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AAUW (American Association of University Women)
Purpose: To promote equity for women and girls, including lifelong education and positive societal change. To that end, the local Branch raises money for high school students entering college, and mature women seeking further education.
Membership: Open
Dues: $68 Annually, includes local, state and national dues
Meetings: Mostly on the 2nd Saturday of the month. Social time begins at 10:30 a.m., Meeting at 11, lunch at noon with program following.
Special Events: Book and Author luncheon, Women of Distinction in luncheon, Advocacy Workshop lead by a national officer.
Academy of Ballroom Dance
Purpose: To enjoy Ballroom Dancing
Membership: CA members and KP residents
Training: Instruction is provided at every dance at an extra charge
Dues: $45 Annually
Meetings: Monthly on the 2nd Saturday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Community Hall
Special Events: Halloween theme dance, an annual Dinner Dance and other events
Purpose: To promote the hobby of Amateur Radio Communications..
Membership: CA members and KP residents; annual dues $10.
Meetings: Monthly on the 1st Wednesday in the Florida Room at 2 p.m.
General Information: Fully equipped multi-band radio center in Old Town Hall clubroom. Licensed operators provide communications to other residents and organizations as appropriate.
American Legion Post #246
Purpose: To foster love of God and Country and Americanism
Membership: CA members and KP residents who are veterans
Dues: $30 Annually
Meetings: Six meetings per year in September, October, November, January, March and May on the 4th Friday of the month in Room 3 at Community Hall -- 9 a.m. for refreshments, 9:30 for meeting
Special Events: Veterans Day on Nov 12 at Community Hall and Memorial Day at Kings Point. They also participate in a Dinner Dance in February, sponsored by the combined military organizations in SCC.
Aquasizers
Purpose: To promote health and fitness through water exercise and to meet new friends
Membership: CA members only
Training: Provided at every class
Dues: $10 Annually
Meetings: Regular Water Aerobics Monday through Saturday at 10 a.m. No equipment needed. Deep Water Aerobics Monday, Thursday and Friday at 9 a.m. Float belt and barbells required.
Special Events: Social/fun luncheon on the 2nd Tuesdays
Art Club
Purpose: To provide opportunities for the development and appreciation of the fine arts
Membership: CA members and KP residents if space is available
Training: Classes and workshops for all levels of experience and ability are offered regularly. Sign up sheets are in the Art Room.
Dues: $10 Annually
Meetings: 2nd Thursday of the month with a free professional demonstration following the business meeting.
Special Events: Annual juried, judged Art Show, Annual House Tour, Fun Fest, Field Trips and other art related social activities.
Additional Information: The club has an Art Gallery with member work for sale. The gallery is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. and by appointment.
Purpose: To provide dance music for people interested in the health of it and socialization
Membership: CA members and KP residents
Dues: $45 per couple per year. Non members, $4 per dance
Meetings: Monthly on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
General Information: There are dance classes at 6:45 before the dances. Bernice and Art May are the instructors. Fee is $2 per person. There are demonstrations during intermission. The club also has a Christmas Dinner Dance.
Big Band Club
Purpose: To socialize. Sponsors eight dances a year, three hours long. Dress-up occasions.
Membership: 200 to 300 CA members only
Dues: $5 Annually plus $8 at the door
Meetings: Monthly, time and place to be decided
General Information: Do not meet in the summers.
Billiards
Purpose: To socialize and play pool
Membership: CA members only
Dues: $10 Annually
Meetings: Members receive door code.
General Information: No smoking, eating or drinking. Dues money is used for the covering of the tables when needed. Help is available for beginners.
Bingo
Purpose: Social
Membership: CA members and KP residents
Dues: Cards are 2 for $1. You may buy as many cards as you can handle
Meetings: Bingo every Monday night.
General Information: No Christmas, No New Years
Bridge Education
Purpose: To teach all levels of Bridge
Membership: CA members and KP residents
Training Cost: $50 for 8 lessons
General Information: This group is connected with the Duplicate Bridge Club. You do not have to be a member of the Duplicate group to take the lessons. If you are a member, lessons are 50 cents less. Lessons are given every day, depending on your level.
Special Events: There is a Christmas Party and a Thanksgiving Party
British Connection
Purpose: To bring together people of British heritage or those interested in Great Brittan to enjoy activities organized by the Club.
Membership: CA members, KP residents (and Freedom Plaza residents via a waiver).
Dues: $5 Annually
Tea & Conversation: Last Wednesday of the month from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Eberhardt Building.
Special Events: Three or four events are planned a year, including Tea and Conversation in the Eberhard Building, a Christmas Tea, Grand National Racing Party and others.
Bunka Art
Purpose: To learn to do Bunka and to create your own pictures
Membership: CA members only
Dues: $20 Annually
Meetings: Weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 to 12 in the Bunka Room in the Craft Building
Special Events: Bunka Arts Show in November in the Florida Room
Bunka Stitchers
Propose: To teach and exhibit the beautiful art created by Japanese Bunka Embroidery
Membership: CA members.
