The News of November 2010 - ISSUE #28
...an official publication of the Community Association
More Membership Directory Corrections
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Check out the CA website: suncitycenter.org
Hi, Neighbor! Thursday, November 4
Third Annual
November Dates to Put on Your Calendar
Holiday Walk, December 4
CA Board Meeting
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Watch videos of the Board meetings on your computer. Go to suncitycenter.org, click on Association, then on Meeting Videos.
JOHN BOWKER PHOTO
9 a.m. Rollins Theater
Be sure to get to Community Hall for the Hi, Neighbor! event this year as there are a number of new clubs and organizations that will be displaying their club information to welcome new members. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. There will be light refreshments ... and NO speeches!
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See Holiday Walk page 22.
Veterans Day
MEET THE CANDIDATES NIGHT 25th
Thanksgiving
Office/Library Closed Facilities open until 1 p.m.
From 9 a.m. to noon on December 4, the CA Central Campus on N. Pebble Beach Blvd. will be buzzing with shoppers, browsers and diners at the Third Annual Holiday Walk. It begins at 7 a.m with breakfast in the Florida Room that will be served until noon. The CA decorating committee is working hard to ensure that decorations will be in place to enhance the holiday atmosphere. Us i n g p a s t y e a r s’ participation numbers, breakfast plans include
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 10, 2010 COMMUNITY HALL - 7 p.m.
“Perhaps the best Yuletide decoration is being wreathed in smiles.” Author Unknown
YULETIDE GOLF CART PARADE Saturday, December 11, 10:30 a.m.
(Refreshments served at 6:30 p.m.)
Candidates for your Board of Directors:
Learn more about each candidate on pages 15-16 of this issue. Written questions from the audience will be collected prior to and during the meeting by the Elections Committee.
It’s Different This Year!
As you read through this edition of The NEWS, you’ll see new ways to vote and multiple candidates and multiple terms! You don’t have to leave your home ... and you don’t even have to vote on your dues! If only all elections could be this easy!
JOHN BOWKER PHOTO
On the Inside CA Ballot................ 17-18 CA Schedule................. 2 CA Candidates...... 15-16 CARE......................... 23 Club Happenings... 10-14 Consumer Affairs........ 25 Crossword.................... 9 CryptoQuote............... 25 Deputy Chris................. 5 Entertainment Corner... 3 Expand Horizons.... 6, 30 Golf........................ 27-29 Military Affairs........ 20-21 Minto Update.............. 19 Movies........................ 31 Newcomers................ 31 President’s Report........ 2 Sudoku....................... 23 We Want to Know....... 26
1-year term: Bob Black 3-year term: Ed Barnes Art Erickson David Floyd Ed Jacobs Sam Sudman The Sun City Center Community Association and our friends at Kings Point invite you to celebrate the holiday with a golf cart parade decorated by the community’s businesses, clubs, churches, homeowner associations and individuals. The ingenuity of our residents is astounding and will surely bring a smile.
Parade begins at 10:30 a.m. at the far end of North Pebble Beach parking lot, turns right onto La Jolla, another right onto Cherry Hills and ends at the Central Campus Gazebo. Check-in, line up & judging will begin at 9:45 a.m. Organ music and a singalong will be awaiting the parade finish. Tropical Santa See Parade page 5
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CA Website We have resumed videoing the CA Board Meetings and putting them on the CA website. I hope this helps to keep members informed as to what is going on at the Board of Directors meetings. You simply go to www.suncitycenter. org click on Association and the Meeting Videos – the last two BOD meetings are posted there. 2011 Budget At the Oc tob er B oard of Directors Meeting, the B oard passed the 2011 Budget with no dues increase. With the current $256/ person/year membership dues, we are able to provide the support and maintenance necessary to operate and maintain the Community Association. There is no fluff in this budget but there is sufficient flexibility to allow the Community Manager to meet the needs of the members over the next year. With no dues increase for this year, this budget is fair to the members in these difficult economic times but will provide the means for a wellrun Community Association, with sufficient reserves to cover any and all contingencies. Directors Election The election of new board members is scheduled for November 30 and December 1 with some new hours for both days. On November 30 the voting will be held in the Sandpiper Room and the hours will be 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. On December 1 the voting will be held at the Community Hall from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. There will be three seats on the Board for three-year terms and one seat for a one-year term. In this edition of The News you will find mail-in ballots that can be completed and mailed or dropped off at the CA Office. We have tried to make this election more accommodating to the members in terms of schedule and ease of voting. I encourage everyone to get out and vote. ClubLink We h e l d t w o Tow n Ha l l Me et ings at w hich C lubL in k explained their plans for operation of the courses for 2011. These meetings were well attended both days. I was very pleased with the way information was provided and commitments made by ClubLink. We have a couple of open issues with ClubLink; the most important i s a n a g re e m e nt c on c e r n i n g maintenance of the North Course. ClubLink has verbally committed to a very favorable plan to maintain
the North Course to a 4” standard. This is not golf course maintenance but it is a whole lot better than what WCI was doing. From what I can tell they are doing that today. South Pebble Beach Blvd. Minto, the current developer, has submitted a minor modification to our General Site Development Plan to remove the South Pebble Beach entrance to U.S. 301 and provide an emergency access. This request is based on information Minto received from WCI when they closed on the development property sale. The justification for submitting this modification was based on the assumption that SCCCA members wanted this connection removed from the GSDP. After a review of the history, it is not too clear to me that there is sufficient evidence to support the contention that the members want this connection removed. Yes, there was an unofficial opinion poll conducted a few years ago that indicated that the members did not want a connection between SPB and U.S. 301, but no official vote has ever been taken on this issue. Here is what we plan to do in regard to this situation – we have discussed this with Minto and they have agreed to ask the county staff to suspend the BOCC hearing until we can conduct an official vote of our members on this situation. We plan to hold several Town Hall Meetings to allow discussion of the pros and cons by the membership. We asked that this minor modification application be delayed for one year until Jan. 2012. Currently, Minto has a fiveyear agreement and a one-year option with ClubLink for access of construction traffic through the existing construction gate near the golf course maintenance building. So, while Minto is building houses in Renaissance, construction traffic should not be using South Pebble Beach Blvd. As the General Site Development Plan stands today, an access is shown to 301 from South Pebble Beach and the question is: Will the membership want that access or not?
November 2010
Membership Directory Corrections*
From the Desk of
President Ed Barnes
(Cut and place in your 2010 Directory.)
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30 38 42 42 52 57 61 61 86 87
CHANGE
Arthur & Judy Alves Richard Brown Joyce Collins Ronald & Kathryn Cole James R & Margaret Fort Lee Hall Julie Hochfelder Richard Hochfelder Lee & Suzanne Polansky Lucy Ray
813-260-3932 813-938-1634 813-938-1634 813-260-3219 813-633-0784 813-938-7244 786-546-5947 786-546-5950 813-260-3932 813-938-7244
*A table showing all reported additions and corrections is shown at www. mysuncitycenter.org. Click on “Membership Directory.”
Acknowledgements Since September 8, 2010
Club/Organization Amount Applied to Men’s Club $10,000 Motion Sensor Project $1,273 Flat Screen TV for Community Information Center Macintosh User Club $96 MacLab Cabinets Monday Movies $500 Licensing Fees (Total year-to-date $2,000) Recreational Vehicle Club $2,999 Riding Lawn Mower Community Foundation of Greater Sun City Center Durward & Janet Siville Fund $10,158 Sun City Center Library (Second annual payment from this fund for the Library - total $20,316)
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SCHEDULE November 3 Board Workshop Board Room – 9 a.m. 4 Hi, Neighbor – 6 :30 p.m. Community Hall 10 Board Meeting Rollins Theater – 9 a.m. Meet the Candidates Night Community Hall – 7 p.m. 16 Community Leaders Meeting Florida Room - 9 a.m. 22 CO-AP Meeting Caper Room - 2 p.m. 25 Thanksgiving–Office/Library Closed, Facilities open until 1 p.m. 26 Office/Library Closed, Facilities open 30 Membership Vote Sandpiper room – 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. December 1 Membership Vote Community Hall – 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. 1 Board Workshop Board Room – 9 a.m. 8 Board Meeting Rollins Theater – 9 a.m. 21 Community Leaders Meeting Florida Room – 9 a.m. 24 Christmas Eve – Office/ Library Closed Facilities open until 1 p.m. 25 Christmas Day – All facilities closed. 27 CO-AP Meeting Caper Room – 2 p.m. 31 New Year’s Eve – Office/ Library Closed Facilities open until 1 p.m. Proposed agendas for monthly Board Meetings are discussed at the Board Workshops and posted on Official Bulletin Boards the Friday before. They will also be posted on our website (suncitycenter.org – under “Association.”) Every Wednesday: Orientation for new members in the Board Room starting at 1 p.m.
The NEWS of Sun City Center A publication of the SCC Community Association 1009 N. Pebble Beach Blvd. Sun City Center, FL 33573 813-633-3500 News Office: 813-642-2070 (located at 960A Old Town Hall) Editor-in-Chief: Karen Jones sccnews@verizon.net Reporters: John Bowker, Phyllis Hodges, Uta Kuhn, Judy Stimson, Marie Wood Contributors: CA Board of Directors and Staff, Linda Bowker, John McRee, Susan Muise, Lyn Reitz, Judy Schings Photographer: Judy Stimson CA Board Liaison: Ann Marie Leblanc Advertising: John Wolf newsofsccads@gmail.com 813-938-8721 Publisher: Sun City Center Community Association Monthly deadline:
15th of each month Advertising: The NEWS is not liable for errors in advertising; it does not endorse and cannot verify the accuracy of representations made by advertisers who are solely responsible for advertisement contents. The NEWS welcomes announcements, articles, photos and stories about our community.
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2011 BUDGET Board Approved - 10/13/10
From the Desk of Treasurer Neil Rothfeld
(A detailed copy of the budget is available in the Community Association Library.)
We do understand how the current economic conditions have affected our residents. There has been no increase in social security for two years and interest rates are very low. The Budget Committee, our Community Manager and I worked very hard to tighten up our budget so that there would be no increase in dues to the members. The 2011 Operating Budget does reflect an increase of $3.70 per member but this increase was able to be covered by a surplus from the 2010 Operating Budget; thus no dues increase from the members is needed. However, in all likelihood, there will be an increase in dues in 2012 since most economists are looking for inflation to rear its head sometime next year. This budget will continue the high standards of maintenance and repair that our residents are accustomed to. I want to thank the Budget Committee (Nate Bell, Bob Kobe and Jerry Mahoney), the Community Manager Lyn Reitz and Dawn Howell, the Association’s accountant, for all their time and effort that went into the preparation of the budget.
Atrium Floor Completed on Schedule!
By Phyllis Hodges Bright and early at 8 a.m. on October 11, eight people were at the Central Campus Atrium building, anxious to see the new floor and resume their walking routines. Among them was Frances Martz, who comes twice a day to log a mile (12 laps). Her companion, Shirley Glye, said they had been concerned for some time about Frances tripping on the old tiles. On September 26, workers from John Moore Floor Covering started removing the old gray and
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OPERATING BUDGET: 2011 Projected Income Members Dues $2,391,500 ($215 per person) Directory 81,600 Entertainment 100,500 Interest Income 7,000 Miscellaneous 97,100 Surplus 2010 41,000 Total Income $2,718,700 2011 Projected Expenses Wages, Taxes & Benefits $1,236,400 Maintenance & Supplies 181,700 Maintenance Contracts 147,600 Utilities 370,500 Insurance 191,900 Administration 117,100 Professional Services Legal, Audit, Computer 50,000 Management Contract 251,400 Library 14,700 Entertainment 88,900 Miscellaneous 69,100 Total Expenses $2,718,700 CAPITAL BUDGET: Projected Balance 1/1/11
$591,200
slightly wider. Also, there is now no Projected Transfer Fees 216,000 obstruction of the path that became an issue when the restrooms were Projected Balance 12/31/11 $610,938 enlarged.
