palms magazine • august 2012

Palms Magazine August 2012

A Community Magazine for

Tampa Palms area Residents

Volume 2, Issue 11

August 2012

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This month’s cover photo contest winner: Kate Boupha

Dear Tampa Palms residents,

The winner of July’s issue Hidden Picture Contest is Neyiesha Curtis. The winner of the cover contest for the August issue is Kate Boupha. Neyiesha and Kate have won 2 tickets, each, to MOSI. Please send in your photos and hidden picture entries to [email protected].

School will soon be back in session and all that summer fun with our children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews will fade back into the background till next summer. It is so much fun to be with them during this time and so much fun to see them off again to experience new adventures and take a bit of a break ourselves. Send us any great summer pictures you may have taken. The fourth of July was a pretty big event for most, this year and luckily the rain stopped just in time to enjoy fireworks.

For August make sure to mark these IMPORTANT dates on your calendar. August 1st: Respect Parent’s Day (should this not be 365 days?), August 3rd: International Forgiveness Day, August 4th: Taxpayers Appreciation Day (still waiting for my gift from last year), August 6th: National Fresh Breath Day, August 8th: Admit You’re Happy Day and cannot leave out Aspirin’s birthday, which is August 10th (thank you!). Enjoy all holidays and celebrate life everyday!

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That’s right, above Tampa Palms’ elegant Mediterranean-style clubhouse you will find a quaint, quiet boutique style hotel on our upper level offering twenty-five luxury size suites that have an inspiring zest.

Private terraces invite watching the sunset over the scenic 18th fairway or a grand view from

our exceptionally large terraces overlooking the lush landscaped grounds of the club. Whether celebrating a wedding, an anniversary, retreat, reunion, golf outing or just looking to get away for the weekend, enjoy the fabulous amenities available to our hotel guests:• onsite dinning in our exclusive

Lakeview Grill

• 18 holes Golf Course, Arthur Hills design

• tennis, swimming, and spa services located at the Athletic Center.

For those of you who have not experienced the Tampa Palms Golf & Country Club lifestyle, we invite you to preview our newly renovated hotel suites. We invite you and your family to join us for our premier tour of our resort hotel.

Please call us for your personalized tour. Monday – Friday 9am - 4pm. (813) 972-1991 See you at the Club, Lorraine Fernandez, Hotel Manager

membership news The 25th Anniversary Club Reinvention Membership Program

The 25th Anniversary Club Reinvention Membership Program is underway. It is the perfect opportunity to strengthen our Club! Our goal is to grow our golf membership back to 470 golf members. 470 members is the peak member count of the Club’s Golf Membership over the last 25 years.

If we achieve that number again, ClubCorp has committed to additional capital funding above and beyond our normal allotment for two specific projects. This additional investment will benefit all members and give us the opportunity to begin the next 25 years with a fresh new dining concept and an improved golf experience. If YOU sponsor a new golf member YOU receive:Social, Tennis & Athletic Members receive credit equivalent to your first month’s dues plus $25 off your monthly dues for up to 25 months.

Golf Society (age 42 – 59)Initiation Fee: $4,000 $250Monthly Dues: $413 $320Add Cross Bay privileges for only $40 more Golf Society (age 60 plus)Initiation Fee: $4,000 $250Monthly Dues: $413 $267Add Cross Bay privileges for only $40 more Young Executive Cross Bay (age 18 - 41)Initiation Fee: $4,000 $250Monthly Dues: $280 $222 Current Social, Athletic or Tennis Members may upgrade to Cross Bay for a $100 upgrade fee. Start saving 25 % on your food & beverage, receive 24 golf guest passes, 10 % on your cart fees plus much much more! Cross Bay entitles you to member access at Tampa Palms, Hunter’s Green, East lake Woodlands and Countryside Country Club.

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We are excited to announce that Tampa Palms Golf & Country Club

hotel just got a fresh new look!

Well we are in the heat of the summer and things are continuing to heat up in our membership program to drive our golf Membership to 470. If we can achieve that goal we will kick in our club reinvention plans to include:

The completion of the course cart path reconstruction and the enhancement of the on-course amenities. To date we have spent more than $170,000 on repaving 7 paths and the driving range area. This project will allow us to pave the remaining 11 holes as well as the service road and facilities maintenance area. I have heard from many members that the quality of the paths has been a major detractor from our property. With your help we can correct the problem and raise our golf experience to a new level. In addition, we will also upgrade the course restrooms and tee box area amenities.

