News of Sun City Center October 2018 by The News of Sun City Center & South County

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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SUN CITY CENTER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

Sun City Center

October 2018

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

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SCHEDULE OCTOBER 8 Board Workshop to discuss Agenda Board Room – CA Office - 9 a.m. 9 Shredding Day North Course Lane – 9 am to 12 Noon 10 Board Meeting Rollins Theater - 9 a.m. 10 Bandstand Concert Melanie Massell 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 16 Community Leaders Meeting Florida Room – 9 a.m. 24 Membership Meeting Community Hall – 7 p.m. NOVEMBER 1 "Hi, Neighbor!" Community Hall – 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 5 Board of Directors Certification Caper Room – 1:00 to 3 p.m. 12 Board Workshop to discuss Agenda Boardroom - CA Office - 9 a.m. 14 Board Meeting Rollins Theater - 9 a.m. 14 Meet the Candidates Night Community Hall – 7:00 p.m. 20 Community Leaders Meeting Florida Room – 9 a.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”). Every Wednesday: Orientation for new members in the Boardroom in the CA office starting at 1 p.m. sharp.

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

Sew’n Sews of SCC

By Paula Lickfeldt Any resident of SCC with an interest in sewing needs to know about the Sew’n Sews. This club with a membership of over 200 does everything that has to do with sewing. The group meets at the Arts and Crafts Building on Cherry Hill Drive and is open any time that a monitor is present. Different groups and different classes are offered all during the week. Check the schedule by visiting the shop. Mary Lou Bogdan, past president of the club shared some of the busy schedule. Once a week, Jan Ring sends out an email telling the members what they will make at their weekly meeting on Wednesday morning and what to bring. Monday morning is a quilting day. The quilters bring their project and help each other with cutting and pinning. Nancy Carroll teaches sewing classes all year depending upon her schedule. Thursday and Friday mornings are blocked out for classes such as sewing personal items. Tuesday afternoon is time for personal sewing, and Wednesday afternoon is set aside for hand quilting. Once a month the members have a “sewing and eating” evening. A theme is set for the potluck such as we will be eating Italian or Mexican and everyone

brings a dish to share. After the meal, the gals make things for donation, such as pillowcases for cancer patients, dresses for little girls in Africa or India and baby items for Choices, which is a place for pregnant women to go and take classes and get help learning how to take care of a new baby. Sew’n Sews make Chemo Caps for any woman with Cancer and “Fidget Aprons” for people with Alzheimer’s. The club has eight sewing machines, two embroidery machines and four surgers. Any member of the club can use any of the machines after taking the lessons on the use of the machine. The club donates items to A Kids Place in Brandon both in the summer and in the winter. Linda Starkey is in charge of making quilts for the Shriners. The group also makes pillow cases to be filled

with Christmas gifts, books, candy and toys for the annual Shriners Christmas party for children in Wimauma and Ruskin. Anyone who has fabric to donate can take it to the Sew’n Sews shop. Any sewing supplies will be accepted for donation. Anything that is not used by the club members is taken to the Nearly New Shop. The ladies love to go on “shop hops” which include quilt shows and fabric stores and of course they go to lunch. Any time that the shop is open, folks from the community can come in to buy things. For sale are doll clothes for 18 inch dolls, quilts, aprons, purses and many other items. For the donation of $10 per year any resident of SCC can belong to the Sew’n Sews. The members join to be able to sew for themselves and their family and all of the sewing for charity that the club does.

By Diane M. Loeffler The cool place to be on Saturday afternoon, September 8 was the outdoor pool on the North Campus of Sun City Center. From 1 until 4 p.m., Dave “Motown” Morris sang while CA members visited, ate, and danced under sunny skies. Most dancers kept cool by swaying and dancing right in the pool, but a few individuals danced on the

pavers around the pool. The Macarena, My Girl and Heard It Through the Grapevine were especially popular with the pool dancers. However, what really caught everyone’s attention was Morris’s rendition of the Frank Sinatra song, My Way. At the close of the song, people in the pool and in the surrounding area all stopped to applaud. Ambreen’s Cafe’ Luna was open for

anyone who wished to purchase food, ice cream or refreshments. Corn hole games were set up near the gazebo. At the shallow end of the pool, water volleyball enthusiasts played several games with a bright yellow ball. The atmosphere was festive, and everyone was smiling. The weather cooperated beautifully. The afternoon’s summer shower waited until after 4 to arrive.

Dancing around the pool.

Volleyball “court” was set up at the shallow end of the pool. If you would like to play water volleyball, come to the pool from 5 to 7 on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Sharon Henry, Terry Mattia, Christy Cahill, Liane Dufek, and Jan Ring Nan Ryan and Sheila Weidel

Party at the Pool

SCCCA Bandstand Series Presents Melanie Massell

The SC C CA B andst and s er ies will conclude on October 10 with a performance by Melanie Massell and Company. The event will be held at the Gazebo on Cherry Hills Drive from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and will also include the Purple Belle Ice Cream Truck. Bring your lawn chairs or sit in your golf carts, as the weather promises to be delightful!

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Some of the volleyball players posed with Entertainment Director, Renee Bray, between games.

Dave “Motown” Morris sang during the party.

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Tidbits from the Vault

NOTICE SHREDDING DAY

Tuesday, October 9, 2018, North Course Lane, 9 to 12 noon For CA Members Only You will need to show your CA membership card with 2018 Sticker

SCCCA MEMBERSHIP MEETING WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2018 7:00 PM COMMUNITY HALL (Refreshments at 6:30 p.m.)

200 MEMBERS REQUIRED FOR A QUORUM CA MEMBERSHIP CARDS ARE REQUIRED FOR ADMITTANCE -AGENDA-

I. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance II. Approval of Minutes: October 25, 2017 III. Treasurer’s Report Presentation of 2019 Budget IV. Community Manager’s Report V. President’s Report VI. Good & Welfare VII. General Discussion by Members VIII. Adjournment

Trail Blazing By John Lampkin

October 2018

By Cathy Meyerhoff and Susan Muise Sun City Center History Society

Were You Here When…

“Things change.” “Change is inevitable.” We’ve all heard these expressions. Many of us wish that we could stop time in its tracks or go back to the “good old days.” Though neither is a possibility we can look back and enjoy glimpses of the past. You can have that experience if you make a visit to the new Sun City Center History Society display in the Atrium Building. Society members Susan Muise and Lynette Heisler collaborated to design a new display entitled “Were You Here When…” Featured are photographs from 1989 through 2013. Check out the changes in the appearance of the Atrium Building, the swimming pools and the fitness center. Remember when Walgreens Drug Store was located in the plaza behind Burger King? Do you recall where Nearly New was located before it relocated to the rear of the Sun City Center Plaza? Can you visualize what was located at the corner of Pebble Beach and SR-674 for the 35 years prior to 2005? All of these changes and many others are captured in the photos in the new exhibit. Thanks go out to Rusty Seiden for her help with research and to Floyd and Brian of the CA maintenance staff for their help in installing the display. Are you a Friend? A new club has been formed in SCC to help the History Society in its efforts to save our memories and continue our research. It is the Friends of the History Society. The dues are only $5 a year, and just being a member will help us in so many ways. The current display contains just some of the photographs the History Society has in its vault. Right now, a few volunteers are crowded into a very small

space spending many hours finding these old photos, researching our history and scanning huge amounts of paperwork to save for the future. We hope to someday enable our residents to look online to learn the history of Sun City Center or to come into a nice building and view the actual memorabilia. We would love to have a larger space so that others interested in research can have a place to work and so that history yet to happen will have a place to be stored. Our Friends group can help us to get grants, do some fundraising, and help us find others interested in the history of Sun City Center. We hope you help by just becoming a Friend. For more information call the History Society office at 813-633-3038.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

CLUB/ORGANIZATION Monday Movies Softball Club

AMOUNT $245 $7,600

APPLIED TO

Offset Licensing Fees Scoreboard Replacement

Newcomers

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

The Red-spotted Purple is a stunner! This was the 47th butterfly species documented on the Sun City Center Nature Trails since our survey started in 2016, and what a delight it was to watch it wafting gracefully through the oaks on the outer loop. But how does a slow-moving eye catcher like that avoid being gobbled up by a voracious bird? One might think that wearing such brilliant coloration is hanging a target on your back that says, “Come and get me,” but the opposite is the case. The iridescent blue is an aposematic warning that says, “I taste bad and will make you sick if you eat me!” The Scarlet-bodied Wasp Moth was last month’s featured critter, and its brilliant red warning is legit—it truly is toxic. The Red-spotted Purple though is a fraud known as a Batesian mimic. Although benign, in the southeastern U.S. it has evolved the same coloration as the Pipevine Swallowtail which is laced with nasty aristolochic acid, enough to knock some predators for a loop. In the last century, Henry Walter Bates studied this eponymous copy-cat survival strategy which is widespread throughout the animal kingdom because it works! It’s like a fifth-grader wearing a karate uniform to school to avoid being bullied into coughing up his lunch money. That strategy is effective until it’s put to the test. For a kid, it’s best to master some kicks and chops, and for a bug it’s best to truly taste disgusting. How does a Red-spotted Purple taste? Who knows, but it sure is beautiful. Hillsborough County is the southernmost edge of its range up the eastern U.S., so we are blessed to have the very few that call the Nature Trails home. The Nature Trails trailhead is located opposite North Lake on Del Webb West between Vincennes and Seton Hall. John Lampkin, who never coughed up his lunch money, leads interpretive walks on the first Tuesday of each month at 9 am, or by appointment.

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Artist of Month

Free Ceramics Classes

President’s Report By John Luper, CA President A few months ago, when moving into our new offices, I noticed a binder for an organization formed over 29 years ago. The attendees at the first meeting included representatives from the CA, KP, Chamber, South Bay Hospital, and the developer of new homes. At their first meeting in July 1989 the top item they discussed was challenges of volunteerism. 29 years later it is still a challenge, but somehow or some way our community has grown and prospered. Now new approaches need to be found to encourage new residents to join so many who already are involved. Sun City Center Connects is the name of our new movement. Who can belong? All of us. What are our goals. Excite and renew the enthusiasm of volunteering in our community. We have professional guidance but the success or failure belongs to you and me. I am confident many of you will accept the challenge and enjoy the process. You will be hearing more telling how you can get involved. Volunteering can be as simple as coming to an event or a community meeting to make it a success. Your first opportunity is to come to the SCC membership meeting October 24, 7 p.m. at Community Hall. Coffee and cookies available at 6:30. You will be given updates on many CA issues, including next year’s proposed budget, and given an opportunity for questions and answers. Thanks in advance for volunteering one hour.

REMINDER APPLICATIONS FOR DIRECTOR ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CA OFFICE There are three positions open for three-year terms January 2, 2019 – January 5, 2022 Completed applications must be returned to the CA office by 3 p.m., October 3, 2018

FREE Classes in Ceramics will be on Monday, October 15, 22, and 29 from 10 until about noon. Learn how to clean, paint, and glaze an item. Our dues are $20 per year and we’re open 9-4, M-F with a Board Member on duty every day to assist. We’re located between the pool and Lawn Bowling. SCC residents only can sign up at the club. Please bring your ID. Only 12 in the classes, so hurry and sign up today.

Free Lessons on Getting Comfortable in the Pool

If you’ve never learned to swim or are nervous in the water, here’s a chance to become more relaxed and confident in the pool. Sun City Center Masters Swim Club has rescheduled its “Drowning Prevention Basic Water Course,” now that the Community Association indoor lap pool has reopened. This series of two one-hour lessons for adults will be held on Thursday, October 4 and Saturday, October 6, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., at the indoor lap pool. There is no charge for the lessons, but registration is required. You will need swim goggles and a swim cap. Participants will learn to submerge and blow bubbles in shallow water, move into deeper water to float on their back, and move to the side of the pool to exit. Instruction will be provided by SCC Masters Swim Club members. To register, complete a form available at the indoor pool, or contact Susan Shuttleworth at “susanshutt@reef4.com” or 813-922-4965.

Sew’n Sews Sew Pillowcases for Shriners Club

The ladies of the Sew’n Sews Club of Sun City Center made a little more than 100 pillowcases for the Sun City Center Shriners Christmas Party for the poorest of children in kindergarten and first grade in Ruskin and Wimauma. This is being done in conjunction with the Kings Point Quilting Club. The pillowcases were all made with Christmas fabric that had been donated by the community to the club. Normally the children are given a plastic bag filled with toys. Sandy Nunn, president of the Kings Point Quilter’s Club, thought it would be a good idea to give the toys in a pillowcase that could then be used on the children’s’ beds. The Shriners hold a large party with lunch for the children at the community center in Sun City Center. The members of the Sew’n Sews enjoy sewing and love to put their talents to use sewing for charity. Membership in the Sew’n Sews is open to all dues paying members of Sun City Center Community Association. For information call 813-505-9503 or email www.scc.sew.n.sews@gmail.com.

With Fall, Life in SCC Gets Busier

By Diane M. Loeffler The weather may not seem quite like fall yet, but the Community Association (CA) schedule is back in full gear. The Leaders’ Club meetings have resumed for presidents of clubs, Homeowners’ Associations (HOAs) and Property Owners’ Associations (POAs). Also, the Community Organization of Association Presidents (CO AP) meetings take place on the fourth Mondays in September, February and March. These meetings are held specifically to give HOAs and POAs information tied to their policies and state laws. The budget will then be voted on in October. October 3 is the last day to turn in applications to run for board director positions. As the meeting was held, Florence was heading toward the Carolinas. CA President John Luper reminds residents that hurricane season is not over and that we should all have our hurricane plans and supplies in place. Luper also says work is beginning on SR-674. Although the work will primarily be taking place at night, we can expect daytime traffic to be affected as well. Policy 6.05 has been changed. This policy only affects residents who rent out their homes to short term renters (someone renting for less than four months) and the short-term renters themselves. Owners need to pay dues for the largest number of renters that will be in his / her property at any one time. Short-term renters will need to come to the CA Administration Building between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. to receive their blue CA passes. These passes will now include photos.

When applying for their card, short-term renters need to bring a copy of their lease and a driver’s license or state issued photo ID. Plans are underway for the Holiday Walk and Breakfast on December 1. Plan to come for the breakfast and then walk through the club rooms for gifts for those on your Christmas list—and yourself too! Helpers for the breakfast are always greatly appreciated. Forty-one homes were sold during August. As of the end of the month, we had 11,342 residents and 11,535 members. After Board Meetings adjourn, members may address the board with good news, concerns, and questions. Members doing so are asked to say their name and address and to try to keep their time down to three minutes. CA Director Marilyn Cote-Miller follows up on these matters. Go to the CA website, www. suncitycenter.org, and type Issues Log in the search box. A page will pop up. Scroll down to Issues Log and click on it. You will then see dates of board meetings. Click on any month and you will see a chart that lists the speaker, issue, responsibility and resolution. Miller also plans to report on these issues during board meetings. This month, CA members questions included long term plans, smoking restrictions, clarification of Policy 6.05, credit cards and debit cards. Good news was shared as well. Larry Smith says, “Verona is one hundred percent under contract. Verona’s back gate is now closed. Until construction is completed, the front gate will be open from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m.”

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.

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.

October 8 • The Miracle Season •1 Hour, 39 Min.