REPLACEMENT RESERVE FUND: Projected Balance 1/1/11 $1,190,400 Funds Needed per Replacement Study: Projected Disbursements (716,500) Estimated Interest Income 3,000 Members Dues ($33 per person) 366,000 Projected Funds Available 12/31/11 $842,900 Replacement Reserve for Furniture & Equipment: Projected Balance 1/1/11 $108,800 Members Dues ($5 per person) 55,500 Projected Disbursements (92,500) Projected Balance 12/31/11 $71,800 Reserve for Hurricane Deductible Projected Balance 1/1/11 $66,300 Member Dues ($3 per person) 33,300 Projected Balance 12/31/11 $99,600 NOTE: 1. Goal for the Hurricane Fund is approximately $300,000. Total 2011 Dues per member - $256
From the Desk of Director Al Alderman, Club Liaison There are two new clubs in our residents with valid CA card. Not community as of the BOD meeting open to KP residents. Oct 13, 2010. They are as follows: Anyone interested in these QiGong Energy- President clubs may contact their presidents Anna Bearer-Phone 633-0473: for details. To provide members program of Membership club lists have QiGong exercise that increases life been loaded and are presently being forces for healing, strengthens body, updated with the addresses, phone improves general health, and social numbers, etc. that were not supplied friendship. QiGong movements– by the clubs. Hopefully, we will have Healing, meditative practiced and that done by the end of November finger-spaced palms–bring a flowing and be able to have the list sent inward energy to the body. to each club for updates for next Cat Fanciers-President Judy year. Any request for waivers for Stims on-Phone 633-4279: To membership must be requested at provide and promote education and that time. No date has been set for the activities for cat owners and lovers in return of the updated list, hopefully The CA Replacement Fund SCC. Membership open to all SCC by the end of January 2011. paid for the new tile. That’s a fund allocated for replacement of big ticket items that don’t involve new Hi all. A number of events coming up. And a reminder that these CAconstruction. sponsored events are open to SCC, Kings Point and the public. ENTERTAINMENT INDIVIDUAL SHOW TICKETS GO ON SALE: A great season is planned! Sundays include Fernando Varela, Silver Bells & Diamonds, New Odyssey, The Temptations Tribute Show (plus Patrick and Matilda) and Razz-Ma-Tazz. The Friday dance/shows are Direct Effect, the HubCaps, the Satellites and Caliente`. Individual show ticket sales begin November 1 for all at the Kiosk. Brochures available at Kiosk, C.A. office, Community Hall and KP North Clubhouse. Reserved seats. THE CRYSTALS with Rocky and the Rollers: Remember Da Doo Ron Ron, Then He Kissed Me, He’s a Rebel, Uptown and more? This is a Friday night dance/show and will be held at Community Hall on Friday, January Frances Martz, 91, loves the smoothness 7, 2011 (not January 2 as I mistyped last month). Tables of 10. $20/person. of the new Atrium floor. She recently Tickets on sale at the Kiosk. Reserved tables. had a knee replacement and it’s easier ST. PETERSBURG OPERA CO. COMING TO SCC: For you opera buffs, to walk her mile a day. the St. Petersburg Opera Company will perform three operas narrated by Maestro Mark Sforzini ... January 16–Preview to Rigoletto; April 10–Opera’s Greatest Hits; and June 5–the Power of Puccini: Preview to Madama Butterfly. All shows are on Sundays, 2-3:30 p.m., at Community Hall. The three operas will be offered as a “mini series” ($25/series). Otherwise, individual opera tickets will be $10/show. Brochures can be CA Contact Information found at the Kiosk, Community Hall, CA office or Kings Point North Phone: 633-3500 Clubhouse. Tickets go on sale to all Monday, November 15, 9 a.m.-noon, Email: at the Kiosk. Reserved seats. sccboard@suncitycenter.org Info: Judy Schings, 813-642-2001 Website: suncitycenter.org
ENTERTAINMENT CORNER
pink tile to make way for the new 20” tile. The installation, which closed the central area of the Atrium building September 26 through October 10, was completed on schedule. All rooms were accessible and furniture was reset in time for opening on the 11th. Cleaning and buffing still had to be done but the grout needed a few days to cure thoroughly. Lyn Reitz, community manager, is delighted that the floor was completed on schedule. She couldn’t say enough good things about John Moore, who monitored the $42,000 project daily. The new tile is now complementary to the newly painted walls, and the walking track is
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CONNECTION REALTY EXCELLENCE AND INTEGRITY
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1509 Rickenbacker Dr., Sun City Center • 813-633-2020 • FAX 813-633-6403
Nicely laid out MELBOURNE model offers lots of comfort. Tiled foyer crosses to den/office (French Doors) Enclosed lanai overlooks park-like view. Lots of storage with custom built- ins. Furniture available under separate contract.
This Del Webb 51-X model features a newer roof and appliances as well as carpeting. This delightful home is located on a quiet cul-de-sac with the North Golf Course in your backyard. Convenient to center of town and just a short walk to ameneties.
This Long Branch model features 2 bedrooms 2 baths in this renovated home where all major components have been changed including Kitchen cabinets. Delightful oversized screen porch offers a golf course view.
644 Masterpiece Drive $119,500
707 Churchill Place $68,000
1408 Del Webb Blvd W. $120,000
Three bed, 2 baths and dbl garage can be yours in this ATRIUM model home within close proximity to Caloosa Country Club Golf Course. Most appl and heat pump were replaced in 08. This split bedroom plan home features an eat-in kitchen, neutral colors for decorating ease plus features a WATER view
2020 El Rancho Drive $148,000
1934 33rd St. SE (Ruskin)
$599,000
Family-friendly mobile home/RV park
806 Manchester Woods
2/2 $118,000
Malibu-Bonus room, 2 porches & more.
102 NW 22nd St. (Ruskin)
$495,000
Little Manatee River, 4.17 acres
319 Green Manor Dr
2/2 $113,900
Dedham-Laminate, Tile, Beautiful home
1.28 Acre on River, Value in Land
1705 Cloister Dr.
2/2 $110,000
Twintree-Lovely Home Near Caloosa Glf.
2023 N. Pebble Beach Blvd. 2/2 $289,000
Custom Islander-Pool, Spa, Waterfront
2415 Nantucket Field Way 2/2 $99,500
Concord-Cul-de-sac,updated appliances
1134 Signature Drive
3/2 $275,000
Carrington Water,Golf, Pavers on Drive
11553 Captiva Kay Dr.
2/2 $ 95,000
Located on pond, lrg upgraded kitchen
1918 East View Dr.
3/2 $260,000
Tradewinds-Golf, Water and large Pool
712 Riviera Dr.
2/2 $ 92,000
DW37-New roof ’08, new a/c unit
1909 East View Dr
3/2 $229,000
Tradewinds-Spacious home, Private Golf
2507 Lambdin Dr.
2/2 $ 79,900
Sunrise-completely renovated,replumbed
2003 Wedge Ct.
2/2 $219,900
Islander-Water, greatroom, lrg utility rm
1108 Beach Blvd.
2/2 $ 78,000
T-2 Great Curb Appeal, Newer Appls.
1916 East View Dr.
2/2 $217,000
Villager-Water view,pool,split bdrm plan
1535 Chevy Chase Dr.
10905 Hoffner Edge Dr.
3/2 $199,900
On Golf Course, pool, & well maintained
2005 Heathfield Cr.
2/2 $ 69,900
Brentwood II-Upgrades, new kitchen
1615 Oracle Dr.
3/2 $194,900
Miller Home-Pool, greatroom floorplan
211 Glenellen Pl.
2/2 $ 67,500
Hampton-park-like views, screened patio
715 Camellia Greens
3/2 $190,000
Heather-Cul-de-sac On Golden Pond
702 Brockton Pl. E.
2/2 $ 62,000
DeSoto- newer roof ’07; plumbing ‘03
1509 Bunker Hill Dr.
2/2 $182,000
DW54-Lake view, exercise pool home
207 Islip Way
2020 El Rancho Dr.
3/2.5 $148,000
Atrium-Water view,newer appliances
1015 River Dr. SW
2x1 $400,000
2/1.5 $ 69,900
Sparkle Plenty Lives Here !!
2/1.5 $ 59,900
Keystone-Priced to Sell! Great location!
502A Fallow Ct
2/2 $ 53,900
Hampton-New hurricane windows, door
1/1 $ 48,000
T-1-Neat as a pin, close to all amenities
1316 Bluewater Drive
2/2 $135,000
Twintree, Water & Conservation
1534 Council Dr
1702 Cloister Dr.
2/2 $129,900
Twintree Exp-On Water, move-in ready!
1801 Bedford Ln. B38
633 Masterpiece Dr.
2/2 $129,900
Madeira Exp.-Golf Course & Water
2248 Greenhaven Dr.
2/2 $ 39,900
Stuart Sharp as a Tack,Bright & Upbeat
1611 Bentwood
2/2 $125,000
Twintree Exp- New Paint in and out.
1906 Canterbury Ln. L1
2/2 $ 37,800
Stuart-Good Location-Needs TLC
641 Ft. Duquesna Dr.
2/2 $125,000
Custom-Updated, 2 lrg master suites
1907 Canterbury Ln #13
2/2 $ 35,000
Stuart-End unit, CPVC plumbing
1520 Danbury Dr.
2/2 $124,900
DW52-Everything new, custom kitchen
1902 Dandridge St. D21 1/1.5 $ 35,000
York- Compact,nice layout
1211 Wildfeather Lane
2/2 $120,000
Twintree-Park like Setting, Move-in Now!
401 De Grasse Pl. #5
York-Nicely furnished,16x8 lanai w/CHA
644 Masterpiece Dr.
2/2 $119,500
Melbourne-park-like view,encl lanai
2202 Clubhouse Dr. #174 1/1.5 $ 28,000
1502 Bunker Hill Dr.
2/2 $119,900
DW54-Move-in condition, corner lot
1/1.5 $ 46,000
1/1.5 $ 33,000
Mansard-Encl. lanai, new appls. ‘08
Gable I-Move-in ready – “cream puff”
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201 Bedford D-89
1/1.5
Mansard
$ 695 Nicely Updated
617 LaJolla
2/1
DW46
$1,400 Cozy & Comfy
408B Flanborough
1/1.5
York
$ 750 Light & Bright
2316 Gainsborough Lp
2/2
Hampton
$1,500 Exp Living Rm
1802 Bedford 13
2/2
Mansard 2
$ 775 ALL NEW
307 Knottwood
2/2
Knolls
$1,500 Walk to Pool
1219 Del Webb W.
2/1.5
Duchess
$ 795 ALL NEW!
401 Gladstone
2/2
Hampton
$1,550 Enc Lanai-Glf-Vew
2232 Grenadier Dr
2/2
Stuart
$ 890 Neatnik Delight
2016 Hullhouse
2/2
Brentwood 1
$1,550 WATER/GOLF
1004 Beach Blvd
2/2
T-2
$ 900 Encl Porch
2415 Nantucket Field
2/2
Concord
$1,600 Side by side rentals
211 Glenellen
2/2
Stuart
$ 900 Screen Porch
1309 Idlewood Dr
2/2
Sahara
$1,600 Spacious on Golf
N 2709 Lancaster
2/2
Augusta
$ 950 Golf-Unfurn/Tile
2012 Heathfield
2/2
Brentwood
$1,600 Water
U 705 Churchill Pl 306 Stroll A 1309 Idlewood L 2521 Lynx
2/2
DW52
$ 975 UNFURN – NEW
660 Allegheny
2/2
Adventurer 2
$1,600 Glass Lanai-Golf
S E A S O N A L
2/2
Sunset
$ 995 Split BR – NICE
1301 Beach Blvd
2/2
T-2
$1,600 Swan Lake beauty
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2/2
Sahara
$1,000 Nicely Furn Golf
1320 New Bedford
2/2
Cambridge
$1,600 Nice Furn + Den
3/2+
Siesta
$1,100 his/her DENS (2)
2022 W Del Webb
2/2
Camellia
$1,600 Scn Porch-Water
- 1207 Peterborough Cir
2/2
Strathaven
$1,200 Pond Loc, Scr Rm
819 Oakmont Ave
3/2
DW 58
$1,600 New Kitchen
1730 Council Drive
2/2
Exp T-2
$1,200 South Lake
2125 Meadowlark
2/2
Twintree
$1,700 Split Bedrooms
2718 Lancaster Dr
2/2
Exp Sunrise
$ 1050 Stainless Appls
1010 Augusta Dr
3/2
Norfolk
$1,700
1512 Council
1/1
T40
$1,200 Sharp as a Tack
1214 Widfeather
2/2
Twintree
$1,800 WATERFRONT
205 Andover E118
1/1.5
Mansard 1
$1,200 Furn or Unfurn
513 Princeton Grns
2/3
Monticello
$1,800 2 Story W Loft
1306 Burbank
1/1
A-24
$1,200 Addl small Bedrm
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’Tis the Season for Safety
Parade (From Page 1) will be on hand to make presentations of the circulating Lenox crystal vase and its personalized engraved plate. An assortment of gift certificates will also be given to the five winners.
CA- Anne … 633-8508
KP- Maurice ... 634-2573
PHYLLIS HODGES PHOTO
Registration forms can be picked up and returned at the CA Office or the KP Concierge Desk in the North Club House. Questions:
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Your call, if recorded, will be returned promptly.
To ensure t hat car ts are The lights and displays are decorated for the enjoyment of the already going up at the local stores. audience, there are a few rules: You are likely making your list and ~Signage on carts is limited to checking it twice. The holidays are two standard size poster boards. right around the corner and I want ~At least 50% of the cart to help you make sure they are as merry as possible. should be decorated. Carts with I know we don’t like to think only an advertising sign and a few about it during this festive time of decorations such as a wreath or a year, but the holidays also bring bow are not showing the spirit of out the worst in some people. Thefts and burglaries increase and the holiday. people always seem to be hurried, Ho ... Ho ... Ho ... harried and distracted. But there Parade will go on … are some simple things you can do to be informed and prepared for a rain or … safe and happy holiday shopping “good grief ” … experience. Ladies, if you carry a purse snow** please be aware that purse snatchings are one of the most common crimes
By Deputy Chris Girard this time of year. You can make yourself less likely to be a victim by following a few simple steps. Unless absolutely necessary, do not carry a purse at all. Keep your wallet, debit cards and identification in a zipped or buttoned pocket. If you must carry a purse, opt for one that can be strapped around you tightly and worn on the front. If you carry a purse but can leave it in your car, do not leave it visible–put it in the trunk. Also, if you can avoid carrying cash, do so. I know many of us like to carry cash in order to avoid overspending, but you can also carry a debit card or checks. If you do carry checks, only bring enough for the shopping you plan to do. Do not bring your entire checkbook with you. And everyone should use extra caution while shopping and while going to and from your vehicle. Thieves may follow you, looking for an opportunity to strike. If you are carefully vigilant, this will limit their opportunities. A great way to do this is to always shop with a buddy. Having a friend to watch your surroundings while you are getting out your keys, looking through a shopping bag or perusing your list will give you an added measure of safety. If you must shop alone, request that a security guard or store personnel escort you to your
vehicle. If at all possible, do not make multiple trips to the car with gifts. Thieves will often follow a shopper out, wait for them to go back into the store and then break into the car to steal the items. Only making one trip does not give them this opportunity. When you arrive back home, check your mirrors before exiting your vehicle, and look around as you are getting into your car to get your bags out. Too often folks are distracted by the phone or just lost in their thoughts during this time of year. That makes them an easy mark for thieves. So, follow these safety tips: be aware of your surroundings and have a safe and happy holiday shopping experience. One more quick note … I’ve had to issue a lot of citations lately for running stop signs in golf carts. While Kings Point and Sun City Center allow for carts off the course, they are not exempt from traffic laws. Consider for a moment what would happen if a car, truck or SUV strikes your cart. Because of the danger to all parties involved, the fine for these infractions is steep –currently $151. That’s quite a price to pay for not paying attention. Be safe out there.
