The News of
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SUN CITY CENTER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Sun City Center
November 2016
...an official publication of the Sun City Center Community Association
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SCHEDULE
NOVEMBER 3 Hi Neighbor Community Hall – 6:30 p.m. 9 Board Meeting Rollins Theater - 9 a.m. 9 Meet the Candidates Night Community Hall – 7 p.m. 15 Community Leaders Meeting Florida Room - 9 a.m. 24 Thanksgiving All facilities closed 25 Office/Library closed Facilities open DECEMBER 3 Holiday Walk - 9 a.m. to Noon Breakfast - Florida Room 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 6 Membership Vote Sandpiper Room – 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 7 Membership Vote Community Hall – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 10 Holiday Golf Cart Parade – 10 a.m. WinterFest, Central Campus – 11 a.m. 14 Board Meeting Rollins Theater - 9 a.m. 20 Community Leaders Meeting Florida Room - 9 a.m. 25 Christmas – All facilities closed 26 Office/Library closed No Bingo Agendas for the monthly Board Meetings will be posted on Official Bulletin Boards the Friday before and on the CA web site ( www. suncitycenter.org – under “Association”). They will also be sent via “What’s New in the CA” email. Every Wednesday except November 23: Orientation for new members in the Board Room starting at 1 p.m.
CA Contact Information Phone: 633-3500 sccboard@suncitycenter.org Website: suncitycenter.org Information Center 813-633-4670
Golf Cart Parade December 10th Theme“Our Florida Winter Wonderland”
The parade will start a 10 a.m. from the CA parking lot by North Pebble Beach. The parade will turn right out of the lot, right at La Jolla, right on El Rancho, right on Ojai, and left on Cherry Hills to the bandstand area.
Parade entrants must fill out their registration forms through the CA web site or at the CA office by December 8.
Don’t Miss “Hi, Neighbor!” on November 3
By Uta Kuhn “Hi, Neighbor!” has been an important event in Sun City Center since 1962. It is an annual event which is open to all of Sun City Center residents but is especially geared to our new residents who moved into our great community during the past year. It is an opportunity for them to find out what SCC is all about. We have upwards of 150 Clubs who display, talk about their activities, demonstrate their talents, display their various crafts etc. The list of Clubs is so extensive, it is impossible to mention all of them here. But just to give you an idea of the scope, they cover everything from archery, tennis, dancing of all different forms, sewing, yoga, billiards, bridge, Service Clubs, Military Groups, painting, crafts and the list goes on. Anyone interested in the full list can check out pages 22 and 23 of our Membership Directory. I had occasion to talk to Jackie Potts of the Information Center about “Hi Neighbor” … Jackie is originally from New York, having moved to the St. Petersburg area in 1981. From there she moved, with her daughter, to Sun City Center to be closer to her parents, but also for all the clubs available to choose from. She took two tours of our facilities
“Hi, Neighbor!” This Thursday!
Come meet your neighbors and get to know well over 100 community clubs and groups at “Hi, Neighbor!” Thursday, November 3, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at SCC Community Hall, 1910 South Pebble Beach Blvd. with a volunteer from the Information Center and was very impressed with the number of clubs which are the backbone of Sun City Center and the volunteerism
which exists in this great community. (as a matter of fact she became one of their volunteers.) Several years after moving to SCC she attended her first “Hi, Neighbor!” and was so impressed by the event that she volunteered to become a greeter. She has been the event’s greeter for several years now, and enjoys every minute of it. Here are a couple of quotes from her – “people come into the event a little tentative”. When they come back out, Jackie is still at her post, and those guests who
See Hi Neighbor on page 2.
New Times & Opportunities for December 3 Holiday Breakfast & Walk By Kai Rambow “I love going to tables greeting people and letting them know we’re glad they are there. I also love working with the other volunteers,” enthuses Dee Kelly. With her ever-present smile, people look forward to seeing Dee at the July 4 and Holiday breakfasts. Once again, residents can get the same great deal: pancakes, sausage, eggs, toast, coffee and juice – all for $5. Only the hours have slightly changed: 7:30 -11:30 a.m. The breakfast will be set up in the Florida room at the Central Campus Atrium (North Pebble Beach). There is also a slight change for volunteer shifts. There will now be three of them: 7-9:30; 9-11:30; and 11-2. Having volunteered myself, I can attest this is a fun activity with a great chance to make new friends and see old friends who show up for breakfast. If you’d like to be a part of this year’s event, contact Joanne or Sam Sudman at “jsudman@tampabay.rr.com”. About 140 volunteers are needed for handling tickets, working in the kitchen, serving
food and cleaning up. The Sudmans work wonderfully with volunteers and have done a fantastic job coordinating the breakfasts since 2012. After breakfast, many residents take advantage of the Holiday Walk (clubs open from 9 a.m. -noon). The breakfast
will be held very close to the home for many clubs. Right after breakfast, people can walk to many of the clubs, see their work and purchase items for gifts. As many of you are aware, there is a tremendous amount of talent here in Sun City Center.
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Dee Kelly pouring coffee at a July 4 breakfast. She’s volunteered at every one since 2010 and often works two shifts.
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Hi Neighbor from page 1.
Samaritans Variety Show Fundraiser
Samaritans Alzheimer’s Auxiliary Variety Show Fundraiser will be held on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 6 p.m. in the Sun City Center Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd., Sun City Center, FL. The cost is $15 per person. Tickets are available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Atrium kiosk. The Samaritans Alzheimer’s Auxiliary provides Sun City Center residents with free respite care. Respite care provides a few days of help for an Alzheimer’s patient while the caregiver takes time for themselves. It is free because the Samaritan Alzheimer’s Auxiliary financially supports this wonderful opportunity. The Alzheimer’s patient may stay at an assisted living facility for seven days, have someone come in from a home health agency, or utilize daycare at a senior center for up to 50 hours. There are many Alzheimer’s groups nationally and locally that raise money for research. The Samaritans Alzheimer’s Auxiliary concentrates on the Sun City Center Alzheimer’s patient and caregiver, without receiving monies from these groups. We are completely funded by local donations. For any questions, please call Dolores Berens at 634-9283.
What’s New at the Library?
By Joanne Gilray, SCC Library Administrator Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful and we here at the library are thankful to the patrons. From the bottom of our hearts we want to thank all those that visit each and every day, those who donate items and funds to help keep this library running, to Hillsborough County for partnering with us to help supplement our collection and to the volunteers. Without the 40+ volunteers that work here every day we could not operate as efficiently as we do. When you’re in next please give thanks to our volunteers, everyone loves a kind word. Looking for some holiday spirit? When searching in our online catalog type in Thanksgiving, pilgrims or Indians in the keyword search and hit enter. You will get a list of items, both fiction and nonfiction alike, that will get you in the holiday spirit or help you learn the history of this nation. The “Featured Collection” this month will be Thanksgiving so items can be found on this shelf or within the normal collection. Please feel free to ask a staff member or volunteer for assistance. HOLIDAY NOTICE: Thanksgiving is November 24 this year. The library will be closed on November 24 and 25. We ask that you please refrain from dropping off items in the book drop on these days. Please understand that the book drop is not very large and overloading can result in items being damaged. We do have a staff member who comes on the weekends to empty the book drop but would love everyone to be able to enjoy the holiday with family and friends. Please take special note of your receipts as when we are closed for holidays the lending periods are extended. This means your item that may normally be due on the 24th or 25th will be due that following Monday instead so there is no rush to return the items over the holiday. This is a win-win for everyone! Lastly, I would like to welcome back our snowbirds. We have made some small changes in and to the library over the past couple months. At our circulation desk there is a “Snowbird Newsletter” that will give you some new information on the library as well as tips on using our catalog. Again, welcome back! “Piglet noticed that even though he had a Very Small Heart, it could hold a rather large amount of Gratitude.” ~ A.A. Milne, author, Winnie-the-Pooh. Happy Reading!
Statement of Purpose
The Sun City Center Community Association serves the residents of Sun City Center by providing assistance for the elderly, assistance and essential services to tax exempt entities, and operates in lieu of a municipal government, thereby lessening the burdens of government (Hillsborough County, Florida).
have been around the room come out like little kids in a candy shop and they don’t know which candy to choose. They are amazed at what we have available for them and also the reasonable fee for dues collected by the clubs. They tell her about how many clubs they have signed up for and so much more. According to Jackie, there is just so much electricity and excitement when they leave the event and they give her lots of feedback about their experience. She also hears remarks such as, “I did not know there was so much available!” So be sure to mark your calendar to attend this great event. It will take place on Thursday, November 3 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Community Hall located at 1910 South Pebble Beach Blvd. Even if you have attended “Hi Neighbor” in previous years, new clubs are formed almost every year, so why not stop by and see what they have to offer. This writer knows from firsthand experience that you won’t be disappointed.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
CLUB/ORGANIZATION
AMOUNT APPLIED TO
Monday Movies $262 Sew n Sews $100 Tennis Association $1,000
License Fees Replacement Fund Toward the purchse of a tennis ball machine
Newcomers
List prepared by Linda Bowker from CA staff data. Report corrections, additions to CA at 633-3500.
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Treasurer’s Report
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.
President’s Report By CA President David Floyd CA OFFICE BUILDING We are planning to relocate the office as fast as possible into modular office buildings which will be located on land just north of North Course Lane and the Board has approved a contract for the modular units. The modular units are self-contained. Handicapped parking will be addressed in the area. Initial site plan approved. A new Building will allow us to design the interior space for better utilization. It will contribute to improving the appearance of the CA campus on North Pebble Beach Blvd., be hurricane resistant, meet the latest energy efficiency standards and county codes, have an extended life span of 50+ years, and be fully ADA compliant. The funding for the construction of the new building will come from the Capital Fund. SOL Design is working on the bid packages. Once we have these we will seek bids from construction contractors. We hope to bring this to a community vote in February 2017. Until we pick a contractor there will be no costs available. We will have these costs available prior to the vote in February. We will also have the rehab costing for comparison. No funds will be borrowed for this project. There will be no impact to our member’s dues. BUDGET The 2017 budget was approved at the October Board Meeting. There will be no dues increase for 2017. SHELL LOT The parking lot and roadways at South Campus are completed. DIRECTORS ELECTION The Directors Election will take place on Tuesday, December 6 in the Sandpiper Room from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. And on Wednesday, December 7 at Community Hall from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. BE SURE TO VOTE Our candidates are: For the three 3-year positions:Al Alderman, Helen Lewis, Marilyn Miller, and Robert Sullivan. For the two 1- year positions: Gert Affayroux, Dave Birkett, and Bob Sanchez. Information on our candidates is printed in this edition of the News of Sun City Center along with the absentee ballots. Candidates Night will be held on November 9 at Community Hall at 7 p.m. HEARING LOOP – CAPER ROOM The CA would like to thank the Men’s Club for providing a hearing loop for the Caper Room. FUNFEST Funfest will be held on March 18, 2017 at our Central campus. More details coming up. Our co-chairs for the event are Bridgett Lewis and Marilyn Miller. HI NEIGHBOR Hi Neighbor will be held on Thursday, November 3 at the Community Hall. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Setup is from 4:30 until 5:30 p.m. The event is chaired by Janet Ditmore. HARASSMENT During the past weeks’ some volunteers, employees, and Board members have been subject to harassment in the form of verbal abuse and threatening postures. This behavior is not what one would expect from our members and guests. We have just had some members and guests behaving badly. We recognize that interactions between people seem to be less civilized today than in past years. Once we get in the mode of disrespect, it will only deteriorate further. Sun City Center is a great place to live. Let us show respect to all and enjoy what we have here.
By Neil Rothfeld, CA Director and Treasurer The 2017 budget will not have any increase in the dues. There is no increase for the Operating Fund because we applied a surplus of $237,400 to the 2017 budget to help eliminate any dues increase. Without applying the surplus, the dues increase would have been $21. The expenses for the 2017 budget are $36,700 more than the 2016 budget and the income is $32,600 more. This budget will continue the high standards of maintenance, repairs and service that our residents are accustomed to. I want to thank the Budget Committee, the Community Manager and the Community Association’s Accountant for all their time and effort that went into the preparation of the budget. A detailed copy of the budget is available in the SCC Library. OPERATING BUDGET: 2017 Projected Income Members Dues $2,697,500 By John Lampkin ($233.00 per member) As the song goes, “Life is sweet, tender and complete Directory 33,900 / when you find the Bluebird of Happiness.” SCC Entertainment 94,220 Audubon member Ray Webb and I found six Eastern Interest Income 3,800 Bluebirds in mid-October on the Nature Trails, thus Miscellaneous 98,250 multiplying our happiness six times over! All were Surplus 2015 237,400 sharing a snag like the pair in the picture. Total Income $3,165,070 Bluebirds are always a birder’s delight but we were particularly thrilled to find this mixed-generational 2017 Projected Expenses flock because there is a good possibility that they are Wages, Taxes & Benefits $1,423,970 not migrants passing through, but “our” bluebirds Maintenance & Supplies 230,000 that found their way to the Trails. In 2015, the SCC Maintenance Contracts 292,300 Audubon Conservation Committee partnered with Utilities 375,200 Eagle Scout candidate Robert Leonard to erect 20 Insurance 227,400 bluebird boxes in various SCC backyards with suitable Administration 116,250 habitat. At least two boxes were successful with 20 Professional Services fledglings. A ten-percent success rate is actually not bad Legal, Audit, Computer 46,420 since the birds are picky about access to open habitat Management Contract 281,380 like fields and golf courses and they face threats from Library 9,500 a small army of predators like snakes, neighborhood Entertainment 87,650 Miscellaneous 75,000 cats and even the invasive Cuban Tree Frog. Bluebirds are cavity nesters and traditionally have Total Expenses $3,165,070 used abandoned woodpecker holes in standing deadwood. Frequent fires through the pine flatwoods REPLACEMENT RESERVE FUND and savannahs maintained the open habitat they require Projected Balance 1/1/17 $612,300 for fly catching and insect gleaning. Development Funds Needed per Replacement Study: has made fire a no-no and snags and deadwood are Projected Disbursements (725,400) removed for safety and aesthetic reasons and as a Estimated Interest Income 3,000 result, bluebirds were in decline for decades. Thanks to Members Dues ($32 per member) 361,600 projects like ours, that trend has been reversed and SCC Projected Funds Available 12/31/17 $251,500 Audubon won a Hillsborough County Neighborhood Award for “Best Environmental Project” 2016. Replacement Reserve for Furniture & It will be particularly gratifying if “our” bluebirds Equipment expand their territory and nest on the Nature Trails Projected Balance 1/1/17 $74,200 this coming season. We have the snags complete with Members Dues ($5 per member) 79,100 woodpecker holes and we work hard to maintain open Projected Disbursements (120,200) habitat in the absence of fire. So, will they nest on the Projected Balance 12/31/17 $33,100 Trails or use the backyard boxes, or both? Time will tell. John Lampkin chairs the SCC Audubon Club Reserve for Hurricane Deductable Insurance conservation committee and happily shares discovered Projected Balance 12/31/17 $300,000 delights of flora and fauna.
Trail Blazing
CAPITAL BUDGET Projected Balance 1/1/17 $893,000 Projected Disbursements for Projects $0 Projected Transfer Fees 756,000 Projected Balance 12/31/17 $1,649,000
MEMBERSHIP NOTICE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Tuesday, December 6, 2016, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sandpiper Room in the Atrium, Wednesday, December 7, 2016, 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Room 3, Community Hall. CA membership card or photo ID required to vote. Absentee Ballots are available in this issue, pages 6-CA and CA-7 Please be sure to include your CA membership number and signature. Absentee Ballots are also available at the CA Office until 3 p.m., December 7, 2016. Please bring your CA membership card with you. For those members who are out of town, you may request an Absentee Ballot to be sent to your northern address by emailing “secretary@ suncitycenter.org” or via phone (813)633-3500.
DONATIONS TO THE SCCCA
Did you know that as a 501(c)(3) corporation, donations made to the Community Association are tax deductible? These donations are used in many ways for the betterment of our community.
NOTICE: MEET THE CANDIDATES NIGHT WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2016 COMMUNITY HALL - 7 PM
Refreshments served at 6:30 PM CANDIDATES FOR YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE:
1-year term: Gert Affayroux, Dave Birkett, and Bob Sanchez 3-year term: Albert D. Alderman, Jr., Marilyn Coté-Miller, Helen Lewis, and Robert Sullivan Learn more about each candidate beginning on Page 1 of this issue of The News of Sun City Center. Written questions from the audience will be collected prior to and during this meeting by the Elections Committee.
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CLUBS The News of Sun City Center
November 2016
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.
Irish Connection Movie Night
Mon. Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rollins. Feature is ATONEMENT, starring James McAvoy, Keira Knightley, Benedict Cumberbatch, Vanessa Redgrave and Irish actress Saoirse Ronan. A young teenager accuses her older sister’s lover of a crime he did not commit and alters the lives of all involved. Set in the buildup to WWII in England. A compelling film with seven Academy Award nominations. All in SCC invited. Bring your friends. Subtitles available
Interested In Woodworking?
The Sawdust Engineers will be restarting a beginners woodworking class in November. The class will be held every Wednesday night from 6 - 8 p.m. We are limiting the class size to two students to insure a comprehensive learning experience. While the class is open to men and women, several women have enjoyed the class and gone on to make complex projects on their own. Anyone interested must become a member of the Sawdust Engineers and go through safety and shop orientation. The new member dues are $40 for the first year. A signup sheet and new member application kit can be obtained in the office of the Sawdust Engineers at 919 North Course Ln. For questions or additional information, contact Stan 813-633-2755, Anne 813642-0297 or Joan 813-545-8365.
The Potter’s Wheel Club
The Potter’s Wheel Club donated potter Polly Pettit’s “Koi Fish in Bamboo” to Diabetes Youth Services (DYS) Volunteer, Donald Smith. In addition, potter Jaye Carroll, donated her Glass Bowl that she created in the Stained Glass Club to the November 2016 DYS’s Gala Silent Auction. Thirteen years ago, Don picked up a DYS pamphlet about swimming to raise money to send kids to camp. DYS’s goal is to teach children to manage their Type 1 Diabetes. Dr. Samantha Mucha, DYS Board Chairperson has said: “We could not guarantee that no child will forgo camp due to financial hardship without Don and Connie’s support.” This is an independent nonprofit organization based in Toledo, Ohio. Since 2003, Don and wife Connie have raised over $184,575 for DYS. Last year, they raised $25,968. On February 2, 2017, Don will swim more than four miles (300 lengths) in the SCC Aquatics Center pool to raise funds for summer DYS programs. Don and Connie are thrilled to receive support from many SCC Clubs and residents that are contributing to this year’s goal of raising $30,000.00 for DYS.
Sawdust Engineers
The Sawdust Engineer Elves are already hard at work making toys for all your grandkids and great grandkids. As you can see from the photo, a few of them may look a “little shifty” but rest assured, their products are of the finest quality. Why spend money on plastic toys made in China, Mexico or who knows where else! The Sawdust Engineer Elves’ toys are all “Made in America”. In fact, they’re all “Made in Sun City Center”. Help support your CA neighbors by buying home made products. We have puzzles, trucks, jewelry boxes, cribs for dolls, and many more items. Our club is open 8 - 3:30 Monday - Saturday and starting in November will be open Wednesday nights from 6 - 8 p.m. We have a store where you can purchase all of the items shown in the photo as well as hundreds more. Please stop by and start your Christmas shopping early. For your convenience we will have a table with some of our items for sale during Hi Neighbor from 6 - 9 p.m. on Thursday November 3 in Community Hall on S. Pebble Beach. A month later on December 3 we will have our shop open to everyone during the Holiday Walk from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Bridge players include Peggy Hooper, Betty Nichter, and Donna Knepper.
Monday Afternoon Progressive Bridge
All those interested in playing friendly, progressive bridge should come join one of the three Community Association groups. Monday afternoon at 12:15 please come to the Horizon Room. Wednesday all are welcome to join the Bridge players in the Caper Room at 12:15. Thursday night at 6 p.m. in the Horizon Room is another opportunity for couples to play Bridge.
Computer Club Event Schedule
Monthly Meeting November 2, 2016 — Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Florida Room Seniors vs. Crime Project. Identity theft, computer scams, and computer hacking are all around us and many times they appear to be aimed directly at seniors. The Nov. meeting will feature Jim Grannan speaking on the Seniors vs Crime Project, the goal of which is to reduce the victimization of senior citizens who are often targeted for specific crimes or scams based on their age. Computer Club Classes Sign up for your choice of class in the Computer Lab, (Atrium Building) Monday through Saturday, 12:30 - 5 p.m. Tuition is payable upon registration. For additional information send email to Mary Boyes, Education Director: “mbinscc@ gmail.com”. Introduction to Computers Four Tuesdays - November 8, 15, 22 and 29, from 9 – 11 a.m. Members $20, non-members $25. This four session class will cover hardware, software, creating, saving and transferring files; as well as operating systems. Some basic word processing. Using the internet (web browsers, search engines), and how to do a search. Storage devices—both permanent & temporary. Instructor is John Husinka. Windows 10 Thursday, November 10, or Monday November 21, 9 – 12 noon. Members $10, non-members $15. This workshop is designed to familiarize you with Windows 10. In class we will discuss upgrading and setting up. Instructor is Mary Boyes. Backup! Backup! Thursday, November 17, 8:45 – 11:45 a.m. $10 members, $15 non-members. Almost no one does proper backups on their computers. Do not risk the loss of all your documents, pictures and videos. Backup! Backup! Is a three-hour seminar on a backup method that combines a program called EaseUS Todo Backup Free and a program called Goodsync ($29 one time). These programs will let you backup your entire computer and then quickly add your file changes on a weekly basis to the backup files. The result is a secure backup that protects your personal files and the computer system files in an easily recoverable backup system. Instructor is Matt Batt. Basic iPad/iPhone for Seniors Friday, November 18, 9 - 12 noon. $10 members, $15 non-members. The Apple iPad is almost a computer, but not quite. Its portability makes it very handy for lots of things. You can check email, carry your books and music around with you, and have fun playing games and adjust the size of the readable text on the screen, too. We will go through the Apple iPad setup to make your life easier and fun. Prerequisites: You need your own Apple iPad that you bring to the workshop, along with the charger and USB cord. You will need a Hillsborough County Library card in order to download a book from the library. You obtain a library card at the library on 19th Ave. or, with a bit more lead time, here at the SCC Library. Instructor is Rod Rodrigues. Introduction to File Explorer Friday, December 2, Time: 9 – 12 noon. $10 members, $15 non-members. Windows File Explorer is the Windows built-in application that displays the contents of hard drives and folders. You use it to navigate all the folders and files on your computer. In this class you will learn to find, to save, to move, to copy, to delete and to rename files and folders on your hard drive or memory sticks. Learn more about storage, retrieval, file types and folders. You will learn how to use the Explorer search features. This class is a must for all Windows users. Instructor is Phil Sorrentino.
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Hospital CEO Speaks to SCC Men’s Club
By Jay Sparkman. Sharon Roush, CEO of South Bay Hospital, spoke to Men’s Club at the September meeting in the Community Hall. Ms. Roush told of the progress with construction of the new patient tower which is scheduled for completion with an anticipated opening the end of October. She also related the plans for interior renovation to existing areas of the hospital which will begin at the completion of the present construction. Ms. Roush also touched on the improved patient care, awards for certain disciplines of service, and the improved hospital-community relations.
Lapidary Club and Sew’n Sews Join Forces for Fall Sale
Fall Sale November 4 from 9-2. Get a jump start on your Holiday Shopping! Lapidary Club and Sew'n Sews Club are combining forces to bring you this sale. You will find gorgeous jewelry items, household products, purses and totes, quilts, doll clothes, and some fun children’s gifts, etc. Lapidary is offering a 10 percent discount on all items. Receive a free raffle ticket for a Quilted Christmas wall hanging when you purchase any item from Sew’n Sews. The club rooms are side by side in the Arts and Crafts Building on Cherry Hills Drive (across from the Bandstand). Call Cathy at 642-0084 if you have any questions.
Metaphysical Society
L to R: Art Smith, President of the Men’s Club. Sharon Roush, and Don Murphy, President-Elect. The SCC Men’s Club membership is open to residents of Sun City Center and Kings Point. Call Jon Lehr at 813-260-3058 for information.
SCC Audubon Club Begins Season
Saturday, Nov. 5 from 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. in the Florida Room, Atrium. Refreshments will begin at 9:30 a.m. followed by the business meeting. The featured speaker will discuss the History of Tampa Bay Water Treatment Plant, the region’s largest supplier of potable water. There is no cost for members or guests; any resident of CA or Kings Point is invited. Hello Fellow Birders! Welcome to the 2016-2017 program of presentations and field trips. We have a great year planned for you. The Sun City Center Audubon Club meets on the first Saturday of the month, October through April. Tempting refreshments are always served at 9:30 a.m., with the business meeting at 10 a.m., followed by the special speaker. Guests are welcome at all meetings. We hope you will want to join and become an active member. The club is open to all members of The Sun City Center and Kings Point communities. Annual membership dues are $10. Our next meeting is Saturday Nov. 5, in the Florida, Room, Atrium. The featured speaker will talk about the History of Tampa Bay Water, the region’s largest supplier of potable water. Upcoming events include a silent auction, numerous field trips, and a three-day trip in February 2017.
