvement projects? The setting of priorities is a function of asking community members for their preferred sequencing or rank ordering of projects, segmenting projects in terms of cost, size and time required for completion, and consideration of alternatives. More important, I think, is learning what projects should be considered in the first place. This requires ‘active listening’ to our community of homeowners.
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Bob Goetz
Bob attended Ohio University after serving three years in the US Army. After working for 35 years for the U.S. Government in various positions, he retired from the Department of Homeland Security in 2010. Bob has been involved with the Junior Chamber of Commerce (Jaycees) for nearly 40 years, serving in various offices at the local, state and national levels. He also served for six years as a member of the Board of a national charitable foundation. Bob also served for four years on the Board of Directors of his local HOA, which had a multimillion-dollar budget and served 1,300 households. How long have you been a resident and why did you select SCC as your place of residence? Since September 2013. I visited SCC among several other places and found the sense of community, number of clubs and activities and variety of facilities available here to be second to none. From where did you move? The Washington, DC area. What was your profession before retirement? I retired in 2010 after working for the federal government for 35 years in various positions up to grade GS-15, most recently for the Department of Homeland Security. In my final position, I founded and managed an academy where we taught officers how to identify and handle individuals suspected of immigration fraud and those individuals who were known or suspected terrorists. Do you participate in any clubs, community service or volunteer organizations? I belong to the Men’s Club, Dog Owners Group, Photo Club, Mini Bus Travel Club, American Legion Post 246 and the SCC Republican Club. Why do you want to serve on the Board? Since moving to SCC I have watched how the Board of Directors worked, planned and interacted with CA members. I have also seen how the bullying tactics by a limited number of Board and CA members has divided the community. I want the opportunity to work toward correcting this. What do you feel you can contribute to the board? I feel my years of experience in senior management and leadership positions in nonprofit and charitable organizations make me uniquely qualified to bring new insight into planning for current operations as well as future development of the SCC Community Association. What would you like to accomplish as a board member? SCC needs to function more like a business, since we control millions of dollars in operating funds, reserve funds, and capital assets on behalf of SCC CA members. I will not support any effort to create any debt for SCC. How should the Board of Directors determine the priority of community improvement projects? The Board needs to constantly feel the pulse of the community as to those projects that can best serve a large group of CA members. That is why we need to have an independent Long Range Planning Committee. Since the community responded in 2012 to a community survey, we should follow those results until some other survey or community research is conducted.
Jane Keegan
As a school teacher, most of Jane’s past thirty years revolved around motivating young people to develop a love of learning. As the owner of three video stores in the 1990s, she developed an interest in her customers and the video business. As a new resident of Sun City Center in 2004, Jane developed a love of the Information Center and thoroughly enjoyed meeting new people considering retirement in our great community. Over the years family and friends encompassed her time, whether she was spending sunny days cruising with friends around Simmons Lake, or cruising with one of the Cruise Lines out of Tampa. Today, Jane still considers herself a salesperson for the best retirement place in Florida. How long have you been a resident and why did you select SCC as your place of residence? Ten years. My husband and I were looking for a retirement community with an active lifestyle. From where did you move? My hometown is Connersville, Indiana. I lived in Bradenton, FL for two years before moving to SCC. What was your profession before retirement? Franklin County Community School Corporation employed me as a high school Business Education teacher, Department chair and LifeSmarts Coach. I was also owner and operator of AC Video stores. What Clubs or associations do you belong to? Currently I am a member of Galaxy II Bridge, Simmons Lake Association and Monday Progressive Bridge. As the current President of the SCC Community Association, I spend much of my time attending a variety of events that are a part of the role of President. Do you participate in any community service or volunteer organizations? In addition to my duties as CA President, in the past I have served as FunFest Chair, Secretary of the SCC 50th Anniversary Celebration, Past President of Galaxy II Bridge, Past President of Monday Progressive Bridge, and I serve as an usher at the SCC United Methodist Church. Why do you want to serve on the Board? I would like to continue the work of the Long Range Planning Implementation Committee. I would like to work with the Board to see the Master Plan completed. What do you feel you can contribute to the board? Many of my contributions rely on my background. I am delighted to see the building of the Information Center, the Library expansion, the Multi-Purpose Building, the Samaritan Building, and the new parking, lighting, and landscaped areas develop throughout the campus. What would you like to accomplish as a board member? I would like to accomplish all the projects that have been started over the years I have served-from the Campus Update Planning Development to completion of the Master Plan. How should the Board of Directors determine the priority of community improvement projects? The priority of community improvement projects has been assigned to the Long Range Planning Implementation Committee who worked with the plans of the Blue Ribbon Committee. The 2015 Board of Directors must work together to actualize what the CA membership wants to see for the future of SCC.
November 2014
Jim Schwartz
Jim and his wife Tina moved to SCC in April 2011. A disabled veteran, Jim was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy in 1971. He received a BS degree from Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1974, with a major in business administration and accounting. Jim worked for the state of Michigan, retiring in 2008. He has two children, daughter Kristin who lives in Haslett, MI working with autistic children, and son Dr. Jim who teaches Philosophy at Wichita State University. Since coming to SCC, Jim has been active in various clubs and organizations, and he is “struggling thru” dance lessons at the Atrium Building. How long have you been a resident and why did you select SCC as your place of residence? Since April 2011. Once I saw the whole of SCC and after speaking with some really enthusiastic residents at the information center, my wife and I decided to buy a home here. It appeared to be a friendly and progressive community. Also, my wife’s parents lived here before they passed away. From where did you move? DeWitt Township, a suburb of Lansing, Michigan. What was your profession before retirement? I worked for the State of Michigan’s Medicaid Program where I was initially an auditor, and then moved into management. I managed a $150 million Home and Community Based Services for the Elderly and Disabled waiver program and oversaw $300 million of Medicaid provider contracts. Do you participate in any clubs, community service or volunteer organizations? Redeemer Lutheran Church, SCC Men’s Club, SCC American Legion Post #246, Disabled American Veterans SCC Chapter 110 (Adjutant), Caloosa Creek #1 POA (Board member), Oldies But Goodies Dance Club, Ruskin VFW Post #6287 and the Ruskin Moose Lodge #813. Why do you want to serve on the Board? I can bring a new or fresh perspective to the Board. I would also be a proponent for community enhancements that will enrich the lives of the SCC residents as well as the community infrastructure. What do you feel you can contribute to the board? I can operate fairly with no previous biases or “hidden agendas.” I can also draw on knowledge, experiences, and sensitivities gained from my 33 years of working with seniors and persons with disabilities. What would you like to accomplish as a board member? Work as a community to obtain and maintain those things, be they buildings, parks, clubs, cafes, etc., that are important to the SCC residents and essential to the enrichment of their lives in SCC. How should the Board of Directors determine the priority of community improvement projects? The priority of community improvement projects should be a joint CA Board and SCC residents’ decision, with the majority dictating those priorities. The projects for consideration should be initially determined by the CA Board polling/surveying the desires and wants of the SCC residents.
Joe Elam
Ed Feder
Richard Angerosa
Bob Black
Jim Schwartz
Jane Keegan
Bob Goetz
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Do you approve building a new theater for up to $3,000,000?
Do you approve financing up to $3,000,000 to build the new theater?
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MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR 2015 To be divided between the following funds in the amount stated: General Operating Fund $233.00 Replacement Reserve Fund 32.00 Replacement Reserve for Furniture & Equipment 5.00 Reserve for Hurricane Deductible 0.00 $270.00 per member FOR AGAINST
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Joe Elam
Joe DeFelice
Do you approve financing up to $3,000,000 to build the new theater?
Do you approve building a new theater for up to $3,000,000?