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Ride the Rails for the Holidays By Judy Stimson The Florida Railroad Museum in Parrish preserves Florida’s railroad history and lets you ride the exhibits! Weekend excursions are available year-round with 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. departures, each lasting one-and-ahalf hours. They cross Dickey Road and turn around at Willow, an old sawmill town that got a post office in 1889 and is now a semi-ghost
town. Adults 12+ are $12 each, children 3-11 are $8 and children under 3 ride free. The only times these Saturday and Sunday trains don’t run are over the two-week Christmas and New Year’s holidays, and Easter. Other events throughout the year include the Hole-in-theHead Gang Train Robbery, a Civil War reenactment at the Dickey Road crossing, Pumpkin Patch Express,
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and boarding. Excursion seating is reserved. Coach seating is first-come, first-served within your assigned car at time of boarding. You should order your tickets ahead of time online at www.frrm. org or by calling (941) 776-0906. To get to the museum located at 12210 83rd Street East in Parrish, FL, take US-301 south. Shortly after passing 97th Street East start looking for the museum. There is a large brown museum sign on your right; take an immediate left there onto the gravel road. If you prefer taking I-75, it is Typical closed passenger car. The Exit 229. From Sun City Center it museum has a mixture of purchased is a 13-mile and 25-minute drive. and donated locomotives and cars. JUDY STIMSON PHOTO
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Mother’s and Father’s Day specials, and a WWII reenactment. During the month of December, the museum has special “North Pole Express” that runs at 6 p.m. lasting three-and-a-half hours, and the “Santa Claus Special” runs at 2 p.m. lasting one-and-a-half hours. The “North Pole Express” was sold out in two days in September (so plan early for 2011), but tickets were still available for the “Santa Clause Special” at reporting time. During the trip Santa walks through the train and greets every child and presents them with a small gift. Adults are Gene Haggerty, volunteer Engineer. Gene is 76 years old and started in the $14 and children (1-11 years old) Open passenger car made from a railroad business at 19, following in the footsteps of both his father and are $10. You are asked to arrive 30 flat-bed car. With nice weather, many grandfather. He has been volunteering at the museum for almost eight years. minutes before departure time to allow time for parking, ticket pick-up passengers choose to sit here. Photo Photo by Judy Stimson. by Judy Stimson.
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“You’re not alone,” Says Mental Health Coalition Edmund Dubreuil, mental health consultant, answers a question about depression at an October open forum about Aging in Place. Ken Barringer (right) is president of the South Shore Coalition for Mental Health and Aging that sponsored the forum. By Phyllis Hodges All those smiling faces in ads for senior communities throughout the country send the message that you can remove yourself from a work life and move seamlessly into an active, fun-filled lifestyle. That’s true for most of us in Sun City Center; we fill our calendars with activities we choose. Because there is so much to do, it’s pretty common to hear: “You can be as active as you want to be,” and “New friends fill the void created by the miles we’ve put between ourselves and our families.” The fact that everyone here is not having so much fun isn’t something we like to think about, but there is indeed another lifestyle in Sun City Center—one that’s common to every other community. This one provides a sharp contrast to the billboards and brochures. Behind some doors in our well-maintained neighborhoods, there are those who just haven’t been able to adjust to their new life; they feel depressed, anxious—and alone. There are many others who are dealing with a temporary crisis that has caused them to isolate themselves. Our community is blessed to have a cadre of mental health professionals who volunteer their time and talent to provide assistance FREE. In 2005, they joined together to form the South Center Coalition for Mental Health and Aging. Their purpose is clear: turn fearful and emotionally painful lives into healthy ones. Led by Ken Barringer, president, they work tirelessly to get across the message that people who seek help for their emotional problems are not “weird”—they are the smart ones.
The Coalition professionals know that getting people out of their houses and talking to others is key to restoring the ability to live life fully. The Coalition’s current support groups are: Life Stressors, Loss Bereavement, Caregivers, Depression, Loss and Grief, and Life Concerns. These groups are free and, not surprisingly, confidentiality is paramount. Depression, which tops the list of SCC problems, is 100% curable as long as you are honest with yourself and willing to take action to get rid of it according to Frank Koebrich, who leads the Life Concerns group. He stresses that relief comes with the realization that you are not alone. Others have the same problem and are struggling just as you are. Group members give each other encouragement and provide helpful information gleaned from their experiences. There is no planned topic of the day for Life Concerns; whatever members want to discuss becomes the day’s agenda. It could be adapting to major changes such as retirement, coping with aging and ill health, family relationships, or financial challenges. There are no more than 12 people in the group and people can come to one meeting or return as many times as they like. In addition to the support groups, the South Shore Coalition for Mental Health and Aging sponsors free open forums quarterly and offers valuable services such as personal screenings for depression and dementia. For information on services provided or to explore volunteer opportunities, call Ken Barringer at 813-633-8490.
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WHAT IS THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY ALL ABOUT? By Ann Marie Leblanc Activity has certainly been flowing around my desk. Letters are being sent and plans being made and carried out. All of this energy is being spent on behalf of the 50th Anniversary of Sun City Center. In May 1961, our Founder, Del Webb, turned the shovel of dirt that brought Sun City Center into existence. As the milestone approached, I found myself being asked to chair the celebration and my answer was “yes.” This happened in April 2009 with a letter from CA President Ed Barnes and a grant of $5,000 from the Board of Directors to get me started. The first thing I had to do was to find a group of people who would agree to chair this event. John Bowker was instrumental in getting all of this started and continues to guide us along the way. He has accepted the role of Historian for the event and is putting together a history of Sun City Center. He is always looking for support, so if you have any leanings in this direction, give him a call at 642-2047. The Executive Committee is composed of myself, Secretary Jane Keegan, Treasurer John Smithyman, Publicist Hazel Martin and Ways and Means Advisor Theresa Phillips.
Official photographers for the yearlong event are members of the SCC Photo Club. Committee Chairs are Parade—Roxann Seeley; Picnic, Gala, and Variety Show—Judy Schings; Military Ball—Gordon Bassett; Antique Appraisals—Judy Bullock and Joe Elam; Del Webb Birthday Party—Linda Bowker; Ho m e Pa r a d e — M i k e B r o c k ; Athletic Events—Elaine Armstrong; Antique Cars—Paul Courter; Proud Sponsors—Uta Kuhn, Business— John and Merlene Smithyman and Residents—Carl and Cam McGary; Ice Cream Social—Theresa Phillips; Caloosa Country Club Golf Tournament—Ann Skinner; Visual History Show—John Bowker;
One-Day Follies—Rose Ostrander; Fu n Fe s t — Jan e Ke e g a n ; G o l f Tournament—still in planning stage; Typist—Marcy Kuhn; Fourth of July Celebration—Uta Kuhn and Ann Marie Leblanc; DAR Constitution Week—Bev Engles; Breakfasts—Ann Marie Leblanc, Marcie Kuhn and Joe Kuhn; Raffle and Memorabilia—Joe Elam; Souvenir Program—Karen Jones and John Wolf. That’s not all—we expect to confirm two other events shortly. Add to all these names the committee members and the volunteers to work on these projects and you can see the huge number of people involved in this wonderful event for the community. It is the aim of the committee to keep most events in the 50-cent range. In order to do this, we have had to look for sources of income. We have the cash raffle moving along very well. We have only about $1,500 to go to reach our goal of $5,000 and then the prizes of $1,250, $750 and $500 will be awarded. Stop by and get your tickets in the Atrium; before the holidays would make a great time for the drawing. We will announce the exact date and time when it is determined. Then we come to the contributors. It is always a thrill to see the Proud Sponsor decals
displayed in the club rooms, on golf carts and in home windows. You have been just great and we are so appreciative of all the donations ranging to as much as $1,000. The burden is now on us to make sure the community gets its money’s worth with the event that starts with the great parade on May 1, 2011, to the closing Gala on April 20, 2012. To help with fund raising, we have already held one breakfast that raised over $1,300. We will have another at the Holiday Walk on December 4 and possibly one on the Fourth of July. We are raising this money so that we can decorate the community with flags, have prizes for events, and just plain show our pride in living in Sun City Center. There will be no impact on your dues. We are doing all we plan with money we are raising. The cost of the mailings and many other things was taken care of in the first two days of your contributions. Please continue your generosity and come to all of the events in our Anniversary Year. When your souvenir book reaches your home next April, circle dates of events on your calendars and enjoy the fun! All you snowbirds might want to adjust your departure and return plans to allow you to take in many of the special events!
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Registered Nurses Club Holds First Meeting of the Year
Men’s Club to Meet November 17
At t he Novemb er 17 luncheon meeting of the Men’s Club, Aaron Gibson and Paul Melancon will announce the new “Center for Joint and Spine Care” at South Bay Hospital. This luncheon meeting ($12) will be held in Community Hall (1910 S. Pebble B each Blvd), beginning at 11:30 a.m. This is a “Members and Invited Guests only” event. Membership information may be obtained from Jerry Mahoney at 633-2879. Reservations are required.
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Men’s Club Man2Man Program Nov. 8
T h e Ma n 2 Ma n P r o g r a m sponsored by the Men’s Club of Sun City Center will have Dr. Carey speak on Monday at 2 p.m. on November 8 at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 1239 Del Webb Blvd West. Dr. Carey has a Ph.D. that has enabled him to pioneer the development of the DeVinci Robot for more precise and less invasive surgical procedures. Dr. Carey will answer questions at the conclusion of his formal presentation. Refreshments will be served.
Men’s Club Toured Gibsonton’s Desalination Plant in October
New board members were introduced as follows: Front row (l-r): Chris Zewin (VP 1, in charge of notifications); Lisa Rudloff (BP clinic co-chairman); Aine Paik, president; Hazel Martin (Hi, Neighbor! and Relay for Life); Ginny Turczyk (treasurer). Back row (1- r): Tommie Mooney (co-hostess); Rita Morrison (co- BP chairman); Winnie Hicks (co-program); Dorothy Turner (asst. secretary & Sister Sara collection chairman); Lindy Langlois (VP 2, in charge of banquets); Brigid Guarino (program co-chairman); Mary Lippold (sunshine); Monica Schofield (cohostess). Missing from Picture: Anise Tuma (secretary); Lynne Murphy (FunFest RN Booth chairman; Lois Stone (Shriner’s hosp. coupon chairman). At the Oct. 6 meeting of the RN Club, Dr. Craig Amsel, a colo-rectal surgeon whose topic was “New Detections in Colon cancer,” delivered a very informative session to a large crowd of nurses. The next meeting of this club will be November 4 (always the first Thursday of each month) in the Caper Room at 9:15 a.m. All registered nurses are invited to attend and join. -Jan Shangraw
On October 8, the SCC Men’s Club, led by Ron Pelton, visited the Tampa Bay Seawater Desalination Plant in Gibsonton. There were 50 members including guests, that enjoyed a discussion of the process by which 25 million gallons per day of drinking water is extracted from seawater, ground runoff and the aquifer. Director of Operations and Facilities Chuck C arden
thoroughly described the process and answered many questions from the members. He described how the plant has become fully operational since 2007 when the pretreatment processes were installed. It is the largest seawater desalination facility in the U.S. which helps reduce the growing total demand on the area’s aquifers. Photos by Ron Pelton.
Sun City Center Photo Club The Sun City Center Photo Club will meet Tuesday, November 9 at 6:30 p.m. If the colors of the sky on your computer screen don’t match the colors on the photo you printed and neither seems close to what you actually saw, you will want to attend the Sun City Center Photo Club meeting on Tuesday, November 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the Caper Room. Jack Winberg, computer consultant and photographer, will talk about how to calibrate your system so that you get the best color prints possible with the least number of tries. This presentation is for anyone who prints photos at home and who want to know more about the calibration process.
Community members and guests are welcome to attend. The meeting begins with a tutorial presenting tips and techniques for photographers. After a short business meeting at 7 p.m., the program will begin. For more information on the club and its activities, please see our website at http://www.photoclubscc. com or visit the learning lab at 960D Cherry Hills Drive. Dues for the 2011 year remain at $20 per person or $30 per household couple and provide access to club activities, competitions and classes as well as the photo lab with computers, scanners and large format printers. Dues collected in November provide membership through December 2011.
Director of Operations and Facilities Chuck Carden explains the process to visiting SCC Men’s Club members and guests.
Bridge Marathon to Benefit Security Patrol The Sixt h Annual Br idge Marathon that started in mid-October continues through March 2011 will benefit the Sun City Center Security Patrol gasoline fund. The first and second flight of players will play progressive bridge, either during the day or evening as they so desire. All players will follow the same rules of play and scoring. Cash awards will be presented to the top three scores in each flight and be eligible for the grand trophy for the highest score overall. A third flight of players has been added to accommodate persons who wish to remain with the same partner
during the course of the tournament. All players follow the same rules of play and scoring and each team is responsible for keeping score and submitting results to the chairpersons. Cash awards will be presented to the top three teams as well as a traveling trophy to the winning team. Each flight includes 20 players. The Marathon, which gathers players throughout the area, is a way of saying “thanks” to the staff at the Security Patrol office, the officers, and the volunteer drivers. Proceeds from the previous five tournaments totaled $3,600. For more information, call Helen Phillips 642-8467 or Marcy Kuhn at 634-2346.
