News of Sun City Center November 2024

The News of Sun City Center

Cygnet Yacht Club Fall Regatta

4 Board Workshop

Rollins Theater – 9 a.m.

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13 Board Meeting

Rollins Theater – 9 a.m.

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13 Meet the Candidates Community Hall – 3 p.m.

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29 CA Office & Library

Agendas for the monthly Board Meetings will be posted on the Official Bulletin Board in the Atrium the Friday before and on the CA website “suncitycenter.org” – under “Residents” – Upcoming Meeting Agendas). They will also be sent via “What’s New in the CA” email.

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By Glenn Surkont

On October 4, The Cygnet Yacht Club of Sun City Center kicked off the season with their Fall Model Sailboat Regatta. Nine skippers sailed their Df95 model sailboats in the seven race event.

Steady winds between 10 to 15 kts made for great sailing conditions and challenging racing. Competition was intense and very competitive as four different skippers won races with some very close finishes. All agreed much fun was had. The skippers that won races were Rob Hill, Marlin Mehmet, Glenn Surkont and Rich Link. The club sails from our dock on Swan Lake next to the craft shops every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 to noon. The club welcomes newcomers regardless of sailing experience. Instructors and boats are available for those who want to give it a try. Spectators are always welcome. If you have questions contact Rich Link Commodore 474355-3039 or Glenn Surkont DF95 fleet captain, 401-261-6907.

“Hi, Neighbor!”

Thursday, November 7, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. • SCC Community Hall, 1910 Pebble Beach Blvd. Come to the annual “Hi, Neighbor!” event to learn about SCC clubs and organizations, as well as volunteer opportunities and more. Free refreshments!

SCC Photo Club Fall Competition

On September 10, the Sun City Photo Club held their fourth competition of 2024, judged by Vincent Venarusso. The winners of this competition will join the winners of the three previous competitions of 2024,in the Best of the Best Competition in December. In the Digital Color Category There were multiple gold awards. Sherry Kalczynski won with “Common Black Hawk” and “Purple Throated Mountain

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Gem”. John Lampkin won with “Don’t Mind Me, I’m Drinking your Sweat”, “Eyes on the Prize” and “Waterlily Delight”. Bobbie Ray won with “Family Time “and “Night Snack”. Wayne Adams won a gold for “Skyway Zoom” There were also multiple silver awards for the following: Tom Bredesen for “Bare Feet”, Pat Jones for “Blue Iris”, Mike Maxwell for “Board Meeting”, Wayne Adams for “Life on the Horizon”, Ronald Banaszak for “The Shot” and “Chicago Cultural Center”, and Madlyn Blom for “White Pelicans on Sanibel”. In the Digital Creative Category, there were 3 gold winners. Kathy Griffith won for “Bad Hair Day”, Sherry Kalczynski for “Fiery Throated Hummingbird”,

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Waterlily Delight, John Lampkin

Skyway Zoom, Wayne Adams

Eyes on the Prize, John Lampkin

Golf Cart Parade

“Merry Grinchmas”

Saturday, December 7, at 10 a.m.

Registration starts at 8 a.m. Judging at 9 a.m.

A pre-registration application to participate can be picked up in the CA Office or downloaded from the website or you can register the day of the event. Over $1,000 in prizes and Trophies. Ribbons for winners. Cookies and lemonade Afterwards at the Palm Room. Route starts on La Jolla to El Rancho to Ojai to Cherry Hills to the Bandstand.

a blow to the greater Tampa area. It is unfortunate that many Community Association (CA) members had property damage as well as food loss due to no electrical power for days. However, we were fortunate given the intensity of the storm and the amount of damage incurred by some of our neighboring communities. On the bright side, it has also brought out the best in us with members helping their neighbors and volunteering to help the community. In addition, due to our dedicated CA staff, the vast majority of our facilities reopened five days after the hurricane and two days after power was fully restored to the campus. The other facilities opened as soon as they were safe to use.

Unfortunately, the CA facilities suffered damages with the roof over the indoor pools and the shade coverings for the shuffleboard courts being the biggest ticket items. The good fiscal news is that due to recent Board decisions, we have sufficient insurance coverage and money in the Hurricane Reserve Fund to cover the repair and replacement costs. The 2023 Board changed insurance brokers to secure better coverage at lower premiums. This allowed us to buy a new ancillary policy for 2024 to provide better coverage for the outdoor assets (shade coverings, awnings, fences, benches, etc.). They are now insured for their full value of $2.9 million instead of only $100K in the previous 2023 policy.

In addition, the 2024 Board safely invested the Hurricane Reserve Fund which will be used to pay the insurance deductibles, instead of letting it languish in a low interest bearing account. This fund now has approximately $380K.

The disappointing fiscal news is that some recent developments have impacted the 2025 Operating Fund budget since it was presented to the membership on September 18 with a requested $7 dues increase. During renovations on September 20 to the Art Club room, termites were discovered in the wood of the building. We will need to do mitigation to that building and several others that connect to it. As of writing this article, our lowest quote for that is approximately $65K. In addition, Hurricane Milton is now projected to increase our insurance costs by $45K over our previous budget estimate.

Thus, the Board voted on October 16 to delete the $19K Flock Camera line item and to add $19K to the contingency fund where it can be used for other expenses such as termite mitigation. We have a very tight budget and reducing funding in other line items would lower the level of service provided to members. Thus, the Board voted to request an additional $4 in dues for the insurance line item to cover the expected “Milton cost increase”. As a result, the Board is recommending the membership approve an $11 increase in dues to $344. The total dues increase is going to the Operating Fund for current services and facilities that members enjoy. In conclusion, the Board knows these are difficult times for many members with spiraling costs and storm damage. We get it, and would not be asking for this dues increase if it wasn’t necessary. We also have sufficient money in the Hardship Fund to assist those who are in financial need. As always, let us all be respectful, positive, kind, and have fun in our senior years!

By Ron Clark, CA President Hurricane Milton struck

Board of Directors Votes $11 Dues Increase

By Bob Sanchez

After a one-week delay due to hurricane Milton, the Community Association Board of Directors met on October 16 in the Rollins Theater and voted for an $11 increase to $344 per member for 2025, based on the Budget Committee’s recommendation. The increase is subject to approval by the membership in a referendum on December 3 and 4. The Board had earlier planned to vote on a $7 increase. A reason President Ron Clark cited for the change is that insurance premiums are expected to rise by $45,000 or about $4 per member. Also, termites were discovered on September 20 during renovations to the Art Club room. The Board is actively seeking bids for termite mitigation, but it expects the cost to exceed $50,000. Roger Zieg expressed concern that the increase was a last-minute change that the members didn’t know anything about and that we should absorb the additional unexpected costs. He also noted that there has been no membership input. Ron Clark stated that the budget is very tight to begin with, and that without the increase it may be necessary to cut back on some services. The budget committee had removed a line item for $19,000 for Flock cameras for 2025, defraying some of the costs of termite mitigation.

In her report, Corporate Secretary Debbie Caneen acknowledged many donations, including:

For Fundraising Bricks from Roger Zieg, $500; Dee Kelly, $300; $250 each from the Metaphysical Society, Do You Wanna Dance Club, GFWC Sun City Center Womans Club, SCC Archery Club, Dale Shook, Col George Mercer, NSDAR Brooke Chapter, Al and Amber Gronovius, Woodcarvers Club, Ron Clark, Reggie and Mabel Smith, Al and Dianne Baker, Debbie and Steve Caneen, The Duplicate Bridge Association, SCC Ringers, Horseshoe Pitch Club, Stained Glass Club, Potters Wheel Club, David Lemley; $200 from Pam McCorkle, and Vern and Elysa Hendricks; Robert and DenaRae Kelly; $100 each from Mary E. Klopp, Deborah Palladini, Rosemarie Durant, Sun City Line Dancer’s Club Inc, Latin Fitness Dance Club, Sun City Center Aquasizers, Jim Collins, Cygnet Yacht Club, Jim and Mary Lobdell, Tony Rickert, George Banes, William

Barron, Ron and Sue Potteiger, Tess and Paul Silverman, Kathy Bittman, Alfred Herzing, The Billiards Club, Doni Doty, Vivian Jones, John Pryor, Joe Petrick, Sally Bodmer, Jim and Carol Krieger, Paula Lipski, Lisa Brosch, Marilyn Senac, Mariclaire Jones, Gretchen Gabriel, Kim and Nancy McCall, Sew ‘N Sews, Lawn Bowling Club, Julie Porto and Bill Wilcox, Rusty Seiden, Mary Kloop, Elaine Armstrong, Rosemarie DuRant; Library donations of $200 from Joseph Jahn and $10 from Harriet D. Hall; Halloween donation of $10 from Nancy McCall.

President Ron Clark said that the order of appearance of all the candidates on the ballot will be determined by picking names from a hat. He said that most of the campus reopened within five days of Hurricane Milton and two days after restoration of power. He thanked the CA staff for their hard work. The CA facilities suffered some damages including the roof over the indoor pools, the shade coverings for the shuffleboard courts, and some trees. He said that the good news is that we have sufficient coverage in the Hurricane Reserve Fund. Unfortunately, recent events since September 18 have negatively affected our 2025 budget. The lowest quote received to date for termite mitigation for that building and associated structures is $65,000.

Treasurer Roger Zeig reported the following fund balances:

Operations $1,870,874

Capital $6,428,355

Replacement $1,862,040

Renovations $53,274

In September there were 30 home transfers. The monthly average for 2024 is 36.

Community Manager Lyn Reitz reported that Hillsborough County requested five changes to the engineering drawings of the volleyball courts, and that request has been submitted to the engineers.

The Board voted to allow each affiliated club to hold up to eight fundraising events per year. It also voted on naming rights for the new rooms in the Applied Arts Building, and it clarified that craft clubs may sell their crafts outside of CA facilities, for example at local fairs.

Veterans Photo Shoot For SCCCA Members November 16, 2024

The final photo shoot in 2024 for the Veterans Wall of Honor Project as shown in the Atrium will be held on Saturday, November 16, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Photo Lab located in the multi-purpose building at the corner of North Course Lane and N. Pebble Beach Blvd. The address for the Photo Lab is 1203 North Pebble Beach Blvd. This is available for all Community Association members who served honorably in any branch of the U.S. Military. Men should wear a shirt with a collar and women should not wear dangling earrings. The Veterans photo project photo shoot will resume in January.

Please call Alisha Marshall at the CA office (813-633-3500) to register, along with your CA membership number, by 10 a.m. on Friday, November 15, 2024 and you will be assigned a specific time.

NOTICE OF MEMBERSHIP VOTE

ELECTION OF DIRECTORS VOTE ON 2025 DUES

Tuesday, December 3, 2024, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Sandpiper Room in Atrium building 945-E North Course Lane

Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Room 3, Community Hall 1910 Pebble Beach Blvd. South CA membership card or photo ID required to vote. Absentee Ballots are available in this issue on the last page and in the CA Office until 3:00 p.m., December 4th

Be sure to include your CA number and signature. All absentee ballots must be returned to the CA office by 5 p.m. on December 4, 2024.

Proposed 2025 Budget

By Roger Zieg, CA Treasurer

The proposed 2025 Budget will be voted on by the membership at the election on December 3 and 4. The Budget calls for an annual $11 increase per member, for a total of $344 in dues per member. The breakdown of the increase is $307 for the Operation Fund, $30 for the Replacement Reserve Fund and $7 for Furniture and Equipment Reserve Fund. Our Reserve Accounts will be fully funded for anticipated expenses in 2025.