Dues: $7 Annually.
Meetings: Tuesdays from 9:30a.m. to noon, Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
General Information: An instructor is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays for those who have had some experience with Bunka. Beginner classes are scheduled at various times during the year; a modest materials charge is made. Everyone is welcome to visit the room and watch the members working on their Bunka projects.
Caloosa Greens Men’s Golf Club
Purpose: To organize Competitive Tournaments and to socialize and to have a good time
Membership: CA members only
Dues $10 Annually plus course membership
Meetings: Weekly on Wednesdays from 8:30 to 9 a.m. at the Golf Course
Special Events: Home and Home with Kings Point, Get to-gathers with ladies for golf and socializing, Club Championship, President’s Championship, and Match Play
General Information: There are about 85 members in the club and new members are always welcome.
Caloosa Greens Ladies Golf Club
Purpose: To socialize and play golf
Membership: CA members only
Dues: $10 Annually, $1 each week
Meetings: Weekly on Thursdays at 8:15 at the Golf Course
Special Events: Home to Home, Member Guest, President’s Club and Club Championship, Party at the end of the year.
General Information: Birdie Tree would make dues $11. Birdie winner gets Pot.
Canadian Club of SCC
Purpose: Socialize
Membership: CA members and KP residents
Special Events: Four events a year, Mix and Mingle, Golf and Dinner, Welcome back Snowbirds and Goodbye Snowbirds.
Ceramics Club
Purpose: Social and artistic outlet
Membership: CA members only
Training: Instruction given -- $1
Dues: $20 Annually
Meetings: Workroom is open every day from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m.
Special Events: There is a show in October and a Christmas party in December. FunFest.each March.
CERT
Purpose: Volunteers trained by Hillsborough County Fire Rescue to respond to emergencies when uniformed first responders are overwhelmed. There are 11 CERT teams in Hillsborough County.
Membership: Open to all CA & KP residents. Training and basic member equipment supplied.
Dues: None
Meetings: 4th Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Florida Room
General Information: There are usually one or two County- or State-sponsored drills a year. Supply depots/rally points in both SCC and KP.
Purpose: To provide a time and place to play Chess and Checkers
Membership: Open to all
Meetings: Wednesdays from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Atrium, next to the Computer Room
Special Events: Tournaments. Went to Leonard High School to play chess with students
China Painting
Purpose: To provide classes and demonstrations to benefit members so they become more skilled artists.
Membership: CA members and KP residents
Dues: $10 Annually
Meetings: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Craft Building
Special Events: Annual Convention, gift shop sales pay for the bus to go. Also participate in FunFest and Hi Neighbor. We also have a Christmas potluck.
Coalition for Mental Health and Aging
Purpose: To educate and inform residents of SCC about the availability of mental health services in Hillsborough County. The Coalition for Mental Health and Aging is affiliated with the Florida Coalition on Optimal Mental Health and Aging
Membership: CA members and KP residents, training in the mental health field is required
Dues: $10 Annually
Meetings: 4th Thursday of the month at 9:30 a.m. in the Sandpiper Room
General Information: The group works in conjunction with Good Samaritan Services to (1) make referrals to mental health counselors in the area, (2) to provide screening for dementia and depression, (3) Educational Programs with regard to Mental Health Issues, (4) to Support groups for residents with major life concerns.
Community Information Center (642-2044)
Purpose: To provide hosts and hostesses for community visitors and residents who seek orientation or other information about Sun City Center’s lifestyle.
Membership: CA Members
Training: Two 2-hour briefings and a walking tour to cover the facilities, amenities and lifestyle of Sun City Center, and to learn how to find information not at our finger tips.
Dues: None
Meetings: Volunteers are assigned to 2-hour shifts weekdays between 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
General Information: Information packets are assembled and reviewed by the hosts and hostesses tailored to the visitor’s needs; tours of the Central Campus are offered.
Competitive Tennis Club
Purpose: To have fun playing competitive tennis
Membership: CA members only
Dues: $5 Annually
Meetings: Weekly on Wednesdays at 9 a.m. at the tennis courts on the South Campus
General Information: The club holds mixers. The club provides healthy enjoyable tennis for all interested CA men and women.
Country Cloggers of SCC
Purpose: To learn to Clog and have fun
Membership: CA members and KP residents
Dues: $10 Annually
Meetings: Beginners -- Mondays at 12 noon. Intermediate -- Mondays from 1 to 3 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. until noon.
Special Events: This performing club clogs for retirements and the Follies; make our own costumes.
Country Music Club (Front Porch Pickers)
Purpose: To meet and enjoy country and gospel music and just have fun
Membership: CA members and KP residents interested in traditional music
Training: None required
Dues: None/Donations accepted
Meetings: Wednesdays from 1 – 3 in the Heritage/Armstrong Room
Special Events: Renaissance Faire
General Information: Group plays for clubs – PA, Ohio, etc.