Fund Raiser Presentations - 10 a.m. – Wednesdays – in the Heritage Room Nov 2 “Psychic Phenomenon - Mental vs. Physical,” with Medium Rev. Mary Linn Clark discussing the differences between mental psychic phenomena and physical psychic phenomena. Nov 9 “Intro to ThetaHealing: The Fastest Growing Energy Healing Modality in the World,” with LouAnn Saphos explaining ThetaHealing as a technique that allows access to theta brain waves, one’s natural intuition, and paired with unconditional love of the Creator brings about spontaneous physical and emotional healing and well-being. Nov 12 Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., “New Age Fair” in the SCC Chamber of Commerce Banquet Hall, 1651 Sun City Center Plaza, SCC. Fair features spiritual readers, intuitives, vendors, and more. Open to the public. Free admission. Info call Vicky at 813 398-7033. Nov 16 [in the Sandpiper Room] “UFO Sightings - Fact or Fiction?” with Bill Schroeder, staff member of Florida MUFON, sharing information on the phenomenon of UFO sightings and related research collected for use by researchers worldwide. Nov 23 “Vibrational Tune-Up,” with Rev. Thomas McQuade, “Walking Spirit,” explaining that stress creates unwanted energy blockages in our chakras and meridians and shows us how to clear them with various tools: bowls, bells, gongs, drums, tuning forks, and the voice. Nov 27 Sunday 2:30 p.m., [in the Heritage Room] Metaphysical Movie: “The Spiritual Realms,” a documentary by medical doctor, author and mystic Dr. Mitchell E. Gibson of his unique and in-depth journey to many planes of reality in search of hidden truths. Nov 30 “Ho’o Pono Pono – the way of Forgiveness,” with Zahid Hossain explaining and demonstrating the ancient Hawaiian healing art. Zahid is available for a 1-1/2 hour afternoon guided group Ho’o Pono Pono session, limited to 12 persons. Open Fund Raiser Presentations - Admission is $1, with a love offering requested to benefit the Society. Sunday movie is free with SCC ID. Inspiring and uplifting – Join us! For info call Holli at 443 745-5015 or Frank at 813 562-4404.
Model Railroad Thanksgiving Open House
German American Club Donation to Good Samaritan
The German American Club of Sun City Center presented a check for $500 to our local Samaritan Alzheimer’s Auxiliary. There are many Alzheimer’s groups nationally and locally that raise money for research, but this organization is completely funded by donations and helps Sun City Center Alzheimer’s patients and caregivers. They offer seven-day stays in assisted living facilities, home health care, or 50 hours of adult care for our Alzheimer patients, and have a support group for caregivers. Pictured are German American Club Board members Inge Laucks-Director, Dolores Berens - President Samaritans Alzheimer’s Auxiliary, Roger Clark-Treasurer, and Ursula Clark-Secretary (Photo by Glenn Laucks).
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All aboard The Sun City Central! The Sun City Center Model Railroad Club will hold its Thanksgiving Open House on Friday, Nov. 25 from 1 to 4. Youngsters run trains, learn safety and earn Junior Engineer Certificates. See and hear multiple trains running under computer control. Conductor hats for all visiting kids. Call 633-5322 for info and directions.
Emergency Squad Hosts Open House
The Emergency Squad is pleased to announce the completion of the recent remodel of its main building at 720 Ray Watson Blvd. The Squad will be hosting an open house for the community to see the recent upgrades to the building. “Our volunteers spend many hours here, away from family and friends, to serve the community. We want the building to be comfortable and functional, when they are here. We also want to thank our community for their continued support, for without that, the Squad would be far less,” said Deputy Chief Mike Bardell.
The Open House will be: Wednesday, November 2, 2016 12 to 2 p.m. 720 Ray Watson Drive Sun City Center, FL 33573
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Sun City Center Community Association
November 2016
Board of Directors Candidates Interviews
Ed’s Note: Each candidate for the Sun City Center CA Board of Directors was given the same list of questions. Here is a brief bio on each candidate as well as their answers, in their own words.
Three Year Term
Albert D. Alderman, Jr. Marilyn Coté-Miller Helen Lewis Robert Sullivan
One YearTerm * Gert Affayroux Dave Birkett Bob Sanchez
* To fill two Director vacancies for terms ending January 3, 2018.
Gert Affayroux
Gert Affayroux has been married for more than 55 years. She has one daughter, one son and four grandchildren. She enjoys growing orchids, crocheting, traveling, cruising, and being involved in the SCC community. Gert has been an SCC resident for 16 years. She was looking for a very active 55+ community and liked what she saw in SCC. She bought her lot in 1998, built a home in 2000 and says she absolutely loves the SCC community. What was your profession before retirement? “I worked for the US Postal Service for 18 years before retiring in 2007. I carried mail, was a safety coordinator, worked on forming a special committee setting up OSHA STANDARDS for the Post Office’s in Manatee, Hillsborough Counties. Before that, managed a furniture store in Maryland, called Shavitz Furniture for 10 years. Prior to that started my own business, specializing in wicker and rattan furniture. I grew it to two stores and sold it six years later. Before all that, I had the best job, housewife and mom.” Do you participate in any club, community service or volunteer organizations? “I volunteer for the Emergency Squad, also served on their BOD for one year, volunteer for the Information Center and Hi Neighbor. Belong to the Aquasizers and substitute teach. Past volunteer for Security Patrol. Work for our annual July and Holiday breakfasts. A member of our Womens Chorus, Friends Chorus. I am also on our HOA Architect Committee and Social Committee chairperson.” Why do you want to serve on the Board? “To be part of the decision making, a voice for our community.” How should the Board of Directors determine the community priorities relative to its various responsibilities? “What are the top needs in our community, to get things done that will benefit the community as a whole and to spend our dollars wisely.” What is it about you, your skillset of personality that would make you a good Director? “You need to listen, not dictate.” What would you like to see the Board accomplish during your tenure? “I want the community to have faith in their board of directors. We are not going to please everyone, but we need to listen and do the best we can to be a BOD of all the people of our community.”
Dave Birkett
Dave has two adult children, one in Colorado, the other in Michigan. He and his wife have been married for 47 years, and in that time, they have lived in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Florida, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, and finally SCC. Avid golfers and big sports fans, the Birketts have adopted the pro teams of their new home, and especially enjoy cheering on the Tampa Bay Lightning – Go Bolts! The Birketts were familiar with SCC, having lived in Tampa for ten years. Dave’s sister was a resident of Kings Point, and when the Birketts took another look at SCC, they loved all the clubs and activities and, of course, all the golf opportunities. What was your profession before retirement? “I spent my entire career in the medical device/diagnostics area having spent 20 years with Johnson and Johnson in various sales and marketing positions. Subsequently, I worked for Mallinckrodt Medical and Leach Technology Group before retiring in 2005 from SP Industries as EVP of Global Business Development.” Do you participate in any club, community service or volunteer organizations? “I served as the Chairperson of the Holiday Golf Cart parade for three years, 2012-2014. I have been on the FunFest committee for the past five years and participated on the election committee for the past seven years.” Why do you want to serve on the Board? “A truly effective board of directors needs different viewpoints and opinions as they work their way through the challenges that confront SCC. I believe that I can provide another voice of reason as the process goes forward. It is important that we preserve and grow the quality of life here.” How should the Board of Directors determine the community priorities relative to its various responsibilities? “The long term success and growth of our community needs to be paramount in the decision process. This can only be achieved by the input and participation of the residents.” What is it about you, your skillset of personality that would make you a good Director? “During my working years I have been exposed to all sorts of challenges and obstacles and while the particular objectives are certainly different in SCC the methodology of solving these is fundamentally the same. My ability to constructively work with people would be an asset as a director.” What would you like to see the Board accomplish during your tenure? “We must be modern enough to be competitive yet keep the values that make SCC unique. It is a fine balance that requires leadership that is attuned to the needs of the people and the needs of the town. Equally important is how we do this. We must be financially independent as we accomplish this goal without creating financial hardships for our residents.”
Bob Sanchez
Bob graduated from Boston University with a history degree before joining the United States Air Force. After his enlistment ended, Bob earned an MBA and certificates in technical communication and development. Bob and his wife, Nancy, have been married for 51 years and have one son, who lives in Bradenton. After living and working in Massachusetts, they retired to Las Cruces, New Mexico in 2006. The Sanchezes moved to SCC in 2015, in part to be closer to relatives and friends on the East Coast. They were looking for an established 55+ community and loved what they found in SCC, where, Bob says, they were quickly made to feel welcome. Bob and Nancy enjoy the gym, the pool, and Bob’s also a fledgling photographer. What was your profession before retirement? “I was a technical writer and editor. I’m also a self-published author, and I review books for Kirkus and edit for the Internet Review of Books.” Do you participate in any club, community service or volunteer organizations? “Nancy and I are Security Patrol volunteers, and on holidays we plant Old Glory in the lawns of Laurel Woods, the neighborhood we live in. We are in the New England and Scrabble Clubs, and I’m in the Men’s, Photo, and Book Clubs. I’m in the process of setting up a website for the New England Club.” Why do you want to serve on the Board? “People have a duty to help their community, and serving on the Board is a way to do that.” How should the Board of Directors determine the community priorities relative to its various responsibilities? “Before taking any action, we need to know: Is it good for the people of Sun City Center? Is it fair? Is it right? Is it necessary? Is it fiscally responsible?” What is it about you, your skillset of personality that would make you a good Director? “I try to listen, be fair, and contribute. Before moving to Sun City Center, I served on the boards of several smaller clubs, including as president.” What would you like to see the Board accomplish during your tenure? “We need a new CA building, as the current structure is a hazard. We need to resolve the matter of the North Course golf course. We should assist clubs as necessary and communicate effectively and openly to the Sun City Center residents.”
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Albert Alderman Jr.
Al Alderman and his wife, Martha, have two beautiful daughters and four grandchildren. Before moving to Florida, the Aldermans lived 38 years in Skippack, PA. Al spent his first 13 years growing up on a farm in White Plains, NY. He then moved to Stamford, CT to live on an island. After several visits to a friend in SCC, Al and Martha bought a home here in 2007, moved down officially in January 2008. Al says the community has all the amenities and the affordable lifestyle they were looking for. Looking back, they believe they made a great choice! Al’s hobbies include building RC airplanes, fishing and golf. What was your profession before retirement? Al studied mechanical engineering at Bridgeport Engineering Institute before earning several patents for his design work. “I worked for CBS Labs, Hellicrafters Inc., Remington Rand Inc., Burroughs Corp, Venture Technology Inc, and Cardinal Industries.” Do you participate in any club, community service or volunteer organizations? “I have been member of the Security Patrol for eight years, a member of the computer club, New England Club, Triple Creek RC Club and Men’s Club. Prior to that in Skippack, PA, I served on the Planning Commission for 18 years, served on several community boards including Water Authority, Sewer Authority, Township Supervisor and served on the volunteer Fire Company for 38 years. Why do you want to serve on the Board? I served six years on the board before and enjoyed every minute of it. I want to serve again because there are more things to be accomplished, and I plan to establish a good working relationship with our residents.” How should the Board of Directors determine the community priorities relative to its various responsibilities? “B oards of Directors listen to community members for their goals and see if they can make it viable to implement plans which will reflect the needs of the majority of members. There are always considerations of cost and finances.” What is it about you, your skillset of personality that would make you a good Director? “I have always believed the people of the community make things work; this means the ability to listen to members and a willingness to respond in the proper manner.” What would you like to see the Board accomplish during your tenure? “Complete the new office building on schedule and maintain the budget. Start looking into future repairs/ replacement of present structure to meet the government requirements, community residents and maintain reserve funds for future needs. Establish reasonable budget for the future.”
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Board of Directors Candidates Interviews
Marilyn Coté-Miller
Marilyn was born and raised in Rhode Island. Married to Bob for 22 years, Marilyn has one son and four stepchildren, ten grandkids and one great-granddaughter. She’s loves birding and hiking, does machine embroidery and is a good seamstress. Marilyn is a history buff who loves learning about the history of SCC and Old Florida,. Marilyn and Bob looked at several 55+ communities in several states, but when they took a tour of SCC, they were sold on the friendliness, the great amenities, the access to healthcare, the affordability of housing, and professional sports teams nearby in Tampa. What was your profession before retirement? “I owned a computer software training company. I trained busy executives who didn’t have the time to take classes. I was also a subcontractor to the University of New York at Buffalo, teaching noncredited computer classes.” Do you participate in any club, community service or volunteer organizations? “The History Society, the New England Club, the Travel Club, the library’s Book Club and the Scrabble Club. I’ve just finished the first website for the Sun City Center History Society, www.scchistory. info. This coming year, I will be cochairing FunFest with Brigitt Lewis. My duties as a Director keep me pretty busy the rest of the time, but I find plenty of afternoons to float in the pool!” Why do you want to serve on the Board? “There are some big issues on the agenda for Sun City Center. One of the biggest is the new Community Association office. Since I’ve been involved from the beginning of this project, I think it’s good business for me to remain involved through to its completion.” How should the Board of Directors determine the community priorities relative to its various responsibilities? “I feel the Board’s top priorities should be the safety and well-being of the residents and employees, quality of life and keeping Sun City Center and its clubs well run and looking good.” What is it about you, your skillset of personality that would make you a good Director? “I have had prior board experience and understand how boards work. I have experience working within a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. I’m techsavvy and can help move us into the 21st century. I also have experience working with a volunteer base and the distinctive needs of seniors.” What would you like to see the Board accomplish during your tenure? “I’d like to see the new CA office building built, one that is safe, functional, energy efficient, and that is a proud asset to our community. I’d like to see the North Course issue resolved. I’d like to see the CA get involved in bringing derelict, abandoned properties to the attention of the County so that our community remains beautiful.”
Helen Lewis
Helen, along with her husband Raymond, has five sons, two stepsons and a daughter, as well as 18 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Helen grew up in Rantoul, Illinois where she was very involved in the community and her church. She attended Parkland College and received several banking certificates. Helen and Raymond visited SCC in 2012 at the urging of friends from back home who had purchased a home here. They came, and they stayed. Helen says they love SCC and everything it has to offer. What was your profession before retirement? “I was a banker for almost 20 years and during that 20 years, I was in customer service and lending; I held the positions of administrative secretary, internal auditor, secretary to the board of directors and was the corporate secretary until the bank was sold to a larger bank. I ended my career as a vicepresident. I was also an elected official in Illinois for 14 years.” Do you participate in any club, community service or volunteer organizations? “Currently serving my first term as a Director on the SCCCA Board of Directors; Monday progressive bridge; Thursday night progressive bridge; Galaxy Bridge, where I was co-hospitality chairman; Caloosa Golf and Country Club; FunFest committee and the 4th of July and Christmas breakfasts.” Why do you want to serve on the Board? “Serving on the board for the past three years has been a great pleasure for me. It has been learning experience and one that has helped me to understand the workings of SCC. This year I was given the responsibility of being Club Liaison Director along with other duties that I have truly enjoyed. I look forward to serving for another three years if the membership chooses to re-elect me.” How should the Board of Directors determine the community priorities relative to its various responsibilities? “The Membership has said in a very strong voice that they want to continue to be debt free. Their priorities are always considered when making our decisions.” What is it about you, your skillset of personality that would make you a good Director? “My background in banking and understanding of the budgeting process certainly helps. I am always willing to listen to all sides of an issue and even change my position if it is proven that another position is more beneficial for the membership.” What would you like to see the Board accomplish during your tenure? “Having served this past year as Club Liaison Director, I would like to see that all bylaws are updated and that they coincide with the CA bylaws for clubs. We have many clubs and a large number of them have been updated this year. I would also like to see the office complex completed during my tenure.”
Robert “Bob” Sullivan
Robert and Patricia Sullivan have been married 23 years and have two daughters, Heather and Valerie. Bob enjoys biking, home remodeling, football (go Ravens!) and working in the SCC community. The Sullivans have been SCC residents for three years. They picked SCC because of the active lifestyle as well as all the clubs and facilities. What was your profession before retirement? “I worked for 10 years with the Baltimore County Police Department. I also worked for Xerox Corporation for 37 years, as a technician, organizational specialist, project manager, trainer, and service manager.” Do you participate in any club, community service or volunteer organizations? “I worked with the SCC Security Patrol as assistant chief, team captain (two teams), director of recruitment, driver and dispatcher. I work for the Men’s Club as a lifeline installer. I’m on the Golf Cart Parade committee, Hi Neighbor and the Men’s Club open house committee. I volunteer at the SCC Information Center. I will be taking over as the Men’s Club VP of Healthcare in January. I’m also the president of the Fairview POA.” Why do you want to serve on the Board? “I want to serve on the board because I love Sun City Center and want to keep it the best over-55 active lifestyle community, helping to keep it both fun and affordable and a desirable place to retire.” How should the Board of Directors determine the community priorities relative to its various responsibilities? “First of all by listening to our residents, the Board should always keep safety first and the functionality of the community in mind with affordability, usability, and availability of all buildings, clubs and activities in SCC.” What is it about you, your skillset of personality that would make you a good Director? “I bring to the board a high energy level and the desire to serve the community with compassion, commitment, effective listening skills and strong work ethics.” What would you like to see the Board accomplish during your tenure? “The completion of the café and the construction of the CA office, to support the growing needs for all our residents.”
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Artist Extraordinaire: Martha Klos Beauty and skill highlights the China Painters Club
By Ilona Merritt The quality and quantity of artistry in our community is amazing. Anyone who dabbles in, or appreciates art of any kind, is aware of the talent and time that goes into any art project. This appreciation comes to the fore when anyone makes a visit to the SCC China Painting Club. China painting is the decoration of glazed porcelain objects such as plates, bowls, vases or statues. The body of the object may be hard-paste porcelain, developed in China in the 7th or 8th century, or soft-paste porcelain (often bone china), developed in 18th century Europe. Chinese porcelain trade with Europe began in the 16th century and by the early 18th century, European manufacturers had discovered how to make porcelain. The Meissen porcelain factory in Saxony was followed by other factories in Germany, France, Britain and other European countries. The decoration of some hand-painted plates and vases from the 19th century
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think about changing hobbies. So she turned to china painting about five or six years ago. One of her more popular items is the head of the Eagle. Recently, one was bought for the Shriners’ Convention in Orlando. She frequently donates decorated items to organizations, e.g., one went to the CA Funfest and the Diabetes Foundation also received a piece of her magnificent art. Martha also donates finished pieces on a regular basis to be sold for benefit of the China Painting Club. The China Painters are indeed fortunate to have Martha as a contributing member and mentor. And the SCC community benefits from the unique talent that Martha Klos shares.
Family Connections resembles oil paintings. In the later part of the 19th century, china painting became a respectable hobby for middleclass women in North America and Europe. More recently, interest has revived in china painting as a fine art form. Martha Klos is the president of the SCC China Painters Club, an excellent teacher, a magnificent artist and a gracious hostess. To say that her work is impressive would be an understatement. Her details and the blending of colors give each piece such a realistic look that the flowers look like they are standing up and the animals appear to step right out of the picture. Her elephant umbrella stand is but one example. When asked how many ribbons she has won, Martha admits that she has lost count. However, she always comes home from competitions and shows with some ribbons and has received four (4) “Best of Show” ribbons. Martha was an oil painter for about 45 years and, when she ran out of wall space to hang her paintings, it made her
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Agatha and Laura Henderson display one of the quilts that Agatha has made.
Paula Lickfeldt Agatha Henderson was a registered nurse in Watertown, New York. She met her husband Allen when she was a student at Syracuse Memorial Hospital, where he was a medical intern. During World War II, Allen joined the Navy and Agatha was a Red Cross nurse. Agatha and Allen were married for 73 years and had three children together. After they both retired in 1976, they decided to move to Florida. They visited some friends who lived on the east coast in Port St Lucie. They did not like it there and decided to look at other communities. Allen’s sister told them that her former college roommate had just bought a home in a Del Webb Community in Sun City Center. They went for a visit on Saturday and bought a home on Desert Hills Dr. on Sunday. They lived in that home until they moved to Freedom Plaza in 1993. They both liked to golf in all of the courses in SCC. After they moved to Freedom Plaza, they golfed at Freedom Fairways where Agatha got two holein-ones. Agatha is also a quilter. She makes baby quilts and lap quilts that she sells and sometimes donates to groups for raffles. She also makes note cards that have dried flower arrangements on them. She said that her only worry when she is working on her note cards is that someone will turn on the fan. Five years ago Allen Henderson died just three months before turning 101.
Agatha will be 101 in November. Agatha attributes their longevity to lots of exercise and the Florida sunshine. For 35 years their daughter Laura Henderson had been visiting her parents in SCC. She always came at Christmas time and in July to celebrate her parent’s anniversary. Laura was the collections manager/registrar for the Miami University Art Museum in Oxford, Ohio. Her husband Roy Johnston, is an artist and a retired art professor. When Laura retired they came to SCC and rented a home on Desert Hills Dr. for two winter seasons. They bought a home on Signature Dr. and became year-round residents of SCC in 2015. Laura and Roy belong to the Irish Connection and the Ohio Club. Laura said that they had to join the Irish Connection since Roy was born in Ireland. Roy belongs to the Sawdust Engineers, the Computer Club and the Photo Club. Laura is in the Lapidary Club and the Questers Club, which is an international group that studies and explores different kinds of collections and gives presentations. In SCC the Questers chapter is the Nautilus Chapter. Laura is also in the D.O.G. club and takes their two toy poodles nearly every day to the dog park for their favorite pastime of chasing squirrels. NOTE: Are you a member of a family with more than one generation who is or have lived in SCC? Contact Paula 6336739 so we can share your story!
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Recycling the Wrong Items Can Give Your Cart the Blues
MOVIES
at the Rollins Theater One Showing Only at 1 p.m.
Movies are normally shown the second (2nd) and fourth (4th) Monday each month in the Rollins Theater at 1 p.m. The dates and times may change as necessary. Per the Fire Code of Hillsborough County, seating capacity is limited to 145 ATTENDEES. Seating is reserved for Sun City Center Community Association members/guests who present current cards or a KP ID badge.
PLEASE NOTE: Only one movie will be shown in November.
November 14 • Miracles From Heaven • 1 Hour, 49 Minutes When Christy discovers her 10-year-old daughter Anna has a rare, incurable disease, she becomes a ferocious advocate for her daughter’s healing as she searches for a solution. After Anna has a freak accident, an extraordinary miracle unfolds in the wake of her dramatic rescue that leaves medical specialists mystified, her family restored and their community inspired. Based on a true story. Starring: Jennifer Garner, Kylie Rogers, Martin Henderson, John Carroll Lynch Genre: Drama Rating: PG for thematic material, including accident and medical images.
By Sam Sudman, Board of Directors, SCCCA The over whelming supp or t by residents, like you, has made the County’s blue cart recycling program a success. In 2015, more than 63,000 tons of material was collected from our household customers. To increase the amount and quality of materials being recycled at the processing facility, Hillsborough County is making some changes to items accepted in the blue cart. These changes will allow a greater volume of material to be successfully recycled, therefore conserving natural resources, reducing pollution, and supporting the local economy. One change is that plastic grocery bags and plastic film will no longer be accepted in the blue carts as they damage recycling sorting equipment, lower the efficiency of the recycling process, and decrease the overall amount of material recycled. Plastic bags and film should instead be recycled at receptacles in front of many local grocery stores. Remember bringing your own reusable bags helps eliminate the creation of these plastic bags. Styrofoam™ of any type will also no longer be accepted in the blue cart, but Styrofoam™ egg crates and trays can be recycled at many grocery stores. Recently, customers have attempted to recycle many materials such as hoses, chemicals, and electronics that should
not be placed in the blue cart and can’t be recovered at the recycling facility. To help our customers identify items that can’t be recycled in their carts, the County will begin using “Oops” notification tags on recycling carts that contain items not accepted in the curbside recycling program. The tags list many common items not accepted in the curbside program. No bags of any kind should be placed in your cart. All program recyclables should be placed in the blue cart clean, dry, and unbagged to ensure proper sorting. A good rule of thumb is “when in doubt, throw it out.” It’s okay - items tossed in your gray garbage cart are used to make renewable electricity at Hillsborough County’s Resource Recovery Facility. The County is also conducting a brief online recycling survey to gather feedback from the public in order to help improve the recycling program. Please visit “HCFLGov.net/RecyclingSurvey” to take the survey. Thank you for making a positive impact in your community by your continued participation in the blue cart recycling program. For more information about what can and can’t be recycled in the blue carts please visit: HCFLGov.net/Recycling or contact Travis Barnes, Hillsborough County’s Recycling Coordinator, at (813) 209-3085 or via email at “BarnesT@ HillsboroughCounty.org”.
Here are some items that should never go in your blue cart:
Help us find new ways to make our recycling program even more successful by filling out our online survey about how and what your household recycles:
HCFLGov.net/RecyclingSurvey
• Plastic grocery bags or plastic bags of any type • Tarps, cords, hoses, or chains of any type • Electronics (accepted free at the County’s Community Collection Centers) • Clothing, Shoes, or Textiles • Light bulbs • Batteries • Shredded paper or soggy paper • Yard waste (leave at the curb for your separate yard waste collection) • Pressurized tanks • Construction or demolition materials • Cooking ware, dining ware, drinking glasses, ceramics, or cutlery • Rubber items • Clothing hangers • Food waste or items with food residue • Scrap metal • Diapers • Styrofoam™ or expanded polystyrene
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Sun City Center Celebrates its Veterans Story by Paula Lickfeldt, Photos by Andy Ledoux Beginning right after “Hi, Neighbor!” in November of 2015, a project known as Photographs of Veterans was launched. The goal was to capture a photograph of every veteran living in SCC. As of October 2016, over 400 pictures have been taken. The next photo shoot will be Saturday morning, November 12. They will also have a special evening shoot on Wednesday, November 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. for those who cannot come on Saturdays. Photos of these and hundreds of other SCC veterans are on display in the Atrium Building on the big screen. Swing by and check them out. And, if you STILL haven’t come by to have your veteran photo taken, don’t forget to call the SCC office to sign up for one of the November dates.