Lobby and Club Dining “Reinvention.” This would include: (1) an entrance and lobby facelift, with new furniture and carpeting; (2) expanding and enlarging the lakeview Grill to add a large casual seating “anytime” lounge area; (3) improving the look and layout of the bar with a new design, refrigeration, bar top and barstools, new tables and chairs including high top cocktail seating and community tables, new carpeting; and (4) exterior furniture.

In addition August also brings our Charity Classic Golf Tournament on August 19th. This event raises funds to support Auggies Quest and the MDA, The Employee Partner Care Foundation and our local charity of choice The New Tampa Morning Rotary Club. Please mark you calendar and plan to attend. At just $45 per player including a grill out and silent auction it is sure to be an incredible day.

David Kupstas General Manager Tampa Palms Golf & Country Club


Camp RatesRegular Hours:9 am - 3 pm$150/wk $40/d members $175/wk $45/d non-members

Extended Care Hours:8 am - 6:30 pm$200/wk $50/d members$225/wk $55/d non-members

After Golf Camp:11:30 am - 3 pm$50/wk members$60/wk non-members

11:30 am - 6:30 pm $100/wk members$120/wk non-members

Before and After Tennis Camp:8 am - 9:30 am & 1:30 pm - 6:30 pm$75/wk members. $90/wk non-members.

Discounts Available Families with more than one child enrolling will get 10% off each child’s tuition. If you enroll and attend for multiple weeks, any week after the third paid week will be 10% off

Call 632-1676 for more informationor Email: [email protected]

Karate Classes

The Pro Karate Center was established to promote good mental health, physical fitness, and self defense through the Okinawan style of karate, Isshinryu.

Isshinryu’s main objective is the perfection of oneself through both physical and mental development. As students learn the art of self defense they acquire self-confidence, humility, and the ability to concentrate. Isshinryu Karate combines a well-rounded exercise program with important advantages over other styles.

At Pro Karate Center we understand the problems unique to youngsters, and concerns parents naturally have. This well organized,

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Isshinryu program is designed to help parents in the task of building a child’s self confidence, self discipline, positive outlook, and self esteem. They learn to take pride in themselves and their accomplishments.

The Pro Karate Center offers a satellite program of classes right here at Tampa Palms Golf and Country Club. We feel our programs are the best the area has to offer featuring well– organized classes for children, teens, and adults.

Wednesday:Beg. Youth (W,Y,O)4:05 - 4:50 pmAdv. Youth (Blue +)4:55 - 5:40 pmAdults (ages 16+)5:45 - 6:45 pm

Saturday:Beg. Youth (W,Y,O)11:05 - 11:50 amAdv. Youth (Blue+) 11:55 - 12:40 am

Individual Monthly Dues

The program is progressive and classes are recommended for two days/week but the following option is available for those who cannot make the two day/week commitment.

2 days a wk: . . Members $701 day a wk: . . . Members $40Adult : . . . . . . Members $50

Fitness Tip Tips from the TrainerJoanna van der Laan

Magic in a Bottle Popping a pill to reach your health and fitness goals is not the answer! While dietary supplementation can help you achieve your goals, there is no substitution for hard work and dedication. Supplementation is designed to supplement your healthy eating and exercise habits.

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Private Events Memo from Christy & Kathy (Your Party Planning Elves) ‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the landTampa Palms’ Members were searching for the right spot for their plans.The excitement was building as they selected a dateBecause they know at the Club, everything would be great!The menu just perfect, the setting just rightThere would be laughing and dancing long into the night.Entertain at the Club and relax while you do,Let Tampa Palms Golf & Country Club Staff make it easy on you!So call the Private Events Department and put that date on holdSo when Christmas gets here you won’t be left out in the cold! Call Christy & Kathy today to reserve a [email protected]@ourclub.com

Spa newsBeautiful Skin Starts at the Tampa Palms Spa!

Beautiful skin begins with healthy skin. To maintain and improve the health of your skin, an effective, professional cosmoceutical skincare plan is imperative. Over the counter products only treat the surface layer of the skin. Optimal skin health is achieved by reaching live tissue. Our

professional skincare products work at the cellular level to diminish fine lines, fade sun damage, increase hydration and promote cellular turnover, which will create more youthful looking skin.

To schedule a facial treatment or consultation to begin a home care treatment plan, call the TAC at 632-1676 or our esthetician Paula at 416-5677.

