THE News of September 2009 - ISSUE #14 ...an official publication of the Community Association
September Dates to Put on Your Calendar
Labor Day Pool Party 7th Outdoor Pool 4 to 6:30 p.m.
Check out the CA web site: suncitycenter.org
Golf Course Town Hall Meeting Explains Options to Residents On August 13th, President Ed Barnes opened a Town Hall Meeting with a 20-minute PowerPoint presentation about the current status of the golf courses for the nearly 500 residents in
either or both courses. (30 days to notify WCI that we have an interest and want to proceed to get membership approval.) -The deal must close in 120 days.
SUN CITY CENTER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
TOWN HALL MEETING Wednesday, September 9, 2009 Community Hall 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. DETERMINE MEMBERSHIP INTEREST IN
CA Board Meeting
NORTH & SOUTH GOLF COURSES
9th 9 a.m. Rollins Theater
Town Hall Meeting
9th Community Hall 7 to 9 p.m.
October 15th Board of Director Applications Due
CA President Ed Barnes gives PowerPoint presentation. attendance. As noted on this page, another Town Hall meeting is scheduled for September 9th in the evening that will provide updates since the first meeting. Once his presentation was completed, he opened the meeting up to the residents to ask questions and give their thoughts. By show of hands, it was determined that the audience was about 60% golfers. The presentation in its entirety is posted on the SCC web site, suncitycenter.org, and is available in hard copy at the CA office.
WCI and the 1984 Agreement The medallion that Dave Brown received from Senator Storms. See page 8. On the Inside CA President’s report.....2 CA Schedule..................2 Entertainment Corner....3 Club Happenings...........5 CARE.............................9 Atrium update...............11 Golf.........................12-13 Consumer Affairs.........14 Fitness Corner..............14 Movies..........................15 Newcomers..................15
As stated on page 2 in President Barnes’ report, the 1984 Agreement was the settlement of a lawsuit that involved many issues. Article XVIII of the Agreement pertains to the sale of golf courses: •We have right of first refusal to buy either or both the North and South courses. •If an offer is received or WCI puts either or both on the market, they must notify the CA in writing of the specific terms. •The CA has 120 days following notice to purchase
•If we don’t exercise the right of first refusal and WCI has an offer from a third party that does not close under similar terms, then the right of first refusal is again re-instated.
WCI’s Offer On July 17 th , the CA received a letter from WCI listing the terms of the sale of three of the golf courses in Sun City Center: 1.Three courses for sale “as is” (Editor’s note: It was unclear exactly what is included in the offer, e.g. the Golf and Racquet Club.) 2.Price: $3.9 million
– cash at closing. 3.Deposits: $200,000 upon signing a contract to commence inspection and $390,000 payable upon completion of inspection. 4.Closing date: 11 days after Bankruptcy Court approves contract or 120 days if we exercise our right of first refusal. The plan is to hold WCI to the terms of the 1984 Agreement in terms of time frames. There will be another town hall meeting for more discussion, and then, possibly, a referendum in late September or early October. WCI has other ideas about the time frames involved, but the 1984 Agreement is pretty clear and may result in a fight depending on the direction the CA will go.
Owning the Courses It is possible for the CA to consider ownership of the golf courses. The first major issue is funding. The CA does not currently have funds to buy them. Possible sources that would need
membership backing: -Outright purchase by assessing all members to raise capital ($500 assessment per member) -Private lending from banks by putting golf courses and other CA assets up as collateral (10% down, 15-year payback, $50 assessment for down payment; cost to members would be $43 per year) -Float a bond issue similar to Kings Point buyout of amenities making a monthly payment (20-year bond would cost members $43-$47 per year; 30-year bond would be $36-$40 per year) -Public funding: setting up a dependent tax district where all homeowners are assessed an ad valorum tax If CA owns the golf courses, it must be a breakeven operation. Losing money will result in a special assessment on all members. If the assessment is rejected, See Golf Courses page 7
Barnes takes comments and questions from the CA members at the August Town Hall Meeting.
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The News of Sun City Center
From the Desk of
President Ed Barnes I am pleased to announce that we have reached a settlement on the Fitness Center, the details of which are covered by a Confidentiality Agreement. However, we will receive sufficient funds to repair the roof and fix the window leaks as well as recover a portion of the expenses we incurred. The final agreement has been signed and it is being filed and recorded by the lawyers. This represents a significant milestone in our efforts to get what we paid for. While our Fitness Center has been available and used during this time frame, we can now complete it like it should have been constructed without the leaks. This has been a long process that started in September 2007–almost two full years–and it is good to have this behind us. Thanks to all of you for your patience.
Consumer Protection Agency As of August 20th, the County Commission approved continued funding of the Hillsborough County Consumer Protection Agency. The CA BOD had presented a resolution supporting the Consumer Protection Agency to the BOCC in late July, citing the direct help and protection the CPA gives to our residents. Commissioner Ken Hagan is a strong supporter of keeping this agency operating and supporting SCC. This should benefit SCC and is good news for many of our members.
Golf Courses
Hospital Update On September 23rd, the Appeals Judge has scheduled a hearing for St. Joseph’s, HCA (South Bay) and Tampa General to present their positions on the 2005 Certificate of Need. As you may recall, this is the request to let St. Joseph’s build a new hospital at Big Bend Road. The state health care agency and the AHCA have approved this request; the AHCA decision has been sustained by an Administrative Law Judge. The September 23rd hearing is the next step in that process. The Appeals Judge has no time frame to render a decision, but it is expected that a decision will be made before the end of the year. Hopefully, this is another major issue that we will have behind us in the near future.
In regards to the golf course situation, I am hoping that by the time you read this you attended the Town Hall Meeting on August 13th. If you did not attend, here are some highlights. On July 17th we received a letter from WCI indicating they were planning to sell the North Lakes, Sandpiper and Caloosa Greens golf courses. Under the 1984 Agreement, we have a right of first refusal on the North Lakes and Sandpiper course. We do not hold a right of first refusal on the Caloosa Greens course since it was built after the 1984 Agreement. This right of first refusal means we have the first opportunity to buy these courses. There are many implications
On Our Web Site suncitycenter.org By Millie Stivers
Interested in a club and not sure if it exists? If so, you can look at the web site. 1. Open our web site at suncitycenter.org. 2. On the opening page on the top toolbar – click on “Activities.” 3. The next screen will be information on Clubs and Activities. 4. On the left hand column there are links to specific types of Activities. 5. This screen will also give you an opportunity to find a specific club. Click on “Club A to Z Index.”
associated with the Community Association owning or operating any golf courses. Under the 1984 Agreement, we are given a set of time frames to act on and we are moving down that track. If it comes down to having to act on the 1984 Agreement, we will have to put such an action to the membership in a referendum. I have met with David Fry, the acting CEO of WCI and clearly WCI is motivated to sell the three golf courses due to economics. WCI is planning to emerge from bankruptcy with a new Board of Directors and a plan to eliminate the debt structure that now exists for the company. With this in mind, WCI is looking for ways to reduce the debt structure. The meeting with Mr. Fry was very positive and forthright. I think WCI is willing to cooperate with us as much as they can, but they are clearly driven to make changes in the short term. This is a significant event in the history of SCC. Sun City Center was built as a golfing community and golf is a major element in the lives of many of our members and the golf courses themselves. This will be a time for considered thinking, not hot emotion or rush to judgment. Another Town Hall Meeting on this subject is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9th from 7 to 10 p.m. in Community Hall.
Community Plan The Sun City Center Community Plan is being reviewed by the Hillsborough County staff and, barring any last-minute “must changes,” will be voted on by the Board of County Commissioners on September 8th. Congratulations to all who participated in making this significant event occur.
September 2009
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SCHEDULE
September 2 8 9 9 16 21 30
Board Workshop* Board Room – 9 a.m. Community Leaders Meeting Florida Room - 9 a.m. Board Meeting* Rollins Theater – 9 a.m. Town Hall Meeting Community Hall - 7 to 10 p.m. Welcome Newcomers Lawn Bowling Room - 7 p.m. CO-AP Meeting Caper Room - 2 p.m. Budget Review Meeting Florida Room - 9 a.m.
