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!

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY - THE SUN CITY CENTER VOLLEYBALL CLUB

8:30 a.m. Behind community hall and the Pickleball courts South campus. The Sun City Center Volleyball Club welcomes active seniors for fun, fitness, and friendship. We play Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings at 8:30 a.m. Yearly membership is $20. Kings Point residences with a gold card are welcome.  All skill levels are encouraged to join. Stay healthy, social, and energized—come spike, serve, and smile with us!

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/

TUE. MAY 12, 2026 - TAKE THE AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE AND YOU MAY SAVE MONEY ON YOUR CAR INSURANCE!

9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (please arrive 20 minutes early) Location: Sun City Center Atrium Bldg.- Caper Room, 1009 Pebble Beach Blvd. Sun City Fl.  Take the AARP Smart Driver™ course and you may save money on your car insurance!

Drive smart. Save smart.

» Refresh your driving skills and explore the latest traffic laws.

» Learn research-based driving strategies to help you stay safe behind the wheel.

» Discover proven driving methods to help keep you and your loved ones safe on the road.

To Register: (707) 917-0010. Registration is required. Course payment by check or money order made out to AARP . Members bring AARP card . Everyone can bring a lunch

TUE. MAY 12, 19, 26 (4 WEEKS) LET'S DANCE BALLROOM DANCE CLUB OF SUN CITY CENTER GROUP DANCE LESSONS

4:00 PM – Beginning – Rumba - This Class is for beginners and refreshing.

5:00 PM – Intermediate – Rumba - Must have had beginner level Rumba training before attending.

6:00 PM – Intermediate – Bolero - For experienced dancers.

7:00 PM – Intermediate – West Coast Swing (Continuation from April classes) - This dance is different from the East Coast Swing. It was developed on the West Coast. - It is recommended to have had some knowledge of the Basic W.C. Swing.

Location: Atrium Dance Studio, North Campus, 1009 North Pebble Beach Blvd. Sun City Center. Contact:  Bernice DuBro-Clark (dancewithbernice@gmail.com) Cell: 813-482-6784 - Cost: $34 per person for a 4-week course. Or $9 per class.  Open to SCC C.A. Members and Kings Point Residents with a $30 Access Card. Bring Cash or Checks payable to: Let’s Dance Ballroom Dance Club.

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

Doors open at 11:00 a.m.; 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.

WED. MAY 13 - FRONT PORCH PIKERS ARE ON THE MOVE!

2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the United Methodist church in Creason Hall. After more than 20 years of bringing free, live acoustic music to the community, the beloved Front Porch Pickers are making a move to a new location—while keeping the same welcoming spirit and sound that audiences know and love. Starting Tuesday May 26, 2026 we will be at the United Methodist church in Creason Hall. In the meantime, we will still be in Rollins Theater on May 6, 13 and 20th. Questions? Please reach out to the Club President: Dave Oglesby: at 503-331-7728

WED. MAY 13 - SCCCA ENTERTAINMENT - ACTIVITIES - GOT LOBSTAH FOOD TRUCK

 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Located at the half circle by the Gazebo on Cherry Hills Dr.

WED. MAY 13 - THE COMPUTER CLUB "AI FOR SENIORS, UPDATE"

6:00 p.m., in the Florida room, Hewie Poplock will present “AI for Seniors, Update”, which will show many examples of how seniors can use AI. 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. Listed here are brief descriptions of the classes being offered. For all the details, go to the Computer Club website www.scccomputerclub.org. Detailed information is also available in the computer lab.

THU. MAY 14 - CRAFT BEER & WINE CLUB OF SUN CITY CENTER - "FERMENTING FANATICS"

1:30 p.m., Waterside Room, Kings Point North Clubhouse. Who can think May without thinking about the best day of all time? Mothers Day!! This month it is all about Mom’s whether great grandmoms or dogs moms we are celebrating you. The club meets on the second Thursday of each month to share tastings, learn about the fermenting process, and enjoy field trips to local establishments. For more details, visit facebook.com/groups/craftbeerandwineclub. Questions; Contact: Michelle Mason– 813-492-8920 or mmason@seniorsinservice.org

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.