Computer Club
Purpose: To encourage and further the use of computers and to educate residents regarding the use of computers.
Membership: CA members and KP residents
Training: Classes are offered 5 or 6 days a week in subjects including Introduction to Computers, Word Processing, File Management, Quicken, Spread Sheets, How to build and maintain a computer, etc. There are also Special Interest Groups (SIG) programs.
Dues: $25 Annually
Meetings: 1st Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Community Hall.
Additional Information: The club offers many educational opportunities and trouble shooting assistance.
Crafts and Things
Purpose: To make crafty objects for fun and profit so club can purchase supplies
Membership: CA members and KP residents
Dues: $5 Annually
Meetings: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at noon in the Sandpiper Room from September through May
General Information: Participates in FunFest and has a Holiday Bazaar in the Atrium
Cygnet Yacht Club
Purpose: To just have fun and sail our model boats.
Dues: $10 initiation fee
Meetings: Mondays and Thursdays at 8 a.m. – sail at 8:30 at Swan Lake, behind the Arts &Crafts Building.
General information: Have a series of 48 races. Trophies are awarded. Would like someone with a video camera to record incidents.
DAR
Purpose: To encourage patriotism and do genealogy
Membership: CA residents and KP members
Dues: $50 Annually
Meetings: 3rd Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in the Florida Room
General Information: The group donates American flags to other organizations and schools; participates in Hi Neighbor and visits various facilities in the area to attend discussion programs.
DAV Chapter #110 (Disabled American Veterans)
Purpose: To assist and help veterans who are combat injured or have any disability
Membership: Open
Dues: $5 Annually, or $200 for lifetime membership
Meetings: 4th Thursday of every month at 1 p.m. in the Caper Room
General Information: Help with paper work is available on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. The organization is getting a van to transport members to James Haley Veterans Hospital.
Deck and a Half Pinochle
Purpose: To play pinochle and have fun
Membership: CA members and KP residents
Dues: $1
Meetings: Fridays from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Heritage and Royal Rooms
General Information: Light refreshments are served. The group also has a Christmas party
Dinner Dance Club
Purpose: To have a nice dinner and enjoy dancing
Membership:
Dues: $375 per couple covers sit-down dinner, wine and dancing for the entire season
Meetings: Monthly October through May on the 1st Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Florida Room
Dog Owners Group (DOG)
Purpose: To provide 2 dog parks where dogs and owners to get together and socialize on South Campus.
Membership: CA members only
Dues: $20 Annually
Meetings: 2 or 3 a year at various times and places
Special Events: A Dog Show in the spring and a Flea Market in the fall
Elegant Gardeners (formerly Flower Arrangers and Garden Club)
Purpose: To promote an interest in horticulture, environmental concerns and flower arranging
Membership: CA members and KP residents if openings available
Dues: $17.50 Annually
Meetings: 1st Tuesdays – Flower Arrangers at 10 a.m. in the Armstrong Room; 2nd Wednesdays -- Elegant Gardeners at 10 a.m. in Room #3 at Community Hall.
General Information: The Flower Arrangers and the Garden Club consolidated into the Elegant Gardeners. As a federated garden club, they have access to educational workshops throughout the state in landscaping, horticultural, environmental studies and floral design.
Special Events: Mother’s Day Baskets, Garden Tours and Luncheon, Christmas Luncheon
Emergency Squad
Purpose: To provide emergency care to residents in the greater Sun City Center area.
Membership: 98% of members are CA members or KP residents, however, the squad is open to others from the area.
Training: Provided at no cost at the Emergency Squad Building. About 95% of members did not have a medical background when they joined the Squad.
Meetings: Squad members commit to work every 8th day. Shifts are ½ day or longer
Special Events: Annual Christmas/Recognition Party
Additional Information. This is an important, all-volunteer service for Sun City Center residents. We always need volunteers for ambulances, vans, dispatching and more.
Euchre
Purpose: To play cards and have fun. Euchre is a German origin, simple, rural type card game
Membership: Open
Dues: $1 Annual and $1 on Friday
Meetings: Fridays in the Sandpiper Room at 7 p.m. (be early) 6:30 to observe and learn
General Information: Lots of fun
Fitness Center
Purpose: This Community Association service organization is a fully equipped indoor fitness facility; managed by a Board of Directors and President.
Membership: CA members only
Dues: None
Meetings: None
General Information:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 6 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Tuesdays: 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. Except 2nd Tuesdays when it is closed for
cleaning from Noon – 2 p.m.
Thursdays: 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. Closed for Cleaning 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Flexercise/Aerobics
Purpose: To improve flexibility and cardio-vascular health. Also a good, social time
Membership: CA members only
Dues: $16 Annually
Meetings: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8 to 9:30 at Community Hall
General Information: The schedule is, 45 minutes flexibility training, break, 30 minutes low-impact aerobics. Some people come just for flexibility training, some just for aerobics and some for both.
