News of Sun City Center November 2018

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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SUN CITY CENTER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

Sun City Center

...an official publication of the Sun City Center Community Association

CA SCHEDULE

NOVEMBER 5 Board of Directors Certification Caper Room – 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

12 Board Workshop to discuss Agenda Board Room - CA Office - 9 a.m.

14 Board Meeting Rollins Theater - 9 a.m.

14 Meet the Candidates Night Community Hall – 7 p.m.

20 Community Leaders Meeting Florida Room – 9 a.m.

22 CA Office & Library closed.

All facilities closed 23 CA Office & Library closed.

Facilities open DECEMBER 4 Membership Vote Sandpiper Room – 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

5 Membership Vote Community Hall – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

8 Holiday Cart Parade 10 Board Workshop to discuss Agenda Board Room – CA Office - 9 a.m.

12 Board Meeting Rollins Theater - 9 a.m.

18 Community Leaders Meeting Florida Room – 9 a.m.

24 CA Office, Library & Facilities Close at 1 p.m.

25 CA Office & Library closed All facilities closed 31 CA Office, Library & Facilities Close at 1 p.m.

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

Every Wednesday: Orientation for new members in the Boardroom in the CA office starting at 1 p.m. sharp. No Orientation Wednesday, November 21.

CA Contact Information Phone: 633-3500 sccboard@suncitycenter.org Website: suncitycenter.org Information Center 813-633-4670

Sun City Center Shell Crafters

By Paula Lickfeldt What do the Shell Crafters Do? They make things with shells of course. And what beautiful things they make! Visit the Shell Crafters Shop in the Arts and Crafts building on Cherry Hills Drive, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the winter months and Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 until 2 in the summer months.

There are all kinds of practical and fanciful items that the club members have made on display and for sale. They have great gifts for weddings, birthdays and Christmas and unique items for home decorating such as lamps, small tables, light up wine bottles, picture frames, bookends and even clocks. Everyone is invited to come in and take a look.

The club has forty members who work on their projects in the craft area of the shop. Each club member is welcome to bring things from home to work on or they may purchase items. Each club member is able to make anything that they want and they may keep it for themselves or they can donate the item to the club for sale. Each year, each member is asked to donate items that could be sold for a total of $30. This might include one large item to be sold for $30 or smaller items to be sold for less but making a total of $30. The Shell

Don’t Forget to Vote!

Get to know your candidates for CA Board of Directors inside! Read why they believe they should be one of the CA’s next Directors and learn about their vision for SCC.

About the Information Center

By Uta Kuhn Have you ever wondered why the Information Center exists? Way back on January 8, 2003, the idea was floated by the then Board of Directors, that a Welcome Newcomers Committee should be formed. And that is how the current Information/Visitor Center was born. Over the years, the Center has changed names several times, and has been in several different locations.

At one time the name was Visitor Center, but it was decided that a more inclusive name would be appropriate, because it not only benefits visitors but also local residents who need information about our wonderful community.

The Center has been visited by many foreign groups who were interested in how we deal with our aging population.

Among them were groups from the UK, South Korea, and China. They’ve welcomed visitors from 19 states, and the Center has also welcomed visitors from Canada and the Caribbean. Center Volunteers offer tours of Sun City Center

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and give visitors information about all of what residents can enjoy in the community.

The Center has 91 volunteers, two volunteers per shift, with three shifts per day. Just to give you an idea about how busy the Information Center was in 2016 below are some figures: 3,569 visitors, 930 phone calls, and 402 information packets in response to inquiries.

Thirty of the volunteers have a “regular shift” same days, same hours every day.

The rest are substitutes who fill in when needed if one of the regulars can’t work their shift for some reason.

Janet Ditmore, Hospitality Chairman who is in charge of the center, gives all volunteers an extensive training course in order that the volunteers be as informed as possible about our community. That includes answering questions regarding activities, Association Dues, explain HOAs, utilities, discuss lifestyles, pet policies, etc. etc.

Thankfully, all of these answers are available to each volunteer in a special folder, since trying to remember all of

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From the right and going around the table Joni Kopucinski, Charlene Irvin, Carolyn Shrom, and Laura Akins.

Crafters have three main sales each year: FunFest in March, The Holiday Walk in December, and the Prince of Peace Craft Show in October.

Once in a while, the club will have an evening workshop for any member who wishes to attend. A club member may have seen something unique in a magazine or at another sale, that they would like to have the members make.

Each attendee will make the same item, putting their own touch on it and the items will be donated to the club for sale.

E a c h y e a r, t h e b o a r d m a k e s recommendations of different charities to donate money or goods to. The

members of the club vote on the proposed charities. This year the Shell Crafters will donate money to: A kids Place in Brandon, DAV in SCC, Human Trafficking, Good Samaritans, and Athena House. This year the club also bought a bulletproof K9 vest for a service dog in Pasco County which cost $1,900 per vest.

As well as working in the shop with other club members, the group has several luncheon meetings per year.

April is the month for the Tea Party that shows off a host of fancy hats, December in the annual Christmas Party. Three or

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Start Your December in the Holiday Spirit: December 1 Breakfast and Walk

By Diane M. Loeffler Mark your calendar for Saturday, December 1. Community Association and Kings Point members and their guests are invited to the annual Holiday Breakfast. Afterwards, you can shop at the club rooms.

The breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. in the Florida Room and service continues until 11:30 a.m. with the busiest time being 8:30 until 10. For only $5 you can eat freshly cooked sausage, pancakes and toast accompanied by coffee and orange juice. Your friends and neighbors will be cooking and serving this great breakfast.

Thanks to all the volunteers, the price has remained at $5 for a long time. Also, you have the option of buying a ticket or tickets for the 50 /50 drawing. Wouldn’t it be nice to win a little extra spending money this time of year?

This years’ co-chairs are Bob and Pat Sullivan and Floyd and Brenda Curvin.

The Sullivans helped chair the event last year, and the Curvins have been involved

with the community’s breakfasts in the past. The Curvins have lived in Sun City Center a year and a half. They immediately became involved with helping with the Fourth of July and Holiday breakfasts.

This will be the fourth breakfast they have worked. Floyd Curvin says, “We want the Sullivans to teach us the process now in case we want to be chairs in the future.”

Floyd Curvin says, “Many volunteers continue to help year after year because they have such a good time. They will say, ‘I would like to work the same shift and job because the group I was with was so much fun.’”

Bob Sullivan says, “The camaraderie is fantastic. One hundred and seventy plus people are all working together. It is such a cool feeling while we are doing it.”

Volunteers are the reason it is possible to have low-cost community breakfasts twice a year. Most of these helpers

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Who Are the New Co-Chairs of the Holiday Breakfast?

By Diane M. Loeffler This year Bob and Pat Sullivan will be joining Floyd and Brenda Curvin. In a mere year and a half, the Curvins have become involved with many activities.

Brenda belongs to the Women’s Club and chairs its Bunco group. Floyd belongs to Men’s Club, is an installer for Life Line and substitutes at the front desk for the Emergency Squad.

He is also one of the administrators for the Facebook page, Sun City Center Residents. This page is open to Community Association and Kings Point members.

In addition to helping with breakfasts, both Floyd and Brenda Curvin help

with the Community Association’s weekly Bingo game and are on the Golf Cart Parade Committee. They are also involved with Meet Me in the Street. The Meet Me in the Street Ministry serves home cooked meals on Tuesdays from 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. to anyone who needs or wants a meal.

They can be found on Route 41 in the Ruskin Winn Dixie parking lot across from Poppi’s.

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The News of Sun City Center

CA NOTICE

MEET THE CANDIDATES NIGHT

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2018 COMMUNITY HALL - 7:00 PM Refreshments served at 6:30 PM CANDIDATES FOR YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM ARE: Larry Smith, Doug Seipelt, Sam Sudman, Dolores Whitfield, Mike Killian, and Peter Aluotto.

Learn more about each candidate in this issue of “The News of Sun City Center.”

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

CLUB/ORGANIZATION

8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Sandpiper Room in the Atrium

Wednesday, December 5, 2018

9:00 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 on pages 7 & 8. 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 5, 2018.

Please bring your CA membership card with you.

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four other luncheon meetings are held each year so the club members can get together for social time.

Club membership is available to all members of the Sun City Center Association at the cost of $15 a year.

To get more information about the club, you can call president Laura Akins at 603-236-2465 or go to the shop during the hours that it is open.

The year 2019 is going to be a big one for the Shell Crafters. The club will be celebrating its 50th anniversary. That makes this club one of the original clubs in SCC. Plans are being made. Watch for further details.

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work one 2-hour shift. Some cook, some serve food or beverages, some set up or clear tables, and some help with clean-up. The holiday breakfast is a great opportunity to get to know people and to contribute to the community without a large time commitment. If this sounds like something you would like to do, send an email to scchbreakfast@gmail.com.

Proceeds from the breakfasts help fund other breakfasts and cover the costs of equipment and supplies. These funds also help with other events such as the July 4 pool party and the golf cart parade.

After the breakfast, head out to the club rooms. You will find all kinds of great things: knitted and woven scarves and clothing, gorgeous jewelry, handcrafted wood items, decorations, pottery, ceramics, art work and other gift possibilities. The prices will be reasonable and usually a portion of the price goes to a charitable cause.

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it, can become overwhelming. Each volunteer greets the visitors or residents and answers their questions to the best of their ability, and makes them feel welcome.

If requested, the volunteer will give a guided tour of our facilities, and discuss activities and volunteer opportunities to the visitor. Volunteers are always positive and love Sun City Center.

Folks from all over the country call the center for information. They are sent a packet filled with any information they could possibly need to decide whether or not they might want to move to SCC. Those visitors who come to the center are also given a packet to take home.

The Information Center is located at the Corner of N. Pebble Beach Blvd. And Cherry Hills Drive, with the entrance/parking lot on Cherry Hills Dr. The address is 901 Cherry Hills Dr. Hours are: 10-4, Monday through Friday year-round, but closed on National Holidays. Saturdays the center is open from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. September through May only. Special arrangements to visit or request a tour must be made in advance by calling the following number 813-633-4670.

The Center has a website which can be reached with the following link: www.suncitycenter.org and their e-mail address is “info@suncitycenter.org”.

APPLIED TO

Monday Movies $251 Offset Licensing Fees Softball Club $1,350 Softball Field Restoration The Holiday Club* $250 Hardship Fund *to close out funds from dissolved club.

Grant from the Community $6,708 SCC Library Foundation of Tampa Bay (from the Durward & Janet Siville Fund) The Federation of Kings Point $500 Golf Cart Parade

Treasurer’s Report

MEMBERSHIP NOTICE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS VOTE ON 2019 DUES Tuesday, December 4, 2018

AMOUNT

By Jim Schwartz, CA Director and Treasurer There will be a dues increase of $9 for 2019 ($1.00 will be for the Operating Fund and $8.00 for the Replacement/Reserve Fund). The reason for the $8.00 increase is that this year, Management did a detailed review of the replacement schedule, which is the schedule that shows all the major components that will eventually have to be replaced.

It was noticed that some major components had not been included in the schedule. When those components were added, it was determined that the Replacement/Reserve was under funded. In order to provide the proper funding, it was necessary to

increase the dues for this Fund.

The increase of $1 in the Operating Budget is coupled with $183,500 of surplus funds to reduce the dues increase. The use of the surplus funds reduced the potential dues increase by $16. The dues increase will enable the SCCCA to continue to provide our residents with the amenities that our residents have come to expect.

I would like to thank the Budget committee, the Community Manager, and the Association’s Accountant for their time and effort in preparing this budget. A detailed copy of the budget is available in the SCC Library for members to review.

OPERATING BUDGET 2019 Projected Income Members” Dues $2,771,500 ($241.00 per member) Directory 19,000 Entertainment 126,000 Interest Income 4,500 Miscellaneous 210,600 Surplus 2018 183,500 Total Income $3,315,100

2019 Projected Expenses Wages, Taxes & Benefits $1,488,538 Maintenance & Supplies 249,500 Maintenance Contracts 305,350 Utilities 419,000 Insurance 245,500 Administration 107,300 Professional Services: 334,512 Library 5,000 Entertainment 109,500 Miscellaneous 50,900 Total Expenses $3,315,100

REPLACEMENT/RESERVE FUND Major Equipment: Projected Balance 1/1/19 $901,595 Projected Disbursements (1,236,296) Estimated Interest Income 10,000 Members Dues ($40 per person) 460,000 Projected Funds Available 12/31/19 $135,299 Replacement Reserve for Furniture & Equipment Projected Balance 1/1/19 $71,378 Members Dues ($7 per person) 80,500 Projected Disbursements (146,800) Projected Balance 12/31/19 $5,078 Reserve for Hurricane Deductible Insurance Projected Balance 12/31/19 $300,000 CAPITAL FUND Projected Balance 1/1/19 $799,814 Projected Disbursements for Projects $0 Projected Capital Fund Fees 756,000 Projected Balance 12/31/19 $1,555,814

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List prepared by Linda Bowker from CA staff data. Report corrections, additions to CA at 633-3500.

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SCC’s 2019 Budget

President’s Report

By John Luper, CA President Last month I asked you to volunteer an hour of your time and come to our October Membership meeting.

Thanks to all who attended. At the meeting, I described the changes to “Meet the Candidates Night” that will be held on Wednesday November 14 at 7 p.m. in Community Hall.

The order that the candidates will be introduced was decided by a drawing at the membership meeting. Each candidate will be allowed to make a timed introductory remark. Then the first candidate will give a timed response to a question submitted ahead of time to the election committee by residents. The next candidate will be asked another question and so on. Hopefully this will give the opportunity for many questions to be answered. At the end of the question period, each candidate will have a timed closing statement where they can either answer a question asked of others before or whatever they feel important to encourage your vote. Then each candidate will move to an individual table to talk to those residents who wish to get more individual answers to solidify who they want to vote for. Residents can submit their vote either through the ballots in this paper or on voting days of December 4 and December 5.

Now, I ask you to volunteer a few minutes of your time and submit questions you feel would help you and others to decide who will be the best candidates for our Board of Directors. There will be a locked box in the office lobby. The election committee will have the only keys and will not divulge the questions to anyone. They will review prior to November 14 so that questions are appropriate and legible. Questions will not be accepted after Friday, November 9. Duplicate questions will remain in the basket.

At the meeting a question will be pulled from the basket and handed to John Bowker, our moderator, to read. Please print your questions individually on index cards which are available in the CA Office. The more questions we have the better. Thanks again for volunteering a few moments of your time and I will see you on November 14.

What’s New at the Library?

By Joanne Gilray, Library Administrator Hello from the library! We are getting some of our Snowbirds back so it’s probably a good time to go over a few changes.

Circulation: There’s been an increase on some item limits. You can now borrow 5 music CDs, 5 seven-day DVDs, 5 magazines, and 5 audiobooks! All items that do not have a hold can be renewed online, over the phone or in person up to 2 times.

Please note, ALL items except for puzzles can be put in the book drop. Some DVDs have a “Do not put in book drop” label on them. This used to be the policy.

We also ask that you do not put any items in the mail slot at the side door, items dropped here may become damaged.

Donations: Yes, we accept donations and are very grateful to get them. We ask that the items donated be in good condition which means not having been stored in garages and attics. Books are very sensitive to heat and books stored in heat tend to yellow and bend.

We do not accept all donations and not all donations accepted end up in the collection. If you are looking to donate, we have some guidelines in the library you can ask to see. In addition, please make all donations during regular business hours. Putting donations in the book drop results in overcrowding and ultimately damage to ours and Hillsborough’s items. Again, thank you for our kind consideration in deciding to donate to us.

Hours: We will be closed November 22 and 23 for Thanksgiving. The book drop will be available to you to return items during this time. However, items due during this time are extended to the next open business day so there’s no need to rush to return items during the holidays.

Happy Reading!

By Diane M. Loeffler At 9 a.m. on September 26, CA Treasurer Jim Schwartz presented the proposed budget in the Florida Room. Budget Planning Committee members and interested CA members all discussed the budget in detail. Committee members are all volunteers who are active in the community and who have a knowledge of what goes on in our association, what it takes to run the various amenities we enjoy, and what needs to be considered when constructing a budget. We will have an opportunity to vote on the budget on December 4 and 5.

Dues for 2019 will be $288 per member. This is an increase of 75 cents per month per CA member. $241 will be used for Operations, $40 for Replacement Reserve and $7 for Furniture and Equipment Replacement Reserve. The budget for 2019 is $3,315,100.

Schwartz says, “We realize that this is a no-debt society here in Sun City Center. There are a lot of things people like or would want to have, but the question is, ‘Are they willing to pay for them?’”

Schwartz says, “We look at our current budget and

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analyze why something goes up and down. We also look at the worst-case scenarios just in case. We try to underestimate income and overestimate expenses.”

For example, our campuses have 112 air conditioning units. The committee looks at the projected life of each of them and allows enough money for those nearing the end of their lives, but will actually only replace them if needed. Another example is that currently 40 homes a month are sold or resold in SCC. To be safe, the budget is projecting income from 35 home sales a month.

He explains that some funds, such as money donated to the SCC library, are restricted while other money is unrestricted and can be budgeted as needed.

The entertainment budget has increased so that we can have more and better shows. However, the shows always generate more money than they cost, so in the long run they are a net gain.

Note: Anyone who opted to receive email “blasts” from the CA, received an email about this opportunity to discuss the budget. If you do not receive these “blasts”, sign up in the CA office or on the website, SunCityCenter.org.

Proposed revision to policy on the Club Kiosk to be voted on at the November 14th Board Meeting.

7. Sales of Tickets at the Club Kiosk

a. The Club Kiosk is designated for SCCCA clubs and organizations supported by the CA. b. The Entertainment Director is responsible for the overall operation of the Club Kiosk. c. Groups wishing to use the Club Kiosk will need to complete a Club Kiosk request form which will be approved by the Entertainment Director in advance of ticket sales. d. The use of the Club Kiosk is for the sale of tickets for events taking place in Community Association (CA) facilities. Sale of tickets for events being conducted in non-CA facilities is not permitted unless a waiver is granted by the Entertainment Director and the Entertainment Liaison Director. e. Each group/club is responsible for their own ticket sales. f. Ticket sales for events may be conducted Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon, unless other arrangements are made with the Entertainment Director. g. Ticket sales are only allowed at the Club Kiosk. Walk around ticket sales are not permitted in the Atrium. h. No tripods are permitted. i. One 8 ½ x 11 poster in a plastic sleeve will be allowed on the Club Kiosk. Clubs/organizations can borrow a plastic sleeve from the CA during ticket sales. One 8 ½ x 11 poster will be allowed on a Board in the Information Hallway. Posters will be approved by the Entertainment Director. j. The Club Kiosk may be used for non-ticket sale events (i.e., FunFest raffles, class registration, etc.) between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. upon the approval of the Entertainment Director.

Membership Meeting

By Diane Loeffler The October 24 Membership Meeting was a lively one. A quorum was reached, so minutes going back to October 2017 were approved by the members.