FRI. MAY 15 - AMERICAN LEGION MONTHLY MEETING

Coffee and donuts will be available at 9:00 a.m.  The Sun City Center American Legion Post 246 monthly meetings are held on the third Friday, at 9:30 a.m. in Room 3 of the CA Community Hall,1910 South Pebble Beach Blvd., SCC. Our Commander, Paul Wheat, personally welcomes every Veteran and family member to our monthly meetings. If you are a Veteran or a family member of a Veteran, you are most welcome to visit us!  Your American Legion Post 246 is local and follows the traditional support of our Veterans and our nation with our founding pillars of a strong national defense, veterans affairs, patriotic youth programs, and Americanism. Your community American Legion practices its motto of Veterans Strengthening America, especially in our community.  For example, we train Veteran Service Officers to help Veterans navigate the VA support, we sponsor Americanism through direct and indirect program support with our local community schools, Scouting, and Civil Air Patrol.  Our Legion members proudly raise money and funds several significant JROTC scholarships for the youth in our community, many who chose military service after high school. Joining the Legion in turn opens many more doors within our military community.  Veterans, the military, and their families in Sun City Center Community have no better advocate than American Legion Post 246.  To learn more about the American Legion search for us on Facebook (American Legion Sun City Center Post 246 ).  Call or email Paul Wheat at 813-391-7309, e-mail at pawheatjr@aol.com or call/email Steve Burrill @ steven@burrill.us  (813) 485-5055.  For God and Country!

SAT. MAY 16 - AmericanAcoustiC and FRIENDS BENEFIT CONCERT

2:00 p.m. in the Rollins Theater.  With two opening acts and special guest musicians, this all acoustic concert will feature a variety of music from bluegrass to classic rock to Texas swing.  Proceeds will go to support the Front Porch Pickers club of Sun City Center. The Front Porch Pickers have been entertaining Sun City Center audiences for over 20 years.  Proceeds from this concert will help defray the cost of their new temporary home at the Methodist Church in Sun City. There will be a "Pass the Hat" opportunity to offer funds.

SAT. MAY 16 - LEFT CENTER RIGHT CLUB

2:00 - 4:00 p.m., East Social Room, Kings Point. Join this lively dice game on the first and third Saturday of each month. Play the traditional version or try “LCR Extreme!”—a twist created by Rick Miles. Guests from outside Kings Point should let the gate know they are here for LCR. Snacks are always welcome. Questions; Contact: Michelle Mason– 813-492-8920 or mmason@seniorsinservice.org

SAT. MAY 16 - LA LUCHA AT THE FIREHOUSE CULTURAL CENTER!

7:30 – 9:30 p.m. at Location: Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin. Event type: Center Stage

La Lucha is a Tampa Bay based trio of three best friends from three different parts of the world: Colombia, Mexico, and the United States. Its members are Alejandro Arenas, bass; John O’Leary, piano; and Mark Feinman, drums.

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Ticket Prices:

$23 Members

$30 Future Members

All Reservations are in Advance: Call for tickets: 813-645-7651

MON. MAY 18 - PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP - "Mood, Mental Health, & Meditation"

1:30 p.m. at Sun Towers in the chapel, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. SCC. Attendees will learn different techniques to decrease stress & different forms of meditation. Facilitator: 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 the topics discussed at each meeting. Her dedication to assisting group members in managing PD shines through. Meetings are held on the third Monday of every month and offer information, resources, and encouragement for those living with Parkinson’s and their caregivers. Meetings start with light exercises followed by group discussion. Questions; Contact: Michelle Mason – 813-492-8920 or mmason@seniorsinservice.org OR Jill Mask – 612-554-2559 and jmmask59@gmail.com.

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.

TUE. MAY 19, 26 (4 WEEKS) LET'S DANCE BALLROOM DANCE CLUB OF SUN CITY CENTER GROUP DANCE LESSONS

4:00 PM – Beginning – Rumba - This Class is for beginners and refreshing.

5:00 PM – Intermediate – Rumba - Must have had beginner level Rumba training before attending.

6:00 PM – Intermediate – Bolero - For experienced dancers.

7:00 PM – Intermediate – West Coast Swing (Continuation from April classes) - This dance is different from the East Coast Swing. It was developed on the West Coast. - It is recommended to have had some knowledge of the Basic W.C. Swing.