Florida Senior America Cameo Club
Purpose: Supporting club for Ms. Senior Florida Pageant.
Membership: Open to past pageant entrants
Dues: $100 application fee for pageant entrants
Meetings: Bi-monthly at various times and places. Check with current contact person
General Information: Will perform for any organization for a donation to the organization
Foxy Seniors Dance Club
Purpose: To enjoy themselves and dance
Membership: Open
Dues: Vary
Meetings: On the last Saturday evening of the month in the Florida Room
General Information: This group was formed when the Sunsations dance facility closed
Friends of European Brass Club
Purpose: To maintain Heritage of European Music.
Membership: CA members and KP residents
Dues: $5 Annually
Meetings: Sept. through May, Weekly on Wed. at 7:00 p.m. in the Bunka Room at the Crafts Building. Special Events: Dance in Nov., Concert in Jan., and Dance in the spring.
Fun Squad of SCC
Purpose: To promote neighborliness.
Membership: CA members and KP residents
Dues: $5 Annually.
Meetings: No “club meetings” but have a monthly get together on the 4th Friday at 5 p.m. at poolside. Special Events: many trips and hikes.
Website: http://www.sccfunsquad.com
Gadabouts
Purpose: To provide first-class travel opportunities to members.
Membership: CA members and KP residents.
Dues: $6 Annual.
Meetings: Monthly on the 3rd Sat. at 10 a.m. in the Florida Room.
General Information: Club provides day trips, cruises, and tours of USA and Europe utilizing all modes of transportation. Licensed and bonded by State of Florida.
Galaxy I
Purpose: To promote social fellowship by means of a bridge luncheon.
Membership: CA members, KP residents, Freedom Plaza residents.
Dues: $5 annually.
Meetings: 3rd Thurs. of the month at 11:30 a.m. in the Florida Room.
General Information: Lunch is $12 per month. Newcomers are welcome, see local papers for contact information each month.
Galaxy II
Purpose: To play bridge, have lunch and kindle friendships.
Membership: CA members only
Dues: $7 annually.
Meetings: 3rd Thurs. of the month at 11 a.m. at Aston Gardens.
General Information: New members are welcome. Reservations are required. See local papers for contact person each month.
German American Club
Purpose: Social and to promote German/American ethnicity.
Membership: CA members, KP residents.
Dues: $10 annually
Meetings: Jan., Feb., March in the evenings at the Florida Room. Many are advertised in newsletter and local papers.
General Information: There are special interest groups for German dances and mixed chorus.
Great Books
Purpose: A discussion group for essays of the Great Books. There is also an off-shoot group for newer members, who discuss Great Books the main group has already talked about.
Membership: CA members and KP residents
Dues: None
Meetings: Main Group, 1st and 3rd Thurs. at 10 a.m. in the Heritage Room. Off shoot group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thurs. in the Heritage Room.
General Information: These are educational discussion groups comprised of mostly teachers and college graduates.
SCC Guardianship Foundation, Inc
Purpose: To help people in the SCC area with their finances and other financial needs through a Durable Power of Attorney.
Training: The Guardianship Foundation is chartered by the State of Florida and operates under By Laws and manuals that must be followed. Volunteers must adhere to Privacy, Patriot and Homeland Security Acts. On the job training is provided to volunteers. You do not need a financial background to volunteer for this program.
Dues: No dues and no charge to clients
Meetings: Active volunteers meet twice a month in closed meetings to discuss any issues they have. They also meet one hour per week with their client. There is one meeting per year that is open to the public.
Additional Information: Many of our clients have no family or close friends in the area. Guardians become a friend. They pay bills, keep in touch with family members, monitor the clients well being and offer counseling and referral when needed. If you would like to become a Guardianship Volunteer, contact one of the numbers listed under Community Support Services in your SCC Membership Directory or call the Information Center at 642-2044.
Guild of Technical and Electronic Experimenters (GTEE)
Purpose: Gathering of folks who have a common interest in things electronic. In particular, “what’s inside the box – whatever box is in their hand”
Membership: CA members and KP residents
Dues: None
Meetings: 2nd and 4th Mondays from 9 to noon in the Maintenance Building
Hand and Foot Club
Purpose: To have fun playing the card game Hand and Foot.
Membership: CA members and KP residents.
Dues: $3 Annually, Initiation Fee: $5
Meetings: 1st and 3rd Thurs. at 7 p.m. in the Caper Room.
General Information: Club holds two potluck dinners per year.
Handicapped Club
Purpose: Social get together for handicapped individuals.
Membership: Open
Dues: $10 Annually
Meetings: 3rd Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Denny’s.
General Information: A social event is planned every December.
History Society of SCC
Purpose: To collect and organize information about the history of Sun City Center in order to prepare lectures, slide shows and perhaps a book (50th Anniversary is in 2011) about our history.