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YES
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Jim Schwartz
Jane Keegan
Bob Goetz
MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR 2015 To be divided between the following funds in the amount stated: General Operating Fund $233.00 Replacement Reserve Fund 32.00 Replacement Reserve for Furniture & Equipment 5.00 Reserve for Hurricane Deductible 0.00 $270.00 per member FOR AGAINST
Bob Black
Richard Angerosa
Gert Affayroux
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Lawn Bowing
SPORTS November 2014
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LAWN BOWLING • TENNIS • GOLF • SOFTBALL• PICKLEBALL & MORE!
2014 Bowls USA National Championships Coming to SCC
LAWN BOWLING
NSCC Staff Hundreds of the best lawn bowlers from across the nation will descend on Sun City Center beginning on Monday, November 3, through Saturday, November 8, to compete in the 2014 Bowls USA National Championships. Come cheer on TWO hometown Sun City Center teams representing the Southeast Region. Winners will move on to the World Championships. Don’t miss SCC Lawn Bowlers practice. Two local teams will face off with the best bowlers from across the country starting November 3. this exciting event!
Schedule
Monday, November 3rd 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM.......... Bowls Inspection and Practice Tuesday, November 4th 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM.......... Registration, Bowls Inspection and Practice 4:00 PM ............................ Opening Ceremonies Wednesday, November 5th 8:45 AM............................ Trial Ends 9:00 AM............................ First Game 11:30 AM-1:00 PM.......... Lunch-Ticket required 1:00 PM............................. Second Game
Caloosa Golf and Country Club
Columbus Day, October 12, 2014
Thursday, November 6th 8:45 AM............................ Trial Ends 9:00 AM ........................... Third Game 11:30 AM-1:00 PM.......... Lunch-Ticket required 1:00 PM ............................ Fourth Game 6:00 PM ............................ Pot Luck Dinner for Champions and guests Friday, November 7th 8:45 AM ........................... Trial Ends 9:00 AM............................ Fifth Game 11:30 AM-1:00 PM ......... Lunch-Ticket required 1:00 PM ............................ Sixth Game 6:00 PM ............................ Golden Bias Club Reception for Members only Saturday, November 8th 8:45 AM ........................... Trial Ends 9:00 AM ........................... Seventh Game Lunch Break Playoffs after lunch break if needed 6:00 PM ............................ Cocktails 7:00 PM ............................ Dinner Renaissance
SCC Pickleball Club Starts New Program
18 Hole Mixer, 84 Caloosa Members Participated
The winners with a score of 69. Back L to R: Roland LaPrade,Bill Noyes and Dale Phelps. Front L to R: Mary Allen LaPrade, Lynn Noyes and Dolores Phelps.
The Pickleball Club started a new program where players of similar ability can challenge each other on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The play starts at 8 a.m. and members may play on court #5 all day. After a team has 3 wins, it must go to the bottom of the list and two new teams enter. In the photo are the first players participating in this event. Bill Royal and Jerry Benningfield won their first two games. In the photo they are
playing Renee Bray and Jeff Bennett. Lessons for beginners have started on Tuesdays from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. and open play for beginners on Thursday from 1 p.m.-3 p.m.. See Harold at the courts. Ladders leagues will begin first of January 2015. Playing clinics will begin in November on Fridays. See Ralph about times. Last year membership increased from about 140 to 221 members. Early registration will begin Nov. 1.
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Hogans Golf Club
Monday, October 6, 2014 Course: Imperial Lakewoods Play: A-Skins 1st: Jerry Egger - 2 Skins 2nd: Tom Rosata, Ruben Jones, and Jim Sari - Tied at 1 Skin Birds: Jerry Egger - #33 Par 3 & #10 Par 5
Wednesday September 24, 2014 Sandpiper Lakes-Palms Play: H-Skins 1st: Hank Smythe - 3 Skins 2nd: Paul Swakow and Rich Lucidi - Tied at 2 Skins
Saturday, September 27, 2014 Course: Sandpiper Lakes-Palms Play: H-Skins 1st: Rich Lucidi - 4 Skins 2nd: Mike Greenwood and Bill Barron - Tied at 2 Skins Birds: Rich Lucidi - #3 Par 4
Scepter Renaissance
Couples Match Play Results October 7, 9 & 10
Walt Towner, Judy Fenwick, Nick Jimaki, Paula Jimaki, Bill Yucuis, Lynn Yucuis, John Durm, Deloris Durm, Judy Stevens, Jeff Stevens, Maggie Jaccoi, Pat Jaccoi
L to R: Ruben Jones, Tom Rosata, Jim Sari, and Jerry Egger.
L to R: Paul Swakow, Hank Smythe, and Rich Lucidi.
November 2014
Wednesday, October 8, 2014 Course: Sandpiper Oaks-Lakes Play: A-Skins 1st: Jim Sari - 3 Skins 2nd: Mike Brock - 2 Skins Birds: Mike Brock - #4 Par 4 and #7 Par 4; Paul Swakow - #9 Par 5; and Jim Sari - #10 Par 5
1st Flight 1: Walt Towner & Judy Fenwick, 1st Flight 2: Nick & Paula Jimaki, 1st Flight 3: Bill & Lynn Yucuis, 1st Flight 4: Pat & Maggie Jaccoi 1st Flight 5: John & Deloris Durm and 1st Flight 6: Jeff & Judy Stevens.
Winners of the Home & Home Golf Scramble with Falcon Watch
L to R: Jim Sari, Paul Swakow, Jerry Egger, Mike Brock, and Tom Rosata.
Saturday, October 11, 2014 L to R: Lois Burnell, Donna Berger and Ardette Isler. Course: Sandpiper Palms - Oaks The Caloosa Golf and Country Club Caloosa. The closest to the pin drive Play: A-Skins 9-Hole Women’s Golf Association was made by Donna Berger of Falcon 1st: Rex Gibbons and Mike hosted a golf scramble with the Watch. A luncheon followed the Greenwood - Tied at 2 Skins Falcon Watch 9-Hole Ladies on scramble in the Caloosa clubhouse 2nd: Ray Webb and Don Mowry October 10. The winners were Donna with entertainment provided by - Tied at 2 Skins Berger from Falcon Watch and Sandy Lanpien, who led the ladies Birds: Paul Swakow - #9 Par 5 and Lois Burnell and Ardette Isler from in a sing-along. #12 Par 4; Ray Webb - #12 Par 4; and Rex Gibbons - #6 Par 4
Sandpiper Men
Back L to R: Jerry Egger and Rich Lucidi. Front L to R: Mike Greenwood and Bill Barron.
Saturday, September 27, 2014 Course: Freedom Fairways Play: H-Skins 1st: Charlie Brown - 5 Skins 2nd: Don Koester - 4 Skins Birds: Mike Brock - #1 Par 4 and #10 Par 3; Steve Belknap - #4 Par 3; and Don Koester - #4 Par 3
Back L to R: Mike Greenwood and Paul Swakow. Front L to R: Ray Webb and Rex Gibbons. L to R: Steve Belknap, Mike Brock, Don Koester, and Charlie Brown.
Wednesday, October 1, 2014 Course: Sandpiper Oaks-Lakes Play: A-Skins 1st: Paul Swakow - 4 Skins 2nd: Ruben Jones - 2 Skins
Back L to R: Ruben Jones and Paul Swakow. Front L to R: Tom Rosata and Frank Rovnanik.
Monday, October 13, 2014 Course: Imperial Lakewoods Play: H-Skins 1st: Tom Rosata - 3 Skins 2nd: Jim Sari, Hank Smythe, and Rex Gibbons - Tied at 1 Skin Saturday, October 18, 2014 Course: Freedom Fairways Play: H-Skins 1st: Ray Bui - 5 Skins 2nd: Don Koester - 4 Skins Birds: Ray Bui - #11 Par 3, #12 Par 4, and #13 Par 3; Don Koester - #4 Par 3 and #9 Par 4; Gary Marchman - #12 Par 4
L to R: Don Koester, Gary Marchman, and Ray Bui.