CA President John Luper explained the new, more interactive format for Meet the Candidates Night on November 14 at 7 p.m. in Community Hall. Questions will be drawn at random and one candidate will answer. Another question will be drawn for the next candidate, and this process will continue throughout the evening. Afterwards, candidates will be at tables around the room, so you can speak to them one-onone. If you want to submit questions in advance, there is a locked box in the CA office for that purpose. Luper also introduced Brigitt Lewis as the new chairperson of our December elections.

Every one of our directors spoke during the meeting.

They all also took questions from the audience. Here are a few of the highlights.

Marilyn Coté-Miller introduced us to Sun City Center Connects, a group that matches individuals’ interests to organizations that could benefit from their assistance.

Doug Seipelt presented the dilemmas facing our community. Jerry Gibson respectfully disagreed with one statement. The way they spoke made it clear that our CA Directors represent different opinions in the community, and that they work together for our betterment.

Sam Sudman discussed 674 improvements. He also addressed concerns with our community’s roads and sidewalks. County officials have told Sudman that they are seven years behind in sidewalk repairs. Hopefully, his ongoing involvement with the county will keep our needs on their minds.

Treasurer Jim Schwartz presented the budget and addressed questions. Bob Sullivan asked for volunteers for the December 1 breakfast after Luper announced that Sullivan would be Santa in our December 8 parade.

Incidentally, not too long ago we were contenders for the Guinness Book of Records for the largest golf cart parade. Consider entering a decorated cart this year.

MOVIES

at the Rollins Theater One Showing Only at 1 p.m.

Movies are normally shown the second and fourth Monday each month in the Rollins Theater at 1 p.m.

The dates and times may change as necessary. Per the Fire Code of Hillsborough County, seating capacity is limited to 145 attendees. Seating is reserved for Sun City Center Community Association members/guests who present current cards or a Kings Point ID badge.

Please note: there will only be one movie shown in November.

November 12 • Ocean’s 8 •1 hour, 50 minutes

Debbie Ocean has been devising the biggest heist of her life. She knows it will take a team of the best in their field, starting with her partner-in-crime Lou Miller.

Together, they recruit a crew of specialists. The target is 150 million dollars in diamonds that will be around the neck of famous actress Daphne Kluger, who will be center stage at the event of the year, the Met Gala. The plan is rock solid, but everything will need to be flawless for them to get in and get away with the ice ... all in plain sight.

Starring: Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett,

Anne Hathaway, Mindy Kaling, Rihanna Director: Gary Ross Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy,

Drama, Crime Rating: PG-13 for language, drug use and some

suggestive content

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DIRECTOR CANDIDATES Meet Your Board Candidates

By Diane M. Loeffler As the Sun City Center Community Association (CA) bylaws state, our community is governed by nine Directors, “none of which shall receive compensation for their services to the Association.” This year six CA members are vying for 3 three-year director positions.

You have a couple of opportunities to get to know

Larry Smith

Larry Smith is married to Mitzi and they have a 48-year-old son and a grandson. Their grandson excels in academics and soccer. The Smiths live in the Verona H.O.A. Larry and Mitzi Smith have been Florida residents since 1958 and residents of Verona since 2015. The Smiths moved to Sun City Center because of the location, the convenience of being close to virtually everything they need, the clubs and the people.

Smith was the owner / president of Handyman RentAll for 25 years, the president of the South Tampa Chamber of Commerce for two years, a Tampa City Council member for four years, a general contractor for 13 years, at Home Depot’s tool rental department for two years, the president of Hamilton Park HOA Tampa for two years, a service manager at Pantograms Manufacturing for three years, and owner of Laurence Smith, Inc. Mobile Embroidery for 13 years. Smith believes in finding experts, knowing what others want and doing what is best.

Smith is active in the Men’s Club where he is a Lifeline installer. He participates in the Multicultural Club, Guys and Dolls, golf, and the Verona water volleyball games. He was the vice-president of Sawdust Engineers and currently serves on its board.

During the construction period, Smith was the liaison between Minto and Verona and reported on Verona’s progress and concerns at many CA board meetings.

The governance of Verona has been turned over to the Homeowners Association, and Smith was elected as Vice President of the Verona H.O.A. Larry Smith wants to serve on the C.A. Board because he enjoys being able to be involved. Smith says, “There are a lot of opportunities for the board to investigate, and I would like to be part of that investigation. We hear a lot of wild ideas, and one of those wild ideas just might be a good idea.”

“The Board is doing everything possible to communicate, to be open, to talk to people. To determine priorities, we need to work on a longrange plan. This should be completed within a period of ninety days, published, and be updated every five years.” Smith also stressed that C.A. members should be involved in goal setting and that the goals should be clearly communicated.

“The Board is responsible to make sure property values stay strong. We need to look at how we encourage people to keep their homes up to modern standards. The Board needs to make sure that its physical structures are kept up as well. We also need to keep track of what is going on with ClubLink and the North Course.”

“We need to encourage people to get involved. Too many people didn’t vote in the last C.A. election. I don’t know if they are complacent, or if they think things are going well.”

“We also need to encourage people to volunteer for selfish reasons. Volunteering makes you feel good and you tend to bond with the people you volunteer with.”

“Sun City Center is a great place to live. The people and the clubs are great. You might go to Brandon by choice, but not by necessity. What you really need is available right here.”

the candidates better. The first one is to read the following article about the candidates. You will also have the opportunity to hear all six of them speak about themselves and answer your questions during Meet the Candidates Night at 7 p.m. on November 14. This event will take place in Community Hall, 1910 South Pebble Beach Boulevard. This year’s new format for

Doug Seipelt

Doug and Susan Seipelt have lived in Sun City Center for twelve years. They have four children, six grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

“We were invited to visit my brother here in Sun City Center. We liked what we saw. We had been looking for someplace to be snowbirds. We discovered that Susan could dance here, and I could play softball. The people seemed friendly and happy. Clubs were important to us, and Sun City Center has so many great clubs. Our broker described Sun City Center as the best kept secret ever. We visited my brother for four days. On day two we bought a house. We have been in the same house ever since. For the last two years, we have lived here year-round.”

After earning two degrees at the University of Cincinnati, Seipelt worked with student loan programs in Ohio and Colorado. He worked with the U.S. Congress and regulatory agencies. He was also a chief investigator with a coroner’s office and a consultant to large banks and corporations. He also worked with the Department of Education Department and the Department of Justice. He began his own consulting corporation in 1984 and still maintains that company today.

Seipelt has been a senior elder and has served on the board of directors for addiction centers. He and his wife have been on the SCC Security Patrol for most of their time here. He was the softball club president for three years. “Together we worked to get one of the best fields around.”

Seipelt is currently serving a one-year term as a Community Association Director. “My role on the board is to use my background to provide financial advice” As a CA Director, Seipelt has worked on long range plans and has studied the participation of clubs.

Seipelt has been a monitor and emcee for FunFest events.

Seipelt says, “I would like to be involved in helping Sun City Center face the challenges that face us. Our community is not going to get bigger. We will no longer have developers to sponsor events or to advertise on our behalf. Our future is going to be determined by us. We need to look at the age of our buildings. Some need serious repair. We will need to fix or build new.”

“I want to be involved in facing the challenge of competing against other 55+ communities. Each community has different reasons why someone should buy there. Sun City Center needs to be viable to current and future residents and provide what they need when retirement comes. I believe I have the skillset to meet these challenges.”

“Our first priority needs to be bringing divergent interests to the forefront. We must be transparent on our ideas and vision and communicate in an appropriate manner. Our second priority is to establish a financial structure to meet the needs of where we are at and where we want to be in the future. As a board, we need to be vision leaders.”

“I like the people of Sun City Center, their attitudes.

They are by and large happy people. They seem to be willing to do what is needed for their fellow neighbors.”

Meet the Candidates Night will allow the candidates to field your questions and for CA members to have additional opportunities to speak with them.

We asked each candidate to tell us about themselves, to explain why they wish to serve on the Board, and what we may expect from the during their term, if they win.

Sam Sudman

Sam Sudman and his wife, Joanne, retired here 13 years ago. They have a daughter who lives in Orlando, a son who lives in Pennsylvania, and four grandchildren.

Sudman says, “At this point, all of my activities are volunteering.”

Sudman says, “We wanted to retire on the eastern side of the U.S. so we could be closer to our children.

We also wanted a climate that was not freezing. We chose to move to Sun City Center because it was close to culture, arts, and a military institution.”

Sudman was a public health and microbiologist until 1979. He was in business with his father-in-law and later bought his own business. He was a taxpayer advocate for the IRS and served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 34 years.

Sudman has served our community in the roles of Corporate Secretary, liaison between Hillsborough County and the Florida Department of Transportation, Chair of the South Shore Round Table, CA Director, President of the Caloosa Lakes POA, Men’s Club member and Lifeline Installer, Emergency Squad, SCC Security Patrol, Meals-on-Wheels, Ohio Club Treasurer, MOAA, Co-chair of the CA Holiday Breakfasts, treasurer of the Sun City Center Charitable Foundation, and member of the Sun City Center Senior Care Center Task Force.

Sudman would like to serve on the Board to “maintain the premier status of SCC Community Association as an active adult community,” to be a “liaison to government affairs and the South Shore Round Table,” and to continue modernization and programs. “I have been very happy with the relationship I’ve been able to build between the Community Association (CA) and the county. I’ve been effective in a number of improvements to make the community safer. One was a special entrance for golf carts by Publix. Another was the speed control lights on East and West Del Webb. South Pebble Beach was resurfaced from 674 to Emerald Dunes. I also worked with the county on the 2009 stormwater inlet project until 2011. The county eventually replaced the storm water inlets in all of Sun City Center.

“The CA and the Board only have legal responsibility for owning and managing recreational activities and buildings. We cannot get involved in the lives of the community beyond that role because we are not a master community like Kings Point.”

“Our role is to work with members in the activities they engage in using CA facilities. We can go between the community and government. We offer space to charitable groups such as Samaritan Services.”

“Right now we are looking at the community’s strengths, weaknesses and what the people want…

We are looking at areas that seem to be the highest priorities and working out cost figures for them.”

“We need to decide what we will do to modernize and grow now that we are landlocked. We can’t take on debt.

We need to think about our old Town Hall Building where the Rollins Theater is now located. Do we put on a new roof or do we need to replace the building?”

“We have a tremendous volunteer base in many areas.

We have a great geographic location. We are convenient to everything. Virtually everything important to me and my wife is within 30 miles, arts, entertainment, restaurants.”

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Dolores Whitfield

Dolores and her husband, Kenneth, moved to Sun City Center in 2000. Dolores worked for the Community Association almost continuously from 2001 until 2017. She worked in membership services, scanning and other positions. The role that she enjoyed the most was orientation. She has a son, two daughters and four grandsons. She loves Disney World and spending time with her children and grandsons.

Whitfield says, “I was a licensed commercial insurance agent on Long Island. My husband and I always knew we would retire to Florida’s west coast.

During our vacations, we looked at areas from Naples to the Villages. In 1998, we moved from New York to Lakeland. One day, we were in Sun City Center. My husband saw a man in a golf cart with a bat, cleats and a mitt. He said, ‘That’s where we’re retiring.’”

Whitfield says, “I served as secretary and president of my HOA. I was on the committee for the 50th Anniversary of Sun City Center in 2011. In 2012, I chaired the golf cart parade. I used to play pickleball and women’s softball. Now, I belong to Friends of the History Society, and I volunteer as a Notary Public for the Community Association.”

“I want to serve on the board because I think Sun City Center is one of the best places to live. I know the policies and bylaws of our CA and the day-to-day matters that take place at SCC. I know what work is done on campus that people take for granted.”

“The Board is responsible to do what is best for the community as a whole. I think the Board of Directors has to think about what is important to the community, the majority. We have always had a space problem, having enough space for clubs. The board needs to talk to the people living here and to look around at other communities.”

“As a community, we have to figure out a way to get our name out there because Minto will not be advertising for us. One of my priorities is to find ways of doing that. I would also like to see what we are going to do with the property that we do own.”

“I would like to acquire more space for the History Society. A lot of people have a lot of different ideas about what they would like to see done. One of these is a new pool. I don’t know if we need a resort-style pool, but it would be nice to have another pool so that one could be more available to go to with our guests, including our grandchildren.”

“I think that Sun City Center does very well for the most part. There is a lot to do. I would recommend Sun City Center to anybody. That’s why I liked to volunteer to conduct orientation.”

“I really like that there’s so much to do. If someone is bored, it’s their own fault. There is something for everyone here. Also, the hospital is close, we have the Emergency Squad and a police office here. I can’t think of a better place to live.”

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Mike Killian

Mike and Catherine Killian live in the same home that Mike’s parents bought in 1970. Over the years, when they would visit, Killian would think “everything is so green and beautiful and the houses are so nice and small.”

Mike and Catherine came to Sun City Center in June of 2009 to help his mother. After she passed away that December, they decided to stay. His sister and her husband also live here. Since moving here, Killian has recommended Sun City Center to a number of friends and relatives, all of whom are happy here.

Killian says, “I worked for Detroit Diesel, a division of General Motors, as a manufacturing designer.

The company was bought by Penski, then Daimler Chrysler. I was there for 35 years.”

Killian is a former CA Director. “When I was a director, I was the club liaison officer. I had a lot of fun.

I enjoyed helping clubs.” Killian says, “I am especially proud of my efforts in keeping Sun City Center debt free. I liked working with the community and board.

It was so different from anything I did before coming to Sun City Center” Killian is a member and former vice president of the Stained-Glass Club and is active in the billiard club.

His wife enjoys pottery and stained glass.

Killian is running for a CA Director position because, as he says, “This is a great place to live. I am interested in seeing to it that it stays a vibrant community. I believe that things can always be better than they are.”

Killian thinks he would be a good director because, he says, “I am a good listener. I am concerned about the people and the community. I would keep Sun City Center debt-free. I am very direct when I speak, but I am concerned about people. If someone tells me they fell because the sidewalk is uneven, I would say, ‘Show me where it happened’ and I would go over there with the person. The Board can show they care through following through. I want to improve communication with residents.”

“I want safety concerns addressed. I would like to see the law enforced for trash cans on the sidewalk blocking the path of wheelchairs and walkers. I would like to see more ticketing for parking on sidewalks.

The sidewalks are not built for that kind of weight and will crumble.”

“Landscaping needs to be done in a timely manner and the grounds need to be more attractive. We should have flowers near the Information Center and the Administration Building. Tree branches should be trimmed so people’s heads don’t brush against them when they walk down the sidewalk.”

“People should be given more opportunities for input.

We need a long-range and a short-range plan. Costs need to be assigned to each plan and option. We need to get people into meetings.”

Killian likes all that Sun City Center has to offer.

“There are outstanding clubs. You can’t beat the price.

Look at our fitness center. Some people pay more dues just to join a fitness center than we pay for all of our amenities.” He has watched the community grow and he wants to see it to continue to thrive.

Peter Aluotto

Peter and Elena Aluotto have been residents of Sun City Center for a little over a year. Aluotto says, “My parents and my wife’s parents moved to Sun City Center in the eighties to be close to us. Elena and I have been Florida residents for 35 years. Mostly we lived in Brandon and Valrico. We have lived in Sun City Center for a year.”

Aluotto has over 40 year’s experience in state and local government, much of it at the executive level.

Five of those years he was the Director of Planning and Growth Management for Hillsborough County.

In this position, he managed a department of about 300 people.

Aluotto has been active in Men’s Chorus, the Audubon Club, the Apple User Group and the Fix-It Club. His wife, Elena, is active in the Audobon Club, the Apple User Group and yoga. They both enjoy using the Fitness Center.

“I want to serve on the board because I think there’s work to be done here. Many of us when we retire are more about winding down than spinning up. The question is, do we see ourselves as being in God’s waiting room or the active senior lifestyle that Del Webb intended?”

“We could do better as a community. I’m trying to raise expectations. Humans are very adaptable. After a while we don’t notice things that need to be fixed up or accomplished. We get used to things. When a new person comes in, they see it. This is what motivated me to run for CA Director. I’m trying to get people to take a closer look. Property values will decline if we don’t keep pace.”

Aluotto says we need to think about “the Sun City Center brand” since people have choices. He says, “You can pay as you go or pay as you use. You would never want to borrow more than you could pay each month.”

Aluotto says that the board should never “shove things down people’s throats.” he says, “You can propose anything. You can impose nothing. I want Sun City Center to keep up with the times. When the time comes, I want my kids to want to retire here.”

Aluotto would like to use technology to get people involved. He suggests that the website have nonbinding surveys for residents. He says, “For $2,000, we can have members see the meetings on their phones.

Everyone can text in their questions and views and they could be seen on a screen at the meeting place.”

He would like to see if ClubLink would grant a conservation easement. He also says, “It would be nice to have a brochure rack like Denny’s has. Clubs could put brochures and handouts in them. This rack could be placed in the Atrium. It would also be nice to have a play area to take grandchildren.”

Aluotto likes Sun City Center because of its proximity to urban centers and amenities, its affordability, its clubs for every interest, and its social services including the Emergency Squad, the Samaritan Transportation, Security Patrol, a radio station and a community newspaper. He says that being a CA Director would be “a labor of love."

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

SCC New England Club Fall Social

Thursday, November 8 in the Florida Room, Atrium Building. Doors open at 5 p.m. Free admission to paid members of the SCC New England Club. Please bring a hearty appetizer or dessert to share. Visit our website at “sccnec.org” or call Bob Sanchez at 813-334-3482 for more information. Annual membership is $5 and can be paid at the event. Members must belong to SCC CA, badges required.

Metaphysical Society Events

10 A.M. Wednesdays in the Heritage Room. Entry fee $1 with love offering requested to benefit our Society. Bring your Community ID. November 7 • Intuitive Vision Mapping & Creating Magic with your Higher Self, Molly Friedenfeld, professional Speaker, Trainer, and Author will help us find and expand on those abilities to become our very best.

November 14 • Dreams and Dream Interpretation, Frank Valentin, NDE Author and popular Florida speaker brings a new and unique way of getting the most benefit out of our dream messages.

November 21 • Open Meeting. Join us for an open meeting with a James Van Praagh meditation and insights. This is followed by discussion of interest and free mini readings by some of our members. Bring your Astrology and Numerology charts along.

November 28 • Mystical Magical Dreams, Rev. Janet Reynolds, a popular Tampa area Channeler will provide how our dream lessons from spirit are sent to help problem solve, gain insight to our future, and increase our potential.

Computer Club Monthly Meeting

November 7, 2018 on Wednesday 7 p.m. in the Florida Room, in the Atrium. Once again, we are going to have an “Ask the Experts” evening.

Computer Club Classes: Sign up for classes can be done online or in the Computer Lab, (Atrium Building) Monday through Saturday, 12:30 - 5 p.m. Student must be a member in good standing at Sun City Center or Kings Point. Tuition is payable u p o n registration. For additional information email: Beverly Hiller, Education Director at “hillerbev@aol.com”.