After the tragic death of their school’s star volleyball player Caroline “Line” Found, the remaining team players must band together to overcome their grief under the guidance of their tough-love coach in hopes of winning the state championship. Based on a true story. Starring: Helen Hunt, William Hurt, Danika Yarosh, Erin Moriarty, Nesta Cooper Director: Sean McNamara Genre: Drama Rating: PG for some thematic elements

October 22• A Quiet Place• 1 Hour, 30 Min.

This critically acclaimed movie is about a family which must live in complete silence to avoid being eaten by creatures hunting by sound. The parents, son, and deaf daughter all communicate by sign language and must come up with ingenious ways to outsmart blind monsters and stay alive. Starring: John Krasinski, Emily Blunt, Noah Jupe, Millicent Simmonds Director: John Krasinski Genre: Horror Rating: PG-13 for terror and some bloody images

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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.

Don’t Miss “Hi, Neighbor!”

Learn About Clubs on November 1 By Diane M. Loeffler Community Hall is the place to be on November 1 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. “Hi, Neighbor!” is one of the best events of the year. You can learn about the clubs, organizations and groups that are offered to CA members. For those of you who are new to town, Community Hall is located at 1910 S. Pebble Beach Boulevard. You may want to plan to stay for at least an hour. There are more options for exercise, enjoyment and involvement than you can imagine. You may be interested to know a bit of history about “Hi, Neighbor!” According to A History of Sun City Center, by John Bowker (2011), originally it was a club formed by Del Webb’s Activities Director Stan Clark. The club started with a pot luck supper outside of Town Hall on June 7, 1962.

Irish Connection Movie Night

Mon. October 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the Rollins Theater Feature “The Long Grey Line” Starring: Tyrone Power, Maureen O’Hara, Ward Bond, Peter Graves, Donald Crisp, Milburn Stone. A John Ford directed movie based on a true story. An Irish emigrant arrives in New York and his first employment is as a busboy in the mess hall at the military academy in West Point. He stays for 50 years, eventually joining the US Army and getting stationed right at West Point. He becomes an instructor and is much revered by the cadets and the brass at West Point. All SCC & KP members welcome. Subtitles available.

Sun City Center Lapidary Club Donates to Samaritan Services

The SCC Lapidar y Club recently made donations to Samaritan Services. Samaritans Alzheimer’s Auxiliar y President Dolores Berens accepted a check for $1,500 from SCC Lapidary Club Treasurer, Ted Boydston. Kirk Warren, Office Manager, also accepted a $1,500 check for Samaritan Services. Each year, the SCC Lapidary Club, Inc., derives an income from jewelry sales at its club jewelry store. Most of the jewelry Ted Boydston, Treasurer of the SCC is made by club members. Income from Lapidary Club, presents checks to Dolores Berens and Kirk Warren. these sales is used to meet club expenses and to purchase and maintain equipment. The remainder is distributed to local charitable organizations which contribute to the quality of life in Sun City Center. During the past decade, the club has donated over $53,000 to community organizations, including this year’s total donation of $7000. In addition to Samaritan Services, this year’s recipients include the SCC Emergency Squad, SCC Life Path Hospice, SCC Community Association’s Hardship Fund and Library, and The Sun City Center Veterans Memorial Fund. The Lapidary Club is grateful for the ongoing support of area residents who make these donations possible by shopping at the club’s jewelry store. The SCC Lapidary Club is located at the Arts & Crafts Building, 915E Cherry Hills Drive.

Computer Club Monthly Meeting

October 3, Wednesday 7 p.m. in the Florida Room, in the Atrium. Phil Sorrentino will present Picture Collecting and Organizing. Pictures provide a view into our fondest memories. With the help of cameras and smartphones, we are producing a large number of these very valuable memory joggers. Come and hear about some of the tools you need to help you get control over collecting and organizing them. 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 upon registration. For additional information email: Beverly Hiller, Education Director “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. iPad/iPhone for Seniors • Wednesday, October 3, from 9 - noon Introduction to Computers • Friday, October 5, 12, 19, 26, from 9 - 11 a.m. Windows 10 Workshop • Monday, October 8 & Tuesday, October 9, from 9 - 11 a.m. Backup! Backup! • Monday, October 15 or 29, from 8:30 - Noon Facebook 101 • Monday, October 22, from 9 - noon Buying a Computer • Tuesday, October 23, 9 - 11 a.m. Tips & Tricks for Creating Documents • Wednesday, October 24, from 9 - 11:30 a.m. Buying and Using a Chromebook • Friday, October 28, from 9 - 11:30 a.m. Introduction to Excel • Wednesday, October 31, from 9 – 10:30 a.m. Excel: Formula, Function, Formatting • Wednesday, October 31, from 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Sun City Center Stained Glass Club

Members of the Sun City Center Stained Glass Club gathered together for a creative wine glass painting event. Artist, Kelly Knox provided all the supplies needed for an upbeat, whimsical and fun paint session on wine glasses and beer steins.

Happy Hour Water Aerobics

Hate the exercising in the morning? Have a jam-packed morning schedule? If so, there is a class just for you. Happy Hour Water Aerobics meets on Thursdays from 5 until 6 p.m. Classes take place in the shallow end of the pool on the main campus.

Beginner Weaving Class Offered

A beginner weaving class will start on October 15. The classes are from 9 a.m. to noon each Monday and Wednesday for two months in the weaving studio on Cherry Hill next to the Rollins Theatre. Come in to the weaving studio to sign up. Class size is limited. Cost $80, which includes lessons, yarns, sampler, one project and membership fee.

Metaphysical Society Fundraiser

10 a.m. Wednesdays in the Heritage Room. Admission $1 with love offering requested to benefit our Society. Bring your Community ID. October 3 • “Recognizing Your Psychic Abilities” with Carol Ann Liaros October 10 • “Walking through Past Life with Astrology and Tarot” with Gianna Christensen October 17 • “Reincarnation: Who were we? Where did we come from? How do we know?” with Pat Kitterman October 24 • “Mediumship –Participating in Communicating with the Other side” with Kit Mitchell October 31 • “Archetypes: Which one are you?” with Madeline Diemer

Cat Lovers Club of SCC Membership Drive Meet & Greet

Are you a cat lover living in Sun City Center? Would you like to meet and socialize with other like-minded neighbors? Whether you are a newcomer or whether you have lived here for years, you can make new friends, share good times, and also help needy cat owners. And you don’t even have to own a cat--just be extremely partial to them. The Cat Lovers Club of Sun City Center is having a membership drive. Once you sign on, you will have the opportunity to participate in feline-oriented seminars and workshops at Cat Depot in Sarasota, attend functions at our local library and sometimes interact at meetings with a guest speaker. The Club also has fundraisers like fashion shows, garage sales, and craft fairs that provide companionship and fun, while earning money to support “The Tuna Chest.” The Tuna Chest cat food pantry (run by the club) annually distributes thousands of pounds of food (litter and veterinary care) to pet owners in our area who are living below the poverty line--allowing these people to keep their pets. Check out The SCC Cat Lovers Club. Their next Membership Drive Meeting is planned for Wednesday, October 10 from 3 - 4 p.m. in the Armstrong Room of the Sun City Center Main Campus. For more information, phone Rita M. Bundas, President, Cat Lovers Club at 813-442-3014 or email “info@CatLoversClub.org”.

SCC Audubon Club Meeting

The Sun City Center Audubon Club will hold its first meeting of the year on Saturday, October 6, 2018 in the Florida Room at the Atrium. The scheduled speaker is Damon Moore, Environmental Scientist, with Manatee County Natural Resources. Damon will discuss the planning, design, and creation of Perico Preserve. Conceived as a bird sanctuary, the Preserve was created from the ground up with walking paths created around ponds and expanses of native plantings. It is a haven for long legged wading birds, ospreys, and migrating species. A field trip to the preserve is planned on October 18. The group gathers at 9:30 a.m. for coffee and snacks with a brief business meeting at 10 a.m. followed by the program. Join club members to learn about Real Florida.

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Flying High – Most of the Time

Cruising With the Triple Creek Radio Control Aircraft Club

By Kai Rambow Tucked away in the farm country nearby is a 350-foot paved runway for airplanes. How could anything take off and land in 350 feet you may wonder. It’s perfect for radio controlled aircraft. Residents from all over South County can be found almost every day practicing their flying skills. Don Schang, who flew KC97 tankers with the U.S. Air Force, joined 18 months ago. “I’m still in the learning process. The eye hand coordination required was very surprising to me. I miss the coordination I had in my younger days. The kids come out and can solo in a week. I’m still waiting to solo.” It is much harder than it looks; club members make it look easy. The laws of aerodynamics can be witnessed. Propeller driven aircraft can take off in very short distances. Jet aircraft, just like in real life, use a tremendous

This radio-controlled WWII Stuka dive bomber actually drops a bomb.

amount of runway before lifting off. Landings present the biggest challenge, even for experienced members. Many club members buy scale models of their favorite airplanes. They look incredibly

real. Watching many of them fly is just like being at an airshow. Some enjoy building their own aircraft. Reinhold Baal bought a kit to build a flying replica of The Spirit of St. Louis. Using balsa wood and other materials, it took

Baal eight months to build it. “It doesn’t fly very well. Lindbergh was a brave man,” Baal said. Baal’s neighbor around the corner in Kings Point, Herman Cholewinski, built a huge model (37% scale) Fokker Triplane, yes, “The Red Baron.” On and off, over a period of five years, it really was built from scratch. It took a year just to get the original plans and use those to create reduced scale plans that were accurate. On the maiden flight, “while landing it had a radio malfunction, so I couldn’t communicate with it anymore. It crashed and was wrecked.” It took another year to rebuild it. The facilities today are impressive. Eight of the original members contributed a thousand dollars each, so facilities could be built. Goodson Farms brought in their big equipment to help clear the

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Christian Women’s Club of Sun City Center

By Paula Lickfeldt The Christian Women’s Club of Sun City Center, a division of Stonecroft Ministries, meets at Club Renaissance, South Pebble Beach Blvd., October through May. Women from Ruskin, Apollo Beach, Riverview and Sun City Center gather on the second Tuesday of the month to have a delicious lunch, and listen to an informative program presented by an inspired speaker. Along with an interesting and informative afternoon, women get a chance to make some new friends. The leadership team, consisting of Kay Newsom, chair, and Betty Dean, co-chair, plus other members of the planning team, has worked hard over the summer to put together programs that will peak the attendees’ diverse interests. The theme for the October 11 meeting is “Put Your Best Foot Forward.” The speaker will be Amy Peck of Madeira Beach, Florida. She will present

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with shoes. She has a collection of shoe motif items that she will share. Reservations for the meeting and luncheon are required. The cost for the luncheon is $18 per person. Contact Gail Green at 813-634-2159 or Pat Butler at 813-938-4320 to make a reservation. Reservations must be made before 10 a.m. on Monday October 8. The menu for the October 11 meeting is chicken piccata with penne pasta, sautéed green beans in a creamy lemon caper butter sauce, a side salad and oreo cheesecake. Alternate meal is Chicken Caesar salad. Seating begins at 11 a.m.

Christian Women’s Club board members, left to right: Betty Dean; Kay Newsom, Chair; Marie McClendon; Gail Green, and Joan Barringer.

a talk about “What Shoes Will I Be Wearing Today?” Will I be wearing combat boots or slippers? She will share with the group that in her walk of life, she has had to wear many different

kinds of shoes depending upon the circumstances she is dealing with at the time. Amy also has a special feature presentation on the history of shoes and some bizarre customs that go along

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The Editor’s Corner A Cornucopia of Culture Right Here at Home

By E. Adam Porter Editor in Chief, News of Sun City Center and South County There’s an old joke in Florida, and I’ve bet you’ve all heard it, but please indulge me. Since we don’t have seasons, how do you know it’s fall in Florida? Well… because the colors of the license plates start changing. (har har). Ask a native, and they might complain about the increase in traffic or the disappearing scrubland, but, truth be told, most of us appreciate the people, like many in SCC, who have chosen to call Florida home. And we can’t blame you. Everyone deserves to retire the ol’ snow shovel after 50odd years working the business end. If you want to trade icy windshields and slate gray horizons for evergreen grass and bright blue skies, that makes sense to me. As a native, I appreciate that Florida has always been a place people bring their dreams. This state has a history every bit as wild as the fabled American West, and it took all kinds to create the tapestry of cultures and traditions we have today. The Sunshine State absolutely

embodies the ideal of a melting pot community. And the beauty, depth, and opportunity created by that cultural influence is not hard to find. About an hour’s drive from Sun City Center, you can immerse yourself in a cornucopia of cultural connection. To the north, we have bonnie Dunedin, home of the annual Scottish Highland Games. And then there’s Tarpon Springs, epicenter of Florida’s sponge industry and home to the most authentic Greek cuisine in the state. Roughly due east from Tarpon Springs, in Central Pasco, is the tiny town of San Antonio. There’s no Alamo in this one, but there is a gorgeous Catholic Abbey that was a touchstone for the German and Italian Catholics who founded the town and fought to carve out a place to call their own. Today, that Abbey is the centerpiece of the campus of Saint Leo University, and it remains at the cultural heart of the tiny town. Just outside the City of Tampa, bordering both Port Tampa and the downtown business district, is Ybor City, better known as Cigar City USA. Tampa has been a major trading port since the days when Cuban Buccaneers ferried Caribbean cattle, tobacco, and other goods to Florida. Cuban, Italian, and German immigrants found homes here as laborers in the ports and cigar factories. A day tour of Ybor brings the rich cultural past to life, and, if you have the right tour guide, you may find yourself standing on genuine Cuban soil without ever leaving the USA. To our south, in the heart of the artistic and cultural mecca that

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is Sarasota, you will find thriving Amish and Pennsylvania Dutch communities, home to Yoder’s Restaurant & Amish Village, as well as Sommers Dutch Family Restaurant. Sarasota is also the place where generations of folks who ran away to join the circus finally found a permanent home. Visit the famous Ringing Museum and Circus Sarasota, which keeps the timeless magic alive with annual performances under the Big Top every February and March. Travel a bit farther, and you find portals to Florida’s frontier heritage. In the tiny town of Clewiston, on the edge of the Everglades, discover Ah-TahThi-Ki Seminole Museum. And, if you’re feeling particularly daring, the nearby Billie Swamp Safari offers airboat and swamp buggy tours of Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation.

In Central Florida, on ranches scattered from Eastern Hillsborough to the spine of the Lake Wales Ridge, and north to the Ocala National Forest, Florida cow punchers work vast ranches from the backs of hardy Cracker Ponies and retired barrel racers. Offer them some sweet tea or a cold beer, and they may take a moment to teach you about the wonders of swamp cabbage and what wild boar tastes like when it’s been roasting in the ground all day. Of course, here in South Hillsborough County, there’s no need to travel much farther than your front door to experience a beautiful cultural tapestry. Thanks to all the transplants and snowbirds who flock here from across the country and around the world, Sun City Center and

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SCC Polish Heritage Club

On Tuesday evening October 30, 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. Celebrating Halloween, all members are encouraged to attend in costume or mask! The Club welcomes Sun City Center, Kings Point, and Freedom Plaza residents interested in learning about the traditional Polish Cultural events that the Club offers. Join us for fun and fellowship. Annual Dues are $5 per person. For info, please call: Lorraine at 813-6770026 or Wanda at 813-633-0016.