Friday, September 18, 2014 Two Man Teams (Blind Draws) 1st: William Pachler and Harold Geldbach Thursday, September 25, 2014 Four Man Team 1st: Bill Pachler, Ron Pelow, Harold Geldbach and Walter Wight Thursday, October 2, 2014 One-Two-Three Tied-1st: Bert Poulin, Rocky Pucci, Mike Prach, Carl Lingertot Tied-1st: Mike Gomes, Rocky Pucci (BD), Dieter Quitch and Bud Tolley Thursday, October 9, 2014 Shamble 1st: Bert Poulin, Rocky Pucci, Tony Torre, and Carl Lingettot (BD)
Sandpiper Ladies
Monday, September 29, 2014 Individual 1st: Sue Wyckoff Tuesday, October 7, 2014 Pick Your Partner 1st: Annetta Pucci and Lois Gluntz
Caloosa Greens Ladies
Thursday, September 18, 2014 Points + Handicap 1st Flight A: Janie Fischer 1st Flight B: Vivian King Low Gross, Low Net Thursday, September 25, 2014 1st Flight A: Mary Miller 1st Flight B: Gil Evans Thursday, October 2, 2014 Scottish Twosome 1st: Greey Towers and Doris Zellers
Scepter Men
Wednesday, September 24, 2014 Low Gross/ Low Net 1st Flight 1: Jim DesLondes and Jim Raymond 1st Flight 2: Bill Horobec, Kurt Hoffman & John Lyons Wednesday, October 1, 2014 Two Best Balls 1st: Bob Caceci, Dave Hourigan and Tom Giddings
Scepter Ladies Eighteen Holes
Tuesday, September 16, 2014 Best Nine Holes 1st Flight 1: Heather McKown 1st Flight 2: Dottie Girardi 1st Flight 3: Carol Salowitz Tuesday, September 23, 2014 Scramble 1st Flight: Liz Lewis, Lynn Yucuis and Sue Sussman Tuesday, October 7, 2014 Revert to Par Two Holes each Nine 1st Flight 1: Heather McKown 1st Flight 2: Jane Magalski
Scepter Ladies Nine Holes
Tuesday, September 16, 2014 Two Best Balls 1st: Lindy Langlois, Sally Mathews and Alice DeSchryver Tuesday, September 23, 2014 One Best Ball 1st: Carolyn Clark, Kris Wells and Marilyn Bugbee More golf scores on page 29
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Caloosa Golf and Country Club
Preparation Begins!
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Caloosa CWGA-18 Member/Member Tournament
The (CWGA) Annual 2014 Club Championship
Back L to R: Kim Rous (CWGA) VP/tournament coordinator and Alice Friedlein President. Front L to R: Carmen Fields and Beverly Valentine are co-chairladies of the three day Club Championship event.
Hole-In-One
Patti Ducharme Scored a Hole-In-One last December 2, 2013 at Sandpiper Palms #8, and was lucky again July 30, 2014 with another one on Renaissance hole #14.
Hole in One on Caloosa Greens Golf Course
The Caloosa Golf and Country Club held their Women’s CWGA-18 Member/Member tournament on October 8th. The tournament was a success even though the rain cut it from a two day tournament to a one day tournament. Sally Heffernan and Carmen Fields were co-chairs of the tournament and did a great job. In the first row and winners of low gross 1st flight are (left to right): Kathi Nicolay and Kim Roush 2nd flight Nancy Cleary and Lynn Noyes 3rd flight Sue Daveler and Lucille Lanese. In the second row and winners of low net 1st flight are: Barb Struble and Anita Ciota 3rd flight Joyce Shade and Barb Stebler 2nd flight and not pictured: Sarah Chambers and Aileen Engel.
Caloosa Golf and Country Club Winners of the Bill Devine Golf Tournament Devine Group Results and Payouts October 9 One Best Ball at Least Players 33
Sue Freed
Hole In One Caloosa Greens Golf Course Ladies League October 2, 2014 She used a driver to score on hole #one.
1st: Max Jessup, George Lang and David Lickfeldt -25 2nd: Bill Lloyd, Ron Jewell and Don Johnson -24 3rd: Dick Lanese, Max Ellingson and Jack Morton -23 4th: Jose Rodriguez, Angelo Valdes and Roy Long -18 Tie: John Pelkowski, Dale Phelps and Bruce Conley Scores: Bill Lloyd 78, John McDougall 86, Roland Laprade 86, Russ Stutz 86, Jack Last 87, Jose Rodriguez 89, John Pelkowski 89 and David Lickfeldt 89. Birds: David Lickfeldt #7 2 for 1, Russ Stutz #8 3 for 2, George Lang #11 4 for 2 and Bill Lloyd #16 3 for 3.
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Bridge News
Successful Meet and Greet On a recent Monday morning, the Sun City Center Duplicate Bridge Association sponsored a Meet and Greet session to introduce their teachers—Marian Howarth, Ronda O’Farrell, Pat Rippel, Kathy Smith and Sue Batt—all who began teaching bridge classes in October. Coffee and fancy muffins were served to the very large crowd attending the event. Joanna Hall and Helen Husmann were the first guests to be welcomed. The teachers were available to answer questions about upcoming classes and a TV monitor showed many hints with Mary Rutledge explaining and answering questions about the video. Another Meet and Greet is scheduled for January 12th. The monthly Fun Day is planned for November 2nd in the Horizon Room. Sign up sheets are located in the Horizon room or contact Kathy at 480-3368. Regular Game Schedule: Monday - 6:30 p.m. Open game and 0-499 section. Tuesday - 1:00 p.m. Horizon Room Golf scores from page 26.
Renaissance
Monday, September 15, 2014 Prize Fund 1st Gross Flight 1: Pete Easter, Bob Reith, Jay O’Connell and Homer Hayley 1st Net Flight 1: Dick Zak, Kyle Creasy, Mike Krodel and Terry Boyd 1st Gross Flight 2: Sam Thompson, Jim Stevens, Tom Brennan and Joe Kanoza 1st Net Flight 2: Jeanie Shively, Gene Shively, Linda Luper and John Luper 1st Gross Flight 3: Bob Majewski, Kyle Rollins, Don Faron and Steve Williams 1st Net Flight 3: Kathy Norton, Joe Norton, Tom Hackney and Joanne Brennan 1st Gross Flight 4: Stan Pearsall, Ken Deragon, Carl Burroughs and Mike Schoonover 1st Net Flight 4: Bette Mannon, Jack Mannon, Joann Beattie and Dave Dunnington 1st Gross Flight 5: Nancy Barnes,
- Open game. Wednesday - 8:30 a.m. Horizon Room - Easybridge! 1, 0-20 pts. Wednesday -1:00 p.m. Horizon Room - Open game and 0-499 section Thursday - 8:30 - 11:00 a.m. Horizon Room - 0-20 point game. Thursday - 1:00 p.m. Horizon Room - 0-499 Non Life Master game. Friday - 8:30 a.m. Horizon Room 0-99 point game. Friday - 1:00 p.m. Horizon Room Open game. Saturday - 12:30 p.m. Horizon Room – Open game. Saturday - 12:30 p.m. Caper Room 0-499 point game All events can be found on the website at www.sunccbridge.com. Ed Barnes, Faye Groves and Denny Groves 1st Net Flight 5: Jim Kopernick, Maynard Cross, Dave Steakley and Hank Mason 1st Gross Flight 6: Linda Winters, Bob Winters, Judy Linn and Vic Linn 1st Net Flight 6: Emily Rohner, Kathy O’Connell, Marion Stephens and Kiyoko Ashendorf
Renaissance Men
Wow! What a Success and What Fun!