Listed here are brief descriptions of the classes being offered. For all the details, go to the Computer Club website www.scccomputerclub.org. Detailed information is also available in the computer lab.

Introduction to Computers • Thursdays, Nov. 8, 15, 29, from 9 – 11 a.m.

Backup! Backup! • Monday, Nov. 5 or Monday, Nov. 19, from 8:30 - noon Cloud Computing • Tuesday, November 6, from 9 – 10:30 a.m.

Buying a Computer • Fri, Nov 9, from 9 – 11 a.m.

Windows 10 Workshop • Monday, Nov. 11 and Tuesday, Nov. 12, from 9 – 11 a.m.

Facebook 101 • Wednesday, November 14, from 9 – noon Introduction to File Explorer • Friday, November 16, from 9 – Noon Tuning Your PC Workshop • Tuesday, November 20, from 8:30 – noon Humor Workshop • Wednesday, November 28, from 9 – 10:30 a.m.

Buying and Using a Chromebook • Friday, November 30, from 9 – 11:30 a.m.

SCC Lapidary Club November News

SCC Swim Dancers Travel to Palm Harbor

The SCC Swim Dancers were well received when they performed in a swim show at the Highland Lakes Community Center in Palm Harbor on Sunday, October 7.

The show theme was “Colors”, and the Swim Dancers performed to “Yellow Bird’, “St. Louis Blues” and “Little Red Riding Hood”. If you are interested in joining the Swim Dancers come to a practice on Monday or Wednesday night at 7:30 or Friday morning at 7:30 or call Sue Muise, 813-633-2479.

Membership is open to active members of the SCCCA or the KPCOA.

Sew’n Sews Summer Quilting Class

Student members completed quilts at the first summer beginning quilt class. The instructor, Dabney Hill, started at the beginning with rotary cutting and accurate 1/4-inch seam sewing. The students progressed through several steps for various blocks and completed their work by sandwiching the tops with batting, quilting and then binding. Sew’n Sews will continue into the fall with classes in beginning and basic sewing, machine embroidery, serging and another beginning quilting class will be held at the beginning of the new year.

Sew’n Sews is open to all members of the Community Association. For more information call 813-505-9503 or email scc.sew.n.sews@gmail.com.

By Dorothy Paulhus, Lapidary Club President Donations of $1,000 to support the Community Association’s Library and $1,000 for the CA’s Hardship Fund were presented recently to John Luper, president of the SCC Community Association, by the SCC Lapidary Club vice-president, Gail Vendeville.

The SCC Lapidary Club was organized in 1975 and incorporated in 1983 as a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving community welfare by teaching lapidary and jewelry arts and donating to community organizations that support the well-being of the residents of this unique community. The club organized a jewelry shop where items made by Gail Vendeville, Vice President, SCC its members could be sold to generate Lapidary Club, presenting John Luper, income. This year, after meeting club President of the Community Association, expenses, the club has been able to donate with donations to the Library and $7,000, and over the past decade, over Hardship Fund. $53,000 to local charitable groups. These donations are possible because people in Sun City Center, families and guests who visit them, and people from throughout the area patronize the club’s jewelry shop.

In the next month, special pre-holiday jewelry sales, which have been popular with area shoppers, will be held at the club, located in the Arts & Crafts Building at 915E Cherry Hills Drive. Be sure to visit during the Holiday Walk on December 1, 9 to 2, for incredible deals.

During these events, Lapidary Club teachers will demonstrate various aspects of the jewelry and lapidary arts. When you come to shop, take a moment to look at how the jewelry is made.

If you are a resident of Sun City Center and would like to join the Lapidary Club, visit the jewelry shop on Monday, Wednesday or Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or on Tuesday and Thursday from 12 to 3 and ask for a membership application.

Sun City Center Stained Glass Club

Sun City Center Stained Glass Club President, Jan Hulme had a request from a friend for two large glass panels. The panels were going to be installed in a renovated lighting store in Forest Hill, Maryland. Jan was lucky enough to have sisters from the Buffalo, NY area visiting here to help. Her sisters, Alice Bellomo and Peggy Crowell have been glass artists for 45 and 17 years respectively. The trio managed to get them done in just about a week!

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Sun City Center Photo Club Announces Winners

On Tues, September 11, SCC Photo Club photographers submitted images to be judged by expert, Christine Cook.

Outstanding job by Bobbie Ray for receiving three perfect scores in just one category!

In the Digital Color category, at the Master Level, two photographers tied for first place, receiving perfect scores.

Gary Pate: Ancient One

Susan Fader: Bovine Feast

Pat Jones received a gold award for “Reflection of Beauty” and Stan Lipski received a gold for “Smile For Mommie.”

At the Advanced Level, Gayle Fischer received a perfect score for “Water Drop Goblet.”

She also placed second with “Paint Drops.” At the Intermediate Level, Rose Stack took first place with “Teapot in Barn Window,” and Wally

Erickson placed second for “A Thoroughbred Shetland Pony.”

In the Unassigned category, two photographers tied for first place.

Charles Davanzo received a gold award for “Purple Crocus,” and Marcia Timmins received a gold for “When I Grow Up.” In the Monochrome Digital category, at the Master Level, Stan Lipski received a perfect score for “Caught in The Rain,”

Gayle Fischer: Flame Train

while Jack Migliore took second with “Queen of Aerial Silks.” At the Advanced Level, Barbara Klimczak took first place with “My Head Is Stuck” and Kathy Vitale won second with “Jordanian Desert.” At the Intermediate Level, Rose Stack took second place for “Chicago Street Snowfall.”

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Valencia Lakes Golf Cart Rodeo questions about cart safety, law, and history.

Sun City Center Golf Cart Co. provided prizes for the winners and the competition was followed by a pizza party at

the Valencia Lakes Clubhouse swimming pool.

Many volunteers helped to make this a very successful event. We hope to make this an annual event

Calling All Golf Cart Drivers!

Have We Got an Idea for You!

By Rodney Davis The Valencia Lakes Golf Cart Club held it first major event for members. Organized by Valencia Lakes residents, Rodney Davis, Brad and Alice Cooper, and Dan Evans. The event encompassed a half-day of skill and fun challenges.

Over 26 golf cart owners competed in skill events like a technical driving course, balancing the cart on a 4’ x 8’ teeter-totter, maneuver through a field of traffic cones.

Fun challenges included cart

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passengers shooting target with a water gun from the moving cart and a ring-toss game played from a moving golf cart.

All participants had to stop in at the trivia station to answer

By Diane M. Loeffler Do you have a golf cart? Do you enjoy the holidays? Consider decorating your cart and participating in the December 8 Golf Cart Parade. The theme this year is wide-open, anything related to the holidays would be great. Decorations don’t need to be elaborate. So, haul out the garland, green and red ribbons, or whatever you think says “holidays”, and register to participate in the December 8 golf cart parade.

Registration materials are available in the CA Office, the KP club house, and online at suncitycenter.org. A total of over $1,000 in prizes will be awarded.

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The more the merrier. We hope to see YOU and your cart in this year’s event. Registration forms for the December 1 cart parade are available at the CA Administration Building or the KP Clubhouse or on-line at suncitycenter.org.

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Thank You

By E. Adam Porter Editor, News of Sun City Center & South County G.K. Chesterton said, “Thanks are the highest form of thought… and gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.”

Alice Walker believed, “Thank you” is the “best prayer anyone could say…” because “it expresses gratitude, humility, and understanding.”

Both of those ideas come to mind as I’m thinking about the nature of gratitude in this, our collective month of Thanksgiving. Along those lines, I’m reminded of all the reasons I have to say “Thank You.” My first “prayer of gratitude” is reserved for my bride. Shelba and I were married in a friend’s living room 20 years ago last April.

Five minutes ago, she brought me a box of Raisinets and a hug, because she thought I might need it. She was right. She’s been right a lot in 20 years. Shel has challenged me, stretched me, helped me, confounded me, and, occasionally, rubbed my feet. She has been my partner in this mad adventure called life. We have been places and done things that enriched us both, and, yet, some of our best moments are at home, in the quiet, when the whole world is only the space between us.

I’m thankful for my boys. My eldest son came as part of the set when Shel and I were married.

He was 3 when we met, and just turned 25 this past August. After six years in the USAF, he’s back in Florida, working in a trade and preparing to start school in that trade. He has a bright future ahead of him, and he’s making a lot of good decisions.

I’m profoundly grateful for every one of those good decisions.

I’m thankful for the intuitive, hardworking man he has become, and I’m grateful that he trusts me enough to pick my brain when he has a big decision to make.

I’m thankful for the lessons the younger boys teach me. They are a challenge and a delight, two favorite euphemisms parents use when the mean, “They drive me crazy and make me laugh.” And they definitely do.

I’m thankful for their infectious enthusiasm, their sometimesunflattering reflections of their Old Man, and the lessons I learn doing my best to Be There for them.

I’m thankful for mentors. I knew I wanted to be a writer for as long as I can remember, and there have been a few very important people along the way who helped me realize that ambition. From the old rancher who introduced me to good storytelling, sitting on his front porch swapping tales and drinking Dr. Peppers, to my first editor, a crusty monolith of a journalist who understood why people respond to some stories and not to others. I’m thankful some of my mentors have become my friends, people who have enriched my life in

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“Thank you” to The News staff.

The passion our reporters have for this community motivates them to excel each and every month. They deliver quality stories on deadline, and they come to meetings with good ideas for the next issue ready to go. They genuinely care about the people they talk to and the topics they cover, and it shows in their commitment to serve our readers and this community.

“Thank you” to our correspondents and contributors for sharing what’s happening with your group, club, team, or organization. Sometimes, it feels like I have 100 pen pals, because I get to hear from each of you every month, letting me and our readers know what’s happening in every corner of the community. And, if you are reading this and your club or group is not currently sending us

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Our country, our community, and, in many ways, my life, have all been shaped by veterans.

No matter where you served, how you served, or when you served, from the moment you raised your hand, swearing to Support and Defend, we were in your debt. During this month in which we specifically honor our veterans, and for every other day in which we live in safety and freedom: “Thank You.”

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

Irish Connection Movie Night

Monday Nov. 12 at 6:30 p.m. in The Rollins Theater Feature: The Scarlet and the Black Starring: Gregory Peck, Christopher Plummer & Sir John Gielgud Based on true events during WWII. An Irish priest is assigned to the Vatican. When German troops arrive to occupy Rome, the priest organizes an extensive underground network to save escaped Allied POWs, refugees and Jewish families. This begins an extended battle of wits between the priest and the Gestapo commander.

Sparks fly. SCC/KP members welcome. Subtitles not available.

British Connection Welcome Back Night

The British Connection’s next event will be a Welcome Back Movie Night, to be held on Wednesday, November 14 in the Florida Room at the Atrium, Sun City Center, doors opening at 1:45 p.m.

Our movie is The Imitation Game, a WWII movie starring Benedict Cumberbatch as mathematician Alan Turing, who joined a team of codebreakers at the top-secret facility at Bletchley Park to try to crack Nazi codes, including the German Enigma machine, which cryptanalysts had thought unbreakable. Turing’s work at Bletchley saved many lives and changed the course of the war.

Afternoon refreshments will be served, along with tea and coffee.

This event is open to members and guests living in Kings Point and Sun City Center and is free for members and $5 for nonmembers, who can pay at the door. Please call Terry at 860 341 6649 and let him know if you are coming along to this event.

Gallery Opening Features Art by Mary Chabot

On Wednesday, November 7 from 1 to 3 p.m., you are invited to the opening reception for “Beauty Abounds”, showcasing the works of Mary Chabot in the Art Club in Sun City Center’s Fine Arts Gallery.

The caliber of Mary’s paintings has merited her recognition by many organizations and jurors. She was recently awarded the honor of Master Signature Artist by the Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society, which represents Gulf Coast watercolorists from Naples to Tarpon Springs. Other awards include numerous blue ribbons at local art shows, Best of Show at the Kings Point Art League show, Merit Award at the Florida Suncoast show at Art Center Manatee, and acceptance into two Florida Watercolor Society online shows.

Mary’s affiliation with the Art Club in Sun City Center, Kings Point Art League, Art Center Manatee, Art Center Sarasota, Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society, Tallahassee Watercolor Society, Southern Watercolor Society, and Florida Watercolor Society feeds her creativity.

Mary’s works have been proudly exhibited in galleries and juried shows in Sarasota, Bradenton, Punta Gorda, Venice, Englewood, Tarpon Springs, SouthShore Regional Library, Kings Point Gallery, and the Sun City Center Fine Arts Gallery. Her paintings also hang in numerous private collections across the country.

See “Beauty Abounds” Wednesday, November 7, 1 - 3 p.m. in the Art Club Gallery on the Central Campus adjacent to the outside pool on Cherry Hills Drive, Sun City Center. These receptions are free and open to members of the community and their guests.

Complimentary refreshments will be served. This exhibit will remain in the gallery throughout the month of November.

Science, Engineering and Technology Club Meeting

Monday, November 12 at 7 p.m. 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.

Topic: Better Brain Solution Many seniors wonder how to protect our brains against dementia and memory loss. Dr. Steven Masley, a physician, clinical researcher, nutritionist, and trained chef, he will share how diet, nutrients, exercise, and stress reduction have been shown to be an effective way to improve brain function, prevent memory loss, plus improve heart health, and optimize aging. His former published books include “The 30-Day Heart Tune-Up,” “Ten Years Younger,” “Smart Fat,” and “The Better Brain Solution.” His presentation will give you the tools to help transform your brain function for the better.

Bridging a Generation Gap

By Nancy Heston The Duplicate Bridge Association of Sun City Center has an extensive bridge education program, under the auspices of Sue Batt, that offers classes from Bridge 101 to a postgraduate level of play!

Our grandchildren are just like yours: kind, thoughtful, wildly intelligent, and endlessly creative.

When we asked them if they wanted to learn to play bridge they were instantly enthusiastic - or possibly just kind to their grandparents. Either way, we bought workbooks and set about a relaxed and fun program of learning the cards.

Our first dozen classes we Brock and Molly enjoyed learning “played” just adding up the points, bridge. following suit, counting tricks and talking about random bridge facts. Finally, it was time to introduce the concept of a trump suit.

This mixed things up considerably and they really liked it! We had played about ten trump hands when this occurred: the trump suit was spades and Brock (12 years old) had the opening lead - out comes the heart Ace. Molly (his ten-year-old sister) throws down the 3 of spades evidencing, perhaps, a dollop of glee. With a worldweary sigh Brock pushes the three of spades back toward his sister saying, “Molly, you have to follow suit!” Molly then picks up her card and mimes taking a painfully close look at her hand, then she says (chortles?), “I know that, Brocky, and I do follow suit, except when I don’t have any hearts, that’s when I trump your ace!” Slap goes the three of spades back on the table.

Brock, looking askance, turns to his grandfather and with great dignity says, “Jimmy, I think we could use some etiquette at this table.” Jim and I look at each other: Oh yeah! They’re bridge players!

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As Our Community Expands, So Do We.

You may have noticed a few new faces in the neighborhood. It seems Riverview and the South Shore area are growing at a record pace. The area has added new developments, shopping centers, restaurants and a new hospital. Well, kind of. To meet the needs of this growing community, BayCare’s St. Joseph’s Hospital-South is growing too. We’re currently investing in a two-phased expansion that will be completed mid 2020. Once completed, we’ll have an expanded emergency department with

55 exam rooms, including 14 dedicated to pediatric patients. We’ll also have added a five-story patient tower with an 18-bed observation unit, 36 additional private patient rooms, 12 progressive care rooms, a dedicated 12-bed pediatric unit and space for a future neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). As a community-based hospital, we’re doing all this because we believe that a growing community needs a hospital that’s doing the same. To learn more: ™ StJosephsSouth.org. Humanity at Work

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German American Club of SCC Tree Lighting

The German American Club invites all residents of Sun City Center and Kings Point to get into the spirit of the holiday season by coming to their annual Christmas tree lighting on Saturday, November 24, from 10 a.m. until noon. Please come in the main door, at the Atrium building, on the North Campus, where the tree lighting ceremony, the singing of traditional carols, and plenty of sweet treats and hot coffee will be had by all who attend. Guests are not required to be members of the Club. The only requirement is to come and get into the holiday spirit and enjoy a morning with all your neighbors! The German American Club wishes everyone all the best for this lovely time of the year.

Men’s Club Christmas Cruise

The Men’s Club is sailing on its annual cruise on December 23 this year, a seven day Christmas cruise on the Royal Caribbean Oasis Of The Sea sailing from Port Canaveral! This ship will be sailing to their private island in Labadee, to Cozumel, and to Falmouth in Jamaica and will return on December 30th.

An exclusive bus has been secured to take our members and friends to the cruise port and back. Our travel agent, SCC Travelworld, will take care of all the reservations, boarding passes, shore excursions, and entertainment reservations. Call 813-634-3318 to make your reservations.

Everyone is welcome to join our friendly group of 50 already booked. On board plans include a group cocktail party, group picture, and even group gambling for those who want to join in a slot adventure.

Art Club November Demonstration

On Monday, November 19, the Art Club in Sun City Center is featuring Renee Vickery who will demonstrate the ancient art form of Chinese brush painting, a medium she discovered while living in southeast Asia. Renee will also provide a description of the special equipment needed and demonstrate how it is used to execute traditional Chinese motifs such as the Bamboo, the Chrysanthemum, and the Calligraphic Motif for Eternity.

The demonstration is open to both Sun City Center and Kings Point members and takes place in Rollins Theater at 1:15 following the monthly general membership meeting.

STAR SAMARITAN

S-Selfless; T-Trustworthy; A-Accomplished; R- Reliable Meet Rita Pearsall, the STAR Samaritan for the third quarter of 2018. Rita works as a volunteer receptionist at Samaritans, working one day per week. In addition to greeting people who come by the office, Rita coordinates the out of town (outside Sun City Center) transportation and helps with scheduling other volunteers at the office. Rita has been a Samaritan volunteer for over four years, and a Sun City Center resident for over five years. She and her husband relocated from Maryland but have lived in many places before retiring to Florida.

Rita enjoys working at Samaritans since she wanted to give back to her new community and help her neighbors after relocating to Sun City Center. Congratulations to Rita on her STAR SAMARITAN award and her continued great work for the Sun City Center Community.

Rehearsals for the Sun City Center Men’s Chorus Christmas Program have already begun. But it’s not too late for you take your place on the riser and add your voice to our tenors, baritone or bass sections.

Prior singing experience is helpful, but as long as you can carry a tune, we will train you the rest of the way. Come be a part of our 53-year Sun City Center entertainment legacy. Add your name and face to our history book and share the applause with us. Most of all have fun. Come visit us on Wednesday afternoons at 2 p.m. at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 1239 West Del Webb Blvd.

Ohio Club Annual Ohio State Buckeye vs Michigan Wolverines Game

The Ohio Club annual party to watch the Ohio State Buckeyes play the Michigan Wolverines will be held at the Community Hall on Saturday, November 24 with the doors opening at 11 a.m. in order to get set for a noon kickoff.

