CALENDAR OF EVENTs

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SUNDAYS - PAGES OF LIFE BOOKSTORE AT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Hours of operation: 9:30-12:30 and Mon -Thu. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Church Office hours remain the same. Thank You!

MONDAYS - OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING  

12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. Redeemer Lutheran Church 701 Valley Forge Blvd, Sun City Center. OA literature and 12 Step fellowship. Please call DELAIN  1/906-322-4495 if you have questions or just come and visit with us on Mondays.

MONDAYS - PROGRESSIVE BRIDGE CLUB

12:00 noon - 3:15 p.m. - every Monday in the Horizon Room in Sun City Center - We play at 12:15 p.m. but want everyone in the Horizon Room by 12:00 noon and we play until 3:00.  No charge to enroll.  We are also a fun bridge.  We play for 50 cents and at the end the person who has the highest score wins a dollar and second place wins 50 cents per table.  You must be a registered member of the Sun City Center Community Association. Walk ins welcome, no partner needed. Kings Point activities card members welcome.

MONDAYS - SCCCA BINGO!!!

Every Monday evening from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd.

Doors open & card sales begin at 5:30 p.m. Card sales stop at 6:40 p.m. and games start at 7:00 p.m. Cost: The minimum charge is $1.00 for 2 cards.  Who: CA residents, KP residents, Sun Towers residents, Guests with Guest Passes. Gather up your chips, wands, lucky gnomes, and beanies, and head to the Community Hall for a fun-filled night! See you there!

IMPORTANT COMMUNITY NOTICE:

FOR GRANT APPLICATIONS - OPEN FROM DEC. 1 2025 - JAN. 15 2026

The Interfaith Social Action Council (ISAC) has some important information to share concerning our grant application process. During the 2025 fiscal year, we were able to award $175,120.00 in grants to twenty-eight different organizations. This was our most successful grant distribution in our 55-year history.

Building on that very successful year, we would like to share the next grant cycle schedule. All applications must be completed and submitted on time to be considered. Please visit our website www.interfaithcouncilscc.com for application information including forms and instructions. If you have any questions, or need help with the application process, please email us at ISACofSCC@gmail.com, and enter “Grant Questions” in the subject line. You may also request an in-person meeting to address any application questions. Judy Betts is our new Grant Chairperson, and she will be happy to assist you. All funds for our grants (and our scholarships) are generated by sales at the Nearly New Shop. The shop takes donations on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8am to 12 noon. The shop is open for sales on Saturdays from 8am till noon, and on Wednesdays mid-September thru mid-May. The shop is located on the back side of the Sun City Center Plaza. Learn more about the shop, the types of donations we accept, and ways to volunteer by visiting our website!

MON. SEP 15 - PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP AT SUN TOWERS RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

1:30 – 3:00 p.m. in the Theater Room at Sun Towers, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. SCC. Jill Mask is a fitness professional with over 10 years of experience in contributing to Parkinson's Support groups and will have helpful hints for members! Her dedication to assisting group members in managing PD shines through! If you have Parkinson’s, or are caring for someone with this disease, be sure to attend this support group! Third Monday of every month is a group for Parkinson’s sufferers. We start each meeting with exercises and then have a discussion. This month we have a PT speaking, Questions? Contact Lisa Rivera 813-535-6067 or lrivera@seniorsinservice.org

TUE. SEP 16 - SOUTH BAY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MEETING

Beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the South Hillsborough Elks Lodge 2672, at 1630 S. U.S. Hwy 41, Ruskin, Fl. There is an optional Round Table Discussion, Followed by a sit-down luncheon at noon. Following lunch at 1:00 p.m., our guest speaker Karen Fortin will present “Identifying Female Ancestors”. The cost is $18 per person per meal and presentation. For reservations and meal choice, call Vicki at 360-608-1647. Make your check payable to: SBGS, and mail to South Bay Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 5202, Sun City Center, Fl. 33571. Your check must be received in our P.O. Box by Sept. 4th. Allow 4-5 days for mailing.

WED. SEP 17 - METAPHYSICAL SOCIETY MEETING

10:00 a.m. in the SCCCA Heritage Room, 951 North Course Lane. 3. 17 “Magical Properties of Crystals” including the way to Cleanse, Program, and choose your crystals by Rod Pettit, Certified Crystal Specialist and Reiki Master.  Membership costs $10.00 annually. SCCCA residents are permitted one visit before joining. Kings Point residents may join after obtaining an active Club Card at the SCCCA office. Others may attend with approved guest passes obtained at the SCCCA office. The mission of the Metaphysical Society is to inspire and empower others to explore and discover their highest expression of spiritual self-awareness and universal oneness. Contact the club office at 813 438-6136 for more information.