Location: Atrium Dance Studio, North Campus, 1009 North Pebble Beach Blvd. Sun City Center. Contact:  Bernice DuBro-Clark (dancewithbernice@gmail.com) Cell: 813-482-6784 - Cost: $34 per person for a 4-week course. Or $9 per class.  Open to SCC C.A. Members and Kings Point Residents with a $30 Access Card. Bring Cash or Checks payable to: Let’s Dance Ballroom Dance Club.

WED. MAY 20 & FRI. MAY 22 - THE COMPUTER CLUB - Android Smartphones & Tablets

10:00 a,m, – 12:00 noon in the Computer Lab - $10 Members $15 Non-Members

This course consists of two sessions, 1 – The Device, and 2 – Apps. This course will demonstrate how these devices can help you: check your email, take and share pictures, transfer your pictures to your computer, read a book, watch a movie, listen to music, and play games. A basic knowledge of your device is expected. Available to CA and KP members only

WED. MAY 20 - FRONT PORCH PIKERS ARE ON THE MOVE!

2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the United Methodist church in Creason Hall. After more than 20 years of bringing free, live acoustic music to the community, the beloved Front Porch Pickers are making a move to a new location—while keeping the same welcoming spirit and sound that audiences know and love. Starting Tuesday May 26, 2026 we will be at the United Methodist church in Creason Hall. In the meantime, we will still be in Rollins Theater on May 6, 13 and 20th. Questions? Please reach out to the Club President: Dave Oglesby: at 503-331-7728

THU. MAY 21 - PIZZA & A MOVIE NIGHT AT ST. ANDREW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Come early and visit for the doors will open at 4:30 p.m.  Serving will begin at 5:00 p.m. with an assortment of pizzas, homemade cakes, and a variety of soft drinks.  The movie, "Lost on a Mountain in Maine", is a true story of a 12 year old boy who is separated from his parents and survived in the wilderness in Maine.  This movie has great reviews so you don't want to miss it.    

THU. MAY 21 - 24  -  SUN CITY CENTER CAMPERS RALLY - River Vista RV Village

2206 Chaney Drive, Ruskin 9 miles. 813-461-6249, state that you are part of our group. Price is $45 per night. The hall is available for our use. Wagon Masters: Mary and Marc Sternberg

Looking for new members for our Sun City Center Campers.

Featuring:

Once a month outings at RV resorts near Sun City Center, All RV types are welcome. Afternoon Attitude Adjustments with refreshments. Corn Hole Contests, Ring Toss, Tennis, Pickle Ball, Bocce, Individuals and Couples. Pot-luck dinners, group dinner outings, evening card games. Once a year Wagon Masters providing main course dinner and continental breakfast (full expenditure reimbursement). $5.00 dues per member per year. Upcoming rally sites include Terra Ceia RV Resort, Winter Quarters in Bradenton, and River Vista in Ruskin. Interested, contact: Greg Carmean at 813-294-4517, gcarmean7@gmail.com. Visit us on our Facebook Group Site Sun City Center Campers

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.

FRI. MAY 22 - BETH ISRAEL HONORS NEW MEMBERS AT SPECIAL SABBATH SERVICE

7:30 pm in Beth Israel’s Sanctuary,1115 East Del Webb Blvd. New members have been assigned parts in the service and each will be given a gift from the membership committee. The Beth Israel choir will be providing the music. The public is welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served following the service. For information on attending this special service, or to become a member of Beth Israel, contact Pam at membership@jcscc.org

SUN. MAY 24 - MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND OBSERVANCES AT USS TAMPA POST #5

Location: 3810 W. Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 

11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.  Special ceremony for the families of military and first responders who have lost a family member to suicide.  If you know of an afflicted family that could use some inspirational support, contact Legionnaire, Tony Williams at (407) 516-8398 at ellsworth@vetscounselingvets.com.   A meal follows the event.

MON. MAY 25 - Schedule

9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Scouts, American Heritage Girls and Thomas Jefferson High School AF JROTC and other youth organizations will decorate the cemetery with flags, set up canopies and chairs and assist with traffic in preparation for the Memorial Day Observance. Please do not arrive before 9:30 a.m.