As usual, this game has national championship implications as the Buckeyes are currently among the top five teams in the country, and Michigan is in the top ten. The game will be shown on the large movie screen, and the club has arranged for a great tailgate buffet to top off the party.

Before the game, play “Share the Wealth” and put a dollar or two on the game score, play the bean bag (corn hole) game, and show off your best Buckeye fan outfit and win a prize.

The tailgate buffet will include fresh cut veggies, assorted cheeses and crackers, mild Buffalo wings, cheeseburger sliders, grilled brats over sauerkraut garni, pigs in a blanket, and assorted bite sized desserts and cookies. This is a BYOB event but iced tea, lemonade, and water will be provided.

The cost of this party is $16 per member and $17 for guests. Make your reservations now by mailing your check (to the Ohio Club) to Valerie Graves at 2218 North Creek Court. If delivered in person, put your checks in the OHIO CLUB MAILBOX on the porch. Tables of 8 or 10 may be reserved by sending a check in full with the names of those included in the table reservation.

SCC Men’s Club Learns About Credit Card Safety

By Jay Sparkman The guest speaker at the Sun City Center Men’s Club monthly meeting was Deputy Jeff Merry, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Resource Officer for Sun City Center. Deputy Merry spoke about credit card safety and better personal awareness when using credit cards to make purchases at gas stations and convenience stores.

Deputy Merry demonstrated how card owners can use newer technology via cell phones for safer credit card use. Deputy Merry conducts seminars in Sun City Center and Kings Point. For more info call the HCSO office in SCC. The Sun City Center Men’s Club is open to residents of Sun City Center and Kings Point. For information call John Lehr, Membership VP at 813 260 3058.

Joe DeFelice, President SCC Men’s Club; Deputy Jeff Merry, HCSO; and George Bodmer, VP of Programs.

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Share Your Expertise

The Community Church College has provided enlightened educational topics to the SouthShore region for over 41 years. Our service as an adult education outreach program provides individuals the intellectual stimulation they desire. Our community looks forward to our classes and we are always looking for additional interesting courses to offer.

Our student base is looking to learn new languages, culinary skills, crafts, music, the arts, technology, etc. Consider joining our instructor team and pay it forward by sharing your experiences, interests and knowledge.

Please contact the college and speak with our Dean, Anne Ginevan at 813-634-8607.

Men’s Club Makes Matching Donation to the New Veterans Memorial

More than $12,000 was raised for the Veteran’s Memorial in response to the Men’s Club offer to match donations for brick purchases.

With this addition of the Men’s Club’s $5,000 matching donation, the Veteran’s Memorial project is now nearly fully funded. Presidentelect Floyd said “We are grateful for the outpouring of support from the community in response to our offer and are pleased that our club and its members could help fund this important community project.”

The Men’s Club is a 501(c)(3) charity dedicated to community service in Sun City Center. The club sponsors recreation, men’s health programs, Lifeline Personal Emergency Response System, educational seminars and events to support the lifestyle, wellbeing, and safety of the residents in our over 55 community. The club welcomes all men in Sun City Center to join us.

L to R: Art Smith the Men’s Club’s V.P. Communications; Walt Cawein, Chair of the Veteran’s Memorial Fund accepting the check, and Dave Floyd the Men’s Club President-elect.

Aquasizers Luncheon

On October 9 Christa Wolfe (front, third from the left) and her committee hosted the Aquasizers’ luncheon. Wolfe not only dressed in traditional clothing, she also brought back paper plates and napkins from Germany. Committee members dressed in the blue and white colors of Bavaria.

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SCC Polish Heritage Club

By Holli Cantrell On Tuesday evening November 27, 2018, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., the SCC Polish Heritage Club is holding their monthly membership meeting, in the Florida Room, Atrium Building. They are welcoming back their snowbirds and making plans for next month’s Wigilia Christmas Celebration Dinner. Admission is free. Refreshments include Kielbasa sandwiches. The Club warmly welcomes Sun City Center, Kings Point, and Freedom Plaza residents interested in learning about the traditional Polish cultural events that the Club offers. Join in the fun and fellowship! Annual Dues are $5 per person. For info, please call Lorraine at 813 677-0026 or Wanda at 813 633-0016.

Artist of the Month

Linda Duhn graduated from Kent State University in Ohio with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and taught art in elementary schools in Michigan for several years. After receiving accreditation in organizational development from the University of Michigan, she took a hiatus from art in order to pursue a career in organizational effectiveness. She initially worked as an independent consultant and then joined the Thomson Reuters Corporation where she led efforts in leadership development and process improvement.

Upon retiring and moving to Orlando in 2010, Linda resumed her art activities and became involved at the Crealde School of Art in Winter Park where she studied with nationally recognized artist Barbara Tiffany.

Linda works in several mediums including oil, acrylics, pastels and mixed media. Her paintings focus on a variety of subject matter such as still life, landscapes, portraits and interiors. Her mixed media work results in three-dimensional constructions comprised entirely of “green” components (recycled objects and materials). She has won numerous awards in Michigan and Florida art shows, most recently Maitland, Deland, Apopka, Winter Park and Sun City Center.

Linda is an active member of the Art Club in Sun City Center and is currently serving as co-chair of the Demonstrations and Workshops Committee which arranges for skilled artists to conduct educational events for club members.

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SouthShore Transit Study Reevaluation

Save the Date for This Final Public Input Meeting Novmber 15 from 5:30 – 7 p.m.

The public is invited to give feedback on the proposed transit plan update to the 2014 SouthShore Transit Study. The Study “focused on transit needs for the communities of Apollo Beach, Boyette, Gibsonton, Riverview, Ruskin, Sun City Center, and Wimauma.

Improvements under consideration include: Improvements to local circulation Connections to Downtown Tampa and Brandon On-demand service Public-private partnerships Efforts of non-profit organizations and others Save the date and DON’T MISS this meeting Nov. 15, from 5:30 – 7 p.m.

SouthShore Regional Service Center 410 30th Street SE Ruskin, FL, 33570 For more information or to view presentations from the reevaluation public meetings, visit: “planhillsborough.org/southshore-transitstudy-reevaluation.”

1965 Pontiac GTO Is Cruiser of the Month

Eye-catching and powerful, the 1965 Pontiac GTO owned by Gene Zvolenski of Apollo Beach is a splendid example of the car that started the whole muscle-car mania that enthralled much of the youth of its era. It is also the October Cruiser of the Month for the Sun City Center Roamin’ Oldies Car Club.

After a long search for his just-right GTO, Gene found it ten years ago at a muscle-car specialist’s shop in Virginia, expertly restored to its asdelivered 1965 condition. Unlike many restorations, Gene’s Pontiac is a “numbers-matching” car, with the same triple-carbureted engine, transmission and differential installed at the factory.

Gene enjoys driving his bright red GTO often, and they are regular participants in area collector car events throughout the area.

The Roamin’ Oldies host a cruise-in from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. the first Thursday of every month, with a rain date the following Thursday, at the Mira Bay Village Shopping Center on US-41 in Apollo Beach.

About 100 of the area’s finest antique and collectible cars often take part, accompanied by classic oldies music played by DJ Joey Ferrante. Event sponsors include Thompson’s Auto Parts and the Florida Railroad Museum. For information, call Chet at 813-842-1511.

Daniel Bender Named South Bay Hospital CEO

Daniel Bender has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for South Bay Hospital after successfully serving as Interim CEO over the past several months.

Dan held the Chief Operating Officer and Ethics and Compliance Officer roles for South Bay Hospital since June 2015.

“Dan is a strategic healthcare leader with a strong record of accomplishments in healthcare management, operations, and employee engagement,” said Ravi Chari, MD, President of HCA West Florida. “Under Dan’s leadership, South Bay has significantly enhanced patient care services for Sun City Center and surrounding communities. He successfully oversaw construction of the $30 Million Patient Tower and a new Diagnostic Outpatient Imaging Center.”

Dan began his career with HCA in 1997 at Ocala Regional Medical Center where he spent two summers as a Volunteer and then worked as a Pharmacy Technician. After completing his education, he returned to Ocala Regional in January 2012 as the Assistant Administrator, working his way up to Associate Administrator and Assistant Ethics and Compliance Officer, prior to joining South Bay Hospital.

Dan holds a Juris Doctor from Florida Coastal School of Law, a Master of Healthcare Administration from University of North Florida, a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, and a second Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management and Human Resources Management from Florida State University. Dan is actively engaged in the community, currently serving as a member of the Kiwanis of South Shore, an East Bay High School Key Club Advisor, and his most recent appointment to the Board of Directors, Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce.

New Members, L to R: Sharon Bakay, Brenda Booth, Brenda Curvin, Dorothy Guranich, Helen Kunkel, Patty Pate, Susan Royal.

Woman’s Club Welcomes New Members

This superbly restored 1965 Pontiac GTO owned by Gene Zvolenski of Apollo Beach is the Roamin’ Oldies October Cruiser of the Month.

The Sun City Center Woman’s Club, Inc. welcomed seven new members at their September 20 general meeting. The program was “Getting to Know Your Club.” Each Community Projects Chairwoman and special activity leader explained what she and their committee work to accomplish. If you’re looking for a fun club that helps others in our community and surrounding areas with warm hearts and big smiles check out our web site www.gfwcwomansclub. org or contact Membership Chair Linda Raymond at “sumrluv21@ aol.com” or call 813-331-3108.

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Hope Fund

When volunteers claim they benefit as much as the children through one-on-one time spent together, you know you have a win-win situation. Should you have one hour a week to spare and an interest in working with K through fifth-grade children, the Hope Fund has a child waiting to meet you. The Hope Fund is always interested in recruiting volunteers for reading, mentoring or tutoring.

Perhaps you have a different area of expertise to offer the children?

It could be the most meaningful hour of your week. The Hope Fund is dedicated to helping Wimauma school children learn, grow and have fun in a safe and nurturing environment. We are a nonprofit organization run entirely by volunteers. If you are interested, call 813-634-4268 or 813-634-1247. We would love to hear from you.

South Bay Genealogy Society

Meeting November 20 On Tuesday, November 20, the South Bay Genealogical Society will meet at United Methodist Church in the Life Enrichment Center (LEC), 1210 W Del Webb Blvd, Sun City Center. The meeting begins at 10:30 a.m. with a round table discussion, followed by a sit-down luncheon at noon, and then a presentation by our guest speaker at 1 p.m. This month’s speaker will be Drew Smith who will speak on “Before You Test: DNA Basics.” He will explain how to avoid wasting time and money by learning which type of DNA test to take and what you can expect. The cost is $15 per person for lunch. For reservations and information, call Dotty Love at 813-634-2749. Mail check to SBGS P.O. Box 5202 Sun City Center, Fl. 33571. Your check must be received by November 10, 2018.

L to R: Paul, Helen & Bill Bredehoft

Helen Bredehoft Celebrates 100 Years

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DAR Constituent Week

Col. George Mercer Brooke Chapter DAR celebrated Constituent Week (September 17th thru 23rd) on September 19 at their monthly meeting - guest speaker was Judge LaRose- he spoke on Federal and State Constitutions. A new member Regina Tucker was inducted.

Helen Bredehoft, a long-time member of SouthShore UCC, celebrated her 100th birthday October 1 with a party at The Inn at Plaza West arranged by her two sons, Paul and Bill.

Helen was very active in the church with Women’s Fellowship and was the Chair of the Scholarship Committee for many years.

Col. George Mercer Brooke Chapter DAR Meeting

November 21 at 12:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served and at 1 p.m. Meeting begins with our member and Chapter Regent Jan Bassett’s talk titled, “Women in World War I.” Meeting will be held in the Florida Room at the Atrium – 945-D North Course Lane.

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South Bay Hospital Volunteers at AMIKids YES

South Bay Hospital visited AMIKids YES to help improve the appearance of their campus. A group of South Bay Hospital leadership volunteers spent time at the facility recently painting the AMIKids YES campus courtyard. This helped to improve the overall experience for the residents that AMIKids YES serves. HCA, Inc, parent company of South Bay Hospital, also donated $1,000 to the nonprofit organization.

This donation and community service event were part of HCA’s 50 Days of Caring celebrating HCA’s 50-year anniversary. Dan Bender, Chief Executive Officer, said “We were very pleased with the volunteer turnout and impact we were able to make. It’s our pleasure to participate in activities that help live South Bay and HCA’s mission of caring for the communities we serve. We look forward to many more community service events in the future.”

Tony Altman, Executive Director of the organization, said, “AMIkids YES is a non-profit organization located in Wimauma, FL, and is dedicated to separating a troubled past from a bright future for the young men we serve. Without local community support, it would be impossible to have the success we have with our kids… Thanks again South Bay Hospital for your support!”

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On Saturday, October 13, AAUW of the South Shore and Sun City Center met at the Atrium’s Florida Room to celebrate the beginning of the new academic year - 20182019. We commenced with a brunch and listed to speakers after our business meeting.

Our first speaker was Miss Kaylee Peavler who was accompanied by her parents, Connie and Chris L to R: Mrs. Chris Peavler, Kalee Peavler. Also attending was Mrs. Peavler, Mrs. Connie Peavler, Mrs. T. Brown, Principal of Beth Shields T. Brown, Principal of Beth Shields Middle School and her Teacher, School and Mrs. LaRosa.

Mrs. LaRosa from Beth Shields MIddle School. All were in attendance to meet and greet them and hear Kaylee discuss her experiences at Tech Trek Camp. Another student from her school, Tamyra Walker also attended the camp but was unable to attend the meeting due to an unexpected emergency. On behalf of Tamyra and herself, Kaylee discussed the exciting camp experience she had in the Daytona Beach area taking courses in science, technology, engineering, mathematics as well as robotics. She also had the opportunities to interview women working in the fields they were studying and learned areas that would interest them in the long-run.

Kaylee stated that from the camp experience she is now inspired to attend Yale University and later becoming a neurosurgeon, perhaps after attending University of Florida.

After Kaylee’s wonderful discussion, Mrs. Pat Ross spoke, Mrs. Ross is AAUW’s current State President of Florida. She updated us with all the new activities of the state and national offices and their objectives.

Our next meeting with be a Fashion Show Fundraiser on November 10 in the Florida Room in the Atrium of Sun City Center. Tickets will be on sales before that date in the Atrium Lobby. For information on the Fashion Show, please contact Sandy Zeligman at 813-634-5959.

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Apollo Beach Woman’s Club Monthly Luncheon

Saint Anne Annual Fall Festival

Saint Anne Catholic Church’s Fall Festival will again take place in Ruskin from Thursday, November 15, through Sunday, November 18, 2018. The event will feature a variety of carnival rides, games for all ages, and food vendors to satisfy every taste. All residents of the SouthShore area are welcome.

The carnival will be held on the St. Anne campus located at 106 11th Avenue N.E., at the intersection of 11th Ave. and U.S. 41 in Ruskin. Hours each day, Thursday through Sunday, are from 4 PM to 10 PM. SPECIALS: Opening day (Thursday) Individual tickets may be purchased for all rides for $2 each. Armbands are available Thursday, Friday, and Sunday for $20 per day, and on Saturday for $25. Armbands allow for unlimited access to all the rides on the day the armband is purchased.

Bring the whole family and join in the fun at the Saint Anne Fall Festival. If you have any questions, please call the Parish Office at 813-645-1714 or visit the Saint Anne website at www.SaintAnneRuskin. org.

“Sun City Center Connects” Comes Alive

Through the work and efforts of residents of the Sun City Center community, Sun City Center Connects has come alive! Our purpose and message for Sun City Center Connects is: • Get Active • Get Connected • Get Engaged Sun City Center Connects is a grassroots campaign driven by the residents of Sun City Center. The campaign focuses on raising awareness about all the benefits of getting involved in your community and neighborhood through various efforts. One way we are raising awareness is by sharing heartfelt stories of how our Sun City Center volunteers are impacting and improving the lives of many in our community.

We also hope to connect residents to the many wonderful organizations and groups that need your time, talent and experience by promoting and hosting community events. And we will continue to strengthen the culture and values of Sun City Center of “Neighbor Helping Neighbor” and supporting the work and established events of Sun City Center.

Sun City Center Connects group is open to all who want to join us as we strengthen our community by engaging residents through purpose, connection and action! Our Next Sun City Center Connects Meeting will be December 4, 11:30-1:30 in the Caper Room. Please RSVP with Sarah Rosenbaum at 813-932-5228, extension 292 or at “SRosenbaum@seniorsinservice.org”.

Dr. Michael A. Scannon M.D. Is back In Sun City Center!

On Wednesday, Nov 14 the Apollo Beach Woman’s Club (ABWC) will hold their monthly luncheon at the Apollo’s Bistro, located at 6520 Richies Way, Apollo Beach. Reservations must be made and paid for by Nov 9. The program speaker for the November luncheon Jill Andrews, Senior Sales and Marketing Director of Superior Residences of Brandon, will speak on the topic of “You might have dementia if….” The vendor will be from “Keep me in Stitches,” a Del Webb SouthShore Falls quilting club.

The luncheons are led by ABWC President Katherine Cintron beginning at 11:30 a.m. for socializing and lunch is served at 12 p.m. They are held on the second Wednesday in every month from September to May. All reservations and payments must be received by the Friday prior to the luncheon. The luncheon is $18, with the exception of the December holiday luncheon, which is $20 and held at a different location. For menu details and reservations contact Sharon Vasquez 813-641-7856/sharonlvasquez@verizon.net.

ABWC has been serving the community since 1959. The primary mission is providing scholarships for education and training of students who live in Apollo Beach and the surrounding areas with a demonstrated financial need. The first fundraising event will be a Bake Sale (homemade goods) on Tuesday, Nov 20 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in front of the Apollo Beach Meat Market, 226 Apollo Beach Blvd & Very Best Barbers, 6416 N. U.S. 41 in Apollo Beach.

If you wish to get acquainted, attend any of the events, or join the club, information can be found on the website “www. apollobeachwomansclub.com” or contact Claudia Gassett at 352-258-4580 “claudiagassett@me.com”.

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The Doctor Will See You Now “Funny Vet” Dean Scott, DVM, to speak at the Palmetto Library Dr. Dean Scott, veterinarian, humorist, cartoonist, and author of “The Incomplete Dog Book— Nothing You Ever Wanted to Know About Dogs” will speak and sign copies of the book at the Palmetto Public Library, Thurs., Nov. 8, from 6-7:30 p.m.

The library is located at 923 6th St. W., Palmetto.

The event is presented by Book Buzz Media, a division of Pat McKanic & Associates, LLC. The Incomplete Dog Book is a humorous look at dog breeds, complete with wry observations about each breed, and cartoons drawn by Dr. Scott. In his talk, he shares zany stories drawn from his many years working with pets and the people they own, both as a civilian and military veterinarian.

Dr. Scott holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology from Arizona State University, and a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from the University of California Davis

School of Veterinary Medicine, which, in his words, makes him a “BS DVM!” His other book titles include “Cowabunga,” a children’s book that teaches children about the solar system utilizing competitive cows Lucy and Betty one-upping each other by jumping over planets like the cow who jumped over the Dr. Dean Scott moon. He is also the author of “The Vet School Survival Guide: Notes from A BackRow Student,” an insightful and humorous guide to surviving the rigors of veterinary school.

