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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SUN CITY CENTER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Sun City Center
October 2016
...an official publication of the Sun City Center Community Association
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SCHEDULE
OCTOBER 7 Coffee & Conversation (re. new building) Caper Room – 9 a.m. 13 Board Meeting (Thursday) Rollins Theater - 9 a.m. 18 Community Leaders Meeting Florida Room - 9 a.m. 24 CO-AP Meeting Caper Room - 2 p.m. 26 Membership Meeting Community Hall – 7 p.m. NOVEMBER 9 Board Meeting Rollins Theater - 9 a.m. 9 Meet the Candidates Night Community Hall – 7 p.m. 15 Community Leaders Meeting Florida Room - 9 a.m.
Agendas for the monthly Board Meetings will be posted on Official Bulletin Boards the Friday before and on the CA web site ( www. suncitycenter.org – under “Association”). They will also be sent via “What’s New in the CA” email. Every Wednesday except November 23: Orientation for new members in the Board Room starting at 1 p.m.
CA Contact Information Phone: 633-3500 sccboard@suncitycenter.org Website: suncitycenter.org Information Center 813-633-4670
“Hi, Neighbor” Coming in November
By Ilona Merritt Since the 1960’s, “Hi, Neighbor” had been an event in Sun City Center. At first, it was a monthly event at the Town Hall, inviting all new residents to meet their neighbors. Residents gathered according to the state from which they came. Eventually, it was limited to quarterly and then annual meetings. Somewhere along the way, the “Parade of States” was dropped and club representatives were added. About 16 years ago, John and Linda Bowker thought it would be helpful if all the newcomers had a way of becoming familiar with all of the activities available in the community. With much help and cooperation from Linda Cannarelli, who was then the CA’s Club and Event Coordinator, they invited all of the clubs and organizations to an event at which they could discuss their club with the newcomers. The new residents were sent an individual letter, inviting them to the event. In addition, all residents were urged to take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about clubs and organizations in which they might be interested. The event was so popular that eventually it became the responsibility
“Hi, Neighbor!” events offer a peak at this fun annual event. See you there!
of the Hospitality Chairman, who also had the responsibility for the operation of the Information Center. That person at the time was, of course, John Bowker. When John decided to retire from this responsibility, Joe Elam took the position over for a year. The present Chairperson is Janet Ditmore, who is planning her fourth “Hi, Neighbor!” event. In discussing the event, Ditmore commented, “The event has grown exponentially and we have expanded to fill the entire Community Hall with Club and Organization exhibitors. We estimate that, last year, almost
800 residents took advantage of this opportunity to become more familiar with the activities in our community. “It is amazing how much time and effort goes into preparing for this twohour event, and it could not be done without the help of so many people. Claudia Hinson, the present Club and Event Coordinator, is instrumental in notifying the Clubs and Organizations, taking applications, planning the placement in the Hall and coordinating with the maintenance people for the set-up. “The maintenance people are the
See Hi Neighbor on page 2 CA.
The Art Club of SCC Celebrates 50 Years Don’t miss the Annual Tour of Homes!
By Paula Lickfeldt The Art Club of SCC has a membership of around 200. The members of the art club offer five or six different classes in all mediums each year. Information about the classes can be obtained by visiting the website: www.artclubofscc.org or in the art room. Classes are available to all SCC association members, Kings Point and Freedom Plaza residents. Membership in the art club is necessary. The club meets from September to May with various events. On the third Monday of each month a business meeting and art demonstration is held at the Rollins Theatre at 1 p.m. On the first Wednesday of each month the art gallery next to the art room is open from 1 until 3 for an exhibit of paintings done by art club members and a demonstration of some sort. The public is invited. Summer meetings are informal and not on a regular basis. This year, the Art Club of SCC will be hosting its annual Tour of Homes. The date of the tour is Saturday November 12 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The cost of a ticket is $10 per person. Tickets can be purchased at the art gallery on Sept. 19, Oct. 5, and Nov. 2 from 1 until 3 p.m. or at the kiosk in the Atrium Building on
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Family Connections In SCC
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from October 21 through November 11 from 9 until 12 noon. Tickets may also be purchased at each of the homes on the day of the tour. A list of the homes to be on the tour can be picked up at the kiosk. Each of the homes on the art tour belong to an Art Club member or a friend of an Art Club member. The ticket will be a tri-fold brochure that will have the address of the home and a description of the home’s special features. The ticket holder will get a stamp on their ticket at each home. The tour will consist of six homes, three on the north side of 674 and three on the south side of 674. Each home will have a coordinator and three to six hostesses. In February of 2017, the Art Club will celebrate its 50th anniversary with very special free and public art events. Visit the website for further details.
By Paula Lickfeldt Marjorie Ford came to Sun City Center in 1982. She had lived in Iowa all of her life. Her husband passed away and she was ready to move to someplace warmer. Marjorie had a son living in Brandon. She asked him to look around and see if he could find a place for her to live. He found a home in SCC for her to rent for a few months. Marjorie liked it in SCC, she bought a home on Council Dr. Her daughter Margaret and son-in-law Philip Vaske moved her to Florida. Marjorie bought a home with one bedroom and one bathroom. She had eleven children. Her children and their families could only visit one family at a time. Marjorie loved the fitness center and she could be found swimming in the pool quite a bit of the time. She attended Prince of Peace Catholic Church and was active in the ladies quilting group. After Margaret and Philip moved Marjorie to Fl, they visited whenever they were able. They liked the community with all of its activities. They could not believe how friendly everyone was. Philip was asked to come to play horseshoes and to
golf while they were visiting. In 1996, Philip retired when the company for which he worked was sold. He got a job working at a golf course in Iowa where they lived. Margaret and Philip came to SCC in the winter but had to be back in Iowa when the golf course opened for the season. In November of 1997, the house that they had been renting came up for sale. They bought the house and became snowbirds until 2010 when they came to SCC permanently. Philip still works as a handyman, which he loves. He is the treasurer of the horseshoe club, on the security patrol and is in the Men’s Club. Margaret takes in sewing projects. She is the chair of the Community Association’s holiday gift fund committee and she schedules the volunteers at the information center. They both attend Prince of Peace and Margaret is on the funeral luncheons committee. Both Margaret and Philip are glad that Margaret’s mother moved to SCC when she did because it led them here. Tell your family story contact Paula 633-6739.