10:00 a.m. -10:45 a.m.  Registration for Organizations laying wreaths will occur at a registration table which will be located outside under a canopy at the parking lot side gate to the cemetery. The actual registration occurs when the organization member arrives at the registration table, fills out the brief form and receives their position number.  This eliminates confusion and creates an orderly flow of organizations during the wreath laying.  We desire each organization have 1 or 2 members and allow a youth to carry the wreath.  During the laying of the wreaths the name of the organization and member will be announced by the narrator.  

11:00 a.m.  12:00 p.m. Memorial Day Ceremony.  The guest speakers are:

Brigadier General  James T. Blejski, Jr., US Army, Director of Intelligence, USSOCOM (confirmed)

The Honorable Susan Valdez,  FL House (R-64) (confirmed)

12:00 p.m. US Flags will be raised to full staff by local scouts and youth organizations. Move chairs and canopies back to the storage sheds.  Return wreathes to owners. Light lunch (sandwiches) follows.

SUN. MAY 24 - THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF SCC PRESENTS AN ORGAN RECITAL BY TOM INGUI

3:00 p.m. at The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center where we welcome organist Tom Ingui to our beautiful sanctuary at 1971 Haverford Avenue, SCC. Tom Ingui serves as Organist at the First Presbyterian Church of Lakeland, Florida and is a collaborative artist with Southeastern University and the Bach Festival of Central Florida. He also serves as the Dean of the Tampa AGO (American Guild of Organists) Chapter. He holds a Master of Music degree in organ performance from Yale University, studying with Thomas Murray, and a Bachelor of Music degree from Stetson University where he studied organ with Dr. Boyd Jones and piano with Dr. Michael Rickman. His concert appearances include The University of Tampa, St. Andrew's Episcopal of Tampa, Stetson University, Bethesda-By-The Sea in Palm Beach, Trinity Episcopal Church in Copley Square Boston, First Presbyterian Church in Gainesville, and Community Church in Vero Beach. He was a finalist in the 2015 Taylor National Organ Competition and placed third at the 2025 St. Maurice International Organ Competition in Switzerland. Recently, he was invited to compete in the Boston Bach International Organ Competition this September. Come for an afternoon of music written for organ from famous symphonies. A free will offering will be taken up for this recital. 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.

TUE. MAY 26 - FRONT PORCH PIKERS ARE ON THE MOVE!

2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the United Methodist church in Creason Hall. After more than 20 years of bringing free, live acoustic music to the community, the beloved Front Porch Pickers are making a move to a new location—while keeping the same welcoming spirit and sound that audiences know and love. Starting Tuesday May 26, 2026 we will be at the United Methodist church in Creason Hall. In the meantime, we will still be in Rollins Theater on May 6, 13 and 20th. Questions? Please reach out to the Club President: Dave Oglesby: at 503-331-7728

TUE. MAY 26 - SCC REPUBLICAN CLUB MEETS

2:00 p.m. and concludes about 3:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall, at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 1239 West Del Webb Blvd., in Sun City Center. Entrance is at the rear of the building, away from the street. Social time, with light refreshments, precedes the meeting. The Sun City Center Republican Club meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month. We feature a speaker, sometimes two, of interest to local voters. Our goal is to get Republican candidates elected and to get Conservative amendments and referendums passed. We believe in the Constitution, in legal immigration, in lower taxes, in smaller government, in right to life, in two genders, and in no males in female sports. If you want to do what’s right for our country, our state, our county, and our community, please join us. Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 26 at 2:00 pm.  For more information, including help with voter registration and Vote By Mail, please contact us at magictrot@aol.com 

TUE. MAY 26 - NEW CLUB ANNOUNCEMENT! STROKE SUPPORT GROUP

3:00 - 4:00 pm., Waterside Room, Kings Point

We are excited to bring this support group to our local residents. There was one at Kings Point that is no longer in existence, but we are here to fix that! Debra Battistella, Kings Point resident and Occupational therapist will be our facilitator. This group is for stroke survivors and their care partners to share experiences, learn from each other, and receive emotional support while adjusting to life after a stroke. Gain practical strategies, discuss recovery and prevention, and build both confidence and community in daily life. Questions; Contact: Michelle Mason– 813-492-8920 or mmason@seniorsinservice.org or Debra Battistella 813-308-9511 or debrabattistella@creativeconceptsot.com

TUE. MAY 26 (4 WEEKS) LET'S DANCE BALLROOM DANCE CLUB OF SUN CITY CENTER GROUP DANCE LESSONS

4:00 PM – Beginning – Rumba - This Class is for beginners and refreshing.