WED. SEP 17 - WEDNESDAYS FRONT PORCH PICKERS

2:00 - 4:00 p.m. in the Rollins Theater, SCC. Enjoy 2 fun hours of entertainment by your local musicians. SCC residents and Kingspoint residents are all welcome! Questions? please reach out to the Club President: Dave Oglesby at 508-331-7728

THU. SEP 18 - WE'RE BACK!!! PIZZA & A MOVIE NIGHT AT ST. ANDREW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Serving will begin at 5:00 p.m. at 1239 Del Webb W. Sun City Center, Fl. with an assortment of pizzas to choose from as well as a delicious, homemade cake, and an assortment of soft drinks.  An exciting movie will follow beginning at 5:30.00pm.  The movie is titled "The Thursday Murder Club" starring Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren.  Tickets for this event can be purchased Monday through Thursday from 10:00am to 1:00pm at the St. Andrew Presbyterian Church office.  For more information call (813)634-1252.

FRI. SEP 19 - BILLY “ELVIS” LINDSEY IS RETURNING BY POPULAR DEMAND TO THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FOR AN ALZHEIMER’S BENEFIT CONCERT

7:00 p.m. at The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center, 1971 Haverford Avenue, where we welcome Billy “Elvis” Lindsey back to our beautiful sanctuary to benefit the fight against Alzheimer’s Disease. Lindsey has been giving “Elvis” tribute concerts for years and is the winner of numerous awards for his “ELVIS” act.  Lindsey has performed in many venues, including cruise ships, and has travelled extensively with his act.  He is the past winner of “The ELVIS Extravaganza” Contest at the Florida State Fair, Best Look-A-Like, and Fan Favorite.  If you love that great music from the past or have ever been a fan of Elvis and his music, you won’t want to miss this great concert to benefit ongoing Alzheimer’s research!! 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 www.sccumc.com/events. For additional information about this and other concerts and recitals, please contact Larry Hirchak, Concert Series Coordinator, at 646-831-4008 or e-mail larry@sccumc.com. To learn more about the United Methodist Church of Sun City Center, please visit our website at www.sccumc.com. 

FRI. SEP 19 - PRESCRIPTION: MURDER (additional performance dates listed)

7:30 – 9:30 p.m. at Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin. Event type: Center Stage. Prescription: Murder, A Classic Thriller by Richard Levinson & William Link. Originally Developed by Robert Cohn. Before Columbo became a legendary TV detective, he made his stage debut in this gripping psychological thriller. Prescription: Murder introduces audiences to the cunning Lieutenant Columbo as he unravels a sophisticated murder plot masterminded by a suave, brilliant psychiatrist and his mistress. What begins as the perfect crime slowly unravels under Columbo’s seemingly disarming demeanor and sharp intellect. Full of suspense, clever twists, and unforgettable confrontations, this play keeps audiences guessing until the very end. A must-see for fans of classic crime stories, Prescription: Murder is a smart, tense, and thrilling theatrical experience. Join us for an unforgettable night of live theater brought to you by the nonprofit Brandon Performing Arts, also known as MacBeth & Cheese.

List of all Show Dates:

Friday, September 19 @7:30 pm.

Saturday, September 20 @7:30 pm.

Sunday, September 21 @3:00 pm. Matinee.

Friday, September 26 @7:30 pm.

Saturday, September 27 @7:30 pm.

Sunday, September 28 @3:00 pm. Matinee.

Join us! Become a FCC Member and SAVE! Ticket Prices: $25 Members $30 Future Members. All Reservations are in advance:   Please Book On Line Below. Or Call for tickets: 813-645-7651 Tickets are non-refundable.

SAT. SEP 20 - RUSKIN WOMAN'S CLUB HOSTS ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE

9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at 503 S. U.S. Highway 41 in Ruskin. Club members will be available to receive your donations in the driveway. There is n o need to exit your car. Community members are encouraged to donate nonperishable items, with a special focus on breakfast cereals, long-life milk, protein snack bars, canned foods, pasta, dry beans, nuts, crackers, canned meats and fish, tuna packets, honey, jam, nut butters, and fruit cups. Gift cards will also be accepted. All donations will go directly to local food pantries to help meet the growing need in the community. The need is great! The Ruskin Woman’s Club, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has a long-standing tradition of community service and welcomes the public’s support in this important effort to fight food insecurity.

SAT. SEP 20 - LEFT CENTER RIGHT CLUB

First and third Saturday of every month 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Kings Point East Social Room. Remember Left Center Right?  That fun game in which 3 quarters and 3 dice can win you untold riches?  Well it’s here at Kings Point!  Join us the first and third Saturday of every month from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM in the East Social Room.  We offer both the traditional games as well as LCR Extreme! created by our own Rick Miles.  B.Y.O.E!  Snacks to share are always welcome.  If you are coming in from outside Kings Point let the guard know you are here for LCR.  Questions?  Contact Michelle Mason 813-492-8920 or mmason@seniorsinservice.org