Local Quilters Enter Judged Show

The Piecemakers Quilt of Brandon is hosting a two-day quilt show and judged event. Many Sew’n Sews and Kings Point Quilters are members of Piecemakers Quilt Guild and have entered quilts to be judged. This event only happens every three years. Symphony of Colors is this year’s theme. Basket drawing with proceeds to Brandon Outreach Clinic; Food Truck (Philly Phlava); Upbeat Boutique (over $10,000 of inventory) for your shopping pleasure; Silent Auction; Beethoven’s Bookstore with quilt patterns, books and magazines; Mozart’s Vendor Marketplace; Electric Dresden Opportunity Quilt raffle. Celebrity Judge from The Florida Orchestra, Linda Hall “The Quilting Violinist”. $8. Admission $12 for two-day pass; Children 12 and under are free. See full info at www.brandonquiltguild.com. Come and be inspired! Friday, October 12, 9-5 and Saturday, October 13th, 9-4.

NIA (Non-Impact Aerobics) October 25 Special Event

Join us on Thursday, October 25 from 2 - 4 pm in Dance Room 2, 1203 N. Pebble Beach Blvd., SCC for our Special Event, “Move the Nia Way and Feel Better.” NIA is a mind/body movement practice created in 1983. It helps people with balance, flexibility, increased energy, heart health and more, while having fun and smiling in class. This special event is open to SCC, Kings Point and Freedom Plaza members in good standing. The cost is $10 for nonmembers and $7 for members of the SCC Nia Club. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat. Bring a friend or neighbor to share “ The Joy of Movement”. Contact Gail energygail3@gmail.com or call 480-220-1430.

October Art Demonstration

The Art Club in Sun City Center is featuring internationally recognized artist Joe Kanoza on Monday, October 15, when he will present a demonstration of “Tips on Painting Portraits”. The event will be held in Rollins Theatre at 1:30 p.m. following the club’s monthly general membership meeting and is open to both Sun City Center and Kings Point members. Joe is a talented and highly regarded illustrator, portrait artist and designer with over 40 years of experience as a professional painter. He is particularly well known for his vibrant portraits and golf course landscapes. A recipient of several national awards for his commercial work and portraits, Joe’s art has been headlined in galleries in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, New Mexico and Nevada His celebrity portraits have been featured on the covers of publications such as the U.S. Open and Wall Street Journal. He was also selected by Golf Digest as one of the top 15 golf course artists in the country. Joe is an instructor at the Art Club in Sun City Center where he conducts a weekly “Artwork Techniques and Shortcuts” class. Examples of his work are displayed on his website www.Kanoza. com.

Mixed Media and Fiber Arts Show

SCC Artists Selected for John Crawford Art Gallery Mixed Media and Fiber Arts Show Works from SCC residents KC Chilton and Terrie McNamara has been selected for a special art display at the SouthShore Regional Library. The “Mixed Media and Fiber Arts” show is sponsored by the SouthShore library for the purpose of providing the community with an educational, cultural and aesthetic experience. After a general call for entries, five participants were chosen – and KC and Terrie both had five clay monoprints selected for the display. “Clay monoprints are created by applying colored clay slips on a clay slab. Stencils and textures help create multiple layers which are then transferred to fabric. People attending the opening reception were fascinated by the process,” says Terrie. “Terrie and I are both potters at the Potter’s Wheel Club in Sun City Center,” adds KC. “Printing on fiber fits the show and allows us to connect this new fiber art to our work with clay.” The Mixed Media and Fiber Arts show will be displayed until October 24. Stop by the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin, to view the show.

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By Paula Lickfeldt Marcia Crispino is from Waterbury, Connecticut. Marcia is the youngest of three with an older sister and brother. It is said that art is the creative expression of man’s emotions. Whatever the form art takes, whether music, painting, sculpture or written verse, Marcia grew up in a gifted family and attributes her talent to her parents who taught her that she could “Do Anything” if she put her mind to it and did it from a place of love. In 1973, when Marcia was only 15 years old, she was asked to audition for the chorus of America’s Youth in Concert’s, third annual European Concert Tour. Her audition was at Princeton University. Marcia and three other students from Connecticut were chosen. Four students from each of the states were chosen, two choral and two orchestral, to represent America on the tour. The group traveled all over Europe as ambassadors from the United States of America. After high school, Marcia went on to college and got a degree in Gerontology and Therapeutic Recreation. For 15 years, she was the Director of Social Services and Recreation at a nursing home. Her next endeavor was to start a small business selling cheesecakes. The Cheesecake Cafe developed into a 75-seat restaurant where she and her

painting to hang on the walls and sewn all of the Paraments to be placed on the altar during the Liturgical Year of the church. Sun City Center has many creative, talented men and women. Marcia Crispino is certainly one of them.

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best friend Gina DiGiovanni, served fabulous food for fourteen years. Every day they would post a “positive thought” for the day in front of the shop. Their customers not only delighted in the food that they ate, but also in the food for their soul. The two friends decided to start a new company after the site of the Cheesecake Cafe was sold and torn down. They became consultants for a Drug and Alcohol Facility and this developed into a consulting and management company which they ran for 25 years serving the substance abuse community of New Haven County, Connecticut.

Throughout the years, Marcia was always drawn to the arts and dabbled in painting, music, woodworking and cooking but never had the time to spend on any one thing until she retired to Sun City Center in 2012 with her partner Bridget Sweeney. After settling in she has gotten involved in concrete formation, pottery, painting, sewing, tiling, and any other form of creating that she can think of. Sun City Center opened many doors for her but her best talents have been put to work at SouthShore United Church of Christ where she and Bridget found a home. She has painted rooms, done large and small

South County are flush with crosscultural immersion opportunities. This month, enjoy Oktoberfest. And, just about any month from October through May, you can pop in on the German Club, Italian Club, British Connection, Irish Connection, Multicultural Heritage Club, or any of the many different ethnic or statebased clubs or groups in town. Whether you live in Sun City Center, Kings Point, Valencia Lakes, Wimauma, Ruskin, Riverview, or Apollo Beach, there are opportunities, right in your neighborhood, to explore a new culture, a new food, or a new perspective… and, if you’re lucky, to make some new friends. And that’s one of the biggest reasons this Native Floridian loves my state’s melting pot history and modern settlement of folks from “up north.” There’s always something exciting to learn or do or see, and someone interesting to meet. You may not root for the “right” football or baseball teams, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.

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Heads Up Badgers and Badger Fans

It’s time to get reacquainted, caught up and party all you Wisconsin Badgers and Badger fans! Join your club for our Fall Welcome Back/Tailgate party. Guests and folks who want to join are invited, too. DATE: Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at Community Hall in SCC. TIME: Doors open at 5 p.m. COST: $6 in advance. No cash accepted at door. FARE: Brats, hot dogs (kosher, all beef) plus fixins. Baked beans, potato salad, sauerkraut with ice cream for dessert. ENTERTAINMENT: Front Porch Pickers. BYOB please and we’ll provide everything else you need. Deadline for reservations is Friday, October 26, 2018. Checks made out to The Wisconsin Club, including SCC/KP membership numbers and names, mailed to Bev Hetzel at 1010 Chelsea Greens, SCC, FL 33573. Tables for eight must include all checks and info requested in same envelope. For questions, email Hede Horne, Treasurer, hedehorne@wi.rr.com or Bev Hetzel, Membership, jbhetzel@gmail. com. We can’t wait to welcome you back and have some good ‘ole Wisconsin tailgate fun. And there will be other surprises. Don’t delay and reserve today!

Bridge Association Members Celebrate 60 Years

The Duplicate Bridge Association of Sun City Center congratulates Pat & Jerry Rippel upon the occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary! Once upon a September 20th (in 1958) a boy, Jerry, and a girl, Pat, were married. They were both bridge players when they met - at a bridge table, of course! Rather quickly they realized their nascent bridge game needed improvement; the challenge was accepted and six decades later their bridge story is one for the Vanderbilt/Gorham et.al., books! Through the years of child rearing and career building they played social and duplicate bridge. Pat claims Jerry was the better player; Jerry, ever the gentleman, demurs. When Pat retired after twenty-two years of teaching she signed up for bridge teaching classes and so she was 60 years together on September a teacher once again. Then, 20, 2018. Congratulations Mr. and enter the “tournament years”; Mrs. Rippel. Well played! mentored by excellent players Team Rippel won many silver points at Sectionals. During this time, they won the area Non Life Master Nationals and were awarded an all-expense paid trip to Dallas for a week! That same year found them in Bermuda for the Nationals, coming home with a win! Sixteen years ago, they made the decision to leave Pittsburgh for the golf and bridge in Sun City Center. Pat was first to get a holein-one and soon experienced a plethora of other “firsts” as she volunteered time and again for bridge club duties. Pat served on the Board of the DBASCC in addition to Tournament Chair, Social Chair, and Secretary. Jerry was the unsung hero of Pat’s many commitments, doing those thousand things that must be done but are noticed only when they remain UNdone! Year after year after year, Pat and Jerry answered the “help!” call from this bridge club; they each directed for twelve years and Pat taught bridge for a decade at Kings Point and Sun City.

Carol Feldhauser has joined the exclusive group of Grand Master Photographers in the Sun City Center Photo Club. In order to receive this accomplished reward, a photographer must receive ten perfect score awards in club competitions. At the August 14, club meeting, Carol was recognized with her name being engraved on this honorable plaque. Carol is currently retired, moving from Colorado to Sun City Center. She previously worked for a tech company for over twenty years. She is self-taught and received her first camera at an early age. She loves to learn new things and our club provides that opportunity to its members. Over the years, she has participated in many competitions, winning many awards. Congratulations, Carol! For more information about our club, visit our website at www. photoclubscc.com

Verona HOA Elects the 1st Owner Board of Directors

Presents Gate Control Entry Fobs to SCC Emergency Squad By Cheryl Ritchie-Foster On September 10, 2018, the Verona HOA held the first OwnerControlled Board Meeting. The newly elected five-member board was introduced: Stan Foster, President; Larry Smith, Vice President; Jim Sears, Vice President; Jim Gilbert, Treasurer; Paul Verrecchia, Secretary. Jim Sears, Vice President, presented Gate Control Fobs to Richard Grant, Assistant Chief of IT, Sun City Center Emergency Squad. Chris McCann, Assistant Chief HR, accompanied him. Mr. Grant thanked Jim Sears, the Verona Board of Directors, and the Verona Community for the immediate response in donating the Gate Access Fobs that will enable faster emergency response to the gated community of Verona. He said this was an excellent example of “Neighbors Helping Richard Grant, Assistant Chief of IT, Sun City Center Emergency Squad. Neighbors.”

L to R: Paul Verrecchia, Secretary; Larry Smith, Vice President; Stan Foster, President; Jim Sears, Vice President; Jim Gilbert, Treasurer.

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First Meeting of The Season for the Scandinavian Club

October 24, Sandpiper Room, 2 p.m. The October meeting of the Scandinavian Club will be an informative and educational presentation by Becky Greer of the South Shore Regional Library on Genealogy… how to go about researching and what help is offered at the South Shore Library. Club members are free - guests are welcome at $3 each. Club membership is open to all. Sun City Center Association and Kings Point residents in good standing with a Scandinavian heritage or an interest in Scandinavia. Music will be provided by member Larry Lundeen. Refreshments will be served.

Art Club In Sun City Center

Fine Arts Gallery Features “Mel & Friends” October’s exhibiting artists, Mel Solochek and members of the Phoenix Group, will greet the community and their guests at the opening reception in the Fine Arts Gallery on Wed. October 3, from 1 - 3 p.m. These receptions are free and open to members of the community and their guests. The Phoenix Group was formed in 1984 and its 20 members continue to meet monthly at each other’s houses. They discuss and critique various art work (including their own) and take field trips to area art shows and galleries. All are accomplished artists who use a diverse array of mediums to express their works, so the art exhibited will represent a wide variety of subjects and techniques. Mark your calendars to see some of the finest art work in Florida: Wednesday, October 3, 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. Complimentary refreshments will be served. This exhibit will remain throughout the month of October.

SCC Community Health Fair October 30

Joe DeFelice, president of The Men’s Club of Sun City Center, has announced that the Men’s Club is joining with several community partners to conduct a Community Health Fair on October 30, 2018 in the Sun City Center Community Hall. Joining with the Men’s Club in sponsoring the event are Tampa General Hospital, Sun Towers Retirement Community, South Bay Hospital, Moffitt Cancer Center and the Sun City Center Emergency Squad. Doors to the Health Fair will open at 10 a.m. on October 30; the fair will conclude at 2 p.m. Vicente Lopez, Men’s Club Vice President and planning chair for the event, said “Our goal is to ensure that area residents have access to the answers they need about their health care concerns and to information about the health care providers who can help them in their time of need.” Debbie Caneen, Director of Admissions for Sun Towers and planning co-chair, added that “We want to ensure that residents have the tools they need to be informed consumers of healthcare services.” Moffitt Cancer Center has arranged for several speakers to present 15 to 20-minute seminars during the Health Fair. Each of the providers will also have displays and be on hand to answer your health questions. The Big Red Bus will be on hand accepting blood donations from the community. In addition to a plethora of health information that will be available, providers will be offering free health screenings. There also will giveaways and much more. Additional information will also be found on the Health Fair’s website: www.sccmensclub.org/healthfair/. The event is open to all residents of the Greater Sun City Center area. There is no admission charge nor are tickets or advance reservations required. For more information: Debbie Caneen, dcaneen@suntowersretirement. com, (813) 892-2990 Vicente Lopez, (727) 623-1724.

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SR-674 Construction Update

Currently, the ongoing work on SR-674 consists of utility companies (TECO and Spectrum) completing pre construction work. The main construction has not yet begun. Construction is set to begin on October 29, 2018. Message boards will be placed along the road with information about. The work is expected to take about 565 days, with a tentative completion date of February 21, 2020. Weather delays, special events, and other issues will likely extend this date

Arts and Crafts Fundraiser

The Sun City Center Woman’s Club, Inc. is hosting a huge fundraising Craft Fair on October 6, at the SouthShore United Church of Christ, 1501 La Jolla Ave. The Craft Fair is open to the public Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will lots of Crafters and Artists selling everything from jewelry, handmade items, art and Holiday gifts. They will be selling donuts, coffee, and a light lunch. They will hold a raffle of gift baskets. Marty and Friends from Valencia Lakes will provide live entertainment for your enjoyment. Vendors still have time to reserve a table. The cost is $30 for one six-foot table and two chairs. Contact Sally Ann Barclay at “saligator22@ymail.com” or 813Gloria Morrow with her jewelry 634-2912. We invite you and your display. neighbors to a fun day and help us raise money for our local charities. For any questions about the Craft Fair contact Aine Paik at “ainepaik21@gmail.com”. To learn more about the Sun City Woman’s Club Inc. contact Linda Raymond, Membership Chair at “sumrlv21@aol.com” or call 813-331-3108. We meet on the third Thursday of each month from September thru May.

Ms. Paquita Gallardo, 92, seated center, is a resident of Cypress Creek Assisted Living. Here, she is celebrating her first semi-annual brunch with sons, Arnold and Joey, and daughters, Mindy and Negri, and close friends.

Mary Petro Fund

Mary Petro Fund (and other local organizations) provide residents with help when needed. For the past six years, The Mary Petro Fund has been helping Sun City Center residents with financial assistance to help them purchase food and medicine. In addition, our neighbors are also able to access the numerous free or low cost services available from other local volunteer organizations. Volunteers at The Mary Petro Fund have compiled a brief pamphlet describing many of these available services which is being offered to residents in the Petro office, 1501 La Jolla Avenue in the SouthShore United Church of Christ building. When visiting the Petro Office, which is open every Tuesday and Thursday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., residents may also apply for food or medical assistance, may make an appointment to complete an application for SNAP benefits, and may discuss other needs they may be faced with. You may also call our office at 813-634-8306 with any questions or concerns.

