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Large Cross Tops New St. John The Divine Building

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By BARBARA ROUTEN

Tribune Correspondent

Published: November 19, 2008

SUN CITY CENTER - A large, white cross was lifted by a 60-foot-tall crane Oct. 15 onto the top of the church building being constructed at a second campus of St. John the Divine Episcopal Church on East Del Webb Boulevard.

The cross was blessed by the rector, the Rev. Tracy H. Wilder, before it was lifted to the bell tower's summit.

A crowd gathered to watch at the site, even though "the cross can be seen from as far away as U.S. 41," said Carole Del Castillo, communications director for the church.

For details about the church or the construction project, visit www.stjohndivine.com.

Choir Tapes TV Debut
LITHIA - The Newsome High School Chamber Choir, led by Jeff Bogue, was one of several area high school choirs chosen to perform a selection by Tim Janis for a WEDU television program called "Tim Janis: Celebrate America."

The group was recorded Nov. 11 singing Janis' arrangement of "America the Beautiful."

The show will air on WEDU in March.

Janis, who has sold more than a million albums worldwide, believes music can help heal some of the world's ills.

The chorus also will participate in Disney's Candlelight Processional on Dec. 29 at the American Gardens Theatre in Epcot.

"I ... love Candlelight," said Denise Godfrey, Newsome chorus president and resident photographer. "I am so looking forward to it this year!"

Instructor In Concert

RIVERVIEW - Doug "Blazze" Benroth, who teaches individual guitar lessons Mondays and Tuesdays at the Summerfield Community Center will hold a guitar "Fusion S.I." concert from 7 to 8 p.m. Nov. 29 at the center.

Benroth's music is self-described as post-modern acoustic.

Tickets are $5 and available at the door.

For information, contact Chelsea Greene, Summerfield's program administrator, at (813) 671-4568.

A Funny Christmas Story
SUN CITY CENTER - A new play, "What Kind of King?", written and directed by resident Robert "Bob" Lockwood Mills, will be presented for free at about 6 p.m. after a fellowship dinner Dec. 14 in the sanctuary of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 1239 W. Del Webb Blvd.

The dinner will start at 5 p.m., costs $5 per person and requires advance reservations. One may attend the show and the dinner or just the show or the dinner.

"What Kind of King?" takes a reverently humorous look at the Christmas story. A reporter, played by Peg Anderson, tries to capture the news of the birth of the Messiah for the local newspaper, "The Jerusalem Blab."

Dean and Nancy Metcalf will play Mary and Joseph. A Raggedy Ann doll will star as the infant Jesus. Church members will have supporting roles as a rabbi, innkeeper, townspeople, wise men and angels.

Several traditional Christmas songs and two new songs by Mills will be performed. Rita M. Hughes, the church's music director, will lead the singing and Robert Winslow, church organist, will accompany.

For information or dinner reservations, call the church office, (813) 634-1252.

Come To The Social

KINGS POINT - The Pelican Players invite anyone interested in community theater to a social at 4:30 p.m., Monday in the Banquet Room of the Kings Point Clubhouse, 1900 Clubhouse Drive, Sun City Center.

Attendees are asked to bring a snack for eight and something to drink.

Membership in the Pelican Players is open to all; dues are $5.

For details, contact Dora Murray, publicity chairwoman and historian, (813) 634-7959.

New Kiwanis Leaders
SUN CITY CENTER - Denise McDaniel of Kiwanis District 14 installed new officers for the 37-year-old Kiwanis Club of Sun City Center on Sept. 30.

Delores Wilcox is the new president; Marvin Petersen, president-elect; Bob East, first vice president; Sala Halm, secretary; Charles Finch, administrative treasurer; Donald Rawlings, service treasurer; and Paul Alsmeyer, attendance secretary.

The board of directors for 2009 includes Joe Nargolwala, Byron Ogden and Sharon Van Loan; for 2010, Dee Raimondo, Fay Fletcher and Steven Shapiro; for 2011, Jim Elliott, Warren Langer and Simone Baillergeon.

New officers of the club foundation are Chuck Wirick, president; Carolyn Lundy, vice president; and Baillergeon, secretary-treasurer; 2008-09 directors for the foundation board are Jim Morgan, Nargolwala and Finch. Halm and Alsmeyer are the 2009-10 foundation directors.

The ceremony included piano music played by Arthur Swallow, songs by Morgan and Pat Raimondo and a speech by Jim Powell, past lieutenant governor. Lundy, outgoing president, expressed her appreciation to her officers, and Elliott ran the silent auction.