SAT. SEP 20 - KITCHEN MASTERS OF SCC

3:00 - 6:00 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month in the Eberhardt room (North Campus next to the lawn bowling greens).  The title of our event is "What's in Season Now?"  Our president, Maria Hodge, who is a professional chef, will highlight our Florida seasonal fruits and vegetables.  Attendees are asked to RSVP.  The Kitchen Masters club of SCC is open to all SCC members, Freedom Plaza members and Kings Point Members with a KP Club Usage Card. Dues are $25 annually.  For further information you can contact Maria Hodge at 856-981-9992 or reach out at Facebook (Kitchenmasters Of SCC)

SAT. SEP 20 - DO YOU WANNA DANCE CLUB EVENT! Fundraiser for SCCCA Future Facility Fund

7:00 p.m. Dance to the tunes of Tony Knight & Friends. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. at Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach, SCC. Hot Diggity Dog Snack Shop will be selling hot dogs, pizza, and ice cream. BYOB

Tickets – members $5.00 or nonmembers $10.00

SUN. SEP 21 - SCCCA ENTERTAINMENT - THE ISLAND BOYS!

1:00 - 2:00 p.m. performing poolside. CC’s Grill will be on hand for pool and gazebo events. Cash only. Entertainment Series Brochures are available at the CA Office, 1009 N. Pebble Beach Blvd and the Atrium 945 N. Course Lane.

Pre Series show featuring The Time Peace Band will be held on Friday October 17th. Tickets are $10 and go on sale Sept. 8th at the Atrium, 945 N. Course Lane.

Entertainment Series ticket sales begin for CA members on Oct. 6th for series purchase and Oct 20th for Individual tickets. Series tickets are $95 for five Friday of five Sunday shows. Individual tickets are $21. Cash or check only. If you have any additional questions, please reach out to Judy Cesarski, Activities Director at 813-642-2001 or activities@suncitycenter.org.

SUN. SEP 21 - THE RASMUSSEN ARTIST SERIES PRESENTS AN ORGAN AND PIANO RECITAL AT THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

3:00 p.m. The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center, 1971 Haverford Avenue, presents an organ-piano recital. Titled “328 Keys 4-Hands 4-Feet: A Journey Thru the Ages”, Teodora Mitze-Cîrciumaru and Brent Douglas will be presenting an exceptional recital on piano and organ! The music selections will be from the Baroque through the Contemporary Eras. They will include “The Swan”, “Ave Maria” and variations on “He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands” and several more. 

Teodora Mitze-Cîrciumaru is a native of Romania and earned her Master’s Degree in Musical Arts from the ‘Gh. Dima’ Music Academy in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) and plays organ, piano, harpsichord, celesta and 

harmonium. She has served as an organist and choir director at several churches, as well as producing projects for Radio Romania Broadcasting Company in Bucharest. She has performed concert tours in Austria, 

Hungary, Poland, Germany and the USA as well as her native Romania. She has been serving as UMCSCC’s organist, pianist and Assistant Worship Arts Director since January 2022. Brent Douglas is an accomplished and passionate conductor, remarkable pianist, harpsichordist, and organist with an extensive background in symphonic, operatic, and choral genres. His illustrious career has taken him across the United States and overseas showcasing his musical prowess with The Florida Orchestra, St. Pete Baroque, The Springfield Symphony in Missouri, the Venice Symphony, The Sarasota Orchestra and the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra London Classical Players and the Berlin Sinfonietta. As an opera pianist and vocal coach, he has formed partnerships with acclaimed organizations including St. Petersburg Opera, Opera Tampa, the Springfield Regional Opera in Missouri, and the Savannah Voice Festival in Georgia. Tickets are $15 Advance and 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 www.sccumc.com/events. For additional information about this and other concerts and recitals at the United Church of Sun City Center, 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 www.sccumc.com

MON. SEP 22 - SCCCA MONDAY MOVIES - "SEPTEMBER 5"

1:00 p.m. in the Rollins Theater. Suggested donation to help cover the cost of the use of licensed films: $2. 1 hour, 34 minutes. Rated R for Language. Plot:  During the 1972 Munich Olympics, an American sports broadcasting crew finds

itself thrust into covering the hostage crisis involving Israeli athletes. Based on a true story about the Munich massacre of 1972. Starring:  Peter Sarsgaard, John Magaro, Ben Chaplin, Leonie Benesch

TUESDAYS FROM SEP 23 - TUE. OCT 14 - EMBRACING YOUR AGELESS SPIRIT AT THE FIREHOUSE

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon at the  Firehouse Cultural Center Annex

305 N US Highway 41, Ruskin. Event type: Workshops & Classes

Embracing Your Ageless Spirit

A 4-week class that will help you:

• Discover your purpose at this time in life

• Claim your strengths and hidden talents

• Release mental and emotional baggage that holds you go

• Take initiative to fulfill your higher potential using universal spiritual practices

• Make new friends

Facilitator: Rev. Betty Martin-Lewis, is an ordained minister with a Ph.D. in Human and Organization Development. Her life purpose is to support individuals and groups realize their highest potential. Her career in corporate human resources and 20 years in ministry was focused on that very mission. She loves creating safe spaces for people to tell their stories and inspiring gatherings that bring out the best in everyone. Cost: $50 Limited Class Size CALL Unity SouthShore at 727-426-6768 to register.