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Academy of Ballroom Dance Club
VOLLEYBALL CLUB OF SCC SEEKS NEW MEMBERS
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Calling all Cat Fanciers
November dance: Saturday, November 6, 2010 at Community Hall, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Members free, guests $6. Coffee, cookies and door prizes at intermission. Dressy casual, BYOB. There will be a FREE Night Club 2-Step lesson at 6:15 p.m. prior to the dance. Everyone welcome! JUDY STIMSON PHOTO
Info: Call Charlie Brown at (813) 642-9817. SOCIAL DANCE CLASSES Sponsored by the Academy Dance Club. Classes are held in the Dance Studio in the Atrium building. Open to all Sun As the weather starts to cool City Center and Kings Point Residents. Couples and Singles welcome. $5/ off, the Volleyball Club of Sun City per class. For information call Bernice May at 634-3205. Center hopes to see new players TUESDAY CLASSES (November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30) from both the SCC and Kings Point Beginning - Swing 5:30 p.m. communities. Intermediate - Cha Cha 6:45 p.m. Intermediate - West Coast Swing 8:00 p.m. For an annual donation of $5, WEDNESDAY CLASSES (November 3,10,17,24) Beginning - Fox Trot 12:45 p.m. Intermediate - Rumba 2:00 p.m. Beginning/Intermediate - Night Club 3:15 p.m.
Yvonne Ponsor to Speak at November AAUW Meeting on November 6 The SCC Branch of the American Association of U n i v e r s i t y Wo m e n p r e s e n t s its Fourth Annual Book and Author luncheon on November 6, 2010 in Community Hall, South Pebble Beach Blvd. at 11:30 a.m. Local author Yvonne Ponsor will be the featured presenter. She will discuss her second published novel, “Death of a Waterman.” This mystery deals with the culture and people of the eastern shore of Maryland, particularly the fisherman called “Skip Jacks.” Ms. Ponsor is the former dean of the Community Church College and remains a renowned c o m m u n i t y m e m b e r. Ti c k e t s will be on sale at the Kiosk in the Atrium. A hot three-course luncheon of pecan chicken will be served. Additional information is available from Marcia Silverman
At the Community Association Board meeting on October 13, a new Cat Fanciers club was approved. The purpose of the club is to provide and promote education and activities for cat owners and lovers in Sun members meet on Monday, Thursday City Center. Membership is open and Saturday mornings from 9 to to all residents of SCC with a valid 11 a.m. Lively and friendly games CA card. The first meeting will take are played on two beautiful courts place on Tuesday, November 30, at 10 a.m. in the Armstrong Room. If behind Community Hall near the you are interested in this club, please tennis and pickleball area. Stop by email CatFanciersClub@aol.com or the info table at the HI, NEIGHBOR! call 633-4279 or 634-3659. Please get-together on November 4 to sign provide your name, email address, and your CA number (required). In up. All skill levels are invited. addition, the club will be represented at Hi Neighbor! Stop by and see them!
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November 5 Canvas and Cork Located in Lockwood Ridge, this is a wonderful experience of painting and refreshments. You will complete a painting, done by your own hand in just two hours. This is a reservation only event. $35. 2-4 p.m. We will leave Community Hall at 1 p.m. Reservations must be sent to Maggie Pliska, 720 Plumbrook Rd. SCC, FL 33573. December 3rd Canelas Confectionaries We have room for four more people to view the process of decorating wedding cakes and extravagant creations. Car pool from the Community Hall at 10 a.m. to Brandon. If you are interested, please call for a verbal reservation. We will visit the bakery for approximately an hour and have lunch near by. Call Maggie at 634 7884 December 10 4th Friday event (Moved for the Holidays) 5 p.m. Holiday Party at the Atrium Pool. (Northside) cost $6. BARBEQUE FROM FIRST CHOICE (THIS IS A CHANGE IN MENU AND AMOUNT) includes, slaw and chips.
BYOB, no glass please. Suzy will be there for your dancing and listening pleasure. Sit by the fire-pit and enjoy a wonderul fall evening singing Christmas Carols and enjoying your neighbors. Please bring an unwrapped toy suitable for a child. Toys will be donated to local charities. Upcoming events: Manatee Port in January, Guide Dog visit, Lunch Cruise-Tampabay. Any questions, please call Maggie at 633-7884 or Nan at 6429897.
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Woman’s Club Fashion Show on November 13 H e y l a d i e s , S AV E T H E DATE: Saturday, November 13, 2010. That’s the date the GFWC Sun City Center Woman’s Club will be hosting “Fashions for Fun” with ladies’ fashions provided by Cold Water Creek and men’s fashions by SCC Bealls. This event will be at
are $25 and are available M-W-F at the Atrium Ticket Kiosk from 9 a.m. to noon until Wednesday, November 10, 2010. Bring your husbands, neighbors, and your friends, and spend an enjoyable afternoon while helping
SCC Dance Club
SCC Dance Club welcomes you to its monthly dance on Wednesday, November 17 Community Hall, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Music by: “Just the 2 Of Us” Guests $5 per person. Singles always welcome. BYOB For more info call: 633-7173
International Forum Starts Season
The International Forum of Sun City Center begins its 20102011 season on Friday, November 12, with a panel discussion on Britain. The program will include developments since the formation of a Conser vative and Liberal Democrat coalition government in Britain after parliamentar y elections in May. All Forum programs are from 9:30 to noon in the Florida Room of the Atrium Building on the CA Central Campus, North Pebble Beach Boulevard. The typical program begins with initial remarks of no more than 10 minutes each by four or five panelists. After a short break, panelists respond to questions and comments from the audience on the day’s topic. These Forum programs are open to all residents of Sun City Center. The November panelists are David Burbery, (retired British business executive who spends half of each year in Sun City Center and half in Leicester in England) on the May election and the formation and p olicies of the coalition government; Bill Wallace (a retired American business executive who
is a leader in Scottish-American organizations in Sarasota and a frequent visitor to Scotland) on Scotland, the Scottish Parliament and Executive, and the Scottish independence movement; Arturo Macias (a retired American diplomat who spends his summers in London) on the new government, UK relations with the European Union, London, its mayor, and the 2012 Olympics in London; Ann-Mary Kapusta (who spent two years in the U.S. Navy’s European headquarters in London and 20 summers in Oxford directing a summer program for Georgetown University business students) on higher education in Britain; and Dean Mahin (a former State Department officer who has taught two courses on Britain) on current deficit reduction and decentralization issues in Britain. Kapusta and Mahin coordinated the program, and Mahin will be moderator. Burbery, Mahin, and Kapusta are full-year or part-year residents of the Sun City Center area; Wallace and Macias are residents of Sarasota and St. Petersburg respectively.
(L to R) Richard Wallace and Bob Mills, two of six gentlemen who will be modeling men’s fashions from Bealls. Photo by Uta Kuhn. raise funds for charitable causes which are supported by the club. If you’re already a member of the Club, we’re pleased - if not, consider joining - you’ll be glad you did. For information, call Nora Nelson at 813This Fashion Show/Luncheon is 318-1255. one of two fundraising events which –Uta Kuhn the club hosts during the year. Tickets Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. The fun will begin at 11:30 a.m. with time for socializing until noon, when a lunch catered by Banquet Masters will be served.
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GFWC SCC Woman’s Club Honors Past Presidents
The GFWC Sun City Center Woman’s Club Past Presidents’ Tea that was held on Thursday, September 16, 2010 was a great success with 75 members and 11 visitors from GFWC Florida Woman’s Clubs attending. Janet Cardulla, president, welcomed everyone and thanked them for the privilege of serving as president. The program was centered on the club’s theme this year: Celebrating the Past and Cultivating the Future, in anticipation of SCC’s 50th Anniversary 2011 celebration. She proposed Friendship, Fun, Fulfillment, Serving, Caring and Commitment as the club’s six key guiding words for membership involvement. She further stated that through teamwork and collaboration, we can get the job done to do service for the community, and through our accomplishments, we can demonstrate the “power of women.” Past Presidents of the club being honored were the following: Janice Bassett, Dolores Berens, Rosie Clifton, Ann Johnson, Jean Rideout, Fritzi Silcott, Winnifred Upchurch and Angela Wallace. Each presented to the audience a historical review of the contributions the SCC Woman’s Club has made to the community, and the most significant accomplishments made during their term of office. Invited distinguished guests included Cherry Stettin, GFWC
Florida District 8 director and Mary Elizabeth Preston, past GFWC International President; GFWC Florida Club presidents; and club members from Ruskin, Brooksville, Tampa Lakes and Spring Hill. Kudos were extended to the Hospitality Committee whose members did an outstanding job presenting the food for the occasion. Board members supplied the finger sandwiches. There was also a punch fountain that was a great hit with everyone. For dessert, attendees enjoyed a piece of cake decorated to celebrate the club’s 48th Anniversary. Most attendees came dressed in their finest, including a hat that was part of the theme of the day. If they did not have a hat, they could purchase one for a minimal fee at the “hat collection table” that was attended to by Louise Lee, manager of the Women’s Department of the Nearly New Shop; Pat Pelton, Board Member of the Interfaith Council; and club member Linda Atkins. All hats were donated by the Nearly New Shop and members of the Woman’s Club. The event concluded with “The History of Hats,” narrated with examples of hats, by Christine-Renc-Carter. If you’re already a member of the club, we are pleased...if not consider joining - you’ll be glad you did. Call Nora Nelson, 318-1255.
L-R Louise Lee, Manager, Nearly New Shop Women’s Department; Pat Pelton, SCC Interfaith Council Board Member; Linda Atkins, club member. These ladies were at the hat table to help members pick out a hat to wear at the event. A small donation was required and all donations were given to the Nearly New Shop.
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Samaritan Alzheimer’s Auxiliary to Host the Fashion Show
“Fall Into Fashion at the Plaza”
Fashion Show committee: Standing (l to r): Debbie Caneen, Laura Burch, Maria Green, Fred Svejca, Donna Rodgers, Shannon Letteer. Sitting (l to r): Terry Waters, Dolores Berens (Auxiliary president), Mimi Buerus, and Bev Hurley. The Samaritan Alzheimer’s Auxiliary will host its 14th Annual Fashion Show fundraiser at noon on Wednesday, November 3, at Freedom Plaza Auditorium. The fashions are by A’Tu Jewelry and Gifts Boutique, Sarasota. There will be door prizes, raffles, luncheon, dessert and entertainment by the Sun City Center Men’s Chorus and Joan Young’ The event is sponsored in part
by Freedom Plaza, Homewood and Plaza West. All proceeds will go to the Samaritan Alzheimer’s Auxiliary Respite Group of Greater Sun City Center. For tickets, raffle tickets and information, call Dolores Berens at 634-1418. Tickets are now on sale at the Samaritan Services office at 916 Pebble Beach N., Sun City Center. The office phone is 634-9283.
Senior Medical Center Eyed for Sun City Center Prospects for a new senior medical center in Greater Sun City Center are gaining momentum, nudged along by a consortium of medical professionals and community activists. At a September 22 meeting, officials of South Bay Hospital voiced strong support for the concept. They reported that similar centers already are in operation, including one at HCA’s North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville. Matthew Marshall, HCA West Florida assistant vice president for senior care services, said that center and others could serve as models for SCC. A geriatric health care center for Sun City Center was first proposed by Dr. H.E. “Pat” Crow, a retired physician who calls himself “a pragmatic innovator” who established several health care centers during his career. Dr. Crow formed a working group earlier this year to explore the possibilities. Members include representatives of the University O f S out h F l or i d a C ol l e ge O f Medicine, the Sun City Center Community Association, Kings Point Condominium Owners Association and community activists, in addition to South Bay Hospital/HCA. Dr. Crow said, “Our project group has come together in a very positive manner toward the development of a geriatric practice, education and research center in SCC. We have agreed to look into how we might recruit physicians with a special interest not only in patient care but also education and research into more
efficient health care for our senior citizens.” Although the model is still in development, USF’s primary role in the project would likely be providing physician support, education and research. Attracting qualified doctors will be a challenge, according to Dr. Robert Belsole, CEO of the USF Physician’s Practice Group. “It all starts with treating people. You need doctors, and the supply of geriatric physicians is very limited,” he says. Dr. Allan Goldman, chair of internal medicine at the USF College of Medicine, said primary considerations in a senior health care center should include prevention and what he terms “evidence-based medicine—what has proven value, and what doesn’t.” One thing that has become apparent from Dr. Crow’s discussions with residents is a pronounced distaste for the term “geriatric.” He said, “Due to a lot of feedback regarding what ‘geriatric’ implies, I am suggesting that we consider a different name for the center, something like “Senior Health Care Center.” “We will be meeting again in November,” Dr. Crow said, “to look into the potential of at least a startup center that can be used to bring together the academic and research capabilities of the USF College of Medicine, the practice setup and delivery of South Bay Hospital, and the many experienced seniors from our community who are helping to move this project along.” -Paul Courter
Club Happenings 5 THE COMPUTER CLUB Back up your Computer
The November 3 meeting of The Computer Club will feature a detailed presentation on “Backing up your PC.” This vital activity that i s f r e q u e nt l y overlooked may be accomplished in many ways. Each approach will be demonstrated. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Florida Room, preceeded by the HELP DESK at 7 p.m. All Sun City Center and Kings Point residents are invited to attend. For membership and meeting information, contact Ilona Merritt at 633-9694.