The club serves the community through Terrific Kids, K-Kids and immunization programs at elementary schools, and it helps with the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign and Beth-El Farmworker Ministry, Inc.

The Kiwanis Club of Sun City Center also hosts a blood-pressure clinic from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. the first and third Monday monthly in the Florida Room of the Atrium Building, 945 North Course Lane. It raises money to support these programs at the silent auction and at an annual lobster fundraising dinner.

For information about the club or becoming a member, contact Nargolwala, publicity committee chairman, at (813) 633-8574.

Market Needs Vendors

RIVERVIEW - Summerfield's annual, free and open-to-the-public Holiday Market will be bustling from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 13 at Summerfield Community Center, 13011 Summerfield Blvd.

Registration is open for more than 50 artists, crafters and home-based business representatives to participate.

The fee per table is $25, $10 for electrical. Set-up will begin at 9 a.m.

New, unwrapped toys for Summerfield's Toys for Kids project may be dropped off at the market or by Dec. 14 at the community center.

The donations will be distributed by an area nonprofit organization before Christmas.

For details or to register, call Chelsea Greene, program administrator, (813) 671-4568.

Group Sponsors Concert
SUN CITY CENTER - The Unity Community of Joy will present Doug Halper in concert from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Nov. 30 in the Armstrong Room of the Atrium Building, 953 North Course Lane.

Halper, an Orlando resident who grew up in South Florida, sings and plays the hammered dulcimer, guitar and flutes.

A Toast To Hanukkah

RIVERVIEW - The Sisterhood of the Congregation Beth Shalom of Brandon will host a wine tasting and Hanukkah party at 7 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Centex Model Homes at Magnolia Park, 4606 Watson Woods Way.

Tickets are $10 per person. Advance reservations are requested, though not required.

For information or tickets, call Toby Koch, president of the Sisterhood, at (813) 654-0877.

Square Dancers Gather
SUN CITY CENTER - The Sun City Center Swingers Square Dance Club will hold a reception and gala mainstream/plus square dance with pre-rounds from 7 to 7:30 p.m. and plus dance with rounds from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday at Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd.

Cues will be given by Mary Wiewiora; Van Coble will call.

Beginner classes taught by Coble are from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays in Community Hall. A plus class is held by Coble from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays in Community Hall.

There will be no dance Dec. 12.

For information, call Gail Bouverat at (813) 633-1297, or Sue Lynch at (813) 633-8780.

Cheese, Wine And Art
SUN CITY CENTER - There will be a free wine and cheese reception from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday in the Art Gallery at Sun City Center, 954 Cherry Hills Drive.

Artwork created by area residents will be available for purchase.

Bike Night Helps Vets

RIVERVIEW - The American Legion Alafia Post 148, 7240 U.S. 301 S., will host a bike night fundraiser at 3:30 p.m. Saturday.

The event will benefit the James A. Haley VA Medical Center program to send disabled veterans to winter sports clinic.

For details, call (813) 677-6529.

Donate To Darlins

RUSKIN - The Deputies' Darlins program is accepting donations of gifts for boys and girls ages 10 through 15 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at Wilhelm Heating and Air Conditioning, 802 Fourth St. S.W., or at the Ruskin Community substation, 712 Shellpoint Road W.

The program began in 1980 by Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office community resource officer Donna Budd. She said that last year the program helped 32 families and 116 children.

The children are Ruskin residents who do not receive assistance from other programs.

"These are the people who have recently lost their jobs, a single mom who doesn't know where her husband is, people who fall through the cracks," Budd said.

For information, contact Budd at (813) 672-7426.

Lions To Meet, Eat

RUSKIN - The Sun City Center Lions Club will gather at 11 a.m. for a noon meeting Nov. 26 at Ozzie's Buffet and Grill, 3074 College Ave. E.

Former Lions and Lions from other clubs are invited.

For information, call Terry or Ellen McGovern, (813) 633-4202.

Rituals And Olympics
SUN CITY CENTER - The Laureate Zeta Kappa Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Shirley Turner's home.

Ginny Burrows will preside. Lorrie Bruce will receive a pledge ritual, Peggy Stoeber will receive the Order of the Rose and Turner will be given a 25-year honor.

Members of the chapter will participate in Olympic Game Time, hosted by Mary Burback and Burrows, at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the Heritage Room, 951 North Course Lane. It will include a culinary journey featuring food from various countries that compete in the Olympics.

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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