TUE. SEP 23 - GLEN CAMPBELL "I'LL BE ME" MOVIE SCREENING

1:00 p.m. at KPCH Veterans Theater. $10 Donation Requested. All Proceeds to Benefit The Southshore Walk to End Alzheimer's. For more info, contact 813-649-8021 - sean.andrew@edwardjones.com

TUE. SEP 23 - THE SUN CITY CENTER REPUBLICAN CLUB MEETS

2:00 p.m. at the St. Andrews Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 1230 West Del Webb Blvd., Sun City Center. All Republicans and like-minded voters are invited to attend. The Club meets every month on the 4th Tuesday. Entrance is at the rear of the building. Our meetings start at 2:00 p.m. and conclude about 3:00 p.m.  Social Time, including light refreshments, preceding the meeting. Each month we present local government officials or candidates for questions and answers or other speakers of interest to our members. Come early for the best of everything.

TUE. SEP 23 - SENIOR DISASTER SUPPORT SEMINAR

3:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the Waterside Room Kings Point. This year-long program meets once per month in the Waterside Room at Kings Point. Each month we have a new and exciting topic. This month we have the Hillsborough County Health Department to speak about Emergency Evacuation, 911 Registry, Special Needs Shelters and how Hillsborough County can provide transportation as needed.  Please join us! Snacks provided. Questions call Lisa Rivera 813-535-6067 or lrivera@seniorsinservice.org

TUE. SEP 23 - OPEN HOUSE - Sponsored by The Let's Dance Ballroom Dance Club Couples and Singles welcome

4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Atrium Dance Studio 1 (by the indoor pool). Open to all Sun City Center CA Members and King Point Residents. FREE fun filled afternoon to learn more about our dance program. See how fun and easy it is to learn social dancing and the benefits that dancing can offer. Enjoy some Dance Demonstrations, Short Introductory Dance Lessons, 

Fun Mixer, and some General Dancing. FREE COOKIES

WED. SEP 24 - METAPHYSICAL SOCIETY MEETING

10:00 a.m. in the SCCCA Heritage Room, 951 North Course Lane. “Reversing Disease and Gaining Optimal Health through Nutrition and Lifestyle Choices” presented by Dinah Allison, Health Advocate. Bring your questions about supplements, food intake, and medication. Membership costs $10.00 annually. SCCCA residents are permitted one visit before joining. Kings Point residents may join after obtaining an active Club Card at the SCCCA office. Others may attend with approved guest passes obtained at the SCCCA office. The mission of the Metaphysical Society is to inspire and empower others to explore and discover their highest expression of spiritual self-awareness and universal oneness. Contact the club office at 813 438-6136 for more information.

WED. SEP 24 - WEDNESDAYS FRONT PORCH PICKERS

2:00 - 4:00 p.m. in the Rollins Theater, SCC. Enjoy 2 fun hours of entertainment by your local musicians. SCC residents and Kingspoint residents are all welcome! Questions? please reach out to the Club President: Dave Oglesby at 508-331-7728

WED. SEP 24 - CAN YOU SWIM? DO YOU LIKE TO DANCE? COME LEARN HOW TO DANCE IN THE WATER!

7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Come to the Indoor Lap Pool at the SCCCA Atrium.  Join the SCC Swim Dancers for a Synchronized Swimming lesson where we'll teach you how to dance to music in the pool. Wear your bathing suit and bring a towel. Bathing cap and nose clips are optional. CA Members, KP members with a SCC Gold Card are welcome. For more information call Maria at 856-981-9992 or Barb at 860-841-3282.

THU. SEP 25 - META GLASSES USER GROUP KINGS POINT

1:00 – 2:30 p.m. in the Waterside Room in Kings Point. The newest fun thing to try is LIVE AI.  Ask us in the group  If you would like to learn how!  Come share tips and tricks. Questions? Contact Lia Rivera 813-535-6067 or lrivera@seniorsinservice.org

THU SEP 25 - PELICAN PLAYERS COMMUNITY THEATER PRESENTS TWO LIVE READERS THEATER PERFORMANCES

The show starts at 6:30 p.m. with doors opening 30 minutes prior. Join us at the Kings Point Veterans Theater, 1900 Clubhouse Drive, SCC. This performance includes “Adam and Eve”, directed by Kevin Steinke, and “The Other, Other Woman”, directed by Shirley Walker.  Our shows are open to the public!     This performance is complimentary and is our way of saying THANK YOU for supporting us!  BYO drinks and snacks. Open seating.

