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By BARBARA ROUTEN, Tribune correspondent

Published: February 9, 2008

Updated: 02/07/2008 06:44 pm

RUSKIN - St. Anne Catholic Church, 106 11th Ave. N.E., will host the St. Anne Women's Council's annual tea and fashion show called Hats off to Spring! from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 16 in the parish center.

Marge Fultz and Jan Falcione, co-chairs, have organized a festive and fashionable afternoon that will feature a special Irish tea brewed by the Rev. John McEvoy. Jan's Clothing, 3016 College Ave. will provide the fashions.

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the parish office, (813) 645-1714, or at Jan's Clothing, (813) 645-0410.

WAVES Welcome Frigate At Channelside

TAMPA - Five members of the Tampa Bay WAVES, Unit 55, Shirley Dawley, Anne Laing, Barbara McGuire, the president, Jouay Koppari and Phyllis Gallant, welcomed the frigate USS Taylor into port at Channelside on Jan. 18.

"Our intent was to show the unit's support for our Naval forces," said Jeannette Green, publicity chair. "The ship's homeport is in Mayport, and it was here for a four-day stay as part of Tampa Navy Week, held each year as a lead-in to the Gasparilla Pirate Fest.

"Security was extremely high on this occasion. Our ladies watched the ship arrive and dock and waved their welcome from a point as close as they were permitted to stand. This did not include the actual dock area."

The WAVES unit "is a local group of Navy women veterans," said Jeannette Green, publicity chair for the group. Membership is open to any women who served honorably in the military sea services: Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Maritime Service or their related reserves.

For information, call McGuire, (813) 571-2098, or Green, (813) 657-9164.

Interfaith Council Makes Donation To Hospice
SUN CITY CENTER - Barbara Lauer, president of the Interfaith Social Council of Sun City Center, Naomi Foreman, council grants committee chairwoman, and Dorothy Rich, manager of the Nearly New Shop, presented $50,000 to John Wilbur, LifePath Hospice major gifts officer; and Monica Carter, LifePath Hospice Residence shift leader, in December.

The money will help with the operation of the residence.

The 23-year-old council, which is made up of Sun City Center area churches, awards grants to local nonprofit organizations and is funded by the Nearly New Shop, a thrift shop in Sun City Center Plaza. LifePath Hospice helps relieve the suffering of families of patients and patients facing life-limiting illnesses.

"The LifePath Hospice Residence plays an important role in the care we provide in our community," Wilbur said. "The Interfaith Council donation will go a long way in helping us meet the needs of our patients and their families."

For information, visit www.lifepath-hospice.org.

Annual Fun Fest Goes Bluegrass
SUN CITY CENTER - The annual Sun City Center Fun Fest, sponsored by the Sun City Center Community Association, will be held March 15.

It attracts thousands of visitors who want to learn more about the SCC lifestyle. Clubs and organizations display their talents and expertise. Entertainment is provided by groups within and outside of the community.

This year the Bluegrass Parlor Band will perform. It's a group that tours nationally, although its roots are in Tampa. The band was founded in the early '80s by Tom Henderson, owner of a Tampa music store, as a vehicle for young musicians to gain experience playing in public. Younger members continuously take the place of others who have moved on.

The current group consists of brothers Cory (banjo) and Jarrod Walker (mandolin), who have released two CDs; songwriter Heather Franks on fiddle and vocals; and vocalist brothers Jeff (guitar) and Jason Jones (bass).

For information about Fun Fest, call Ann Marie Leblanc, chair, at (813) 633-3500.

Ladies Club Announces New Officers

RIVERVIEW - The Ladies Club of Summerfield announces new officers for 2008: Beth Ghahary, president; Martha Crocker, vice president; Delores Moore, secretary; and Ann Manning, treasurer.

The club exists as a social group that shares common and unique interests. They meet monthly from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. the first and third Thursdays at the Summerfield Community Center, 13011 Summerfield Blvd. In addition, they take occasional day trips, hold craft workshops, play games and host a holiday party.

For information, call (813) 671-2005.

Men's Club To Discuss Fall Prevention
SUN CITY CENTER - The Men's Club of Sun City Center will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 20 at Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd.

Robin Watt, a Sun City Center Emergency Squad emergency medical technician, and Margaret Kenny, a South Bay Hospital geriatric nurse, will discuss falls and how to prevent them.

Falls are "one of the biggest health hazards faced by seniors," said Jack Fischer, publicity chair for the men's club. "The information learned in this presentation may save you and a loved one from suffering such a problem."

The reservations deadline is Feb. 17.

For membership information, call Bill Kilmain, (813) 634-9213.

Pelican Players Membership Meeting
SUN CITY CENTER - The Pelican Players invite anyone interested in acting, directing, producing or volunteering behind the scenes to a membership meeting at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13 in the Banquet Room of the Kings Point Clubhouse, 1900 Clubhouse Drive.

President Chuck Wirick will open the meeting, introduce new members and discuss current and future activities. Elections of new directors will take place after the candidates have been introduced.

Annual membership dues are $5. "Bring a friend and join our merry band of theater-loving participants," said publicity chair Dora Murray.

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

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