Symphony Of Colors

Riverview will be buzzing (well, quilting) on October 12 (9a-5p) and 13th (9a-4p) at THE REGENT at 6437 Watson Road, behind Winthrop Centre. This site near the corner of Providence and Bloomingdale will be host to Piecemakers Quilt Guild of Brandon. Many SCC residents are members of this Guild and will be displaying quilts to be judged. We hope to bring home the “gold” (or at least a few ribbons) to SCC. Over 150 quilts will be judged. Over 50 small quilts have been made for the silent auction. Tickets for gift baskets will be available with proceeds going to Brandon Outreach Clinic, the local charity selected by the membership. Raffle tickets for the opportunity quilt will continue to be sold up until the drawing just before the show closes on Saturday. This stunning king size quilt is named “Electric Dresden” a traditional pattern made modern in color and style. Show cost is $8 or $12 for a two day pass. Children under 12 are free. Contact Nan Ryan at “RNRYAN@verizon.net” for questions or for group rate for 15 or more. The Guild also donates to Brandon NICU, Joshua House, and A Kidz Place. 150 Christmas stockings are made, filled and delivered to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Community Outreach Div. to be distributed to children who must be removed from dangerous situations over the holidays who might not receive any other gifts.

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Car and Golf Cart Wash

Is your car or golf cart not as clean as you would like? Come to a Car Wash at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 701 Valley Forge Blvd., in Sun City Center on Saturday, October 6 between 10 AM and 1:30 p.m. Youth and counselors from AMI Kids will be there to scrub, rinse, and dry your vehicle (sorry no interiors). Donations will be accepted and used to benefit AMI kids, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping troubled youth develop into responsible and productive citizens. Rain date will be Saturday, October 13. For more information, call the church office at 813-634-1292.

Dem Club October Meeting

Join the South Shore Democratic Club for the October meeting, held at the (golf cart friendly) Sun City Center Chamber of Commerce, 1651 Sun City Center Plaza, Sun City Center on the first Thursday of the month, October 4. Meet ‘n Mingle with refreshments 1 p.m.; General Meeting at 1:30 p.m. Join fellow Democrats, Liberals, Progressives and Independents as we welcome FL House District 70 Representative Wengay “Newt” Newton. Discussion about what’s happening in Tallahassee and the upcoming 2019 session. All Democrats and like-minded individuals are invited and encouraged to attend this free event. Please visit and Like our Facebook page at “www.facebook.com/SSDEMCLUB” or website “www.SouthShoreDemocrats.org” for more information.

South Bay Genealogy Society Meeting

October 16, 2018 On Tuesday, October 16, 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 George G. Morgan, presenting “Laying Out Clues in Funeral Home Records”. He will be explaining how funeral homes and mortuary records can provide clues to many other sources. Mr. Morgan will use examples to illustrate what information may be included, what it infers, and places to locate the records. 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 October 6, 2018.

Registration Continues at Community Church College

Our registration is still open and there is still time to get in on the fun. Fall Semester Classes begin on 10-8-2018. www.4lifelearning. org/classes Come by our office at 1501 La Jolla Ave, Sun City Center, FL (9 to noon, Monday to Thursday) and get a catalog or call 813634-8607 for information. Our trips begin on October 4 and there are seats available on most trips. Check our trips on our website www.4lifelearning.org/trips2 or learn more about venues on the below Website or Facebook pages: 10-4-2018 Sweet Tea Celebrations www.sweet-teacelebrations.com 10-5-2018 Olive Grove Orchards • www.floridaconcerts.org 10-27-2018 Mount Dora Craft Fair • mountdoracraftfair.com 11-16-2018 Chihuly Collection www.moreanartscenter.org/chihuly 11-28-2018 Clearwater/Tarpon Fall Cruise www.starlitecruises.com/fleet/calypso-queen 11-30-2018 Bok Tower Gardens • boktowergardens.org 12-8-2018 Singing Christmas Tree 12-10-2018 Edison Ford Holiday Nights www.edisonfordwinterestates.org 2-4-2019 111 Years of Broadway www.rutheckerdhall.com/event/111-years-broadway 2-21-2019 Vienna Boys Choir

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Woman’s Club Makes Pillows for Cancer Patients

Pillows sewn by the Sun City Center Woman’s Club, Inc. bring a smile to many people at the Florida Cancer Center in Sun City Center. The Florida Cancer Center received 100 pillows to bring a little comfort to their patients in their time of need. The Art and Crafts Committee’s goal is to help others by making pillows, cards and decorations for Meals On Wheels at Holiday time. If you would like to be a part of The Sun City Center Woman’s Club. Inc. contact Linda Raymond Membership Secretary at sumrluv21@aol.com L to R: Shanise Guy R.N., and Anne Marie Neumann, Head Nurse. or call 813-331-3108.

Lions Club Claxton Fruit Cake Fans Rejoice

The Sun City Center Lions Fruit Cakes will arrive in Sun City Center the end of October. The cost this year is $5 for a onepound fruit cake. Same price as last year. Interested parties may call any Sun City Center Lions Club member, or pick up a fruit cake at Boggs Jewelers. Those who can’t get out to pick up a fruit cake will be pleased to know that a dedicated Lion will be more than happy to deliver L to R: Jo Boggs, Boggs Jewelers the fruit cakes to their door. For accepting certificate of more information, Ellen and Terry appreciation from Lion Terry McGovern, 813-633-4202. McGovern, Sun City Center Lions The Sun City Center Lions Club for their extraordinary sales of meets the second and fourth Claxton Fruit Cakes (16 cases). Wednesday of the month at the Sandpiper Grill, 1702 South Pebble Beach Boulevard in Sun City Center at 11 a.m. For more information call the McGoverns at 813-633-4202.

Samaritans Alzheimer’s Auxiliary

2018 Samaritans Alzheimer’s Auxiliary Respite Committee: Front row from left: Erin Messano, Dolores Berens and Lee Leverett. Back row: Terry Waters, Georgana Collins, Mike Morrow, Laurie Simpson, Dorothy Carlson and Fred Svejda. Not pictured: Victor Santoro, Debbie Caneen, Ralph Fritsch, Scott Fox and Tracey Postigione. Samaritans Alzheimer’s Auxiliary Respite is able to provide professional in-home care, or placement in an Assisted Living Facility to Sun City Center residents.

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Sun City Center Lions Club Christmas Wreath Sale

Yes, it is that time again! Beginning immediately, you are able to order a 22” live noble fir wreath from any Sun City Center Lions Club member. Cost of the wreath is still $25. All orders and money for the wreaths must be in no later than Friday, November 2. The wreaths are shipped from Washington state in a refrigerated truck and will arrive the week after Thanksgiving, so you will have plenty of time to enjoy. We know you would love to have one of these beautiful wreaths for your home. Please help the Lions by purchasing a wreath for your holiday. If you don’t know a Lion, please feel free to call Lions Patrick Soja, 633-4245; George Banes at Aston Gardens, 634-9499; Gloria Rodzielowicz - 419-4187; or Ellen and Terry McGovern, 6334202.

September 13 brought a very nice surprise to the Sun City Center Security Patrol. Officers of the Ohio Club arrived with a donation from the club to the Patrol. What really made it special was that all of the officers are present or past members of the Security Patrol. Chief of Patrol Gill Jessee stated that he is humbled that other organizations within Sun City Center appreciate the Seated: Ohio Club Secretary Carol contribution that the Security Dyer and Club Vice-President Patrol makes to the community. Chuck Dyer. Standing: Club Chief Jessee also states that he Treasurer Sam Sudman, Chief or President Norma Hardesty are of Patrol Gill Jessee, and Club available to attend meetings of President Jim Rottman. HOA’s or clubs to talk about what the Patrol does. Just call either of them at (813)642-2020.

Security Patrol Continues to Add New Members

The newest volunteer class of drivers and dispatchers completed the orientation for the Sun City Center Security Patrol on August 10, 2018. The new members will work with an experienced driver or dispatcher on their first shift and will then be ready to patrol or dispatch on their own. The Security Patrol has Orientation Classes twice monthly and accepts members from Sun City Center, Kings Point, Freedom Plaza, Aston Gardens, and Sun Towers. Come and join us. We need you.

The Gift of Listening

Do you have one hour a week to spare and an interest in working with K through fifth-grade children? There is a child in Wimauma 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? Unfortunately, there also exists a need for those with special training in dealing with bullying or sex and drug education. 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.

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Security Patrol Ice Cream Social

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AAUW Meeting

The Sun City and Tampa South Shore Branch of the American Association of University Women is proud to announce our next meeting which will be on Saturday, Oct.13, and open to the public. We are pleased and honored that State AAUW President Pat Ross will be with us. Additionally, our two Teck Trek Capers from Beth Shields Middle School will attend. The featured speakers will show films of their summer experiences learning robotics and other aspects of science, technology, engineering and math. The Price: $10 per person. Make check payable to AAUW-SCC/South Shore and mail to Mrs. Margi Castiglia, 2411 Emerald Lake Dr. #20m Sun City Center, Florida 33573 by October 8. You may phone Margie for further information at 813-633-8253. You may also email Nancy Ducharme at NANCY7553@aol.com. Again, the public is welcome.

Sun City Center Shrine Club Donation

Makes Donation Toward Eos X-Ray Imaging System The Sun City Center Shrine Club continues its tradition of supporting the Tampa Shriners Hospital with contributions totaling $8,000. At its September luncheon meeting, the SCC Shrine Club presented a check for $4,000 to Alicia ArgizLyons, Director of Development of the Tampa Shriners Hospital. This contribution was designated to go toward the purchase of Presentation Ceremony: a highly-advanced EOS X-Ray Check Dallas Warrum, SCC Shrine Club Imaging System. This equipment President; Alicia Argiz-Lyons, is a low-dose imaging system that Director of Development for Tampa scans a child standing up. Through Shriners Hospital; & Tex Perez, SCC an ultra-low dose of radiation, Shrine Club First Vice President. it provides extremely detailed 3-D images of a child’s natural, weight-bearing posture and allows medical personnel to see the interaction between the joints and the rest of the musculoskeletal system, particularly the spine, hips and legs. An additional check in the amount of four-thousand dollars was presented to the Egypt Shrine Transportation Fund, which is designated to cover costs associated with transporting patients and their families to a Shrine Hospital for receive treatment. As a 501 (c) nonprofit organization, Shriners Hospitals for Children rely on the generosity of its own members, corporations, and the public to carry out its mission and improve the lives of kids every day. Children are treated without regard to race, creed, color or national origin and there is never a charge to patients and their families.

The weather didn’t cooperate, but it failed to keep the Security Patrol’s Ice Cream Social on Labor Day from being a big success. The Patrol estimated that 125-150 members showed up for the occasion being held to thank those who had done extra shifts this summer while the snowbirds are away. While Kimball serve Uta Kuhn, a.k.a. the ice cream bar was the big “Sister Mary Margarita.” attraction, the Patrol used the event to raffle off two beautiful fall motif wall hangings done by Board Member Adrienne Ledenbach. The raffle added $125 to the Patrol coffers. Jim Forsythe and Don Mostov were the lucky winners. The Patrol also started its advertising for the comedy event, Late Nite Catechism, which the Patrol will sponsor at the Community Hall on Jan. 19, 2019. Uta Kuhn and Janet Stifter dressed as a couple of nuns at the social, and they ‘guilted’ 20 or so members into signing up to help prepare for the production. Expect to see Uta and/or Janet in their habits at other events around the community as the date of the production gets closer.

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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.

TUE. OCT 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - 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? This weekly class will improve your balance and reduce your risk of falling. For more information, call Debbie Caneen at 813-892-2990. TUE. OCT 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - 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! Cheryl Lewis facilitates this group and is an effective psychotherapist. We meet every Tuesday in the first-floor lounge of Sun Towers. No appointment is necessary. Sponsored by the Coalition for Mental Health and Aging. WED. OCT 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 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 813-634-3347. WED. OCT 3 – SCC SINGLES ACTIVITIES CLUB 4:00 p.m. in the Armstrong Room. On the 1st Wednesday of each month. Cost to join is only $5 per year. We are not a dating club. We are an opportunity for single men and women to do schedules activities together. We have had pot lucks, go to dances as a group, go to

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The News movies as a group, also we have been out to alpha house to see Kevin brooks and Elvis. We have gone to taco Tuesday at the River’s Edge. We had a 4th of July party. Active group. Open to SCCCA and KP residents, Gary Keach, president. Questions? Call 813-205-7719. THU. OCT 4 - JEN’S MARKET AT THE FIREHOUSE CULTURAL CENTER 12 noon - 6:00 p.m. at 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin, FL 33570. Fresh Produce with Cypress Creek Produce Co-Op. Join the co-op for $5 and pick up at the market - vegetables, breads, cheeses, Amish foods, grass fed beef. Go to their website to learn more on how to order www. cypresscreekproducecoop. com. If you use Facebook you can keep up with specials and order from there @ cypresscreekproducecoop The market will be every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from October - April. Market Manager: jennifer@jens-market.com. FRI. OCT 5, 6, 7 - OKTOBERFEST AT THE OLD CASTLE RESTAURANT Friday Hours 5:00 - 9:00 p.m., Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. and Sunday noon - 6:00 p.m. in the parking lot of the Bealls/Home Depot Plaza. Over 40 vendors with Jen’s Market, live music, beer and brats! $5 one time entry fee good for all three days to main event tent. SAT. OCT 6 - SPRAY PAINTING AND MURAL PLANNING 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Saturdays, Oct. 6 – Nov. 17 - Location: Firehouse Cultural Center, Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL 33570. Event type: Workshops & Classes, Tampa Museum of Art Logo. In partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art. Gain practice working with spray paint. Learn different spray painting techniques, and how to plan and execute a large-scale mural. For Adults, ages 16 and up. Instructor: Jujmo. Tuition: Members $150 / Non-members $175 - 813-6457651. SAT. OCT 6 - CAMP BAYOU BIRD WATCHING BASICS WITH PATTY 9:30 a.m. at Camp Bayou, located 3 miles south of SR674 at the end of 24th St SE in Ruskin. All programs are free - donations are always appreciated! Monthly one hour programs cover a special topic on the first Saturday of each month. For those who are interested in helping with registered groups, Camp Bayou is looking for enthusiastic volunteers who love the outdoors and want to pass along that passion to others through hands-on activities, walks and canoe tours. Contact Barbara at 813-641-8545 or email campbayou@gmail. com. SAT. OCT 6 - LA LUCHA WITH JAMES SUGGS AT THE FIREHOUSE 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. at Firehouse Cultural Center, Firehouse Pub, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL 33570. La Lucha with special guest James Suggs on trumpet. Space is limited. Reservations recommended. Become a FCC Member and SAVE! 813-645-7651. SUN. OCT 7 - KEN LOOMER BIG BAND AT THE FIREHOUSE 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the Firehouse Cultural Center, Firehouse Pub, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL 33570. Original works

and from the Great American Songbook with music created by jazz icons such as Count Basie and Buddy Rich. MON. OCT 8 - SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY CLUB MEETING 7:00 p.m. in the Caper Room, Atrium Building, 954 North Course Lane. There is no cost for guests; any resident of CA or Kings Point interested in science and technology is invited. Topic: Nanotechnology concerns objects of less than 100 nanometers (100 billionths of a meter) in size. That is about as long as 600 carbon atoms in a row. The technology encompasses materials science, engineering, electronics, and chemistry. Our speaker, Dr. Shyam Mohapatra from USF Health and named to the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame in 2014, will discuss the exciting promise of this technology and when it may begin to affect our lives. His 50 US patents includes nanodiagnostics and nanomedicines including a nanoparticle based device that can detect HIV in 20 seconds. WED. OCT 10 - DIABETES EDUCATION SUPPORT GROUP 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. Have you been given the diagnosis of Diabetes? Are you unsure of your dietary and physical future? Discover options and learn information that will prepare you for a healthy future with Diabetes. For additional info, call Debbie Caneen 813-8922990.