FRI. SEP 26 - AMERICA'S FUNNIEST COMEDY MAGICIAN COMES TO THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF SCC

7:00 p.m. at The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center where we welcome Dewayne Hill to our beautiful sanctuary at 1971 Haverford Avenue, SCC. Voted America’s No.1 Funniest Comedy Magician, Dewayne Hill has been performing magic for over 20 years.  Born in Brooklyn, NY and growing up in Charleston, WV, Dewayne got interested in magic from a substitute teacher that did a card trick. After six months of practicing, he started performing in his community and had his first official gig at a church.  This caught the attention of a local TV producer. Dewayne's TV appearance landed him a frontpage newspaper article. That ignited a flood of performances that would eventually lead to paying and funding Dewayne's college. In 2020, while the world was shut down because of COVID, Dewayne expanded his reach to acting coaches and screenwriters to develop a screenplay called “The Discernment”. In 2021 the project was funded and filming was underway.  The film has since won several awards and was selected in 11 different film festivals all over the world and will be airing on several streaming platforms this year. In 2007, Dewayne set a world record by performing the most card tricks in 60 minutes. In 2021, Dewayne invested and was executive producer and star of a feature horror film called “The Discernment”. From 2020 to Present, Dewayne has been voted Top Corporate Entertainer, Top Comedian, Top Magician and Up & Coming Filmmaker and Producer.  He currently performs at over 130 events throughout the each year.  Adult tickets are $20 Advance, $25 At the Door, Youth tickets (10-18) are $10 Advance, $12 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 www.sccumc.com/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 www.sccumc.com. 

MON. SEP 29 - OPERA TAMPA AT THE FIREHOUSE CULTURAL CENTER

2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin. Event type: Center Stage. FREE EVENT. Reserve a seat for this up-close and entertaining compilation of singing extraordinaire! Enjoy bits of performances past and yet to be. Space is Limited! Monday, September 29, 2025 at 2:00 pm • FREE EVENT. Call in for tickets: 813-645-7651. FREE EVENT. Or book online. All Reservations are in Advance: Call for tickets: 813-645-7651

WED. OCT 1 - THE COMPUTER CLUB - How to Buy a Computer

 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. in the Computer Lab, SCCCA Atrium. $5 Members   $10 Non-Members

There are many choices.  This class discusses how much RAM you will need, which kind of drive suits your needs, whether to buy on-line or in person, if a warranty is worth the expense and many more decision points.  Available to CA and KP members only.

WED. OCT 1 - METAPHYSICAL SOCIETY - “Tarot – Your cards tell a story”

10:00 a.m. in the SCCCA Heritage Room, 951 North Course Lane. “Tarot – Your cards tell a story” presented by Pava Radakovich where she explains how cards can differ in meaning when located by each other. Membership costs $10.00 annually. SCCCA residents are permitted one visit before joining. Kings Point residents may join after obtaining an active Club Card at the SCCCA office. Others may attend with approved guest passes obtained at the SCCCA office. The mission of the Metaphysical Society is to inspire and empower others to explore and discover their highest expression of spiritual self-awareness and universal oneness. Contact the club office at 813 438-6136 for more information.

WED. OCT 1 - SCCCA ACTVITY NEWS! GOT LOBSTAH FOOD TRUCK

4:00 - 7:00 p.m. It will be parked in the half circle by the Gazebo, 958 Cherry Hills Drive. SCC.

THU. OCT 2 - THE COMPUTER CLUB - Introduction to AI

 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. in the Computer Lab, SCCCA Atrium. Free to Members. This class is an engaging introduction to Artificial Intelligence - what it is and how it works.  It will introduce some of today’s AI systems such as Gemini, ChatGPT, and CoPilot. Available to CA and KP members only

FRI. OCT. 3 - SAVE THE DATE - TRIPLE CROWN BINGO FUNDRAISER 

1:00 - 4:00 p.m. The GFWC SCC Woman’s Club is hosting a Triple Crown Bingo fundraiser event at the SCC Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd.  A $20 ticket gives you 12 games plus Johnny G. DJ entertainment. The three types of Bingos being played are: Regular bingo, Music bingo, and Flamingo bingo.  You have a chance to win prizes in all three games or win all three games for a grand cash prize. BYOB and snacks but refreshments will be provided as well.  Visit vendor tables, silent auction tables, and participate in a raffle for Publix gift cards. Proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels, food pantries and CAHT. For more ticket info, contact sccwomansclubfund@gmail.com.                    

FRI. OCT 3 - GIRLS NIGHT OUT COMEDY AT THE FIREHOUSE CULTURAL CENTER

7:30 – 9:30 p.m. at the Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin. Event type: Center Stage. Girls Night Out Comedy Show is back with Helen Keaney, Larry Venturino and Trish Keating. 

Helen Keaney began her career in New York City where she honed her comedy skills at The Boston Comedy Club and The Comic Strip. She caught the attention of television executives, landing a job co-hosting “Short Attention Span Theater” on Comedy Central.

Recent television hosting gigs include TBS’s “Movies For Guys Who Like Movies“, GSN’s “Lover’s Lounge“, Discovery Health’s “Sex Drive“, Style Network’s “You’re Invited” and she can currently be seen as a Show Host on HSN Home Shopping Network.