FACEBOOK Training
T he C ompute r C lub has announced a special training meeting on FACEBOOK. This will be held in the Computer Club classroom on November 9 beginning at 7 p.m. All SCC and KP residents are invited. Reservations are not required. –Jack Fischer
November Artist of the Month
The Art Club’s choice as Artist Of The Month for November is Marsha Lucidi. Many of her pieces will be on display during the month at SCC Library, SCC Chamber of Commerce, Wells Fargo Advisors, Sun Trust Bank, A-1 Connection Realty, South Shore Bank, SCC Information Center and in the showcase at the front of the Art Room. Marsha developed an appreciation of art in high school and went on to study at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, an education she would put to good use in her various future careers. Upon retirement she continued to put her training to good use as a studio artist creating oil paintings. Working mainly on landscapes doing plein-aire, and in her studio from photos, she finds challenges in many different styles, creating works that draw the viewer into the painting to experience the dazzling colors and sense the fragrance of the floral displays. Marsha’s works have won her numerous awards in both Florida and Pennsylvania. She is also a member of Kings Point Art League, the South Shore Arts Council and The American Impressionist Society, News of other Art Club activities can be found at www.artclubofscc. org. –Ed Laudano Please send your club news to The News of Sun City Center to the following email address: sccnews@verizon.net
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“WELCOME BACK SNOWBIRDS” SQUARE DANCE
“Oh Happy Day” our Snowbird Square Dancers are finally returning from their summer exile in the “Frozen Northland.” To celebrate their return, the Sun City Center Swingers Square Dance Club will hold a “Welcome Back Snowbirds” Mainstream/Plus Square Dance on Friday, November 5, 2010. For this happy occasion the club will serve its world-famous homemade chili. Club members will provide the chili toppings and bread. Square Dancers: you positively cannot miss this great night of dancing and delicious homemade chili - So Ya’ All Come. These Special Dances, along with the Clubs regular Friday Night Mainstream/Plus Dances are held in Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. Pre-Rounds 7 - 7:30 p.m. Mainstream/Plus Dance 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Gary Brown calls on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Friday of the month; Art Springer calls on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. Pat Hagen cues. The club will hold its Annual Free Square Dance Open House on Tuesday, November 16, 2010, 7 - 9 p.m., at Community Hall. The Open House is held to introduce new dancers and experienced dancers who have not danced in awhile to the great fun, the meeting of new friends and the tremendous health benefits of square dancing. Square Dance Beginners classes will begin on Tuesday, November 23, at 7 p.m. in Room 3 of Community Hall. The club will also participate in HI, NEIGHBOR!, November 4, at Community Hall with a manned information table. Come visit us and we’ll try to answer your questions on square dancing. Square Dancers come join us for this special dance and every Friday for great dancing, fellowship and refreshments. For further information call Sue at 633-8780 or Gail at 633-1297.
SCC Big Band Dance Club
Saturday, November 20 7-10 p.m. Community Hall Come join us for a fun-filled evening dancing to the music of Sun City Center’s own live 18-piece Swing Band playing the “Music Of Your Life” from the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s. Non-season ticket holders $9 at the door. Dress code: Dressy attire for the ladies and jackets (ties optional) for the men. For information, call Charlie 642-8172 –Charlie Bostick
November 2010
Art Club In Sun City Center Art Club Starts Watercolor Classes
Painting and photo by Virginia Laudano
Art Club in SCC members: Want to learn watercolor techniques? Virginia Laudano will be starting watercolor classes on Saturday, November 6 from 9:30 to noon in the club’s Art Room. Cost is $10 per session. The classes, part of an ongoing program, are for Art Club members only. They are specifically designed for those who enjoy doing watercolors and would like to become more proficient in that medium. Students will learn watercolor techniques such as painting on hot press, cold press,
yupo, rice paper and illustration board. The classes will also cover correcting old watercolors, using different type brushes, creating unique card prints, and collage techniques. Students should supply their own watercolors, brushes and paper to the classes. Other special materials will be supplied. Sign-up sheets are posted in the Art Room. For further class information, call Virginia Laudano at 633-6042. For club membership information, call Bev Majewski at 633-8325. Also visit the club’s website at www.artclubofscc.org.
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Room. Admission is free and all are invited to attend and to meet some of the artists whose works will be on display. This opening has been scheduled to coincide with the Art Club’s annual luncheon, providing the chance to attend two club activities on the same day. For those who cannot attend the opening, The Gallery is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information about the new exhibition or about The Gallery, contact the director, Eunice Agnello at 634-6003. For more news of Art Club and Gallery events, visit www. artclubofscc.org. –Ed Laudano
A new exhibition entitled “Old Is New Again, will have its opening reception at SCC Art Gallery, from 2 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, November 2. The show will provide the opportunity for SCC artists to show works done some time ago and never displayed, or works that were shown at some time in the past and are considered worthy of a second showing. The show may also feature previous artworks that have been reworked in subtle or significant ways. The opening will be in The Gallery, located adjacent to the Art
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SCC Community Association Board Candidates Sam Sudman
How long have you been a resident of SCC and why did you select SCC as your place of residence? My wife and I have been full-time residents of SCC since July 2005–5+ years. We chose SCC because of the stability of the community; the myriad available activities and clubs; the neighbor-helping-neighbor attitude; the Emergency Squad and Security Patrol; and the central location and proximity of SCC to venues of arts, entertainment, education and fine dining. From where did you move? Cincinnati, Ohio. What was your profession prior to retirement? Immediately before my final retirement in 2005, I was a Taxpayer Advocate with the Internal Revenue Service. Before that I owned and operated an automobile leasing company. Before that I completed a 34-year career in the United States Army Reserves as a microbiologist and inter-Branch liaison to Great Lakes Naval, Illinois, retiring at the rank of Colonel. My earliest profession was as a public health and medical microbiologist serving as director of state public health departments laboratory systems in Tennessee (with adjunct academic appointments at Vanderbilt University and the University of Tennessee at Memphis) and in Illinois. What clubs/associations do you belong to? MOAA (National); Men’s Club of SCC; Men’s Club of Temple Beth Israel. Do you participate in any community service/ volunteer organizations? Caloosa Lakes POA Board President; Lifeline VIP of SCC Men’s Club; SCC Emergency Squad; SCC Security Patrol; SCCA Taskforce on Golf Course Transition; SCCA CO-AP; Meals-on-Wheels; Tampa Bay/ Straz Performing Arts Center. Why do you want to serve on the Board? Maintain premier status as an active adult community amidst vibrant, diverse businesses, fine restaurants, medical support and good government relations; provide oversight of operations and capitalexpansion; continue strong programming and governance for SCCCA. What do you feel you can contribute to the Board? Business acumen; strategic planning; consensus building; conflict resolution; team player. What would you like to accomplish as a Board member? Work with area businesses, area chambers of commerce, Minto and ClubLink to strengthen the local economy; market SCC and build on its pre-eminent status; restore desired golfing relationships by working closely with ClubLink.
Ed Jacobs
How long have you been a resident of SCC and why did you select SCC as your place of residence? 15 plus years–Facilities, Location & Costs From where did you move? Shaker Heights, Ohio What was your profession prior to retirement? a. Attorney, presently Licensed to practice in Florida; b. Manager of Manufacturing of a corporation with over 50 million dollars a year in sales - two factories - Ohio & Florida - the larger being 15 acres under roof. Over 2000 employees reported to me as did Purchasing which included truck fleet leasing of more than 100 vehicles and purchasing 20 million pounds of aluminum each year, all engineering, all factory maintenance and all Human resource activity including union contract negotiations and enforcement. What clubs/associations do you belong to? Laurel
Woods HOA, CA, Sun City Golf & Social Club, Inc., Caloosa Golf & Country Club, Inc., and the Florida Bar Association. Do you participate in any community service/ volunteer organizations? Chairman CA Legal Committee (2 years), Security Patrol (14 years– Retired as a Captain [3 years]), Azalia Trace HOA Director (about 2 years), Sun City Center Golf & Social Club, Inc. (original and present Director– about 3 years). Why do you want to serve on the Board? I, with my wife, have really enjoyed our years in Sun City Center and very much want to see the lifestyle and opportunities not only continue but expand for our present and future residents and owners. What do you feel you can contribute to the Board? I feel that with my education–a BA, a Master of Science in business and a Juris Doctor–along with my management experience with a number of substantial business enterprises as well as my knowledge and experience gained from practicing law and with my living in and participating in the activities of Sun City Center for over 15 years that I have the experience and background to help manage the present and future of our CA community. What would you like to accomplish as a Board member? Maintain and improve the present and future lifestyle and opportunities of our current and future Sun City Center residents and property owners.
David Floyd
How long have you been a resident of SCC and why did you select SCC as your place of residence? 5 years. Sun City Center was affordable, had great amenities, was close to Tampa and Sarasota, and has good access to medical care. Having South Bay Hospital nearby for emergencies, plus the local volunteer security and emergency response were definite pluses. From where did you move? Tampa/Ruskin. Originally we were from Massachusetts. What was your profession prior to retirement? Biochemist. Formulator/developer of personal care products and O-T-C pharmaceuticals. What clubs/associations do you belong to? American Legion, Men’s Club, Patriots Club, Tampa Bay Yacht Club (social club). Do you participate in any community service/ volunteer organizations? President - Dande HOA, Inc. Volunteer driver for SCC Ride and Samaritan Services. Why do you want to serve on the Board? We enjoy living in Sun City Center and I wish to give back to our community. I am presently serving on the CA Board (since May 2010). My service, though short, on the Board has been a good learning experience. I have become more aware of the issues and concerns facing the CA Board and our residents. This experience will allow me to be more effective in the immediate future when serving on the Board. What do you feel you can contribute to the Board? I feel that I am a good listener and communicator. I am willing to work out equitable solutions to issues and work well with others. I have served on industry boards, a city council and a school board and will bring these experiences and skills to the CA Board What would you like to accomplish as a Board member? I would like to improve communication between the CA Board and our community as well as improve the relationships between the CA Board, our new developer and the new golf course owner, the Chamber of Commerce and our realtors to maximize the marketability and future success of Sun City Center. We need to develop both short-term and long-range goals for Sun City Center.
Art Erickson
How long have you been a resident of SCC and why did you select SCC as your place of residence? For almost 2 years. My widowed mother lives here (20 years or so) and I was born in Fort Walton Beach, Florida so I like the state. From where did you move? The Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) region of Texas. What was your profession prior to retirement? Electronics technician – various disciplines.What clubs/associations do you belong to? SCC Billiard Club. Do you participate in any community service/ volunteer organizations? No. Why do you want to serve on the Board? To set a good example for future candidates. The CA has difficulty getting candidates. What do you feel you can contribute to the Board? My analytical/problem solving skills have been honed by my profession – being able to view situations from more than one perspective is important. The team/consensus building experience from my corporate training will also be useful. What would you like to accomplish as a Board member? Provide the perspective of a new/ younger member. Provide balance between growth (developers/speculators) and maintenance (the rest of us). Facilitate multi-lateral discussion.
Ed Barnes
How long have you been a resident of SCC and why did you select SCC as your place of residence? Moved here in Sept 2003 little over 7 years. Moved here after visiting several retirement communities in central Florida and thought that Sun City Center was the best choice for the type of active lifestyle I wanted. In addition, I had a grandson living in Sarasota and wanted to be close to him. From where did you move? Oklahoma City What was your profession prior to retirement? Senior Vice President for a research and development company involved in providing sustaining logistics solutions for the Department of Defense. What clubs/associations do you belong to? Men’s Club, MOAA, MOWW. Do you participate in any community service/ volunteer organizations? Community Association, Co-Chairman of the Committee to Save South Bay Hospital. Why do you want to serve on the Board? I am running for the Board because I bring to the Board the experience and capability to make decisions in a rational and consistent framework. I have demonstrated my capability to lead diverse groups in the last two years while serving as President of Board of Directors. What do you feel you can contribute to the Board? I bring a wealth of experience in helping to objectively manage the business of the Association and to help focus the community on significant issues like long term maintenance of South Pebble Beach Blvd. What would you like to accomplish as a Board member? Create an atmosphere where members of the CA feel that they are being fairly represented and have an opportunity to be informed and express their opinion on major decisions made by the Board. Read Bob Black bio on Page 14
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Candidate for 1-Year Term Bob Black
How long have you been a resident of SCC and why did you select SCC as your place of residence? Working on my 9th year here. I had taken a course at Ben Sutton School and basically liked the place and the people I met and came to play golf. From where did you move? Moved from Fairfield County, Connecticut to Lakeland, Florida in 1995 to teach at Florida Southern College. What was your profession prior to retirement? 1)Reporter (New York City papers, magazines and Associated Press); 2) Owned and operated public relations firm from 1974-present. Ran out of clients this past March. 3) College level teacher (Florida Southern College, University of South Florida; 4)Columnist (currently) for the SCC Observer. What clubs/associations do you belong to? Men’s Club, Computer club, formerly Security Patrol and Scrabble Club. Former Deputy Editor of The NEWS of SCC. Columbia University Club of Tampa. Do you participate in any community service/ volunteer organizations? Marketing Consultant to Florida Southern College, also Alumni Affairs for FSC. Board of Directors, SCC. Board of Directors, 76ers Golf group Why do you want to serve on the Board? I’ll fill out the one-year term that is open and retire to my golf course nest. I’ll be 82 next year and enough is enough. What do you feel you can contribute to the Board? Experience from the past three years, a distaste for the status quo and 60 years in communications. What would you like to accomplish as a Board member? Get the golf situation in hand and the membership happy with that. Continue the very good work President Ed Barnes has started.
The News of Sun City Center
November 2010
Here are your Official Absentee Ballots ! (These are not “sample ballots”)
INSTRUCTIONS To vote using one of the ballots printed at right: 1) Cut the page at right out of the newspaper. Note that it contains two official ballots.
2) Cut the sheet you have just removed from the newspaper in half.
3) Fill in your voting choices on one of the ballots. Be sure to sign the ballot at the top where indicated. 4) Fold the ballot sheet as shown so your voting choices will be hidden.
Voting FAQs
Q. Why don’t you have evening voting hours? A. Good News! The Election Committee has extended voting hours on Wednesday, December 1, to 7 p.m. at Community Hall.
Q. When can I start voting?
5) Tape the folded ballot where indicated on the ballot form so it will remain closed. Do NOT use staples.
A. Anytime, starting right now! Use the official absentee ballot printed on the next page or get one at the CA office. Be sure to take your completed absentee ballot to the CA office no later than 7 p.m. on December 1. Leave the ballot in the mail slot outside the door if the office is closed.
Q. Do I have to vote for three candidates? A. No.
Q. What’s the cost to mail my absentee ballot? A. It will take a 44-cent stamp. Be sure to tape the folded ballot where indicated ... do not staple!
Q. How do we learn the results? A. The most direct way is to call the CA NewsLine, 633-8200. We expect the results will be known shortly after 8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 1. A recorded message of the official results will be read to you.