Some of the Veterans who had their Picture Taken on October 8
Shep Sheppard was career Navy. He and his wife lived in Virginia Beach but he had always wanted to live in Florida. He had a sister-in-law in Boca Raton and they had other friends who lived in Florida. They visited several times, and, three years ago, they decided to make the move to SCC.
Terrell Dossey was career Navy. Terrell is one of the rare native Floridians. He lived in Tampa. He and his wife met in grade school, they started dating in high school and were married after high school. Terrell’s wife’s father had lived in Sun City Center and she wanted to live where her father lived. After leaving the military they moved to SCC.
Bob Solin was a Marine in WWII for 34 months. He and his wife lived in Long Meadow, Massachusetts. Twenty four years ago, after retirement, he and his wife decided to move to Florida or Arizona. They spent time in both states and decided to come to Florida because it was closer to the family that they would leave behind. They heard about the community in Sun City Center in 1992 and, after visiting, they decided to move here.
Bill Neuenswander was in the Army Air Force during WWII for three years and one month. This was before the Army and the Air Force split and became two separate branches of the military. Bill had a career in the electrical profession and he became an electrical engineer. He and his wife Jean were residents of Ohio but thirteen years ago they decided to move to Port St. Lucie. They lived there as snowbirds. They had friends who lived in Sun City Center and after visiting with them, they decided about eight years ago, to move to SCC.
Dick Spitzner who was in the Army Reserve. He did his basic training at Fort Dix. After his military service, he and his wife moved to Puerto Rico. In June of 1998 the politics of the area began to turn ugly, and American citizens were not very welcome. Dick and his wife left Puerto Rico and came to The United States. Dick had a brother who lived in SCC and a brother in Sarasota. They visited both brothers but liked SCC best, so they bought a home here and have lived in that house since then.
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A Cornucopia of Veteran Organizations By Kai Rambow While most readers are still snoozing, a beautifully painted DAV (Disabled American Veterans) van is already picking up vets to take them to the VA hospital just north of the I-75/I-4 intersection. Sun City Center has many veterans – and many veteran organizations. We’re taking some time to share a little more about each organization. Events Open to All Four major events are open to everyone each year: a formal military ball, Veteran’s Day ceremonies, an informal dinner/ dance, and Memorial Day ceremonies. All veterans’ organizations contribute and divide the lead responsibilities for these events between the MOWW, American Legion and MOAA. In addition, the Silver Ospreys usually host interesting speakers from the military aviation community, and the public can attend these events. DAV (Disabled American Veterans) A nationwide organization founded in 1920, our DAV chapter provides two main services. One is to provide no cost transportation for ambulatory veterans who have medical appointments at the Tampa veteran’s hospital. The volunteers who drive vets to the
hospital may be back as early as 10:30 or as late as 1:30, depending on how many vets and appointments there are that day. At the VA itself, the van could be making as many as five different stops on the campus. The second main service is helping veterans or their spouses/families with information on services and benefits they may be eligible for. This includes filing or assisting various VA forms and navigating the VA system. More than $33,000 a month in new and retroactive benefits has been secured for veterans here in the last two years alone. The Interfaith Council is a big financial supporter of the chapter and volunteers, many vets themselves, fulfill the mission of the organization. This is a great organization that could always use more drivers. If you’re interested, please call Stu Swayze at (813) 642-0302. American Legion This is the largest veterans’ organization in the country, founded in 1919. A patriotic organization set up for veterans to help fellow veterans, they are also involved with youth programs and raising funds for other veterans’ organizations. They too, like the DAV, have service officers to help veterans get any benefits
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to which they are entitled and work with the VA. If a veteran passes away, the Legion will help families prepare for the funeral. The American Legion arranged for a flag and military honors for one veteran whose funeral I attended. MOWW (The Military Order of the World Wars) Also founded in 1919, MOWW’s motto is, “It is better to serve than be served.” MOWW promotes good citizenship, patriotic education, military and public service. Chapters often support monuments and memorials, law and order, and national and homeland security programs. The SCC chapter supports a youth leadership program, JROTC, ROTC, Eagle Scout and Girl Scout Gold recognitions. They also hold monthly
Award presentation at the Military Ball.
luncheons for members and guest with speakers of interest. Membership includes former officers from all branches of the Armed Forces, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and U.S. Public Health Service. It is also extended to spouses, children and grandchildren of officers. If you’re interested in joining, contact Jim Haney at (813) 642-0373 or “Jhhaney1@ gmail.com”. MOAA (Military Officers Association of America) This organization has a balance between social and what’s of interest to members. The SCC group supports military community activities by taking the lead for the Memorial Day event. They also support a trust, which in turn
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World Tournament Coming Here
Looks like dirt, but is USGA certified putting green soil. A GPS equipped tractor leveled the soil.
Members’ competition enthusiasm is surpassed by their friendly and supportive demeanor.
By Kai Rambow Competitors from over a dozen countries are coming here to compete in the U.S. Open. No, that’s not tennis or golf—it’s lawn bowling. Four clubs from here to Sarasota to Port Charlotte are co-hosting this event to be held November 12 to 19. From 9 to 5:30 every day you’ll have the opportunity to see top competitors playing. There are women’s singles, pairs and fours and men’s singles, pairs
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and fours competitions. The best part? It’s free. In addition, if you need explanations, the club members I’ve encountered have been friendly and helpful. Jerry Healy, who’s only been playing a few years, likes the exercise and loves the fellowship. Over the past year, the lawn bowling club has redone all three lawns for this competition. Speed is king in lawn bowling and our lawns gave too much
resistance, slowing bowls. The hybrid turf had reverted to its parent and was growing too aggressively. I know most of you would have gladly taken their “bad” turf. In the first stages, the grass was killed with chemicals, dug up and torn away. In the middle stages, USGA (golf) putting green soil was brought in and then laser leveled with a GPS equipped tractor. Then new certified Tiff Grand sod was laid out. Grand was probably put in the name for the quality of the soil, however, it’s appropriate for what it cost. The club raised most of the funds and received a grant to prepare for world standards. Debuting New Croquet Club The lawn bowling club has been instrumental in keeping members active. Rick Czachor began playing over 10 years ago. A bowling arm allows him
and other members to keep playing even though they may not have a full range of motion. The introduction of croquet enables older members to keep being active and socializing. It already has 20 members and will be introduced this month. For those of you who played croquet in your backyards, there is no aggressive smacking of your opponent’s ball. And the gates are incredibly narrow. It will be a fun challenge minus the need to give the ball a whack! The equipment for croquet was donated by the Hilton Head club, which recently lost their lawn. Whether you want to play lawn bowling or croquet, you don’t need any equipment. You just need to come out with flat soled shoes, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. To learn more, you can visit their web site: www.suncitycenterlbc.com
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The Editor’s Corner Thanksgiving — Big and Small By E. Adam Porter Editor in Chief, News of Sun City Center In this month of Thanksgiving we are reminded, once again, to count our blessings. Towards the end of the month we will sit around a table, share time and say grace. We will pause to appreciate what we have. And many of us will glance, more than once, at an empty chair that was filled last year. We will be heartbroken at that conspicuous absence but grateful for all the time we had. Towards the middle of the month we will take a day to say “thanks” to our veterans. Our gratitude will never be enough, but most of those brave vets will act as if it’s too much. Those who have set aside their weapons and wars have done their duty and moved on. Those who are still active will lace up their boots and do their job, living up to the oath only a small percentage of our citizens are brave enough to embrace. Both the retired warriors and those still in the fight have so much to teach us, and, for that, I’m even more grateful. These are the Big Things, the stuff of banquets and galas and parades. Of flights across the country and Coming Together. The ingredients of family traditions that fill countless photo albums and create generations of memories. But there are so many other reasons to be thankful. This year I am grateful for friends who have beat cancer and other illness, some more than once. Thankful for their strength and their example of grace under hideous pressure. And more thankful they’re on the mend. I’m thankful for five minutes, every day, to sit in quiet peace and contemplation. It’s a small gift to give yourself, but the benefits are immeasurable. I’m thankful for coworkers and colleagues that make my work a blessing instead of a drudgery. I don’t dread Mondays nor do I long for Fridays, because I like what I do, and I love who I do it with. I’m especially grateful to work with people who are not only good at what they do, but they do it right, and they do it on time. Many of us have worked with The Other Kind, so when you land on a team that hits on all cylinders, you can’t help but enjoy the ride.
I’m thankful that I’m increasingly aware of how much I don’t know, and I’m even more grateful that I live in an age when that information is right at my fingertips—from people who lived it, authors who wrote about it and leading experts who put so much of it online for free. I’m thankful that books are making a comeback. Sure, I love all this technology, but curling up with a mobile tablet will never quite have the cozy ring or captivating reality of curling up with a good book. I’m thankful that the book I wrote with and about my friend Spencer Faircloth is doing so well. Folks really seem to appreciate and enjoy “From Watermelon Inspector to the White House,” and that makes me smile. I’m also thankful that I have other projects in the works. Someone once asked me “where do you come up with all the stories” … and I had to smile. “Where?” I said, “Friend, that’s not the question. The question is, ‘when can I make the time to write all the stories already in my head.’” I’m thankful for a pretty splendid life and a good woman to share it all with. Not everyone enjoys even one of those priceless blessings, and I get them both. I’m thankful for an adult son who occasionally aggravates me but always makes me proud, and for two young children who challenge me every day, but never cease to temper those new gray hairs with endless enthusiasm, creativity, wonder and life. They are, at once, my treasures and definitively their own persons, precious and distinct. I’m thankful you’re still reading this, and I hope you know how much I appreciate you. Hopefully, this little narrative will motivate you to stop a moment and think about the reasons you have to be grateful. And, finally, I’m thankful that, by the time most of y’all read this, the 2016 presidential election will pretty much be behind us. Endless, omnipresent, round the clock “coverage” is bad enough, but this campaign has been one of the most caustic in two centuries. As I write this I don’t know who won … I’m just glad it’s over … and that’s all I have to say about that.
Coming up in December- ICE” at Gaylord Palms Featuring “A Charlie Brown Christmas”
The SCC Minibus has many great trips coming up for your enjoyment! Here’s a peak at what is now available: October 16 at Ruth Eckerd Hall is Celtic Thunder”Legacy”; November 2 at Van Wezel is “Capitol Steps”; A tour of the Don Cesar Hotel is also offered on November 2; On November 22 take a trip to International Plaza & Bay Street; and don’t miss Dolly Parton at the Amalie Arena on November 26; of course A Charlie Brown Christmas/”ICE” at Gaylord Palms on December 3 is a must! The office located in Community Hall is open five days a week for your convenience. Hours are 10 a.m. to noon on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday. Come in and check out these trips, plus the many others offered. It’s so nice to sit back and relax while someone else deals with the traffic - all you have to do is enjoy yourself. Come in, sign up and climb aboard for fun!
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Deputy Merry Receives Award
Our Community Resource Deputy Jeff Merry was selected as the winner of the 2015/2016 Outstanding Law and Order Service Award given by the Military Order of the World Wars organization. This was presented to Deputy Merry by MOWW Commander Sam Thompson at the Club Leaders Meeting held on Tuesday, September 20 in the Florida Room.
November Fraud Presentations
By Dep. Jeff Merry For November, I will conduct my presentations on Investment Fraud. The Hillsborough County Sheriff ’s Office is committed to serving, protecting, and defending the community. We continue these efforts by offering a monthly open forum on various issues affecting our community. These forums are offered within Sun City Center to educate and protect our elderly residents. Each monthly presentation outlines a current community issue. The presentations include strategies for prevention and what to do if you’re a victim. Tuesday, November 8, 10 a.m. Caper Room (SCC CA) Tuesday, November 8, 1 p.m. Ripple Room (Kings Point) Tuesday, November 15, 11 a.m. Freedom Auditorium (Freedom Plaza) Wednesday, November 16, 3 a.m. American Momentum Bank
SET Club Meeting November 14
Monday, November 14 - Science, Engineering And Technology Club meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Caper Room, Atrium Building, 954 North Course Lane. There is no cost for guests; any resident of CA or Kings Point interested in science and technology is invited. The Tampa Bay area has 700 miles of coastline and over three million residents. It has been identified as one of the 10 most vulnerable cities in the world to problems stemming from rising sea levels (RSL). RSL have been documented over many decades, but for a long time it was hard to see the evidence or imagine any changes happening in our lifetimes. But now that south Florida is changing building codes to reflect the increasing dangers brought by rising tides, the effects seem more immediate. Dr. Charles Paxton of NOAA, the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Association, and member of Tampa Bay Climate Science Advisory Panel (CSAP) will discuss the latest research for sea levels in Tampa Bay and what recommendations the CSAP group is making to local governments and agencies.
DAR Essay Contests
By Mary Culliton The Sun City Center National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) Chapter, Colonel George Mercer Brooke is promoting two essay contests for interested students in grades five through eight and nine through twelve. This contest is open to students in public, private, and parochial schools and registered home study programs. Each year a selected topic is chosen for the American History Essay Contest and the Christopher Columbus Essay Contest. Essays are judged for historical accuracy, adherence to the topic, organizations of materials, interest originality, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and neatness. This year’s topic for the American History Essay Contest is “Celebrating a Century: America’s National Parks”. Students in grades 5-8 are encouraged to participate. The Christopher Columbus Essay Contest’s topic is “Technology’s Impact on the Voyage of Christopher Columbus”. Students in grades 9-12 are encouraged to participate. Each student participant receives a certificate of participation from the chapter and the chapter winners receive bronze medals and certificates. State winners receive certificates and silver medals. National winners receive special certificates, medals and a monetary award. For applications and more information, please contact the Colonel George Mercer Brooke DAR Chapter, Barbara Floto at (813) 938-1046.
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New York Empire State Club Thanksgiving Party
Dinner & Dance Meeting Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at Kings Point Veterans Theater at 5 p.m. Music by The DUKES and food by Banquet Masters. Buffet menu: carved turkey breast w/dressing and gravy, carved sugar glazed ham, sweet potatoes and appropriate starches, veggies du jour, dessert, coffee, tea, and soda. BYOB. Members $20, guests $25 per person. Call Frank Gatto at 813-633-8942 for ticket information. Don’t forget seating is limited to 280, so it’s first paid wins. Don’t forget let’s make a deal.
Annual Bazaar Makes Gift Giving Easy
St John Divine, 1015 E. Del Webb, SCC is busy for yet another year gathering upscale treasures that will go on sale Nov 12 from 9 to 2. Popular categories are: jewelry, attic treasures, homemade baked goods, christmas items and arts & crafts. A reasonably priced lunch will be served if you need to take a break from shopping. Please stop by and see us for this one day only annual event.
Operation Medicine Cabinet
Presented by Hillsborough County Sheriff ’s Office Operation Medicine Cabinet collects expired or unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications for proper disposal. Improper disposal such as flushing drugs down the toilet or drain leads to the contamination of Florida’s aquatic environment. Wastewater treatment systems are not designed to remove these medications from our water. Help keep our water system safe. Bring your medications to Community Hall! Over 11,000 pounds collected in Hillsborough County since 2006! For more information, contact Home Instead Senior Care 813684-1972. Drop off your expired or unused medications and help save Hillsborough’s water system. St. Andrews Presbyterian Church 1239 Del Webb Blvd W. Sun City Center, FL November 10, 2016 from 9 -12 noon. Sun City Center Community Association Community Hall 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. Sun City Center, FL December 8, 2016 9 -12 p.m.
Male Call for Prostate Health - November 14
“Male Call for Prostate Health” sponsored by the Men’s Club of Sun City Center will host its next meeting Monday November 14th at 2 p.m. at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 1239 Del Webb Blvd., West. Our speaker will be Dr. H. E. “Pat” Crow MD. His topic will be on “Helping patients understand the fear and sadness that accompanies a diagnosis of Prostate Cancer”. This is part of a more holistic approach that involves the body, mind and spirit. Dr. Crow is the author of a highly publicized article entitled “How to help patients understand and conquer grief ”. In addition, Dr. Crow will explain some of your insurance options as we begin enrollment season. It is suggested that Patients, Partners and Physicians attend. Refreshments will be served.
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Ohio Club Annual Ohio State/Michigan Football Party
By Jim Rottman The Ohio Club annual Ohio State/Michigan Football Party will be held on Saturday, November 26 in the Community Hall. Come join us as the Buckeyes fight for the national championship against those formidable Wolverines. Members will watch these two powerful Big Ten football teams play on the large movie screen with a noon kickoff that Saturday afternoon. Doors will open at 11 a.m. This is a BYOB event. Members will enjoy all you can eat pizza made on site, compete for prizes for the most appropriately dressed Buckeye or Wolverine fans, place a small wager on the score of the game, get a 50/50 ticket and share the wealth, play the bean bag game, and nibble on some freshly popped popcorn. The cost is just $10 per member or $12 for guests and Michigan fans. Send your reservations with a check made out to the Ohio Club to Marianne Turman at 1954 Wolf Laurel, 33573 (634-7770) or drop it in the OHIO mailbox on the front porch. A table of 8 or 10 can be reserved in advance by including the names of everyone in the party and full payment. The last date for reservations is November 23, 2016.
November Meeting Announcement
Post-Election Wrap-up By Gina Hebert A “Post-Election Wrap-up” is planned for the next South Shore Democratic Club meeting to be held on Thursday, November10 at the South Shore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin. Meet ‘n Greet with refreshments 1 p.m. Meeting begins promptly at 1:30 p.m. Come to hear and discuss the amendments, campaigns and results of the General Election and how to look forward to the mid-terms. All Democrats and likeminded individuals are invited and encouraged to attend this free event. Please visit and Like our Facebook page at “www.facebook.com/SSDEMCLUB” for more information and updates.
Four Regents Attend DAR Constitution Week Program
By Mary Culliton The Colonel George Mercer Brooke Chapter of DAR in Sun City Center celebrated “Constitution Week” at their September meeting with an excellent PowerPoint program presented by Regent Jan Bassett. In addition to a large turnout of members, prospective members and guests, also in attendance were three of the club’s past Regents: Mary McIntyre, Immediate Past & Honorary Regent; Beverly Engles, Honorary & Past Regent (2009 - 2012); and Pat Fricke, Honorary & Past Regent (2005 - 2009).
The Art Club in Sun City Center Tour of Homes
It’s happening in Sun City Center! The Art Club in Sun City Center is “Celebrating 50 Years of Art” beginning with the Tour of Homes on Saturday, November 12, 2016. Six “Homes of Note” in Sun City Center will open their doors to greet visitors from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Each home exudes an irresistible charm designed to capture and delight your imagination. Expect to be amazed! Proceeds from the Tour of Homes will be dedicated to promoting ongoing public art events. Tickets are $10 and go on sale MWF from 9 to noon at the Atrium Kiosk on the Central Campus in Sun City Center through November 11. Tickets may also be purchased from Art Club members. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door of each home for last minute guests. Ticket holders will receive a brochure with a map showing the locations of the homes on the tour and a description of each home. The brochure is the admission ticket to the six homes. The event is open to the public. For more information contact Vivian at (813) 634-3992 or Suzanne Prach at (813) 633-2070 or visit our website www.artclubofscc.org
DAR Members Attend Annual Florida State Fall Forum
By Mary Culliton, Publicity. Several members of the Colonel George Mercer Brooke Chapter of DAR, Sun City Center, recently attended the state organization’s fall forum. The FSSDAR event was held September 23 - 25 in Orlando at the Hilton, Lake Buena Vista. Chapter members Carol Acosta, Historian; Mary McIntyre, Registrar; Bunny Blackstone, Treasurer and Jan Bassett, Regent are shown attending one of the many educational workshops held during the conference. L to R: Jan Bassett, Regent; Mary McIntyre, Immediate Past & Honorary Regent; Beverly Engles, Honorary & Past Regent (2009 - 2012); and Pat Fricke, Honorary & Past Regent (2005 - 2009).
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The British Connection invites you to enjoy “A Royal Night Out” This movie, inspired by true events, is a charming romantic comedy. It recounts the glorious celebration of the end of WW II in Europe and the singular evening when Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret left the confines of Buckingham Palace to join the festivities. Quickly giving their chaperones the slip, the young royals ventured out into London for a whirlwind adventure filled with excitement, danger and the flutters of first love! Showing in the Florida Room at the Atrium on November 13 from 2 – 5 p.m. Apple pie and cider will be served. For further information please contact Margaret Davis at 201-674-6101.
Caregiver Symposium for Brain Health
Tuesday, November 15 - 8:30 a.m. seating begins at Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach, Sun City Center, FL with session beginning at 9 a.m. for this FREE day of educational for ALL. The day of learning about our brain health begins: Brain Training Update from “Brain HQ” USF Cognitive Aging Lab presented by: Bernadette A. Fausto, MS Doctoral student at the University of South Florida School of Aging Studies under the mentorship of Jerri D. Edwards, PhD. Alzheimer’s Disease: Current Trends in Management and Advancements in Research presented by: Jessica Banko, Ph.D., M.S. Associate Director and Chief Operating Officer, USF Health Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute. “Brain Health Balance for Life!” presented by: Director Peggy Bargmann, RN., Brain Fitness Club. Arts Health Institute “Music on the Brain” to be shown during Complimentary Lunch and presented by: Amanda Zubillaga, Music Therapist, Board Certified (MT-BC). “Leaving a Lasting Legacy” presented by: Richard Rios, Financial Advisor-Vice President Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Complimentary lunch provided! Please confirm your attendance prior to 11/11/16 - Call Debbie at Sun Towers 813-892-2990. Caring for someone at home and feel you are unable to attend? Care for loved ones provided by Senior Helpers during the event by RSVP to 813-677-1400. Special thanks to Sun City Center Community Association for providing Community Hall to bring everyone together for this day of learning!
AAUW Meeting
By Nancy Ducharme The next monthly meeting of American Association of University Women (AAUW) on November 12 at 11 a.m. in The Atrium’s Florida Room at Sun City Center (SCC). This meeting is special and all are invited. We are sponsoring a Woman in Politics trivia game with prizes and lots of fun to be had by all. All tickets to attend that include a luncheon costs $25 each. You can reserve a table for eight persons for $225. Tickets are for sale contact Carolyn Wight at 6335274 or Bevery Fletchall at 813-938-3215. Tickets will be for sale up to date of the fundraiser on November if still available. The goals of AAUW is to foster fellowships, scholarships that benefit women of all ages. We encourage the fostering of the interest in the sciences, match and technology as well as build awareness for female students. The Sun City Branch of the South Shore in particular has wonderful on-going activities including: monthly luncheons, bridge, book discussions, travel and other culturally oriented groups. New members are always welcome to attend. When attending, please introduce yourself. During the October 8 meeting, Principal of Shields Middle School, Ms. Tia Brown, Taylor Porter and Perla Morales shared their experience with the exciting interviewing and other aspects of the process to be part of “TECH TREK” at Eckerd College this summer. It was great getting to know these young students and their dynamic Principal, Ms. Brown. We will continue to keep in touch with their academic progress.
SCC International Forum Program on ISIS Friday November 4
On Friday, November 4, 2016, the International Forum of Sun City Center will sponsor a program on “ISIS”. The program will be presented by Captain Philip Kapusta, USN from the Special Operations Command at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa. Captain Kapusta’s presentation will cover the history, evolution, current state of affairs and possible future paths of Daesh (also known as ISIS and ISIL). The primary focus will be on Daesh in Syria and Iraq, but will also cover its associated movements (e.g. Boko Haram and Al-Shabab). Finally, Daesh will be discussed in the context of the larger Sunni-Shia conflict taking place in the Middle East. The program will be held in the Florida Room in the Atrium Bldg. of Sun City Center’s main campus on North Pebble Beach Blvd. from 9:30-11:30. Residents of Sun City Center, Kings Points and their guests are welcome.
Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway
The SCC Holiday Club is holding a free Thanksgiving Social on Tuesday, November 22, in the SCC Atrium’s Florida Room from 1 to 4 p.m. Light refreshments will be served and music will be provided by Easy Reflections featuring local favorites Don Larson and Maureen Fitzgerald. BYOB. The afternoon will include a prize give away of a Thanksgiving Turkey (est. 20-25 lbs.) every half hour during the event. Beginning the second week of November, free tickets and information to the event will be available at the Atrium’s Ticket Desk M-W-F 9 to noon. Be sure to come and sign up early for the event. Tickets also will be available at the door the day of the event. Ticket holders will receive a free raffle ticket at the door the day of the event to enter the Turkey giveaway. Ticket holders must be present to win. There will be an introduction to the Holiday Club during the event. The Holiday Club’s mission is to create social events and activities for SCC community members to meet and mix around the holidays with particular focus on those are here at holiday time or lack family in the area around the holidays. Contact President Bill Wood, 813-633-3912 for membership information or at “cwood96@verizon.net”.