On May 8, 2024, the Board approved renaming the Hurricane Deductible Fund to the “SCCCA Hurricane Deductible Reserve Fund”. The funds ($358,000) were moved and are currently invested with the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay. The Hurricane Deductible Reserve Fund will continue to grow and the projected balance on December 31, 2025, is $437,000, less any deductible expenses for Hurricane Milton insurance claims.

The 2025 draft budget was submitted to the Budget Committee in July by Community Manager Lyn Reitz and Accountant Stacie Schmidt. The Budget Committee members are Chairman Jeff Williams and Committee members Debbie Riley, Susan Grosskopf, Dianne Baker and Al Baker. The Committee had seven meetings before presenting the Budget’s $7 dollar proposed increase for review to the Board of Directors in late August. Budget Presentations were given to the Membership at workshops in September 2024.

On October 16, 2024, at the Board of Directors meeting, the Board modified the 2025 budget and increased the cost per member from $7 to $11. This increase was the result of higher projected insurance costs received from our Insurance Carrier after Hurricane Milton hit our community. The Board

approved the $11 increase to be voted on by our community membership in December.

The final Budget presentation will be given for our membership at the 3 p.m. meeting on October 23, 2023, in Community Hall. Voting on the $11.00 increase will be held on Tuesday, December 3 and Wednesday, December 4, 2024.

Our Capital Fund balance as of September 30, 2024, is $6,428,356 and continues to grow due to home sales and investments. Construction of the Applied Arts Building is underway at a cost of $3,849,000. Our Capital Fund Balance on December 31, 2025, after expenses for existing and new capital improvements, is projected to be $3,685,000.

We hope the Community Members will support the proposed 2025 Budget and vote to approve the $11.00 dues increase. A copy of the Budget is available in our Sun City Center Library for member review.

MEET THE CANDIDATES FOR YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2024

COMMUNITY HALL - 3:00 p.m. Via Zoom Zoom ID: 825 4364 1685 Passcode: 128741

Candidates for your Board of Directors for 3-year term are:

Ron Clark

Jim Collins

Tim Harrison

Arthur DeAngelis

Questions for the candidates must be submitted in advance and can be dropped in the questionnaire box located in the CA office by Wednesday, November 12 at noon. The locked box will be brought to the Community Hall at 2 p.m. so that you can still submit your questions prior to the meeting. No questions will be taken during the meeting.

All questions should be submitted individually on index cards. The Elections Committee will serve as the moderator and will open the box at the beginning of the meeting and will then read the questions to the candidates.

“Hi, Neighbor!”

Thursday, November 7, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

SCC Community Hall, 1910 Pebble Beach Blvd.

Come to the annual “Hi, Neighbor!” event to learn about SCC clubs and organizations, as well as volunteer opportunities and more. Free refreshments!

CLUBS

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

Christmas Just Around the Corner

The SCC Weavers Club has been busy weaving gift items for the upcoming season. Weaving classes are underway and our members have been busy preparing for the upcoming seasonal events. Stop by and chat with us at the “Hi, Neighbor!” event on Thursday, November 7. Just two days later (November 9), the studio will be opening its doors to the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for Holiday shopping opportunities. Feel free to drop by the Weavers Studio to see what we have to offer.

New England Club Event

Friday, November 22, doors open at 4:30 p.m.

SCC Community Hall, 1910 South Pebble Beach Blvd.

The Sun City Center (SCC) New England Club (NEC) Presents their ‘Welcome Back Snowbirds Dinner. This event is open to the public and features Constantine, the Magician. The Banquet Masters catered buffet dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. and includes carved steamship roast beef, chicken marsala, bourbon glazed salmon, roasted red bliss potatoes, vegetable medley, salad bar, rolls, assorted desserts, coffee, tea and water. BYOB. Price for NEC Members is $29 and for the public is $33. Completed reservation form with check(s) is needed by November 14. For forms and additional information go to “SCCNEC.NET”.

Metaphysical Society Meetings

Wednesdays at 10 a.m.

Heritage Room, 951 North Course Lane

A variety of speakers and interesting topics. Membership $10 annually. SCCCA residents are allowed one visit before joining. Kings Point residents may join with an active Club Card obtained at the SCCCA office. Others may only attend with approved guest passes obtained at the SCCCA office.

Our mission is to seek and explore paths of Universal oneness, Self-Discovery and Infinite Potential. Phone club office at 813 398-7033 for more information.

November 6 – “AMAZING MORINGA”, Harnessing the Health Benefits for wellness and vitality.

November 13 – “Healing Through Past Life Regression” – Patricia McGivens, Hypnotist.

November 20 – “Discover Your Unique Gifts”, Carol Ann Liaros, Professional Psychic and Edgar Cayce intuition trainer.

November 27 – “Harvest Blessings”, The Seeds We Sew, the Thoughts we Think. Denise Madigan, APTG.

Music on the Green

By Mike Lee

A recent concert by Out of the Blue opened the Music on the Green winter gazebo concert series recently. The concert benefitted Alzheimer’s Breakaway group, a support group that meets at the Sun City Center United Methodist Church.

According to David Lemley, President of the club, “We have a lot of bands interested in performing for us.” He went on to say, “All bands are volunteers from the community. We’re always looking for bands. They have to be from Sun City Center or Kings Point for the most part.”

The Alzheimer’s Breakaway group “meets at the Methodist Church two days a week, Mondays and Wednesdays,

from 10:00 to 2:00,” according to Ann Hammond, one of the group’s members. “We have activities for them, we have projects, we play games. We laugh constantly and dance all of the time,” she said.

Renee Tisdale, the director of the group, said that music is an important part of the program. “That part of the brain doesn’t go away,” she said. Lemley said there are two additional fundraisers planned, with the first one being at the next concert on December 7, with music by KP3. The series will hit full stride after the first of the year. Concerts will take place at the gazebo on Saturdays at 2:00, and will be publicized in advance. The concerts are open to CA members and their guests with day passes.

Computer Club Meetings

Wednesday November 13, at 7 p.m., Florida Room Phil Sorrentino will present “Streaming Movies, TV, and Music”. This presentation will discuss the use of streaming technology to deliver entertainment over the internet to our devices at home. Various devices and services will be discussed with respect to their suitability and cost.

Computer Club Classes

The Computer Club Lab is open from 12:30 to 4:30, every day except Sunday. Signup for classes can be done online. Students must be a member in good standing at Sun City Center or Kings Point. Tuition is payable upon registration. For additional information email: Judy Lee, Education Director at “education@ scccomputerclub.org”.

For all the details, go to the Computer Club “scccomputerclub.org”. Detailed information is also available in the computer lab.

iPad/iPhone for Seniors • Friday, November 1, from 9 to noon

Beginning Computers I, II, III • 3-part class

Tuesday, November 5, from 9 to 11 a.m.

Tuesday, November 12, from 9 to 11 a.m.

Tuesday, November 16, from 9 to 11 a.m.

AI – Artificial Intelligence • Friday, November 8, from 10 to 11 a.m.

Excel • Thursday, November 14, from 9 to noon

A prerequisite is “Beginners Class I” class or equivalent. How to buy a Computer • Monday, November 18, from 9 to 11 a.m.

Beginning Genealogy • Tuesday, November 19, and Thursday, November 21, 9 to 11 a.m.

Backup Your Data with FreeFileSync • Wednesday, November 20, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Movie Maker • Wednesday, November 27, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Final Bandstand Show of the Season

By Paula Lickfeldt, photos by Judy Cesarski

The fifth and last of the CA sponsored summer band concerts at the gazebo was held on Tuesday, September 24. The band “EQ The Little Band” performed for around 200 people in golf carts and chairs. Tickets for the Friday night and Sunday afternoon concert series will go on sale soon.

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and Barbara Klimczak for “See the Beauty Within”. In the Digital Documentary Category there were two silver awards. Dale Hughes won for “Fruiteria at Night” and Barbara Klimczak won for “Through the Zoo Window”. In the Digital Mono Category there was one gold award. Wayne Adams won for “I Think I Can”. In the Print Color Category Bruce Crain won a silver award for “Bulb and Bokeh”. In the Print Creative Category, Sherry Kalczynski won a silver award for “Red-Eyed Dart Frog”. Sherry

Kalczynski also won a Gold Award for “Cowboy” in the Print Mono Category. There were also multiple third place, or bronze awards, for wonderful images from our talented photographers. The Photo Club is open to anyone in SCC who is interested in Photography , regardless of experience level, including those people interested in Phone Photography. In addition to our competitions, our general meeting features educational speakers, and there are classes available throughout the month.

Parlor Games Club

By Paula Lickfeldt

The Parlor Games Club started in October of 2023. Christine Morrison kept hearing about games like 5 Crowns and Rummikub that she had never heard of and did not know how to play. She and three of her friends, Sue Follansbee, Darlene Gracish, and April Ganch decided that they should start a club where people could play and learn about games that were new to them. There are no dues to belong to this club, however, it is only open to Sun City Residents. Members range in age from 55 to 98. The club meets in the Sandpiper Room of the Atrium Building

Freedom Plaza is proud to announce its recent donation to the Sun City Center Community Association. This contribution is dedicated to the ‘Community Association’s Future Facilities Fund’ and will support the development of Phase 1b of its Master Plan.

from 12:15 until around 3:30 every Tuesday. The club has a few games that have been donated and members bring games from home. The average number of players each week is 12 to 18 but when the Snowbirds are here they have had as many as 46. Playing games gives you a chance to learn to play a new game, meet new people and get away from the TV. Playing games is good exercise for the brain. If you like to play games or would like to learn to play a new game, or just want to meet some new people, go to the Sandpiper room on any Tuesday to check them out.

The Community Association is a self-governed and self-supported organization established to operate and maintain recreational facilities, other than golf courses, for the local community. Freedom Plaza took the opportunity to support the Community Association by sponsoring a few fun events leading up to the holidays. This generous donation reflects Freedom Plaza’s ongoing commitment to the future of Sun City Center and its improvements.

“We are honored to contribute to the continued growth and development of the Sun City Center community,” said Freedom Plaza Sales Director Iris Martin. “Giving back is at the heart of our mission, and we believe that this partnership will positively impact the lives of residents in both Sun City Center and Freedom Plaza.”

Freedom Plaza Supports Future Facilities

Freedom Plaza presented a check for $750 for Sponsorship of our three fall

Sun City Center Association Board Member Nancy McCall accepting a check from Freedom Plaza Sales Director Iris Martin.

Fund. Presenter is Iris

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Fiery Throated Hummingbird, Sherry Kalczynski

Bad Hair Day, Kathy Griffith

Family Time , John Lampkin

Meet the Candidates

Compiled by Bob Sanchez

Four candidates are competing for three openings on the Board of Directors. All are for three-year terms. The News of Sun City Center asked each of them to submit a brief bio and photo. We thank them all for stepping forward to serve our community, and we encourage you to vote on December 3 or December 4.

Ron Clark

It has been an honor to serve on the CA Board of Directors for three years and to provide leadership as its President for the last two years. I ask for your vote to continue the progress the Board has made in improving our community and effectively managing its affairs. There have been many accomplishments under my leadership.

Fiscal responsibility has been a key focus to keep our dues affordable while improving our community. Dues increases have been below the inflation rate and the Board reduced dues earmarked for overfunded accounts to enable any dues increase to go into the Operating Account for current member services. We changed insurance brokers to receive better coverage at lower premium cost. The Board increased the safe investment of CA funds, which will earn 2025 interest of $45,000 in the Operating Fund (which lowered dues by $4) and $50,000 in the Capital Fund.