WED. OCT 10 - HEALTHY ALTERNATIVES TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS 6:00 8:00 p.m. Sun City Center - The Florida Room, 1009 N. Pebble Beach Blvd. Sun City, FL 33573. Join us for our Annual Fundraising Banquet. Enjoy a sit-down dinner while hearing from local experts regarding proper medications for your health concerns. Funds from this annual banquet support the many activities of the Coalition each year. If you are unable to attend, your donation would be welcome. Ticket Prices: $30 each, $50 for two. SAT. OCT 13 - PET COSTUME CONTEST TO SUPPORT C.A.R.E. ANIMAL SHELTER Market opens at 12:00 noon, pet costume contest registration is at 1:00 p.m. Judging at 1:30 p.m. $10 Entry fee, goes to CARE. Contest held at The Market at Little Harbor Resort, 536 Bahia Beach Blvd, Ruskin, 33570. Trophies and prizes in three categories: Best Costume, Best Presentation and Best Pet & Pal Costume (human or pet pal). Over 40 vendors to shop, tasty food and produce too! You can also register for the costume contest at www.jens-market.com. Little Harbor Market Page has a form, then pay at the event. SAT. OCT 13 - 5TH ANNUAL BBQ & BLUES AT THE FIREHOUSE CULTURAL CENTER 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL 33570. Live Music & Smokin’ BBQ. Our 5th annual fundraiser to benefit the Firehouse arts & educational

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South County Events from 12. program scholarships! There will be great food, great music and great people enjoying the afternoon at the Firehouse alongside beautiful Marsh Creek. Music: performed by Rick Hatfield - T-Bone Hamilton - Double E. Laid-back & energetic tunes that are a blend of Country and Blues. Smokin’ BBQ by Buttman BBQ. Chicken & rib combo platter choice of 2 sides - tea - dessert. Beer and wine available. Take out available. Raffles - gift card tree - lotto frames. Buy tickets now! $25 per person September 14 – October 13. $10 kids meal (12 and under). MON. OCT 15 - 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, Dr. Deborah Boland, DO, MSPT, Neurologist/Movement Disorder Neurologist, Diplomate American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology will present: “The importance of mobility and movement in Parkinson’s Disease”. Jennipher Lenoir, COTA with Sun Towers Outpatient Therapy Department will facilitate. 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. OCT 16 - 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 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 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 813-419-4902 Interested in learning more about Clinical? Receive information during the screening to learn more. TUE. OCT 16 - HLAA - HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA 10:00 a.m. September to May Summer-Caption Movie Socials at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church 1239 Del Webb Blvd. Sun City Center. Topic: Communication Strategies That Work in Noisy Situations. Noisy situations like restaurants, large gatherings or holiday parties can be difficult for any level of hearing loss, but there are techniques that can increase your understanding of others’ voices and their message. Or come to learn how to support your loved one with hearing loss. For more information or support, contact: hlaahelp@gmail.com or 941-706-4312. TUE. OCT 16 - SOUTH BAY GENEALOGY SOCIETY MEETING 10:30 a.m. with a round table discussion, followed by a sit-down luncheon at 12:00 noon, and then a presentation by our guest speaker at 1:00 p.m. at United Methodist Church in the Life Enrichment Center (LEC), 1210 W Del Webb Blvd, Sun City Center. This month’s speaker will be George G. Morgan, presenting

The News “Laying Out Clues in Funeral Home Records”. He will be explaining how funeral homes and mortuary records can provide clues to many other sources. Mr. Morgan will use examples to illustrate what information may be included, what it infers, and places to locate the records. 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 Oct. 6, 2018. TUE. OCT 16 - 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 three days prior to 813-677-1400. For additional information, contact Debbie Caneen at 813-634-3347. TUE. OCT 16 - SPECIAL NEEDS EXPRESSIVE ARTS PROGRAM 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Firehouse Cultural Center 101 1st Ave. NE, Ruskin 33570. $84 - 6-week session Ages 16 - adult. Join us for song and dance, rhythm and movement that will surely bring joy and comradery to your week! Teaching Artist Shalia MooreHayes has used expressive arts in and out of the classroom for the last 13 years. She has worked with a variety of children and adults and has discovered that music, movement, and creative self-expression can greatly enrich the lives of everyone in more ways than one. Classes begin on October 16, 2018 Register Now! Call Firehouse Cultural Center 813-645-7651 or visit www.firehouseculturalcenter. org. VSA Florida is the statewide organization on arts and disability that provides, supports and champions art education and cultural opportunities for and by people with disabilities. Headquartered in the College of Education at the University of South Florida, VSAFL seeks to make the arts accessible to everyone. For more information contact: Wendy Finklea at 813974-0715. WED. OCT 17 - LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP - SPONSORED BY THE SUN CITY CENTER MEN’S CLUB 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. 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 813-892-2990. THU. OCT 18 - 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 813-419-4902 Interested in learning more about Clinical? Receive information during the screening to learn more. SUN. OCT 21 - THE MIRA BAY MARKET 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Located in Mira Bay Community just off US-41 107 Manns Harbor Drive, Apollo Beach, FL 33572. Stroll along the paved pathways and shop over 50 vendors. Lots of fresh foods, local honey, handmade crafts at this market! More Info at www.jens-market. com. MON. OCT 22 - 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. Members are asked to share treatments, exercises, nutrition that may have worked for them for all members to benefit. 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. THU. OCT 24 - SCANDINAVIAN CLUB - Genealogy 2:00 p.m. in the SCC SANDPIPER ROOM. The October meeting of the Scandinavian Club will be an informative and educational presentation by Becky Greer of the South Shore Regional Library on Genealogy… how to go about researching and what help is offered at the South Shore Library. Club members are free— guests are welcome at $3 each. Club membership is open to all Sun City Center Association and Kings Point residents in good standing with a Scandinavian heritage or an interest in Scandinavia. Music will be provided by member Larry Lundeen. Refreshments will be served. THU. OCT 25 - ALIENATED GRANDPARENTS ANONYMOUS MEETING 1:00 p.m. at the Sun City Center United Methodist Church. Thousands of American families choose to isolate themselves from the influence and interaction of their parents by severely

restricting, controlling and/or denying contact between their children and the children’s grandparents. The effects of this rift can be severe, especially if a bond between the grandparent and grandchild has already been formed. Professionals in the fields of mental health, medicine, religion, law, education, and elder abuse have joined together to offer an anonymous support group for grandparents experiencing the sadness and emotional pain associated Grandparent/ Parental Alienation. Please write to Ron and Claire Brown at (hc_ aga@hotmail.com). SAT. OCT 27 - SENIOR WOMEN’S HEALTH FAIR 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sponsored by: Unity SouthShore Spiritual Life Center at Ruskin Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave. N.E., Ruskin, FL. Many women over 50 feel that they are ignored or misunderstood in the traditional health care system. This focused event will provide an array of information specifically designed to help senior women expand their knowledge about physical health, fitness, nutrition, mental health, and financial/ legal issues that may arise in times of illness, loss of spouse, or making end-of-life decisions. The event will feature five speakers: Ivory JonesJennings, Doctor of Physical Therapy & Owner of Journey to Harmony Physical Therapy in Ruskin; Maria Rivera, Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner/ Certified Nurse Midwife (ARNP/CNM); Paul Sponseller, Certified Financial Planner with WealthSource Partners in Sun City Center; Barbara Cowherd, Attorney/Principal at Cowherd Law Firm, Apollo Beach; and Gail DiNoia, volunteer for American Heart Association. The event is free and open to everyone in the SouthShore area, although women over 50 may find the most benefit. For more information and a schedule of the presentations, go to unitysouthshore.org or call 813481-9060. Contact Information: email: unitysouthshore@gmail. com (Reverend Betty MartinLewis) Website: unitysouthshore. org - Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5846, Sun City Center, FL 33571. SUN. OCT 28 - SOUTH SHORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PERFORMS 1:00 p.m. at SouthShore United Church of Christ, Pebble Beach and La Jolla. For a limited time, you can buy all five for a big discount of $50.00 from JoAnn Winslow, 6343510. Other dates are Dec. 2: Joyful Favorites, Jan 27 Classical Showcase, Feb 24 Be My Valentine, March 24 American Portrait.

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SCCCA to Rock Community Hall with “Monster Mash” Dance

The goblins and ghosts will be rockin’ the SCCCA Community Hall on Friday October 26. The hall will be fully decorated for the evening, and guests are encouraged to wear costumes (although not required). There will be four $50 prizes for costumes, including Best Costume, Most Creative, Funniest, and Best Couple. Music will be provided by The Deleon Band, who has performed all over the world including Europe, Atlantic City, and Lake Tahoe. Local performances include Walt Disney’s Magic Kingdom and the Gasparilla Coronation Ball. They play a wide variety of dance styles from Top 40 to Oldies to Latin and rock. The BYOB event runs from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets for reserved seating (10 seats to a table) are $12 and are available at the SCCCA KIOSK in the Atrium building M-W-F from 10 AM to Noon.

Inaugural Organ Concert at Methodist Church

The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center, 1210 Del Webb Blvd. West, is happy to announce that a new state-of-the-art manual organ has been installed at the church and is ready to be played for the public at an inaugural concert on Sunday, October 7 at 3 p.m. The new Rodgers 484 Infinity will be played by the church’s fine organist, Keith Rasmussen and accompanied by a brass quintet. The concert will include works by Gabrieli, Mouret, Purcell, J. S. Bach, Richard Strauss, and Dubois for brass and organ as well as solo organ works by Vierne (Carillon de Westminster) and J. S. Bach (Come Sweet Death and Toccata and Fugue in D Minor). The concert is free and open to the public, and a free will offering will be accepted during the program. For additional information about this and other concerts and recitals at the United Church of Sun City Center, please contact Kevin Goodenow, Concert Series Coordinator, at 813-362-0956. To learn more about the United Methodist Church of Sun City center, please visit our website at www.sccumc.com.

Divonicci Concert Nov. 9

At St John Divine, SCC Being entertained by Divonicci, a quartet of glorious, classicallytrained voices and vibrant on-stage performers, is like having Tom Jones, the Righteous Brothers, The Supremes, Josh Groban, Sarah Brightman, Andrea Bocelli, Celine Dion, Katherine Jenkins and Elvis, among others, all on one stage at one time. That sounds a bit crowded, but you get the idea. And, they even do the Disco hits of Donna Summer and the Bee Gees. Divonicci’s next pop crossover songbook performance will be Friday, November 9 at 7 p.m. at St. John Divine, 1015 E. Del Webb Blvd, Sun City Center. $15 general admission tickets are available online at www.stjohndivine.com/ box-office.

TICKET WINDOW Van Wezel

Purchase tickets at VanWezel.org or by calling 941-953-3368. Lord of the Dance Dangerous Games October 14 at 7 PM Tickets start at $38 Eddie Izzard: Believe Me Tour October 11 at 8 PM Tickets are $22 - $62 Black Violin: Classical Boom Tour November 27 at 7:30 PM Tickets are $32 - $52

Ruth Eckerd Hall Capitol Theatre Purchase tickets by calling 727.791.7400 or buy online at www.atthecap.com. KC and The Sunshine Band November 23 at 8 PM Reserved seats, priced at $75, $60 and $50 Christmas With Michael W. Smith December 10 at 8 PM Reserved tickets priced at $79 and $69 Roger McGuinn and Chris Hillman with Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives December 15 at 8 PM Reserved tickets priced at $130, $89 and $69 AMERICA: 50th Anniversary Tour January 27 at 8 PM Tickets priced at $100, $89, $59 and $39 Gaelic Storm February 7 at 7:30 PM Reserved tickets priced at $35 and $25 Carol Burnett: An Evening of Laughter and Reflection February 12 at 7:30 PM $257.50, $182.50, $132.50, $122.50 and $72.50 Classic Albums Live Performing The Eagles’ Hotel California Note for Note, Cut for Cut On Thursday, February 28 at 7:30 PM Reserved tickets are priced at $50, $45, and $35 The Righteous Brothers: Bill Medley and Bucky Heard May 26 at 7:30 PM Reserved tickets priced at $79, $59 and $49

Entertainment Corner By Renee Bray, SCCCA Entertainment Director

I’ve been hearing lately from some SCC folks, “How do we find out about entertainment happening in Sun City Center, I can’t believe I missed that!” Here’s a number of ways to stay in tune with all the great entertainment going on here. •The TICKET TALK bulletin board and new 55” TV located in the Atrium Building near the new KIOSK, both have information about Renee Bray performances coming in the next three months. •You can look at the SCC website (www.suncitycenter.org), go to ACTIVITIES and then to ENTERTAINMENT to find everything that is coming for the full season. •Watch for articles in the NEWS of Sun City Center each month about events in the upcoming month, in addition to this Entertainment Corner article. •Call me at 813 642-2001 with questions about SCCCA Entertainment. Now that you know, no excuse to miss the great times. Just a reminder, the 2018-2019 Entertainment Series kicks off Nov. 4. If you don’t have your tickets yet, the Atrium KIOSK is open M-W-F 10 a.m. to noon. Series tickets go on sale Oct. 1 for CA Members and Oct. 8 for Non-CA members. Individual tickets for the shows go on sale Oct. 15 for CA members and Oct. 22 for Non-CA members.

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The Singles Mingles of Kings Point Dance

DANCING

Wednesday, October 10 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Kings Point Veterans Theater of the north clubhouse. The admission is $5. The dance is BYOB. Come listen to the music of DJ Ken Miller. If you live outside Kings Point, please call Dottie Beyer at 813-812-6972 (home) to add your name to the gate list.

Rockin’ Thru the Years Dance Club

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. Tuesday, October (2, 9, 16, 23, 30) Beginning Rumba - 5:30 p.m. Intermediate Foxtrot - 6:45 p.m. Intermediate/Advanced Samba - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, October (3, 10, 17, 24, 31) Beginning Swing - 12:45 p.m. Intermediate Swing - 2 p.m. Intermediate/Silver Bolero - 3:15 p.m. Taught by Bernice Dubro And George Hawn, call 813-634-3205 or dancewithbernice@gmail.com.

Johnny Charro and his Band will provide our dance music at the Rockin’ Thru the Years Dance on Sunday, October 21 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 will provide cups, napkins, water and ice on each table. Johnny Charro and his Band do amazing work with a wide variety of music including Rock & Roll, Oldies, Latin Music, Country, Soul, Contemporary, Easy Listening, and Current Popular Hits! During intermissions 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 October 20, to provide her with your name so she can include your name on the list that she gives to the Kings Point Front Gate Security Guards so you will be able to get through the Kings Point Front Security Gate the evening of the dance.