October 7 14 20 21 26
Board Workshop* Board Room – 9 a.m. Board Meeting* Rollins Theater – 9 a.m. Community Leaders Meeting Florida Room - 9 a.m. Welcome Newcomers Lawn Bowling Room - 7 p.m. CO-AP Meeting Caper Room - 2 p.m.
Every Wednesday: Orientation for new members in the Board Room starting at 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 web site (suncitycenter.org under “Association”).
CA Contact Information Phone: 633-3500 Email: sccboard@suncitycenter.org Web Site: suncitycenter.org
ENTERTAINMENT CORNER The last CA sponsored Poolside Party for 2009 is Monday, September 7th ( Labor Day), 4 - 6:30 p.m. Music by Gari. Food available for purchase from Patriots Club. Only plastic by the pool. The Sarasota Concert Band returns! They will perform “Music of the Ages, A Timeless Potpourri of Sound and Style” on Sunday, September 20th, 2:30-4:30 p.m., at Community Hall. Tickets will be sold at the Atrium Kiosk Mon-Tues-Wed, 9-11 a.m., starting Monday, August 24th through Wednesday, September 16. $12/person. Seating limited. The 2009-2010 Entertainment Show brochures have been mailed. If you have not received yours, please call me. Renewals take place in September. New sales begin in October. –Judy Schings (642-2001)
6. Now you can click on the letter of the club you are interested in or just scroll down and check out all the clubs. 7. When you click on a club name, the next screen will appear giving you information about the club. 8. To get the name and phone number of a club, click on the back arrow on top at the left side of screen. 9. You will be back to the Clubs and Activities screen. 10. Second paragraph to the right you can click on the words “Club Presidents.” 11. Next screen is the list of all club presidents. This page is updated monthly and a club president may change in between the update.
2010 DIRECTORY The Community Association Membership Department is now working on the 2010 directory. If a resident needs to make any changes to their phone number, hometown or occupation, please come into the Community Association office. You will be given a form to fill out so the changes can be made. If you prefer not to be listed in the directory, you must come to the office and fill out the form. No telephone requests or emails will be accepted. The deadline for any changes is October 2, 2009.
September 2009
The News of Sun City Center
From the Desk of Director
Anne Cross Keeping You Informed The July issue of The NEWS stated your Board is revamping its policy manual. That same issue conveyed the intent to keep you informed of policy changes before the next monthly board meeting. Following are the changes that will be presented for a vote on September 9. Potential change is italicized. II. BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVAL AUTHORITY 2.01 A. Purchasing – no change 2.01 B. Checks (b) Access to the Corporate Safe Deposit Box shall require the signatures and presence of two authorized persons. Removal 2.01 C. Contracts Contracts shall be executed by the Association President, or in the absence of the President, by the Association Vice President. Contracts shall be executed by the Association President or CA Manager. (Vice President assumes presidential duties anyway.) 2.01 D. Assets 1. Receipt of cash donations for a specific purpose shall require CA Board of Directors approval before acceptance. Removal To be added: The CA Manager will complete the “Disposal of Fixed Asset Form” for use by the CPA’s for the annual audit. 2.01 E. Access to Records – no change
2.01 F. Use of Facilities The approval for use of CA facilities, or the denial of use of CA facilities, is the responsibility of the CA Board of Directors unless otherwise stated in these policies. Correspondence to members alleging improper or misuse of CA facilities will be signed by the Association President or in his/her absence, the Association Vice President. The approval for the use of CA facilities, or the denial of use of CA facilities, is the responsibility of the CA Board of Directors and/or CA Manager, unless otherwise stated in these policies. Correspondence to members alleging improper or misuse of CA facilities will be signed by the Association President. 2.01 G. CA Equipment CA equipment will not be loaned for use off CA property. CA equipment will not be loaned for use off CA property without approval of the CA Manager. 2.01 H. SCC Publication – no change 2.02 DONATIONS AND GIFTS – no change 2.03 POLITICAL ACTIVITY – no change 2.04 PUBLIC RELATIONS – no change 2.05 BOARD VACANCY To be added: FS 617.0809 2.06 NOTIFICATION OF SEXUAL OFFENDERS To be added: AND PREDATORS
OFFICIAL NOTICE BUDGET WORKSHOP FOR CA MEMBERS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 FLORIDA ROOM 9:00 AM YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW
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APPLICATIONS FOR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION DIRECTORS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CA OFFICE THERE ARE 3 POSITIONS OPEN FOR 3-YEAR TERMS BEGINNING JANUARY 6, 2010
COMPLETED APPLICATIONS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE CA OFFICE BY 3:00 PM, OCTOBER 21, 2009
Florida Friendly Plants & SB2080 By Anne Cross On July 1, Senate Bill 2080 went into effect. Newspapers have been filled with articles regarding this issue and many questions are being asked. “Is it true I can replace my lawn with plants? What if I live in an HOA? If I’m not in an HOA can I let my weeds grow wild, aren’t they Florida friendly? Does this mean I can replace my lawn with river rock? How is it possible to have a nice garden without lots of water?” These questions, and many more, will be answered in a Florida Friendly series beginning September 10. Participants will receive information on basic landscape design, drought tolerant plants, and irrigation design as well as engage in a discussion of SB2080 and how it may affect HOA rules.
Porterweed (Blue) is another Florida-friendly flowering plant.
September 17th—Why Landscapes Fail – Florida Room 7– 9 p.m. September 24th—Landscapes for Drought Conditions – Florida Room 4 – 6 p.m. October 8th—Trees, Shrubs, Perennials & Vines – Caper Room 7 – 9 p.m. October 15th—Deed DATES / TOPICS / TIMES: Restrictions, SB 2080 & You – September 10th—Introduction Florida Room 7 – 9 p.m. to FL-Friendly Landscape – Florida Registration Information Room 4 – 6 p.m. Limited Seating. You may register for one, two or all five classes but it must be done in advance to provide material. On-line http:// fflseminar.eventbrite.com or call Traci Buck at (813) 744-5519x137. Provide your name, phone and date(s) you wish to attend. This series is provided by Hillsborough County Extension at http://hillsborough. extension.ufl.edu (Editor’s note: Flowers can Cuban Buttercup, a Floridabe found on the web site: Florida friendly flowering plant. FriendlyPlants.com)
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September 2009
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203 GRAYSON CT. $159,900 ADDRESS
Twintree 2/2 with 2 car garage. This floor plan as been expanded to 1756 sq. ft. - giving it a very open feeling. Beautiful custom window treatments throughout, upgraded carpeting, enclosed lanai off the family room with adjoining screened porch. Recently painted inside and out. A Must See !!!!!
1611 BENTWOOD DR. $130,000
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Brentwood 2/2 with 1 car carport located on corner lot in lovely neighborhood. Large kitchen, ceramic tile in kitchen, entrance and hallway, utility room large enough to house golf cart with side entry roll-up door, newer carpet, enclosed lanai with beautiful open view.
1611 HOVINGTON CR. $102,900
MODEL/FEATURES
1110 Signature Dr.
3/2 $354,900 Biltmore-Priv-Golf,Lake & Conserv.
610 Masterpiece Dr.
2/2 $119,900 Madeira-showcase condition, lots of tile
2014 East View Dr.
3/2 $249,900 Custom-Water, split bedroom plan
1820 Granville Ln.
2/2 $115,000 Augusta-Tile Roof, Newer Appliances
2003 Wedge Ct.
2/2 $229,900 Islander-Water,Caloosa Country Club
2415 Nantucket Field Way
2/2 $110,900 Concord-Cul-de-sac,updated appliances
1509 Bunker Hill Dr.
2/2 $199,900 DW54-Lake view, exercise pool home
1201 Lenham Ct.
2/2 $109,900 Seabreeze-open plan/split bedrooms
618 Allegheny Dr.
2/2 $199,000 Spanish Main-Golf Course,A Must See!