YouthPrograms2012 SummerActivity Camp

Tampa Palms Golf and Country Club is the place to be! Join us for a summer full of fun and activity! Campers will have the opportunity to participate in tennis, golf, swimming, daily arts and crafts projects, and a variety of indoor and outdoor games. Weekly themes will be incorporated into our crafts and indoor & outdoor activities to ensure a summer filled with fun and excitement!

Snack will be provided and is included. lunch can be brought bagged and labeled, or purchased off our special camper’s café menu for $5 per day.

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*Our counselors are background screened, trained in First Aid & CPR, and have recently won the ClubCorp Team of Excellence Award for their performance. Our talented staff is comprised of Hillsborough and Pasco county teachers, college students, and lifeguards*

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• First, as you start to eat less, your metabolism will slow down somewhat. Exercising helps to elevate your metabolism back to an efficient level.• Second, as mentioned, exercise burns more calories so that you can lose weight faster and stay motivated in your efforts.• Third, exercise actually releases endorphins, chemicals that keep your mood elevated. Exercise doesn’t have to mean spending hours at the gym or straining through exhausting workouts. In fact, in order for you to stick with it on the long run, exercising should be something that you enjoy. Start by increasing your activity level in an overall way. Take the stairs when you can. Park further from the mall door when you go shopping. Go for a walk in the park or through a neighborhood you love and bring a dog or a friend along for company. Take dance or martial arts lessons. Once you become more active in general, you’ll find it easier and more natural to move into regular exercise. Which you’ll need to do eventually in order to get regular, noticeable health benefits. You need to raise your heart rate to a fat burning level and keep it there for at least 20 minutes, 3 times or more a week.

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Tennis Tip of the monthBy Thomas Judson, Head Tennis Professional Weight and BalanceOne of the keys for a good tennis stroke is balance. If you’re not in

Continued from page 8 balance you will put a lot of focus on your upper body, especially the arms, doing all the work and control will suffer.

Keeping your weight forwards is actually the tennis tip of the day. Many beginner and intermediate players have a tendency to keep the weight on the back foot and that is why their shots go long or get dumped in the net. The key is to keep your weight on your front foot

and almost be leaning into the court. This way you will use your weight better in the shots, achieve better balance, and play a technically better stroke. Good luck!

GOLF nEWS OF THE mOnTH

trend report Play better and look

sharper on the course this season

the rebounding economy has put some sizzle back into the golf industry. At this year’s PGA Merchandise show, manufacturers large and small were touting the latest equipment, apparel and accessories. Get them first to impress your foursome mates!

The Eyes Have It. If you have ever teed-off before sunrise or hustled down the 18th fairway before sunset, with your sunglasses on top of your head, NEOX® Transitions® SOlFX™ lenses are for you! Transitions, the manufacturer of this line of photochromatic lenses has just introduced a golf-specific line. These lenses self-adjust to changing light conditions. The NEOX technology sharpens depth perception, which translates into the ability to see the ball and read the greens at all times of the day.

You will not have to sacrifice looks for vision, as Transitions

has teamed up with Callaway to provide a variety of frames for all on and off course occasions. For more information visit www.TransitionsSOlFX.com.

Get a Grip. Weather conditions are a part of the game. When the rain comes down or conditions are humid, maintaining your grip can be impossible. Enter a brand new manufacturer from Switzerland named HIRZL™. Their TRuST Control (all condition), TRuST Feel (grip and touch) and SOFFFT™ Flex (pro) models are designed for an effortless, yet firm grip. A combination of kangaroo and cabretta leathers and mesh provide for a grip no matter the condition; better yet, they don’t sacrifice durability. They all can be washed either by hand or in a machine (SOFFFT). The Control and Feel models actually provide a better grip when wet, rather than dry! For more information visit www.hirzl.com.

Long and Light. Tour Edge has always produced high-quality clubs, but their Exotics line takes it to another level. This year’s new XCG-4 driver is no exception.

Weighing-in at a mere 276 grams through the use of carbon (crown and sole inserts), weight can be shifted for a low center of gravity, providing forgiveness and distance. For more information visit www.exoticsgolf.com.

Home on the range. If you drive a car or golf cart you may already be dependent upon a GPS. If you travel and stumble upon a course without GPS on their carts what do you do? Hope it is well marked? Try a laser rangefinder from leupold®. Their line includes models that are tournament legal. They are extremely accurate. And, you do not have to download any courses; just point and shoot! For more information visit www.leupold.com/golf.