The book has been described as prophetic, sympathetic and therapeutic. All of Dean Scott’s books are available at amazon. com.

This free event is open to the public. Light refreshments will be served after the event.

For more information please contact Pat McKanic at mckanicandassociates@ yahoo.com or visit http://www. mymanatee.org/library

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Heart of the Sea Opens at Florida Aquarium

By Kai Rambow Two curious creatures looked at each other through glass. One, a young boy, was enthralled with what he was seeing. The other, a loggerhead sea turtle, seemed intrigued with the boy.

Heart of the Sea is the new home for two sea turtles at the Florida Aquarium. The nonprofit aquarium rehabilitates sea turtles. These rescued sea turtles cannot, for survival reasons, be returned to the ocean. Now they have a new home in the second largest habitat at the aquarium.

A new, unique dive experience has been enacted as well. Guests (age 6+) can have a snorkel-like adventure, swimming with the sea turtles, rays, hundreds of fish, coral and even bonnethead sharks.

No scuba certification is required and the experience is recorded using small action cameras. The Heart of the Sea Swim runs in the afternoon on select days.

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By Debbie Caneen South County Events is provided

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

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

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

You only need to submit your Event one time each month for it to appear in both The News of Kings Point and SCC Ads and Events.

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

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

MON. NOV 5 - WIDOWER’S GROUP 9:00 a.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. SCC. Meeting for widowers only. You can benefit greatly from the experience of others. We invite you to attend a meeting, coffee and donuts on us. You’ll sit and listen as others share their experiences in dealing with the different stages of the tragic loss of losing your spouse. For more information call Tom Harding 813-634-1236.

TUE. NOV 6 - LINE DANCING WITH A BALANCE 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. 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 813-8922990.

TUE. NOV 6 - LIFE CHALLENGES SUPPORT GROUP 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Sun City Center. Live your life fully with zest and joy! Rid yourself of depression, anxiety, frustrations with family, children, friends, life changes, health problems, finances and more. Relief comes by sharing and receiving support and making a positive plan of action. All are welcome in complete confidence and free of charge. Cheryl Lewis facilitates this group and is an effective psychotherapist. We meet every Tuesday in the firstfloor lounge of Sun Towers.

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Sponsored by the Coalition for Mental Health and Aging.

WED. NOV 7 - THERAPEUTIC TAI CHI OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. 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 813634-3347.

THU. NOV 8 - SUN. NOV 11 PELICAN PLAYERS PRESENTS “STEEL MAGNOLIAS” 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening performances.

The Saturday matinee performance starts at 1:30 PM. The Sunday matinee performance starts at 2:00 PM. Doors open 30 minutes prior to curtain. Tickets are $15 and are available at the Kings Point Box Office weekdays from 9 AM through 4 PM. Tickets are available in the Lobby before each performance as well. You are encouraged to BYOB and snacks. The play is directed by James Williams with assistance of Kevin Steinke. “A Christmas Carol” is coming to the Veterans Theater on Thursday, December 20, 2018. Keep looking at our website PelicanPlayersSCC.org for more information.

FRI. NOV 9 - ROCKIN THE 50’S SOCK HOP 5:00 p.m. doors open at Prince of Peace’s Conesa Center, 702 Valley Forge Blvd, Sun City Center, FL. The menu is grilled burgers, fries and coleslaw; and we will be serving our famous hand crafted milkshakes as well!

And if that’s not enough, it’s all you can eat, including those famous milkshakes. Music will be provided by the St. Denis Variety Band. Dress in your best 50’s attire as there will be a best costume prize and a dance contest. Tickets are $15, tables of 8 are available. For questions, call either Mike and Shirley McCluskey at 813-634-8381 or Nick and Barb Caleca at 314703-6789.

SAT. NOV 10 - 2ND ANNUAL TINY HOME SHOW WITH TINY HOME TOURS 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Hillsborough Community College - SouthShore, 551 24th Street N.E., Ruskin, FL 33570 It’s better to donate than accumulate! $5 General Admission - Veterans and HCC Students with Student ID Admitted FREE. All proceeds benefit the South Shore Coalition for Mental Health and Aging and the Ruskin Community Development Foundation.

Learn more: “facebook.com/ CirclePondTinyCommunity”. KP members only.

MON. NOV 12 - MALE CALL FOR PROSTATE HEALTH 1:30 -2:30 p.m. Community Hall Room #3 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. Sun City Center, Florida 33573 - Theme: Rethinking Our Sexuality After Prostate Cancer Therapy” We encourage all participant bring your spouse or partner to this symposium.

For further information may call

Vicente Lopez, Jr., at 727-6231724.

TUE. NOV 13 - DEMENTIA PRESENTATION 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 701 Valley Forge Blvd., SCC. AJ Cipperly from Inspired Living will be presenting “A Positive Approach to Dementia.” She is a Florida CORE trained and licensed Assisted Living Administrator and is currently the National Director of Memory Care and Training for Validus Senior Living. Lunch will be provided. No charge. For more information or to register, call the church office at 813634-1292 by November 9.

WED. NOV 14 - 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. Tours provided by Senior Helpers. FREE event but RSVP is required to 813-634-3347.

THU. NOV 15 - FREE MEMORY SCREENINGS Beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the Coalition office at Sun Towers, 101 Trinity Lakes Drive, Sun City Center, Suite 254. Did you know a vitamin deficiency

can exhibit the same symptom as dementia? With annual memory screenings, you will be able to identify a decline in memory in order to address it and hopefully reverse it altogether which is the goal of the Coalition! Make your appointment today to have your memory screened along with your hearing. By appointment only. To schedule, call the Coalition at 813-4194902.

MON. NOV 19 - PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP OF SUN CITY CENTER 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Drive. This month, members are asked to share what is working for them and to also share challenges they are seeking answers for. Jennipher Lenoir, COTA with Sun Towers Outpatient Therapy Department will facilitate. With the influx of many newly diagnosed group members, the request for seasoned members to assist is needed and appreciated!

If you have had success with any treatment you have tried, please come to share! If you have Parkinson’s, or are caring for someone with this disease, be sure to attend this support group! Complimentary valet parking available at entrance.

For additional info, call Debbie Caneen 813-892-2990.

TUE. NOV 20 - FREE MEMORY SCREENINGS Beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church, 1210 Del Webb Blvd. W. Sun City Center FL 33573 Did you

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A RETIREMENT & REHABILITATION COMMUNITY Independent, Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing

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MEMORY CARE and receive a complimentary copy of Alzheimer’s Basic Caregiving: an ABC Guide by author Kathy Laurenhue

Call (813) 634-3347 “My hope for my Mom is that she finds a little JOY every day and the Memory Care Staff at Sun Towers make that possible. Sun Towers is my mom’s home now and the staff treat her like family, they show her compassion and go out of their way to make sure all of her needs are met every single day.” Kathy D

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What is Going on with SR-674?

By Diane M. Loeffler If all goes according to plan, November 5 is the proposed start date for the improvements to Route 674 from Commercial Center Drive to U.S. 301. The work is starting this fall because funds have become available.

Prior to beginning work on the road, utility work is being done including moving pipes. In early November, expect to see signs erected, surveyors measuring the area, and erosion control measures put into place.

The contractor is aware of emergency services, the hospital, Emergency Squad,

On Wednesday, October 6, Sam Sudman coordinated a meeting with representatives from the Florida Department of Transportation, the contractors and others involved with the improvements to Route 674. CA Director John Luper and Community Association manager Lyn Reitz also participated in the meeting.

etc. Construction Manager Shiva Moonian says, “Our main goal is to partner with everyone

South County Events from 12. know that a vitamin deficiency can exhibit the same symptom as dementia? With annual memory screenings, you will be able to identify a decline in memory in order to address it and hopefully reverse it altogether.

Make your appointment today to have your memory screened along with your hearing. By appointment only. To schedule, call the Coalition at 813-4194902.

TUE. NOV 20 - SOUTH BAY GENEALOGY SOCIETY MEETING The meeting begins at 10:30 a.m. at United Methodist Church in the Life Enrichment Center (LEC), 1210 W Del Webb Blvd, Sun City Center with a round table discussion, followed by a sit-down luncheon at noon, and then a presentation by our guest speaker at 1:00 p.m. This month’s speaker will be Drew Smith who will speak on “Before You Test: DNA Basics.” He will explain how to avoid wasting time and money by learning which type of DNA test to take and what you can expect.

The cost is $15 per person for lunch. For reservations and information, call Dotty Love at 813-634-2749. Mail check to SBGS P.O. Box 5202 Sun City Center, Fl. 33571. Your check must be received by November 10, 2018.

TUE. NOV 20 - ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Drive. Bring Your Loved One for a Well Deserved Break. Facilitated

by Aging Care Advocates. You will receive information while your loved one is cared for in our Secured Memory Care. Please RSVP no less than 3 days prior to 813-677-1400. For additional information, contact Debbie Caneen at 813-634-3347.

TUE. NOV 20 - NOVEMBER EDUCATIONAL FORUM 2:00 p.m. at the Sun City Center Chamber of Commerce. Light refreshments will be served.

Topic: Steps to the Future.

Presenters will be: Kyle Beltz Elderly Law Attorney; Paula Moore, Senior Mover Manager; Janice Bayruns, 1st Light Home Health Care. For information about the Coalition, please call 813-419-4902 or visit: mentalhealthandaging.org.

WED. NOV 21 - LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP 1:30 - 2:30

p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Drive. Do you wonder how others with Low Vision advance through their day? Do they receive care from outside sources? What adaptive vision devices successfully assist them?

Each need is different but if we gather to share our resources, we all benefit! Learn what assistance there may be for you if you have low vision in order to maintain your independence.

Learn what assistance there may be for you if you have low vision in order to maintain your independence. Free valet parking for cars and golf carts.

If you have low vision, then this meeting is for you! For more info call Debbie Caneen 813-8922990.

FRI. NOV 23 SCC MODEL RAILROAD CLUB’S THANKSGIVING OPEN HOUSE 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at 915 N. Course Lane, between Sawdust Engineers and Lawn Bowling.

We have new trains, scenic features, sound & lighting effects. We can create night and day and even control the weather! See and hear multiple trains running under computer control while you hunt for features on our scavenger list. Visiting youngsters can run trains, learn train safety and earn Junior Engineer Certificates. There will be hats & handbooks for all visiting kids and it’s all free! Raffle tickets on sale for your own 2X4 ft. N scale railroad. Winner to be drawn at FunFest on March 16. For details & directions visit www.sccmrrc. org.

MON. NOV 26 - CHRONIC PAIN, ARTHRITIS AND NEUROPATHY GROUP 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. SCC. Morgan Clemens, COTA/L, Sun Terrace/Towers Rehabilitation Therapy Program Manager facilitates this group with open discussion encouraged by all.

If you have had success with any treatment, please come to share and learn. Supported

by Sun Towers Retirement Community Outpatient Therapy. Learn what you can do to reduce your pain today.

FREE valet parking at Towers entrance. Session located in the theater. Questions? Call 813-892-2990.

WED. NOV 28 – HUMOR

involved with the least impact.”

Changes we can expect to see when the project is completed

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are multiple turn lane extensions from tapered lanes to regular lanes, bicycle lanes, and pedestrian improvements that meet current ADA standards.

Go to the Florida Department of Transportation for updates on Route 674. That site is www. fdottampabay.com. The original fact sheet on the project is 244.

The Community Association plans to send out periodic updates through email blasts.

If you do not already receive these blasts, sign up online on the community website, www. suncitycenter.org or stop by the administration building.

Phil Baker, Sawdust Engineer

By Paula Lickfeldt Phil and Susan Baker were snowbirds from New Hampshire. They stayed in an RV park in Ruskin, Florida in the winter time. One of their friends from the park moved to Sun City Center and invited them to come for a visit. Phil and Susan really liked the home that their friends had bought. They were taken on a tour of the community and as Phil puts it, “When I saw the Sawdust Engineers, I knew that I wanted to live in SCC.” They moved to SCC in 2013.

In his life before retirement, Phil was a contractor in NH and he did a lot of woodworking but what he made was usually need based. He bought a van for his work and built shelves and cupboards in the back to store his supplies.

Phil made all of the furniture that they had in their home.

When he retired and moved to Florida, he made the things that made him happy. He still enjoys making furniture.

Phil says that he loves being a part of the Sawdust Engineers because he has been woodworking all of his life, and it is wonderful to be able to share his knowledge with others and to be able to learn from them. He has learned so much from other members of the group. He is no longer “the oddball woodworking nut in the neighborhood.”

He says that what he really appreciates is that once he learns a skill it stays the same and he can apply it to other things that he is making.

He saw patterns for military insignia in the Scroller Woodworking Magazine, and he bought the patterns. He began making the emblems for each branch of the military. People bought them as gifts for students going into the military, or when they graduated from a military

WORKSHOP 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. in the Computer Lab $5 Members $10 Non-Members. This class will demonstrate the most sure-fire ways to get a laugh. Learn how to use these time-tested tools to

school or basic training. The Sawdust Engineers always sell the emblems at FunFest or you can buy one by stopping by the Sawdust Engineers at other times. Another member of the club makes cases for US flags and urns for cremains which are available to families of veterans who have passed away. When the family gets a box, they can also choose the insignia for the branch of military the deceased was in, to put on the box.

Phil enjoys making supplies for teachers to use in their classrooms. He was making alphabet pieces for children to use to spell out words as he was telling me his story. Any teacher who comes in with a letter on letterhead from their school saying that they are an employed teacher, is entitled to take one large item and five small items free of charge. This applies to all US teachers not just Florida teachers. Phil also make beautiful patterned wooden boxes for jewelry and other treasurers.

Phil says that he and Susan love being able to live in a place where everything that they need is right nearby.

Quality of life is not the house that you live in but the quality of the activities that you are able to participate in.

Sun City Center has an abundance of creative, talented people, Phil Baker is certainly one of them.

add humor to your emails, other writings, and conversation.

Your active participation is encouraged, although not required. Available to CA and KP members only.

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PERFORMING

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.

Comedy & Magic: Geoff Williams at Firehouse’

Sunday, November 4, from 3 – 5 p.m. at the Firehouse Cultural Center. A magical evening dedicated to make-believe and entertainment! Geoff Williams, award winning magician, presents a sleight-of-hand illusion, family-oriented comedy with lots of audience participation. Bring the kids, bring the grandparents.

Loads of fun for all. Tickets: “firehouseculturalcenter.org/events”.

Gals & Gus Productions

Membership and Ticket Sales The Gals & Guys Productions is hard at work rehearsing for the “Tribute to Legends” showcase featuring many of Sun City Center’s friends and neighbors performing to the music of legends that have inspired them. Our club volunteers will be taking membership signup for this next Legends show at the North Campus Atrium ticket kiosk on November 8 from 9 to 12 noon.

Membership is open to all Sun City Center, Kings Point and Freedom Plaza residents. Please bring your association ID card along with either cash or check payable to Gals & Guys Prods, for Membership dues at $5 per person. This entitles members to the Legends show and post show refreshments.

The performance showcase is on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at the Community Hall, 1910 South Pebble Beach Blvd. Doors open at 6 p.m. and show time is at 6:30. Ticket sales will also be on sale at the same location, days and times as above and open to those residents in neighboring areas that would enjoy and support our productions. Our shows are residents who entertain residents and know that in the past, our residents have loved our shows and continue to support and encourage this performing art form of Sun City Center. More information, contact Director, Salvina “sccgngprods@aol.com” or 813-633-5924.

SCCCA Welcomes “Assisted Living the Musical”

Welcome to Pelican Roost. It’s the party school of retirement communities, where 70-something is the new 20-something...with looser skin.

You’ll meet Naomi LipschitzYamamoto-Murphy, Realtor®, whose clients always seem interested in more than just a new condo. There’s Nicholas Dent, the 93-year old driver who misunderstands the term “drive thru window”. There’s Ben Younger, the retired Catskills comedian. He’s been in love with same woman for 43 years. If his wife ever finds out, he’s a dead man. And there are 15 more of these Pelican Roosters in this show. All the characters are played by two actors…but not at the same time. There are no sad songs, no Depends® jokes, and no f-bombs. Nothing but 90 minutes of songs, sketches and nonstop laughs.

Assisted Living the Musical is scheduled for Sunday January 6, 2019 at the SCC Community Hall at 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd in Sun City Center, at 2:30 p.m. Tickets for the reserved seating event are $20.

They are available at the SCCCA KIOSK in the Atrium building off N. Course Dr. M-W-F from 10 a.m. to noon starting Nov. 12 for SCCCA members and Nov. 19 for the public. Call Renee Bray, Entertainment Director for more information at 813 642-2001.

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John Legend A Legendary Christmas Tour Thursday, November 15 at 8 p.m. $207.25, $157.25, $127.25 and $97.25 Katharine McPhee Thursday, November 15 at 8 p.m. $75.50, $55.50 and $39.50 Alan Doyle Wednesday, February 6 at 8 p.m. $50, $35 and $25 Wayne Newton: Up Close & Personal Sunday, March 3 at 7 p.m. $85, $60 and $40 Paula Poundstone Saturday, March 30 at 7:30 p.m. $45 and $35 The Illusionists – Live From Broadway Wednesday, May 1 at 8 p.m. $100, $75, $50 and $35

Manatee Performing Arts Center For tickets, call 941-748-5875 or buy online at www.manateeperformingartscenter.com The Goldtones Nov. 3, 2018 (2 p.m.)

A Christmas Carol Nov. 29–Dec. 16, 2018 Elf The Musical Nov. 29–Dec. 16, 2018 Elf The Musical Jr. Dec. 8, 2018 (2 p.m.)

Nutcracker Dec. 15, 2018 (2 p.m.)

Jack Frost Holiday Review (4 showings) Dec. 21, 2018 (8 p.m.)

Dec. 22, 2018 (2 p.m. and 8 p.m.)

Dec. 23, 2018 (2 p.m.)

Pirates of Penzance Jan. 10–27, 2019 Jane Seymour Art Jan. 19, 2019 (noon)

Entertainment Corner

By Renee Bray, SCCCA Entertainment Director

The SCCCA 2018-2019 Entertainment Series kicks off Sunday Nov. 4 with the comedy of “Cannoli Latkes and Guilt!” featuring Steve Solomon. Steve is the star and creator of the three-time award winning Broadway hit “My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish & I’m in Therapy”. This is sure to be an uproarious day of side-splitting laughs! Tickets $19 individually, or $80 for the full series.

Friday November 16, the Friday night series Renee Bray begins with “The Diamonds”, best known for the Rock-n-Roll classic Little Darlin’. They mix 50’s and 60’s hits with stirring tributes to classic groups of the era. Other hits include The Stroll, Why Do Fools Fall in Love, and Silhouettes. Tickets $20 individually, or $80 for the full series.