Game Director Mary Rutledge being congratulated by publicity chairman Marianne Strehar at the new Wednesday afternoon dual event. Mary and Marianne have been friends and residents of Sun City Center for thirty years, first beginning their friendship on the tennis courts in 1984 and socializing with the golf group their husbands belonged to and, of course, at the bridge games. Come join Mary every Wednesday at the bridge tables in The Horizon Room.
The kick off day of the New Game in Town, sponsored by the Sun City Center Duplicate Bridge Association, was held in the Horizon Room on Wednesday, September 17th. A free lunch, supplied by the Bridge Association and served in the Sandpiper Room, was enjoyed by the 44 participants of the new 0-499 point game in addition to the 40 participants of the regular Open Game. A special thank you goes to Kathy Smith and her many helpers who set up and served the lunch. In spite of the all day heavy rain and parking availability, nothing deterred these 84 players from enjoying their day of duplicate bridge. 10 tables in the regular game and 11 tables in the new game, all expertly directed by Mary Rutledge whose brilliant idea the additional Wednesday game for the 0-499 point players was and
Monday, September 22, 2014 Three-Two-One Best Ball 1st: Dave Liehr, Rich Vollrath, Jim Johnson and Paul Baskwell Monday September 29, 2014 Two Best Balls of 4 Renaissance Ladies 1st: Dave Liehr, Jim Johnson, Paul Tuesday, September 16, 2014 Baskwell and Carl Burroughs Two Best Balls of Four Monday, October 6, 2014 Three on the Odd, Two on the Even 1st: Maggie Jaccoi, Kathy O’Connell and Betty McLoone 1st: Dan Widener, Paul Baskwell Tuesday, September 23, 2014 and Dave Bartku Three-Two-One Monday, October 13, 2014 1st: Kathleen Records, Kathy One Best Ball of Two O’Connell, Ilene Davidoff and 1st Flight 1: Steve Williams and Erma Faron Rich Ricca
who will continue to direct these two games on a regular basis every Wednesday at 1 p.m. First place winners in the Open Section 1 were North South Flight A and B, Jacqueline Buck & Sandy Bryson. East West Flight A, Dorothy Eveleigh & Jackie Rowe. Flight B, Fran LeBoeuf & Jerri Lerch. First placed winners in the new 0-499 game Section 2 were; North South flight A, Brian Eller & Dee Dee Montana. Flight B, Meryl Guzinsky & Anne Skinner. Flight C, Ilene McKenzie & Martha Milton. East West flight A and B, Gail Motala & Liz Neal. Flight C, Gail and Gary Profant. Congratulations to all of the winners. For news on all of the Sun City Center Duplicate Bridge Association events please check the website at www.sunccbridge.com.
Tuesday, September 30, 2014 Nine Individual Quota Points 1st Flight 1: Karen Goldwater
Renaissance Couples Friday, October 3, 2014 One Best Ball of Two 1st Flight 1: Margie Warchol and Jim Warchol 1st Flight 2: Linda Winters and Bob Winters
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Bulletin Board Cancer Support Group Meeting
The next meeting of the will be Thursday, November 13, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. The guest speaker will be Susan Scherer, CEO of RN Cancer Guides and she will be presenting information on caregivers and cancer patients coping with the holidays.
Cart Reminder
Residents should be reminded that, according to Florida law, golf carts may NOT be operated on public roadways after dark. According to Florida statute 316.212, operation of golf carts between sunset and sunrise is against the law. Members of the CA Board also reiterated that Sun City Center is a “golf cart community” at the pleasure of the state. This privilege could be revoked if officials so choose. The purpose of the rule is to promote the health and safety of all SCC residents. Though most residents are aware of the conditional nature of the golf cart allowance, some flout that privilege. Recently, a local resident was severely injured after a golf cart operator failed to see the resident walking along a pedestrian sidewalk. This, and other golf cart related accidents, may be avoided if operators only drive golf carts during daylight hours and exercise a bit more caution at all times.
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Pelican Players Present The Cemetery Club
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Alzheimer’s Through the Holidays
Wednesday, November 5 • 2:00-3:30 pm
Effective Communications Techniques Tension develops among the three good friends who make up the cemetery club feel threatened when their best friend Ida meets a new man. Wendy Smith (as Doris) and Linda Halperin (as Lucille) confront Rick Swenson (as Sam) and warn him off from taking Ida out any more. The laughs and tears are all part of the Pelican Players production of “The Cemetery Club” in Sun City Center.
“The Cemetery Club” by Ivan Menchell follows 3 lifelong friends, who get together every month to visit the graves of their deceased husbands. They run headlong into a “Is that all there is?” moment and they laugh and cry their way through it. This is a humorous and heartfelt true to life play featuring strong Pelican Players ensemble actors, Linda Halperin, Mary McClafferty, Wendy Smith, Shirley Walker and Rick Swenson. Directed by Donn Keith, Pelican Players is a local theatre that presents well-crafted and fun productions. The movie version of this play featured Ellen Burstyn and Olympia Dukakis and the play is still timely and delivers a serious message in a hilarious manner. This show will make you laugh ‘til you cry. You will cry until you simply feel better and on the drive home you will be glad you went to see live theatre with veteran performers. Tickets are $15 and can be picked up in advance at the Borini Theatre box office (1900 Clubhouse Dr., Kings Point, Sun City Center) or at the door an hour prior to curtain. Call 813-999-5178. Show runs November 13, 14, & 15 at 7:00 p.m. with a matinee on the 15th at 1:30 p.m.
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Linda Halperin (as Lucille) offers her new (to her) mink coat to best friend Shirley Walker (as Ida) to just try on in the Pelican Players production of “The Cemetery Club” in Sun City Center. The pointed humor and pathos make for a fun evening of live theatre.
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CERT Volunteers Learn Relief Supply Distribution
Eight members of the Sun City Center Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) recently completed training in how to dispense relief supplies to residents in need after a hurricane or other disaster strikes. They were among the 35 emergency personnel from Hillsborough, Hardee and Pasco counties participating in an October 2 and 3 training program on how to set up, staff and operate a Point-Of-Distribution (POD) after a disaster. Typically set up in a large parking lot, the POD is designed to provide water, food and other supplies to those in need after a disaster. The training session was sponsored by Tallahassee-based Florida
State Emergency Response Team managers. SCC CERT members participating were Steve Uhlman, Phyllis Brown, Doug Gatchell, Dana Dittmar, Chris Maybury, Bill Barron, Bob Stanton and Henry Scheetz. SCC CERT is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 corporation designed to support our local Florida community. Members meet for refresher training at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month at the Sun City Center Chamber of Commerce Hall. Residents of Sun City Center and surrounding communities interested in joining or making a Par t i c ip ant s i n t he re c e nt tax-deductible contribution to SCC CERT should contact Bill Barron at emergency Point-Of-Distribution 813-642-9079 or to scccert@yahoo. training in Tampa included (L-R) SERT instructor Connie Nunn, com.
Computer Club News WINDOWS 8/8.1 WORKSHOP Your choice of November 19 or November 24, 9 a.m. – 12 noon, in the Computer Club Classroom. Tuition $10 (members) $15 (non-members) payable upon registration. LEARN TO TUNE YOUR OWN PC Your choice of November 17 or November 20, 9 a.m. – 12 noon, in the Computer Club Classroom. $30 includes CD – Payable upon registration. This workshop is for Computer Club Members Only. Limited to six people, so signup early. Experienced members of the Computer Club will teach you how to remove spyware, viruses, browser add-ons, bad registry entries, junk files and other software that slows down your system. Bring your laptop and come a few minutes early to setup. No one admitted after 9 a.m. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS This class consists of four, two-hour sessions. First Session November 4, and continuing on the 11th, 18th, 25th, 10:00 a.m. – 12 noon, in the Computer Club Classroom. Tuition $20 (members) $25 (non-members) payable upon registration. Pre-register for all courses in the Computer Lab Monday through Saturday 12:30 to 5:00 p.m.