6. You can then take the completed ballot to the CA Office at 1009 N. Pebble Beach Blvd (leave it in the mail slot by the front door if the office is closed), or you can put First Class postage on the front of the folded and taped ballot and mail it so as to arrive with the regular mail delivery no later than December 1, 2010.
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Minto Update
Progress by Minto Below are photos taken by John Bowker at Siena Vista Place where Minto has begun building some of their demo homes.
Photo taken on September 15, 2010.
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Model home construction in Kings Point and Renaissance nearing completion. Welcome Center to open mid-November. Grand opening for new models scheduled for mid-December. Residents are reminded that all models and homes under construction are designated construction sites and private property. Residents are not allowed access to these units without specific Minto supervision and approval. This is done for resident as well as worker safety. Please obey the posted rules. Thank you. Photo of the same lot taken on October 7, 2010.
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November 2010
Osprey Squadron Visits Fantasy of Flight Air Force Fighter Pilot Featured Speaker at October Meeting
Sun City Center Veterans Day Ceremony
On Thursday, November 11, Sun City Center will observe Veterans Day at Community Hall located at 1910 South Pebble Beach Boulevard. The program will start at 10 a.m.; however, it is suggested that all guests be seated by 9:45 a.m. The ceremony is sponsored by the Sun City Center combined military veterans organizations in recognition of our many community veterans. The public is invited. Doors will be opened at 9 a.m. The guest speaker will be Mr. Bob Black, a dynamic speaker who was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge while serving in the Second Infantry Division during the Korean conflict. There will be a special appearance by the ever popular Ms. Lily Marlane. A musical interlude will be presented by the Trinity Singers directed by Rev. James Feist. There will also be a tribute to all veterans by well known performers Ellen Kleinschmidt and Lew Resseguie accompanied by the PACKids, including a special rendition of an “Andrew Sister’s Melody.” The Color Guard will be composed of JROTC Cadets from East Bay High School. This ceremony is complemented by the efforts of the Sun City Center Patriots Club which has, through its fundraising efforts, ensured that the flags will continue to fly along SR 674 during this special period of recognition to our veterans and active military forces. For additional information call 634-7777.
On October 1, 24 members and guests of the Association of Naval Aviation SILVER OSPREY SQUADRON took a Freedom Plaza air conditioned bus to visit FANTASY OF FLIGHT. They were given a guided tour by Smiling Jack, famous flying comic strip character. Kermit Weeks, founder of the attraction flew the TRAVEL AIR 4000 STEARMAN, and then spoke to the group about his future plans to enlarge the attraction to the size of DisneyWorld.
Lt. Col. Eugene Morris, USAF a winning strategy. The title of his (Ret) was the featured speaker at presentation was “The Politics of the the Sun City Center Chapter of the Vietnam War as seen by an Air Force Military Officers Association of fighter pilot.” America luncheon held on October 6th at the Florida Room in the Sun City Center North Side Atrium Building . Col. Morris flew 302 combat missions over Southeast Asia, which included Laos, North and South Viet Nam and Cambodia. His military awards included 2 silver stars, 2 Distinguished Flying Crosses and a Bronze Star. He discussed the behind the scenes political ramifications of decisions made during the Viet Nam Col. James Shumway (left) welcomes war that impacted negatively on the Lt.Col Eugene Morris. Photo by Frank ability of the U.S. to successfully wage Kepley.
DAR Celebrates Constitution Week
The next meeting will be at noon, November 5, at the Plaza Club, Freedom Plaza. The speaker will be CAPT Dick Petrucci, USN (Ret). His subject will be Naval Aviation 2010 through 2020. He will also cover the plans for the 100th Aniversary Celebration of Naval Aviation in 2011. Anyone interested in Military Aviation is invited to attend by contacting Bill Shanksat 634-3194 or e-mail bshanx@ verizon.net or by mail at 1010 American Eagle Blvd. Colonel George Mercer Brooke Chapter of DAR celebrated Constitution Week by having a Birthday Party for the Constitution and wearing their colonial Sun City Center, FL 33573. dresses that were made during the summer. Member Barbara McElroy presented a program on the Constitution. Back Row - L to R: Ruth Day, Mary DAV CHAPTER 110 Culliton, Jody Masterson, Mimi Korfhage, Pat Fricke, Jo Prater. Front Row - L to R: Sondra Harnishfeger, Diane Atkins, Beverly Engles, Hazel Godwin, Linda Berry, Bunny Blackstone. Photo submitted by Jo Prater. passenger van and does not require a commercial driver’s license to drive. If you can spare at least one day a month, it will surely help out the veterans of our community. If interested, please contact the chapter commander, Tom Williams, at (813) 777-0914 or email Helmut Haberl at oxlic1@verizon.net. The DAV meetings are held During the first meeting of the season, every fourth Thursday of the month Col. George Mercer Brooke Chapter in the Caper Room. Lunch is served of DAR welcomed new member Elsie Florida State DAR held their Fall at noon; meeting starts at 1 p.m. Conference in Orlando. Colonel George Lalor. L to R: Mary Culliton and Elsie Mercer Chapter was represented by Jo Prater, treasurer and Beverly Engles, Lalor.
Van Drivers Needed for DAV Van
Sun City Center has the DAV van that was donated to Tampa’s James A. Haley Veterans Hospital by the local DAV Chapter 110. Veterans are transported Monday through Friday, departing SCC at 6:30 a.m. and returning at 1 p.m. This van is for all veterans to use but is NOT wheelchair accessible. To schedule a ride, call 634-0302. A seven (7)-day advance notice is needed. The DAV is in need of volunteers to drive this van. This is a seven-
regent. They were joined on Saturday by Jan Bassett, recording secretary and Bunny Blackstone, librarian. The theme of the conference was celebration of the 90th anniversary on women’s right to vote.
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Military Order of the World Wars
The Sun City Center MOWW Chapter, along with other veterans, patriotic and service organizations, presented the Wounded Warrior Extravaganza on October 7. Wounded veterans from the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital were in attendance with more than 300 Sun City Center residents and special guests. A Massing of the Colors started the program with the Color Guard from the Joint Communication Support Element at MacDill AFB and unit flags from the following Sun City Center organizations: The VFW, MOWW, American Legion, DAV, MOAA, Leathernecks, WAVES, POW/MIA, DAR, SAR, the Patriots Club, KFC, ROC and the MFST.
MOAA Features Part II of Lt.Col. Eugene Morris Viet Nam experience
Lt.Col Eugene Morris. Photo by Capt. Frank Kepley.
MOWW members help with the Wounded Warrior Extravaganza on October 7, 2010. From left to right, LtCol David Steakley, LtCol Frank Zahrobsky (Emcee), Maj Jim Haney, CW4 Richard Wallace, Sheila Greason and Michael Deeb.
Lt. Col. Eugene Morris, USAF (Ret) will again be the featured speaker at the Sun City Center Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America luncheon held on November 3rd at the Florida Room in the Sun City Center North Side Atrium Building. Reservations ($14.00) should be made by calling 1-877-2203 no later than the Sunday prior to the Wednesday meeting As noted last month, Col. Morris flew 302 combat missions over Southeast Asia, which included Laos, North and South Viet Nam and C amb o di a. His mi lit ar y awards included 2 silver stars, 2 Distinguished Flying Crosses and a Bronze Star.
Col. Morris attended the Air War College in Montgomery, Alabama finishing as a “Distinguished Graduate,” in 1975. He is also a graduate of Florida State University and Auburn University, where he received his Masters degree. He will present Part II of his discussion of the behind the scenes political ramifications of decisions made during the Viet Nam war that impacted negatively on the ability of the U.S. to successfully wage a winning strategy. The title of his presentation is “The Politics of the Vietnam War as seen by an Air Force fighter pilot: Part II.” –Frank Kepley
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MOWW Vice Commander CW4 Richard Wallace, USA (Ret) leads the Color Guard from the Joint Communication Support Element at MacDill AFB to start the Wounded Warrior Extravaganza held on October 7, 2010.
MOWW Vice Commander CW4 Richard Wallace directs the Color Guard from the Joint Communication Support Element at MacDill AFB at the start of the Wounded Warrior Extravaganza held on October 7. Looking on are MOWW Commander LtCol Frank Zahrobsky (Emcee for the evening), Hillsborough County Commissioners Ken Hagan and Mark Sharpe, State Senator Ronda Storms, Mrs. Zahrobsky and other invited guests.
The SCC Chapter of t h e M O W W, f o r t h e 1 4 t h consecutive year, is now selecting four local high school students to attend the annual MOWW Youth Leadership Conference in 2011 at Tallahass ee. Roy C onk lin, a retired high school principal, is the chairman of the selection committee. Outstanding students f rom L ennard, E ast B ay and Riverview High Schools will be selected to attend this prestigious conference. Every year, after the conference, the chapter conducts a special meeting to honor these exceptional students. –Harry R. Lascola
Veterans Day Ceremony Community Hall November 11 at 10 a.m. Doors open at 9 a.m. Please be seated by 9:45.
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Holiday Walk from Page 1. a second serving line and using the adjacent Armstrong Room as an additional eating area. “We need volunteers to reach the magic number of 40 that is needed to cook and clear tables,” Leblanc said. Call her at 642-2006 to offer help. The arts and crafts club rooms will be open offering unique gifts and free refreshments. Some other “don’t miss” features are the Model Railroad Club, the Club Tree in the Atrium decorated with CA club ornaments, the Santa display on Cherry Hills Drive, and the free entertainment in Rollins Theater and at the bandstand. Plans include the German American Singers, Performing Arts Club,
South Shore Sound, and Front Porch Pickers as possible performers. In the Florida Room, the Organ and Keyboard Club is planning to provide music again this year. “Breakfast, a highlight of the event, is available in the Florida Room from 7 a.m. to noon. Any profit we make will go to the SCC 50th Anniversay fund,” said Ann Marie Leblanc, organizer of the Walk that debuted in 2008. A full breakfast—eggs, pancakes and blueberry pancakes, sausage, toast, juice, bottomless cups of coffee—will be offered for only $5. For Holiday Walk information, call 642-2006.
Samaritan Ball to be Unforgettable! The Good Samaritan Ball will be March 25, 2011 in the Kings Point Borini Theatre. Table captains sell tickets to the same attendees each year; however, when people move away or are unable to attend, those tickets are available to new attendees on a first come basis. Ticket price is $125 per person. Please contact Co-Chairs Darlene and Larry Meadows at 813633-7173 or email them at gsb2011@ tampabay.rr.com to make reservations to attend this fantastic event. During the Champagne welcome,
This year will be an unforgettable experience with continuous outstanding entertainment.
you will enjoy Harpist Deanna Carolina. She will be playing favorite love songs on her full concert pedal harp. Ms. Carolina graciously volunteered her time and expertise for the Good Samaritan Ball. She is excited and honored to perform for the prestigious, charitable event. Recently returning to the Tampa Bay area, this will be her first appearance in
Sun City Center. Deanna Carolina is an accomplished musician and artist. Her talents additionally include singing, songwriting, guitar and piano. Ms. Carolina plays professionally for
November 2010
Here are two more special events for November and December!
Sun City Central
Sew ‘n Sews Fall Holiday Sale
Open House Friday November 26 1 - 3 p.m.
Friday, November 5 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, November 6 9 a.m. to noon
Model Railroad Club
Certificates to be given to Junior Engineers light and uplifting atmosphere. DeLeon Entertainment is donating the dinnertime three-piece ensemble to the Good Samaritan Ball. When it’s time to dance, DeLeon Entertainment will be playing this year. As seen on national television on Regis & Kathy Lee Live!, the DeLeon Band has
performed all over the world including Europe, Atlantic City and Lake Tahoe. Local highlights include Walt Disney Magic kingdom, Lifetime Television’s corporate events, weddings, and special “Weddings of a Lifetime,” the Gasparilla gatherings throughout Florida. Contact Coronation Ball, Home Shopping Ms. Carolina for your next special event Network and Jack Harris Live! Unique versatility, excellent musicianship and at: DeannaTheHarpist@gmail.com. personal stage presence are the qualities When you enter the ballroom, that have established and distinguished you will be entertained by a three-piece the DeLeon reputation. ensemble from DeLeon Entertainment. DeLeon Entertainment offers Famous love songs will provide a
In the Sew ‘n Sews Club room in the Arts and Crafts Building a wide variety of styles, moods, cultures and energy with all of their entertainment choices. Its musicians have enjoyed a lifelong tradition, education and experience in the music business, and their genuine enthusiasm and love of performing live for audiences energizes everyone’s spirits. Net proceeds from the Good Samaritan Band go to Samaritan Services, Inc, a 501(c)3 charitable organization in Florida that provides free services including transportation with SCC-RIDE to doctor appointments both locally and as far away as Tampa, Brandon and Bradenton, as well as local transportation for local trips to the grocery, pharmacy and other locations for people who are no longer able to drive themselves. They coordinate meal services with South Bay Hospital and the Woman’s Club, provide financial assistance, respite care and answer medical questions. Samaritans Alzheimer’s Auxiliary has extensive services available for those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. So, don’t miss “THE BALL.” Call Darlene and Larry Meadows at 813-633-7173 or email them at gsb2011@tampabay.rr.com to make reservations as they are on a firstcome basis. See you there.
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PHOTOS BY MARLENE GREENBERG
C. A. R. E.
Pedro is a Chihuahua mix who was abandoned by his owner and left to starve to death. Not to worry, Pedro is getting all of the TLC he needs to make a full recovery. Pedro likes to cuddle in his fleece blanket and to investigate out in the play yard. He also appreciates the attention he has been getting from his new human friends. He has been neutered, and as part of his adoption he will be microchipped, and brought current on his shots. DOB: May 2009.
Ivy is a black and white female domestic short hair mix. She and her two siblings were brought to CARE as scared little kittens. Ivy is the most outgoing of the trio. She was the first to venture out from their nest and to desire the touch of her human caretakers. Ivy is a delightful kitten who is looking for a forever home where she can continue to grow. Ivy has been spayed, brought current on her shots, and microchipped. DOB: October 2009.