5:00 PM – Intermediate – Rumba - Must have had beginner level Rumba training before attending.

6:00 PM – Intermediate – Bolero - For experienced dancers.

7:00 PM – Intermediate – West Coast Swing (Continuation from April classes) - This dance is different from the East Coast Swing. It was developed on the West Coast. - It is recommended to have had some knowledge of the Basic W.C. Swing.

Location: Atrium Dance Studio, North Campus, 1009 North Pebble Beach Blvd. Sun City Center. Contact:  Bernice DuBro-Clark (dancewithbernice@gmail.com) Cell: 813-482-6784 - Cost: $34 per person for a 4-week course. Or $9 per class.  Open to SCC C.A. Members and Kings Point Residents with a $30 Access Card. Bring Cash or Checks payable to: Let’s Dance Ballroom Dance Club.

WED. MAY 27 - SCCCA ENTERTAINMENT GAZEBO CONCERT - EQ THE LITTLE BIG BAND

6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at the gazebo on Cherry Hills Dr.

THU. MAY 28 - META GLASS USER GROUP

We are going back to basics at this meeting as we have 15 new users of Meta Glasses thanks to a Grant from the Interfaith Council! Making and receiving calls and texts, setting up glasses and getting the most out of your glasses will be covered. Whether you are a new user or looking for a refresher, this meeting is for you. We meet the 4th Thursday of every month so please add to your calendars! Questions; Contact: Michelle Mason– 813-492-8920 or mmason@seniorsinservice.org

SAT. MAY 30 - HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS SYMPOSIUM

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1250 E College Ave, Ruskin. Doors open at 10:00 a.m. begins at 10:30 a.m. Local experts will give guidance on how to prepare for the upcoming Hurricane Season.  Refreshments & raffles available. In partnership with: HCSO • HCFR • TECO • Emergency Operations Center (EOC) • CERT & The Southshore Chamber of Commerce

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. MAY 30 - ARCONNECTION 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. About ARConnection: (Arencibia/Rudolph Connection) is a Tampa Bay based, modern post-bop, fusion, and Latin jazz ensemble. The group is led by pianist Pablo Arencibia and drummer Dave Rudolph with Latin Grammy nominee Mauricio J. Rodriguez on bass. This group, labeled Brothers in Jazz for their profound musical connection, delivers compelling original compositions and deep improvisational dialogues. Drawing inspiration from music legends including Herbie Hancock, Brian Blade, and Chick Corea, ARConnection provides virtuosic performances that bridge tradition and innovation. They are honored to be recipients of the 2026 Palladium Creative Fellowship. Join us at The Firehouse Center Stage: Music for a great show! Book your tickets now!  Limited seating. Call in for tickets: 813-645-7651, or book online. Become a FCC Member and SAVE! Ticket Prices: $23 Members $30 Future Members

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

SAT. JUN 6 - LEFT CENTER RIGHT CLUB

2:00 - 4:00 p.m., East Social Room, Kings Point. Join this lively dice game on the first and third Saturday of each month. Play the traditional version or try “LCR Extreme!”—a twist created by Rick Miles. Guests from outside Kings Point should let the gate know they are here for LCR. Snacks are always welcome. Questions; Contact: Michelle Mason– 813-492-8920 or mmason@seniorsinservice.org

SUN. JUN 7 - SCCCA ENTERTAINMENT - DONUT NV FOOD TRUCK

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Located at the half circle by the Gazebo.

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.

THU. JUN 11 -  HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS SYMPOSIUM

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon at Sun City Center United Methodist Church, 1971 Haverford Ave, Sun City Center. Doors open at 10:00 a.m. begins at 10:30 a.m. Local experts will give guidance on how to prepare for the upcoming Hurricane Season.  Refreshments & raffles available. In partnership with: HCSO • HCFR • TECO • Emergency Operations Center (EOC) • CERT & The Southshore Chamber of Commerce

TUE. JUL 14, 2026 - TAKE THE AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE AND YOU MAY SAVE MONEY ON YOUR CAR INSURANCE!