Under my leadership the Board had a successful membership approval in May 2023 of the Central Campus Upgrade Master Plan. In April 2024, the membership voted to authorize $4.2 million funding for Phase 1A (Applied Arts Building) and we anticipate construction to start in 4Q24 after receiving approval of our County permit applications.

Increased Transparency has been accomplished by converting three monthly internal Board briefings to one monthly Supplemental meeting now open to members. Agendas are now published in advance and minutes posted on the website for both the Supplemental and Workshop meetings. Communication has been increased by implementing office hours to meet with me and conducting quarterly Coffee & Communication sessions with the entire Board. Volunteerism has been encouraged with the creation of the Help Us Govern (HUG)-SCC program. Community Unity is encouraged, and the July 4th Community Breakfast was restarted.

CA Policy changes were made to increase club membership and fiscal health. Annual reporting was simplified to reduce bureaucracy. Annual club fundraising events were increased from two to eight. Reciprocal Play for our sports clubs was expanded.

I have relied on my prior experience to help the Board to make good decisions. I have Bachelor of Science and MBA degrees, executive experience in a 25-year career with General Electric, entrepreneurial experience as the founder of RM Clark Associates, Inc. which I sold after 22 years, and 30+ years of elected volunteer experience in Massachusetts including on the Planning Board and Select Board as the Town CEO. I am also 2nd generation SCC and my wife Nancy and I live in the house my parents built in 1996.

My focus will continue to be on fiscal responsibility, transparency, effective communication, increasing volunteerism, supporting the clubs, helping the Board to make good decisions, and providing leadership to improve our facilities with the Central Campus Upgrade project. I am committed to providing the new facilities that our membership wants at an effective price in a timely manner.

I ask for your vote to continue our progress.

Arthur DeAngelis

As a resident of Sun City Center for two years, I have contributed to the community for over 20 years. I own a small service business and interact with our neighbors every day. I am fortunate to have thousands of clients and get to meet new ones daily. I listen to their concerns and have constructed goals designed to meet their needs.

Many of you may recognize me.

Born in East Texas and raised in Jacksonville, I have been a resident of the Sunshine State for over 60 years. I enjoy meeting new folks and spending time with them, discussing their wants and needs as members of our community.

My business background includes being President, Senior Officer or Operating Partner of several national chain restaurants such as P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Shells Seafood and Grady’s American Grill. I currently hold a Certified Residential Contractor License in the State of Florida. My License is CRC1333591.

My business experience, construction background, and listening skills will allow me to focus on the following goals as YOUR Director:

• Phase 1A Central Campus Upgrade – Applied Arts Building

• Permitting and Construction Supervision

• Phase 1B Central Campus Upgrade – New Pool and Restaurant

• Permitting, Document Review and Construction Supervision

• Negotiating the Rollins Restaurant

• Lease Review and assuring that the operators are a fit for our community

• Assure that the new volleyball courts are completed in my lifetime I appreciate you taking the time to read my Bio and Goals and ask you to vote for Arthur.

Tim Harrison

Goal: To use 50 years of work and volunteer experience for the benefit of SCCCA members.

Relevant Board Experience: Current: Shepherd’s Spring Retreat & Global Village, Sharpsburg, MD – Treasurer

Bayonne POA, Sun City Center, FL – Treasurer

Previous:

•Baltimore County Employee Retirement System, Towson, MD – Board Chair

• AAA-rated, 17 thousand employees, $5 billion operating budget, $3 billion pension fund.

• Mid-Atlantic Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Washington, DC - Treasurer

• Maryland Food Bank – Second Helping, Baltimore MD - Treasurer

• Eastern Panhandle Home Builders Association, Martinsburg, WV – Treasurer

• PTA Council of Baltimore County (40,000 members), Towson, MD –Treasurer

• Pinewood Elementary School PTA, Timonium, MD – President, Treasurer

• Towson United Methodist Church, Towson, MD – Treasurer

• Tom’s Creek United Methodist Church, Taneytown, MD – Audit Committee Chair

• Florida Institute of CPAs, FL – CFO, Benefits, and Non-Profit Committees

• Maryland Association of CPAs, MD • Healthcare Committee Work Experience:

• Admiral Farragut Academy, St. Petersburg, FL - Current

• CFO for a $15-million independent school with 500 K-12 students.

• SanMar Family & Community Services, Hagerstown, MD

• CFO for a nationally recognized behavioral health organization of treatment foster care, mental health, and community-based family empowerment programs.

Beauvoir School, Washington, DC.

• COO/CFO for one of three schools that comprise the Protestant Episcopal Cathedral Foundation (aka the National Cathedral). Authored the Cathedral’s pandemic plan with Ambassador Susan Rice and worked closely with Federal Reserve Chairman Jay Powell (my Board Treasurer for the last 4 years of my tenure).

• Calvert School and Home Instruction Department, Baltimore, MD

• COO/CFO for both the Day School and Home Instruction Department. Enrollment of 18,000 students worldwide, $50 million endowment. Started the first Charter School in the United States.

• Baltimore County Government, Towson, MD

• Appointed Director of Finance (CFO) & Director of Central Services. Directed all Finance, HR, Purchasing, Building Operations & Maintenance, and Communications (911) activities.

The Johns Hopkins Health System, Baltimore, MD

Corporate Budget Director. Education

Loyola University, MD – B.A. in Accounting CPA. Maryland certificate #4798.

Other

Member Trinity Baptist Church, Sun City Center.

Former publisher of a community-based monthly newsletter with a circulation of 10,000, York, PA.

Former band leader of an “oldies” rock band, Baltimore, MD.

Thank you for your support!

Jim Collins

I grew up in Connecticut, one of four kids. My dad was a CPA who worked for the Internal Revenue Service and was also a former World War II Navy pilot. My Mom dedicated herself to managing our home. I attended Providence College, graduating in 1969 and hold a Masters Degree in Business Administration from City University, Bellingham,

I spent a career in the military, retiring from the Army Reserve in 1994 with the rank of major. After retiring, I began a second career investing in multi-family residential real estate in Florida. My wife and I sold our real estate investments and moved to Sun City Center in 2016. I’m a member of the Softball, Volleyball, Multicultural, Computer and Apple clubs.

I ran for the board three years ago for a number of reasons. I was opposed to the board holding private meetings that our members were not allowed to attend. Along with like-minded board members, we changed how we hold meetings so that now all meetings are open to all members; agendas and minutes are published for all members to see. I voted in favor of our Master Plan and to allocate funds for Phase 1A ($4.2 million).

I’m a fiscal conservative and have voted for dues increases that are below the annual inflation rate. Besides my duties as Vice President of the Board, I serve as chairman of two committees: The Internal Audit Committee (IAC) and Search Committee. I’m also a member of the Long-Range Planning Committee, Fundraising Committee and Fitness Committee board liaison.

Security Patrol Hurricane Efforts

By Mike Lee

Your Sun City Center Security Patrol has taken an active role in assisting the community to recover from Hurricane Milton.

After the storm cleared, the Patrol had lost power, as had most of Hillsborough County. The Patrol relied on generator power, but phone systems were still down. There was limited manpower at the Patrol, but the first priority undertaken was to ensure that all roads in the community were passable and safe. Despite the fact that radio communications to the cars was down, this task was completed before noon.

Fortunately, the damage was not as severe as expected, and all roads were accessible. When phone service was restored later that day, there were 38 messages on voicemail, mostly with requests for wellness checks. There were also 79 missed calls. When the office opened the next day, there were 15 additional voicemails received by the Patrol. Many

more calls were taken after the phone service was restored.

Team #11, led by Captain Gary Kimball and Dispatcher Mark Burnett, went to work. In service to the community, the Patrol completed more than 100 wellness checks in the days following the hurricane to help families that don’t live here determine that their loved ones were safe. Additionally, the Patrol received many requests from snowbirds to check on their properties, and those requests were fulfilled as well.

In addition to the wellness and property checks, the Patrol also surveyed streets in the

community, and reported issues that needed to be addressed.

On Sunday, October 13, it was announced that 2000 free hot meals would be provided daily to residents of Sun City Center and Kings Point. At the request of Master Deputy Jeff Merry, the Patrol assisted with traffic control at these events. Additional support was received by volunteers from the Emergency

Squad and CERT. The free meal services continued for several days after the hurricane passed. These are examples of critical services that the Security Patrol is prepared to make our community a safer place to live. The Patrol is in need of volunteers. Volunteers are asked to only provide three hours or more per month. If you are willing to volunteer and help keep our community the safest area in Hillsborough County, please call the Patrol at (813) 642-2020 during office hours of 9-3 Monday through Friday, or stop by the office at 1225 N. Pebble Beach Blvd.

United Methodist Church of SCC Falltoberfest

By Bob Sanchez,

Photos by Pat Jones

In between hurricanes Helene and Milton, the United Methodist Church of SCC held its second annual Falltoberfest. Because of the uncooperative weather, about 70 to 80 people attended, about half the number who enjoyed the festivities in 2023. A German band led by Larry Hirchack provided the music. Director of Ministry Victoria Sorensen credits Pastor Travis

Taylor for organizing the event.

“We enjoy hosting these events for the community,” she wrote in an email, “bringing people together in fellowship and sharing joy with our community members. It is important to us to be part of the local community and get to know our neighbors, by sharing a meal, music and having fun. It brings joy to all of us when we can share time with our neighbors and share the love of Jesus with them as well.”

Dispatcher Mark Burnett

Pastor Cynthia and Mark

The Editor’s Corner

Receding and Reaching Out

By E. Adam Porter Editor, News of SCC & South County

When you hear phrases like “worst in a century” or “first time in generations,” those descriptors can feel like an abstraction. Sure, they mean something, but is it something we can really fathom? Something we can call to mind and quantify in any real way? I wonder these things, then I look out my window.

I see a row of trees, fallen atop each other, broken limbs stretching out, dipping branches into a river that, recently, had overrun its banks to an extent not seen since the 1930s. Those banks, too, have noticeably receded, sand and soil and rock etched away by the power of water.

Looking out another window, I see a yard strewn with tools and equipment, detritus that needs to be sanitized, because it spent three days underwater in our garage. Who knows what was in that water? Not even SWFWMD can say. Standing in that garage, I’m surrounded by the faint odor of chlorine from a recent pressure washing. There’s not much else in there. The entire space had to be gutted to the concrete. I gaze out through a broken window toward my neighbor’s home. I can see their house through wide gaps in their fence, ripped open by hurricane winds. If I could look further, across the county, I would see trees still down on lines from Wimauma to Carrollwood, streets lined with piles of debris—wood and brick and metal that once beautified properties now stacked in shattered and hewn heaps. I would see tired people with rakes and shovels and saws, bending to the work, moving the broken things into the easement. They wear similar expressions of shellshock and resignation.

To our north, in east Pasco, some neighborhoods are still underwater. Rivers rose up there with no place for the floodwaters to go. People are stuck, just waiting for the rivers to recede. And, down on the barrier keys of Manatee and Sarasota, friends and neighbors are still trying to dig out of the mess left by the storm that came through two weeks before the last one. Folks in my hometown are resolute, they are strong… They are bone tired and world weary. They caught an uppercut to the chin and tried to keep their footing, only to get hit with a body shot that threatened to put them on the mat. But they are still standing. There is a tremendous amount of work to be done, and some

of it cannot even be started yet. Most of us who were hit hard by these hurricanes—my family included—are just trying to move forward, taking it one step at a time and trying not to wonder how long we will walk this particular path.