C.A.R.E. is open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday thru Saturday For directions, visit www.CareShelter.org or call 813-645-2273
NO MORE BATTERIES!!! The Amateur Radio Club will be collecting batteries for recycling only until December 10 in front of the Palm Room in Old Town Hall. After that, residents can take used batteries to the Solid Waste Disposal Station north of Apollo Beach on the second Saturday of each month or to Radio Shack in the Bealls shopping center any day they are open. Don’t forget, there are some batteries that should not be put into the regular trash going to the landfill. We thank the Amateur Radio Club for its diligence in collecting and disposing of batteries for residents in our community for so many years.
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Tom Haverfield to Hold Workshop on November 13
Tom Haverfield, a Sun City Center resident for just one and a half years, has made an impact on the SCC art world. He teaches watercolor every Thursday at the SCC Art Gallery from 1 to 3 p.m. He has had over 100 students in the short time he has been here. He gave a “Watercolor Demo” at the famed Keeton’s art store in Bradenton in October. He said, “It’s an honor to be asked by Keeton’s to demo; they get artists from New York, Georgia, and Florida to come Some Batteries May Be Placed in and present their styles.” Your Home Trash He is s che du l e d to g ive a workshop on November 13 at You might be saved a trip to the Solid Waste Disposal Station if your Keeton’s from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. batteries are designated “NON-hazardous waste.” Check out the website The students will paint two full http://www.ehso.com/ehshome/batteries.php#types for your battery type. It watercolors. gives an indication as to whether your battery can be put in your home trash Tom was ranked in the Ohio or needs to go to the Disposal Station. Top 10 Artists Poll for over 20 years– Some examples of batteries that are NON-hazardous waste that are but now that he is no longer in Ohio, he had to start over here in Florida. listed on the website include the following typical home-use batteries: He and his wife Carole moved to 1–Alkaline (manganese), aka Coppertop or Alkaline, in sizes AAA, Florida six years ago. It took only AA, C, D, 6V and 9V. 2–Carbon Zinc, aka “Classic,” Heavy Duty, General or All Purpose, Power Cell, same sizes as Alkaline. 3–Lithium/Lithium Ion, sizes 3V, 6V, 3V button. 4–Nickel Metal Hydride (Rechargeable), same sizes as Alkaline. 5–Reusable Alkaline, aka Renewal, sizes AAA, AA, C, D. Some batteries should be returned to point of sale for recycling. Examples are lead-acid vehicle batteries and silver oxide batteries. Lithium and Nickel Metal Hydride rechargeables may also be taken to various sites for recycling.
three months until he began winning awards in Florida. He has won 131 art awards and 67 are first place watercolor wins. He is now listed by most Florida art clubs as one of the top watercolor artists.
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By Judy Stimson Minto continues to make progress on all fronts. They are leasing the center portion of the old WCI Sales Center for five years, and, as of reporting time,
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Minto Makes Progress
Minto Communities, “We think it is important to provide a lot of upgrades in homes so (buyers) don’t get nickel and dimed along the way.” As a result, the homes w i l l c om e w it h t i l e , g r an it e and energ y-star appliances as standards. However, the Design Center within the Sales Center will offer upgrade options on these things and lighting fixtures, as well as color choices, and ceiling fan and window treatment options that will essentially provide onestop shopping and convenience for buyers so the home is ready to go. Seven models are well underway, with four at Oakley Greens (Kings Point) and three at Siena (Renaissance). The floor plans have been designed especially for Sun City Center. At Oakley Greens there are six unique floor plans that range from 1,360 to 1,862 square feet and will start in the mid-to-high $140-thousands. New Minto Sales Center off At Siena there are six unique floor Cypress Creek Blvd. Photo plans that range from 1,544 to Credit: Judy Stimson 2,284 square feet and will start in the low $170-thousands. According the renovations are on track to Mike Belmont, prices are lower for opening soon. Minto will than expected due to the economy start offering homes for sale on and tough negotiations, and Minto November 11. According to Mike is passing those savings along to Belmont, President–Florida of buyers. The model grand opening The Observer News • Sun City Center Observer • Riverview Current • November 12, 2009 • WELCOME BACK m 11
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is expected to be the weekend of December 11, which is ahead of schedule. Minto will have a dedicated sales team. They will also co-broker with local realtors and, according to Mike Belmont, “Their business is welcome.” From closing to movein, build time is around 120 days (4 months). The models will not be for sale near-term. However, Minto is building 10 inventory
(speculation) homes where the closing to move-in timing will be 15 to 60 days. The floor plans should be on Minto’s website by the end of October. You can also see them in the Sales Center located off Cypress Village Boulevard (next to Bob Evans). To see the Siena model homes, go to the end of South Pebble Beach Boulevard, turn right, and turn right again (opposite the Maintenance Building) on Siena Vista Place.
Minto model under construction on Siena Vista Place. Photo Credit: Judy Stimson
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A Little Advice from Consumer Affairs ... By Susan Muise
Just A Few Reminders Do not be in a hurry to hire the first contractor or vendor who strikes your fancy. Obtain two or three bids on the work to be performed. Ask for references of jobs done in the area. Make sure the contractor can do the type of work you want done. Make sure he is properly licensed and insured. You can check our Consumer Affairs Register to see who we have listed for the work you want done. Do not pay a vendor in advance, and do not pay more than 25% of the total before work starts. If you are doing an expensive project, you can make additional payments during the process, but make sure your contract spells this out and that you get a Partial Release of Lien before making each payment so you can be sure the contractor has been paying his subcontractors. Do not make the final payment until after the work has been completed to your satisfaction and after you receive a final Release of Lien. Don’t ever pay a contractor for a project in cash. A check or credit card will give you a record of your payment. Checks should be made payable to the company contracted
to do the work, not to “cash” or to any individual. Make sure your contract specifies the hours the contractor will work, who will remove the replaced items, who will clean up and remove the debris, who will put things back together i.e. re-hang drapes, etc., and all warranties and guarantees on items purchased. The contractor should pull any permits required for the job, not you, unless you are acting as your own general contractor. Check with our Consumer Af fairs Of f ice (633-3500) or Hillsborough County Consumer Protection (904-3430) to see if there are any complaints on file against your prospective contractor. You can also check with the Better Business Bureau (727-535-5522). Remember that TV, radio or yellow page ads are just that … ads. They are purchased and can say anything the contractor wants. Make sure you check out as much as you can about any contractor you intend to use.
The Consumer Affairs Register is available online at suncitycenter.org -click on Consumer Affairs on the left side of the page; -click on Directory Listing of Registered Contractors and Vendors on the left side of the page.
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Published Authors Residing in SCC
November 2010
We Want to Know!!!
(A continuing column by News Staff writer Marie Wood.)
Luke Lloyd
Luke Lloyd , local author of “Out of Darkness,” spent 30 years in the Army and has spent most of the rest of his life involved in activity revolving around service men and women. Luke was born in Ohio and graduated from the University of Michigan with a major in history and a minor in English. After graduation Luke became interested in a new program the Army was starting which involved training to be a foreign specialist. Luke was accepted into the program. After his acceptance he spent time in Beirut and Lebanon and received his Master’s degree in Arabic studies at the American University in Beirut. He went directly from Lebanon to Vietnam and has served in defense intelligence. He later was stationed at MacDill Airforce Base.
In 1986 he and some friends became interested in finding a lifecare facility for retired military personnel. They sponsored the idea and Freedom Plaza was built. Luke (aka Luther) is still active in the Military Officers Benevolent Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to offering aid to military families. He and his wife Jean have four children and nine grandchildren. Lu k e i s c o n c e r n e d t h at Americans don’t know enough about Islam and don’t recognize the political side of Islam. He wrote his book as a novel because he felt more people would read the novel and learn about Islam and its possible effects in the world and thus reach more people than a pure treatise on this religion would do. The book has a detailed explanation of Islam so readers may compare it to Christianity.
(Answers to frequently asked questions at the CA) By Susan Muise
“Do I really need to wear my CA card on campus at all times?” It is now required that everyone using the Fitness Center display their CA or guest card. Everyone using the pools must also display their CA or guest card where it can be easily seen. Please don’t wear them in the pool as they are not waterproof. We cannot tell you, though, how important it is for you to have identification on you at all times in case something happens to you. If you were to have an accident or become unconscious, how would anyone know who you are without some form of identification? The CA is hoping that by training yourself to have your CA card on you at all times when you are in the facilities, everyone will know that you are a member and that at least we would have some way of identifying you if something did happen. The
Board of Directors recently okayed our being able to have a second CA card. If you would like an extra one to keep in your wallet (for the library or obtaining guest passes) or on a clip or lanyard (for the fitness center or pools), just come into the CA Office between 8 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. The cost for the additional card is $5. Lanyards can also be purchased for $2. Clips are free. It is also good for club members to display our badges while working in the club rooms so that everyone knows we are members in good standing. And it helps all of us learn names since our memories these days are not what they used to be. So, can you remember to wear your card? We sure hope you will try!
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Tournament winners: 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each flight. PHOTOS BY PAT JONES
PHOTO BY PAT JONES
2010 Rally For A Cure
Nan Dorsey, Rally Chair and MC at the luncheon. Breast Cancer Survivors honored with a rose at the post-tournament luncheon. The 2010 “Rally for a Cure” golf tournament held October 22, 2010 at Sandpiper Golf Club was a fantastic success. The event drew 114 women golfers, 21 of whom are survivors. In addition, there were many volunteers who donated their time throughout the day. Brandon Honda sponsored the Hole-in-One contest and the luncheon, catered by Carrabba’s. Over 84 local sponsors contributed donations to the Rally. Over $24,000 was raised for the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
Gold
Sponsors
John Price & Rick Tuberosa, Ameriprise Financial Services Transportation Control Systems, Inc. Fox & Friends Animal Hospital, Dr. Steven J. Fox, DMV Diane Ladzinski, Century 21-Beggins Royal Doulton Estates M & M Printing Co - Observer News
PHOTO BY KAREN JONES
Silver
Rally Special Event winners: From left, Phyllis Wright (Hole-in-One, her third on Palms #8); Jean Mooney (door prize winner); Carolyn Clark (longest drive–measured at 199 yards); and Rosa Riccaridi (closest to pin on Oaks #5).
Hole-in-One!
Tampa Bay Radiation Oncology. PA Center for Radiation Oncology, Katryn L. Kepes, MD Osprey Place Homeowners Association Watson Clinic Dermatology, Ronald J. Patrick, MD
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Wilhelm Heating & Air Conditioning Men’s Club of SCC Blake J. Thompson, DMD, PA Caloosa Greens LGA & MGA I MISS YOU, SUE SCC Women’s Golf Association Payant Financial Services, Inc. Bayada Nurses GFWC SCC Woman’s Club Sun Towers - A Retirement & Rehabilitation Community Interfaith Social Action Council of SCC Caloosa Trace Neighborhood Villas on the Green Neighbors Bayonne I and Bayonne II POAs
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SCC Women’s Nine Hole Golf Assn. German American Club of SCC Apollo Meats Sun City Golf Carts, Inc. SCC Recreational Vehicle Club Michael G. Caruso, MD SCC Group Health Clinic, Inc., Dr. Zak Publix Super Markets Charities, Inc. Sam Cook’s Home Service Centre Jim & Betty Maloney Nancy’s Home Services Monday Men’s Golf Group & Lake View Estates Ronald Latronica, DCPA Florida Gulf Coast Kiwi Club Ancient Order of Hibernians West Coast Golf Cars Robert Valins, DPM & Nathan Penney, DPM Falcon Watch Golf Association Falcon Watch 18 Ladies Golf League T. Gregory Jacobs, DDS The Three Legged Poodle LGA Friends of Phyllis Hall Judy A. Brown John Moore Floor Covering, Inc. SCC Lions Foundation, Inc. Thanks also to the many cash and inkind donations. Thanks to Harriet’s Flowers for donating the roses given to our survivors. Thanks to the Elegant Gardners for the table centerpices.
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Golf League Results, Pictures and More
SCC WGA 9-Hole
The News of Sun City Center
Hogans League of Sun City Center and Kings Point September 23: Riverside, Match: 1st: Anna Kuhnley, 73; 2nd: Roy Clark, 76.
ClubLink Announces 2011 Plans By Judy Stimson
September 25: Sandpiper, nco-Skins: 1st: Bill Poirier, 9 skins; 2nd: two-way tie @ 5 skins each – Rich Lucidi & Woody Nelson. Low-net: two-way tie @ 68’s – Dave Diehl & Paul Maki; Low-gross: Jay Sparkman, 89.