Outside the series, “Assisted Living the Musical” is a hilarious vaudeville comedy that is centered around 18 characters played by two actors, coming Sunday January 6. The scene is a retirement community, and focuses on all the hysterically funny antics that seniors experience. Tickets are $20 and go on sale Nov. 12 for CA Residents, Nov 19 for the public. Showtime is 2:30 p.m.

Tickets to these shows, and all the shows in the series are available at the SCCCA Atrium Kiosk off N. Course Lane. The KIOSK is open M-W-F from 10 a.m. to noon. All shows are at the SCC CA Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. Call Renee Bray at 813-622-2001 if you have questions.

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Solo Line Dance Club

DANCING “Join Us For a Rockin’ Good Time!”

Our November dance will be held Sunday, November 25 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in Veterans Theater in the Kings Point North Clubhouse.

The Veterans Theater door will open at 6 p.m.

Admission is $6. per person for non-members. You may BYOB and snacks. The Club provides cups, napkins, water and ice on each table.

Music will be provided by The SouthShore Cruisers. They play a good combination of fast and slow Top-40 hits from the 60’s and 70’s. During their breaks, they will play our favorite line dance music.

If you would like to attend the Rockin’ Thru the Years dance, Please email Sandi at “rockinthrutheyears@gmail. com” no later than Saturday morning November 24, to provide her with your full name so she can include your name on the list that she gives to the Kings Point Front Security Gate Guards so you will be able to get through the Kings Point Front Security Gate the evening of the dance.

Singles Social Dance Club

The Singles Social Dance Club will meet on November 4 and November 25 in the Florida Room, Atrium Building, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. to dance to live music by Thor Stevens and his saxophone.

Members $4; Guests $6. BYOB and snacks. Ice, water, cups and napkins provided. Proper attire requested. Membership forms for 2019 will be available.

The fee is $15 for the year and you will save $2 each dance.

You must be a Sun City Center resident and present your CA or KP badge at signing. Returning members need not fill out a form unless the information has changed. If you have any questions, please call Janet at 813-633-3558.

Academy of Ballroom Dance

The Academy of Ballroom Dance Club will host its next monthly dance on Saturday, November 3, in the Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd, Sun City Center. At 6:30 p.m., there will be a Merengue dance lesson included with admission.

This will be followed by regular dancing from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Admission is free for members, or $6 for guests at the door.

Come and dance to a fabulous selection of tunes handpicked by our DJ Bernice DuBro. Enjoy the complimentary coffee and cookies. Try your luck with the 50/50 drawing. Open seating and singles tables are always available. Everyone is welcome; bring your friends and BYOB. The dress code is casual but neat (no shorts please). Mark your calendars for the year-end Academy dance December 1. For more information, call George Hawn at 330-770-0442.

SCC Dance Club

Saturday, November 17, 7 to 9:30 p.m. in the SCC Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. Celebrate the Thanksgiving season with a turn on the dance floor. This fabulous dance is presented by the Sun City Center Dance Club. Dance to our widely acclaimed and exclusive playlist spun by Gerardo. There will be a complimentary dessert table and decaf coffee. Dressy casual attire. No shorts!

BYOB. Bring your friends, or come and make new friends. Open seating. Singles tables available. Members free, guests $6 at the door. Sun City Center and Kings Point members only are invited to attend. For additional information call: 813-665-4027. Our next dance party is December 8.

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Mary Anne Cyd Shirley Moseley Charrow Walker

Brandi Rininger

Abbie Katz

Barbara Boyle

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 634-3205.

COST: $20 per person for each four-week class.

Tues., Nov. 6, 13, 27, & Dec. 4 No Dance Classes for the week of Thanksgiving Beginning Tango - 5:30 p.m.

Intermediate Rumba - 6:45 p.m.

Intermediate Quick Step - 8 p.m.

Wed., Nov. 7, 14, 28, & Dec.5 No Dance Classes for the week of Thanksgiving Beginning Cha-cha - 12:45 p.m.

Intermediate Waltz - 2 p.m.

Inter./Adv.Tango - 3:15 p.m.

Taught by Bernice Dubro And George Hawn, call 813-634-3205 or “dancewithbernice@gmail. com”.

“There is no such thing as natural beauty.”

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Rockin’ Thru the Years Dance Club

The Solo Line Dance Club invites you to dance every Monday from 12:15 - 3 p.m. in the Community Hall on S. Pebble Beach Blvd.

Mary Ware instructs the beginners (those who have never danced before or know a few very easy dances) from 12:15 - 12:45 p.m. and then goes slowly into the beginning and improver dances for those who are ready to learn new dance step combinations. From 1:30 - 1:45 p.m. there is a break to socialize. Helen Williams instructs the beginner/intermediate and somewhat more advanced dances from 1:45 - 3 p.m.

Everyone with a CA or KP badge is eligible to become a member of the club. Line dancing is not only for ladies but for gentlemen as well, it is good exercise and the music is great. Please wear comfortable shoes. Annual membership fee is $22. Your very first visit is free and if you prefer to pay for each class, it costs $2. For more information, call Norine Brinck at 813-260-3422.

Steel Magnolias

by Robert Harling

Dramatist Play Service

Presented by: The Pelican Players Director: James Williams

Co-Director: Kevin Steinke

Producer: Mary Winter

King’s Point Veteran’s Theater, Theater; 1900 Clubhouse Drive, Drive; Sun City Center, Center; FL 33573 Cabaret and Bleacher Seating Available—Tickets: $15.00 (BYOB and Snacks)

SHOW DATES and TIMES

5 Shows!

Thursday, November 08, 2018 @ 7:00pm Friday, November 09 @ 7:00pm Saturday, November 10 @ 1:30pm & 7:00pm Sunday, November 11 @ 2:00pm

Doors open :30 minutes before curtain.

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Oldies But Goodies Dance Club

The Oldies but Goodies Dance Club will be enjoying the music of Flashback on Sunday, November 18 at Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. The cost is free for members and $6 for guests. No advance ticket needed pay at the door. The doors will open at 6:15 p.m. for members and 6:30 p.m. for guests. Flashback, a sixpiece dance band will be playing jazz standards and favorite dance music from the 50’s through the 70’s. They will be playing 7 to 10 p.m. BYOB and snacks, the club will provide water, ice, cups and napkins. As always residents of Kings Point and Renaissance as well as Sun City Center are always welcome.

Any questions contact Club President Joanne at 813-728-1147 or email “jjlatenite@aol.com” You may also check out our website “sccoldiesbutgoodiesdanceclub.com” or join us on Facebook “facebook.com/OldiesButGoodiesDanceClub”.

Moonglow Dance Club

Moonglow Ballroom Dance Club will feature the Live Music of “Daniel Fugazzotto” from Sarasota at their monthly dance on Thursday November 15 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. in the SCC Community Hall, 1910 South Pebble Beach Blvd., Sun City Center.

Many of you are familiar with Dan’s musical talents: musician who can play all the saxophones, flute, keyboard and even steel drums on occasion; fine singer; great DJ; and Amateur Ballroom Competitive Championship Dancer with his wonderful partner, Janis Merluzzo.

The attire at Moonglow Dances is 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 one Thursday night every month. Visitors are always welcome, so why not get your friends and neighbors to join you at a Moonglow Dance? For more Information call 813-633-1297 or 813-633-2755, or email gail3357@gmail.com.

Teamwork, Camaraderie and Family

Getting to Know the Emergency Squad

By Diane M. Loeffler Medical Technicians, Emergency When you read or hear words Medical Responders, Drivers, like teamwork, camaraderie Dispatchers, Receptionists, and family, what comes to Cooks, Chiefs, Assistant Chiefs mind? For those volunteers who with various specialties, devote a portion of their time Maintenance Workers and other to The Emergency Squad, these positions. words describe how they feel Since all of these roles about the people they work contribute to providing the free with for one shift every eight services that are available to us days. Many added that their co- all, there will separate articles workers are their best friends. about the different positions.

Listening to these men and Maybe one of the roles will women as they sat around a sound like it might be a good large table in The Ready Room, fit for you. If so, you can always anyone could see that they care stop in at one of their Open about one another. Working Houses to talk with members of together in The Emergency the Squad. These open houses Squad, they form a bond. begin at 6 p.m. on the second The members of the Squad Wednesday of the month at the retired after careers as Squad’s Training Facility on 124 secretaries, teachers, principals, South Pebble Beach. Attending paralegals, nurses, office them does not oblige you to workers, blue collar workers and join. Whether something sounds just about every other career like a good opportunity to you you can name. They assist The or not, at the end of the series, Emergency Squad in a number you will understand more about of different roles: Emergency the Squad.

More Babies at Tampa Zoo

By Kai Rambow Too cute, much too cute and way too cute. We’re keeping you updated on baby animals at the Tampa Zoo. The baby pygmy hippo, born last December is still only half the size of its mother.

The red wolf pups have grown very quickly. Red wolves are extremely shy and the four pups are now almost full size even though they’re only a few months old. Tip: If you want to see them, catch them at feeding

time, which is 9:45 a.m.

Born at the beginning of September, a baby Grevy’s zebra. It’s already big, but will maintain its cuteness factor for some time to come.

A baby rhino was recently born but not yet out for the public to see and there are a few more babies on the way. You can pick out the baby animals you definitely would like see before your visit by checking their web site: www.lowryparkzoo.org

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Volunteering - Elmira’s Wildlife Sanctuary

By Ilona Merritt Elmira’s Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Wimauma. Elmira’s provides continuing care and enrichment for exotic and wild animals in need of a forever home.

The volunteer jobs available are: Tour guide who can walk around slowly for 1 to 1.5 hours. The tours are given on Saturdays at 10:30 - 2 pm. (until 3 p.m. in the winter) Job Description and Training Required: Show visitors around the sanctuary, educate them about the plight of these animals in captivity in the US. Animal keepers are needed one day per week (to be scheduled) approximately six hours. Job Description and Training Required: Prepare food for the animals, feed and clean enclosures, clean pools, do minor repairs, participate in projects. Rain or shine.

Requires some lifting Resource prep is needed for Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Job Description and Training Required: Assist with the gathering of resources (meat, produce, other animal food and supplies) from Walmart. Rotate and sort resources, prepare for the next week. Must be able to stand for longer periods of time.

Project Manager, the time requirements vary. Job Description and Training Required: We need someone who can determine the material and tool requirements and oversee the completion of various projects. Most involve fencing and some carpentry and electrical skills.

Elmira’s Wildlife sanctuary is located at 13910 Seminole Trail in Wimauma, FL 33598. To volunteer or for more information, call 813-634-4115 or find them online at “www.elmiraswildlife.org/ volunteer”.

Four red wolf pups have grown very quickly. Extremely shy animals, your best bet to see them is at 9:45 a.m., when they get fed.

This baby Grevy’s zebra, born in September, is already out and easy to see.

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By Kai Rambow “There is no need to go to Disney; I live in Key West,” proclaimed local resident Lori.

Key West is a bit more colorful in just about everything. Key West pops without overdoing it. It’s part of what makes a trip to Key West fun. Here are some colorful experiences.

The Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory Incredibly beautiful butterflies and birds make this better than your average conservatory.

Highly recommend you walk very slowly and periodically stop, otherwise you’re likely to miss something.

Tip: If you miss seeing the stunning birds, ask a staff member where to look. Your hand is stamped on the way in, so you can re-enter to find what you missed the first time.

Mel Fisher Museum Treasure hunting, pirates and other childhood fantasies come to life here. Mel Fisher was a reallife treasure hunter who hit the mother lode, worth $400 million.

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Colorful, Fun Key West His 16-year, persistent search is documented.

Real treasure is displayed here; Pirates of the Caribbean eat your heart out. Treasure is still being recovered today along an eight-nautical-mile stretch underwater. Everything is beautifully displayed with just the right amount of fun facts.

Isaac Valdes at Mallory Square A relaxed, casual stroll on Duval Street will let you explore a wide range of shops.

Everything from inexpensive souvenirs to “keepsakes” costing thousands of dollars.

You can acquire one of the best combinations – if you know where to go. Isaac Valdes has a great photographic eye. Printed on canvas, the colors of Key West pop beautifully.

Valdes finds photography “very relaxing. You’re creating something,” he shared with a smile. Valdes has displayed and sold his work here since 1995.

Given the stunning nature of his work, it’s no surprise repeat customers add to their collection

year after year. Prices are very reasonable, enabling you to have a unique, gorgeous artistic work either for yourself or as a gift.

Mallory Square The big event here, as it has been for the past 40 years, is to watch the sunset. Artists, such as Isaac Valdes, display their work, and acts can also be found here entertaining crowds.

Nearby are the historic, sculpture gardens. It fun to see many of the famous residents of Key West immortalized here.

Like Mallory Square, there is no charge.

Island Dogs Bar A Shrimp BLT is a filling option here. A short walk from Mallory Square (505 Front St.) most people’s taste buds will enjoy the pop from this great tasting wrap.

Tips for a Great Trip When to Go: The sweet spots for best hotel prices and weather are April/May and October/ November.

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Coupons: Many of the activities featured here have discount coupons. Take and check any booklet or brochure to see if it contains a coupon. In addition, many restaurants have coupons offering a free drink or key lime pie with an entrée. Be sure to ask at your hotel.

Special thanks to Jim Granan for his invaluable assistance.

The Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory 1316 Duval Street Key West, FL 33040 (305) 296-2988 www.keywestbutterfly.com Mel Fisher Maritime Museum 200 Greene Street Key West, FL 33040 (305) 294-2633 www.melfisher.org

Even the birds show up at Mallory Square to watch the ever changing colors as the sun sets in Key West.

This brilliant, multi-colored paradise tanager, is one of many stunning birds and butterflies at the Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory.

The mother lode worth $400 million: Mel Fisher’s fantastic discovery of the Atocha, 35 miles southwest of Key West, is rivetingly displayed at the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum.

Key West pops a little more than other places. Photographic artist Isaac Valdes has captured Key West’s colors beautifully for many years. You can find him at Mallory Square.

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Military News Sun City Center Veterans Day Ceremony

By Paul Wheat On Friday, November 9, 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 2 p.m.; however it is suggested that all guests be seated by 1:45 p.m. Doors will be opened at 1 p.m. Coffee and cookies will be provided. It is free and the public is invited.

Our guest speaker will be Sergeant Major Rafael A. Candelario, US Marine Corps Retired, who was born in Puerto Rico in 1945. Upon graduation from Dewitt Clinton High School, Bronx, New York in June 1964, he enlisted in the USMC. He first deployed to Vietnam in July of 1965, where he held the positions of team and squad leader.

Returning stateside he was assigned to Hqs Bn, 2nd Marine Div. as an instructor at the Counter Guerrilla Warfare School. In 1967 he attended Drill Instructor school in Paris Island and, upon graduation, was assigned as a Drill Instructor. In May 1968, he again deployed to Vietnam where he earned a Meritorious Combat promotion to Staff Sergeant, the Silver Star Medal, Purple Heart Medal, and a recommendation for a meritorious combat commission. He returned stateside in February 1970, and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant (TEMP) in April 1971. He served in several company command positions, and in 1973 he reverted to enlisted rank and obtained the rank of Sergeant Major.

After 30 years active service, SgtMaj Candelario retired in October 1994. In 1995 he accepted a position as an Associate Naval Science instructor with the Navy JROTC at Leto High School, Tampa, Florida where he served for 16 years. He currently serves as President, Hillsborough County Veterans Council.

Our program includes a musical interlude presented by the Trinity Singers directed by Rev. James Feist. The Color Guard will be composed of Army JROTC Lennard High School Longhorn Battalion Cadets.The Grand Marshal will be Sun City Center resident LtCol. Walter G. Cawein, US Air Force Retired. For additional information call 634-7777.

Deputy Jimmy Romano Receives National Award

By Frank Kepley, CAPT USN (Ret.), Military Correspondent Deputy Jimmie Romano (center) was presented the 2018 MOWW (Military Order of the World Wars) National Individual (Second Runner Up) Law & Order Outstanding Performance Award

by Hillsborough County (FL) Sheriff Chad Chronister (left) and MOWW Sun City Center Chapter Commander retired Marine Major Jim Haney (right) on Wednesday, 12 September 2018, at the HC Sheriff’s Quarterly Awards Ceremony.

Deputy Romano has previously been recognized by the Chapter for his outstanding performance during the Sun City Center Chapter’s 17 May, 2018 Law and Order Luncheon meeting.

Honor Flight

By B. Frank Kepley, CAPT USN (Ret) Doris Glass, second from right in photo, recently participated in an Honor Flight on 9/11/2018.

The group departed from the Clearwater airport and touched down at the Baltimore Airport at 9:11 a.m. to start the tour. Their first stop was the Air Force Memorial where her son, third from left, and his family were waiting for her. Her daughter, Tenna Hopper, first from right, was her Guardian. Third from right, is her granddaughter. Their presence was a complete surprise to Doris and made her trip much more meaningful and enjoyable. Tena Hopper (first person on the right), accompanied Doris as her sponsor. Doris expressed what all veterans have expressed after an Honor Flight tour: all eligible veterans, if possible, should avail themselves to the Honor Flight experience. It is one of the most satisfying, thrilling and emotional experiences of a lifetime.

And of course, the arrival back at the Clearwater airport, where there was a large crowd gathered to greet them on their return, was an extraordinarily emotional experience as well.

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From left: Nancy Alguire, president MFST; Janice Bassett, president DAR; Jim Haney, Maj. USMC (Ret.), commander MOWW

Customs Officer Erich LaRoache Addresses MOWW

By Frank Kepley, CAPT USN (Ret.), Military Correspondent Mr. Erich Laroache, an Air Force veteran, was the featured speaker at the September 18 Military Officers of the World Wars (MOWW) luncheon, which was held at the SCC Freedom Plaza Club.

Mr. LaRoche became a U.S. Customs Inspector in 1997 at the Trout River, New York (N.Y.) Port of Entry (POE) and worked in Passenger Operations. In 1999, he was assigned to the Champlain, NY POE and worked in all three disciplines of Field Operations to include Passenger, Trade, and Tactical Operations. While working in Trade Operations he became well versed in Bonded Warehouse and Foreign Trade Zone operations, which assured the success of trade operations in the Champlain POE. From 2011 through 2012, Mr. LaRoche served as a member of the Border Support Team 18 in Iraq where he was deployed as an Advisor to Senior Iraqi Officials representing CBP’s Office of International Affairs. In 2016, Mr. LaRoche was selected as a Watch Commander for the Orlando International Airport. In 2017, he was selected as the Assistant Area Port Director for Trade Operations for the Area Port of Orlando.

Prior to Mr. LaRoache’s presentation, awards were presented to companions Nancy Alguire, president of the Military Family Support Trust (MFST) and Janice Bassett, president of the Daughters or the American Revolution (DAR).

Companion Bassett received the Silver Patrick Henry Medallion for patriotic achievement in the Sun City Center community and Hillsborough County. She was cited for participating with and effectively leading others in activities that demonstrate her deep commitment to MOWW Outreach.