The world around us has begun to move on. Pumpkin patches and corn mazes invite kids of all ages to come frolic and moms to dress their kiddos up in matching flannels for photos to hang in the family room.

Stores are chock full of the trappings of Christmas—trains and tinsel and wrapping paper in red and green. There’s a big part of me that wants to rush into that spirit, to allow the season of peace and joy to wash away the stains and hurt the wind and water left behind.

It might even be easy. For so many others, life is back to normal. I was on a conference call with some colleagues yesterday, and someone from out of state said, “You guys are all good, right? Everything is back to normal, not too much damage, right?” Several people on the call said, “nope, things are still bad.”

I don’t fault her for thinking that—she’s in California, an entire continent away from what is happening in Tampa and Zephyrhills, in Anna Maria or even Asheville. I do think she should have asked before assuming—but that’s a foible we all own. Putting your foot in your mouth is a hallmark of the human condition. So I don’t blame her for wanting, hoping, and wishing that everything was all right.

I’d like to pretend it was, but I can’t… and many others are right there with me. There is still too much to do, too much to pay for… too much trauma. Even when everything in our yard is cleaned up and packed away, when our windows are fixed and the downed trees are transformed into firewood and mulch… even then, there will still be folks in need. My neighbors had several feet of water in their living space. The guy on the other side of them lost everything. We know people who are still living in motels, others who do not know when—or if—they will ever be able to go home.

The water has receded, but the damage remains. Fortunately, when I look out my window, when I answer the phone, and when I check my email, I also see people reaching out, offering helping hands, as well as cash and chainsaws. People who lost less helping those who are still hurting, and that gives me hope. Even in this noxious political climate, when sometimes it seems like we will never see eye to eye, neighbors are still out there helping neighbors.

When I look out my window and see past the broken things left by the storms, I see people making things better, I see communities coming together to heal. There is still work to be done, but it is being done. And, now, it’s time for me to go lend a hand.

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FSDA Elder Law Committee Presents “Combating Frauds Targeting our Veterans”

Kings Point Veterans Theater

1900 Clubhouse Drive

COMMUNITY

Eagle Audubon Meeting

Monday, November 18, doors open at 1 p.m.

Learn how to protect yourself and your family from frauds targeting veterans and their relatives. Hear from speakers including Master Deputy Jeffery Merry, FINRA Senior Director Christine Kieffer, and many others. Open to the public – very important information to keep you safe!

New York Club Veterans Celebration

Tuesday, November 5, at 5 p.m.

Kings Point Veterans Theater

Music by Dan Fugazotto. Food by Banquet Masters—delicious meal!. Members $25, guests $28.50. Info: Frank Gatto at 813 633 8942.

KP Lawn Bowling Fundraiser

Golf Cart Wash and Bake Sale

November 9, from 10 to 3 p.m.

Open to the public, at the Falcon Watch Building 1000 Kings Blvd.

The club meets monthly through April on the third Monday of the month at St Andrews Presbyterian Church on West Del Webb Blvd, SSC. Meetings are open to all. The doors open at 1 p.m. for social time and coffee and cookies. After a short business meeting at 1:40 our program begins. John Lampkin, avid naturalist and photographer, is our speaker.

Heartland Club of Sun City Center

November 12, doors open at 5 p.m.

Kings Point Veterans Theater, 1900 Clubhouse Dr.

The Heartland Social Club announces its fall event, a Magicians/ Mentalists dinner show. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m., and entertainment at 6 p.m. Featured entertainment for the evening will be a “Classic Magic” display with mysterious mentalism and overall engaging entertainment. Cost: $25 for members and $29 for non-members. RSVP by sending a check to “Heartland Club”, Bev Wohlrab, 2127 Sifield Greens Way, Sun City Center, FL. 33573. Info: Bev Wohlrab at (309) 525-2871, or “jbwohlrab@gmail.com”.

Feline Folks Annual Spayghetti - No Balls Fundraising Dinner

Feline Folks will once again be hosting their Annual Spayghetti –No Balls Dinner. This fundraiser dinner and the raffle gift areas with all the great raffle items has always been an exciting event and a sellout. Plan on joining us on Thursday, November 14, in the Kings Point Veterans Theater. Doors Open at 4:30 with dinner served by our volunteers in our “Meow Ristorante” at 5:00 PM by Kings Point Vesta Catering. Tickets are only $20 and are available now at the Kings Point Box Office located at 1900 Clubhouse Drive. The event is open to everyone.

Southshore Women’s Luncheon and Fashion Show

Denny Gray, President, SCC Men’s Club; Rear Admiral Lawrence C. Chambers, USN Ret.); Ed Barnes, VP Programs, SCC Men’s Club; Elliott Bart, President-Elect, SCC Men’s Club.

Retired Admiral Speaks to SCC Men’s Club

Rear Admiral Lawrence C. Chambers, USN, (Retired), was guest speaker at the September membership meeting of the Sun City Center Men’s Club. Admiral Chambers was the second African American to graduate from the US Naval Academy, the first African American to command an attack squadron, and the first African American to command an aircraft carrier. The Admiral’s well received talk was about the American raid on the Son Tay Prisoner of War camp in North Vietnam during November of 1970.

Membership in the Sun City Center Men’s Club is open to residents of Sun City Center and Kings Point. For more info about the club and its community activities please call Bruce Fraser at 813-419-4013.

All women are invited to a Luncheon and Fashion Show on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. “CHANGES” is the theme of the luncheon hosted by the SouthShore Women’s Connection. You’ll enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by Chef Joe and served by the wonderful volunteers at UMC for only $20 (including dessert!). As always, we will have fun Door Prizes for you to take home. Please join us at the Life Enrichment Center of the Sun City Center United Methodist Church, 1971 Haverford Avenue, Sun City Center, Florida. The doors will open at 10:50; the program runs from 11:301:30.

Our Feature will be a Fashion Show with holiday styles from Mary & Martha House! Our Guest Speaker, Becky Burgue will share “The Letter That Changed My Life”. Becky comes to us from north Tampa CWC and you won’t want to miss her talk!

Reservations and payments are required by November. Please call Amy with your reservation at 317-414-9062 or email “SSCWCFlorida@ gmail.com” by Wednesday, November 6 and send your $20 check payable to Stonecroft Ministries to Nancy Decker, 5203 Admiral Pointe Dr., Apollo Beach, FL 33572. Please let us know if you are a first-time guest so we can have a gift ready for you.

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Have You SEEN THIS CAR?

Sun City Center Security Patrol

Keeping Sun City Center Safe

“The Sun City Center Security Patrol is an integral part of our Sun City Center community.  The Sun City Center Security Patrol and their volunteers ensure that we in Sun City Center continue to have one of the lowest crime rates in Hillsborough County.” – Jeff Merry, Master Deputy, Community Resource Deputy, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office

WE ARE THE EYES AND EARS OF SUN CITY CENTER

We Observe • We Report • We Care

Our 600 volunteers patrol the streets and businesses of Sun City Center daily, looking for any illegal or out-of-the ordinary activities, as we’ve done for 43 years. We also do Wellness Checks and traffic control for special events, register golf carts for identification, are part of the Emergency Radio Network, the Silver Alert Team, and many more community service activities.

The Security Patrol receives no funds from the Community Association, Federal, or State governments. We operate on donations from residents and businesses and grants.

HERE’S HOW YOU CAN HELP

MAKE A TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION

It’s easy to make a secure donation on our website. Click sccpatrol.org/donate and follow the instructions. We’re doing this instead of a direct mail appeal. If you prefer, you may drop off or mail a check to us at 1225 North Pebble Beach Blvd., Sun City Center FL 33573.

VOLUNTEER FOR THE PATROL

We always need more drivers, dispatchers, and volunteers to help with special events. Your commitment is only 3 hours a month, and we provide training. If you’re interested, drop by any day, 9AM-9PM at our North Pebble Beach Blvd. office and ask for an application.

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• Sailing April 13th through April 20th on Celebrity Ascent, Celebrity Cruises Newest Ship

• Tickets are on sale through November 30, 2024, the date of the prize drawing.

9 am-3 pm weekdays at our North Pebble Beach Blvd. office. $5 each • 5 for $20 • 15 for $50 • 35 for $100 • 100 for $250

• Cruise details available online at sccpatrol.org/news-and-events 2025

Thank You for Supporting

and for

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SCC Republican Club

Tuesday, November 26, at 2 p.m.

St. Andrews Presbyterian, 1230 West Del Webb Blvd.

All Republicans and like-minded voters are invited to attend. Social time, including light refreshments, precedes the meeting. Each month we present local government officials or candidates for questions and answers. Come early to meet our speakers.

Cat Lovers Club of SCC

Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 1:30 p.m.

Trinity Baptist Church, 702 W. Del Webb Blvd.

Guest speaker is Keesha Knowles of Keesha’s Grooming, who has been grooming cats and dogs since 2013. Originally scheduled for our October Cat Chat, she agreed to reschedule due to Hurricane Milton. Visitors and new members are always welcome! Annual dues are $20 for an individual or $25 for a couple/family. Cat Lovers Club of SCC is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all-volunteer organization which provides cat food to local low-income pet owners. Memberships, donations, and our Coins for Cats project help to put food into the tummies of hungry cats in need. Please bring your coins in a Ziploc bag labeled with your name and address. For more information, see our website: CatLoversClub.org, or email “info@catloversclub.org”.

South Bay Genealogical Meeting

Tuesday, November 19

Beginning at 10:30 a.m. there is an optional Round Table Discussion, followed by a sit-down luncheon at noon, at the United Methodist Church in the Life Enrichment Center [LEC], 1971 Haverford Avenue, Sun City Center.

Following lunch, at about 1 p.m., our guest speaker, Peggy Jude will present “What’s in The Name? Using Surnames in Genealogical Research”. The cost is $18 per person for the meal and presentation. For reservations and meal choice, call Vicki at 360-608-1647. Make your check payable to SBGS, and mail to South Bay Genealogical Society, PO Box 5202, Sun City Center, FL 33571. Your check must be received in our PO Box by November 7. Allow 4-5 days for mailing. Late reservations will not be accepted. For additional information about this and other events at the United Church of Sun City Center, please contact Victoria Sorensen, Director of Ministry, at 813-634-2539. To learn more about the United Methodist Church of Sun City center, please visit our website at www.sccumc.com.

Daughters of the American Revolution

The Colonel George Mercer Brooke Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will hold their regular meeting on Wednesday, November 20, in the Florida Room of the Atrium Building, 945-D North Course Lane in Sun City Center.

The meeting will start at 12:30 with a social time for light refreshments. Our regular meeting will then begin promptly at 1 with a program titled simply “A Marine’s Experience: Quang Tri to Khe Sahn,” presented by William Adkins, Sr.

The next Book Club discussion will be on two books: “Indian Givers, How Native Americans Transformed the World” by Jack Watherford, and “The First American Cookbook, a Facsimile of American Cookery 1796” by Amelia Simmons. Even our book club reaches into our revolutionary times to see how it has influenced our living yet today.

All members and their guests are welcome to attend our DAR meetings. Are you interested in learning more about DAR or delving into your family history and traditions put in place by your ancestors years ago. When you begin a search of your Family Tree you might find a Patriot that was part of the Revolution and the foundation of our country. Come join us and we will help you with your search.

For more information email Kay Adkins, Regent, at “mujerdragona@ yahoo.com”.

Multicultural Heritage Club Annual Gala Saturday, December 14, from 6-10 p.m.