Membership: CA members only
Training: We have full facilities to accomplish our goals. All data organization, text and photo composition is by computer. We give complete training on each aspect of this Society.
Meetings: Members may work whenever it is convenient for them at the History Society preserve in the Information Center at 1002 Cherry Hills Drive
Hi, Neighbor!
Purpose: To organize an annual display of Sun City Center clubs primarily for the benefit of new residents.
Membership: CA Members
Training: Nothing formal. The annual display programs are tailored to the clubs’ needs.
Dues: None
Meetings: Activity starts in August in close liaison with the CA Clubs Liaison staff.
Special Events: The one event is an evening program in November.
Hi Twelve SCC Masonic #397
Purpose: A Masonic Club designed for fellowship and Lunch. Includes Ladies.
Membership: CA members and KP residents.
Dues: $20 Annually
Meetings: 4th Monday October through April at 11:30 a.m. at the Freedom Plaza Club.
General Information: There are no fund raisers. Meetings include a guest speaker.
HOPE Fund
Purpose: To raise money to support after school and summer programs at Bethune Park in Wimauma
Membership: Open; no dues
Meetings: The Board meets October through May on the 2nd Thursday at 3 p.m. at United Community Church. Mentors and Tutors meet with the children weekly, October through May.
General Information: This is a 501(c)3 organization that provides recreational programs and facilities, cultural activities and field trips, drug and sex education, a reading room, nutritious snacks and a safe environment for children to work and play in.
Horseshoe Club (SCC Ringers)
Purpose: Recreational and Social
Membership: CA members and KP residents
Dues: $15 Annually plus $5 for an ID pin
Meetings: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 8:30 a.m. until games are finished at the Horseshoe Pits on the South Campus.
General Information: Play other teams during the winter. Have lots of social events. Females are welcome.
Intellectual Information Exchange Club of SCC
Purpose: Round table discussion of Financial Markets – what people invest in and why.
Membership: CA members and KP residents; $10 Annual dues
Meetings: Every Wed. at 10:45 a.m. in the Armstrong Room.
General Information: Discussions involve what each person thinks of current investments and the market. You don’t have to be an expert. Club may have special events during the winter.
International Forum of SCC
Purpose: To facilitate the interchange of experience and ideas on international issues, US foreign relation and the political, economic and cultural characteristics of other countries via panel discussions
Membership: CA members and KP residents
Dues: $5 Annually
Meetings: 2nd Fridays except July, August and December, from 9:30 to noon in the Florida Room
General Information: You do not have to be a member to attend programs
Investment Club
Purpose: Educational and investing. The Investment Club has a portfolio.
Membership: CA members and KP residents
Dues: $300 Annually, plus a $20,000 investment to put into the club’s portfolio. Everyone has the same amount invested.
Meetings: 3rd Fridays year round at 9 a.m. in the Atrium Building’s Sandpiper Room.
General Information: There is an annual luncheon and the club brings speakers in from time to time.
Jazz Club
Purpose: To entertain and inform about Jazz music
Membership: CA members and KP residents
Dues: $2 Annually
Meetings: 1st Monday of the month, October through May from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Florida Room
General Information: Each month’s program is music from the 30’s and 40’s by original recordings and narration about the artist and music.
Jazz-matazz (Jazz Dance)
Purpose: Jazz Dancing
Membership: CA members and KP residents
Training: Some dance training is helpful, doesn’t have to be jazz
Dues: $15 Annually
Meetings: Weekly on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon in the Rollins Theater to dance. Classes teach new jazz dances. Cost is included in the annual membership.
Special Events: Participate in Fun Fest and the Follies
Ladies Lawn Bowling
Purpose: To have fun lawn bowling
Membership: CA members and KP residents
Training: Provided by the main club. Ladies Lawn Bowling members must know how to play
Dues: None, but must be members of the Lawn Bowlers Club
Meetings: Tuesdays and Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Lawn Bowling field
General Information: There is a spring luncheon and a Christmas party.
Ladies Penny Ante Poker
Purpose: Play Poker
Membership: CA members and KP residents
Training: No training, but members help each other and new members
Dues: $1 Annually plus 3 cents per hand/per raise
Meetings: Weekly from 6 to 10 p.m. in the Royal Room
Additional Information: Players can come and go during the evening
Laff A Lot Club
Purpose: To have fun
Membership: Open; No dues
Meetings: Usually the 2nd Friday of the month in the Heritage room at 1:30 p.m.
General Information: Social period with coffee and cookies at 1:30. Everyone brings jokes and at about 2 p.m. they tell jokes for an hour or so.
Lapidary Club
Purpose: To teach Lapidary and make jewelry
Membership: CA members. Up to 10% of club membership may be KP residents
Training: No training if experienced. For beginners and advanced students, class size is limited. There is a sign up list in the store. No charge for use of equipment.