Nancy Alguire distinguished herself as the editor of a nationally rated best mid-sized Chapter Newsletter and as a youth leadership conference committee member.

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Operation Warm Heart Welcomes Contributions

Around the holidays, the Military Family Support Trust (MFST) collects funds to be donated to the 1st Sergeants Group at MacDill Air Force Base. The funds are used to purchase vouchers at the base commissary and PX and are distributed to needy base personnel for their use around the holidays.

Anyone wishing to make a contribution this year may drop it off at the MFST Office in Freedom Plaza, 1010 American Eagle Blvd., Sun City Center or mail to MFST, 1010 American Eagle Blvd., Suite 400, Sun City Center, FL 33573 by November 5.

Col. Ronald Rook Addresses MOAA

Col. Ron Rook, USMC (Ret), was the featured speaker at the Military Officers of America Association (MOAA) monthly luncheon, which was held at the Sun City Center, North Side Atrium Building on October 3, 2018.

Col. Rook served in the infantry from 1964 to 1967, including tours in Viet Nam. He is the first former CWO/LDO to be promoted through the unrestricted ranks all the way to Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps. Col. Rook has spent 13 years working in the Corrections Field, and the last 21 years of active duty working From left: Col. Ronald Rook, USMC, in various law enforcement and (Ret); Col. James Fletcher, USA security related assignments, and (Ret), treasurer, Veterans Treatment various enlisted assignments in Court; LTC Benny Blackshire, USA (Ret), MOAA president. the MP/Corrections Field.

Col. Rook finalized his active duty military career by completing a command tour as the Commanding Officer of Security Bn, MCB Quantico, and a tour as the Chief of Staff, Marine Corps Base, Quantico, VA. – retiring on 1 Jan 2001. He immediately went to work for U.S. Central Command at MacDill AFB, FL. He was directly responsible for conducting the Cooperative Defense Program in U.S. CENTCOM’s Area of Responsibility in order to enhance the capabilities of partner nations to deter, prevent, detect, and mitigate the circumstances of a weapons of mass destruction incident.

Currently, Col. Rook is serving as a mentor for the Hillsborough County Veterans Treatment Court, which is headed by 13th Judicial Circuit Judge Michael J. Scionti. He discussed in detail the value of the mentors regarding the ultimate success of the goals of the Treatment Court. The program has been significantly effective in turning around the lives of troubled veterans.

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Silver Osprey Host Sheriff’s Office at Nov. Meeting

Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, Division of Homeland Security will be featured at the Silver Osprey Squadron’s November Luncheon meeting. Pilot Manny Feller, will address the members and their guests. He will talk about the Aviation section and its related activities.

The luncheon will be held at the Plaza Club, located at Freedom Plaza on Friday, November 9. Reservations are open to the public. $16 for members and $17 for nonmembers. Mail reservations to Mr. Tom Harding, 309 Noble Faire Drive, Sun City Center, FL 33673. Deadline is Tuesday November 6. Tom’s email address is “tharcons@aol.com”. The Silver Osprey Squadron #64 is a chapter of the Association of Naval Aviation and its membership is open to the public. We attempt to highlight military aviation and other contemporary aviation activities of interest to the members.

If you would like additional information about our organization please email the Commanding Officer, Roger Kennicutt, CDR, USN(retired) at “tkennicutt@aol.com”.

Friends of US Military Families Donates to MFST Honor Flights

By Frank Kepley, CAPT USN (Ret.), Military Correspondent Friends of US Military Families (FUSMF), Inc. recently presented a check for $1,600 to the Military Family Support Trust (MFST), to be used in supporting four Guardians for Honor Flights through the MFST Donald P. Schings Honor Flights Support Program.

FUSMF and MFST have very similar missions. They assist members and veterans of the military and their families; support Honor Flights; support guide and service dogs for the military; provide scholarships to students from military families; offer financial assistance to active duty personnel and their dependents and assist in the recovery of wounded soldiers.

Funding for Friends of US Military From left, Lori Germain, MFST Families comes from Grow manager; Bill Cabeche, 1st VP, Financial Federal Credit Union, FUSMF; Nancy Alguire, MFST headquartered in Tampa. MFST president commends their involvement in supporting every member of the Armed Forces, past and present, for devoting themselves to the mission of defending our freedom.

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

KP Line Dance

Make Moose Tracks to the KP Line Dance on Wed Nov 21, 7 p.m., Veterans Theater. Theme is Moose, Thanksgiving too. Wear autumn colors. No charge for KP and SCC residents, other visitors must purchase a $2.50 guest pass to attend. Appropriate dance shoes, no flip-flops. Don’t forget to tip the DJ. BYOB. Call Jan 634-6226 for more info.

Kings Point Ballroom Dance Club Salute to Veterans Dance

Kings Point Main Club House Veterans Theater Wednesday Nov 14 Doors open 7 p.m. Dance Starts 7:30 p.m.

Music by Brian Ashley Dress Code: Dressy Casual, no shorts or dungarees Members FREE, Guests $5, BYOB Questions? Call Eileen 203.907.6111

Heartland Club Welcomes 2018-2019 Season

By Stephanie Casey The Heartland Club is delighted to usher in the 2018-2019 social season with a special Wine & Hors d’oeuvres Party on Saturday, November 17. The gathering will be held in the Kings Point Veterans Theater, with check in beginning at 5 p.m. The club will furnish a variety of wine and soft drinks, as well as dessert. BYOB if you prefer. Guests are asked to contribute potluck goodies for snacking pleasure, such as “heavy” appetizers and finger food. This year, we are excited to announce that we have booked a professional comedienne who will entertain you with a laughter-packed evening you are sure to enjoy.

The cost is $8 for members or $12 for nonmembers. Yearly dues of $5 per person can be paid at the door. Former or current residents of Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska, or anyone in the greater Sun City Center area with ties to the Heartland are invited to join us for this season opener. However, we welcome anyone who just likes to have a good time. Midwest hospitality abounds in this congenial group.

Future Club activities include a Murder Mystery Dinner Theater on January 29 and a “Farewell Snow-Birds” party on March 14. The deadline for reservations is Monday, November 12.

Checks payable to Heartland Club are to be sent to Doris Ferron at 2462 Kensington Greens Drive, Sun City Center FL, 33573. For more information or questions regarding reservations, or volunteering, you may call (309) 525-2871 or email “jbwohlrab@gmail.com”. We look forward to greeting familiar friends and welcoming new ones on November 17.

Independent Quilters Show Supports Wounded Warriors Project

Kings Point Quilt Artist Penny Paddock will be featured in an Independent Quilters Show of 65 pieces of her quilted art on Friday, November 16 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Kings Point North Clubhouse, 1900 Clubhouse Drive. This show is Free Admission and open to all Sun City Center residents. A raffle of two quilts donated by the artist will be held to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project, which provides services to assist service members wounded in combat; all donations from the raffle will go directly to the project.

Penny has been quilting since 1990 and will show traditionally pieced quilts as well as her specialties of Raw-Edge and StainedGlass Applique. Being a nature lover, many of her quilts feature wildlife and birds from both Florida and her home state of Montana.

Also on display for the first time outside her home will be “On the Map”, a 72” x 90” quilt featuring an appliqued block for each of the 50 states and DC.

Save the Date for the Holiday Dinner Dance

Hear the jingle bells and music in the air? Come join u at our Italian Club Holiday Dinner Dance at this special time of the year. Keep 12/18/18 on your calendar since our club will be having our disc jockey Mike Russo entertaining you. We have engaged Banquet Masters as the caterer. This is a BYOB event. Our ticket sales will occur on 12/6/18 and 12/7/18. in the Veterans Theater lobby both days from 9 a.m. to noon each day. Cutoff date for ticket sales 12/13/18. No exceptions.

Kings Point Ohio Club Holiday Dinner Dance

Come and join us for a holiday dinner dance celebration. Open to all residents of Kings Point, Sun City Center, Renaissance and Verona. Not from Ohio, no problem! We welcome everyone – the more the merrier!

December 9 – from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

North Clubhouse – Banquet Room Catered Dinner – Banquet Masters Entertainment & Dancing music - Cyndi Burger Members: $22, guests - $25 BYOB – coffee and ice tea provided Reservations can be made by sending a check to Kings Point Ohio Club – Linda Dulik, 1209 Huntington Greens Dr., SCC 33573 or dropping off your check in the ‘Ohio Club’ mailbox in the foyer at the same address. Ticket cutoff – December 1. Tickets will also be sold on Friday, November 16 and Thursday, November 29 in the Kings Point North Clubhouse Lobby from 11 to 1 p.m. Tables for eight can be reserved by sending check along with names of all attendees.

Dressy Casual – No Shorts Please.

For additional information contact either Lori Brezec (813) 9384883 lormik@oh.rr.com or Linda Dulik (813) 922-4366 lindadulik@ yahoo.com.

4th Annual Spay-getti – NoBalls Dinner!

Joint Feline Folks on Tuesday, November 13 in Kings Point Veterans Theater from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Everyone is invited. A delicious meal of spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, dessert, and beverage will be available for $10. BYOB. Tickets are available from any Feline Folks member, at the SCC Chamber of Commerce, 813-634-5111 or the first and third Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the group’s information table in the Kings Point atrium.

This event is the how Feline Folks gets its major financial resources to feed and care for the cats for the entire year. Feline Folks mission is the humane care of community cats and the trapping, neutering and vaccination programs for these cats.

We need your help – joint us to have a great meal and an enjoyable evening. This is a new location for the event. There will be plenty of room to sit and enjoy great conversation with your table mates. As always, there will be tickets available for the gift raffle. Take out will be available at the library parking lot entrance.

Feline Folks is a 501©3, totally not for profit operating on donations and through the kindness of volunteers. Currently there is a need for help feeding the community cats. Contact us at Info@FelineFolks.us.

Feline Folks is a not-for-profit all volunteer job that feeds and cares for the community cats. For information email info@felinefolks.us

Kings Point Italian Club

The Italian Club of Kings Point started its 2018/2019 season with a birthday party honoring Christopher Columbus. Among the 130plus members and guests who partied with “Chris” were Debbie and Rocky Torre and Harry Devoti.

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TOPS News

Pam Grice recently took over as Leader of TOPS FL 0845 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) chapter that meets regularly every Thursday morning at 9 a.m. in the South Clubhouse of Kings Point. The group of men and women support one another in efforts to control weight. Each meeting has a program focused on healthy eating. For more information call Barbara Floto at 813-938-1046.

Kings Point Chorus Holiday Concert

By Stephanie Casey The Kings Point Mixed Chorus is currently in rehearsal for their very popular annual Holiday Concert, which will be performed in the Kings Point Veterans Theater on Friday afternoon, November 30, at 4 p.m.

Jump start your 2018 Holiday season by enjoying a wonderful variety of musical entertainment chosen by our very talented Director and Accompanist, Jeff Jordan and Keith Rasmussen. This year’s concert theme is “DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR?” and, for your listening pleasure, we will include traditional and non-traditional Christmas and Hanukkah songs, ranging from very familiar ones to novelty tunes that are sure to tickle your funny bone.

This concert has something for everyone. Tickets will be on sale for $8 at the Kings Point North Clubhouse Box Office Monday through Friday, right up until curtain time, as long as they are available. We strongly suggest, however, that you do not wait until the last minute to reserve your spot since this presentation has been a sellout for the past few years. In addition to the usual seating of Round Table Cabaret style, we have added the option of choosing Bleacher seating for those of you who prefer a more theater-like setting. To enhance your enjoyment, we also invite you to BYOB and snacks.

The concert, as always, is open to the general public. Don’t miss this delightful opportunity to lift your spirits and usher in the Holidays. If you are not a Kings Point resident, when you come into the Community to buy your tickets or attend the concert, inform the Visitors gate that you are there for Chorus Concert business.

If you would like more information, you may contact Mary Anne at (813) 634-8747 or email “triplelady@aol.com”. You may also go to our website, “kpchorus.org”. We look forward to seeing you on November 30.

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TOPS Annual Holiday Party

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is making preparations and selling tickets for its annual Holiday Party which will be held in the Kings Point North Clubhouse Banquet Room on Monday, December 3.

Doors open at 4:45 p.m. and a buffet dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. Dinner selections will include carved steamship round of beef, chicken marsala, and bourbon glazed salmon.

Live music will be provided.

Join us for fun, food, good conversation, and dancing. This is one of our two food events of the year and is always a great start to the holiday season. Admission by ticket is $10 for members and $20 for guests. Please call Jo Moses at 813-633-2505 for tickets and reservations.

Eagle Audubon Meeting

November 15 Dr. John Warbach, Professor Emeritus, Michigan State University, will present “Nature’s Links with the Human Mind” at the Eagle Audubon Society’s November 15 meeting. The Thursday meeting will be in the Banquet Room of the Kings Point Main Clubhouse, 1900 Clubhouse Drive, Sun City Center at 2 p.m. Meetings are free and open to the public.

In the presentation, we will explore how the mind-nature relationship works, which may help us work towards a healthier relationship between humans and the Earth and other living beings. Dr. Warbach’s PhD is in Urban Forestry from Michigan State University with a specialization in Environmental Psychology from the University of Michigan.

Social and refreshment time will begin at 1:20 p.m., allowing time to sign up for field trips and optional registration. The next two field trips include birding and lunch at the Celery Fields on Nov. 29 and a boat tour of the bay with Tampa Bay Watch on December 4.

Although the meetings are free, a $10 annual membership is required to participate in outings and special events. The thirteen remaining field trips and meeting dates are on the EAS website, “eagleaudubonflorida.org”. Printed brochures of the EAS season are available at the meeting.

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Helping Cats Live Happy and Healthy - For all 9 Lives

By Paula Lickfeldt The Greater Sun City Center area has three different cat rescue groups. Each group has its own mission. The groups are: Kittie Corral, Cat Lovers, and Feline Folks.

Kittie Corral is a one-woman operation. Angelite Bragg takes stray cats that people bring to her and she feeds them, tends to any medical issues, socializes them, loves them and finds them a forever home. At this time, she is taking care of 21 cats. She says it is easier to find a forever home for the kittens.

When a cat gets a little older it becomes harder to find a home for it. Seniors looking for a cat companion might consider an older cat. (kittiecorral.org) Cat Lovers is another group.

This group of admirers and lovers of cats was formed in 2010 and became an official club of SCC. Club membership is open to all Sun City Center and Kings point residents. Membership dues are $15 for an individual and $25 for a family.

The group has regular monthly meeting that are held at the Atrium Building. Some of the meetings are informal “cat

chats” where the members network about cat related topics and plan fundraising activities to help the homeless and in need kitties in the SCC area. At other meetings, the group may have a speaker, film or other activity that deals with cat issues. They have had guest speakers with topics on pet sitters, pet rescue and pet emergency care. Their regular activities include food drives, cat theme craft fair and yard sales, and participation in FunFest and Hi Neighbor. (catloversclub.org) Feline Folks is the third of the cat rescue groups in SCC. They were founded in 2007. The mission of this group is to trap neuter/spay any feral (free roaming) cat and then return them to where they trapped them. In 2007, there was a population of more than 100 free roaming cats in SCC and KP. Today there are less than 30. This group takes an active part in feeding the feral cats in the area. The want to keep the cats healthy and well fed.

Feline Folks has 62 volunteers.

Twenty are feeders in Kings Point, 15 are feeders for Aston Gardens, Sun Towers and Win Dixie, five ladies run the information table

at the North Clubhouse in KP, and three of the men are the “food dudes” that collect damaged food from Walmart.

(Info@FelineFolks.us) All three of these groups are

interested in the welfare of the cats in our area. If you are looking for a cat companion, you might be interested in talking with members of any of these clubs

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LAWN BOWLING • TENNIS • GOLF • SOFTBALL• PICKLEBALL & MORE! Athlete of the Month Lynn Sells

By Bob Monahan Have you ever taken a yoga class? I have been an advocate for years and credit yoga and flexibility training as a means to avoiding injury in all sports.

One person who exemplifies the strength and flexibility that comes with yoga is Lynn Sells of Sun City Center. I first became aware of Lynn through one of her students Becky Carre. Five years ago, Becky was so weak that she could not lift a dinner plate.

Once she received a new heart, via transplant, things changed for Becky.

Becky told me, “After surgery I did chair yoga with Lynn then after a few weeks graduated to traditional yoga. She literally got me back on my feet and I have recovered my strength and flexibility. Yoga is now part of my daily regimen.”

Lynn Sells was born and raised in Salisbury, Pennsylvania to a military family. There were moves in between to Germany and Baltimore before her father retired back to her mother ‘s hometown. An early interest in ballet blossomed into a love of modern dance while she was in college. Lynn noticed that many of the stretching exercises in modern dance were fostered in yoga which later became her passion. Modestly, Lynn almost forgot to tell me that she was Miss Pennsylvania 1963 and competed in the Miss America 1964 pageant. Lynn also modeled in NYC and was featured in Pepsi commercials. The scholarships from the pageants paid her way through college.

A bachelor’s degree in education was followed by a master’s degree in math and computer science from William and Mary College in Virginia. This led to a career in managing government projects for medical research at Georgetown University where she retired in 2008.

In 1990 Lynn’s first husband passed away and she remarried in 2007.

A conference in Tampa in 2005 allowed her to meet up with friends who lived in Sun City Center. After camping in the Ruskin area, she and her husband decided to resettle from the Washington, DC area to the warmer climate in the Tampa Bay area. They loved to sail and Sun City Center was the right place for them. Lynn has a daughter, Katie and three grandsons who live in Cleveland, Ohio.

Currently Lynn is a yoga instructor at Sun City Center working five days per week planning to cut down her hours now that more yoga instructors are available. The SCC yoga club has over 200 members.

Lynn has several certificates in Yoga and has taught more than 1,000 hours in the three years after becoming E-RYT, which means an experienced, registered Yoga Teacher.

Lynn’s diet is focused on anything tasty, spicy, sweet and savory, but rarely eats meat. Occasionally she will indulge in an éclair or napoleon.

Lynn states, “The people who come to yoga come to improve their golf game, pickleball game, tennis or baseball”. She plans on teaching or practicing yoga for the rest of her life. It is a lifestyle of peace and tranquility. She treasures her friends and ends her classes with this meditation, “May I be filled with loving kindness.

May I be well. May I be peaceful and at ease. May I be happy”.

You might like to try yoga and see if you agree.

Mistakes That Can Sabotage Your Fitness

Workout by Bob Monahan Sports Reporter These “Fitness Mistakes” were garnered from the bulletin board at the SCC gym complex in Sun City Center: 1) You ignore your limitations. You can get hurt and mess up your technique.

2) You are too competitive. Stay within your limits.

3) You socialize too much. Concentrate on what you are doing.

4) You rely too heavily on the weights. Mix things up for better results.

5) You only do what you like. You need to work all the muscle groups including the waist.

6) You don’t take water breaks. Stay hydrated.

7) You don’t know when to stop. You push through when you feel pain instead of stopping.

8) You don’t cool down. Ease out of your routine by stretching the muscles you just worked.