Steppin’ is a Dance

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Steppin’ is an urban dance that originated in Chicago. With few steps (but a wide range of elegant enhancements), this is the dance to grow with. Master Teacher Richard Fortson will begin weekly instruction in the South Shore area starting October 3, 2018. To register and learn other important details, call (813) 516-7258 or email SouthShoreSteppers@gmail.com. Don’t delay—space is limited.

SCC Dance Club

Saturday, October 27 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. SCC Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. 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. Members free, visitors/guests $6 at the door. Sun City Center and Kings Point members only are invited to attend. For additional information call: 810-923-8446.

Moonglow Dance Club

Moonglow Ballroom Dance Club will feature the live music of “The Mellotones” from Sarasota at their monthly dance on Thursday October 25 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. in the SCC Community Hall, 1910 South Pebble Beach Blvd., Sun City Center. The attire at Moonglow Dances is dressy casual. Members are free, and guests pay $5 per person at the door. Singles tables are always available. Please BYOB and snacks, and the club will provide ice, water, cups and napkins. The Moonglow 2018 schedule of year-round monthly dances has had a great lineup of talented entertainers booked for your dancing and/or listening to live music. Our equally fine 2019 scheduled dates and entertainers, 2019 membership registration forms, and January 2019 dinner dance reservation form and menu will all be available for Moonglow members and fans at the October dance. If you will not be able to attend the October Moonglow dance and would like to have any or all of this information, please send an email to “gail3357@gmail. com” with your request and/or questions. All Sun City Center and Kings Point residents are invited to attend. For more information call 813-633-1297 or 813-633-2755, or if you would like to receive Moonglow information by email, contact “gail3357@gmail.com”.

The Dukes on Sunday, October 14 The Oldies but Goodies Dance Club will be enjoying the singing of THE DUKES on Sunday, October 14, 2018 at Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. The cost is free for members and $6 per person for guests. No advance ticket needed pay at the door. The doors will open at 6:15 pm for members and 6:30 p.m. for guests. The band will be playing 7 - 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. Club members are reminded to bring your checks if you wish to attend the members only party on 28 October Good Stuff on Sunday, October 28 The Oldies but Goodies Dance Club will be enjoying the music of Good Stuff on Sunday, October 28 at Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. The cost is free for members and $6 per person for guests. No advance ticket needed pay at the door. The doors will open at 5 p.m. for members who have booked, to enjoy a member only party and at 6:30 p.m. for guests. The group from Lakeland are making a very welcome return to the Oldies but Goodies dance. Their music includes high energy dances and great harmonies. The band will be playing 7 – 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

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News of Freedom Plaza

By Peggy Burgess One of the things residents enjoy most about Freedom Plaza is getting away from it; not on a permanent basis, of course, but for a few hours, a day, two days, ten days...or even more. Over the past two decades, groups of Freedom Plaza residents have been escorted to destinations all along America’s eastern seaboard: Charleston, Savannah, Myrtle Beach and New England. They have lodged in the Blue Ridge Mountains and traveled the entire length of the Mississippi River by paddle-boat. They have enjoyed Branson, Mo., Las Vegas and San Francisco; sailed away on a dozen Freedom Plaza Scholarship Caribbean cruises and enjoyed six European excursions, four of them river cruises. The other two European trips were a castle-hopping tour (staying at hotels adjoining castles) on the way to Munich’s Oktoberfest and an Opera Tour to Munich, Vienna, Prague and Salzburg, attending opera performances in each city. “And the beat goes on”! Never willing to rest on laurels, the Resident Programs Department and the Transportation Department consistently join forces to keep residents on the move, locally as well as to faraway places. Many of these jaunts are suggested by the residents, themselves, at open planning sessions. Excursion suggestions are taken seriously and, if feasible

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and likely to appeal to a large segment of the residency, are acted upon. One such day trip enjoyed recently involved touring two of St. Petersburg’s 28 museums and galleries — with a delightful lunch at The Mill Restaurant sandwiched in between tours. Both of the museums visited (the James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art and the Imagine Museum of Studio Glass Art) are fairly new, opening just this year, and both are well worth a trip across the Bay. Some Freedom Plaza excursions have proved so popular as to become routine. These include trips to see the Rays play ball; productions at the Florida Studio Theater in Sarasota; the Metropolitan Opera “Live at the Met” matinees at area movie theaters and the Florida Orchestra Coffee Concerts at Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg. Season tickets to these events, with transportation included, are made available to residents. Along with the usual trips to restaurants, shopping malls and entertainment venues, two extended excursions, both escorted by Freedom Plaza staff members, will brighten the months of October and December. In October, a group of residents will fly to Arizona, lodge in Sedona and spend five days touring the Grand Canyon and its environs via motor coach and scenic railroad. This trip was arranged by Brookdale, Freedom

Plaza’s parent company, and will include travelers from other nearby Brookdale communities. December’s three-day Get Away, this arranged by Freedom Plaza, is to St. Augustine to marvel at that ancient city’s “Nights of Lights”. Hotel reservations are at the Wyndham Sebastian and amenities include tickets to three

museums, a narrated carriage tour of the city plus a boat ride to view the spectacular light display. While trips and tours are arranged for our residents as a part of their Freedom Plaza lifestyle, some do permit guests of residents on a space-available basis. Hope to see you aboard!

Family Connections: To Sun City Center

By Paula Lickfeldt In 1981 Marie and Jack Shook came to Sun City Center from Adrian, Michigan. They bought a home on Oakmont Ave. and enjoyed the lifestyle that SCC had to offer. Among the various activities that they participated in were square dancing and the Investment Club. During the first few years that Jack and Marie lived in SCC, their only child Dale, worked for the Arabian American Oil Co. in Saudi Arabia. He and his wife Karen lived in Dhahran for a number of years and later they moved to Europe where Dale taught in the Boston University European MBA program. When Karen and Dale returned to the U.S. he was a professor of Business and Economics at Skidmore College and the State University of New York at Albany. During the time that they were in New York, Karen owned and ran a bed and breakfast, conference center and tea room in Saratoga Springs. In 2007, due to illness, Karen’s expansion plans

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were put on the shelf, and they moved further south to be closer to several of their children. After Dale’s parents passed away the home in Florida was willed to him. Karen, Dale and their children visited SCC often to take care of the house. In 2017, Dale and Karen decided to move to Florida and make the house on Oakmont their home. Since they had not lived in SCC until last year, they are still looking at all of the activities that are available to them here in SCC. We would love to hear how and why your family came to SCC. To share your story, call Paula at 633-67439.

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Learn More about SCC’s History

By Diane M. Loeffler What do you know about Sun City Center (SCC) and the surrounding areas? Did you know that at one time Wimauma was one of only four incorporated cities in Hillsborough County? Stripping pine trees for turpentine was a huge business in this town named for a man’s three daughters. Had you heard that Del Webb wanted to name our community “Sun City” but that there already was a Sun City in our county? Along with Gulf City, Sun City ships a million plants a week. Did you know that the Miller home in Ruskin is the last remaining structure from the Common Good College? Had you heard that “Hi, Neighbor!” was SCC’s first official event? These were just a few of the discussion items during the last Friends of the History Society meeting. On October 30 at 2:00 p.m. the Friends of the History Society (Friends) will be meeting in the Caper Room. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Sun City Center and its history

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Classic, Historic Key West

By Kai Rambow “He was the most interesting man on the planet, long before the Dos Equis commercial,” our tour guide at the Hemingway House noted. Key West has attracted all kinds of enterprising and famous characters, creating a storied history. Here are great options to explore some of that history: Conch Tour Train vs. Trolley Tours If you’re making your first trip to Key West, taking one of these tours is a great way to learn about the city. The Conch Tour Train is a narrated trip with only a few stops. Trolley Tours is also a narrated trip, but has numerous hop-on and hop-off stops. Both are good, so it’s a matter of personal preference. Note: Trolley Tours states it takes you around the entire island. While technically true, the additional length has water on one side and hotels / commercial properties on the other side. Ernest Hemingway House This historic house existed before Hemingway moved in; it’s the stories about this colorful, transformative writer that make this a must-see place. While you can explore on your own, recommend you take a guided tour, to get the vivid details of Hemingway’s life. Even little details are told with flair. A six-toed cat gifted to Hemingway has multiple descendants living in luxury here. All have been given famous names. One kitten was named Howard Hughes. Shortly after being named, this cat became a recluse. “You can’t make this stuff up,” our guide enthused. Harry S. Truman Little White House Under doctor’s orders to get some rest, Admiral Nimitz suggested this spot at the naval base. President Truman loved it

so much, he made multiple visits during the rest of his presidency totaling 175 days. Changes were made to the original building, turning it into the little White House. Personal insights from guides make this a worthwhile visit. While Truman loved being here and frequently walked through Key West, his wife did not. Truman loved to play poker; his spouse disapproved. Duval Street This main street has a wonderful mix of historic buildings, art galleries, restaurants and bars. Day and night walks reveal different aspects of Key West.

Pepe’s Café Over 100 years old, this is the oldest restaurant in the Florida Keys. It has a solid reputation with locals and repeat visitors. President Truman would stop in for coffee during his walks. Noted for daily specials for breakfast, it’s open all day. Located across from the historic seaport (806 Caroline St.) with plenty of parking nearby, this is a tasty, historic place. Tips for a Great Trip Hurricane Irma: This trip was made two weeks ago. The Keys are fully recovered with very few indications of last year’s hurricane. Drive or Ferry: It’s a sevenhour drive without stops to Key West. The ferry running from Ft. Myers may seem like an option, however, several people shared problems they’ve encountered. Check in time for the ferry is 7 a.m. It’s a 2.5-hour drive to the ferry, so you would need to leave really early or book a hotel room. You can expect to arrive in Key West around 12:30 p.m. Ticket cost for one person is more than gas for a return trip by car. A bigger problem is the weather. If the weather is not good, the ferry will cancel a boat

Pepe’s dilapidated look belies an over 100 year history; it is the oldest restaurant in the Florida Keys. It is very popular with locals and repeat tourists.

trip. It will be your responsibility to book a hotel room or get a rental car. Special thanks to Jim Granan for his invaluable assistance. The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum 907 Whitehead St. Key West, FL 33040 www.hemingwayhome.com

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Sloppy Joe’s is a historic American bar located on Duval Street. Opened in 1933, Ernest Hemingway was a regular customer.

From 1931 to 1939, Hemingway prolifically wrote most of his work at this house. The house, built in 1851, has withstood numerous hurricanes.

Key West, Florida’s third oldest city, is closer to Havana than Miami. It’s laid back atmosphere, warm temperatures and beautiful sunsets have enticed many to live here, and many more to be repeat visitors.

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Sun City Center Veterans Day Ceremony

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 Master Chief Hospital Corpsman Walter E. Raysick, US Navy Retired. HMCM Raysick retired in July 1989 after 30 years of Naval Service and worked in the private sector in Rockville, MD until his retirement in 1989, at which time he relocated to Valrico, FL. Since 1987, he has been involved in many community service activities and military/veteran organizations and is presently actively involved in several Hillsborough County military/veteran organizations and activities. 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.

Military Ball

Sun City Center Community Hall 4:30 P.M. Saturday, November 10, 2018 The Sun City Center Chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW), will once again be hosting the Annual Formal Military Ball. The Ball will start with a Social Hour at 4:30 p.m., at the Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. This has been a very popular event for the past eight years and it is anticipated that this year will be no different. There will be a gift for everyone Awards will be presented and there will be a cake cutting ceremony marking the 243rd birthday of the Marine Corps. BYOB, glasses and ice will be provided. The Ball will feature a Patriotic Program, hors-d’oeuvres before a served dinner, entertainment, and dancing. It will be limited to 40 tables of eight, so reserve your tickets now by emailing John Glynn at “glynstewart@yahoo.com”. Formal dress is encouraged (military, black tie, dark business suit)— wearing military decorations is encouraged. Check should be made payable to MOWW. Attendance is open to all—prior military service is not a requirement. Individual tickets, for singles or couples are available. A self-appointed table captain can reserve a table of eight. Again, see or email John Glynn at glynstewart@yahoo.com (813)260-3910 for additional information and reservations.

Col. John McLaughlin, USA (Ret) Featured Speaker at MOAA Luncheon

By B. Frank Kepley, CAPT USN (Ret.) Military Correspondent John E. McLaughlin, USA (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 September 5, 2018. Col. McLaughlin currently serves as a consultant and keynote speaker on strategic, operational and tactical C4I and cyber security. Prior to this role, he most recently served as the Director of C4 Operations, United States Special Operations Command From left, Col. John McLaughlin, at MacDill Air Force Base, USA (Ret); Benny Blackshire, Lt. Col. Florida. There, his responsibilities USA (Ret), Chapter president. included providing operating and defending the Special Operation Forces (SOF) Information Environment (SIE) and all SOF Networks in support of global SOF operations. Throughout his career, John has served in several key leadership and staff positions both CONUS and OCONUS. His assignments include deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Haiti in addition to forward stationing in countries such as Korea and Panama. Since retiring in late 2017, John has established his own independent consulting and keynote speaking firm, IPR Consulting LLC, specializing in Enterprise Operations and defense, Cyber Security, Satellite Operations, NETOPS and other C4I related areas. He currently serves as the AFCEA Tampa/St Petersburg Chapter President, where he leads efforts to establish Tampa as a Cybersecurity Center of Excellence. He discussed DoD’s defensive posture including its existing cyber security, the DoD network and the new developments in Cyber and Space. He stressed the effectiveness and importance of drone warfare.

Military Order of The World Wars (MOWW) Sponsored Golf Tournament

Saturday, October 27 at Freedom Fairways Registration and Continental breakfast begin at 7:30 a.m., with tee-off at 8:30 a.m. Lunch and awards ceremony start about 12 noon at Freedom Fairways, 3932 Upper Creek Road and is being held to help support the Veterans Memorial project. It will be a fourperson scramble, and we are currently seeking teams of four that wish to enter the tournament. The usual breakfast, lunch and prizes, with a $15,000 hole-in-one prize, will be offered. The cost for this event is only $60. This price includes entry into all contests (except putting contest), 18 holes of golf, riding cart (if required), breakfast, lunch, raffle ticket, and awards. Mulligans available for purchase; two for $5. To help us properly plan for this event, please pre-register by calling (813) 260-3257 or email “charlierconover@gmail.com” to register as foursome or individual. There will be a ladies flight (need four teams) Golf attire is required; collared shirts, shorts (no cut-offs) or slacks. No steel spikes are allowed on the course.