1611 Hovington Cr. #223
2/2 $102,900 Brentwood-lrg kitchen,space for golf cart
1507 Cloister Dr.
2/2 $159,900 Twintree-water view, new carpet
1402 Ingram Dr.
2/2 $ 99,500 Augusta- corner lot, loads of upgrades
1907 New Bedford Dr.
3/2 $159,900 Tradewinds-Conservation,large lanai
1761 Atrium Dr.
2/2 $ 95,000 Somerset I-Furnised, many upgrades
628 Masterpiece Dr.
2/2 $159,500 Melbourne-updated, new landscaping
827 Tremont Greens Ln.
2/2 $ 89,900 Albany-1 ½ garage, courtyard entry
2004 Acadia Greens Dr.
2/2 $135,000 Halifax-Furnished, includes golf cart
711 Brockton Pl. E.
2/2 $ 88,000 DeSoto-Maintenance free living
312 Thornhill Pl.
2/2 $135,000 Beaumont-Move-in ready, split bedrooms
1015 Rickenbacker Dr.
2/2 $ 79,300 Well-maintained, 24x12 lanai, den
1803 Granville Ln.
2/2 $135,000 Pinehurst-Many upgrades, replumbed
2337 Gainesborough Lp.
2/2 $ 75,000 Hampton-Golf Course with Water View
305 Stroll Ln.
2/2 $134,900 Beaumont-2 master suites, large kitchen
2302 Grenoble Pl.
2/2 $ 69,500 Hampton-Furnished,Golfcart,Encl Lanai
978 Villeroy Greens Dr.
2/2 $130,000 Cornell-Greatroom, Split bedroom plan
1008 Warwick Ct.
2/2 $ 69,000 Keystone-Dollhouse-920 sq. ft. of a/c
1005 Hacienda Dr.
2/2 $129,900 DW37-Golf Course, screened porch
1902 Dandridge D21
842 McCallister
2/2 $127,500 Malibu-large lot,lanai,updated appliances
1903 Canterbury Ln. #2
2/2 $ 49,700 Windsor-enclosed lanai,new carpet '09
303 La Jolla Ave.
2/2 $124,900 Beaumont-Split plan;lrg country kitchen
1906 Canterbury Ln.
2/2 $ 47,800 Stuart-nice location,great amenities
1225 Radison Avenue
2/2 $122,500 Hyannis-18x7 Florida room, lots of tile
101 Cambridge Tr. 209
2/2 $ 35,000 Mansard-Furnished-Ready to Move-in
11553 Captiva Kay Dr.
2/2 $120,000 Located on pond, lrg upgraded kitchen
2202 Clubhouse Dr.
1206 W. Del Webb
2/2 $120,000 Belford-On pond,glass-enclosed lanai
605 La Jolla Ave
1/1.5 $ 49,900 York- compact,nice layout
1/1.5 $ 31,900 Gable 1-Furnished, Move-in Ready 2/2 $135,000 H204 Lots of Updating done.
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743 Ojai
2/2
DW32
$795
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1306 Burbank Ct
1/1
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1754 Atrium Dr
2/2
Capri
$975
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2202 Clubhouse H-170
1/1.5 Gable
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303 La Jolla
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206 N Andover D80
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1805 Butterfly
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202 Bedford C57
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314 LaJolla Dr
2/2
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$995
Split plan +Screen Porch
617 LaJolla
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DW 46
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1803 Orchid Ct
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Desoto
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112 Wintersong
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1315 Bluewater
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2306 Del Webb Blvd W 2/2
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1402 Ingram Dr
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401 Gladstone
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401 Gladstone
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627 Ft Duquesna
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1605 Bentwood Dr.
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1601 Brookton Green
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735 Tam O Shanter
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The News of Sun City Center
Club Happenings
Academy Resumes Dance Classes
PHOTO BY CAROL DOWNING
Free Art Classes
Art Club teachers for the free classes series: Top Row: Tom Haverfield, Cynthia Wortmann, Roberta Snyder, Joan Shalleck, and Susan Pressman. Front Row: Gainor Roberts, Carol Wehrle, and Virginia Laudano. head photo of child or adult. BASIC DRAWING with Carol Wehrle. Friday, September 25th, 1 to 3 p.m. Good class for someone who has never drawn. Materials provided. PET PORTRAITS FROM PHOTO with Susan Pressman. Monday, Sept 28 th, 1 to 3 p.m. Materials provided. Bring photo of pet. WAT E R C O L O R B R U S H SKETCH PAINTING with Tom Haverfield. Thursday, October 1st, 1 to 3 p.m., for all ability levels. Learn to draw figures, animals, trees, etc. with a brush. Materials will be provided. DRAWING TEXTURES with Gainor Roberts. Friday, October 2nd, 10 a.m. to noon. Learn how to create textures and detailed pencil drawings. Materials provided. EXPLORING DRAWING WITH FREEDOM with Roberta Snyder. Wednesday, October 7 th, 9 a.m. to noon. Learn to have fun drawing and creating. For all ability levels. Materials provided. DRY POINT COLOR PRINTING WITH PRESS with Virginia Laudano. Friday, October 9 th, 9 a.m. to noon. Enrollment limited to 12 students.
Charlie Brown, president of the Academy of Ballroom Dance in Sun City Center, said that a new series of dance classes will start September 8th after a two-month hiatus. The September schedule includes instruction for all skill levels in the Dance Studio on the Community Association Central Campus, N. Pebble Beach Blvd. Tuesday evening classes include beginning Tango (5:30 p.m.), intermediate Fox Trot (6:45 p.m.) and intermediate/advanced Rumba (8:00 p.m.). Wednesday afternoon classes are Swing (12:45 p.m.), Intermediate Rumba (2:00 p.m.), and Intermediate/Advanced Tango (3:15 p.m.). “We were saddened by the death of Art May, who has been a key player in our club since he and his wife, Bernice, moved to Sun City Center from Dayton, Ohio, three years ago. They brought new members to the club through the dance classes and also provided recorded music for our monthly
dances. We are pleased that Bernice will continue to lead the classes and serve as DJ at our dances,” Brown said. The Academy also sponsors a one-hour dance class at 6:15 p.m. prior to the monthly dances (7:30 – 9:30 p.m.). On September 5th, dancers can learn basic Mambo steps. Call 634-3205 for class information. For club information, call 642-9817.
Bernice DuBro May has been teaching dance for over 40 years in Dayton and Sun City Center. Dancing is her passion and she enjoys encouraging new and experienced dancers in an activity that’s both healthful and fun.
Donations Made by the GFWC Sun City Center Woman’s Club
Pat Jacintho and Helen Zeiders, CoChairmen of the Meals on Wheels Committee of the GFWC Sun City Center Woman’s Club, Inc. are shown above presenting a check in the amount of $900 to Doris Ragland, President of Samaritan Services in Sun City Center. These funds will be used to help maintain the Sun City Center Ride cars. Volunteers use the cars to take residents to medical appointments. Five cars are dedicated to out of town and two in town.
PHOTO BY MONICA PHILLIPS
Art Club
Once again this year, memberinstructors of the Art Club of SCC will be conducting free art classes. This same offering last year was well received and well attended. The free classes will begin September 14th and run through October 9th, 2009. Drawings and prints executed during these classes will be exhibited at the Big Draw Celebration in the Art Room on October 11th, from 1 to 3 p.m. The classes listed are free, but membership in the Art Club is required for attendance. For membership information only, call Nancy Cooper / 633-0084. Call Virginia Laudano at 6336042 for more information about the classes. S E E I N G & D R AW I N G with Virginia Laudano. Friday, September18th, 9:30 to noon. Good class for beginner student. Materials provided. LOCAL COLOR WITH PASTEL DRAWING with Cynthia Wortmann. Monday, September 21st, 9:30 to noon. Paint familiar South Shore scenes with easy-to-use, colorful pastels. Materials provided. PORTRAITS IN CHARCOAL with Viginia Laudano. Friday, September 25th, 9:30 to noon. Learn to draw head in proportion and create values. Take home finished portrait. Bring to class 8” x 10” black & white
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PHOTO BY MONICA PHILLIPS
September 2009
Angela Wallace, Fund Raising Chairman of the GFWC Sun City Center Woman’s Club, Inc. presents a check in the amount of $500 to Martha Finley, Chief of the Sun City Center Security Patrol. This donation is in appreciation for all the Patrol does for the community. Chief Finley indicated the funds will help with operations of the cars that patrol the Community from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. every day. The Security Patrol is on call for emergencies when cars are not out patrolling.