After a 25-Year Sleep, 1938 Ford is a Champ
At its first public showing after some 25 years in a barn in Westchester County, New York, Rocky Riso’s 1938 Ford was voted October cruiser of the month for the Roamin’ Oldies Car Club. Rocky acquired the car from a relative whose father owned it and lovingly cared for it. When he died, the car was tucked away and never driven again until Rocky brought it to his home in Sun City Center. After its long sleep, the old Ford still looked almost new, but needed mechanical resuscitation. Rocky credits his friends Joe Ferrante Senior and Junior with breathing life back into its 85-horsepower flathead V8 and tending to other long-neglected needs to get it back on the road. It’s a Fordor Deluxe sedan, all original except for the addition of hydraulic brakes. The Roamin’ Oldies host a cruise-in from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. the first Thursday of every month in the Apollo Beach Winn-Dixie Plaza on US41, with a rain date the following Thursday. About 100 of the area’s finest antique and collectible cars often take part, accompanied by classic oldies music played by DJ Joey Ferrante. Event sponsors include Thompson’s Auto Parts and the Florida Railroad Museum. For information, call Chet at 813-842-1511.
This 1938 Ford Fordor Deluxe owned by Rocky Riso of Sun City Center is the October cruiser of the month for the Roamin’ Oldies car club.
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Emergency Squad Hosts Open House The Emergency Squad is pleased to announce the completion of the recent remodel of its main building at 720 Ray Watson Blvd. The Squad will be hosting an open house for the community to see the recent upgrades to the building. “Our volunteers spend many hours here, away from family and friends, to serve the community. We want the building to be comfortable and functional, when they are here. We also want to thank our community for their continued support, for without that, the Squad would be far less,” said Deputy Chief Mike Bardell.
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New Member Joins the DAR
Colonel George Mercer Brooke Chapter of DAR in Sun City Center welcomed new member Anne Rankin at their September meeting. From left, Kathryn Glynn, Chaplain; Anne Rankin, and Mary McIntyre, Registrar.
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By Paula Lickfeldt Have you ever used the back of your hand to show someone where your Michigan home can be found? If you have, then this may be the club for you! Twenty-five years ago Paul Hunt decided that the “Michaganders” here in Sun City Center and King’s Point, should get together. He organized the first wine and cheese party which brought 20 people together. The Michigan Club has been having parties each month from October until May, ever since. The Michigan Club now brags of a membership of over 300. Each month a committee organizes the function, purchases needed supplies, does the set up and the cleanup. All of the members that help during the year, are treated to a wonderful prime rib volunteer appreciation dinner in April. The calendar of events include: October 26 Welcome Back party, November 15 Organizational Party, December 20 Christmas Party, January 28 SnoBall Dinner Dance, February 23 Pizza-Beer-Pop Party, March 17 St. Patrick’s Dinner Dance, April 7 Volunteer’s Dinner (invitation only), May 6 Kentucky Derby Party. All of the parties are held at the King’s Point Veterans Theatre. Membership costs $5 per person. Membership or reservations to any of the parties can be made at the Kings Point North Clubhouse on Tuesday morning from 9 a.m. until noon. The Michigan Club is open to all residents of Sun City Center and Kings Point.
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Courtesy The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, Winter Park, Florida.
Christmas in the Park – Bonus Travel Activity
By Kai Rambow If you want to kick off the Christmas festivities in a spectacular way, consider attending “Christmas in the Park” in Winter Park. This event is held on the first Thursday every December, which means it’s on December 1 this year. Once a year, Tiffany’s spectacular Christmas themed, glass stained windows are displayed by the Morse Museum in the park. In addition, there is a live band. Remember you can make this a full, eventful day, by visiting the museum, taking a charming boat ride, having a nice meal and enjoying the event. Details for visiting Winter Park were outlined in the April issue, which can be accessed online at: “www.newsofsuncitycenter.com”.
Festively festooned carts cruise down Cherry Hills Drive during a previous Holiday Cart Parade. File photo
“Our Florida Winter Wonderland” Theme for Golf Cart Parade
By Kai Rambow “It will be fun. I’ll see a lot of people I know,” anticipates Doris Ragland, this year’s Grand Marshal for the Golf Cart Parade. “Retiring” earlier this year after having masterfully guided Samaritan Services for the past 30 years, Ragland is a great choice to lead the parade. Santa is also expected to make an appearance. It’s always fun to see how creatively people and clubs will decorate their golf carts. Last year there were over 75 entrants. This popular event will take place on December 10. Parade entrants must fill out their registration forms through the CA web site or at the CA office by December 8. The parade will start a 10 a.m. from the CA parking lot by North Pebble Beach. Volunteers helping direct traffic and related activities will start at 7:30 a.m. to ensure everyone has a great experience. The parade will turn right out of the lot, right at La Jolla, right
on El Rancho, right on Ojai, and left on Cherry Hills to the bandstand area. After the parade, and set-up in the plaza area (near the pool), will be Winterfest. Minto will be coordinating 45 vendors (five food) for this event running from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. There will also be a pet costume parade at noon. Anyone with a pet may enter. You just need to dress up your pet and show up to participate. The CA expects the café construction to be far enough along for the fencing to be pushed back a bit, creating more space. Once again there will be prizes for best individual, group and business golf carts. There will be a total of five individual prizes ranging from $500 for first place to $100 for fifth; three prizes for groups; and one prize in the business category. There will also be a grand prize raffle drawing for $250. If you have any questions, you can contact this year’s Parade Chair, Pete Mathieu at pete2348@yahoo.com.
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Sarasota Opera’s “Rising Stars”, this season’s Studio Artists, will appear in a concert of operatic arias and Broadway melodies at Freedom Plaza, 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 13. The public is invited; ticket info (813) 642-1215.
By Peggy Burgess “Music, Music, Music,” Theresa Brewer’s pop hit song of the 50’s, might aptly describe the atmosphere in Freedom Plaza’s auditorium nowadays. Almost before the oomph-pa-pa beat of our Oktoberfest had faded, the waltzing rhythms of Vienna pervaded with a video showing of “Die Fledermaus”, by Johann Strauss, at Freedom Plaza Opera Club. This resident group gathers on the second and fourth Tuesday evenings of each month to discuss opera and enjoy a video performance on the auditorium’s large movie screen. November’s presentation, in two sessions, will be Puccini’s “Tosca”, filmed on location in Rome. Opera Club is open to the public. The Auditorium serves, as well, each Thursday’s Ageless Spirit Chair Yoga sessions where soft, tranquil music encourages relaxation and concentration. On Fridays that concentration is transformed into enthusiasm when the Freedom Singers use the room to rehearse for their forthcoming “Caroling Around the Christmas Tree” annual program. Its mid-December date is to be announced. Yet another source of music emanates from the auditorium on Mondays during one of the classes in the Freedom Plaza Grad School for Seniors Fall Semester. This serenade comes from “Great American Music: Broadway Musicals”, a video study course with performance examples, a series of The Great Courses teaching company. The Auditorium was the site of an event, last June, that is now bringing a wealth of musical enrichment to a large group of Freedom Plaza residents. That June event, complete with coffee and doughnuts, was sign-up day for the 2016-2017 Florida Orchestra Coffee Concert series, which began in October. A group sales representative from the orchestra was on hand to assist in seat selection and take payment from
Freedom Plaza’s large contingent of Coffee Concert devotees. They fill three Freedom Plaza busses, making up the largest of any one group attending this complete series of concerts at Mahaffey Auditorium, St. Petersburg. Of all the music originating in the Freedom Plaza Auditorium during the month of November, the most highly anticipated is Sarasota Opera’s “Rising Stars” concert slated for Sunday evening, November 13, 7:30 pm. This occasion brings to the Freedom Plaza stage the opera company’s 2016-2017 Studio Artists, a select group of eight young singers who are in the process of launching their operatic careers. Having completed their academic music education and already singing professionally, they competed for—and won-- the opportunity to perform with the Sarasota Opera Company for a season, their living expenses partially underwritten by the company. As well as gaining invaluable stage experience these young singers will also have the advantage of working with the opera company’s outstanding music staff, artistic directors, language coaches, stage managers and other professional production personnel. Therefore, for the tenth consecutive year, Freedom Plaza is delighted to invite the public to enjoy with us Sarasota Opera’s “Rising Stars”, an evening of glorious, live vocal music. It will include both operatic arias and Broadway melodies performed by these talented young artists, some or all of whom may be the celebrated opera stars of tomorrow. An “Afterglow” refreshment period will allow audience members to meet and converse with the singers. All proceeds from the” Rising Stars” concert go to support the Sarasota Opera Studio Artist program. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the door, or in advance. For information call (813) 642-1215 during business hours.
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MONDAYS
8:30 a.m. - WIDOWER’S WELLNESS GROUP at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. SCC. Widower’s Wellness Group: Our experience has shown that grief is an ongoing journey and it varies; for some it’s constant, others it’s intermittent and some are ambushed by unexpected bursts of anger, grief or fear. We invite YOU to attend a meeting and witness the camaraderie and healing that comes from “listening and unsolicited sharing” of the experiences of men like
The News of Sun City Center yourself who’ve lost their spouse. For more information contact Jim Clarke 813-625-5665 or jfclarke32@gmail.com 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - KINGS POINT QUILTERS in Fiber Arts Rooms 1 & 2, Kings Point Clubhouse. September 12, 19, 26, 2016 Work on charity quilts for both veterans and children. Work on boutique items to be sold at Fall Boutique Sale on Saturday, November 5. Personal project work also done at this time. New members always welcome. Contact Sandy Nunn, President (813) 642-8961. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon - LEARN TO WEAVE in the Weaving Studio in the North campus each Monday and Wednesday for 8 weeks starting 10/17 The art of weaving is taught. $75.00 cost includes lessons, yarns for a sampler and one project, membership in the club for a year and equipment fee. This is a great opportunity to try something new and get out of the heat. Sign up in the studio or call 813 642-8239. 10:00 a.m. - MONDAY “FOR TODAY” MEETING OF OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS at the Sun City Chamber of Commerce, 1651 Sun City Center Plaza, Sun City Center, FL. The meeting room (private entrance to meeting is on the left side of the building). The only requirement for attending is a desire to change your eating behaviors and stop compulsively eating. OA is an international 12-step organization/program which addresses the emotional, spiritual (not religious) and physical needs of those desiring to stop compulsive food behaviors and stop compulsively eating. No scales, dues or fees. This meeting is open only to those who have a problem with their weight or eating patterns. Please join us any Monday morning. You can learn more about OA online at http://www.oa.org/ newcomers/is-oa-for-you or call Jan at 813/633-3932.
TUESDAYS
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. LINE DANCING WITH A BALANCE at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Sun City Center. Do you like to dance but are worried about falling? Join our new FREE line dancing class lead by trained therapists. This weekly class will improve your balance and reduce your risk of falling. We can boot, scoot and boogie safely together and make exercise fun! For more information, call Debbie Caneen at 813-892-2990. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. MARY PETRO PROGRAM FOR FOOD AND MEDICINE at the South Shore United Church of Christ, 1501 La
Jolla Ave. The Mary Petro Program is funded by the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay and provides financial assistance to residents for food and medicine. For more information, please visit our office or call 813-634-8306. If you are a new or current client of the Mary Petro Program in Sun City Center or Kings Point and have a pet cat and you are in need of cat food for your pet, please visit our Pet Pantry for assistance. The Cat Lovers Club of Sun City Center donates cat food each month to the Mary Petro Program to assist our clients. 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. UKULELE JAM SESSION at Music Avenue, 3822 Sun City Center Blvd, SCC. Ukulele players are invited to jam weekly with other ukulele players. To reserve your seat at the studio phone Steve or Ruth, 633-9688. Space is limited. 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. LIFE CHALLENGES SUPPORT GROUP at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Sun City Center. Live your life fully with zest and joy! Rid yourself of depression, anxiety, frustrations with family, children, friends, life changes, health problems, finances and more. Cheryl Lewis facilitates this group and is an effective psychotherapist. We meet every Tuesday in the first floor lounge of Sun Towers. No appointment is necessary. Sponsored by the Coalition for Mental Health and Aging.
WEDNESDAYS
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon - LEARN TO WEAVE in the Weaving Studio in the North campus each Monday and Wednesday for 8 weeks starting 10/17 The art of weaving is taught. $75 cost includes lessons, yarns for a sampler and one project, membership in the club for a year and equipment fee. This is a great opportunity to try something new and get out of the heat. Sign up in the studio or call 813 642-8239. 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. THERAPEUTIC TAI CHI OPEN TO THE PUBLIC at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Our therapists have advanced training in therapeutic Tai Chi for Seniors and will provide guidance in this healthy exercise. Tai Chi has been proven to increase strength and balance! This class will be offered EVERY Wednesday due to increased demand. For more information, contact Debbie Caneen at 813-634-3347. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon MAN to MAN LIFE SUPPORT GROUP meets weekly in the conference room behind the SCC Men’s Club building on Cherry Hills Drive. Learn to live your life more Positively and with Purpose
9 by sharing your life’s journey, successes and struggles with one another. Find relief, comfort and support through the camaraderie of the Group. Learn new coping skills and how to make better choices in life, that allow you to relieve yourself of past burdens and to take action towards a brighter tomorrow. Our purpose is to bring men together by offering you a place to share some of your deepest concerns about yourself, your family and your future, in complete confidence and free of charge. We welcome men of SCC and nearby communities to come and try our Group. For information about the Group, contact Ken Barringer at 633-8490 or Bill Spedding at 938-3126. Sponsored by the Coalition for Mental Health and Aging. 1:00 p.m. - BEGINNER CLOGGING CLASS at Kings Point North Clubhouse in The Studio. Call Linda Hobbs at 813-215-9104 for more information. No prior dance experience needed - good aerobic exercise - lots of fun. 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. - FRONT PORCH PICKERS - LIVE MUSIC Rollins Theatre, 970 Cherry Hills Drive. Country, bluegrass, traditional and gospel music on acoustic guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, ukulele, dobro and bass fiddle. Free program. Call (813) 633-6739.
THURSDAYS
9 : 0 0 a . m . “ F O R TO DAY ” M E E T I N G O F OV E R E AT E R S ANONYMOUS at the Sun City Chamber of Commerce, 1651 Sun City Center Plaza, Sun City Center, FL. The meeting room (private entrance to meeting is on the left side of the building). The only requirement for attending is a desire to stop compulsively eating. OA is an international 12-step organization/ program which addresses the emotional, spiritual and physical needs of those desiring to stop compulsively eating and compulsive food behaviors. No scales, dues or fees. This meeting is open only to those who have a problem with their weight or eating patterns. Please join us any Friday afternoon. Contact Peg S. at 516/578-5285 for meeting details. You can learn more about OA online at http://www.oa.org/newcomers/is-oafor-you
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33578 from page 9. Dr. Angela Hill, she is a Professor and Chair of the department of Pharmacotherapeutics and Clinical Research at the USF College of Pharmacy. She will be speaking on “Drugs and Alzheimer’s”. For more information, please call the Samaritan Services office at 634-9283. WED. NOV 2 - KINGS POINT COA ASSOCIATION PRESIDENTS PASTRY NIGHT 7:00 p.m. in the Banquet room with pastry for the presidents and residents in attendance from Moreno’s Bakery in Brandon. The speaker will be Eileen Peco the Treasurer of the Master Association on the $2 million dollar new state of the art irrigation system, and how the Associations may plan for their future budgets to include these updates. EATING BEGINS AT 6:30 p.m. Program at 7:00 p.m. ALL RESIDENTS ARE WELCOME $25. THU. NOV 3 - CCW GENERAL MEETING Beginning with 8:00 a.m. mass, immediately followed by a continental breakfast business meeting and speaker in the Conesa Center, Sun City Center. Annual dues of $10 may be paid at this meeting. Our speaker is Laura Hamilton, Director of Bridging Freedom, an organization whose mission is to combat minor sextrafficking. Laura will share information on their newest endeavor, The Building of a Therapeutic Safe Home Campus in the Tampa Bay area – the first of its kind in Florida! Guests are always welcomed! THU. NOV 3 - BETTER BREATHERS SUPPORT GROUP 10:00 a.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Drive. Speaker to be announced. Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, Jennifer Lenoir will close the meeting with therapeutic Tai Chi. Annettia Simpson, RRT, Director of Sun Towers’ Outpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation will answer any questions you may have regarding pulmonary disease management. For additional info, call Debbie Caneen 813-892-2990. TUE. NOV 8 - ARE YOU AT RISK OF A FALL? FREE BALANCE SCREENING FOR SUN CITY CENTER RESIDENTS 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. in the New Dance Studio at the Community Association at 1203 N. Pebble Beach Blvd. by appointment only. Our therapists at Sun Towers Retirement Community are on a quest to reduce the risk of falls BEFORE they happen. Have your fall risk screened at no cost to you! This simple test takes less than five minutes. See the results before your eyes through biofeedback. Interested in knowing more or wish to schedule? call 813-892-2990 WED. NOV 9 - VIRTUAL DEMENTIA TOUR “YOUR WINDOW INTO
THEIR WORLD”10:00 a.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Sun City Center. Walk a Mile in the Shoes of a Person Living with Dementia. Created by P.K. Beville, a specialist in geriatrics, this experience is designed to instill hope in professional and family caregivers, providing them with a tool to move from sympathy to empathy and to better understand the behaviors and needs of their loved ones and patients. FREE event but RSVP is required to 813-634-3347. WED. NOV 9 - THE LIONS CLUB MEETS 11:00 a.m. at the Sandpiper Grille, 1702 South Pebble Beach Boulevard, Sun City Center. The Lions meet the second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Please join us. W E D. N O V 9 - D I A B E T E S EDUCATION SUPPORT GROUP 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Have you been given the diagnosis of Diabetes? Are you unsure of your dietary future? Discover options that will assist you! Join Jessica Chase, RN from Bayada Home Health Care as she facilitates this support group. For additional info, call Debbie Caneen 813-892-2990. THU. NOV 10 - OPERATION MEDICINE CABINET 9:00 a.m. 12:00 noon at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 1239 Del Webb Blvd W. Sun City Center, FL. DROP OFF your EXPIRED or UNUSED Medications and HELP SAVE HILLSBOROUGH’S WATER SYSTEM. Operation Medicine Cabinet collects expired or unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications for proper disposal. Improper disposal such as flushing drugs down the toilet or drain leads to the contamination of Florida’s aquatic environment. Wastewater treatment systems are not designed to remove these medications from our water. Help keep our water system safe. For more information, contact Home Instead Senior Care 813-684-1972. THU. NOV 10 - CHRONIC PAIN AND NEUROPATHY GROUP 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. SCC. This month our speaker will be Dr. Nikhil Patel with Interventional Pain Specialists who is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation with fellowship training in pain management. He specializes in interventional pain management and electrodiagnostic testing. FREE Valet service provided at Terrace Entrance (blue awning). Learn what you can do to reduce your pain today! For more information, call Debbie Caneen 813-892-2990 FRI. NOV 11 - VETERANS DAY CEREMONY 8:00 a.m. doors open for Coffee and Cookies with formalities at
9:00 a.m. at Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. Sun City Center. A Public Tribute to All Military Veterans. Brigadier Colin H.C. Howgill, Chairman, Bd of Trustees, MFST, SCC will be the guest speaker. A Musical Interlude will be presented by the Trinity Baptist Church Choir. Colors presented by the East Bay H.S. JROTC Color Guard. FRI. NOV 11 - RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. SCC. Facilitator: Tarissa “Tari” Williams, MPT (Masters of Physical Therapy) graduate of Florida A&M University with 13 years of experience in: Long-term acute care (LTAC), Long Term Care/Skilled Rehabilitation, Home Care, Wound care, Acute Care, Education/Clinical Mentorship and is LSVT certified (2015). Has presented educational series to Physical Medicine MD’s for Board Cert readiness program - USF/VA on Pain management and prescription. Also presenter at South University for treatment of medically complex, pain management. Learn what you can do to reduce your pain today! For more info, call Debbie Caneen 813-892-2990. SAT. NOV 12 - TRU-HARVEST MARKET 10:00 - 2:00 p.m. every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month at Winthrop Town Centre at the corner of Bloomingdale and Providence Rd. All is invited to come and see what our vendors have to offer. This week’s will include, plants, eggs, meat, bakery items (cookies, cheesecake, fresh baked bread, butters and jams and jellies). Also available is hydroponic produce from Hydro Harvest in Ruskin, Florida. The list of vendors include, Augustine’s Cheesecakes, Backyard Food Solutions, Birdsong Bees, Blissful Butters Cali’s Restaurant, Clio’s Canning, Cow Patty Fudge, Good Samaritan Mission, Jorden Farms, My Sweet Bees, Peaceful Pastures, Southern Jar, Stanford Jerky, Sunfresh Microgreens and The Sugar Tin. The market is always looking for new vendors. Vendors must grow, plant or make their own products and live within 100 miles of Brandon, Florida. This is a true Farmer’s Market! SAT. NOV 12 - MILITARY BALL 5:00 p.m. Sun City Center Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. SCC where the Sun City Center Chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW), will once again be hosting the Annual Formal Military Ball. The Ball will start with a social hour. The Ball will feature a Patriotic Program, hors-de-oeuvres before a served dinner, entertainment, and dancing. It will be limited to 40 tables of eight, so reserve your tickets now by emailing John Glynn at moww.militaryball@yahoo.com.
Formal dress is encouraged (military, black tie, dark business suit)—wearing military decorations is encouraged. This is a BYOB event. Cost is $50 per person. Check should be made payable to MOWW. Attendance is open to all—prior military service is not a requirement. Individual tickets, for singles or couples are available. A selfappointed table captain can reserve a table of eight (8). Again, see or email John Glynn at moww.militaryball@ yahoo.com or call 813-419-4853 for additional information and reservations. WED. NOV 16 - LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Drive. Do you wonder how others with Low Vision advance through their day? Do they receive care from outside sources? What adaptive vision devices successfully assist them? Each need is different but if we gather to share our resources, we all benefit! Attend this support group where challenges are met with resources and where members inspire others with their successes. Rebecca Radford, Case Manager for the Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind will also be on hand. Learn what assistance there may be for you if you have low vision in order to maintain your independence. FREE VALET PARKING for Cars and Golf Carts at Terrace Entrance by Blue Awning. If you have low vision, then this meeting is for you! For more info call Debbie Caneen 813-892-2990. WED. NOV 16 - CLASSICAL MUSIC APPRECIATION 3:30 p.m. Kings Point North Clubhouse, RIPPLE ROOM (across hall from South Social Room.) Free. All lovers of classical music are invited. Information: Arthur C. Joy, 813-633-9783, acjjr@tampabay. rr.com. T H U. N OV 1 7 - W I D O W ’ S WELLNESS GROUP 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Sun City Center. Have you lost your husband and have no one to share your feelings of loss with? Are you adjusting with a new plan for your future? Are you managing your grief or overwhelmed with sadness? Attend this monthly meeting with Krista Owen, RN, BSN and Jennifer Morgan, owner of Always Best Care and receive the support you need. For more information, please call Debbie Caneen at 813-892-2990. THU. NOV 17 - SUN CITY CENTER WOMAN’S CLUB LUNCHEON MEETING 11:00 a.m. for Sign-in and Social with Table Game, 11:30 a.m. Opening/Business Meeting, 12:00 noon Luncheon with Program at 12:45 p.m. Program at Community Hall. The Story of the National Anthem. Optional Dress See 33578 on page 11.
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33578 from page 10. Theme: Let’s wear patriotic colors red, white, and blue. To make reservations (whether you plan to eat or not) please send an email to “suncitywomansclub@ gmail.com” or call (813) 938-1682 A reservation is needed to ensure enough table space is set whether you plan to buy lunch or not. Cost of lunch is $15. F R I . N OV 1 8 - V E T E R A N S HISTORY PROJECT, A PROGRAM OF THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. by registration only at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr SCC. The Tampa Bay Chapter of the American Red Cross in partnership with the Veterans History Project, a program of the Library of Congress, is seeking Veterans to participate in this project. The program captures through a video interview, firsthand account of Veterans who served in any branch of the US military in any capacity, from World War I through the present, and are no longer serving are eligible to participate. Civilians who served in support of a US war effort in a professional capacity are also welcome to participate. If you are a Veteran or know Veterans that would like to share their stories, please call Sun Towers to schedule your interview time at 813-634-3347. This recording of history will take place on the 3rd Friday of each month. SAT. NOV 19 - INDIANA CLUB PARTY & POTLUCK 5:00 p.m. Social hour with dinner at 6:00 p.m. in the Florida Room, Atrium. $5 each Bring covered dish. To rsvp, call Mira Beck, PH: 813-634-5892. MON. NOV 21 - PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP OF SUN CITY CENTER 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity
Lakes Drive. USF Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders Center facilitates this monthly meeting. The leading cause of death in Parkinson’s is aspiration pn e u m on i a du e t o s w a l l ow i n g disorders. Difficulty swallowing, called dysphagia, can happen at any stage of Parkinson’s disease. Jessica Cripe, MC, CCC-SLP, Katie Mulcahy, MC CCCSLP and Emma Keller, M.Ed CCCSLP will demonstrate a new program to address this challenge. If you have Parkinson’s, or are caring for someone with this disease, be sure to attend this support group! Complimentary valet parking available at Terrace entrance. For additional info, call Debbie Caneen 813-892-2990. TUE. NOV 22 - ARE YOU AT RISK OF A FALL? FREE BALANCE SCREENING FOR KINGS POINT RESIDENTS 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. by appointment in the 2020 Building by appointment only. Our therapists at Sun Towers Retirement Community are on a quest to reduce the risk of falls BEFORE they happen. Have your fall risk screened at no cost to you! This simple test takes less than two minutes. See the results before your eyes through biofeedback. Interested in knowing more or wish to schedule? call 813-892-2990. TUE. NOV 22 - FREE MEMORY SCREENINGS PROVIDED BY SOUTHSHORE COALITION FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND AGING Beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Kings Point in the 2020 Building by appointment only. To schedule, call the Coalition at 813-419-4902. SAT. NOV 26 - TRU-HARVEST MARKET 10:00 - 2:00 p.m. every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month at Winthrop Town Centre at the corner
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ARTS & entertainment CONCERT BAND• DANCE • SHOWS • FAZZ• FLEXERCISE & MORE!
