In this issue…
We review COVID-19 updates and get some information on testing, thank our SCC Emergency Squad and Security Patrol volunteers for staying “on the job” through the pandemic, and take a look at how some of the talented and creative Photo Club members are passing the time while social distancing. We share the results of the recent SCCCA vote, explore the causes of compassion fatigue, learn about lawn bowling, meet some local musicians who shared their talent with an impromptu concert, and thank local volunteers who came together to create and distribute face masks for health care workers and the community. Then we hop in the time machine with the History Society and come back to the future to debunk common myths about growing orchids.
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SCC Celebrates July 4
SCC Celebrates July 4By Kai Rambow Sun City Center is returning to normal. Our usual July 4th breakfast didn’t happen this year, but many activities traditionally held on Independence Day were back! Here are a few fun images from our nation’s birthday....
JULY 2021 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS!
In this issue… Mark your calendars for the SCC 4th of July Fun Day, read about an Important Update from the SCCCA Board, learn What’s New at the SCC library, cookout with the Multi-Cultural Heritage Club, Get Off The Couch with the...
“Thanks, Dad”
“Thanks, Dad” By E. Adam Porter Editor, News of SCC & South County There’s a picture on canvas, hanging over the stairwell to my bedroom. When I see it, I think, man, I look tired. And then I smile. Not because I look soggy, bedraggled, and...
A Groundbreaking Event
A Groundbreaking EventBy Cathy Meyerhoff, SCC History Society Though May 10, 1961 may not ring any bells with most local residents, it is important. On that day ground was broken for the retirement community of Sun City Center. Nothing is recorded about...
SCC Celebrates Earth Day
The Sun City Center Audubon Society celebrated the 51st anniversary of Earth Day on April 22 at the SCC Community Association’s West Campus Nature Trails. The weather cooperated beautifully with clear skies, a light breeze, low humidity and temperatures in...
For the Birds?
For the Birds?Story by Ilona Merritt, Photography by Kai RambowSome information courtesy SCC History Society When the greens of the North Courses were re-sodded in 1987-8, the chemicals used to fumigate the soil had been covered with plastic,...
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