Artist of the Month / September 2009 A graduate of Russell Sage College with a B.S. in special education, Marcie B. Hansen has been designated Artist of the Month for September, 2009, by the Art Club of Sun City Center. When she lost some of the use of her right hand after surgery, she could no longer continue working in oils and pencils. So she turned to acrylics, and specialized in Rosemaling and Baernamalerie, Scandinavian and German painting styles. Marcie rediscovered the joys of painting in pastels and was able to return to creating fine art works on paper and canvas. “Using pastels is a soft, hands-on experience that doesn’t require a hard grip. It allows me to place my hands directly onto my work, in a free-flowing and forgiving manner.” Over the years Marcie has been teaching a group of senior ladies who call themselves “The Painting Goddesses”. She finds teaching beginner seniors “delightful”. Her artwork on primitive and Victorian antiques has sold throughout the US and her paintings are in permanent collections in SUNY, Albany, and in The Center for Independence in Troy, NY. Marcie’s creations will be on display during September at SCC Library, SCC Chamber of Commerce, Wachovia Bank, Sun Trust Bank, A-I Connection Realty, South Shore Bank, Welcome Center on Cherry Hills Drive and in the showcase at the front of the Art Room. News of more Art Club activities can be found at: www.artc1ubofscc.org.
Christine Patrick (left), Chief of the Sun City Center Emergency Squad accepts a check in the amount of $1000 from Helen Cooper, Co-Chairman of the GFWC Sun City Center Woman’s Club, Inc. Hospitality Committee and an Emergency Squad volunteer. Chief Patrick expressed appreciation for the Club’s support and indicated that the funds will be used for the general operation of the Squad.
Linda Graham (left), Owner of Pages of Life Bookstore SCC, and Uta Kuhn (right), president of Patriots Club of Sun City Center. The bookstore gave a donation of over $100 which was raised selling patriotic jewelry which is always available at the bookstore and is Please send your club news to VERY inexpensive and affordable! In The News of Sun City Center at the following email address: raising the money, Patriotic scarves and ties for men were also sold.
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SCC Coalition for Mental Health and Aging By Uta Kuhn The Sun City Center Coalition for Mental Health and Aging (SCC Coalition), in affiliation with the Florida Coalition, was founded in 2005 to educate our population on mental issues, to increase availability of mental healthcare providers and much more. The Mission Statement of the SCC Coalition reads as follows: “To work together to improve the availability and quality of mental health and substance abuse services for older Floridians and their families through training, education, research and increased public awareness.” Tw o o f t h e m a i n objectives of the SCC Coalition are: 1. Helping people with emotional problems. 2. Keeping people well by providing educational materials. All services provided are free of charge. Needless to say, there are costs involved with any kind of service, and donations are always welcome. For more information regarding
donations contact Ken Barringer, Ph.D. at 813633-8490. In a community such as Sun City Center, where most residents are older and aging, this kind of service is especially important. According to Ken Barringer (retired Ph.D.), founder and president, the need for these services has doubled in the past year. But one of the issues, according to him, is that people in the community need to get over the stigma of asking for help with their mental health issues. Dr. Barringer attributes that to being a generational issue. Today’s older people just are not comfortable talking about personal issues with strangers. This is something that needs to change, and the Coalition is here to address these kinds of needs more openly. The SCC Coalition is one of seven in the Tampa Bay area. The local group is made up of a board of directors and retired health care professionals who are here to help residents with a myriad of mental health issues.
Below are some of the services that are provided to area residents: 1. The group works with Samaritan Services to provide pre-screening for Alzheimers. 2. They work with the Woman’s Center in Tampa for problems relating to depression. 3. There is a Speaker Service that is available to any group or organization in the area. 4. They publish a monthly newsletter that offers ideas for healthy aging. 5. They offer a web site (www.coalitionmha.com) that is a great tool for more information. 6. There are seminars, workshops, and referral services. The Coalition works with the following support groups: A. Life Concerns - meets weekly at Homewood and also at St. Anne’s Catholic Church. B. COPD Group - meets at the Sun Trust Bank C. Care Group
In the fall of this year the SCC Coalition is planning on adding a Grief Support Group. At this time the SCC Coalition is also in the early stages of setting up a fulltime mental health clinic in Sun City Center. It needs help with the planning and the future maintenance of that facility. All of the above require many volunteers. At this time the Coalition is looking for: 1. Retired mental health care professionals who are willing to give their time. 2. Community leaders, clergy and physicians to initiate referrals for those in need of help.
3. A person responsible for fundraising. 4. A publicity person. Dr. Barringer would like to encourage the residents of SCC to attend special seminars and workshops dealing with mental health issues in order to gain information and to help spread the word about the work of the SCC Coalition. For more information on the SCC Coalition or to fill one of the above volunteer positions you can contact Ken Barringer at 633-8490 or Doris Ragland at 6349283.
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to not be owners of the courses: Golf Courses from page 1. the bond would be forfeited and our -The CA would be responsible collateral is endangered. for the operation and maintenance. -Any operating loss would Pros and Cons of be passed to all members as an Owning Golf Courses assessment – the CA cannot operate Barnes listed the following at a loss. points as positive reasons for owning -Dues for playing members may our golf courses: be higher. -Del Webb built SCC as a golfing -A large percentage of community. community-owned golf courses -Golf is a core attraction to fail. (Failure could bankrupt the CA; drawing people to SCC. facilities could be shut down.) -A significant portion of the -The percentage of people population currently plays golf playing golf in SCC is declining (estimated that 1,100 to 1,650 play). due to age, economic conditions, and -The courses contribute to declining interest. property values. If we were to inherit the North -It would provide incentive course, Barnes stated that he has for the SCC golfing community to estimates that it would cost $300K support playing on membership- to $400K per year to maintain it as owned courses. a “green space.” -We would control our own NGF Study destiny with regard to the courses. The CA had the National Golf -It ensures that no development Foundation (NGF) do a short study would occur on the North or South to estimate how much deferred Course. maintenance had accumulated; to He also gave a number of reasons provide a supply/demand analysis
of the competitive courses in the area; to provide comparable sales in SW Florida; and to help determine the reasonableness of the WCI asking price on the conditions and comparable sales. The NGF concluded that maintenance on all three courses has been at or below minimum levels for several years. The NGF gave suggestions on capital enhancements to all three courses, giving a minimum for acceptable playing ($1.18 million) and recommended for high quality conditions ($4.185 million). Regarding reasonableness of WCI’s offer, the NGF estimated the book value of the three courses at $800K to $1.5M, with all of the value attached to Sandpiper (South course). The NGF also noted that there are 10 golf courses between 1-75 and US 301 with not enough people to support them. And regarding comparable sales, three have been sold in the last two years with the average price of $3M. None of them required capital investment and all are of a higher quality than the SCC
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St. John the Divine Episcopal Church Invites All to Its Community Open House on September 20th
St. John the Divine Episcopal Church East Campus at 1015 Del Webb East in SCC had their new campus church dedicated and consecrated by Bishop Smith of the SW Diocese of Florida. (The picture at left is Bishop Smith as he dedicates the entrance at an inlaid cross in the new church.) On September 20th at 4 p.m. the East campus church is having a community open house. Everyone is invited to come! If you have any questions, please call the church office at 645-1521.