NOTICE: Each community and club in Sun City Center and Kings Point has specific rules about membership and attendance. Unless specifically stated or posted, most venues, meetings and events hosted on the Community Association campus and in Kings Point require attendees to bring their SCC CA or KP ID or come with a resident member. When in doubt, contact the club in question - not the venue or association - prior to arrival. Thanks.
Singles Dances
DANCING Social Ballroom Dance Classes
Sponsored by the Academy Dance Club. Classes are held in the Dance Studio in the Atrium. Open to all Sun City Center and Kings Point residents. Couples and singles welcome. For information call Bernice DuBro at 6343205. Tuesday, November (1, 8, 15, 29) Social Ballroom Dance Class (no classes Nov. 22 because of Thanksgiving week) Beginning - Tango - 5:30 PM Intermediate – Cha-Cha - 6:45 PM Intermediate - West Coast Swing - 8 PM COST: $20 per person for all four weeks. Wednesday, November (2, 9, 16, 30) Social Ballroom Dance Class (no classes Nov. 22 because of Thanksgiving week) Beginning - Fox Trot - 12:45 PM Intermediate - Tango - 2 PM Intermediate - Bolero - 3:15 PM COST: $20 per person for all four weeks. Taught by Bernice Dubro and George Hawn, phone 813-634-3205 or email: “dancewithbernice@gmail.com”.
Sun City Center Square Dance Club
The Sun City Center Swingers Square Dance Club began it’s new Dance Season with a Mainstream/Plus Square Dance, with Rounds, on October 14, 2016. The Club dances every Friday night, except when pre-empted, in the SCC Atrium Dance Studio, 945 North Course Lane (North Complex, off N. Pebble Beach Blvd.). Dance Workshop 7 - 7:30 p.m., Mainstream/plus dance with rounds, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Square Dancers come join us for great dancing, fellowship and delicious refreshments. Square dance clothes or dressy casual are acceptable. Callers for November are as follows: Marty Van Wart - November 4 and 18; Robert Arias - November 11 and 25. For further information call Teri at 813-633-0551 or Veanna at 813938-1038 and/or see our website at “floridasquaredance.com/suncity”.
Oldies but Goodies Dance Club
Moonglow Dance Club
Moonglow Ballroom Dance Club will feature the Live Music of “Daniel Fugazzotto” from Sarasota at their monthly dance on Thursday November 17 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. in the SCC Community Hall, 1910 South Pebble Beach Blvd., Sun City Center. As a special treat, Daniel and his National Championship Amateur Ballroom Dance partner, Janis Merluzzo, will present an Exhibition at Intermission. The attire at Moonglow dances are dressy casual. Members are FREE, and visitors/guests pay $5 per person at the door. Singles table(s) are always available. Please BYOB and snacks, and the club provides ice, water, cups and napkins. Moonglow Dance Club has a great lineup of talented entertainers booked for your dancing and/or listening to live music one Thursday night every month. Those who no longer enjoy night driving will particularly appreciate our Sunday afternoon dance at Community Hall from 2:30-4:30 p.m. on February 5, 2017. 2017 schedule of dates and entertainers, membership registration forms, and January 26, 2017 dinner dance reservation form and menu will be available for Moonglow members and fans at the November dance. If you will not be able to attend the November Moonglow dance and would like to have any or all of this information, please send an email to “gail3357@gmail.com” with your request and/or questions. Visitors are always welcome, so why not get your friends & neighbors to join you at a Moonglow Dance? If you think that you can’t Ballroom Dance, remember that we are not “Dancing With the Stars”. We each do what our bodies allow us to do in time to the music. For more Information call 813633-1297 OR 813-633-2755, or email gail3357@gmail.com
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The Oldies but Goodies Dance Club will be having Good Stuff Band Featuring Tony, Tricia and Jen performing on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at their dance at Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. The cost is free for members and $6 per person for guests. No advance ticket needed, pay at door. The doors will open at 6:15 p.m. for members and 6:30 p.m. for guests and the band will be playing 7 - 10 p.m. BYOB and snacks the club will provide water, ice, cups and napkins. Come out and join us for a mixture of music from the 50’s to the present, oldies, classic rock and country. Any Questions contact Joanne at 813728-1147 or email “jjlatenite@aol.com”. You may also check out our website: “sccoldiesbutgoodiesdanceclub.com” or join us on Facebook “facebook.com/ OldiesButGoodiesDanceClub”.
By Janet Doherty Singles Mingles of Kings Point will start off the month by hosting their dance on Thursday, Nov. 3 from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. As always, admission is $5 and the entertainer will be Thor Stevens. BYOB. Ice, water, cups and napkins provided. Proper dress requested. Those attending this dance may purchase a ticket for $1 to attend the year-end holiday party to be held on Thursday, Dec. 8 in the Theater. Tickets for $1 are limited. The night of the holiday party, a limited number of tickets will be available for 5. Please call Janet at 633-3558 with any questions. The Singles Social Dance Club dances will be held on Sunday, Nov. 6, and Sunday, Nov.27, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. in the Atrium Bldg., Florida Room. Music for your dancing and listening pleasure provided by Thor Stevens and his saxophone. Members $3, guests $5. BYOB. Ice, water, cups and napkins provided. Dressy/casual attire (no jeans, shorts, levis, etc. please). Membership forms for 2017 available for $15 and the presentation of your CA or KP badge. Present members do not have to fill out an application unless there have been changes. Questions, call 633-3558.
Rockin’ Thru the Years Dance Club
We invite you to “join us for a rockin’ good time!” The Rockin’ dances are open to all Sun City Center Residents. Our November dance will be held on Sunday, November 20 from 7 to 10 p.m. in Veterans Theater in the Kings Point North Club House located at 1900 Clubhouse Drive, Sun City Center, FL. Music will be provided by Glenda and Dee...Taylor and Taylor. Through the years Taylor and Taylor has entertained audiences that include half the states in the union, most provinces of Canada and international crowds during a four-month stint in the Far East. Taylor and Taylor has developed variety in selection of music and a multitude of instrumentation. Listeners will hear top 40 (new & old), rock, originals and a bit of country thrown in with a blazing fiddle covering Irish stomp to Cajun. Strong vocals, guitars, piano, fiddle and blues harp – the desire to please the crowd – these are Taylor and Taylor trademarks! You may purchase your tickets, which are $5 per person, on Tuesday, November 15 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the ticket table in the Kings Point North Clubhouse Lobby or on Thursday, November 17 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in The Loft Upstairs in the Kings Point South Clubhouse. A seat will be reserved for you when you purchase your ticket. You may bring your own snacks and BYOB. The club provides cups, napkins, water and ice on each table. Please email Sandi at “rockinthrutheyears@ gmail.com” for more information.
Entertainment Corner
By Lynn Manzi, Entertainment Director The new Entertainment Season is here! On November 7, our first show, which is not part of the regular series, will be presented at the Rollins Theater at 2 p.m. The performer, which is Roc Monaco, will be entertaining us singing some of the great music from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Perry Como and many other singers. He has performed all over the country and in Europe. You will find him both interesting and entertaining as he shares the music of our lives along with stories of how those songs came to be. The tickets are $6 and are available at the Atrium Kiosk and will be sold at the Door before the performance. Please come on out and enjoy a relaxing visit with the music of the greats. On November 13, our first Sunday show will be “Johnny Rogers, Buddy and Beyond”, which will begin at 2:30 p.m. in Community Hall. Our Second show,” DA Smith and the Soul Injectors which is a dance, will be Friday, November 18th at 7 p.m. in Community Hall. Both shows are in the Series, but individual Tickets are available at the Kiosk or at the Door the day of the performance. There will no pet adoption event in November due to the Thanksgiving holiday. We will resume pet adoption in December.
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By William Lowry Waring The Art Club in Sun City Center has chosen William Lowry Waring as the November 2016 Artist of the Month. An accomplished painter and sculpture Lowry’s work tends toward the folk art vein. His paintings reflect the use of acrylics, watercolor and oils. Upon moving to Sun City Center in 2012 Lowry joined the Art Club where he has taken watercolor classes. In 2014 he won a third place ribbon in the professionally judged Sun City Art Club Show “Art of My Heart.” This year Lowry won a first place ribbon in the Sun City Center “Art Rageous Show. In 2014 Lowry entered two hand sculpted pieces in the Pottery Club Show and won first and third place “People’s Choice Award.” Lowry enjoys his “old age” and the freedom it gives him to express his enjoyment of art. You can view Lowry’s artwork at the Sun City Center Library, the Sun City Center Welcome Center, La Beautique Style Salon, Sun City Center Samaritan Services and in the Sun City Center Art Club Window. For more information on the Art Club in Sun City Center, visit our website at www.artclubofscc.org
The Jazz Lovers group will be enjoying live jazz on Friday, November 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the East/West Social Room of the Kings Point Main Clubhouse. Although we do not normally charge for our meetings we will be taking up donations so that we can pay the musicians. We will be enjoying the music of Dave Brown and his Pinpoint trio. Come on in an join us. If you live outside Kings Point and do not have a Jazz Group guest badge call Bill Ferron at 938-3571 so he can let the gate know you are coming.
The Art Club in Sun City Center Artist of the Month
Southshore Brass Veterans Day Concert
Southshore Brass to present a Veterans Day Concert The popular brass group from Sun City Center will be performing a Veteran’s Day Concert on Saturday, November 12 at Trinity Baptist Church. The concert, which starts at 3 p.m. will highlight patriotic, hymns and Americana Music. The members, which include Armand Olevano, Ken Easton, Annette Stanton, Harry Stanton and Tom Barlow will perform a varied program including Semper Fidelis, The Liberty Bell and American Patrol marches. Among the other pieces they will present a brand new arrangement called Military Might, which will honor all our service members with the five service songs. The local brass group has performed at many of our churches through the last five years and has a reputation for a quality and entertaining concerts. Bring a friend and enjoy honoring our veterans.
Athena House Benefit Variety Show November 4
Returning by your special request: Sun City Center Salutes Athena House, a benefit variety show with proceeds going to support the only transitional housing program designed to address the unique needs for honorable discharged homeless female veterans in Florida. Friday, November 4th, 2016, Community Hall, South Pebble Beach Blvd. Matinee 2 p.m. Doors open 1:15 p.m. $10 per person, theatre style open seating. Tickets on sale: Atrium Ticket Kiosk at the Main Campus, N. Pebble Beach Blvd. 10 a.m. - 12 noon, through Thursday, November 3. Entertainers include Bill Barker, Troy ‘Allen’ Coman, Babs Cominoli, John Cortese, Bill Montgomery, Brian NeSmith, Robert Winslow, Jazzmatazz, Silver Tappers, Sun City Center Senior Cloggers, Sunsations, Timesteppers. Special performance by Brandon Ballet. Urgently needed: NEW twin sheets, towels (all sizes), ladies toiletries, and monetary donations accepted at the door. Contact: (813) 634-4218 or (813) 642-0110.
Live Jazz
Van Eycken, Mazz Star In “Those Where The Days”
In “Those Where The Days,” a musical journey through the decades, Barbara Van Eycken and Jimmy Mazz, offer some of the greatest song hits of all time with performances reminiscent of Judy and Frank, Patsy and Chubby, Doris and Elvis, Barbra and Englebert, The Platters and The Beatles and many more. Their one-night-only performance is scheduled for November 16, at 7 p.m. at St. John Divine, 1015 E. Del Webb Blvd., Sun City Center. Tickets are $15 online at www. stjohndivine.com Click on “Box Office”. Barbara Van Eycken has entertained audiences throughout the SouthShore with her one-woman shows, “Country to Pop”, A Tribute to Patsy Cline and “Legendary Ladies.” Her typically sold out performances here follow many years in community theater in New York. Barbara was honored in 2015 at the tenth Annual Women of Distinction Luncheon sponsored by the SCC branch of the American Association of University Women. Jimmy Mazz has performed as a headliner in The Super Star Theater at Resorts International Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, and at theater and Club venues throughout the country and around the world. Audiences everywhere are left amazed by his uncanny vocal and comic impressions.
The Pelican Players Present
On Golden Pond
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At the Veterans Theater, Kings Point By Ernest Thompson Directed by Mary Winter
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at the Box Office
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Assistant to the Director James Williams This is the love story of Ethel and Norman Thayer, who are returning to their summer home on Golden Pond (Maine) for their fortyeighth year. He is a retired Professor, nearly eighty, with heart palpitations and a failing memory – but still as tart-tongued, observant and eager for life as ever. Ethel, ten years younger, and the perfect foil for Norman, delights in all the small things that have enriched and continue to enrich their long life together.
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Area Poetry Group Marks 1st Anniversary
POETRY Painful Curiosity
Birthday-cake flavored popcorn, Biscuits-and-gravy chips, Chili-Nut, Coffee-Nut M ‘n M’s, They make my stomach flip. Cereals razzle and dazzle, Burst with this and that. Blueberry pie-filled cookies; Now they're thin and flat.
I wonder why they do it? Leave well enough alone. Assaults on time-honored traditions Only make me groan.
© 2016 Suzanne S. Austin-Hill, used with permission
Encounter L to R: David Welsh, Joan Wilson, Marilyn Hayden, Cheryl Licata.
She pauses now to speak to the “concierge”, then nods and glides directly past my chair; a drift of perfume lifts my eyes again to glimpse a slightly wrinkled, ringless hand address her brow. She stops. I wonder why. L to R: Marjean Baumgardner, Mike Gillen, Mac Miller, John Foster, Yvonne Ponsor. Photographs by Suzanne Austin-Hill
remember. Words are my paint. Poetry is my paintbrush”. • “…to present stories in short bursts of understandable words.” “…to offer puzzling questions about life for which we may or may not have answers.” • “… to capture and expand upon a single image, metaphor or idea…..to enjoy the challenge of crafting words into a work of art. • “…for the joy of it; it’s like working out a puzzle. If it makes the reader laugh and I hear it, that’s a big plus.” • “People usually like to meet where evident is a common interest. For some, one apt venue is poetry that encourages participants to share their own compositions…” • “…to know the rewards of meeting the challenge of fixed forms.” • “…the poetry writing process (is) a fine discipline for refining our thoughts.” • “ Poetry is a “survival skill”. Hence, it flowers at funerals and weddings, adolescence and older age. Poetry is what you do when you can’t do anything else.” • “…to pay tribute to people, causes, events, ordinary things.” • “…because the process recasts my cognitive mind and permits me to range through the world of imagination to create concepts and visions of a world richer and finer, and yes, more real than the one I habitually inhabit, a world wherein I find my true voice.” • “Poetry is a tonic when my battery runs low; it’s relaxation for my mind and yoga for my soul.” Unfortunately, the group is unable to accept new members at this time due to time constraints and the need to adequately discuss each member’s contribution. For further information about the Southshore Poets, please contact John Foster at “lojofoster@ gmail.com”.
She’s older than she looks, I speculate. A well-dressed patron of the arts, perhaps. About my age, as well…how interesting! And unattached, as I can plainly see. No doubt she’s here to book a room or suite, or bring complaints to management’s front desk. Is that annoyance on her face I see? Did anger stop her in her tracks before she would confront the reservationist? A word announced or was it a request? I cannot overhear from where I sit, but see the Manager appear at once and then present her with an envelope, while taking pains to point me (?) out to her. She turns directly, heading straight my way and takes the vacant chair set next to mine. Her perfume once again takes charge of me, and so I smile and fantasize anew. The briefest glance at me is all she gives, then opening the envelope, she spreads a document upon the table, there, and with an urgency and yet with care, she reads the text and then begins to fill an application for a chambermaid.
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Submitted by the Southshore Poets Group “It was Cheryl Licata’s inquiry that did it”, explains John Foster, head of the Southshore Poets group. She had asked Kai Rambow, reporter for this newspaper, if there was a poetry club in Sun City Center. Licata, a Library Assistant at the Ruskin town library, was seeking a sharing/learning opportunity with like-minded poets. “Kai knew me and relayed the message”, says Foster. “I then emailed Cheryl and explained that I wasn’t aware of any such group, but that I knew several local poets who might enjoy forming a club”. Foster reports that talented poets Marjean Baumgardner and David Welsh of Sun City Center were members of a distant chapter of the Florida State Poets Association and liked the idea of a local outlet for their work. Mac Miller, a Ruskin resident and Emeritus Professor of Literature at New College of Florida and Al Wheeler, a gifted writer from Apollo Beach, had been, along with Foster, members of an earlier poetry club, no longer active. Both were enthusiastic about the idea of a new group. “The six of us”, says Foster, “gave birth to The Southshore Poets just over a year ago.” At about that time he had noticed the poetry of Suzanne Austin-Hill appearing in the News of SCC/Kings Point. “She became our seventh member”, he points out, adding happily that Cheryl Licata’s poetry has also appeared in the newspaper. He reports that Frank Yanni, a fine poet living in Parrish, has since joined the club, along with local residents Yvonne Ponsor, former Dean of the Community Church College, Marilyn Hayden, a multi-talented artist and writer, Judy Kramer, former columnist for the Sun and the Tampa Tribune, and Joan Wilson, a published poet. The group has grown to 12 members and meets monthly at the Southshore Regional Library. “Wh at m a ke s ou r s e ss i ons s o fascinating”, Foster continues, “is the diversity of our members. We bring a variety of academic and cultural backgrounds as well as poetic styles to our meetings”. He explains that each member recites an original poem, offering it for discussion. Comments and suggestions follow in the spirit of constructive criticism. “Our meetings are proving to be productive and rewarding”, he concludes. Recently, the group discussed their reasons for writing poetry. Their thoughts are as diverse as the group itself: • “ I paint with words and they allow me to capture a moment I want to
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Watercolor – A Fun Way to Splish & Splash
By Harv Berman The Art Club of Sun City Center presents a watercolor demonstration: November 21, 2016 at 1 p.m. in the Florida Room. Harv Berman’s watercolor demonstration will feature a still life painting illustrating several watercolor techniques, including wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry. Harv is a member of the Art Club and a weekly instructor. He has degrees in illustration and commercial art, and in education. In the past Harv worked for several years in advertising as an assistant art director, and taught both high school and college art classes. The Demo will follow the club’s fall luncheon, monthly meeting, and elections. Monthly demos are open to the public.
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Gallery Opening & Reception November 2, 2016 By Penny Quinn The Exhibit will showcase paintings by Marion Giblin and also spotlight artwork by her friends: Jean Beardsley, Mary Chabot, Lee Anne Eckert, Janice Grillo and Peggy Hart. Marion is most inspired by beauty in nature and particularly enjoys landscape painting. During her childhood in Connecticut and while raising three children and pursuing a career in education, Marion has always dabbled in painting and drawing, designed crafts and collected art. In 2002 Marion and her husband moved to Sun City Center where Marion resumed her career in education until retiring in 2010. At that time Marion joined the Sun City Center Art Club and later the Kings Point Art League where she resumed her art education taking oil painting and watercolor classes and workshops with Virginia Laudano. Over the past several years, Marion has earned ribbons in the annual shows with Sun City Center Art Club and the King’s Point Art League. Currently, she is studying oil painting with Joe Kanoza and watercolor painting with Diane Simon. Marion’s passion for art spills into her dedication to volunteerism. Within the Art Club Marion works with the annual art show, the house tour, and Fun Fest. She also chairs the Distribution Committee. Her giving spirit is evident in her service to Redeemer Lutheran Church, the Interfaith Council of Sun City Center and the Nearly New Shop. Join in this joyful art celebration at the Art Club in Sun City Center’s Gallery Exhibit on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 from 1 PM to 3PM. The event is free and open to the public. Snacks and beverages will be served. The Art Club Gallery is located on Cherry Hills Drive in Sun City Center. Visit the www. artclubofsuncitycenter.org for more information.
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Astonishing Angkor Wat
By Kai Rambow You’ve seen these temples in movies, yet may not make the connection. You vaguely recall hearing the name, but can’t quite place it. Angkor Wat is classified as one of the ancient wonders, and as my friend Jodie-Beth described it, “jaw dropping.” This is the largest religious complex on the planet, built 900 years ago, covering over 400 acres in the middle of a forest. The sheer size is impressive, but what makes it jaw dropping is the variety of architecture. Many temples have a unique look creating a rich visual experience. Be Smart and Hire a Guide It would be silly to travel so far and not know what you’re seeing. I was fortunate to have a recommended tour guide who is highly rated. There are several advantages to hiring a guide. David Sovann, my guide, knew the best temples to see, in what order to see them, the best picture spots and the location of “happy rooms” (restrooms). Having an air conditioned SUV to get around in the heat and humidity helped keep up energy levels. At Angkor Wat (main temple) along the outside walls are more than half a mile long on each side. You can do a lot of walking and still miss what’s important. Similarly, you could be looking at something and not know what it is or why it’s significant. And that’s just one temple. Planning Your Trip Cambodia is not on most organized trips and tours. If you’re in Southeast Asia, you can plan this extension on your own. There are regular flights to Siem Reap from Bangkok, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai, and Singapore. Recommend using the first day to fly in, clear customs and get settled into your hotel. Take a guided tour with David Sovann on your second day and possibly third day. Another possibility is to take a tour with David on your second day and arrange a tuk tuk for the third day to revisit one of two of your favorite temples. Leave late on day three or fly out early on day four. Preparing for the Culture Cambodia has only recently become accessible to tourists. A 30-year civil war has left the country poor. Despite these hardships, Cambodians are hardworking and dignified. This is a quiet, understated
culture, so being a loud or rude tourist is counterproductive. Treat the locals with respect and you’ll get little suggestions to make your trip even more memorable. More on this in the Help the Local Economy section. Tips for a Great Trip When to Go: November, December, January and February are the best months to visit. It will still feel hot and humid as if you are in the jungle. Clothing: Light clothing is highly recommended; wick away fiber even better. This is a religious site, so no revealing clothes. Knee-length shorts are fine. Sunscreen, sunhat, sunglasses are essential. Be sure to wear walking shoes or hiking sandals. There is a lot of walking over some uneven surfaces. When You Arrive: Siem Re ap has a beautiful, modern airport. Its immigration procedure is bureaucratic. There are several forms to fill out, so be sure to try and get these before boarding your flight. You can get an e-visa online in advance for $30 plus a convenience fee of $7. This will save you some time when you land. When you enter the building, if you do not have a visa, you’ll need to go to the right side to get your visa first. You’ll need a passport picture and $30. Be prepared to exercise some patience. Keep in mind Cambodia is a poor country, ranked 115 based on GDP. Thailand, right next door, ranks 30. So visa fees for tourism are an important source of revenue. Many hotels will arrange a ride for you. Most of the time this is in an open tuk tuk (motorcycle with carriage). This may feel like a bit of a wild ride, but it’s a fun introduction to Cambodia. You may want a face mask to filter the fumes from passing vehicles. Where to Stay: There are over 500 hotel choices here. While I stayed in downtown Siem Reap, you may want to consider a hotel with a pool to cool off, relax and unwind. Check to see if they will set up a ride from the airport for you. This will make your travel easier. Tip: We’re so used to mosquito control here, we forget it can be challenging elsewhere. After being bitten the first night, I sprayed my sleeping room before I went for dinner to ensure a bite free night.
Sunrise at Angkor Wat.
Banyon, Temple of the Faces.
Banyon up close. The people in the bottom right hand corner provide the scale of these
See Travel on page 20. giant faces.
Yes, there really are temples with trees growing over them. Hollywood did not make this up.
The variety in architecture is astonishing.
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LAWN BOWLING • TENNIS • GOLF • SOFTBALL• PICKLEBALL & MORE! Softball and BBQ Fridays
Come show support for your friends and neighbors and enjoy a great barbeque on Fridays while watching the teams play. Uhrich’s NY Giants, Morahan’s Hawks, Drugan Rays, Zimmerman’s Indians, Hise’s Cardinals, Mackar’s Tribe, LeGrand’sTriple Play, Blackstones’s Ball Busters, Burgess’s Nothing Fancy and Astone’s Bad S. The Diamondettes grill hamburgers and hotdogs for a donation every Friday (except Nov. 25), from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The softball field is located on Weatherford Drive, behind the Community Hall on South Pebble Beach. For more information visit our website “www. suncitycentersoftball.org”.
SCC Archery visits Arrowhead Archery
On October 13, some members of the SCC Archery Club went to Arrowhead Archery to shoot indoors while the roads to their range are being worked on. Front row from the left: Wilma Fetters, Rita Mealey, Sandy Mault, Jerry Anderson, Linda Anderson. Back row from left: Jim Fetters, Joe Mealey, Rob Richmond, Rob White.
American Contract Bridge League Assists Alzheimer’s Association
The American Contract Bridge League(ACBL) celebrated four years as a global partner with the Alzheimer’s Association. More than 260 United States Duplicate Bridge Clubs, members of the ACBL, raised $724,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association. The participating bridge clubs hosted The Longest Day, an annual all day fundraising event. A coordinated effort by The Kings Point Duplicate Bridge Association and The Sun City Center Bridge Association raised $8,500. The two clubs joined forces to sponsor one day of bridge games, bridge lessons, great food and raffles. The proceeds from the day’s activities were the 15th highest amount raised by United States Clubs. Many beautiful items were donated for the raffle: High Tea, condo stay in Orlando, lottery board and many more. Jill and Don Mowry donated a Spaghetti Dinner for 8. Don and Ginny Acker won the dinner and invited friends to attend to celebrate Ginny’s 85th birthday. The Mowry’s served cocktails, wine and an authentic Italian meal - prepared by Chef Jill and served by Don. A delicious birthday cake topped off the dinner. The Mowrys are already thinking ahead to 2017’s event. What culinary feast will they donate next year? The two clubs are already planning to make next year’s Longest Day even better.