The Multicultural Heritage Club annual semi-formal celebration event (theme is Black & White) is once again happening. Doors to the Florida Room in the Atrium will open at 5.30, with the catered dinner being served by Banquet Masters. Tickets are $45 in advance, $50 at the door. A table for 8 is $360, $400 at the door. Music will be by DJ Willie Matos. Tickets on sale in the Atrium on Mon-Wed-Fri from 10 until noon. Info: “MulticulturalHeritageClub@gmail.com”.

SCC/South Shore Lions Club Change of Meeting Venue

Effective immediately, the Sun City Center/South Shore Lions Club will meet at the Kings Point South Club House, 1224 New Point Loop, Sun City Center, FL — Jubilee Room.

When coming to attend the Lions meeting, tell the people at the front gate that you are going to attend the Lions Club meeting. A full lunch will be available for purchase at the Palm Court Cafe under the loft. They have everything from hot dogs to complete meals. The Lions will still meet the first and third Tuesday of the month. Meeting will start at noon. Come early and put your lunch order in. Info: Patrick Soja at 317-691-7239.

SAR Luncheon

By William Simms

Saturday, November 9

The Plaza Club, 3932 Upper Creek Drive

South Shore Chapter Sons of the American Revolution luncheon. Social time will begin at 11:30 with luncheon at noon. All members, spouses, and guests are welcome to attend. For reservations, contact William Simms at “wmsimms1@gmail.com” or call (309) 826-6554.

The planned program will feature a presentation by Sheldon D. Ickes entitled, “George Washington in Bedford, Pennsylvania.”

Mr. Ickes is a retired U.S. Navy Fleet and Seabee Electrician with 20 years of service. Sheldon is a multiple war Veteran of the Cold War, Desert Shield & Storm and multiple operations.

The South Shore Chapter of Sons of the American Revolution (www.sssar.org) -- a patriotic organization of descendants of Revolutionary War Patriots -- welcomes visitors from southeastern Hillsborough and northern Manatee counties.

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you lived alone and there was an emergency? Or do you like to take your dog for a walk but are concerned about falling and no one being there to assist you? For Greater SCC residents who think they need a medical alert button and don't believe they can afford it, the Men's Club of Sun City Center would like for you to contact our office.

Because the Men's Club is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit club, we offer the Lifeline Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) at a more competitive rate than what Lifeline charges at the national level. Our pricing is comparable to other systems in the market as well – just compare systems with similar capabilities. Installation and all service calls are completed by Men's Club volunteers at no charge to the Subscriber.

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

The PERS offering began with the purchase of four units with installation provided by Men's Club volunteers. This offering continues today with multiple systems from which to choose - including one that will work anywhere in the U.S., a dedicated office staff, and over 25 trained Men's Club volunteers who provide personable and knowledgeable service for our Subscribers. Get prompt caring assistance at the push of a button, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Community continued from page 6.

South Hillsborough Elks Donate to Hope Fund

The Hope Fund has been awarded a grant by the South Hillsborough Elks Lodge 2672 in Ruskin. Hope Fund President Beth Ewing received a check for $8,500 from Sugar Conrad PER, Exalted Ruler of the lodge.

The 29-year-old Hope Fund provides an enriching after-school learning experience for elementary school children of Wimauma’s migrant workers by helping them grow, learn and have fun. This year, the program is being offered to kindergarten through 8th grade students in the RCMA Wimauma Community Academy.

The Hope Fund for Children is a registered 501(c) non-profit organization funded by donations and staffed entirely by volunteers who work with the children as tutors and mentors, as well as chess and art instructors in after-school sessions.

The Geography of Pasta

Tuesday, November 12 at 10:30 a.m.

Redeemer Lutheran Church, 701 Valley Forge Blvd.

Food preferences are a basic cultural trait and vary across the world. Most of us are aware of the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet. Is this why Italian has become the favorite ethnic food in the US?

What are the basics of the diet? While touring Italy, many Americans are surprised that Italian food varies from place to place. You will see some of the differences in the “Geography of Pasta.” The presenter will be Dr. Chuck Kovacik, who was a professor of Geography and also worked with the education program of the National Geographic Society.

The event is free, but registration is required. To register, call the church office at 813-634-1292 by November 10 and leave your name and phone number.

Timely Treasures Arts & Crafts Fair

Saturday, Nov. 30, from 9 – 2 p.m.

UMC of SCC, 1971 Haverford Ave.

This premier event will have carefully selected vendors displaying a wide range of unique and handmade items created by talented local artists and crafters.

Browse through a variety of stunning artworks, unique jewelry, exquisite pottery, and crafters working with mediums including glass, paper, wood, candles, soap, textiles, and much more. Whether you’re searching for a special gift or simply want to treat yourself, this fair has something for everyone.

Avoid the crowded malls on the holiday weekend and come support the very best of talented local artists and crafters. Take home a one-of-a-kind piece that reflects your own personal style. Don’t miss the bake sale prepared by the Ladies Friendship Circle. Mark your calendars for this not-to-be-missed event! Join us at the Sun City Center United Methodist Church for a day filled with artistic inspiration and creative delights.

BINGO! With the Hope Fund

November 16

SCC Community Hall, 1910 South Pebble Beach Blvd.

The Hope Fund for Children will host another of its popular “Bingo & More” fundraiser games this year on Nov. 16. Doors open at 11:45 a.m. The $20 admission fee includes a packet of 10 tickets, plus an extra sheet for a coverall game. Each game prize is worth $50 and door prizes will be given out after each game. There also will be two $100 opportunity tickets. Extra ticket packets are available for $10. And players who want to increase their chance of winning can buy raffle tickets for prizes worth $50 to $100.

“Bingo & More” proceeds are the main source of income for the 29-year-old Hope Fund, a 501(c)(3) organization that offers an after-school learning program in a safe and nurturing environment for children of Wimauma’s migrant workers in kindergarten through the 8th grade. This year, the program is for students who attend the RCMA Wimauma Community Academy. It is staffed entirely by volunteers who work as tutors and mentors and provide support with reading, math, and homework. For more information, contact Elaine Tatem at 203-209-0807 or by email “elaineptatem@gmail. com” or www.thehopefundscc.org.

News of Freedom Plaza

By Peggy Burgess

Halloween is always about ghosts, goblins, and ghouls … right? Not necessarily, if you live at Freedom Plaza. There, it’s more about donning a costume and having some fun. This Halloween residents were invited to garb themselves as superheroes/ superheroines or their cohorts or the arch-villains who opposed them. They were encouraged to stretch their imaginations to include characters from comic books, novels, movies, or TV—or even real-life heroes or heroines who had inspired them. This was certainly not to say that tall witchhats and false vampire teeth (or even that old Halloween standby, a bed sheet) were “out,” only that expanded Halloween thinking might be exciting…and it was!

Residents were further invited to a Happy Halloween Hour Party. Appropriate decorations and spooky music set the scene and the wide variety of imaginatively

costumed “characters” brought it to life. There was a photo booth where one could capture the moment by posing with an iconic superhero or a notorious villain, and there were refreshment stands, of course, offering appetizers, themed cocktails, and “trick or treat” sweet treats. The highlight of this Halloween event—and the projectunderway that inspired its theme—was the unveiling of our first superhero who would be featured in Freedom Plaza’s initial custom comic strip coming out soon! Suspense had begun building with the announcement that the names of all residents had been automatically entered in a random drawing for this honor, and the winner was… Dave Lowe, coincidentally the newly elected President of the Freedom Plaza Scholarship Board of Directors! Congratulations to Superhero Dave; we’re looking forward to your forthcoming comic strip exploits!

Operation Blue Roof

By Master Deputy Jeffery E. Merry Jr. Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office

Operation Blue Roof is a free service to homeowners. The counties currently identified for the program include: Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, and Polk Counties. The initial sign-up period is set for 21 days and ends November 5. Residents impacted by Hurricane Milton can sign-up at www.blueroof.gov, calling 888-ROOF-BLU (888- 766-3258), or visiting an ROE collection center throughout the affected areas. ROE collection center locations are listed on the website www.blueroof.gov. Here, you can sign up for Blue Roof assistance using a Right of Entry (ROE) form, which gathers information about your residence. The ROE is a legal document that allows USACE workers to access your property and assess your home’s damage. The ROE also allows contracted crews to work on your roof.

Operation Blue Roof is a priority mission managed by the USACE on behalf of FEMA. It protects property, reduces temporary housing costs, and

allows residents to remain in their homes while recovering from the storm. This program is for primary residences or a permanently occupied rental property with less than 50 percent structural damage. Vacation rental properties are not eligible for this program. Not all roof types qualify for the program. Roofs that are flat or made of metal or clay, slate, or asbestos tile do not qualify. The roof must be standard roof shingles, or similar material that will allow contractors to nail the tarp in place. Contractors will consider repairs to metal roofs and mobile homes on a caseby-case basis and will install the cover if possible.

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Military

Attention All Military Veterans

Veterans Day Ceremony

The officers and members of the combined Military Veterans Organizations of Sun City Center extend a cordial invitation for you to share in our community patriotic observance of Veterans Day on Monday, November 11, 2024. The formal program will start at 10 a.m. in the Community Association’s Community Hall located at 1910 South Pebble Beach Boulevard, Sun City Center. Doors will open at 9 a.m. at which time coffee and brownies/cookies will be served. The event is free and is open to the public. Guests are requested to be seated by 9:50 a.m.

Our guest speaker will be Past Department Commander, Department of Florida of The American Legion, Ms. Eunice Butts. She served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam era, followed by service in the USAF Reserves and the Alabama National Guard. She retired as a Technical Sergeant, USAF. She has been a member of The American Legion for 40 years and has risen through leadership positions until culminating in her election at the state convention as Florida Department Commander for the year 2022/2023. She is well traveled, a committed mentor, and very active in The American Legion’s National affairs.

The Grand Marshal will be Brigadier Colin Howgill, 31year veteran of the United Kingdom Royal Marines. He was commissioned in May 1958 and served both as a Commando Special Forces infantry officer and helicopter pilot. He has extensive, worldwide combat experience in security, counterterrorism, and counter-insurgency operations. In June 1988 he was appointed the Royal Marines Aide-de-Camp to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. He retired in April 1989 and settled in the USA becoming a US Citizen in 1997.

Our program also includes a musical interlude presented by the Southshore Concert Band with vocalist Lily Myers. The Color Guard will be composed of JROTC Cadets from Lennard High School. Following the ceremony, a wreath emplacement will take place at the Veterans Memorial located at the front entrance of the Community Hall.

For questions or further information please contact Paul Wheat at 813-391-7309 or by email at “pawheatjr@aol.com”.

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The next meeting of the American Legion Post 246 will be held on Friday, November 22, at 9:30 a.m. in Room 3, CA Community Hall,1910 South Pebble Beach Blvd., SCC.

The program will include further discussions on next year’s budget, how to expand our Post activities to better support our community veterans, and to further explore fund raising activities.

Coffee and donuts will be available at 9 a.m. All veterans and spouses are welcome. For information call Paul Wheat at 813-3917309 or email at “pawheatjr@aol.com”.

Military Order of The World Wars (MOWW)

Sergeant First Class (SFC) Enrique Chevere, USA (Ret). SFC Chevere entered the Army in 1982. He is being sworn in as the first senior enlisted soldier companion in the MOWW Chapter 226’s organization. He had an outstanding career in the Army serving as an Infantryman in six infantry battalions that included overseas assignments in Germany, Korea, and Panama. He is a combat veteran of the Grenada Invasion “Operation Urgent Fury.” SFC Chevere retired from active duty in 2002. He then taught JROTC at two Hillsborough County high schools.