Cool and Comfortable. The two hottest shoe introductions featured cool designs and extreme comfort. Ryan Moore was at the show in Orlando to help TRuE linkswear™ introduce their new line of golf shoes. Features include a memory foam heel cup and a sock-fit liner to make these babies feel like your favorite slippers. Throw in waterproofing (one-year guarantee) and you will be cool and dry! Check these out at www.truelinkswear.com.

Kikkorgolf states, “saddles are for horses.” Their line looks more like it should be at the X-Games then at the country club, but for the younger set (or those who refuse to grow up) these are perfect. Comfy

yet functional. The right look on or off the course. See this new line at http://www.kikkor.com/.

Get Energized. Who hasn’t experienced aches, pains, lack of energy or a bad night’s sleep? You may have tried copper or magnetic bracelets with some (or maybe no) relief. Energycare™ has a new technology that is providing remarkable results for many golfers. Their Atraxlite™ technology attracts light through vibrations at subatomic levels. This light is then pulled into the blood stream, maximizing the body’s ability to absorb natural light. According to Energycare, it additionally improves the body’s electromagnetic energy field, strengthening its pathways of energy to help eliminate toxins. For more information visit www.energycareusa.com.

It’s a Jungle. There are several brands of unique headcovers that look like animals, but Daphne’s has always had the broadest and most realistic line. Pink flamingos, orangutans, bears or boars… so real looking you may have to hide the snack you took for the turn! For more information visit www.daphnesheadcovers.com.

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I feel so lucky that I was one of the attendees at Business Council and Business Forward Florida Nature Coast Business Leaders’ Briefing at the White House.

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Houseby PaTriCia CardONa

As a small business owner, it was a great, unique and once-in-a-lifetime experience! This gave me the opportunity to network with several business owners from Tampa, as well as White House officials. Included in such an insightful group was the City of Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn, the President of the Pasco Hernando Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Rocio Paulsen and the President elect Elena McCullough.

During the briefing at the Eisenhower Executive office building I learned very interesting things about the new health care laws, health insurance, taxes and much more. For example, I learned that If you have up to 25 employees, pay average annual wages below $50,000, and provide health insurance, you may qualify for a small business tax credit of up to 35% (up to 25% for non-profits) to offset the cost of your insurance. This will bring down the cost of providing insurance.

Also I learned that the new health care law forces insurance companies to play by the rules, prohibiting them from dropping your coverage if you get sick, billing you into bankruptcy because of an

annual or lifetime limit or discriminating against anyone with a pre-existing condition.

SelectUSA was also a theme of discussion at the briefing. It is a government-wide initiative to encourage, facilitate, and accelerate business investment in the United States by both domestic and foreign firms to create jobs, spur economic growth, and promote American competitiveness.

Also discussed was the ‘Startup America’ program which is the White House initiative to celebrate, inspire, and accelerate high-growth entrepreneurship throughout the nation.

Some of the Administration participants at the briefing were: Steve Olson, Executive Director, Select USA, U.S. Department of Commerce, Sol Ross, Director of Business Outreach, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Portia Wu, Special Assistant to the President and Workforce Policy, White House Domestic Policy Council, Ali Zaidi, Policy Advisor, White House Domestic Policy Council, Chris Vein, Deputy Chief Technology Officer of

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In a nutshell it was a great experience were we all had the opportunity to participate in an open dialogue with government officials. During the event we had the opportunity to share proposals and ideas, I think it is amazing that the current administration is focusing on helping small business owners grow through new mechanisms and incentives, and takes the time to listen to us.

At the core of Business Forward’s activities are a series of roundtables and briefings taking place around the country and in Washington, DC. In the first half of 2012, more than 2000 local business leaders from 500 cities have traveled to the White House to brief the President’s economic advisers. Business Forward also supports programming in 45 cities across more than 30 states.

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“I am a big fan of Anista and their entire staff! says Mark Smith, a South Tampa resident. Anista has a friendly and professional bedside manner: they listen and explain what’s going on and why in terms that a patient can understand. They also take everything you say into consideration. This practice cares about their patients and it shows! After your visit, you can expect a call from them just to check on you to see if you are feeling better. It’s nice to be out of the network healthcare systems and back to the real practice of medical “CARE,” as I get tired of being treated like a number.”

Some of the services offered at Anista are: Abdominal Pain, Sore Throat/Strep Throat, Ear Ache, Eye Infection, Headache, Respiratory Infections, Influenza, Suturing/Lacerations, Urinary Tract Infections, Dermatological Conditions, X-Rays - On site, Pre Surgical Physicals, Students/Sports Physicals (only $10 in time for back to school), Camp Physicals, Sports Physicals, Sports Injuries, Laboratory Services, Strep Throat Screening, Pregnancy Testing, Drug Screening, Cholesterol Testing, STD Testing, and Mono.