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courses. Questions and comments from the audience were heard for the next hour of the meeting. Members were concerned about putting CA facilities up as collateral, and non-golfers were not interested in funding the courses. When asked about another entity purchasing and running the golf courses, Barnes said that it would be the best scenario for the CA. Be sure to attend the next Town Hall Meeting on September 9th at 7 p.m. at Community Hall.
Meeting on Video Online Did you miss the 8/13 SCCCA Town Hall Meeting about the golf courses? View it on the internet. Go to http://www.hodgesvideos. com then to the SCCCA Board Activities section. Click on the title or the picture. It begins with 20 minutes of Barnes’ presentation prior to comments and questions by members.
Knights of Columbus Has New Officers Bishop Charles B. McLaughlin Council #7282 announced its new officers for fiscal year 2009-2010 starting July 1, 2009. Newly-elected Grand Knight is Tom Bullaro. Deputy Grand Knight is Nick Avella. Paul Carren will fill the position of Chancellor. Other officers named are Salve Von Essen - Warden, Al Seifert Financial Secretary, Jim Sullivan Advocate, and Guards Dean Elbert and Bill Madigan. The Board of Trustees includes Jim Weller, E. (Skip ) Jordano, and Jack Dudzik. Father Joel Kovanis, Pastor of Prince of Peace Catholic Church, will serve as the Council’s Chaplain. Grand Knight Bullaro has been a member of the K of C since 2006. He served as Deputy Grand Knight last year. Bullaro also serves as codirector of Our Lady of Guadalupe Food Pantry.
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Dave Brown Receives State Honor
Florida Senate President Jeff Atwater looks on as State Senator Ronda Storms presents the State Senate Award to Dave Brown for his outstanding work and courage in clarifying the Backflow Valve problems for the state. The ceremony was held in the Caper Rooon on May 24, 2009.
NCWS Makes a Patriotic Contribution Jim Butner, left, worship leader for (NCWS) Nondenominational Christian Worship Services is shown presenting a check for $756 to Uta Kuhn, president of the Patriots Club of SCC. The love offering was given for the month of June. NCWS currently has 14 volunteers providing eight weekly worship services to seven retirement communities in SCC, as well as sponsoring a role model program at a local elementary school. NCWS has donated just under $20,000 during the last 24 months to eight local nonprofit organizations. If interested in having a worship service in your neighborhood, community, building, or area, please call Jim at 634-3114.
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South Shore Sound will all be offering holiday songs in the Rollins Theatre. The County Music Club, aka Front Porch Pickers, will be entertaining outside at the Gazebo. Those who attended the breakfast last year will remember the long lines caused by an influx of over 600 people—twice the number expected. “Joe and Marcie Kuhn are again helping plan the breakfast,” said LeBlanc. “This year we are planning for 700 with an additional serving line and will be expanding into the Armstrong Room. A number of people have already offered to help with tasks like serving and clearing tables, but we still need about 25 more volunteers.” Call her at 6422006 to see how you can help. By the way, if you missed last year’s Walk, you can view a video of the day at www.hodgesvideos. com. You will find it in the SCC CA Special Events section. Bill Hodges, who taped the event, says the video has had over 10,000 hits.
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Lexi is a charming brown and white medium-sized Australian cattle dog. She was found at the Ybor Grill at the corner of Shell Pt. and Route 41. She loves water and knows the basic dog commands. Lexi is a high-energy dog and very sweet. She walks on the leash extremely well. Won’t you take her home with you? She is spayed, up-to-date on her shots and heartworm negative.
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By Phyllis Hodges Last year’s Holiday Walk, the first of its kind, was such a hit with the community that a second one is planned. Ann Marie Leblanc is again at the helm and busily recruiting help to make it equally successful. Saturday, December 5, is the date (9 a.m. to noon), so mark your calendar now to visit the SCC Community Association Central Campus. The club rooms will open and entertainment begins in the Rollins Theatre at 9 a.m.; however, breakfast in the Florida Room will be available from 7 a.m. to noon. The Holiday Walk is a great opportunity to do some holiday shopping, browse the campus to admire the decorations, and enjoy some holiday entertainment. The arts and crafts clubs that have rooms on the Central Campus were amazed at the traffic through their club rooms last year. Apparently shoppers were thrilled to find unique gifts at reasonable prices. The German American Singers, Performing Arts Club singers and
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Holiday Walk Set for December 5
Morrissa is an orange tabby female and is strictly an indoor cat. She is a sweet disposition cat and will lay in your lap. Her favorite toy is a candy wrapper balled up. She likes to perch on a square platform and sleeps there. A pretty girl, she is spayed and up-to-date on her shots and declawed. Please invite her to live with you.
C.A.R.E. is open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. For directions, visit www.CareShelter.org or call 813-645-2273.
ILLUSTRATOR BOOKS DONATED TO ART CLUB The Art Club of Sun City Center wishes to acknowledge the generous donation made to the club by Erica Sheibeneker, in honor of her husband, Alfred. Thanks to her generosity, the club is now in possession of the Sheibeneker’s collection of 19 hard-cover books containing images of marvelous illustrations. The books represent a wonderful addition to the Art Club Library and will be available for club members to refer to and enjoy. Shirley Engle, as Art Librarian, has taken responsibility for the books and will see that they are properly cared for.
SCC 50th Milestone Celebration Needs People The Model Railroad Club display delights adults and children alike; it will be open again this year. Here Richard Doty answers questions from Rita Morrison and her daughter and grandchildren who visited during the Holiday Walk last December.
By Phyllis Hodges Celebrations commemorating 50 years of marriage are commonplace in Sun City Center. An anniversary m a r k i n g t h e 5 0 th y e a r f o r a community—not so much! Del Webb broke ground in Florida on May 10, 1961, and planning for a year-long celebration has started. Ann Marie Leblanc, no stranger to organizing community events, has agreed to coordinate a myriad of activities beginning May 10, 2011 and continuing through April 2012. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime event and we should celebrate it as such,” Leblanc says. “The first order of the day is a slogan/theme that can be incorporated into a neat logo design, and we’re asking residents to give us ideas.” With the community’s bounty of creativity, that shouldn’t
be a problem. You can also volunteer to help with the celebration, either on the anniversary committee or activity subcommittees. “Jane Keegan is onboard to serve as secretary, but we need a treasurer,” Leblanc said. “We also need many people to offer their creativity, talents and general willingness to work.” She already has people to chair some activities (parade, gala, car show, history presentation, calendar and golf tournament), but needs ideas for activities and people to make them realities. Email Leblanc at: aleblanc11 @aol.com or call 642-2006 to talk about your slogan/theme idea or to let her know you want to help with the celebration.
Janis Tucci, Theresa Buck, Dee Sleziak, Dale Faircloth and Julie Moore The Phoenix Art Group, professional artists of the SCC Community have donated five paintings to the Life Path Hospice house in Sun City Center. These painting were completed by Phoenix members in a group effort. They met in the home of Shirley Engle during the summer months and worked together to design and paint in watercolor and acrylic. The paintings are signed by all of the artists who worked on each painting. Other members, besides Engle, contributing their talents were Dee Sleziak, Ellen Klein, Mary Underwood, Marion Scheller, Nancy Cooper, Audrey Erickson, Carol Wehrle, Dolores Phelps, Shirley Crist, Theresa Buck and Virginia Laudano. Janis Tucci, Dale Faircloth and Julie Moore of the Hospice House said the paintings will be displayed in the rooms of the Hospice House and may When Del Webb brought his “active retirement” concept to Florida, this 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire is typical of the style driven by droves of interbe used in future fundraising programs. ested people.
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What’s going on in the Atrium? Construction Photos by Lyn Reitz
Covering the walking pool to set up scaffolding to paint the ceiling.
Painting the ceiling in the lap pool.
Scaffolding set up in the walking pool.
Floor of the locker rooms removed and plumbing put in place for the expanded men’s and women’ s locker rooms.
Windows cut on the north wall of the lap pool next to the new location of a larger Jacuzzi.