Silver Osprey Squadron #64

Kick-Off 2018-19 Season The SCC Chapter of The Association of Naval Aviation, the Silver Osprey Squadron #64 will hold is first luncheon meeting on Friday, October 12, 2018. As usual, the location is the Plaza Club at Freedom Plaza and will start with a meet and greet at 11 a.m. followed by 12 noon lunch with speaker at 12:30 p.m. Continuing our effort to present active duty personnel from local commands, this month’s speaker will be Captain Shaun “Murph” Murphy, USNR the current Commanding Officer of the Naval Operational Support Center located on base at MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, FL. The NOSC is responsible for the training and administration of the local Navy Reserve community. Captain Murphy started his career over 30 years ago as an enlisted sailor, which included duty while assigned to the battleship, USS Missouri. He achieved a BS degree and was accepted into one of the Navy’s commissioning programs. After being Commissioned as a Naval Officer, he attended flight training at NAS Pensacola, FL and was designated a Naval Aviator. Captain Murphy was assigned to the patrol, anti-submarine force and became a qualified plane commander in the P-3 Orion. He then transferred to the TAR’s, which was responsible for Training and Admiration for the Navy Reserve forces, now known as the Full-Time Support (FTS) program. As a FTS officer he transitioned from the VP community to the VR community and qualified in the C-9B Skytrain and the C-40A Clipper. Captain Murphy also has worked for U.S. CENTCOM as a staff officer and was assigned to be the Legislative Liaison for the Chief of the Navy “Reserve in Washington, DC. Membership in the Silver Osprey Squadron is open to anyone who has an interest in military aviation. We meet seven times in the fallspring here at SCC, on the second Friday of the month beginning in October, [except December]. Deadline for reservations is Tuesday, October 9, 2018. Mail you check to Mr. Tom Harding, 309 Noble Faire Drive, Sun City Center, FL 33573. Cost for lunch is as follows: members and spouse, $15 each, nonmembers and guests, $17. Reservations will not be accepted without an accompanying check. If you would like more information about becoming a member of the Silver Osprey Squadron #64 and the Association of Naval Aviation please contact Commanding Officer, Commander Roger Kennicutt, USN(retired) by email “tkennicutt@aol.com”.

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What is the Emergency Squad?

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By Diane M. Loeffler The Emergency Squad (the Squad) is a group of volunteers who report to emergencies, provide emergency transportation, schedule transportation for nonmobile medical patients within a 25-mile radius, work with the county during hurricanes and other natural disasters, and loan out wheelchairs, walkers and crutches. All of these services are provided free of charge. The Squad is located at 720 Ray Watson Drive, just in front of the strip mall that is near the corner can go to the Emergency of Route 674 and North Pebble You Squad to borrow wheelchairs, Beach. The squad serves Sun City walkers and crutches. When you Center, Kings Point, Sun Towers enter the building, you will be and Freedom Plaza. greeted by friendly receptionists. The Emergency Squad also Two of the volunteer receptionists coordinates outreach programs are Betty Ellis (left) and Marilyn such as the stroke and diabetes McCormick. seminars. Chief Mike Bardell sees the Squad’s role in education and prevention as being another beneficial service they can provide to the community. You might want to program the Squad’s phone numbers into your phone so you have them easily accessible should you need to call them. The number for emergencies is 813 634-3800. Call 813-633-1411 for non-emergencies.

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Eagle Audubon Society Opens the 2018-2019 Season

By Dana Ellerbrock Welcome everyone to Eagle Audubon Society’s first general meeting of the 2018-2019 season. Scott Grays, Director of Conservation for the Florida Aquarium, will present “Update on the TECO Manatee Viewing Area.” Mr. Grays is also involved with the new Sea Turtle rehabilitation area at the Ruskin manatee viewing location. The Thursday, October 18, 2018 meeting will be in the Banquet Room of the Kings Point North Clubhouse, 1900 Clubhouse Drive. Social and refreshment time will begin at 1:20 p.m., with meeting starting at 2 pm. The monthly meetings are free and open to the public. Membership is required to participate in the EAS’s field trips. Trip registration ($ various) and membership enrollment ($10) will be received at the meetings. A follow up guided tour of the TECO Manatee Viewing Area will be offered in January. This is the best time to observe the Turtle Care building and manatees. Registration for the upcoming field trips at the October meeting will be for: guided tour of Sunken Gardens in St. Petersburg $11, Birding with Mary Keith at Lettuce Lake in Tampa $3, and Fall Birding and Lunch at the Celery Fields in Sarasota $3, lunch is U-pay. There are 14 field trips scheduled for the EAS season. Members carpool to various trip locations. Additional information for the meetings, field trips and more are online line at: eagleaudubonflorida.org. Eagle Audubon invites new and longtime residents to discover the wonderful birds, places and things that natural Florida has to celebrate. Eagle Audubon Society is one of two Audubon clubs in Sun City Center. EAS is a Charter Member of National Audubon. Membership to National Audubon is encouraged but not required. Meetings held the third Thursday of the month, are free and open to the public. Thank you for supporting EAS.

Is Your Weight-Loss Ship Sinking or Sailing?

The above title question is how Lillian Hormosdi (pictured) named the presentation she gave to the members of TOPS, “Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter FL 0845” recently. Lillian found the information in the “Chapter & Member Resources” of the TOPS website. Ms. Hormosdi discussed six issues that will deter efforts to lose weight. For example, as one of the six, “Who in my life needs to walk the proverbial plank so I can be healthier?” It was suggested that, “Whether it’s a sabotaging spouse, jealous friend, unkind co-worker or just the pizza delivery guy, those trying to lose weight should tell them ‘to take a long walk on a short plank.’” If one has weight to lose, or just wants to learn how to maintain a healthy weight, consider attending a Thursday morning meeting of TOPS, held at 9 a.m. (with 8:30 am weigh-in) in the Kings Point South Clubhouse. Most meetings include a program with ideas for the safe loss of unwanted weight. Please join us any Thursday morning. First meeting is free. Contact Barb Floto at 813-938-1046 for meeting details. You can learn more about TOPS online at www.tops.org.

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Feline Folks Fun-Raiser Dinner

Mark your calendar for the annual Spay-getti & NoBalls dinner on Tuesday, November 13 in Kings Point Veterans Theatre from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Everyone is invited. A delicious meal of spaghetti, salad, garlic bread and dessert will be available for $10. BYOB. Tickets are available from any Feline Folks member, at the SCC Chamber of Commerce 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. Be sure to save the date for this fun event. It is the how Feline Folks gets its major financial resources to feed the cats for the entire year. 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.

Italian Club of Kings Point USO Dinner Dance

November 15 in Veterans Theater Hup two three four, Hup two three four, Join us for a night of nostalgia remembering the 40’s and the era of true American Spirit at our Italian Club’s salute to the military and the return of the USO. Date of the party, 11-15-18 at the Veterans Theater in Kings Point. Door opens at 4:30 p.m. and dinner is at 5 p.m. Veterans are encouraged to wear a symbol of their time in the service. All are welcome to wear red, white, and blue. Come swing and sway to the music of Bert and Sassy, chow down on the buffet provided by Banquet Masters. Roast turkey with all the trimmings, baked ham, baked ziti with marinara sauce, sweet potatoes, salad rolls and butter. Dessert pies apple, pumpkin and pecan will be served. Coffee, tea and soda is provided. BYOB. The ticket for the festivities will cost members $25, guests $28. Make all checks payable to The Italian Club of Kings Point. You can reserve tables of eight persons if desired. Please provide the list of all persons at the table with the appropriate checks applying. Sale of tickets will occur at the Veterans Theater lobby at North Club of Kings Point on 10-29-18 and 10-30-18 from 9 a.m. to noon each of these dates. Cutoff for ticket sales is 11-7-18. If you have questions contact May Fleming 813-419-4790 or Terry Devoti 813-260-3220. Sun City residents please remember to bring you ID badge in order to gain entry through the security gate when purchasing tickets.

Kings Point Halloween Line Dance

Dragons, skeletons, and spiders oh my! Come to a free Halloween social dance with the KP Line Dancers on Wed Oct 24, 7 p.m., Veterans Theater. Theme is Red Dragons, but any costume is OK, or come as you are. Open to KP and SCC residents. Visitors must purchase a $2.50 pass to attend. BYOB. Appropriate dance shoes please, no flip-flops or backless sandals. Call Jan 634-6226 for more info.

Kings Point Mixed Chorus Prepares for Holiday Concert

By Stephanie Casey The season’s inaugural rehearsal of the Kings Point Mixed Chorus on Monday, September 13, was met with excitement and enthusiasm by the 60-plus members who began preparation for the November 30 Holiday Concert. This year’s theme is “Do You Hear What I Hear?” Under the direction of Jeff Jordan, with accompanist Keith Rasmussen, the sopranos, altos, tenors and bass singers got a taste of the wonderful variety of festive music which will be presented in the Kings Point Veterans Theater. The selections include traditional Christmas and holiday songs, as well as some humorous and more modern choices, a delightful potpourri of sounds sure to please our local audience. The Chorus, which meets every Monday afternoon in the Kings Point North Clubhouse from 12:15 to approximately 2:30 p.m., will remain open for membership until October 8, unless the maximum of 80 voices is reached before then. Anyone in the greater Sun City Center area who is interested in participating in choral music is welcome to join. Auditions are not required. Our singers come from various locales, including Apollo Beach, Brandon and Wimauma. Membership dues are $20 per season, which help cover music and concert expenses. Mark your calendars now for Friday, November 30, so you can enjoy a delightful start to the holiday season by listening to an enjoyable afternoon of musical entertainment. Tickets will be on sale at the Kings Point Box Office in the near future for $8. Both round table cabaret style and bleacher seating will be available, BYOB. If you have a desire to be a part of this friendly and hardworking chorus, we’ll see you on a Monday afternoon, until October 8, at the Kings Point North Clubhouse. You might want to bring some water and a sweater. If you just want to sit back and enjoy being entertained at a good Holiday concert, we’ll see you on Friday, November 30, at 4 p.m. For more information, you may contact Mary Anne at 813-634-8747 or email “triplelady@aol.com”. You may also log on to the Kings Point Mixed Chorus website at www.kpchorus.org.

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SPORTS October 2018

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LAWN BOWLING • TENNIS • GOLF • SOFTBALL• PICKLEBALL & MORE!

Athlete of the Month: Bernice DuBro

By Bob Monahan, Sports Reporter You might have seen her picture in the local newspapers, the svelte lady in the red dress who is offering instruction in all forms of ballroom dancing. That lady is Bernice DuBro, who I met when she offered a free dance lesson for the public. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed her instruction and admired the graceful demonstration of all forms of dance. If you are a fan of, “Dancing with the Stars” you can see why I am featuring a dancer as an athlete. Experienced dancers have great flexibility, strength and cardio-vascular endurance and Bernice fits that mold. Born and raised in Fort Loramie, Ohio, Bernice took an early liking to all forms of dance. She attended junior college and gradually mastered all the major forms of dance. After moving to Dayton, Ohio, she was asked to be an instructor at the age of 19. Later, she started her own dance studio, which she successfully ran for over 40 years. An early marriage brought forth a son, Jeffrey who now lives in Virginia and is an architect/builder. Her second husband, a Florida native, brought her to Sun City Center in 2006 and, unfortunately, he passed away in 2009. During this time period Bernice was asked to take over the dance program here in SCC, which she successfully did. About four years ago, Bernice partnered with George Hawn, who had his own dance studio in Ohio before moving to Sun City Center with his wife, Michelle. There are many things that Bernice enjoys in Sun City Center particularly the friendly people, the myriad of activities, and the close proximity of culture in the Tampa and Sarasota areas. To stay fit Bernice has a home-based exercise program for yoga and stretching along with using a rebounder trampoline. Bernice’s diet has a lot of fruits, vegetables and fish and avoids sugars and most meats. I also often see her on the pickleball courts where she is a competent player. She enjoys the companionship of her friend Roger, who is learning to dance and play pickleball with Bernice. Bob Martin, one of Bernice’s Academy Dance students, was glad to comment about her teaching techniques. “My wife Chris and I have been taking dance lessons with Bernice since we moved here six years ago. Bernice makes the dance instructions fun. She teaches the right way, which is the easiest way. We’ve taken waltz, cha-cha, foxtrot, quick-step, bolero and rumba among other classes she teaches.” Bernice is an amazingly fit and active senior and an asset to Sun City Center. You might want to consider joining her at the Academy of Ballroom Dancing, as I know my wife and I will be doing.

Sun City Center Competitive Tennis Club

Congratulations to the Sun City Center “Sunsetter’s” Ladies Competitive Tennis Team. Despite the soaring temperatures, the Sunsetter’s worked hard for a five-team win against Apollo Beach on September 5. Back row: Debbie Zieg, Helene Peterson, Betty Zeller, Lee Greenlee, Sharon Woodruff and sub: Shannon Lecoeuvre. Front row Edna Carlin, sub: Dang Williamson and Rolande Poulin. Not pictured was sub Judi Whitaker.

SCC Volleyball Club Returns to Winter Hours

The Sun City Center Volleyball Club changed its start time back to 9 a.m. the club meets from 9 to 11 Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. According to Dave Botting, the Club’s newest member: “I enjoy the exercise and the camaraderie…” Dues are only $10 per year, usually collected in November. “Anyone joining now to the end of 2018, will get the rest of this year free and will be paid through 2019,” according to Nancy DeWilde, club president.

Play Ball!

The Sun City Center Softball club would like to welcome any Sun City Center or Kings Point resident to join our club. We start our fall season on October 19, but the deadline to join is October 3, 2018. We have practice on Monday’s at 8:30 and Tuesday and Friday are our league days starting on October 19. The Diamondettes cook hamburgers and hot dogs on Fridays and everyone is welcome to attend. Please check out our website at suncitycentersoftball.com.

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SCC Pickleball Club Lessons Have Begun

Sun City Center Pickleball Club welcomes everyone interested in learning the game. We have a free beginners class each Tuesday from 1 to 3 p.m. in which you’ll the learn rules, scoring, etiquette, safety, and serving techniques. On Fridays, from 1 to 3, beginners can put their new skills to use under the coach’s guidance. Loaner paddles and balls will be provided. Proper court shoes are required and you must display a current Community Association membership card. You don’t need to be a member of the club to use the courts. But becoming a member in the SCC Pickleball Club provides you with full benefits including many fun-filled social events (courtside breakfasts, happy hours, holiday parties), lively tournament play, and members-only court time. Pickleball Courts are located behind the SCC Community Hall off of South Pebble Beach Blvd. Learn more about SCC Pickleball Club through our website www.sccflpickleball.com.

CROQUET ANYONE?

You are invited to the Sun City Center Lawn Bowler Club to try the game of croquet. Anyone in good standing in SCC, Kings Point or Freedom Plaza is invited to join the club. Go out and give it a try on Friday and Saturday at 9 a.m. or go for free lessons on Sunday at 1 p.m. For more information Call Petey at 813-634-1681

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Senior Basketball

Local Runner Wins His Bracket

By Bob Monahan, President SCC Basketball Club The Sun City Center Basketball Club is for Seniors age 50 and above. Formed two years ago the club plays at the Ruskin Recreation Center on South East 6th Street in Ruskin, Monday and Wednesdays 9:20 to 11 a.m. The club has two divisions, The Sun City Center/Kings Point division and The Hillsborough County division. Both divisions are blended in competition and practice. The facility is indoors, air conditioned and has a wood floor which makes it an ideal place to play. Seniors practice cross court and become well-conditioned playing up to two to three times per week. This December the club has qualified to play in the State Senior Olympic championship which is a 3-on-3 competition based on participants age level in five-year increments. Call club president Bob Monahan at 401-527-1718 or email at “SCCBasketballBob@ yahoo.com” for more information.

Steve Lucas of Sun City Center ran in the Fort Hamer Bridge 10K and came in first place in his age category (70-74) with a time of 58:17, a 9:23 pace.

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William Barker

Date: 11/11/18 Course: Scepter (Falcon) Hole: #8 Yardage: 22 Club Used: 7 Iron Witnessed By: Carl Nunn, Tom Meyer, and Donnie Ford. Submitted by Doug Lazarus.

Archery Club Wood Carving

Archery Club VP Mark Vietzke carved wooden archery figurines for the display case in the atrium. Club member Mollie Fleck did the painting.