“Our goal is to provide cost-effective, high-quality health care,” says Dr. Michael O’Neal, Anista New Tampa’s Chief Medical Officer.

“We’re not looking to replace anyone’s family doctor. In fact, we want to complement patients’ primary physicians. We know that sometimes medical attention does not necessary warrant a trip to the emergency room and that most doctors’ offices close at 5 pm. We’re here to compliment the primary physician.”

Dr. O’Neal has published more than 20 articles appearing in a spectrum of scientific journals. Among many other achievements, Dr. O’Neal served as a physician for the Toronto Blue Jays for six years.

Working beside Dr. O’Neal is Anista’s Dr. Joeseph Fastaia. M.D. With more than 20 years experience in the Emergency Room, patients are in good hands with Dr. Fastaia.

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The summer is nearly over and it is “back to school” time for busy families. From carpool to homework assignments, the hectic school week leaves little time to prepare meals the whole family will enjoy. But just because you’re short on time, doesn’t mean you have to resort to the drive-thru or takeout. Try this easy recipe for Quick Chili Mac Skillet. It will be a big hit with the whole family.

Start with everyone’s favorite elbow pasta, but not just any pasta. Choose one that offers some extra benefits that traditional pasta doesn’t provide. One that offers durum wheat semolina, which ensures the taste and texture of traditional pasta, but with a nutritional boost. Five grams of fiber

per 1-cup cooked serving and fewer digestible carbohydrates make it a delicious and healthy option. While the pasta cooks, brown ground beef and onion, making sure the beef is completely cooked. Stir in a pinch of chili powder for a peppery kick; add diced canned tomatoes and kidney or black beans – super simple. On these time-crazed days, swapping out hand-chopping for the can opener makes a lot of sense. Simply toss the chili with the pasta, sprinkle with cheese and serve a delicious one-dish dinner that will get the entire family back to the table. A green salad or fruit would be a great way to round out the menu.

Quick Chilimac SkilletPreparation Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 15 minutesMakes 4 servings

• 1/2 box Dreamfields Elbows

• 2 teaspoons canola or vegetable oil

• 1/2 pound lean ground beef (85% lean)

• 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped

• 1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder

• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

• 1 can (15 ounces) kidney or black beans, rinsed and drained

• Salt

• Coarsely ground black pepper

• 1/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; return to pan.

Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Brown ground beef and onion 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is cooked through and onions are tender, breaking beef into large crumbles. Stir in chili powder then tomatoes. Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes to blend flavors. Add beans; heat through. Remove skillet from heat. Toss beef mixture with pasta. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Sprinkle with cheese. Note: If desired, ground chicken or turkey breast may be substituted for the ground beef. Nutrition information (1/4 of recipe): 425 calories; 25g protein; 29g digestible carbohydrates*; 12g total fat; 4g saturated fat; 40mg cholesterol; 331mg sodium; 11g total dietary fiber. *If traditional pasta is used in this recipe there is a total of 59g carbohydrate.

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On Friday June 13th at 7:00 am at Tampa Palms Golf

and Country, the Rotary Club of New Tampa dispersed the bulk of the remaining 2011-2012 funds to various charities and organizations. The past president of the Rotary Club of New Tampa, Matthew Palmer stated “I am very proud to announce that we raised over $44,000 over the last 12 months. Even in this economy, we raised this large amount through the dedication, hard work and generosity of all our members.” These funds were raised through major fund raisers such as Beer Brats & Bets, the Joint TPG&CC Golf Tournament and PigFest 9. In addition, funds were also raised internally via Happy Dollars and various 50-50s. Through the last 12 months, the Rotary Club of New Tampa distributed almost $24,000 to the following charities and organizations: US Constitutions for local schools, USF Rotaract,

Pasco Helping Hands Food Pantry, Rotary Youth Exchange, Rotary Club of Lake Placid - Costa Rica Project, The Rotary Foundation, Rotary Camp Florida, Mort Elementary School Project - Books, Disaster Aid USA, 2 Christmas Families Support, Freedom Interact - swim/read, Rotaract 2012 RYLA Registrations, Fisher House Lunch Project, American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Rotary Club of Harrare/Zimbabwe, Mort Manatee Market (Mort Elementary School), Rotary S4TL (Seminar for Tomorrow’s Leaders) The charities and organizations that received the remaining funds at the June 13th meeting were: FH Wesley Chapel Foundation, Mental Health Care, Freedom High Jazz Band, Guyanese Cultural Network, God’s Pedal Power Ministry, YMCA, Boy Scouts, Homeless Coalition,