September 27: Diamond Hill, ncost nd September 23: Low Putts: 1st place: Skins: 1 : Bill Poirer, 3 skins; 2 : three-way ie @ 2 skins each – Paul Pay Hoying, 16 putts. Maki, Rich Lucidi & Art Swallow. September 30: Low Net: 1st Place Low-net: Bill Poirier, 73; Low-gross: - Sandra Hurwitz , 34; 2nd Place Bill Poirier, 96. (Tie) -- Dorothy Morris and Jeanne Doherty, 37. September 29: Summerfield, ncoOctober 14: Tee to Green: 1st Place -- Skins: 1st: Rich Lucidi, 4 skins; 2nd: Jan Churchill 27; 2nd Place - Aileen Paul Maki, 3 skins. Low-net: Rich Lucidi, 72. Engel 30.5. - Gloria Nunn October 1: Buffalo Creek, nco-Skins: 1st: Frank Carlin, 6 skins; 2nd: two-way SCC Men’s Golf tie @ 4 skins each – Jay Sparkman & September 2: Low Net: White Bill Poirier. Low-net: Frank Carlin, Tees: 1st Mike Gomes 70; 2nd Tom 73; Low-gross: Terry Seipelt, 87. Williamson 71. Green Tees: 1st October 2: Sandpiper, nco-skins: 1st: Zack Taylor 68; 2nd Bob Keyes 71. nd September 9: 4 ManTeams-3 Best Art Swallow, 6 skins; 2 : Melanie Scores: White Tees: 201 Mike Higgins, 4 skins. Low-net: Dave Gomes, Bert Poulin, Alex Trevino, Diehl, 71; Low-gross: Terry Seipelt, Blind Draw. Two other groups at 204. 87. Green Tees: 193 Harold Geldbach, October 5: Apollo Beach, nco-Skins: Tony Torre, Al Hamm, Bob 1st: Bill Poirier, 8 skins; 2nd: three-way Keyes. Two other groups at 200. tie @ 4 skins each – Tom Connolly, September 16: 2 man team - Chip Wood & Frank Carlin. Lowlow net: White Tees: 1st Don net: Bill Poirier, 69; Low-gross: Chip Churchill and Joe Pliska -4; 2nd Wood, 86. Chuck Kim and Phil DeRosario +2. Green Tees: 1st Zack Taylor October 9: Sandpiper, best two net and Bob Keyes -16; 2nd Gerald scores: 1st: Team of Dave Diehl, Bob Huebner and Carl Lingertot -6. Layer, Don Mowry & Bud Kneckt – September 23: Individual Chicago: score of 121 (20 skins); 2nd: Team of White Tees: 1st (tie) Chul Kim and Rich Lucidi, Terry Seipelt, Andy Betz Kevin O’Keefe +2. Green Tees: 1st & Jerry Egger – score 131. Individual (tie) Bob Keyes and Les Easton +6. Low-net: Dave Diehl, 68; Low-gross: (29 golfers) Weekly Capt. Joe Pliska. Terry Seipelt, 85. September 30: 4 man scramble: White Tees: 1st (tie) King Slater October 11: Sandpiper, match: 1st: 68, William Pachler, Joe Pliska, Dave Diehl, 70; 2nd: Paul Maki, 73. Les Easton; Jerry Hart 68, Ken Match: 1st: DeFreeum, Dieter Quitsch. October 13: Summerfield, nd Green Tees: 1st Peter Brock 70, Don Mowry, 72; 2 : Bud Knecht, 75. Harold Geldbach,Mike Zwissler; October 15: Imperial Lakewoods, 2nd Walter Wight 71, Al Hamm, Match: 1st: Jerry Egger, 76; 2nd: Art Bob Keyes. Capt. Mike Gomes. Swallow, 77. October 7: Individual low net: White Tees:1st Michael Gomes October 16: Sandpiper, nco-Skins: -3; 2nd Dieter Quitsch even. 1st: three-way tie @ 6 skins each – Green Tees: 1st Les Easton -5; 2nd Mac Mckay, Fred Mayes & Paul Maki. Mike Zwissler -4. (25 golfers) Low-net: Fred Mayes, 72; Low-gross: October 14: Two man - low net: Terry Siepelt, 86. White Tees: 1st 144 Bert Poulin and –Art Swallow Mike Zwissler; 2nd 145 Joe Pliska and Jim Rottman. Green Tees: 1st The club is open to all Sun City 135 Jerry Huebner and Bud Tolley; Center and Kings Point residents and 2nd 147 Z(tie) Les Easton and their guests. Harold Geldbach; Walter Wright Reservations are required to and Bob Keyes. Capt. Mike Gomes; play with the Hogans. 24 golfers. –James Cosgrove Contact ArtSwallow@aol.com or visit http://hogans-golf.com/
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Charles Lorimer, ClubLink Vice President of Sales & Marketing, presented ClubLink’s 2011 plans.
O n Mon d ay, O c t o b e r 4 , ClubLink held the first of two townhall meetings to members of the Community Association. The focus of the presentation was the seven golf courses ClubLink purchased from WCI on September 3. With this acquisition, ClubLink’s portfolio consists of over 50 golf courses and over 19,000 members. The seven local golf clubs have been put in ClubLink’s “Central Florida Region” that includes Kissimmee and Sarasota, and tiered by ClubLink’s classification system. Specifically, Club Renaissance is Platinum, Scepter is Gold, Falcon Watch and Sandpiper are Silver, and Caloosa Greens and Kings Point are Academy. The North Lakes course closed in 2009 will remain closed. However, ClubLink committed to maintain it in accordance with county standards and the CA agreement. ClubLink plans to increase attention and resources on daily maintenance including edging cart paths and bunkers, having consistent 150-yard markers, implementing a flag system, and adding pins with Laser Link reflectors. In addition, they plan to expand the golf cart fleet and invest in new fairway mowers. Beyond these overall changes, club-specific improvements are
also planned. Club Renaissance and Sceptor will have over-seeded fairways, more defined fairways, and upgraded bunker sand to premium white. Sandpiper and Falcon Watch will get the sand change plus cart path upgrades. The Golf & Racquet Club will continue to operate as it does now while ClubLink looks for viable alternatives. Karen Rooney, ClubLink Membership Consultant, noted that “ClubLink is evaluating options on how to run the club and make money. Any and all suggestions and business plans are welcome for review. There are no business commitments for the Racquet Club at this time.” At the town-hall meeting, no information was presented regarding the non-golfing portion of Club Renaissance, which led to a lot of questions following the presentation. It has been confirmed that existing and new Renaissance residents will continue to be required to have a “Clubhouse & Recreation” membership (formerly called a “Social” membership). Karen Rooney indicated: “only Renaissance residents may join the clubhouse amenities program including pool, fitness, etc. This is what the $2,025 covers for Renaissance residents and (is) not an option for the public.” ClubLink denied the rumor that the spa would close, but stated: “ClubLink will take the next few months on site to understand and assess the workings of the various parts of club operations.” Also, ClubLink committed to increased monitoring to ensure non-members do not use the facilities. The old “Dining” membership first offered by WCI when the Golf & Racquet Club closed has been renamed the “Social” membership and will be available for Amici’s dining only. Only members and golfers (on the day they golf) will be permitted access to Amici’s; it will not be open to the public. According to Karen Rooney, the “Social” membership will now also include “access to the golf course up to six times per year for that Member subject to payment of the Member guest fee.” WCI had opened up “Dining” (now “Social”) memberships to residents of the 33573 zip code. Under ClubLink, anybody living anywhere may purchase a “Social” membership or a golf membership. Continued on next page
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ClubLink cont’d
SCC WGA 18-Hole October 7: Low Gross/ LowNet: Flights A/B: Low Gross Judie Schafers, 83; Low Net – 1st Shirley Stammen, 70; 2nd Bette Mannon, 73. Flights C/D: Low Gross Jeanne Eimers, 95; Low Net – 1st Suzy White, 69; 2nd Nan Dorsey, 72.
October 14: Odd Holes ½ HandicapNet only: Flight A: 1 st Kiyoko Over 650 CA residents attended the ClubLink Town Hall meeting held at Ashendorf, 32.5; 2nd Ruth Kramer, Community Hall on October 4. Photos by Judy Stimson. 33. Flight B: 1st Connie Toussaint, ClubLink avoided answering The 2011 membership fees, 32; 2nd Joanne Brennan, 34.5. Flight the questions raised about limiting along with information on programs C: 1st Beverly Heil, 32; 2nd Susan the “Social” and golf memberships like TravelLink, were handed out Torre, 35. on a year-to-year basis in order to after the town-hall meeting. All fees manage Club Renaissance capacity will be adjusted to enable a new “Golf -Judie Schafers in line with new homes being sold Season” schedule ClubLink plans to by Minto. Instead, ClubLink stated: start with the Nov. 1, 2011 – Oct. 31, “it would be a nice problem to 2012 season. For more information have.” Renaissance residents are visit www.clublink.ca or call 813concerned about overcrowding and 633-1015. memberships exceeding capacity.
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Hogans League November Schedule Date Day 11/1 Mon 11/3 Wed 11/5 Fri 11/6 Sat 11/9 Tue 11/11 Thur 11/13 Sat 11/15 Mon 11/17 Wed 11/19 Fri 11/20 Sat 11/23 Tue 11/25 Thur 11/27 Sat 11/29 Mon
Course Summerfield Bloomingdale Riverside Sandpiper Apollo Beach Renaissance Sandpiper Summerfield Bloomingdale Riverside Sandpiper Apollo Beach Renaissance Sandpiper Summerfield
Sportswriters needed!
2010 Flu Shot Schedule November 2, Tuesday, 9 a.m.-noon, Caper Room November 9, Tuesday, 9 a.m.-noon, Caper Room November 16, Tuesday, 9 a.m.-noon, Sandpiper Room December 7, Tuesday, 9 – 11 a.m., Heritage Room December 14, Tuesday, 9 – 11 a.m., Heritage Room Medicare B: No Charge for Flu or Pneumonia Others: $25-Flu; $45-Pneumonia CASH, CHECK, VISA OR MASTER CARD
If you are interested in any of the sporting activities going on in and around Sun City Center, The NEWS could use you as a staff writer. Please contact Karen Jones at sccnews@verizon.net.
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November 2010
North ... South ... East ... West ...
Expanding Our Horizons
Cortez Fishing Village By Judy Stimson
to the spawning cycle. When the cold front starts with northwest winds, the Mullet head out into the affected waters to spawn in November, December and January. Shrimp go by the moon and October outgoing tide and head into the same area also to spawn. How the adults and their offspring fare, and how many make it back to the grass flats in the warmer weather, remains to be seen. Before you take a boat trip or grab a meal, your first stop should
Just 35 miles and one hour from Sun City Center is the Cortez Fishing Village, a Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places. First populated seasonally by Cuban fisherman who came to be known as Spanish Indians, the “fishing ranchos” could be found up and down the west coast of Florida. The area, then known as Hunter’s Point, was first surveyed in 1846 and first appeared on a map of Florida in 1851. Later, fisherman and boat builders left Beaufort, NC to escape a hurricane and came to the area by boat from Cedar Key. The first settled population was around 1887. When a post office was requested there were already two Hunter’s Points in Florida, so in 1896 Florida Maritime Museum in Cortez Village. the USPS decided Photos by Judy Stimson. to name the town Cortez after the Spanish explorer Cortés, be the Florida Maritime Museum on even though he never set foot in Florida. 119th Street. The museum is located Cortez Fishing Village is one of the in the historic Cortez Rural Graded last working fishing villages in the state Schoolhouse built in 1912 that was of Florida. Its nickname is “The Kitchen” fully restored in 2006. It is located on because of the bountiful seafood. Even the Cortez Nature Preserve with the back in 1879, the United States Fish FISH (Florida Institute for Saltwater Commission declared the area as the Heritage) Preserve. The Museum and most important supplier of seafood FISH share a commitment to preserve on the west coast of Florida. Cortez is the character and heritage of Florida’s traditional waterfront communities in known for its mullet. a natural environment. The Museum is Many of the original families open Tuesday through Saturday from from Beaufort, NC are represented in 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 a.m. and is free. There today’s population. Fourth generation is a brochure for a self-guided tour, Captain Kathe and her daughter fifth or you can get a tour from one of the generation Captain Scarlet operate two volunteers. On my visit I was given an boats for ecology and sightseeing tours in-depth history by Ted Adams, the as well as fishing expeditions. Each museum administrator, and also enjoyed boat accommodates up to six people a long conversation with Richard (Dick) and everything is included–life jackets, Estabrook, the nature photographer fishing gear, bait, and fishing licenses for featured at the museum. They both have four adults. They are located at the docks a real passion for the area. Be sure to pick behind the Star Fish Company Dockside up a Walking Tour Map of the Cortez Restaurant, and the cost is only $15 per Fishing Village before you head out. person per hour. The minimum is two A great time to visit Cortez is people and one hour, but most people in conjunction with a special event. prefer two hours. If you are interested Upcoming events include the 4th Annual in seeing birds, dolphins and other sea creatures and landscape, you can reach Cortez Village Folk Art Festival on November 20, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 4 Captain Kathe at 1-941-812-3241. p.m., the 29th Annual Cortez Commercial Even the Star Fish Company, Fishing Festival on February 19 and which is among the earliest fish houses 20, 2011 and the 6th Annual Florida in Cortez, is a family affair. It is owned Gulf Coast Small Craft Festival on April 15 through 17, 2011. According to Ted Adams, the Folk Art Festival will have “museum guided tours, a shell collection, great music, arts and crafts vendors, food and free family photographs by Dick Estabrook.” To get to Cortez, go west (towards Ruskin) on Sun City Center Blvd./ College Ave., turn south (left) on US41, in Bradenton US-41 turns west into Cortez Road, stay on Cortez Road following the SR-684 sign towards th by Karen Bell, and she is assured of fresh beaches, turn south (left) on 119 Street fish from the A.P. Bell Fish processing and the museum is almost immediately After visiting the museum, company right next door that is owned on your left. th take 45 Ave. west (opposite the by her father. According to Captain museum); turn south (left) on 123rd Kathe, whose husband is a shrimp fisherman, the area beaches and fishing Street to the Star Fish Company and have been completely unaffected by the Dockside Restaurant for a great meal. BP oil spill so far. However, she said they Behind the restaurant at the docks find really wouldn’t know the true impact for Captain Kathe for a great tour (make two to three or even seven years out due reservations ahead of time).
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Florida Beach Mural Added in Exercise Pool
A new mural has been added to the north wall of the exercise pool. The mural is a copyrighted photo donated by Dean and Debra Galloway. It is titled “Grayton Beach Dunes” and was photographed at the beach in Grayton Beach State Park, Florida. Grayton Beach is in the Florida panhandle area and is listed among the top five beaches on the Gulf Coast. Funds for the mural were collected by John and Janet McRee from community residents and
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clubs. This is the third mural on the walls of the exercise pool. The murals were hung and are maintained by the Maintenance Department under the direction of Kelly Emerson. This photo and other Florida beach scenes are available on the Galloway’s website (DesktopPictures.com). Photos from their website may be used on your personal computer Monday Movies are for Sun City Center Community as wallpaper or screen savers at No Charge. Association members ONLY. A 2010 membership card must be presented for admission.
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