Larry Venturino is a stand-up comedian living in Florida but originally from Rhode Island. He burst onto the Southwest Florida comedy scene in his mid-30s. He had already been married and, of course, divorced. Then, he adopted two kids! Larry regularly performs at clubs, theaters, and private events across the country. His brand of comedy is endearing yet intense while taking the envelope and pushing it to the limits. Across social media formats worldwide, including TikTok and Instagram, Larry’s comedy and online content has been viewed over 15 million times.

Trish Keating’s style of comedy is one part social satire, two parts personal pain and most parts attitude! She was a finalist for the Boston Comedy Festival and for the “Florida’s Funniest Comedy Competition”. Trish is a three-time featured performer at the annual Tampa Bay Comedy Festival, “The Teacher’s Lounge Comedy Show” at The Tampa Improv, “The Divine Divas of Comedy Show” and “Funny Divas Show”. A frequent on-air guest for pod cast, radio, Orlando’s The Daily Buzz and the Daytime morning show in Tampa, Trish has also performed for corporations. Visit her website to find out more. Trish is a stand-up comedian, teacher, actor and crazy Aunt! Seen on NBC, FOX, HSN and CBS. From Chicago to Orlando to Tampa Bay she’s tallied decades of appearances in clubs, cultural centers and corporate events. Her onstage credits include Second City Chicago, the ImprovOlympic, Florida’s Funniest Semi-Finalist, STAR Award nominee, Broadway Rising STAR Award, and more recently, working the mic on tour with Funny Women of a Certain Age as seen on Showtime. Book your tickets now! Limited Seats. Call in for tickets: 813-645-7651 or book online below. Become a FCC Member and SAVE! Call for tickets: 813-645-7651              

SAT. OCT 4 - LEFT CENTER RIGHT CLUB

First and third Saturday of every month 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Kings Point East Social Room. Remember Left Center Right?  That fun game in which 3 quarters and 3 dice can win you untold riches?  Well it’s here at Kings Point!  Join us the first and third Saturday of every month from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM in the East Social Room.  We offer both the traditional games as well as LCR Extreme! created by our own Rick Miles.  B.Y.O.E!  Snacks to share are always welcome.  If you are coming in from outside Kings Point let the guard know you are here for LCR.  Questions?  Contact Michelle Mason 813-492-8920 or mmason@seniorsinservice.org

SAT. OCT 4 -THE 4TH ANNUAL FAL FRIGHT FES AT CAMP BAYOU!

5:00 p.m. starting with some spooky crafts and activity tables. Camp Bayou is located 3 miles south of SR674 at the end of 24th St SE in Ruskin.  Activity tables open until sunset. Joining us is Little Manatee River SP, Honeymoon Island SP, EPC of HC, HC Conservation and Enviro Lands Management, and more! Then, since it's also International Observe the Moon Night, we'll set up the telescope to see what we can see in the night sky. https://moon.nasa.gov/observe-the.../resources/moon-map/ The Crepuscular Animals Hike (non scary) starts at 6:30pm; Haunted Hike will be stories about past misadventures at Camp Bayou and the spirits who can't rest, starting at 7pm. Each hike limited to 15 participants, first come, first served. Additional hikes will be added as needed on the half hour. Each hike ends with s'mores around the campfire. $5 per person- cash only please. Email campbayou@gmail.com if you have questions or concerns. Check out the Camp Bayou Facebook page and for more information visit the website at http://www.campbayou.org/ or call 813-641-8545.

SAT. OCT 4 - LET'S DANCE BALLROOM DANCE CLUB OKTOBERFEST DANCE!

7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd., Sun City Center.  Welcome the return of Fall by attending the Let’s Dance Ballroom Dance Club's Oktoberfest Dance, a public event, where a portion of the proceeds will be donated to local charities. Music will be provided by Mike and Peg.  Dance to your favorites: Foxtrot, Swing, Cha Cha, Waltz, Country Two Step, a line dance or two, West Coast Swing, Night Club Two Step,  etc. Bernice DuBro – Clark will be providing a Polka lesson at 6:15. Dress is smart casual attire, NO shorts! BYOB and snacks. Water and ice will be provided.  Bring your friends or come and make new friends. Yes, there will be a singles table. 2025 Club members are free; everyone else is $6.00 each. You don't have to be an SCC Association member to attend; ALL are welcome!  For more info, call Peter Steitz at 608-609-0309 or Bill Dean at (813) 331-3536. See you there!

SAT. OCT 4 - SERENADING THE MOON AT THE FIREHOUSE CULTURAL CENTER

7:30 – 9:30 p.m. at the Firehouse Cultural Center in Ruskin. Event type: Center Stage. 

SERENADING THE MOON “DECADES” SHOW - From the girl groups of the early 60’s to Surf music, the British Invasion, California Folk Rock and Motown to R&B, Soul, Disco, Classic Rock, New Wave and Punk of the 70’s leading into the 80’s pop tunes from the MTV era and on to 90’s alternative rock and the modern sounds of the millennium … Serenading The Moon’s talented line-up of musicians take you through time with music stories.