Sew ‘n Sews are Making Walker Bags
Steve Uhlman, Phyllis Brown, Doug Gatchell, Dana Dittmar, Chris Maybury, and Ted Williams of Hillsborough Fire-Rescue.
Audubon Club to Hold Holiday Celebration
The Sun City Center Audubon Club will hold its December Holiday Celebration on Saturday, December 6, 2014, at the Community Hall on South Pebble Beach Drive. The St. Anne’s Children’s Choir will entertain members and guests as they socialize and enjoy special refreshments beginning at 9:30 a.m. Cheryl Petersen from Bok Tower will educate us on their Rare Plant Conservation Program. The field trip for the month of December will take us to Bok Tower on Tuesday, December 9, 2014. Enjoy a walking tour and a behind the scenes look at their conservation project. The cost is $10 per person admission and $36 per person for the bus. For more details about the field trip, call Denise Rosen at 813-634-4017. Guests are welcome to attend the meeting. Please call Lynn, 813-9381065, for more information about the meeting and future programs.
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The Sew ‘n Sews are in the process of making walker bags for those in senior living residences, nursing homes and the VA. So far ten have been delivered to Sun City Senior Living and another ten to Sun Terrace. The seniors receiving them were so appreciative and couldn’t believe that others would create them and give them away for “free.” The Sew ‘n Sews members are nearing the completion of fidget aprons for dementia patients at Hospice. They have also just completed the promised sixty quilts for A Kid’s Place. There are still a few more that will be completed and delivered to the children. Not only are the Sew ‘n Sews finishing projects, they are now planning “Sewins” to prepare for sales of items to the public. They will be making adult bibs & aprons, doll clothes, Christmas ornaments, microwave heating pads, book covers, quilted book markers, quilted casserole carriers, purses, placemats, the famous “potato bags” and anything else their members’ imaginations can make. Mark your calendars for the two upcoming sales: Nov. 7 - Arts & Crafts Fall Sale, and items will be sold at the Sun City Center Holiday Walk on Dec. 6. For further information call Linda at 390-2377 or email at scc.sew.n.sews@ gmail.com.
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Club News Model Railroad Club News
2014-2015 OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE: See and hear 10 trains running under computer control. Youngsters can run trains, learn train safety and earn a Junior Engineer Certificate. Conductor hats for all visiting kids. Win a compact N scale layout with power source, scenery and train! Details & display at all these events: Thanksgiving: Friday, Nov. 28, 1-4 Holiday Walk: Saturday, Dec. 6, 9-12 Christmas: Saturday, Dec. 27, 9-12 Funfest: Saturday, March 21, 9-3 Easter: Friday, April 3, 1-4 Over 1,000 Certificates issued to date. For more information call 633-5322 or visit us at www.sccmrrc.org. Located next to Sawdust Engineers.
Woman’s Club Luncheon
Submitted by Uta Kuhn, Chairman, Woman’s Club Publicity This luncheon show will take place on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at Community Hall at 1910 Pebble Beach Blvd. South. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. Ticket price is $25 available until November 10th in the front lobby of COMMUNITY HALL (not at the Atrium) MWF from 9:00 am to 12 noon. Only cash or checks will be accepted (no credit cards). For more information please call Jean Smith 634-2576 or Jan Bassett 813642-0691. Leigh Anne Brown is a pastor’s wife (Rev. Aaron Brown-Lead Pastor, Free Rider Fellowship/Plant City, FL) and mother to two teenagers. She is a lifelong lover of vintage and
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The Sun City Center Lions Club will hold its annual White Cane Drive the weekend of November 7 and 8, and the weekend of November 14 and 15. The Lions will be located in front of Walmart and Winn-Dixie. The money collected stays right here in the local community to help those who cannot afford eyeglasses, eye care, etc. The residents have been very generous in the past, and the Lions are looking forward to seeing and talking to everyone. The Lions Club meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at the Sandpiper Grille, 1702 South Pebble Beach Boulevard, at 11 a.m. For further information please call Ellen or Terry McGovern 813-633-4202. Congratulations on Lion Gloria Rodzielowicz being presented a Silver Membership Growth Award. Lion Gloria received the award because of the many members she has brought into the Lions Club. Lion Gloria is the Tail Twister and also co-chairperson of the SCC Lions Cruise Fundraiser.
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Club News Lapidary, Sew ‘n Sews and Shellcrafters Clubs Annual Fall Sale
Men’s Club Ice Cream Social Rocks the Community Hall
Friday, November 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in their respective club rooms at Submitted by John Armstrong, Men’s Club VP Membership 915 North Cherry Hills Drive. There will also be product demonstrations. On October 9, 2014 the Men’s Club of Sun City Center treated the local The Lapidary Club (jewelry store) will be giving a 10% discount. Start your residents to free ice cream sundaes, coffee and knee slapping and dancing in the asles music by the KEGG (Kelly Emerson and Gary Garbelman) and Christmas shopping early! Billy “Elvis” Lindsey. The music started at 1:20 p.m. and ended at 4:20 p.m. when Elvis unfolded Ole Glory (his usual ending) and bid the audience a Irish Connection Club Movie Night good afternoon. Monday, Nov. 10 6:30 p.m. at the Rollins. Feature is Stone of Destiny, During the intermissions Sharon Roush, Chief Executive Officer of South starring Charlie Cox & Billy Boyd. The revered and precious, Stone of Scone, Bay Hospital, spoke about the $ 30 million dollar renovation planned for the is held in esteem by some but in the possession of others. And then, one day hospital in the near future. Robin Watt, Sun City Center Emergency Squad it was gone. An incredible yet true story of daring and courage that shocked Assistant Chief spoke about the Squad’s 50 years of service to the community a nation. With subtitles. All SCC invited. Bring your friends. and thanked the community for their support. Nacole Revette, Hillsborough County Fire Rescue representative, spoke about the local fire and rescue facilities and fire safety in the home. Todd Yorker, Phillips Lifeline Products regional representative unveiled the Phillips GoSafe Mobile System. The Trips coming up for the Sun City GoSafe is Phillips Lifeline’s most advanced Personal Emergency response Center Residents, Inc. Travel Club system. The system will be available through the Men’s Club Lifeline Office (Minibus) by the end of October. Call 813.633.7091 for more information. On November 11 we will be going The main sponsor for the ice cream on a shopping trip with Barb to the social was Sun Towers and their Container Store, with stops at Rocket representative was Debbie Caneen. Fizz Shop, Whole Foods and lunch at Sun Towers also supports a number Sweet Tomatoes; November 14 a trip of the Men’s Club Life Care Service to Gator Land in Orlando featuring Programs by having meetings at Sun new exhibits and entertainment; Towers. Mannheim Steamroller Christmas The Men’s Club ice cream social at Ruth Eckerd Hall is scheduled was a way to thank local residents for November 19; November 21 we for their support and to celebrate will be going to Mixon Fruit Farms the “50th” anniversary of the Sun then on to the Red Barn Flea Market; City Center Emergency Squad. November 30 brings Camelot at the Squad volunteers were located at Van Wezel! the entrance to the hall to answer In addition, we have some overnight questions about operations and to trips with openings! The office is explain the need for more volunteers. located in Community Hall on South Sun City Center is a special and Pebble Beach and is open Monday, unique place, where would we be Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. Billy “Elvis” Lindsey without volunteers? - Noon and on Tuesday and Thursday from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. The club is open to all residents of Sun City Center and Kings Point. Do yourself a favor, Come in - Sign Up and Climb Aboard
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SCC Metaphysical Society