Indoor Basketball for all Ages Saturdays at Ruskin Recreation Center

By Bob Monahan, Sports Reporter If you or your family has any interest in basketball what better place is there than the friendly confines of the Ruskin recreation Center on South East 6th street? The facility is air conditioned with a multiple of courts and adjustable hoops. Saturday is the day when family basketball starts at 9 to 10:15, followed by teen basketball at 10:30 to 12:15. After lunch, 30 and up basketball starts at 12:15 to 1:40. These programs are free to all county residents. The over 30 basketball is a new program and will be a full-court timed and supervised activity in pickup game style. This will be an ideal activity for those still working or aging up who don’t have to compete with the young adults. For more information call Joy Robinson, facility director at 813-672-7881.

By Paula Lickfeldt Jim Rottman, president of the SCC Ohio Club, Linda Dulick, president of the KP Ohio Club, and Lori Brezec member of the KP club, are also on the Emergency Squad together. While on duty they talked about their two Ohio Clubs. The two clubs had never had an event together and they had never had a summer activity. The three decided to try having an indoor summer picnic and call it “Hands over SR-674.” On August 11, the two clubs came together in the Florida Room for the first ever summer picnic. The picnic style food consisting of hot dogs, hamburgers, pulled chicken, potato salad, coleslaw and

coconut corn was catered by Cafe De Luna, which is in the Atrium Building. Members and guests were asked to bring a dessert to share. After dinner, Eric Lee provided music for listening and dancing. Not everyone goes north for the summer. Over 155 Ohioans had a fun-filled evening at the first ever indoor summer picnic.

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Resident of Distinction: Ed Barnes

By Ilona Merritt Volunteerism and Sun City Center are synonymous, so what better place for a dynamic person like Ed Barnes to choose to retire and what a benefit to Sun City Center and its residents. Ed had retired as a Commander in the United States Navy and he and his wife, Nancy, had settled in Oklahoma City. One of their three sons lived in Sarasota and while visiting him they became acquainted with Sun City Center. In 2003 they decided to move here to be closer to their family, but when his son left Sarasota, Ed and Nancy decided to stay here. In April 2007 Ed was appointed Director to the Community Association to fill a vacant position. The appointment expired in January 2008, but Ed continued to serve the SCC community until 2014. During that time, he served as Vice President and President of the Community Association. Ed led the effort to retain South Bay Hospital as the Community Hospital for Sun City Center. He engaged in an extensive letter-writing campaign to the Governor and the Florida Health Agency to keep Hospital Corporation of America from moving South Bay Hospital to Big Bend Road. His effort was declared successful when an Administrative Judge ruled that SCC would incur extensive damage if the Community

Hospital was moved and the petition was denied. Ed negotiated the gifting of five acres on the North Lakes Golf Course from ClubLink, USA to the SCC Community Association. Negotiations were conducted over a six-month period of time and resulted in ClubLink making a charitable donation of five acres of land. This expanded the Atrium Parking lot by 150 much needed parking spaces. Ed engaged in a program to construct a new Information Center, Library expansion, and Meeting Building housing the Mac Club and Yoga Club. These two programs were the foundation for future building programs to update and modernized the CA campus in future years. He negotiated with Minto and Hillsborough County to assume the maintenance responsibility for the Pebble Beach Blvd medians. This transition occurred over a threeyear period and was required to

ensure that the property values in SCC would not be significantly impacted. Ed did not stop working for our community after his time on the Board. He negotiated with homeowners, donors, and SCC Beautification Corp to install a plastic white fence on the North side of SR-674. The old fence was a significant eyesore to the community. He led an effort to establish a nature trail off of West Del Webb which provides a very comfortable walking and hiking area for the residents of SCC. Ed served as Chairman of the SCCA Budget Committee for the past five years. During this time, the committee has developed budgets which allow the Board of Directors and the Community Manager to operate the community to the level expected by residents. He served as Vice President of the Sun City Center “Charitable Foundation, Inc. This taxexempt, charitable organization founded and run by SCC area individuals whose mission it is to improve the quality of life for the resident of the Greater Sun City Center. Currently, he is serving as President of the Renaissance Maintenance Association. Ed Barnes, along with his cochair Paul Wheat, led the effort to provide the Governor’s Veterans Service Award to veterans in the Sun City Center area. They managed the publicity for this

event and worked with the local area veterans organizations to contact as many veterans as possible. They interfaced with the Governor’s staff to coordinate logistics and security for the event. Governor Scott presented these Service Awards to more than 1,000 veterans at the Community Hall. In reading this, one can’t help but think that Ed works for the Sun City Center Community above and beyond the call of duty. He does enjoy his golf games in the morning, and you can find him at many social functions. Especially the FunFest where one year he took the seat in the water tank and his grandson hit the bullseye and dumped Grampa Ed into the water. Sun City Center is truly fortunate to have someone like Ed in our community. Per Ed Barnes, “All of these projects were accomplished with the use of many volunteers and others who served on committees and forums to support these efforts. SCC runs on volunteers!”

Men's Club Will Match Donations

The Men's Club will match, dollar for dollar, all contributions for memorial bricks made during the period September 24 through October 17, up to a maximum of $5,000

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Steve Green Coming to Trinity Baptist Nov. 2

Grammy Award nominee and Dove Award winner Steve Green will present a concert at Trinity Baptist Church at 7 p.m. on Friday, November 2, 2018. Steve and his wife, Marijean, celebrate 36 years of marriage in 2018. Marijean is the daughter of Trinity members Jim & Mary McCarty. Steve is celebrating 31 years in the Christian music industry, and his music has been honored with four Grammy nominations, seven Dove Awards, and 13 number one songs. He has sold more than three million albums worldwide. Tickets for this special event are available by phone or through the mail. Cost is $8, $10, and $15. Call 813.634.4228. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Trinity Baptist Church is located at 702 W. Del Webb Blvd. in SCC.

We Have Hope as An Anchor for the Soul

A spiritual and loving support group for those who are grieving the death of a loved one will begin on Wednesday, September 19 at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 1239 Del Webb West. We will be incorporating a video from a hospice pioneer, Barbara Karnes RN, as we explore the grieving process. We will also be viewing a video title Hope Beyond Today. Please join us on the first and third Wednesday of each from 10:15 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the library beginning September 19 until December 5, 2018. Space still available so please sign up in the church foyer or call the event phone line at 813-634-1252 and leave a message for Carol or Anne.

St. Matthew’s Anglican Church in Riverview Opens New Pet Memorial Garden

St. Matthew’s Anglican Church has announced the Grand Opening of its new Saint Francis of Assisi Memorial Garden for Pet Animals, a facility for the burial of the ashes of cremated pets. The service will be available to the public as well as church members. The event will be a principal feature of the Church’s 20th Anniversary Celebration taking place on the church grounds on October 13 beginning at 1 p.m. Other attractions will be numerous vendors offering a wide selection of merchandise as part of another new church project known as Tru-Harvest Market; food and drinks which can be purchased at nominal charges; and more. The public is cordially invited to come and partake of this fun filled event. Bring the kids, activities are being planned to keep them busy and happy. The Church is located at 10701 Bloomingdale Avenue. There is no charge for admission. Call 813-663-0334 or 813-657-9164 for further information.

Prince of Peace October Events

Thursday, October 11 - Cards/Games/Desserts Grab your friends and $3 and enjoy delicious homemade desserts and play your favorite card or board game. Doors open at the Conesa Center at Prince of Peace Catholic Church at 11:30 and concludes at 3. Guests welcome! Door and table prizes awarded. All proceeds used for the many charitable works of the CCW throughout the year. Friday and Saturday, October 19 and 20 - Fall Festival of Crafts The Fall Festival of Crafts will take place on October 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and October 20 at 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a large variety of handmade items for sale that have been created by more than 45 artists and crafters. You will have the opportunity to get a head start on your holiday shopping with gifts for everyone including your furry friends. The Council of Catholic Women will have an assortment of breakfast and lunch items available for sale both days and they will be hosting a bake sale. Prince of Peace Catholic Church is located at 702 Valley Forge Blvd in Sun City Center. For more information, call Lynn at 941-7238431.

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Temple Beth Israel Presents Beatlemaniax

Beth Israel Congregation of Sun City Center invites you to enjoy BEATLEMANIAX on Sunday October 7. Please join us at the South Campus Community Center at 2 for this fantastic concert. Tickets are $15 and will be available at the North Campus Community Center Kiosk from 9 a.m. to noon on October 3 and 5. If you have questions about tickets please call Ilene Unruch at 973-876-3531 or Marlene Hollander at 813-331-3888.

Beth Israel Sisterhood Opens 2018-2019 Season

The Sisterhood of Beth Israel, the Jewish Congregation of Sun City Center, will hold our opening meeting on Tuesday, October 9 at 1 p.m. in the social hall of the Temple located at 1115 Del Webb Blvd. East in Sun City Center. The program will feature a Fabulous Fall Fashion Show with clothing provided by the Nearly New Shop of Sun City Center. A variety of home baked sweets will complete the afternoon. Jewish women in the community who have an interest in learning more about the Beth Israel Sisterhood are welcome to attend. Please contact Rochelle Lafer at “sisterhood@jcscc.org” for additional information.

Hands of Faith

Hands of Faith is a training program for providing support to cancer patients. Join us in learning the needs of cancer patients and in knowing how to better understand and help those who are on this journey. The class will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 701 Valley Forge Blvd., on Tuesday, October 9 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided. There is no charge. To register, call 813-6341292.

Knights of Columbus Sock Hop

By Nick Caleca, Grand Knight The Knights of Columbus Council 7282 are sponsoring a “Rockin the 50’s” Sock Hop on November 9 at Prince of Peace Conesa Center, 702 Valley Forge Blvd, Sun City Center, FL. The menu is grilled burgers, fries and coleslaw. 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 eight are available. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets will be on sale in the Conesa Center Lobby on every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8:45 a.m. – 11 a.m. starting on Tuesday, Oct 9 thru Thursday, Nov 8 or until all tickets are sold. See you there! For questions, call either Mike and Shirley McCluskey at 813.634.8381or Nick and Barb Caleca at 314.703.6789.

Donation to Veterans Memorial

Members of Redeemer Lutheran Church presented Walt Cawein with a check for the Veterans Memorial which is being constructed to honor area veterans. Many members at the church gave donations to honor the memory of Michael Trefren who died in July. The Trefren family encourage the community to honor veterans by contributing to the fund. Shown in the picture from left to right are Rosalie Kelleher, Walt Cawein, Jane Trefren, and Diane Brace.

RCMA Supported by SCC Interfaith Council

By Jay Sparkman The Sun City Center Interfaith Social Action Council presented a grant of $6,000 to RCMA Leadership Academy to help the school provide learning experiences for students outside the classroom by taking trips to places of educational interest throughout west central Florida. The Interfaith Council uses monies from the sale of donated items at the Nearly New Shop in the Sun City Center Plaza to fund Mark Haggett, RCMA principal, grants to eligible organizations and Doug Campbell, SCC Interfaith in the South Shore area. The Fall Council Grants Chairman. 2018 grant application period ends September 15th and interested organizations should go to www.InterfaithCouncilofSunCityCenter. com to learn more about applying for a grant. To ask about making donations, sale days, or becoming a volunteer at the Nearly New Shop call 813-642-9099.

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Interfaith Council Aids Reading Program

By Jay Sparkman Collins Elementary School, located in Riverview, was the recent recipient of a Sun City Center Interfaith Social Action Council grant in the amount of $3,000. The grants will allow the school to purchase graphic novels to promote reading for struggling readers. The Interfaith Council uses monies from the sale of donated items to fund grants to organizations.

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Doug Campbell, Chairman Grants Committee Interfaith Council and Heather Foster of Collins Elementary.

SCC Interfaith Council Supports Mission Smiles

By Jay Sparkman Mission Smiles, a mobile dental clinic providing dental care for those living near poverty level, recently received a grant check for $7,000 from the Sun City Center Interfaith Social Action Council. The SCC Interfaith Council uses monies received from the sale of donated goods at the Nearly New Shop in the Sun City Center Plaza to fund grants to organizations. The fall Doug Campbell, left, Grants grant application period begins Chairman, SCC Interfaith in September and applications Council and Kathy McGartland, and info are available at www. representing Mission Smiles. InterfaithCouncilofSunCityCenter.com. Volunteers are needed in the furniture department of the Nearly New Shop. Call 813-642-9099 for information.

Churches Offer Alpha

Alpha is a program of study into the question of “Is There More to Life Than This?” As a non-denominational program of investigation, each church — St. Andrew Presbyterian and St. John the Divine Episcopal — will present 15 video presentations one day per week over a period of 11 weeks on the primary reasons for answering “yes” to this question. The program starts at St. John’s on Monday, September 10, 2018 at 6:15 p.m. Dinner will be provided for its guests. St. Andrew’s guests will begin meeting on Saturdays starting with a lunch at 11:30 a.m. on September 15, 2018. Both churches welcome all who would like to attend. There is no charge for the program or materials. Please call the church office of your choice of day you wish to register—either Mondays at St. John’s or Saturdays, at St. Andrew. Telephone numbers are St. Andrew at (813) 634-1252 and St. John at (813)633-3992.

Redeemer Lutheran Donates Health Kits

Members of Redeemer Lutheran Church donated 76 Health Kits to Cypress Creek Elementary School. Each kit contained toothpaste, a toothbrush, hairbrush/comb, shampoo, bar soap, and a hand towel and washcloth. In addition to the donated items, a Thrivent Financial grant made the purchase and donation of additional kits possible. The picture shows the items being delivered. In the front row are Roy Moral, Principal; Jolene Cappano, School Nurse; Delora Campbell, Social Worker, and Elizabeth Jean-Simon, School Nurse. In the back row are Jerry Kelleher, Jeanne Pruett, and Rosalie Kelleher who delivered the kits.

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Pickers and Pizza

SouthShore United Church of Christ, 1501 La Jolla Ave. will be alive with music and pizza on Saturday October 13. The Front Porch Pickers will be performing their own style of gospel, bluegrass and country music. While listening to the Pickers, the audience will enjoy eating pizza made by Michael Acquaro of St Pizza Catering. For the price of $10 per person, an evening of music and pizza can be yours. Tickets may be purchased at the church on Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. until noon and at the Rollins Theater on Wednesday from 2 until 4 p.m. starting Monday September 17. All tickets must be purchased by Friday October 12.

Kaufman Eye Institute is pleased to announce that Retina Specialist Walter Moscoso has joined our practice. Dr. Moscoso is a Board Certified Physician in Ophthalmology and has more than twenty years of retina experience serving patients in Sun City Center. Dr. Moscoso’s areas of specialization include Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Holes, Macular Pucker and Retina Detachment Surgery.

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Thursday October 25 from 1-2 p.m. As a diabetic, are you interested in learning how to create balanced meals that include your favorite foods, easy to make recipes, all the while staying in budget? Then join us for either the Beginner or the Intermediate Meal Planning workshop to be held at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 1239 Del Webb Blvd West, Sun City Center. Free event! Space is limited and registration required. Call 813-870-4995 to register for either of the following workshop options: Beginners Meal Planning workshop (addresses portion sizes, balancing carbohydrates), or Intermediate Meal Planning (prerequisite completion of the Troubleshooting Diabetes Course). The Health Ministries of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, Redeemer Lutheran Church and Prince of Peace Catholic Church, in conjunction with St. Joseph’s Diabetes Center and Faith Community Nursing is proud to offer these free meal planning workshops. Please join us.

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