Become a FCC Member and SAVE! Ticket Prices: $23 Members, $30 Future Members. All Reservations are in Advance: Call for tickets: 813-645-7651 

MON. OCT 6 - TICKET SALES OPEN FOR SCCCA SEASON SERIES!

SCCCA Members, purchase your tickets in the Atrium.

Individual tickets - $21

Series tickets (five – Friday Shows, five – Sunday Shows)

Ticket sales begin Monday, October 6, 2025

Friday Night Dances – 7:00 p.m.

November 21, 2025 – Rocky and the Rollers

December 19, 2025 – One Hit Wonders

January 23, 2026 – Fire Fly

February 6, 2026 – Frequency Band

March 6, 2026 – Luna and the Warriors

Sunday Shows – 2:00 p.m.

November 9, 2025 – Jassen Allen (Lionel Ritchie tribute)

December 7, 2025 – These Guys Worldwide

January 11, 2026 – Million Dollar Duet

February 15, 2026 – Eagles Revival

March 29, 2026 – British Invasion

STARTING MON. OCT  6 - CENTER 4 LIFE LEARNING CLASS REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Come learn and be entertained. The 2025 Center 4Life Learning Fall Semester begins the week

of October 6. The classes are open to all adults in the community and are held on the campus of

the United Methodist Church of Sun City Center, 1971 Haverford Avenue, SCC. The classes

provide intellectual stimulation and fellowship with a wide variety of subjects. Class

descriptions, instructor bios, class dates and times are listed on the Center 4Life Learning

website: www.sccumc.com/4lifelearning.

Art: Beginning Calligraphy; Intermediate Quilling; Modern Dot Art

Discussion: Artificial Intelligence; Chautauqua XI; Rock, Reason & Resolution: Philosophy You

Already Know; UFOs; Understanding Modern Art; What in the World?

Finance: Investment, Estate, and Tax Planning

Health: End-Of-Life Planning for You and Your Family; Plant-Powered Living, A Holistic Approach

to Vibrant Health; Therapeutic Writing for People in 12 Step Recovery

History: Beginning Genealogy; Film History of American War Movies; The Constitutional

Convention of 1787

Language: Beginners Conversational Spanish Level I & Level II; Sign Language

Live Theater: Fun With Improv

Technology: Android Smartphones & Tablets

Center4Life Learning also has day trips. Visit website at www.sccumc.com/4lifelearning for

more information, register on-line for classes and trips or visit the Center 4Life Learning office.

The Center 4Life Learning office is open, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Credit

card, check, and cash are accepted in the Center office. Sign up today. For more information,

call 813-634-8607 or email center4life@sccumc.com

TUE. OCT 7, 14, 21, 28 - BALLROOM AND LATIN DANCE CLASSES - sponsored by Let’s Dance Ballroom Dance Club

4:00 PM - Beginning - RUMBA ( No experience necessary)

5:00 PM - Intermediate - RUMBA (You must have had the Basic Class)      

6:00 PM - Advanced - RUMBA (For the experienced dancer)

7:00 PM - Beginning/Intermediate - SALSA (Popular Latin Dance)

Location:  The CA Atrium Building, Dance Studio I, North Campus (by the indoor walking pool). Contact:   Bernice DuBro- Clark (dancewithbernice@gmail.com) - 813-482-6784 - Pete Steitz - President of The Let's Dance Ballroom Dance Club - 608-609-0309 - Cost: $34 per month or $9 per lesson. Classes are only for Sun City Center CA  members and Kings Pointers with a $30 Activity Card. Visitors must have a CA Guest Pass (can get at the CA Office)

WED. OCT 8 - METAPHYSICAL SOCIETY - “NDE - No Lines in Heaven”

10:00 a.m. in the SCCCA Heritage Room, 951 North Course Lane. Join Scott Robinson, DC & PhD as he tells about his twice Near-Death Experience and his promised work back on earth. Scott is trained in over 425 healing modalities.  $10.00 annually. SCCCA residents are permitted one visit before joining. Kings Point residents may join after obtaining an active Club Card at the SCCCA office. Others may attend with approved guest passes obtained at the SCCCA office. The mission of the Metaphysical Society is to inspire and empower others to explore and discover their highest expression of spiritual self-awareness and universal oneness. Contact the club office at 813 438-6136 for more information.

WED. OCT 8 - THE COMPUTER CLUB - Cybersecurity, Scams, Privacy, Resources for Protection

 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. in the Computer Lab, SCCCA Atrium. $5 Members   $10 Non-Members

This class will explore the digital landscape security concerns and how to protect systems from these cyber threats. Available to CA and KP members only.