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Sun City Basketball Growing by Leaps and Bounds

By Bob Monahan, Sports Reporter & SCC Basketball Club President Just two years ago the Community Association of Sun City approved the formation of the Sun City Basketball Club with approximately 10 members who played at the Ruskin Recreation Center on Southeast 6th street in Ruskin. That facility is new, air conditioned, with hardwood floors ideal for senior athletes. Since this is a county facility any resident of Hillsborough County is welcome to play. Fast forward to the Fall of 2018 and these are some of our accomplishments: • In 2017, we sponsored a teaching clinic for potential men and women basketball players and/or a refresher course for many.

• We entered our first tournament in 2017 with a team of five ages 60 to 75 • We continue to play basketball Mondays and Wednesday mornings • SCC Club approval spring of 2016 • 2018 we played in the Polk County Games earning a Gold medal in the 65 to 70 age bracket and silver in the 70 to 75 age bracket • We qualified for the state senior games finals to be held in Clearwater, Fl. December 8 and 9.

• In 2018 one of our players Lee Saucier of Sun City Center earned a silver medal in timed shooting at last year’s state competition and Rande Carrico of Ruskin earned the bronze medal in foul shooting at the same event.

With the help of the county staff in Ruskin we were offered indoor summer basketball on Saturdays which kept us out of the heat and allowed some of our younger players who still work to play on weekends. Thank you to Joy Robinson and Jimmy Knight for their efforts. Right now we play on Monday 9:30 a.m. and Wednesday mornings at 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. With the assistance of the Hillsborough County Ruskin staff we will be having our own senior 3-on-3 tournament Friday morning November 9 from 9:30 to noon at the Ruskin gym in preparation for the state finals in December. There will be free spectator space available to watch so come on out to support them and see what the game is about.

This year we expect to enter up to five teams in the state finals in increments of five years starting with age 50 to 55, 55 to 60, 60 to 65, 65 to 70, and 70 to 75. Our numbers have quadrupled since our inception and we will always welcome new players throughout the county no matter what their ability level. We will work gradually to increase fitness and skills in a slow steady approach. Our philosophy from the beginning and continues to be “friendship first, never mind the score,” and that caring attitude will keep the club strong for years to come.

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Sports continued from page 25.

SCC Represents Well at Bardmoor Pickleball Tournament

Sun City Center was well represented at the Bardmoor Pickleball Tournament in Seminole, FL. Players came to compete from all around Florida, including the Villages to the Miami area.

Pickleball players, Lynn Seevers and Debbie Zieg earned Bronze medals in the 4.0 level, Saturday, October 14. The tournament was an exciting three-day event of singles, mixed doubles, and women’s/men’s doubles.

Pickleball is an all-age sport for all levels of play. Beginner lessons are available for club members Lynn Seevers and Debbie Zieg. at the Sun City Center courts on Tuesday and Friday afternoons.

Sunday Golf Mixer

The monthly 18 hole Sunday Golf Mixer was held recently at Caloosa Golf and Country Club in Sun City Center. On the course were 10 teams of 6 players each assigned by the coordinators.

There is a mix of handicaps among the teams. Winning in this fall fun event with a 67 were 1st row l to r - PJ Krueger, Sarah Chambers, Judy Tickles, 2nd row l to r Bob Grueger, Larry Chambers, Dave Brown. It was especially an exciting time for the Gruegers since they were brand new members.

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1st Row L to R: Lorraine Yaghoobian, Petra Stimmel, Jackie Goding, Nancy Williams. 2nd Row L to R: Bobbie Sagraves sub, Alice Friedein, Sheryl Doom sub, Sue Smith, Maggie Pliska, Kathy Norton. Not pictured are Nan Baytos and Dee Kelly. Photo by Nancy Williams

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Tampa Bay Active Life Games tennis medalists from Sun City Center are pictured left to right: Rex Moore, Gary Greenlee, Ken Fonte and Ron Doom. They qualify for the tennis doubles sectionals in November 2018.

Ruskin Recreation Center and SCC Basketball Club Sponsor 3-on-3 Tournament

By Bob Monahan Sports Reporter On Friday, November 9, the area first 3-on-3 Senior Basketball Tournament will be held at the Ruskin Recreation Center on Southeast 6th Street in Ruskin. Starting at 9:15 teams will be randomly picked and 15-minute games will be refereed and clocked by county staff.

This is an air conditioned, modern facility. There will be a five-minute break between games. The team with the most wins by noon will be crowned winners and receive medals for their efforts. For fans who would like to view the games there is limited free seating.

Three on three Senior Basketball is a one hoop game where the ball is cleared to the three-point line after every change of possession.

Three point shots are allowed. A shooting foul results in two shots and keeping the ball in possession. As a result, there is a minimum of fouling.

Following this format this will be a warm up for the SCC Basketball Club who will be playing in the Senior State Championships in December. Persons outside the Club are welcome to participate.

The entrance fee is $6 per person and includes a catered lunch. The first 30 to register will play in the games. Call Joy Robinson, Director at 813-672-7881 or Bob Monahan at 401-527-1718 to register.

Competitive Tennis Team Celebrates

By Nancy Williams The Sun City 2 team of A League of our own Tennis (ALOT) celebrated games, sets, matches, and a birthday recently. The team of 10 players competed against Arbor Greens ladies. There are 24 teams in ALOT that play throughout Hillsborough County.

Sun City Center (SCC) has two traveling teams of women. There are also United States Tennis Association (USTA) players from SCC. These traveling tennis players are all members of the Competitive Tennis Club that competes and practices on the 10 Har Tru courts on the South Sports Campus off Pebble Beach Blvd.

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Surviving the Holidays Grief Share Focus

There will be two standalone, repeat sessions: “Surviving the Holidays,” during Trinity’s Grief Share Group meetings. The first will be held Thursday, November 15 at 10 a.m., and the second will be held on Thursday, December 6 at 10 a.m. The holidays are a particularly difficult time for those who have lost a loved one, and this will be the focus of these two sessions. Coffee will be served.

No need to register or prepare. Just come and join with others who are facing the same situation. In addition, the Grief Group meets regularly every Thursday, 10 a.m. at Trinity Baptist Church, 702 Del Webb West in SCC. Call 813.634.4228 for more information.

Redeemer Women of the ELCA Meeting

Women of the ELCA, the women’s organization of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Sun City Center, will meet on Wednesday, November 14 beginning with refreshments at 9:30 a.m. The program, starting at 10 a.m., will be on Fire Prevention and Safety and presented by an educator from the Hillsborough County Fire Department. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information, call the church office at 813-634-1292.

Dementia Presentation AJ Cipperly from Inspired Living will be providing a presentation, “A Positive Approach to Dementia”, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Sun City Center on Tuesday, November 13 at 11:30 a.m. She is a Florida CORE trained and licensed Assisted Living Administrator and is currently the National Director of Memory Care and Training for Validus Senior Living based out of Tampa, FL. She has an excellent way of explaining dementia, many of the behaviors associated with it, and how to best respond. Lunch will be provided. To register, call the church office at 813-634-1292 by November 9.

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Trinity Women’s Fellowship

Fall flower arrangements will be made at the November 13 Trinity Women’s Fellowship (TWF) lunch on Tuesday, November 13 at noon. Ladies can make an arrangement to keep and one to give to a shut-in friend. These luncheons are free and signup sheets are available near the church office at 702 W. Del Webb Blvd. For more information about TWF, visit www.trinitybaptistscc.com or call the church office at 813-634-4228.

Our Lady’s Pantry Receives $6,500 Grant from Publix Charities

Three brand new roller conveyor belts are making life easier for volunteers at Our Lady of Guadalupe Food Pantry, says Tom Bullaro, co-director of the Pantry along with his wife Anita.

“In recent years, Publix Supermarket Charities has been playing a major role in providing needed capital upgrades to the Pantry,” says Bullaro. “Their support has enabled us to provide the best service to our families.

“This most recent grant of $6,500 has enabled us to purchase three new roller conveyor belts,” he says. “These belts have made a huge difference in providing a safe environment for our volunteers in helping them do their work with greater ease, safety, and efficiency than before.”

According to Bullaro, the boxes of food we purchase, and then unpack, from Feeding Tampa Bay — as well as the boxes of food we distribute to our families — are extremely heavy. Most likely, each weighs 40 to 50 pounds or maybe much more. And there are hundreds of them.

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Thursday, November 8 — The morning will start with 8 a.m. Mass.

Immediately following Mass will be the General Meeting in the Conesa Center, Prince of Peace church with featured speakers: Sharon Whiddon, Prince of Peace Prison Ministry, and Janet Smith, Founder and Board President, Haven of Hope, a nonprofit, faithbased ministry serving women recently released from Florida prisons.

We will be taking donations to assist in Janet’s and Sharon’s efforts.

Attendees are asked to bring their donations to the Meeting. The items needed are: purses, wallets, small purse-sized umbrellas (these items can be new or used). Laundry detergent and fabric sheets, dish soap, paper towels, Clorox wipes and single-ply toilet paper are always in need. As younger women are also housed, tampons are in demand. Parishioners are invited to participate in this donation drive as well by dropping off items at the Church Office.

We hope all ladies of the Parish can join us! Your CCW Membership can be started/renewed ($10) at our meeting. Tickets ($20) for the CCW Annual Christmas Lunch being held at 12 noon at the Conesa Center on Thursday, December 6, will also be available at this Meeting.

Thursday, November 8 Cards/Games/Desserts 12 noon (Doors Open at 11:30). Bring your friends and $3 and come to the Conesa Center at Prince of Peace and play your favorite table games while enjoying delicious homemade desserts and drinks. Door and Table prizes awarded. Proceeds benefit the many charitable works of the Council of Catholic Women.

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St. John the Divine Host to Interfaith Meeting

By Jay Sparkman St. John the Divine Episcopal Church hosted the initial meeting 2018-2019 of the Sun City Center Interfaith Social Action Council.

The meeting was held at Redeemer Lutheran Church due to a scheduling conflict at SJTD. The guest speakers for the evening were students who attended Boy’s State and Law Enforcement Cadet meetings. American Post 246, Sun City Center used grant funds provided by the SCC Interfaith Council, to send these outstanding young people to the meetings. The SCC Interfaith Council uses the monies from the sale of donated goods at the Nearly New Shop in Sun City Center Plaza to fund grants and scholarships in the South Shore area. For more info go to www.InterfaithCouncilofSunCityCenter. com call 813-642-9099.

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Beth Israel Sisterhood

Paid Up Membership Luncheon This event will be held in the Temple social hall on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 12 p.m.

Sisterhood dues must be paid before this luncheon in order to attend. Check with Nina Malinak 813-634-6560 if you are unsure whether you have paid. Send your request for a reservation to Barbara Nova “sisterhoodevents@jcscc.org” by Monday, November 5 or call her at 813-938-5050. There will be entertainment provided by the Pelican Players. Don’t miss this delightful afternoon!

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On Monday evening October 1, 2018, congregants of Beth Israel the Jewish Congregation of Sun City Center, assembled at the Temple to celebrate Simchat Torah to mark the completion of the annual reading of the Torah.

The Torah scrolls were taken from the ark and carried or danced around the synagogue seven times. The Torah was unrolled around the perimeter of the Sanctuary and the concluding section of the fifth book of the Torah, Deuteronomy, was read and immediately followed by the opening section of Genesis. This practice reminds us that the Torah is a circle that never ends.

The Torah is unrolled and the reading of the concluding section of Deuteronomy is read. (L to r) Rabbi Carla Freedman, Harvey Weiss and Ram Meyuhas.

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In the Digital Creative category, at the Masters level, Bobbie Ray received three perfect scores.

The winners are, “Face Of Innocence, I Got The Blues and Out of Africa.” At the Advanced level, Gayle Fischer received a gold award for “Flame Train,” and Madlyn Blom received two silver awards for “Alien Butterfly and” When Pigs Fly.” At the Intermediate level, Bill McDonald took first and second place with “Green Eyed Tree” and” Balloon In Light Bulb.”

In the Color Print Category, at the Advanced Level, Robert Winch received a gold award for “View from The Balcony.”

At the Unassigned Level, two photographers tied for first place. Gary Pate won a gold award for “Ancient One” and Susan Fader also won a gold award for “Bovine Feast.”

In the Monochrome Print category at the Masters level, Jack Migliore won the gold award for “Checking, Counting, Hoping. Tied for second place were four photographers: Pat Jones with “Caribbean Women,” Carol Feldhauser with “Gray Wolf”, Jack Migliore with “This Sky Will Conquer” and Robert Miller with “Grand Canyon View and Mountain Retreat.” At the Advanced Level, Madlyn Blom received a silver award for “Mud Games.”

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Gayle Fischer: Water Drop Goblet

Bobbie Ray: Out of Africa

Bobbie Ray: I Got The Blues

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At the Unassigned Level, Gary Pate won a gold award for “White Rose Reflection.”

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Barbara Klimczak: My Head Is Stuck Marcia Timmins: When I Grow Up

Pat Jones: Reflection of Beauty

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By Peggy Burgess For nearly all of us - regardless of age and even if only in memory— September will always be “back to school” month. For Freedom Plaza residents, however, it was more than a memory, for September was the month they received in their mailboxes the announcement that it was time to register for school!

This time around, however, their school days were to be a bit different from childhood days: no brown-bag lunches, homework and report cards; just the excitement of learning something new.

The experience is called Freedom Plaza Graduate School for Seniors (“Grad School” for short) and its fall semester classes began in October. This year they included, among other interesting subjects, courses entitled: The Aging Brain; Art Basics and Beyond; Slam Bidding in Bridge; The Fed and the New Tax Law; Genealogy; History of the Bible; Mahjong Instruction and My Favorite Universe.

The “A, B, C’s” are always among the first things learned at school, and September featured a spectacular beginning to the alphabet with “A” for Anniversary, Freedom Plaza’s 26th. The theme of the event was “Taste of Nations”, a culinary and cultural geography lesson.

The Food Services Department personnel out-did themselves, filling the Auditorium with artistic displays of delectable hors d’oeuvres, wines and spirit concoctions from France, Israel, Italy, Japan, and Spain. Residents, relaxing at appropriately decorated tables, sampled the delicacies with delight while performers entertained with music and dance from the countries represented.

The “school days” concept also influenced the agenda for Freedom Plaza’s Opera Club. In alphabetical order Opera Club offered commentaries and videos of the “A, B, C’s of opera”.

For September, it was Aida; for October, (La) Boheme and for November it will be Carmen. These works are among the most frequently performed operas in the world, hence their designation, the “A, B, C’s” of opera.

Opera Club took the “school days” idea even further by arranging educational “field trips”: excursions to four Met-Live Opera productions at a local theater, with pre-trip informative lectures on each opera. The first operatic field trip, in October, was to Samson and Delilah providing a Biblical history lesson...with music.

The fall semester of Grad School will soon be over. i.e. “school will be out” for now. However, that means only that Freedom Plaza resident-students, will be taking school vacation time to enjoy the bounty of Thanksgiving, and then to celebrate the Holiday Season with all the merriment it brings. They’ll be waiting eagerly for the next announcement that it’s time to go back to school again!

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The Women’s Chorus Presents “Hotta Chocolatta and Other Musical Confections”

By Ilona Merritt On December 2, the Sun City Center Women’s Chorus will get you to get into the Spirit of Christmas with musical and edible confections. Director Jeff Jordan states “It’s a great joy to start my third full season with the SCC Women’s Chorus.

Accompanied again this year

by Keith Rasmussen, our holiday concert this season, is entitled “Hotta Chocolatta and Other Musical Confections”.

The program is filled with a variety of ‘delicious’ sounds of the season. Under Mr. Jordan’s leadership, members of the chorus look forward to each new season which always results in a great adventure and continued growth in developing vocal expertise and presentation skills.

This is apparent when you listen

to Choral group perform from a very cool arrangement of “Jingle Bells” to the comically popular “Twelve Days AFTER Christmas”.

The Chorus will be performing many holiday favorites as well as some great new novelty songs such as “Christmas Shopping Blues,” “Twelve OR SO Days of Christmas” and the 1950s novelty classic recorded by Ella Fitzgerald, “Hotta Chocolatta”. The concert will include selections for handbells, instrumentalists, soloists, and a barbershop quartet and they will close the program with a special rendition of “Deck the Halls”. The music for this concert is sponsored by Margot Gunther in honor of her late husband, Kurt Gunther.

The Sun City Center Women’s Chorus warmly invites you to

Jeff Jordan with “The Hearts in Tune”, l to r, Janet Warren, Donna Fiore and Betty Lance.

celebrate another wonderful holiday season of music and song. After the concert, the audience is invited to the Fellowship Hall to eat delicious homemade treats related to the musical program. This reception is to show appreciation for the accolades and generous support received from the community. The concert is free, but donations are graciously accepted to help defray the cost of new and exciting music.

Please be sure to join them on Sunday, December 2, at 3 p.m. at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church on Del Webb Blvd. West.

Mark your calendars to attend this very special and wellattended event. The concert draws standing room only audiences, so come early to get a seat!

Answering Frequent Questions About the Security Patrol

By Gill Jessee, Chief of the Patrol All of the residents of Sun City Center are familiar with the Security Patrol cars with their distinctive red and blue decals and striping. We see them four or five times daily in our neighborhood. We are probably also aware of the wellness checks, the house cards, the reunification of lost pets with their owners, and all of the other things the Patrol does in the community. However, there remain questions about what the Patrol can and can’t do.

We do not enter residences.

For instance, we are trained to refrain from entering residences.

That means that we cannot remove snakes or other critters that may have found a way into someone’s home. If we have a request for a wellness check, the Captain of the Day will go to the address and knock on the door.

If there is no answer, the Captain will check to see if a vehicle is there. Finally, the Captain will check with neighbors to learn if they have any information about the resident’s whereabouts. If

none of these lead us to believe that the resident is safe or if we think that there is a need for medical assistance, we then call the Emergency Squad or Hillsborough County 911.

We cannot stop a golf cart driving on our streets after sunset. Quite often, we will follow them home just to ensure that someone doesn’t run over them. If it seems to be a recurring problem, we let Deputy Merry know.

We do not confront solicitors.

The biggest misconception is about how we deal with solicitors.

The Security Patrol receives more calls about solicitors than any other complaint. We recognize that it is a problem everywhere in the community, but there is nothing that we can do about it.

The solicitors have gotten smart and know all of the right things to say when they are questioned about what they are doing.

They will say that they are setting appointments, or that they are doing a survey, or that their product is less than $25, all of which is legal without a permit.

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Endless Forms Orchid Show at Selby Gardens

By Kai Rambow Breathtaking, gorgeous and inspiring are some of the words one might use to describe the Endless Forms orchid show at Selby Gardens. Once again, the staff at Selby has created a must see display. And, as always, there are a few delightful surprises.

An endless form ribbon runs the length of the conservatory providing a wonderful anchor for the show. Tip: There’s so much to take in you might want to visit the conservatory first, then the Payne Mansion, and revisit the conservatory before leaving.

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