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om Robinson has thrilled audiences along the eastern seaboard with his energetic club performances. He kicks off the Fall Concert Series at Harmony Hall with his spectacular tribute to the music of Dean Martin, Perry Como and Frank Sinatra. Tom performs each artist’s biggest hits accompanied by the Lowrey Prestige.
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Golf League Results, Pictures and More
CALOOSA WOMEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATION (CWGA 18) June 17th: Blind Partners-Draw card: 1st place: Ann Skinner/ Mary Jane Stutz 144; 2nd place: Karen Buono/ Anita Ciota 145.
SCC LGA -18 Hole June 19th: Odd Holes 50% Hdcp: Flight A/B: 1st Place (29) – Sylvia Silk; 2nd Place (29.5) – Beverly Heil. Flight C/D: 1st Place (26) – Alice Friedlein; 2 nd Place (34) – Jan Churchill.
SCC MEN’S GOLF -18 Hole June 18 th: Individual Chicago: Flight 1: 1st Place (+6) – Herman Weston; 2nd Place (+4) – Michael Gome. Flight 2: 1st Place (+5) – Jerry Huebner; 2nd Place (+4) – Ken DeFreeuw. Flight 3: 1st Place (+4) – Ed Muller; 2nd Place (+2) – Bud Tolley. Flight 4: 1st Place (+8) – Carl Lingertot; 2nd Place (+6) – Lewis Riley.
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C winner: Carolyn Frye; Flight D winner: Jeanne Simonini. July 3rd: Best 9 holes: Flight A: 1st Laura Hammaker 29.5; 2nd Jan Huber 30.5. Flight B: 1st Joanne Brennen 33; 2nd Sue Wyckoff 33.5. Flight C: 1st Carolyn Fry 32.5; 2nd Lori Fehrs 36.5. Flight D: 1st Karen Stanhope 32; 2nd Anne Dean 33.5. July 10th: Pick Your Partner Net: 1st: Bette Mannon/Judie Schafers 63; 2nd: Lois Scoppettuolo/Linda Scarbrough 66. July 17th: Throw out 2 par 4’s on front or back: Flight A - 1st: Jeanie Shively 44, 2nd: Judie Schafers 47. Flight B - 1st: Connie Toussaint 49, 2nd: Beverly Hines 50. Flight C & D - Mick Milano 44. August 10th: Full Scramble: 1st: Jan Huber, Barb Galloway, Connie Toussaint, Susan Torre 76; 2nd: Ruth Kramer, Karen Stanhope, Susan Wyckoff, Lois Gluntz 77. August 14th: Net Play: 1st: Jan Huber 74; 2nd: Jean Mooney 75.
HOGANS LEAGUE OF SUN CITY CENTER AND KINGS POINT
June 19th at Imperial Lakewoods: Match: 1st : Don Leath, net 68 (gross 89); 2nd : Ron Kingston, net 69 (gross 87). June 20th at North Lakes: Skins: 1st : two-way tie, 6 skins each – Denny Wintersteen & Don Koester; 2nd : two-way tie, 3 skins each – Karen Jones & Dave Domroes. Low-net: June 25th: 4 Man Scramble: 1st Denny Wintersteen, 66; Low-gross: Place Team (62): King Slater, Denny Wintersteen, 81. Thomas Convery, Mike Gomez, June 23rd at Renaissance: Skins: Peter Brock. 2nd Place Team (66): 1st : Ron Kingston, 7 skins; 2nd : Kyle Creasy, Jerry Huebner, Harold three-way tie at 2 skins each Don Geldbach, Lewis Riley. Koester, Denny Wintersteen and Don July 7th: Individual Low Net: 1st Leath. Low-net : Ron Kingston, 75; Place (67): George Sturdevant. 2nd Low-gross: Ron Kingston, 92 Place (68): Dieter Quitsch. July 3rd at Imperial Lakewoods: st th st July 16 : 2 Man – 1 Best Ball: 1 1-2-3/9-9-18: 1 : Team consisting Place Team (61): Michael Gomes, of Chip Wood, Judie Schafers, Larry Ronald Chaban. 2nd Place Team (62): Clark and Dave Domrose. Team total of 133. 5 skins to each member; 2nd Thomas Williamson, Edwin Muller. : team consisting of Art Swallow, July 23 rd: Individual Chicago: Ron Kingston, Don Koester & Don Flight 1: 1st Place (+8) – Fred Legg; Mowry. Team total of 135. 1 skin to 2nd Place (+4) – Chul Kim. Flight 2: each member. Low-net: Ron Kings1st Place (+12) – John Kirkland; 2nd ton, 67; Low-gross: tied – Chip Place (+5) – Jerry Rippel. Flight 3: Wood and Judie Schafers (off the 1st Place (+4) – Ronald Chaban; 2nd senior tees), 85. th Place Tie (+1) – Klaus Fraebel & July 4 at North Lakes: Match: st 1 : Jay Sparkman, 70. 2nd : Karen Jim Johnson. Jones, 72. Low-net: Jay Sparkman, July 30th: 4 Man Scramble – Gross: 70; Low-gross: Chip Wood, 86. 1st Place Team (64): Kyle Creasy, July 7th at Renaissance: Skins: 1st George Sturtevant, Michael Sharpe, : tied at 6 skins each – Chip Wood Ronald Chaban; 2nd Place Team Tie and Jake Leath; 2nd : Don Leath – 5 (67): Michael Gomes, Jerry Rippel, skins. Low-net: Chip Wood, 74; Low-gross: Chip Wood, 86. Al Hamm, Ervin Moyer. 11th at North Lakes: Skins: August 13th: 4 Man – 3 Best Ball: July st 1 : Dave Diehl, 12 skins; 2nd : threest 1 Place Team (-16): Jim Rottman, way tie at 4 skins each – Woody Ken Defreeuw, Jerry Rippel, Bud Nelson, Dave Domrose and guest Tolley; 2nd Place Team Tie (-15): Tim Diehl. Low-net: Dave Diehl, 70; William Pachler, Herm Weston, Al Low-gross: Chip Wood, 83. Hamm, Bob Keyes. July 15th at Summerfield: Skins: 1st : Larry Clark, 8 skins; 2nd : Chip Wood, 6 skins. Low-net: tied at SCCWGA 67’s – Chip Wood & Larry Clark; June 12th/19th: Flight Champion- Low-gross: Chip Wood – Hogans’ ship: Flight A winner: Jan Huber; record 80. Flight B winner: Laura Cole; Flight
July 17th at Imperial Lakewoods: Match: 1st : Larry Clark, net 69; 2nd : Don Leath, 76. July 18th at North Lakes: Match (14 holes. Game called due to thunder): 1st : tied – Woody Nelson & Jay Sparkman – net 34 (for 9); 2nd : tied – Big Diehl & Dave Domroes – 35. July 21st at Renaissance: Match: 1st : Don Mowry. Net 70; 2nd : Bill Frohlick, 80. July 23rd at Cypress Creek: Match: 1st : Rich Lucidi, net 72; 2nd : Chip Wood, 80. July 25th at North Lakes: Team Event – best two net scores: 1st : Team A – score 136 (Art Swallow, Big Diehl & Dave Domerose); 2nd : Team B – 140 (Jay Sparkman, Ron Kingston & Denny Wintersteen). Low-net: Ron Kingston, 71; Lowgross: Ron Kingston, 89. July 29th at Summerfield: Skins: 1st : Ron Kingston, 9 skins; 2nd : Chip Wood, 5 skins. Low-net: Ron Kingston, 68; Low-gross: tied at 87 Ron Kingston & Chip Wood. August 1st at North Lakes: Classic Skins: 1st : Tim Diehl (grandson), 8 skins; 2nd : Big Diehl (grandfather), 7 skins. Low-net: Don Mowry, 65; Low-gross: Don Mowry, 82. August 6th at Cypress Creek, KSkins: 1st : Rich Lucidi, 8 skins; 2nd : two-way tie Chip Wood & Ron Kingston, 4-1/2 skins each. Lownet: Rich Lucidi, 70; Low-gross: Chip Wood, 85 broke the old course record of 86). August 8th at North Lakes: Team 3-2-1: 1st : Team A 54/61/115, 8 skins each ( Denny Wintersteen, J. Kirkland, Art Swallow & Big Dave Diehl); 2nd : Team C 62/63/125 (Chip Wood, Dave Domrose & Rich Lucidi (with yahoodee proxy). Low net: Art Swallow, 65; Low gross: tied at 85’s – Dave Domrose & Dom Fannelli. August 14th at Imperial Lakewoods: Skins: 1st : Art Swallow, 6
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skins; 2nd : Chip Wood, 2 skins. Lownet: Chip Wood, 64; Low-gross: Chip Wood, 77 (set new course record. Prior record held by Judie Schafer since 5/8/09). August 15th at North Lakes: Green n’ White Match play, Senior Green Tees: 1st : Jay Sparkman, 69; 2nd : Tied at 73’s – Dave Domrose & Denny Wintersteen. Low-net: Jay Sparkman, 69; Low-gross: Jay Sparkman, 86. White Tees: 1st : tied at 71’s – Woody Nelson & J. Kirkland. Low-net: tied at 71’s Woody Nelson & J. Kirkland; Low-gross: J. Kirkland, 89.
