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MON. MAY 11 - SCC MEN'S CLUB FREE LUNCH AND LEARN - "MANAGING SKIN CANCER"

1:30 p.m. at Sun City Center Community Hall - 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. Sara McElroy, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner, Cutaneous Medical Oncology, Moffitt South Shore. Presenter: 

Sara McElroy is a family nurse practitioner specializing in the medical management of skin cancer at Moffitt Cancer Center's Southshore Campus in Ruskin, FL. She works with patients undergoing treatment for melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, and Merkel cell carcinoma. Sara grew up in Lincoln, NE, attended nursing school at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and earned her doctorate in nursing from Creighton University. She and her family have called Florida home since 2019. Please pre-register to reserve your free lunch: https://sccmensclub.org/lunch-and-learn-registration/

WED. MAY 13 - "PLANT YOURSELF" THEME FOR LUNCHEON HOSTED BY SOUTHSHORE CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S CONNECTION

Doors open at 11:00; the program runs from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Life Enrichment Center of Sun City Center United Methodist Church, 1971 Haverford Ave, Sun City Center. “Plant Yourself” is the theme hosted by the SouthShore Christian Women’s Connection. Our Feature will be Pamela Callender, who is the President of Planted in Art and will to share information about the group. Our Guest Speaker, Jo Ayres, will share her story “Even though life may not be perfect, there is a secret to true happiness and joy.” You will want to be there! You'll enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by our local caterer for only $22 (including a full salad bar and dessert!).  As always, we will have fun Door Prizes. Reservations & pre-payment are required by May 8th. Simply call, text, or e-mail Nancy (mndecker1971@yahoo.com or 813-454-5509). Payment by check must be made out to Stonecroft Ministries and mailed to Nancy Decker, 5203 Admiral Pointe Dr., Apollo Beach, FL 33572. Further, let us know if you’re a first-time guest and we’ll have a gift waiting for you. Seating is limited so don’t delay as we expect a full house for this event. Festival seating means we have tables for 6 (5 guests and a Hostess).  Invite a friend, family member, or neighbor – you’ll both be glad you did! Check us out at Stonecroft.org.  We look forward to seeing you at the luncheon.

THU - SAT. MAY 14 - 16 - PELICAN PLAYERS COMMUNITY THEATER PRESENTS “FARCE OF NATURE”.

Starting Thursday, May 14, at 6:30 p.m.; Friday, May 15, at 6:30 p.m.; and Saturday, May 16, at 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes before curtain. All performances are at the KP Veterans Theater,1900 Clubhouse Dr, SCC. Tickets are on sale now at the KP Box Office from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. Evening performances are $18; $15 for matinees. Tickets will also be sold at the door for each show; no credit cards accepted at the door and correct change is appreciated. Seating is reserved, cabaret-style plus open bleacher seating; BYO drinks and snacks!  The non-stop hilarity of “Farce of Nature,” penned by the noted playwriting team of Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten, focuses on one chaotic day in the life of the Wilburns, owners of a struggling fishing lodge in the Ozarks. As in every farce, there are wild and unusual happenings, mistaken identity, frenzied confrontations, ridiculous disguises, and secrets exposed as the family deals with a Witness Protection snitch, a cop dressed as a maid, a discontented wife and outrageous unexpected guests. “This play is a laugh riot, and we can't wait to bring it to you," says Director Paul Ansell. “We have a terrific cast that will keep you laughing from beginning to end as they introduce you to a long-suffering wife, a scatterbrained policewoman, mobsters, a struggling actor, a ruthless businessperson … and even a visit from some unwelcome wildlife.” The assistant director is Michele Whelan, and Laurie Failing is the stage manager. The part of Wannelle is played by Carol MacAlister; D. Gene Wilburn by Wayne Keyes; Jenna by Diane Keyes; Maxie by Nina Rago; Carmine by Guy Bailey; Ty by Bob Horvath; Lola by Alesia Bischoff; Sonny by Ron Banaszak; and Roxanne by Michelle Horvath.

TUE. MAY 19 - SOUTH BAY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MEETING

An optional roundtable discussion begins at 10:30 a.m. followed by a sit-down luncheon at noon.at the South Hillsborough Elks Lodge 2672, at 1630 S. U.S. Hwy 41, Ruskin, Fl. At 1:00 p.m. our guest speaker Debbie Smyth will present “Probate Records: Looking Beyond the Will.” The cost is $18 per person, which includes the meal and presentation. For reservations and meal selection, call Vicki at 360-608-1647. Make checks payable to SBGS, and mail to: South Bay Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 5202, Sun City Center, Fl. 33571. Payments must be received in our P.O. Box by May 10th. Attendees are asked to allow 4-5 days for mail delivery. Payment may also be made in advance at the April meeting. Follow us on Facebook.