Second Lieutenant (2LT) Trevor Uhlmann, USA, and his grandfather Master Sergeant (MSgt) Frank Medrano, USAF (Ret).

Second Lieutenant (2LT) Uhlmann is a 2024 graduate of the University of South Florida where he majored in Information Science. Once Trevor begins active duty, he will attend his Officer Basic Course at Fort Eisenhower, GA.

Master Sergeant (MSgt) Medrano entered the Air Force in 1959 and served as an Operating Room Technician and later Medical Services Superintendent. From 1966-68, at the height of the Vietnam War, he served in the Philippines at the Regional Hospital Clark Air Force Base. Frank retired from the Air Force in 1979. As these two soldiers were inducted into chapter 226, MSgt Medrano was the second senior enlisted soldier inducted as companions within the chapter.

We also inducted Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Dave Dietz, USA (Ret) and Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Lino Torres, USA (Ret) into the Chapter.

LTC Dietz entered the Army in 1995 as a member of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. In 2003 he was commissioned as an Engineer Officer from Officer Candidate School. He was designated a Strategic Intelligence Office Officer. He served overseas in Kosovo, Iraq, and two tours in Afghanistan. Dave retired in 2020 and began teaching JROTC in Hillsborough County. He is currently the Senior Army Instructor at Leonard High School. He served overseas in Kosovo, Iraq, and two tours in Afghanistan.

Sergeant Major Torres enlisted in the Army National Guard in 1970. He served in the artillery, engineer, and ordnance corps culminating as the Brigade Command Sergeant Major of a corps support group. His overseas assignments / deployments included Honduras, Kuwait, Germany, Kenya, and Iceland. Lino retired in 1997. An engineer by trade, he has worked in Project Management, Construction Management, Facilities Management and Property Management.

A Patriot Certificate was presented to Ms. Annette Kirk, Gold Star Mother. Her son was KIA in Afghanistan in 2010. She was made a Patriot of Chapter 226. Annette is the National 2nd Vice President of American Gold Star Mothers, Inc.

The guest speaker was Carter Young (not a ROTC cadet). He is an outstanding graduate of our Youth Leadership Council (YLC) program and attended the first ever National Youth Civics Summit this past July in Washington, DC. Carter is a junior at Bloomingdale High School, ranked #1 out of 549 students in his graduating class. He attended 2023 MOWW YLC and received the Out-standing Student Award. He aspires to become a commercial pilot and will earn his Private License (PPL) before graduating high school. He plans on attending Purdue University and attaining a Professional

Sergeant Major Torres, USA (Ret).

Second Lieutenant Uhlmann and his grandfather Master Sergeant Frank Medrano, USAF (Ret).

BOOK REVIEW

Another Great American Hero

By Andrea L.T. Peterson

Last month I shared with you the story of Japanese American WWII pilot, Ben Kuroki. Chinese American Hazel Ying Lee is another such war hero who not only flew, but died flying for the United States when her plane crashed on November 25, 1944. Prior to the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP), women only shuttled Air Force planes to bases where young men had been trained to fly in combat.

Hazel’s story comes to us from author Susan Tate Ankeny whose search for Hazel Ying Lee’s story began in much the same way as Gregg Jones’s search for Ben Kuroki. Ankeny’s father, Lt. Dean Tate, “bailed from a burning B-17 over Nazi-occupied France in 1944.” He was rescued and eventually returned to England safely—but not after months of hiding from Nazi soldiers, walking hundreds of kilometers, near capture, and foiled or delayed escape plans.

Unlike many former servicemen, Ankeny’s father often talked about his wartime experiences, but it wasn’t until after the death of her father that Ankeny found a box of treasures-- assorted memorabilia from her father’s time in the service, including not only his Air Force uniform, but letters, mission reports, photographs, his dog tags, fake identity cards he had used to escape occupied France, and the ultimate treasure: an unfinished memoir detailing his experiences.

She spent a decade hunting down correspondents with

whom her dad had kept in contact through the years and anyone who could help her fill in the blanks left in the unfinished script. Eventually she went to France and met the woman who, when barely a teenager, saved the lieutenant and found shelter for him and contacts to get him out of France. This young girl, Godelieve Van Laere, and the then former lieutenant “forged a friendship that would last into the new century.”

But Lt. Dean Tate’s story—a tale of yet another hero—is not the intended focus of this article. It was, however, Ankeny’s entry into exploration of World War II and a book unto itself. The Girl and the Bombardier: A True Story of Resistance and Rescue In NaziOccupied France by Susan Tate Ankeny is an engaging true story that reads like a novel. I highly recommend it.

But it was how novel-like reading this first book was that inspired her editor to offer her

the opportunity to write the story of Hazel Ying Lee “American Fly Girl: the true story of Hazel Ying Lee, (who followed her dream against all odds—and became an American hero).”

After extensive research— collecting and contacting resources. “using letters and everything I could glean,” Ankeny told me, “so I can lift dialogue. It’s a tricky thing to do—to tell a story tell. If it’s nonfiction and you’re using dialogue, it has to be carefully footnoted, etc.” She stressed how important that is. People think, “surely you made up some of that dialogue,” she explained, “You can’t do that with nonfiction!”

Researching Hazel wasn’t easy. “There’s very little about Hazel out there,” she told me. “My agent contacted me late on a Friday afternoon and told me to see what I could find. A web search yielded some articles...a lot in the Oregonian because she was a big deal (in her home state) at that time. One of the first things I found,” she added, “was the picture on the cover of the book—her expression.”

Ankeny was intrigued. “She came to me,” Ankeny said. “It felt like a very significant thing. I had hit the bottom of the barrel (personally) and she came to me when I needed her most—a woman hero. She still inspires me every day. I don’t let anyone make me think I can’t do something! It was a gift. What “an honor to be asked to write about this incredible woman. Hazel wasn’t dramatic or aggressive. She just kept going.

(The message seemed to be that) you’re as worthy as the next person. It was so empowering.”

Here was this 19-year-old woman—the daughter of Chinese immigrants--who happened to sit in on a friend’s flying lesson. That’s all it took— her life was changed! She loved flying and, like Ben Kuroki, she wanted to fight for her country. She got her pilot’s license and headed for China to help fight the invading Japanese forces. Hazel became the first Asian American to fly with the Women Airforce Service Pilots. As did Ben Kuroki, Hazel felt oppression and experienced the oppression and discrimination resulting not just from being different, but from the Chinese Exclusion Act which was in full force at the time. The accomplishments of women like Hazel and men like Ben (to the extent there were any) were not easily achieved!

What an inspiring story and a great read!

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WED. NOV 6, 13, 20, 27THERAPEUTIC TAI CHI FOR HEALTH 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Drive, Sun City Center. Tai Chi has been proven to increase strength and balance. This class is offered every Wednesday. For more information, contact Debbie Caneen at 813-892-2990.

THU. NOV 7, 14, 21, 28 - PARTNERS IN NETWORK BUSINESS REFERRAL MEETINGS

Every Thursday 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Sun City Center. Our members develop strong long-term working relationships based on trust and proven results. Questions? Call Debbie Caneen 813-892-2990.

THU. NOV 7 - OPTIMAL

HEALTH CLASS 10:00 a.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr., SCC. “My classes are free, and I do not sell anything. I am just truly passionate about sharing my

knowledge with anyone who wants to live long and be healthy in this journey called life. Yours in true health,” Dinah Allison The Functional Health Sensei.

THU. NOV 7 - CRAFT BEER & WINE CLUB 1:30 p.m. Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. SCC. Each month, we gather to discuss craft beers and wines, enjoy tastings as a club and learn about the process of fermenting along with participating in field trips! Questions? Contact Michelle Mason 813-492-8920 or “mmason@seniorsinservice. org”.

FRI. NOV 8 - LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP 1:30 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. SCC. Low Vision Support Group provides information and resources to the members of the low vision and blind community. We will also be talking about Dining in the Dark. Questions? Contact Michelle Mason 813-492-8920 or “mmason@ seniorsinservice.org”.

WED. NOV 13UNDERSTANDING DEMENTIA

CARE EVENT10:00 a.m. - 12:00

noon (doors open at 9:30 a.m.) at Prince of Peace Catholic Church’s Conesa Center, 702 Valley Forge Blvd. Sun City Center, FL 33573. The Health Ministry at Prince of Peace Catholic Church is pleased to welcome Gary LeBlanc with Dementia Spotlight Foundation back to Sun City Center. RSVP: “popcc.org/dementia-care”.

MON. NOV 18 - PARKINSON’S

SUPPORT GROUP 1:30 - 3:30

p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. SCC. This month, we are excited to have Dr. Alaina D. Becker, Au.D., Board Certified Audiologist as our speaker. Her topic: “Sound Connections: Enhancing Cognitive Clarity in Parkinson’s Patients” will focus on how the connection between hearing health and cognitive health relate to Parkinson’s patients and can directly impact their life and overall health. Questions? Call Debbie Caneen 813-892-2990.

TUE. NOV 19 - DITCH DIABETES AND OTHER HEALTH

ISSUES 10:00 a.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. SCC. We will have active group discussions, mini-meditations for gratitude, breathwork, chair yoga and stretching, foodie games and a chance to win prizes! For info, call Debbie Caneen 813-8922990.

THU. NOV 21 - FREE BALANCE

SCREENING 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon – Sun Towers Outpatient Therapy Dept, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. SCC. Did you know one in four adults aged 65 and older falls each year? Have your fall risk screened at no cost to you! Call to schedule today! (813) 331-3035.

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

SCC Men’s Chorus Holiday Concerts

The SCC Men’s Chorus, under the direction of Mr. Jeff Jordan, will be presenting two holiday concerts in December at the SCC United Methodist Church (corner of Del Webb Blvd. W and Haverford Ave).

Sunday, December 1, at 3 p.m.

Thursday, December 5, at 7 p.m.

Come and enjoy some seasonal favorites (you’ll be singing along!) as well as some new works that we are sure you will enjoy. A donation of $10 will be received at the door.

Carolina the Band is Back

Friday, November 15, at 7 p.m.

UMC of SCC, 1971 Haverford Ave.

Energetic Performances, great songs, clean vocals, enthusiasm, and true love for the people they sing for are ingredients of a professional music group that can be attributed to only a few out there.

CAROLINA THE BAND is one of those few. Tickets are $15 Advance $20 At the Door and are available at the Pages of Life Book Store Sun 9:30-12:30 and M-Th 10:00-2:00, Church Office M-Th 8:30-4:00 and online at “sccumc.com/events”.

John Denver Tribute Returns

Friday November 22, at 7 p.m.

UMC of SCC, 1971 Haverford Ave.

Tom Becker, former member of the legendary folk group, The New Christy Minstrels, effortlessly embodies the warmth and humor of one of America’s best-loved songwriters, John Denver. From the footstomping fun of “Thank God, I’m a Country Boy”, to the tenderness of “Annie’s Song”, to the sweeping grandeur of “Rocky Mountain High” -- Tom and his band take you on a musical journey into the many facets of John Denver’s songwriting, the songs that defined his life, and his passion for preserving the environment. Tickets are $20 advance, $25 at the door, available at the Pages of Life Book Store Sun 9:30-12:30 and M-Th 10:00-2:00, Church Office M-Th 8:304:00 and online at “sccumc.com/events”.

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Women’s Chorus Christmas Concerts

Monday, Dec. 2 at 3 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m.

UMC of SCC, 1971 Haverford Ave.