Episcopal Diocese of SW Florida, USF Continuing Education, USO, Operation Helping Hand, Helping Hands Pantry, St. Vincent De Paul Society, St. James Special Connections, Young Life, USF Pediatric Diabetes, Freedom HS Interact, Easter Seals Florida Inc, USF Women in Leadership, Oasis Network of New Tampa In addition to dispersing the checks to the above charities and organizations, the Rotary Club of New Tampa recognized some of the individuals who privately supported The Rotary International Foundation. This recognition will take the form of being honored as a Paul Harris Fellow (in some cases, they are multiple Paul Harris Fellows). v

meeting datesour regular weekly club break-fast meetings are held on Fri-day mornings at 7:00 am at the tampa Palms Golf and Country Club, 5811 tampa Palms Blvd. our schedule for future club and District events, their dates, meeting times and speakers is listed below.

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The New Tampa Players will hold auditions for the musical production of “Pippen” on Sunday, August 26th at 6 pm and on Monday, August 27th at 7 pm at the University Area Community Center, 14013 N. 22nd St. in Tampa. The complex is located on 22nd St. between Bearss and Fletcher.

The musical uses the premise of a mysterious acting troupe, led by a Leading Player, to tell the story of Pippin, a young prince on his search for meaning and

significance. “Pippin” will be directed by Doug Wall, with Frank Meekins as musical director.

Performance Dates: Nov. 9-11; 16-18, 8 pm, 2 pm Sat. & Sun.

Be prepared to sing 16 bars of music. Bring CD or sheet music for your song. Please do not choose song from the show. An accompanist will be provided. Bring headshot and resume if available. Additional information on website, www.newtampaplayers.org. Dress comfortably for

movement. Call for more info at (813)386-6NTP (6687) or (813)431-3326.

CharactersPippin: Male, tenor, 18-30, leadLeading Player: Male or female, 25-50, (baritone or alto),leadCharlemagne: Male, 40-65, bass baritone, supportingFastrada: Female, mezzo, 30-50, supportingLewis: Male, 20-30, supportingBerthe: Female, 40-75, alto, supportingCatherine: Female, 21-30, mezzo, supporting (also ensemble 1st act)Theo: Male, 5-10, cameo (Also Young Pippin+ Ensemble 1st act)Players: Acting troupe that builds the scenes, plays all other characters and provides the sinister aura around the show. They are mischievous, evil, corrupt characters who facilitate the manipulation of Pippin’s entire life.

About the new Tampa PlayersThe New Tampa Players was formed by a group of talented and experienced people to establish a community theatre group in the New Tampa area The New Tampa Players’ focus is to provide its members the opportunity to participate in the exciting process of bringing the best in dramatic and musical productions to the stage.

With years of experience behind them, The New Tampa Players offer their audiences the words and emotions of the great plays, the songs and exuberance of the great musicals and the opportunity to step through the Theatre Curtain to become a part of the creation process whether its in the spotlight or behind it. v

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While it’s true that the Tampa Palms Womens Club does not meet

during July and August, some of our members still stay active in some of our programs. The Gutter Gals regularly bowl on Mondays at 12:00 at AMF University Lanes (13109 N 56th St). Shoes and bowling balls are available there for those who don’t have them. The ladies bowl a set amount of games for fun, not a league, and then return home. Drinks and food are available for purchase at the bowling alley if desired.

The TPWC bridge group, headed by Judy Alkow, still meets twice a month at Compton Park during the summer. We encourage all new members to come try out either of these great fun activities with us.

Willa Smith heads up our Goose Patrol, where members recovering from sickness, surgery, or tragedy can request meals as needed. A number of our ladies volunteer in the Goose Patrol, even during the summer. Willa would like to add “ Thank you so much to everyone for what you’ve done for the Goose Patrol!” We’ve had

so many wonderful members help out this summer.

Our ladies are are also busy working on this year’s Arts & Crafts Under the Palms festival on Oct 15th & 16th at Market Square (BJ’s) this fall. We are looking for artists and crafters who would like to participate this year in the festival.

Please call Judy at 813-903-9034 for more information, or email us at [email protected].

Calling All Artists & Crafters:

Arts and Crafts Under the Palms festival is looking for vendors for our Oct 15th-16th venue at Market Square (BJ’s). This is an opportunity for vendors to display and sell their original works.