Pickleball Club members enjoy snacking on goodies at one of the many courtside social events provided to members only. Join the Club then join the party.
Pickleball Happy Hour
Sun City Center Pickleball Club held its Happy Hour social event courtside on Thursday, September 29. While the Club provided snacks, the attendees brought many of their own favorite goodies to share with the group. These frequent socials are a membership benefit, which is meant to encourage all levels of players to meet and get to know one another. Come join us, munch a snack, and play Pickleball.
The Sunsetters, members of the 8 team A Division of ALOT: Front L to R: Nancy Williams, Betty Zeller, Petra Stimmel, Lee Greenlee, Helene Peterson. Back L to R: Edna Carlin, Anne Gibson, Rolande Poulin, Deb Zieg, Sheryl Doom. Picture by Roger Zieg
Competitive Tennis
Duplicate Bridge Teachers
Pictured are the Duplicate Bridge Association of Sun City Center expert teachers for the 2016-2017 classes. L to Right, top row; Margaret Davis, Play of the hand part 1; Pat Rippel Play of the hand; Leslie Cox, Defense part 2; Kathy Smith, EasyBridge! 1 and 2; Ronda O’Farrell, Doubles. Seated are Sue Batt, EasyBridge! 1 and 2 and Marian Howarth, Two over One in Action. Missing from the picture is Jim Heston who will be teaching EasyBridge! 3.
The Competitive Tennis Club (CTC) from Sun City Center have 3 active traveling teams this Fall 2016 season. There are two teams on the “A League of our own Tennis” (ALOT) and one US Tennis Association (USTA) 7.0 team. These teams play on the 10 courts on the South Complex on Wednesday & Saturday mornings from 9 - 11. The public is invited to come and watch on the bleachers that overlook courts 1, 2 and 3. Several members of the CTC have also qualified to play in the Florida State Senior Games in singles & mixed doubles tennis. That competition will be in Clearwater December 3-6.
More Sports On Page 18 thru 20.
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GOLF SCORES Hogans Golf Club of Sun City Center & Kings Point Wednesday, September 21: Course: Sandpiper Palms-Oaks: 1st: Frank Rovnanik - 2 Skins 2nd: Tom Rosata, Bob Mizack, Tom Boyle, Paul Swakow and Don Mowry - Tied at 1 Skin Low-Net: Paul Swakow - 65 LowGross: Paul Swakow - 79 Birds: Paul Swakow - 2 Birds, Bob Mizack - 1 Bird. Saturday, September 24: Course: Freedom Fairways: 1st: Ray Bui - 3 Skins 2nd: Ken Kirwin - 2 Skins 3rd: David Gellman and Ray Shaw - Tied at 1 Skin Low-Net: Ray Bui - 53 Low-Gross: Ray Bui - 67 Birds: Ray Bui - 4 Birds, Ray Shaw - 2 Birds, Ken Kirwin and David Gellman - 1 Bird. Saturday, September 24: Course: S andpiper Palms-Oaks: 1st: Tom Boyle - 2 Skins2nd: Bill Robinette, Larry St. John, Mike McClintic, Jim Hiller and Bob Mizack - Tied at 1 Skin Low-Net: Mike McClintic - 65 LowGross: Paul Swakow - 80 Birds: Paul Swakow - 2 Birds, Larry St. John and Bob Mizack - 1 Bird. Wednesday, September 28: Course: Sandpiper Palms-Oaks: 1st: Hal Wold, Paul Swakow, and Don Mowry - Tied at 1 Skin Low-Net: Paul Swakow - 64 Low-Gross: Paul Swakow - 78 Birds: Paul Swakow - 1 Bird. Saturday, October 1. Course: Freedom Fairways: 1st: Ray Bui - 3 Skins 2nd:
Ray Shaw and Bob Hull - Tied at 2 Skins; Low-Net: Ray Bui - 55 Low-Gross: Ray Bui - 69 Birds: Ray Bui - 3 Birds. Saturday, October 1: Course: Sandpiper Palms-Oaks: 1st: Larry St. John and George Jenkins - Tied at 2 Skins 2nd: Jay Sparkman, Ruben Jones, Greg Banks, Don Mowry, and Tom Boyle - Tied at 1 Skin Low-Net: Greg Banks - 66; LowGross: Greg Banks - 78 Birds: Greg Banks - 1 Bird. Monday, October 17: Course: Summerfield Crossings: 1st: Steve Parks - 3 Skins 2nd: Ruben Jones - 2 Skins 3rd: Bob Mizack and Doug McFaul - Tied at 1 Skin Low-Net: Steve Parks, Ruben Jones and Doug McFaul - Tied at 70 Low-Gross: Todd Lee - 87 Birds: Ruben Jones - 1 Bird.
Club Link One Membership More Golf Renaissance Prize Fund: 9/20 1st Flight 1:
Dick Zak, Mike Krodel, Kyle Creasy, Adam Happer 1st Flight 2: Ron Rosen, Paul Kip, Terry Boyd, Eli Ruben 1st Flight 3: Stan Leesman, Jim Kraft, Vinny Fasano, Andy Nicks 1st Flight 4: Paul Verrecchia, Larry Quinn, Denny Cutler, Richard Davidoff 1st Flight 5: Chuck Kim, Insook Kim, Jerry Gibson, Karen Gibson 1st Flight 6: Herman Weston, Dennis Sanders, Frank Ogoreuc, Chuck Roth. Men 9/19 Texas Scramble 1st: Chuck Kim, King Slater, Chuck Roth. 9/26 2 Best Balls of 4 1st: Mike Schoonover, John Harter, King Slater, Bob Noelte. 10/3 2 on Even, 3 on Odd 1st: Chuck Kim, King Slater, Paul Baskwell, Larry Kintz. 10/10 1 Best Ball of 2 1st Flight 1: Steve Williams, Bob Majewski 1st Flight 2: Pat Jaccoi, John Richards. Ladies 9/20 Pick your best 9
1st Flight 1: Jan Huber 1st Flight 2: Elaine Davis. 9/27 Texas Scramble 1st: Kathy Lawrence, Sue Knight, Kathy Leesman, Marion Stephens. 10/4 Individual Quota 1st Flight 1: Kathleen Records 1st Flight 2: Sue Knight 1st Flight 3: Ilene Davidoff. 10/11 1-23 Waltz 1st: Suzy White, Kathleen Records, Rosie Kintz, Betty Rollins.
Holes 9/20 2 Best Balls on Even, 3 Best Balls on the Odd 1st: Paula Rezoagli, Bev Buteau, Celeste DeBono. 9/27 2 Best Balls of 3 1st: Jan Thumberg, Karen Munford. 10/11 Scramble 1st: Jill Mutolo, Judy Huss, Barb Meyer, Terry Wynne.
Couples 9/16 Scramble 1st Flight 1: Bob and Linda Majewski 1st Flight 2: Dave and Gloria Rice. 9/23 1 Best Ball of 2 1st: Ron and Denis Rosen. Sandpiper Men 9/15 1 and 2 Best Balls 1st: Neil Jorgensen, Dieter Quitsch, Les Easton. 9/22 2 Best Balls of 3 1st: Jim Cosgrove, Bert Poulin, Tom Bennis. Play it Forward 9/13 Shamble 1st: Vince Pater, Jim Fischer. 9/20 Points Quota 1st: Neil Jorgensen. 9/27 Individual Low Gross 1st: Armand Deluca Individual Low Net 1st: Norm Noggle. 10/4 Scramble 1st (tie): Janie Fischer, Neil Jorgensen 1st (tie): Norm Noggle, Vince Pater, Bill Pachler. 10/11 Individual Low Net 1st: Neil Jorgensen. Scepter Men 9/14 2 Best Balls of 4 – 1 Gross & 1 Net 1st Flight: Steve Perkins, Jim Mutolo, Jim Hourigan 2 n d F l i g h t : Butch Gadd, Gene Reiss, Frank McCarthy, Vince Pirone. 9/28 1-2-3 1st Flight 1 Gross: Tom Giddings, George Krauss, Jim Smith, Tim Ellis. 10/5 Shamble – 2 Best Balls of 4 1st (tie): John Giddings, Herb Hause, James Raymond, Mel Bushart 1st (tie):
George Ringham, Vid Valiusaitis, Tom Giddings, Doug Crippen. 10/12 1 Best Ball of 2 Flight 1 1st: Vid Valiusaitis, Jim Betts Flight 2 1st: Bob Ewing, Norm Cochran.Ladies 18 Holes 9/20 Best 9 1st Flight: Judy Roberts 2nd Flight(tie): Kris Wells 2nd Flight(tie): Sandy Bolt. 9/27 Scramble 1st: Liz Lewis, Marilyn McAllister, Pat Eytcheson, Joy Dunn. 10/11 Alternate Shot Flight 1 1st: Carol Salowitz, Debbie Lester Flight 2 1 s t : Linda Suh, Barbara Kanoza. Ladies 9
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Sandy Mault, shoot this grouping when she went with the SCC Archery Club to Arrowhead Archery on Oct 13.
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SCC Shuffleboard Club Gets Active as Fall Approaches
As the weather slowly begins to moderate we are seeing more and more folks at the courts during social shuffle session. Due to the increased interest in shuffleboard and the growth of the club, starting on November 1 the club is changing social shuffle days. Starting in November, social shuffle will be held on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Sessions will start at 1 p.m. with members expected to sign in by 12:45 p.m. The club now has just over 130 members so there will be days that the court capacity of 40 players will be tested. Sign in on time as this will become the only way that a first come, first served policy can insure fairness. The Travel League, which is expected to field two teams this year will start league matches in November and Wednesdays will be reserved for League Play and Practice. The Travel Teams will be playing in the Bayshore Shuffle Travel League which is made up of six teams which play a 20-match season between November and April. If the Travel Team decides hold extra practice sessions, they will schedule times in the mornings
so that there is no conflict with social shuffle. The final results of the shuffleboard lessons this summer are in. The program was a great success and graduated 40 new players from the three day beginners course. The course was offered twice this summer. Pictured are the players who completed the second class which finished up on September 27. Also pictured are the Travel Team members who served as instructors for the course. The club expects to hold these classes several time each year to help promote the sport of shuffleboard here at Sun City Center. The next Club social event will be a Turkey Shoot to be held on Saturday, November 5. Sign up will start at 11:30 a.m. at the courts. There will be a hot dog and potato chip lunch for a reasonable fee. Also a small entry fee will be charged and there will be cash prizes. Officer elections will take place at a members meeting to be held on Monday, December 5 in the Caper Room at the Atrium Building.
Class instructors included Dave Botting, Moe Joyal, Norm White, Lance Cheney, Arnie Silverglade and Hal Hendrich.
Front Row: Nancy Layer, Deoris DeArment, Eldon Peck, Kris Beaudon, Sam Qualls, Annette Dispenziere, Ursula, Clark, Carolyn Griffin, Claudia Gudi. Middle Row: Walley DeArment, Dawn Molnar, Jan Spitz, Denny Sutphen, Cathy Sutphen, Bill, Enriquez, Roger Clark, Val Gude, Dennis Callaway. Back Row: Richard Mangels, Pat Mangels, Linda Karg, John Karg, Karen Hitz, Gary Westrich, Bob Layer.
Duplicate Bridge Association has a Big Month
October was a big month for the Duplicate Bridge Association of Sun City Center. Firstly, the monthly birthday celebrants were, pictured top row, left to right, Dee Dee Montana, Karla Hahn, Phil McGee and Joan Macholl. Seated, Bobbie Carroll and Betty Burns. The second celebration was for Dorothy Eveleigh for attaining American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) Sapphire Life Master, 3500 MP’s and Barbara Apel on attaining Silver Life Master, 1000 MP’s. Congratulations to all. Beginning on October 20 and continuing through winter, sign up to join our expert teachers at the classes for bridge players wanting to improve their games. Also, beginning on October 26 the new session of Easybridge! 1 for new players wishing to learn the exciting game of Duplicate Bridge this will be followed by Easybridge! 2 and 3. Schedules available in the Horizon room and online and it is still not too late to catch up on these great classes. There will be a two section Swiss team game held in the Horizon room on November 20. Appetizers at noon and game stat at 1 p.m. For information on these and other Duplicate bridge news please check the web site at www.sunccbridge. com. In closing, we would like to extend a warm and happy “welcome back” to our many snowbirds.
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SCC Softball Opening Day 2016-2017 Season
One of the entrance gates. Note: Tuk tuk in the foreground; car in the middle of the gate.
Travel from page 16.
The opening day of the 2016-2017 season at the ball field was a big success, not only was David Floyd CA President, and Lynn Reitz CA Manager, out to throw the first pitch and David as Umpire called it a strike. Lynn has been practicing we hear. Salvina Tannenholz sang the National Anthem, and Gary Gentzler was the announcer for both starting teams. Through the day we had 5 games and ended about 4:00 PM.The CA maintenance team had the field looking like a major league venue. The highlight of the day was our Old Timers recognition ceremony. The club had invited about 75 players of yesterday as far back as the seventies to come join our fun, be recognized, and have lunch on us. Over 80 players’ wives and widows showed up from numerous
states. Jim Blackstone introduced all the players and told the crowd when they started playing ball, as you can imagine many stood and waved to the crowd since they are not as spry as they used to be. When we got the introductions over we helped them out to the diamond and proceeded to try to get all of them into a wide range picture. You can imagine it was like high school all over again at 80. Finally we got them to stop laughing and talking long enough for a picture. Then we escorted them to lunch while the ball club’s teams continued to play ball. During lunch the laughing and some tears was heartwarming, many stayed for hours, and we sent them all home with a spring to their step and a smile on their faces. Goal accomplished. What a great opening day!
Bangkok Airways: The distance between Bangkok and Siem Reap is 207 miles. Taking a bus is really cheap, but will take up to 10 hours over rough roads. Or you can reach your destination with a 40-minute flight. Bangkok Airways was a delightful surprise. Several flights a day, reasonable prices, Thai hospitality and even a light meal on every flight. Their web site is easy to use, so you can book your tickets from here before leaving. Currency: Siem Reap operates on American dollars. Be sure to have new bills and smaller bills. You can pay for almost everything using our currency. Help the Local Economy: Cambodia is a poor country. If you’re not prepared, this can be heart breaking. You’ll see landmine victims and little children selling souvenirs. Cambodians are dignified and would rather legitimately sell you something than beg, although the little kids will plead.
My recommendation: take plenty of smaller bills and be prepared to buy souvenirs for family and friends. It’s so inexpensive for us, but will make a big difference for them. You could also buy items for raffles and nonprofit fundraisers back home. For example, I saw a beautiful table runner for only $3. David Sovann: If you’d like to hire David, you can email him at “sovanneath@gmail.com”. He gets recommended a lot, so once you know when you plan to go book him. He also has a blog at “davidangkorguide. blogspot.com”. Some Hotel Recommendations: With over 500 hotel choices, where to stay? David Sovann met my request for good hotels with a pool and decent rates: Lada Kiri Boutique www.ladakiriboutique.com Apsara Centrepole Residence www.apsaracenterpole.com Sarai Resort www.sarairesort.com
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Thank you, Agnes Baker
By Ilona Merritt November is traditionally the month of thanksgiving, with the fourth Thursday of November being the official day to give thanks for all the blessings we have received. However, with all the foods and friends the gratefulness sometimes gets lost. This article is not about turkey and pumpkin pie; it is truly an opportunity to say a very special “thank you” to a most gracious and giving lady. When I joined The News of Sun City Center, the first person that I encountered was Agnes Baker. In her own gracious way, she welcomed me as she had done for so many others. Agnes, a true Floridian, was born in Plant City, schooled in Tampa and went to work at the Anheuser-Busch Brewery, where she worked for 34 years. She married Calvin Baker who had a cattle ranch in Fort Lonesome. They lived there until their retirement when they moved to Lithia. Without a doubt Agnes had a most interesting and varied job. The Anheuser-Busch company sponsored a tremendous amount of outside activities for the hourly employees, and whatever the function, or where ever the activity took place in the United States, Agnes was there to see that every “i was dotted’ and every “t was crossed”. It was her job to make sure that everyone was well cared for. She was responsible for an extensive monthly newsletter. She oversaw the many sports programs, whether here or out of town. She escorted a master diver to various destinations and, when August Busch III was in town, Agnes was there to make sure everything was perfect. For Gasparilla the Anheuser-Busch Company sent their yacht to Tampa so Agnes could entertain guests in grand style. She was on the Board of the Miss Florida pageant and made sure the Anheuser-Busch parade float was built to truly represent the company. It was an exhausting job and certainly never dull. After a full day of activities she would go home to Fort Lonesome and help with the ranch chores. She belonged to the Executive Women’s Association and the American Business Women where
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she was chosen as “Business Woman of the year”. After such an illustrious career one would understand that when she retired she would not be looking for more work. Calvin passed away in 2010 and Agnes decided the best thing to do was to move to Sun City Center. She had lots of friends here and she knew that there would be something for her to do. She moved into the Courtyards. She met John Bowker, who quickly talked her into joining The News of Sun City Center. She enjoyed the opportunity to meet wonderful new people and she created the “Meet your Neighbor” column. She also wrote stories about her cat, Hobo, which were well received by our readers. After many outstanding years of faithful service and stellar work, Agnes has decided to step back from her efforts with The News. She has left with an example for all of us: a hard worker with a kind heart, a wonderful storyteller and a true friend! Editor’s Note: I met Agnes during my early years at The News of Kings Point, and got to know her better swapping stories around the table in planning meetings for The News of Sun City Center. I have always known Agnes to be kind, helpful, enthusiastic and a wonderful tale spinner. I’m going to miss her work in these pages, and I am forever grateful for her contribution to this publication.
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Military News RADM Joseph Miller Addresses MOAA
By B. F. Kepley, CAPT USN (Ret) RADM Joseph Miller, USNR was the featured speaker at the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) luncheon on October 5 that the Sun City Center Atrium Florida Room. RADM Miller retired from the Navy Reserve in 1986 after 34 years, and subsequently, with annual Permissive Orders, he has had consecutive Navy Orders from 1952—2014, or for 62 years. RADM Miller completed three years as the first reservist to serve as a Deputy Surgeon General and concurrently as L to R: Lt Col Charles Conover USA (Ret), Commander Naval Reserve Force, Force President of SCC MOAA; and RADM Medical Officer 1983-1986. Among his Joseph Miller, USN (Ret). many assignments in the Navy, he served as Chief of Neurosurgery, National Naval Medical Center, and subsequently as Chief of Neurosurgery, US Naval Hospital, Da Nang, Vietnam. As a consultant to the Surgeon General RADM Miller chaired a committee of five prominent civilian leaders of neurosurgery to develop a Navy neurosurgical residency program. In the Pentagon, he co-authored and staffed the directive for the establishment of Physician Reservists in Medical Universities. RADM Miller has been to Bethesda over 100 times, Yokosuka, Japan 40 times, San Diego 24 times, Pearl Harbor 22 times, and every other Navy hospital in the world. Among his many duty stations was a tour with the Commander in Chief Central Command, MacDill Air Force Base, December 1982, February 1983, and February 1984. Among his many achievements as a civilian, RADM Miller was Founder and Director of the Memphis Neurosciences Center at Methodist Hospital and the University of Tennessee. He developed an international academic interchange in Neurosurgery with 27 countries. He has researched and lectured on the ‘Philosophy of War’ more than ninety times. His presentation to MOAA centered primarily on the grave threat the U.S. faces in the battle to overcome the ISIS crisis. It was an alarming and factual account of the Islamic terrorist’s goal to achieve world domination.
Executive Officer of NAWC-TSD, Orlando to Speak at Silver Osprey November Luncheon
By Roger T. Kennicutt, CDR USN(retired) The SCC chapter of the Association of Naval Aviation will hold their November luncheon on Friday, November 11, 2016, Veterans Day. Meet and greet will start at 11 a.m. with lunch at 12. The event is to be held at the Plaza Club at Freedom Plaza. The featured speaker for this event will be Captain Tim Hill, USN, Executive Officer of the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division / Naval Support Activity Orlando. The Orlando command has provided the Silver Osprey Squadron a number of terrific speakers over the past three years and we are certain that this year will be prove to be another hit. Captain Hill will give the group some perspective on what has changed in Naval Aviation during his time on active duty. Captain Hill’s theme will be, “While much Captain Timothy Hill, USN has stayed the same in carrier aviation since it’s early days, a good deal has changed. Even in the relatively short period from 1996-2010, there was a lot of change in the complexion of a deployment. From the length and nature of operations to the complexion of the air wing itself, this fourteen-year span brought a great deal of change”. CAPT Hill deployed in NATO operations in the former-Yugoslavia and enforcing the United Nations no-fly zone in Iraq. He also served in VS-31 where he was deployed in support Operation IRAQI FREEDOM and a tour with USSOM. He again returned to operational flying in F/A-18F Super Hornet at VFA-106 and assumed command of VFA-32 in 2009. CAPT Hill also served in the F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office from late 2011 to late 2014 as Deputy Director, F-35 Mission Systems and Deputy Program Manager for Block 2B. He currently serves as the Executive Officer of Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division and Naval Support Activity Orlando. For reservations, mail your checks to Mr. Tom Harding, 309 Noble Faire Dr., Sun City Center, FL, 33573. Cost of lunch is still $14 for members and $17 for nonmembers. Membership in the Silver Osprey Chapter of the Silver Osprey is open to anyone who has an interest in military aviation. Any new membership received this fall will be good through December of 2017.
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DAR November 16 Meeting to Honor Vietnam Veterans
By Mary Culliton, Publicity The Colonel George Mercer Brooke Chapter DAR of Sun City Center, which is a proud partner of the 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemoration Program, will present a program on November 16 honoring our Vietnam Veterans and their families. As a commemorative partner, the chapter presents two programs annually to welcome home and honor our Vietnam Veterans for their service, valor and sacrifice. The program is “Tour of Duty - Pleiku, Republic of South Vietnam, 1968 - 1969”, and will be presented by Guest Speaker, Lieutenant Colonel Loyal Gordon Bassett, USAF, retired. All veterans home and abroad who served Nov 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975 will be presented a Vietnam Veteran lapel pin. The general public, veterans and their family members are invited to join us in the Florida room at the Atrium Building, 945 N. Course Lane, SCC 33573. Light refreshments will be served at 12:30 with the program at 1:00 p.m. Please RSVP to Marilyn Campbell Vice Regent “marcama1940@gmail.com” or phone 813-9385141.
MOWW & Hillsborough Sheriff & Fire Departments to Sponsor Personal First Response Event
By B. F. Kepley, CAPT USN (Ret) On Thursday, December 8, 2016 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Sun City Center Community Hall, the Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW), Hillsborough County Sheriff ’s Office, and Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Department (HCFR) will sponsor a Personal First Response Event. The event will focus on what you can and should do as well as what you should not do if you find yourself the first person on the scene of an emergency. All of the dos and don’ts will be discussed in detail; including assisting individuals directly impacted by the emergency and emphasizing who should be immediately contacted for emergency assistance. Safety for the victims as well as the responders will be stressed. Topics addressed: violence encounters; crime scenes; fire (use of extinguishers); vehicle crashes; medical emergencies; environmental disasters; down power lines; and residential safety (locksmiths and ADTs) all will be discussed. Also, Hands On CPR & AED by the HCFR will take place. Other situations, as requested by event attendees, will also be covered. Refreshment will be available and raffles will be held. This is an event everyone should attend if possible. It could save you or someone else’s life.
L to R: Doris Glass, Sara Romeo and Nancy Alguire.
MFST Presents Donation to Tampa Crossroads
By B. F. Kepley, CAPT USN (Ret) Nancy Alguire, president of the Sun City Center Military Family Support Trust and Doris Glass, a MFST trustee and chairman of the Homeless Women Veterans Committee, visited the Tampa Crossroads on September 20 to present a donation to Sara Romeo, CEO and Executive Director of Tampa Crossroads. The donation was presented to the Crossroads director in their Tampa business office on September 20, 2016. Tampa Crossroad received a grant from the VA to assist in eradicating homelessness for veterans in the greater Tampa area. They were able to reduce the number from 3000 to 30 homeless veterans; however, the number is again on the rise. There are currently nearly 70 homeless veterans in the Tampa area. The MFST donation is specifically earmarked for the homeless women veterans. MFST is a 501(c)3 organization that supports, through their grant programs, military families past and present. The beneficiaries include, but are not limited to four-year scholarships for high school seniors, JROTC Honors Program, Homeless Women Veterans, Operation Warm Heart, Veteran Guide Dogs, Southeastern Guide Dogs’ Paws for Patriots program, My Warriors Place, Operation Helping Hand and sponsoring ‘Guardians’ for the Honor Flight Support Program. Contributions are always welcome as without them none of the above assistance programs would be possible. For more information, please call Nancy Alguire at (813)634-4675 or log onto our website at mfst.us.