With the Christmas season just around the corner, The Women’s Chorus of Sun City Center is busy rehearsing 13 beautiful songs celebrating almost everyone’s favorite holiday.

The program, entitled Christmas Peace, is an interesting mix of sacred and secular music: familiar songs with exciting new accompaniments, funny songs to bring a chuckle, and Christmas standards to warm the heart with happy memories.

Each song features the piano skills of Teodora Mitze-Circiumara. She will be joined by drummer Danny Chavez, flutist Barbara Carver, other talented instrumentalists, and the fine bell choir of The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center.

Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the church ahead of time or at the door. Two talented members will be stepping up to assist with directing duties this year.

Kathleen Brady has taken over the weekly warm-up exercises for the chorus and will be directing Hark! The Herald Angels Sing. Kathleen has a Bachelor’s Degree in Opera Singing from The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA. She sang in operas, choirs, and choruses there for 25 years.

Diane Daugherty will be directing an extravaganza called Ring Those Christmas Bells which will feature an accompaniment with two piano parts and a bell choir. Diane is an experienced music educator who hails from Mt. Vernon, IL. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education K-12 from the University of Illinois and a Masters Degree in Educational Foundations from Northern Illinois University. She was the choral director and music teacher in public schools for 36 years.

Through a fund-raising program titled “Adopt a Song,” family and friends may choose to adopt a song in honor or memory of a loved one. For a donation of $50, a sticker will be placed on each piece of music identifying the adopter, and their name and a short dedication will be printed in the program. For more information, contact President Pam Greer at 404-790-9746.

weeks. Our first Series show will be held on November 8 with Rocky & the Rollers at 7 p.m., followed by Beautiful Loser (Bob Seger Tribute Band) on Sunday November 17 at 2:30 p.m. All shows will be held at the Community Hall 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd.

Tickets for all shows are available at the Atrium Kiosk, 945 N. Course Lane, Sale days are Monday, Wednesday & Fridays 1012 p.m. We only accept CASH or CHECK. Please remember to bring your CA or KP Badge.

If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact Judy Cesarski, Activities Director at “activities@ suncitycenter.org” or 813-642-2001.

Let’s Dance Ballroom Dance Club

Saturday, November 2, from 7 to 9 p.m.

SCC Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd.

This event is open to the public as a fundraiser for local Hurricane Milton relief. DJs will be Mike and Peg Johnston. Dance to your favorites; country two step, a line dance or two, bachata, west coast swing, nightclub two-step, swing, cha-cha, waltz. Dress is casual attire, no shorts! BYOB and snacks. Water and ice will be served. 2024 Club members are free; everyone else is $6 each. Info: Peter Steitz at 608-609-0309 or Tom Hart at 810-923-8446.

New York Club Veterans Celebration

Thursday, November 7, at 5 p.m.

Kings Point Veterans Theater

Music by Dan Fugazzotto. Food by Banquet Masters: sugar glazed ham, Tuscan chicken with sweet potatoes, stuffed shells, veggies, salad bar, dessert table, coffee and iced tea. Members $25, guests $28.50. Info, contact Frank Gatto, 813-633-8942.

Do You Wanna Dance Club

New

Year’s Eve Dinner Dance

SCC Community Hall, 1910 S Pebble Beach

Dance to the Great Sounds of Classix. Open to surrounding communities. Tickets on sale at “Hi, Neighbor!” on November 7 and Nov. 11 to Dec. 27 M-W-F in the Atrium. Members $45, nonmembers $60. Checks preferred. No tickets sold at the door. Catered buffet dinner provided by Banquet Masters. Doors open at 5:30, dinner from 6 to 8 p.m. Music from 8 to 12:30 a.m. Reserved tables with seating of 10. BYOB. Holiday Attire. Singles tables and a 50/50 raffle. Please bring non-perishable food items for Our Ladies Pantry. For more information email, “jfkfunnsun@yahoo.com”, “bgocek1@ gmail.com”.

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“Salute to Our Veterans” Dance

November 9, from 7-9 p.m.

SCC Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach

This is an “open to the public” event, so everyone can come celebrate and help us make a donation to one of the local veterans’ organizations. Bring your neighbors and friends, or come to meet new friends. The popular DJ couple Mike and Peg will be playing a great selection of dance music. SCCDC members free, guests $6. Singles are always welcome. BYOB. Info: Sue Hicks at 813-633-6682.

Social Ballroom and Latin Dance Lessons

November, 4, 11, 18, 25

St. John the Divine Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 1015 East Del Webb Blvd.

4 p.m. - Intermediate/Advanced Cha-cha

5 p.m. - Beginning/Intermediate Samba

6 p.m. - Beginning/Intermediate Nightclub Two Step

7 p.m. - Beginning Rumba

Info: Bernice DuBro (dancewithbernice@gmail.com), 813-6343205, 813-482-6784. Cost $30/person for a four-week month or $8 per lesson. All are invited to attend.

Put on Your Dancin’ Shoes

Two Dates to come out and boogie down with Do You Wanna Dance Club:

Two Excited Duo on November 15, from 7-10 p.m. Mixed Signal on November 23, from 7-10 p.m. SCC Community Hall 1910 S Pebble Beach Blvd.

Both dances are open to the surrounding communities. Tickets on sale at “Hi, Neighbor!” November 7 and at the Atrium Kiosk from 1012, Monday, Wednesday, Friday November 11 - November 22 and at the door the night of the dance. Doors open at 6 p.m. Ticket sales end promptly at 7 p.m. Tickets $5 members and $10 nonmembers. BYOB. Reserved tables for singles and 50/50 raffle.

Please bring non-perishable food items for Our Ladies Pantry. For more information email Kathy “jfkfunnsun@yahoo.com” or Barbara “bgocek1@gmail.com”.

NYE dinner dance tickets on sale at “Hi, Neighbor!” on November 7 and at the atrium kiosk from 10 to noon on M-W-F, Nov. 11-Dec. 27. Members $45 and nonmembers $60.

Pelican Players Community Theater

Presents “The Witch in 204” November 22-24

Latch your windows! Bolt your door! Beware of The Witch in 204!

“The Witch in 204” is the third main-stage production offered this year by the Pelican Players Community Theater of Sun City Center. You know your property value has plummeted when a witch moves in next door! This fun comedy takes place in a seaside senior condo community in Margate, New Jersey, where Sylvie, a brideto-be, has her wedding put on hold due to the machinations of the witch in apartment 204, who wants the groom.

Written by Barbara Pease Weber, this play “weaves a bewitching tale of ageless romance and the magic of true love through the lives of those who have lived (seniors), which is entertaining, hilarious and refreshing!” - writes Stage Magazine.

“There’s a riotous scene of mistaken identity. But love prevails as Sylvie’s friends and bridesmaids collaborate to help the bride and groom get rid of the witch,” says director Mary Anne Moseley-Sapia. “The cast of actors will tickle your funny bones.”

In order of appearance, the role of Bella, a witch wicked to her core, is played by Carol MacAlister; Fannie, the maid of honor and hopeful bride herself, by Tari MacMillan; Thelma, another bridesmaid and a turkey vulture’s favorite driver, by Diane Keyes; Sylvie, the retired schoolteacher bride-to-be, by Sandra FoellGoldman; Herman, Fannie’s true love and Mabel’s cousin,

by Jimmy Sapia; Mabel, Sylvie’s friend and wedding officiant, by Carolann Olson; Evelyn, a wedding guest and unwitting victim of the witch, by Lucy Malacos; and Eugene, the “otherworldly” groom, by Stephen Preuss. Shirley Walker is co-director and Michele Whelan is stage manager.

Audiences will have four opportunities to see the play, starting Friday, November 22, 2024, at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, November 23, at 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., and Sunday, November 24, at 1:30 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes before curtain.

Tickets are on sale September 16, 2024, at the Kings Point Box Office, 1900 Clubhouse Dr., Sun City Center, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday - Friday.Evening performances are $16; $13 for matinees. Tickets will also be sold at the door for each show; we accept only checks or cash at the door (exact amounts are appreciated).

Kings Point Dance Club

“Stars and Stripes Forever“ Dance

Tuesday, November 26, doors open 6:30

Dancing from 7 to 9 p.m.

Kings Point Veteran’s Theater, 1900 Clubhouse Drive Ballroom Music by: Dan Fugazzotto. All KP, SCC, singles and guests are welcome. Dressy casual, no shorts. BYOB. Members are free, guests $5 per person. Info: Eileen 813-296-4038.

Come Dance With Us!

November 24, Doors open at 6 p.m.

Kings Point South Clubhouse Jubilee Room Performers will be LB & Chloe. Music for dancing from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Cost $5 at the door. Water and food available for purchase (snacks). No beverages allowed to be brought inside. Info: Call Ken 513-582-8449 or Rosemary 513-258- 8238.

Senior Social Dance

Thursday, November 14, from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

St. John Divine Episcopal Church, 1015 Del Webb East Dances are open to everyone. Admission is $6, pay at the door. Enjoy the music of the 50s and 60s with entertainment by Thor Stevens and his keyboard and sax. Dressy/casual attire, no shorts or jeans please. Singles tables available. BYOB, ice, setups, snacks. Nothing provided. Info: Judy Furman, (813) 606-1233 or email “judyannfurman@gmail.com”.

Do You Wanna Dance Club

December 13 Fundraiser, 6 to 10 p.m.• 1910 S Pebble Beach Blvd. Come out and dance to the energetic music of TC & Sass. Open to surrounding communities. All profits to be donated to the SCCCA

Tickets on sale November 7 at “Hi, Neighbor!” and at the Atrium Kiosk 10-12, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, November .11 - December 13 and at the door. Doors open at 5 p.m. Ticket sales will end promptly at 6p.m. Tickets $10 members, $20 nonmembers. Reserved seating up to 10 per table. Reserved singles tables. Checks preferred. Concession stands selling hot dogs, cookies, chips, candy and soft drinks. BYOB. 50/50 raffle. Please bring non-perishable food items for Our Ladies Pantry. For more information email Kathy “jfkfunnsun@ yahoo.com” or Barbara “bgocek1@gmail.com”.

NYE dinner/dance tickets on sale November 7 at “Hi, Neighbor!” and at the atrium kiosk 10-12, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, November 11 - December 27. Members $45, nonmembers $60.

Music

All performances are at the Kings Point Veterans Theater in the North Clubhouse, 1900 Clubhouse Drive, in Sun City Center, FL.

Founded in 1981, the Pelican Players Community Theater, a 501(c)(3) organization run by volunteers, seeks to promote the dramatic arts by staging productions and educational activities. All profits go toward the Pelican Players Scholarship Fund, administered by

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Hough Family Foundation Masterworks Brahms’ Symphony No. 2

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Jaunting Around SCC • Ladies

By Gezil Andrews

How much fun is it catching up with a neighbor when you take a morning walk? Can you imagine how many nice folks you can meet this way in Sun City Center? I ride my bike early morning about four days a week, 10 miles a jaunt, and I have met some amazing people!

Just last week I noticed a woman walking down her drive to her car, dressed in a lovely pant suit, jewelry, and all. I said, “Looks like you are going someplace special.” She smiled back at me and said she was going to work at her church, St.

By Gezil Andrews

There are many philanthropic oriented clubs and associations in Sun City Center, Florida. This is just one important mention of an event the News of Sun City Center strives to cover as an important message for our community. But, as you know, we don’t just announce an event, we look for an underlying message that our readers can relate to.

The SCC American Association of University Women (AAUW) just announced their fall fundraiserthe November 9, 2024, Fashion Show and Brunch in the SCC Atrium (Armstrong & Heritage Rooms) with clothing by Accessories & More.