THE HOGANS Hogans info (membership application, bylaws, detailed schedules) may be had by visiting www.hogans-golf.com Hogans 2009 Summer Schedule Course Day Dates Renaissance Tuesday: 9/1, 9/15, 9/29, 10/13, 10/27 Summerfield Wednesdays: 9/9, 9/23, 10/7, 10/21 Cypress Creek Thursdays: 9/3, 9/17, 10/1, 10/15, 10/29 Imperial Lakewoods Fridays: 9/11, 9/25, 10/9, 10/23 North Lakes WCI Saturdays: 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/17, 10/31 Requested tee times: SunBird (May-Oct) 9:30 a.m Reservations are required to play with the Hogans. Contact Art Swallow at email: ArtSwallow@aol.com The Club is open to all Sun City Center and Kings Point residents and their guests.
Sun City Center Ladies 18-Hole Golf Association (SCCLGA) Welcomes Community Association Members The Sun City Center Ladies Golf Association (LGA) is pleased to announce a change in the Sun City Center Golf and Social Club (G&SC) golf membership stipulations. Now, “a golfing member in the G&SC need not be a WCI golfing member. This means that a G&SC member may participate in any G&SC golfing function but the appropriate greens fee and cart fee must be paid prior to the event.” The G&SC Ladies 18-Hole Golf Association (LGA) competes every Friday with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start at the North Lakes Golf Course and welcomes women golfers from beginners to scratch handicappers. Greens fee at North Course are $20 (including cart). League play events cost $2.00 except for occasional special tournaments. Four flights allow players to compete comfortably with fellow golfers of similar handicaps. The LGA has a Homepage for its members with online calendar of events, club news
and photos, sign-ups and posting of pairings and weekly winners. The LGA’s motto is “We love golf!” Social fun on and off the golf course is encouraged with at least one get-together after golf planned monthly and special luncheons spread out through the year. The G&SC also sponsors the Women’s 9-Hole Golf Association (WGA-9) for women who want to play less than 18 holes in a competitive social environment. The WGA-9 play weekly on Friday afternoons at the North Course. (Friday mornings during the summer.) For further information, visit the G&SC website www. sccgsc.org. Email addresses for further information are: scclga@ gmail.com, sccgsc@tampabay. rr.com or pducharme@tampabay. rr.com. WGA-9 Hole League email: jabrown45@live.com . Or call the G&SC at 813-6333073.
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SCCWGA Flight Champioinship Tournament Winners
Flight A: Jan Huber
Flight D: Jeanne Simonini
Hole-In-One
Flight B: Laura Cole
Flight C: Carolyn Frye
On July 4, 2009, Betty Anne Bauman aced the 14th hole at Club Renaissance. She used a 7-wood from the Green tee. The feat was witnessed by fellow players Deloris Durm, Laura Hammaker, and Emily Rohner.
The third annual Tri Club Ryder Cup was hosted in July by Caloosa Country Club. The Men’s Golf Association from North Lakes and Falcon Watch were invited to contend for the trophy. Sixteen twoman teams from each golf club were greeted with coffee and donuts at 8
a.m. and the match play tournament was played in the morning. The best ball two-man teams played for 9-hole match points, playing a total of 18 holes. The trophy was awarded at lunch following the competition. Russ Stutz of Caloosa is shown with Mike Porter of Falcon Watch presenting the trophy to Don Churchill from the MGA of North Lakes. The MGA teams won a close victory over Caloosa CC with Falcon Watch coming in 3rd. This is the only event held by the men’s organizations from the three clubs during the year. Next year’s event will be hosted by the Falcon Watch men’s group.
CDCG Pressing for Tax Relief With nearly 75 SCC-area homeowners facing extreme effects of the use of Chinese drywall in the construction of their homes, the Chinese Drywall Coordinating Group (CDCG) is pushing the county appraisers for property tax relief. CA Director Woody Nelson, Co-Chair of the CDCG, and the committee have been discussing the proposed 30 to 50% reduction in assessment value of the homes affected by tainted drywall. The appraiser’s office is basing the reduction on the pictures they are taking when they inspect each home. The CDCG does not see how this can be a fair way to judge the damage or the remedial costs for these properties. They were advised that homeowners have until Sept 15th to file a petition to the Value Adjustment Board. At some point in the process a hearing will be scheduled to present facts to determine the value. Proof will have to be presented which would give the homeowner a better chance to get a further reduction in the assessment. It was strongly suggested by the appraiser’s office that proof include pictures, an independent inspection by a licensed
home inspector, and an estimate from a licensed contractor that would show cost to cure. The CDCG learned that several people have already had inspections which range in price from $100 to $250. Some of the remediation that has been done to homes in other communities has been found to show reoccurrence of the problem after a short time period. Until there is a certified remediation process that has been proven to work, homeowners are advised that they may be spending money that has not solved the problem. The State Attorney General has issued a warning about possible scammers who claim they can “fix” the drywall problem. According to the CDCG on income tax relief, the IRS has stated: “Unfortunately, costs incident to a casualty (for example, temporary alternative accommodations) are non-deductible personal expenses, not deductible casualty losses. Additional limitations apply to the timing and the amount of a casualty loss deduction.” -Dee Giordano
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Fitness Center Machines Of The Month This month’s focus will be on our new state-of-the-art aerobic equipment. These new feature-rich machines were recently installed to replace aging, out-of-warranty units. They will help you burn calories, increase lung capacity and improve your overall cardiovascular efficiency. *True CS3.0 Treadmills—These machines feature a low, 7” step –up height and dual machine mounted fans for user comfort. *True CS8.0 Recumbent Bike— This unit has a walk-through design making it safe and easy to use for people with hip, knee and balance problems. The seatback reclines for optimum comfort. *Concept 2 Indoor Rower— These rowers offer the ultimate in total body workout. Arms, legs, back and shoulders are all employed with
this easy-to-use machine. *True CSX Elliptical Trainer— This device allows the user to isolate the upper body or the lower body, or exercise the upper and lower in tandem to provide a complete body workout while burning calories at a maximum rate. All of these machines have “quick start” controls as well as custom programs for the more experienced user. Grip sensors on many of these units monitor heart rate to indicate the intensity of your workout. Combining aerobic (cardiovascular) and resistance (muscular) training will accelerate progress toward your fitness goals. Hope you are trying out some of the new machines and look for another machine featured next month. –Jim Blackstone
Get Fit–Stay Fit! September 11th Remembrance The Patriots Club will be holding a September 11th Observance, on Friday, Sept. 11th, at 10 a.m. at Freedom Plaza, 1010 American Eagle Blvd. SCC. This is the first-ever Sept. 11th Observance/ Remembrance to be held in SCC.