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Join us for various metaphysical presentations and events that deal with the exploration of reality and how this knowledge may benefit human life on earth, both individually and collectively - a spiritual philosophy of life. Board Meeting – Tuesday – November 4 – 12:30 p.m. – Palm Room. Meeting is open to Metaphysical Society members. For info call Vicky at 813 398-7033. Presentations and Open Meeting – Wednesdays – 10 a.m. – Heritage Room, Central Campus. November 5 Presentation: “Interactions of Astrology and Numerology and How they Affect our Life,” with speaker Todd Curran. Learn why you relate to certain numbers and how these systems affect you and those around you. Todd is available for afternoon 30-minute appointments. November 12 Presentation: “A Course in Miracles,” with speaker Glenda Harrison sharing the Course’s history, an overview, and its principles – the larger perspective. Questions are welcomed! November 19 Presentation: “Reflexology” with Debi Sanguedolce, a Sharon Roush, Sun City Center Emergency Nacole Revette, Hillsborough County Fire Squad Assistant Chief. Rescue representative. Licensed Massage Therapist and Reflexologist in practice since 1978. Debi believes that Reflexology addresses all systems in the body and will explain the charts or “maps” and will demonstrate in-depth self-healing techniques. Debi is available for afternoon sessions. November 26 Open Meeting: Featuring “Defending Your Life,” film starring “Replacement Window Albert Brooks and Meryl Streep - a 1991 romantic comedy-fantasy film Specialist” about a man who dies and arrives in the afterlife only to find that he must Your Local Glass Company Since 1979 stand trial and justify his lifelong fears in order to advance to the next phase of life or be sent back to earth to do it again. Presentations and Open Meeting are open to SCC residents and their 603 Hwy. 41 S., Ruskin, FL guests,and reciprocal communities. Love offering requested to benefit the Society for Presentations. Free admission for Open Meeting. Events and Activities Mondays, November 3, 10, 17 and 24 at 1 p.m., in the Heritage Room, Free Estimates Central Campus. Book Group features “Dying to be Me,” by Anita Moorjani. No homework as the group reads aloud and discusses as they go. Open to SCC members Vinyl or Aluminum Windows & and guests, and reciprocal communities. Free admission. For info call Alice Hurricane Impact Windows at 813 634-9065. For General Info call Vicky at 813 398-7033; for Program Info call Jeanne • Full Service Glass & Mirror • Door Replacement & Inserts at 813 938-5931 or Holli at 813 419-4704, and for Membership Info call • Shower Enclosures • Sliding Glass Doors • Broken Window Repair Ludi at 813-938-5686. • Window Screen & Soft Vinyl Replacement • Hurricane Shutters
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Hats Off to Women
The SS/South Shore Branch of AAUW (American Association of University Women) announces their champagne brunch and trivia contest “Hats off to Women”. This fun-filled event will be held on November 8, 2014 in the Florida Room in the Atrium on North Pebble Beach Boulevard in Sun City Center. The fun begins with a champagne mimosa to be followed with salad, quiche and ending with a crowd favorite – cheesecake! Tea and coffee will also be provided. There will also be a trivia contest with questions about women from different eras, occupations, and achievements. Prizes will be awarded to the winning table! A hat is optional but we would love it if you wore one! If you’re not a hat person, try just a ribbon or flower in your hair. All this for only $20.00 per person! Contact Delia Skye at 727-560-9823 with your reservations. Please join us…we want to take our hats off to you!
Empire State Club
December 2, 2014: The New York Empire State Club will be having their Christmas party in the Kings Point Borini Room at 5:00. Music by Gari. Catered by Banquet Masters, which consists of hot and cold appetizers, Carved Prime Rib, Carved Roast Pork Loin, Stuffed Shells Pomodoro, Vegetarian, Sausage with Peppers and Onions, vegetable, starch, dessert, soda and coffee. BYOB. Santa will be giving out gifts only to the good kids. Price $15.00 for members (subsidized by the club) and $25.00 per person for guests. For further information please contact Frank Gatto at 633-8942.
SCC Woodcarvers News
The SCC Woodcarvers club has selected Joe White as the October 2014 Carver of the Month. Joe White was born and raised in Massachusetts. His family, consisting of Mom, Dad, Joe and his two sisters resettled in Malden, MA a suburb of Boston when Joe was just a youngster. Following graduation from Malden High School, Joe spent 4 years in the Air Force. Joe is very quiet about his experiences and achievements during his service years with the exception of one life changing experience—he met and married his wife Ilona. Joe and Ilona recently celebrated 52 years of marriage, and are justly proud of 2 daughters and grandchildren. One grandson is in graduate school and one granddaughter has just completed her first year at University of New Haven. Upon completion of his service time, Joe went back to school at Northeast Institute of Industrial Technology and studied HVAC. Joe worked for a couple of different companies while he honed the skills learned at school. Then he found his niche with a company that developed, constructed, owned and operated high-rise office buildings and office parks. During his 40 years with this company he worked in various capacities as building engineer, energy manager, director of engineering and property manager. After just 40 years working in the industry Joe realized he needed to get started with the top two items in his bucket list, the first being to end his love affair with the time clock and retire, and the second was to never shovel snow again! Enter Sun City Center Florida, where Joe and Ilona have settled in Kings Point. Easing into retirement Joe participated in Lawn Bowling, Amateur Radio, and Table Tennis. Then he discovered the Woodcarving club in 2009. Always comfortable in working with wood, Joe joined into this new hobby with much enthusiasm, and developed his skills thru the Club’s instruction programs and seminars. He has also garnered Blue Ribbons at the prestigious Florida National Wood Expo Competition. In addition to supporting the Club by serving on committees, Joe organized and maintains an inventory of the Clubs equipment, as well as serving as the Club’s Master at Arms.
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A New Theater Could Cost $6,000,000 Or More! Do You Want Sun City Center to be In Debt for 15+ Years and Block Other Projects for Decades?
Can We Believe Anyone?
We’ve had more new theater cost numbers thrown at us than a bidding war at an art auction! • $2,500,000 September, 2013…CA Modified Master Plan • $3,000,000 December, 2014…Wording contained in Referendum • $3,500,000 September 26, 2014…Tampa Bay Times article, SOL Design Studio
Can we rely on these estimates?
Theaters are costly buildings. They are irregularly shaped spaces requiring good acoustic design, oversized air conditioning and extra thick walls capable supporting the roof. They need costly seats, theatrical lighting, and sound and computer systems. These, plus additional parking will easily add several million dollars to a final price.
Here Are Comparable Theater Costs: $6,000,000 to $9,000,000.
•Bradenton’s new Manatee Performing Arts Center opened this year at a cost of $18,000,000. It contains two theaters, 340 seats, and 100 seats, and has 13 full time employees. The cost per square foot is $514. If applied to the Sun City Center theater proposal, we’d be looking at price of $5,800,000. Source: Oct. 13, 2014 discussion with the Arts Center’s Executive Director.
•There’s a new Youth Theater in Bellevue, Washington. Construction will be completed this year. It’s 12,000 sq. ft., not dissimilar to the proposed 11,250 sq. ft. for Sun City Center. The Youth Theater will have 100 to 150 seats. Its total projected cost is $8,800,000. That’s $733 per square foot. Applying this to SCC’s proposed theater, our cost would be $8,246,000. For more information, go to http://www.bellevuewa.gov/youth_theatre_ expansion.htm
•The City of Evanston, Illinois is planning to build several theaters. They hired Schuler Shook Theatre Planners and HBRA Architects to advise them. These experts say that a conventional 400 seat theater will cost $636 per square foot. The costs for two other types of theaters being considered are $576 and $608 per square foot. Real estate and complete costs for the theater interiors are NOT INCLUDED in these estimates. For us that would mean a $7,155,000 theater, plus interior costs. For more information, go to http://www.cityofevanston.org/pdf/NEAReport.pdf
•St. Helena, California hired The Shalleck Collaborative, Inc. to lay out the costs for a 350 seat theater occupying 10,400 net square feet (Gross square footage is 16,800). They came up with $776 per square foot, all costs included (excluding real estate). Using this data, our theater would cost $8,730,000. For more information, go to http://www.sthelena.k12.ca.us/cms/lib6/ CA01000647/Centricity/Domain/31/Theater%20Facilities%20Recommend%20 Rpt%20Prog%20Phase%202-28-13.pdf
Are We Being Low-Balled?