This is an important event as much of the funds that go to educational scholarships by this branch are raised at this program. Two local groups are the primary beneficiaries, Tech Trek (STEM based) and HCC. Typically, the club annually sponsors two young women at HCC and up to five campers in Tech Trek. Many of the campers are students from local schools and connected through Girls of the World, which have incredibly talented science students but who need some financial assistance.

Women in SCC like to look fashionable and current as well as to share life with oher

In fact, things I believe a classy woman like you would enjoy.”

needed safe houses because of human trafficking.

John the Divine, adding on, “I volunteer at the thrift shop, and we have some beautiful things…

AAUW Fall Fundraiser

women. The luncheon is one of those opportunities. There are moderate priced clothing items as well as more elaborate wearables – everyone has an opportunity to enjoy.

And as you enjoy the show, share coffee with other kind women, visualize the staircase to business success and a young local woman you care about. She can experience new opportunities through you and other women. It’s a great club to be aware of: Womanhood!

Tickets are $35 per person. To buy tickets, call Patsie Ginley at 954-258-5714 or email her at “patsieginley@aol.com”. We will see you there!

Very astute, eh? I offered to stop by later after I finished my ride. I did as I promised. Yes, the thrift shop was nice, and while I was there several women were setting up for a wedding dinner – elegant tables, chairs, candles, and ribbons! My morning acquaintance, Jackie Widner, visited with me for a while and shared how St. John the Divine congregational members and staff had taught girls to sew and cook as part of their ministry work. Their work extended to helping girls who

The members also set up an angel tree for Christmas for the girls over the years. It is obvious the girls started out young (ages 6 - 7) and have grown up to pre-teens and teens with the church. This is a giving, community-driven church –adding on to regular worship with other outreach activities. I sensed the spirit of the families helping with the wedding dinner and the intimate women type discussions while setting up the items for sale staged in the front of the thrift shop entrance.

Maureen Hill and Jackie Widner

Diane Waronka, Kathleen Records, Sandi Zeligman, Grace Friedman, Judy Brown, and Angie Maze.

TRAVEL

Arizona Sonora Desert Museum

By Kai Rambow

It took me thirty years to make it here. When I did, I wondered why I had waited so long. The Arizona Sonora Desert Museum is worth a visit or two.

Eighty-five percent of the museum is outdoors, a walking tour throughout. The animals are easy to see, though sometimes one has to really look to see them.

This is the most fun. These are desert animals, one where we would have to really work at being able to see them. I saw most of the animals I intended to see.

There are so many opportunities

to see so much wildlife you normally wouldn’t see. Mule deer, mountain lions, javelinas, river otters and other animals. We got to see a mountain lion up close, but not too close. Not to be missed is the bird show. You can place yourself right in the action or remove yourself. Sizeable birds make for the show. Line up at 10, it gets crowded.

Hummingbirds have a nesting area that is accessible. They are difficult to spot but once you do you’ll feel free to stay some time. If you’re into green plants you’ll discover all kinds of gardens. Each has its own uniqueness

attached to it. Stop to explore the gardens as you wander from one viewing sight to the next. To catch everything, ask a lot of questions. It may seem like the world’s impossible task, but it is doable. You may have to swing back to see certain animals.

Tips for a Great Trip

Start early: The museum opens at 8:30 a.m. Get there early to catch a feeding time or at least before the animals have a chance to get into position.

Early meals: Food is slightly more expensive here than in town, but it’s a drive back to town, so

Dehydration: Be sure to drink plenty of water. This is the best thing you can do. It may not seem as if you’re walking a long distance, but you are.

Spring: Early spring, when the temperatures are cool. Is the best time to visit.

Watch: Pay attention to the weather forecast.

Viewing hours: The museum is open every day of the year. A weekday is best.

The Arizona Sonora Desert Museum 2021 N. Kinney Rd. Tucson, AZ 85743

The zoo is located right beside the Saguaro National park. This mountain lion parked itself where it is comfortable, but in full view.

An otter with resplendent views.

LAWN BOWLING

Let’s Talk Tennis

Monday, November 11, at 11 a.m.

SCC Tennis Covered Pavilion, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Dr.

Calling all current, used-to-be, want-to-be, and never-playedbefore tennis players for a discussion about adult recreational tennis. Refreshments will be served. Topics to be discussed include a new program to increase participation and excitement about tennis, racquets, footwear, etiquette, leagues, rules, doubles basics, strategy, positioning, and tennis in general. Please attend and bring your questions!

This open forum will be led by SCC resident Hall of Fame collegiate tennis coach Paul Kostin and Valencia Lakes resident Ron Shields, USPTA Florida Division Pro of the Year 2023 and author of Smart Doubles®.

Annual Golf Scramble

Saint Stephen Catholic Church Men’s Club

Saturday, November 2, starts at 1 p.m.

Registration and check in will begin at 1130 a.m. at the Summerfield Crossing Golf Club in Riverview. Single players are welcome, men and women! There will be lunch and dinner served and many door prizes available. The 15th hole is the hole in one hole for a 2025 vehicle. There are also raffle tickets for a dinner cruise for two and tickets to the annual Trans-Siberian Orchestra 2:30 p.m. December 15 as the raffle grand prize!

The flier has the QR code to register and pay for the event! Come out and join us for a great day on the links at Summerfield Crossing! Here is just a few Bennie’s along with a gift bag for each golfer:

1st Place - 4 Trophies

Longest Drive Men – 1 Trophy

Longest Drive Women – 1 Trophy

Closet to the Pin – 1 Trophy

Last Place – 4 Pickle Balls

NOTE: 1ST Place gets 1 dozen Golf Balls for each player. 2nd and

By Kai Rambow

Faced with two hurricanes in as many weeks Selby has continued to plug away. This year’s theme purple is wonderfully woven into the exhibit. The two main concentrations are the conservatory and the Payne Mansion. Despite some damage the main reason for doing the show continues. Considering that landfall occurred nearby, the gardens have continued to serve. The show this year continues to survive awaiting your visit. Purple! The Orchid Show 2024 is on until November 30. Selby Gardens 1534 Mound Street Sarasota, FL 34236

Paul Kostin

Ron Shields

Golf Club Falcon #8 (144 yards). John used a 6-iron. Witnessed by Blake Baron, Mike Reed.

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Our Lady’s Pantry At Capacity

New registrations halted temporarily.

“An average 300 clients come through our drive-through Pantry every Saturday morning,” says Pantry director, Tom Bullaro. “It is with much regret that we can register no new clients at this time.

“Our Pantry is small; we simply have no more space for food. We truck in an estimated 34,000 pounds of food each week. Our canned goods are stacked to the ceiling. Every inch of our freezer and cooler is stuffed, keeping refrigerated food safe

for our families.We are at the point now where we could use a larger building to feed more people, but we cannot build. But we know God will provide. All we can do is pray.

The following pantries are located in South Hillsborough County. Hopefully, one or more may be of help to you and your family. Each of these pantries can only serve residents of certain towns, however, so check their boundaries before you go.

OPEN TUESDAY

Calvary Lutheran Church, 1480

E. College Ave., Ruskin . (813) 645-1305. Open 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Must live in Ruskin or Apollo Beach.

OPEN WEDNESDAY

Beth-el Mission, 18240 Highway 301 South, Wimauma; (813) 6331548; open 1 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.; must live in South Hillsborough County.

Resurrection Catholic Church; 6819 Krycul Ave., Riverview; (813) 677-2175; open 8 a.m. –9:30 a.m.; Must live in Brandon, Gibsonton, or Riverview.

Anne’s Catholic Church; 106th 11th Ave. NE, Ruskin; (813) 645-

1714; open 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.;

OPEN THURSDAY

Lighthouse, 5801 Hickman St., Wimauma; (508) 320-5520; Open 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. Nativity Catholic Church, 705 E. Brandon Blvd., Brandon; (813) 707-1523; open 11 a.m. –12 noon; must live in zip codes 33510, 33511, 33594.

OPEN FRIDAY

Stephen’s Catholic Church, 5049 Bell Shoals Rd., Valrico; (813) 325-6440; Open 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; Must live in South Brandon, South Valrico, Gibsonton, or Riverview.

Fall Craft Sale At Prince of Peace

By Paula Lickfeldt

The annual Fall Craft Show at Prince of Peace Catholic Church was held on October 19, 2024. Many interesting handmade items were on display and for sale. Some vendors did not make it to the show because of Hurricane Milton, but enough were there to offer a variety of things.

If you have written a book that you would like us to consider for review, send a copy and care of the Editor Adam

Calling All Authors

Porter. Put it in an envelope and drop it in the mail slot at the Newsroom on Cherry Hills (by the pool facing the road)

or drop it by the CA office and ask to have it put in the News slot. We will consider your book for a view and every couple of

months we will review the book of a Sun City Center resident. Looking forward to seeing what you have to share.

Harvey Verman has been painting for over 60 years. He lives in SCC.

Sally Anne Barclay makes seasonal door hangings and wreaths. She lives in SCC.

Tom Haverfield and Gina Smith. Tom is a watercolor artist. He and Gina live in SCC.

Amy Davis and Janice Kincaid. They had Paper Tole and Quilling for sale. They live in Kings Point.

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Beth Israel Paid Up Luncheon

Tuesday, November 12, at noon

Beth Israel’s Social Hall, 1115 Del Webb Blvd., East.

The program will include a presentation of the play “History of the Civil War” by Dan Madden and Friends. You don’t need to be a member of Beth Israel to join the Sisterhood. To join Sisterhood and register for the luncheon contact Donna at “sisterhood@jcscc.org” by Friday, November 8.

Understanding Dementia Care Event

November 13, from 10 to noon

Prince of Peace, 702 Valley Forge Blvd

The Health Ministry at Prince of Peace Catholic Church is pleased to welcome Gary LeBlanc with Dementia Spotlight Foundation back to Sun City Center. Gary comes with many years of experience in the care of individuals suffering from various forms of dementia. Whether you’re a seasoned caregiver or new to this journey, join us for this opportunity to gain insights, connect with fellow caregivers, and address unique challenges. RSVP to “popcc.org/dementiacare”. Offering will be collected.

FAITH &service

Christmas Poinsettia Sale

Saturday, December 7, before and after 4 p.m. Mass Sunday, December 8, from 8 to 1 p.m.

Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians at Prince of Peace Catholic Church invite the community to purchase “fresh from the grower” Christmas poinsettias.

And that’s not all! There are a variety of plants, baked goods, and crafts available at this charity fundraiser. You can also preorder flowers through November 27 to ensure they arrive in time for Christmas. Drive-thru pickup will be Saturday, December 7 from 3 to 5 p.m. and Sunday, December 8, from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Red Poinsettias come in 3 sizes:

6.5” Red Poinsettia $ 12

8” Red Poinsettia $ 18

10” Red Poinsettia $ 25

Geraniums (Sat and Sun only) $ 5

More info: Karen Humphreys, 813-444-3431, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or order online at “laohscc@square.site”.

Thank You to Jane Trefren

The Interfaith Social Action Council of Sun City Center and the Volunteers of the Nearly New Shop wish to acknowledge Jane Trefren for her 18+ years of service. These past many years, Jane has served in the officer roles of President and Secretary, not to mention untold hours of volunteering at the Nearly New Shop. If you had been at the shop on sales days and visited the Shoes, you would have seen Jane. She has also served as the Head Counter for many years. We will miss Jane, but we wish her the best as she returns to Lancaster, Ohio to be nearer her children. Safe travels Jane!!

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