FRI. MAY 22 - THE CYPRESS CREEK JAZZ BAND PRESENTS A BENEFIT CONCERT FOR THE SUN CITY CENTER SECURITY PATROL AT THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF SCC

7:00 p.m. at The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center where we welcome the Cypress Creek Jazz Band to our beautiful sanctuary at 1971 Haverford Avenue, SCC. The Cypress Creek Jazz Band will be returning to present a benefit concert for the Sun City Center Security Patrol titled “Keep Calm, Keep Jazzy With the Cypress Creek Jazz Band”. The Cypress Creek Jazz band is a group of local musicians with strong roots in the Tampa music scene. They perform a New Orleans's style jazz, joyful Dixieland jazz, Spiritual Dixieland Hymns and Old-time gospel. They have performed together for over 7 years all over the Tampa area at venues like the Straz Center, Carrollwood Cultural Center, Dade City Kumquat Festival as well as many others. They also have played at corporate events, festivals, weddings, Madri Gras, and community events. But what keeps this group together is their love for the early jazz music of New Orleans Dixieland. “Arguably the happiest of all music is Dixieland jazz. The sound of several horns all improvising together on fairly simple chord changes with definite roles for each instrument but a large amount of freedom, cannot help but sound consistently joyful.” – Scott Yanow. Please come and enjoy the sounds of the streets of New Orleans and support this special community volunteer organization. Tickets are $20 Advance $25 At the Door and are available at the Pages of Life Book Store Sun 9:30-12:30 and M-Th-10:00-2:00, Church Office M-Th 8:30-4:00 and online at lovethelight.org/events. For additional information about this and other concerts and recitals, please contact Larry Hirchak, Concert Series Coordinator, at 646-831-4008. To learn more about the United Methodist Church of Sun City Center, please visit our website at lovethelight.org.

SAT. MAY 30 - MULTICULTURAL FOOD TASTING!

12:00 noon  - 4:00 p.m. at Community Hall 1910 S Pebble Beach Blvd. $30 per person, BYOB, Everyone Is Welcomed!

The Multi-Cultural Heritage Club is celebrating its 9th Anniversary as a club. Join us for a Food Tasting from local restaurants, Dancing and Fun! In-Person Tickets: From May 11 to 22 - Atrium Building - Mon, Weds, Fri - 10:00AM to 12:00PM. ZELLE: mhctreasurer1@gmail.com.  No Tickets Sold At The Door! All proceeds to support Our Lady of Guadalupe Food Pantry. For more information, contact Michelle Brooks at (813) 400-3480, mhctreasurer1@gmail.com.

SAT. JUN 6 - CAMPAIGN AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING SOUTHSHORE - MUSIC BINGO 

2:00 - 5:00 p.m. in the Florida Room, 945 N. Course Lane, SCC. TICKETS $20 Deadline For Tickets May 29, 2026. BRING YOUR OWN BEVERAGES & SNACKS! For info call 813-413-5067

SUN. JUN 7 - PLANT CITY COMMUNITY CHORALE PRESENTS "AMERICA AT 250: THE ONGOING STORY"

5:00 p.m. at St. Clement Catholic Church, 1104 N. Alexander St, Plant City.This compelling program reflects on the American journey—its founding ideals, struggles for justice, and continued evolution. Audiences will hear stirring patriotic selections such as “The Star-Spangled Banner”, ”Battle Hymn of the Republic”, and the beloved “Armed Forces Medley”, alongside songs that give voice to social change and resilience including “Bread and Roses” and “The Times They Are A-Changin”. The concert also highlights historical and folk traditions with works like “Chester” and “The Erie Canal,” as well as contemporary and reflective pieces such as “Hymn for America” and “Why Have The Fallen Gone?”. Under the direction of Coleman Flentge, the Plant City Community Chorale brings these diverse works together into a cohesive musical narrative that honors the past while looking toward the future. Tickets are $25.00 (cash, debit, & credit cards accepted) and are available at: www.pccchorale.org, FB.com/plantcitycommunitychorale, from any Chorale Member, or by texting 727-424-9661. Tickets are $20 when purchased from a Chorale member in advance. Tickets may also be purchased at the door the night of the concert. Children 12 and younger are free. The Sunday, June 7th performance is sponsored by Grow Into You Foundation and Jonathan Pittman, Financial Advisor.

FRI. JUL 24, SAT. JUL 25 AND SUN. JUL 26 - "LET'S MURDER MARSHA" PERFORMED BY THE PELICAN PLAYERS!

7/24 at 630 p.m., 7/25 at 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. and 7/26 at 1:30 p.m. in the Kings Point Veterans Theater. Doors open :30 minutes before performances begin.

Congratulations and best wishes to the cast of our summer play Let's Murder Marsha. The cast In order of appearance:

Marsha Gilmore - Donna Fiore

Bianca - Dawna Gantvoort

Persis Devoré - Julie Ramsey

Tobias Gilmore - Bob Horvath

Virgil Baxter - James Williams

Lynette Thoren - Jeanne Naish

Ben Quade - Pete Geller

A happy housewife named Marsha, hopelessly addicted to reading murder mysteries, overhears her loving husband discussing her upcoming birthday surprise with an interior decorator. To her ears, though, it sounds like they are planning to murder her! With the assistance of her next-door neighbor, she tries to turn the tables on them with a poisoned potion. When her own mother shows up for her birthday a day early, Marsha thinks she is in on the diabolical scheme. When her maid’s date, a policeman, shows up to take the maid out, Marsha thinks he is on to her poisoning attempt. Well, finally, just when you would think all this would be cleared up, Marsha’s intended victims discover what she has supposed, and decide to teach her a lesson by actually pretending to be murderers.  Tickets will go on sale on 5/18 at the Kings Point Box Office

CLASSES - COMPUTER CLUB

12:30 - 5:00 p.m. — Tuition is payable upon registration. Sign up for your choice of class in the Computer Lab, (Atrium Building) Monday through Saturday. For additional information send email to: Pauline Baker, Education Director: paulinebaker864@gmail.com