Dues: $10 Annually, plus cost of materials. ($15.50 first year, badge required.) Year runs from
Oct. 1 – Sept.30.
Meetings: Twice a year in October and March
Special Events: Christmas Sale
General Information: Lapidary Store is open Mon., Wed., Fri. from 10 to noon May through September and Mon. through Fri, October through April. Members work in the store and/or provide items for sale.
Lawn Bowling
Purpose: Fun, social and competition. Hold U.S. Championships in October
Membership: CA members and KP residents
Training: Free clinic until end of year
Dues: $60 Annually
Meetings: Everyday Monday through Saturday at 9:30
Special Events: Parties – breakfast & lunch. Bowling on selected holidays. Tournaments and lots of fun.
Additional Information: Need white, soft-sole shoes.
Note: See also “Suncoasters Lawn Bowling”.
Leathernecks
Purpose: Contacts and camaraderie for Marines. Participate in Toys for Tots and Providing phone cards for marines overseas.
Membership: CA members and KP residents who are former Marines or navy corpsmen attached to Marine units
Dues: $25 Annually
Meetings: 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Sandpiper Room
General Information: Participates in Fun Fest. Have a Birthday Party in August and a Social in the spring. Has a ceremonial team and does memorials.
Lions Club
Purpose: Charity – to promote prevention and cures for vision problems and blindness
Membership: Open to area residents
Dues: $75 Biannually
Meetings: 2nd Wednesdays from 8 to 9 and 4th Wednesdays from 9 to 10 at Ozzie’s Buffet.
Special Events: White Cane at seven locations in SCC and one in Apollo Beach. Fruit Cake Sale in November. Eye Bank in Tampa
Additional Information: Meetings include after breakfast speakers, etc. Group also consults with the Low Vision Club.
Low-Impact Aerobics
Purpose: A cardiovascular workout, strengthen bones, muscles; build endurance and fun and fellowship
Membership: CA Members, and Kings Point residents is space is available. Annual Dues are $12.
Meetings: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays at 8:25-9:25 a.m. in Dance Studio, Atrium Building.
You Should: Bring a mat or towel; weights (up to 5 lbs provided); comfortable clothing; shoes for aerobics
Macintosh Users Group
Purpose: To help Macintosh users with problems and new software
Membership: CA members and KP residents. Other area residents may become non-voting members.
Training: Basic is free, Others $5 - $10
Dues: $20 Annually
Meetings: 4th Tuesdays, except June, July and August at 3:45 p.m. in the Caper Room
Additional Information: The club has open labs at Community Hall, a library and CD’s for training.
Mah Jongg
Purpose: Social
Membership: CA members and KP residents
Training: None provided, you must know how to play
Dues: $5 Annually
Meetings: Wednesdays from 6 to 10 p.m. and Fridays from 1 to 4 pm. In the Sandpiper room to play
General Information: A holiday party in December includes a short business meeting.
Master Swim Club
Purpose: To promote fitness and encourage participation in U.S. Masters and national Swim competitions
Membership: CA members and KP residents
Dues: $5 local and $33 U.S. Master Swimmers
Meetings: Lanes are reserved Tues, Thurs, Sat, and Sun. from 6-9 a.m. in the indoor lap pool.
Men’s Chorus
Purpose: Entertainment and to provide music for our community
Membership: CA members and KP residents
Training: Sing with gusto! No auditions needed.
Dues: $5 Annually
Meetings: Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church
Additional Information: Several concerts are presented each year, including a Spring Concert.
Men's Club of Sun City Center
Purpose: Community Service and Fellowship
Membership: Open to all male residents of Sun City Center and Kings Point.
Annual Dues: $20
Meetings: Monthly lunches on 3rd Wednesdays in Community Hall with a speaker
Special Events: Two gala lunches that include 'our ladies' and feature entertainment. Special members only Valentine Day dance each February 14th.
Additional Programs: Assist annual golf cart inspection and SCC Ride, host a prostate cancer support and education group, Parkinson's Disease Support group, provide Philips LifeLine Medical Alert devices to community residents, annual health fair, and fund automatic electric doors for several community facilities.
Men’s Golf Association
Purpose: To promote golf and organize golf activities to benefit members and the community.
Membership: CA members and KP residents
Training required: 5 scores to compute handicap
Dues: $15 Annually, plus your golf dues
Meetings: Annual at Community Hall
Special Events: Member/Guest, Member/Member Golf Tournaments and weekly events
Mini Bus
Purpose: To provide an opportunity for people in the community to get to various cultural events, athletic events and entertainments throughout central Florida.
Membership: CA members only
Dues: $10 first member in family, $5 additional member Annually
Special Events: Day trips throughout Central Florida. Schedules are available at the Mini Bus Office in Community Hall on South Campus.