$5.8 million? $8.7 million? Compared to actual theater construction costs, the numbers being pitched to us by Sun City Center’s theater supporters appear unrealistically low. We don’t want to find our community without a penny to spare for anything else. And we don’t want the CA to overextend and then assess our homeowners for the cost of servicing the loan. (Think Kings Point where every condo owner pays over $70.00 per month in debt service).
HAVE WE BEEN GIVEN THE FULL STORY? ONCE CONSTRUCTION BEGINS... IT’S TOO LATE TO PULL BACK.
THIS PAID MESSAGE REFLECTS THE VIEWS OF ED FEDER & RICHARD ANGEROSA, DIRECTOR CANDIDATES FOR THE SCC COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD “STANDING TOGETHER FOR A DEBT-FREE SUN CITY CENTER”
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Club News November 2014 Art Club Gallery Exhibitor
November 2014 the Art Club in Sun City Center is very pleased to show the excellent artwork of multitalented Bill Cox. Cox is a self-taught portrait artist who first became interested in art in 1969. Originally from Carmel, Ind., he has been a member of the art club since 2006. He has held many positions in the club. Bill and his wife live in a SCC condominium, where Bill can devote himself to his commissioned work. He works in oils, and often using his lovely wife, Josephine, as his model. Bill has participated in many art shows and has won several ribbons for first place and best in show. The open house for the November exhibit will be held on Wednesday, November 5th, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., and run until November 28th. The public is welcome to attend, and refreshments will be served. The Art Gallery is open for visitation every Monday and Thursday morning, from 10 a.m. until noon, and whenever a class is in session
Male Call for Prostate Health
Sponsored by the Men’s Club of Sun City, will hold its next meeting on Monday, November 10 at 2 p.m. at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 1239 W. Del Webb Blvd. in Sun City Center. Drs Matt Sheldon and Mark Baker from Bay Area Urology will discuss the surgical option for the treatment of prostate cancer using the diVinci Robotic system. If you are facing a prostate cancer diagnosis, come prepared to ask a lot of questions. It is suggested that physicians, spouses and partners attend. Refreshments will be served. Questions? Call Harry Benter 813 625-5328.
Daughters of the American Revolution Welcome New Members
Kings Point Mixed Chorus Presents Shows to Go
Hello Sun City Center! Do you need something to “entertain the troops” at your next party or your next group, club or organization gathering? The Kings Point Mixed Chorus can fill the bill. We are now pleased to offer our very own Shows To Go for your enjoyment. We can provide a diverse choice of entertainment,including both vocal and instrumental music, comedy, Mystery Dinner Theaters and short theatrical presentations. So, the next time you are on that Entertainment Committee, think about the Kings Point Chorus Shows To Go. We can make your job easier. “Let Us Entertain You.” For further information, you can contact Rose @ at 813-733-1753.
International Forum Meeting
Dave Knock, Publicity Chair The International Forum of Sun City Center will present a program on Economic Globalization on Friday, November 7, 2014. Globalization affects our daily lives and society in general as the world becomes more integrated, so it should be of interest to all. Dr. Wiley Mangum, a Professor Emeritus at the University of South Florida, will speak about globalization in general. Pamella A. Seay, who teaches international and comparative justice and globalization at the Florida Gulf Coast University, will speak about legal aspects of globalization. John Akroyd, who has spent over thirty years in the telecommunications and call center industry, will speak about international call centers. The program will be held in the Florida Room in the Atrium Bldg. of Sun City Center’s main campus on North Pebble Beach Blvd. from 9:3011:30 and will include an open question and answer period following the presentations. Residents of Sun City Center, Kings Points and their guests with a one-day facilities visitor’s pass ($1.00) are welcome. Residents can purchase a pass for their guests at the Community Association Office at the corner of Cherry Hills Drive and South Pebble Beach Blvd. and at the Fitness Center located in the Atrium Building.
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New Members: L to R: Nancy Windsor-Chaplain, Marilyn Campbell, Maurice Musholt and Mary McIntyre, Regent.
Submitted by Jo Prater Col. George Mercer Brooke Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution in Sun City Center welcomed two new members at their September meeting, Maurice Musholt and Marilyn Campbell, who transferred in. A presentation titled “The Signers of the Constitution” was presented by Jan Bassett.
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By Angela Shelf Medearis and Gina Harlow The Spice World’s Golden Treasure Curry is a heady melange of spices and pungent root vegetables that come together to form a symphony of flavors that create the essence of the blend. Yet when you hear the word “curry” you might assume it refers to a dish popular in Indian cuisine. Curry is used in countless ways in cuisines all over the world -from Asia to Europe, the Caribbean and South America. The amalgamation that is curry, in all its forms, represents the spice world coming together in an exotic and piquant melting pot of flavors extracted from pods and seeds, peppers, wine, ginger and garlic. The vast array of ingredients represented in curries hails from Asia and its subcontinents. But these highly coveted seasonings eventually made their way to the rest of the world. Curry is an immigrant that became a naturalized citizen in many countries, with a unique version born in each new land. As the foundation of spices that constituted the original curry moved from one place to the next, the curries themselves took on different qualities. Many curries are the color of gold, and it is an interesting coincidence, because the curry spices at one time traded as if they were gold. For thousands of years, humans have valued the qualities of aromatic plants. Spices were coveted
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everywhere and used in everything from cuisine to medicines. In Asia, spices moved across the continent by land, and were the heart of an important and lucrative commerce. Hundreds of years after that, with the invention of sophisticated navigational vessels, explorers and traders took to the seas, along with their prized cargo of spices. The curries we see today are descendants of mixtures that date back 4,000 years. Thanks to archeological advances, scientists can determine what our ancestors ate by examining skeletons and ancient pieces of pottery. We know that even then, a form of curry was part of the primitive culinary landscape. While curries vary from place to place, they all seem to have evolved from the basic spices of ginger, garlic and turmeric. Curries can consist of countless ingredients, from cumin and coriander to hot chilies and lemongrass. While some curries are dry, most are added to a stew, combined with actual curry, bay or lime leaves, and vegetable, beef or chicken stock or coconut milk. There is a strong history of meat in these stews, but many curries are vegetarian. Curry and vegetables are a wonderful combination, elevating vegetable dishes to tasty, stand-alone heights. Try my recipe for Quick Curried Vegetables, and make your own Mild Curry Powder to use in this and countless other recipes!
QUICK CURRIED VEGETABLES This recipe can be adapted to fit the seasons. Cubes of squash, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, broccoli florets or tender greens all work well. 2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil 3 tablespoons mild curry powder (recipe below or bottled brand) 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups) 1 large bell pepper, seeded, ribs removed and sliced into strips 4 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 3 tablespoons tomato paste 1 (13.5-ounce) can reduced-fat coconut milk 1 cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth 3 medium-size red-skinned potatoes (about 1 pound), scrubbed and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 (9-ounce) package frozen cut green beans 1 small cauliflower, cut into small florets (about 4 cups) 1/2 cup frozen green peas 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
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minutes, or until potatoes are still firm but almost done. 3. Stir in green beans and cauliflower. Cover, and cook 5 minutes more, or until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat. Stir in peas, cilantro and lime juice. Serve with white or basmati brown rice, if desired. Serves 6.