WED. OCT 8 - NAVIGATING MEDICARE

12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. online with Lisa Leslie, M.Ed., CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ™, Accredited Financial Counselor ® Extension Agent - Family and Consumer Sciences, Hillsborough County Extension Service. We will discuss enrollment options and considerations when choosing between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans. Registration: https://go.ufl.edu/navmed2025

WED. OCT 8 - THE COMPUTER CLUB 

7:00 p.m. in the Florida room, Phil Sorrentino will present “Passwords to Passkeys – Computer Security” This presentation will discuss passwords, passkeys, and general security concerns, and some of the techniques employed to mitigate potential security problems. The Computer Club Lab is open from 12:30 to 4:30, every day except Sunday.  Come into the Lab to register for a class.    Student must be a member in good standing at Sun City Center or Kings Point.  Tuition is payable, by cash or check, upon registration.  For additional information email: Debra Vance Shimerda, Education Director at education@scccomputer.org. 

FRI. OCT 10 - MULTICULTURAL HERITAGE CLUB MEETING

12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. in the Caper Room of the Atrium Building on the North Campus. We encourage all members and anyone interested in our club to join us. We celebrate diversity. Yearly dues are $15 for an individual and $20 for a family.

SAT. OCT 11 - "FALLTOBERFEST" FESTIVITIES FILL THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CAMPUS WITH FOOD, FUN AND FOOT-TAPPING MUSIC!!

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church of Sun City Center, 1971 Haverford Avenue, where we host our 3rd annual “FALLtoberfest”. The entire community is invited to attend and enjoy this Fun Time to be held outdoors on the Patio, in the Portico and Lobby of the Life Enrichment Center with something for All Ages!! This will be a FREE EVENT!! In true German tradition, we will be serving hotdogs, brats, pretzels, and, of course, root beer! Enjoy live German music and a variety of fun outdoor activities. We look forward to seeing you, rain or shine! Make your plans today to come to the “FALLtoberfest” and Feast on the Festivities!! For additional information about this and other concerts and recitals at the United Church of Sun City Center, 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 www.sccumc.com.

SUN. OCT 12 - COME DANCE WITH US!

6:00 p.m. doors open with music for dancing starting at 6:30 p.m. and continue to 9:00 p.m. in Kings Point North Clubhouse Theater. LB & CHLOE will perform50's and 60'S music as well as  all genres of music until 9:00 p.m. All are welcomed.  Dress apparel will be dresses or slacks for women and slacks for men. BYOB. Water and Ice will be provided. Cost is $5.00 pp. Question? Call Ken at 513-582-8449 or Rosemary at 513-258-8238.

TUE. OCT 14 - THE COMPUTER CLUB - Back Up Your Data with FreeFileSync

10:00 - 11:30 a.m. in the Computer Lab, SCCCA Atrium. $10 Members   $15 Non-Members. FreeFileSync is a free backup Application that can make backing up your data so easy that you may actually do it!  FreeFileSync automates the backup process and backs up your important data files to an external drive.  Available to CA and KP members only.

TUE. OCT 14, 21,28 - BALLROOM AND LATIN DANCE CLASSES - sponsored by Let’s Dance Ballroom Dance Club

4:00 PM - Beginning - RUMBA ( No experience necessary)

5:00 PM - Intermediate - RUMBA (You must have had the Basic Class)      

6:00 PM - Advanced - RUMBA (For the experienced dancer)

7:00 PM - Beginning/Intermediate - SALSA (Popular Latin Dance)

Location:  The CA Atrium Building, Dance Studio I, North Campus (by the indoor walking pool). Contact:   Bernice DuBro- Clark (dancewithbernice@gmail.com) - 813-482-6784 - Pete Steitz - President of The Let's Dance Ballroom Dance Club - 608-609-0309 - Cost: $34 per month or $9 per lesson. Classes are only for Sun City Center CA  members and Kings Pointers with a $30 Activity Card. Visitors must have a CA Guest Pass (can get at the CA Office)

WED. OCT 15 - METAPHYSICAL SOCIETY - “Sound Bath Therapy”

10:00 a.m. in the SCCCA Heritage Room, 951 North Course Lane. Millie Cruz-Reynoso. Owner of Milagros Wellness Sanctuary in Tampa, presents this crystal bowl sound therapy concert today along with the help of her husband Tom. Membership costs $10.00 annually. SCCCA residents are permitted one visit before joining. Kings Point residents may join after obtaining an active Club Card at the SCCCA office. Others may attend with approved guest passes obtained at the SCCCA office. The mission of the Metaphysical Society is to inspire and empower others to explore and discover their highest expression of spiritual self-awareness and universal oneness. Contact the club office at 813 438-6136 for more information.

WED. OCT 15 - NAVIGATING MEDICARE - MEDICARE PART C

12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. online with Lisa Leslie, M.Ed., CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ™, Accredited Financial Counselor ® Extension Agent - Family and Consumer Sciences, Hillsborough County Extension Service. This presentation provides an overview of Medicare Advantage options in Florida. Presented in partnership with SHINE. Registration: https://go.ufl.edu/partc2025