Model Railroad Club
Purpose: Share camaraderie and enjoy the hobby of model railroading; see www.sccmrrc.org
Membership: CA Members only
Meetings: Mon, Tues, Fri 1-3 p.m., Wed evenings
General Information: Annual dues $30
Special Events: Open Houses during Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter - mainly for children
MOWW (Military Order of the World Wars)
Purpose: Purpose:Service organization for former officers
Membership: Open
Dues: $50 Annually, $350 for perpetual membership
Meetings: 3rd Thursday of the month at noon at Club Plaza on Upper Creek. May through November, meetings are held in the evening.
Special Events: Members participate in Veterans Day. Send 8 to 10 kids to Youth Leadership Conference in Tallahassee.
General Information: MOWW is sanctioned by Congress. Supporting youth leadership is their primary function. Supports Boy Scouts. Give Eagle Scout awards and ROTC awards to college and high school students.
Monday Progressive Bridge
Purpose: To have fun and play bridge
Membership: CA members only
Dues: No Dues
Meetings: Mondays at 12:15
Special Events: Christmas Party and Luncheon
General Information: New members are welcome. You don’t need a partner.
Moonglow Dance Club
Purpose: To run a ballroom dance club of 100 plus members. Some dances have as many as 200 people in attendance
Membership: CA members and KP residents
Dues: $45 Annually for two which includes 12 dances. Dinner dances are extra
Meetings: Last Thursday of every month
Special Events: Demonstrations by professional dancers
Navy Seabee Veterans of America, Inc.
Purpose: A social organization of WW II – South Pacific veterans. National organization. Did construction and repair during WW II
Membership: Open
Dues: $20 Annually (Lifetime memberships are available according to age)
Special Events: National and State conventions
Needlecrafters
Purpose: To make and sell things and donate funds to charity.
Membership: Open
Dues: $1 Annual
Meetings: Winter: everyday 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Summer: Mon. and Wed. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Fri. 9 to 11 a.m.
Needlepoint and Counted Cross Stitch
Purpose: To socialize while doing needlepoint and counted cross stitch together
Membership: CA members and KP residents
Training Required: No, but members help each other with projects
Dues: $5 Annually
Meetings: Tuesdays from 121:30 to 3 p.m. at the Bunka Room in the Arts and Crafts Center
Special Events: Periodic lunch get to-gathers
Additional Information: Would Love some new members
North Lake Yacht Club
Purpose: To provide social activities for those living around the lake
Membership: North Lake residents
Dues: $7 Annually
Meetings: Monthly
Ohio Club
Purpose: Social gathering for people who have lived in Ohio
Membership: CA members and KP residents
Dues: $5 membership fee
Meetings: About 8 a year – varies
Special Events: Ohio vs. Michigan game party, Halloween Party, Kentucky Derby Party. Activities vary
Oldies but Goodies Dance Club
Purpose: To provide a forum for social dancing with music from the 50’s to 70’s (Rock ‘n Roll era)
Membership: CA & KP residents only (some memberships available to former club members who move to Freedom Plaza)
Dues: $25 per person
Meetings: Monthly on Sundays at Community Hall
Special Events: Summer Barbecue Party, Yearly membership meeting with pizza and soft drinks.
General Information: Guests pay $5 at individual dances. Casual dress at all times.
Organ & Keyboard Club
Purpose: To make music more enjoyable by helping people learn to play their instruments better. To make and interpret music.
Membership: CA members and KP residents
Dues: $5 Annually
Meetings: Thursdays at 9 a.m., usually in the Armstrong Room.
General Information: They have various teachers at their meetings and there is a nominal fee of $2 to cover the music costs and teacher. This is a social group for people at all levels of ability.
Panhellenic Club
Purpose: To get together with other Greek letter sorority members for lunch and an afternoon of bridge
Membership: CA members and KP residents
Dues: $3.00 / year
Meetings: 2nd Monday from Sept. through May at 12 noon in the Atrium Building
Par for the Chorus (Greater Sun City Center Barbershop Chorus)
Purpose: To promote barbershop singing. 34 to 40 members are in the Barbershop Chorus
Membership: Open
Dues: In $100 category – vary according to age
Meetings: Every Wednesday evening at 6:45 p.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church all year long
General Information: This is a performance group. They put on shows, do weddings and anniversaries and an annual show at Community Hall. Group may charge for some shows. Can always use new members.
Patriots Club
Purpose: To instill and promote Patriotism in Sun City Center
Membership: CA members only
Dues: $7.50 per person -- $10 per household
Meetings: Yearly
General Information: This is the group that puts up the flags on SR 674 on major holidays (Veterans Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, etc.) They also accept donations toward the Flag Fund
P E O
Purpose: The PEO Sisterhood is an international philanthropic and educational organization that supports the education of women through loans, grants, awards and scholarships.
Membership Requirements: This is a transfer group. You must be a PEO member from one of the other international clubs.
Dues: $5 annually
Meetings: 3rd Tuesday of the month November through April. Refreshments at 9:30 a.m., Meeting at 10 a.m. in the Armstrong Room.