MILD CURRY POWDER 2 tablespoons ground cumin 2 tablespoons ground coriander 2 teaspoons ground turmeric 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon mustard seed 1. Heat oil in large saucepan over 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger medium-high heat. Add curry In a blender or food processor, powder and cook, stirring for about combine cumin, coriander, turmeric, 30 seconds. Add the onion, bell red pepper flakes, mustard seed and pepper, garlic, salt and pepper, and ginger. Process to a fine powder. cook 5 minutes, or until golden Store in an airtight container. Makes brown, stirring frequently. Add 1/4 cup. tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes. 2. Stir in coconut milk and broth. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc., and Bring to boil. Add potatoes, reduce heat to medium, cover and cook 15 Angela Shelf Medearis
Help Us Salute Our Military Heroes Join us for a special presentation and reception.
We’re proud of our retired military residents and feel privileged to serve them each day. Please join us as we honor their service with a special presentation and reception. More than half our residents are retired military personnel or federal employees who’ve served across the nation and around the globe. That they choose Freedom Plaza as their home speaks volumes. Enjoy a short presentation and overview of the Life Care opportunity, tour the community and hear directly from residents why Freedom Plaza is such an exceptional place to live. Make plans now to attend! Situated on a 140-acre nature preserve, Freedom Plaza is a premier Life Care community noted for an active, maintenance-free lifestyle. And with the Life Care benefit, residents are assured of accommodations for as long as they live, even if their assets are exhausted through no fault of their own. Sponsored by the Retired Officers Corporation. Open to folks from all walks of life.
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Sun City Center Residents
WANT & DESERVE a better theater We can have it NOW & it won’t cost YOU a cent to build The entire cost of building the new theater will come from Capital Fund Fees paid by new residents. In addition to building a theater, capital funds will be available for other projects such as a café, enlarging the CA office, or renovating the Old Town Hall.
• Do you approve building a new theater for up to $3,000,000? • Do you approve financing up to $3,000,000 to build the new theater?
HOW WILL THE NEW THEATER BE USED? • • • • • • • • • •
Monday Movies Front Porch Pickers C. A. Meetings Men’s Chorus Women’s Chorus Performing Arts Club South Shore Orchestra South Shore Band Lectures Travelogues
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Pelican Players South Shore Jazz Band Seminars Local Entertainment Professional Entertainers Irish Connection Fun Fest Entertainment SCC Dance Club Recitals Touring Shows Variety Shows
lobby art gallery and gift shop for our SCC Arts & Crafts clubs
www.scctheaternow.com SCCtheaterfund@gmail.com P.O. Box 5534 SCC, FL 33571-5534 813.351.9134
paid for by SCC residents and clubs for a new theater in SCC
November 2014
The News of Sun City Center
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MOVIES at the Rollins Theater
C. A. R. E.
One showing only @ 1 p.m.
The Monday Movies will normally show two movies each month in the Rollins Theater at 1 p.m. on the second (2nd) and fourth (4th) Monday. Dates and times may change as required. Seating is limited to 200 per showing and is reserved for current Sun City Center Community Association members and their guests who present an up to date member/guest card or yellow ID badge.
November 3rd “Belle” 104 min. Rated PG-13
Laverne will make sweet sounds to get your attention when you visit, and she’s happy to do all of the usual kitten routines: play, nap, then play some more. She is an adorable little tabby with a sweet disposition and the gaze from her eyes is mesmerizing. She will let you know, in no uncertain terms, that she wants her own home and human to love. She and Shirley are sisters; and if a home can be found to keep the two together, that would be great. Bimini, their mother, is about finished with the mothering of the precious girls, and would love to see them in their own forever homes. As part of her adoption Laverne will be microchipped. She is current on vaccinations and has been spayed. DOB: May 28, 2014.
Mopsy is a small Wirehair Terrier mix that was found wandering alone. She was in need of some TLC that she is getting at the shelter as well as lots of attention from the volunteers. She is a friendly gal that enjoys belly rubs and hugs while sitting in your lap. She will brighten up everyday that she spends with you and is hoping you will come to see her very soon and give her a forever home. As part of her adoption Mopsy will be spayed, micro chipped. She is current on her vaccinations. DOB: June 2, 2013
C.A.R.E. is an all-volunteer, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization (593678003) registered with the FL Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, No. CH-14526. The shelter is funded solely through donations, adoptions, spay/neuter fees, fundraisers, and small grants. For more information, volunteer opportunities or donations, please visit our website (careshelter.org) or give us a call 813-645-2273. We are very grateful for your support. C.A.R.E. is open 10 AM to 3 PM on Tues. - Sat. For directions visit www. CareShelter.org or call 813-645-2273.
Senior News Line
By Matilda Charles Do You Live Alone? Nearly 30 percent of seniors live alone. Home safety is very important to us, and even more important during the short, dark days of winter. Here are a few hints to stay safe. •Invest in a few of those small “tap” lights -- the kind you touch on top to turn on -- and put them along your path to various rooms, especially if you have to cross a room in the dark before reaching a lamp. •Turn on a light when you reach for your weekly pill container to be sure you don’t grab the wrong day’s pills. •Use a ladder and stepstool only if someone else is around. Keep things you need on lower shelves. •Guard against slipping. Beware of scatter rugs that slide easily on hard floors. If your shoes are worn enough that they’re slick on wood or vinyl flooring, it’s time to replace them. •Keep your door locked when you’re home alone, even if you live in a safe neighborhood. •If you’re on social media, be careful what you reveal online. Never say that you live alone. •Be aware in the kitchen. Be sure the stove and other appliances are off when you’re finished with them. Mop up spills. Have a fire extinguisher and
know how to use it. •One of the best ways to stay safe is to stay in touch with others. If it’s available, sign up for daily caller service, likely through your senior center. Or make a deal with a neighbor that you’ll check in with each other every morning by phone. Sign up for Meals on Wheels or attend meals at a local senior center. For more hints, go online and search for “seniors living alone safety.” Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Send email to columnreply2@gmail. com. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
This is the true story of Dido Elizabeth Belle, the illegitimate mixed-race daughter of a Royal Navy Admiral. Raised by her aristocratic great-uncle Lord Mansfield and his wife, Belle’s lineage affords her certain privileges, yet the color of her skin prevents her from fully participating in the traditions of her social standing. Left to wonder if she will ever find love, Belle falls for an idealistic young vicar’s son bent on change who, with her help, shapes Lord Mansfield’s role as Lord Chief Justice to end slavery in England. Rated PG thematic elements, some language and brief smoking images.
Genres: Drama Actors: GuguMbatha-Raw, Tom Wilkinson, Sam Reid, Sarah Gadon Language: English Subtitles: English Rated: PG Run Time: 1:44
November 10th “Blended” 117 min. Rated PG-13
Subtitles: English Rated PG-13 Runtime: 1:57
After a disastrous blind date, single parents Lauren and Jim agree on only one thing: they never want to see each other again. But when they each sign up separately for a fabulous family vacation with their kids, they’re all stuck sharing a suite at a luxurious African safari resort for a week. Rated PG-13 for crude and sexual content, and language. Genres: Comedy Starring: Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore, Kevin Nealon, Terry Crews Language: English
November 24th “Million Dollar Arm” 124 min Rated PG
In 2008, J. B. Bernstein is a sports agent who finds his business being seriously outplayed by his deeppocketed competitors. Inspired by reality shows and Indian cricket games on TV, Bernstein gets the bold idea of finding cricket players in India and training them to become pro baseball players in America. After a long search, Bernstein finds two talented, but non-cricket playing, youths, Rinku Singh and Dinesh Patel. Together, Berthstein takes his prospects to Los Angeles where they find mastering a new sport in a foreign land a daunting challenge. As these boys struggle amid an alien culture, Bernstein must find a way to make their dream come true. Rated PG for mild language and some suggestive content. Genres: Drama Starring: Jon Hamm, Alan Arkin, Suraj Sharma, AasifMandvi, Allyn Rachel Language: English Subtitles: English Rated PG Runtime: 2:04