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Sheriff Gee Honored by MOWW
By B. F. Kepley, CAPT USN (Ret) Sheriff Gee was presented the 2016 Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) Law & Order Exceptional Service Award on 14 September 2016, during the quarterly Hillsborough County Sheriff ’s Office Awards Ceremony in the auditorium at the HCSO Falkenburg Road Jail. The Award is given to the submitting MOWW chapter annually at their National Convention in August for presentation to the winning law enforcement or public safety leader for exceptional service. On 18 February, 2016 Sheriff Gee was recognized with the MOWW Silver Patrick Henry Award for Patriotic Achievement as the Hillsborough County Sheriff since January 2005. He is deputized by the U.S. Marshals Service and by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration as a Task Force Officer. In addition, he is a member of the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force, Chairman of the Attorney General’s Region 4 Gang Reduction Task Force, and Co-Chairman of the Region 4 Domestic Security Task Force. Included among his many awards is “Sheriff of the Year”, presented by the National Crisis Intervention Team in 2007 and the Liberty Bell Award, presented by the Hillsborough County Bar Association in 2015.
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Sun City Center Veterans Day Ceremony
On Friday, November 11, Sun City Center will observe Veterans Day at the Community Association’s Community Hall located at 1910 South Pebble Beach Boulevard. The ceremony is sponsored by the Sun City Center combined military veterans’ organizations in recognition of our many community veterans. The program will start at 9 a.m.; however, it is suggested that all guests be seated by 8:45 a.m. Doors will be opened at 8 a.m. Coffee and cookies will be provided. It is free and the public is invited. Our guest speaker will be Brigadier Colin H.C. Howgill, a 31-year veteran of the United Kingdom Royal Marines. Commissioned in May 1958 he served both as a Commando Special Forces Infantry officer and helicopter pilot. He has extensive, worldwide combat experience in security, counter-terrorism and counterinsurgency operations. He retired from the Royal Marines in April 1989, settled in the USA, and became a US Citizen in 1997. He is Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Military Families Support Trust based in Sun City Center, is Chairman Emeritus of the Tony Jannus Distinguished Aviation Society based in Tampa, and is an active member of the Tampa Bay area Committee of Foreign Relations. Our program includes a musical interlude presented by the Trinity Singers directed by Rev. James Feist. The Color Guard will be composed of JROTC Cadets from East Bay High School. For additional information call 813-634-7777.
DAV Chapter 110 News
Hillsborough County Sheriff David A. Gee, MOWW SCC Chapter Commander Sam Thompson, LTC, USA (Retired) and MOWW Law & Order Program Committee Chair Jim Haney, Maj, USMC (Retired).
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By James L. Schwartz, Commander, DAV Chapter 110 of Sun City Center The DAV Chapter 110 of Sun City Center other than an organization for area Disabled Veterans has two main services or programs. One is to provide no cost transportation to ambulatory veterans who have medical appointments at the James A. Haley Veteran’s Hospital in Tampa. We provide transportation five days a week depending upon the veteran’s needs. The other is to provide veterans or their spouses/families with information on services and benefits that they may be eligible for. That service includes the filing or assistance with filing the various VA claim forms, as well as helping them navigate the VA system. Our Chapter Service Officers are available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Walk-ins are welcome. However, those with appointments are served first. To make an appointment please call 813-331-3871. If you need a ride to the James A. Haley VA Hospital, please call 813-642-0302 a week before you need a ride to ensure a seat on the van. The van starts pick-up service about 6:45 a.m. and usually returns to Sun City Center between 11:30-12:30. When scheduling your appointments at the hospital let your scheduler know that you are riding the DAV van and they will try to schedule your appointment so that you may avail yourself of the van service. Our DAV van (drivers and dispatchers) and Chapter Service Officers staff are all volunteers with no cost to the veterans. We always welcome and greatly appreciate any and all monetary donations and volunteer help. Everything we received goes 100% to support our two programs here in Sun City Center. We are located at 1002 Cherry Hills Drive, Sun City Center.
Peripheral Neuropathy WARNING!
Sun City Center, FL—The most common method your doctor will recommend to treat your neuropathy is with prescription drugs that may temporarily reduce your symptoms. These drugs have names such as Gabapentin, Lyrica, Cymbalta, and Neurontin, and are primarily antidepressant or antiseizure drugs. These drugs may cause you to feel uncomfortable and have a variety of harmful side effects.
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Figure 1: Notice the very small blood vessels surrounding each nerve.
Peripheral neuropathy is a result of damage to the nerves often causing weakness, pain, numbness, tingling, and the most debilitating balance problems. This damage is commonly caused by a lack of blood flow to the nerves in the hands and feet which causes the nerves to begin to degenerate due to lack of nutrient flow. As you can see in Figure 2, as the blood vessels that surround the nerves become diseased they shrivel up which causes the nerves
Figure 2: When these very small blood vessels become diseased they begin to shrivel up and the nerves begin to degenerate.
to not get the nutrients to continue to survive. When these nerves begin to “die” they cause you to have balance problems, pain, numbness, tingling, burning, and many additional symptoms. The main problem is that your doctor has told you to just live with the problem or try the drugs which you don’t like taking because they make you feel uncomfortable. There is now a facility right here in Sun City Center that offers you hope without taking those endless drugs with serious side effects. (see the special neuropathy severity examination at the end of this article) In order to effectively treat your neuropathy three factors must be determined. 1) What is the underlying cause? 2) How Much Nerve Damage Has Been Sustained.
NOTE: Once you have sustained 85% nerve loss, there is likely nothing that we can do for you. 3) How much treatment will your condition require? The treatment that is provided at Knee and Neuropathy Centers of Florida has three main goals: 1) Increase blood flow 2) Stimulate small fiber nerves 3) Decrease brain-based pain The treatment to increase blood flow utilizes a specialized lowlevel light therapy (not to be confused with laser therapy) using light emitting diode technology. This technology was originally developed by NASA to assist in increasing blood flow. The low level light therapy is like watering a plant. The light therapy will allow the blood vessels to grow back around the peripheral nerves and provide them with the proper nutrients to heal and repair. It’s like adding water to a plant and seeing the roots grow deeper and deeper.
The amount of treatment needed to allow the nerves to fully recover varies from person to person and can only be determined after a detailed neurological and vascular evaluation. As long as you have not sustained at least 85% nerve damage there is hope! Dr. Bryan Nicholas, DC at Knee and Neuropathy Centers of Florida will do a neuropathy severity examination to determine the extent of the nerve damage for only $47. This neuropathy severity examination will consist of a detailed sensory evaluation, extensive peripheral vascular testing, and a detailed analysis of the findings of your neuropathy. Dr. Nicholas will be offering this neuropathy severity examination from now until Friday, October 14, 2016 Call 813-634-5716 to make an appointment with Dr. Nicholas to determine if your peripheral neuropathy can be treated.
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Figure 3: The blood vessels will grow back around the nerves much like a plant’s roots grow when watered.
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FAITH & service Catholic Women’s Christmas Luncheon
Tuesday, December 6, 2016 – 11:30 a.m. The annual Council of Catholic Women’s Christmas Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, December 6 at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Conesa Center, 702 Valley Forge Blvd, Sun City Center, with doors opening at 11:30 a.m. A choice of a catered served lunch entrée will be offered for a ticket price of $20 per person. There will be musical entertainment. Tickets will go on sale at the November 3rd CCW General Membership Meeting. Tickets will also be sold in the Conesa Center Lobby between 9 and 11 a.m. on 11/8, 11/10, 11/15, 11/17, 11/22, 11/29, and 12/1. Last day to purchase tickets will be 12/1. Ladies please join us for a wonderful lunch with entertainment! Guests are welcome. For questions, contact Barb Caleca at 314-703-0729.
Those Were The Days” Concert
Wednesday November 16 at St John Divine Church Join us for a musical journey through the decades, spanning the 40s to the 70s. Local talent Barbara Eycken and national performer Jimmy Mazz will take you back to a time when “music was music”. They highlight many of your favorite hit tunes and greatest artists. Extraordinary vocals, humor and incredible audience interaction make this show a must- see! Place: St John Divine Church, 1015 E Del Webb Time: 7 p.m. This is a one night only event, Tickets are $15 and are on sale at the Church on Sunday mornings or buy online by visiting the Church’s website “www.stjohndivine.com” and click Box Office. Buy early, we expect a sellout!
Beth Israel Sisterhood Holds Opening Meeting
On Tues d ay, S eptemb er 27 t he Sisterhood of Beth Israel the Jewish Congregation of Sun City Center held our opening meeting of the season. About 70 women gathered to hear a wonderful presentation by Pennye Schieber about the hammered dulcimer. Pennye took us on a walk through history playing a variety of amazing music on her hammered dulcimer. What a treat for all of us, most of whom had never heard the instrument played before. We also welcomed four new members to our Sisterhood group and enjoyed delicious refreshments provided by some of our members. For additional information about becoming a part of this wonderful group of women please contact Rochelle Lafer at “sisterhood@jcscc.org”.
Lions Paint and Sip Fundraiser
Are you in for an afternoon of fun with the Sun City Center Lions Club? Then please join us for a Paint And Sip session at the Sun City Center Chamber of Commerce banquet room on Monday, November 7 from 2 - 4 p.m. Cost of a ticket is $20 per person. The Lions will supply the wine glass to paint, the paint, instructions, all supplies needed, plus wine and cheese, dessert, coffee. You say you can’t paint; don’t worry, not a requirement. All you need to do is come, enjoy yourself, and paint your own wine glass. Simple as that. For more information and tickets, please contact Pres. Gloria Rodzielowicz 813419-4187 or grodzielowicz@aol.com, or Sec. Maryanne Eberle 609-694-8235 or maryanne.eberle@gmail.com.
Are You in Need of Food?
Come to Our Lady of Guadalupe Food Pantry (Our Lady’s Pantry) on Veterans Day November 11. Bags of groceries will be distributed between 9 noon, or until the food is gone. You need not be registered as a regular Pantry client in order to get some groceries. If you are in need of food and are over the age of 18, all you have to do is sign your name. This food drop, which costs $500, is being sponsored by Our Lady’s Pantry, thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor. If you would like to sponsor another food drop for one day in the future, just let us know. Call (813) 741-2000, or email “Tom92801@aol.com”.
Sun City Center Lions Donate to Wimauma Elementary Library
Recently, the Sun City Center Lions Elementary School Library Media Center. The money will be used for the SLAM Student Showcase and to replace worn books in the graphic novel section. The books are used very heavily by the students and the books are falling apart. The SLAM (student literacy and media) showcase is designed to promote a love of reading books they select from their grade level’s Florida award nominee list (Florida Reading Association, Sunshine State Young Reader Award, and Florida Teens Read). It encourages to students to read a variety of books and they can then choose to respond through artistic expression (e.g. creation of an alternate cover for the book, what a movie poster for that story might look like, a character portrait, etc.), digital expression, or some type of other expressions pertaining to the book they have read. The students are quite interested in learning and just love their books!
Club donated $600 to the Wimauma
Lion Harry Eberle, Wimauma Elementary Media Specialist Laura Robinson, Lion President Gloria Rodzielowicz, and Billy her Southeastern Guide Dog.
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Chapel Communion 8:30 AM •Worship 10:00 AM REV. DR. TIMOTHY W. SHIRLEY
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UMCSCC Honored First Responders
The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center’s members and volunteers paired with their Community Connections Ministry to honor Hillsborough County’s First Responders. The portico was lined with volunteers as firefighters, law enforcement, paramedics, and rescue squad volunteers, drove thru to receive hugs, coffee and goody bags filled with on-the-go snacks, bottled water and inspirational quotes. The morning was full of smiles, laughter, and appreciation. But, not for long! Many rushed back to duty that morning as calls for help rang out over walkie-talkies. It was a reminder that their jobs never end and the appreciation for their service meant that much more to the UMCSCC and its volunteers, which was the exact reason this event was coordinated. By the close of the morning the church handed out 170 gift bags to First Responders. They plan to make this an annual event.
The Hope Fund’s Semi-Annual Breakfast & Bingo
At Community Hall Saturday, November 19 It’s time again for The Hope Fund’s semi-annual Breakfast & Bingo (B&B)! On Saturday, November 19 from 8:30 to 11 a.m., come to Community Hall on South Pebble Beach Boulevard in SCC to enjoy another B&B. The admission price is only $7 for a large omelet with your choice of fillings, a bagel with cream cheese or a doughnut, orange juice, coffee or tea. You will go through the line with ease! Bingo starts at 9:30. Bingo cards cost $1 each. Play for cash prizes! Tickets are available at the door. Everyone is welcome. The Hope Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization made up entirely of volunteers who are dedicated to improving the lives of at-risk children who live in Wimauma and attend the after-school programs sponsored by The Hope Fund. The children have a safe place to go after school while their parents work. There are some wonderful things going on for the children in Wimauma. The children are thriving and look forward to the visits from the senior community of SCC. Come to Breakfast & Bingo on Saturday, November 19 at Community Hall in SCC and help the programs continue. For further information about The Hope Fund and/or Breakfast & Bingo, to volunteer to work with the kids for one hour a week, or to give a tax-deductible donation, call Carla Miles at 813-634-4268. All money raised goes to benefit the children. More information about The Hope Fund may be found at the Fund’s website at www.the-hope-fund.org. We hope to see you on November 19. Bring your friends and neighbors. Enjoy a pleasant morning of breakfast, bingo, if you wish, and friendship while helping some deserving children at the same time!
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Presentation on My Warrior’s Place
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Acupuncture Presentation
Redeemer Lutheran’s Women of the ELCA will meet on Wednesday, November 16 at 10 a.m. For the presentation, Kathy Kowall will share her story of being notified that her son, Spc. Corey Kowall had been killed on a combat mission in Afghanistan and how she turned this devastating tragedy into something, not only to honor her son, but to make a positive difference in the lives of others. She will also share how she believed that God gave her a burning bush sign that sent her on a journey to found a non-profit called My Warrior’s Place and how this retreat center was started with less than $500 and nothing more than her faith. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information, call 813-634-1292.
How familiar are you with Acupuncture? While you may know that it is used for pain, do you know that it also is helpful for other conditions such as insomnia, nausea, anxiety, and depression? An “East Meets West – Oriental Medicine” presentation with doctor of oriental medicine and licensed acupuncturist Dr. Reyna Bragg will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 9. She will share the natural health benefits of acupuncture and integrative medicine as a consideration when we are making our healthcare choices. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information, call 813-634-1292.
Fashion Show At Southshore United Church Of Christ
SouthShore United Church of Christ, Sun City Center, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Ryan Hebert as Church organist. A native of Louisiana, Dr. Hebert is assistant professor of music, director of choral studies, and university organist at the University of Tampa. He regularly performs on the University’s new three-manual, 56-stop Dobson tracker organ that is part of the new Sykes Chapel and Center for Faith and Values. Dr. Hebert has performed extensively in the United States as well as in England, Germany, and the Netherlands. He also has received several honors and awards, both as an organist and as a conductor, including first prize at the American Guild of Organists Region IV Young Organist Competition. Tom Lippert, Associate Minister and Director of Music at SouthShore UCC said, “We are so fortunate to have Dr. Hebert here at SouthShore. Our congregation has a great appreciation for the arts, and Ryan’s music helps our worship to more fully reflect the beauty, grandeur, and mystery of God.” Dr. Hebert regularly plays for the Sunday 10 a.m. worship service at SouthShore United Church of Christ, 1501 La Jolla Avenue, in Sun City Center, Florida.
By Paula Lickfeldt The Nearly New Resale Shop and SouthShore UCC will have a fashion show at the church, 1501 La Jolla Ave on November 10 at 1 p.m. The models have each been given $10 to spend at the Nearly New Shop. They will be modeling the outfits that they bought. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at the church office Monday through Friday from 9 until noon. Come to see how creative the models are with their shopping and to enjoy fancy desserts. Don’t miss this entertaining afternoon. All are welcome and all are invited. For more information contact Paula 633-6739.
Trinity Baptist Church Women’s Fellowship
The September Trinity Women’s Fellowship (TWF) luncheon celebrated with the “Back to School” theme with an assortment of tasty sandwiches, snack cakes, fruit and chips in bagged lunches. Mrs. Cindy Churchill, wife of Dr. Ron Churchill at Trinity Baptist Church, shared from the book The Two Sides of Love by authors G. Smalley & J. Trent and explained how we can balance love’s hard and soft sides to help us develop strong relationships with people. Lorna Muha and husband, Scott, serve as Trinity Baptist Church missionaries with The Evangelical Alliance Mission. Lorna spoke of their service in Madrid & her upcoming trip to Spain to join her husband. For more information about TWF check the website at “www. trinitybaptistscc.com” or call 813-634-4228.
New Organist at SouthShore UCC
Interfaith Council Honors Karin Risley
Ellen Thomas, President of TWF , Nina Stewart, Missions leader, Cindy Churchill, & Lorna Muha. Photo by Edith Blaszczak
Are You a CPA? Can You Help Our Lady’s Pantry?
Managing Our Lady’s Pantry and providing food for hundreds of neighbors each week is a complicated endeavor requiring the assistance of dozens of people, says Tom Bullaro, co-director of the Pantry. According to Bullaro, most Pantry volunteers work in some capacity at the Pantry, in Wimauma, but that’s only part of what needs to be done. “Many tasks are performed behind the scenes such as keeping accurate records of all income and expenses. With the Pantry budget soaring close to $80,000 each year, carefully recording and reviewing these numbers is tedious. But it couldn’t be more important. This is where you can help,” says Bullaro. “We are in need of a certified public accountant to audit our books. This is an opportunity to serve God in your home, and at your convenience, using your specialized skill set to indirectly help relieve hunger among our neighbors.” If you can spare some time and wish to help, kindly contact Tom Bullaro either by email at: “tom92801@aol.com” or: (813) 741-2000. Thank you so much! For more information about Our Lady’s Pantry, kindly visit our Web site at: “www. OurLadysPantry.com”.
By Jay Sparkman. Jane Trefren, left, presented Karen Risley with the SCC Interfaith Council’s Gold Service Award for outstanding dedication to the Interfaith Council and superlative volunteer work at the Nearly New Shop. Ms. Risley represents St. John The Divine Episcopal Church on the IFC, and at the Nearly New Shop leads the accounting/ banking team, and is a member of the Linen Department. With over 10 years of service Ms. Risley is a sterling example of volunteerism in Sun City Center. Interested in volunteering at the Nearly New Shop. Call 813-642-9099 for more information.
St. John The Divine Hosts Interfaith Meeting
By Jay Sparkman St. John The Divine Episcopal Church hosted the monthly meeting of the Sun City Center Interfaith Council on September 26. DeDe Grundel of Joshua House, a nonprofit, therapeutic residential shelter that provides a safe, nurturing familylike environment for children 6 to 17 years, was guest speaker for the event. Ms. Grundel spoke about the programs, future plans, and needs of Joshua House. The Interfaith Council has supported Joshua House programs with monetary grants for several years. St. John The Divine members of the Interfaith Council pictured from left are, Jay Sparkman, Dawn Hennan, Cher Cerebe, speaker DeDe Grundel, Karin Risley, and Barbara Marafiote.
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supports JROTC scholarships. Membership includes former officers from all branches of the Armed Forces, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and U.S. Public Health Service. It is also extended to spouses. Navy Seabees Veterans of America Former enlisted Seabees from the Naval Construction Forces of Civil Engineer Corps deployed or attached to a Seabee unit meet socially, participate in community events, support scholarship programs and host guest speakers on Seabee/Navy history or events. Leathernecks Club Former Marine Corps or Navy personnel attached to or supporting a Marine unit meet socially. The group
works to support deployed active duty personnel and participates with other veteran organizations in community events. Silver Osprey Squadron In the past 12 years, this chapter of the Association of Naval Aviation, holds luncheon meetings featuring presentations on naval aviation. Membership and events are open to the public. Various aspects of military aviation are presented, and speakers include local members and frequently active duty military personnel. Some past presentations included someone from the hurricane hunters and aircraft carrier operations. The Squadron meets seven times a year from October to May.
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King Point Line Dancers
By Jan Ulics The Kings Point Line Dancers are having a free social dance on Wed Nov 16, 7 p.m., Veterans Theater. Open to KP and SCC residents. SCC residents not already on KP Security Gate List, please contact Jan by Nov 15 to be added. Couples always welcome. Celebrating Thanksgiving is the theme for this month. Casual attire, proper dance shoes required. BYOB. Call Jan 634-6226 for more info.
Tournament winners: 1st - Charlie Steinberg & Henry Smith, 2nd - Don Posey & Bob Hull, 3rd - Jino DiClaudio & Jerry DiAntonio.
Michigan Club Party
By Stephanie Casey The popular Michigan Club is pleased to announce their 2016-2017 Organizational Party, which will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 15 in the Veterans Theater of the Kings Point North Clubhouse. Tickets for this gathering are on sale every Tuesday morning in the Kings Point North Clubhouse from 9 a.m. until noon. Just look for the Michigan Club table in the corner of the lobby. Memberships are also available for the low price of just $5, which entitles you to discounts for the monthly Michigan Club events throughout the season. You don’t have to be from Michigan to enjoy this very welcoming and friendly group. Anyone from the Greater Sun City Area who enjoys fun and fellowship is invited to join. The Organizational Party is a “can’t miss” get-together which sets the tone for the rest of the social year. You will receive information regarding all the year’s activities and you can sign up to lend a hand. Volunteering to help at a function can be just as much fun as the parties themselves and the satisfaction that comes with it is its own reward. Be sure to make your reservation for November 15. at the Michigan Club table in the KP Clubhouse lobby any Tuesday morning. Come and see what our club is all about. If you are coming from outside the Kings Point Community, just inform the guard at the Visitors Gate that you have business with the Michigan Club. This is your chance to be a part of this congenial and active group. For more information, you can contact Paul at (813) 634-8506.
Kings Point Billiards Celebrates New Billiard Room
The new Kings Point Billiard Room opened for the pleasure of billiard enthusiasts July 16 in what used to be the Dance Studio. With reconditioned tables, new lighting, brand new premium Belgian Aramith billiard balls, new house cues, individually controlled fans, custom shelving thanks to the Kings Point Woodchoppers, a top of the line Diamond ball polisher, recovered chairs, and a powder station, the new room turned out better than anyone had imagined. In celebration, the Kings Point Billiard Club held the first tournament of the 2016-17 season during Healthy Living Week. Congratulations go out to Charlie Steinberg & Henry Smith, undefeated through numerous matches to take the final game against Don Posey and Bob Hull and crowned the Healthy Living Week Billiard Tournament Champions. Finishing up in third place were Jino DiClaudio and Jerry DiAntonio. Great playing and a fun morning was had with a nearly full house of players. Three tournaments will be held each month October through May. 2nd Tuesday, 9 a.m. - Blind Draw 8-Ball Scotch Doubles (blind draw for partners) 3rd Thursday, 6 p.m. - 8-Ball Mixed Scotch Doubles (male/female teams) 4th Tuesday, 9 a.m. - One-fifteen 8-Ball Scotch Doubles (blind draw for partners) Both men and women are invited to play in these exciting tournaments. Stop by and prepare to have a grand time playing or watching. Skill level has little bearing in Scotch Doubles Tournaments. In Blind Draw, cards are drawn to determine the teams and how are they are paired up for the first round, so anything can happen, and it usually does. Everyone goes away smiling after a morning or evening of Scotch Doubles 8-Ball. Sign up for tournaments online at “kingspointbilliardclub.com/ tournamentRegForm.php” or look for signup sheets in the billiard room.
Alzheimer’s Fundraiser Kings Point
The Second Annual Art for Alzheimer’s fundraiser, in memory of Rick Wexler, took place at the Kings Point North Clubhouse on October 5. Marianne Wexler planned the fundraiser with help from a committee of her Kings Point Oakley Green Association neighbors. The lobby of the Kings Point Clubhouse was filled with raffle items and crafts for sale: gift baskets, jewelry, stained glass, art, and glassware – all donated by local residents. Diane Gill supervised the making of the 24 lovely gift baskets; each with a different theme: beach, wine, coffee, pets, crafts and more. Assisted living facilities Aston Gardens, Inspired Living and Cypress Creek donated cookies for the event. Vesta Management of Kings Point helped with advertising and lobby setup. Sun City Center area residents supported the event by buying raffle tickets and gift items, making donations to the Alzheimer’s Association, and signing up for the Alzheimer’s Walk on October 15. Winners were chosen from the raffle tickets purchased. $2,556 was raised and donated to the Alzheimer’s Association. Marianne Wexler and the committee members are looking forward to topping this amount at next year’s Third Annual Art for Alzheimer’s fundraiser.