Additional Information: All members of the international organization living or visiting the area are welcome to attend. For information, call Karen Stanhope, 633-2232.
Performing Arts Club of SCC
Purpose: To perform musical and theatrical presentations for the benefit of SCC and SouthShore residents
Membership: CA members, plus actors, actresses and technical people from surrounding area
Dues: None
Meetings: Only when having auditions or producing shows.
Special Events: Two major shows a year to raise funds for the renovation of the Rollins Theater. Several smaller presentations to help local 501 c3 organizations raise money.
Additional Information: An all volunteer organization. If anyone is interested, please call.
Photo Club
Purpose: Camaraderie among those wishing to improve their digital photography results
Membership: Open to CA and Kings Point residents. Annual dues are $20; family dues are $25.
Meetings: 2nd Tuesdays each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Caper Room.
General Information: Club room in Old Town Hall is fully equipped. Classes are given.
Pickleball
Purpose: Wonderful outdoor exercise and fun.
Membership: CA Members only.
General Information: $24 annual dues. This is a new sport for nearly everyone, so players
are very helpful to new members. Classes held 2-3 times a week
Special Events: Senior Games
Pinochle
Purpose: Camaraderie among those learning and enjoying the game.
Membership: Everyone is welcome
Meetings: Thursdays and Sundays at 12:45 p.m. in the Atrium Building Sandpiper Room.
General Information: $1.00 to play; covers cost of cards, and small cash prizes are offered
Polish Heritage Club
Purpose: Camaraderie among folks with similar backgrounds.
Membership: Anyone with Polish background is welcome.
Meetings: Monthly on the last Tuesdays in the Atrium Building Sandpiper Room at 7:00 p.m.
Potters Wheel
Purpose: To develop and fashion items of pottery.
Membership: CA Members only; annual dues are $15.
Meetings: Studio is open most mornings and afternoons.
General Information: Basic training is required; $25 for five lessons.
Recreational Vehicle Storage Park
Purpose: To provide safe place for storing an RV.
Membership: CA Members only.
Meetings: Once a year, usually in November
General Information: Storage fee is $75 per year.
Special Events: Note that there is also an “RV Campers’ Club” that has monthly outings.
R.N. Club
Purpose: To keep abreast of new medical procedures and to socialize.
Membership: Open to CA and Kings Point residents
Meetings: 1st Thursdays of each month at 9:15 a.m. in the Atrium Building Caper Room.
General Information: Re-certification every 3 years.
Special Events: Christmas party and field trips to Shriner’s Hospital and Tampa General Hospital.
RV Campers Club (“SCC Campers”)
Purpose: Taking trips together once a month for 3-4 days to exercise the rigs and to socialize.
Membership: CA and Kings Point Residents
Meetings: Trips are usually on the 3rd weekend each month; $10
Note: There is also a storage park for rigs, see “Recreational Vehicle Storage Park” above.
Samaritan Services
Propose: To lend a helping hand by providing neighbor assistance programs for the greater Sun City Center community.
Services Provided: Alzheimer’s Respite Care and Support Group for caregivers, Meals on Wheels in cooperation with South Bay Hospital and the SCC Women’s Club, Financial Assistance for residents experiencing temporary hardship, Medical Insurance Counseling to answer medical insurance questions, Companion Care to relieve caregivers, Transportation to medical appointments and hospitals in Brandon, Tampa and Bradenton, and SCC Ride to fulfill transportation needs for daily living activities. (See SCC Ride below)
Membership: To volunteer call Samaritan Services at 916 N. Pebble Beach or call 634-WAVE (9283)
Sawdust Engineers
Purpose: To make wood furniture, toys, home and community projects using a fully-equipped workshop.
Membership: CA Members only.
Training: 6-hour training course on the different tools ($25 1-time fee).
Special Events: School teachers are given one large toy and 6 small ones for their classrooms. We provide wood parts for the hand-powered “P.E.T.” vehicles for people who lost their legs to landmines.
SCC Ride
Purpose: To provide transportation to fully ambulatory residents of Sun City Center and Kings Point who can not or who should not drive. To provide a means for our senior citizens to get out and enjoy the various clubs/facilities available to them within our community.
Time: Service is available Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed on weekends and most holidays.
Service Provided: Will take residents to Sun Point Shopping Plaza, Kings Crossing Shopping Plaza, SCC offices, stores, homes, restaurants. Pickups are made on a first come, first serve basis.
Membership: To volunteer call Samaritan Services at 916 N. Pebble Beach or call 634-WAVE (9283)
Additional Information: Volunteers may not load or unload groceries and packages, or assist you in or out of the cars, go into buildings to look for you or wait for you to transact your business. This is not a taxi service. It is a service provided by volunteers, not paid employees.
Scrabble Club of SCC
Purpose: Camaraderie and enjoying the game.
Membership: Open to everyone.
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