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Arts Frolic Proves 'Great Success' The Second Time Around

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By BARBARA ROUTEN, Tribune correspondent

Published: November 10, 2007

Updated: 11/08/2007 09:55 pm

RUSKIN - Local artists displayed their works throughout the South Shore area Oct. 14 in the South Shore Arts Council's second Arts Frolic.

Among the participants were Beth Howard, who exhibited at the South Shore Gallery in Apollo Beach; Frances Hereford, at Southern Grace Inc. Gifts and Home Decor in Ruskin; and Craig Todd, who demonstrated his painting technique at Wilhelm Heating and Air Conditioning in Ruskin.

The free event "was a great success," said Anne Madden, council president. "Over 100 'frolickers' toured the six venues and enjoyed the works of dozens of artists. Freedom Plaza went the extra mile and provided bus transportation along the route."

The next public arts council meeting will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at The Resort and Club at Little Harbor, 611 Destiny Drive, Ruskin.

"We are seeking new board members, volunteers and interested parties who would like to lend a voice and a hand to the arts council," Madden said. "If you have ever made a financial contribution to the council, you are a member. If you want to be a member, bring your checkbook."

European Brass Presents Concert
SUN CITY CENTER - The new Friends of European Brass club will present the 10-piece European Brass band in concert Thursday at Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd.

The doors will open at 4:30 p.m., and American and traditional German and Austrian music, sing-alongs and dancing will begin at 5 and continue to 8 p.m.

Club members may join the festivities for $6 per person; nonmembers for $8.50.

"For those wishing to join the club," said Jeff Landis, club vice president, "the $5 dues would make you eligible for the member price. ... There is no requirement to play an instrument, just a love of music."

Tickets will be available at the door for $10.

Call Eleanor Edelman, club president, (813) 642-9593, for information. Reservation requests should be sent to her at 706 Medina Way, Sun City Center FL 33573.

Veterans Day Ceremony Planned

RIVERVIEW - A tribute to America's current and past military men and women will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Serenity Meadows Memorial Park, Funeral Home and Crematory, 6919 Providence Road.

Mike Wick, Serenity's president, invites people "to give thanks to those who have served and continue to serve freedom's cause. ... America's veterans, who represent the best of our nation, have placed our country's security before their own lives and remind us that the defense of freedom comes with great loss and sacrifice."

David Braun, president of the Hillsborough County Veterans Council, will introduce special guests, including Becky Herndon, president of the Amvets Post 44 Ladies Auxiliary and president of District 3, and U.S. Naval Reserve Petty Officer 1st Class Sivenson Guerrier.

Guerrier served 11 years in the U.S. Navy and volunteered for a one-year deployment to Afghanistan before enlisting in the Naval Reserve. He is on the team of the Why We Serve speakers program, sharing his experiences serving in Operation Enduring Freedom.

Also participating in the tribute will be Boy Scouts Troop 110 and choirs from Riverview and Bloomingdale high schools. Refreshments will be served.

For details, call Serenity Meadows, (813) 677-9494.

Kiwanis Club Leaders Installed For 2007-08
SUN CITY CENTER - The Kiwanis Club of Sun City Center recently announced its new officers for 2007-08.

Installed by Lt. Gov. Jim Powell of District Division 14 were Carolyn Lundy, president; Delores Wilcox, president-elect; Marv Peterson, first vice president; Sala Halm, secretary; Charles Finch, administrative treasurer; Donald Rawlings, service treasurer; and Paul Alsmeyer, secretary.

The 2008 board of directors are Susanne Bingham, Simone M. Baillergeon and Bryan Ogden. The 2009 board will be Joe Nargolwala, Jean Brown and Sharon Van Loan. And the 2010 board will be Steven Shapiro, Fay Fletcher and Dee Raimondo.

New club foundation officers include Charles Wirick, president; Lundy, vice president; and Baillergeon, secretary-treasurer. The foundation's new board of directors is made up of the Rev. Frank Nauman, Wilcox and Pat Raimondo for 2007-08; Jim Morgan, Nargolwala and Finch for 2008-09; and Alsmeyer, Ed Brown and Halm for 2009-10.

Powell also inducted two new members, Ken Kuchar-Haas and Bob East, into the club.

Toastmaster Places Third In Contest
SUN CITY CENTER - Miguel Retrespo, Toastmasters division governor, congratulated Bob Smithwick of Apollo Beach, a member of the South Shore Toastmasters, for placing third in the Division J Speech Contest on Oct. 6 in Tampa.

His speech, "The Old Meets the New," described in humorous detail "the frustration that first-time computer buyers might experience with 'computer speak,'" said Phyllis Hodges, vice president of public relations.

The South Shore Toastmasters group meets from 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. the second and fourth Tuesday monthly at Trinity Baptist Church, 702 Del Webb Blvd. W.

For information, call Hodges, (813) 633-1523.

Send news and photos of community interest to Barbara Routen at The Tampa Tribune, 505 W. Robertson St., Brandon FL 33511, e-mail neighbors@tampabay.rr .com or call (813) 657-4531.

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