Wounded Warrior Benefit Show Be sure to reserve the date of Saturday evening, October 24th, on your calendar to attend a great musical variety show with the proceeds being donated to the “Wounded Warrior Project.” This show is being presented by the combined military veterans organizations of Sun City Center and will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the SCC Community Hall. The show will co-star Lily Marlane who, with her magnificent voice, will sing a variety of songs from ballads from Broadway to opera. Lily has performed in theaters, in night clubs, television and cruise ships throughout the world and has toured retirement communities presenting her own show “Broadway to the Met,” from Florida to California. Lily will be accompanied by Lotarr Bergeest, a versatile entertainer who delivers a variety of music from ballads to Broadway to opera. He has performed at Carnegie Hall with Skitch Henderson and the New York City 90-piece Philharmonic Orchestra as well as theaters and opera houses worldwide. Like Lily, he has also toured retirement communities form coast to coast performing his “Broadway’s Best Show.” Their magnificent voices will be joined together in some well known duets. Backing up Lily and Lotarr is the ever popular Bob Boyd conducting The 42nd Street Orchestra featuring
Bill “Satchmo” White who has portrayed Louis Armstrong all over the world playing and singing Satchmo’s famous hits. Bill recreates the charm and charisma and delivers the nuances that made Louis Armstrong the musical legend he was. Senator Ronda Storms will be the MC following a Military Tribute by the sponsoring organizations to start the evening, followed by introductions of various VIPS in attendance. It is also expected there will be some “Wounded Warriors” in attendance. This is a fabulous show for a great cause. Proceeds from this show will be equally divided and donated directly to the “Wounded Warrior Project” and “The James A. Haley Veteran’s Hospital Adaptive Sports & Fitness Program.” This program is not supported by appropriated funds and depends entirely on public donations for its Wounded Warrior Rehabilitative Efforts. Tickets for this “Musical Variety Extravaganza” are $15 each and are on sale at the SCC CA Atrium and through the sponsoring veterans associations (AMERICAN LEGION, MOAA, MOWW, VFW, DAV, WACS, WAVES, SEABEES and LEATHERNECKS). For additional information on the event or sale of tickets call 633-9500. –Paul Wheat
September 2009
A Little Advice from Consumer Affairs ...
Hiring a Contractor By Susan Muise The Consumer Affairs Committee strongly suggests you obtain two or three bids for work you want performed. Compare the bids to make sure they are complete and cover your requirements. Check references. Check whether the contractor is licensed with the state or county and that he is properly insured. Contractors should carry all this information for your inspection. Make sure to check names and expiration dates on any licenses you see. Contractors listed in the Consumer Affairs Register have upto-date insurance and licenses. You are more than welcome to come in and see which companies are listed with us or check them on-line in the “Consumer Affairs” section of suncitycenter.org. When you hire a contractor, don’t ever pay 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. The use of a credit card would give you the ability to dispute any improper charges. Failure to begin or complete work on time is a common complaint. You should never pay a contractor for the entire cost of the home improvement until it is completed to your satisfaction and all necessary inspections have been approved. A
down payment should not exceed 25% of the total cost. Additional payments can be made during various stages of the construction and should be noted in the contract. If you are considering hiring someone who is not listed with Consumer Affairs, you can check his state license by going online to www.myfloridalicense.com/Default. asp or by calling 850-487-1395. His county license can be checked at www.hillsboroughcounty. org/ pgm/contractors or by calling 813-635-7308 or 09. His workers compensation insurance or exemptions can be checked at www. fldfs. com/wc/ or call 850-413-1601. Unfortunately, there is no way to check his general liability insurance online. The contractor will need to provide you with written proof of that insurance. But you can also call the Hillsborough County Consumer Protection Agency at 903-3430 to ask their advice. Please protect yourself by making sure anyone who comes on your property to do work has what he should have. Don’t just take his word. The days of hand-shake agreements are over. It’s too easy to have someone sue you. We hope you will be an educated consumer. 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
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Editor-In-Chief: Fall leagues are forming at the Karen Jones bowling alley on Big Bend Road. sccnews@verizon.net It’s called “The Alley” and has been Reporters: open for a year and a half. John Bowker, Phyllis Hodges, Uta Kuhn Two of the leagues are for Sun Contributors: City Center residents, including CA Board of Directors and Staff, Kings Point. One of them, called Linda Bowker, John McRee, Susan Kings and Queens, is held on Muise, Lyn Reitz, Judy Schings Mondays starting 1 p.m. each week. The second one is called Kings CA Board Liaison: Point Mixed Bowling League and Ann Marie Leblanc is open to all residents of Sun City Center. This group bowls on WedAdvertising: John Wolf nesday afternoons. Its organizational newsofsccads@gmail.com meeting for the 2009-10 season will 813-938-8721 be held on Wednesday, September 27th at 2 p.m. at the Main Kings Publisher: Point Clubhouse. League play will Sun City Center Community Association begin the following week. The league welcomes new Monthly deadline: members. For the Kings Point 15th of each month league, contact Marcia Corn at 3807256 or Cheryle Stucke at 634-5917. Advertising: The NEWS is not liable for For the Kings and Queens, contact errors in advertising; it does not endorse and cannot verify the accuracy of representations The Alley at 672-8353. 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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MOVIES at the Rollins Theater
NEWCOMERS June-July 2009 List prepared by Linda Bowker from CA staff data. Report corrections, additions to CA at 633-3500. Last Kranich Lutz Rasmusson Poland King Pratt Humphreys Hsu Smith Fiedler Killian Goldstein Adkins Dwyer Harrison Maiocchi Smith Boyer Premetz Gardiner Monroe Marmon LaMothe McNamara West Kalus Genereux Gray Clark Foglia Herbert Melatti Metz Wright Abbott Montes de Oca McMillan Colgan Kelton Moore Cahill McQuade Stansell Brooks Richner Terry Rossi Wilkie Hobbs Fernandez Alberto Philpott Eliot Wirt Coviello Harrison Zito Boose Cooper Cooper Smith
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Sept. 14th DUPLICITY 125 min. PG-13 rating Oscar® winner Julia Roberts and Clive Owen star as two sexy spies-turned-corporate operatives in the midst of a clandestine love affair. When they find themselves on either side of an all-out corporate war, they’ll put everything on the line to remain one double-cross ahead in a high-stakes game of catand-mouse. From writer/ director Tony Gilroy (seven-time Oscar®-nominated Michael Clayton) comes the film critics are raving about. Actors: Clive Owen, Tom Wilkinson, Paul Giamatti, Julia Roberts Sept. 28th STATE OF PLAY 128 min. PG-13 rating A c a d e m y Aw a r d ® winner Russell Crowe leads in this blistering thriller about deception, manipulation and corruption. When D.C. Reporter Cal McCaffrey (Crowe) is assigned to investigate the murder of an assistant to an up-and-coming politician (Affleck), he uncovers a conspiracy that threatens to bring down the nation’s power structures. In a town of spin-doctors and wealthy power brokers, he will discover one truth: when fortunes are at stake, no one’s integrity, love or life is safe. Actors: Russell Crowe, Helen Mirren, Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams, Harry J. Lennix. Each of these movies has English subtitles for the hearing impaired. Monday Movies are for Sun City Center Community Association members ONLY. A 2009 membership card must be presented for admission.
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Flu Shots Schedule 9 to 11 a.m. Sandpiper Room DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS DAV Chapter 110 will hold its next scheduled general membership meeting on September 24, 2009 at 1 p.m. in the Caper Room at the Atrium of CA Central Complex. They also provide FREE daily van service from Sun City Center and other locations in South Hillsborough County to James A. Hailey VA Hospital and are in need of drivers willing to volunteer their time to aid in this effort. The Chapter will be hosting a BBQ at E.G Simmons Park on Sept. 6, 2009 at 1 p.m. This is a free event and is open to all members or any disabled veteran interested in joining the Chapter. Reservations are required by September 2, 2009 and can be made by contacting Tom Williams at 777-0914 or George Flatt at 597-6448.
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