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The News of Sun City Center
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ANOTHER MONTH – ANOTHER DANCE PARTY
The Irish Connection will have its May General Meeting on May 3 at It’s time for a Spring Dance. 6:30 p.m. in the Florida Room of the And who better to organize such Atrium Building. Donna Moughty, an event but the Sun City Center professional genealogist German-American Club! Thursday, of Lakewood Mini Bus Club April 18 is the date, and the party Ranch, FL will The Mini Bus is planning trips will begin in Community Hall on S. speak on Irish to the baseball games again this year. Pebble Beach at 5 p.m., with music histor y and There are 12 games with two per provided by the talented couple how to learn month playing various teams. Check “Jess ‘N Joan.” These two musicians ab out your them out in the mini bus office at each play a number of instruments, past, having 1910 S Pebble Beach Blvd. providing a great party mood. The 20 years of Some of the other trips being rest of the mood is provided by the conducting research programs on offered are “Is He Dead” playing at attendees! Ireland studies. the Francis Wilson Playhouse 4/6, She attends and has been a The music will begin at 5 p.m. Bok Towers Concert Under the Stars speaker at the National Institute for 4/27, 35rd Annual “Siesta Fiesta” and the buffet will be at 6 p.m. The Genealogical Research at the National 4/13, Tampa Bay Downs Horse Track buffet will include a Jaegerschnitzel Archives of Salt Lake Institute and 4/26, Mothers Day at Maggianos (hunter’s cutlet) with mushroom Genealogical Congress in Ireland, 5/12, Tradewinds Casino Boat 6/28 sauce on the side, spaetzle, red has been an instructor of historical cabbage, bread & butter and carrot research at Samford University, and and many more. There are still openings on cake. Sounds mouth-watering! chair of the Professional Conference several April trips. Look online at A great BYOB party, all inclusive for the Association of Professional www.sccminibus.com for those and is $16 for members and $19 for non- Genealogists. many more trips being offered to Sun members. Just mail in your check To RSVP for the free program City Center residents. to Mike Albanese at 1808 Granville which is open to the public, call Pat 634-7447 or Bonnie 642-9663. Lane, Sun City Center 33573. Anyone who is Irish, of Irish extraction or anyone who has an Macintosh User Group interest in Ireland, is welcome to join The SCC Macintosh User Group is proud to the Irish Connection Club which was formed with the objective to promote announce the 2013 slate of elected officers. all things Irish, including culture, The SCC Macintosh User Group is a vibrant history and music.
organization of computer users enthusiastic about virtually everything and anything Apple and Macintosh. We are recognized by Apple as a registered Macintosh User Group [MUG). The primary purpose of the Club is to provide a forum for the exchange of vital information about Macintosh Computers and to provide educational and technical support for Apple and Macintosh users. Interested persons should visit the web site at www.sccmug.org or call one of the Officers for information. SCC MACINTOSH USER GROUP OFFICERS (2013)
The Sun City Center Low Vision Club will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, April 15 at 1:30 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce building in SCC Plaza. There will be a brief meeting to vote on the future of the Low Vision Club. The guest speaker is DeeWynn Cox, a certified care manager, with Care Management Service Professionals. Her presentation will focus on ways to make the transition from independent living to other options, such as group independent living or assisted living, easier. For information contact Ben Green, president, at 385-5590.
Every bridge player dreams of getting a hand like that, but it seldom happens. Donna says it was a once in a lifetime experience for her. The Thursday Night Bridge Club starts play at 7 p.m. every Thursday night in the Horizon Room of the Atrium Bldg. located on the Central Campus of Sun City Center. All bridge players residing in Sun City Center and Kings Point are encouraged to grab a partner and come join us for an enjoyable pressure-free Thursday evening of progressive bridge. Who knows? Maybe you or your partner will beat the odds and become our club’s next celebrity bridge player. Any questions? Please call Pat Nolle at 813-642-9280.
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prostate cancer I asked my GP to do a PSA and he said since the government doesn’t recommend it anymore, he won’t do it. But I’m still worried. worried. Since the USPSTF (U.S. Preventative Services Task Force) recommended stopping PSA and DRE screening 12 months ago, the death rate from Prostate Cancer has increased by 17%.
Low Vision Club
Recently, at Thursday Night Partners Bridge Club, Donna Knepper was dealt a 7-Diamond Grand Slam hand. She bid seven Diamonds and then simply laid her unbeatable cards on the table.
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Pictured (L to R): Dunham Swift, vice president and Apple ambassador; Richard Doty, director of system administration; Chet Rindfuss, president; Harry Hintz, director-at-large; Jim Coates, director-at-large; Jim Lucas; director of education; Nancy DeWilde, secretary; Daniel Uffner, treasurer.
April 2013
If your GP won’t order the test for you, try the area health department or change doctors! You may even have to pay for the test yourself, but the peace of mind may be worth it. There are organizations that offer FREE screenings, too—so watch the papers. Especially in September which is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
This information is provided by the Dattoli Cancer Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Submit your questions to: 800/915-1001 or gcarnahan@dattoli.com www.dattolifoundation.com
Donna Knepper displays her “Lay Down Grand Slam” hand, the hand all Bridge players hope to get!
Scandinavian Club
The S candinavian Club of Sun City Center will meet on Wednesday, April 24, at 2:30 p.m. in the Sandpiper Room. President Fritz Brinck will present a program about relationships between the Nordic countries, entitled “What Binds and What Separates the Five Nordic Countries—Past and Present?” Many Scandinavians have a general knowledge about the countries from which their ancestors came; this indepth oral and slide presentation will strengthen their understandings. Refreshments will be served and guests are welcome. —Patricia Johnson