Interested candidates may contact us at [email protected] or call Judy at 903-9034. For more information visit our site: www.tampapalmswomensclub.com

TPWC/ new member Brunch

The Tampa Palms Women’s Club annual brunch will be held immediately following a short meeting

on Sept 6th at Compton Park. All ladies in Tampa Palms who are interested in our club are invited to come and meet us for brunch. For more information please contact Audrey at 971-3294. v

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At the Juniorette Annual Summer Meeting (JASM) Darby Frakfurth was elected GFWC Florida Director of Juniorettes. Frankfurth has has chosen domestic violence and awareness as her theme for the year and encourages Juniorettes around the state to provide volunteer service hours to local domestic violence shelters and other charitable organizations that provide services to victims of domestic violence.

Frankfurth, a senior at Wharton High School, is the daughter of Tom and Jolie Frankfurth of New Tampa. She is the previous leadership coordinatior for the State Juniorette Board, former President of her local Juniorette club, a founding member and currently holds the position of

Public Relations Coordinator. Frankfurth is also an avid environmentalist volunteering at the Florida Aquarium and is a member of the Wharton Girls Varsity Golf team.

Frankfurth was one of four Hillsborough County students invited to attend the Student Summit on Ocean and Climate at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History last year and a Presidential Volunteer service award winner.

GFWC New Tampa Juniorettes is accepting new members age 12-18 from New Tampa, Tampa Palms and Tampa. Please visit our website for club and membership information at www.GFWCNewTampaJuniors.org/Juniorettes or friend us

on Facebook. GFWC New Tampa Juniorettes is dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service. New Tampa Juniorettes is a partner of the President’s Volunteer Service Awards committee. Contact information:

Patricia Murphy, GFWC New Tampa Juniorettes Advisor GFWCNewTampaJuniors.org [email protected] Jolie Frankfurth, GFWC Florida Recording [email protected]

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Installation of new Executive Board The GFWC Woman’s Club of New Tampa has completed its first official year of volunteer service in our community. We are pleased to have installed a new Executive Board and are looking forward to our Community Service Chairmen to put together a great year filled with service projects and speakers.

We meet once a month on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 12-1pm.

Our meetings are kept to the one hour to allow women to use their lunch break to take time for themselves and help the community as well. A brown bag lunch is always accepted during the meeting. We meet at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church at 5340 Primrose Lake Circle in Tampa Palms and the meetings are open to new members year round.

Our first meeting for 2012-2013 will be on August 15th at 12 pm. For more infor-mation please contact the club by email at [email protected] We look forward to seeing you in August. The GFWC New Tampa Junior Woman’s Club and GFWC New Tampa Juniorettes have meeting information that can be found at www.gfwcnewtampaju-niors.org. The Juniorettes meet the 3rd Monday of the month at the New Tampa Family YMCA at 7pm. Please check the website for the beginning of their fall meetings in August/Sept.

The GFWC New Tampa Junior Woman’s Club is also kicking off their 2012-2013 year with a new executive board and fun projects coming up. They meet every 2nd Monday of the month at 7pm at the New Tampa YMCA. Please

check www.gfwcnewtampajuniors.org for their new member social in August. Thank you to the New Tampa Family YMCA and St. Andrews Presbyterian Church for allowing us to have our meet-ings at their places of business. Their sup-port and generosity is greatly appreciated by all the GFWC New Tampa members.

The Tampa Garden ClubThe Tampa Garden Club is a member of the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs and of the National Garden Club. There are tremendous opportunities to learn about horticulture, environmental studies, floral design, as well as com-munity improvement projects.

Each circle plans monthly presenta-tions on these interesting topics by noted speakers. During the year there are fun events such as the Holiday Market, held in Novem-ber; the social event, For Love of a Garden held in February; and the Flower Show, held in April. There are community projects such as the Tampa Heights Community Garden

and youth gardening projects such as the Kids in the Garden summer program and the Wekiva Youth Camp.

Special participation in providing sup-port to our veterans includes providing floral gifts for the veterans on Memorial Day, Veterans’ Day, and Valentines’ Day. There are so many ways to fulfill our mission: To build relationships through education, beautification and preserva-tion of our community.

Truly, you can add tremendous value to your life by becoming a member of the Tampa Garden Club. Call 813-251-5059 for more information about becoming a member, or forming your own neighborhood garden circle. Now is the perfect time to do it.