A Karaoke Night Out
By Michelle Jolly A group of us met up for Karaoke night at the Kings Point South Club to have drinks & nibbles, enjoy the show and also BE the show. It’s not something I do often but this time we were celebrating my cousin’s anniversary, so our family showed up in full force. Karaoke is best enjoyed with a group of friends or family to eat, drink and laugh with. Their encouragement along with a glass or two of vino is all I need to propel myself to the mic and give it my all. And yes some of my ‘performances’ are better than others but hey, that’s okay ‘cause I’m having a good time. The real star of our family is Rick, whose beautiful voice makes people stop what they’re doing and turn to stare. His renditions of classic doo wop are especially pleasing and bring couples to the dance floor to sway romantically and cling to each other and memories of the good old days. The word KARAOKE means ‘empty orchestra’ and originated in Japan where legend has it that a quick thinking club owner in Kobe threw together some accompaniment tapes when his entertainer didn’t show up and roped his customers into becoming their own entertainment. Karaoke became extremely popular and before long people were singing into their mics late into the evening. Since most Japanese houses stand close to each other and are built of wood it became a noise nuisance. Some enterprising businessmen created the karaoke box, a roadside soundproofed facility where people could meet and make all the
noise (I mean sing) they wanted. The first karaoke box appeared in 1984 in a rice field and was made from a converted freight car. These days you can find a Karaoke Night at restaurants, bars and clubhouses just about everywhere in any town, and Tuesday nights at the KP South Club. They draw every level of musical talent from the sublime to the ridiculous. And while sometimes you might want to cringe at a sour note you really have to keep your sense of humor and appreciate that we’re all just having a good time. I met up with SCC resident Salvina Tannenholz who has formed a club called “Gals & Guys Productions” open to Kings Point and SCC residents. Local resident talent and karaoke tracks are used in putting together shows for the community to enjoy. Born in Sicily, Salvina moved to NYC at the age of 3 and grew up in lower Manhattan and Brooklyn. As a fellow New Yorker, I enjoyed hearing her story of how after years of working as an Exec Administrative Assistant, she moved to an over 55 retirement community in NJ, got involved in a variety of clubs and found out much to her surprise at the age of 51 that she was a real singer with a three octave range. Her admin skills made her a natural to organize singing clubs and events and her new club sounds like it will be a lot of fun. (For info call 813-633-5924) So be brave and put yourself out there. Practice at home in your shower (good acoustics) or on your own Karaoke Box, then come on out to the South Club some Tuesday soon and join the fun.
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Heartland Social Club Pizza Party
By Stephanie Casey The Heartland Social Club is pleased to announce the first get-together of the 2016-2017 social season. The traditional Welcome Back Pizza & Trivia party will be held in the Kings Point Veterans Theater on Friday, November 18. Doors will open at 5 p.m. for the 5:30 dinner of pizza baked on site, fresh out of the oven, accompanied by salad and dessert pizza. The Club will provide coffee and soft drinks or BYOB, if you prefer. Former or current residents, snowbirds included, of Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska, as well as anyone in the Greater Sun City Center Area with ties to the Heartland are invited to join us for this popular gathering. To reserve your spot for this enjoyable evening of food, facts and fun, please send checks made out to the Heartland Club for $10 per person to Doris Ferron at 2462 Kensington Greens Drive, Sun City Center, FL, 33573. Reservation deadline is Tuesday, November 15. Seasonal memberships will also be available for purchase at this time, which will entitle you to discounts on future events. For more information, you may call Sylvia at (813) 633-9963 or e-mail “franknsyl@ tampabay.rr.com”. We hope to see you there.
Kings Point Follies 2017
It’s not too early to begin thinking about the most entertaining and exciting variety show in town, the 2017 Kings Point FOLLIES. This annual extravaganza, under the capable direction of Rose Ostrander, will be presented in the Kings Point Veterans Theater on Friday, March 10 and Saturday, March 11, 2017. Linda Stone will be repeating as Assistant Director and the talented and innovative Diane LeFrancois will be returning as Choreographer. The theme of FOLLIES 2017 is “Celebration” and promises to be another outstanding production. Audience feedback from the last few years consistently praised the FOLLIES as some of the best entertainment around. Performers, mark your calendars now so you don’t miss out. On Saturday, December 17, at 5 p.m., tryouts will be held in the Kings Point Veterans Theater for the Chorus and soloist dancers. On Saturday, January 7, musical soloists and specialty acts will audition at 5 p.m. in the KP Veterans Theater. Anyone in the Sun City Center Area who is willing to lend his or her time and talent is invited to participate. Entertainers and theater-goers plan ahead. Be prepared to be wowed by FOLLIES 2017. Don’t miss this one! For more information, you may contact Rose at (813) 633-1753.
Kings Point Mixed Chorus
By Stephanie Casey The Kings Point Mixed Chorus is excited to announce plans for their Holiday Concert, CAROLS and COCOA, which will be held on Thursday, December 1 in the Kings Point North Clubhouse Veterans Theater. The 4 p.m. concert is cabaret style round table reserved seating. Gather your friends and neighbors, BYOB and snacks of your choice and come and immerse yourself in Holiday Spirit. Tickets can be purchased at the Kings Point Box Office at the cost of $8 per person, for a program that includes a wonderful variety of enjoyable seasonal music and a special Holiday cocoa treat, as well. The 50 Plus Mixed Voice Chorus has been hard at work preparing a unique program for your listening pleasure, with special original arrangements provided by new director, Tom Lippert. We also look forward to entertaining you with a few surprises. We are excited to offer you a delightful afternoon of musical pleasure. If you are not a Kings Point resident, when you come into the community to buy your tickets or to attend the concert, just inform the guard at the Visitors Gate that you are there for Chorus Concert business. We hope to see you on December 1 so we can help you start your Holiday Season. You won’t be disappointed. For more information, you may call Mary Anne at (813) 634-8747 or email “triplelady@aol.com”.
Kings Point Dance Club
By Judy Fenwick Dance to the music of Bobby Remp from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Monday, November 14, 2016, when the Kings Point Dance Club holds its monthly dance in the Kings Point Veterans Theater. Doors open at 7 p.m. Members get in free and Kings Point and Sun City Center residents are welcome as guests, with the cost at the door of $10 per couple or $5 for a single. Guests should make reservations with Theresa by calling 633-0812. The club’s dress code is “business dressy smart” - dress pants and dress shirt for men; dressy pants or dress for women. With the Kings Point gate policy, the names of SCC guests will be emailed in advance to the gatehouse. So if you plan on attending the dance, be sure to contact Theresa at the number above. See you on the dance floor!
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KP Cribbage Club Meeting
Monday and Thursday nights 7-9 p.m. in the west room of the Kings Point North Clubhouse. Open to all KP and SCC members. Everything supplied. People who want to learn this great card game or need brush-up lessons call Jack for time and place. Mon. call Ron 719-291-1245, Thur. and lessons Jack 634-4213.
KPAL Artist of the Month: Christianne Mooney
Christianne has enjoyed art all her life. Her mother was an artist and instilled the love of the arts for her at a young age. As a mother of three herself, she enjoyed several different careers: an elementary teacher, a Florida realtor, and a designer and remodeler of homes. Christianne was born and raised in Miami, Florida. Following Hurricane Andrew in 1992, she relocated to the mountains of Cashier, North Carolina. While there she purchased and renovated a commercial building which became an art gallery and terrace cafe featuring creative works of stone, wood, glass, pottery, and mixed media. Christianne feels fortunate and blessed to have moved to Sun City Center in 2012. She thanks her mentor, Diane Simon, who has introduced her to watercolors using various and unique techniques during weekly classes since 2015. She also feels grateful for the generous and helpful members of the class, art instructor Lynn Bremmermann and the Kings Point Art League for sharing their expertise and knowledge of art. She has had the pleasure to meet and work alongside talented artists in the art league, exhibit and share in the KPAL Art Show, attend various art demonstrations, and enjoys the camaraderie and luncheons. Watercolor portraits of family pets are one of her favorite pastimes. Other media includes pen and ink, colored pencils, acrylics, and mixed media. She also loves dancing, swimming, and waving to all Kings Point residents. Christianne looks forward to sharing her art with you at the North Clubhouse during the month of November.
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Sun City Center Resident of Distinction — Carla Miles
By Ilona Merritt Living in Sun City Center has many advantages. There are so many activities to participate in and so many supportive services. Even when we have to give up driving we are still mobile thanks to our golf carts and volunteer transportation services. However, we still need the services of the people who live in the communities surrounding Sun City Center. Without them we would not have anyone to take care of our yards, clean our homes and care for our inhome sick or disabled residents. In addition, those are the folks who work in the fields and harvest that wonderful fresh produce which we all enjoy. These people have families and the same concerns we had when we raised our families before we were privileged to move here. Most parents are concerned for their children ... especially between the end of the school day and until the parents return from their jobs. Enter Carla Miles. She moved here in 1990 from Minneapolis, Minnesota a retired elementary school teacher. For the first five years she became very involved in all the fun activities offered in Sun City Center. She met a great lady named June Murphy, a retired social worker, who had a wonderful way of encouraging Sun City Center residents to volunteer for specific needs. June just said go out to Wimauma and start something - maybe
The Hope Fund founder Carla Miles has led the effort to provide after-school programs for needy children in grades K-5 at Bethune Park in Wimauma since 1995. The picture was drawn by mentor Martha V. Olson (then 90 years old) It was a wedding card for Carla.
a baseball team. Not being able to resist the encouragement of June Murphy, Carla became the spark plug behind the current success of the program of the Hope Fund. Her background as an elementary school teacher helped her to put together programs which offer the children of Wimauma an outreach to activities and supplemental education that would otherwise not be available. The program includes one-on-one reading, an art program, mentoring and tutoring, woodworking classes
and music lessons, chess, counseling and a 26-mile marathon challenge, where the children run one mile per week until they reach their goals and receive a trophy, badge and a t-shirt. Kids also receive information on sex, drugs, bullying, family life and human trafficking. A second-step program
covering mental, emotional and physical development is also available. English as a second language (ESL) has been a successful program. However, at this time they are in need of a teacher for this program. If you are think you could help out, please call Carla Miles 813-634-4268. There are wonderful children waiting for someone like you! One of the reasons for her success has been the recruitment of outstanding volunteers to carry out the multiple functions of the Hope Fund. Carla’s skill in moving this program forward has kept it viable even though bureaucratic changes have adversely affected some of its immediate functions. She maintains that the success of the Fund is not dependent on her, but on her cadre of volunteers. This author cannot quite come to the same conclusion ... Carla is a prime motivator behind the success of the Hope Fund. Carla Miles is truly an exceptional person of distinction. Ed’s note: If you know someone who would make a great Person of Distinction, contact The News at editor@ newsofkingspoint.com and enter the subject line: “Person of Distinction.”
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The Elegant Gardeners Club
By Paula Lickfeldt and Suzy Rathke The Elegant Gardeners Club is open to all residents of both Sun City Center and Kings Point. Meetings are held in the Florida Room at the Atrium, on the second Wednesday of the month from October thru May. There is social time at 9:30 a.m., followed by a plant exchange at 9:45 and a short business meeting at 10. Annual dues are $12 per year. Club members have varied interests from “down in the dirt” gardening, to floral design, to learning about Florida plants and ways to enhance landscaping by adding to overall curb appeal. The Potting Shed is an offshoot of the club for those who are more serious gardeners. They meet in members’ homes to share ideas and learn from local horticulture experts. One of the club’s philanthropies is the annual “Antiques Appraisals and More” with experts on hand to appraise family heirlooms and collectibles. The Elegant Gardeners also participate in Fun Fest with a booth selling orchids and other flowering plants. In addition to monthly meetings, field trips around Central Florida are offered for anyone who wants to visit both natural and botanical settings, or just
to get away and enjoy a nice trip with friends. Two of the trips that are planned for this year are Eureka Springs and the Marie Selby Gardens. The next meeting will be on November 9, and it will feature an orchid grower, whose program will cover the many beautiful varieties and their care and propagation. In December members will make a lovely holiday centerpiece to take home and will enjoy a festive luncheon. Tampa Bay Times Columnist, Craig Pittman, will be the January speaker with his spellbinding program, “The Scent of Scandal”, a true story about the theft of a rare orchid from the Marie Selby Gardens in Sarasota. Subsequent monthly meetings will feature “Good bugs, Bad Bugs, Safety in the Garden, Tea 101 and in May, “Monet’s Garden at Giverny”, given from the point of view of both the artist and the gardener. If are interested in gardening, Florida Friendly plants, sprucing up your own landscape, or just getting together with new friends to share a pleasant morning and to take away some great information, the Elegant Gardeners is the club for you. For more information call 813-938-4845.
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Discover Florida With Two Audubon Clubs
By Dana Ellerbrock The two local Audubon clubs, Eagle Audubon Society and SCC Audubon Club, are not just limited to birding and binoculars. Whether a native Floridian, a “transplant”, a seasonal resident or a short term visitor exciting opportunities to discover the Real Florida are available from both clubs. They offer way more than a “Bird’s Eye” view of this fascinating state. Eagle Audubon Society (EAS) presents its meetings on the third Thursday of the month at 2PM in the Kings Point Main Clubhouse Banquet Room. As a charter member of Florida Audubon and part of National Audubon, both the monthly meetings and club membership are open to the public. Sun City Center Audubon Club conducts its meetings the first Saturday of the month at 10AM, in the Community Association Central Campus Atrium in the Florida Room. The one exception is the December meeting, which will be held in the Community Hall on South Pebble Beach Drive. SCC Audubon’s monthly meetings are all open to the public. However, a CA activity card or a Kings Point ID card is required for club membership. The active season for both clubs runs from October through April. The free monthly meetings offer a wide range of interesting speakers that will create a thirst for knowledge about this beautiful state. There is a half hour social time with refreshments prior to each meeting providing opportunities to investigate the unique Field Trips, sign up for membership, and learn about current conservation issues and projects. Attending the remaining Audubon programs for 2016 will open your eyes
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to the wonder of Florida. Eagle Audubon Society Nov. 17 - Thursday, 2 p.m., in the Kings Point Main Clubhouse Banquet Room. Florida Wildlife Corridor (The Forgotten Coast) a 55 min. film on the Florida Wildlife Corridor Expedition; see parts of wild Florida where no man has gone before. Dec. 15 - Thursday, 2 p.m., Banquet Room. Local Birds all Dressed Up; Roger Sheets, award-winning photographer. SCC Audubon Club Nov. 11 - Saturday, 10 a.m., Florida Room, Atrium at the CA Central Campus. Histor y of Tampa Bay Water ; Brand on Mo ore, P ubli c Communications Manager of Tampa Water. Dec. 3 - Saturday, 10 a.m., meeting this month only in the Community Hall. Boyd Hill Birds of Prey; the Sanctuary will bring birds of Prey for your enjoyment. The annual silent auction will be held prior to the program. The field trips, which feature natural, cultural and historical aspects, allow for an immersion into the essence of what makes Florida so amazing. SCC Audubon Club features a field trip each month plus a three-day travel opportunity in the spring. EAS has 15 field trips in the 2016/2017 brochure. Trips may have a limit on the number of participants and there could be a charge depending on the type of outing. Club membership is required for participation. The $10 annual membership fee allows the clubs to arrange for trips, cover operating expenses, distribute newsletters and brochures, and maintain web sites. Step into the wild with the remaining 2016 outings:
SCC Audubon Club: Nov. 11 Tampa Bay Water, Surface Water Treatment Plant Dec. 13 Sacred Lands, Indian mound of the Ancient Tocobaga Village Eagle Audubon Society: Nov. 2 Tram Tour of Cockroach Bay Nov. 9 Hiking Ecology Adventure Trip Nov. 14 Lettuce Lake Park and Lunch Dec. 10 Elmira Animal Sanctuary The tram/boat type tours allow residents with walking restrictions a great way to get out and enjoy nature. The nature trail based trips are a fun way to experience the local parks and preserves providing a comfortable, safe, group friendly experience. One unique advantage of these club outings is the tour locations and park managers
1. Heat oven to 375 F. 2. Cut a small amount off the bottom tip to allow squash to stand upright, but don’t cut a hole in the bottom. Cut a lid off the top of each squash and scoop out the seeds and fibers. Scrape away some of the flesh, especially around the top, to
usually provide the most knowledgeable guides because of the Audubon moniker. Conservation is a very important aspect of the clubs. Members are kept informed on current conservations issue around the state. Locally, members can participate in hands on conservation projects. Eagle Audubon is active in maintaining the Butterfly Habitat at Camp Bayou in Ruskin. The habitat is planted with indigenous plants that provide a nursery, a food source and breeding plants for local butterflies To take advantage of the exciting experiences that EAS and SCC Audubon Clubs provide, search their respective websites. Eagle Audubon Society www.eagleaudubonflorida.org SCC Audubon Club www.suncitycenteraudubon.com
Turkey Soup “Bowls” Are One of a Kind
By Angela Shelf Medearis I once produced and hosted an Internet cooking show called “The Kitchen Diva!” After we finished one of the shows, I had a large amount of leftover turkey pieces, an abundance of acorn squash and several small containers of cooked vegetables. I didn’t want anything to go to waste, so I decided to turn the turkey and vegetables into a soup and use the acorn squash as “bowls.” No matter what leftover vegetables you use or how you decide to serve this soup, the results are spectacular. Turkey Soup in Acorn Squash Tureens • 6 acorn squash, each about 1 to 1 1/2 pounds • 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for oiling squash • 1 cup finely chopped onion • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1/2 cup diced celery • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning • 1 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon black pepper • 1/2 pound cooked turkey meat, diced into bite-size pieces • 1 1/2 cups cooked orzo or other small pasta, such as riso • 1 1/2 cups turkey or chicken broth 2 cups cooked vegetables (corn, peas, carrots, potatoes, etc.) • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
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form a large, smooth inner cavity. Make sure to leave the shell at least 1-inch thick all around, without piercing it. Oil the squash inside and out, and season the inside with salt and pepper. Replace the lid. 3. Place the squash on a baking sheet and bake until mostly cooked, but still firm enough to stand and act as the soup container, about 30 minutes. Do not over-bake. If a good deal of liquid gathers in the bottom, spoon it out and discard. Set the shells aside; they will stay warm on their own for a good while. 4. Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic, celery, bell pepper, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Stir in the turkey, cooked orzo, broth and cooked vegetables. 5. Place the reserved acorn squash
shells on a saucer or in a small bowl and fill them with the soup. Sprinkle with cheese and replace the lids. Serve immediately. Makes 6 servings. Sourdough Bread Bowls If you don’t have any acorn squash on hand, a bread bowl made from a freshly baked, round loaf of sourdough bread is a wonderful substitute.
shells. Leave a 1-inch thickness of soft bread dough around the inside of the crusts. Reserve the bread dough centers and freeze to use for breadcrumbs or croutons. 2. Mix together the olive oil, garlic or garlic powder and parsley. Brush the inside of the bread bowls and the dough sides of the lids with olive oil mixture. Place bread bowls and lids on a baking sheet. Bake for 5 to 10 minutes until golden brown. 3. Let bread bowls cool, and fill with the soup. Sprinkle with cheese and top with lids. Serve immediately. ********************************* Angela Shelf Medearis is an awardwinning children’s author, culinary historian and the author of seven cookbooks. Her new cookbook is “The Kitchen Diva’s Diabetic Cookbook.” Her website is www.divapro.com. To see how-to videos, recipes and much, much more, Like Angela Shelf Medearis, The Kitchen Diva! on Facebook. Recipes may not be reprinted without permission from Angela Shelf Medearis. © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.
• 6 (about 6 inches wide) round loaves of sourdough bread • 1/2 cup olive oil • 1 teaspoon minced garlic or garlic powder • 1 teaspoon minced parsley 1. Heat oven to 400 F. Using a serrated bread knife, slice off the top of the bread loaves. Using your fingers, pull the soft center of each loaf away from the
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Southshore Regional Library Events
Wednesday, November 2 • Southshore Needle People Every Wednesday 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in Community Room 2. Join other needle people to share techniques, tips, and experiences about knitting and other fiber and fabric arts. Bring a project and ask questions. Beginners welcome! Questions? Call: (813) 273-3652. Wednesday, November 2 • Mah Jongg Club Every Wednesday 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in Community Room 1. Enjoy an evening of the popular table game, Mah Jongg. Beginners are welcome. Free instruction will be provided. Participants are asked to bring their own Mah Jongg card. Questions? Call: (813) 273-3652. Wednesday, November 2 • Recording Studio Open Orientation Every Wednesday 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in the Hive. Interested in using the Recording Studio or discovering what we have to offer? Come to our Recording Studio Orientation to get an overview of the devices and software available for use and learn how you can reserve time in the studio. Funded in part by the Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library. Questions? Call (813) 273-3652. Monday, November 7 • Floss and Friends Every Monday 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in Study Room 2. Join our needlework group to share techniques, tips, and experiences about fiber and fabric arts. Bring a project and ask questions. Questions? (813) 273-3652. Monday, November 7 • Introduction to Genealogy 2:00 -3:00 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in the Computer Lab. Want to take up genealogy but don’t know where to start? This beginner’s class gives attendees the tools to get started and strategies to succeed with family research. Call (813) 273-3652. Wednesday, November 9 • Bali: Behind the Masks 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in the community rooms. This program introduces the audience to the mask dance and culture of Bali, the Indonesian island known as the Morning of the World. In Bali, mask dances have been performed since ancient times as irreplaceable rituals at Balinese Hindu temples and rites of passage ceremonies. Surapsari sheds light on Balinese cosmology, arts, and social life through an interactive lecture and presentation of Balinese mask dances in authentic costume. Questions? Call (813) 273-3652. Saturday, November 12 • Recording Studio – Open Orientation 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in the Hive. Interested in using the Recording Studio or discovering what we have to offer? Come to our Recording Studio Orientation to get an overview of the devices and software available for use and learn how you can reserve time in the studio. Funded in part by the Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library. Questions? Call (813) 273-3652.
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Monday, November 14 • Adult Writing Group 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in the John Crawford Art Education Studio. Connect with fellow writers to inspire, encourage, and exchange ideas about the writing process. Opportunities to share your writings and receive feedback will be available. If you’ve ever wanted to be a writer, this is the group for you! All levels of writers are welcome. Questions? Call: (813) 273-3652. Wednesday, November 16 • Elder Law 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in Community Room 1. This program will provide information and education regarding legal issues for seniors including planning for incapacities and long-term care with emphasis on public benefits. Questions? Call: (813) 273-3652. Thursday, November 17 • Cooking For Two With Chef Warren Caterson 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in Community Room 1. Cooking for two at home. Can it be fast, frugal and fun? Join Chef Warren Caterson for an enlightening cooking demonstration. Funded by the Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library. Questions? Call: (813) 273-3652. Friday, November 18 • NIA: Non-Impact Aerobics 10:30 -11:30 a.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in Community Room 1. This stimulating 60- minute movement practice will engage your body in healthy ways without jumping or jarring the joints. NIA takes you through a combination of dance arts, martial arts, and healing arts done to inspiring music. Taught by certified NIA instructor Gail Mongiello. Funded by the Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library. Questions? Call (813) 273-3652. Friday, November 18 • The Kilted Man 2:00 -3:00 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in Community Room 1. Veteran performer Matthew Gurnsey delights audiences with his rousing performances of traditional Irish and Scottish music. His unique talents with traditional Celtic instruments such as the concertina, bodhran, bones and mandolin, add an air of authenticity to each piece and his stirringly rich bass voice provides the foundation for the hauntingly beautiful melodies. Funded by the Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library. Questions? Call (813) 273-3652. Monday, November 28 • Adult Writing Group 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin in the John Crawford Art Education Studio. Connect with fellow writers to inspire, encourage, and exchange ideas about the writing process. Opportunities to share your writings and receive feedback will be available. If you’ve ever wanted to be a writer, this is the group for you! All levels of writers are welcome. Questions? Call: (813) 273-3652.
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Emergency Squad Emergency Squad’s Featured Volunteer Beverly Shackleford
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Over 20 years ago, Beverly Shackleford decided to join the Emergency Squad. Her husband Ron was spending a lot of time there and she felt she needed to check it out. And she’s been here ever since, noting a lot of changes along the way. When Beverly first began, she was our Asst. Treasurer, soon becoming Chair of our Bylaws Committee, drafting policy and procedures for the Squad. After several years, Beverly became a dispatcher for Team 3, working overnight. “This was when the Squad ambulance crews still worked from home,” Beverly explained, “so I could actually dispatch the crews from my house.” Beverly went on to be an instructor for dispatcher training and later Manager of Dispatcher Training. She’s seen a lot of changes in the Emergency Squad and the community, during her 20 years of service to Sun City Center. Chief Leonard stated, “because of her more than 20 years of dedication, Beverly Shackleford is our featured volunteer. Thank you Beverly.”
Cat Food Drive
Saturday, Nov 12 and Saturday, Nov 19 Harriet’s Flowers, 226 W. College Ave, Ruskin will sponsor a Thanksgiving “Feed the Tuna Chest” cat food drive to benefit Cat Lovers Club of SCC. Hours to make a donation will be Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 9 to noon. Food will benefit seniors, low-income cat owners and community cat caretakers. For more information email “info@ CatLoversClub.org”.
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Please do NOT feed the cats around the North Clubhouse. When you feed them, you put them in jeopardy of being euthanized. The cats are well fed every morning by Feline Folks. Our food has ingredients to treat for fleas & worms. We would love to tell you more about this and about an opportunity to help us care for the cats. Feline folks: “info@felinefolks.us”.
Cats Need a Temporary Home
Feline Folks is looking for a few good, temporary home for the abandoned cats in our area. All rescue shelters are full at this time and are not accepting cats for adoption. That is why a Foster Home program is so vital to caring for the abandoned cats in our area. This is temporary job lasting for a few days up to a few months until Feline Folks can locate forever homes. Feline Folks will work with you to determine a time frame that fits you best. All that is needed is patience with shy animals and a small room or bathroom where a cat can feel safe. This room will need an area for food, water, and litter box, which are all supplied by Feline Folks. Feline Folks asks that you spend a little time each day with the cat, talking to it, playing with toys and feeding cat treats all to help them be socialized and ready for adoption. You will be given all the support needed. Foster homes are much needed at this time. A Foster Home Program is an important part of Feline Folks as it enables us to trap the abandoned cats in Sun City Center and know they will have a safe place to recover from surgery and be given a chance to be socialized to prepare for forever homes. If you can help, call Feline Folks at 813-634-5111 or email info@felinefolks.us, or visit the website: www.felinefolks.us.
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