9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (please arrive 20 minutes early) Location: Sun City Center Atrium Bldg.- Caper Room, 1009 Pebble Beach Blvd. Sun City Fl.  Take the AARP Smart Driver™ course and you may save money on your car insurance!

Drive smart. Save smart.

» Refresh your driving skills and explore the latest traffic laws.

» Learn research-based driving strategies to help you stay safe behind the wheel.

» Discover proven driving methods to help keep you and your loved ones safe on the road.

To Register: (423) 914-0246. Registration is required. Course payment by check or money order made out to AARP . Members bring AARP card . Everyone can bring a lunch

WED. JUN 17 - SWIM DANCING - A FUN WAY TO EXERCISE!

7:00 - 8:30 pm in the lap pool at the Atrium  for a lesson. Sometimes the exercises we do to stay "in shape/healthy" are boring.  Sometimes they are fun.  In fact, you don't even realize that you're exercising.  That's how it is with Swim Dancing!  The SCC Swim Dancers team would love to show you how you can have fun in the water while getting a really good workout.  Our swimmers can attest that not only will you not realize how every muscle (arms, legs and core) has been engaged, but, in fact, you will feel invigorated when you're finished with the practice. Find out for yourself! Requirements: You should, be able to swim the width of the pool, be ok going under the water, be ok swimming in the deep end of the pool, and be ok to hold your breath for a short time. Bring a towel, wear your bathing suit, and bring a nose clip/cap if you prefer. We hope that you'll decide to come.  Also, please remember that every swimmer on our team started out not knowing how to dance in the water.  Nobody on our team is perfect, but we DO have fun. Check us out and be surprised at what YOU can do in the water. Contact information: Barbara Rezner, President 860-841-328 or Maria Hodge, Vice President 856-981-9992

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FRI. JUN 19 - AMERICAN LEGION MONTHLY MEETING

Coffee and donuts will be available at 9:00 a.m.  The Sun City Center American Legion Post 246 monthly meetings are held on the third Friday, at 9:30 a.m. in Room 3 of the CA Community Hall,1910 South Pebble Beach Blvd., SCC. Our Commander, Paul Wheat, personally welcomes every Veteran and family member to our monthly meetings. If you are a Veteran or a family member of a Veteran, you are most welcome to visit us!  Your American Legion Post 246 is local and follows the traditional support of our Veterans and our nation with our founding pillars of a strong national defense, veterans affairs, patriotic youth programs, and Americanism. Your community American Legion practices its motto of Veterans Strengthening America, especially in our community.  For example, we train Veteran Service Officers to help Veterans navigate the VA support, we sponsor Americanism through direct and indirect program support with our local community schools, Scouting, and Civil Air Patrol.  Our Legion members proudly raise money and funds several significant JROTC scholarships for the youth in our community, many who chose military service after high school. Joining the Legion in turn opens many more doors within our military community.  Veterans, the military, and their families in Sun City Center Community have no better advocate than American Legion Post 246.  To learn more about the American Legion search for us on Facebook (American Legion Sun City Center Post 246 ).  Call or email Paul Wheat at 813-391-7309, e-mail at pawheatjr@aol.com or call/email Steve Burrill @ steven@burrill.us  (813) 485-5055.  For God and Country!

FRI. JUN 24 - SCCCA ENTERTAINMENT - GAZEBO CONCERT

6:00 - 7:30 p.m.  Gazebo Concert, Classic Fusion at the half circle on Cherry Hills Dr.

SAT. JUL 4 - SCCCA ENTERTAINMENT - ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST TO CELBRATE THE 4TH OF JULY!

8:00 a.m, the day begins with our Annual Pancake Breakfast, to be held at the Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd.

10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Music with Rick Wynn at the Gazebo.

1:00 -   2:00 p.m. Time Peace Band at the Gazebo.

Questions, please contact Judy Cesarski, Activities Director, at 813-642-2001 or activities@suncitycenter.org.

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