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Music ProgramsDirector of Bands, Michael Barrineau

There are several different areas where student musicians/performers can participate:

Marching Patriots- consists of musicians & color guard , Drum Line, Concert, Band, Jazz Band, Winter Guard, Orchestra

There are additional opportunities for students to audition and/or participate in:

All County Band, All State Band, All County Orchestra, All County Jazz BandSolo & Ensemble Program at both district and state level, Master Musician Program, Festival of Woodwinds (USF), Quad County (UT), Tri-State (FSU)Full Orchestra

The program participates in the following competitive evaluations:

Chamberlain Music Festival, Lions Pride, FBA (Marching Band), MPA (Concert Band)

We do community outreach by participation in these events:

Poinsettia’s for Patriots at the James A Haley VA Hospital

Veterans Day Parade Drum Line & Color Guard

Welcome Home Americas Heroes USF Sun Dome

USF Hot Day

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New Tampa Rotary PigFest

Hunters Green Community Bowl Game

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Gasparilla Night Parade

Freedom High School’s award-winning Marching Patriots and Patriettes are pleased to announce their newly-elected officers for the 2012-2013 school year:

• Drum Majors: Lizy Barnes and Kent Schaller

• Band Captain: Michael Simon

• Drum Co-Captains: Anthony Maldonado and Nick Mortellaro

• Band Lieutenant: Corbin Ryan

• Equipment Managers: Roktim Barkakati

and David Barker

• Secretary: Vanessa Turkson

• Librarians: Carinna Ramirez and Reed Passmore

• Guard Co-Captains: Natalie Robinson, Nicole DeNicola, and Xan Liuzzo

There’s still time to sign up to participate in marching band this fall. Interested students should contact Band Director Michael Barrineau. Band camp begins August 16th. Next year’s show will feature music from the great state of Louisiana

Lawton Chiles Elementary School

16541 tampa Palms Blvd. W., tampa, FL 33647, 558-5422

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Uniform PolicyThe following clothing meets Chiles Uniform Guidelines:

Shirts: Red, black or white polo-style shirts with collar, with or without the school logo; red, black or white T-shirts, only if it bears the school logo.

Slacks, shorts, skirts, skorts, jumpers: Black, khaki, navy or denim (no holes, frays or cut-offs). Collared shirts should be worn under jumpers. Shorts, skirts, skorts and jumper hemlines must be even with or longer than the child’s fingertips with the arms resting at the side.

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Schools in the New Tampa area outperformed the overall rankings of elementary and middle schools countywide, with nine of 11, or 81 percent achieving an A grade, and 10 of 11 or 90 percent getting an A or B.

Overall about 60 percent of the county’s 256 elementary and middle schools received an A or B and nearly 40 percent received an A, according to a release from the county school district. Grades for high schools will come out in the late fall.

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Here’s how New Tampa area schools performed in 2012:

Bartels Middle School: ABenito Middle School: AChiles Elementary School: AClark Elementary School: AHeritage Elementary School: A (up from B in 2011)Hunter’s Green Elementary School: B (down from A in 2011 and 2010)Liberty Middle School: A Pride Elementary School: ATampa Palms Elementary School: ATurner Elementary School: A

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and, of course, cookies. The girls saw their ideas go from hand drawings to blueprints to digital renderings, and are now doing site visits to check in on the progress before it becomes the finished product. “Working with the girls, and being a part of their vision for the themed spaces was a very fun and exciting process. The girls’ thoughtfulness, attention to detail and the very clear, intelligent design direction they provided was not only inspiring to us, but a true testament to values being instilled by the Girl Scout Organization,” said Bill Rapp, Principal, Junto Design Studio. “It’s been terrific having them involved throughout the process – from design to build out – and I hope that we meet their expectations!” In addition to this core program space for girls, the Leadership Center features an upgraded Resource Center

dedicated to supporting the 11,000 volunteers delivering the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. An expanded Girl Scout Store will be another showcase within the center, as well as conference facilities that are available for rental by outside organizations. “Careful attention to detail from the beginning has resulted in the fulfillment of the exciting design, from the curved walls and associated architectural details to the stimulating finishes resulting in a space that we’re sure everyone will enjoy,” said Mark Cooper, Senior Project Manager,

iConstructors. “We’re honored to be a part of the team that’s bringing this new Leadership Center to all Girl Scouts throughout our area!” The Leadership Center Capital Campaign is underway to help support the Leadership Center financially, and opportunities are available to sponsor various areas throughout the center including the girl spaces. Companies interested in additional information should contact Chief Development Officer Rebecca Pruitt: [email protected], or call 813-262-1759. v

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